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• <br /> 405.07: POWERS AND DUTIES: In order to carry on the recreation <br /> provided herein, the Commission shall: <br /> Subd. 1. Operation of City Parks and Playgrounds: Under the direction of the City <br /> Council, advise City staff to operate a program of public recreation and <br /> playgrounds upon property which is owned or otherwise made available to <br /> the Municipality for such public recreation purpose. <br /> Subd. 2. Lease and Acquisition of Property: <br /> • a. Recommend to the Council the leasing or acquisition of real or personal <br /> property for public recreational use as it deems desirable but shall not have <br /> the authority to acquire land or construct buildings in its own name. Any <br /> equipment or recreational facilities shall belong to the Municipality. <br /> b. Advise the Council of leasing real or personal property or both for public <br /> recreation use for periods of not longer than one (1) year. <br /> Subd. 3. Maintenance and Care of Public Recreation Property: Maintain and care <br /> for all property which it has acquired or which has been assigned to it for <br /> public recreation purposes. <br /> Subd. 4. Inventories of Services: Make periodic inventories of recreation and park <br /> services which exist or may be needed and to interpret the needs of the <br /> public to the Council. <br /> Subd. 5. Cooperation with Other Agencies: Cooperate with other park and <br /> recreation departments, schools and private agencies for establishment of a <br /> joint powers agreement to provide parks and recreation services to the City <br /> residents. <br /> Subd. 6. Policies and Functions of Department: Interpret the policies and functions <br /> of the Park and Recreation Department to the public. <br />