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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 <br /> April 14,2021 <br /> Mr. Hecker stated a governing body, such as a school district,will be exempt. <br /> Williams suggests that programs that are tied to the high school, such as a booster <br /> clubs, should be exempt. <br /> Commissioner Soltvedt suggests if a group provides volunteer activities for the park, <br /> they should be exempt. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated he believes there is a "Nordic" policy that was put together for ski <br /> events before his time. They do volunteer clean-up efforts, and these in-kind services <br /> benefits the parks so they should be exempt from the policy. Language for these <br /> types of uses will be added to the policy. <br /> Commissioner Anderson suggests adding that for both Nordic Ski and Minnesota <br /> Biathlon organized uses. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek stated he sees a major concern with coming up with liability <br /> insurance for Elk River endurance sponsored events. <br /> Commissioner Rathbun agrees we would need insurance. It can cost anywhere from <br /> 0 to $1000 for event insurance. He asked if anyone else has experience with <br /> obtaining that certificate of insurance and what it might have cost them to put on an <br /> event. <br /> Chair Williams stated the cost is by how many people are in the program and he pays <br /> about$400/yr. He will talk to his insurance company to get more information for a <br /> one-time event. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated staff has talked to other cities that already have this policy in place <br /> and was told the insurance has never been a barrier.Also,groups that have had <br /> interest have not had any issues with insurance. <br /> 8.2 Athletic Field Analysis <br /> Mr. Hecker shared his staff report. <br /> Chair Williams stated the city council wants to know how many fields we have <br /> including the school district to see how we compare to surrounding cities. <br /> Commissioner Soltvedt stated the commission will need association participation <br /> numbers to help determine long term where we want to go directionally. <br /> POIVEREI IV <br /> NATURE <br />