Engineering

Welcome to the Engineering Department!  Wearing a mask inside City buildings is encouraged, but not mandatory for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination.  Visitors who are not vaccinated are asked to please continue wearing a mask.

Responsibilities

We provide infrastructure management and support services for the city, such as:

  • Plat and plan review for all types of city infrastructure and right-of-way
  • Long-term and short-term infrastructure project planning
  • Surveying and staking
  • Design of city infrastructure
  • Construction oversight and administration on city infrastructure projects
  • Utility permitting
  • Management of city right-of-way
  • Addressing
  • Management of the Municipal State Aid System (MSAS) through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’ State Aid Department
  • Maintain the city bridge inventory and safety inspections
  • Maintain and implement the ADA Transition Plan
  • Maintain and implement the City’s Transportation Plan and/or Comprehensive Plan

Our Projects

New construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of the following city infrastructure:

  • City streets (including pavement surfaces, curb/gutter, and parking)
  • Alleys
  • Sidewalks
  • Trails
  • Watermain
  • Sanitary sewer
  • Storm sewer

Other Assistance

Contact us if you have questions or concerns regarding the following items:

  • Working in city right-of-way (such as replacing sidewalk, driveway aprons, or curb)
  • Utility permits
  • Finding out when maintenance or reconstruction projects may be coming up on your street
  • Special assessments for reconstruction projects
  • Assigning new addresses
  • City plat and parcel information