St. Francis MN

ST. FRANCIS CITY HALL AND FIRE STATION PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT When the design/construction team of Brunton Architects & Engineers and Stahl Construction began working with the City of St. Francis, they were impressed with the City’s clarity of purpose and long-term vision. The City knew its existing city hall and fire station could not meet its community’s growth nor provide the necessary security for today’s public facilities as both structures were aged with outdated systems and inadequate space for operations and staff. It also knew a shared-services facility could optimize efficiency and maximize investment and that the ideal location for it was where its existing fire station stood. The question was, would the building fit on the site and would they be able to afford their vision: a building that would serve as a cornerstone for community engagement and future development. Leveraging Brunton’s design expertise and Stahl’s construction knowledge, the team determined the City could actualize their vision of enhanced fire and municipal services in one shared facility with room to expand as their population grows. The City’s new and improved asset would also set the standard for a downtown corridor initiative with a gorgeous public plaza that welcomes citizens into the durable, yet beautiful precast building. When completed in Fall 2024, the 35,600-square-foot City Hall and Fire Station will include a city council chambers, training and conference rooms, a fitness room, fire bunks and day room, apparatus bays, a training tower and ample parking. To learn more about their municipal projects, visit bruntonarchitects.com and stahlconstruction.com ABOUT BRUNTON ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS Brunton prides itself on being responsive and accountable to our clients with designs that elevate their vision through outstanding creativity, innovation and expertise. Founded in 2007 by Corey Brunton, Brunton is a design firm that delivers working, living, serving, healing environments that not only reflect, but also uplift and sustain their clients’ organizations and communities with great architecture, interior design and master planning services. ABOUT STAHL CONSTRUCTION Founded in 1981, Stahl is a mid-size, full-service corporation providing quality, competitively priced preconstruction and construction services, with a focus on exceptional service and personal attention. They offer a range of services including commercial general contracting, construction management at risk, construction management agency, and best-value general contracting. Every structure they create is built with care by dedicated construction professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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