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Argonia Community
Development
04/10/08
History
• Argonia– Population = 530– South Central Kansas– K-12 school– Along highway 160
• Previous community activities– Swimming pool—2002– River park and trail & RV park---
2000 to 2004
Argonia Development
• Formed in 2003 as an LLC• Made up of 4 Argonia High School
Alumni• Goal:
– To help the community grow and prosper and not become a “ghost town”
– To help build the community to ensure the school system is viable
– Read more about us at: www.argoniadevelopment.com
A-Mart
• Began in 2003• Leased to local grocery
operator• Access to 160• Took over lease in 2006• Gross sales good
– Profit marginal
Housing Development
• Purchased 57 acres in 2005• Replatted and zoned• Asked city to kick in utilities• Free lots—1 acre or more• 95% property tax abatement---5
years• Began first house in December
2006– Learned to get good contractor
• 4 houses to date
How to organize
• Partners with common goal• Partners must be willing to loose
initial investment• There will be criticism• Takes time• No regrets
– Pride within
• Major highway good attribute• Involve community in decisions
– Survey & meetings
Question and Answer