WEBSITE - CONSTRUCTION UDPATE
10/08/25 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
CURRENT PROGRESS
Heselton has reconstructed the roadway of 2nd Street from 2nd Ave SW to the Park to aggregate base and paved the first lift of asphalt from Central Ave to the Park. The roadway south of Central Ave was not paved last week due to conflicts with CenterPoint Energy crews and will be done at a later date. Heselton has recommenced installing the forcemain on 2nd Street, starting at 2nd Ave SW moving south.
The drilling operations have installed the forcemain to approximately 3/4 of a mile north of the Straight River.
CenterPoint Energy is continuing to work on gas main installation and connection of services. They anticipate being completed this week.
UPCOMING
Heselton plans to continue installing the forcemain along 2nd Street moving south of 2nd Ave SW. Road reconstruction of 2nd Street is anticipated to follow the underground construction later next week.
The drilling operations are continuing south of town moving north.
GENERAL
- Anticipate delays while driving within the project area and accessing driveways.
- Gas service may be temporarily interrupted. CenterPoint Energy is replacing gas lines within the project, independent of the City project. Please contact CenterPoint Energy directly for any questions related to this work.
- Water service may be temporarily interrupted. This is not anticipated but can occur as underground work is being performed.
- Multiple wooden stakes, paint marks, and flags have been placed within the project limits. Please avoid disturbing these markings until the project is completed.
PROJECT CONTACTS:
City of Medford Engineering Team
Brandon Theobald - Engineer: 507-288-3923
Cory Felderman - Inspection: 507-358-4123
Heselton Construction
Jason Brandvold - Project Manager: 507-676-6116
Project schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.
Owatonna Wastewater Connection Project Information
Medford Municipal Liquor Store ranked #1 in top performing municipal liquor stores in Minnesota in 2023, ranked on the year-over-year percent change in operating revenue. Medford Municipal Liquor Store had a 34% increase in operating revenue from 2022 to 2023. Thank you to ALL the Medford Muni Staff for all the hard work!!
Water Service Line Materials Inventory
The City of Medford has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at 507-455-2866 . To complete the service line inventory our system researched historical data, conducted staff interviews, and used customer surveys. As of 8/30/2024 our inventory contains 0 lead, 4 galvanized requiring replacement, 310 unknown material, and 217 non-lead service lines.
Project Website with Additional Information for the Wastewater Connection to Owatonna
https://clients.whks.com/medford-mn/
UTILITY PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS AND WILL STILL BE DUE ON THE 20TH OF THE MONTH:
PLEASE MAIL OR PUT YOUR PAYMENTS IN THE DROP BOX.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH ALL CASH/CHECK PAYMENTS:
1. NAME
2. PHYSICAL ADDRESS
3. PHONE NUMBER
4. AMOUNT OF PAYMENT
5. UTILITY BILL STUB (IF YOU HAVE IT)
UTILITY PAYMENTS MAY ALSO BE MADE ONLINE: www.medfordminnesota.com, click on the “New Resident & Utility Info” tab.
Permits:
Permits/Zoning Applications will continue to be processed and may be submitted electronically or placed in the City Hall drop box (located to the left side of the City Hall window).
City Clerk: (507) 455-2866, cityclerk@medfordminnesota.com
Public Works: (507) 456-3886, pwd@medfordminnesota.com
PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH CLEANING WIPES
Many people have purchased cleaning wipes because they have not been able to purchase toilet paper due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please DO NOT FLUSH CLEANING WIPES down the toilet. Throw them in the trash. Wipes do not dissolve like toilet paper. Wipes can clog your pipes and can cause backups in sewer lines, mains, and cause major problems with the City’s wastewater treatment infrastructure and system. We appreciate your cooperation to prevent a backup! Please spread the word. The Public Works Crew has noticed a considerable increase in wipes coming into the system in recent days – Posted 3/20/2020.
Emerald Ash Borer
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has found Emerald Ash Borer within the City of Medford. To learn more about what you can do as a property owner to respond to this insect, please visit the following site: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/eab
Certified Arborists - This is a link to a list of certified arborists in the region. These individuals can help with identification of Emerald Ash Borer and may provide treatment services. Area contractors that trim/plant/care for trees may also be able to identify and treat Emerald Ash Borer.
Medford is located 45 miles south of the Twin Cities between Faribault and Owatonna directly off Interstate 35. According to MNDOT, an average of 33,300 vehicles, traveling I35, pass by Medford daily. The highest one day traffic count in 2016 was 49,075.
Medford has beautiful park areas with a variety of family recreational activities including a softball diamond, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball court, and walking paths.
The downtown area of Medford has a variety of businesses to meet your everyday needs. Along with abundant housing opportunities, the wonderful school district makes Medford a great place to call home.
Medford has huge opportunities for commercial and industrial business along Interstate 35. Home of the Medford Outlet Center, Furniture Outlet and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.
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