203.01: Establishment and Membership
203.02: Vacancies
203.03: Organization
203.04: Duties and Functions
203.05: Compensation
203.06: Joint Meeting with City Council
203.07: Rules

There is established a parks and recreation commission of the city, which shall consist of nine members appointed by the City Council. Members shall be appointed for three year terms. In addition to the members appointed above, the City Council may for one year terms appoint additional residents of the city under 21 years of age to serve as (ex officio) members of the parks and recreation commission. (Ord. 1253, 6-26-2001)

In case of vacancy during the term of office of any member of the commission, the City Council shall appoint a new member to serve the remainder of the term. A vacancy shall exist if any of the following occur: death, failure to serve as shown by failure to attend a specified number of regular meetings as established by the commission, residence outside the city, or resignation. (Ord. 1038, 6-27-1988; amd. 1995 Code)

The commission shall annually elect one member to serve as chairperson and one member to serve as vice chairperson. Minutes of the commission shall be filed and retained by the parks and recreation commission, as well as other recommendations and studies performed by the commission. (Ord. 1038, 6-27-1988)

The duties and functions of the commission shall be as follows:
A. Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation on parks and recreation matters.
B. Maintain an interest in and an understanding of the functions and operations of the parks and recreation department.
C. Maintain an interest in and an understanding of the city school system and promote the greatest possible utilization of school and municipal recreation programs.
D. Endeavor to secure a full and complete understanding of the city's needs and desires for parks and recreational facilities and be sensitive to the acceptance within the community of the current program.
E. Convey to the City Council their understanding of the community's sentiment regarding recreation and parks and to submit recommendations to the City Council on parks and recreation programs and policy.
F. Review conditions and adequacy of city park property.
G. Provide hearings to groups or individuals, upon request, regarding parks and recreation matters.
H. Keep informed and consider all financial aspects pertaining to parks and recreation.
I. Consider proper names for city park property.
J. Propose regulations for control of city park property to the City Council.
K. Advise and assist architectural engineers on preparation of specific plans prior to the presentation to the City Council for formal approval.
L. Represent the city at community functions where appropriate and approved by the City Council.
M. Represent the city at meetings with other community, county or state boards of similar nature where appropriate and approved by the City Council.
N. Perform other duties and functions or conduct studies and investigations as specifically directed or delegated by the City Council. (Ord. 1038, 6-27-1988)
O. Shall act in all matters relating to the forestation ordinance contained in chapter 706 of this code, and shall act as the tree board as set forth in section 706.03 of this code. (Ord. 1108, 1-27-1992)

No compensation shall be paid to members of the commission; however, commission members may have expenses paid to attend conferences on parks and recreation that are offered in the state when approved by the city manager. (Ord. 1038, 6-27-1988; amd. 1995 Code)

The commission shall request a joint meeting with the City Council when deemed necessary and at least a minimum of once a year. (Ord. 1038, 6-27-1988)

The commission may adopt such rules as it deems necessary for the conduct of its work, compatible with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1038, 6-27-1988)