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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-067 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67 RESOLUTION TO PARTNER WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND OTHER CITIES IN THE COUNTY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT ACTIVE LIVING STRATEGIES WHEREAS, Hennepin County is one of eight communities contracted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to create Active Living initiatives; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County is one of seventeen communities funded by the Minnesota Department of Health's Statewide Health Improvement Program to increase use of Active Transportation through increases in bicycling and walking for utilitarian purposes; and WHEREAS, representatives from Hennepin County; the cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Independence, Maple Plain, Minnetonka, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park; McGough Companies; Metropolitan Council; Metro Transit; Three Rivers Park District and others guide the county's Active Living process that began in 2006; and 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; and WHEREAS, health problems associated with physical inactivity and poor nutrition affect Hennepin County and its communities through reduced quality of life and higher medical costs -over $1 billion in Hennepin County per year; and WHEREAS, a 2007 countywide assessment and survey on active living clearly indicated both resident and official desire for increased opportunities and fewer barriers to physical activity; and WHEREAS, increased pedestrian and bicycle activity will reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution,thereby decreasing asthma attack rates and emergency room visits and promoting environmental sustainability; and WHEREAS, public rights-of-way can be designed,constructed,and maintained for multimodal transportation including vehicles,pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, residents of Brooklyn Center often face physical and perceptual barriers that limit their ability and willingness to walk and bike to destinations within the county;and RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67 WHEREAS, increased pedestrian and bicycle activity in Brooklyn Center neighborhoods can enhance social cohesion increase neighborhood economic viability, P and improve safety by having more eyes-on-the-street; and WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center strives to be a leader in multi-modal transportation, environmental, and public health programs; and WHEREAS, active living is defined as a way of life that integrates walking and biking into daily routines; and WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center is home to a broad group of talented and committed City employees and residents interested in promoting active living. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Brooklyn Center City Council supports the Active Living Hennepin County vision"Hennepin-Active,Fit, and Healthy." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Brooklyn Center City Council supports the Active Living Hennepin County mission to"Plan,provide and promote active living environments and opportunities for everyone." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Brooklyn Center 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; C. Development patterns should encourage mixed uses,compact designs,and a variety of transportation choices that link roads, transit, bicycling and walking; d. Buildings and their landscapes should be designed with features that promote opportunities for active living and active transportation, including highly visible stairs, orientation to streets and sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and transit stops at main building entries; and e. Transportation systems, including transit and trails, should provide safe, convenient, and affordable access to destinations such as housing, employment, schools, and community services. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager directs staff to incorporate Active Living policies,plans and implementation strategies into physical infrastructure and programs in Brooklyn Center and to identify funding resources to support active living infrastructure priorities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Brooklyn Center shall partner with Hennepin County and other cities in the county to develop and implement Active Living strategies. ME 14 2012 Date Mayor ATTEST: Aaw- City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lin Myszkowski and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.