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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-008Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-008 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION SECTION 220 -BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS SUBSECTIONS 220.05, 220.06 AND 220.07 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Administration, Section 220 - Boards, Committees and Commissions, Subsections 220.05 Subd. 2 and 3 are hereby amended by deleting the struck through text and adding the underlined text as follows: 220.05 Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee. Subd. 2 Composition. The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee shall consist of up to twelve seven(127) members appointed by the City Council. The membership is open to any resident, or non-resident affiliated with an Arden Hills business, non-profit, or community organization that is interested in the City's Parks, Trails and Recreation Programs. At all times, a majority of the Committee membership shall be current residents of Arden Hills. Geographical balance may be used as criteria for selecting new members. One Two (2) additional members may be appointed by the City Council as a Youth Committee Member. The Each Youth Committee Member will have the same voting rights as other members of the committee. The Each Youth Committee Member’s term will last for one year from September 1st through August 31st. The Each Youth Committee Member must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior enrolled in a high-school or PSEO program; and be enrolled in a school district that serves Arden Hills or a resident of Arden Hills attending a school outside of the City’s typical school districts. At no time shall there be more than two (2) members who meet the criteria of Youth Committee Member serving on the Committee. Subd. 3 Duties and Functions. The duties and functions of the Committee shall be included in the Annual Resolution appointing new members and may be changed by Council Resolution, from time to time, based on the needs of the City.include but are not limited to: A. Advising on the development of parks, trails, and recreation. B. Assisting in the preparation and implementation of a Park System Plan. C. Assisting in the development of new programs and services that meet the community’s parks, trails, and recreational needs and enhance the quality of life in the community while providing for maximum use of resources. D. Reviewing existing City recreation programs and park equipment for improvements or enhancements. Page 2 of 2 SECTION 2. Chapter 2, Administration, Section 220 - Boards, Committees and Commissions is hereby amended to enact Subsection 220.06 to read as follows: 220.06 Financial Planning and Analysis Committee. Subd. 1 Establishment of Committee. A Financial Planning and Analysis Committee is hereby established to facilitate longer term financial planning on behalf of the City Council and the City and any related issues. Subd. 2 Composition. The Financial Planning and Analysis Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. Membership may be open to any resident or non-resident who has financial planning and analysis expertise. At all times, a majority of the Committee membership shall be current residents of Arden Hills. Subd. 3 Duties and Functions. The duties and functions of the Committee shall include but are not limited to: A. Advise on fiscal planning and analysis. B. Perform such other functions concerning financial planning and analysis as the City Council may determine from time to time direct. SECTION 3. Chapter 2, Administration, Section 220 - Boards, Committees and Commissions is hereby amended to enact Subsection 220.07 to read as follows: 220.07 Human Rights Commission. Subd. 1 Establishment of Commission. A Human Rights Commission is hereby established to advise the City Council on issues and goals of the city related to securing for all citizens an equal opportunity in housing, employment, public accommodations, public services and education, and to work consistently to improve the human relations climate of the city. Subd. 2 Composition. The Human Rights Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. Membership may be open to any resident. Two (2) additional member may be appointed by the City Council as a Youth Committee Member. Each Youth Committee Member will have the same voting rights as other members of the committee. Each Youth Committee Member’s term will last for one year from September 1st through August 31st. Each Youth Committee Member must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior enrolled in a high-school or PSEO program; and be enrolled in a school district that serves Arden Hills or a resident of Arden Hills attending a school outside of the City’s typical school districts. At no time shall there be more than two (2) members who meet the criteria of Youth Committee Member serving on the Committee. Subd. 3 Duties and Functions. The duties and functions of the Committee shall include, but are not limited to: A. Study and review programs and policies and advise on the creation of programs to promote equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination and inequalities. B. Perform such other functions concerning human rights as the City Council may from time to time direct. SECTION 4. Ordinance No. 169 is hereby repealed in its entirety.