Summary
A wording quirk in the municipal code could have let the Recreation and Parks Commission adopt fees on its own; a new ordinance makes clear only the City Council has final say. No fees change under this fix.
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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No fiscal impact — it's a governance clarification, not a fee change.
✅Who benefits
Residents keep elected-council oversight over any new or raised recreation fees.
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