City plans sidewalks and housing incentives in Garden City
Garden City officials outlined Safe Routes to Schools sidewalk projects along multiple streets near four elementary campuses with five foot wide paths. City Manager Matt Allen cited prior grant attempts and optimism for safety gains. Kansas DOT funds support engineering and a second grant effort. Also announced were 144 units of blood collected in the Battle of the Badges with EMS, Sheriff, Police, and Fire agencies contributing. The council approved a housing incentive policy to spur development and honored Mark Estrada for 25 years service. The next meeting is October 4.
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Pena
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Doll
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Estrada
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Doll's State of City Push Aims for Garden City as Hub
Mayor Doll outlines a plan to make Garden City a regional western Kansas shopping destination with a revitalized downtown, local retailers, national stores, hotels, and restaurants. He cites housing, transit, and fiscal challenges and urges affordable housing. a convention center and athletic complex are needed for attracting events. The city released a 2012 budget summary and will post it online.
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Grant County Home Products Dinner draws state figures and crowds
A Grant County farm hosted the annual Home Products Dinner attracting attendees from Garden City and Dodge City and featuring Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer and Matt Roloff. Committee members Nate Meile and Kim Ford were honored with plaques for service. The event spotlighted Kansans resilience and self reliance with an invocation, anthem, and speeches.
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Amy Morales
Colyer
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