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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />AGENDA ITEM 3C <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br />MEETING DATE: November 6, 2025 <br />TOPIC:Otter Lake Road Business Communication Plan <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Otter Lake Road extension project is proposed for construction in 2026. The project will <br />th <br />extend from Main Street to 24 Avenue/Elmcrest approximately ¾ mile to the north. The <br />project will also include the connection of Rosemary Lane to Otter Lake Road. Construction is <br />expected to start in late spring and be completed in the fall of 2026. <br />Approximately 11 existing businesses are located within or adjacent to the work zone. Traffic <br />operations will be impacted by construction including partial road closures and access <br />limitations. In anticipation staff is proposing to work on a business communication and <br />management plan to minimize business impacts. There are three plan components that are <br />currently identified: <br />Construction management including limitations on closures, signage requirements, <br />construction staging etc. <br />Business engagement and communication <br />Public engagement and communication <br />The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has a mitigation checklist that the City <br />will be using as a framework for communication during construction. We are also looking for <br />ways to support businesses throughout the construction process. This includes making sure <br />they are informed both prior to and during construction as well as making sure the public <br />remains informed of accessibility. <br />EDAC CONSIDERATION <br />Staff is requesting ideas for consideration in assisting businesses during the construction <br />project. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1.Project Layout <br />1 <br /> <br />