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08-04 - 01-22 - Support for Golden Valley Active LivingResolution 08-4 January 22, 2008 0 Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ACTIVE LIVING WHEREAS, physical inactivity and poor nutrition are leading causes contributing to increasing rates of obesity and other chronic diseases, and adult obesity was declared an epidemic in 2007 by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; WHEREAS, health problems associated with physical inactivity and poor nutrition affect Golden Valley residents and visitors through reduced quality of life and higher medical costs; WHEREAS, Golden Valley served as a pilot community for Active Living Hennepin County; WHEREAS, a 2007 Hennepin County assessment and survey on active living clearly indicated a desire by both residents and City officials for increased opportunities and fewer barriers to physical activity; WHEREAS, active living is a way of life that integrates walking and biking into daily routines; . WHEREAS, public rights-of-way that have been designed, constructed, and maintained principally for automobiles have limited opportunities for walking and biking; WHEREAS, increased pedestrian and bicycle activity will reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution, which would decrease asthma attack rates and emergency room visits, and promote environmental sustainability; WHEREAS, residents of Golden Valley often face physical and perceptual barriers that limit their ability and willingness to walk and bike to destinations within the city; and, WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has unanimously adopted a Resolution Affirming Support for Active Living; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Golden Valley City Council supports the Active Living Golden Valley mission to "Plan environments that promote and sustain active, healthy lifestyles;" BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Golden Valley City Council supports the Active Living Hennepin County principles: a. Physical activity improves health and quality of life in our communities; b. Places should be designed to provide everyone - regardless of age, gender, language, ethnicity, economic status or ability - with a variety of opportunities for safe, convenient, and affordable physical activity; Resolution 08-4 - Continued January 22, 2008 c. Development patterns should encourage mixed uses, compact designs, and a variety of transportation choices that link roads, transit, bicycling and walking; d. Buildings should be designed to promote opportunities for active living and transportation by providing visible stairs adjacent to public rooms, having a street orientation with sidewalks, and including bicycle facilities and transit stops at the main building entry; e. Transportation systems, including transit and trails, should provide safe, convenient, and affordable access to destinations such as housing, employment, schools, and community services; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council directs staff to incorporate Active Living policies into physical infrastructure and programs and to identify funding resources to support active living infrastructure priorities. �� /sW Linda-7ffl� R. Loomis,Mayor ATTEST: Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.