City Council Meeting Date: April 2, 2019
To: City Council
City Administrator
From: Justin Wagner, Utilities Manager
Title
Consider Resolution Proclaiming April 27, 2019 as Earth Day in Northfield.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached Resolution proclaiming April 27, 2019 as Earth Day in Northfield.
Summary Report:
The City of Northfield’s Earth Day aims to inspire awareness of, and appreciation for, the Earth’s environment. It is currently observed in more than 140 countries around the world. Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.
The Evnvironmental Quality Commission reviewed the attached resolution and made a motion to send the resolution to the City Council. Northfield will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 27, 2019. The Environmental Quality Commission will have members at the annual Northfield Earth Day Celebration being held at the Armory Square in Northfield.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timelines:
Earth Day will be celebrated on April 27, 2019.