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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1230ORDINANCE NO. 1230 BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE III, SECTION 1, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO APPOINTED COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Chapter 3, Article III, Section i of the City Code of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as follows, to wit: CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARTICLE III APPOINTED COMMISSIONS SECTION 1 PARK BOARD 3.301 (1) The Park Board is hereby established to supervise and control the use of public park lands in the City, including parks, parkways, playgrounds; recreation fields and buildings; lakes, streams, and beaches therein; and all public service facilities related thereto. The Board shall also recommend improvements for such parks as may be necessary and desirable, and shall have the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations governing public use of park lands, but shall at all times be subject to the direction and authority of the Council. 3. 301 (2) The Park Board shall be composed of six members from among the residents of the City. Each member shall serve a term of five years. One such member shall be a Councilman, who shall serve at the will of the Council. 3.301 (3) The Park Board shall have the power to make expenditures from funds so authorized and budgeted by the Council and approved by the Manager; provided, however, that no single expenditure of an amount in excess of Five Hundred Dollars shall be made without the specific authorization of the Council, and expenditures of amounts in excess of One Thousand Dollars shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Charter. (a) Ail monies received by the Park Board or its representatives in the course of administering any properties or programs under its jurisdiction shall be turned over to the -1- 3.301 (4) Treasurer at intervals of not greater than once each week for placement in a Park Fund. No monies placed in said Park Fund shall be transferred to any other fund unless authorized by a Resolution of the Council and passed by four-fifths (4/5) vote of said Council. (b) The Park Board shall keep such books and records of account as are necessary for a proper recording of its financial activities as determined by the Manager. At the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall cause an audit of its accounts and records to be made and submit a report thereon to the Council. During the month of July of each year, the Board shall submit to the Council at a regular meeting thereof a proposed budget showing its estimated financial requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. (c) Expenditures may be made for the purpose of making improvements on park lands, such as planting trees, shrubs and flowers, and ornamenting or protecting the same; administering park programs for the citizens of the City; or in any other manner authorized and allowed under this section and the Charter. (d) Ail claims and all bills incurred by the Board shall be presented to the Council for payment and paid in the same manner as other claims against the City are paid. The Park Board may authorize the issuance of permits for otherwise prohibited activities to allow the holders thereof to: (a) remain in the parks or on the parkways, lakes or waterways during otherwise prohibited hours; (b) post notices; (c) park vehicles in otherwise unauthorized areas; (d) aquaplane or water ski in otherwise prohibited areas; (e) distribute circulars or cards; (f) sell refreshments or other articles; -2- (g) bring a dog into the park for the purpose of conducting dog shows or exhibitions held under the direction of the Board; (h) conduct shows of entertainment or exhibitions; (i) conduct public meetings or public speeches upon a showing to the Board that the health and safety of those in attendance will be properly safeguarded; and (J) have fires on the ice of any lake under the jurisdiction of the Board upon showing of compliance with regulations established by the Board for the safety of said heaters. 3. 301 (5) The Park Board shall have the authority to revoke for good cause, any permit issued either by the Park Board or the Park Superintendent, but (except upon conviction by Court) the person whose permit is subject to be revoked, shall have at least five days' notice thereof in writing and an opportunity to appear before the Park Board or a committee thereof, to show cause why this permit should not be revoked. is herewith amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARTICLE III APPOINTED COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS SECTION 1 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 3. 301 (1) The Park and Recreation Commission is hereby established to supervise and control the use of public park lands, recreation, and senior citizen programs in the City, including parks, parkways, playgrounds; recreation fields and buildings; lakes, streams, and beaches therein; and all public service facilities related thereto. The commission shall also recommend improvements for such parks as may be necessary and desirable, and shall have the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations, including setting fees, governing public use of park lands and buildings, but shall at all times be subject to the direction and authority of the Council. All recreation programs shall be in accordance with the policies approved by the City Council. The commission shall have broad programming latitude in the implementation of those policies, including programming ideas, development, and functions. -3- 3.301 (2) 3.301 (3) The commission shall conduct and supervise recreation services and programs for public recreation in its broadest sense, including playgrounds, parks, playfields, swimming pools, beaches, camps, indoor recreation centers, and any and all other recreation activities. The Park and Recreation Commission shall be composed of seven members from among the residents of the City. Five members shall serve a term of five years. Of the two other members, at least one shall be a City Council member and both shall serve at the will of the Council except that if one of the two is a non-council member, the term of that appointment shall be for two years. The Park and Recreation Commission shall have the power to make expenditures from funds so authorized and budgeted by the Council and approved by the City Manager; provided, however, that no single expenditure shall be made in an amount in excess of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars. (a) Ail monies received by the Park and Recreation Commission or its representatives in the course of administering any properties or programs under its jurisdiction shall be turned over to the Treasurer at intervals of not greater than once each week for placement in the appropriate fund. No monies placed in said fund shall be transferred to any other fund unless authorized by a Resolution of the Council and passed by four-fifths (4/5) vote of said Council. (b) The Park and Recreation Commission shall keep such books and records of account as are necessary for a proper recording of its financial activities as determined by the City Manager. At a time prescribed by the City Manager, the commission shall submit to the Council a proposed budget showing its estimated financial requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. (¢) Expenditures may be made for the purpose of making improvements on park lands, such as planting trees, shrubs and £1owcrs, and ornamenting or protecting the same; administering park and recreation programs for the citizens of the City; or in any other manner authorized and allowed under this section and the Charter. -4- 3. 301 (4) 3.30s (5) 3. 301 (6) (d) Ail claims and all bills incurred by the commission shall be presented to the Council for payment and paid in the same manner as other claims against the City are paid. The Park and Recreation Commission may authorize the issuance of permits for otherwise prohibited activities to allow the holders thereof to: (a) Remain in the parks or on the parkways, lakes or waterways during otherwise prohibited hours; (b) Post notices; (c) Park vehicles in otherwise unauthorized areas; (d) Aquaplane or water ski in otherwise prohibited areas; (e) Distribute circulars or cards; (f) Sell refreshments or other articles; (g) Bring a dog into the park for the purpose of conducting dog shows or exhibitions held under the direction of the commission; (h) Conduct shows of entertainment or exhibitions; (i) Conduct public meetings or public speeches upon a showing to the commission that the health and safety of those in attendance will be properly safeguarded; and (J) Have fires on the ice of any lake under the jurisdiction of the commission upon showing of compliance with regulations established by the commission for the safety of said heaters. The Park and Recreation Commission shall have the authority to revoke for good cause, any permit issued either by the commission or the designated City employee, but (except upon conviction by Court) the person whose permit is subject to be revoked shall have at least five days' notice thereof in writing and the opportunity to appear before the commission, or a committee thereof, to show cause why this permit should not be revoked. The Commission and the Recreation Director shall have -5- 3. 301 (7) Section 2: Section 3: authority to suspend any coach, referee or other person when it is for the good of the recreation program. Such suspension may be appealed to the full commission if bequested in writing within five days to the City Manager. If not appealed within five days, the suspension shall stand. If appealed, the Commission shall meet to let the suspended individual be heard. Thereafter, the Commission shall make a finding, such finding is final. The commission is empowered and authorized to solicit and receive gifts, bequests, or endowments of money or property as donations or grants from persons, firms or corporations including governmental agencies and to administer the funds for public park and recreation purposes subject to City Charter and City policy. Chapter 3, Article III, Section 11 of the City Code of the City of Columbia Heights is hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: August 12, 1991 August 26, 1991 August 26, 1991 Offered By: Ruett imann Seconded By: Peterson Roi1 Call: Cierkin, Ruettimann, Peterson~ Carison- aye Edward CarlSon; MaYor o-Ahne Student','-Council Secretary -6-