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Attachment A ..2t EN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO.2014-015 RESOLUTION APPROVING MOW LESS MAY WHEREAS, pollinator populations are threatened due to many factors, including habitat loss and pesticide use; and WHEREAS, pollinators serve a necessary role as pollinators of many plants, including agricultural plants such as many fruits, vegetables, and nuts; and WHEREAS, early season food sources are necessary for pollinators; and WHEREAS, reducing the amount of mowing during the early growing season can increase available floral resources for forage; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills encourages the use of pollinator friendly lawn care practices; and WHEREAS, Mow Less May is an initiative that encourages property owners to limit lawn mowing during the month of May. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, recognizes Mow Less May to create additional early season food and habitat for pollinators and other insect species in lawns and encourages property owners to refrain from mowing during the month of May. The enforcement of City Code Chapter 6 relating to Nuisances and Offenses shall temporarily be suspended from May 1st to May 31" for residences and businesses, permitting all property owners who wish to participate in this initiative to voluntarily delay mowing until June, which may result in lawn height exceeding the established ordinance of eight inches. Properties will have until June 9th to bring their property back into conformance with City Code. The Minnesota State Mandate regarding the management of noxious weeds will continue to be enforced. Page 1 of 2 To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage.