(A) There is hereby created the Parks and Recreation Committee to be composed of five members.
(B) There shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council five members:
(1) Two to serve for a three-year term;
(2) Two to serve for a two-year term;
(3) One to serve for a one-year term;
(C) Thereafter, as the term of each member expires, the Mayor and Council shall appoint a new member to serve for a period of three years.
(D) This Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all park and recreation matters and act as the community tree board.
(Ord. 1979, passed 11-9-98; Am. Ord. 2152, passed 8-25-08)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(Ord. 1588, passed 4-28-86)
(A) The following rules and regulations in ' 93.04 shall not apply to employees of the city acting in the course of their normal employment or to individuals or groups which have received prior approval of the city to carry on activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
(B) Exceptions to the rules and regulations in ' 93.04 or reservation of any park facility shall be made through the City Manager or his designee. The City Manager or his designee may approve the exceptions or reservations when he finds:
(1) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park;
(2) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation;
(3) That the proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;
(4) That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary activity or burdensome expense on the city; and
(5) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.
(Ord. 1588, passed 4-28-86)
For the conduct of persons using or frequenting the public parks of the city, the following rules and regulations to be observed and enforced within the public parks are hereby established:
(A) Cutting, removing or damaging any flowers, trees, or shrubs or otherwise disturbing the surface of any public park is prohibited.
(B) Defacing, mutilating or damaging any buildings, equipment, tables, benches, signs or other public property in any public park is prohibited.
(C) Motorized vehicles shall not be operated in any city park.
(D) Bicycles, skateboards or skates shall not be operated on park sidewalks in any manner so as to be a safety threat or hazard to pedestrians, or operated at any time on any tennis or basketball courts.
(E) It shall be prohibited to ride or drive any horse or animal upon any portion of any public park.
(F) Dogs shall not be permitted to run at large within any public park and all dogs shall be kept in control on a leash, cord, chain or otherwise at all times. Owners of dogs or other animals destroying or damaging park property will be held liable for the full value of the property damaged or destroyed in addition to impounding fees and the penalty imposed for violation of this chapter.
(G) All trash, garbage and litter shall be disposed of in the receptacles provided.
(H) Fires may be built only within fireplaces, fire pits or stoves provided specifically for such purposes.
(I) Operation or playing of any amplified musical instrument or any equipment manufactured primarily for the purpose of amplifying sound in any public park which disturbs the repose of others shall be prohibited.
(J) Park hours shall be from sunrise to 12:01 a.m. Lights at athletic facilities shall be off after 11:00 p.m. Other park hours may be established by resolution of the City Council. Loitering after hours or overnight camping shall not be permitted in any city park.
(K) Sales or solicitations in any park shall be allowed only as part of a permitted community‑wide activity. Commercial vendors must obtain a solicitors license prior to sales or solicitations.
(L) Personal or group displays or shows by civic, fraternal, charitable or nonprofit organization may be allowed upon approval of the City Manager or his or her designee.
(M) The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in city parks; provided, however, that the consumption of alcoholic beverages may be permitted for private events in McKenzie Park. A "private event" is generally defined as a function which: (1) is hosted by a private individual; (2) is personal and non-commercial; (3) is only open to persons personally invited by the host; (4) provides no monetary gain to the host; and (5) does not engage in charges or fund-raising for anything whatsoever, including any charge for admission or donation for food, beverage, music or other goods or services. Rules governing the conditions under which a permit may be issued for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at private events in McKenzie Park shall be adopted by resolution of the City Council and administered by the City Manager of his or her designee.
(N) Requests for reserving any park facility or entire park shall be made with the City Manager or his or her designee. The fees for reserving any park facility or an entire city park shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 1588, passed 4-28-86; Am. Ord. 1670, passed 9‑12‑88; Am. Ord. 2027, passed 12-18-00; Am. Ord. 2119, passed 3-27-06; Am. Ord. 2134, passed 5‑21‑07; Am. Ord. 2136, passed 7‑11‑07; Am. Ord. 2152, passed 8-25-08) Penalty, see ' 93.99
Any person violating any of the foregoing rules and regulations commits a Class A violation.
(Ord. 1588, passed 4-28-86; Am. Ord. 1976, passed 10-26-98)