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CITY CENTER USE POLICY The following guidelines are intended to govern the use of the City Center by non -City entities. It is to be understood that any City functions will have first priority for use of the facilities in question. Regularly scheduled, non -City uses would have the second priority. All other uses would be on a first -come, first -served basis, subject to staff determination. > The areas of the building to which access would be granted are limited to the lobby, restrooms, conference rooms, lounge, and Council Chambers. Access to other areas of building is to be allowed only with specific permission by City staff. > Access to the City Center is limited to adult- based, non - profit groups with a civic purpose and community benefit. Access is not allowed to groups created for private benefit or gain, or groups which are merely "social" in nature. Examples of approved groups would be as follows: All Parks Alliance for Change; Canadian Days Committee; Lake Gervais Association; Little Canada Historical Society; Little Canada Recreation Association; Mayor's Commission Against Drugs; Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce; Little Canada townhome /condominium associations /neighborhood groups; Other groups of which the city is a member and /or may be hosting a meeting. Any group not include on the list as being "approved" for City Center use would have to make a written application to City staff. This application must document the group's purpose, background, key officials, and intended functions to be conducted in the building. Staff will review the submittals and decide whether the group meets the parameters established. If the request is denied, the group would have the option of appealing staff's decision to the City Council. > Access is also allowed for political groups. Town meetings or candidates' debates sponsored by the City or League of Women Voters are allowable uses of the City Center. Cable TV coverage of these types of meetings will be provided upon request. > Use of the City Center by political groups and /or individual political candidates representing the Little Canada area is allowed for meetings at a $100 charge. Cable TV coverage is not provided for an individual candidate. > The use of the City Center for fund- raising activities is not allowed. > Elected officials, except during campaign seasons, would be allowed the use of the City Center for town meetings where the purpose is to inform the public. No charge would be imposed.