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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> <br /> RESOLUTION #91-03-063 <br /> <br /> THE RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT OF EARTHKEEPERS' <br /> <br />RESOLUTION URGING <br />CLEANUP EFFORTS <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey prides itself on its quality of life for residents and businesses <br />and is interested in working to improve and maintain the beauty of the area; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, residents should be encouraged to recognize the environmental impact on our <br />community of their daily lives by becoming environmentally responsible consumers, conserving energy, <br />increasing recycling efforts and promoting environmental responsibility in our communities; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, this goal was aided by a volunteer organization called Earthkeepers who, during <br />Earth Day/Arbor Day 1990, organized more than 500 volunteers to pick up more than 9 tons of debris in <br />Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington/Lino Lakes and Blaine; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the 1991 efforts marked the beginning of a long-term commitment by individuals <br />and groups in Anoka County to building a safe, just and sustainable planet; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Earthkeepers, made up of a group of community leaders with Anoka County <br />Commissioner Margaret Langfeld as honorary chair, has again organized a cleanup and beautification <br />project along roads in Eastem Anoka County; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Earthkeepers will conduct cleanup activities in conjunction with Arbor Day <br />activities on April 27, 1991; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Earthkeepers need support and volunteers to successfully complete it projects. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> <br />1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby recognizes and supports Earthkeepers in its effort to clean <br /> up and beautify areas in Anoka County. <br /> <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Cich and <br />upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br /> <br /> Mayor Gilbertson <br /> Councilmember Peterson <br /> Councilmember Cich <br /> Councilmember Hardin <br /> Councihnember Beyer <br /> <br />and the following voted against the same: <br /> <br /> None <br /> <br />and the following abstained: <br /> <br /> None <br /> <br />and the following were absent: <br /> <br /> None <br /> <br /> <br />