Public Works

  • Click HERE if you are experiencing a water or sewer emergency, or to report a potential water-main break.
  • Click HERE to report a streetlight outage.
  • Click HERE for seasonal notices and scheduled maintenance.

Our Public Works department is responsible for thousands of services within the City of Lindström.  The major services departments include: streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, parks, equipment, and facilities. 


Learn More About Our Public Works Department

Have you ever wondered how Public Works is able to collect, store, and process so much information?  Find out how this information is used, how we decide what city projects take priority, and much more!  Click HERE, or on the video image below, to learn more.

Public Works GIS Video Screenshot Image Dec. 2021

It takes a lot to keep this city going, which requires a wide variety of equipment and tools.  Click HERE, or on the image below, to learn more about our Public Works shop and garage, and how some of this equipment is used.

Public Works Shop Mini-Tour Image


The Chisago Lakes Joint Sewer Treatment Commission (CLJSTC) was presented a Certificate of Commendation for 2021 at the CLJSTC Meeting on 3/21/2022! This award recognizes the achievement of having zero violations at our area sewer treatment facility for a full year.

CLJSTC Award for 2021

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Matt Fraley Public Works Director (651) 257-0610
Bill Straub Public Works Foreman
Louis Campbell Public Works Assistant
Paul Lord Public Works Assistant
Peter Fredrickson Public Works Assistant