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1-25-2025 HOPKINS PARK BOARD AGENDA Monday, January 27, 2025 6:30 pm THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF THE PARK BOARD MEETING The public may attend this meeting in-person. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ADOPT AGENDA III. COMMUNITY COMMENT 1. At this time, any interested resident may come to speak about an item not on the agenda this evening. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the December 9, 2024, Park Board Meeting V. GENERAL PARK UPDATE VI. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Park Policy Working Group; Woodfill, Miller, Lyksett 2. Upcoming Spring Event Planning, Imihy VII. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENTS 1. Burnes Park: Callie Flynn 2. Buffer Park: Jon Lyksett 3. Central Park: Wendy Woodfill 4. Cottageville Park: Kristin Hanneman 5. Downtown: Wendy Woodfill 6. Elmo Park: Kimberly Stiele 7. Harley Hopkins Park: Kimberly Stiele 8. Hilltop Park: Lizzy Boor 9. Interlachen Park: Kristin Hanneman 10. Maetzold Field: Matthew Miller 11. Oakes Park: Matthew Miller 12. Raspberry Park: Carsyn Johnson 13. Shady Oak Beach: Lizzy Boor 14. Valley Park: Jon Lyksett VIII. ANNOUCEMENTS 1. Kid’s Fest – February 2, 2025 2. Next Meeting: February 26, 2025 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S. IX. ADJOURN HOPKINS PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 9, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South. Chair Hanneman called the meeting to order with Vice Chair Lyksett and Members Boor, Flynn, Miller, Woodfill, and Youth Member Johnson attending. Member Stiele was absent. Others in attendance included Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy and Deputy City Clerk Baker. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Lyksett Second by Flynn Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Flynn Second by Miller Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the October 28, 2024 Park Board Meeting Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. GENERAL PARK UPDATE GENERAL BUSINESS VI.1. 2025 Park Board Work Plan; Imihy Special Projects and Initiatives Manager recapitulated the 2025 Park Board Work Plan. Member Boor questioned the status of funding for the proposed resilience hub . Motion by Miller Second by Lyksett Motion to Adopt the 2025 Park Board Work Plan. Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. VI.2. Hopkins-Minnetonka Joint Recreation Joint Powers Agreement; Imihy Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy provided background information about HOPKINS PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 9, 2024 the history of the agreement between Hopkins and Minnetonka and summarized the proposed updates. Member Boor questioned when the agreement expired. Chair Hanneman asked whether there was an opportunity for regularly scheduled updates to the document. Vice Chair Lyksett requested clarification on what the means for termination of the agreement would be. Youth Member Johnson questioned if any recreation programs were left out. Member Miller asked for clarification on the auditing process included in the contract. Chair Hanneman requested the ratio of cost to Hopkins versus Hopkins resident participation rate in joint recreation programming. Member Woodfill questioned why Hopkins senior programming continues to be left out of Minnetonka’s recreation brochure. Member Miller suggested reviewing the joint powers agreement during new Park Board member onboarding. Motion by Lyksett Second by Miller Motion to Approve the Hopkins-Minnetonka Joint Recreation Joint Powers Agreement Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. VI.3. Central Park Engagement; Imihy A summary of recent efforts to drive engagement for Central Park planning was given by Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy. Volunteers were requested to distribute door hangers to parts of neighborhoods served by Central Park. VI.4. Garden Plots; Baker Deputy City Clerk Baker provided updates on changes to the registration process for Community Garden Plot rentals. Member Flynn questioned whether staff anticipated more demand than available plots. Vice Chair Lyksett shared his concerns for disseminating information about the changes to past participants. Chair Hanneman asked when plots would be assigned. Member Boor offered ideas to further increase equity, including a scholarship program, loaner tools, and gardening lessons. VI.5. Park Policy Working Group; Woodfill, Miller, Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett explained the Park Policy Working Group’s progress on reviewing park policy language from an equity standpoint. Vice Chair Lyksett and Members Woodfill and Miller took turns explaining each proposed change. Discussion ensued about what City Code defines as an animal. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS VII.1. Buffer; Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett reported that Public Works was taking the trash out. Vice Chair Lyksett’s playground report included a train-themed structure and a water feature at Ridgedale Commons. HOPKINS PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 9, 2024 VII.2. Burnes; Flynn Member Flynn reported that people were excited about the outdoor rink being flooded and mentioned that there may be a need for signage as to when the rink opens. Member Flynn also reported age-spanning play equipment may be useful in future park improvements. VII.3. Central; Woodfill Member Woodfill reported Central being used as a dog park and a very busy Pavilion. Member Woodfill also reported a variety of play surfaces and questioned the implementation of pollinator gardens in play areas. VII.4. Cottageville; Hanneman Chair Hanneman reported high amounts of trash and non-park users taking up parking spots. Chair Hanneman visited the Hyland Lake Park Reserve play area and Augsburg playground and noted good signage a restroom facilities. VII.5. Downtown; Woodfill Member Woodfill reported less use with the return of cold weather but noted that the farmer’s market brings a lot of visitors on Saturdays. VII.6. Elmo; Stiele Member Stiele was absent. VII.7. Harley Hopkins; Stiele Member Stiele was absent. VII.8. Hilltop; Boor Member Boor reported buckthorn on the edge of the park and questioned who would be responsible for cleanup. Member Boor’s playground report included multi -age features, disappointment in accessibility, a suggestion of a fairground theme , and concerns about traffic with destination play areas. VII.9. Interlachen; Hanneman Chair Hanneman reported seeing work being done on the restrooms and that the hockey rink boards were going up. VII.10. Maetzold; Miller Member Miller reported illegal dumping happening and off-leash dog use. Member Miller observed that many play areas have places for adults to sit and supervise children. VII.11. Oakes; Miller Member Miller reported no updates. VII.12. Raspberry; Johnson Youth Member Johnson reported little use of the park but that it looks to be in good HOPKINS PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 9, 2024 shape. Youth Member Johnson also reported a lack of wood chip use in play areas and lots of natural shade. VII.13. Shady Oak Beach; Boor Member Boor reported no updates. VII.14. Valley; Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett reported seeing many basketball court users. ANNOUNCEMENTS Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy announced the opening of Hopkins- Minnetonka Joint Recreation winter and spring program registration, the Movie in the Park engagement event at the Pavilion, the tentative date for the opening of warming houses, and reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Park Board, and upon a motion by Miller, second by Flynn, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Baker, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Park Board Chair and Members of the Park Board From: Laila Imihy, AICP, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Date: January 27, 2025 Subject: Updates to Chapter 32 of the Hopkins City Code – Park Policies _____________________________________________________________________ INFORMATION Over the past year, members of the Park Board have formed a working group to review and revise Chapter 32 of the Hopkins City Code relating to Park Policies. While the initial intent was to review the document for equity considerations, there was also an opportunity to clean up and clarify outdated language or policies which were not in line with current practices. At the December Park Board meeting, an initial draft of proposed changes was reviewed and discussed by the board. Tonight, staff have incorporated Park Board feedback and will present proposed changes which can be recommended for adoption by the Hopkins City Council. REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to Recommend the City Council adopt changes to Chapter 32 of the Hopkins City Code. Administration PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 32 PARKS AND RECREATION Hopkins, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:02 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 1 of 10 Chapter 32 PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 32-1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Park means an open or enclosed space, area, or facility wherever located which is owned, operated or controlled by the city or located within the city, but owned, operated or controlled by another political body which space is reserved, designated or used for or as a playground, picnic area, school ground, beach, park, arena, concession, playing field or court, structure or building and devoted, designated or intended for active or passive recreation; the term "park" includes parking lots, paths or roadways appurtenant to or used therewith and further includes the definition of passive open space. Park means any open space, area, playground, swimming pool, lake, pond, stream, trail, nature area, or recreation center. It shall also mean any other property owned, leased, used, or controlled, wholly or partly, by the city for park and recreation use. Park director or director means the department director to whom the specific duties have been assigned by the city manager. Passive open space means an open space designated or intended only for passive recreation activities such as walking paths and the observation of wildlife. Picnic shelter area means that portion of a park facility containing a picnic shelter and picnic tables and all areas within 50 feet of the shelter and tables. Vehicle means a wheeled conveyance, machine whether motor powered, animal-drawn, or self-propelled; the term includes any trailer in tow towing of any kind and snowmobiles, but not city, state or state-authorized vehicles or wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices. (Code 1986, § 830.01) Sec. 32-2. Violations constitute misdemeanors. All visitors on park property must observe and follow posted signs stating park policies. Violation of a regulatory provision or posted policies in of this section is a petty misdemeanor. (Code 1986, § 830.45) Secs. 32-3—32-22. Reserved. ARTICLE II. PARK REGULATIONS PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 32 - PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE II. - PARK REGULATIONS DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Hopkins, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 2 of 10 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 32-23. Authority of director to promulgate add additional rules. The director may from time to time make and establish rules and regulations, either emergency, temporary or permanent, concerning the use of any park or any part thereof. The rules and regulations shall be posted at the entrance to any park thus regulated or in one or more conspicuous places therein and such rules or regulations thus posted shall have the same force and effect as though they were a part of this section. (Code 1986, § 830.43) To protect public health, safety and welfare, and to preserve the property of the city, the director is authorized and directed to establish additional written regulations which shall define the procedures to be followed in the use of the parks. Whether this would be permanent or temporary. The rules and regulations shall be posted at the entrance to any park. Sec. 32-24. Hours. Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year during designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein for public information. (Code 1986, § 830.39(1)) Sec. 32-25. Closed areas. Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public by the park director at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) and either entirely or merely to certain uses, as the park director shall find reasonably necessary. No person shall enter an area posted as "closed to the public," nor shall any person use, or abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices. (Code 1986, §§ 830.35(B), 830.39(2)) Sec. 32-26. Lost and found articles. The finding of lost articles by park attendants shall be reported to the director , or their designee, who shall make every reasonable effort to locate the owners. The park director The parks and recreation department shall make every reasonable effort to find articles reported as lost. (Code 1986, § 830.39(3)) Sec. 32-27. Injuring or removing park resources and property prohibited. (a) It is unlawful to willfully and without authority cut, pluck, or otherwise injure any flowers, shrubs, or trees growing in or around any public park, or other public grounds of the city or to willfully injure or destroy any stand, bench or other property s ituated on such park or ground. Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 3 of 10 (b) It is unlawful for a person to damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds of any tree or plant, nor shall any person attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas or in any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area. (c) It is unlawful for a person to mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace or remove, any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving material, water line or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal. (d) It is unlawful for a person to dig or remove any beach sand, whether submerged or not, or any soil, rock, stones, trees, shrubs or plants, down-timber or other wood or materials or make any excavation by tool, equipment, blasting or other means or agency. (e) No person shall go on foot or otherwise upon the grass or turf of any park where any prohibitory sign is posted. (f) No person shall throw or cast any stone or other objects in a city park except as is permitted by this chapter for authorized sports activities. (g) No person shall have in his possession, in a city park, bottles or similar glass objects other than binoculars and eyeglasses. (Code 1986, §§ 830.03(1), (4), (6)(B), (6)(C), 2005.39) Sec. 32-28. Pollution of waters. It is unlawful for a person to throw or discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed into the waters of any fountain or , pond, lake, stream, bay or other body of water in or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters. Pollution has meaning per Minnesota State Statute 116.06. (Code 1986, § 830.05(1)) Sec. 32-29. Littering; refuse and trash. It is unlawful for a person to dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or snow, refuse, or trash in a park except in proper receptacles as permitted by this division. No refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park, nor left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided. Where receptacles are not so provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere. Rubbish, waste, and trash must be placed in the proper receptacle or carried out of the park properly to be disposed of elsewhere. (Code 1986, § 830.05(2)) Sec. 32-30. Merchandising, advertising and signs. The following acts are prohibited in a park: Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 4 of 10 (1) Vending and peddling. Exposing or offering for sale any article or thing, or stationing or placing any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such article or thing, except by a regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the authority and regulation of the park director or as permitted by an approved special event permit or an approved park use agreement. (2) Advertising. Announcing, advertising or calling the public attention in any way to any service for sale of hire, without prior authorization from the director. (3) Signs. Pasting, gluing, tacking or otherwise posting any signs, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatever, erecting or causing to be erected any sign whatever on any public lands, parks or highways or roads adjacent to a park, without prior authorization from the director. (Code 1986, § 830.37) Sec. 32-31. Picnic areas and use. (a) Regulated. It is unlawful to picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors must comply with any reasonable directions given to achieve this end. Use of the individual grills together with tables and benches follows generally the rule of first come, first served. (b) Non-exclusive. It is unlawful for a person to use any portion of the picnic areas or any of the buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any person use such area and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded. (c) Duty of picnicker. Persons may not leave a picnic area before all fires are completely extinguished and before all trash in the nature of boxes, papers, cans, bottles, garbage, and other refuse is placed in the disposal receptacles where provided. If no such trash receptacles are available, then refuse and trash shall be carried away from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of elsewhere. (Code 1986, § 830.19) Sec. 32-32. Camping. No person shall set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle, to be used or that could be used for such purpose, such as house trailer, camp-trailer, camp-wagon, or the like, without written permission from the director. (Code 1986, § 830.21) Sec. 32-33. Fires and fire hazards. No person shall build or attempt to build a fire within a city park except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the director. No person shall drop, throw, or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable material, within any park area or on any highway, road or street abutting or contiguous thereto. (Code 1986, § 830.35) Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 5 of 10 Sec. 32-34. Restrooms or washrooms. It is unlawful for a person to fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of four years shall use the restrooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex. (Code 1986, § 830.03(2)) Sec. 32-35. Games. The playing of games involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins or model aircrafts airplanes except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation is prohibited. The playing of rough or comparatively dangerous games such as golf, football, baseball and soccer is prohibited except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor. Inline skating and skate boarding shall be confined to those areas specifically designed for such pastimes. (Code 1986, § 830.23) Sec. 32-36. Loitering and boisterous behavior. No person shall engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language, or engage in any disorderly conduct, or behavior tending to a breach of the public peace. (Code 1986, § 830.35(C)) Sec. 32-37. Horseback riding. Horses are prohibited from all city parks without written permission from the director. (Code 1986, § 830.25) Sec. 32-38. Domestic animals. No animals other than dogs are permitted in parks. All animals within parks must be leashed. Dogs are permitted only in such areas as may be clearly marked by the signs bearing the words "leashed dogs are allowed on trails and open areas only." Nothing herein shall be construed as permitting the running of dogs at -large. Dogs in those areas where such animals are permitted shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than eight feet in length. No person may walk more than two dogs in a city park at one time. Service animals and police dogs are exempt from these restrictions. (Code 1986, § 830.31) Sec. 32-39. Fishing. It is unlawful for any person in a park to fish in any waters by the use of hook-and-line, net, trap, or other device, except in water designated by the director for that use, and under such regulations and restrictions as have been or may be prescribed by the park director. Fishing by the use of hook-and-line, net, trap, or other device, is only allowed in designated areas and must follow state laws governing fishing. Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 6 of 10 (Code 1986, § 830.15) Sec. 32-40. Tampering with wildlife; hunting and trapping prohibited. (a) It is unlawful for a person to hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw objects at an animal, reptile or bird or to remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal, or the eggs or nest, or young of any reptile or bird. It is unlawful for any person in a park to pursue wildlife at any time. (b) No person shall give or offer, or attempt to give to any animal or bird any tobacco, alcohol or other known noxious substance. (Code 1986, §§ 830.03(6)(A), 830.17) Sec. 32-41. Firearms. No person shall use, carry, or possess discharge firearms of any description or air rifles, spring guns, bow and arrow (except in an area designated for archery by the director), slings or any other form of weapons potentially inimical to wildlife or dangerous to human safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges, or any kind of trapping device. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is prohibited. (Code 1986, § 830.17) Sec. 32-42. Fireworks and explosives. Except as otherwise permitted by this Code no person may bring or have in his possession, or set off or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn, any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets, or other fireworks or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge them or throw them into a path from land or highway adjacent thereto. (Code 1986, § 830.29) Sec. 32-43. Tobacco product use prohibited. The use of tobacco products is prohibited within Shady Oak Beach. (Code 1986, § 830.26) Sec. 32-44. Alcoholic Intoxicating beverages. (a) Prohibition. Except as provided in this section, the possession of alcoholic beverages and the drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in a park. Beer and wine may be consumed in Central Park, Shady Oak Beach, Burnes Park and Valley Park in areas designated by the director by permit only. The term "alcoholic beverage" has the meaning given by M.S.A. § 340A.101. No person shall bring beer into a park in kegs, barrels or other bulk tap quantities except by permit issued by the director. (b) Exceptions. At certain specifically designated recreation centers where meals or lunches are served under concession privileges, the sale of alcoholic beverages by such concessionaire are permitted under the regulation and control of the director. Sale of alcoholic b everages may be made only in individual drinks (not in original packages or otherwise in bulk) and must be served for consumption solely on the immediate premises of the concession. Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 7 of 10 (c) Drunkenness. No person shall enter or remain in a park under the influence of intoxicating substances liquor. (Code 1986, § 830.27) Secs. 32-45—32-61. Reserved. DIVISION 2. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES Sec. 32-62. Operation requirements. (a) State motor vehicle laws apply. All applicable provisions of the state motor vehicle traffic laws in regard to equipment and operation of vehicles and the traffic regulations of this Code apply in parks. (b) Enforcement of traffic regulations. Persons in parks shall obey traffic officers and park employees, such persons being hereby authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the parks and on the highways, streets or roads immediately adjacent thereto in accordan ce with provisions of this section and such supplementary regulations as may be issued by the park director. (c) Traffic signs. Persons in parks shall comply with all traffic signs indicating speed, direction, caution, stopping, or parking, and all other signs posted for proper control and to safeguard life and property. (c d) Speed of vehicles. No person shall ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding ten miles an hour in a park, except upon such roads as the director may designate, by posted signs, for speedier travel. (d e) Operation confined to roads. No person shall drive a vehicle on any area except the paved park roads or parking areas, or such other areas as may on occasion be specifically designated by the director as temporary parking areas except as otherwise provided for semi -annual trash drop-offs. (Code 1986, § 830.07) Sec. 32-63. Parking; emergency removal; mufflers required. (a) Designated areas. Vehicles may not be parked in other than an established or designated parking area. Such use must be in accordance with the posted directions and with the instructions of any attendant who may be present. (b) Night parking. No person shall leave a vehicle standing or parked at night without lights clearly visible for at least 150 feet from both front and rear on any driveway or road area except legally established parking areas. (c) Emergency procedures. Operators of vehicles shall immediately notify an attendant of an emergency in the nature of a breakdown requiring the assistance of a tow truck, mechanic or other person. (d) Double parking. No person may double park any vehicle on any road or parkway unless so directed by a park official. (e) Muffler required. Motor vehicles in parks must be equipped with a muffler adequate to deaden the sound of the engine. (Code 1986, § 830.09) Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:02 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 8 of 10 Sec. 32-64. Bicycles. (a) Confined to roads. No person may ride a bicycle in a park other than on a paved vehicular road or path designated for that purpose. A bicyclist must push a bicycle by hand over a grassy area or wooded trail or on a paved area reserved for pedestrian use unless prohibited by appropriate posting. (b) Operation. No person may ride a bicycle in a park other than on the right-hand side of the road paving as close as conditions permit. Bicycles shall be kept in single file when two or more are operating as a group. Bicyclists must at all times operate their machines with reasonable regard to the safety of others, signal all turns, pass to the right of any vehicle they are overtaking, and pass to the right of any vehicle they may be meeting. (c) Rider prohibited. Only one person per seat is permitted on a bicycle. (c d) Racks. No person may leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is a space available. Bicycles shall not be left lying on the ground or paving or set against trees, or in any place or position where other persons may trip over to be injured by them. (e) Immobile bikes. No person may leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set against trees, or in any place or position where other persons may trip over to be injured by them. (d f) Night operation. No person may ride a bicycle on any road or path between ten minutes after sunset and ten minutes before sunrise without an attached headlight plainly visible at least 200 feet in front of, and without a red taillight or red reflector plainly visible from at least 200 feet from the rear of the bicycle. (Code 1986, § 830.11) Secs. 32-65—32-86. Reserved. ARTICLE III. PERMITS Sec. 32-87. Activities that require permit. A permit shall be obtained from the director before participating in any of the following park activities: carnivals, community celebrations; gathering of 25 or more persons including picnics and political gatherings; activity contests including those requesting exclusive use or charging admission; and exhibitions either as a stage production or otherwise. (Code 1986, § 830.41(1)) Sec. 32-88. Application. A person seeking issuance of a permit under this subsection shall file an application with the director. The application shall state: (1) The name and address of the applicant; (2) The name and address of the person, corporation or association sponsoring the activity, if any; (3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired; (4) The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired; Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:02 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 9 of 10 (5) An estimate of the anticipated attendance; and (6) Any other information the director finds reasonably necessary for fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued. (Code 1986, § 830.41(2)) Sec. 32-89. Standard for review of application. The park director shall issue a permit hereunder when the director finds that: (1) The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park; (2) The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation; (3) The proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct; (4) The proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expenses or police operation by the city; (5) The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application; and (6) The proposed activity or use of the park will not over tax park facilities and will not put park facilities or grounds at unreasonable risk of damage, at the discretion of the director. (Code 1986, § 830.41(3)) Sec. 32-90. Appeal. Within five days after receipt of an application, the park director shall apprise an applicant in writing of reasons for refusing a permit. An aggrieved person may appeal in writing within five days to the council, which shall consider the application under the standards provided in this article and sustain or overrule the director's decision within five days. The decision of the council is final. (Code 1986, § 830.41(4)) Sec. 32-91. Effect of permit. A permittee is bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable provisions of this section fully as though the same was contained in the permit. (Code 1986, § 830.41(5)) Sec. 32-92. Liability of permittee. The permittee is liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever by reason of the negligence of the permittee. (Code 1986, § 830.41(6)) Created: 2023-11-01 14:17:02 [EST] (Supp. No. 10) Page 10 of 10 Sec. 32-93. Revocation. The park director may revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or provisions of this Code, or upon good cause shown. (Code 1986, § 830.41(7)) Sec. 32-94. Exhibiting permit upon request. No person shall fail to produce and exhibit his permit from the director upon request of any authorized person who desires to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any provisions of this Code or rule of the director. (Code 1986, § 830.35(D)) Sec. 32-95. Disturbing permittees. No person shall disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any area, or participating in any activity, under the authority of a permit. (Code 1986, § 830.35(E))