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City moves toward reassembly of historic log cabin after second bidding lowers cost
Summary
After a second bidding process reduced the contractor cost, the Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission and city staff said the city expects a council vote on Sept. 8 to finalize a contract with Charette Creek Excavating and begin reassembly of the Asen (Essen) Log Cabin in late September or October, pending final readings and coordination.
Wildwood officials said the city expects to finalize a contractor agreement and begin reassembling the Asen (sometimes referenced as Essen) Log Cabin after a second bidding round reduced the project cost by about $40,000. The planning department reported that Charette Creek Excavating has been identified as the recommended contractor and that a final council reading and possible passage is scheduled for Sept. 8.
Why it matters: The cabin is on the Wildwood historic register and has been in the city’s possession for more than a decade. Commission and council members said reassembly advances a long-standing preservation commitment and may become a focal feature of the Village Green.
City staff and commission members described the project timeline and community outreach. The department said…
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