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Culligan is moving into the former Stroeh’s Auto building on East Main Street, and the Luverne Economic Development Authority is helping with some exterior improvements.
At Monday morning’s meeting, the LEDA approved a façade improvement application for Prairie Water Solutions, LLC for the project at 321 E. Main Street.
The scope of work includes:
•replacing exterior glass store front with framed-in walls finished with metal panels.
•painting the exterior block walls.
•replacing windows.
•replacing the garage door and installing an exterior vended water machine.
•adding a new awning and business signage.
•improving the sidewalk entrance with a handicap-accessible ramp.
The total project cost is $66,405, not including additional interior updates and remodeling that aren’t part of the application, according to EDA director Holly Sammons.
“So, they are making a very large investment into the exterior and interior of the building, so it’s exciting to see,” she said.
The EDA approved a grant for Prairie Water Solutions in the amount of $21,000 and a loan in the amount of $21,000 at a rate of 4 percent for seven years.
Culligan is currently renting space in the brick building on West Main Street that formerly housed Palace Video.
Culligan now owns the former Stroeh’s space on East Main Street.