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5. 7. <br />CC Regular Session <br />Meeting Date: <br />04/14/2026 <br />Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strengthen and enhance our identity, brand and image. <br />Title <br />Adopt Resolution #26-088 Proclaiming April 24, 2026, 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 thirty-four (34) consecutive years (up through <br />and including 2025 activities). One of the standards necessary to obtain this designation is the adoption of an <br />Arbor Day proclamation. At its roots, Arbor Day is a day to encourage and celebrate the planting of trees. In <br />Minnesota, Arbor Day is officially observed on the last Friday of April, which this year is April 24th. The State of <br />Minnesota also recognizes the month of May as Arbor Month. The attached resolution serves as the City's official <br />observance of Arbor Day on April 24, 2026, and also recognizes the month of May as Arbor Month. <br />Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: <br />City Staff are planning an Arbor Month planting activity that will serve multiple purposes. First, it satisfies one <br />of the standards to obtain recertification as a Tree City USA. Secondly, it will continue the City's efforts to <br />replace lost canopy cover due to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The planting activity is tentatively scheduled for <br />April 27, 2026, at Alpine Park. Approximately 20-25 container -grown trees will be planted, replacing a number <br />of ash trees that had to be removed due to EAB. <br />Funding Source: <br />This case is being handled as part of Staffs regular duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends adopting Resolution #26-088 proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day and the month of May <br />as Arbor Month. <br />OutcomeAction: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #26-088 proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day and the month of May as Arbor <br />Month. <br />Resolution #26-088 <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />lnbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 04/09/2026 01:12 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 03/23/2026 10:47 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 04/09/2026 <br />