The Commission is designated the following responsibilities:
Subd. 1. Consider, review, report and advise on all matters which the Council may refer to the Commission;
Subd. 2. Plan, on a long-term basis, for the future park and recreational needs of the city and recommend to the Council a feasible means of financing the long-term requirements;
Subd. 3. Recommend to the Council operating policies and procedures for use of existing parks;
Subd. 4. Develop and refer to the Council a recommended operational and capital improvement budget for parks for the ensuing year;
Subd. 5. Submit to the Planning Commission comments on any proposed subdivisions, as the same may or may not affect the city’s park and playground requirements.
Subd. 6. Review park maintenance and provide comments to the Council on the maintenance program’s overall effectiveness in managing park and open space amenities.
(1987 Code, § 202.03) (Ord. 84, passed 6-23-1975; Am. Ord. 468, passed 5-24-2010; Am. Ord. 599, passed 4-10-2023)