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FORTIER & ASSOCIATES, INC. August 12, 1992 ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN Mr . Glen Gauger Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 5201 East River Road Suite 308 Minneapolis, MN 55421 Re: APACHE MALL EVALUATION Comm: 92-10 Dear Mr. Gauger: As requested, I have conducted an on-site observation the three (3) buildings in the Apache Mall area. These buildings are referred to as "The New Market Building, " "The Sports and Health Building" and "The Automobile Service Station. " The purpose of the observation was to assess existing conditions and assist in preparing an estimated cost to repair the facilities ' structurally substandard elements. To a great extent, this report restricts structurally substandard elements to strict code compliance issues. However, it is recognized that defects and deterioration of basic building elements can effectively preclude the use of the facility while not presenting a Code violation. To the extent such elements are an integral part of the building and not, mere leasehold improvements, they are considered as structurally substandard. Currently all three facilities are in an obviously structurally substandard condition. The continuation of these conditions will undoubtedly cause, or has caused, considerable damage to all elements of the construction. Much of the damage is or will be concealed and can only be fully identified during the remodeling process or with selective removal of materials and testing. Such testing and investigations are beyond the scope of this report. The extent of work required reflects my considered opinion of existing, visable conditions. As' with* any remodeling, a sizeable contingency should be allowed for concealed conditions. Yo s ru Yo . For ier Registered Architect DPF/sf 408 Turnpike Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55416 (612) 593-1255