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MemberKathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
Date
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -84
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AS A TREE CITY USA
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing
its urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the National Arbor Day Foundation, upon the recommendation of the
State of Minnesota forester, has designated Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA in recognition
of 1995 forestry activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designation of Tree City USA on
behalf of the residents of Brooklyn Center.
2. The Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry, and directs staff to, within
the constraints of existing resources, continue a high level of maintenance and
reforestation efforts.
3. The Council commends city staff and the residents of Brooklyn Center for their work
in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
April 8. 1996
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ATTEST: \Z
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City Clerk
Mayor a
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Debra Hilstrom and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, Kathleen Carmody, and Charles Nichols;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.