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