The document is a **memo** dated **January 8, 2002** (with a submission deadline referenced as February 8, 2002) from **Kathy Moellenberndt** (likely Vice President/Director of Economic Development at GO Topeka).
**GO Topeka** (the economic development arm associated with the **Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce**) and the Chamber were soliciting submissions of available land parcels in **Topeka** and/or **Shawnee County**, Kansas. The goal was to identify suitable sites for developing a large **mixed-use industrial/business park** to:
- Attract new companies to the region.
- Provide expansion space for existing businesses.
- Create jobs.
This initiative stemmed from a determination by the **Wadley Donovan Group (WDG)** — a New Jersey-based target market and site evaluation consulting firm — that there was a lack of available large-acreage land in existing developments. They recommended this open call for submissions as the most efficient and fair way to evaluate and select the most cost-effective and attractive sites for potential users.
**Key requirements** for any submitted property (sites not meeting these would not be considered):
- Must be located in **Topeka or Shawnee County**.
- Submit a property description and map showing boundaries.
- Submitted by the owner (with proof of ownership) or a licensed real estate broker (with a copy of the exclusive listing).
- Minimum of **150 contiguous acres**.
- No encumbrances that would prevent development into a mixed-use business park.
- Must comply with all applicable regulatory, governmental laws, and restrictions.
Submissions were to be delivered (hand-delivered, certified/registered mail, etc.) to Kathy Moellenberndt at GO Topeka's office (120 SE 6th Street, Suite 110, Topeka, KS 66603-3515) by **5:00 p.m. CST on February 8, 2002**. Contact info included phone (785-234-2644) and fax (785-234-8656).
The memo emphasized:
- No obligation for GO Topeka or its assigns to develop any park.
- Submitted information would be treated confidentially and become the property of GO Topeka.
- Encouragement to share with associates/colleagues about potential sites.
This was part of broader economic development efforts in Topeka around that time, including site selection consulting and plans to boost industrial/commercial growth (e.g., related activities led to developments like Central Crossing Commerce Park established in 2002). GO Topeka continues today as the primary economic development organization for the area, focusing on business attraction, growth, and incentives.
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