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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 Page 4 1 The Parks and Environmental Commission held its first meeting of the year on March 6, 2023 2 and held a discussion on endorsement of the "No Mow May" campaign. The Commission 3 discussed an unanimously agreed to recommend the City Council approve a Resolution to 4 recognize the campaign and provide an exemption to the City Code from May 1, 2023 through 5 May 31, 2023. Signage would be helpful for education of the residents. 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Members of the Parks and Environmental Commission drafted the resolution and is asking the City Council for their consideration. The Parks and Environmental Commission recommend approval. Councilmember Jenson asked what the benefit is for the residents to encourage this concept. Mr. Holliday stated it is in line with pollinators and promoting growth. Councilmember Randle asked about the families who don't participate and likes to keep their lawns nice and if their neighbors participate and their weeds float into the non -participating yards. Mr. Holliday stated there is no penalty for not mowing. The program is voluntary. Mayor Stille asked if notices were given in May in 2022. Mr. Yunker stated it is handled more through education. Last year the Council did not endorse it but allowed it. Mayor Stille liked what was done before without pitting neighbors against each other. Mr. Holliday stated it was a unanimous recommendation and this resolution would provide clarity as to what the position of the City is. Mayor Stille stated the timeframe is May 1-31, 2023 for this year and he suggests this be done each year. Councilmember Webster arrived at the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Holliday stated other cities introduce the resolution each year which can be done in St. Anthony also. Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 23-021 — Recognizing No Mow May by Adding an Exemption to Certain Requirements in Section 150-094(E) of the City Code for the Month of May for 2023. Motion carried 4-1 (Randle). VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. A. Public Works Annual Report. Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke reviewed the 2022 Public Works Annual Report. The Mission of the Public Works Department is to provide effective and efficient design, construction operation and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. The Public Works Department is organized into 6 divisions. These divisions work together to coordinate services and to enhance the quality of life to our residents, businesses and visitors by providing safe, reliable and effective service. The service we provide will always be consistent with the vision and goals of the community.