I read with interest Editor Randy Carlsen's comments in the December 7 issue of the DCI regarding the 1918 Kasson school open house that took place recently. He stated that "...the city should drop the price on the building to $1 to give some incentive to a developer..." I was struck by this suggestion because this is exactly what Princeton, MN did in the sale of its (would you believe 1918 high school?) It was sold to a developer who did a great job creating comfortable apartments and adding a very modern physical fitness center, indoor swimming pool and gymnasium for community use. Daily senior meals open to the community are also served there. My wife and I were very impressed when we toured the Princeton facility this past summer, so much so that I mailed this information along with a brochure to Kasson Mayor Tim Tjosaas. Princeton is a community of approximately 4,000 people located an hour north of the cities. I realize that one size doesn't fit all and that every community is different, but I found it interesting how the incentive in Princeton seems to be working.
Dick Lawrence
Brooklyn Center
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