About the Department

The Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing essential infrastructure and services that promote safety, health, and sustainability.

Our mission is to maintain and improve the public infrastructure of our community in a cost-effective and responsible manner.

Public Works includes:
  • Road maintenance and repairs
  • Winter weather road maintenance
  • City facilities and park maintenance
  • Facilitation of construction and infrastructure projects
  • City vehicle fleet maintenance
  • Utilities management assistance
  • Oakwood Cemetery oversight and maintenance

Other Departments

Other departments housed at 1015 Orange Street include:

Road Maintenance

  • Pavement Repair: Patching potholes, resurfacing roads, and performing routine maintenance to ensure safe and smooth travel.
  • Street Sweeping: Regular cleaning of streets to remove debris, litter, and leaves for improved aesthetics and stormwater management.
  • Snow and Ice Removal: Clearing snow and ice from roads during winter weather events to maintain safe driving conditions.

Contact Information

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Public Works Director

Rob Culley
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Assistant Public Works Director

Kevin Watts
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Utilities Management

  • Water Distribution: Maintaining and repairing water mains, valves, and hydrants to ensure reliable water supply to homes and businesses.
  • Sewer Maintenance: Cleaning and inspecting sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations to prevent backups and overflows.
  • Stormwater Management: Managing stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flooding and protect water quality in streams and rivers.
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Services

Current Projects

Brick Street Restoration Project

Quaint and nostalgic, Baldwin City's nearly 30 blocks of brick streets have absorbed 100 years of various types of traffic. This project is planned to begin in the summer of 2025 and will be a multi-year project.

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City Road Resurfacing Program

Chip and seal work to be done in 2025 includes streets to the north and east of downtown, as well as the Golf Course parking lot and driveway.

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Department News & Events

NEW Survey Open Now for Brick Street Leaf Insert at 8th and High Intersection
July 3, 2025

City Council requests resident input regarding a potential leaf motif to be inserted in the brick street renovation project at 8th and High intersection -- opinion poll open now!

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NOW CLOSED: City Council Requests Citizen Input Regarding Brick Street Renovation
June 20, 2025

At the June 17th City Council meeting, three bids were presented to renovate the first section of brick streets in Baldwin City. City Council has requested input regarding whether to use new bricks or reuse the old ones.

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City Lake Maintenance Work
April 15, 2025

Culverts under the road allowing access to the east side of the City Lake collapsed in March, necessitating culvert replacement.

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Now Hiring!

Maintenance Tech I - Public Works

Pay depends on qualifications.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Maintenance Tech I – Public Works position is non-exempt under FLSA. This position performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work individually or as part of a crew, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, as well as effective communication and public relations skills.

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