5-8-13 Highlights of Parks Code UpdateEmily Kane, Deputy City Attorney
Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission
May 8, 2013
Highlights of Parks Code Update
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Commercial Uses of Parks
Recreational Programs in Parks
Short-term concession permit
Alcohol in Parks
General Park Use Regulations
Top 5 Issues – Parks Code Update
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Where:
Section 13-2-4(C)(5) – p. 3-4
What:
Restricts selling goods or services in parks
Why:
Competition with contract concessionaires
Primary use of public property ≠ private gain
Inconsistent
with park goals, purpose
1. Commercial Uses of Parks
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Where:
Section 13-2-4(C)(6) – p. 4
What:
Restricts non-City rec programs in parks
Why:
Conflicts/competes with City rec programs
2. Recreational Programs in Parks
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Where:
Section 13-2-5(C) – p. 5
What:
Establishes parameters of STC permit
Why:
In use + working; this codifies the process
Allows MPR to select/OK appropriate vendors
3. Short-Term Concession Permit
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Where:
Section 13-2-6(D) – p. 8-9
What:
Regulates alcohol sold/consumed in parks
Why:
Public safety, laws, other simultaneous uses
Several contexts for alcohol in parks
Permit working;
refines/codifies the process
4. Alcohol in Parks
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Where:
Section 13-2-6 – p. 7-12
What:
Establishes general rules for parks
Why:
Establish expectations for acceptable behavior
Enforcement available if needed
5. General Park Use Regulations
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