HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-061 CCR Member Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-61
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS
A TREE CITY USA FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing its
urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the National Arbor Day Society has designated the City of Brooklyn
Center as a Tree City USA in recognition of 2014 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 for
the twenty-third consecutive year.
2. The Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry, and directs staff to,
within the constraints of existing resources, continue its reforestation efforts.
3. The Council commends Brooklyn Center residents and staff for their work in
maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
April 13, 2015
Date Mayor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof-
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hereofTim Willson, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
F and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.