If so, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department encourages you to attend its Open House on Saturday, May 19, 2001. Minneapolis Public Works is responsible for providing many of the basic city services, such as road maintenance, street cleaning and snow plowing, that are essential for Minneapolis residents and visitors. While their work is not flashy or high profile, Public Works efforts are vital to the community s health, safety and comfort. The May 19 Open House at its Currie Maintenance Facility will allow the public the opportunity to learn more about how those services are provided.
Visitors can even climb onto some of the equipment.
Learning about tools of the trade, like GIS mapping and other hands-on activities, including details on underground utilities and hydrants. The Open House is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Minneapolis Public Works Department by the numbers Public Works builds and maintains the City s infrastructure in order to make Minneapolis a great place to live, work and play. Use the feedback form .