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Assembly advances parks-code rewrite to modernize reservations, add cabin rules and shift scheduling to Parks & Rec
Summary
The Assembly approved first reading of an ordinance updating Title 14 to modernize park and recreation code, centralize permitting with Parks & Recreation, adopt assembly-set fee schedules, and codify residency and online reservations for public-use cabins such as Tom Young cabin; the measure passed 5-0 on first reading.
Kevin Knox, the city's Parks and Recreation coordinator, told the Sitka Assembly the existing park-use code relies on outdated departmental structures and practices and asked the Assembly to approve a revised Chapter 14.05 to update definitions, consolidate permit administration in the Parks and Recreation Division and enable online reservations (the division already uses RecDesk software).
Knox said the rewrite clarifies policy…
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