What: A Community Development Block Grant application for improvements at the 12th Street Community Center park complex, including Rathert Stadium.
Where it stands: A special meeting on 2026-09-30 held the public hearing and approved Resolutions R-3161 (legal authority to apply) and R-3162 (assurance that operation and maintenance funds will be provided), both 5-0. The packet shows an estimated cost of $1,635,950, a CDBG request of $1,363,290 and a local cash commitment of $272,660.
Next: State grant decision.
Details
Hearing comments covered the Rathert Stadium perimeter fence (wood versus polywood and metal), the Spin City skating rink, ADA compliance, bike racks and increased stadium attendance. Comments are summarized without names.
The packet lists Kaw Valley Engineering as engineering firm ($192,465, 11.8 percent) and Flint Hills Regional Council as grant administration agency ($32,078, 2 percent).
Sources
Agendas, agenda packets and posted minutes for the meetings logged below, on the city's agenda portal (see each meeting page).