Chapter 2.10
PARK COMMISSION
Sections:
2.10.020 Officers and records.
2.10.040 Rules and procedures.
2.10.070 Conducting activities.
2.10.080 Solicitation of funding.
2.10.090 Appropriation of funds.
Legislative history: Ords. 705 and 746.
2.10.010 Appointment.
The mayor of the city of Myrtle Creek shall appoint, with the approval of the council, a commission to be known as the park commission consisting of seven members, one of whom shall be a council person of the city. At least five of the commission members shall reside in the city of Myrtle Creek. The members of the park commission shall hold office at the pleasure of the council, with three of the original commission being appointed for a term of two years, and four members being appointed for a term of three years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for three-year terms; except that, in the event of a vacancy during a term of office, the appointment shall be only for the unexpired portion thereof. [Ord. 502 § 1, 1981].
2.10.020 Officers and records.
The members of the park commission shall serve without pay. Said commission shall, each year, select one of its members as chairperson. A record of meetings shall be placed in the office of the city recorder as one of the public records of that office. [Ord. 857 § 1, 2024; Ord. 502 § 2, 1981].
2.10.030 Meetings and quorum.
The park commission shall hold regular meetings at least once every other month, or more often if the need exists as determined by the commission. The commission may have a special meeting when three of its members issue a request for a meeting, filed with the city administrator, who shall call such a meeting and notify the chairperson thereof. The city administrator may call special meetings by notifying the commission members when special or unusual business must be decided before regularly scheduled meetings. At meetings, a majority of commission members shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. All meetings shall be open to the public. [Ord. 502 § 3, 1981].
2.10.040 Rules and procedures.
The park commission shall adopt rules for its own organization and procedure. Such rules adopted by the commission shall be filed with the city recorder after adoption. [Ord. 502 § 4, 1981].
2.10.050 Advisory capacity.
The park commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council on matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, improvements, facilities, and recreation activities under the jurisdiction of the city. [Ord. 502 § 5, 1981].
2.10.060 Responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the commission shall consist of the power and duty to advise the city council and administrator concerning the management, care, improvements and control of the public parks and recreation facilities now in existence and those which may hereafter be established. More specifically:
(1) Define the objectives of park facilities and services and make plans and general policies harmonizing with them.
(2) Recommend the form of recreation or cultural activities which should be conducted on park facilities.
(3) Recommend park policy and regulations.
(4) Recommend park development goals and time tables.
(5) Keep the public informed of park and recreation needs and programs.
(6) Make recommendations as to the rate or amount of any necessary service charges required for the use of any recreation facilities under the jurisdiction of the city.
(7) Be responsible for scheduling recreational and cultural activities at city parks.
(8) Coordinate recreation programs with other organizations.
(9) Coordinate volunteer park improvement projects.
(10) Seek alternative funding sources for park development.
(11) Review monthly park development financial reports and make recommendations to achieve park development goals based on financial status.
(12) Review annual budget for park development with the city administrator or their designee prior to submittal to budget committee.
(13) Any other activities which are consistent with the above responsibilities. [Ord. 857 § 1, 2024; Ord. 502 § 6, 1981].
2.10.070 Conducting activities.
Recreational activities planned by the commission may be conducted on properties under the control of the city of Myrtle Creek, on other public properties with the consent of the authorities responsible for the same, and on private properties with the consent of the owners and approval of the council. [Ord. 502 § 7, 1981].
2.10.080 Solicitation of funding.
The commission may solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money or other personal property, or any donation to be applied, principal or income, for either temporary or permanent use of the playgrounds or other recreational purposes. [Ord. 502 § 8, 1981].
2.10.090 Appropriation of funds.
All funds budgeted and appropriated by the city of Myrtle Creek for public facilities shall be expended in the same manner as are other city funds. Any amounts contributed by other public agencies or individuals in furtherance of the recreation program shall likewise be expended by the city for park development purposes. [Ord. 502 § 9, 1981].