2018-30CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: April 23, 2018
MOTION BY: Ryan
RESOLUTION NO: 2018-30
SECONDED BY: Campion
PROCLAMATION DECLARING SATURDAY, MAY 5 AS ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, trees and forest soils keep our lakes and streams clean by absorbing and filtering
pollutants and sediments; and
WHEREAS, forest soils prevent flooding and reduce stormwater by capturing and storing
rainwater and snowmelt, which is then slowly released to our lakes, streams, and groundwater; and
WHEREAS, careful management of our forests is one of the best ways to protect drinking water
and reduce the cost of water treatment; and
WHEREAS, sound management of forested public lands surrounding the Mississippi River
ensures clean drinking water for more than one million Minnesotans; and
WHEREAS, about three-quarters of Minnesotans get their drinking water from the forested parts
of the state; and
WHEREAS, planting trees is a natural and easy way to keep our water clean; and
WHEREAS, the first Saturday in May, and throughout the month of May, citizens of
Chanhassen pay special tribute to our trees as natural resources and rededicate ourselves to the vitality of
our forests.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Denny Laufenburger, Mayor of Chanhassen, do hereby
proclaim Saturday, May 5, 2018 as CHANHASSEN ARBOR DAY, and the month of May,
2018 as ARBOR MONTH in Chanhassen.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 23rd day April, 2018.
ATTEST:
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odd Gerhardt, City Manager Denny La enburg , Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Laufenburger
McDonald
Tjornhom
Ryan
Campion