(A) Activities permit. A permit shall be obtained from the City Clerk/Treasurer before participating in any of the following park activities: carnivals, community celebrations, gatherings of 25 or more persons, including picnics, political gatherings, and activity contests, including those requesting exclusive use or charging admission; and exhibitions either as a stage production or otherwise. (See Appendix A of this chapter.)
(B) Application. A person seeking issuance of a permit under this section shall file an application with the City Clerk/Treasurer. The application shall state:
(1) The name and address of the applicant;
(2) The name and address of the person, persons, corporation, or association sponsoring the activity, if any;
(3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired;
(4) The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired;
(5) An estimate of the anticipated attendance;
(6) Any other information which the City Council shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued;
(C) Standards.
(1) The City Council shall issue a permit when it determines:
(a) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park;
(b) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety, and recreation;
(c) That the proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct;
(d) That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary, or burdensome expenses or police operation by the city; and
(e) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.
(2) The City Council will review each application and make its decision at the next meeting following receipt of the application. However, the application must be received by the City Clerk/Treasurer on the Wednesday preceding the next City Council meeting in order for it to be considered by the Council at the meeting.
(D) Effect of permit. A permittee is bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable provisions of this section fully as though the same were contained in the permit.
(E) Liability of permittee. The grantee of a permit shall be liable for any loss, damage, or injury to the park system or facilities by any such person whatsoever, by reason of negligence of the person or persons to whom such a permit is issued.
(Ord. 121, passed 5-2-1988)