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Public Works Department
Engineering Division
2013 Budget Information
Engineering Division Overview:
The Engineering Division within the Public Works is responsible for the following
activities:
• Prepare plans, specifications and bidding documents for public improvement
projects
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports per assessment projects
• Inspect public improvement projects to ensure compliance with City
Specifications
• Perform or oversee the required testing for all public improvements
• Update State Aid Data and prepare the necessary reports to preserve Municipal
State Aid Funding
• Review of Private Developments, CUP's
• Wetland Conservation Act Administration
• Review of commercial building permits
• Grading permits
• Provide engineering and mapping assistance to other departments
• Manage the City's GIS System
• Traffic Safety Review Committee /Transportation Studies
• Coordinate with Mn/DOT, Scott County, MCES, SMSC, Union Pacific Railroad,
SPUC, School District and Watershed Organizations
Staffing:
Current staffing for 2012 and proposed for 2013:
• Public Works Director (60 %)
• Assistant City Engineer
• Project Engineer
• 2 Engineering Tech. IV
• GIS Specialist
• Engineering Secretary (75 %)
• Engineering Intern
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Budget:
• Personnel costs are increased due to wage & benefit increases
• Supplies and Services are decreased by reductions in professional services and
training
Looking Ahead to Next Year
Potential 2013 Projects
• 2013 Street Reconstruction Project
• 2013 Bituminous Overlay
• CSAH 17 Reconstruction
• Valley View Road Improvements
• L -16 Improvements
• East Shakopee Sewer Extension
• CSAH 17 / Vierling Drive Intersection Design
• Miscellaneous Cleaning and Erosion Control Projects
Potential for Private Developments, however, it is difficult to project. If additional staff
is needed, consultant assistance would be utilized.
Potential expansion of GIS services with police and fire. Coordination with Shakopee
Public Utilities will continue in 2013.
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