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<br />Goal 8 Community Gardens <br />Item 1. Blooming Boulevards and Community Gardens <br />Gardening is the number one hobby in America and can be enjoyed by all ages from <br />youth to senior citizens. Council believes vacant public lands and rights of way are <br />suitable sites for decorative gardening and production of food to augment families <br />nutritional needs. A portion of the food could also be grown for needy families in the <br />area. Council believes a task force of gardeners and volunteers can spruce up <br />Centerville through efforts to plant and maintain public gardens. The City of <br />Minneapolis has a very successful program that could be adopted. Council asks for the <br />advice and counsel of the City Forester, Joe Goetz and gardeners throughout the City <br />on this issue. The City would provide necessary materials to construct planting boxes <br />and other needed items. <br />. Identify possible garden locations <br />. Identify needed materials to start program <br />. Publicize and promote program <br />Responsible Leader: Council and Joe Goetz and volunteers <br />Product: Public spaces gardening and education program <br />Plan to be approved: May <br />Plan to be implemented: June <br />