C Leases for OVH and St Hubert
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Justin Miller, Assistant City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2006
RE: Lease Arrangements for Old St. Hubert’s Church and
Old Village Hall
Both the Old Village Hall and Old St. Hubert’s Church are currently vacant. The
Chamber of Commerce moved out of Old Village Hall this month, and
Homestead Church vacated Old St. Hubert’s Church in December. At this time,
staff is ready to find suitable tenants for both buildings. One of the best ways to
ensure that older structures avoid further disrepair is to maintain a daily presence
in them.
Staff recently placed an advertisement in the southwest newspapers soliciting
office renters for Old Village Hall. We received several inquiries, and began
negotiating a lease with an interested party. Unfortunately, we could not come to
terms on the lease, so right now we are again looking for a suitable tenant. Other
ideas regarding the building have been suggested, and they range from operating a
historical museum to a senior art gallery.
Earlier this year the City was approached by the Salvation Army, who was
looking for a location in Chanhassen to provide services to their clients. Staff
toured the church with Salvation Army representatives, and they indicated that
they would be interested in subleasing the property from the City. Staff and the
Salvation Army have agreed on terms for a sublease agreement if this is
something that the City Council wishes to proceed with. Representatives from the
Salvation Army will be at Monday’s work session to discuss their operations if
the council has any questions.
Staff is looking for direction from the city council on how they wish to proceed
with both these buildings.
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