A. Review on an annual basis the comprehensive park and recreation plan and suggest amendments, if appropriate, to the city council.

B. Work with the planning commission in reviewing the needs and locations of park sites.

C. Continually assess the city park and recreation facilities, programs, needs and costs and make recommendations to the city council for the care, management, supervision, improvement and budgeting for parks, recreational facilities and programs.

D. Advise the city council on annual budget needs for the parks department.

E. Advise the council on the personnel needs of the maintenance and operation of the park system.

F. Advise the city council on capital expenditures program for the parks department, including planning, acquisition, construction, development, maintenance and operation; including restrictions on concessions or privileges in parks and play and recreation grounds and other municipally owned recreation facilities.

G. The park and recreation board, when requested by the city council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question concerning trees in the city coming within the scope of its work. (Ord. 007/2022 § 3; Ord. 017/2019 § 7)