HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.2. Request for Purchase of Surplus Property-Historic BricksCASE NO.: NA
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Mark Noble, Planner II
SUBJECT: Request for Purchase of Surplus Property — Historic Bricks
MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY GOALS:
This item relates to Goal B. Positively manage the challenges and opportunities presented by growth,
development and change.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer and pass a motion directing staff to prepare a purchase agreement for the selling of surplus historic
bricks in an amount of $75.00 to Roger Hensen for use at 904 2nd Avenue East.
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Mark Noble
Planner II
INTRODUCTION:
The City recently received a request from Roger Hensen to purchase bricks that the Historic Preservation
Advisory Commission (HPAC) has been salvaging from demolished structures over the past several years.
The bricks are typically from older homes that were constructed of bricks manufactured in Shakopee in the
late 1800's /early 1900's. One of the purposes of salvaging these bricks is for reuse in existing Shakopee
brick houses that are being renovated /preserved and are in need of bricks to replace those on the structure
that are in disrepair or are missing entirely.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On Monday, April 11, 2011, the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission reviewed a request to purchase
approx. 75 bricks for use on an existing house (904 2nd Avenue East) that is being renovated. The HPAC
concurred that they were supportive of the request, and recommended that the City Council agree to sell
salvaged bricks for $1.00 each to the individual requesting them. They felt that this was an appropriate use
of these bricks, and that the price was sufficient to cover any costs the City may have incurred in salvaging
them. They also believe that the reuse of the brick for the property in question would improve the
appearance of the property and the improvement will better reflect the historic character of the neighborhood.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Offer and pass a motion directing staff to prepare a purchase agreement for the selling of surplus historic
bricks in an amount of $75.00 to Roger Hensen for use at 904 2 Avenue East.
2. Offer and pass a motion directing staff to prepare a purchase agreement for the selling of surplus historic
bricks, in an amount as determined by the Council, to Roger Hensen for use at 904 2nd Avenue East.
3. Deny the request for the selling of surplus historic bricks.
4. Table the request for additional information.