HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.b. Smoke Free PolicyCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE S1 h1KARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 7, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: SMOKE FREE POLICY
AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: STEPHAN JILK, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA ITE A # 8 R
ATTACffi+SENTS: DRAFT - SMOKE FREE POLICY
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In consideration of the general public, city employees and in recognition
of the general movement to develope smoke free environments in the public
sector, I would recommend your consideration of a City of Rosemount "Smoke
Free" Buidling Policy.
Attached find an initial draft of such a policy. Please review it and
provide suggestions for revisions to this draft and to the idea in general.
I would ask your consideration and would like to have your approval of a
policy of this nature by August 15 is there is consensus on the direction
we are moving with it.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
None at this time.
COUNCIL ACTION:
June 24, 1992
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
POLICY TITLE: SMOKE FREE POLICY
POLICY NUMBER• AD - 4
PROPOSED BY: ADMINISTRATION
DATE APPROVED
BY CITY COUNCIL: AUGUST 1992
PURPOSE
The City of Rosemount is dedicated to providing healthy,
comfortable, public facilities for its citizens and visitors and
a healthy, comfortable, and productive work environment for its
employees. Medical evidence clearly shows that smoking is
harmful to the health of smokers. Long-term exposure to second-
hand smoke may seriously threaten the health of non-smoker.
In an effort to consider the needs and concerns of smokers
and non-smokers alike, this City's Smoke Free Building Policy
will take effect on October 1, 1992.
POLICY
This policy provides that all City buildings, in their
entirety, shall be designated as Smoke Free, meaning that no
person will smoke tobacco or other substances while in such City
facilities.
This policy provides that smoking is not allowed in any City
vehicle where a non-smoker is present. If there is no non-
smoker present, smoking is only allowed if all persons in the
vehicle agree. A person may not smoke in a City vehicle where a
non-smoker is present even if that non-smoker gives the smoker
his/her permission to smoke.
Employees who smoke in a vehicle are responsible for
cleaning any smoke related refuse from that vehicle immediately
after use of the vehicle.
Supervisors will attempt, where possible, to schedule
vehicles used by more than one employee to smokers or non-smokers
only.
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Smoke Free Policy
June 24, 1992
PROCEDURE
All City buildings, in their entirety, are designated Smoke
Free effective October 1, 1992.
1. Public notification will be accomplished through
appropriately placed signs within City facilities.
2. A copy of this policy statement will be provided to each new
and existing employee and all standing commission members
and City Councilmembers.
3. Copies of this policy will be placed on bulletin boards or
otherwise appropriately displayed.
RESPONSIBILITY
The success of this policy depends upon the thoughtfulness,
consideration, and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers.
Violations of this policy should be brought to the attention of
the appropriate supervisor. Any disciplinary action will be
taken in accordance with the City's Personnel Policy.
AUTHORITY
The Minnesota Clean Indoor Act, M.S. 144.411-417, effective
July 1, 1975, and the Minnesota Heart and Lung Law, M.S. 176.011,
Subd. 15. Approved by the Rosemount City Council on August ,
1992.
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