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Residents urge council to find home and storage for South Dalworth historical records
Summary
Community members urged the council to identify a city-owned space to store artifacts and preserve the Black history of the Dalworth/Frogtown community; Dr. Angela Lucky and residents requested use of an annex or police storefront.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period to press the council to help preserve local Black history by providing storage and a meeting location for the South Dalworth Historical Society. Yolanda Trigg, speaking on behalf of Dr. Angela Lucky, said the group has moved from place to place and needs a permanent space for artifacts.
"We would like a place to store our artifacts... we have historical things that we would like to be stored and a place for it to be held," Yolanda Trigg said. Dr. Angela Lucky described researching Frogtown (the Dalworth community) and said the society had no funding and was exploring options such as the annex building behind the Reed Center or an empty police storefront.
Speakers asked the council to consider naming the annex in honor of local educators and community leaders and to coordinate with staff on finding a suitable city facility. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the request and staff said they were already discussing options with the city manager.
