Citizens, SCHRAC & the Reuse Team gather at K-MHS 6/11.

The final report is available.

Since their three day visit to Kasson June 10-12, the reuse team has completed architectural and issues analyses, then drafted, issued and presented a draft report to project sponsors. After final financial analyses and a review of the draft report by project sponsors, the final report was issued, then presented to the Kasson City Council Wednesday October 28, 7pm.

Description of a Reuse Study

"...Combining features of a historic structures report, a community visioning session, a market study, and an economic analysis, each Reuse Study is a collaborative process, bringing preservation professionals and community members together ..."
See full article "Reuse Studies: A Practical Approach to Preservation" written by team leader John Lauber for September/October 2008 issue of The Minnesota Preservationist.

Includes:
Executive Summary
Summary of Findings
Recommendation
Implementation
Chronology
Introduction
Background
Purpose of the Reuse Study
Acknowledgements
The Reuse Team
Approach
The Physical Plant
Building Description &
Configuration
The Site
Assets & Liabilities for Reuse
Issues Analysis
Preservation, City, KARE,
Political, Community,
Neighborhood, Economic
Development/Downtown,
Economic, School, Sustainability,
Communications
Needs Assesment
Library
Community Center
Housing

Disposition Alternatives

Do-Nothing
Mothball
Phased Rehabilitation for a
Public Purpose
Rehabilitation by a Private
Developer
Rehabilitation as a Public/Private
Partnership
Demolition - Clear and
Hold the Site
Demolition - Build New Library
or Multi-use Facility on the
Existing Site
Conclusions
Summary of Findings
Recommendation
Implementation

Download Appendices (PDF):

Citizen & Stakeholder Input

Citizens were invited to weigh in with opinions online, via email, or in person at the three day team visit
June 10-12, 2009.

Archive of the Process

This website contains photos and drawings of the existing building, and a timeline of the process from project start-up, building and site assessment, interviews, community workshop, team work sessions, to the draft report and final report.