(KLZA)-- The Auburn City Council approved a request from Nichols Masonry for more time to remove a building in Auburn. 

Mayor Scott Kudrna says the building, which was given to the city, has been in disrepair for many years.  The unoccupied building is on the old City Square, west of the Courthouse.

Nichols Masonry agreed to tear the building down, if they could salvage the bricks.  Once they started the demolition process, it was learned the back portion of the building is tied into an adjacent building. 

Because of the two buildings being connected, Nichols requested additional time to complete the project. 

The Council granted the request. A new time-line for demolition of the building has not been set.