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RESOLUTION
DATE January 6, 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 03-01
MOTION BY xieb SECONDED BY Luick
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES AND RENTAL FEES FOR
USE OF CITY SHELTERS /BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, the City has a need to establish a rules and rental .fees schedule for use. of City
parks, facilities, .buildings and school fields which are scheduled by the Lakeville Parks and Recreation
Department;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville that .the
following policy of the City as set forth below shall be adopted:
1. SHELTER /BUILDING RENTAL
A. The following fees have been established for open shelter rental
• Resident -Private 35.00. per day
• Nonresident -Private 60.00 per day
+ Lakeville Business
Up to 50 people '60.00 per day
51 to 100 people 85.00 per day
101 to 200 people 110.00 per day
Over 200 (300 maximum) 135.00 per day
• Non-Lakeville Business:
Up to 50 people 1'10.00 per day
51 to 100 people 160.00 per day
101 to 200 people 210.00 per day
Over 200 (300 maximum) 260.00 per day
B. The following fees have been established for rental of enclosed shelters including
meeting rooms at North Park, Foxborough Park; Parkview Park and Ritter Farm
Park Environmental Learning Center.
• Resident -Private 50.00 per day
• Nonresident -Private 75.00 per day
• Lakeville Business 75.00 per day
• Non-Lakeville Business 125.00 per day
C. In addition to the rental fee a $100.00 security charge will be required of all groups.
The facility will be inspected immediately after the event and provided there are.. no
.damages, the security charge will be processed and refunded within 30 days. Any
damages incurred to City park property while under reserving party's supervision shall
be paid for by the reserving party. Security charge for, field/athletic facility is $150.00.
D. Reservation of these rooms will be limited to groups of 40 persons or less at
Foxborough, North Park, and Parkview Park, 30 persons or less at Ritter Farm
Park Environmental Learning Center. Specific guidelines for rental of Ritter Farm
Park Environmental Learning Center are identified in "EXHIBIT C."
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E. Churches within Lakeville or in communities which border the City of Lakeville and
whose membership consists primarily of Lakeville residents will be considered
"Resident-Private" groups.
F. Officially sponsored events conducted by Independent School District #194,
Parkview Elementary, North Trail Elementary, RAAA, LAA, Lakeville nonprofit civic
organizations, Lakeville non-profit. youth organizations, .and City of Lakeville
employee organizations are fee and security charge exempt for shelter and
building rentals. Other non-profit organizations are required to submit a security
charge and may apply for a fee exemption.
G. Non-profit groups located outside of Lakeville but serving the Lakeville area w!I! be
considered Resident-Private for establishment of fees and will pay a $100.00
security charge.
H. -Parks and .park facilities classified as "Neighborhood Parks" can be reserved for
picnics, etc. by their respective neighborhood groups at no charge. A security
charge will be required.
I. When possible, a park ranger will meet with the group when they arrive,
occasionally check on them during their stay, and inspect for damage before they
leave. The group supervisor is responsible for making sure the reserved area is
cleaned.
J. Groups may rent a maximum of one shelter per day, unless special permission is
granted by the Parks and Recreation Dept.
K. A group requesting use of the facility must be under the supervision of a
competent adult (age 18 or over) throughout the duration of the rental.
L. Telephones are available in the buildings for emergency Use only at Aronson,
Foxborough, Parkview, and North Park shelter buildings and at Ritter Farm Park
ELC. In case of an emergency, please dial 9-911.
M. Set-up of a portable shelter/tent at a park site will require permission of the Parks
and Recreation Director. The shelter/tent shall not exceed 12' x 12' in surface
area.
1l. RESERVATION AGREEMENTS:
A. Following a reservation request, a contract will be sent to the applicant. The group
sponsor will also be required to sign a Facility. Usage: Release and Indemnification
Agreement. The Parks and Recreation office must receive rental.. contract, fees
and security charge by the date indicated on the rental contract. A reservation will
then be confirmed. An insurance certificate, where applicable, is due a minimum
of two weeks .prior to the scheduled event. '
B. Groups wishing to reserve space in certain parks shall abide by the attached rules
and regulations (EXHIBITS A & B.) A written contract including a Facility Usage
Release and Indemnification Agreement shall be executed between .the sponsor
and the City setting forth the terms for the use of the park. The person reserving
the facility or an authorized representative of the group shall sign this contract.
The attached rules and regulations are identified as "EXHIBIT B".
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111. REFUND POLICY
A. The refund policy for canceled reservations shall be:
Cancellation 30 days in advance - $10.00 cancellation fee
Cancellation 29-14 days in advance - 50% of rental fee
Cancellation 13-0 days in advance - No refunds
B Refunds due to inclement weather on the day of the event will not be given. For
this reason, when making a reservation, the. group should consider the size of the
reserved shelter in relation to the size of the group.
IV. KEY CHECK-OUT POLICY:
A. The person requesting the key must have a reservation to use the facility.
B. There wilt be a $10.00 security charge per key for each key checked out.
C. If the key is returned to Lakeville Parks and Recreation in seven (7) days or less,
the security charge will be refunded upon receipt of the. key.. If the key is returned
in more than seven (7) days, the security charge will be deposited and will be
reimbursed by check approximately two to three weeks after return of the key. The
maximum length of time a key may be checked out is four (4) months. If a key is
not returned within four months, the key holder is subject to loss of the $10.00
security charge.
D. .Key holders returning keys after the designated due date-may be ineligible to
check out keys in the future. .
V. EQUIPMENT RENTALS ~ . ,
A. Lakeville residents may rent .picnic tables from the Parks and Recreation
.Department. A fee of $5.00 per picnic table will be charged, along with a $100.00
charge.
Vl. CAMPING
A camping fee for designated areas and parking lots, is required along with a special
permit issued at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director. Only camping which
is associated :with special events, such as softball tournaments, Pan-O-Prog, etc., will be
considered.
• Antlers Park: (8:00 PM to 9:00 AM) 15.00 per night
• Aronson Park: (6:00 PM to 9:00 AM) 15.00 per night
• North Park: (6:00 PM to 9:00 AM) 15.00 per night
• King Park: (6:00 PM to 9:00 AM) 15.00 per night
VII. RENTAL OF MISCELLANEOUS PARK EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES
Miscellaneous Park equipment and facilities may be rented at the discretion of the Parks
and Recreation Director, who will set the appropriate fee.
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ADOPTED b the Lakeville Cit Council this 6th da of January 2003.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Robert D. John n, Mayor
ATTEST:
arlene Friedges, City C rk
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EXHIBIT "A"
RULES AND. REGULATIONS FOR
SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
1. The Lakeville Park Maintenance Department will provide normal Friday field maintenance. All field markings
.and additional maintenance will be the responsibility of the sponsoring team. (Normal maintenance includes
grass cutting, infield dragging and outfield line painting, as required.)
2. The sponsoring team will be responsible for traffic and parking control. Only vehicles used for maintenance
for the athletic tournament will be allowed on turf areas. All other vehicles will be restricted to parking areas.
No cars .may be parked around the concession/community center area. Use of pathways by motorized
vehicles should be onlyfor the transportation of supplies to the building.
3. Sponsors of State, Regional and National tournaments which are held at Aronson Park, Quigley-Sime Park,
North Park and -King Park may request special permission to charge fees at their tournaments, which may be
granted by the City Council. Requests to charge fees must be made a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to the
tournament date. Residents who wish to enter said tournament sites for reasons other than tournament
activities shall not be charged a fee.
4. Supervision and Permit Possession: The host/sponsor will be responsible for having an on-site supervisor
who is a competent adult, age 18 or older. This person will have the facility permit in their possession and will
be responsible for informing his/her tournament members of arrangements and rules.
5. The sponsoring team or organization will be responsible for trash pick up at the end of Friday's, Saturday's
and Sunday's games. Sponsoring teams or organizations reserving .Aronson Park will be responsible for
placement of all full trash barrels along the east side of the shelter building both Saturday and Sunday. The
.sponsoring team or organization will be responsible for placement of full trash bags into dumpster at the end
of each tournament day. Failure to comply with this rule on a daily basis may be cause for loss or reduction of
security deposit.
6. The tournament sponsor must make sure bases are put back in Aronson',Park's northeast storage room at the.
end of each day.
7. Grilling is not allowed at any indoor park facilities. At Aronson Park grills may be placed outside the
concession area orr the east side of the shelter. building. Protective measures must be implemented #o
prevent grease drippings on park trails, concrete or turf areas. Groups must properly dispose of grease,
charcoal and ash.
8. All park amenities such as picnic tables, playground equipment, fire grates and bleachers must remain in their
present locations. The moving of any property will require additional permission.
9. Appropriate building keys must be signed out from the Parks and Recreation Dept. at the Lakeville City Hall
the last business day before the tournament and returned no later than three (3) days following the
tournament. A $10.00 charge is required for each key.
10. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO POSSESS OR CONSUME INTOXICATING. BEVERAGES, WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF BEER, ON :ANY PARK PROPERTY. GLASS CONTAINERS OF ANY TYPE ARE
ILLEGAL!. TOURNAMENT SPONSORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE THtS RULE IS
ENFORCED.
11. During approved adult softball tournaments at Aronson Park in which Lakeville Lions Club is authorized to
conduct beer sales, tournament participants and spectators are not permitted to bring beer into Aronson Park.
Each tournament sponsor is required to clearly state on all publicity forms that beer may not be brought into
the park.. The Lakeville Police Department will be responsible for enforcing this rule.
EXHIBIT "A" (continued)
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF BUILDINGS
AT ARONSON PARK, NORTH PARK, FOXBOROUGH PARK AND PARKVIEW PARK
1. Arrangements for entering the building can be made with the Parks and Recreation Dept. prior to the day of the
event. A key to the building must be signed out the last working day before the reservation and returned no later
than three. (3) days after the reserved date. A $10.00 deposit for each key will be required.
2. Kitchen (where applicable) should be left completely cleaned:
• Floors washed • Cupboards all cleaned
• Counters al(washed Walls cleaned
• Stove completely cleaned inside and out
The sponsoring organization will be responsible for cleaning up all -trash and placing full trash bags into
dumpster following the rental period.
3. Bathroom area:
• Floors, sinks and urinals should be cleaned.
• All trash removed from bathroom must be put into the dumpster provided.
4. Community room:
• Vacuum floor
5. No group may reserve the facility for regularly scheduled meetings or classes.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE BUILDINGS AT NORTH PARK,
FOXBOROUGH PARK, PARKVIEW PARK AND RITTER FARM PARK ELC.
BEFORE LEAVING:
• Check to see that all. running water is shut off.
• Make sure all lights and electrical appliances are turned off.
• Make sure all doors and windows are securely locked.
• (Please note that the outside restroom doors at North Park remain open daily from May through September.)
.Inspect area around building for litter and other debris; dispose of properly.
Violation of City ordinance by a member of a group using a City park shall result in immediate
expulsion of the entire group. (City Code 7-1-4-1)
EXHIBIT "B"
RULES. AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF CITY PARKS
1. Rental groups are to use only those areas designated for group picnics. Facilities such as softball fields, horseshoe pits
and volleyball courts are available unless already being used by the general public or for league play.
2. Rental groups will be responsible for cleanup of trash and debris in areas reserved for their activity.
3. Amenities such as picnic tables, benches and other park property must remain in their present location. The moving of
any property will require additional permission.
4. A group supervisor will be responsible for controlling all members of said rental group. Any violations to City ordinances
will result in automatic cancellation of the rental group contract and the group will be asked to leave City property.
5. All motor vehicles will be parked in designated parking areas.
6. If an event is being catered, the following guidelines apply. 1) All catering vehicles must remain in designated parking lot.
2) Vehicles may not access picnic shelters using paved trails. 3) Equipment must be carried or otherwise transported to
the reserved shelter. 4) All grills will be self-contained (drip proof). 5) When catering a reservation at Antlers Park,
Shelter A, a key needs to be picked up for the gate to access the gated service area. There will be a $10.00 security
charge for the key. After caterer has entered the service area, the gate needs to be closed immediately. Absolutely no
vehicles are to remain in the service area.
7. Only groups consisting of 300 people or less willbe considered for rental of designated areas.
8. It is unlawful for any person to use drugs or consume intoxicating liquors within City parks, with the exception of beer.
Tobacco and intoxicating liquor, including beer, are prohibited in park buildings.
9. GLASS BEVERAGE CONTAINERS are prohibited in all City parks.
10. City of Lakeville park hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, unless otherwise posted.
11. Fires are allowed only in designated areas. Fires must be completely extinguished before leaving the area.
12. Dogs in Lakeville parks must be on a leash, with only two exceptions. Dogs that receive an American Kennel Club
"Canine Good Citizen" certificate or its approved equivalent or a dog fitted with an electronic collar can be off-leash. Pet
owners are also required by ordinance to clean up any droppings left by their animals.
13. Pig roasters are limited to drip-proof, self-contained units and are restricted to City designated locations at Community
Parks. Protective measures must be taken to make sure no grease is dripped on any park grounds or facilities. Pig
roasters are prohibited at all other City. parks. Use of specialized cooking units must receive prior authorization from the
Parks and Recreation Director.
14. Motorized (except authorized maintenance/emergency) vehicles are not allowed in the park under any condition and may
not use the bike trails for transporting items to the picnic areas.
15. Directional signs, banners, balloons and other decorations or group picnic markers are prohibited from being placed on
public property.
16. Remote controlled model airplanes as well as airborne rockets and missiles are prohibited in all Lakeville. parks due to
safety concerns. Permission for special events involving model airplanes or boats may be given by the City Council upon
receipt of suitable application and presentation of appropriate certificate of insurance.
17. Golfing is prohibited within all City parks except Parks and Recreation Director approved City sponsored programs or
event.
18. Parasailing is prohibited on or adjacent to all City of Lakeville lakeshore property, beaches, or boat launches, i.e. Antlers
Park, Ritter Farm Park, Valley Lake Beach, Casperson Park and Orchard Lake Beach.
19. Moonwalks, dunk tanks, animal rides, and other amusement type facilities are prohibited unless associated with a major
City event and given prior permission by the Parks and Recreation Director and/or City Council.
20. Non-Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department sponsored, fee based classes must request use of park facilities.
Permission to use the parks will be considered on a case by case basis and may be subject to additional requirements as
determined by the Parks and Recreation Director.. ,
EXHIBIT "C"
RITTER FARM PARK ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
The Ritter Farm Park Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is available for use according to the guidelines below. Details
regarding rental fees and refunds are listed in Section B., Shelter/Building Rental, in the attached Resolution.
1. Ritter Farm Park ELC is available for use as a supplemental classroom setting for associated environmental learning
opportunities; for presentations to groups studying nature and the environment; command headquarters for survival skills
training; and for scout groups of up to 30 persons. No group may reserve the facility for regularly scheduled meetings.
Ritter Farm Park Environmental Learning Center will not be available for use by private groups or for parties unless by
special permission of the Parks and Recreation Director.
2. Reservations are accepted only for groups of 30 or less. A group requesting use of the facility must be under competent
adult (18 or over) supervision throughout the duration of the rental. If children are present, proper parental or supervisory
control is required. Children should not be permitted to roam the building or grounds unsupervised.
3. Use is permitted only during regular park hours, from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Overnight use is not allowed.
4. Only the main floor of the building is available to user groups. Access to second floor and basement levels is strictly
prohibited.
5. Parking for no more than two group coordinators or handicapped persons is permitted next to the Environmental Learning
Center. All other participants must park in the lower parking lot..
6. A limited number of tables and chairs are available. Please specify the number of tables and chairs needed when making
your reservation.
7. No food may be prepared inside the. building. Outside grills may be used and food may be served inside the building.
8. No tobacco or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the building.
9. After use, it is the group supervisor's responsibility to leave the room in the same condition as when they arrived. As
needed, these duties should be completed:
• vacuum
• wipe tables
• clean restrooms
• sweep the deck and steps
Cleaning supplies and a vacuum cleaner are available in the closet adjacent to the meeting room.
10. Displays or posters may be hung only on the corkboard. They may not be tacked, taped or hung on the walls.
11. The ELC must be locked when your group is not inside or very near the center.
12. All doors and windows must be locked when leaving the building.
13. During cold weather, the group supervisor may adjust the thermostat to achieve a comfortable temperature. It is located
across the hallway from the restrooms. Please tum the thermostat up to no more than 68 degrees during your stay,. and
down to 55 degrees when leaving.
14. A building key may be checked out at the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall. A $10.00 charge is required.
The key must be returned no later than three (3) working days. after the rental date.
15. To help preserve Ritter Farm Park in its natural state, park visitors are prohibited from picking or removing wild flowers,
plants or vegetation. Visitors are also prohibited from disturbing wildlife within the park.
16. A Facility Usage Release and Indemnification Agreement must be signed by the group supervisor prior to use for the
purpose of absolving the City from all liability claims in the event of an accident or injury while using the facility. The user
shall agree to pay for damages incurred to City property or equipment while using the facility.