HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 016-2008 Resolution No. 16-08
Resolution Establishing the Policy of the City of Brookings Concerning Use of the Red
(competition) Rink of the Larson Ice Center for Animal Events.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as
follows:
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes it is again necessary at this time to establish a
specific policy concerning use of the red(competition) rink of the Larson Ice Center for animal
events, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Board as a recommended action to the City Council
approved a motion which provided:
The Park and Recreation Board prefers that animal events not be scheduled
in the Larson Ice Center Red rink and reaffirms that priority use of the Red
rink continues to be for ice skating programs on a year-round basis, and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that prohibiting animal events within the red rink
constitutes the best policy to preserve and enhance the quality of the red rink's infrastructure, and
will also be consistent with the City's priority for use of the red rink as an ice skating facility,
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
That effective immediately, the red(competition)rink of the Larson Ice
Center shall not be used for animal events, and in accordance with this
policy, animals shall not be kept,penned or permitted upon or within the
red(competition)rink of the Larson Ice Center.
Passed and approved on the 12`h day of February, 2008.
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