The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

About the Association

Our Mission.

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association was formed in 1969 and incorporated as not-for-profit in 1974. The Association was formed to improve the quality of life of those living, working, or attending institutions within Hyde Park. The Association has always had a special focus to preserve the historical residential character of Hyde Park.

A copy of our By-Laws can be found here.

Monthly Neighborhood Meetings: The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association facilitates neighborhood meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Central Presbyterian Church, 3501 Campbell. If you would like to add an item to the agenda, contact the 1st Vice President.

Board Meetings: The Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at Central Presbyterian Church, 3501 Campbell.

Crime Meetings: The Crime meeting is held at 7:00 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at Central Patrol, 1200 East Linwood Boulevard. For additional information, please contact the Committee Chair.

All meetings are open to the public.

Membership

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association membership is open to all persons over the age of 18 years who are residents of, or who operate a business or institution in, the area from 31st to 47th streets, Troost Avenue to Gillham Road (to Brush Creek Boulevard) in Kansas City, Missouri.

Resident dues help cover the costs of the: Hyde Parker Newsletter, Web Site, Crime Committee Activities, Special Projects such as Banners, Entrance Markers, and Landscaping Projects

You must be a member to receive all issues of the Hyde Parker.

There are three ways to pay dues:

  • Online via a secure transaction using your Visa or Mastercard
  • Directly to any Board member, at any regular meeting
  • By mail to HPNA, P.O. 32551, Kansas City, Missouri 64171.

Click here to pay your membership dues online.

Hyde Park Association Board

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Board is governed by a 13-member board headed by a president. Elections for Board members are held every year at the Annual Meeting of the association which is held in November.

A copy of the Board and General meeting minutes can be viewed here.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AREA REPRESENTATIVES

PRESIDENT: Allan Hallquist

Allan and his wife, Carol, moved into Hyde Park as “yuppies” in 1981. They have lived in three different houses and raised two children, while watching the neighborhood steadily improve and flourish. Allan previously served as HPNA president for four years in the 1990’s. He is a trial attorney with Husch Blackwell LLP.

816-520-4355

president@hydeparkkc.org

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Derek Moore

Derek and his partner have lived in Hyde Park since 2013. The first house they ever bought was in South Hyde Park. They love Hyde Park so much that after renovating their first home, they bought a bigger project house in Central Hyde Park where they now live with our fur children. Derek and his partner love the architecture and eclectic nature that Hyde Park offers. Derek has served Hyde Park on the Homes Tour Committee twice. He also has public service experience having volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, interned at a local congressional representative’s office, and having served as a union steward in one of his professional positions.

785-218-4416

1stvp@hydeparkkc.org

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Troy Batson

Troy Batson is a Kansas City area native. He moved to Hyde Park in late 2003. He works as an engineering project manager in the defense and aerospace industry and retired from the US Army in 2005. His moments of zen are walking through the neighborhood parks with his dogs and enjoying the sculpture park at the Nelson. Troy’s goals for joining the association are to help keep the neighborhood safe, clean, and diverse, while making new acquaintances and friends.

913-461-7108

2ndvp@hydeparkkc.org

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Lydia DeMonte

Lydia DeMonte is a South Hyde Park native. Born on Charlotte and raised on Kenwood, she and her husband purchased their home on Campbell in 2013. Lydia works in graphic design at Lockton Companies on the Plaza. In addition, she operates a freelance photo, design, and branding consultation business. She and Jon had their first child, Luna, in October 2015. Lydia is committed to making sustainable improvements to the neighborhood and maintaining Hyde Park’s reputation as a great place to grow up.

correspondingsecretary@hydeparkkc.org

RECORDING SECRETARY: Rosalyn Wilson

Rosalyn Wilson and her husband moved to Hyde Park in 1986.  Over the course of many years Rosalyn has witnessed many changes to Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.   Those changes inspired her to become more actively involved in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association.   She is pleased to serve on the HPNA Board.  With this position she aspires to encourage more inclusive and diverse connections within our community.  Rosalyn retired after 43 years of work in the Child Welfare arena on both the State and Federal levels.  Her passions include fitness, reading, and volunteerism.

recordingsecretary@hydeparkkc.org

HISTORIAN: Patrick Alley

Patrick Alley moved into the neighborhood in 1978 with his new bride Jane Alley. They have spent the better part of the last 40 years restoring their house to it 1907 configuration and charm. Pat is the joint author of two books on Kansas City: Kansas City’s Historic Hyde Park, and Kansas City’s Parks and Boulevards. If you need help researching your home contact him at historian@hydeparkkc.org

816-561-1473

historian@hydeparkkc.org

Central Hyde Park Representative: Katy Lineberry

Katy Lineberry moved to Hyde Park in May 2016, when her family was drawn to the historic features of the area, as well as the diversity of the community. She cares deeply about being a part of a community that works together to become a welcoming group of people who can rely on and learn from each other. A lifelong educator, Katy currently teaches early childhood music classes with little ones and their caregivers. She and her husband Matt live in Central Hyde Park with their two young boys, where they enjoy hosting community gatherings and exploring the rest of Kansas City.

centralrep@hydeparkkc.org

South Hyde Park Representative: Alex Mallett

Alex Mallett has lived in Hyde Park since he and his wife Sammi moved to Kansas City from New York in 2015 and were joined by their son who was born a few months later. Immediately charmed by the neighborhood, they bought their house in South Hyde Park at the first opportunity the following year. They love the neighborhood for the houses, but more importantly, the neighbors and families that make it such a fun place to live. Alex works for Folk Alliance International as Business Development Manager and moonlights as a professional musician. As a board member he hopes to learn more about the neighborhood and make a positive impact.
southrep@hydeparkkc.org

South Hyde Park Representative: Chris Koch

A native of Kansas City, Chris Koch has proudly called South Hyde Park his home since 2017 after purchasing his first house with his partner, Suhair.  They spend much of their time restoring their house while still sparing enough to spoil their two cats, Mia and Yoda.  By joining the board, Chris hopes to help maintain Hyde Park as a safe, inviting and diverse treasure for both its longtime residents and for new families in the future.  Chris works as an architect within the education sector for a local architecture firm having graduated from the University of Kansas and spending several years working in Asia and the Middle East.

southrep@hydeparkkc.org

North Hyde Park Representative: Maggie Priesmeyer

Maggie is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City and will graduate in December 2017 from UMKC’s Bloch School of Management with a Master of Public Administration degree and a concentration in nonprofit management. She loves wrenching on bikes, writing grants, and engaging people around the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles. She is a North Hyde Park resident and enjoys commuting around Kansas City, especially in a dress and heels.

Maggie is a graduate of the first cohort of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s Leadership Academy, is a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor, and was recently selected as one of Kansas City Ink Magazine’s 30 Under 30.

573-201-9815

northrep@hydeparkkc.org

North Hyde Park Representative: Lauren Sobchak

Lauren Sobchak has lived in Kansas City for the last ten years and has lived in North Hyde Park for the last three with her partner and 3-year-old. As a year-round cycling family without a car, advocating for the expansion of reliable alternative transportation is a daily effort. She currently works within her home art studio and began studying law this past year.

As a new representative for North Hyde Park, Lauren hopes to expand outreach and encourage environmental practices for both residents and business owners throughout the Hyde Park neighborhoods.

northrep@hydeparkkc.org