There shall be a City Parks and Trails Commission appointed
by the Mayor with the advice, consent and approval of a majority of
the members of the Board of Aldermen in attendance at a meeting where
a quorum is present.
[Ord. No. 2336 §3, 5-24-1999; Ord. No. 2970 §6, 11-10-2004; Ord. No. 3229 §1, 5-15-2007; Ord. No. 3962 §7, 1-11-2016]
A.
The
City Parks and Trails Commission shall consist of eight (8) regular
members, a member of the Board of Aldermen who shall serve as Chairman
of the Commission and two (2) at large members appointed from the
general population of the City. A citizen member shall be elected
by the Commission as Vice Chairman to chair the Commission in the
absence of the Chairman. The regular members of the Commission shall
include two (2) members from each City Ward.
B.
The
at large members shall have the same duties, responsibilities and
obligations, including participation in all meetings and voting on
all matters, as all other regular members of the Commission.
C.
The
at large members shall not be included to increase the number required
of five (5) members to constitute a quorum at duly noticed meetings.
D.
The
attendance of at large members counts towards making the minimum required
quorum.
[Ord. No. 2336 §3, 5-24-1999; Ord. No. 3229 §1, 5-15-2007; Ord. No. 3962 §7, 1-11-2016; Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
The aldermanic member of the Commission created by this Article
shall serve until the next general municipal election or until his/her
successor is appointed and confirmed. The citizen members of the Commission
created by this Article shall serve for a period of two (2) years;
or until his successor is appointed.
[Ord. No. 2336 §3, 5-24-1999; Ord. No. 3229 §1, 5-15-2007; Ord. No. 3962 §7, 1-11-2016; Ord. No. 4314, 9-23-2019]
A.
The
Parks and Trails Commission serves as an advisory board to the Mayor
and the Board of Aldermen on issues concerning the parks system as
it relates to the quality of life for residents and property values
within the City. The parks system consists of designated areas of
green space, recreation and trails to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle
traffic.
B.
Responsibilities
and duties of the Parks and Trails Commission shall include, but are
not limited to, the following:
1.
Recommend improvements for existing parks and their infrastructure,
including maintenance, public parking, plantings, features and attractions,
particularly upon regular visit and inspection of each throughout
the year.
2.
Make recommendations regarding the development of the Trails Master Plan to promote safe community mobility, exercise and recreation, to be implemented as set forth in Section 125.250.
3.
Work closely with the City government, staff and other commissions
regarding the development, use and maintenance of or any changes to
the parks and/or trails systems, including Town Square. Make recommendations
on aspects such as landscaping, planting, weed and erosion control,
upkeep of trails, signage and any activities within the parks system.
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
4.
Assess undeveloped and underdeveloped green spaces within the City that may be considered appropriate for park and open space preserves and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen for acquisition of such., in addition to serving as the City's Tree Board as noted in Section 125.331.
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
5.
Assess opportunities for the provision of recreational programs and
events for residents of all ages and stages of life.
6.
Assist in the development of an Events Calendar to be made publicly
available by January 1 of each year. Activities contained therein
should be broadly-based and promote utilization of each park's features,
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
7.
Make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on Parks and Recreation
Department policies, procedures, programming, and facility fees.
8.
Investigate, review, and make recommendations concerning opportunities
to acquire and display public art, in addition to the ongoing curatorship
and maintenance of City-owned, leased, or donated works of art in
various mediums.
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
9.
Manage the Community Garden and maintain connection with the active
garden clubs within the City.
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
10.
Make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen with respect to the
development, support, and provision of opportunities for ecologically
sound practices and enhanced sustainability within the City.
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
[Ord. No. 2336 §3, 5-24-1999; Ord. No. 2486 §4, 7-11-2000; Ord. No. 3229 §1, 5-15-2007; Ord. No. 3962 §7, 1-11-2016]
The City Parks and Trails Commission shall meet not less that quarterly at the call of the Chairman and conduct its meetings in a disciplined way. Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the Commission deliberations. Notification of the meeting will be posted in accordance with Section 130.030 of this Code and all meetings shall be open to the public.
[Ord. No. 2336 §3, 5-24-1999; Ord. No. 3229 §1, 5-15-2007; Ord. No. 3962 §7, 1-11-2016]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be the City staff
representative to the City Parks and Trails Commission. The Director
of Parks and Recreation or another designate of the Chair shall record
the minutes of each Commission meeting. Copies of the minutes of the
meeting will be forwarded to the Mayor and all members of the Board
of Aldermen as soon as practical after each meeting. The City Clerk
shall retain a copy of the meeting minutes in the permanent records
of the City.
[Ord. No. 4445, 8-9-2021]
The Tree Board established and amended by Ordinances 2418, 2494,
2530 and 3229 shall be a permanent subcommittee of the Parks and Trails
Commission. The Tree Board subcommittee shall continue to function
as per the above-referenced ordinances except that the members of
the Parks and Trails Commission shall constitute the Tree Board. The
Chairman of the Parks and Trails Commission shall serve as Chairman
of the Tree Board.
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Editor’s Note: Former Section 125.331, Tree Board, which
derived from Ord. No. 3229 §1, 5-15-2007 was repealed 1-11-2016
by §7 of Ord. No. 3962.
