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MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br />FROM: Bill Maertz., Parks and Recreation Commission <br />DATE: January 13, 2010 <br />SUBJECT: Tobacco Free Parks and Recreation <br />The current tobacco use policy for Elk River Parks and Recreation Facilities <br />prohibits tobacco use within 50 feet of youth activities. Since that policy was adopted, recent <br />research has shown that second hand smoke levels in outdoor public places can reach levels <br />as high as those previously found in indoor facilities. Staff would like feedback from the <br />Commission as to whether the tobacco use policy should be reviewed and potentially <br />changed to create a tobacco free parks and recreation system. If there is interest, staff will <br />research and prepare some sample policies for the commission to review. <br />Attachments: <br />Map Showing Metro Communities with Tobacco Free Park Policies <br />Tobacco Free Parks and Recreation Fact Sheet <br />