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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AUGUST 2, 1999
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BRET WOODSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 99-XX AMENDING
THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE REGULATING THE USE OF
PUBLIC PARKS
History
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider revisions to the existing
Park Ordinances. The last time these Park Ordinances were amended
was in November of 1997 when the City Council authorized revisions
to a very outdated Park Ordinance. There have been recent concerns
from residents who have brought to our attention specific issues
requiring clarification. The concerns that have been expressed have
centered around two issues: the Athletic Complex / Community Park
being constructed on the Busse Property, and the swimming language
concerning when people may swim on City park property.
Current Circumstances
In response to various questions and concerns raised by the neighbors
ofthe Busse property concerning the park's development, the City has
held several meetings with the property owners (see attached
chronology) to try and better understand and respond to their issues
and / or concerns. We advised the Busse Park neighbors that we
would bring this ordinance before the Council at the same time or
before we request authority to call for bids for the park.
The three major issues of concern that we intend to address in the
proposed Ordinance amendment include: the park hours, the
restriction of alcoholic beverages in the park, and legal authority for
enforcement of city ordinances for property located in the township. A
copy of the draft ordinance and the amendments proposed tonight have
been shared with the neighbors in the vicinity of Busse Park.
The language regarding swimming beaches was also recently
questioned by residents living by Sand Point Beach. They were
looking for clarification as to when swimming is allowed at the beach.
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The Issues
702.400 PARK HOURS
This Athletic Complex is being designed and built primarily for
scheduled youth athletic events. The Ordinance you have before you
indicates the hours of operation for this park to be 8 :00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. Other parks in the City open at 5 :00 a.m. We have never had
organized games or practices start before 8:00 a.m. so these times will
not negatively affect park users. In addition, the 8:00 a.m. opening
time will be well received by the neighbors of the park. The ordinance
is written so that city employees and maintenance personnel can be at
the facility prior to 8:00 a.m. to prepare for the days activities at the
park.
702.1200 USE OF ALCOHOL WITHIN A PARK FACILITY
Since the park on the Busse property is designated as a Youth
Complex it makes sense to not allow alcohol anywhere within this
facility. In addition, it is a current practice ofP.L.A.Y. that no alcohol
be allowed at any P.L.A.Y. sanctioned youth activities.
Prior to the ordinance changes in 1997 a park visitor could bring any
kind of alcohol into any city park. The 1997 ordinance change now
allows only beer in cans unless otherwise approved by a special
permit.
702.600 RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Minor revisions to this section are proposed to clarify when people are
allowed to swim on park property. The language allows swimming or
wading at designated beaches during hours designated by the Parks
and Recreation Director.
702.1300 RESTITUTION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENAL TIES
A sentence has been added to this section as recommended by legal
counsel which clarifies that the City Attorney is responsible for
prosecution of the park ordinance regardless of where the park is
located.
Conclusion
The above mentioned changes reflect our continued desire to make
sure our ordinances are up to date and accurately reflect what the
City's intentions are with regard to Park property use and behavior.
The new Athletic Complex will be a great addition to the Prior Lake
park system. The proposed Ordinance Amendments take into
consideration the input and requests of the neighbors, along with
balancing the needs of the park users who will be using the facility.
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ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
REVIEWED BY:
These changes have been reviewed by the City Attorney and are
attached for City Council Review. The proposed changes are listed in
legislative format.
1. Approve Ordinance 99-XX Amending The Prior Lake City Code
Regulating The Use OfPuhlic Parks as Proposed.
2. Approve Ordinance 99-XX Amending The Prior Lake City Code
Regulating The Use Of Public Parks as Amended by the City
Council.
3. Table this issue for a specific reason and provide direction to staff.
Staff recommends Alternative #1. Motion and second to adopt the
Ordinance as proposed or with Amendments as the City Council
deems necessary.
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 99-)Q{
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 702.400, 702.600, 702.1002
702.1200 AND 702.1300 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE.
The City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that:
1. Subsection 702.400 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Park Hours: With the exception of Memorial Park, Ponds Park and Busse Park, all parks will
close at 10:00 p.m. each day and shall remain closed until 5:00 a.m. on the following day.
. Memorial Park and Ponds Park will close at 11:00 p.m. and shall remain closed
until 5:00 a.m. on the following day.
. Busse Park will close at 10:00 p.m. and shall remain closed until 8:00 a.m. on
the following day.
Activities Permitted After Closing: The following activities may continue in parks before or after
the parks normal closing hours:
~ City-sponsored and supervised activities which, because of the nature of the
activity, cannot be held during the time when the parks are open.
~ Activities conducted pursuant to a Parks and Recreation Department permit issued
under subsection 702. 1000.
~ From November 15 to March 15, during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.,
individuals may drive on designated and posted roadways within a park facility for
the sole purpose of gaining access to a lake for snowmobiling or ice fishing.
~ City employees, equipment or agents conducting maintenance, construction or
repair work on the property or buildings.
2. Subsection 702.600(3) of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Swimming. It shall be unlawful for any park visitor to wade or swim within a park except at.
beaches designated for that purpose, and then only during such hours as may be designated
by the Director of Parks and Recreation, take bottles or glass of any kind, except eyeglasses
into a designated beach area, and/or use air mattresses, inner tubes or other inflatable devices.
3. Subsection 702.1002 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended in part as follows:
~ To be in or use a park during closed hours.
4. Subsection 702.1200 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to add as item (6) the
following:
(6) Busse Park shall be alcohol free including intoxicating and non-intoxicating liquors in any
form or container.
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5. Subsection 702.1300 shall be amended to add as the last paragraph, the following:
The City Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of violations of this Section.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 2nd day of August, 1999.
ATTEST:
Frank Boyles, City Manager
Wesley M. Mader, Mayor
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BUSSE PROPERTY CHRONOLOGY OF MEETINGS
APRIL 2, 1999
APRIL 12, 1999
MAY 5,1999
MAY 10, 1999
MAY 29,1999
JUNE 2, 1999
JUNE 7, 1999
JUNE 10, 1999
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LETTER WAS SENT TO 65 RESIDENTS INVITING
THEM TO PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
P ARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DISCUSSING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSSE PROPERTY
MEETING AT JOE ADAMS HOUSE WITH NEIGHBORS AND
CONSULTANTS
PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING-NEIGHBORS
AND CONSULTANTS PRESENT
PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHUTZ MET
WITH NEIGHBORS AT JOE ADAM'S HOUSE
SPECIAL PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
SPECIFIC TO BUSSE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
NEIGHBORS SPOKE DURING CITY COUNCIL OPEN
FORUM
PRESENTATION TO SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD
MEETING WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEE
MEETING WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEE
02/15/99 10:48
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MEMORANDUtyl
February 12, 1999
TO:
Frank Boyles, City Ma.nager
FROM:
Matt BraId. Assistant City Attorney
RE:
Enforcement of Ordinances in Park Outside City Boundaries
The issues you have raised in your memo of February 8. 1999 are, for the m01\t part,
;lddrel'~ed hy the current City Code. One section of the Public Ways & Property Section may
need a modification to clarify the City Attorney's role 1t1 prosecuting non-feluny slalul~S and
. ordinance offenses within a park located outside the City' 5 boundaries where the City 11\ the
owner uf the park property.
The analysis contained in the Minneapolis City Attorney's Office memu of May 11, 1993
applies in 1\ similar fasl1ion to the park at bsue.
Prior Lake Code Section 7CJ2.1300 enlilled "Restitution,. Enforcement and Penalties" .
makes it clear that "the Chief of Police shall ,have the principal responsibility of enforcing the
provisions of this Section" referring to the entire Public Ways and Property Section of the City
Code. Ordinance violations are misdemeiUlor leveloffem:es, and the City Altorney is usually
responsible for prosecutin~ violations of this level within the City. 1 suggest the Puhlic Ways
&. Pro ert Section of the . ..
ttomey as the prosecutin authori fo tions T accom Ush this, I su gest the
o oWing senLence be inserted at the end of the Section: "The City Attorney is re~:ponsible for
the prosecution of violations of this Section."
If you have any questions please ~ul1 me.
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SUBSECTIONS:
702.100:
702.200:
702.300:
702.400:
702.500:
702.600:
702.700:
702.800:
702.900:
702.1000:
702.1100:
702.1200:
702.1300:
702.100:
702.200:
702.300:
SECTION 702
CITY PARKS
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PURPOSE
AUTHORITY
DEFINITIONS
PARK HOURS
GENERAL CONDUCT WITH CITY PARKS
RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
DOGS AND CATS
VEHICLES
SPECIAL USE
PARK OPERATION AND PERMITS
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY, STRUCTURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES
USE OF ALCOHOL WITHIN A PARK FACILITY
RESTITUTION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
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PURPOSE: The residents of Prior Lake value recreation and open space and have
provided for park facilities throughout the City. City parks and park facilities are intended
for the use and enjoyment of all residents and park visitors. To assure all residents and
park visitors are able to enjoy the City parks and facilities, it is necessary to regulate
activities and conduct within the park facilities. This Section regulates the use of City park
facilities to promote, protect and provide for the health, welfare, safety and comfort of
residents and park visitors within the City. The regulations in this Section are also intended
to protect the environment and the natural resources entrusted to our care.
AUTHORITY: The City Manager shall administer the parks and recreation policies of the
City. The City Manager may delegate or assign any or all of the duties and responsibilities
of this Section to the Director of Parks and Recreation or other City personnel. The actions
of the Director of Parks and Recreation shall have the same force and effect as if taken by
the City Manager. The City Manager shall have the right to issue administrative rules and
regulations governing the operation of City parks.
The City Manager may declare any park facility or portion thereof closed to the public at
any time and for any interval of time or for certain uses, as the City Manager shall find
reasonably necessary to preserve the health, welfare and safety of a park visitor or the
park facility. The City Council shall annually establish fees for the various permits required
by this Section.
DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Section, the terms defined in this subsection shall
have the meanings given them in this Section. Any undefined term used in this Section
shall have its usual and customary meaning:
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Director of Parks and Recreation: The persgn>~PP9~nted by the City Manager to serve
as the chief administrative officer of the City parK~yst~i;h,\.
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Domestic Animal: A dog or cat.
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Drugs: Any substance defined as a controlleq.substanci: by Chapter 152, Minnesota
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Intoxicating Liquor. Any liquor which is intoxictJtih9PUI'~U~Q~:tQ;:State law and ,includes
ethyl alcohol, distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous ... and m~I~('~~v~reQ~.~ conm!ning in
excess of three and two-tenths percent (3.2%) alcohol by weigh~~i(:::j::,> ';
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Motorized Recreational Vehicle: Any self-propelled, off-theqo~q;:J~t/'all /P9hv~y~n~e
vehicle, including but not limited to, a snowmobile, minibike, lahj.phlpipps v~h'9t~,
motorcycle, go-cart, trail bike, dune buggy or four-wheel drive. ':(:;;;>::1::'[:\ ,~dJ.,;/<?
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Nonintoxicating Liquor: Malt A beverage containing not more than tnre~rao.g two-
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Nude: Means the showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic ar~a> or buttocks
with less than a fully opaque covering, or the showing of the female breast with less than a
full covering or any portion thereof below the top of the nipple.
Park: Means a park, playground, swimming pool, lake, pond, stream, trail, nature area,
open space area or recreation center under the control of the City. Park shall also mean
any other property owned, leased, used or controlled, wholly or in part, by the City for park
or recreational use. Park shall include roadways and parking areas within the parks,
Park Visitor. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, governmental unit,
company or organization of any kind within a park. .
Vehicle: Any motorized, propelled, animal-drawn or human-powered machine used to
convey people, animals or property.
Watercraft: Boat, canoe, raft or any other object or apparatus used to carry people,
animals or property on water.
Weapon: Any device from which shot or projectiles of any type can be discharged by
means of an explosive, gas, compressed air or otherwise propelled, including but not
limited to firearms, bows and arrows, slings and spring guns.
Wildlife: All living creatures, not human, wild by nature, endowed by sensation and power
or voluntary motion, including quadrupeds, mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles,
crustaceans and mollusks.
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);> City sponsored and supervised activities which, because of the nature of the
activity, cannot be held during the time when the parks are open.
);> Activities conducted pursuant to a Parks and Recreation Department permit issued
under Subsection 702.1000.
);> From November 15 to March 15. during the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M.,
individuals may drive on designated and posted roadways within a park facility for
the sole purpose of gaining access to a lake for snowmobiling or ice fishing.
);> City employees, equipment or agents conducting maintenance, construction or
repair work on the property or buildings.
702.500: GENERAL CONDUCT WITHIN CITY PARKS: It shall be unlawful for any person in a
park to:
(1) Use threatening, abusive, insulting, obscene or indecent language or to act in an indecent,
lascivious or improper manner, commit any nuisance, appear nude or semi-nude, or to do
any act which constitutes a breach of the public peace.
(2) Disturb, harass or interfere with any park visitor or park visitor's property.
(3) Deposit, scatter, drop or abandon any bottle, can, broken glass, cigarette butts, sewage,
waste or other material, except in receptacles provided for such purpose.
(4) Enter a park with glass beverage bottles or glass beverage containers.
(5) Gamble or participate in any game of change unless it is part of an organized Parks and
Recreation Department event.
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Drop, throw or otherwise leave unattended 1i9~~~'ro:~\ches, burning cigars, cigarettes,
tobacco, paper or other combustible materials. :::';:~:;;<~'r;(:"\.
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Sell, solicit or carry on any business or commercia.M~'nterP~~e or service in a park without
first obtaining a permit from the Department of Pa~k~ and REg:reation.
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Camping. It shall be unlawful for any park visitor to camp in a park except 'with written
permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
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Horseback Riding. It shall be unlawful to ride a horse or other animal within any park
unless in possession of a permit issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation, or as part
of an organized community event.
(4)
Aircraft, Hot Air Balloons and Parachutes. No park visitor shall use any land or body of
water within a park for a starting or landing field for aircraft, hot air balloons or parachutes,
without first obtaining a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(5)
Boating. It shall be unlawful for any park visitor to:
~ Launch or land any boat, yacht, canoe, raft or other watercraft upon any water,
lagoon, lake, pond or wetland within a park except at locations and times
designated for that purpose.
~ Operate any watercraft in a designated swimming area or other prohibited area.
~ Operate any watercraft in a park in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 361
"Waters and Watercraft Safety".
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Fishing. It shall be unlawful for any park visitorlc>:
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~ Leave any structure or shelter designed f6.F ice fishitlg in any park for more than
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Bicycling. It shall be unlawful for any park vi~it9L199P~r~t~'9.,bicycle except on park
designated bikeways and roadways, and except as:clQstrto tt')~t!gJlt-hand side th,l1reof as
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Meetings. Speeches, Demonstrations and Parades. It shal!'ge, pn I9.Wtu I f9'tj~ny P?[k
visitor to conduct public meetings, assemblies, entertainments, para~~~;qf del1Jphsl@1igns
within a park without first obtaining a written permit from the Jjifeplori'of" ParK and
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DOGS AND CATS: It shall be unlawful for any park visitor to bring a dog:' or.~~i~nt9 a
park, with the exception of seeing-eye dogs and police dogs, unless: ,'~ 'H,3/
702.700:
(1) The dog or cat is properly licensed.
(2) The dog or cat shall be restrained at all times. The pet owner is liable for any action taken
or damage caused by the dog or cat.
(3) All dogs or cats shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not longer than six (6)
feet.
(4) Park visitors who bring dogs or cats into a park must have in their possession tools or
equipment suitable for the removal of animal fecal material and shall promptly and
effectively remove from the ground or surface of any park and any park facilities all fecal
material deposited by a dog or cat under their control and care. Park visitors removing
animal wastes from park surfaces shall dispose of its in a sanitary manner, which may
include depositing it in any designated waste receptacle located in the public park.
(5) Park visitors bringing a dog or cat into a park shall not permit the animal to disturb, harass
or interfere with any park visitor or any park visitor's property, or wildlife.
(6) No dog or cat shall be permitted on beach area, nature center area, park building, skating
rink, or any athletic fields located in: Memorial Park, Ponds Park, Lakefront Park, or any
other Athletic Complex in the City.
702.800: VEHICLES. City Code provisions and State law provisions relating to the operation of
vehicles upon streets and highways shall apply within all parks and upon all park property.
In addition, Minnesota Statues, Section 169 is hereby specifically adopted by reference
except those provisions which by their nature have no application. It shall be unlawful for
any park visitor to:
(1) Operate any vehicle within a park except upon designated roadways and parking areas.
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702.900:
702.1000:
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(2) Operate a vehicle in a park at a speed in exces~Qfpo~~~9,speed limits.
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(3) Park or leave a vehicle standing within a park ex~pf at a\q!3signated parking area during
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Wash, polish, grease, change oil or repair any vehicle in a park. 'l0;~t:;t' iJ'V" A'""d~
Motorized Recreation Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any parkvi$l1Qn:lg' operijti>a
motorized recreation vehicle within a park except on designated roadwa,Y~::~!1d Ii~rking
areas, or to operate a snowmobile within a park other than on designated tf'il~\wf!~fn the
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SPECIAL USE. No park visitor or group shall have special use of all or ari~:/ portion of a
park unless they have first reserved the property with the Park and Recreation Department
and procured a permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation. Unless a special use
permit is procured and a reservation is made, use of park property will be on a first come -
first serve basis.
PARK OPERATION AND PERMITS.
Liability. The City shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by a park
visitor. Any person using a park shall do so at their own risk.
Permits Required. A permit shall be obtained from the City before participating in any of
the following activities in a City park:
~ Carnivals, Community Celebrations, public meetings, assemblies, entertainments,
parades or demonstrations regardless of the number.
~ Gathering of 25 or more park visitors, including picnics or political gatherings.
~ Contests and Exhibitions, including among other things those requesting exclusive
use or charging admission, regardless of the number.
~ Bringing kegs or barrels of intoxicating liquors or nonintoxicating malt liquors or
wine into a park.
~ Bringing intoxicating liquor other than beer into a park.
Application for Permit. The Director of Parks and Recreation or the City Manager shall
issue a permit upon finding that:
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(1) The proposed activity or use of the park will n()'9rlr~~sonably interfere with or distract
from the enjoyment of the park by other park."iis!t9t~.\ or disturb residentially zoned
properties and park visitors in proximity to the park. <'.' '<>
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That the proposed activity or use will not unreasgpably int~'rfere with or detract from the
promotion of public health, welfare, safety, comfqrf and recr~ation; provided that this does
give right to exclusive use of park facilities.,
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That the proposed activity or use is not reasonatilyial'\'iqjp~ted.tQ~ntice violence, prime or
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(4) That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary':~gt4e,h 9t~xpeb$~ for the
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702.1004 Denial of Permit. Within fie (5) days after the receipt of a completed ~pplleat~~bl;;the
Director of Parks and Recreation shall apprise an applicant in writing for tt:l@(reasons for
refusing to issue a permit, and any aggrieved park visitor shall have the rigHFto appeal in
writing within five (5) days of mailed notice to the City Manager which then shall consider
the application under the standards set forth in subsection 702.1003 above, and sustain or
overrule the decision within fourteen (14) days. The decision of the City Manager shall be
final.
702.1005 Conditions of Permit. A permittee shall be bound by all parks rules and regulations and
all applicable ordinances as if the same were fully inserted in the permit. The City may
impose any reasonable conditions on a permit that in its discretion will protect the health,
welfare, safety, comfort and recreation in the park. The park visitor to whom a permit is
issued shall be liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by any park visitor
wherever by reason of the negligence of the park visitor(s) to whom the permit was issued.
Within 24 hours after the expiration of the permit, a permittee shall remove from the park
all trash, in the nature of boxes, papers, cans, garbage and other refuse, and all
installations and equipment, and restore the premises to their condition prior to the
permittee's use of the park.
The City shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon finding a violation of any rule or
ordinance, condition imposed on the permit, or upon good cause. A permit under this
Section may not be transferred to any party other than the applicant.
702.1100: PROTECTION OF PROPERTY, STRUCTURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
702.1101 Damaging or Removing Property Prohibited. No park visitor shall willfully deface,
vandalize or otherwise cause the destruction of park property.
702.1102 Flowers. Trees and Shrubs. No park visitor shall willfully and without authority cut, pluck
or otherwise remove or injure any flowers, shrubs, trees or other plant material growing in
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or around any park. No park visitor shall intr~4~~hY, form of vegetation within a park
without the permission of the Director of Parks a:h~:R~qt~~!ion.
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Birds or Animals. No park visitor shall willfully or"wlthouf.~!Jthority kill, trap, hunt, pursue
or in any manner disturb or interfere with any sp~:Cies of "Wild life in any park. No park
visitor shall release any insect, fish or animal in ~nY park or ::public land without permission
from the Director of Parks and Recreation.:.. ..
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Eiru. No park visitor shall ignite a fire in any patk;~~ge#t i~,..pl~~s provided by,Jhe City
with receptacles manufactured for such purposes. The igniti'19}bf ftr@~~.may q'~;' further
limited or prohibited by park rules. No park visitor igniting or att~ndil)9.:~:tlr.~ shal!]~ave the
area before the fire has been completely extinguished.' <,,:f'" .{\ ::;.:;'
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Excavations. No park visitor shall dig trenches or make other excavatio:O$ within a"p@d5h
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USE OF ALCOHOL WITHIN A PARK FACILITY: Intoxicating liquors and Qpn.iotqx!~t!ng
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malt liquor may only be consumed and displayed in a park, subject t~.jit~' fd!!9W1ng
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Intoxicating Liquors. No park visitor shall have in their possession or bring into a park
any intoxicating liquor, except beer in cans, without first having obtained a permit from the
Director of Parks and Recreation.
(2)
Roadways and Parking Lots. No park visitor shall display or consume intoxicating
liquors or nonintoxicating malt liquor on or within thirty (30) feet of any roadway or parking
lot within a park.
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Prohibited Areas. No park visitor shall possess, display or consume intoxicating liquors
or nonintoxicating malt liquor within areas the City has designated that such possession,
display or consumption is prohibited.
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Quantities. No park visitor shall bring into a park intoxicating liquors or nonintoxicating
malt liquor in kegs or barrels, except as provided in this Subsection. Groups, associations
or organizations desiring to bring intoxicating or nonintoxicating malt liquor into parks in
kegs or barrels may do so only after obtaining a permit for such use from the Director of
Parks and Recreation. The City shall grant the permit if in the judgment of the Director of
Parks and recreation the use for which the permit is sought will not interfere with the
health, welfare, safety and use of the park by the general public or the quiet use and
enjoyment of any residentially zoned property in proximity to the park.
The City shall establish minimum criteria an applicant must meet in order to obtain a
permit. The City may impose restrictions and conditions on the use for which the permit is
issued. The use for which the permit is granted shall only be conducted within the area
designated in the permit.
(5) Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A is hereby specifically adopted by reference except
those provision which by their nature have no application.
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RESTITUTION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENAL T~~S: In a~dition to any other penalties
provided by this Section, any park visitor violating the proVisions of Section shall make
restitution to the City for the full value of the dartl~ge caus~p, including, but not limited to,
the cost of repairs, replacement and any fees th~Ri~-m~~Ph~y~ipcurred, including legal,
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A park visitor guilty of violating any provision of this Secti?n,/~b~II:'ibe 9y.ljiy of a
misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of not more th~Ij,&~ven'bundr~d doll(;lrs
($700.00), or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (9b);~lE!y~,;;or 99~h. /""';,;:
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The Chief of Police shall have the principle responsibility of enforcing thJ,~f6y.i~i.on~('qfthiS
Section. In addition, designated Prior Lake parks employees may, in conneqtiqQ,::Wltn their
duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this Section ar;ld$j~qt fn:;>m
parks, park visitors acting in violation of this Section. " ;; ":::<(;>'
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The Director of Parks and Recreation shall have the authority to revoke f6fgood cause
any permit or reservation issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Nothing in this
Section shall prevent employees or agents of the Prior Lake parks from performing their
assigned duties. No person shall impersonate any employee of the City parks nor
interfere with, harass nor hinder any employee in the discharge of his duties. Nothing in
this Section is intended to waive the application of State law within parks.
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