Public Works Department
The Public Works Staff is responsible for many areas of our community including streets, parks, water, sewer, building maintenance, and many other tasks. The City of Silver Lake is proud to team with PeopleService, Inc. for improving and maintaining our water and sewer utilities.
City Staff
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Public Works Supervisor
Chris Penaz 320-510-7213
publicworks@cityofsilverlake.org
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Maintenance
Jon Ramige
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SNOWFALL ORDINANCE
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There is no parking on any city street after 2" snowfall until streets are plowed curb to curb. Vehicles will be towed.
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For those who do not have off-street parking, the city lot behind the auditorium from the pump house to Center Street is plowed first for any city resident to use during the snow event.
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Snow removal Ordinance HERE
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Snow and Ice Control Policies and Procedure HERE
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Snow on Sidewalks
This is just a reminder that city ordinance states that "The owner and the occupant of any property adjacent to the public sidewalk shall use due diligence to keep such sidewalk safe for pedestrians by the removal of any snow or ice. No owner or occupant shall allow snow or ice to remain on the sidewalk longer than 24 hours after its deposit thereon". You can read the full section of the ordinance HERE.
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PeopleService, Inc.
Water/Sewer Operators
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Lee Ortloff
Jeremy Anderson
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Click here to view the Lead Service Line Report
To obtain "A Protect Your Tap: Quick Check for Lead" go to:
Protect Your Tap: A quick check for lead.
Click here to view the hydrant flushing map.
Click here to view the Consumer Confidence Report
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PeopleService 2025 On-Call Calendar (After hour emergencies)
Water Meter Read Dates for 2026
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January 26, Monday July 27, Monday
February 26, Thursday August 26, Wednesday
March 26, Thursday September 28, Monday
April 27, Monday October 26, Monday
May 26, Tuesday November 27, Friday
June 26, Friday December 28, Monday
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Utility payments are always due on or before the 25th of the month.
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