Owatonna Public Works Buildings

Public Works Update

November 1, 2024

2024 Construction Projects 

2024 Street & Utility

McKinley Street SW, Anderson Place SW

The project is mostly completed with the exception of hydroseeding which is expected to take place early next week. Inlet protection will be removed following the hydroseeding. Bio rolls will remain in place throughout the winter and until vegetation is established in the spring.

This will be the last published update regarding progress on the 2024 Street & Utility Project. Please call 507.444.4350 with any concerns related to the final project items. The City of Owatonna Engineering Division would like to thank everyone for their patience as the project took place. 
QR code to be scanned to view alternate public parking in downtown Owatonna

Vine Street Parking Lot Progress

Nearly all curb and flat work has been completed with several areas to be finished early next week. The first lift of asphalt is expected to be paved mid-next week.

As a reminder, the parking lot will remain closed throughout the duration of the project, please refer to the Downtown Public Parking Map (PDF) or scan the QR code for alternate parking options.

Updates relating to timelines, project progression and potential traffic disruptions will posted on owatonna.gov and the Owatonna Public Works Facebook page.
Aerial Map showing closed parking lot at corner of Vine Street and Oak Ave

Road Closure 

FRONT STREET - Cedar to Oak

Front St. from Cedar to Oak and the intersection of Front Street and Cedar Ave will be closed this Saturday morning, November 2nd, for utility work.
Road closure on Front Street

Road Closure Notifications

Road Closures are posted in the weekly Public Works Update when the information is available and relevant as of posting time on Friday afternoons. There is now an additional way to be notified of road closures throughout the week. A new Notify Me category has been added with the intent of communication road closures: Click here to sign up. 
By the yard logo and hours

Compost Site

The Compost Site located at 400 West 32nd Avenue is open for yard waste disposal. When taking items to the site, please remember which materials are accepted. This includes properly bagged or bulk yard waste including leaves, grass clippings and twigs.

To improve efficiency at the site, please separate materials as much as practicable. Brush, branches and larger woody debris should be separated from leaves, grass clippings and small sticks, etc. Please remember to remove plastic plant trays and pots from yard waste. 

The site will not accept garbage, building materials or household items. Visit Steele County Environmental Services for information on the disposal of these items. Bags and bulk loads will be subject to inspection to ensure unacceptable items are not brought onto the site. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 

The site is owned by the City of Owatonna and operated through By the Yard Landscape Supply. The compost site operates Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call By the Yard at 507.475.4385 or Follow them on Facebook for important updates relating to the Compost Site such as rain delays, holiday schedules, promotions, etc.

The final open day at the site is currently anticipated to be December 7.
Stormwater Smart Drawing

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Contact the Stormwater Division to report construction violations.

  • Phone: 507-774-7300
  • Email Stormwater
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Thank you for your patience as these projects and other miscellaneous tasks are completed. All dates are subject to change due to weather and other factors. 

Please remember to slow down and remain attentive when approaching work areas.
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