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1/12/2015 Hugo, MN Code of Ordinances ARTICLE II. - PUBLIC CONDUCT IN PARKS Sec. 54-19. - Findings and definitions. (a) Findings. The city council has determined that regulation of the use of public park property is necessary to protect the health and safety of persons and property within the city. (b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Active park means any public park designated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission to be an active park, which may include a public recreational facility, athletic facility, playground, campground, or picnic area. Passive park means any public park designated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission to be a passive park, which is of limited improvements and intended for passive use. Public place of interest means a parcel of land in the city now or hereafter owned or controlled by the city, including public parks. Public park means any public land provided by the city for the purposes of public recreation, play, enjoyment or assembly including any structures located there in. Public parks shall include all active and passive parks. (Prior Code, § 180-010; Ord. No. 2010-448, § 1, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-20. - Limitation of hours of use. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person or organization to use or occupy any public place of interest in the city between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. or as further restricted by section 54-21. (Prior Code, § 180-020; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-21. - Posting of hours. Hours are as posted. The failure to post, or the failure to replace defaced or damaged postings, shall not limit the applicability of this chapter. Where hours are not posted, all public places of interest shall be closed to public use between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Prior Code, § 180-030; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-22. - Special permit. Events in a park that require application for a special event permit as outlined in section 90-37.2 of this Code: (1) Any event that serves alcohol. (2) Any event that expects over 200 people. (3) Any event that includes live or amplified music or sound. (4) Any event that extends beyond normal park hours. about:blank 1/2