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(a) Generally. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall recommend rules, regulations and policies governing all public parks and all facilities and appurtenances for the protection of the public and proper use of the parks, except otherwise provided by the Council. In addition to its other duties and jurisdiction and for the promotion of the health, safety, and enjoyment of the public, the Parks and Recreation Commission shall recommend all needed rules and regulations for the maintenance of order, safety and decency in all public parks and public grounds used for park purposes.
(b) No power to acquire or deed land. The Parks and Recreation Commission may make recommendations for acquisition and donations of real property used for park purposes but shall have no power to acquire or dispose of real property.
(c) Improvements. The Parks and Recreation Commission may make recommendations for improvements to all parks and grounds used for park purposes.
(a) The Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold an organizational meeting at its first regular meeting date of the year, and the meeting schedule for the year will be the first order of business.
(b) There shall be a minimum of five meetings per year held on the fourth Wednesday of the scheduled month. Work sessions may be called at the discretion of the Commission Chairperson and/or the Recreation Director.
(c) At its first meeting of the calendar year, the Parks and Recreation Commission shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson, to serve terms of one year each.
(d) The Recreation Director shall serve as the Clerk of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
(e) Minutes of meetings shall be recorded and kept on file in the Recreation Director’s office. Copies shall be filed with Park and Recreation Commission members, the Mayor and Council.
(Ord. 145-76, passed 10-25-1976; Ord. 166-04, passed 7-12-2004; Ord. 122-2018, passed 7-9-2018)