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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 St 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 9t 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.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 8TH DAY
OF APRIL, 2024.
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David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J i Hanson, City Clerk
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