HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-20 PACKET 04.C.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 4/20/11
PREPARED BY Public Works Les Burshten
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adopting Arbor Day Resolution
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Arbor Day Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -XX
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 30th, 2011 from 9am to Noon at Public Works 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 29, 2011 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 20th day of April 2011.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk