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The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 12.1 Agenda Section Discussion Item Meeting Date November 10, 2021 Prepared by Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Park Pavilion, Shelter and Facility Fees Reviewed by Tim Sevcik, Streets and Parks Superintendent Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Discussion of park pavilion, shelter, and facility fees for 2022. Background/Discussion The Commission recommended fees for the current pavilions and shelters at the February 10, 2021, meeting. With requests already being made for the new picnic pavilion next year at Lion John Weicht Park, Woodland Trails and Orono Park, staff reviewed our current fee structure and has made recommendations for 2022. We reviewed what worked well and compared the regional market on similar park shelters. We made a few adjustments to the current fee schedule changing the fees to a 2-hour minimum instead of a 6-hour block and included the new Orono Park pavilion. We have also reviewed the Trott Brook Barn rates that have not been updated in nearly 20 years. The major change to the Barn’s fee structure was with nonprofit groups. Some have a history of cancelling and requesting numerous reservations. We felt they should be charged the same rate as resident/non-resident (instead of free) and promote the Furniture and Things Community Event Center meeting spaces for organizations who consistently need space monthly. We want to avoid competing with our own facilities. Financial Impact Potential Fee increases and deposits should protest our park assets for 2022. Attachments  Recommended Park Pavilion, Shelter and Trott Brook Fees Schedule  Park Shelter Fees Comparisons