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Proclamation
SAFE DIGGING MONTH IN MINNESOTA
Whereas, each year, Minnesota's underground utility infrastructure is jeopardized by
unintentional damage by those who fail to call 811 to have underground lines located prior to
digging. Undesired consequences such as service interruption, damage to the environment and
personal injury and even death are the potential results; and
Whereas, Gopher State One Call promotes 811, the national Call-Before-You-Dig number,
which provides professional excavators and homeowners a simple number to reach Gopher State
One Call to request utility line locations at the intended dig site; and
Whereas, through education of safe digging practices, professional excavators and homeowners
can save time and money keeping Minnesota safe and connected by making a simple call to 811 in
advance of any digging project; waiting the required amount of time; respecting the marked lines
• by maintaining visual definition throughout the course of the excavation; and finally, digging with
care around the marks; and
Whereas, Gopher State One Call serves the citizens of Minnesota at no cost to taxpayers
spreads the message that safe digging is a shared responsibility and "To know what's below; Call
811 before you dig".
Now, Therefore, the City Council of the City of Edina, does herby proclaim the month of April,
2015 as:
SAFE DIGGING MONTH IN MINNESOTA
And encourage excavators and homeowners throughout Minnesota to always call 811 before
digging. Safe digging is no accident.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereby set my hand, and cause the Seal of the C y of Edina to be
affixed, this 7th day of April 2015.
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• James B. Hovland, Mayor