09-78Cauncit File # 09-78
Green Sheet # 3 D6S
ORD{NANCE
OF
2
3
4
An ordinance creating Chapter 7A of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to
establish the division of parks and recreation as an executive department of
the City
5 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAYIV:
8ection 1
9 Chapter 7A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
zo
li
12 Sea 7A.01. Department established.
13
14
15
16
17
18
Presented by
PAUL, MINNESOTA
a' �
�U�l.l�y�
MAR o 2 2p0�
There is bereb�tablished an executive department of the citv to be known as the department of
parks and recreation. The head of such department sha11 be the parks and recrearion director, who sha11 be
appoinYed bv the mayor in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and shall have such
qualifications as the council mav bv ordinance provide.
19 Sea 7A.02. Department functions.
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
i4
35
�6
7
� The care, maintenance and landscapin� of all public lands, includine parks,
narkwavs, trails, golf courses andplaygrounds.
� The care, trimmina and removal of all trees and shrubberies on all public lands and
the maintenance, for assessment putposes, of accurate records pertaining to tree trimming.
� The administration and maintenance of an arboreal disease control program,�est
control pro�ram, and all reforestation and nursery pro ranis, and the care, oreservation and
maintenance of all natural areas withiu thepark s sy tem,
� The mana2ement and maintenance of a conservatory for arboricultural and
floricultural displav.
8 6� The organizing andpro�rammin� of ali recreatianal activities involvin� eg neral
9 public participation in a comprehensive and diversifiedproexam, includin¢ municipal
� athletics, senior citizen pro�rams, arts and crafts, and other such pr�ams.
Under the supervision of the director, the de,partment shall be responsible for:
� The desien af allparks, parkwavs, trails and public �rounds_
� The manaQement and coordination of public recreational and educational activities
�• :
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
available for �eneral public participation for which fees are chazged including such
activiries as �olf swimmin� boarina skiinQ stadium ase concessions and other soecial
entertainment or seasonal activities.
� The preservation and maintenance of various forms of domesticated animais and
wildlife for �eneral exhibition and the care feeding and sheltering of the same.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage, approval and
53 publication
54
�
� � �'
� C (L�cn�"�1 i ior�
Yeas Na s Absent Reque d b� Dep t of:
Bostrom /
Carter �/
Harris ,/ By:
Approved by the Office of Financial Services
Stark B y'
Thune ,/ Approved by City
/ BY- / , u�r�' � � �.�-czh
Adopterl by Council: Date ����I ��J Appro e by Ma � or Subn�' si to auncil
Adoption Certified by Coun �I Secretary Sy:
By: �
Approvec�ay ' D
By. ���
�
Q9-78
Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet �
, Departmen80fFce(Council: i Date Initfated:
; PR _ParksandRecreaGon ! Zq_DEG08 i GreEC�I Sheet NO 3065440
Contact person S Pho�m:
Tom Russell
6641$
Must Be on Councii F�qenda by (Date):
67-JAN-09
Doc. Type:ORDINANCE
,� E-DOCUment Required: N
Document Co�tact: Tom Russeli
ContactPhone: 66415
0 Parlu and Recreation
I Parks and RecreaROV Deparhneot DireMOr
2 ,City Attor¢eY
3 SYTayor'sOffice Mavor/ASSistant
A ' Council � '�
5 ;City Clerk Gtv Clerk
; "►
�' Asslgn
Number
� Por
i Routing
i
Order
; Total # ot Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) ��
i Adion Requested:
An ordinance creating Chapter 7A of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to establish the division of Parks and recreation as a
� execuYive de�iaztment af the Ciry
Rectimmendations Approve (A) or Reject (R);
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personai Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contrect for this departmenY�
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a aty employee?
Yes No
3. Ooes this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city emplayee?
Yes No
Explain ail yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Probiem, Issues, OppoRunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
Pazks and Recreation has been treated as an executive level depariment of 5aint Paul ciry govemment since the Department of
Community Services was abolished. This ardinance, along with othzrs, will wmplete the process of officially making Yhe Division of
Parks and Recrearion, the DEPARTMENT of Parks and Recreation
Advantages If Approved: —
The Saint Paul Administtative Code will accurately reflect the true staNs af Parks and Recteation in Sainf Paul city government.
Disadvantages If Approved:
None
f ,.
���:
Oisadvantages If Not Approved: ' �
Parks will conrinue to have innaccurate staus in Saint Paul city govemment.
; i �;
�,�.
� 1.. �: �� ; ;.
Total Amount of
Transaction:
Funtling Source:
Financiai Information:
(Explain)
GosURevenue Budgeted:
Activity Number:
>ecember 24, 2008 10:58 AM Page 1