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Otsego outlines street rehab, microsurfacing schedule; deputies increase night patrols near school
Summary
Public Works told the council reconstruction, mill-and-overlay and microsurfacing projects will run over the next several weeks (reconstruction 3–4 weeks; mill/overlay 2–3 weeks; microsurfacing Aug. 20–24 on Nashua and downtown streets). The police reported increased patrols near Seagull Elementary and flagged barricade problems at a river construction site.
Public Works and the city's deputy briefed the Otsego City Council on infrastructure and public‑safety matters on Aug. 12.
Public Works (Ron) said two reconstruction projects — Vassar Oak Grove Estates and Paul's Addition — began the previous Wednesday and will take roughly three to four weeks; those jobs include removing 3.5 inches of pavement in places to regrade narrow, steep streets. He said a separate mill‑and‑overlay program will run about two to three weeks, and microsurfacing and fog sealing are scheduled Aug. 20–24 on Nashua Avenue, Otsego Waterfront East and West and other downtown streets. "That's a 3 to 4 week project" and "That's a 2 to 3 week project," Ron said when describing the timelines.
Ron also described culvert work and localized regrading; some removed material will be retained for strength in Hall's Addition.
On public safety, a deputy filling in for Sergeant Barto reported recurring vandalism at Seagull Elementary and School Mill Park and said deputies have been patrolling most nights between roughly 8 and 10 p.m. to deter further damage. The deputy also noted issues with barricades at a construction site by the river and said crews improved blocking on the east curve but the west curve remained a concern for sightlines and safety.
Council members were told to expect temporary traffic impacts in the areas under active work; staff encouraged residents to plan for short‑term disruptions and to contact Public Works with questions.
