HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-35 - Fit City Resolution - 02/21/2006 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-35
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACTIVITY-FRIENDLY COMMITMENTS
WHEREAS, criteria for the Governor's Fit City application states a City must adopt a resolution
affirming fit-friendly commitments by community leaders and elected officials; and
WHEREAS,being active and staying active is an integral part of a healthier lifestyle. Every
individual should strive to achieve 10,000 steps or thirty minutes of exercise per day. These
steps and minutes can be obtained doing a variety of activities. These activities do not have to be
at one time but rather split up throughout the day. Being active does not have to be a chore but
rather can be a pleasure; and
WHEREAS,healthy activities can include walking,biking or swimming; playing in the park or
backyard with your family; working in the yard; taking the stairs instead of the elevator; playing
on a sports league with your closest friends; and utilizing recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie affirms activity-friendly commitments such as:
• Developing and maintaining a cohesive system of parks and trails, incorporating
accessible neighborhood parks.
• Supporting recreation programs that encourage active living.
• Supporting recreation facilities, such as the Community Center,parks, ball fields and
trails, so they are accessible and affordable to all.
• Increasing community awareness about locations, services, and organizations dedicated
to physical activity via the City of Eden Prairie website (www.edenprairie.org) and
through the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Introducing active living issues, such as "Step up to Health Community" into public
dialogue.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Eden Prairie 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.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota on the 21St day of
February, 2006.
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ATTEST:
K hlee Porta, City Clerk