HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.j. Tree City USA Recertification
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: December 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Tree City USA Recertification AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
Director AGENDA NO. 6.j.
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 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 2020 work plan and a proclamation by the City of Rosemount that
identified May 2, 2020 as Arbor Day (tree give away was June 6, 2020) 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree City USA award.