HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-070 Affirming Activity-Freindly Commitments -- "Fit City" RESOLUTION NO. 2006-70
AFFIRMING ACTIVITY-FRIENDLY COMMITMENTS Cit Of C11t1a
WHEREAS, the first criteria listed on the Governor's "Fit City" Applica ion 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 Edina 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 Edina affirms activity-friendly commitments such as:
• Adopt a Resolution to designate the City of Edina 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 at least one indoor facility - public or private-available
for cold season activity that is open and accessible to all ages.
• Supports recreation programs that encourage active living.
• 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 Edina is committed to
providing an activity-friendly community to its residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ci Cou cil hereby authorizes the
application for The Governor's "Fit City" Program.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City
Council at its Regular Meeting of July 5, 2006, and as recorded in the Minutes of said
Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20_.
City Clerk
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