Prairie Creek board approves rule changes banning lease transfers and horse use on equestrian trails

The Prairie Creek Parks Board approved a set of rule changes that prohibit lease transfers and bar horses from equestrian trails, the board said at a meeting that included public comment and staff discussion. The changes, which the board adopted by voice vote, follow recommendations from the city's legal team and will take effect immediately; the board said it will post updated rules at the campground and on the park website. Board members said the updates respond in part to guidance from the water company and clarify that certain sections of park property may be closed by board resolution. "Section 4(d), no lease transfers permitted," a board member said while summarizing the edits. The same speaker said the changes incorporate language allowing the board to close specific sections per resolution and to align with state and federal regulations and water-company guidance. Shannon, a board member, said the revisions came from the legal team and noted the changes "will no longer be permitted under this" for highlighted transfers. The board's motion included one specific amendment: a change on the rules document to state that horses are not permitted on equestrian trails. After a member moved and another seconded, the chair called for a voice vote and the board approved the rules changes. The board said staff will update and post the revised rules at the campground and on the website. The board also identified that the edits affect ATV and equestrian trails and referenced the city's lease and board resolution as the governing authorities for changes. Board discussion distinguished legal/administrative changes recommended by counsel from enforcement details; no enforcement policy beyond the posting and immediate effect was adopted at the meeting. Board members and staff said they will follow up with the legal team and the water company on lease interpretation and any needed implementation steps.