06-18 - 03-06 - Affirm Activity-Friendly Commitments Resolution 06-18 March 6, 2006
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended:
addition of smoke free environment clause.
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACTIVITY-FRIENDLY COMMITMENTS
WHEREAS, the first criteria listed on the Governor's Fit City Application is stated as:
Criteria 1 (required). City must adopt a resolution affirming fit-friendly commitments by
community leaders and elected officials.
WHEREAS, Active Living is a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily
routines. The goal is to accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity each day. Individuals
may do this in a variety of ways such as walking or bicycling for transportation, exercise or
pleasure; playing in the park; working in the yard; taking the stairs; and using recreation
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has adopted a tobacco-free policy because
we believe that tobacco use in park areas is detrimental to the health of everyone using the
park system and that creating a tobacco-free recreational environment supports the
purpose of our park system, which is to promote health and wellness.
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley affirms activity-friendly commitments such as:
• Adopt a Resolution to designate the City of Golden Valley as a Governor's Fit City.
. Agree to advertise and display "Fit City" designation in the form of a plaque.
• City maintains and develops walkability capacity and locations that are easily
accessed by residents, workers and visitors.
. City commits to maintain and develop recreation areas, parks, playgrounds and play
fields.
. City commits to maintain or develop at least one indoor facility - public or private -
available for cold season activity that is open and accessible to all ages.
• City partners with community-wide organizations dedicated to specific or general
activities which support physical activity.
. City promotes or sponsors at least one event or activity as part of the city's annual
commitment to fitness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Golden Valley is committed
to providing an activity-friendly community to its residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the
application for The Governor's Fit City Program.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
Resolution 06-18 - Continued March 6, 2006
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk `
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Scanlon, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the City Clerk.