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Park and Recreation Commission Policy Item <br />POLICY ITEM: Field Rental Policy Change <br />SUBMITTED BY: Bill Maertz, Parks and Public Works Director <br />REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator <br />EXPLINATION/DESCRIPTION <br />Summary and Action Requested: The existing field reservation policy permits <br />rental of athletic fields by any group. This policy permits groups not associated <br />with Falcon Heights to reserve fields for $10.00 a day. This makes the fields less <br />available to Falcon Heights residents. An increase in fees for non-resident <br />groups would raise revenue and keep fields available for local use. <br />Staff Recommendations: <br />1. Increase field rental charges for non-resident groups to $50.00 for a <br />maximum of three hours. <br />2. Increase field rental and bathroom rental for non-resident groups to $75.00 for <br />a maximum of three hours. <br />3. Use the definition of Falcon Heights based groups that was established in the <br />1994 Facility Use Ordinance. This ordinance sets the criteria that a minimum <br />• of 25% of participants should be Falcon Heights residents. <br />4. Keep rental fees at current levels for Falcon Heights groups. <br />5. Require an address list of participants to qualify as a resident group. <br />Background: The low cost of field rental has made Community Park field <br />popular with various athletic associations from throughout the metro area. This <br />increased use means that the fields are less available for neighborhood children <br />and resident athletic groups. Under the current policy a group can reserve the <br />field and hold an all day tournament at a cost of $10.00. <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />The Park Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to the City <br />Council to increase field rental fees for non-resident groups. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Current rental policy and rates <br />2. 1994 Facility Use Ordinance <br /> <br />