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Park Commission recommends clarifying changes to park reservation ordinance
Summary
The commission voted to recommend amending Sec. 12-1-6(b),(d),(e) to clarify reservation procedures, require deposits before accepting reservations, direct the Common Council to set fee schedules, and instruct the City Clerk to act promptly on applications.
The Galesville Park Commission on Sept. 4, 2025 voted unanimously to recommend amending Sec. 12-1-6(b),(d),(e) (Reservation of Park Space) to clarify how exclusive-use permits are handled. The motion was made by Rob Grover and seconded by Jesse Swing and was recorded in the minutes as carried unanimously.
The proposed text in the minutes would: confirm that park shelter reservations are taken on a first-come, first-reserved basis; require applicants for exclusive use to submit the park fee, a deposit in an amount determined by the Common Council, and a signed agreement before an application is accepted; authorize the Common Council to establish the schedule of fees; state that deposits will be returned after use if cleanup or repair is not required and all permit terms are met; and direct the City Clerk to act promptly on permit applications after consulting with applicants when necessary.
The minutes record the Commission's recommendation to amend the ordinance language; they do not state a timetable for referral to the Common Council, nor do they record any recorded objections or requested edits from staff.
