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What could the city and county build together on the site of the Tower Building?
When City Council meetings go three hours as Monday's meeting did, some things get lost in the shuffle. One of those lost-in-the-shuffle items Monday night took the form of a bullet point in my story ...
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Demolition of Tower Building begins

Demolition of Tower Building begins The demolition of the Tower Building has begun.

By Ross Dolan , August 17, 2010

County officials fine-tune budget for 2011

The Davison County commissioners continued fine-tuning the 2011 budget Tuesday during their regular meeting at the courthouse in Mitchell. With the assistance of Sheriff David Miles and Jail Administrator Don Radel, the commissioners made some snips that were satisfactory to both offices.

By Ross Dolan , July 14, 2010

Speedy demolition of Tower Building to cost $35,000 extra

Speedy demolition of Tower Building to cost $35,000 extra The Tower Building will be down by Halloween, but it will cost the county an extra $35,000.
That was the result of a 3-2 vote Tuesday in which the Davison County commissioners, during their regular weekly meeting at the courthouse in Mitchell, awarded a $550,581 demolition contract to Soukup Construction, of Sioux Falls.
“Yes, I know it’s $35,000 more and that’s unfortunate,” said Commission Chairman David Weitala, referring to a another bid that was $35,581 less.

By Ross Dolan , June 23, 2010

Worries about tainted bidding delay Tower Building demolition

A potentially tainted bidding process caused the Davison County commissioners Tuesday to suspend bid awards for demolition of the Tower Building.
The commissioners voted 4 to 1 at the courthouse — with Commissioner Jerry Fischer dissenting — to table bid awards until 10:30 a.m. next Tuesday to give competing bidders an opportunity to offer input similar to that presented to the commissioners by bidder Bryan VanderPol last Thursday.

By Ross Dolan , June 16, 2010

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County opens Tower bids

County opens Tower bids Davison County must find at least $357,500 to pay for the demolition of the Tower Building on Miller Avenue.
That’s what the county commissioners learned Tuesday after opening four bids for the job that ranged from a low of $515,000 from Mitchell-based Vanderpol Dragline to a high of $669,818 by Schoenfelder Construction, also of Mitchell. The commissioners took no action on the bids.

By Ross Dolan , June 02, 2010

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Looking beyond the demolition

Looking beyond the demolition The Davison County commissioners, in a 4-1 vote, tentatively approved a $5,000 plan Tuesday that will allow the Puetz Corporation to develop a preliminary plan for the future use of the Tower Building site.
Time is nearing for demolition of the old Methodist Hospital building. Interested contractors will meet today for a pre-bid conference to discuss project requirements for its removal.
The commission hired Puetz to develop planning options for the site once the old building comes down.

By Ross Dolan , May 19, 2010

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Official not in favor of city-county facility to replace old Tower

Davison County Commissioner Jerry Fischer said Tuesday at the courthouse that he is not keen on a joint city-county building to replace the now-vacant Tower Building on Miller Avenue.
The comment came after regular business and during informal discussions on a new building.
Chairman Dave Weitala said it was his understanding that the city of Mitchell would consider leasing space in a new county building. That did not sit well with Fischer.

By Ross Dolan , March 24, 2010

Winter window missed for Tower Building demolition

In a worst-case scenario, it could be next winter before the Tower Building comes down, but county officials hope it won’t come to that.
Bid documents are nearing completion for the demolition of the former Methodist Hospital on Miller Avenue, County Maintenance Director Mark Ruml told the Davison County Commission Tuesday.

By Ross Dolan , March 17, 2010

Demolition delayed for Tower Building

A processing backlog of federal energy grants means it likely will be spring or later before the wrecking ball brings down the old Methodist Hospital on Miller Avenue.
Typically known as the Tower Building, the 40,000-square-foot structure — a longtime drag on county finances — is without tenants and heat and is waiting for the end.

By Ross Dolan , February 05, 2010

Demise of Tower Building still long time away

Demolition of the Tower Building on Miller Avenue is still months away, Davison County commissioners learned Tuesday.
The good news is that the county won’t be paying to heat the building in the meantime.

By Ross Dolan , October 21, 2009

Commissioners award asbestos-removal bid for Tower Building

Surprised Davison County commissioners gladly accepted a bid of $11,340 Tuesday to remove asbestos from the soon-to-be demolished Tower Building.

By Seth Tupper , June 17, 2009

County’s Tower plans moving forward

The Tower Building, the county’s biggest cash sinkhole, is a step closer to demolition following the Davison County Commission’s receipt of an asbestos inspection report Tuesday.
The report by Geotek Engineering & Testing Services, Sioux Falls, confirmed the presence of the carcinogenic mineral in 40 of 83 samples removed from the building. After a brief discussion, commissioners immediately voted to solicit bids for an asbestos removal project.

By Ross Dolan , May 06, 2009

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