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RESOLUTION 2013 —XX <br /> WHEREAS, total buy-in at all levels is necessary to change the culture in youth <br /> sports. To ensure that the entire community operates consistently with regard to <br /> children's sports, it is necessary for the City of Elk River to adopt a resolution; and <br /> WHEREAS, The City of Elk River recognizes the need to inspire changes in youth <br /> sports to make the experience safe, positive and fun for everyone involved; and <br /> WHEREAS, We believe in the benefits and attraction of youth sports as a means to teach <br /> the children of our community values and skills that will be of benefit to them throughout <br /> life; and <br /> WHEREAS, We believe in order to realize the true value of youth sports participation <br /> and to provide a safe, positive and fun environment for youth and their families to <br /> participate, we must raise the standards among the users of our community's youth sports <br /> facilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, The City of Elk River, Parks & Recreation Department, Field Use <br /> Allocation Policy outlines a comprehensive community strategy, including a philosophy <br /> and standards to assist us in meeting these objectives; and <br /> WHEREAS,We believe that league organizers and administrators must be educated on <br /> how to provide a safe, positive and fun youth sports environment before being granted <br /> permits to use City of Elk River park facilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, We believe volunteer coaches must receive orientation and education as to <br /> their individual roles and responsibilities in our community's effort to raise the standards <br /> of youth sports programs and that volunteer coaches become trained and held accountable <br /> for their behaviors; and <br /> WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to establish requirements and procedures for <br /> youth sports organizations utilizing City of Elk River park facilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, We believe young children must be given the opportunity to develop motor <br /> skills and sports specific knowledge with their parents in a structured program before <br /> they enter organized sports. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Elk River, <br /> Minnesota in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, recognize and <br /> encourage official implementation of this Resolution to improve the culture of youth <br /> sports for all participants. <br /> Passed this day of , 20 <br /> Mayor <br />