Council seeks more bids after engineer flags Social Center structural problems
Mayor Todd Folkerts told the council the Social Center shows bulging brickwork, an awning held by two bolts, and a north wall leaning toward the roof; two masonry bids (about $28,000 and $65,000) were discussed and council asked for additional bids and agreed the center not be charged rent during repairs.
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Mayor Todd Folkerts reported that a structural engineer had inspected the Social Center and flagged multiple safety concerns. "The brick work of the Social Center is bulging and the awning is only being held on by 2 bolts and part of the north wall is also falling in towards the roof," Folkerts said; the preliminary report prompted the council to seek additional contractor estimates before proceeding.
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