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April 24, 1995
Date
ATTEST: V,.' 1/r1/7
Deputy Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -116
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
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 1994 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.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.