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To: Mayor and Council From: Chair Cynthia Schoonover, Hugo Historical Commission Date: June 27, 2017 Re: Hopkins School House Memorandum At the Historical Commission meeting on June 19, 2018, the Commission discussed the findings of the formal evaluation of the Hopkins Schoolhouse by NewStudio Architecture of WBL. Oliva Schiffman, the Historical Commission intern at that time, facilitated the application for and the receiving of the Legacy grant which allowed the city to hire NewStudio Architecture to complete the initial study of the building. Olivia's recommendations at that time were to patch the schoolhouse roof and to pursue National Register listing. The Commission agreed with this recommendation and it was presented to the Hugo City Council on June 191h. At that time, the Council accepted the Commission's recommendation to patch the hole in the roof and to pursue listing on the National Register. Council also requested information on what a public-private partnership would look like. The MN State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has notified the City that, based on the information from this initial study, the property appears eligible for listing on the National Register of Historical Places. However, it is possible the substantial additional research required to complete the formal nomination may reveal information that renders the property ineligible. We are in the process of closing out the first Legacy grant and will apply for another grant to complete the additional research required in the application for listing. Whether the Hopkins Schoolhouse can be placed on the National Register is unknown at this time. Oneka Roofing, Inc., examined the roof of the Hopkins Schoolhouse and determined it was unable to be repaired. The cost of a new roof was estimated at approximately $15,000. The estimate of the new roof does not take into consideration the restrictions on materials that would occur if it were to be placed on the National Register. The Commission is requesting Council form a committee to make decisions for the schoolhouse and explore the future use of the building. Committee work would include but is not limited to: - the exploration of the public-private partnership - making decisions for the schoolhouse based on the research findings and application outcome - the cleaning out of the schoolhouse - getting bids, hiring of contractors, and overseeing of work performed The Commission suggests the following members for the Committee: Council Member Historical Commission Member Planning Commission Member EDA Member Parks Commission Member Staff Members of the Public (2) The Commission requests Council approve this committee to work on items related to the Hopkins Schoolhouse.