Policy Change August 2009: The Planning Commission added the Walkability Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. September 2009: Council adopted a Complete Streets Policy. October 2010: Council amended the sidewalk assessment ordinance to reflect a 50/50 split between the property owner and the City of Albert Lea. November 2010: Council authorizes first ever bike lane December 2012: City Hall grounds declared tobacco free as of January 1, 2013

Making it Happen New Sidewalk LocationSidewalk Length North Shore Drive1,110 ft TH 13 (St. John’s Connection)2,540 ft New Denmark Park693 ft Lakeview Blvd (The Fairway to Martin Rd1,529 ft Martin Rd2,173 ft Fountain St (4 th Ave to 5 th Ave)298 ft Fountain St (7 th Ave to 9 th Ave)555 ft W. Main St (Skyline Mall & Morin Park areas) 1,795 ft Bellview Park974 ft Hammer Rd (Bridge Ave to existing)1,052 ft Myers Rd3,384 ft Total:16,103 ft (3.0 miles) The Front Street bike lanes are about 1.5 miles long and connects to Blazing Star Bike Trail

Mission: To establish and encourage an ongoing community focus and commitment to individual wellness and personal well being. Vision: To create permanent systematic environmental and policy changes that lead to a healthier environment: creating opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating by positively encompassing an individual’s community, habitat and purpose.

Other Community Policy Changes Albert Lea Elementary Schools – Healthy Snack Carts Albert Lea Area Schools – Healthy Options in Cafeteria Albert Lea Area Schools providing physical education classes four times per week in elementary schools Eleven Worksites Establishing Tobacco Free Campuses Mayo Clinic Health System establishes odor free policy

Achieving Wellness Together Beyond the Blue Zones

For More Information Contact: Chad Adams, City Manager, City of Albert Lea Randy Kehr, Executive Director, Albert Lea – Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce