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(Proposed) <br /> Guidelines for usage of Outdoor Playfields <br /> (These guidelines apply to the playfields located in Elk River that are owned by either the City, <br /> 'School District, or both.) <br /> Purpose: <br /> These playfield facilities are provided for the leisure time pursuits of all residents in addition to any <br /> officially scheduled use. Correspondingly,certain guidelines are needed to insure the proper use and <br /> management of the facilities so that all people may enjoy them equally. <br /> Distinction / Classification of use: <br /> Type 1. General public: - casual use taking place during facility hours at no charge on a first come, <br /> first served basis. No permit is required. If used in conflict with any of the below classifications, then <br /> the general public user is to allow the agency or exclusive use permit holder access to the field at the <br /> time scheduled for use. This does not include unscheduled youth association practices. <br /> Type 2. Agency activity: any scheduled use by School District administration, 728 Area Rec. <br /> administration, or any Park Commission sponsored activity. <br /> Type 3.Athletic Association: any scheduled use by a recognized association for the purpose of <br /> conducting their program. This does not include practices. <br /> Type 4. Exclusive/Special Event use: allowed by permit only. Permits will be issued by the 728 <br /> Area Recreation office. This permit requires a user fee and compliance with permit guidelines and a <br /> $500 refundable damage deposit. Refunds will be awarded after inspection by Area Recreation staff. <br /> These permits will be allowed following the same order of priorities as outlined below. Also see below <br /> the "Determination of use and required fees." <br /> 111'riorities: To be honored according to number <br /> '1111 - School activities (generally take place only on school district owned facilities) <br /> 2. - Agency sponsored activity <br /> 3. - Youth Athletic Association for league scheduling purposes <br /> 4. - Adult Athletic Association for league scheduling purposes <br /> 5. - Any other short term use request other than an"exclusive use" will be charged $10 per field <br /> per game scheduled. <br /> Guidelines for use : All arrangements for use are to be made with the 728 Area Recreation <br /> Department <br /> -Exclusive use permits must be filed with the Area Recreation Department 10 business days in <br /> advance or they may not be honored. <br /> - Groups falling under Association status must schedule the use for their scheduling purposes within <br /> a reasonable time frame with the recreation dept. It is to be understood that their scheduling needs <br /> (excluding time for practices) be dealt with in good faith with respect to all user groups . <br /> - Any and all maintenance will be the responsibility of the facility property owner or its coordinating <br /> agent (728 Area Recreation) All special maintenance need considerations are to be scheduled and <br /> coordinated with the recreation department. - Absolutely no unauthorized vehicles or equipment <br /> is allowed on the facilities for any purpose. <br /> - The recreation department reserves the right to cancel any scheduled use and any use after proper <br /> •ancellation notification will subject the user and its appropriate affiliated association to a penalty fee. <br /> ?- Parking is limited to designated parking areas only. Violators will be subject to parking violations. <br />