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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
APRIL 2, 2007
5C
AL FRIEDGES, PARKS & FLEET SUPERVISOR
AGENDA ITEM:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND THE DEMOLITION OF THE HERITAGE
FARMSTEAD FARMHOUSE
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda report is to authorize staff to demolish the Heritage
Farmstead Farmhouse.
Historv
On September 5,2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 06-166 approving
the Master Plan for Heritage Farmstead. Elements of this plan include the
preservation of ruins of the existing farmhouse, placement and restoration of a
barn on the site for community events, historic farm equipment, an orchard,
structural soil turf grass parking lot, community gardens, a pond skating rink
with warming house and a series of paths connecting Downtown and Lakefront
Park to the Heritage Farmstead. Late last year, staff requested Council
authority to acquire, move and reconstruct a barn on the Heritage Farmstead
site.
At the February 5, 2007, City Council meeting, staff presented a report on the
condition of the existing farmhouse. It was decided that due to the structural
problems with the house and safety concerns that complete demolition of the
structure would be the best measure for the safety of the public. If a "ruins"
were to be constructed, it could be accomplished at some future date.
Additionally, staff was directed to conduct an asbestos and lead paint
assessment on the house.
Current Circumstances
Environmental Demolition Inspections and Consulting, Inc. was hired to perform
the asbestos and lead paint assessment audit for the Heritage Farmstead
Farmhouse at a cost of $500. Upon completion of the inspection, there were
108 square feet of floor tile containing asbestos in the entrance to the kitchen
and 30 square feet of asbestos tape on the furnace and heating ducts. No lead
paint was found.
Conclusion
Staff received two quotes for the asbestos removal and disposal. The quotes
are as follows:
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Vendor
Dennis Environmental 0 erations
EnviroBate Metro
Cost
$1 ,1 00.0
$1,800.0
ISSUES:
Based on the condition of the house and the cost to retain an architect and
structural engineer compounded with the construction cost to create ruins, staff
recommended the removal of the structure. Prior to demolition, asbestos
abatement must be completed. During the demolition process, bricks from the
house will be salvaged to create some type of ruins of the homestead at a later
date. The bricks which are salvaged from the house can be stored in the
Quonset building on the farmstead.
The total removal of the house would alleviate any potential safety hazards to
the public and give Council time to consider future plans.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The total cost of the demolition includes the following:
Asbestos/lead paint assessment
Asbestos removal and disposal
Debris removal/equipment rental
Staff time (4 days x 2 people)
Total Cost
$ 500
$1,100
$6,500
$1 .600
$9,700
There is no budget item in the 2007 budget for this work. The funding source
for the demolition will be the contingency fund. Funds are available in
contingency to fund the removal of the house in the amount of $8,100. Staff
costs would be drawn from the 2007 general fund budget in the amount of
$1,600.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution authorizing staff to hire Dennis Environmental
Operations for asbestos removal and authorize staff to demolish the
Heritage Farmstead farmhouse for a total cost not to exceed $8,100.00.
2. Table this agenda for a specific reason.
3. Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1.
Steve Albrecht, Public Works Director/City Eng.
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Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, The City's 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan provides that the City encourage appreciation
of our community's history and small town values; and
WHEREAS, The City has purchased a 15-acre parcel next to Lakefront Park which has been a
historic farmstead within the City; and
WHEREAS, At the June 6,2005, City Council Meeting, the City's Building Official gave a report on
the condition of the farmhouse; and
WHEREAS, At the September 5,2006, City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 06-
166 approving the Master Plan for Heritage Farmstead; and
WHEREAS, Part of the Master Plan identified deconstructing the farmhouse to a "ruins"; and
WHEREAS, Due to the structural condition of the Heritage Farmstead farmhouse, staff recommends
the total removal of the house; and
WHEREAS, The total cost to demolish and remove the farmhouse including asbestos removal will
not exceed $8,100.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. City staff is authorized to spend an amount not to exceed $8,100 for the asbestos removal and
demolition of the farmhouse.
3. Funding for asbestos removal and disposal and demolition shall come from the 2007 contingency
fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL 2007.
YES
NO
Haugen Haugen
Erickson Erickson
Hedberg Hedbera
LeMair LeMair
Millar Millar
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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