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The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a request by Stephen Aning for a $3,000 residential demolition grant to demolish an old house at 211 South East Park Street.
Aning reports the house has a failing roof that has allowed interior water damage, and ceilings and floors are falling down.
The structure is substandard and irreparable, and the LEDA approved grant funds for its demolition.
The action comes on the heels of action at the last EDA meeting when the board approved three other demolition grant requests, in these cases for accessory structures that qualified for $1,500 grants.
Jim Rockman is demolishing an old barn at 308 N. Blue Mound Avenue.
Rockman reports the old barn is dilapidated and substandard and the cost of repairing it far outweighs the value of the existing structure. It is also becoming a safety hazard.
Michael Walgrave is demolishing a shed at 714 West Warren Street.
Walgrave reports the structure is dilapidated and substandard with a leaky roof, no foundation, a rotting floor and evidence of termites.
Vonda Klarenbeek is demolishing an accessory structure at 204 North McKenzie.
Klarenbeek reports the structure has a leaky roof, is blighted and beyond repair and is becoming a safety hazard.
Honor Barber Shop gets sign grant
In other action at the Monday, Oct. 11, meeting, the LEDA approved funds for a new business sign for Honor Barber Shop LLC at 118 North Freeman Avenue.
Eric Oye submitted an application for a façade improvement exterior signage project for his barber shop that occupies the main floor commercial space in the apartment building.
Oye’s sign is estimated to cost $1,055, and Honor Barber Shop will receive a $370 grant to cover a portion of the costs.
Cory Tilstra and Dave Hup own the building that is being improved with help from the LEDA façade improvement program.
The scope of work includes replacing all doors and windows, improving the façade with batten board and shakes, and an awning with lighting.
The $63,000 project qualified for a $21,000 grant and a loan in the amount of $21,000 at a rate of 2 percent interest for seven years.