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October 6, 1980 Page Two established by the City Council regarding the use of the softball fields for tournaments. The City Administrator indicated that there was a $100 deposit required for the cleanup of the fields after the tournament, and a fee of $50 per field plus $12 per hour for lights for the use of the fields. Mr. Dingle indicated that he was in agreement of a fee charge, but felt that the current fee was too high. Councilman otto indicated that he felt that there was some confusion as to who was in charge of the fields, and the establishment of the policy for the fees charged. Councilman Otto further indicated that he felt that members of the Softball Association should not be charged for the use of the field, as the Softball Association has contriouted time and money to the upkeep of the fields. Discussion was carried on regarding the deposit fee for the cleanup of the fields and who would be responsible for determining if the fields were cleaned up. It was the concensus that a $100 deposit was a fair charge and that the Street Superintendent would be responsible for the approval of the fields after the tournaments. Councilman Toth asked if the Association charged the individual teams involved in the tournaments, and if so, what was the money used for. Mr. Marlon Glines indicated that a fee of $25 was charged to the individual teams for entering the tournament, of which the money was used to buy trophies, balls and so forth. Mayor Madsen expressed his feeling that if the tournament was to be used as a money-making affair for private enterprise, rent should be paid for the use of the fields. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt if the team promoting the tournament was a member of the Association, the Association could charge the entrance fee of which the funds could be used to upgrade and maintain the fields. Mr. Dave Wisnieski requested a refund of the $100 he had paid for the use of the fields, as his team is a member of the Softball Association. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED TO REFUND THE $100 FEE CHARGED THE MGM LAKESIDE LOUNGE TEAM. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE $100 DEPOSIT TO BE PLACED WITH. THE CITY, FOR THE CLEANUP OF THE FIELDS, TO BE CHARGED FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS ,PLUS THE COST OF THE LIGHTS USED DURING THE TOURNAMENTS. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. It was also agreed by the Softball Association that they would be responsible for all field preparations prior to the tournaments scheduled. Mr. Jim Dingle further indicated that the Rec Board was in need of members and requested the City Council to appoint persons to the Board, and further recommended that the City Council consider the hiring of a Park and Rec Board Director, at least on a part-time basis, to avoid the communication problems between the Rec Board, the Softball Association and the City.