Great December Meeting

The ML Active Living Coalition had a great meeting on Tuesday, December 7th. Senator Tony Lourey was able to join us, and we really appreciated is enthusiasm and feedback for the SHIP Program, and what they Coalition has accomplished.

Members of the school Wellness Committee were also in attendance and Senator Lourey received an update on their activities as well.

The Coalition will be finalizing plans for the walking route map in January, as well as pursuing some grant money for projects on their action plan. With only six months left in the two year grant, we have accomplished a lot! Check it out:

- Convened Moose Lake Active Living Coalition (no group prior to SHIP grant)

- Held a walkable community workshop

- Developed Action Plan and prioritized activities

- The city passed a Fit City Resolution, then applied for and was granted Governor’s Fit City Status

- Applied for and received mini-grant funds:

        - Four bike racks placed at; Fishing Pier, Twilight Baseball         Field, Chamber of Commerce, High School

        - Fit City promotional signage for each city         entrance/population sign

        - Funding to create a walking brochure with local routes
        - Eight trail cleanings by the DNR (with trail count evaluation)

Governor's Fit City Signs



Bike Rack at the High School

  

- Working with Minnesota Institute of Public Health to evaluate each intervention

- Partnership with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) to complete a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Community Assessment

- Sharing activities with other local groups and City Council

- Development of blog: http://mlalcoalition.blogspot.com/

- Planning for environmental change with safety equipment, and SRTS signage











Thank you to Moose Lake Fit City Day Participants!

The First Annual Moose Lake Fit City Day, on October 6th was a success thanks to the many participants and volunteers!

--International Walk to School Day went well, as many students (who might not usually) rode their bike or walked to school! More pictures can be found at Tim Caroline's (School Superintendent) blog: http://timcaroline.blogspot.com/

--Many people tried out biking or walking to work, and the what a beautiful day to be out riding and walking--a gorgeous 70 degrees!

--Thank you to the following businesses for offering promotions and incentives for people who walked or biked to their establishment on the 6th:

Art’s Cafe

Dairy Queen

First National Bank

Holiday Station

Investment Centers of America

Joe Jitters

Lake State Federal Credit Union

Lakeside Traders

Lazy Moose

Marketplace

Moose Lake Florist

North Country Yarn

Poor Gary’s Pizza

Thrifty White Drug
Star Gazette

--Walk with the Mayor: we had about 25 people who came out at 5:30 to take a walk with the Mayor from the City Park Pavilion, down Lakeside and back. It was a beautiful night for a stroll along the lake, chat with the Mayor, and a nice way to get in some exercise!

--Byron Kuster and Joe Alberio did a great job educating us on bike safety, laws, and commuting, and the parks and trail resources we have in this area. It was a nice way to relax after the walk and learn something new.

See you again next year!

 

 

Moose Lake Fit City Day--October 6, 2010

Even though the chill of fall is in the air, it is not time to put away your bike or your walking shoes just yet! The Moose Lake Active Living Coalition will be sponsoring the 1st Annual Moose Lake Fit City Day on October 6, 2010. This annual event will support the city’s designation as a “Governor’s Fit City”.
Moose Lake Fit City Day will have a host of activities in which to participate:

- International Walk to School Day: watch for more details from Moose Lake School.

- Bike or Walk to Work Day: get a workout in to replace your commute, and try biking or walking—not only more fit, but more ‘green’! If bike/walk-commuting is not for you, take a walk over your lunch hour!

- Walk with the Mayor: at 5:30pm, meet the Mayor at Moose Lake City Park Pavilion for a nice 1 mile stroll around town. This non-competitive walk invites stroller’s—roller’s (all ages!). The route traveled will be included on a walking map under development by the Active Living Coalition.

- “Brown-bag” Dinner: (pack your own picnic) Following the walk with the Mayor, at 6pm, enjoy guest speakers Byron Kuster and Joe Alberio. Byron will speak about bike safety, laws, bike commuting, and Joe will touch on parks and trails.

- During the day, receive discounts/promotions at local businesses for walking or biking to the establishment. Businesses will be identified on promotional posters around town, as well as identified by a sign on the door on October 6th. Participants will need to indicate that they walked or biked to receive the discount.

Enjoy a day of activity, and try something new! Please call Meghann Condit with any questions at 218-879-4511. See you on the 6th!