1, 2019,” according to the attachment.Īccording to the attachments, the two proposals received were from CD Properties, Inc., represented by James Drew, president of Clark Drew Construction and Linchpin Corporation, represented by Angela Boersma, president of Linchpin Corporation. “The Armory Review Team, consisting of city staff and members of the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission, interviewed the teams on Oct. All four responders were invited to proceed to the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase, and two development teams submitted responses to the RFP,” according to the attachment. A Request for Qualifications was issued on June 25, 2019, and four responses were received. “Four responses were received from the private sector. A letter of interest was issued by the city on Jan. “Upon completion of the Banner evaluation report, another attempt ensued to see if there was interest from the private sector for an adaptive reuse/redevelopment of the Armory. Banner Associates conducted a building evaluation and provided updated cost estimates,” according to an attachment to the agenda available on the city’s website. “The City Council provided staff direction to determine cost estimates on building demolition and rehabilitation of the existing structure. The council has requested proposals before but has done more research recently. City rehabilitates the Armory for gymnasium/community space.The city council has the following options, according to Struck’s memo: There are some financial considerations, according to Struck’s memo.Ĭity initiated demolition is estimated at $333,933.Ĭity initiated rehabilitation is estimated at $3,140,122.Īn estimate of a developer-initiated project is to be determined based upon a negotiated development agreement. “Over the course of four years, city staff, city council, Brookings Historic Preservation Commission, state Historical Preservation Office, and a task force have made recommendations and reports on the Armory,” according to a memo by Mike Struck, director of Community Development, which is attached to the agenda. The State Historical Preservation Office has been consulted about options. Estimates for demolition, remediation of the mold, asbestos and lead, and for possible rehabilitation, have been sought in the past. ![]() ![]() The building has mold, asbestos and lead from being an old shooting range. The Old Armory was closed to public use in the fall of 2018 as a safety hazard. In 2016, the council asked for and received proposals to redevelop the space as mixed use, combining residential and community space. In 2014-15, the parks department moved out of the Old Armory. The 1937 structure was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. and will include possible action on Linchpin Corporation’s proposal, which is the recommendation of the Armory Review Team.Īn executive session follows the regular meeting for purposes of consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel. at the Brookings City & County Government Center and will include recertification of the Brookings Regional Airport and discussion on adaptive reuse/redevelopment of the Old Armory, located at 221 Main Ave. ![]() One option from CD Properties is to turn the armory into apartments and retail and professional office space, while the other from Linchpin Corporation calls for the armory to be turned into a restaurant, lounge and commercial space with a parking garage and boutique hotel attached to the armory’s west side. Updated: 3 years ago / Posted Two proposals submitted to reuse Old ArmoryīROOKINGS – The Old Armory is back in the spotlight as the Brookings City Council on Tuesday considers two proposals to redevelop the historic building. By: Jodelle Greiner, The Brookings Register
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