Laserfiche WebLink
Str-ike"ottghs to be removed <br />Underlines to be added <br />City <br />E <br />rV <br />Parks and Recreation Tobacco -Free Parks System Policy <br />1. Guideline Statement <br />The City of Elk River Parks and Recreation Tobacco -Free Policy is designed to protect the <br />health, welfare, and safety of our park patrons. Our organization is committed to the quality <br />of life for all residents, therefore, we believe that: <br />Tobacco product and electronic cigarette use in the proximity of children, youth and <br />adults engaging in or watching recreational activities does not promote a positive <br />healthy lifestyle. <br />Our organization strives to offer the public park facilities that are clean and family <br />friendly. Tobacco products consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the <br />ground, thus posing a risk of ingestion to toddlers and causing a litter problem. <br />As parents, leaders, coaches, and officials, we are thought of as role models. Use of <br />tobacco and electronic cigarettes by role models has a negative effect on youth. <br />2. Policy Statement <br />The City of Elk River does not allow the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes <br />on City -owned park land, recreational facilities, and open space. Open space is defined as <br />undeveloped park land. <br />3. Compliance Procedures <br />The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free parks and recreation policy is through <br />voluntary compliance: <br />Appropriate City -owned park land, recreational facilities, and open space will have <br />signage posted. <br />City staff will meet with activity organizations and/or leaders or coaches to discuss <br />the policy and then distribute flyers with the "Tobacco Free" regulations. <br />City staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor compliance. <br />Adopted: May 17. 2010 <br />Amended: March 21, 2016 <br />