Mendota Streets Department
Nick Stremlau, Director
(815) 539-7459
The Streets Department has three full-time staff and utilizes part-time help
for summer mowing and park maintenance.
It costs approximately $30,000 to resurface a city block and curbing. Each year
the city allocates about $350,000 for street repair. So each year streets are
reviewed to determine which ones need the most repairs.
Highway 34 and IL 251 maintenance must be completed by the state. The City of Mendota puts in requests as needed. The City of Mendota is scheduled to have the bridge redone and sidewalks placed on Hwy 34 by the Hi-Rises in the year 2025.
The Streets Department is also responsible for many of the seasonal services.
See below for the full list:
Potholes
If you encounter a pothole on a city street that needs to be filled, please contact the City Clerk's Office (815-539-7459) to report the street name and block number.
Sidewalks
Sidewalks are considered the property of the residential owner. The city does have a sidewalk program that covers the cost and delivery of the cement. The owner needs to have an approved contractor to complete the work. For an application click here.
Burning
Residents can burn Thursday - Saturday from 11am - 4pm
Burn Pit will open April 1st, 2024 and is for yard waste only.
Burn Pit Location:
The city burn pit is located south of Mendota near the sewage treatment plant.
Burn Pit Hours:
Monday: 3 - 6pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Closed Wednesday and Sunday
Street Sweeping
This service usually starts in late October and continues through the week before Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Collection schedules will be released closer to the season.
Leaf Vacuuming
This service usually starts in late October and continues through the week before Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Collection schedules of the vacuuming routes will be on the City website once dates are announced.
Snow plowing
During winter weather, the City of Mendota staff uses a priority plowing system that ensures main traffic routes are addressed first, followed by residential streets, cul-de-sacs, alleys, and dead ends.
During snow emergencies, residents are asked to not park on the streets and Downtown Public Parking Lots.
