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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Packet 05-27-2003 SpecialAgenda City of Plymouth Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2003 5:30 p.m. Public Safety Training Room 1. Call to Order 2. Consider policy for tobacco usage on park property 3. Schedule future study session topics 4. Adjourn Agenda Number: TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation L>4D DATE: May 22, 2003, for Council Meeting of May 27 SUBJECT: TOBACCO FREE YOUTH RECREATION 1. BACKGROUND: Attached for City Council Review is information provided by the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Organization. As requested by the City Council, they have attempted to contact all the Plymouth youth athletic associations to determine which ones, if any, currently have tobacco free policies. They have also included policies adopted by other cities and model policies as drafted by the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Organization. Britney Meyers, program director for the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Organization, will be present at the meeting to make a presentation and answer Council questions. 2. OPTIONS: a. Council could take no action if you are not satisfied that this is an appropriate step to take at this time. b. Direct the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission to develop a draft model ordinance for the City Council to consider. The two most common ordinances are one that totally bans tobacco within a park system or the more frequently used partial ban, typically banning tobacco products in areas where youth are present, such as children's playgrounds and baseball, softball, and soccer fields. At Council direction, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will review this at their June 12 commission meeting and report back to the City Council with their recommendation. We will also have the City Attorney's office review any proposed ordinances that are considered. EB/ds c SAMO Alb, - r www.ansrmn.org 2395 University Avenue West, Suite 310, Saint Paul, M mesota 55114-1512, voice: 651.646.3005 IcDc 651.646.0142 wdl:mmm@orsrmn.org May 19, 2003 Plymouth City Council Plymouth Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Plymouth City Council and PRAC members: On behalf of the Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation (TFYR) program, I'd like to commend the City of Plymouth for agreeing to study the issue of adopting a tobacco -free policy for the City's outdoor recreational property. This type of policy not only protects all citizens from the dangers of secondhand smoke, but it also demonstrates the City's commitment to help reduce youth tobacco use within Plymouth by establishing the community norm that tobacco use is unacceptable. Policies also create an environment where recreational leaders and parents can model and promote healthy, tobacco -free lifestyle choices. Enclosed you will find several materials that provide more information about tobacco -free policies for outdoor recreational areas. At your request, TFYR has attempted to contact Plymouth's youth recreational organizations to determine if they have individual tobacco -free policies. A summary of our findings is included. Please note that most of these organizations did not respond to our requests, so much of the information is unavailable. I've also enclosed our "Decision Maker's Guide to Tobacco -Free Policies." Please review this guide for our model policy and sample policies from throughout Minnesota. I will be in attendance for next Tuesday's City Council/PRAC study session to answer any questions you may have on similar policies passed in Minnesota. I would also be happy to give details on how the City of Plymouth can qualify for our free permanent outdoor signage created specifically for this purpose. In the meantime, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (651) 646-3005. Thank you for supporting tobacco -free lifestyles! Sincerely, Brittany Meyer Program Director S PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS TOBACCO POLICIES 2003 Association Phone Tobacco Comments Follow up Policy Armstrong/Cooper Fax line only Baseball Plymouth/Wayzata Hotline Full. No Hotline full; sent e - Baseball Went to mail 4/24, 5/13 website Osseo/Maple Grove Hotline and LM 4/29 e-mail Baseball and Girls website 5/13 Fast itch Cooper/Armstrong Girls Phone LM 4/29 Fast itch Plymouth/Wayzata Girls Phone and LM 4/29 e-mail Fast itch website 5/13 Armstrong Basketball Returned Yes Will fax LM 5/13 to hone call send fax Wayzata Boys and Girls Phone LM 4/24, 4/29 Basketball Armstrong/Cooper Youth LM Hotline, LM 4/29 e-mail Football coach and 5/13 website Osseo/Maple Grove LM Hotline LM 5/13 Youth Football Wayzata/Plymouth Hotline and LM, e-mail 5/13 Football website Armstrong Youth Hockey Phone and LM 4/29 e-mail website 5/13 Wayzata Youth Hockey Website e-mail 5/13 Osseo/Maple Grove Website e-mail 5/13 Youth Hockey Plymouth/Wayzata Boys Phone Yes MSHSL rules. Lacrosse Club Violations 1" miss 2 wks 2nd miss 6 weeks Plymouth/Wayzata Girls Phone No policy. Do we need Rugby Mirror one? school rules Plymouth/Wayzata Boys Phone No policy No current coaches Adamant that Rugby smoke outdoor air is ok. Inside air big supporter of smokefree Plymouth Soccer Website Works e-mail 5/13 Association within MYSA policies Wayzata Soccer Club Website Works Use of within tobacco by MYSA players, policies coaches, managers, etc is prohibited Wings Soccer Club Website e-mail 5/13 Smoke Free Kids/Smoke Defenders not cigarettes flashing on website Mach 111 Flyers Hotline No answer 4/24 Swimming) Coach and Fax 5/14 website LM= left message Minnesota Youth Soccer mmwwu YOM 11577 Encore Circle Minnetonka, MN 55343 ASltx 3 - v 612-933-2384 MYSA Tobacco -Free Policy 8.2 Prohibited Behavior 8.2.1 Policy Statement Association a. MYSA is committed to promoting an environment that is free from: harassment and violence in any form; verbal or physical intimidation; vandalism; drug, alcohol or tobacco use; gambling; and inappropriate language. b. These rules apply to all players coaches, referees, club officials or administrators registered with MYSA; MYSA officials and administrators; and spectators. These rules shall be enforced at all MYSA and USYSA sponsored or sanctioned activities including, but not limited to, league games, State Cup games, invitational tournaments, district and state tournaments, and SS/ODP competition. These rules shall also apply to activities outside Minnesota. 8.2.2 Definitions 8.2.2.10 Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use Drug use is the possession or ingestion, consumption, inhalation, or other use of a controlled substance. Alcohol use is the possession or ingestion of alcohol in any form. Tobacco use is the possession or ingestion of tobacco in any form. A Decision Maker's Guide to Tobacco -Free Policies for Outdoor Recreational Facilities PROVIDING TOBACCO -FREE RECREATION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Playing Tobacco Free: Tobacco -Free Policies For Outdoor Recreation Facilities Tobacco -free outdoor recreation facilities make sense Secondhand smoke harms everyone and kills thousands every year. Exposure to secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing approximately 53,000 people every year. Secondhand smoke is harmful in outdoor settings. According to Repace Associates, secondhand smoke levels in outdoor public places can reach levels as high as those found in indoor facilities where smoking is permitted. Tobacco -free policies help change community norms. Tobacco -free policies establish the community norm that tobacco use is not an acceptable behavior for young people or adults within the entire community. Most Minnesota parents support tobacco -free policies for outdoor playgrounds. A 1998 survey showed that 68% of Minnesota parents support smok- ing bans in outdoor playgrounds and 80% support a ban in all public places where children are present. Why are tobacco -free policies for outdoor recreation facilities so important? City-wide policies support groups who have existing policies when they are using city recreation facilities. Since most school districts prohibit tobacco use in all their facilities, city-wide policies create consistency for all youth recreational facilities in the community. Cigarette butts cause litter, maintenance expenses, and can be ingested by toddlers using recreation facilities. Creating tobacco -free environments protects the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Why are tobacco -free policies effective? Policies reinforce to youth the message that tobacco use is unhealthy and unnecessary behavior. Policies ensure that participants and spectators are not exposed to secondhand smoke. Policies create an environment where leaders can model and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Tobacco -free policies establish the community norm that tobacco use is not an acceptable behavior. The Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation Initiative Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation (TFYR) is one of thirteen statewide programs of the Minnesota Youth Tobacco Prevention Initiative. The TFYR program is designed to assist recreational groups in their efforts to model and promote healthy tobacco -free lifestyles for young people who are involved in community-based recreation programs. Cities Across Minnesota Make Outdoor Recreation Facilities Tobacco Free Communities that include Rochester, Bloomington, St. Cloud, Owatonna, and Brainerd have recently adopted tobacco -free policies for outdoor facilities, such as their youth athletic fields, beaches and playgrounds. A tobacco -free policy sends a clear message that the community cares about the health of the children and adults participating in youth sports at their facilities. The policies affirm that tobacco use and secondhand smoke are detrimental to health. When describ- ing the rationale behind their particular park policy, the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department stated that parents, leaders, coaches, and officials are role models for youth. By refraining from tobacco use during youth activi- ties, these role models have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices young people make. Cities who have tobacco -free policies for outdoor recreational settings Bloomington, MN (City Council) June 2001 Brainerd, MN (Park Board) April 2002 Cohasset, MN (City Council) January 2002 Owatonna, MN (Park Board) December 2001 Richfield, MN (Park Board) September 2001 Rochester, MN (Park Board) November 2000 Roseville, MN (Park Board) December 2001 St. Cloud, MN (City Council) May 2002 Virginia, MN (City Council) May 2002 for a complete list, contact TFYR) Association for Nonsmokers --MN 2395 University Ave. West, Suite 310 St. Paul, MN 55114-1512 651) 646-3005; tfyrgansrmn.org fk Mr iii Tobacco -Free Outdoor Recreational Facilities in Minnesota Park Policies & City Ordinances) Bauder, MN City Ordinance) --_---- t Sartell, MN Park Policy) i St. Cloud, MN Park Policy) _ M_ Golden Valley, MN Park Policy) Eden Prairie, MN City Ordinance) Brainerd, MN r--®® ( Park Policy) t Cohasset, MN t t (City Ordinance) t t t t Virginia, MN City Ordinance) a t t t t ttt1 t Hibbing, MN Park Policy) Duluth, MN Park Policy) Zimmerman, MN Park Policy) Roseville, MN Park Policy) t t Richfield, MN Park Policy) t t t t t t a i t t t t t t Owatonna, MN Park Policy) i Rochester, MN Park Policy) Bloomington, MN City Ordinance) Additional Cities: Aurora Biwabik Eagan Eveleth Hoyt Lakes Spicer Addressing Policy Myths: The Truth Behind Tobacco -Free Recreation Myth #1 Kids that see adults using tobacco products are not likely to start using tobacco. gali#y Thousands of teenagers start smoking every day, in part because they see their adult role models use tobacco or allow its use in public places. How do children learn to walk? To talk? To play sports? From Adults! Adult habits DO affect our children and youth. Myth #2 Cigarette butts discarded on the ground do not really hurt anything. aal Cigarette butts are not biodegradable, meaning they do not decay and cannot be absorbed by the environment. In fact, cigarette butts remain intact for about 10 years before breaking apart, which amounts to tons of litter. Also, toddlers may ingest the butts that are discarded on the ground. Myth #3 Policies that restrict tobacco use at outdoor recreational facilities will restrict tobacco users from these facilities and events. aajjty Tobacco -free policies for outdoor recreational facilities and events do not restrict people from using these facilities or attending these events; rather, they only ensure that tobacco users refrain from using tobacco for a short period of time in order to protect the health of community members, and especially children, who are using these facilities. Myth #4 Recreation -based tobacco -free policies are needless regulations and a governmental interference. goals Tobacco -free policies are public park policies similar to those banning alcohol or littering in public park and recreational facilities. It is the duty of policy makers to enact policies that protect the health and well being of the citizens of their community. Myth #5 Tobacco -free policies for recreational facilities will be impossible to enforce. Reality Eighty percent of all Minnesota adults do not smoke.' Therefore, tobacco -free policies are largely self -enforcing and can be enforced with a combination of adequate signage and community education about the policy. Any infraction can be reported and handled in the same manner as an alcohol or litter complaint that may occur at these facilities. 1 Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota, & Minnesota Department of Health. (2001). Quitting Smoking: Nicotine Addiction in Minnesota." Sample City Ordinance: Bloomington, MN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO TOBACCO USE IN CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Section 1. That Chapter 5 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 5 ARTICLE III. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS SEC_ 5.20 DEFINITIONS The following words or terms when used in this Article, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Parks — A park, conservation area, playground, beach, recreation center or other area in the City, owned, leased or used, wholly or in part by the City of such purposes or which is designated by the City Council as a park. Tobacco Product — Cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies, perique, granulated, plug cut, crimpt cut, ready, rugged and other smoking tobacco; snuff, snuff flowed, Cavendish, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing, sniffing, or smoking in a pipe; rolling paper or other tobacco -related devices. Tobacco Use — Smoking, chewing, snuffing or otherwise inhaling or ingesting any tobacco products. SEC. 5.21 REGULATIONS The following regulations shall apply to all City parks: 7). Reaches and public waters — No person shall use tobacco products at any of the City's designated beach areas, or other designated pool and play areas at City -owned swimming pools and aquatic facilities. These areas shall be posted by appropriate signs and markers as directed by the Park Director. 16). Athletic pl-gy fields — No person shall use tobacco products on City -owned athletic play fields, including their spectator areas, while the fields are being used for organized youth athletic events. These areas shall be posted by appropriate signs and markers as directed by the Park Director. SEC_ 5.22 PENALTY Any person violating these subsections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, all other violations of this Article shall be punishable as a petty misdemeanor. Sample Park Policy: Owatonna, MN CITY OF OWATONNA, MINNESOTA Park & Recreation Department 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT POLICY STATEMENT Wit: Use of tobacco products at Owatonna Park and Recreation Department and Owatonna Youth Athletic Association youth events using Owatonna Park and Recreation Department outdoor facilities. Rackarounds The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging or watching youth sports at City of Owatonna owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities. Furthermore the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that parents, leaders, coaches, and officials are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make. Also, cigarettes once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a risk to toddlers due to ingestion. Section 1: Tobacco use is prohibited at outdoor youth recreation facilities owned by the City of Owatonna to include Warsinski Outdoor skating facility, soccer fields, football fields, baseball/softball fields, Lake Kohlmier beach, and playgrounds. Tobacco products shall also be prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and concession areas of these facilities. Appropriate signage will be posted in all these areas by the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department. Saction 21 Effective Date This policy statement is effective upon the date of adoption. Effective Date: December 11, 2001 Sample Park Policy: Golden Valley, MN City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Policy Statement In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Golden Valley Parks and Recreation prohibits the use of all tobacco products during organized youth activities. In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Golden Valley Parks and Recreation requests that there be no use of tobacco products in this youth activity area. This includes all playing spaces, spectator viewing areas and parent/supervisor resting areas. Signs will be attached to current park fencing or backstops in visible areas. Commission's Motion to Recommend Policy: January 27, 2003 City Council Approved Policy: March 4, 2003 Sample City Ordinance: Eden Prairie, MN Section 9:42: Eden Prairie Smokefree Air Ordinance of 2002 Source: Ordinance No. 35-94 Effective Date: 11-12-2002 Subd.1 General Provisions. A. Findings and Intent. The Eden Prairie City Council does hereby find that: Numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air pollution, and that breathing secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is a cause of disease in healthy nonsmokers, including heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung cancer. The U.S. Surgeon General has determined that secondhand smoke is responsible for the early deaths of 65,000 Americans annually. 2. The Public Health Service's National Toxicology Program has listed secondhand smoke as a known carcinogen (U.S. DHHS, 2000, citing Cal EPA, 1997). 3. Secondhand smoke is particularly hazardous to elderly people, individuals with cardiovascular disease, and individuals with impaired respiratory function, including asthmatics and those with obstructive airway disease. Children exposed to secondhand smoke have an increased risk of asthma, respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome, developmental abnormalities, and cancer. 4. The Americans With Disabilities Act, which requires that disabled persons have access to public places and workplaces, deems impaired respiratory function to be a disability. 5. The U.S. Surgeon General has determined that the simple separation of smokers and nonsmokers within the same air space may reduce, but does not eliminate, the exposure of nonsmokers to secondhand smoke. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that secondhand smoke cannot be reduced to safe levels in businesses by high rates of ventilation. Air cleaners, which are only capable of filtering the particulate matter and odors in smoke, do not eliminate the known toxins in secondhand smoke. 6. A significant amount of secondhand smoke exposure occurs in the workplace. Employees who work in smoke-filled businesses suffer a 25-50% higher risk of heart attack and higher rates of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as increased acute respiratory disease and measurable decrease in lung function. 7. Smoke-filled workplaces result in high worker absenteeism due to respiratory disease, lower productivity, higher cleaning and maintenance costs, increased health insurance rates, and increased liability claims for diseases related to exposure to secondhand smoke. 8. Smoking is a potential cause of fires. 9. Accordingly, the Eden Prairie City Council finds and declares that the purposes of this ordinance are 1) to protect the public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking in city facilities and parks. B. Definitions: 1. "City Facilities" means buildings owned or operated by the City, including owned or operated outdoor areas of the lot or parcel on which the building is situated. 2. "Parks" means any open or enclosed land and improvements or facility wherever located which is owned, leased or operated by the City and which is reserved, designated or used for a playground, picnic area, garden area, beach, or other recreational or open space area. 3. "Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, weed, or plant in any manner or in any form. Subd. 2. General Restrictions. A. Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Areas. Smoking is prohibited in the following areas: 1. Parks; 2. City Facilities; 3. Inside motor vehicles owned or operated by the City when occupied by two or more persons. 4. Inside motor vehicles at City Facilities and Parks. B. Where Smoking Not Regulated. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, the following areas shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section: 1. Leases of City Facilities, or those portions thereof, to non -City entities or individuals which have been entered into prior to the adoption of this ordinance, 2. In designated outdoor areas of City Facilities; and 3. City streets, easements, sidewalks, trails (except trails adjacent to or within Parks) and paths. C. Posting of Signs No Smoking" signs or the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly and conspicuously posted outside every City Facility and Park. 2. All ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia shall be removed from every area where smoking is prohibited under this Section. Subd. 3. Enforcement. A. Complaints. Any citizen who desires to register a complaint under this Section may initiate enforcement with the City Manager or his/her designee. B. Violation and Penalty. It shall be a petty misdemeanor for any person to smoke in an area where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of this Section. The fine for violation of this provision shall be $100 plus all surcharges mandated by law. C. Other Applicable Laws. This Section shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by other applicable laws. D. Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this Section or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this section are declared to be severable. www.atwmn.org City -Owned Outdoor Recreational Facilities Model Tobacco -Free Policy WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City -owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non -tobacco norm through a tobacco -free policy, rule enforcement, and adult -peer role modeling on City -owned outdoor recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. Section 1: Tobacco use prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City -owned or operated outdoor recreational facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include [insert specific facilities here, e.g. playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches, aquatic areas, parks, and walking/hiking trails]. Section 2: Enforcement 1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. 3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Appropriate City Official Date Please contact the people listed below to find out how a tobacco -free policy for outdoor recreational facilities can benefit your community. For technical assistance in policy development and suggestions for tobacco prevention strategy implementation, contact: Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation 2395 University Ave. West, Suite 310 St. Paul, MN 55114-1512 651) 646-3005; tfyrQansrmn.oro For suggestions or feedback from communities who have implemented tobacco free policies, contact: Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department Randy Quale, Manager of Parks & Recreation 2215 W. Old Shakopee Rd. Bloomington, MN 55431-3096 952) 563-8877; rauale ci.bloominoton.mmus Owatonna Parks & Recreation Department Jeff Mckay, Director of Parks & Recreation 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 507) 444-4325; ieffm ci.owatonna.mn.us Richfield Recreation Services Frank White, Recreation Supervisor 7000 Nicollet Ave. South Richfield, MN 55423 612) 861-9396; hite ci.richfield.mn.us Cities that adopt comprehensive tobacco - free policies for their outdoor recreational facilities can order FREE permanent 12" x 16" metal signage from TFYR to help with policy implementation. To qualify for the signs, the tobacco -free policy must include: A list of all the facilities it covers A statement that all forms of tobacco use are prohibited An enforcement plan that includes a) user and staff notification; and b) signage Once a city is sure that their tobacco -free policy qualifies for the free signs, they should complete the order form below and send it to Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation, along with a copy of the approved policy. It's free! Order Your Sianaae Tobacco Use is On This Park Property TheetYeo. SIGN #1 Tobacco Use is During Youth Activities Thant You. 2 1 1) 03 113 Please fill out and return order form with a copy of your city policy to: Tobacco -Free Youth Recreation 2395 University Avenue West, Suite 310 St. Paul, MN 55114-1512 Phone: (651) 646-3005; Fax: (651) 646-0142; tfyr@ansrmn.org On , the city of passed the attached tobacco -free policy prohibiting the use of tobacco products on its outdoor recreational facilities. Please send us the following number of 12" x 16" metal signs: Tobacco Use is NOT ALLOWED On This Park Property" Please send sign(s) to: Name/Organization Address Phone Email i6Mtt.-fl[! T43Rt 41Cl41w. Tobacco Use is NOT ALLOWED During Youth Activities" Agenda Number: 3 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Managerxc--- SUBJECT: Set Future Study Sessions DATE: May 22, 2003, for City Council study session of May 27, 2003 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Review the pending study session topics list and, if desired, establish future special meetings or amend the topics list. 2. BACKGROUND: Attached is the list of pending study session topics, as well as calendars to assist in scheduling. Pending Study Session Topics at least 3 Council members have approved the following study items on the list) Pond and Drainage Issues (late summer) Speed tubes used for speed studies Council Tour of Hennepin County Workhouse Other requests for study session topics: Recycling Program — future program initiatives (requested by EQC; after legislative session) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN PLANNING RIGHTS COMMISSION, COMMISSION - Council Chambers Council Chambers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:30 PM YOUTHMEECOUN ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 5:30 PM SPECIAL ISCUSS CIL IVESIJONQUIL LANE DRAINAGE ISSUES, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION PRAC), Council Chambers Flag Day 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, Council Chambers LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, St. Cloud Civic Center 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 77:0.5 nN+PLYMOUTH.fTKA BUSINESSRO`L,Sh.amn 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS 2002 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 29 30 May 2003 Jul 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/22/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2003 Sunday I Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 2003 S M T W T F S 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS INDEPENDENCE DAY - City 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 City Center COMMISSION - Offices Closed 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Amphitheater Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION COUNCIL, MEETING, Council Plymouth Creek FRAC), Council Council Chambers Center Chambers Chambers 700 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY t1:45AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Con3ca Room, 01 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambam Parkway, 4N floorCOUNCIL, COUnCII Cedson 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORYCOMMITTEEON Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - 7:00 PM REGULAR Medicine Lake Room COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/22/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Jul 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2003 Sep 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN YOUTH NATIONAL NIGHT PLANNING RIGHTS ADVISORY OUT COMMISSION, COMMISSION - 000NCIL, Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COUNCIL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING, Council COMMITTEE PRAC), Council Chambers EQC), Plymouth Chambers Creek Center 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room COUNCIL, Council Chambers Council Chambers 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AMPLY OUTK TKA 7:00 PM US; BUBINESSRCopdOUNCIL, Sneelan PLYMOUTH 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Council Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 31 modified on 5/22/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS September 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 6 LABOR DAY - City 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN Offices Closed PLANNING RIGHTS COMMISSION, COMMISSION - Council Chambers Council Chambers 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE EQC), Plymouth 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION PRAC), Council Chambers Creek Center 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 11:a5AM PLYMOUTH -MUNCIL, BUSINESS GNCI L, BORN Conference Room, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset 311 Cerleon Parkway, 41h floor COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 28 29 7:30 PM 30 Oct 2003 S M T W T F S Aug 2003 S M T W T F S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 modified on 5/22/2003