§ 19-42. Duties.  


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  • The lakes, parks and recreation commission shall, from time to time, make recommendations to the city council as it deems proper for the furtherance and improvement of area lakes, parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities and programs, in accordance with the following mission:

    The mission and purpose of the Kirksville Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to recommend to the city council policies, rules, legislative initiatives, development plans, programs and other actions which serve to preserve and protect Kirksville's lakes, park lands and open space conservation areas; which enhance active and passive recreational activities for the residents of Kirksville; which maintain public safety; and which provide for long-range planning for future uses and community needs regarding lakes, parks, open spaces and recreational facilities and programs in and around Kirksville. This shall include review and approval of city policies and ordinances concerning lake and park use; review of capital improvement projects proposed for lakes, park lands and recreation facilities on policy issues concerning lakes, parks and recreation as may be requested by the city council or staff.

(Ord. No. 11172, § 3, 1-23-95)