Day-to-Day

The Engineering Department's primary responsibility is to administrate the upkeep of Savage's infrastructure which includes the following:

• 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.