Street

The Street Department, managed by the Street Superintendent, has 54 full time employees including 2 Supervisors; mechanics; various equipment operators and laborers; and administrative support. There are 2 divisions in the department:

Drainage

This division is responsible for maintaining and repairing dedicated City streets, alleys, drainage structures, major ditches; ditch tributaries; and roadside ditches. Duties include:

Installing and maintaining drainage pipes - repairing leaks and removing blockages
Erosion control on drainage ditches
Cleaning drainage ditches
Mowing drainage ditches
Building detention ponds
Asphalt repairs to streets
Construction of new City streets or turn lanes

Maintenance

This division is responsible for maintaining and repairing concrete structures; street signs; road striping; trimming trees & shrubs; mowing; and litter control. Duties include:

Installing new and maintaining existing sidewalk; curb; drainage boxes
Making, installing and maintaining all street signs
Road striping
Crack and joint sealing for asphalt streets
Mowing and spraying herbicide on City lots; detention ponds and certain street and state right-of-ways
Removal of fallen trees or limbs from streets and right-of-ways
Litter pick up on right-of-ways
Street sweeping on streets with curb and gutter

Both divisions work together during severe weather conditions which may include wind damage; flash flooding; or snow and ice removal.