HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-049 CCR Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-49
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 30, 2021, TO BE ARBOR DAY
AND MAY 2021 TO BE ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota today,
enriching our lives by purifying air and water, helping conserve soil and energy,
serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds and
making our cities more livable; and
WHEREAS, Trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic
vitality of business areas and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, Human activities such as pollution, as well as drought, disease and
insects threaten our trees, creating the need for concerted action to ensure the future
of urban and rural forests in our state, country and world; and
WHEREAS, People can contribute to the environmental stewardship of our
community by locally planting trees and ensuring that these trees are nurtured,
protected and wisely used in the years ahead; and
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center desires to continue its tree management
efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that
1. April 30, 2021, to be Arbor Day in the City of Brooklyn Center.
2. May 2021 to be Arbor Month in the City of Brooklyn Center.
3. I urge all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands and to
support our City's Community Forestry Program.
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April 12, 2021
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-49
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 thereo£
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.