The responsibilities of the park and recreation commission are as follows:
A. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council regarding park ordinances.
B. To make recommendations regarding development and maintenance of all parks.
C. To review and make recommendations of each newly proposed plat of subdivision for future development of park and recreation purposes.
D. To develop and continuously review a comprehensive plan, both of long and short range development, for a park system and recreation program.
E. To work in an advisory capacity in the formulation of a budget to include operation, maintenance, acquisition, and development of park and recreation programs.
F. To work with the city council in the development and review of a capital improvement budget and other long range plans.
G. To review all proposals for parks and recreation as authorized by the city council.
H. To work in conjunction with all committees and organizations to develop cooperation and efficiency within the city.
I. To act as a representative to the public for better lines of communication and citizen input to all park and recreation matters. (Ord. 3, 11-9-2006; amd. Ord. 284, 12-21-2023)