2019-20CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: April 22, 2019 RESOLUTION NO: 2019-20
MOTION BY: Campion SECONDED BY: Coleman
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 4, 2019 AS CHANHASSEN
ARBOR DAY AND THE MONTH OF MAY AS ARBOR MONTH
WHEREAS, trees and forest soils keep our lakes and streams clean by absorbing and
filtering pollutants and sediments; and
WHEREAS, forests 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 trees and forests protects drinking water and
reduces the cost of water treatment; and
WHEREAS, sound management of forested 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 and maintaining 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, Minnesotans pay
special tribute to our trees as natural resources and dedicate ourselves to the vitality of our forests.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota, as follows:
MINNESOTA PROCLAIMS MAY 4 AS ARBOR DAY IN CHANHASSEN
AND THE MONTH OF MAY, 2019 AS ARBOR MONTH IN CHANHASSEN
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 22°a day of April, 2019.
ATTE , /,
T dd Gerhardt, City Manager
YES NO
Ryan
Campion
Coleman
Tjornhom
McDonald
V�
Elise Ryan, Mayor
ABSENT