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CHAPTER 92: PARKS AND RECREATION Section 92.001 Purpose 92.002 Definitions 92.003 Construction and scope 92.004 Hours and access 92.005 Permits 92.006 Special activities 92.007 General conduct 92.008 Traffic rules 92.009 Additional rules and regulations 92.999 Penalty §92.001 PURPOSE. This chapter is enacted to govern the conduct of members of the public during their use and enjoyment of the city's open space system so as to further the safety,health, enjoyment and welfare of all persons in the use of those facilities and to protect public property and resources for posterity. (Prior Code,§909.01) (Ord.557,passed 03-27-1995) §92.002 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter,the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. DEPARTMENT.The City of Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department. DIRECTOR.The Director of Parks and Recreation.The person authorized by the City Council to direct the Department of Parks and Recreation. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.Any person duly deputized or commissioned by the city, Board of County Commissioners or the state for the purpose of enforcing the laws, ordinances and regulations of their respective jurisdictions. MOTOR VEHICLE. (1) Every vehicle which is self-propelled and does not derive its power from overhead wires. (2) MOTOR VEHICLES include,but shall not be limited to,automobiles,trucks, motor bikes, mini bikes,all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles,with the exception of battery powered wheelchairs. OPEN SPACE SITE.Any park,reserve,special use area, golf course,linear park or any other area owned, improved maintained,operated or otherwise controlled by the city for recreation and natural resource preservation purposes. OPEN SPACE WATERS.Any public shoreline owned by or under the authority of the city. PARK.Any area designed or used for active or passive recreation and which is owned,operated or controlled by the city or controlled by another government unit. PARK SYSTEM.The city's park system which includes the sites and facilities owned, maintained and operated by or otherwise under the authority of the city. (Prior Code,§909.02)(Ord. 557, passed 03-27-1995) §92.003 CONSTRUCTION AND SCOPE. In the interpretation of this chapter,all provisions contained are to be construed as follows. (A) Any requirement or prohibition by any provision extends to and includes the causing, procuring,aiding or abetting directly or indirectly,of such acts;and the permitting or allowing any minor by the responsible parent,guardian or custodian to commit any such act. (B) No provision shall make unlawful any act necessarily performed by any law enforcement officer or Department employee in the line of duty or work as such, or by any person,that person's agents or employees, in the proper and