Departments

Administration

The City of Owatonna Administrator, under direction of the City Council, exercises control and supervision over all administrative affairs of the City Government.

Building Inspections

Communications

Communication methods and delivery systems for delivering timely information to key audiences are essential to effective, efficient government.

Community Development

The Community Development Department consists of programing and activities for growing and improving the quality of life in the community. Activities within the department include long term city planning, zoning, building inspections, housing, economic development and redevelopment.

Degner Regional Airport

Emergency Management

Information to assist with preparing for an emergency, responding during an emergency, and recovering after an emergency.

Finance

The Finance Department operates a governmental budgeting system that provides financial information to both external users and internal management.

Fire

The fire department responds to emergencies, conducts fire code inspections, and provides fire safety education opportunities to our community.

Housing

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to partnering and supporting each City Department and its employees.

Parks & Recreation

Discover the parks, recreation programs, and other activities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Planning & Zoning

Public Library

The mission of the Owatonna Public Library is to provide for the informational, recreational, educational and cultural needs of the residents of Owatonna, Blooming Prairie and rural Steele County through organized collections of various media and access through technology to other resources.

Public Works

Public Works Services include: engineering design, development review, infrastructure maintenance, environmental quality, forestry, and fleet management.

Police

The Police Department dedicates itself to the highest standards of excellence in professional law enforcement and is committed to providing a comprehensive program of education and enforcement services.

Stormwater Management