HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-15 PACKET 04.B. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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PREPARED BY Parks and Recreation Zac Dockter
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adopting Arbor Day Resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Arbor Day Resolution.
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RESOLUTION N0. 2015=XX
ARBOR DAY PROC�AMATION
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 will host its annual Arbor Day event
Saturday, April 25th, 2014 from 9 to11am at Sunnyhill Park to promote trees and
plants, 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 25th, 2015 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 15th day of April 2015.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk