HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-003 Council OrdinancesCouncil Member Neal introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
ORDINANCE 03-98
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE CITY CODE; PARKS,
RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby ordains as follows:
The City Code of the City of Lino Lakes, Chapter 200, Subdivision 211 is hereby
repealed and replaced as follows:
211. Parks and Recreation Board
211.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide aid and advice to the
Council in its efforts to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between people and
their leisure needs; to stimulate the health and welfare of people; to improve and insure a
lasting quality of life within the city.
211.02 Establishment. The Lino Lakes Board on Parks, and Recreation, hereinafter
referred to as the Board, is hereby established. The board shall operate in accordance with
Chapter and 210. Membership of the Board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with City Council approval, for three (3) year terms commencing
on January 1S`. Terms shall be staggered so that no more than one-half of the members'
terms expire at one time. Both the original and successive appointee shall hold their
respective offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies during the
term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made for the
unexpired portion of the term vacated. Every appointed member shall before entering upon
the discharge of his duties, have taken an oath that he will faithfully discharge the duties of
his office.
211.03 Duties. The Board shall:
(1) Develop plans for the physical development of all present and future
city parks, based on the projected recreational needs of the city and
its citizens. The plans shall include a topographical lay -out of the
park and all facilities, plus development cost estimates, a proposed
development time schedule, and an annual operating budget.
(2) Develop policies and plans for a long-range city park acquisition
,...- program. The plan shall be consistent with the city's land use
(3)
comprehensive land and park land dedication policy. The completed
program shall include probable needed park locations, sizes and
facilities plus acquisition and development cost estimates to include
landscaping and equipment felt necessary and policy statement
supporting the long-range plan.
Develop policies concerning recreational use of city park facilities.
(4) Gather information concerning the conditions and trends in the
provision of quality leisure services both current and prospective,
with the purpose of determining whether or not such conditions and
trends are appropriate with the goals of the city.
(5)
Develop and recommend to the council policies to foster and
promote the improvement of leisure services and meet the social,
economic, health and other requirements and goals of the city.
(6) Report not less than once each year to the council on the state and
condition of parks and recreation in the city and on the work of the
board.
(7)
Make and furnish such studies or reports thereon and
recommendations with respect to matters of policy and legislation as
the council may request.
(8) Examine and make recommendations on all park sites proposed to be
dedicated to the city by those proposing to plat lands within the city
and those who propose to give lands to the city for parks.
(9) Make recommendations on the care, maintenance and development
of existing parks.
(10) Act as liaison between the council and people or organization which
may wish to use, care for, have recommendations for the use of
parks, or donate personnel, monies or equipment for parks and
recreation in the city.
(11) Work with the county on development of county park space within
the city and county.
(12) Review engineering and site plans for city improvements that may in
any way change the characteristics of any city park or proposed park
land.
211.04 Appointment and Compensation of Members The Board shall consist of
seven (7) members and they shall be appointed by a majority of the Council and shall
receive a quarterly salary of $150.00 ($50.00 per meeting) with the chair of the Board to
receive $225.00 per quarter ($75.00 per meeting) consistent with the mayor/council
relationship. (Amended by Ordinance No. 01 - 91 passed April 9, 1991, Ordinance No.
04-92 passed February 10, 1992 and Ordinance No. 93-21 passed October 25, 1993)
This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication according to the City
Charter.
Passed by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes, this 27thday of April
ATTEST:
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Marilyn -&LeL4-Gt°976'
G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer
, 1998.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council
Member Bergeson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor: Bergeson, Dahl, Lyden, Neal.
The following voted against same: none, Mayor Sullivan was absent.
Whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted.