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Sherburne County approves MOU with nonprofit Rethos to deconstruct park building, saving about $20,000
Summary
The board approved an MOU with preservation nonprofit Rethos allowing a contractor-led deconstruction training cohort to dismantle a building at 2 Inlets Regional Park in spring 2027, maximizing material reuse, keeping material out of the landfill, and saving the county an estimated $20,000.
Sherburne County commissioners on July 14 approved a memorandum of understanding with Rethos, a historic preservation nonprofit, to lead a hands‑on deconstruction training cohort at 2 Inlets Regional Park.
Staff said Rethos secured a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant to develop a deconstruction curriculum and that the nonprofit would provide the training and deconstruction work at no cost to the county. The county would coordinate archaeological and tribal monitors and abate asbestos before work begins. Staff estimated the approach would save about $20,000 versus conventional demolition and reduce landfill waste by maximizing salvage and reuse of building components.
Commissioners asked about duration and monitoring; staff said a simple building could be deconstructed in five days, while a training cohort could take seven to 14 days, and tribal monitors may be required for the entire period if soil disturbance is possible. The board approved the MOU on a voice vote (4 in favor, 1 opposed).
Next steps: staff will schedule the deconstruction for spring 2027 (April–May), coordinate asbestos abatement and tribal monitoring, and brief the board on timing and contractor arrangements.
