<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4RHzaZ_1Gwhs1rP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4RHzaZ_1Gwhs1rP00" width="960" height="1280" ><figcaption>The sun may set for the last time on Flandreau’s historic Duncan elevator complex in 2027. The remaining buildings, longtime fixtures of the city’s skyline, are slated for demolition in the coming year as they become an increasing liability for the city. The City Council has included $125,000 for removal in its proposed 2027 budget.</figcaption></figure>Moody County Enterprise One of the last iconic remnants of Flandreau’s old elevator complex may soon be coming down.The Flandreau City Council this past week included $125,000 in its proposed 2027 budget for demolition of the remaining Duncan elevator buildings, which have helped define the skyline for generations.For decades, the towering structures have stood above nearly every other building in town, serving as a familiar landmark for residents and a favorite lookout for birds keeping watch over downtown.But their days are numbered.The westernmost elevators on the block were demolished in recent years to make way for the new Flandreau Fire Station and potential future development.Now city officials are looking at removing what remains, in part because of growing concerns about safety and liability.The aging structures have become something of an attraction for curious youngsters looking for places to explore — perhaps a familiar small-town pastime, but entering deteriorating, vacant buildings comes with considerable risk.The proposed demolition funding was among just two adjustments to the city’s 2027 budget discussed during a special budget workshop Oct. 14. Council members also added $5,000 to the Parks Department budget for a proposed tree replacement and incentive program.The council held the first reading of the budget ordinance this past week. Approval is scheduled for its next regular meeting Nov. 16.Meanwhile, the city’s ongoing utility improvement project has been given additional time to reach what is considered “substantial completion” following an unusually wet fall.The council approved an updated change order extending H&amp;W Contracting’s substantial completion deadline to Nov. 20.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1cXESo_1Gwhs1rP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1cXESo_1Gwhs1rP00" width="2048" height="1093" ><figcaption>Crews are working to wrap up major portions of Flandreau’s final phase of a yearslong, citywide utility improvement project by Nov. 20. Rain delays throughout September and October, along with contractor scheduling challenges, have pushed the project beyond its original completion date. The City Council this past week approved an extension giving H&amp;W Contracting until Nov. 20 to reach substantial completion.</figcaption></figure>IMEG engineer Shane Waterman told council members the contractor experienced approximately 25 rain days during September and October, where roughly 8.7 inches of precipitation fell.And it wasn’t just the days when rain was falling that created problems.Crews also needed time for the ground to dry enough to resume work, particularly during concrete pours.The council unanimously approved Change Order No. 6, which also decreases the overall contract by $60,806.30, bringing the updated contract price to $7,450,277.26.Several items remain before the project can be considered substantially complete, including final asphalt paving, reinstalling residents’ mailboxes and ensuring required traffic signs — including stop and yield signs — are properly in place.Other finishing work may continue beyond that date.Under the revised agreement, liquidated damages could be assessed if the contractor fails to reach substantial completion by Nov. 20.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2aQ8nb_1Gwhs1rP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2aQ8nb_1Gwhs1rP00" width="2048" height="1536" ><figcaption>A second accessible ramp has been added to the west side of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Flandreau after concerns were raised about the steepness of a newly poured concrete ramp. The additional new ramp, located at the corner of the building, offers a more gradual slope for those who may have difficulty navigating the original entrance, providing another option for accessibility.</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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One of the last iconic remnants of Flandreau’s old elevator complex may soon be coming down. The Flandreau City Council this past week included $125,000 in its proposed 2027 budget for demolition of the remaining Duncan elevator buildings, which have helped define the skyline for generations. For decades, the...

Budgets $125,000 to tear down remaining elevator

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One of the last iconic remnants of Flandreau’s old elevator complex may soon be coming down. The Flandreau City Council this past week included $125,000 in

Budgets $125,000 to tear down remaining elevator

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