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County approves architects for demolition planning of Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center
Summary
The board approved a contract with CNBA architects to produce plans and specifications for demolition of the county Law Enforcement Center at 407th Street; CNBA said bidding and civil engineering steps remain and estimated a timeline of a few months to begin demolition once notices and bids are complete.
The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a contract on Sept. 2 to hire CNBA architects to draft plans and specifications for demolition of the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center at 407th Street.
Kenny (building services) presented the item and thanked staff who helped navigate regulatory requirements, including the Department of Natural Resources. "This agenda item has been a long time coming," Kenny said, describing steps taken with the DNR and internal review. He introduced Terry Glade of CNBA Architects.
Terry Glade explained the next phases: CNBA will prepare demolition plans and a civil engineer will complete much of the work needed for bidding and permitting. Asked about timing, Glade estimated the scheduling and permitting process could take a few months, and said "we're going to go as quickly as possible." Board members estimated demolition itself might take roughly three months once contractors begin work, depending on site conditions and concrete removal.
Several supervisors noted interest from out-of-state contractors and anticipated adequate bidder interest. The board moved to approve the CNBA contract; the chair called the vote and the motion passed 5-0.
Why it matters: Approving design and specification work is the key administrative step before public bidding and demolition. The board's action allows staff to move to the bidding phase once plans are finalized and required public notices and hearings are complete.
What happens next: CNBA will draft plans and specifications; county staff expect to run a bidding process after plan approval and required public notices. No demolition start date was set at the meeting.
