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<br />Page 2 of 6  <br /> <br />ix. Discouragement of vandalism in city parks. <br />x. Work with a variety of organizations in ensuring the offering of any appropriate <br />array of recreation opportunities for the youth and adults of the city. <br />xi. Work with the parks superintendent to ensure the proper maintenance and <br />development of city parks and park facilities. <br />xii. Work with the city administrative staff in ensuring that appropriate park <br />properties in the city are obtained by the city during the city development <br />platting process. <br />xiii. Any other plans and programs as may be assigned by the city council from time <br />to time. <br />xiv. Continued vision of growth and improvement to all city parks, athletic fields and <br />trails to ensure our parks and recreation system continues to stay on pace with <br />the growth of the Elk River community and its needs. <br />xv. Strive for a sustainable parks and recreational system. <br />xvi. Develop and/or maintain a management plan for the natural areas within our <br />parks. The focus of the management efforts should be on a functional ecological <br />system which supports biodiversity. <br />xvii. Work with the community to protect our natural resources through collaboration <br />with adjacent landowners. <br />xviii. Work with the community to enhance our parks and recreation system through <br />collaborative efforts such as: financial support, volunteer services, management <br />of adjacent properties and recreational corridors. <br /> <br />B. The commission shall not be considered a park board under state law and shall have no <br />powers to acquire or lease land, employ personnel, or enter into contracts or leases, or <br />any similar powers authorized for a park board by state law. <br /> <br />C. Commissioners shall be familiar with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the city <br />Comprehensive Plan as it relates to parks and recreation. <br /> <br /> <br />ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP, COMPENSATION AND TRAINING <br /> <br />1. Membership <br /> <br />A. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council. An <br />appointment to city residents shall be given preference, but residency by itself shall not <br />be a disqualification for appointment. <br /> <br />B. A member of city council shall be a non-voting member of the commission and will act <br />as a liaison between the Parks and Recreation Commission and city council. <br /> <br />2. Compensation <br /> <br />Commissioners shall serve without pay but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred <br />while performing duties as a parks and recreation commissioner. <br />