Arts, Parks, and Rec - May 7, 2026

City of Amery Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee The City of Amery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Amery will accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through aids or services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at (715) 268-3410 by Noon the previous day so that arrangements can be made. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.84, Notice is hereby given to the public that a meeting of the Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee of the City of Amery will be held on: May 7, 2026 @ 4pm at Amery City Hall 104 Maple St W, Amery, WI 54001 Call to Order Roll Call Adoption of Agenda Agenda Items 1. Approval of Minutes from March 5, 2026 2. Public Works Update 3. Recap on Community Clean Up Volunteer Event 4. Review and discussion of amendments to Chapter 321 Parks and Recreation of the Municipal Code of Ordinance Respectfully Submitted; Taylor Larson City Clerk-Treasurer **Posted: May 4, 2026 on the city website (www.amerywi.gov); and at Amery City Hall, Amery Public Library, and the Amery Police Department. 1 ARTS, PARKS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS March 5, 2026 The Amery Arts, Parks, and Rec. Committee met on March 5, 2026, at the Amery City Center . The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Members Colleen Adams, Eric Elkin, Evelyn Braaten, Jessica D’Ambrosio, and Mike Manor(4:02pm) Others Present: City Administrator Alex Mansfield, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor Larson , Public Works D irector Jeff Mahoney, and member of the public. Motion by Elkin; seconded by Braaten to adopt the agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1. Approval of Minutes from February 12, 2026 – The committee reviewed the minutes. Motion by D’Ambrosio; seconded by Elkin to approve the minutes as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Public Works Update – Public Works Director Jeff Mahoney gave the committee an update on the items that are being repaired for the parks during the winter months. 3. Story Walk Update – City Administrator Mansfield updated the committee that he had been in contact with Polk County. Polk County is currently working on a MOU with the DNR for the Stower Trail. The County is open to the idea of placing the walk on the trail but want the MOU complete before making a final decision. 4. South Twin Park Playground Update – Administrator Mansfield updated the committee that he is still working with the playground company to keep the project moving along. 5. Parks Promotion Day Discussion – City Administrator Mansfield and the committee discussed the proposed event. The event date was moved to May 2nd with a rain date of May 9th. Mansfield will host info events on April 9th and 16th. The event will be promoted at City Hall, online, on the radio, at the Community Club and other places when possible. The committee reviewed the draft information presentation and the tasks to be completed. Motion by Elkin; seconded by Manor to adjourn at 4:57pm. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson Clerk-Treasurer March 10, 2026 104 Maple Street W., Suite A Office: 715.268.7486 Amery, WI 54001 Fax: 715.268.4870 TO: Arts, Parks & Recreation Committee FROM: Alex Mansfield, City Administrator DATE: RE: Chapter 321 Park Rules — Discussion Draft Summary Staff asks the Committee to review proposed changes to Chapter 321, the City's parks and recreation code. The attached draft ordinance would update general park rules, establish formal rules for North Park RV Campground (including seasonal sites), and set basic minimum standards for all campgrounds in the City. The Committee's feedback will shape the final draft before it goes to the Common Council. Background General Park Rule Updates Chapter 321 was last updated in 2004. A few gaps need to be addressed: • Fireworks – North Park's posted rules ban fireworks, but the City code has no formal prohibition. The draft adds one. • Drones – The code covers radio-controlled planes but says nothing about drones. The draft adds a matching rule. • Overnight camping – The code bans overnight camping in all City parks. That conflicts with North Park. The draft adds an exception for designated campground areas. • Park closing hours – The 11:00 p.m. park closure also conflicts with overnight campground use. The draft adds an exception for campground areas. North Park RV Campground (proposed §321-10) North Park offers nightly RV sites at $35 per night and seasonal sites at $650 per month. The rules posted on the City website — quiet hours, 7-day stay limit, pet leash rules — have no formal legal backing. The draft puts those rules into the City code so they can be enforced. The draft also addresses seasonal sites for the first time. Key rules: • Seasonal stays are limited to May 1 – October 31 (see policy question below) • No seasonal site can be used as a permanent home address • Recreational vehicles and any attachments must meet state standards Minimum Rules for All Campgrounds (proposed §321-11) The draft creates a short set of conduct rules that apply to all campgrounds in the City — public and private — without requiring a City license or permit. If a campground changes owners, the rules still apply automatically. The seven rules cover: quiet ho urs, fire safety, trash disposal, keeping roads clear for emergency vehicles, having an on -call emergency contact, and prohibiting use of any campsite as a permanent home. 104 Maple Street W., Suite A Office: 715.268.7486 Amery, WI 54001 Fax: 715.268.4870 Note: Soldier’s Field CUP The Council will vote on the Soldier’s Field private campground conditional use permit on May 6. That is a separate action. §321-11 would apply to Soldier’s Field once it opens, along with any additional conditions set by the CUP . Policy Questions for Committee Direction Please provide direction on the following before staff prepares the final ordinance draft: Policy Question Options Staff Recommendation Quiet hours 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. vs. 11:00 p.m.– 6:00 a.m. (current practice) 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Maximum nightly stay 7 days (current) vs. 14 days Retain 7 days Seasonal site end date October 31 vs. November 1 October 31 Generator hours Off during quiet hours vs. no restriction Off during quiet hours Drone rule Prohibited except in designated areas vs. flat prohibition Prohibited except designated areas Fiscal Analysis These changes do not require new spending. A few items to note: • Fee schedule – Current North Park rates are set by staff, not by Council resolution. A fee resolution should be adopted along with the ordinance. • State campground license – North Park is required to hold an annual license from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The fee is $175 per year. Staff will confirm the license is current. • No administrative cost for §321-11 – The minimum conduct rules require no City staff time to administer. Enforcement happens the same way as any other code violation. Recommendation Staff recommends the Committee: 1. Provide direction on the policy questions in the table above. 2. Support the §321-11 minimum-conduct approach (no City campground license required). 3. Recommend the Common Council introduce the ordinance at the June 2026 meeting. 4. Direct staff to verify North Park's DATCP license status. 5. Direct staff to prepare a fee schedule resolution to accompany the ordinance. 104 Maple Street W., Suite A Office: 715.268.7486 Amery, WI 54001 Fax: 715.268.4870 Attachment: Chapter 321 — Discussion Draft Ordinance (Rev. 2) Chapter 321 PARKS AND RECREATION § 321-1. Park regulations. § 321-2. Radio-controlled model airplanes prohibited in parks. § 321-3. Turf protection on public property. § 321-4. Park hours. § 321-5. Ultralight aircraft regulated. § 321-6. Reservation of park space. § 321-7. Piers from park property on lake shores. § 321-8. Bulkhead lines. § 321-9. Swimming beach regulations. [HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Amery 10-6-2004 as Title 12, Ch. 1, of the 2004 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.] § 321-1. Park regulations. A. Purpose and definition. In order to protect the parks, parkways, recreational facilities and conservancy areas within the City of Amery from injury, damage or desecration, these regulations are enacted. The term "park" as hereinafter used in this chapter shall include all grounds, structures and watercourses which are or may be located within any area dedicated to the public use as a park, parkway, recreation facility or conservancy district in the City. B. Specific regulations. (1) Littering prohibited. No person shall litter, dump or deposit any rubbish, refuse, earth or other material in any park or public waters, except in containers provided for that purpose. (2) Sound devices. No person shall operate or play any amplifying system unless specific authority is first obtained from the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer. Vulgar, boisterous behavior and overly loud music and loud speakers which tend to interfere with the enjoyment of the park by others shall not be permitted. (3) Pets. No person shall permit any dog, cat or other pet owned by him/her to run at large in any park. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and children's playgrounds except while on leashes. [Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)] (4) Bill posting. No person shall post, paste, fasten, paint or attach any placard, bill, notice, sign or advertising matter upon any structure, tree or other natural object in any park, except park regulations and other signs authorized by the City Council. (5) Throwing stones and missiles prohibited. No person shall throw stones or other missiles in or into any park. (6) Removal of park equipment prohibited. No person shall remove benches, seats, tables or other park equipment from any park. (7) Trapping. No person shall trap in any park unless specific written authority is first obtained from the City Council. City of Amery, WI Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 (8) Making of fires. No person shall start, tend or maintain a fire except in personal grills or designated fireplaces. Personal grills shall be used only in designated picnic areas. The use of personal grills is permitted provided lawns and vegetation are not endangered. Unburned fuel and ashes shall be disposed of in such a manner as to prevent fire or damage to any park property. (9) Protection of park property. No person shall kill, injure or disturb or attempt to injure or disturb waterfowl, birds or animals, wild or domestic, within any park, except as permitted by this chapter. No person shall climb any tree or remove flowers or fruit, wild or cultivated, or break, cut down, trample upon, remove or in any manner injure, deface, write upon or ill use any tree, shrub, flower, flower bed, turf, soil, sand, fountain, ornament, building, structure, apparatus, bench, table, official notice, sign or other property within any park. (10) Motorized vehicles. Except for authorized maintenance vehicles, no person shall operate an unlicensed or licensed motorized vehicle outside of areas specifically designated as parking areas or areas where the operation of such vehicles is specifically permitted. Motor vehicles are restricted to the roads and drives and parking areas. No motor vehicles of any nature may be used on the seeded areas except vehicles which have City Council authorization for shows, rides or exhibits and then only for the purpose of loading and unloading. No person shall operate any off-the-road vehicle, motorcycle, trail bike, all-terrain vehicle, truck or other motorized vehicle in any park, playground or other public ground where pathways or trails have been developed and/or designated for walking, hiking, jogging, running, bicycling, cross-country skiing, sledding or other pedestrian use. All motorized vehicles are limited to use of roadways specifically for their use and according to other restrictions in this Code. (11) Snowmobiles. Snowmobiling is not permitted in City parks except in designated areas during periods when sufficient snow cover exists. (12) Speed limit. No person shall operate any vehicle in a City park in excess of 15 miles per hour. unless otherwise posted. (13) Glass beverage bottles in parks prohibited. No person shall bring into, carry onto or possess while in any public park glass bottles or glass containers, including those containing or normally used for containing soda water, fermented malt beverages or alcohol. (14) Reckless driving in parks prohibited. No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in any of the public parks of the City. (15) Parking in parks. No person shall park any motor vehicle in any park in the City except in a designated parking area. (16) Horse and carriages. No person shall ride a horse or drive a horse-driven vehicle in any park, except on roads or designated bridle paths, except when approval of the City Council is first obtained. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a horse or drive a horse-driven vehicle in a careless, negligent or reckless manner which may endanger the safety and well-being of others. Horseback riding shall be allowed only during the daylight hours. No person shall ride a horse which cannot be held under such control that it may be easily turned or stopped. No horse shall be ridden in a reckless manner. Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way when crossing a bridle path, and whenever groups of people are visible within 300 feet horses shall be ridden at slow gait. (17) Removing tree protectors. No person shall remove any device for the protection of trees or City of Amery, WI § 321-1 AMERY CODE § 321-1 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 shrubs. (18) Golfing and sporting activities. No golfing or practicing golf in City parks or recreation areas shall be allowed except with the use of a whiffle ball. All sporting activities must be held in areas so designated for that purpose. (19) Arrows. No person shall use or shoot any bow and arrow in any City park, except in authorized areas. (20) Fees and charges. The City Council shall have the authority to establish such fees as deemed necessary for use of any park facility, shelter or land area. It shall be unlawful to use such areas without payment of such fee or charge when required. (21) Firearms; hunting. Possessing or discharging of any firearm or weapon of any kind is prohibited in all City parks. (22) Fish cleaning. Cleaning of fish in shelters, toilet facilities or picnic areas is prohibited in all City parks. (23) Controlled substances. Possessing, using or dispensing of a controlled substance in violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act1 is prohibited in all City parks. (24) Camping. Overnight camping is not permitted in any City park. (25) Commercial enterprise. No person shall sell, or offer for sale, any article, thing, privilege or service in any park without prior written permission from the City Council. (26) Posted regulations. In addition to the regulations herein contained and provided, the City Council may post from time to time specific rules and regulations, and such specific rules and regulations shall be incorporated by reference into this chapter as fully as set forth herein. (27) Tampering with buoys. Tampering with or disturbing any buoys or markers so placed in any public waters is prohibited. (28) Rest rooms and washrooms. No person shall fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of five years shall use the rest rooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex. (29) Loitering on equipment preventing use. No loitering is permitted on playground equipment so as to disrupt use by persons waiting to use such equipment. (30) Responsibility for equipment damage. Any person or persons causing any damage to property in the City park shall be punished and/or fined under the appropriate ordinance and be required to make full and complete restitution. (31) Satellite toilets; dumpsters. It will be the obligation of civic organizations or other major park users to provide satellite toilets and extra garbage dumpsters during the time of celebrations or special events. (32) Waste disposal restrictions. No person shall dispose of any garbage, bottles, tin cans or any other solid waste material, including demolition material, in any City park where the waste is generated from outside of the City park property. 1. Editor's Note: See Ch. 961, Wis. Stats. City of Amery, WI § 321-1 PARKS AND RECREATION § 321-1 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 § 321-2. Radio-controlled model airplanes prohibited in parks. No person shall fly a radio-controlled model airplane or helicopter in any park in the City of Amery except in areas specifically designated and posed for such purpose. § 321-3. Turf protection on public property. Except as authorized by the City Council, no person shall dig into the turf of any City-owned park property for any purposes whatsoever or remove any trees or flowers. Absent authorization by the City Council, the use of metal detectors and digging for buried objects on City park property is prohibited. § 321-4. Park hours. (33) Bicycle restrictions. No person shall ride a bicycle or skateboard or roller-blade in a reckless manner or ride in and around any bleacher area or shelter house areas. All bicycles will be placed in bicycle racks when unattended. No bicycles are permitted in any park building whether ridden or parked there for any reason. (34) Picnic areas. No person in a park shall leave a picnic area before a fire in the said picnic area is completely extinguished and before all trash, garbage and other refuse in the said picnic area is placed in the disposal receptacles provided for that purpose. A. Park hours. All grounds and facilities in the City park system, except the City beach, shall be closed between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day. B. City Beach closing hours. The "City beach" is defined to be the real property owned by the City located between the shores of South Twin Lake and the two City streets known as Water Avenue and Elm Street West. The City beach shall be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day. C. Exceptions. (1) The restrictions set forth in Subsection A above shall not apply to the following individuals: (a) Individuals who are attending or participating in Council-authorized community celebrations or events held at the park. However, all such individuals exempted by this subsection shall be out of the park within 1/2 hour of the end or closing of the celebration or the event for that evening. (b) Individuals or groups who have received permission from the City Council for any special group activity. The City Council may by resolution modify closing hours for particular events. (c) Individuals who are law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, City employees or City officers who are in the course of their official duties. (2) A vehicle may be driven through a park on a public road. (3) The launching of a watercraft or the loading of a watercraft for purposes of transporting the watercraft to a public road is permitted after closing hours. D. Park closing and opening dates. The City Council may by resolution open and close any park, beach, swimming area, recreational facility or area because of season, condition, construction or when, in the interest of public safety, it is deemed necessary. City of Amery, WI § 321-1 AMERY CODE § 321-5 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 § 321-5. Ultralight aircraft regulated. § 321-6. Reservation of park space. A. Definition. An ultralight aircraft, vehicle or hang glider is an unpowered or powered aircraft which is not subject to extensive regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration by virtue of its characteristics and which is defined as an ultralight vehicle by 14 CFR 103.1 and which is defined as an ultralight aircraft by § 114.195, Wis. Stats. B. Regulations regarding use. (1) No person shall operate any ultralight aircraft within the City in such a manner or in such a location as to endanger or injure any person or property. No person shall operate an ultralight aircraft in the City in violation of any applicable state and federal regulations and standards. No person shall cause an ultralight aircraft to land or to take off from any property without permission of the owner or occupant of said property, provided that an emergency landing may be made to prevent a catastrophe. In the case of landing or taking off from a City public park or other City property, the operator of such ultralight aircraft shall first obtain a permit from the City Council. No fee shall be charged by the City Council for such permit which may be issued for a period up to 30 days nor shall the City Council sponsor such activity. (2) Any person desiring to land or to take off from any property owned by the City of Amery shall, prior to receiving a permit, procure evidence of insurance providing for not less than $500,000 of coverage for each occurrence for damage to property or personal injury. Evidence of such insurance shall include a certificate of insurance naming the City of Amery as an additional insured and said certificate shall be filed with the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer at the time the applicant seeks a permit. A. Policy on reservation. City-owned park and park facilities and shelter areas are primarily for the nonexclusive use of the residents and visitors of the City. However, under proper circumstances, exclusive use of the same or parts thereof may be permitted. This section is intended to regulate exclusive use of municipally owned parks, park facilities, park shelters or parts thereof in the City to the end that the general welfare of the City is protected. B. Reservation of park space. A person or group, firm, organization, partnership or corporation may reserve the use of a park facility or a park shelter by written application filed with the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer for a permit for exclusive use of the same. The City Administrator/ Clerk-Treasurer shall issue permits for exclusive use of a portion of a park or park shelter, while the City Council shall issue permits for the exclusive use of City parks. Park facilities are reserved on a first-requested, first-reserved basis. C. Application. Applications shall be filed with the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer at least 14 days prior to the date on which the exclusive use of the entire park is requested, or at least three days prior to the date on which a park shelter or a portion of a park is to be used, and shall set forth the following information regarding the proposed exclusive use: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant. (2) If the exclusive use is proposed for a group, firm, organization, partnership or corporation, the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters of the same and the responsible and authorized heads or partners of the same. City of Amery, WI § 321-5 PARKS AND RECREATION § 321-6 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 (3) The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be responsible for the use of the said park, area or facility. (4) The date when the exclusive use is requested and the hours of the proposed exclusive date. (5) The anticipated number of persons to use the said park, area or facility. (6) Any additional information which the City Council or City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer finds reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued. D. Deposit. All applicants for reservation of park space or shelters for which a permit is required shall pay a deposit as prescribed in the Schedule of Fees to pay for the City's maintenance and cleanup expenses. E. Action on application. The City Council shall act promptly on all applications for permits for exclusive park use (not shelter use) after consulting with the applicant, if necessary. F. Reasons for denial. Applications may be denied for any of the following reasons: (1) If it is for a use which would involve a violation of federal or state law or any provision of this Code. (2) If the granting of the permit would conflict with another permit already granted or for which application is already pending. (3) If the application does not contain the information required by Subsection C above. (4) The application is made less than the required days in advance of the scheduled exclusive use. (5) If it is for a use of the park or park facility at a date and time when, in addition to the proposed use, anticipated nonexclusive use by others of the park or park facility is expected and would be seriously adversely affected. (6) If the law enforcement requirements of the exclusive use will require so large a number of persons as to prevent adequate law enforcement to the park, park facility or shelter area involved or of the rest of the City. (7) The exclusive use will reasonably create a substantial risk of injury to persons or damage to property. (8) The exclusive use is so poorly organized that participants are likely to engage in aggressive or destructive activity. G. Indemnification. Prior to granting any permit for exclusive use of the park, the City may require the permittee to file evidence of good and sufficient sureties, insurance in force or other evidence of adequate financial responsibility, running to the City and such other third parties as may be injured or damaged, in an amount depending upon the likelihood of injury or damage as a direct and proximate result of the exclusive use sufficient to indemnify the City and such third parties as may be injured or damaged thereby, caused by the permittee, its agents or participants. H. Permit not required for City activity. A permit is not required for exclusive use of the park or a park facility sponsored by the City. I. Permit revocation. The City Council, Mayor, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer and/or Chief of Police after granting a permit may revoke a permit already issued if it is deemed that such action is City of Amery, WI § 321-6 AMERY CODE § 321-6 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 § 321-7. Piers from park property on lake shores. § 321-8. Bulkhead lines. justified by an actual or potential emergency due to weather, fire, riot, other catastrophe or likelihood of a breach of the peace or by a major change in the conditions forming the basis of the issuance of the permit. J. Form of permit. Each permit shall be in a form prescribed by the City Council and shall designate the park, park facility or shelter area involved, date, hours of the exclusive use, purpose of the exclusive use and the name of the person, group, firm, organization, partnership or corporation to which the permit is issued. K. Class B fermented malt beverage licenses. When fermented malt beverages are sold at any event authorized by this section, a valid fermented malt beverage license shall be obtained and the provisions of Chapter 163, Alcohol Beverages, Article I, Licensing, and § 163-23, Outside consumption, shall be fully complied with. Said license must be held by the person who filed the original license and shall be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request. A. No person shall construct, build, erect, or maintain any pier or boat hoist into the waters of the different lakes and rivers under the jurisdiction of the City extending from the shoreline of any park or other public area owned or controlled by the City unless specific authority for the construction of such pier or boat hoist has first been granted by the Committee on Public Welfare. B. Any such pier or boat hoist erected or maintained as above described without prior authority by the Committee on Public Welfare shall be subject to removal upon 10 days' written notice given by said Committee to either the person who has erected such pier or boat hoist or who maintains or uses said structure or claims ownership thereof, or in case such owner or user cannot be found, by attaching such written notice to such pier or boat hoist. In case of the failure to remove such structure, any such person shall be subject to a forfeiture under § 1-5 for each offense, and shall also be liable at the suit of the City for the cost of removal. A. The bulkhead line of that part of the shore of North Twin Lake is established and determined as set forth in the following description: A line in Government Lot Seven, Section 29, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, from the Northeast (NE) corner of Lot 24 of the Plat of Arlington Heights in the City of Amery; run thence South 30° 30' East 380 feet along the West line of Arlington Boulevard; thence South 24° 13' West 153.51 feet to the point of beginning of the bulkhead line to be described; thence South 43° 04' West 182.05 feet; thence South 52° 13' West 108.18 feet; thence South 50° 44' West 277.85 feet; thence North 4° 16' West 187.10 feet; thence North 57° 44' West 277.85 feet; thence North 4° 16' West 187.10 feet; thence North 57° 04' West 225.84 feet; thence North 69° 33' West 155.00 feet, to a point where the ordinary high water mark of North Twin Lake becomes very well defined on the ground. B. The bulkhead line of that part of the shore of Apple River is established and determined as set forth in the following description: City of Amery, WI § 321-6 PARKS AND RECREATION § 321-8 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 § 321-9. Swimming beach regulations. Bulkhead line to begin at a point on the center line of Lot 13, Knollwood Addition to City of Amery extended East a distance of 50 feet from the East line of said Lot 13, and running thence North 35° 40' East a distance of 385 feet to terminate on existing shoreline. A. Beach property defined and hours. See § 321-4. B. Alcohol beverages. No person may possess or consume fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor on the swimming beach property. C. Smoking; chewing of tobacco. No person may smoke or chew tobacco products on the swimming beach property. "Smoking" means to carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other lighted smoking equipment. Chewing tobacco products means the chewing of any tobacco products. D. Unattended child 11 years of age or younger. A child 11 years of age or younger is not permitted on the beach property unless supervised by a person at least 12 years of age. E. Use at own risk. When City lifeguards are off-duty, a person swims at his or her own risk.2 2. Editor's Note: Original Sec. 12-1-10 of the 2004 Code of Ordinances, Michael Riverfront Park Construction, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). City of Amery, WI § 321-8 AMERY CODE § 321-9 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AM3868 on 2026-04-28 Strikethrough = deleted language | Underline = new language | * = committee discussion item ORDINANCE NO. ___-2026 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 321 of the Municipal Code of the City of Amery Parks and Recreation Formatting key: strikethrough = deleted underline = new language * = committee policy question (see footnote) ↳ This document shows proposed changes to existing code and full text of new sections. New §321 -10 and §321-11 are shown in underline as entirely new provisions. AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING SECTIONS §321-1(B)(24) — Camping [amendment] (24) Camping. Overnight camping is not permitted in any City park except in areas designated by the City Council as a recreational vehicle park or campground pursuant to §321-10. Within any such area, camping and overnight stays are permitted subject to §321-10. §321-1(B)(35) — Fireworks [new subsection] (35) Fireworks. No person shall ignite, discharge, or possess consumer fireworks, as defined in Wis. Stat. §167.10, in any City park or designated campground area, except as part of a City Council-authorized display under a permit issued pursuant to Wis. Stat. §167.10. ↳ Codifies the prohibition already posted at North Park. Current posted rule has no §1 -5 forfeiture authority behind it. §321-2 — Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft [retitled; new subsection B] §321-2. Radio-controlled model airplanes prohibited in parks. Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. A. No person shall fly a radio-controlled model airplane or helicopter in any park in the City of Amery except in areas specifically designated and posted for such purpose. B. No person shall operate an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) as defined under 14 C.F.R. Part 107 in any park in the City of Amery except in areas specifically designated and posted for such purpose or tied in with a City sponsored event. Operators remain responsible for all applicable federal and state requirements.1 §321-4(A) — Park Hours [amendment] A. Park hours. All grounds and facilities in the City park system, except the City beach and any area designated as a recreational vehicle park or campground under §321-10, shall be closed between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day. Within a designated campground area, registered overnight guests and facility staff are permitted access at all hours; all other persons remain subject to the 11:00 p.m. closing hour. NEW SECTION — §321-10: CITY-OWNED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS ↳ Entirely new section — all text is new. A. Purpose and Designation 1Drone rule scope: The 'designated area' exception mirrors the existing RC airplane approach. Remove the exception language for a flat prohibition if preferred. Strikethrough = deleted language | Underline = new language | * = committee discussion item This section governs recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds on City-owned property and provides a statutory basis for the North Park RV Campground operation. The City Council may, by resolution, designate any City-owned park area as an RV park or campground, identifying the site boundaries, maximum number of sites, and any site-specific conditions. No City land may operate as an RV park or campground without such designation. B. Operations A designated facility may be operated directly by the City under the City Administrator, or by a private operator under a written agreement approved by the City Council specifying term, fee arrangements, insurance, maintenance obligations, and grounds for termination. C. Registration All persons occupying a site must register upon arrival, providing the responsible party's name and contact information, vehicle license plate number(s), site number, dates of stay, and payment of applicable fees. E. Seasonal Sites (1) A seasonal site is a site reserved by a single party for recurring occupancy across a defined season under a written seasonal agreement. (2) Seasonal occupancy shall not begin before May 1st and shall end no later than October 31. (3) No seasonal campsite constitutes a primary residence. No occupant may claim a seasonal campsite as a domicile or legal address. All campsite occupants — including seasonal — are licensees, not tenants; Wis. Stat. Ch. 704 does not apply to campsite occupancy.2 (4) No permanent structure, deck, fence, or enclosure may be constructed on a seasonal site. (5) Seasonal site fees shall be established by Council resolution and communicated to occupants before the start of each season. F. Abandoned Units Any recreational vehicle or personal property remaining on a City campsite after the seasonal close date without written approval is declared abandoned. The City shall post written notice on the unit and mail notice to the registered owner's last known address. If not removed within 15 days of notice, the City may remove and store the unit at the owner's expense. Any net proceeds from disposal shall be applied to accrued storage and removal costs.3 G. Permitted and Prohibited Uses Permitted: recreational vehicles; tent camping in designated areas; one associated passenger or tow vehicle per site; portable grills and camp stoves per §321-1(B)(8); quiet recreational activity. Prohibited: use of any site as a primary residence; storing unlicensed or unregistered vehicles not associated with an active stay; permanent structures; dumping holding tank waste outside the designated dump station; fireworks (§321-1(B)(35)); subletting any registered site. 2Wisconsin-specific: Express licensee language protects against Wis. Stat. Ch. 704 landlord-tenant claims. A seasonal occupant paying monthly rent with exclusive possession of a specific site could otherwise argue tenancy rights, converting eviction into a full Ch. 704 proceeding. 3Note: §321-10(F) and §321-11(H) address abandoned units for the first time. Wisconsin's abandoned vehicle statute (§342.40) was not written for campground units — express code language avoids ambiguity. Strikethrough = deleted language | Underline = new language | * = committee discussion item H. Quiet Hours and Generators Excessive noise, amplified music, and generator operation are prohibited between [10:00 p.m. / 11:00 p.m.]4 and 7:00 a.m. *Policy question — see footnote 1 I. Pets Pets must be leashed (8 feet or less) at all times outside a registered unit. Pet waste must be removed immediately. Pets posing a safety hazard may be required to leave. Pets are prohibited in restroom and shower facilities and in any swimming or beach area. J. Unaccompanied Minors No person under age 18 may register for or occupy a campsite without a parent or legal guardian registered on the same or an adjacent site. K. Utilities and Sanitation Guests shall use only utility connections at their assigned site. Tampering with infrastructure or using connections at unoccupied sites is prohibited. The City or its operator shall maintain restroom and shower facilities in clean and sanitary condition, provide a sanitary dump station accessible to all registered guests, and maintain adequate refuse receptacles. Guests shall leave sites in the condition found upon arrival. L. Fees, Reservations, and Alcohol Fees shall be established by Council resolution and posted at the facility and on the City's website. Reservations are available through a process established by the City Administrator; the City may designate a portion of sites as first-come, first-served. Possession and consumption of alcohol is permitted within a registered site; open intoxicants are prohibited in common areas. Sale of alcohol requires a license under Chapter 163. M. Enforcement The City Administrator, Police Department, and any authorized facility manager may enforce this section. Any person who violates this section may be required to vacate immediately without refund. Violations are subject to forfeitures under §1-5. N. State Law Compliance City campgrounds shall maintain a current operating license under Wis. Admin. Code Ch. ATCP 79 (DATCP or designated local public health agent, per Wis. Stat. §97.67). NEW SECTION — §321-11: MINIMUM CAMPGROUND CONDUCT STANDARDS ↳ Applies to all campgrounds in the City — public and private — by operation of law. No City license required. Enforced by forfeiture under §1-5. CUP conditions for any private campground supplement this section. A. Applicability This section applies to any parcel within the City on which four or more campsites are offered for transient or seasonal overnight occupancy on a fee or non-fee basis, consistent with the scope of Wis. 4Policy choice: Staff recommends 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. consistent with industry norms and §321-11(C). Adopting 10:00 p.m. requires updating the North Park website and posted campground signage. Strikethrough = deleted language | Underline = new language | * = committee discussion item Admin. Code Ch. ATCP 79. Compliance with this section does not substitute for ATCP 79 licensure or any CUP conditions. B. Quiet Hours No campground operator shall permit, and no guest shall engage in, excessive noise — including amplified music or motorized equipment — between [10:00 p.m. / 11:00 p.m.] and 7:00 a.m. Quiet hours shall be posted prominently at the campground entrance and at each sanitary facility. C. Fire Control No open burning or fires outside designated fire rings, grills, or fireplaces provided at individual sites or common areas. DNR fire restriction status shall be posted when a restriction is in effect. No fire shall be left unattended. Ashes shall be fully extinguished before departure. D. Refuse and Waste Operators shall provide adequate refuse receptacles and arrange collection at a frequency sufficient to prevent overflow and pest attraction, not less than twice weekly during the operating season. Dumping of holding tank waste on the ground or into storm drains is prohibited. Where a sanitary dump station is provided, it shall be maintained in a clean and functional condition. E. Operator Responsibility for Guest Conduct The operator is responsible for ensuring guest compliance with this section. F. Emergency Access All interior roadways shall be maintained to accommodate emergency vehicles at all times during the operating season. No vehicle, unit, or equipment may obstruct emergency access to any portion of the facility. G. Emergency Contact Operators shall designate an emergency contact reachable by phone at all hours during the operating season. The contact's name and phone number shall be posted at the facility entrance and at each sanitary facility, and filed with the Police Department before each season opens. Any change shall be filed within 72 hours. H. Abandoned Units Any unit remaining on a private campground site beyond the last day of a registered stay or seasonal agreement, without operator approval, may be treated as abandoned. The operator shall post written notice on the unit and make a reasonable effort to notify the registered owner. If not removed within 15 days, the operator may have the unit removed at the owner's expense. I. Residential Use and Seasonal Limits No campsite may be used as a primary residence or legal domicile. All occupants are licensees; Wis. Stat. Ch. 704 does not apply. No operator shall permit a single party to occupy a seasonal site continuously for more than six months in any twelve-month period, or outside May 1–October 31, without City Administrator approval. J. Firewood In accordance with Wisconsin DNR guidance on invasive species and tree disease, no person shall bring firewood into any campground from a source more than 10 miles away. Operators shall post this requirement at the campground entrance. Strikethrough = deleted language | Underline = new language | * = committee discussion item K. Unaccompanied Minors No person under age 18 may register for or occupy a campsite without a parent or legal guardian registered on the same or an adjacent site. L. City Inspection Authority The City Administrator or designated enforcement officer may inspect any campground subject to this section during normal operating hours upon reasonable notice to confirm compliance with this section. Operators shall provide access and cooperate with all inspections. M. Enforcement and Forfeitures Violations are subject to forfeitures under §1-5. Each day of continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. Nothing in this section limits the City's authority to seek injunctive relief or other available remedies.