Resolution - #17-02-047 - 02/14/2017

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WHEREAS, there has been increased scrutiny specifically on the link between a class of pesticides commonly used that contain neonicotinoids and a decline in pollinators; WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey is aware of the concerns associated with the use of neonicotinoids and is consciously working to ensure they are not used on public lands; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey wants to do its part in restoring the population of pollinators in general and the monarch butterfly in particular. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby supports the Mayors for Monarchs program and supports the Mayor in taking the Mayors for Monarchs Pledge. 2) That the Ramsey City Council hereby supports pollinator friendly initiatives on public lands such as eliminating the use of neonicotinoid products; sourcing plant material and trees from nurseries that do not use neonicotinoids or other pesticides proven to be harmful to pollinators; and over-seeding unused or little used turf areas in parks with more pollinator beneficial plants such as clover. 3) That the Ramsey City Council hereby supports efforts to communicate to the public the importance of protecting pollinators and to encourage property owners, both residential and commercial, to be more conscious of pollinator stewardship practices on their properties. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Johns, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Johns Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Riley Councilmember Shryock Councilmember Williams and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None Resolution #17-02-047 Page 2 of 3