The engineering department is responsible for construction of the city's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, sidewalks, trails and bikeways.

Engineering handles all aspects of capital improvement plan implementation from concept through construction. The work includes special studies, data analysis, survey, design, public involvement, permitting, construction observation and contract administration.

The main services engineering provides are highlighted below.

Capital Improvement Plan: planning and execution

Engineering oversees the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for construction and maintenance of public infrastructure. 

Construction projects

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes public infrastructure projects that range from replacing watermain, repairing sewer pipes, reconstructing roads/alleys building sidewalk and installing bikeways. Projects under construction and in planning are highlighted on the construction projects page.

Stormwater management program

Stormwater runoff can have significant impacts on our environment, including flooding and soil erosion. It can also flush sediment, trash, debris and other pollutants into our local lakes and streams, which can be harmful to wildlife and the overall health of our water resources. Learn what the city is doing and ways you can help on the stormwater management page.

Engineering requirements

Detail plates are drawings for contractors to use when preparing plans and specifications for public improvements.

Specialty plan implementation

Information on existing speed limits, recommended citywide changes, and related council reports and documentation.

Engineering permits