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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTYOFANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 229
An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 47 adopted August 23,1979, Ordinance No. 47A
adopted November 7,1986, Ordinance No. 47B adopted February 17,1987, Ordinance
No. 47C adopted July 7, 1987, Ordil'.ance No. 47D adopted November 5, 1991,
Ordinance No. 47E adopted February 18, 1992, Ordinance No. 47F adopted July 2,1996
and Ordinance No. 47G adopted June 17, 1997.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AND REGULATING CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
The City Council of the City of Andover hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1.
Creation of Park Commission.
There is hereby created a Park and Recreation Commission.
A. Composition. The Park and Recreation Commission shall consist of
seven (7) members who. are residents of the City.
The members shall be appointed by the City Council
by a majority vote. A member may be removed at any
time by a majority vote of the City COilllcil.
B. Terms of Office. The Commission members shall be appointed for three
(3) year staggered terms. Terms shall expire on
January 1. Original and successive appointees shall
hold their offices until their successors are appointed.
Vacancies during a term shall be filled by the City Council
for the unexpired portion of the term.
C. Absences. Three (3) consecutive unexcused absences of a
member from duly called Commission meetings shall
constitute an automatic resignation from Office.
Determination that an absence is unexcused shall be at
the discretion of the Commission Chairperson.
D. Compensation All Commissioners shall serve with such compensation
as established by City Council resolution.
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E. Chai1;:person.
F. Meetings.
G. Duties.
Section 2,
The City Council shall appoint a Chairperson from the
appointed Commission members who shall serve a
term of one (1) year. The Commission may create and
fill such other offices as it may deem necessary for its
own administration. The Commission Chairperson
shall attend City Council meetings upon the request of
the City Council.
The Park and Recreation Commission shall hold
regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of
each month. The Commission may hold as many
additional meetings per month as the City Council or
Park and Recreation Commission may deem necessary.
The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction
of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions
and transactions.
The Commission shall be responsible to the City
Council for all property and programs relating to parks
and recreation. The Commission shall be responsible
for coordinating maintenance, improvements, upkeep
and operation of all City parks. The Commission shall
research and advise the City Council conceming parks
and recreation programs.
Fees and deposits shall be reviewed by the
Commission on an annual basis and a recommendation
made to the City Council.
City Park and Recreation Area Regulations.
The use and occupancy of all City parks and recreation areas owned, rented and/or leased
by and located in the City of Andover shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. Abusive
Language.
B. Advertising.
Selling and
Solicitation.
Persons engaged in offensive, obscene or abusive
language or boisterous and noisy conduct tending
reasonably to arouse alarm, anger or resentment
will not be allowed.
No adyertising, unapproved selling or solicitation is
allowed. An Exclusive Use Permit may be approved
by the City Council and issued by the City Clerk for
the selling of food, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
beverages as established in City Council resolution.
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C. Alcoholic
Beverages.
D. Burning.
E. Firearms
F. Gambling.
G. Golfing.
H. Hours.
1. Operation of
Motor Vehicles.
Consmnption or possession of alcoholic beverages
is not permitted unless a permit is obtained under
Section 2(E).
It shall be unlawful to build or attempt to build a fire except
in areas designated for such purpose. No person shall drop,
throw, or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning
cigarettes or cigars, tobacco, paper or other flanmlable
material.
No firearms (as defined by City Ordinance), or
explosives shall be present or used unless approved
by City Council.
Gambling shall not be allowed.
No person shall be allowed to golf or practice golf.
City parks and recreation areas shall not be occupied or
used nor may any motor vehicles be parked therein between
11 :00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except:
1. When participating in an activity for which a permit
has been granted by the City.
2. Red Oaks Park will be open from sunrise to 10:00
p.m.
No person shall ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed
exceeding that posted in City parks or fifteen (15) miles per
hour.
Drivers shall confine the operation of any motorized
vehicle to roads, parking areas, or other specifically
designated as a temporary parking area by the City Council
and/or their designated representatives.
It shall be unlawful for any self-propelled vehicle,
including but not limited to motor vehicles as defined in
Minnesota Statute, Chapter 169, other self-propelled
vehicles, go-carts, and snowmobiles, to travel within City
parks or recreation areas, except on established roadways,
trails, or other areas designated for such purpose.
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J. Park Property.
K. Pets and.
Animals
L. Play Areas.
M. Protection of
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It shall be unlawful to mark, deface, disfigure, injure,
tamper with or dispose or remove any buildings, bridges,
playground equipment, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings,
paying or paving materials, public utilities or parts or
appurtenances thereof, signs, notices (temporary or
permanent), monmnents, stakes, posts, equipment, facilities
or park property or appurtenances, whatsoever either real or
personal.
All domestic animals (such as dogs, cats and similar
animals) must be kept leashed or under control. Pets that
are on or adjacent to athletic fields must be leashed.
Owners are required to clean up and dispose of their pet's
excrement.
No domestic animals shall be allowed on or within the
following City Parks at any time:
1. Sunshine Park.
2. City Hall park Complex #1.
Horses shall be allowed only in designated areas.
No person shall hunt, molest, harm, kill, trap, chase, tease
or throw missiles at any animal, reptile or bird.
No person shall remove or have in possession the young of
any wild animal or have the eggs or nest or young of
any reptile, mammal or bird; exception to the
foregoing is made in that snakes known to be
poisonous, such as rattlesnakes and/or other hazards to
human safety may be killed or removed.
No person or persons shall engage in racing or playing of
any games which interferes with the general use of
designated play areas. This shall be construed, but not
limited to prohibit the use of sleds, toboggans,
snowmobiles on any skating rinks, or other such conflicts
of use.
It shall be unlawful to remove, cut or otherwise deface
any tree or ground cover without consent from the
Commission and written permission from the City
Clerk.
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N. .s..igm.
It shall be unlawful to post any sign, placard, advertisement
or inscription, or cause to be erected, any sign unless
approved by the City Administrator or their designee.
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the Park and Recreation Commission
or their appointed representatives in the performance of their duty.
Section 3.
Validity Clause,
If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed
this ordinance, any section, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of
the fact that anyone or more sections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses or phrases be
declared unconstitutional.
Section 4.
Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions as stated in this ordinance
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conyiction thereof shall be punished in
accordance to State law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 2nd day of Septemb~, 1997.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 229A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 229 - ESTABLISHING A
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REGULATING CONDUCT
IN PUBLIC PARKS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
The City Council of the City of Andover hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. Creation of Park Commission.
G. Duties. Th@ COfFlHlissioB shall De respoRsible to the City C0UReil f-or
all flroperty and programs rela<.:ing to parks and reer@ation.
The C0mmissi0fl shalll3e resfl0Rsible for e00rc:l.iRating
maiH:teRanee, impro'l@ments, upkeep and operation of all City
~. The Commission shall research and advise the City
Council on all matters concerning parks and recreation
programs.
Fees and deposits shall be revie'wed by the Commission on an
annual basis and a recommendation made to the City Council.
All other portions of this section and all other sections of this ordinance shall
remain as written and adopted by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 21st day of April,
1998.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTYOFANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 229B
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 229 - ESTABLISHING A PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REGULATING CONDUCT IN PUBLIC
PARKS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS.
The City Council of the City of Andover hereby ordains as follows:
Section 2.
City Park and Recreation Area Re!!Ulations,
E.
Firearms.
No fIrearms (as defIned by City ordinance), or explosives shall be
present or used unless authorized by City Council. Authorized law
enforcement officials shall be exempt from this regulation.
H.
Hours.
City park and recreation areas shall not be occupied or used
nor may any motor vehicles be parked therein between 11 :00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except+:' \vhen participating in an activity
for which a permit has been granted by the City.
2. Red Owes P-ttrk will be open from sl:lflrise to 10:00 p.m...
1. Operation
of Motor
Vehicles.
No person shall ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding
that posted in City parks or fIfteen (15) miles per hour.
Driyers shall confIne the operation of any motorized vehicle to
roads, parking areas, or other specifIcally designated as a
temporary parking area by the City Council and/or their
designated representatives.
It shall be unlawful for any self-propelled vehicle, including but
not limited to motor vehicles as defIned in Minnesota Statute,
Chapter 169, other self-propelled yehicles, go-carts, and
snowmobiles, to travel within City parks or recreation areas, except
on established roadways, trails, or other areas designated for such
purpose. Authorized emergencv vehicles. City vehicles and
wheelchairs for the handicapped or disabled are exempt from this
regulation.
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I-t shall be lHlla',\'i1H fer any pefsea te interfere ':,,4th the Park aBd Reereati0B CemmissisR
sr their appsietel! rilflreseatati'.'es m the perf-armanse eftheir daty.
Section 4,
Penaltv.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions as statel! m tlris 8Fsmaase
of Section 2 (A), ill), (n (0). (ill. OC). (L) and eN) shall be guilty of a aHsElelReansr
petty misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished in accordance to State
law.
Any person. firm or corporation violating any of the oroyisions of Section 2 (C). (m. (E).
m. (J) and (M) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished in accordance to State law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 6th day of July, 1999.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 229C
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 229 - ESTABLISHING A PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AND REGULATING CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS AND
TRAILS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS.
The City Council of the City of Andover hereby ordains as follows:
Section 2.
C. Alcoholic
Beverages.
K. Pets and
Animals.
City Park and Recreation Area Rel!ulations.
Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages is not permitted
unless a permit is obtained under Section 2fE)ffi1
All domestic animals (such as dogs, cats and similar animals)
must be kept leashed Elr liBeler saBtre!. Pets that are eB Elr
aajaeeBt tEl athletie fielas IRHot Be leashea. Owners are required to clean
up and dispose of their pet's excrement.
No domestic animals shall be allowed on or within the
following City Parks (with the exception of the perimeter trail
along Crosstown Boulevard NW) at any time:
1. Sunshine Park.
2. City Hall Park Complex # 1.
Horses shall not be allowed oBly iB aesigaatea areas. in any park area
including the City trail system.
No person shall hunt, molest, harm, kill, trap, chase, tease or
throw missiles at any animal, reptile or bird.
No person shall remove or have in possession the young of
any wild animal or have the eggs or nest or young of any
reptile, mammal or bird; exception to the foregoing is made in
that snakes known to be poisonous, such as rattlesnakes
andlor other hazards to human safety may be killed or
removed.
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Ordinance No. 229C
All other portions of this section and all other sections of this ordinance shall remain as written
and adopted by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 19th day of October, 1999.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 229D
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. .229 - ESTABLISHING A PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REGULATING CONDUCT IN PUBLIC
PARKS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS.
The City Council of the City of Andover hereby ordains as follows:
Section 2.
City Park and Recreation Area Regulations.
O. SkateboardinglRollerblading.
Skateboarding and Rollerblading shall be permitted only on asphalt paved trails in
Sunshine Park.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 1 st day of August, 2000.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 229 SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND
REGULATING CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT;
AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND POLICY
Statutory Authorization
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 105, Minnesota Regulations, Parts 6120.2500-6120.3900, and the planning and
zoning enabling legislation in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.
Policy
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a Park and Recreation Commission which is
responsible for coordinating maintenance, improvements, upkeep and general operation of all
City parks. The Commission researches and advises the City Council concerning park and
recreational programs.
This ordinance also regulates conduct in City parks and establishes certain. rules regarding the
use and occupancy.
Jurisdiction
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the City of Andover.
Enforcement
The City Administrator or his/her designees shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of
this ordinance.
Interpretation
Interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements
and shall be liberally construed in the favor of the governing body and shall not be deemed a
limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State Statutes.
Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
It is not the intent of this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easement,
covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance imposes greater restrictions, the
provisions of this ordinance shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent ofthe inconsistency only.
A printed copy of this ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office
hours of the City Clerk and at the Andover Branch ofthe Anoka County Library.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 16th day of September, 1997.
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