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April 20th, 2011 - Birch Grove Project Update |
Latest update on the Birch Grove 1% project received from DC Olsen on April 20th, 2011:
At the request of the County Board and Attorney, the town of Tofte is in the process of contracting with ORB management for the oversight/management of the Birch Grove projects. The town's attorney is currently reviewing the proposed contract.
The County Commissioners have approved funding of the remodel of the Birch Grove Community Center kitchen. The remodel consists of replacing the original ovens, dishwasher, floor tile and fixing other plumbing and electrical issues, bringing the kitchen up to current standards.Cost for project is approximately $40.000 and will be started June 4th and be completed by the end of June.
Local contractors will be used to the extent possible. |
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March 9, 2011 -Birch Grove Project Update |
The town representative met with ORB management on Tuesday, March 9, 2011 at the Birch Grove Center for a general overview of the project. The hour-long meeting was productive and ORB will meet with the Town representative again during the week of the 20th of March for some refined cost estimates, and recommended next steps.
The Center for Changing Landscapes continues to work on the final design, with a completion date of no later than June 15, 2011. |
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October 26, 2010 - Birch Grove Project Begins |
On 10/26/2010, the County board voted to give an initial $11,000 to Birch Grove to pay for
architectural services.
Excerpt from the minutes of the October 26th Board of Commissioner's meeting:
"Commissioners Fenwick and Martinson reported that they met with Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers and County Attorney Tim Scannell to review two applications for 1% Local Option Sales Tax funding. The Town of Tofte is making improvements to the Birch Grove Center and adjacent area, with the project to cost approximately $471,950. Some of this cost will be paid by other entities, but the majority is subject to potential 1% funding. The Tofte Township is requesting an initial $11,000 payment to pay for architectural services from the Center for Changing Landscapes. Motion was made by Fenwick, seconded by Martinson, and carried to accept the Town of Tofte application regarding Birch Grove improvements, and to approve an initial $11,000 payment to the Center for Changing Landscapes as presented. Auditor-Treasurer Powers will keep the County Board informed regarding this project and future requests. Powers noted that this payment would not trigger the bond repayment schedule, as the County can spend up to 20% to pay for preliminary services before declaring its intent to repay a 1% project through bond issuance." |
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