HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-086 (Physical Activity Policy)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2022-086
APPROVING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater is concerned about the health of its employees; and
WHEREAS, employees have become more and more interested in eating smart and
moving more; and
WHEREAS, heart disease, cancer and stroke —the top three causes of death in
Minnesota —are largely affected by what is eaten and by physical activity, and
WHEREAS, regular physical activity provides for increased quality of life through
improved endurance, strength, flexibility and balance, as well as reduced risk of chronic
diseases, injury and perception of stress;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER,
MINNESOTA that activities and events sponsored or supported by the City of Stillwater as
an employer will include opportunities for physical activity by:
1. Identifying physical activity opportunities
a. Examples include provision of maps with walking routes and local
attractions; identification of recreational and exercise facilities; organization
of walking groups and other group activities.
b. Small exercise equipment located in the City's Physical Training Room for
use during the work day as a physical activity break.
c. Bicycles available for use by City of Stillwater employees.
2. Supporting schedules to allow physical activity
a. Examples include flexible work arrangement schedules; allow activity
during lunch breaks; and schedule and/or facilitate short stretch breaks
integrated into meeting agendas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota that the attached City of Stillwater Physical Activity Policy is hereby approved.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 21st day of June, 2022.
CITY OF 1 LWATER ,
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATT T:
Beth Wolf, City Cler,