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<br />. ~ <br /> ~~HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: March 29, 2006 PC Agenda Item 4.C <br /> TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: James Lehnhoff, City Planner <br /> SUBJECT: BlueCross BlueShield Comprehensive Plan Update Opportunity <br /> The Metropolitan Council requires jurisdictions to submit a comprehensive Plan outlining their <br /> policies and objectives related to land use and zoning. This plan is required to be updated every <br /> ten years, and the next update is due at the end of 2008. <br /> BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota is offering mtmicipalities the opportunity to apply for a <br /> grant to encourage active living in the comprehensive plan. The grant is intended to assist <br /> municipalities to integrate active living principles into their communities. Specifically, this <br /> funding opportunity is designed to support communities in preparing their comprehensive plan <br />. and identifying relevant ordinance subsections for modification in keeping with the new plans. <br /> The term "active living" denotes a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines, <br /> not just for recreational purposes, but also for utilitarian purposes such as errands, trips to the <br /> grocery store, community to work, etc. Research shows that cities can have a positive impact on <br /> rates of physical activity through planning and policy. <br /> The grant would provide up to $75,000, as well as providing technical assistance and training <br /> opportunities. <br /> For more information, please click on the Physical Activity Community Funding: Active <br /> Community Planning RFP #499 at: <br /> htto:llwww.oreventionminnesota.com/communitv funding detaiJ.cfrn?oid=4778 <br /> The City Council has directed staff to begin the application process. <br />. Page 1 of I <br />