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~~ -~~ ~.. 1 119 I . A discussion then took place among the applicants, Commission, and staff. There appeared to be some confusion in the wording on the application with respect to alcoholic beverages. Ex-Commissioner Shcenckasked what the recourse would be in the use of alcoholic beverages, other than permitted by the application, and were found to be served at the event. Mr. Weeks stated that the parties responsible for the event would be requested to discontinue the use of the hard liquor and if it were not discontinued or the request ignored, the Police Department would be notified and the event closed down. The Department tries to reason with applicants regarding alcoholic beverages. It is when the Department finds this avenue impossible that the enforcing agency is called in. Mr. Weeks then pointed out that in the rules and ~egulations it specifically states that"... beer, wine, and champaign are the ONLY alcoholic beverages allowed'." There has been no misinterpretation of this paragraph in the past experience of the Department. It was further pointed out that the rational for disallowing hard liquor was the increased risk of abusive use of the buildings, lack of proper portable bar facilities, and the possible intermix of youths and adults in the same facility. ' It was the consensus of the Connnission not to change the rules.."a.tid regulations at this time but to have the Operational Policy Committee review them for further discussion. AGENDA ITEM I - Discussion of PaJk Rules and Regulations Mr. Weeks mentioned that Tom Ferrando sent to the Connnission in advance of the meeting of a copy of the drafted ordinance for incorporating the rules and regulations into ordinance form. This effort has been underway for several months. There were several months. There were several items that were eliminated due to preemption, either by state ( or federal law. The ordinance is now ready for the Commission review. Mr. Weeks mentioned that one of the main reasons for the ordinance is that there are no legal provisions to enforce many of the use rules and regulations that have been in affect for some time. There appears to be a trend during the'se times where everyone is questioning authority and the right to enforce rules and regulations. It is felt that legal and legislative backing is imperative for enforcement of park use rules and regulations. The Police Department has also found themselves in awkward positioI in trying to enforce the rules without their being in ordinance form. Mr. Weeks stated they had worked with the Police Department regarding the proposed ordinance. Mr. Ferrando mentioned that there were still some very minor questions pending with the At~orney's Office dealing with some provisions that were removed only because they are included elsewhere in the Code. These matters will be cross-referenced. At the con~lusion of the discussion, the following motion was made: MOTION: ' Commissioner Weintraub moved that the draft of the park use rules and regulations ordinance be accepted and, after final clarification by the City Attorney, be forwarded to the City Council for approval, seconded by Commissioner Pound. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. AGENDA ITEM 2 - Discu~sio~ of Agenda forJ Council-Commission Joint Meetin&- Chairman Knecht mentioned that the meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17, at 4:00 PM in the Community Activities Building. The Connnission indicated their main concern would be to discuss development standard,s. Mr. Weeks mentioned that Landscape Architectural Consultant Phil S~ger rill prepare am pres~t soœ slides sMwing various e~ples of park d~elopment standards.