HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-071 CCR Member Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-71
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "NO MOW MAY" FOR THE CITY BROOKLYN
CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is aware of an effort promoted by the
University of Minnesota to support pollinators by encouraging people to not mow their lawns
during the month of May; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands the importance of pollinators to the
environment and desires to support this "No Mow May" effort within the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-1507(10)(b) of the City Code prohibits owners from allowing
grass at vacant building sites to exceed six inches in height and Sections 19-1601 and 19-1603
prohibits as a noxious weed any grass exceeding a height of eight inches or that has gone, or is
about to go, to seed (collectively, "Lawn Regulations"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to support those residents who choose to participate
in No Mow May by suspending the enforcement of the City's Lawn Regulations during May;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council remains aware that unkept lawns can be unsightly and
constitute a nuisance, and so the City Council wants to make it clear the enforcement of the
Lawn Regulations will resume in June and throughout the remainder of the season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
1. The City shall suspend the enforcement of its Lawn Regulations during May 2021 to
support the No Mow May effort to protect pollinators.
2. This Resolution does not prohibit the City from taking action to eradicate noxious
weeds, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 18.77, subdivision 8, during May if
it determines they may be injurious to the public.
3. Enforcement of the City's Lawn Regulations shall resume effective as of June 7,
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-71
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Butler ,
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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