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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #12 -01 -012 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY FOREST BONDING GRANT MONIES TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL TREES WITHIN NORTH COMMONS WHEREAS, trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota and enrich our lives by purifying air, soil and water; and WHEREAS, trees provide beautiful recreational settings and promote personal, community and ecosystem health; and WHEREAS, planting indigenous species of trees creates a more sustainable community forest by limiting the amount of inputs, such as water and fertilizers, which are may otherwise be necessary to ensure long -term survival of the plantings; and WHEREAS, through these functions as well as many other favorable attributes of trees, a healthy community forest contributes to a greater quality of life for the community; and WHEREAS, North Commons is currently an undeveloped park within The COR and both the City and residents have expressed a desire to see certain improvements implemented, including the installation of trees; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Policy Board's City Council approved work plan includes a implementing a demonstration project such as a `mini arboretum' to showcase the various tree species that perform well in the Anoka Sand Plain; and WHEREAS, through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (MN DNR) Community Forest Bonding Grant cycle, funding is available to off -set costs associated with native tree planting efforts on public land and parks to create a more diverse and resilient community forest; and WHERESAS, all trees purchased with the use of the grant monies must be on the Approved Native Trees List provided by the MN DNR; and WHEREAS, the deadline for submitting proposals is February 17, 2012. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes Staff to apply for Community Forest Bonding Grant monies to purchase and install natives trees in North Commons.