7.3 PRSR 04-10-2024
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.3
Agenda Section
Action Item
Meeting Date
April 10, 2024
Prepared by
Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator
Item Description
Parks & Recreation Commission Ordinance Review
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss and review the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance revisions.
Approve, by motion, a recommendation to the City Council for a revision to the Parks and Recreation Ordinance.
Background/Discussion
The Commission discussed a series of revisions during their meeting on March 13, 2024. The Commission must
consider how each of the powers and duties will be implemented to ensure the successful fulfillment of each entry.
Particularly the following recommended changes:
Assist with the promotion of city parks, trails, and recreational facilities.
Collaborate with external organizations to ensure the offering of an appropriate array of recreation
opportunities for the youth and adults of the city.
Collaborate with city staff to ensure the proper maintenance and development of city parks, trails, and
recreation facilities.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work, and play
Attachments
Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance Revision
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DIVISION 3. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION1
Sec. 2-231. Established.
A park and recreation commission for the city is hereby established.
Sec. 2-232. Membership.
The Park and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council. It is
expected that a preference be given to city residents, but residency by itself shall not be a disqualification.
Sec. 2-233. Purpose.
The Park and Recreation Commission is established to review and make recommendations to the City Council
on the development and organization of the city parks and recreation programs. The scope of the commission shall
consist of advising the City Council on matters relevant to city parks and recreation functions. The commission shall
participate in the planning for development and acquisition of parks and recreation programs.
Sec. 2-234. Powers and duties.
(a) The Commission shall prepare, hold hearings on and recommend to the City Council such plans, programs,
and policies it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of parks and recreation. Such powers shall include,
but not be limited to, the study of and recommendation to the city council on the following:
(1) Land acquisition for parks, trails, and recreation facilities.
(2) Plans for and major improvements in city parks, trails, and recreation facilities.
(3) Rules and requirements for conduct of and in parks, trails, and recreation facilities.
(4) Plans and programs relating to the design and programming of city parks, trails, and recreation
facilities.
(5) Development of a comprehensive city park, trail, and recreation plan and make recommendations for
plan implementation.
(6) Collaborate with city staff and local experts to create a comprehensive natural resources management
plan.
(7) Assist with the promotion of city parks, trails, and recreation facilities.
(8) Provide feedback on existing situations and make recommendations on improvements of city parks,
trails, recreation facilities, and recreation programs.
(9) Collaborate with external organizations to ensure the offering of an appropriate array of recreation
opportunities for the youth and adults of the city.
(10) Collaborate with city staff to ensure the proper maintenance and development of city parks, trails, and
recreation facilities.
(11) Collaborate with city staff in ensuring that appropriate park properties are obtained by the city during
the city development platting process.
(12) Any other plans and programs as may be assigned by the City Council from time to time.
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(b) The commission shall not be considered a park board under state law and shall have no powers to acquire or
lease land, employ personnel, or enter contracts or leases, or any similar powers authorized for a park board
by state law.
Sec. 2-235. Meetings.
The park and recreation commission shall regularly meet each month as established per their bylaws.
Sec. 2-236. Reports.
The park and recreation commission's reports, conclusions and recommendations shall be made to the City
Council as may be requested. Its reports, conclusions and recommendations are purely advisory, and the final
determination and responsibility shall be with the City Council.
Secs. 2-237—2-249. Reserved.