Marshall City Council Selects Architects for New Liberty Park Band Shell

Koch Hazard Architects will design the replacement for the aging 1950s structure.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:52pm

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The Marshall City Council has approved a contract with Koch Hazard Architects of Sioux Falls to provide design and engineering services for a new band shell at Liberty Park. The current structure, built in the 1950s, has developed structural issues including a shifting foundation. The city previously received a $498,000 grant to support replacing the aging band shell.

Why it matters

The band shell is a longtime community gathering space in Marshall, hosting concerts, events, and other performances. Replacing the aging structure will help ensure the venue can continue serving the community for years to come.

The details

The city issued a request for proposals in January and received 11 submissions before interviewing five firms in late February. Marshall Parks and Recreation staff recommended Koch Hazard Architects, citing the firm's experience designing outdoor performance venues. The project team is expected to include RISE Structural Associates and Stockwell Engineers.

  • The Marshall City Council approved the contract on Tuesday, March 12, 2026.
  • The city previously received a $498,000 grant in 2025 to support replacing the band shell.

The players

Koch Hazard Architects

A Sioux Falls-based architecture firm that was selected to design the new band shell at Liberty Park.

Marshall City Council

The governing body of Marshall, Minnesota that approved the contract with Koch Hazard Architects to design the new band shell.

Marshall Parks and Recreation

The city department that recommended Koch Hazard Architects for the project based on the firm's experience designing outdoor performance venues.

RISE Structural Associates

An engineering firm that is expected to be part of the project team for the new band shell design.

Stockwell Engineers

An engineering firm that is expected to be part of the project team for the new band shell design.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure the band shell can continue serving the community for years to come.”

— Marshall City Council

What’s next

The project team is expected to begin developing design concepts for the new band shell, which will help advance fundraising and planning for the replacement of the aging structure.

The takeaway

The selection of Koch Hazard Architects to design the new Liberty Park band shell demonstrates Marshall's commitment to preserving important community gathering spaces and investing in the city's cultural infrastructure.