02-09-2012 Park Commission Meeting

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CITY ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO PARK COMMISSION DUTIES Section 3-5.6. PARK COMMISSION PURPOSE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of the Park Commission is to serve as an Advisory Commission to the Park Director, or designate and the City Council. In that capacity,the Commission will review and make recommendations to the Park Director and City Council regarding the physical condition of the Pequot Lakes Park, ball fields, ice rinks and the equipment used to maintain those facilities as well as programs and in addition shall be responsible for developing policies regarding the maintenance and beautification of City park property. 1. Responsibilities: As an advisory commission,the responsibilities of the Park Commission are determined and granted solely at the discretion of the Pequot Lakes City Council. The Council retains the right, responsibilities and privileges granted unto it by the State of Minnesota and the voting residents of the City. Said responsibilities shall include the following: A. Advise the Park Director in preparation of the annual budget. B. Assist and advise the Park Director in determining cost and feasibility of improvements. All proposed improvements shall be recommended, along with time lines for completion,to the City Council for approval. C. Assist and advise the Park Director on the maintenance, replacement and purchase of equipment and on expenditures for grounds improvements. D. Assist in researching, writing and presenting grants that may be available to the City of Pequot Lakes and organizing and carryout fundraising activities for park projects or programs. E. Assist and advise the Park Director regarding programming activities. 2. Objective. The objective of the Park Commission is to ensure the ongoing standard of excellence in the City Parks,through oversight of the grounds, equipment,maintenance, and programming. 3. Power and Duties of the Commission