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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE <br /> FUND: General <br /> DEPARTMENT: Advisory Commissions <br /> DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE <br /> The Advisory Commission Budget provides funding for various City Commissions <br /> and Committees including the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions and <br /> : . , ,1 - , . • . ' . I I I I ' . . I • .d the Golf Course Task Force. <br /> DEPARTMENT ACTIVTl'1mS <br /> The Planning Commission serves as an advisory commission to the City Council on <br /> all land planning matters and acts as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals when <br /> reviewing variance requests. <br /> The Parks and Recreation Commission serves as an advisory commission to the City <br /> Council on matters relating to the City's recreational and parkland matters by <br /> undertaking studies and investigations as directed by the City Council. <br /> The Environmental Quality Commission, created in 1993 is directed by the Council <br /> to conduct special research projects which are of environmental consequence to the <br /> City, either directly or indirectly. <br /> The Police Civil Service Commission, which consists of three members appointed by <br /> the City Council, provides complete oversight of the employment, promotion, <br /> discharge and suspension of all members of the Police Department. <br /> The Charter Commission studies and recommends City Charter changes to the City <br /> Council.This is_a 15-member Commission_appointed by the District Judge. <br /> The Golf Course Task Force was created in 1992 by the City Council and charged <br /> with assisting the Council and staff with the development of a municipal golf course <br /> in Mounds View. <br /> No staff members are assigned to this Department, although staff members do serve <br /> as Commission liaisons. <br /> DEPARTMENT GOALS <br /> Planning Commission Goal will be included in next draft <br />