2020-26CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: April 27, 2020 RESOLUTION NO: 2020-26
MOTION BY: Coleman SECONDED BY: Campion
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2 AS ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, climate change is a complex problem that impacts all Minnesotans and our ability
to thrive; and
WHEREAS, the health and longevity of Minnesota's trees are being affected by changing
temperatures and precipitation, more extreme weather events, and increasing pressure from pests,
diseases, and invasive species; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota is at risk to lose over one billion ash trees due to emerald ash borer,
potentially increasing CO2 emissions and flooding; and
WHEREAS, a healthy tree canopy decreases temperatures along streets providing cooler spaces
in the summertime for recreation and commerce; and
WHEREAS, about three-quarters of Minnesotans get their drinking water from the forested parts
of the state; and
WHEREAS, shade from trees protects people from exposure to the sun's UV rays and
diminishes heat -related illness; and
WHEREAS, trees reduce stormwater runoff and act as a filter, preventing sediments and
pollutants from washing into waterways; and
WHEREAS, trees capture carbon from the atmosphere and store it in their trunks, roots, and
soil; and
WHEREAS, Minnesotans can help build resilient communities and reduce the negative impacts
of climate change One Tree at a Time by planting and caring for trees and by using wood products to
store carbon into the future.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Elise Ryan, Mayor of Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim Saturday,
May 2, 2020 as ARBOR DAY, and the month of May, 2020 as ARBOR MONTH in Chanhassen.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 27t' day of April, 2020.
ATT T:
T dd Gerhardt, City Manager Elise Ryan, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Ryan
Campion
Coleman
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