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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kids and adults see Edina’s ‘Big Trucks’
Edina, Minn., May 20, 2004 – Approximately 1,200 people turned out for Edina Public Works’ “Big Trucks”
open house, held May 17 at the City’s Public Works Building, 5416 Eden Ave.
Kids of all ages had a chance to climb into a street sweeper, a front-end loader and other Public Works
vehicles. Other activities included a traffic signal from the electrical/signal department so kids could
safely cross the “street,” and flower planting with the Park Maintenance Department. Visitors also got an
up close look at the tools used by street maintenance and equipment operator crews.
“We wanted to let the community see who we are and what we do,” said Public Works Coordinator
Steve Johnson. About 42 Public Works employees were on hand at the event to answer questions,
help children into vehicles and serve hot dogs.
Kids received pencils, bags, coloring books, brochures, toy hard hats and door prizes. They could also
have their picture taken on one of the “Big Trucks” to take home.
The Public Works open house was a part of National Public Works Week. Departments participating
included: Street Maintenance, Electrical, Traffic Control, Utility, Sewer & Water, Heavy Equipment, Park
Maintenance, and Equipment Maintenance. The event is held every three to five years.
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City of Edina City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Sarah Berg
Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9537
Fax 952-826-0390
www.CityofEdina.com
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