Project Updates – May 9, 2025
Completed work
- Sanitary sewer and water main work continued in Stage 1.
- Paving work occurred in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street.
- Xcel Energy installed a new service line under the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street in preparation of utility pole relocations.
Upcoming work
- Utility work will continue in Stage 1.
- Storm sewer work will begin in Stage 1.
- Restoration work in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street will begin.
- Utility pole relocations will begin.
- Temporary water shutoffs may be required to connect properties to the existing water system. Affected properties will be notified prior to this work. During the workday, crews will do their best to accommodate regular access as much as possible.
Contact us
Please contact our on-site project representative, Dalmas Omwoyo at
651-728-0312, with any questions, property specific needs or accommodations.
Previous Updates
May 2, 2025
Completed work
- Sanitary sewer and water main work continued in Stage 1.
- Pavement removals in the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street began.
Upcoming work
- Utility work will continue in Stage 1.
- Excavate and rebuild the alleys between Elm Street and Spruce Street.
- Restoration work will occur once the alleys have been paved.
- Xcel Energy will drill in a new service line under the alley between Olive Street and Elm Street in preparation for utility pole relocations.
Contact us
Please contact our on-site project representative, Dalmas Omwoyo at
651-728-0312, with any questions, property specific needs or accommodations.
April 25, 2025
Stage 1 construction has begun. Crews set up traffic control, erosion control, removed pavement and curb and began sanitary sewer work. Next week, crews will continue working on sanitary sewer and water main.
To maintain water service during the water main work, buildings will be connected to a temporary water system. A brief water shut-off will be necessary to complete the connection. Notifications will be sent to impacted properties prior to water shutoffs.
Contact us
Please contact our on-site project representative, Dalmas Omwoyo at
651-728-0312, with any questions, property specific needs or accommodations.
April 14, 2025
Phase 1 construction (1st Street from Maple Street to Olive Street) will start early in the week of April 21. Crews will set up traffic and erosion controls and begin removing the roadway pavement in preparation for utility installation. Once utility installations are complete, roadway and sidewalk construction will begin.
Impacts and access
During construction, access to front entrances of downtown buildings may be limited at times. There may also be increased dust and noise in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve downtown.
Construction updates such as this one will be sent regularly and will be available on our website, social media and community newsletters.
Construction Schedule*
- Phase 1: begins week of April 21
- 1st Street from Maple Street to Olive Street
- Phase 2: begins early June
- Olive Street from 1st Street to the alley
- Phase 3: begins early July
- Olive Street from the alley to 2nd Street
- 2nd Street from the dead end to Elm Street
- The alley next to the apartment building construction
- Alleys: June or July
- Alleys between Main Street and Lake Street from Elm Street to Spruce Street
*Construction timing is weather permitting and subject to change.
Contact us
Please contact our on-site project representative, Dalmas Omwoyo at
651-728-0312, with any questions, property specific needs or accommodations.
Jan. 28, 2025
The City Council authorized the final design of the Downtown Reconstruction Phase 3 project at the January 21, 2025 City Council meeting. The project team is now making plans for construction, which is planned to begin in 2025.
Property owners are invited to attend a public open house on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Waconia City Hall. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the project and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with project staff. We hope to see you there!
Jan. 14, 2025
The improvement hearing for the Phase 3 project will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at City Hall. At this hearing the proposed project scope, the estimated project costs, and the general project timeline will be shared. All people desiring to address the City Council will have the opportunity to do so at this meeting.
PROJECT EMAIL/TEXT UPDATES
CONTACT
JON HAUKAAS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES
City of Waconia
952-442-4265
COLTON LEE, PROJECT MANAGER
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
612-346-6059
JAKE SAULSBURY, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
jake.saulsbury@bolton-menk.com
612-756-4319