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City of Mounds View 405.07 405.08 (Rev. 5/03) Subd. 6. Policies and Functions of Department: Interpret the policies and functions of the Park and Recreation Department to the public. Subd. 7. Capital Improvement Plans and Budgets: Advise the Council and administrator in the preparation of the annual budget and long range capital improvement programs. Subd. 8. Rules and Regulations: Formulate and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the use of the general public of any facilities in any park area. Subd. 9. Construction of Improvements: Advise the Council on maintaining and constructing roadways, paths, buildings, fountains, docks, boat houses, bath houses, refreshment booths, community center, pavilions and other necessary structures and improvements in parks. The Commission may advise the Council on making contracts and leases for the construction and operation of these facilities for terms not exceeding ten (10) years. Every such contract and lease shall provide that the structure shall be operated for the public use and convenience, and that the charges shall be reasonable, and it shall reserve to the Commission power to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations, from time to time, for the conduct of the privilege. (Amended, Ord. 714, 5-12-03) Subd. 10. Communication: Communicate regularly with the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission through joint meetings and meeting minutes. Subd. 11. Athletic Awareness: Be aware of the role and services provided by athletic organizations within the community. Subd. 12. Sanitation and Reforestation Programs: Advise the City Council regarding sanitation and reforestation programs within the City. Subd. 13. Other Duties: Do whatever other acts are reasonable, necessary and proper to carry out its prescribed powers and functions as set forth herein. (1988 Code §34.09) 405.08: BUDGET AND FINANCES: Subd. 1. Annual Presentation of Proposed Budget: The Commission, through the City Parks and Recreation Division staff, should present, no later than August 1 of each year, a proposed budget, in such details as the Council shall require, of the financial needs for the ensuing fiscal year to operate and maintain the parks and open spaces, as well as provide recreation programs. (Amended, Ord. 714, 5-12-03) Subd. 2. Fees and Charges: The Commission shall advise the Council to establish charges or fees for the restricted use of any facilities or to make any phase of the recreation program wholly or partially self-sustaining. (1988 Code §34.08)