The Public Works Department is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of the city' s public infrastructure. Individual Customer service has been identified as the department's number one priority. Street Maintenance - The primary function of this activity is to maintain the transportation network. Street restoration responsibilities include sweeping, grading, base repair, crack and slurry sealing, pothole patching, sanding, snow and ice removal. The administration and inspection services for the sidewalk program are also a function of this activity.
Funding is provided by the city's portion of state gasoline taxes.
Wastewater Collection - This activity provides for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection piping system by regular cleaning, structural defect repairs, and manhole sealing. All service connections and laterals are inspected and maintained to individual property lines. A complete and accurate inventory of the collection system is maintained with recorded inspections and mapping updates. This activity is funded through sewer user fees. The facilities are operated within the strict guidelines established by state and federal agencies through a waste discharge permit for the discharge of plant effluent to the Mary's River.