MnDOT and Engineers Walk Main Street

Eyes on Main Street - May 6, 2014

MnDOT and Engineers Walk Main Street

A walk through was done the entire length of the project with MnDOT, engineer, and city staff on August 28th. Several sidewalks will be replaced. There was a recommendation by Mayor Poole to fill in the tree bed on the east side of Ivy Grove, and motion passed. A drain is being inserted by the "pond" at The Corner. Also the curb will be extended on the west side of town to Grinde's driveway. The falled down section of the wall at the school will be rebuilt. The question was asked about the circle between the Legion and Wilmington Insurance: Mayor Poole said the benches will be installed, trees, plants, and boulders. The estimate is that at least a month of construction is left before the final aesthetics (including benches, waste receptacles, trees, sod) will be added.


Spring Grove received the Community Roadside Landscape Program grant and is working with Scott Pass, Environmental Coordinator Assistant for MnDOT District Six in Rochester. This program is a community program and will need the help of community volunteers for the installation of the shrubs, perennials and applying bark mulch. This year only a few planters will be planted with these funds, with plans to apply each year to plant more. Watch for more details. If you are interested in volunteering contact city hall.

Angled parking will be painted on Maple Drive prior to Syttende Mai.