Frequently Asked Questions
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Public Works - Streets
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Public Works - Streets
To report a pothole on business days between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., call 507-444-4350 or Report a Concern online. When calling please be ready to provide the location by listing the street or avenue the pothole is located and the house number or cross street nearest the pothole.
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Public Works - Streets
If a street light in your neighborhood is out or has any other issues, please contact Owatonna Public Utilities at 507-451-2480.
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Public Works - Streets
The City of Owatonna does not provide leaf or yard waste pick-up service. It is a violation of City Code to rake leaves and grass clippings into the street. This debris will plug the storm system and degrade the water quality in our nearby waterways.
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Public Works - Streets
You must apply for an Obstruction Permit, a Certificate of Insurance is required from the Garbage Hauling Company and the fee must be paid prior to the placement of the dumpster.
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Public Works - Streets
Landscape materials cannot be stored in the roadway. The City of Owatonna does not issue permits for the storage of such materials.
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Public Works - Streets
Contact the Public Works Department at 507-444-4350. You are required to obtain an Obstruction Permit.