The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the city's streets, utilities, and municipal buildings, operating the public transit system, designing and constructing new streets and utilities, and operating the city's water and wastewater treatment plant.
Public Works Administration
This activity provides for the administrative direction of all public works services. Responsibilities include the management of daily operations, department personnel, department budget, inventory and providing the support services to other departments, City Council, Advisory Boards and the City Administrator.
Street Maintenance
This activity provides for the maintenance of city streets, including patching, seal coating, mowing of road sides and street sweeping, traffic control signals/signage, cleaning storm ditches, and storm sewers. In addition, street maintenance provides for systematic removal of snow and ice from city streets.
Sanitary Sewer/Water System Maintenance
The division provides that all city sewer mains are inspected and cleaned to assure proper operation. The sanitary sewer collection system is comprised of sewer mains, and lift stations which transport waste to the wastewater treatment facility.
In addition to sewer mains, maintenance is provided to the water distribution system including hydrants and valves. The division is responsible for locating all underground facilities.
Parks & Ground Maintenance
Grounds maintenance such as lawn care and snow removal are provided for City Hall and the City Parks. This includes planting of trees, flowers, and other plants, maintenance of park equipment, and the installation of new park equipment.
Wastewater Treatment
This division provides for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant which collects and treats all sewage from the collection system. The system involves maintaining treatment units.
Water Supply Distribution
The division provides for the operation of the water system so that a continuous quality supply of water is furnished to customers at a reasonable cost. The water supply is maintained at proper pressure levels and bacteria free. Metering devices are also maintained and read monthly to account for usage.