The parks and recreation commission shall consist of five voting members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. An alternate member may be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. An alternate commissioner shall serve as a voting member in the absence of a regular member. The members shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in performing the duties of the commission when approved by the city council. The members of the parks and recreation commission shall not be elected, appointed officials, nor employees of the city.
(Ord. 92-14, 1992; Ord. 96-02 §1, 1996; Ord. 2014-03 §1)
A. 
A term of office of parks and recreation commission members shall be two-year terms beginning on July 1st of the year of their appointment, and ending on the second June 30th thereafter, except that such members shall hold office at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed from office at any time with or without cause by a majority vote of the city council.
B. 
A commission member who is absent from three consecutive meetings without being excused by a majority of the commission shall be deemed to have vacated his or her position on the commission and such position shall be automatically deemed vacant.
C. 
Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the mayor with the approval of the city council for any unexpired term.
(Ord. 71-9 §2, 1971; Ord. 72-5, 1972; Ord. 80-13 §3, 1980; Ord. 83-3, 1983; Ord. 85-6 §3, 1985; Ord. 96-02 §1, 1996)
A. 
The parks and recreation commission shall meet at least once a month so long as there are items for deliberation and at such time and place as it may fix by resolution.
B. 
A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business of the commission.
C. 
The commission shall select a chairperson from among its members and shall select a new chairperson annually. The same person may serve as chairperson in successive terms.
D. 
Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or by any three commission members by written notices served upon all members at least twenty-four hours before the proposed time of such meetings.
(Ord. 71-9 §3, 1971; Ord. 85-6 §4, 1985; Ord. 07-01 §2)
The parks and recreation commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations. A copy of those minutes shall be prepared and submitted to the commission for their approval at the next monthly meeting of the commission. Within seven days from the date of the commission's approval of minutes from a prior meeting, a copy of the approved minutes shall be submitted to the city council, and a copy to the city clerk's office where that copy will be on file and shall be a public record. The office of the city manager shall furnish stenographic services as are needed to make possible the necessary recording and filing of these records.
(Ord. 71-9 §5, 1971; Ord. 80-13 §4, 1980; Ord. 83-3, 1983; Ord. 85-6 §5, 1985)
A. 
The parks and recreation commission shall have the power and it shall be the duty of the commission to make recommendations to and advise the city council in matters pertaining to the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of community recreation programs, and use of the city's parks.
B. 
The parks and recreation commission shall have the power and it shall be the duty of said commission to make recommendations to the city council and to advise said council in matters pertaining to the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of the city community center.
C. 
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the city council, or as a delegation to the commission of any of the authority or powers, invested and imposed by law in the city council. The city council declares that the public interest, convenience, welfare and necessity require the appointment of a parks and recreation commission to act in a purely advisory capacity to the city council for the purposes hereinabove enumerated.
(Ord. 71-9 §4, 1971; Ord. 85-6 §6, 1985; Ord. 98-01 §1, 1998)
Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall be defined as follows:
"City council"
means the legislative body of the city;
"Director"
means the director of parks and recreation of the city;
"Park"
means any areas set aside for recreational uses, areas conserved for their scenic interest, playgrounds, beaches, recreation centers, golf courses, model plane fields, and any other areas owned or operated by the city and which are intended for active or passive recreational purposes. The word "park" shall also include any buildings, equipment, plants or other facilities located in any park.
(Ord. 80-13 §5, 1980; Ord. 94-12 §1, 1994)