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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE FUND: General DEPARTMENT: Advisory Commissions DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE The Advisory Commission Budget provides funding for various City Commissions and Committees including the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions and the Environmental Quality Commission and the Golf Course Task Force. DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES The Planning Commission serves as an advisory commission to the City Council on all land planning matters and acts as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals when reviewing variance requests. The Parks and Recreation Commission serves as an advisory commission to the City Council on matters relating to the City's recreational and parkland matters by undertaking studies and investigations as directed by the City Council. The Environmental Quality Commission, created in 1993 is directed by the Council to conduct special research projects which are of environmental consequence to the City, either directly or indirectly. The Police Civil Service Commission, which consists of three members appointed by the City Council, provides complete oversight of the employment, promotion, discharge and suspension of all members of the Police Department. The Charter Commission studies and recommends City Charter changes to the City Council. This is a U member Commission appointed by the District Judge. The Golf Course Task Force was created in 1992 by the City Council and charged with assisting the Council and staff with the development of a municipal golf course in Mounds View. No staff members are assigned to this Department, although staff members do serve as Commission liaisons. DEPARTMENT GOALS The Golf Course Task Force has set its goals: commencement of construction of the City s municipal golf course for Spring, 1994. It is anticipated that the Task Force will remain an active participant in all phases of the golf course project.