Summary
The city will pay up to $87,441 to carefully dismantle the historic Bennett Farm barn, catalog and store its timbers on site, and preserve them for reassembly as a future event center.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $87,441, not covered by the county grant that applies to other buildings.
Future park users gain a preserved historic structure with potential community and event space.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
The old fence separating Bennett Farm from neighboring homes is rotting and falling down, raising wildlife and safety concerns. Council awarded a $107,580 contract to replace about 1,350 feet with cedar fencing before winter.
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
The city will pay up to $87,441 to carefully dismantle the historic Bennett Farm barn, catalog and store its timbers on site, and preserve them for reassembly as a future event center.
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