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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-133 CCRMember Bill Hawes resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 87 -133 introduced the following RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73 -25 WHICH CONTINUED THE BROOKLYN CENTER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REDEFINED ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77 -52 WHICH REDEFINED THE APPOINTMENTS OF PARK SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council approved Resolution No. 73 -25 continuing a Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission and redefining duties and responsibilities therefor; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 77 -52 amended Resolution No. 73 -25 by redefining the appointments of Park Service Area Committee members; and WHEREAS, in an effort to review the City Council advisory commissions' enabling resolutions, as recommended in the Year 2000 Report, certain amendments to the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission's resolutions are desired. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center City Council that Resolution No. 73 -25 and Resolution No. 77 -52 be amended as follows: I. Change Subdivision 2 to read: The scope of activity of this Commission shall consist of advising the City Council and other Brooklyn Center advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to the conservation, park and recreation functions. II. Change Subdivision 3 to read: The general purpose of this Commission is to monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Brooklyn Center relative to the conservation of environmental resources in the City of Brooklyn Center and to the park system and recreation programs, and to advise the City Council of citizen attitudes and policy matters relevant to the conservation, park and recreation functions in Brooklyn Center. III. Eliminate Subdivision 4, (10). IV. Renumber Subdivision 4, (11) to Subdivision 4, (10). 1 RESOLUTION NO. V. Change Subdivision 4 to read: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In fulfillment of its purpose, the duties and responsibilities of the Commission shall be to: (1) Develop, recommend, and, upon adoption by the City Council, monitor the execution of a comprehensive plan for the park, recreation, and conservation function in the City of Brooklyn Center. (2) Annually report to the City Council regarding achievements toward fulfillment of such comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the plan as may be warranted. (3) 87 -133 Frequently visit the City parks, and Recreation Center and wildlife areas, and keep informed of current recreation programs in order to continually review and evaluate park system development, recreation programming, and cultural activities. (4) Develop and recommend methods to stimulate positive public interest in the park and recreation functions. (5) Develop and recommend feasible methods of discouraging vandalism and destruction of park facilities. (6) Serve as a forum for the citizens of Brooklyn Center to voice their opinions regarding the conservation, park and recreation functions. (7) Promote coordination with the school districts serving Brooklyn Center, encouraging the interchangeable use of city and school district facilities and programs to the best interests of citizens. (8) Encourage dissemination of information to, and coordination with, Brooklyn Center organizations interested in the conservation, park and recreation function such as garden clubs, athletic groups, youth groups, civic organizations, and the like. Encourage coordination with other communities and agencies to the extent appropriate in matters pertinent to the park and recreation function and the conservation of environmental resources. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -133 (10) Monitor and reflect attitudes and concerns of citizens relative to the park system, recreation programs, and conservation matters through informal contacts and meetings of neighborhood advisory groups. VI. Change Subdivision 5 to read: The Commission shall be composed of a chairperson and six members, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set forth in Subdivision 6. VII. Change Subdivision 6 to read: Chairperson: The Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. The Chairperson may be removed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: 1. Preside over meetings of the Commission; 2. Appear or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary, before City advisory commissions and the City Council to present the viewpoint of the Commission in matters pertaining to the conservation, park, and recreation function as it relates to business under consideration by said commissions or City Council; 3. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions for the purpose of informing the Park and Recreation Commission of matters relevant to the park and recreation function; 4. Provide liaison with other governmental and volunteer units on matters relating to the conservation, park, and recreation function. Vice Chairperson: A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the Chairperson from the members of the Commission. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson and shall assume the responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the Chairperson. Members' Term of Office: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The terms of office shall be staggered 1 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -133 three -year terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Upon expiration of his term of office, a member shall continue to serve until his successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Terms of office for members of the Commission shall expire on December 31 of respective calendar years. In the event an appointed Commissioner suffers from an extended illness, disability, or other activity preventing proper fulfillment of duties, responsibilities, rules and regulations of the Commission, the Commissioner may be temporarily replaced during the temporary leave by an interim Commissioner appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. Qualifications for Membership: Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Brooklyn Center while serving on the Commission, shall have been residents of said City for at least one year prior to their appointment, and shall represent a broad range of interest in the conservation, park and recreation functions. Representation Rearuirements: Commission members shall reside in Park Service Areas described in Subdivision 11 as follows: one member from each Park Service Area and two members -at- large, provided there shall be no more than two commissioners residing in the same Park Service Area. Conflict of Interest: No Commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter wherein he is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any application, petition, or appeal wherein his interest might reasonably be expected to affect his impartiality. Initial Appointment: The Commission under this resolution shall become effective March 12, 1973, and shall consist of three members appointed for a term through 1975, two members appointed for a term through 1974, and two members appointed for a term through 1973. Resianations- Removal from Office Vacancies: Commissioners may resign voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent by majority vote of the City Council. Three consecutive unexcused 1 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -133 absences from duly called Commission meetings or unexcused absences from a majority of duly called Commission meetings within one calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City staff liaison on the Commission shall inform the Mayor of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by Mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. Compensation: Commissioners shall serve without compensation. VIII. Change Subdivision 8 to read: The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened at the call of the Chairperson during April 1973. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with date and time to be determined by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson. IX. Change Subdivision 9 to read: The City Manager shall assign one member of the administrative staff to serve as staff to the Commission. The staff member assigned shall perform such clerical and research duties on behalf of the Commission as may be assigned by the Chairperson or City Manager. X. Change Subdivision 10 to read: The Mayor or his Councilperson- appointee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission, privileged to speak on any matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and City Council. XI. Amend Subdivision 11 to read: Park Service Areas Described: Park Service Area 1- bounded on the east by the Mississippi River, on the south by 53rd Avenue, on the west by Shingle Creek Parkway to County Road 10 and thence by Shingle Creek, on the north by FAI -94. Park Service Area 2 bounded on the east by the Mississippi River, on the south by FAI -94, on the west by Shingle Creek Parkway and the west line of Section 26, on the north by the north city limits. 1 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -133 ATTEST: e Park Service Area 3 bounded on the east by the west line of Section 26 and Shingle Creek Parkway, on the south by FAI -94, on the west by the west city limits, on the north by the north city limits. Park Service Area 4 bounded on the east by Shingle Creek Parkway, on the south by County Road 10, on the west by the west city limits, on the north by FAI -94. Park Service Area 5 bounded on the east by Shingle Creek, on the south by the south city limits, on the west by the west city limits, on the north by County Road 10. XII. Eliminate Subdivision 12. June 22, 1987 Date 9)6.1, Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.