The city parks advisory board shall make recommendations to
the city council concerning planning, development and operations of
parks and trails, assist in preparing grants, and meet with other
interested persons with park development knowledge. It shall also
hold meetings to receive public input.
(Ordinance O-15-01-22-7C adopted 1/22/15)
The board shall consist of seven members that serve a three-year
term.
(Ordinance O-15-01-22-7C adopted 1/22/15)
The board shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
(1)
Make
recommendations to the city council regarding policies, rules and
regulations relating to the administration of public parks, trails,
recreation facilities, and programs.
(2)
Review
budget recommendations developed by staff.
(3)
Receive
information and comments from citizens pertaining to the city’s
parks and recreation facilities.
(4)
Make
recommendations with staff regarding the dedication of parkland by
developers during the concept plan phase, the acquisition of park
sites and the availability of grants to the city council.
(5)
Cooperate
with the public schools, citizens and city staff in the development
of parks and recreational facilities and programs.
(6)
Recommend
changes in parks and recreation related ordinances to the city council.
(7)
Supply
reports to the city council regarding the status of any park, trail,
recreational facility and/or programs as deemed appropriate by the
city council.
(8)
Participate
in fundraising activities, including but not limited to the acquisition
of grant funding, in-kind third-party donations to the city for the
benefit of park acquisition and development and/or recreational activities.
(9)
Develop,
manage and maintain guidelines for operating the board, which may
not be in conflict with the city charter and must be approved by the
city council for adoption.
(10)
Make an annual report to the city council showing the activities
of the commission for the current year.
(Ordinance O-15-01-22-7C adopted 1/22/15)
