HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-040 CCRMember Kragenss introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-040
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 22, 2025, TO BE EARTH DAY IN
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society
and a robust economy; and
WHEREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environmental
degradation and contribute to building a healthy society by addressing such issues
as energy conservation, waste prevention and sustainable practices; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 2025 offers an unprecedented opportunity to commit to
building a healthy planet and flourishing communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. April 22, 2025, to be Earth Day in the City of Brooklyn Center.
2. The City of Brooklyn Center commits itself to undertaking programs and
projects that enhance the community’s natural environment.
3. The City Council hereby reaffirms its commitment and encourages
residents, businesses and institutions to use Earth Day 2025 to celebrate the Earth
and to commit to building a sustainable society by initiating or expanding existing
programs which improve energy efficiency, reduce or prevent waste and promote
recycling.
April 14, 2025
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence-Anderson, Moore
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.