8. First reading-campsite amended ordinance

SUBJECT: ORDINANCE #1997-3 AMENDED (COUNTY PARK CAMPSITES) 38.05 PAGE2OF3 2. For purposes of this ordinance, camping equipment shall include, but not be limited to, vehicles, recreational vehicles, campers, boats, trailers, or any other thing which is generally recognized as recreational camping equipment. 3 . 3. The following service fees apply for the use of electricity and water at the campsites: $5 per day for tents; $15 for electrical sites; $20 for full hookup sites; and $50 for rental of park building for events. Reservations are limited to 14 days with 7 days off between periods. The 7-day period may be waived based on availability. Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check out time is noon. 4. Group activities attended by more than twenty-five individuals are prohibited without a permit issued by the Cass County Auditor's Office. A $25 fee will be charged for the application of such permit. 5. Fireworks, model rocket engines, or combustible or explosive material prohibited. a. No person may possess, discharge or set off within any area of Brewer Lake Park any form of fireworks, model rocket engine, or combustible or explosive. b. The term "fireworks" means any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substance or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. c. "Model rocket engine" means a commercially manufactured, non-reusable rocket propulsion device constructed of anon-metallic casing and solid propellant wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user. d. "Combustible or explosive material" does not include matches, butane, kerosene, propane or similar fuels and devices used in the ordinary course of camping. 6. No burning will be allowed except in designated fireplaces. 7. Use of firearms within the park is prohibited. 8. Cutting, damaging, or destroying any trees within park area is prohibited. 9. Dogs must be leashed within the park area. 10. Brewer Lake Park will have a curfew of 11:30 PM. After 11:30 PM, no unnecessary noise or unnecessary driving or consumption of alcohol will be permitted.