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Special Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 May 1, 2019 ----------------------------- associations received first priority over other city youth associations. Commissioner Niziolek suggested looking at what the high school has for a residency percentage and possibly use that same percentage for the youth associations. Mr. Eason stated to consider the idea that an association could fit into one of the criteria’s listed instead of matching all of them. 4. Field Usage Fee Presentation Mr. Hecker shared Field Usage Fee presentation. Chair Anderson encouraged the members to share whatever costs is on their mind. Operating costs are currently paid for by taxpayers, general fund. Amy, Youth Sports Commission Secretary, asked if the fees should be similar to what the district has $3 per registered player. Stephanie Aspbec, Elk River Youth Lacrosse, stated they would have to raise fees to cover the fees charged by city. Mike Breyen, Elk River Strength and Speed Coach, asked are the fees were going to be the same for Elk River association’s vs outside associations. Mr. Eason asked why the arena is run separately and would it be considered to be put into the policy in the future. Council member Wagner stated that arena is an enterprise fund. Commissioner Niziolek stated the Parks and Recreation Commission has not ever been involved in arena business. Chair Anderson stated that the commission does not want to outprice the future generations to be able to afford to play in sports. Mr. Lambertz stated that a one size fee policy may be difficult to pull off for different sports. Council member Wagner asked why the city should charge fees. Mr. Lambertz stated that the users creating the maintenance should pay for it.