HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-023 Less Mow MayRESOLUTION NO. 2024-23
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-46 SUPPORTING NO MOW MAY
WHEREAS, the City Council of City of Columbia Heights' has previously adopted Resolution 2022-46 supporting
the no mow may initiative in Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2022-46 paragraph 1 reads in part:
"... Supporting No Mow May."
WHEREAS, Resolution 2022-46 paragraph 10 reads in part:
"... 2. Proclaims May 1st through 31st annually as "No Mow May", and encourages all residents of the
City who wish to participate in this initiative refrain from mowing their lawns in the month of May to
provide vital early spring flowers for bees and other pollinators that emerge from hibernation."
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has determined the amendments to Resolution 2022-46 listed below
are ways to support pollinator plants as our climate changes and residents mowing tendencies change in the
future;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of
Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Resolution 2022-46 paragraph 1 is amended as follows:
"... Supporting Less Mow May."
Resolution 2022-46 paragraph 3 is amended as follows:
"... 2. Proclaims May 1st through 31st annually as "Less Mow May", and encourages all residents of
the City who wish to participate in this initiative to mow their lawns in the month of May infrequently
to provide vital early spring flowers for bees and other pollinators that emerge from hibernation."
Passed this 11th day of March 2024
Offered by:
James
Seconded by:
Jacobs
Roll Call:
All Ayes
Attest
Sara on, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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A ada Mar uez Si la, Mayor