HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-05 PACKET 04.P.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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Public Works
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Les Burshten
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider proclaiming Arbor Day in the City of Cottage Grove.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Proclaim Arbor Day.
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
WHEREAS, In 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of
Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of
more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water,
cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen
and provide habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resources giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic
vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual
renewal,
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove hosted its annual Arbor Day event
Saturday, April 23rd, 2010 from 9am to Noon at Highlands Park to promote tree
planting, environmental awareness and local parks for the community,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim April 23, 2010 as
ARBOR DAY in the City of Cottage Grove, and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day
and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and furthermore urge all
citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well -being of this and future
generations.
Passed this 5th day of May 2010.
Sandra Shiely, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk