HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 23-021 RECOGNIZING NO MOW MAY BY ADDING AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 15.094(E) OF THE CITY CODE FOR THE MONTH OF MAYCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 23-021
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NO MOW MAY BY ADDING AN EXEMPTION TO
CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 150.094(E) OF THE CITY CODE FOR THE
MONTH OF MAY
WHEREAS, in 2018, the city received a grant from Hennepin County to add pollinator
plantings resulting in the installation of 32 new gardens; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the city adopted Resolution 19-062 to endorse pollinator protection and
promote pollinator habitat; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, the city updated Section 150.094 of the city code to include pollinator
gardens, native vegetation and natural habitat for pollinators; and
WHEREAS, insects, especially bees, serve a significant and critical role as pollinators of plants
including agricultural plants; and
WHEREAS, the ideal pollinator -friendly habitat is one comprised of mostly native wildflowers,
grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees blooming in succession throughout the growing season; and
WHEREAS, the formative period for establishment of pollinator and other insect species and
the many songbirds and other urban wildlife species that depend upon them occurs in late spring
and early summer as they emerge from dormancy and require flowering plants as crucial
foraging habitat; and
WHEREAS, "No Mow May" is a community science initiative that encourages property owners
to limit lawn mowing practices during the month of May to provide early season foraging
resources for pollinators that emerge in the spring, especially in urban landscapes when few
floral resources are available; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village encourages interested residents
to increase pollinator -friendly habitat by practicing pollinator -friendly lawncare on their own
properties for the month of May during this formative period; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony
Village recognizes No Mow May to actively promote and educate the community about the
critical period of pollinator emergence, generation of crucial pollinator -supporting habitat and
early spring foraging opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village
approve an exemption to certain requirements of Section 150.094(E), specifically the
requirement that "No land owner may permit or maintain on the land any growth of weeds, grass,
brush or other rank vegetation to exceed the height of 6 inches." This exemption shall only apply
for a period of May 1 through May 31, 2023.
Adopted this 280' day of March, 2023.
ATTEST
CK Clerk
Reviewed for administration: C/L---
Charlie Yunker, City Manager