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.
73 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 (26)
- Newton, KS (13)
- Manhattan, KS (8)
- Louisburg, KS (5)
- Pittsburg, KS (4)
- Wichita County, KS (3)
- Linn County, KS (2)
- Olathe, KS (2)
- Topeka, KS (2)
- Russell, KS (1)
- Geary County, KS (1)
- Thomas County, KS (1)
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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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Committee reviews 5 exempt roof replacements in Delano overlay
The Delano Design Review Committee will review five applications for in-kind roof replacements in the Delano Overlay district, all recommended as exempt. The committee will also discuss updating its membership, reappointment letters, and a certificate of hardship application for the Historic Preservation Board.
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, and will decide if it meets historic preservation standards. The board will also consider minor building and sign permits, approve prior meeting minutes, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms.
Board to consider zone change for historic Judge Wall House
The Historic Preservation Board will review several project applications, including a zone change request for the Judge Wall House from industrial to planned unit development, repairs to the Minisa Bridge, and installation of signage in the Warehouse and Jobbers Historic District. The board will also hear…
Committee to discuss membership updates and hardship certificate
The Delano Design Review Committee will review four exempt roof replacement and siding projects in the Delano overlay district. The committee will also discuss updating the advisory committee membership, a reappointment letter, and a certificate of hardship application for the Historic Preservation Board.
Discuss changes to historic district boundaries
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss proposed modifications to Ordinance 1026, which alters historic district boundaries and designations. The meeting also includes the election of officers for chair, vice chair, and secretary, and the welcoming of new member Corrina Hauer.
Commission to review new carriage house construction at 419 E 1st St
The Historic Preservation Commission will determine if a proposed new outbuilding at 419 E 1st St is compatible with the McKinley Historic District. The commission will also consider approval of the January 2026 meeting minutes.
Committee reviews 7 exempt roof replacements in Delano overlay
The Delano Design Review Committee will review seven applications for replacing composition shingle roofs on houses within the Delano Overlay district, all recommended as exempt. They will also discuss updating committee membership and review a previous case (HPC2025-00177) with no updates from the applicant.
Board to consider restoration of historic Van Arsdale House at 1545 N Park Place
The Historic Preservation Board will review a major interior and exterior restoration of the Van Arsdale House, a contributing building in the Park Place-Fairview Historic District. They will also decide on a zone change to allow a tattoo/body piercing business at 1029 West Douglas Avenue, and receive an update on…
Nine exempt roof replacements and committee member update on agenda
The Delano Design Review Committee will consider nine applications to replace composition shingle roofs and gutters in kind on houses and garages within the Delano Overlay district, all recommended for exemption from full review. They will also discuss a previous case (HPC2026-00079) and update committee membership. A…
Wichita committee reviews eight Delano Overlay roof replacements for exemption
The Delano Design Review Committee will evaluate eight property improvement requests in Wichita’s historic Delano Overlay district. Staff recommends exempting all projects from full design review because they involve replacing existing roofs and gutters with matching materials. The committee will also discuss two…
Committee to advise on Delano overlay remodel at 400 N Elizabeth St
The committee will advise on two residential projects under the Delano Overlay design guidelines. The first involves a major exterior remodel at 400 N Elizabeth Street, including rebuilding the front porch with stucco, replacing asbestos siding with stucco, and adding a concrete parking pad. The second is a new 12x20…
City Council to approve $112,000 amendment to fiber exchange agreement
The council will adopt the agenda and approve the consent agenda items, then consider several new business proposals. Items include a $112,000 amendment to the fiber exchange agreement with IdeaTek Telcom, a $10,000 donation request for the Derby Historical Museum, and a real estate exchange adjacent to Warren…
Committee considers Wreaths Across America designation for city cemetery
The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will discuss the Bonner Springs Cemetery and local recreation updates. The body is considering a motion to designate the city cemetery as a Wreaths Across America site.
Council Committee to Interview and Appoint Commission Members
This meeting is solely pre-agenda interviews for appointments to the Historic Review Commission and the Public Art and Civic Design Commission. No legislation or policy decisions are on the agenda; only the consideration of seven appointments to these advisory bodies.
Board to consider entertainment-use request for Riley‑Holden Block at 1029 W. Douglas Ave
The Wichita Historic Preservation Board will review a conditional use request for an entertainment establishment at 1029 West Douglas Avenue (Riley‑Holden Block). Other agenda items include an adjustment to allow a non‑illuminated projecting sign at 141 North Rock Island Avenue, discussion of the Highland Cemetery…
Committees to weigh $1M leasing increase, historic guidelines, marina lease
Four Pittsburgh City Council standing committees will consider several new ordinances and resolutions, including a $1 million increase to the vehicle and equipment leasing plan (total $28.2M), authorization for historic district design guidelines for Mexican War Streets and Manchester ($37,500), and a $1/year lease…
Council to vote on $300K violence intervention tech, $805K signal grant
Pittsburgh City Council will consider multiple resolutions at its March 3, 2026 regular meeting, including a $300,000 contract for group violence intervention technology, an $805,533 state grant to replace traffic signals at Fifth Avenue and Dithridge Street, and several property-related items. The council will also…
City Council workshop to discuss board budget requests and priorities
The City Council is meeting with designees from five city boards and commissions to review future budget requests and process changes. The discussions focus on infrastructure improvements, tourism initiatives, and preservation efforts.