Resolution - #01-03-164 - 03/27/2001

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■ • 1 Councilmember Zimmerman introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #01 -03 -164 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COMMUNITY FOREST ECOSYSTEM HEALTH PROGRAM THROUGH PASSAGE OF SF862 AND HF 1031 WHEREAS, MN ReLeaf has provided matching funds since 1991 to local units of government, school and non - profit organizations to manage, enhance, plant and protect trees, community forests, and natural bio- diversity, and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey is one of 200 communities and counties in Minnesota having completed 361 tree planting forest health and tree inventory projects, and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has received MN ReLeaf grants since 1994 and has used MN ReLeaf grant funds to update our tree inventory and provide matching funds for homeowner participation in oak wilt control, and WHEREAS, residents of Ramsey have planted thousands of seedlings provided by the DNR that have been distributed and planted to reduce energy costs, increase wildlife habitat and enhance property values and all residents indirectly benefit through increased canopy cover in the community forest, and WHEREAS, The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) did not continue to recommend funding for MN ReLeaf this biennium and only a small portion is budgeted from the general fund. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA as follows: 1) The City Council of the City of Ramsey strongly supports funding a Community Forest Ecosystem Health program that will provide similar programs as MN ReLeaf through passage of SF 862 and HF 1031. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Zimmerman Councilmember Hendriksen Councilmember Anderson Councilmember Kurak and the following voted against the same: None