Council approves rules and regulations for Lehman Park

Berne City Council adopted a detailed ordinance governing the use of Lehman Park at Monday's bi-monthly meeting. The regulations addressed such areas as disorderly conduct, dumping, litter and rubbish, prohibition of use of tobacco-related products, use of alcoholic beverages and dangerous drugs and vandalism, misuse of destructive property, flora and turf. Other areas addressed include animals in the park, firearms, fireworks and dangerous objects, vehicles, fires, dangerous activities, skateboarding, ball playing, golf, inflatable play equipment, sales and solicitations, violation of laws, postponement and cancellation of events, park closure and penalties. While park board members had already been discussing updated rules and regulations, a recent rash of vandalism and damage to play equipment hastened the formation and movement of the rules and regulations through council. "With the situation that came up recently with vandalism, this will help police officers... Read More >

• May 16, 2012
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