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CC Regular Session 4. 4. <br />Meeting Date: 04/09/2019 <br />By: Chris Anderson, Community <br />Development <br />Information <br />Title <br />Adopt Resolution #19-084 Proclaiming April26, 2019 as Arbor Day and the Month of May as Arbor Month <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The City of Ramsey has been recognized as a Tree City USA for twenty-seven (27) consecutive years (up through <br />and including 2018 activities). One of the standards necessary to obtain this designation is the adoption of an Arbor <br />Day proclamation. At its root, Arbor Day is a day to encourage and celebrate the planting of trees. In Minnesota, <br />Arbor Day is officially observed on the last Friday of April, which this year, is April26. The State of Minnesota <br />also recognizes the month of May as Arbor Month. The attached resolution serves as the City's official observance <br />of Arbor Day on April26, 2019 and also recognizes May as Arbor Month. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />The City is working with staff from Ramsey Elementary School on a planting event with students in their <br />Environmental Learning Area. School staff, City Staff, and DNR staff will be collaborating to ensure a successful <br />and fun planting experience for the students. The intention will be to teach the students about the importance of <br />trees, some tree biology, and of course, plant some trees! City Staff will be on site to assist with the education and <br />planting aspects, while the DNR is providing the seedlings for planting. <br />Funding Source: <br />This case is being handled as part of staffs regular duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends adopting Resolution #19-084 proclaiming April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day and the month of May as <br />Arbor Month. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #19-084 proclaiming April26, 2019 as Arbor Day and the month of May as Arbor <br />Month. <br />Resolution #19-084 <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 04/04/2019 11:50 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/04/2019 03:18 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 03/26/2019 08:28 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 04/04/2019 <br />