The City of Leawood is considering moving its former City Hall from 9615 Lee Blvd. to a spot near the current City Hall at 4800 Town Center Drive.
All residents are invited to comment on the idea when the City Council meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the new City Hall. Speakers will have two minutes to make their remarks.
After hearing the comments, the council will discuss the idea and possibly take action. The city is using the old City Hall for storage. Its relocation is being considered to create more green space for a yet-to-be named future park on the city’s one-time civic center, said Chris Claxton, the city’s director parks and recreation.
The cost of moving the building hasn’t been confirmed, Claxton said, but if it remains on the site, it still must be moved to accommodate the construction of a new fire station where the now-razed police headquarters used to be.
Claxton said no future use has been specified for the old City Hall if it moves to the Town Center area, but officials have discussed turning it into a museum of Leawood history.
(Read more: KC Star Local News)