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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 06-164
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACTIVITY-FRIENDLY COMMITMENTS
Motion By: Dornbush
Second By: LeMair
WHEREAS, The first criterion listed on the Governor's Fit City Application is stated as: City must
adopt a resolution affirming fit-friendly commitments by community leaders and elected
officials; and
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 Prior lake affirms activity-friendly commitments by:
· Developing a cohesive system of parks and trails, that incorporates accessible
neighborhood parks.
. Requiring that neighborhood streets be designed with pedestrians and bicyclists in
mind.
· Supporting recreation programs that encourage active living.
· Ensuring that physical activity facilities (youth/senior centers, trails, etc.) are
accessible and affordable.
. locating schools in walkable neighborhoods or creating walkable routes to existing
schools.
. Introducing active living issues, such as walkable communities, into public dialogue.
. Increasing measures for pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council of the City of Prior lake is committed to providing an activity-friendly community to
its residents.
3. The City Council hereby authorizes the application for the Governor's Fit City Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006.
YES
I Haugen X
Dornbush X
Erickson X
LeMalr X
Millar X
NO
Haugen
Dornbush
Erickson
LeMalr
Millar
ru LI.
Frank BOYle~1~~anager
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