The Parks and Recreation Commission shall provide, conduct and supervise public parks, playgrounds, playfields, indoor recreation centers and other recreation areas and facilities owned or controlled by the city. It is authorized and directed to prepare land use plans and maps for each public park or other property under its jurisdiction and to define the specific permitted activities in each. It shall have the power to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner. It may conduct such activities on properties under its own control, on public properties with the consent of the authorities, and on private properties with the consent of the owners. It will set monthly meetings (open to the public) to plan for the community needs in park facilities and recreation programs. The Commission will advise in establishing recreation and park policies. It shall require a quorum at all Commission meetings for formal official action. It shall keep a complete record of all Commission meetings and submit the minutes to all Commission members prior to the next regular meeting. The Commission will make periodic inspections of parks and recreation areas and facilities.
(Ord. 483, passed 6-3-74; Am. Ord. 1068, passed 5-10-21)