Sec. 18-1.  Park defined.

 

The term "park" as used in this chapter shall apply to Skyview Park and Lake, Johnson Park, Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Central Park, Westside Park, N. 4th Street Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Liberty Bell Park, Winter Park, Nord Park, Berry Hill Park, College View Park, Warren Cook Park, North Pine Park, Norfolk Pedal Park, Embrace Park, Riverpoint Square, North Fork Whitewater Park, and East Bluff Park.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 3058, § 1(27), 3-1-82; Ord. No. 4012, § 1, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 4570, § 1, 2-19-02; Ord. No. 5122, § 1, 6-22-10; Ord. No. 5150, § 2, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 5217, § 1, 7-2-12; Ord. No. 5524, § 1, 3-5-18; Ord. No. 5733, § 1, 05-03-2021; Ord. No. 5886, § 1, 06-03-2024

 

Sec. 18-2.  Compliance.

 

The doing of anything prohibited under this chapter shall be deemed unlawful and any person so violating this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an offense. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-12

 

Sec. 18-3.  Operating hours.

 

a) North Fork Whitewater Park shall be open from sunrise until sunset.

 

b) All parks other than North Fork Whitewater Park shall be open during the hours as may from time to time be set by management personnel of the city, which times shall be posted at the entrance to the park.

 

c) It shall be unlawful for any person to be present in the park except during open hours. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-1; Ord. 5886, § 6-3-24

 

Sec. 18-4.  Overnight camping.

 

It shall be unlawful to camp overnight in the park except in accordance with rules and regulations for overnight camping at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in the areas designated for overnight camping and overnight camping is hereby defined as the temporary lodging out of doors for outing, vacation or other outdoor recreational purposes and presupposes the occupancy of a shelter designed for such purpose such as a sleeping bag, tent, trailer, station wagon, pick-up camper, camper-bus, or other vehicle modified as suitable for camping, and the possession and use of camping equipment after park hours. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-2

 

Sec. 18-5.  Fires and fireworks.

 

Fires shall be permitted only in fireplaces, grills or other fire facilities provided by the city and it shall be illegal for any person to ignite fires in any other place or have any open fires other than above stated.  It shall be legal to use privately owned cooking devices such as gasoline or propane stoves, charcoal grills and similar devices provided that the use of such devices is restricted to the picnic and camping areas and provided further that no property, real or personal, is subject to damage from the use of such device.  The possession or use of fireworks in the parks is prohibited except by special permission of the city council.  Management personnel may temporarily suspend the right to have fires of any kind in the park. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-3

 

Sec. 18-6.  Animals.

 

It shall be illegal to bring any animal into the park except on a leash.  

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-4

Cross reference--Animals and fowl, Ch. 4.

 

Sec. 18-7.  Fishing and hunting.

 

(a)   Fishing is permitted in Skyview Park lake and Ta-Ha-Zouka Park lake, subject to the general fishing regulations of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or the city.  Hunting or the use of firearms, bow and arrow or other projectile devices are not permitted in the park.  The permission to fish may be revoked or partially revoked by management personnel, by posting appropriate signs.  It shall be unlawful to take, catch, kill, destroy or attempt to take or catch any fish by means other than two (2) lines or poles with no more than two (2) hooks per line or pole, while fishing in Skyview Park lake and Ta-Ha-Zouka Park lake; provided, however, that it shall be lawful to use not more than three (3) lines while fishing through the ice.

 

(b)   It shall be unlawful to attempt to take or catch any fish from Skyview Park lake and Ta-Ha-Zouka Park lake by snagging, spearing or gigging, use of bow and arrow, firearm, underwater spear fishing, dip nets or other nets of any type, explosives, chemicals, hand fishing or any method other than a hook and line as specified in subsection (a) above.  It shall be unlawful to use set lines and all lines must be attended while fishing in Skyview Park lake and Ta-Ha-Zouka Park lake.  All bass caught must be immediately returned to the water, except that one fish twenty-one (21) inches in length or longer may be kept in the daily bag.  State bag limits, possession limits and size limits shall apply on all other species of fish taken from Skyview Park lake and Ta-Ha-Zouka Park lake.

 

(c)   The city hereby delegates the enforcement of subsections 18-7 (a) and (b) to the Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission, with the power of said commission to cite violators of these sections for prosecution. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, §§ 6-1-50, 9-10-2; Ord. No. 3208, § 3, 4-16-84; Ord. No. 4570, § 2, 2-19-02; Ord. No. 4789, § 1, 04-04-05

 

Sec. 18-8.  Trapping.

 

No person shall trap, or lay traps for, any animals in the park.

 

Sec. 18-9.  Water recreation.

 

(a)   Swimming, bathing and wading, motor-boating and similar water-related outdoor recreational activities are not permitted upon the water area of a park except that swimming and wading may be allowed in designated areas, where posted by signs, during open hours of a park.

 

(b)   No person shall use or operate any motor-driven boat or vehicle upon the water area of a park; provided, however, that the city may, with the approval of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or its duly appointed agents, permit the use of motor-driven boats or vehicles upon the water area of a park when such permission is determined to be in the best public interest.  

 

(c)   Canoes, rafts, kayaks, sailing boats, and boats with oars and/or electric fishing motors shall be permitted to operate upon Skyview Lake. Canoes, rafts, kayaks, tubes, surfboards, and boats with oars shall be permitted to operate in North Fork Whitewater Park.

 

(d)   Any person engaging in water recreation activities in a park shall follow all safety rules and utilize all required safety gear as required by the State of Nebraska Boating Regulations or as otherwise posted in the park.

 

(e)   There shall be no fishing allowed at North Fork Whitewater Park.

 

(f)    Glass bottles or glass containers of any kind are strictly prohibited at North Fork Whitewater Park.

 

(g)    No person shall store or beach an unoccupied watercraft in Johnson Park, North Fork Whitewater Park, or East Bluff Park except that a person may temporarily beach their personal watercraft at the Johnson Park beach area while utilizing the beach, or may temporarily leave unoccupied personal watercraft in North Fork Whitewater Park or East Bluff Park for a period of time no longer than necessary to immediately retrieve a vehicle to transport said watercraft upon exiting the waterway.

 

(h)    Unoccupied watercraft may be moored, anchored or beached overnight upon Skyview lake only at sites designated by appropriate signs and the docks installed upon the lake are for launching and recovery of watercraft and for embarking or disembarking passengers only and no permission is given to moor watercraft at such docks for periods of time longer than reasonably necessary to launch or recover watercraft or embark or disembark passengers.

(i)     Permission to engage in any or all of the aforementioned activities may be permanently or temporarily revoked by the city by the posting of appropriate signs by management personnel and participation in any of the aforementioned activities is conditional upon observance of special conditions governing such activity as may be posted at specific areas by appropriate signs and the number of participants engaging in any of the above mentioned water activities may be limited by management personnel when conditions warrant such limitation in the interests of public health, safety or welfare.

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-6; Ord. No. 3058, § 1(28), 3-1-82; Ord. No. 5886, § 6-3-24

 

Sec. 18-10.  Vending.

 

The vending of various goods, services, products or commodities is permitted; however, such vending is conditional upon the vendor first obtaining permission from the mayor and city council. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-8; Ord. No. 3058, § 1(29), 3-1-82

 

Sec. 18-11.  Vehicles.

 

No motor vehicles, travel trailers, trailers, or bicycles are allowed in the park except on the roadways and paths provided for such vehicles and in no event is any unlicensed motor vehicle, travel trailer, or trailer permitted within the confines of the park.  No motorized vehicles are allowed on sidewalks, trails, or bike paths.  This section shall not be applicable to scooters, power chairs or electric wheelchairs having more than two (2) wheels which are designed for and being utilized by individuals with limited mobility.

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-10; Ord. No. 5305, § 1, 7-21-14

 

Sec. 18-12.  Miscellaneous offenses.

 

(a)   The following acts shall be unlawful:

(1)       The removal of any public property.

(2)       The removal of any equipment.

(3)       Entering or climbing upon or tampering with publicly owned motor vehicle and power equipment.

(4)       The cutting, picking, defacing, injuring or carrying away of any flowers, trees, shrubs or other plants.

(5)       The defacement, damage or alteration of any building or structure.

 

(b)   No structure shall be permanently or semi-permanently installed except by written consent of the council.

 

(c)   There shall be no alcoholic beverages within the confines of the park, except for the grounds of the Elkhorn Lodge located at 1008 McKinley Avenue, Norfolk, Nebraska, which property is legally described as Lot Seventy-three (73), Homestead Acres, an Addition to Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska.  Specifically, alcoholic beverages may be consumed inside the Elkhorn Lodge and on that portion of the Elkhorn Lodge grounds as designated by signs; provided, however, the use of said lodge and the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall not be authorized without first having obtained a lease for the use of said lodge.

 

(d)   No glass containers of any kind or description shall be permitted on the beach area.

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-7; Ord. No. 2994, § 1, 7-6-81; Ord. No. 5248, § 1, 3-4-13;

 

Sec. 18-13.  Interpretation.

 

Nothing in this article shall be construed to:

 

(1)       Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;

 

(2)       Confer upon any person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or

 

(3)       Assume responsibility for or incur liability for injury or damages to any person or property. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-11

 

Sec. 18-14.  Exceptions.

 

Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or the city, or their duly appointed agents or employees from the conduct of their assigned duties in the administration, maintenance and development of the areas owned or controlled by the city. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, § 9-10-9

 

Sec. 18-15.  Parking over 24 hours.

 

No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle in a park in an area where parking is legally permitted for a period of time exceeding twenty-four (24) hours.  This provision shall not apply to the campground area at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park which is designated for overnight camping. 

 

Source:  Ord. No. 4684, § 1, 9-2-03

 

Sec. 18-16.  Camping, time limit.

 

The maximum number of consecutive nights that an overnight camper, as defined in this Chapter, may stay at the campground area at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park which is designated for overnight camping is seven (7), unless given written consent by the park and building maintenance superintendent. 

 

Source:  Ord. No. 4938, § 1, 4-16-07

 

Sec. 18-17.  Norfolk Skate Park, rules and regulations.

 

The following rules and regulations shall apply to all individuals utilizing Norfolk Skate Park:

 

    1.    Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. -- no trespassing outside of permitted times.

    2.    Norfolk Skate Park is an unsupervised and "use at your own risk" facility.

    3.    Helmets, elbow and knee pads, and appropriate footwear are highly recommended.

    4.    No personal ramps are allowed.

    5.    Only skateboards, in-line skates and BMX bikes (pegs not allowed) are permitted to use the facility.

    6.    All participants must act in an orderly, safe and considerate manner while on the premises and skating/biking area.

    7.    No food, drink, gum, tobacco or pets allowed in the skate park.

   8.    No glass containers, graffiti, stickers or tagging of any kind. 

    9.    Spectators are to remain outside the skating area.

  10.    Be courteous and respectful to others - no profanity or loud music.

  11.    Reckless, dangerous or overly-aggressive participants may be required to leave Norfolk Skate Park and Veterans Memorial Park.

 12.    Children age 9 and under must be supervised by a parent or individual at least 16 years old.

 

Additional rules and regulations that may be deemed necessary may be authorized by City personnel - both written and verbal.

 

Any noncompliance is a violation subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).  In addition to any other penalties at law, individuals violating the rules and regulations set forth herein may, at the direction of the parks and recreation director or his or her designee, have their privileges to use the park suspended. 

 

Source:  Ord. No. 4948, § 1, 6-4-07; Ord. No. 5150, § 3, 1-18-11; Ord. No. 5694, § 1, 09-21-20;

 

Sec. 18-18.  Trespassing in Veterans Memorial Park.

 

(a)   A person commits second degree criminal trespass if, knowing that he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, he or she enters or remains within any fenced portion of Veterans Memorial Park or Liberty Bell Pool.

 

(b)   A person convicted of second degree criminal trespass pursuant to subsection (a) above shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for no more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5213, § 1, 6-18-12

 

Sec. 18-19.  Parking in Veterans Memorial Park.

 

(a)  All vehicles/motorcycles parked within Veterans Memorial park are required to park within properly marked parking spaces.  Vehicles parked in areas other than a marked parking space will be in violation.

 

(b)   Any vehicle parked with its tires over the lined space and taking additional space in the next stall is in violation.

 

(c)   Any person who violates the provisions of (a) or (b) above shall be subject to being towed or having placed on his, her, their or its vehicle a parking ticket by any police officer or person or persons designated by the chief of police with such enforcement authority.  Said parking ticket shall be for the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) and the owner or operator of any such vehicle shall, within seventy-two (72) hours, pay the same to the office of the city clerk.  If said ticket is not paid within said seventy-two (72) hour period, the parking violation shall constitute an offense, and the owner or operator of said vehicle shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of ten dollars ($10.00).  If the identity of the operator of a motor vehicle cannot be determined, the owner or person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for such infraction.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5213, § 2, 6-18-12

 

Sec. 18-20.  Parking of trailers, trucks in Johnson Park.

 

(a)   It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any of the following vehicles to park said vehicles in Johnson Park:

 

(1)       Semi-tractor-truck with trailer attached or unattached;

(2)       Trailer unattached;

(3)       Motor vehicle that has an attached trailer;

(4)       Motor vehicle that has a bed or box that exceeds nine (9) feet in length.

 

(b)   Subsection (a) shall not apply to emergency vehicles.

 

(c)   Subsection (a) shall  not apply to law enforcement parking a speed monitoring trailer for the purpose of monitoring the speed of motorists for traffic studies or education of the motoring public.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5477, § 1, 6-5-17;

 

Sec. 18-21.  Roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, etc. in Riverpoint Square.

 

No roller skates, roller blades, scooters, bicycles, coasters, toy vehicles, skateboards, skateboard ramps or apparatus, or similar devices shall be placed or utilized in Riverpoint Square located at 301 W. Norfolk Avenue.  This section shall not be applicable to scoooters, power chairs or electric wheelchairs having more than two (2) wheels which are designed for and being utilized by individuals with limited mobility.  This section shall not be applicable to law enforcement riding bicycles in the exercise of their duties.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5734, § 3, 05-03-2021;

 

Sec. 18-51.  Trail advisory board - Established.

 

There is hereby established a trail advisory board, which board shall have five (5) voting members and three (3) nonvoting members.  The voting members of the board shall consist of one resident from each of the four wards of the city and one (1) person who resides in the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction of the city.  The nonvoting members of the board shall consist of the city's park and building maintenance supervisor, one (1) Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District staff member who shall be appointed by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District, and one (1) member of the city council who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.  No member of the city council shall be a voting member of such board.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5263, § 1, 8-19-13; Ord. No. 5441, § 1, 11-21-16

 

Sec. 18-52.  Same - Appointment; terms; compensation.

 

(a)   The voting members of the trail advisory board shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council

 

(b)    The term of each voting member shall be three years, except that the initial advisory board to be so appointed shall consist of members serving the following terms:  The member residing in the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction for a term of one year; members residing in wards 1 and 2 for a term of two years; and members residing in wards 3 and 4 for a term of three years.  There are no term limits for nonvoting members.  All members, both voting and nonvoting, shall hold office until their successors are appointed.

 

(c)    In the case of a vacancy of a voting member, the mayor shall appoint a replacement, with approval of the city council, for the unexpired term.

 

(d)    No member of the trail advisory board shall receive pay or compensation for his or her services as a member of the board.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5263, § 1, 8-19-13;

 

Sec. 18-53.  Same - Delegated responsibilities.

 

The trail advisory board shall work with the operations manager, city administrator, mayor and city council in an advisory capacity.  The trail advisory board's specific responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:

 

(1)       Advise the mayor and city council in the development and implementation of trail policies;

 

(2)        Encourage use of the trail system;

 

(3)        Submit trail-related articles to the newspaper or various newsletters;

 

(4)        Assist with public information handouts and arrange for informational booths at area events for dissemination of information to promote community awareness;

 

(5)        Assist in finding and applying for trail grants and in fundraising through public/private partnerships;

 

(6)        Offer input and/or make recommendations for trail projects in the city;

 

(7)        Serve as advocates for trail maintenance projects;

 

(8)        Assist in supplying volunteers for trail projects;

 

(9)        Provide such advice or recommendations as may be specifically requested by the city administrator relative to matters concerning trail projects;

 

(10)      Other duties or responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the mayor or city council.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5263, § 1, 8-19-13; Ord. No. 5334, § 2, 2-2-15; Ord. No. 5879 § 2, 4-15-24

 

Sec. 18-54.  Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.

 

The trail advisory board may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for its own guidance as the board may deem necessary and as such shall not be inconsistent with this chapter. 

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5263, § 1, 8-19-13

 

Sec. 18-61.  Public Arts Council - Established.

 

There is hereby established a Norfolk Public Arts Council, referred to in this article as “Arts Council”, to promote, sustain and cultivate the arts for the city.  The Arts Council shall consist of five (5) members.  

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-62.  Same - Appointment.

 

(a)  The members of the Arts Council shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of city council.

 

(b)  A member may be recommended by the Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau to serve on the Arts Council.

 

(c)  A member may be recommended by the superintendent of the Norfolk Public Schools to serve on the Arts Council.

 

(d)  A member may be recommended by the Norfolk Arts Center to serve on the Arts Council.

 

(e)  A representative from the city will sit on the Arts Council in a nonvoting position and is not counted as one of the five (5) members.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-63.  Same - Term of office; vacancies; resignation; compensation.

 

(a)  The term of each member shall be three years, except that the term of office of two of the members appointed to the first Arts Council shall be for only two years and the term of one member appointed to the first Arts Council shall be for only one year.

 

(b)  In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term by the mayor with the approval of city council.

 

(c)  A member whose term has expired may be reappointed for an additional term by the mayor with the approval of city council.

 

(d)  Should any member, including the city representative, miss more than three consecutive meetings without a valid excuse, it will be viewed as abandonment of the position and the member will be removed from the Arts Council.

 

(e)  The resignation of a member shall be made in writing and sent to both the mayor and to the chairperson of the Arts Council.

 

(f)  No member of the Arts Council shall receive pay or compensation for his or her services as a member of the Arts Council.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-64.  Same - Duties and responsibilities.

 

It shall be the responsibility of the Arts Council to:

 

(1)   Advise the mayor and city council of potential arts programs and activities pertinent to the city;

 

(2)   Notify the city representative on the Arts Council and make recommendations regarding said potential arts programs and activities;

 

(3)   Complete minutes of all meetings;

 

(4)   Review and make recommendations for art considered for placement on city-owned property;

 

(5)   Research grants, programs and other activities pertaining to enhancement of the arts in the city; and

 

(6)   Other duties or responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the mayor or city council.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-65.  Same - Officers.

 

(a)  The chairperson of the Arts Council shall be elected for a one-year term by the members of the Arts Council at the first scheduled meeting of each calendar year.

 

(b)  The Arts Council may choose other officers as it deems necessary.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-66.  Same - Meetings.

 

(a)  At least four (4) regular meetings shall be held annually.

 

(b)  Meetings outside regularly scheduled meetings may be called by:

 

(1)       The mayor;

(2)       The city administrator;

(3)       The city representative;

(4)       The Arts Council chairperson; or

(5)       A majority of the Arts Council members.

 

(c)  A quorum shall consist of a simple voting majority of all members

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-67.  Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.

 

The Norfolk Public Arts Council may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for its own guidance as the board may deem necessary and as such shall not be inconsistent with this chapter.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5744, § 1, 9-7-2021;

 

Sec. 18-81.  Parks and Recreation Board - Established.

 

There is hereby established a parks and recreation board, referred to in this article as “parks and rec board”, who shall be an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to all parks belonging to the city and all recreational activities financially supported by the city.  The parks and rec board shall consist of nine (9) members who shall be residents of the City of Norfolk.  

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;

 

Sec. 18-82.  Same - Appointment.

 

(a)  The members of the parks and rec board shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of city council.

 

(b) The Mayor and City Council shall strive to have at least one representative from each ward serve on the parks and rec board, if possible.

 

(c) No more than three (3) members from private sports associations shall serve on the board at any given time.

 

(d) At least one representative from the city council will sit on the parks and rec board in a nonvoting position and is not counted as one of the nine (9) members.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;

 

Sec. 18-83.  Same - Term of office; vacancies; resignation; compensation.

 

(a)  The term of office of three of the members appointed to the first parks and rec board shall be for one year, the term of office of three of the members appointed shall be two years and the term of three of the members appointed shall be three years, with the computation of the same being from the preceding January.

 

(b) After the appointment of the original board, it shall be the duty of the mayor and city council to appoint or reappoint one-third of the board each year for a term of three years to commence at the time of appointment at the first meeting in January.

 

(c)  In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term by the mayor with the approval of city council, at the next regular meeting of the city council.

 

(d)  A member whose term has expired may be reappointed for an additional term by the mayor with the approval of city council.

 

(e)  Should any member, including the city representative, miss more than three consecutive meetings without a valid excuse, it will be viewed as abandonment of the position and the member will be removed from the parks and rec board.

 

(f)  The resignation of a member shall be made in writing and sent to both the mayor and to the chairperson of the parks and rec board.

 

(g)  No member of the parks and rec board shall receive pay or compensation for his or her services as a member of such board.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;

 

Sec. 18-84.  Same - Duties and responsibilities.

 

It shall be the responsibility of the parks and rec board to:

 

(1)   Serve in an advisory capacity in matters related to parks belonging to the city and establish rules for the management, care, and use of the same;

 

(2)   Lay out, improve, beautify, and design all grounds, bodies of water, and buildings owned or acquired for public parks and recreational facilities, to the extent that funds may be provided for such purposes;

 

(3)   Plan programs and leadership of recreational activities, to the extent that funds may be provided for such purposes;

 

(4)   Continue to study and promote the needs of the city for additional park and recreational facilities;

 

(5)    Perform other duties or responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the mayor or city council; and

 

(6)   Approve and recommend programs, projects and activities to the city council, which shall be done by placing such actions on a subsequent council agenda for review and approval.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;

 

Sec. 18-85.  Same - Officers.

 

(a)  The chairperson of the parks and rec board shall be elected for a one-year term by the members of the board at the first scheduled meeting of each calendar year.

 

(b)  The parks and rec board may choose other officers as it deems necessary.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;

 

Sec. 18-86.  Same - Meetings.

 

(a)  Regular meetings shall be held monthly at dates and times to be determined by the board.

 

(b)  Meetings outside regularly scheduled meetings may be called by:

 

(1)       The mayor;

(2)       The city administrator;

(3)       The city council representative;

(4)       The parks and rec board chairperson; or

(5)       A majority of the parks and rec board members.

 

(c)  A quorum shall consist of a majority of all voting members.

 

(d) In the event of a tie vote, the motion under consideration shall fail to be adopted.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;

 

Sec. 18-67.  Same - Bylaws; rules; regulations.

 

The parks and rec board may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for its own guidance as the board may deem necessary and as such shall not be inconsistent with this chapter.

 

Source:  Ord. No. 5830, § 1, 4-3-2023;