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Day-to-Day Operations of the Engineering Division
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One of the Engineering Department's responsibilities is to administrate the upkeep of Savage's infrastructure.

  • Administering the storm sewer utility.

  • Maintaining an inventory of the City's existing infrastructure as well as long-range planning for improvements to those systems.

  • Reviewing and processing building permits and grading permits.

  • Responding to the public or Council regarding potential problems to streets, sidewalk or infrastructure.

  • Coordinating the use of consultants for various City projects.

  • Administering the Municipal State Aid System and ensuring map updates and reports are submitted in a timely fashion.

  • Property acquisition and easement negotiations.

  • Preparing monthly and annual reports, budgets, equipment plans, and Capital Improvement Programs.

  • Ongoing training including the review of technical material, new products and new technology.

  • Expanding the use and implementation of the computer system and computer-aided drafting.

  • Assistance to other departments in preparing graphics or drawings and responding to requests for information.

  • Assistance in updating the City of Savage Comprehensive Plan for submittal to the Metropolitan Council.

  • Review and comment to the Planning Commission and City Council on plats, variances, zoning issues, conditional use permits, etc.

  • Administering the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.

  • Review private development plans and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on development proposals.

  • Administering the Traffic Safety Committee, which reviews and makes recommendations on traffic issues.

  • Work with Scott County and State officials on regional transportation projects.

 

 
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 The City of Savage  |  6000 McColl Drive  |  Savage, MN   55378-2464 
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