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Commission advances ‘No Mow’ outreach and seed-library partnerships; signs ordered and distributed
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The No Mow (Leave the Leaves) campaign continues; commissioners discussed outreach to the library and other institutions, seed-library partnerships, social-media strategy, and an available stock of signs for residents who take the pledge.
Commissioners continued planning the No Mow (Leave the Leaves) outreach and discussed next steps for institutional engagement and sign distribution.
Commissioners said the library’s recently mowed lawn suggested the library had not yet joined No Mow; staff and volunteers plan to contact the library’s long-time staff contact (Debbie) and explore a seed-library or native-plant display. Commissioners proposed sending a short letter to the mayor and city manager asking city-owned properties (city hall, fire stations) to adopt no-mow practices where feasible, but staff cautioned careful selection of sites because some areas require regular mowing for safety and use (ball fields, high-traffic areas).
The commission reported ordering 50 new No Mow signs and that eight signs from last year remained available; James (staff) has been coordinating sign distribution after residents take an online pledge. Commissioners discussed social-media follow-up, newspaper outreach (Webster-Kirkwood Times), photo series of lawns before and after, and providing guidance for residents worried about equipment damage or aesthetics.
They also discussed the balance of voluntary adoption versus mandatory rules: commissioners emphasized this is an opt-in educational program with resources on the city website and printed materials available for residents and institutions.
Members proposed targeted outreach to Webster University, the school district, and the business commission to expand institutional participation.
