[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of
the Village of Pleasant Prairie 6-3-2002 by Ord. No. 02-18 (Ch.
19 of the 1988 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
All lands and waters acquired by the Village for park or
recreational purposes, and shall include, without limitation, parks,
beaches, swimming pools, golf courses, bicycle/walking trails, ball
diamonds and other athletic fields and privately owned lands, the
use of which has been granted to the Village for park, recreational,
athletic or like public services.
The area on Lake Andrea used for swimming, diving or recreational
bathing, together with the associated land area and appurtenances
designated for bather usage.
The public land areas adjacent to the waters of Lake Michigan
used for recreational purposes.
A recreation facility at 9900 Terwall Terrace in Prairie
Springs Park.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
All permits issued pursuant to this section
shall be obtained before the proposed activity.
A.
The following actions are permitted with a written
permit from the Village Board:
(1)
Any person, group or organization may hold or take
part in any musical, theatrical or other entertainment, or any parade,
procession, public meeting or gathering of any kind, or make any political
or religious address, oration or demonstration of any kind, or use
any loudspeaker or amplifying equipment in any park only with written
permission.
(2)
Any person, group or organization may sell or offer
for sale any article or perform or offer to perform any service for
hire or solicit for any trade, occupation, business or profession
or solicit in any park only with a written permit.
(3)
Any person, group or organization may place or carry
any structure, bulletin board or advertising device of any kind whatever,
or erect a tent or post any notice, bill poster, sign, wire, rod or
cord to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, fountain, wall, post or structure,
statue, bridge, or monument in any park, or place any advertising
or decoration of any kind whatever therein in any park, only with
a written permit.
(5)
Any person, group or organization may camp or erect
a tent for sleeping overnight in any Village park only with written
permit. Upon approval, said permit will only be issued upon the submittal
of a list of all registered campers and payment of applicable rental
fees.
[Amended 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(6)
Any person, group or organization may conduct any
gathering or activity, including reserving a picnic area or ball field,
where the attendance is greater than 500 persons, only with written
permit, insofar as no more than 50% of said facilities in any given
park are reserved for that same period.
(7)
Any person, group or organization may be allowed to
bring, drink, possess or give away any beer, liquor or other intoxicating
beverages within any Village park only with a written permit.
[Amended 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32]
B.
The Village Clerk shall have the authority to issue
a permit to any person, group or organization to bring, drink, possess
or give away beer, liquor or other intoxicating beverages within any
Village park. The Director of Public Works or designee shall have
the authority to issue permits to reserve park pavilions, picnic areas
and ball fields in Village parks if the following criteria are met:
[Amended 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art.
II)]
(1)
A complete application is submitted no later than
72 hours prior to the scheduled event;
(2)
The required fee(s) is submitted;
(3)
The proposed activity does not violate any prohibited
actions in this chapter;
(5)
(Reserved)
(6)
The proposed activity does not conflict with scheduled
Village events or Village recreational programs; and
(7)
(Reserved)
(8)
Applicants
must be 21 years of age or older.
C.
Application. A person seeking issuance of a permit
shall obtain and file a complete application and required fee(s) with
the Director of Public Works or designee.
[Amended 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(1)
If such permit requires Village Board approval, as outlined in Subsection A, such permit shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works at least two weeks prior to a scheduled meeting of the Village Board.
(2)
If such permit allows the Director of Public Works to issue a permit as outlined in Subsection B, such permit shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works at least 72 hours prior to the proposed event.
(3)
The permit application shall include:
(a)
Name and address of applicant.
(b)
Name and address of the person, corporation
or association sponsoring the activity, if any.
(c)
The day and hours for which the permit is desired,
if applicable.
(d)
The park, or portion thereof, for which the
permit is desired, if applicable.
(e)
An estimate of the attendance, if applicable.
(f)
Any other information which, in the opinion
of the Village Board, is reasonably necessary to a fair determination
of whether a permit should be issued.
D.
Fees. Each application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee and/or bond as required per § 242-3 of this chapter.
E.
Granting of permits.
(1)
The Village Board shall issue a permit hereunder when
it has found that:
(a)
The proposed activity or use of the park or
park area will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the
general enjoyment of the park.
(b)
The proposed activity or use of the park will
not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public
health, welfare, safety and recreation.
(c)
The proposed activity or use is not reasonably
anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(d)
The proposed activity will not entail unusual,
extraordinary or burdensome expense on the Village.
(e)
The facilities desired have not been reserved
for other use at the day and hour requested in the application.
(f)
The area requested is in compliance with the
areas designated by the Village for the type of use requested.
(2)
Permits shall be granted on a first-come-first-served
basis, except that the Village Board may, by regulation, reserve certain
areas for traditional celebrations and services on national holidays
by specific groups. Applications for a permit within a given calendar
year shall not be accepted prior to the first working day in January
of said calendar year.
(3)
No more than 50% of designated picnic areas in Prairie
Springs Park shall be reserved for any given day.
(4)
When considering an application for a permit to hold
a public assembly, public meeting or gathering, the Village Board
shall grant said permit unless the Board specifically finds that the
granting of said permit is in conflict with any subsection noted above.
F.
Compliance with rules and regulations. A permittee
shall be bound by all of the park rules and regulations and all applicable
ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in such permit,
except to the extent that the permit otherwise specifies.
G.
Liability. The person or persons to whom a permit
is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained
by any person whatever by reason of the negligence of the person or
persons to whom such permit has been issued.
H.
Display of permit. As a condition of a permit being
issued, it is required that the permittee have the permit in his or
her possession at all times while it is in effect and that, upon the
request of any duly authorized agent of the Village or duly authorized
law enforcement personnel, a permittee shall present the permit for
inspection.
I.
Revocation. The Village Board shall have the authority
to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance
or upon good cause shown.
J.
Appeal. Notice of hearing to revoke or appeal a denial
of such permit shall be given to the applicant or holder of said permit
10 days before the date of hearing by delivering a copy of such notice
to the permittee personally or by mailing a copy of such notice to
the permittee or applicant as stated in the application or permit.
If the permittee is a corporation, delivery of such notice shall be
to the registered agent of such corporation at the address given in
the application 10 days before the date of such hearing. In the event
of revocation of a permit, no refund of application or permit fees
shall be made, and the Village Board may refuse to grant another permit
to such permittee or applicant for such length of time as it deems
advisable.
[Amended 6-17-2002 by Ord. No. 02-37; 5-19-2003 by Ord. No.
03-27; 2-6-2006 by Ord. No. 06-06; 4-16-2007 by Ord. No. 07-14]
A.
Prairie Springs Park fees are established annually
and set forth in the Village Fee Schedule.
[Amended 10-19-2009 by Ord. No. 09-54; 9-18-2017 by Ord. No. 17-46; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
B.
Fees for reserving outdoor recreation facilities,
pavilions, equipment, and services. All picnic areas have a capacity
of 250 persons unless otherwise noted. If the scheduled event will
exceed the capacity for the given area, additional areas shall be
reserved. All fees are nonrefundable.
[Amended 9-17-2007 by Ord. No. 07-38; 5-17-2010 by Ord. No.
10-32; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
C.
Ingram Park.
[Added 9-16-2013 by Ord. No. 13-44]
(1)
Dog park fees. All dogs using the dog park must have a Village of Pleasant Prairie annual dog park tag, or the owner can pay a daily fee each day the park is visited. Fees to use the dog park in Ingram Park are set forth in Chapter 119 of the Municipal Code. No annual dog park tag shall be granted without proof that a dog is currently licensed in Kenosha County or another municipality where the dog is kept.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(2)
Dog park rules and regulations. Set forth below are the rules and
regulations for the use of the dog park in Ingram Park.
(a)
Park ordinances require an owner/handler clean up and properly
dispose of waste left by his or her dog(s).
(b)
Dogs must be kept on a leash not to exceed 10 feet until they
are in the dog park entrance and the gate has closed behind them.
For the safety of your pet as well as others, do not keep your dog
on a leash while inside the dog park.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(c)
The dog owner/handler must be physically capable of controlling
his or her dog. All owners/handlers are required to remain inside
the off-leash area and be in view of their dog(s) at all times. The
limit is three dogs per handler, per visit.
(d)
Aggressive dogs or dogs that have been determined to be vicious
are not permitted on the premises. Dogs exhibiting rough, aggressive
or dangerous behavior must be removed by the owner immediately.
(e)
Excessive barking is prohibited. Dogs barking excessively must
be removed by the owner.
(f)
All dogs must be current on vaccinations.
(g)
All dogs must be licensed by their respective municipality and
display said license/tag while in the dog park. Noncounty residents
must have the current rabies vaccine tag as well as a dog license
tag issued by the governing body where they reside.
(h)
Leashes are not to exceed 10 feet in length and must be kept
on the dog until inside the double-gates entry. Remove the leash prior
to entering the second gate. Do the reverse when leaving.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(i)
The off-leash dog park is for dogs and their handlers. No other
type of animal (i.e., hunting or other use) is allowed. No firearms
or starting pistols are permitted.
(j)
Absolutely no female dogs in heat or puppies under the age of
four months are allowed in the dog park.
(k)
No smoking, food, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, strollers
or bicycles are allowed inside the dog park.
(l)
Please leave your dog toys at home.
(m)
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied and supervised
closely by an adult at all times. It is recommended that small children
not be brought into the off-leash area. Children are not permitted
to run with or chase dogs.
(n)
Users of the dog park do so at their own risk. The Village of
Pleasant Prairie is not liable for any injury or damage caused by
any dog or person in this park. Owners and users agree to assume the
full responsibility of any injuries, damages or loss to themselves,
their dogs or property or any damage to other people or dogs connected
with or associated with their use of the park.
D.
Other fees for all parks.
[Amended 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(1)
All applications shall be completed by a responsible adult over 18 years of age. In addition, a nonrefundable permit application fee for applications to be considered by the Village Board or to secure an alcohol beverage permit shall be paid at the time an application is submitted for a permit as outlined in § 242-2. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to apply for an alcohol beverage permit.
(2)
In parks without rest room facilities, a fee based
on a Village contract with a sanitation company per required facility
shall be submitted at the time the permit is issued. The number of
rest room facilities shall be based on the requirements as set forth
by the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
(3)
If an applicant requests to have alcoholic beverages
at the specific function, an additional fee per picnic area reserved
shall be required. Said payment will be refundable after an appropriate
cost for cleanup and/or repair of picnic area is required by Village
staff.
(4)
For rental of a park pavilion in any Village park,
a refundable deposit shall be submitted one month prior to the reservation
date to secure the site. The deposit shall only be refunded upon Village
inspection that there are no damages or loss of Village property to
the pavilion site. Applicants are held responsible for any costs associated
with the loss or damage of Village property which may exceed the deposit.
(5)
Cancellation of rental. A fee of no less than 1/2
of the rental fee will be charged for guests changing or canceling
their reservation within 30 days of the reservation date. Cancellation
prior to 30 days will be subject to a cancellation fee. (No refunds
due to inclement weather. Deposit refunds may take several weeks to
process after the reservation.)
(6)
Park
temporary structure inspection fee.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection E, Selling of concessions
in any park, and former Subsection F, Nonmotorized watercraft rental
fees at Lake Andrea, added 5-19-2008 by Ord. No 08-32, which subsections
immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35.
[Amended 5-3-2021 by Ord. No. 21-08]
Except for attendance at or participation in
scheduled events, no person shall remain in any park from dusk until
dawn. Ingram Park shall remain open until 10:00 p.m. seasonally for
sledding.
The following activities are prohibited in Village
parks. All persons that are issued a permit or rent a picnic area,
pavilion or ball field in any Village park shall be held financially
responsible for any damages to the park and its facilities.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, group or organization
to:
(1)
Place any straw, dirt, chips, paper, shavings, shells,
ashes or other rubbish, even though not offensive to health, in or
upon any park. Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for any person to
clean fish and dispose of fish entrails in other than a designated
area.
(2)
Remove, destroy, break, injure, mutilate or deface
in any way any structure, monument, statue, fountain, wall, fence,
garbage cans, railing, vehicle, bench, tree, shrub, plant, flower
or other property in any park.
(3)
Drive, ride or push any motorcycle, motor vehicle,
truck, wagon, horse or any vehicle or animal in any part of the parks,
except on the regular roadways designated therefor, provided that
wheelchairs, baby carriages and such vehicles as are used in the park
service are not included in the foregoing prohibition.
(4)
Place, build or create any fires within any park areas
except in properly constructed grills. All charcoal ashes shall be
disposed of in containers labeled for such disposal. In addition,
no person shall leave any fire unattended or throw away any matches,
cigarettes, cigars or pipe ashes without first extinguishing them.
(5)
Wade, bathe or swim except at such pools or beaches
as may be designated for that purpose.
(6)
Disturb any bird or other animal or disturb the nest
or young of any bird or other animal, except the taking of any bird
or other animal which is causing property damage or injuries within
any Village park.
(7)
Engage in ball throwing, bicycle riding, kite flying
or fishing or any other activity which may endanger the safety of
bathers or spectators in the beach area.
(8)
Bring or permit a dog, cat or other household pet
animal in any Village park at any time unless said animal is on a
leash not exceeding 10 feet in length or under the owner's control
or to bring or permit a dog or other household pet in any Village
park which is not properly licensed with all required vaccinations
and shots. Furthermore, no such animal shall be allowed in any beach
area (sand or water) designated for swimming or on any of the playground
equipment.
(9)
Bring or permit horses or other livestock, poultry
or farm animals in any Village park, trail or designated park road
or parking area.
(10)
Go beyond the designated swimming limits outlined
by markers, and it shall be unlawful for any person to use a boat,
raft, water skis, surfboard, windsurfer, sail board or other watercraft
within such swimming limits, unless such devices are a part of a scheduled
class.
(11)
Swim at night or when the park is closed.
(12)
Operate gasoline-powered vehicles, including jet skis,
with the exception of electric motors which operate with no wake,
or with the exception of emergency and maintenance boats, which shall
be permitted on the beach or on Lake Andrea.
(13)
Bring glass containers for beverages on the beach,
nor shall any person place, build or create any bonfires or campfires
within any Village park except Prairie Springs Park Picnic Area Five.
Bonfires or campfires are allowed for Village-sponsored events.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(14)
Indulge in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous,
unreasonably loud or otherwise disturbing conduct under circumstances
in which such conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance.
(15)
Operate a snowmobile in any Village park, except authorized
park personnel.
(16)
Use any type of inflatable device within a designated
bathing area.
(17)
Launch a boat from a trailer in any park, except that
a boat, raft or watercraft of any type may be launched in a designated
launching area.
(18)
Fish in any designated swimming area.
(19)
Play baseball, football, frisbee or other games in
designated parking areas.
(20)
Perform any mechanical work on automobiles in any
park, unless it is an emergency situation.
(21)
Operate any sound truck, loudspeaker, motor or any
other mechanical device that produces undue or unnecessary noises
in or upon any Village park.
(22)
Be intoxicated or engage in any violent, abusive,
loud, boisterous, vulgar, lewd, obscene or otherwise disorderly conduct,
tending to create a breach of the peace or to disturb or annoy others,
in or upon any Village park.
(23)
Engage in ballplaying or the use of a frisbee or activity
of like kind which interferes with the flow of traffic on any park
road.
(24)
Park, stop or leave standing, whether attended or
unattended, any vehicle in any manner so as to block, obstruct or
limit the use of any road or trail, or outside any designated parking
area, or contrary to posted notices.
(25)
Other than duly appointed law enforcement officers, to have in his possession or under his control any firearm, air gun, bow and arrow (except at the archery range) or other weapon, explosives or fireworks, as defined by §§ 250-3 and 250-5 of the Village Code, of any kind or discharge any of the same while in or upon any of the Village parks. Bow and arrow usage is specifically regulated in § 242-8 of this chapter.
(26)
Conduct business in any Village park, in Prairie Springs
Park, on Lake Andrea or within the RecPlex without a contract with
the Village of Pleasant Prairie. This contract, or written agreement,
and permit for approved programming should be readily available as
proof of permission to conduct such business in the park or RecPlex.
[Added 5-19-2003 by Ord. No. 03-24;
amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(27)
Launch motorized watercraft, including jet skis, from
any public property on the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Village
of Pleasant Prairie.
[Added 6-19-2006 by Ord. No. 06-30]
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate
any vehicle, whether propelled by animal or other power, in any park
recklessly, or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonably proper,
having regard for the traffic, the safety of the public and the use
of the parks, or so as to injure the property, life or limb of any
person. Furthermore, at no time shall the speed of such vehicles exceed
15 miles per hour in Prairie Springs Park.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any aircraft to land in any
park or any body of water in any Village park.
D.
It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to
enter in any way a building or area that may be locked or closed to
public use or contrary to a posted notice.
E.
It shall be unlawful for any vehicles to be parked
in a parking lot at Prairie Springs Park without a parking pass.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
F.
It shall be unlawful for any vehicles to park against
any yellow curb.
G.
It shall be unlawful for any person without a scuba
diving certificate to use Lake Andrea for the purpose of scuba diving,
with the exception of scuba diving with a certified diving instructor.
H.
It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke on the beach at Lake Andrea. First violation shall result in revocation of the daily pass; subsequent violations will result in revocation of the annual pass. Any additional violations will result in penalties in accordance with § 242-12 of this chapter.
I.
It shall be unlawful for sailboarders or windsurfers
to launch onto Lake Andrea from any location other than those permitted.
J.
It shall
be unlawful for any watercraft to use an anchor at any time when launched
in Lake Andrea.
[Added 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32]
[Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-11]
A.
Beach water sampling. At least one set of bacteriological samples
shall be collected by a Village representative at a predetermined
location(s) throughout the swimming area at Prairie Springs Park once
a week during the swimming season and at periods of peak usage as
determined by the Village. The samples shall be tested by the Village.
A set of samples shall be all samples collected during any one day.
B.
Closing criteria for a beach. When one or more of the following subsections
are not complied with, the beach shall be closed to the public until
compliance is achieved. The Village may post any public beach closed
until compliance with this section is met.
(1)
Microbiological quality. The beach water fecal coliform density shall
be at a safe level based on current water testing procedures. When
it is determined that a beach must be closed, daily samples shall
be collected and analyzed during the period of closure. The beach
may be reopened if the fecal coliform density in two consecutive daily
samples is determined safe.
(2)
Chemical quality. The water shall be free of chemical substances
capable of creating toxic reactions or irritations to the skin or
membranes of swimmers.
(3)
Air temperature. When the air temperature is below 60° F. the
beach area shall be closed.
(4)
Severe weather. Swimming or bathing shall not be permitted during
lightning storms or other inclement weather as determined by the responsible
person in charge of the beach operations.
C.
Signs. The posting of signs shall designate the land boundary of a beach. All violators will be prosecuted and fined per Village of Pleasant Prairie Code Chapter 242.
D.
Markers. The perimeter of the beach water area shall be clearly designated
by means of lines attached to swimming area buoys.
E.
(Reserved)
F.
(Reserved)
G.
Responsibilities and authorities.
(1)
Any authorized Village employee shall have the authority to clear
the beach and designated swimming area in the event of an emergency,
at closing or due to any criteria listed in this section.
(2)
Any authorized Village employee shall have the authority to remove any person, group or organization from the park that violates any of the prohibited actions as specified in § 242-5 of this chapter.
(3)
Any authorized Village employee shall have the authority to remove
any person who has not paid the required entrance fee.
[Amended 5-19-2003 by Ord. No. 03-25]
A.
Boating.
(1)
Motorboats prohibited area. No person shall operate
a motorboat, as defined in § 30.50(6), Wis. Stats., that
is propelled by internal combustion engine or engines on the waters
of Lake Andrea in Prairie Springs Park or Ingram Park pond, with the
exception of emergency boats, maintenance boats, law enforcement boats
and boats which are used for Village of Pleasant Prairie sponsored
special events. Electric motors or trolling motors only are permitted
on said waters.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
(2)
Posting requirements. The Village of Pleasant Prairie
shall place and maintain a copy of this section at all public access
points within the jurisdiction of the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
(3)
State boating and safety laws adopted. State boating
laws as found in §§ 30.50 to 30.71, Wis. Stats., are
adopted by reference.
(4)
Penalties. Wisconsin state boating penalties as found
in § 30.80, Wis. Stats., are adopted by reference.
B.
Launching sites defined. Nonmotorized personal watercraft
may be launched in Prairie Springs Park Lake Andrea as follows:
(1)
93rd Place public launch site. Any small watercraft
may launch from the existing 93rd Place North Lake Andrea boat ramp
at no charge.
(2)
Picnic Area Six launch site: fee-based launch. Any
small nonmotorized personal watercraft may launch from Picnic Area
Six launch sites with a RecPlex membership. This would include any
small nonmotorized personal watercraft, including sailboards.
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
[Amended 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 20-35]
All bows must be cased to and from the archery
range. The archery range may not be utilized before sunrise and after
sunset. It is unlawful to have a bow and arrow in any other area of
Prairie Springs Park Lake Andrea or any other park in the Village
of Pleasant Prairie.
[Last amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-11]
A.
BOARD
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR
FEES
PERMIT
RECREATION FACILITY
VILLAGE
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Pleasant Prairie,
Wisconsin.
Recreation Department of the Village of Pleasant Prairie,
Wisconsin.
The Director of Recreation of the Village of Pleasant Prairie,
Wisconsin, who is immediately in charge of the maintenance or recreational
use of any recreation facility.
Any price determined for delivery of service as determined
by the Director or designee.
Any form of approval given in writing, verbally, or through
permit application by the Director or designee.
A building, owned or used by the Village, devoted to passive
or active leisure time activities; RecPlex.
Village of Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
B.
Membership; membership options for the RecPlex. (See Addendum A for
annual, monthly and short term membership rates, membership discount,
and day pass rates.)[2]
(1)
Basic individual membership is defined as one main member, 14 years
or older having use of member-designated areas of the facility.
(2)
Basic couple membership is defined as one main member and one spouse
living in the same household. Only two adults per household.
(3)
Basic family I membership is defined as one main member and unlimited
children ages two to 25 years old, must be dependent(s) living in
the same household as main member (ages 19 to 25 must show proof of
full-time college status to be considered a dependent). Children under
two are free.
(4)
Basic family II is defined as one main member, one spouse and unlimited
children ages two to 25 years old, must be dependent(s) living in
the same house hold as main member (ages 19 to 25 must show proof
of full-time college status to be considered a dependent).
(5)
A monthly bank draft membership option is available with a processing
fee, per month: $2 for one-year membership contracts.
(6)
Short-term membership options are available; see the facility for
details and pricing.
(7)
Disabled adult and foster children memberships are available with
restrictions; facility Director or designee approval required.
[2]
Editor's Note: Addendum A is on file in the Village offices.
C.
RecPlex membership discounts; Village of Pleasant Prairie resident,
corporate, corporate partner and senior discounts. (See Addendum A
for discount options.[3])
(3)
Corporate partner discount.
(a)
A membership must include an employee of a participating corporation
who has met the requirements of corporate sponsor as established in
a major sponsorship agreement with the Village of Pleasant Prairie
and approved by the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
(b)
That membership will then receive the discounted corporate partner
rate.
(c)
One facility fee will be charged for each membership contract.
[3]
Editor's Note: Addendum A is on file in the Village offices.
D.
Membership levels.
(1)
All current and new memberships for residents, nonresidents, seniors,
corporate, et al. will be referred to as basic individual, basic couple,
basic family I or basic family II and include access to the free group
fitness classes, fitness center, waterpark, aqua arena, ice arena,
fieldhouse, locker rooms, beach (seasonal), Prairie Springs Park amenities
(seasonal) and all other benefits as approved by the Recreation Director
and Village Administrator and require a twelve-month minimum commitment.
(2)
A second level, preferred, may be added to any main member, spouse
or child age 14 or older, with a basic individual, basic couple, basic
family I or basic family II membership type for an additional fee
per individual upgrade; minimum commitment is required. The preferred
level includes free access to all paid group fitness classes, including
mind/body, aquatics fitness, trainer-led, and unlimited tanning per
State of Wisconsin guidelines and other benefits as approved by the
Recreation Director and Village Administrator.
(3)
A third level, VIP, may be added to any main member, spouse or child
(some age restrictions may apply and only children 14 and older may
participate in any fitness class) with a basic individual, basic couple,
basic family I or basic family II membership type for an additional
fee per individual upgrade; minimum commitment is required. The VIP
level includes free access to all paid group fitness classes including
mind/body, aquatics fitness, trainer-led classes (age 14 and over),
and unlimited tanning per State of Wisconsin guidelines (age 18 and
older), and discounted personal training sessions that will be billed
once weekly for the number of sessions trained during that period
and other benefits as approved by the Recreation Director and Village
Administrator.
(4)
"Additional adult" is defined as a non-spouse, non-full-time student,
19 years of age or older; must be related to the main member and provide
proof of residency in the same household as the main member. Manager
approval is required and additional fees will be applied.
E.
RecPlex fees.
(2)
Short-term membership fees: See Addendum A for short-term membership.
(3)
Program fees.
(a)
The RecPlex shall offer recreation programs for all members
and nonmembers to participate. Program fees shall be set to cover
all direct and indirect costs and where appropriate, member fees will
be discounted from nonmember fees. All program fees include all applicable
taxes.
(b)
Program cancellation fee. Subject to managerial approval, a
processing fee may be applied for any request to cancel less than
seven days prior to the program scheduled start date.
(4)
Rentals. Both indoor and outdoor rentals shall be made available
through permit to members and nonmembers at market rate. All rental
fees include all applicable taxes.
(a)
A facility impact fee may be applied to those rentals that require
extra staff support and/or limit the number of active play areas for
members.
(b)
A facility security deposit may be applied to ensure the rented
area is left in the same condition it is found. Security deposits
shall be returned once the rented area is found to be free of damage,
litter, and personal belongings at the conclusion of the rental.
(c)
A facility deposit may be applied to hold the date and time
until payment is required.
(d)
Where applicable, the RecPlex may require a percentage of gate
fees during large events.
(e)
Rental cancellation fee. Subject to managerial approval, a processing
fee may be applied for any request to cancel less than 30 days prior
to the scheduled rental date.
(5)
Nonsufficient fees/collections. Fees will be collected for nonsufficient
funds for credit card, checks, and bank draft, and collections. The
insufficient funds account will be frozen until all fees are paid.
All access to the facility will be denied until the account is returned
to an active paid status.
F.
Operating rules/regulations.
(1)
RecPlex user expectations.
(a)
All RecPlex users utilizing facilities, programs, and services
of the Recreation Division are obligated to adhere to the following
policies and expectations:
[1]
Be respectful and courteous of others at all times.
[2]
Foul language and inappropriate gestures will not be tolerated.
[3]
Physical violence against another individual will warrant police
involvement and prosecution to the full extent of the law.
[4]
Theft and vandalism will be met with police involvement and
prosecution to the full extent of the law.
[5]
Membership cards and day pass wristbands are not transferable
to family members or friends.
[6]
Anyone suspected of being impaired will warrant police involvement.
[7]
Abide by posted general rules and regulations set forth in each
recreation division.
(b)
If policies and regulations are not followed, any RecPlex user
could be warned, suspended from use, or membership terminated. Any
user not abiding by the suspension or termination will be seen as
trespassing and will warrant police involvement.
(2)
Proper clothing. All RecPlex users are expected to wear proper clothing,
as posted, in all areas and for all uses within the facility. RecPlex
users not abiding could be asked to not come back until proper clothing
is worn.
(3)
Minors in building after closing hours. All areas of the facility
start to close 15 minutes prior to the close of building. Any minors
in the building at closing time will be asked to contact their rides
and be allowed to wait for 30 minutes within the facility with the
Manager on duty. At that time, the minor may be escorted to another
part of the facility that is still open or the police will be notified.
Minors that chronically abuse this policy may have their future use
suspended/terminated, with parent/guardian being notified.
(4)
No carry-ins. Bleacher seats may be used but that is the only form
of portable chair allowed in the RecPlex facility. Fire exits and
pathways must remain clear and portable chairs impede the safe progress
of individuals in the event of an emergency. Concessions is offered
on both the RecPlex and the Ice Arena side of the facility as well
as multiple vending machines for both food and beverage. The expectation
is that members and guests are utilizing our concession options. Outside
food is prohibited in the facility unless it is approved by management
or purchased for volunteers, employees or independent contractors
and kept in a specific location accessible only to the specified individuals.
(5)
Facility usage. The purchase of a membership or day pass is required
by all individuals who wish to access the gated areas of the facility.
Scan cards and wristbands are not transferable to other individuals
and there are penalties up to and including suspension, revocation
or being banned from the facility for violating this protocol.
(6)
Child supervision. Children 13 and under must be supervised by an
adult while in the facility. Children under the age of 10 must be
accompanied by an adult or dropped off in the Kid's Court child-care
area.
G.
General.
(2)
Ice employees/contracted.
(a)
Learn-to-skate staff coach: This position is designed for the
individual interested in teaching ice skating group lessons, as well
as coaching private lessons in the facility.
(b)
Rink professionals: This position is designed for the individuals
dedicated to coaching private lessons at the professional level and
committed to providing quality, personal coaching services to our
figure skating customers; they are considered independent contractors.
(3)
Certified personal training. Only a personal trainer certified and
hired to provide personal trainer services within the RecPlex may
provide personal training. Certified personal trainers approved by
the Village of Pleasant Prairie shall function only under employment
with the Village of Pleasant Prairie, through the auspices of the
RecPlex. Personal training within the RecPlex by individuals not under
employment with the Village of Pleasant Prairie is not permitted.
Personal training is defined as providing one-on-one or small group
strength training and services, leading a workout, prompting, and
cueing exercises.
(4)
Specialty coaches. Specialty coaches may be contracted by the RecPlex
to provide camps, clinics, or courses. Only coaches under contract
may provide the services for which they are contracted.
(5)
Program refund. A full program refund/credit will be given for any
request made more than five days prior to the scheduled program start
date; a processing fee may be applied. A partial refund/credit will
be given for any request made less than five days prior to the scheduled
program start date; a processing fee may be applied.
(6)
Lost and found. Nonvaluable lost and found will be held on the premises
for 72 hours. Items will then be bagged and donated to a local clothing
depository. Items such as shampoo, lotion, or other toiletries, undergarments,
water bottles, lunch boxes, or perishable items will be thrown out
immediately. Items of higher value like electronics, jewelry, wallets,
glasses, purses etc. will be secured and we will attempt to contact
the individual. The items will be labeled with the date the individual
was contacted and the name of the owner. After 30 days, those items
will also be discarded.
(7)
Advertising/sponsorships/marketing/promotions. The RecPlex offers
many different opportunities for businesses to advertise or sponsor
within the RecPlex and Prairie Springs Park. Anyone wishing to use
the RecPlex or Prairie Springs Park as a means to sell/advertise/market
their product/cause/service must secure approval from the RecPlex
Marketing and Promotions Division.
(8)
Alcohol permit. A permit is required for consuming/possessing alcohol
on any Village property. A nonrefundable application fee shall be
submitted for securing the alcohol permit at time of rental permit.
Alcohol permits are subject to approval. No liquor sales are allowed
either directly or indirectly. The Village Hall issues a liquor license
to sell.
(9)
Smoke-/vape-free facility. The RecPlex is a smoke-/vape-free facility.
(10)
Event marshaling. All event rentals are required to provide
an event marshal per the RecPlex Emergency Action Plan. A RecPlex
representative will provide the procedures at the beginning of the
event that are to be followed throughout the duration of the event.
Event marshaling noncompliance may result in a fine and future RecPlex
rental use denied.
(11)
No cameras in locker rooms. For the safety and privacy of all
locker room users, there shall be no camera/video use in locker rooms.
Anyone found to be violating this will be asked to leave, and their
future use could be terminated.
(12)
Froggy's Landing/Lake Andrea. The gated area known as "Froggy's
Landing" is the only designated swimming area on Lake Andrea. Swim
at your own risk during posted hours of operation only during the
beach season. Access to the beach is included with a RecPlex membership.
Annual or beach day passes are also available for purchase. The Director
of Recreation or designee reserves the right to close the beach due
to unsafe weather conditions or temperatures at or below 60°.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 242-10, Ice Arena operation
and fees, added 8-16-2004 by Ord. No. 04-40, as amended, was repealed 8-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-23.
[Amended 8-16-2004 by Ord. No. 04-40;
amended 11-1-2004 by Ord. No. 04-49]
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed
severable, and it is expressly declared that the Village Board would
have passed the other provisions of this chapter irrespective of whether
or not one or more provisions may be declared invalid. If any provision
of this chapter or the application to any person or circumstances
is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application
of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected.
[Amended 8-16-2004 by Ord. No. 04-40;
amended 11-1-2004 by Ord. No. 04-49; at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable as set forth in § 1-4, the general penalty of the Code. Each day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate violation.
B.
The Director of Recreation, Director of Public Works
or Police Chief shall administer and enforce the provisions of this
chapter, all state laws and rules and regulations related to the Village
parks. Issuance of citations for violations of said regulations is
hereby authorized.
[Amended 8-16-2004 by Ord. No. 04-40;
amended 11-1-2004 by Ord. No. 04-49; 12-3-2012 by Ord. No. 12-43[1]]
A.
The Director of Recreation has authority to act in the best interest of the RecPlex (a Village of Pleasant Prairie enterprise entity), including operating outside ordinance fees, when considering new programs, marketing promotions, memberships, special rates, or implementing any business practice as related to all sections of Chapter 242 of the Village ordinances, if approved by Village Administrator. If exception to ordinance proves beneficial and recurrent, the ordinance shall be amended upon earliest opportunity.
B.
All other
Village ordinances or other local, state or federal regulations that
are relevant shall also apply.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of
1-1-2013.
