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§ 32.050 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby continued as heretofore established in the city a Board to be known as the “Park and Recreation Board of the City of Owatonna”, which shall consist of seven members, who shall serve without compensation.
(1992 Code, § 255:00)
§ 32.051 APPOINTMENT; TERM AND VACANCIES.
   Subject to confirmation by the Council, the Mayor shall, at the second regular meeting in April of each year, appoint the requisite number of members to the Park and Recreation Board of the city, hereinafter called “Board”, to fill any existing vacancies. The term of each newly appointed member of the Board shall be for three years from and after May 1 in the year of appointment and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. All members who have served for three full, consecutive terms shall not be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies in the Board shall be appointed and confirmed in like manner for the remainder of the unexpired term. All members shall be residents of the city and shall be at least 18 years of age, and shall take and subscribe to the oath provided in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer before their appointment shall become effective. Said Board shall consist of seven members, all to be appointed at large for a term of three years, and on May 1 in three-year intervals thereafter.
(1992 Code, § 255:05)
§ 32.052 OFFICERS; DUTIES.
   (A)   At the first meeting to be held in May of each year, the Board shall elect from its members a President, Vice-President and a Secretary, to serve for a term of one year and until their successors are elected and qualified.
(1992 Code, § 255:10)
   (B)   (1)   The President and, in his or her absence, the Vice-President shall preside at all meetings and exercise the functions usually devolving upon the presiding officers of similar bodies.
      (2)   The Secretary shall keep a record of all business transactions at the meetings of the Board and of such other matters as the Board may direct.
(1992 Code, § 255:15)
§ 32.053 BOARD; POWERS AND DUTIES.
   The Board shall have power to establish such committees thereof as it may see fit and shall have the responsibility to advise the City Council about all operations of parks and recreational programming as offered by the Department of Park and Recreation. The Board shall be charged to evaluate the delivery of services and quality of facilities. The Board shall annually submit to the City Council a report on its evaluation of present services and facilities, as well as projecting future leisure service needs of the Park and Recreation Department. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Board shall have no jurisdiction over roads and public ways in any park in the city without prior approval from the Council. The Board is empowered to accept and receive all donations and contributions for public park or for recreation facilities that may be made to the city. The Board is empowered to do all things necessary for the efficient operation and management of the public parks and recreation facilities in the city to the extent that may be permitted by law; provided, however, that, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Board shall not be authorized to levy or impose taxes.
(1992 Code, § 255:20)
PLANNING COMMISSION; ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
§ 32.065 PLANNING COMMISSION CONTINUED.
   (A)   A Planning Commission is hereby continued as heretofore established to be known as the “Planning Commission of the City of Owatonna”. Said Commission shall consist of seven members, one member of which shall be appointed from each ward and two from the city at large. The Mayor shall seek candidates for each Planning Commission position. Candidates will be reviewed by a committee of the Mayor, President of the Planning Commission and City Planner, with recommendations forwarded to the City Council by May 30 for review and subsequent approval. Appointments made to fill mid-term vacancies shall be done so in an expeditious manner. Resignation from the Planning Commission shall be in writing, submitted to the Mayor who shall notify the City Council and Planning Commission of the vacancy. Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years. The members of the Planning Commission in office at this time shall hold office until April 30 of the year in which their terms expire and until their successors are appointed and qualified and the present series of staggered terms shall be continued. All department heads and other city staff members shall cooperate with the Commission and, upon request of the Commission, shall assist in every possible manner the work of the Commission. The City Planner shall act as Secretary of the Commission. The Commission shall annually elect from its members a President and a Vice-President to serve until their successors are elected and qualified. Members who have served for three full, consecutive terms shall not be eligible for reappointment.
   (B)   The Planning Commission may adopt by-laws and rules of procedures and operations consistent with city ordinance and applicable state legislation; except that, such by-laws must provide for a minimum of one regularly scheduled meeting a month. Such by-laws shall be submitted to the City Council for approval.
(1992 Code, § 260:00) (Ord. 1065, passed 8-18-1992)
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