HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Commission Packet - May, 25, 2006Park and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda
May 25, 2006
6:30 P.M.
1. Roll Cali
2. Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2006 meeting. There was not a quorum for the April 27, 2006
meeting.
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners
on issues of concern.
Katie Engman alon� with some high school students from Tobacco Free Youth Recreation was at our
scheduled April 27' meeting and presented a tobacco -free policy. This group will be available at the May
25th meeting to discuss this issue and answer any questions
4. YMCA Update
At the March 23, 2006 meeting, the Commissioners requested an update on the fee structure for field
reservations that other communities are using in 2006. The YMCA has submitted a summary. The YMCA
also has submitted information pertaining to room rental rates.
5. Unfinished Business:
a) Groveland Park Building Replacement —
Staff has been experiencing issues pertaining to negotiating with the contractor to set a tentative
start date of August 5t" . The start date may be moved up. Staff will keep the Commission informed.
b) Random Park Building Replacement Project —The City has been working with the contractor and
consultant on possible building code issues. It has been determined that the building must be
provided with a fire suppression system (i.e. sprinkler system). A motion to proceed with the
addition of a fire sprinkler system was made by the City Council on May 22, 2006. There is also a
good probability that Groveland building will need to have a fire suppression system as well. Park
staff is working with the City's Building Official / Fire Marshal on this issue.
c) Oakwood Park Renovation Project — Staff will present a proposal for the rehabilitation of this park.
This proposal will include the elimination of the baseball field on the Southside of Hillview Road
and replacing it with two soccer fields; one medium sized and one small. The proposal will also
include a playground area in the southeast corner of the current baseball area; south of Hillview
Road. It will also include a new disc golf course; in the park area north of Hillview Road.
d) County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program —
The Transportation Advisory Board has selected projects to receive federal transportation funds
through the 2005 regional solicitation process. On March 31, 2006, Staff received confirmation
from the Metropolitan Council that the City of Mounds View was successful in receiving a
transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $525,000 for the County Road 10 Trailway
Project from County Road H to Silver Lake Road on the north side. This grant requires matching
funds in the amount of $131,250 for a total project fiend of $656,250. The grant funds will be
available in 2009.
A draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has been developed for this program. It shows:
Segments 9-10, Long Lake Road to Silver Lake Road on the south side being constructed in 2006
Segments 1-5, County Road H to Silver Lake Road on the north side being constructed in 2008
Segment 6, Silver Lake Road to Pleasant View Drive on the north side being constructed in 2009
Segments 7-8, Pleasant View Drive to Silver Lake Road on the south side being constructed in 2010
Segment 11, Edgewood Drive to Woodale Drive on the south side being constructed in 2011 (this
segment will most likely be more dependent on re -development rather than a set time frame)
The Draft CIP was presented to the City Council on April i, 2006. The City Council recommended
that the City should seek to construct trailway segments 1-5 in 2007 utilizing City Funds and seek to
be reimbursed with the federal grant funds at a later date when they become available. The CIP was
then changed to reflect construction in 2007.
The City also submitted a DNR Trailway Grant application for the segment on the south side in
between Silver Lake Road and Long Lake Road (segments 9-10) on February 28, 2006. The City
will know if we were successful or not with this grant application in June of this year.
Ramsey County Walkable Communities Work shop was held on May 11, 2006.
Gateway Monuments — On March 6, 2006, the City Council indicated a desire to look into the
feasibility and costs associated with constructing the County Road 10 Gateway Monument Signage.
There are three monument signs under consideration—East Entrance, West Entrance, and Civic
District Trail Gateway. The City's consultant has submitted letter proposal to look into developing a
schematic design for each of these signs. This will was presented to City Council on May 1, 2006.
The City Council did not was to pursue this at this time. Citing that other priorities such as
pedestrian crossing safety and trailways should be considered at this time. Council also expressed
an interest in looking into cheaper design options.
e) Facility Guide Update — On Hold; waiting for decisions on Mounds View Community Center
f) Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project —
On April 24, 2006, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the plans and specifications and
authorizing the advertisement for bids and setting a bid date for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk
Project.
The plan for this project is to construct a 6 1/2 foot wide concrete sidewalk along the eastside of
Silver Lake Road, from County Road H to County Road I. The current project schedule is as
follows:
Approve plans / Set Bid Date
April 24, 2006
Submit formal Permit applications
May 1, 2006
Publish advertisement in local paper (Bulletin)
Juice 14, 2006
Publish advertisement in The Construction Bulletin
June 14, 2006
Bid opening
July 6, 2006
Award Construction Contract
July 10, 2006
Begin Construction
July 24, 2006
Complete Construction
October 2006
6. New Business:
a) Tobacco Free Parks
b) Park Tour Summary — from April 18th
c) Park hnprovement Plaid — Finalize plan
d) Any Other Items?
7. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
a) Filling Vacant Commissioner Seat
b) Silver View Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation Update
c) Mounds View Community Center Commission Update
d) Park Vandalism / Graffiti Update ( working with Police)
e) Any Other Reports?
8. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for June 22"a Agenda
Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission Minutes for
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Call to Order: 6:)5 p.m.
1. Roll Call: Present: Kroeger, Long, Aukee, Kunza, Palm, McIntyre, Szurek
Absent: Kunz, Lee, Dazenski, Weldon
2. Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2006—not available
3. Public Input
A. Mr. Gary Dahle of the MYSA addressed the Commission regarding the
Silverview Park Soccer field. It will be closed for maintenance until approximately
June 21, 2006. This impacts the youth soccer program. Mr. Dahle sees the problem
as 3 -fold:
1. The location of the field with the parking lot near one goal which gets
overused.
2. Permanent goals that cannot be moved to distribute the wear and tear on the
field
3. Adult teams are reserving the field. Although it is not an adult -size field, the
fee of $10 for the whole day attracts adult teams and results in more wear on the field.
McIntyre did report that a permit is required to book the field for a $10 fee. It is not
hourly and can be used for any length of time. Youth programs within ISD #621 are
allowed to book out the field first, from January 1. As of March 1 anyone can book
the remaining dates for use.
Szurek reported that the field does need maintenance and using gravel to fill in goal
areas, etc. would not be acceptable. Currently the field is scheduled to be
significantly repaired every two years. Limiting use could prolong the life of the
field.
Motion made by Kroeger, 2"d by Long:
Due to the fact that Silverview Soccer Field is a youth -size field and adult use is
not conducive to maintenance of the field, the Commission recommends that
staff cancel all adult soccer league play for the 2006 season. Existing youth
soccer reservations for after the June 21, 2006 tentative opening would be kept.
No other bookings should be made until the Commission has a chance to review
the policy and fee schedule and provide recommendations to the City Council.
Motion passed 5-0
Commission suggested Mr. Dahle contact Mounds View School District about the use
of the field at Edgewood Middle School. McIntyre can help with that contact.
Szurek said the city can stripe the field if notified. He was not sure about the cost to
do so.
B. Heidi Heller, Planning Associate for the City of Mounds View invited the
Commission to the Walkable Community Workshop on May 11, from 1-5 p.m.
4. YMCA Update
McIntyre shared Ice Rink Year's End Report
Unfinished business
a. Groveland Park Building Replacement Project
b. Random Park Building Replacement Project
c. Oakwook Park Renovation Project.
The Commission reviewed the proposal submitted by BRAA stating that a
feasibility study would cost $14,100. The Commission questioned items
included in this report, and whether this would be an initial expense followed
by another sum of money to conduct an "engineering report" etc. Could the
city spend this money for the feasibility report and then still be turned down
by Rice Creek Watershed District?
Motion made by Aukee 2"' Kroeger:
Table discussion and not bring this item to City Council until the
Commission receives more information. The Commission is asking staff
for a ballpark figure of additional steps and potential overall costs for the
Oakwood Park Renovation Project.
Motion passed 5-0
d. County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program
Still waiting for news on the grant
e. Facility Guide Update
Waiting until City Council decides about MVCC
f. City Property East of Sysco
Put on Park Improvement Plan
6. New Business
a. Silverview Soccer Field
b. Open Seat on Commission filled
c. Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project
Commission preferred to continue the sidewalk along Silver
Lake road instead of sending the trail through Silverview Park 4-1
d. Meeting with City Council on March 6"'
1. Smoke -Free parks
Discuss at April meeting along with fees and use of parks. If adult use is
limited why not ban smoking? Question of changing signage? Could we
get funds from Ramsey County? Kunza will contact Ramsey County
about a representative coming to speak to the Commission in April.
2. Taking minutes.
Palm will take minutes tonight and send to Commission for approval. Can
continue taking minutes or put on a rotating schedule between
Commissioners.
3. Random Park Building Replacement Project
City Council approved to fund the project 60/40 Special Projects/ Park
Dedication
e. Park Needs Analysis
1. Motion by Aukee, 2"d Kroeger
Rename Park Needs Analysis to Park Improvement Plan
Motion Passed .5-0
2. Park Tour date Tuesday April 18"' 5:30 p.m. Meet at Cormnunity
Center. Staff will try to reserve Lions Club bus. Parks to tour:
Random, Silverview, Groveland courts, Hillview, City Mall.
3. Review at April meeting. Staff to delete "done' items
7. Commissioner/ Staff Reports
a. MVCC Update
City Council is conducting a feasibility about proposed changes made by Task
Force
b. Bethlehem Baptist Church
Commission may want to make recommendations to the committee with future
ideas for this biannual donation
8. Future Agenda Items
a. Fee structure and rental policies for park fields. This discussion would
include smoke-free parks.
b. Oakwood Park Renovation Project
c. Park Improvement Plan
d. Facility Guide
9. Motion by Palm, 2"d Long to adjourn at 9:25. p.m. Passed 5-0
As students in the community, we are asking the City of Mounds View
to adopt a tobacco -free policy for the City's parks, recreational and
forestry areas and facilities.
City of Mound View Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Subject: Prohibition of tobacco use in the City of Mound View's park system.
Purpose: To create a safe environment for community members who use Mound View
Parks, Recreation and Forestry facilities.
Policy Statement: The city of Mound View prohibits the use of any tobacco product on
all City -owned park land, park facilities, and open spaces, including picnic grounds,
walkingibiking paths, and restrooms areas.
The park areas prohibiting tobacco use would include the following:
Silver View Park City Hall Park Groveland Park Hillview Park
Greenfield Park Woodcrest Park Oakwood Park Lakeside Park
Random Park Lambert Park Mounds View Community Center
Implementation: Enforcing the Tobacco -Free Park Policy in Mounds View will be
through voluntary compliance.
1. TFYR. (Tobacco Free Youth Recreation) will provide 100 12" x 10" metal
blue and white metal signs to be posted at all City -owned parks, recreation
facilities, and open spaces. Posted signs will remind community members of
the Tobacco -Free Park Policy.
2. Athletic associations that utilize City -owned facilities must commit to
enforcing this policy.
3. Mounds View Students, community members and/or City staff will make
periodic observations of recreation facilities and parkland to monitor for
compliance.
4. A community awareness program will be implemented to assist in the
education and enforcement of this policy.
Effective date:
This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption.
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Tobacco-Freelicies o r- ' Recreation • - s
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• Parks are established to promote healthy activities. The
purpose of park areas is to promote community wellness,
and tobacco -free policies fit with this idea.
• Secondhand smoke harms everyone. Secondhand smoke
is a human carcinogen for which there is no safe level of
exposure. Exposure to secondhand smoke has immediate
health consequenses such as asthma attacks and other res-
piratory diseases.
• Secondhand smoke is harmful in outdoor settings. Ac-
cording to Repace Associates, secondhand smoke levels in
outdoor public places can reach levels as high as those
found in indoor facilities where smoking is permitted.
• Cigarette litter is dangerous. Discarded cigarettes pol-
lute the land and water and may be ingested by toddlers,
pets, birds or fish.
® Tobacco free policies help change community norms.
Tobacco -free policies establish the community norm that
tobacco use is not an acceptable behavior for young people
or adults within the entire community.
Why are Minnesota cities adopting
tobacco -free park policies?
Most Minnesotans support tobacco free park and rec-
reation policies. A 2004 t7niversity of Minnesota survey
found that 70% of Minnesota residents support tobacco -free
park and recreation areas. In addition, 66% of golfers and
73% of families with children support these policies.
.Policies provide consistency among community athletic
faci fides and grnups. The majority of community sporting
events are held at either city or school district athletic facili-
ties, and nearly all school districts prohibit tobacco use on
their entire grounds. Also, many community athletic associa-
tions have policies but use city recreation facilities and would
benefit from a city-wide policy.
Policies reduce litter and maintenance costs. In a 2004
survey, 58% of Minnesota park directors in cities with poli-
cies reported cleaner park areas.
Tobacco free environments promote positive community
role modeling and protect the health, safety, and welfare of
community members.
Association for Nonsmokers --Minnesota
2395 University Ave. West, # 31.0
St. Paul, MN 55114-1512
(651) 646-3005; tfyr@ansrmn.org
The Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation Initiative
Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation (TFYR) is Minnesota's statewide
recreation -based tobacco prevention program that assists recreational
groups in promoting healthy tobacco -free lifestyles. TFYR. offers
assistance in tobacco -free policy development and implementation
and also distributes materials that promote the tobacco -free sports
message throughout Minnesota.
Policy adoption assistance
& FREE signs available through TFYR
TFYR offers municipal park & recreation departments teclmi-
cal assistance in tobacco -free policy development. To help with
policy implementation, TFYR. provides 12" x 18" metal blue &
white tobacco -free signs for FREE to Minnesota cities that adopt
comprehensive tobacco -free policies for their outdoor recreational
facilities (limit 100 per community).
To qualify for the signs, the tobacco -free policy
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Contact TFYR staff (see below left) for policy adoption assistance.
Once a policy has been adopted in your community, send a copy of
the policy and a completed sign order form to TFYR. Download an
orderform from our web site at Gwww.ansrmn.org>.
Minnesota Cities with Tobacco -Free
Outdoor Recreational Facilities
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New Brighton
• Alexandria
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Edina
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New York Mills
• Andover
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Elbow Lake
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• Anoka
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Owatonna
• Anoka County
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Ellsworth
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Parkers Prairie
• Arden Hills
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Pelican Rapids
• Aurora
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Faribault
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Plymouth
• Austin
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Fayal Township
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Prinsburg
• Battle Lake
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Fergus Falls
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Ramsey
• Baxter
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Golden Valley
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Richfield
• Blwablk
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Grand Rapids
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Robbinsdale
• Bloomington
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Henning
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Rochester
• Brainerd
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Hermantown
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Rock County
• Breckenridge
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Hibbing
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Roseville
• Brooklyn Center
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Hoyt Lakes
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Sartell
• Buhl
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Int'l Falls
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Savage
• Callaway
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Kent
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Shoreview
• Champlin
La Prairie
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Spicer
• Cloquet
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Luverne
St. Cloud
• Cohasset
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Mahtomedl
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St. Paul
• Coon Rapids
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Maple Grove
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Virginia
• Crookston
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Maplewood
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Wheaton
• Dassel
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Marshall
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Williams
• Dayton
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Mendota Heights
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Willmar
• Donnelly
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Monticello
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Wolverton
• Duluth
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Morris
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Zimmerman
• Eagan
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GREATER, AUNNESOTA 54
Aitkin 1
Cloquet 6
Alexandria 63
Cohasset 11
Aurora 2
Crookston 13
Austin 3
Dassei 72
Battle Lake 64
Donnelly 73
Baxter 4
Duluth 14
Bnwabnk 5
Eagle Lake 16
Brainerd 7
Elbow Lake 71
Breckenridge 8
Elk River 60
Buhl 9
EIlsworth 70
Callaway 61
Eveleth 18
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Anoka
Mahtomedii
Andover
Maple Grove
Arden bills
Maplewood
Bloomington
Mendota heights
Brooklyn Center
New Brighton
Champlin
Plymouth
Coon Rapids
Ramsey
Dayton
Richfleld
Eagan
Robbins€Hale
Eden Prairie
Roseville
Edina
Saint Paul
Golden Valley
Savage
International Falls 25
Shoreview
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2. Anoka County
Faribault 19
Marshall 30
St. Cloud 43
Fayal Township 20
Monticello 31
Sartell 45
Fergus Falls 10
Morris 32
Spicer 48
Grand Rapids 22
Mountain iron 33
Virginia 49
Henning 62
New York Mills 67
Wheaton 68
Hermautown 69
Norwood Young
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Hibbing 23
America 35
Willmar 50
Hoyt Lakes 24
Owatonna 36
Wolverton 59
International Falls 25
Parkers Prairie 66
Zimmerman 51
Sent 26
Pelican Rapids 12
La Prairie 65
Prinsburg 38
Luverne 27
Rochester 41
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Frequently Questions
about Tobacco -Free Policies for Park Areas in Minnesotm
What is current Minnesota state law on
smoking outdoors?
There is currently no state law that regulates tobacco
use in outdoor areas.
Are local governments able to enact
policies restricting tobacco use?
Neither federal nor state law prohibits local governments
from regulating tobacco use outdoors.'
What is the difference between a park
policy and an ordinance?
In general, park po/i%ies are rules regarding city -owned
park property that are established by the city park board
and are often approved by the city council. Generally,
those who ignore park policies do not receive a fine, but
are asked to refrain from using tobacco or leave the
premises.
City ordinances are city council enactments that regulate
people or property and carry a penalty such as a fine for
violations. Ordinances often originate from a
recommendation passed by the city park board.'
For both park policies and city ordinances, tobacco use
is prohibited on city park property.
Should a policy cover all property and
activities or just youth events?
In Minnesota, both types of policies exist, but the recent
trend is toward "all property" policies because they may
be simpler for citizens to understand, rather than to
determine which activities qualify as "youth events,"
How do other Minnesota cities and
townships enforce their policies?
Minnesota cities and townships with tobacco -free park
policies post signs in their park areas that announce the
policy. These signs provide cities with the ability to rely
on community and self -enforcement, Many tobacco
users look for "no tobacco" signs. These signs empower
everyone using the parks to provide friendly reminders
about the policy to violators. Signs also help to eliminate
the need for any law enforcement presence. The
majority of Minnesota cities with policies have received
their signs free of charge from Tobacco -Free Youth
Recreation.
1 Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch. (5/4/00). Legal opinion letter to Peter
Vogel.
' League of Minnesota Cities. (2003). Handbookfor Minnesota Cities. [Online].
Available: http://www.Imnc,org/handbooldchapterO7.pdf.
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In addition to signs, cities notify their community
members in a variety of ways: local media, city
newsletters, policy reminder cards, recreation program
brochures, policy statements sent to sports associations,
and coaches'trainings.
Are existing policies working?
Yes! According to a 2004 University of Minnesota survey
of Minnesota park directors in cities with such policies,
88% of park directors reported no change in park usage
(no loss of park users), 71% reported less smoking in
parks, and 58% reported cleaner park areas.
What effect do tobacco -free park policies
have on youth?
Research has not been completed on this particular
topic, but in general, tobacco -free policies help prevent
youth tobacco use, particularly by providing adults the
opportunity to be tobacco -free role models throughout
the community.3
What other benefits result from tobacco -
free policies?
Cigarette filters are not biodegradable, so they do not
decay and cannot be absorbed by the environment. A
policy reduces park and beach litter and protects
toddlers from ingesting filters that are discarded. In
Minnesota, smoking-related debris accounted for 52% of
total debris during a 2003 coastal cleanup.4
Will policies keep some people from using
city parks?
Tobacco -free policies for public park areas ensure that
all citizens have a healthy recreational environment.
People go to parks to exercise or relax, not to use
tobacco. Smokers work, shop, travel, and reside in
smoke-free environments every day. No court has
determined that smoking is a constitutionally protected
right.5
Aren't tobacco -free policies for parks a
needless regulation?
These policies are similar to those prohibiting alcohol
and litter or requiring that pets be leashed. It is the
duty of policy makers to enact policies that protect the
health of their citizens.
a Perry, C. (1999). Creating Health Behavior Change: Ilow to Develop
Community -Wide Programs for Youth. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
4 The Ocean Conservancy. (2004). International Coastal Cleanup 1003
Minnesota Summary Repom [Online]. Available: http://www.coastalcleanup.org..
5 Tobacco Control Legal Consortium. (2004). "Legal Authority to Regulate
Smoking and Common Legal Threats and Challenges."
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Mmneapohs, MN 55454 Minneapolis, MN 55455
Summary of Findings
Park areas in Minnesota are used regularly by state residents. Tobacco use restrictions in outdoor
environments such as parks and recreation areas are being established in Minnesota and other states
across the U.S. The purpose of this study is to describe the support for tobacco -free park policies in
Minnesota. To learn more about the public's perceptions of these policies, we conducted a survey of
Minnesota residents. We also interviewed park and recreation professionals to ask specific questions
about tobacco -free policies in Minnesota.
Is secondhand smoke a problem?
Yes. Secondhand smoke is a recognized cause of acute and chronic diseases in nonsmokers, and is a
major source of indoor air pollution. Secondhand smoke is also responsible for an estimated 3,000 lung
cancer deaths and 38,000 heart disease deaths in nonsmoking individuals each year in the United States.
The most effective approach to reducing secondhand smoke exposure is to establish smoke-free
environments. Research has suggested that the adoption of smoke-free policies creates a change in
social norms around smoking, helps smokers reduce consumption or quit, and helps keep youth from
starting.
Public support for tobacco -free parks
A survey was sent to Minnesota residents by mail in summer 2004. Of the 1,500 respondents, 75% had
used any park area in the past month. Overall, 70% of those surveyed supported tobacco -free policies for
outdoor park and recreation areas. The attitude of "Twin Cities metro area residents was not different from
residents living in other parts of the state. Respondents expressed support for tobacco -free policies to:
• Reduce litter in park grounds.
• Avoid the health effects of secondhand smoke.
• Discourage youth smoking, Preferences for tobacco -free park
I d I f outh policies among Minnesota residents, 2004
• Establish positive re o e mo s or y
® Promote community well-being.
Policy components
We also asked residents about the
components of tobacco -free park policies
(shown, right). Most people supported strong
policies that prohibit tobacco use in youth
areas, and asking policy violators to leave
park areas. Just over half (53%) of
respondents supported the prohibition of
tobacco use in all parks at all times. Smokers
were the only group generally less supportive
of these policies.
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Golfers
Thirty-five percent of our sample were golfers. Most golfers (81 %) were non-smokers, and 74% of non-
smoking golfers supported tobacco -free park policies. We found that being a golfer did not make a
difference in support for tobacco -free policies, but being a smoker did.
How do park staff in communities with an existing park policy feel about the policy?
In the summer of 2004' we interviewed 257 park directors from cities and counties in K4iODgScto.S 200
largest cities. DVens||. 70 communities reported a tobacco -free po||cy. which represents 36% of
uo[nrnUO0aa surveyed. Park directors with policies had positive experiences, as most reported that park
policies were "not difficult" to pass, and 90% would recommend such a policy to other communities.
Changes after implementation
When park directors were asked about changes after tobacco -free policy adoptions:
0 58% reported )enG litter in park a[B8S.
n 74% reported noproblems with policy violators.
* 88%reported nOchanges iDpark usage.
* For those reporting achange inpark use following the policy,
71%reported anincrease inusage. Difficulty inpassing a tobacco -free
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Publicity about the policy was reported tobeadequate (8O96). park policy, Minnesota 2004
and few /7%\reported any negative publicity.
Enforcement
Enforcement was snarea ofworry for nearly all park directors without
policy. HovV8vo[, in oo[n[DUOibgS with 8 po|iCy, few park di[8CtOnS (26%)
reported compliance problems. Staffing was aO iSoU8, 8G74% reported
too few staff tV enforce the policy and/or monitor all park 8rS8S.
Park director support
Out of the 257park directors interviewed, nearly all personally
supported tobacco -free policies. Reasons for their support included:
G 98q6wanted toestablish positive role models for youth.
89% wanted to pn]OlOte community well-being.
92%wanted k]reduce Youth opportunity tOsmoke.
92% wanted to avoid litter from cigarette butts.
Major Conclusions:
o The majority OfMiDOeSOtaDGSUpp0[f[Ob@CCO-rB8D@[k@Od[8O[8GtiOODOiOi8S.
o Park staff have experienced few problems and many benefits with the pO|iOiRS.
and overwhelmingly recommend tobacco -free policies to other communities.
This study was conducted by the University of Minnesota, Schools of Public Health and Kinesiology, in partnership
with Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, and supported by the
Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco, For more infonnatinn, contact study coordinator Liz Klein at
klein l�[0.eduorcall (612) 626'1799.
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December 2005
City -Owned Outdoor Recreational Facilities
Model Tobacco -Free Policy
WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or
watching outdoor recreational activities at City -owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their
health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a
non -tobacco norm through a tobacco -free policy, rule enforcement, and adult -peer role modeling on
City -owned outdoor recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for
youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and
WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a
connection between tobacco use and recreation; and
WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring
additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a
risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and
WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the
City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City.
Section 1: Tobacco use prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities
No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City -owned or operated outdoor recreational
facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include [insert
specific facilities here, e.g. playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches, aquatic areas, parks, and
walking/hiking trails].
Section 2: Enforcement
1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas.
2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy.
3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance.
4. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation
facility for the remainder of the event.
Section 3: Effective Date
This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption.
Appropriate City Official
Date
City of New Brighton Parks & Recreation Department
New Brighton, MN
Tobacco -Free Park Policy
Subject: Prohibition of tobacco product use in the City of New Brighton's park
system.
Purpose: In order to protect the health and welfare of our citizens and park
visitors, the New Brighton Parks & Recreation Department prohibits the use of
tobacco products on City -owned park land, park facilities, and open space.
Policy: No person shall use tobacco products on City -owned park land, park
facilities, and open space except according to the following exemptions.
1 At Brightwood Hills Golf Course except during exclusively youth
activities.
2. At the Family Service Center's designated smoking areas.
3. At Neighborhood Center patios and picnic pavilions during private
events.
Implementation: The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free park policy is
through voluntary compliance.
1 Signs shall be posted at all City -owned parks, recreation facilities,
and open space.
2. City staff will make periodic observations of recreation facilities and
park land to monitor for compliance.
3. A community education program will be implemented to assist in
enforcing this policy.
4. Athletic associations that utilize City -owned facilities must commit
to enforcing this policy during all scheduled activities.
Adoption date: 5/27/03
Uity 1 Arden Minnesota
Parks Recreation
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Policy Statement:
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Arden Hills City Council
September 12, 2005
The City of Arden Hills is committed to the quality of life for all residents of the city;
therefore, we believe that:
1. Tobacco product use in the proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or
watching recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others.
2. Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the
ground, posing a risk of ingestion to young children and animals and cause a litter
problem requiring additional maintenance expense.
3. As parents, coaches, and leaders we are role models, and the use of tobacco products
around youth has a negative effect on their- lifestyle choices.
4. The prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Arden Hills.
Tobacco -Free Park Policy:
The Arden Hills City Council finds that the use of tobacco products in city recreational
facilities, which include all city parks and trails, is detrimental to the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Arden Hills. No person shall use tobacco products on city -owned
parkland, park facilities, open space, or trails, except witliin the confines of a vehicle in a
designated parking area or an adjacent public street.
This policy will become effective immediately upon the date of adoption by the City
Council
Compliance Procedures:
Emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free Park Policy will be through voluntary
compliance, and will include:
1. Appropriate city -owned parkland, park facilities, open space, and trails will be
signed.
2. City staff will meet with activity organizations, group leaders and coaches to discuss
the policy and to distribute flyers with the Tobacco -Free Park Policy, as well as
notify residence through the local media and the City newsletter.
3. City staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor- compliance.
4. Athletic associations and groups that utilize City -owned facilities must commit to
enforcing this policy during all scheduled activities.
City of Shoreview, Minnesota
Parks and Recreation Department
Tobacco -Free Parr Policy
Subject: Prohibition of tobacco product use in the City of Shoreview's park system.
Purpose: In order to protect the health and welfare of our citizens and park visitors, the
Shoreview Parks and Recreation Department prohibits the use of tobacco products on City -
owned parkland, park facilities, and open space.
Policy: No person shall use tobacco products on City -owned parkland, park facilities, and open
space except according to the following exemptions.
1. At the Community Center's designated smoking areas.
2. At the outdoor areas of the Commons Park pavilion during private events.
Implementation: The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free park policy is through voluntary
compliance.
1. Signs shall be posted at all City -owned parks, recreation facilities, and open space.
2. City staff will make periodic observations of recreation facilities and parkland to monitor
for compliance.
3. A community education program will be implemented to assist in enforcing this policy.
4. Athletic associations that utilize City—owned facilities must commit to enforcing this
policy.
Adoption date: May 3, 2004
III
SUBJECT
Plymouths Parks and Recreation Tobacco -Free Policy
POLICY STATEMENT
The City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department is committed to the quality of life for all residents,
therefore, we believe that:
1. Tobacco product use in the proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or watching
recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others.
2. Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus
posing a risk of ingestion to toddlers and causing a litter problem.
3. As parents, leaders, coaches, and officials we are thought of as rolei models, and the use of
tobacco products around youth has a negative effect on their lifestyle choices.
TOBACCO—FREE FACILITIES
No person shall use tobacco products on city -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or
joint city/school district properties, except within the confines of a vehicle in a designated parking area.
COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free park policy is through voluntary compliance:
1. Appropriate city -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint city/school district
properties will be signed.
2. Plymouth Park and Recreation staff will meet with activity organizations and/or leaders or
coaches to discuss the policy and to distribute flyers with the "Tobacco Free" regulations.
3. Plymouth Park and Recreation staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor
compliance.
4. Plymouth Park and Recreation will take an active role to encourage the surrounding communities
to adopt the "Tobacco Free" policy, so that we may act as a united front to ensure the health
and wellbeing of our community.
ANOKA
OF AN OKA
TOBACCO -FREE PARKS POLICY
2004-03 ted
Ado july!�,2004
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I. Introduction.
The City of Anoka is committed to the quality of life for all residents; therefore, we believe that:
1. Tobacco product use in the proximity of children, youth, and adults engaging in or watching recreational
activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others.
2. Tobacco products, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground; thus, posing a risk
of ingestion by toddlers and causing a litter problemL
3. As parents, leaders, and officials, we are thought of as role models; and the use of tobacco products
around youth has a negative effect on their lifestyle choices.
II. Tobacco Free Facilities.
The City of Anoka does not allow the use of tobacco products on Cit owned parkland, park facilities,
playgrounds, athletic fields, or City/School District property where signs are posted.
111. Compliance Procedures
1. The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free Park Policy is through voluntary compliance.
2. Appropriate City -owned parkland, park facilities, or joint City/School District properties will be
signed.
I Athletic associations that utilize City -owned facilities will be asked to comply.
4. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance.
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A well publicized policy informs park users about the reasons why the policy has been adopted
and helps enforce the policy by reducing violations.
Let Community Members Know
1 � '� as �. About the Policy
The most important way to In addition to posting signs, parlc and recreation staff has used a variety
publicize your tobacco -free policy is of means to educate citizens about their tobacco free policies:
by posting signs.
• Staff notification of the new policy and setting procedures for
If you have not done�.rp4� handling violations. "Help Enforce Our Policy" handouts, p. 2.
so already, contact ��
Tobacco -Free Youth ® Bookmarks or small notification cards explaining the policy
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distributed by park staff or community members to park
Recreation to order
users. Sample cards front Luverne, MN and bookmarks from Anoka County,
metal tobacco -free signs. MN, pp. 3-5.
The following locations are • Articles in a local or regional newspaper, as the result of a
suggested places for posting your news release or reporters' coverage of city council meetings.
tobacco -free signs: Draft news release, p. 6.
• Fencing around playgrounds
• Park and recreation department and city newsletters.
and fields
Sample city newsletters from Shoreview, MN, and Ramsey, MN, p. 7.
• Backstops
• Recreation program brochures, catalogs, and announcements.
® Picnic shelters
Sample recreation program brochure from Richfield, MN, pp. 8-9.
® Restrooms
• Concession stands
• Rulebooks or policy statements that are distributed to sports
• Parking lot entrances
league administrators, coaches, officials, parents, and
• Beach entrances
participants. Sample notification letter, p. 10; Sample team schedule, p. 11.
• Lifeguard stands
• Other fact sheets or educational articles about tobacco and
• Hiking trail entrances
secondhand smoke distributed at coaches' meetings, in
• Skating rink warming houses
mailings, or through newsletters. Sample articles, pp. 12••14.
• Postings on the recreation department's or city's website.
dj
j® Ask for Assistance!
o Public address announcements at recreation events, or public
�,
service announcements on local radio stations or public access
These groups will assist you in
cable channels. Sample announcement, p. 15,
publicizing your tobacco free policy:
• Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation,
* Kick-off celebration or community event with tobacco -free
(651) 646-3005, tfyr(cbansrmn.org
pledges, activities, etc. Potential dates for this event:
April 3—Kick Butts Day; May 31—World No Tobacco Day; Thursday
• Your local tobacco -free coalition
prior to Thanksgiving—Great American Smoke Out.
Sample pledges, p. 16; Sample community events, p. 17.
• Your local public health agency
Please note: computer artwork files are available from TFFR
NMI
for the tobacco free sign image.
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Minnesota cities that adopt comprehensive
tobacco -free policies for their recreational
facilities and park property can order FREE
metal 12" x 18" tobacco -free signs from
TFYR to help with policy implementation.
To qualify for the signs, the tobacco -free
policy must include:
® A list of all the facilities it covers
® A statement that all forms of tobacco
use are prohibited
® An enforcement plan that includes a)
user and staff notification; and b)
signage.
On This
Park Property
Thank You.
Tobacco -Free Signs
A maximum of 100 signs is allowed per community. Additional signs
are available at cost. Contact TFYR for details.
Please contact Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation to find out
how a tobacco -free policy for outdoor recreational facilities
can benefit your community.
For technical assistance in policy development and suggestions for tobacco prevention
strategy implementation, contact:
Brittany McFadden, Program Director
Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation
2395 University Ave. West, Suite 310
St, Paul, MN 55114-1512 'k Mu 0 P 1, . e, C 0 -
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(651) 646-3005; bhm(@,ansrrnn.orq wwwarisrmn.org
Please contact the people listed below to find out how a
tobacco -free policy for outdoor recreational facilities can
benefit your community.
For suggestions orfeedback frons coin7nunities, who have implemented tobacco-fi-ee
Policies, contact:
Plymouth Parks & Recreation Department
Diane Evans, Supt. of Recreation
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 509-5220; devans@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Coon Rapids Parks & Recreation Department
Bruce Thielen, Public Works Director
1831 —111 " Ave. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 767-6578; thielen@ci-coon-rapids.mn.us
Morris Community Education
Cindy Perkins, Director
600 Columbia Ave.
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4394; cperkins@maes.morris.k12.mn.us
Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Department
Dale Anderson, Director
420 N. Pokegama Ave.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-2500; danderson@ci.grand-rapids.mn.us
2006 Area Community Field Reservation Summary
Shoreview
• No Rental Fees
• Priority Use
City Activities
School District
Community Groups/Residents
Non-Residents/Private Membership Groups
New Brighton
• Resident $20/hour
• Non -Resident $25/hour
(No Rental Fess for City, School District and Associations)
• Priority Use
City Activities
School District
Community Groups/Residents
Non-Residents/Private Membership Groups
Spring Lake Park
• Residents and Non -Resident $50/day
(No Rental Fess for City, School District and Associations)
• Priority Use
City Activities
School District
Community Groups/Residents
Non-Residents/Private Membership Groups
Arden Hills
• No Rental Fees
• Priority Use
City Activities
School District
Community Groups/Residents
Non-Residents/Private Membership Groups
Blaine
• $50/day
(No Rental Fess for City, School District and local Non -Profits)
• Priority Use
City Activities
School District
Local Non -Profits
Residents
Local Businesses
Outside Groups
From: Marta McIntyre
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006420PN1
/o: Greg Lee
Cc: Kurt Ulrich; Dan Weldon; PRiemersma@A1NCAe¢xsuinrg
Subject: K8VCCRate Structure
Greg:
The attachments are the recommendations from the YMCA Advisory meeting regarding room rental
Please include this on the Park and Recreation agenda for their review and recommendation to the Council.
Classificatinn.doc Ratea2006.cloc
Marta McIntyre
YMCA Program Director
763-717~4036
Mounds View Community Center YMCA
53Q4EdgewoodDrive
Mounds View, W1N55112
Fax: 763'785-7055
Mounds View Community Center
Event Center, Multi -Purpose Rooms and Gym Rental Rates
Classifications For Fee Structure:
Class I
• School District 621
• MV Scouts, Lions, and 4-H
• MV Elections
Class I groups are eligible for I free rental per month. Rentals include multi-purpose
rooms and park buildings. Event Center and gymnasium are not included for free
rentals.
Class II
• MV Athletic Associations serving over 50% of MV youth per team (must provide
roster to qualify for Class II rates)
• Mounds View Religious Groups (with MV address)
• MV Non -Profits (with MV address)
Class III
• MV Residents
• Non -Local School Districts
® MV Employees
• Non -Local Non -Profits
Class IV
• All For -Profit Businesses and Groups
® Religious organizations without a MV address
• Colleges and Universities
• Non-resident individuals, private agencies, businesses and/or vendors
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Aandom Park Building
Fire Sprinkler System
❑ The International Building Code has a classification system for buildings. "Group
A" buildings are for assembly type buildings. This includes buildings such as
community halls, churches, libraries, etc. "Group U" buildings are for utility and
miscellaneous buildings. Examples include barns, carports, sheds, etc. The Golf
Course Clubhouse was originally classified as a "Group U" building. However, it
clearly meets the criteria for a "Group A" building. The classification for the new
Random Park building will therefore be classified as a "Group A" building.
❑ The International Building Code does not require a Group A building, with the
characteristics of the Random Park building, to have a fire suppression system
(i.e. sprinkler system).
❑ The International Building Code does however allow for a municipality to adopt a
more restrictive State Building Code.
❑ The optional more restrictive State Building Code requires all Group A buildings
to have a fire suppression system.
❑ On June 13, 1983 the City of Mounds View adopted this optional more restrictive
State Building Code. This was done via Ordinance 343 and was referred to as
"Appendix E" of the State Building Code.
❑ Again, on May 27, 2003 the City of Mounds View adopted this optional more
restrictive State Building Code. This was done via Ordinance 715 and was
referred to as "Chapter 1306" of the State Building Code.
❑ Jay Bros., Incorporated, the contractor for the Random Park Building
Replacement Project, solicited quotes from five companies to add a sprinkler
system to the Random Park Building.
❑ Two quotes were received. The low quote was from Viking Automated Sprinkler
Company. The total cost for the installation of a sprinkler system to the Random
Park Building is approximately $43,342. This includes the installation of a 4 -inch
water service for the system. The second quote plus a 4 -inch service was $51,170.
❑ As per Chapter 1306 of the State Building Code, a fire suppression system would
be required for a park building, regardless of whether the City constructed a new
building or the clubhouse was moved to this site and its classification was
changed.
❑ At this time Staff is seeking a motion from the City Council to authorize
proceeding with the installation of a sprinkler system at the Random Park
Building. A change order would be presented on Julie 12, 2006 for official
approval by resolution.
Park tour observations - April 18th , 2006
David Long, Shari Kunza, Cindy Palm, John Kroeger, Steve Dazenski
Park Need Immediacy
City Hall Shelter roofing (minor) repair Low
Rewiring for shelters (more secure) High
Comment: Playground equipment aging but in good shape
Hillview Matting (tiled) for shelter floor in winter
Shelter roofing (minor) repairs
Resurface of rink
Paint on play equipment
Grill (new) - Available at shop
Comment: Benches - Rubber wearing, still useable
Comment: Add'I lighting for more coverage - Behind backstop
Comment: Timbers aging but okay
Groveland Tennis courts need resurfacing (w/Greenfield)
Playground timbers need repair - Exposed nail heads
Broken swing
Graffiti in tower
Volleyball net repair
Comment: Black locust trees are continuing issue with hanging
dead branches
Oakwood Evaluate park changes:
Remove baseball field
Add large and small parallel soccer/lacrosse fields
Add disc golf fields at north park to Greenfield
Move playground to southeast corner
Silverview Soccer field repair
Trail repair (bituminous)
Aerator install in pond
Bridge install
Add trash cans along disc golf course
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Regarding: Smoke -Free Parks and Recreational areas
Dear Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission:
I am writing to express support for tobacco -free parks and recreational areas for our community.
By supporting a tobacco -free policy, the Parks and Recreation Commission can send a clear
message that we care about the health of the kids in our community and want them to make
positive lifestyle decisions. A tobacco -free policy will also ensure that coaches and parents can
be positive role models by not using tobacco in recreational areas.
Improving the health of Minnesotans is the most compelling reason to support smoke-free laws.
With nearly 4,000 chemicals, including at least 11 known cancer causing agents, secondhand
smoke, as well as smoking, has been shown to cause lung cancer, heart disease and asthma.
Tobacco use not only exposes participants and spectators to the harmful effects of secondhand
smoke, but it is also a nuisance and safety concern. The litter caused by tobacco use diminishes
the beauty of the city's park areas and can be accidentally ingested by young children. Tobacco
use in these settings also sends negative messages to our youth that tobacco use is an acceptable
behavior within our community.
A tobacco -free policy for city -owned recreational facilities provides consistency, since the North
St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale School District facilities are already smoke-free.
I encourage you to make all city owned parks and recreational facilities tobacco free.
Thank you for your support in this most critical community health issue.
Sincerely,
Deb Kruse, RN
Anti -Tobacco Healthcare Organizer
Email: debkruse4district@hotmail.com
101 WESTPORT OFFICE BUILDING 0 220 SO. ROBERT ST. — ST. PAUL 55107 0 222-7448
Dear Mounds View Park and Recreation Commission:
I am writing to express my support for tobacco -free recreation
environments for the Mounds View & Irondale Community. As a teacher
and coach at Irondale High School, I can see the importance in a healthy
and safe- place for the children to be able to be at. By supporting a
tobacco -free policy, the Park and Recreation Commission can send a clear
message that you care about the health of young people and want them to
make positive lifestyle decisions. As a high school and youth coach, I
have seen the frustration when using a park only to have people smoking
around the team.
Tobacco use not only exposes participants and spectators to the harmful
effects of second-hand smoke, but it is also a nuisance and safety
concern. The litter caused by tobacco use diminishes the beauty of the
city's recreational facilities and can be accidentally ingested by young
children. Tobacco use in these settings also sends negative messages to
our youth that tobacco use is an acceptable behavior within our
community.
I hope that the Mounds View Park and Recreation Commission can take
the lead and ban tobacco use at all city -owned parks and recreation
facilities.
Thank you for your consideration of the adoption of such a tobacco -free
policy.
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Irondale Teacher and Coach
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