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ORDINANCE 203 PARK BOARD ................................................................................... 203-1
Section 203.01: MEMBERS AND TERMS ................................................................ 203-1
Section 203.02: OFFICERS ........................................................................................ 203-1
Section 203.03: MEETINGS ...................................................................................... 203-1
Section 203.04: REPORTS ......................................................................................... 203-1
Section 203.05: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................ 203-2
Section 203.06: LIMITATIONS ................................................................................. 203-2
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ORDINANCE 203 PARK BOARD
Section 203.01: MEMBERS AND TERMS. There shall be established a Park Board
consisting of six members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
Subd. 1: Five members of the Board shall be residents of the City of St. Joseph who shall
be appointed for a term of three calendar years. The terms of these members shall be staggered
so that no more than two members shall have terms expiring in any given year. To achieve
staggered terms, some of the initial appointments may be for a term of less than three years.
Members shall serve until their successor is appointed and qualified. Members shall receive
compensation as may be established by the City Council. Members may be removed by the
Mayor with approval of the City Council.
Subd. 2: The remaining member of the Park Board shall be appointed annually by the
City Council and shall be one of its own members. The City Council member of the Board shall
not have voting powers and shall serve a term of only one year.
Section 203.02: OFFICERS. The Board shall elect from its members a Chair, Deputy
Chair and Secretary for a term of one year. The Chair shall preside over all meetings, represent
the Park Board before the City Council, and undertake such other responsibilities as may be
delegated or authorized by the By-Laws of the Park Board. The Deputy Chair shall assume the
duties of the Chair in the Chair's absence. The Secretary shall prepare agendas for meetings and
maintain records of business transacted by the Park Board.
Section 203.03: MEETINGS. The Park Board shall hold at least one regular meeting
during every three month period. It shall adopt rules and by-laws for the transaction of business.
Section 203.04: REPORTS.
Subd. 1: On or before the second Council meeting of January of each year, the Park
Board shall file a statement of receipts and expenditures incurred during the previous calendar
year. The Park Board shall maintain records to document each receipt and expenditure to
support the annual statement.
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Subd. 2: On or before August 1 of each calendar year, the Park Board shall deliver to
the City Administrator/Clerk a proposed operating budget for the upcoming calendar year. The
budget shall be considered and approved by the City Council prior to its implementation. Any
changes or amendments in the operating budget of the Park Board shall be resubmitted to the
City Council for approval.
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Section 203.05: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Park Board shall have the
following duties and responsibilities, subject to the restrictions contained in Section 23.6:
Subd. 1: The Park Board may acquire land for park purposes.
Subd. 2: The Park Board shall assert control and authority over property set aside for
park purposes.
Subd. 3: The Park Board shall interview and recommend the employment of necessary
personnel, and recommend compensation for personnel.
Subd. 4: The Park Board shall direct the construction of facilities and improvements to
park property.
Subd. 5: The Park Board shall purchase necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and
services for the development and maintenance of parks as well as the implementation of
recreational and educational programs.
Subd. 6: The Park Board shall maintain and care for park property.
Subd. 7: The Park Board shall provide for free musical and other entertainment for the
general public.
Subd. 8: The Park Board shall plan and develop educational programs and activities for
residents of the City.
Subd. 9: The Park Board shall promote public interest and understanding of the City's
parks, programs, and activities.
Subd. 10: The Park Board shall coordinate recreational park activities with other
community organizations or groups.
Subd. 11: The Park Board shall solicit contributions from other organizations and
businesses to be used for the funding of park programs.
Subd. 12: The Park Board shall undertake such other responsibilities or duties as may be
specifically delegated by the City Council.
Section 203.06: LIMITATIONS. The Park Board may not undertake any of the
following actions or activities without prior approval of the City Council:
Subd. 1: Enter a contract for the purchase of property, equipment, goods, materials, or
services for more than $3,000.
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Subd. 2: Hire an individual as an employee of the City of St. Joseph. This provision
does not limit the authority of the Park Board to employ independent contractors to provide
specific services if the total consideration for the contract is less than $3,000.
Subd. 3: Expend monies not specifically authorized or designated in the budget approved
by the City Council, or approved amendments thereto.
Subd. 4: Order park related work to be performed by employees of the City Maintenance
Department which is outside the scope of the usual and customary park related duties and
responsibilities of the employees.
The City Council further ordains that Ordinance 203, setting the date of elections, shall
be merged with Ordinance 202, and for purposes of the Code, it shall be renumbered as Section
202.03 of the Code.
Updated 4/29/94
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