HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.m. Tree City USA Recertification
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: December 20, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Tree City USA Recertification AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
Director AGENDA NO. 6.m.
ATTACHMENTS: Application APPROVED BY: ddj
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the application for recertification for the
Tree City USA award.
ISSUE
The time has come for the City Council to once again consider applying for our recertification as a
distinguished Tree City, USA. Tree City, USA is an award given to those cities that depict an honest and
active program to promote protection of our natural habitat and our trees.
Part of the attachment includes a 2016 work plan and a proclamation by the City of Rosemount identifying
May 7, 2016 to be Arbor Day and the month of May to be Arbor Month. City staff worked to complete a
variety of programs including an Arbor Day program and tree give away, tree plantings and other nature
programs. This application for recertification indicates that we would like to continue with these types of
programs and others to promote tree planting and protection.
It is the Parks and Recreation Department’s intent to join with the Commissions, Council and other
Departments to further enhance our policies relating to the preservation of our trees and to continue to
reforest the City.
BACKGROUND
Each year the City applies for recertification as a distinguished Tree City, USA, and proclaims the month
of May to be Arbor Month and a specific day in May to be Arbor Day.
SUMMARY
Staff is requesting City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree City USA award.