HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.f. Tree City USA Recertification
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: December 18, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Tree City USA Recertification AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
Director AGENDA NO. 6.f.
ATTACHMENTS: Application APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the application for recertification for the
Tree City USA award.
BACKGROUND
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 the 2018 work plan, a proclamation by the City of Rosemount that
identified May 5, 2018 to be Arbor Day, and the month of May to be Arbor Month. City staff worked in
2018 to complete a variety of programs including an Arbor Day program and tree giveaway, 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree City USA award.