Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 06 02

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AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDSCAPING ADVISORY BOARD ARTICLE I The Board Section 1. Introduction. These Bylaws ("Bylaws") of the Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board are adopted pursuant to the authority stated in Resolution No. 65, Series 2015. Section 2. Office. The office of the Board shall be considered the Louisville City Hall, 749 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027, or such other place in the City of Louisville, Colorado as the City Manager may designate from time to time. Section 3, Purpose and Duties. A. Advisory. Except as otherwise provided by City Charter or Municipal Code, the Board shall be advisory in character. B Duties. The role of the Board will include, but not be limited to, advising the City Council on such matters as: (i) To assist the City staff and Council in determining the community's needs and desires for parks, programs, and facilities in relationship to parks related issues in the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan; (ii) To advise the City Council and staff on park and landscape maintenance, development, and redevelopment, and review referrals for proposed landscape plans for public areas; (iii) To advise City Council and staff on the capital and operating budget as it relates to parks and public landscape maintenance; (iv) To advise the City Council and staff on best practices related to parks and landscaping; (v) To promote healthy horticultural and forestry practices in in public and private landscapes; (vi) To educate the public regarding horticultural and forestry practices appropriate for Louisville's climate and soils; Page 1 of 8 5