8.C.2. PRSR 09 08 2004ITEM # 8.C.2.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: August 31, 2004
SUBJECT: Tobacco Use in Parks Policy
Attached, please find the tobacco use in parks policy that was discussed at the August Park
Commission meeting. At that meeting the Commission indicated that they wished to vote on
whether to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding this policy.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: September I, 2004
SUBJECT: Use of Tobacco Products at City of Elk River Outdoor Facilities
Background: The City of Elk River believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children
and adults engaging or watching youth sports at City of Elk River owned or operated
facilities is detrimental to their health. Additionally, cigarettes once consumed in public
spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a risk to toddlers due to ingestion
as well as unsanitary litter.
Tobacco Use: Is defined as any tobacco product, which is smoked, chewed, snuffed or
otherwise inhaled or ingested.
Policy:
Tobacco use is prohibited at and within 50 feet of outdoor recreational facilities owned
by the City of Elk River as defined below:
• All outdoor youth recreational facilities not limited to but including playgrounds
and skate parks at all times.
• All other outdoor recreational facilities where youth activities are currently taking
place.
Policy Enforcement Plan:
1. Appropriate signs will be posted at all facilities.
2. The community will be notified about this policy.
3. Emphasis will be on voluntary compliance.
4. Persons violating this policy will be asked to refrain from using tobacco products;
if they fail to do so they will be asked to leave the facility for the remainder of the
event.