Vine Street Parking Lot

The reconstruction of the Vine Street Parking Lot began in the fall of 2024 and a few items were left to complete this spring. Wencl Construction will be finishing the final items to complete this project in the coming weeks. 

Vine Street Parking Lot Closures

On January 7, City Council passed Resolution 3-25: Authorizing As-Needed Vine Street Parking Lot Closures. As-needed closures are necessary to facilitate maintenance needs such as snow removal and street sweeping. Lot closures will be announced 8 hours prior to the closure via Notify Me and posted to the City of Owatonna - Public Works Facebook Page. Closures will most commonly occur during off-peak parking times (early morning) to avoid impacts to downtown businesses, but closures may occur anytime throughout the day. Signs will be posted at the main entry and exit points of the Vine Street Parking Lot informing motorists of lot closures with a QR code to scan for a list of current closures. Violators of this policy may be ticketed or towed.

Motorists who frequent the lot are encouraged to sign up for the notifications using this link: Public Works – Vine Street Parking Lot Notify Me List. City staff is available to assist if needed. 

Project Background

The reconstruction of the parking lot, at the site of the former Monson Eye Care Clinic and adjacent city-owned parking lots, will provide essential parking spaces for those visiting Owatonna’s downtown and the riverfront area. The new lot design includes short- and long-term parking areas, green spaces, six accessible stalls, a crosswalk across Oak Avenue with a flashing beacon and 15 stalls along Vine Street. Additional features include updated street and parking lot lighting, a connection to the Muckle Trail, infrastructure for future electric vehicle charging stations and a walkway connection to Broadway Street West.

Communication & Updates

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Please contact us with any questions or concerns by phone at 507-444-4350, email Public Works, or complete the form below. Please do not use the form to communicate regarding urgent matters.