Engineering

Engineering

Leading the way by efficiently providing open, responsive and innovative engineering services to enhance the overall livability of the community.

Intergovernmental Center
10 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 3368
Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: (507) 387-8634
Fax: (507) 387-8480

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Engineering staff solves problems and makes things work more efficiently. Staff oversees the planning and designing of new construction and reconstruction of Mankato’s sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drainage systems, streets and sidewalks and other projects to support residents and businesses. They also inspect construction, review and critique new site plans, developments and private improvement projects to ensure consistent application of city codes and standards, which improves neighborhood appearance and provides a heightened sense of livability. In addition, staff monitors, analyzes and modifies traffic patterns in an effort to calm traffic, ensuring safety for drivers and pedestrians.

2011 Standard Plates
Alley Master Plan
A listing of alleys within the city, their current condition and identification of those alleys scheduled for surfacing/reconstruction within the next five years.
Crosswalk Policy
The city of Mankato policy to provide for safe pedestrian crossings along public streets. A marked crosswalk contains pavement markings that direct pedestrians to use a particular location when crossing the street.
Greater Mankato Transit Redesign Study
Existing conditions and transit service considerations.
Highway 14 Report
The city is part of a coalition of highway users that advocate improvements on Trunk Highway 14 between Rochester and west to New Ulm. Efforts to complete a four-lane highway between North Mankato and Rochester are part of a 25-year effort to improve east/west transportation across the southern part of the state. A main concern is safety and a goal is to eliminate the fatalities on this frequently-used highway.
Manual of Assessment Standards
Information about city of Mankato assessment policies and rates.
Minnesota's Transportation System: Our Future is Riding On It
Report prepared by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance which establishes funding needs for a growing economy.
Park Lane and Carney Avenue reconstruction project
The goal of the Park Lane and Carney Avenue reconstruction project included reusing existing brick while improving storm drainage and aging infrastructure. The overall project provided needed neighborhood improvements and reduces maintenance costs.
Petition for changes to public parking
Petition form for residents desiring a change in the parking status for their neighborhood.
Public sidewalk replacement in right-of-way
Sidewalk replacement program by city, contractor, or property owner.
Railroad Corridor Mitigation Plan
Right-of-Way Sign Policy
Information about temporary signs in city right-of-way.
Roundabout information
Answers to frequently-asked questions about why roundabouts are used.
Roundabouts planned in Mankato
A fact sheet that includes information about plans for southern Minnesota roundabouts.
Sidewalk and Trail Plan
The city of Mankato has a sidewalk and trail plan, which provides sidewalks on at least one side of the street in residential areas and on both sides of the street along major high traffic routes, making sure all school walking routes are off the street. The city trail system provides a looping trail that shares a center with the City Center and radial connections to provide bicycle and multi-use connections from home to shopping to work, as well as to recreation opportunities. Since 1998, an effort to link parks to Mankato's trail system has been a part of the city's master parks plan and sidewalk plan.
Street Vendor Requirements
Requirements for street vendors within the central business district