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<br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 3/17/2025 <br />Item No.: 5.b. <br />Department Approval City Manager Approval <br /> <br />Item Description: Proclaim April 25, 2025 Roseville Arbor Day <br />1 <br />2 Background <br />3 As a part of our Tree City USA membership, each year the City of Roseville proclaims a <br />4 specific day as Arbor Day to recognize the importance of trees, to promote their proper <br />5 care, and to promote the planting of many additional appropriate tree species to replace the <br />6 thousands that have been lost over the years. <br />7 <br />8 Policy Objectives <br />9 This is consistent with the policy adopted many years ago of annually proclaiming Arbor <br />10 Day and the Community Aspiration of being "a community that treasures and preserves <br />11 natural areas and open space and prioritizes environmental conservation and <br />12 sustainability." <br />13 <br />14 Equity Impact Summary <br />15 Research shows that nationwide many neighborhoods of color have significantly less tree <br />16 cover than more white neighborhoods. Met Council data shows that these trends occur on <br />17 a regional level as well. Roseville’s ongoing commitment to its urban forest, including the <br />18 Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer program and volunteer tree planting events, reflects the <br />19 city’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of race or economic means, <br />20 experience the benefits of a robust urban forest, including climate resilience, health <br />21 benefits, emotional benefits, and more. <br />22 <br />23 Budget Implications <br />24 None <br />25 <br />26 Staff Recommendations <br />27 Staff recommends that April 25, 2025, be named Roseville Arbor Day. <br />28 <br />29 Requested Council Action <br />30 Motion adopting the proclamation. <br />31 <br />32 <br />Matthew L. Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Prepared by: <br />1. Arbor Day Proclamation 2025 <br />Attachments: <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Qbhf!:!pg!596 <br /> <br />