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Page 1 of 2 DIVISION 3. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION1 Sec. 2-231. Established. A park and recreation commission for the city is hereby established. Sec. 2-232. Membership. The Park and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council. It is expected that a preference be given to city residents, but residency by itself shall not be a disqualification. Sec. 2-233. Purpose. The Park and Recreation Commission is established to review and make recommendations to the City Council on the development and organization of the city parks and recreation programs. The scope of the commission shall consist of advising the City Council on matters relevant to city parks and recreation functions. The commission shall participate in the planning for development and acquisition of parks and recreation programs. Sec. 2-234. Powers and duties. (a) The Commission shall prepare, hold hearings on and recommend to the City Council such plans, programs, and policies it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of parks and recreation. Such powers shall include, but not be limited to, the study of and recommendation to the city council on the following: (1) Land acquisition for parks, trails, and recreation facilities. (2) Plans for and major improvements in city parks, trails, and recreation facilities. (3) Rules and requirements for conduct of and in parks, trails, and recreation facilities. (4) Plans and programs relating to the design and programming of city parks, trails, and recreation facilities. (5) Development of a comprehensive city park, trail, and recreation plan and make recommendations for plan implementation. (6) Collaborate with city staff and local experts to create a comprehensive natural resources management plan. (7) Assist with the promotion of city parks, trails, and recreation facilities. (8) Provide feedback on existing situations and make recommendations on improvements of city parks, trails, recreation facilities, and recreation programs. (9) Collaborate with external organizations to ensure the offering of an appropriate array of recreation opportunities for the youth and adults of the city. (10) Collaborate with city staff to ensure the proper maintenance and development of city parks, trails, and recreation facilities. (11) Collaborate with city staff in ensuring that appropriate park properties are obtained by the city during the city development platting process. (12) Any other plans and programs as may be assigned by the City Council from time to time.