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- City of <br />Champlin <br />~~ <br />1. Guideline Statement <br />Park & Recreation <br />Tobacco-Free <br />Park System Policy <br />City of Champlin Parks and Recreation Tobacco-Free Policy is designed to protect the <br />health, welfare, and safety of our park patrons. <br />2. Policy Statement <br />The City of Champlin is committed to the quality of life for all residents, therefore, we <br />believe that: <br />• Tobacco product use in the proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or <br />watching recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others. <br />• Tobacco products consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus <br />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 and the <br />use of tobacco products around youth has a negative effect on their lifestyle choices. <br />3. Tobacco-Free Facilities <br />The City of Champlin does not allow the use of tobacco products on City-owned park <br />land, recreational facilities, City facilities, and open space. <br />4. 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, open space will be signed. <br />• City of Champlin staff will meet with activity organizations and \ or leaders or <br />coaches to discuss the policy and to distribute flyers with the "Tobacco Free" <br />regulations. <br />• City staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor compliance. <br />5. Adoption date: May 10, 2004 <br />