Historic preservation in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
189 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most historic preservation activity
- Wichita, KS (55)
- Lawrence, KS (35)
- Wyandotte County, KS (17)
- Manhattan, KS (17)
- Louisburg, KS (14)
- Newton, KS (12)
- Green, KS (5)
- Osawatomie, KS (4)
- Pittsburg, KS (4)
- Marion, KS (3)
- Wichita County, KS (3)
- Prairie Village, KS (2)
Latest matching meetings
Landmarks Commission to review Cross-Lines Retirement Center historic nomination
The Landmarks Commission will consider approving the minutes from its July 6, 2026 meeting and will review the nomination of the Cross-Lines Retirement Center (3030–3100 Powell Avenue) for listing on state and national historic registers. The meeting is open to the public with options for remote participation.
Council to hold public hearing and adopt 2027 budget
The Osawatomie City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget and consider adopting Ordinance 3883 to approve it. They will also consider a resolution authorizing Jefferson Highway route markers and other routine items. The agenda includes consent items, public comments, and reports.
Historic Resources Commission meeting on August 20, 2026
The Historic Resources Commission will meet to review minutes from the July 16, 2026, meeting. The commission will also consider confirming several design review applications that have already received administrative staff approval.
Delano committee to weigh demolition of historic Masonic Home portion
The Delano Design Review Committee will review two project applications and discuss several agenda reports, including a proposal to demolish part of the Kansas Masonic Home, a historic property. The committee will also consider a new garage construction and receive updates on other cases and the historic preservation…
Prairie Village Diversity Committee to discuss Hispanic Heritage Event
The Prairie Village Diversity Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear project updates, and discuss new and old business, including the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
Historic Preservation Board to review sign, roof, and zoning requests
The Wichita Historic Preservation Board will review several project applications, including a halo-lit sign in the Old Town Overlay, a roof replacement, and a zoning change for Webster Elementary School. The board will also discuss the 2026 Kansas Historic Preservation Conference and hear public comment. Most items…
Delano Design Review Committee to review three roof replacement exemptions
The Delano Design Review Committee is meeting to review three project applications for roof replacements in the Delano Overlay district, each recommended as exempt from design review. The committee will also discuss and take action on several other applications, discuss the Kansas Masonic Home, receive updates on the…
Delano Design Review Committee to review 5 roof replacement projects
The Delano Design Review Committee is meeting to review five roof replacement projects in the Delano Overlay district, all recommended as exempt from design review. The committee will also discuss and take action on three prior applications (HPC2026-00229, HPC2026-00205, HPC2026-00125), discuss the Kansas Masonic…
Historic Preservation Commission to elect officers and discuss Ordinance 1026 changes
The Louisburg Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural business, including electing officers and welcoming a new member. The body will also continue discussion on proposed changes to Ordinance 1026, which modifies historic preservation boundaries and districts.
Caney City Council to vote on 2026 public offense code fees and EMS grant
The Caney City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to approve routine expenses, discuss a public-private partnership with the Caney Valley Historical Society, and consider adopting the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code fee schedule. The council will also review a grant application for a new EMS interfacility transport…
Landmarks Commission meeting canceled; next set for Sept. 7
The Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Training for Landmarks members will be held at a later date. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notices.
HRB to review Seven Dolors Church elevator addition for historic compatibility
The Historic Resources Board will take action on a major review of an elevator addition at Seven Dolors Church, determining if it meets the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. The board will also hold a training session on its roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the board will consider minor…
Delano Design Review Committee to review garage and roofing projects
The committee will consider recommendations for a new detached garage and two roof replacements within the Delano Overlay. The meeting also includes a six-month review of neighborhood design guidelines and discussions regarding the Kansas Masonic Home.
Council will consider rezoning land from R‑1 residential to A‑1 agricultural
The Russell City Council meeting on June 2, 2026 will discuss several public‑interest topics. Items include presentations on water supply, the Russell Market Square project, and a historic‑district designation for Kansas Main Street. The council will review unfinished business such as library and recreation funding…
Historic Resources Commission to review adaptive reuse at 1001 Massachusetts St
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on two projects: an adaptive reuse and rehabilitation at 1001 Massachusetts Street and new construction at 933 East 14th Street. They will also confirm staff-approved administrative design review applications and approve the June 18, 2026 minutes…
Cemetery Board discusses historic designation and fees
The Cemetery Board will review the Sexton's revenue report and discuss policy matters. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Sunset Cemetery Historic Designation and potential fee changes.
Commission to consider storm sewer rehab, annexation, and $751K World Cup grant
The Lawrence City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of the agenda, and a proclamation for Americans with Disabilities Act Day. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and licenses, plus several notable items: authorizing an alternative delivery method for…
Diversity Committee discusses Asbury Church and Jazz Museum collaborations
The Prairie Village Diversity Committee will meet to discuss potential collaborations with Asbury Church and the Jazz Museum, as well as recap the Juneteenth celebration. The meeting includes standard procedural items and updates on community events, town hall forums, policy, and communications. No votes or binding…
Delano Design Review Committee to review six-month update on neighborhood design guidelines
The committee will review three exempt roof replacement projects in the Delano Overlay district, receive reports on previous design review cases (DDAC reports), and conduct a six-month review of the Delano Neighborhood Design Guidelines. An update on the 2026 Historic Preservation Conference is also scheduled.
City Council considers $45 million in donations for emergency services
The City Council is reviewing resolutions to accept large donations from Highmark Health and UPMC for first responder vehicles and equipment. The body is also considering land sales, historic designations, and various service contracts.
Meeting canceled due to no cases filed.
The July 13, 2026 meeting of the Wichita Historic Preservation Board has been canceled because no cases were filed. The next scheduled meeting is August 10, 2026.
Delano Design Review Committee considers six-month review of design guidelines
The committee will review four proposals to replace composition shingle roofs in kind (all recommended exempt), receive updates on four previous cases, and conduct a six-month review of the Delano Neighborhood Design Guidelines. The meeting is largely procedural with routine project approvals.
Delano Design Review to consider detached metal garage approval, 6 exempt roof replacements
The Delano Design Review Committee will review seven projects in the Delano Overlay district. Six roof replacements are recommended as exempt from design review. One project to erect a 50' x 24' x 16' detached metal garage at 2313 West 2nd Street North is recommended for approval. Updates will be provided on two…
Commission will discuss the county's compensation plan for future years
The Linn County Commission will consider a Compensation Plan for Future Years in June 2026. It will also review the airport's 1‑5‑year strategic plan requested on April 28 and a Heritage Trust Fund discussion with applications due in November. Additional items include the 4H Building Contract and a free summer…
Committee to advise on three new duplexes in Delano overlay district
The Delano Design Advisory Committee will review several proposals for development and renovations in the Delano Neighborhood Overlay. Key items include a new duplex at 436 S. Walnut, a roof replacement with gutter modifications at 1813 W. University, and a project for three duplexes at 320 S. Saint Clair. The…
Project review for roof replacement at 208 North Saint Clair
The committee will review a project for replacing a composition shingle roof in kind at 208 North Saint Clair, which is recommended as exempt. They will also discuss the Delano Masonic Campus and review applications for the Delano Design Advisory Committee.
Board to decide on Yuma Street Cultural Center historic rehab
The Historic Resources Board will decide if the Yuma Street Cultural Center project meets the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. They will also review the Seven Dolors Master Plan update and hear about roof replacements at two Hunting Avenue properties.
Commission to decide on demolition, new construction, and relocations in Oread neighborhood
The Historic Resources Commission will hold public hearings on five projects in the Oread neighborhood, including demolitions, new construction, and a structure relocation, to determine if they meet design guidelines. It will also confirm staff-approved administrative reviews, approve minutes, and consider forming a…
City plans RFP for master developer of Depot and 320 N Main St
The Choose Newton committee will review updates on local business retention efforts and the redevelopment of the historic depot and 320 N Main St. The city intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) this summer to find a master developer for these combined sites.
Delano Design Review Committee reviews roof replacements and Masonic Campus
The committee will review two exempt roof replacement projects in the Delano Overlay and discuss draft reports for several cases. A discussion on the Delano Masonic Campus is also scheduled. The meeting includes review of committee applications.
Historic Preservation Board approves roof and window replacements, defers warehouse addition
The Wichita Historic Preservation Board approved several historic building maintenance projects, including roof replacements and window upgrades, while deferring a large warehouse addition request to a future meeting. The board also reviewed nominations for new historic districts and heard a presentation on the…
Budget worksession features 15 agency presentations for Geary County
The Geary County Commission holds a budget worksession to hear funding requests from multiple agencies, including Juvenile Detention, Flint Hills Regional Leadership, Extension & Free Fair, Opera House, Historical Society, ATA Bus, Senior Citizens Center, FHMPO, and others. Presentations are scheduled in 10- to…
HPC to review window replacement at 511 N Main St
The Newton Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the replacement of two upper floor window louvers and three wood double-hung windows with aluminum-clad Marvin Ultimate G2 units at 511 N Main St. Staff recommends approval as the project fits within local guidelines and will not damage historic…
Board to vote on 3,100 sq ft warehouse addition at historic Johnson Drug Store
The Historic Preservation Board is considering a request to construct a 3,100 square foot metal warehouse addition on the rear of the historically designated Johnson Drug Store at 2323 East Central Avenue. The addition would be used for storage and is designed to be structurally independent and compatible with the…
New duplex and tile roof replacement sent to DDAC
The committee reviews multiple roof replacements in the Delano Overlay district, most of which are exempt. Two projects—a new duplex at 436 South Walnut and a tile-to-shingle roof at 1022 West Douglas Avenue—are recommended for further review by the DDAC.
Board to decide on demolition of historic Cora Sawyer House
The Historic Resources Board will review a proposal to demolish the Cora Sawyer House at 519 Pierre Street. They will decide if the project meets the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation of historic property. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for one-year terms and consider minor…
Compensation plan, airport strategy, and IT security session on agenda
The Linn County Commission will meet to approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, claims, and orders. Department heads will report, followed by a 15-minute closed executive session on information security. Tabled items for future discussion include a compensation plan, airport strategic plan, and…
Delano committee reviews roof replacements and garage project
The Delano Design Review Committee will review multiple applications for roof replacements in kind, all recommended as exempt, and one application for a new detached garage recommended for approval. They will also discuss updating committee membership and a certificate of hardship application.
Commission to weigh demolition, new construction at 1244 Ohio St.
The Historic Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on a demolition and new construction project at 1244 Ohio Street in the Oread Neighborhood, referring it to the Architectural Review Committee to explore design options. They will also consider a text amendment to the 8th and Penn Neighborhood Redevelopment…
2027 budget hearings for multiple county departments
The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will conduct 2027 budget hearings for departments including Treasurer, Health, Clerk, Election, Transportation, Landfill & Recycling. They will also discuss a communications contract with the City of Colby, tree protection in Levant, the Historical Society budget…