Carnegie Library repair bid higher than expected

The Pipestone City Council during its June 1 meeting tabled the lone bid of 8,000 to repair the east wall of the former Carnegie Library building in order to obtain more information about another potential funding option. The bid included an alternate involving the use of salvaged stone from the city’s stock pile that would deduct ,000 and another alternate involving the use of a manufactured stone product that would deduct ,000. Even with the possible deductions, however, the bid was higher than the estimated cost of 0,250. The city was awarded a 2,162 grant by the Minnesota Historical Society... Article Link