City Council Meeting Date: March 3, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Risi Karim, Assistant to the City Administrator
Title
Consider Resolution Proclaiming April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Northfield.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached Resolution proclaiming April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Northfield.
Summary Report:
The City of Northfield urban forest is a large asset of which the City can be proud. The trees throughout Northfield are beneficial in numerous ways including reducing erosion, decreasing cooling costs, and providing wildlife habitat as well as increasing property values of homes. Recognizing and protecting this asset can assure the residents of the continued existence of the urban forest.
The Environmental Quality Commission passed a motion of support for this Resolution at their February 19th Commission meeting.
This proclamation is one component mandatory to maintain the Tree City USA status. The City of Northfield has been recognized as a Tree City USA 25 times previously.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
Tentative Timelines:
Arbor Day will be celebrated on April 25, 2025