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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-025 CCR1 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73 -26 RESOLUTION CONTINUING A BROOKLYN CENTER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REDEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREFOR WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is promoting the development of a quality park system and recreation program consistent with the financial capability of the community; and WHEREAS, provisions for an advisory Park and Recreation Commission were established in Chapter 13 of the municipal ordinances in 1966 prior to adoption of a City Charter; and WHEREAS, the City Charter provides for the establishment of commissions to advise the City Council with respect to policy formulation for municipal functions and activities; and WHEREAS, as a consequence of certain Charter provisions and the increasing complexity of the park and recreation function it is desirable to restructure the Park and Recreation Commission and its mission; and WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that the significance of the park and recreation function is such that it must be effectively and currently responsive to the citizenry; and WHEREAS, in pursuit of such goals the City Council recognizes the need to redefine and clarify the duties and responsibilities to be assigned a Park and Recreation Commission: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that there is hereby re- established within the City of Brooklyn Center an advisory Park and Recreation Commission as follows: Subdivision 1. TITLE: This organization shall be known as the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission. Subdivision 2. SCOPE: 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 park and recreation function. Subdivision 3. PURPOSE: The general purpose of this Commission is to monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Brooklyn Center relative to the park system and recreation programs, and to advise the City Council of citizen attitudes and policy matters relevant to the park and recreation function in Brooklyn Cent er. Resolution No. 73 -25 Subdivision 4. 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 and recreation 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) Frequently visit the City parks and Recreation Center and keep informed of current recreation programs in order to continually review and evaluate park system development and recreation programming. (4) Develop and recommend methods to stimulate positive public interest in the park and recreation function. (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 park and recreation function. (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 park and recreation function such as garden clubs, athletic groups, youth groups, civic organizations, and the like. (9) Encourage coordination with other communities and agencies to the extent appropriate in matters pertinent to the park and recreation function. (10) Coordinatewith the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission regarding the conservation and naturalist aspects of parks. (11) Monitor and reflect attitudes and concerns of citizens relative to the park system and recreation programs through informal contacts and structured semi annual meetings with park service area committees. Subdivision 5. COMPOSITION: The Commission shall be composed of a chairman and six members, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set forth in Subdivision 6. 1 1 Resolution No. 73 -25 Subdivision 6. MEMBERS METHOD OF SELECTION TERM OF OFFICE REMOVAL: Chairman: The Chairman shall be appointed annually by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairman may be removed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairman 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 on matter pertaining to the park and recreation function as it relates to business under consideration by said commissions or City Council (3) Review all City Council, Planning Commission and other advisory commission minutes and inform the Park and Recreation Commission of matters therein relevant to the park and recreation function; (4) Provide liaison with other governmental and volunteer units in matters relating to the park and recreation function for the purpose of obtaining and providing timely information. Vice Chairman: A Vice Chairman shall be appointed annually by the Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairman and shall assume the responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the Chairman. Members' Term of Office: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council for terms of three years, 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. Representation Requirements: 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. Resolution No. 73 -25 Qualifications for Membership: Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Brooklyn Center while serving on the Commission and shall represent a broad range of interest in the park and recreation function. 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. Resignaticns 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 absences from duly called Commission meetings shall constitute automatic resignation from office. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. Compensation: Commissicn ers shall serve without compensation. Subdivision 7. RULES AND PROCEDURES: The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper execution and ccnduct of business. Subdivision 8. MEETINGS: The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened at the call of the Chairman 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 Chairman. Subdivision 9. STAFF: 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 ministerial duties on behalf of the Commission as may be assigned by the Chairman. Subdivision 10. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: The Mayor or his Councilman 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 the City Council. Subdivision 11. PARK SERVICE AREAS: 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 Resolution No. 73 -25 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. Park Service Area Committees Established: Each Park Service Area shall be represented by a committee of five citizens appointed annually by the Mayor, with the advice and majority consent of the Council, from within a respective service area Park Service Area Committee Chairman: The chairman of each Park Service Area Committee shall be the Park and Recreation Commissioner appointed from the respective Park Service Area. Park Service Area Function: It shall be the function of Park Service Area Committees to represent and reflect the neighborhood attitudes and opinions regarding the park and recreation function in general and specifically regarding the park and recreation function as it directly impacts within the respective Park Service Area Park Service Area Committee Meetings: Park Service Area Committees shall meet at least twice each year in April and October. A report of the activities of each such meetings shall be presented by each Commissioner Chairman at the next subsequent Park and Recreation Commission meeting after April and October. Subdivision 12. EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall become effective upon the effective date of the repeal of Sections 13 -101, 13 -102, and 13 -103 of the City Ordinances. February 5, 1973 ATTEST: Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.