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Public Works Superintendent:
Dan Steinborn
180 S. Lexington,
Le Center, MN 56057
507-357-4450
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 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.
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