Rock County Eye Clinic property approved for facade improvement

Another downtown business has been approved for Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program.
The program offers free technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial assistance in the form of loans and grants.
On Monday the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved an application for improvements to the Rock County Eye Clinic building at 104 N. Freeman Ave.
The project includes demolishing the existing facade and replacing it with a new exterior insulation and finish system, ledge rock, new glass and glazing, exterior lights, signage, awnings, and roof repair to allow for the parapet framing.
Cyclone Properties LLC, which owns the property, is applying for a grant in the amount of $21,000 (35 percent of the project cost; max $21,000) and they are choosing to forgo the loan portion of the project.
 
Background
The idea behind the Historic Façade Improvement Program is to support the revitalization of Main Street and downtown Luverne while restoring buildings as closely as possible to their historic appearance from 1878-1948.
The city covers architectural costs for a professional design proposal to ensure projects align with the goal of a historic Main Street.
Funding provided through the program can be used for facade materials, facade construction, awnings, signage and lighting.
Main Street Financial was one of the first businesses to complete a project last year through the program, and the Loopy’s storefront and Grand Prairie Events Center were improved earlier this year.
Quality Printing was the most recent project approved in September, and prior to that the LEDA approved Historic Façade Improvements for W-2 Quality Meats and Redeemed Remnants.
Other local businesses working on façade improvements and creative logo designs include Medi Spa, Salon 75, Restoration Alley, Brandenburg Gallery, Luverne Counseling and Luverne Street Music.