$13M County Public Works Project

Steele County is proposing a $13M new public works building.  Chamber members have been expressing many questions about the cost of this project.  The Chamber policy committee has asked many questions about the proposal and you can find the written answers at:  http://www.owatonna.org/pdf/countyshopquestions12.pdf.

Steele County Highway shop site plan.
Anticipated cost $13 M; anticipated move in date: August 2013

We appreciate the time taken so far by the county staff and commissioners to answer our questions.  The commissioners will be holding a public event on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the County Administration (630 Florence Ave) building to present information and answer more questions about the proposal.

A few of the questions/concerns we still have about this project:
-The overall cost of the project and its impact to tax payers
-Cost of maintaining the additional space
-How the new efficiencies equate to cost savings (i.e.-how much staff time will this save in an average year)

The commissioners have told us that they want to hear from you at their next meeting on May 15th.  Plan to join us for this important discussion.  This is information the commissioners will use prior to their vote on funding the highway complex at their June 12th meeting.

Click here for the presentation slides for the May 15th meeting.

Click here for site plan, rendition and building layout.