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Adopted 11/5/19 <br /> <br />scheduled competitive sporting event may be approved according to the user priority above. A deposit of $50 <br />per daily reservation or $500 for the season for organized athletics must be provided at the time of <br />reservation. The deposit will be returned within 3 weeks of the event or end of the season provided the park <br />facility is not damaged or left unkept. Failure to clean up the facilities after each use may be grounds for <br />canceling a season long reservation. All other parks with recreational fields or hard surface courts can be used <br />on a first come first serve basis. <br />Any special requests for amenities and or services (i.e. additional restrooms, soccer goals, dumpsters) must be <br />requested at the time of reservation and may incur additional charges. <br />If two entities are vying for the same fields or courts, the entity with the higher priority rating will prevail. If <br />two entities are vying for the same field or court and have the same priority rating, the entity that serves the <br />higher number of Lake Elmo residents will prevail. <br />Park and Shelter Reservations for Events and Other Uses <br />Lake Elmo city parks and shelters may be reserved for exclusive use to accommodate small events requiring <br />additional space beyond field use. Examples may include run/walks, company picnics, family reunions, <br />wedding receptions, and other events with less than 100 attendees. Parks can be reserved for up to 6 hours <br />per reservation, with reservations made beginning January 15th for that year. A $50 deposit ($100 - $50 <br />deposit and $50 use fee for non-Lake Elmo residents) along with a park event reservation form must be <br />presented at time of reservation. Users of parks are required to clean facilities after use including picking up <br />all refuse on and around grounds and shelter, wiping off tables, and sweeping the hard surface of area used. <br />Failure to clean the area as defined above will result in the loss of the $50 security deposit. <br />The concession stand at Lions Park may be rented out in conjunction with an activity utilizing the field/courts <br />or as a stand-alone event. The fee for use of the concession stand is $25/day for Lake Elmo residents or <br />$75/day for non-Lake Elmo residents. For organized athletics using the concession stand in conjunction with <br />the use of the field, a season long fee of $500 is applicable. A $50 deposit is required in addition to all fees for <br />use of the concession stand. <br />Public events that are expecting more than 100 people in attendance, may be required to attain a special <br />event permit. <br />City Provided Lights <br />Field illumination is provided at Lions Park and VFW field. Hard surface court lights are provided at Lions, <br />Pebble and Tablyn Parks. The fee for use of the lights is $20 per reservation or $150 per season for organized <br />athletics. Organizations using the facility under reservation must turn the lights out (20 minutes) after <br />completion of activity or be penalized $30 to offset utility costs. <br />Sportsmanship / Behavior <br />The City of Lake Elmo has provided (21) parks and open spaces for public enjoyment. To insure that park use is <br />fun, comfortable, and pleasant experience the following rules of use have been established: <br />1. In the use of athletic fields, good sportsmanship rules apply to all players, parents, coaches and <br />fans involved; <br />2. Programmed youth sports activities must be chaperoned by adults;