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Update on Main Street Parking Plaza construction project U Page 1 of 2 Main Street Parking Plaza Update Despite slight weather delays, project moving forward Friday, May 25, 2012 Construction on the Main Street Parking Plaza in downtown Elk River began on Wednesday, May 23. Peterson and Companies out of Chisago City began mobilization, erosion control and removals Wednesday morning. Due to rainy weather, no work was completed on Thursday, May 24, however construction resumed early this morning. The front foundation walls of the demolished buildings will be removed today. Peterson and Companies are working on the removals of the concrete behind the buildings on :Jackson. .All back doors to the businesses on f ackson will ramped in with gravel by the end of today for access. If access is a challenge on the gravel surface, please let us know. There have been concerns expressed over the dumpsters located in the parking lot along US HWY 10. Please note this is a temporary location until construction of the trash enclosure is complete. Once the project complete, businesses will be able to locate their dumpster in the enclosure, which will not only improve the jriew of the downtown from US HWY 10, but open up additional parking. • Saturday, May 26-Monday, May 28 There will be no construction over Memorial Day weekend. Tuesday, May 29 Peterson and Companies will begin the underground utility and storm sewer work on "luesday. Electrical work will also begin to prepare for the removal of the utility pole. "This work will not affect power downtown. Thursday, May 31, 8:OOpm -Temporary Power Outage There will be a temporary power outage for the businesses located on the west side of Jackson on Thursday, May 31. This outage is anticipated to last roughly two hours and will begin at 8:OOpm. Please note, this outage will affect businesses from Kemper Drug, down to the Houlton building (Edward Jones/Avalon Salon). The outage WILL NUT affect properties in the surrounding area, only those located on the west side of Jackson. Please ensure you are communicating this outage with your patrons, tenants and property owners and plan accordingly. Looking ahead We appreciate your cooperation and patience with this project and are working to ensure we are doing everything we can to accommodate the downtown businesses. We are excited about this project, and are looking forward to not only the additional parking it will bring to support downtown business, but to the opportunity it provides for special events, specifically the Farmer's Market. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact. com/render?llr=tscgx8iab&v=001 tCAOn-fejtsZdD40... 05/29/2012