The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and make recommendations to the City Council on policy matters concerning parks and recreation issues.

The Commission shall have the following powers and functions:
1. To review and make recommendations to the City Council on policies pertaining to parks and recreation facilities, programs and services.

2. To promote and represent the interests of the entire community relating to parks and recreation facilities, programs and services, avoiding any individual special interest focus.

3. To advocate on behalf of and seek support for parks and recreation facilities, programs and services.

4. To help keep the residents of the community informed of parks and recreation facilities, programs and services.  

5. To communicate with the Director of Parks and Recreation Department on matters pertaining to facilities, programs and services.

6. To review and comment on subdivisions and other development proposals in which land is proposed for dedication, credit for private open space as requested, projects on school lands or other significant park, creek, trail or open space where concerns exist.

7.  To perform such duties as may be assigned by the City Council from time to time.

The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the second Wednesday of every other month, 6:00 pm, 380 Civic Drive.

The staff liaison can be reached at 209.366.7150. 

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