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
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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;
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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
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