HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9582RESOLUTION 9582
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUPPORTING NO MOW MAY INITIATIVE 2022
WHEREAS, recent research suggests that bee pollinators make use of spaces
that have not been mowed as key floral resources during early spring in the upper
Midwest; and
WHEREAS, pollinators and floral resources have a positive relationship, where the
increase in pollinators can increase the amount of flora and the pollinators will also
increase; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council finds in it in the public best interest and
consistent with the Strategic Plan for the City to demonstrate the commitment to a safe
and healthy community environment through the implementations of initiatives that help
the environment and pollinators, No Mow May being one of these programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. May 1 through 31, 2022 be designated as "No Mow May" and encourages all
residents who wish to participate in this program to register with the City and refrain
from mowing lawns in May to provide vital spring flowers for bees that emerge from
hibernation.
2. The City Council suspends enforcement of City Code 91.20 regarding the height of
grass and regular cutting of weeds for No Mow May.
3. The temporary suspension will last through June 6, 2022.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized and
directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in
order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2022
Carol . Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST: 1 ?-4, J
Nyle , mu City Administrator
(Seas)