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CC Regular Session 2. 2. <br /> Meeting Date: 04/11/2017 <br /> Information <br /> Title: <br /> Proclamation Declaring April 28, 2017 as Arbor Day and the Month of May as Arbor Month <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> Arbor Day is an annual observance to celebrate the importance of trees and to promote tree planting activities. Trees <br /> provide a multitude of benefits related to things such as energy conservation, improved health,wildlife habitat, <br /> increased property values,and contributing to the air we breathe. Unlike other assets,trees actually appreciate <br /> (rather than depreciate) over time. Thus, establishing and maintaining our community forest not only results in <br /> value added ecosystem services but also adds financial value to the community. <br /> Minnesota became the fourth(4th) state to officially observe Arbor Day beginning in 1876. In Minnesota,Arbor <br /> Day is always observed on the last Friday in April(April 28 this year). In 1978, Minnesota also began recognizing <br /> May as Arbor Month. This is an ideal time for individuals to plant a tree or trees in their yard or to volunteer to <br /> plant trees in a local park or open space area,which is epitomizes the essence of Arbor Day and Arbor Month. <br /> Attachments <br /> Proclamation <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Tim Gladhill Chris Anderson 03/21/2017 12:19 PM <br /> Chris Anderson(Originator) Chris Anderson 03/21/2017 12:20 PM <br /> Tim Gladhill Chris Anderson 04/05/2017 09:19 AM <br /> Chris Anderson(Originator) Chris Anderson 04/05/2017 09:21 AM <br /> Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 04/05/2017 04:59 PM <br /> Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/06/2017 10:23 AM <br /> Form Started By:Chris Anderson Started On:03/20/2017 05:15 PM <br /> Final Approval Date:04/06/2017 <br />