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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Lauren Siebenaler, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 commintern@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Winter Snow and Ice Maintenance Training Certification event to
be held March 30
Edina, Minn., March 8, 2017 – The City of Edina is hosting a Winter Snow and Ice Maintenance
Training certification event March 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works & Park Maintenance
Facility, 7450 Metro Blvd.
Attendees will learn about a new tool to review current practices and examine how different
practices can reduce salt and save money. This training is for private and public winter maintenance
managers, supervisors, business owners and other lead staff. During the class, attendees are shown
how to best use a new, web-based assessment tool (WMAt). The training also explains the steps
required for an organization to become Level 2 MPCA certified.
“The training is for public and private winter maintenance managers,” said Jessica Wilson, the City of
Edina’s Water Resource Coordinator. “Residents who own, operate, hire or visit businesses that use
salt should encourage those winter maintenance managers to attend and get certified. City staff
maintain their certifications by regularly attending training events. We’re inviting the private industry
to join in and learn new tips about smart salt use; there are benefits to the environment and a
company’s bottom line.”
This training is free to all participants. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. Everyone
should bring a laptop or call the City before the training to make arrangements to borrow one. To
register for the training, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/level-2-winter-maintenance-training-for-
supervisors-tickets-31287088524.
For more information about the certification event, contact Wilson at 952-826-0445.
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