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(Proposed) Guidelines for usage of Outdoor Playfields (These guidelines apply to the playfields located in Elk River that are owned by either the City, .School District, or both.) .Purpose: These playfield facilities are provided for the leisure time pursuits of all residents in addition to any officially scheduled use. Correspondingly, certain guidelines are needed to insure the proper use and management of the facilities so that all people may enjoy them equally. Distinction I Classification of use: Type 1. General public: - casual use taking place during facility hours at no charge on a first come, first served basis. No permit is required. If used in conflict with any of the below classifications, then the general public user is to allow the agency or exclusive use permit holder access to the field at the time scheduled for use. This does not include unscheduled youth association practices. Type 2. Agency activity: any scheduled use by School District administration, 728 Area Rec. administration, or any Park Commission sponsored activity. Type 3.Athletic Association: any scheduled use by a recognized association for the purpose of conducting their program. This does not include practices. Type 4. Exclusive I Special Event use: allowed by permit only. Permits will be issued by the 728 Area Recreation office. This permit requires a user fee and compliance with permit guidelines and a $500 refundable damage deposit. Refunds will be awarded after inspection by Area Recreation staff. These permits will be allowed following the same order of priorities as outlined below. Also see below the "Determination of use and required fees." Priorities: To be honored according to number e1. - School activities (generally take place only on school district owned facilities) 2. - Agency sponsored activity 3. - Youth Athletic Association for league scheduling purposes 4. - Adult Athletic Association for league scheduling purposes 5. - Any other short term use request other than an "exclusive use" will be charged $10 per field per game scheduled. Guid~lines for use: All arrangements for use are to be made with the 728 Area Recreation Department -Exclusive use permits must be filed with the Area Recreation Department 10 business days in advance or they may not be honored. - Groups falling under Association status must schedule the use for their scheduling purposes within a reasonable time frame with the recreation dept. It is to be understood that their scheduling needs (excluding time for practices) be dealt with in good faith with respect to all user groups. - Any and all maintenance will be the responsibility of the facility property owner or its coordinating agent (728 Area Recreation) All special maintenance need considerations are to be scheduled and coordinated with the recreation department. - Absolutely no unauthorized vehicles or equipment is allowed on the facilities for any purpose. - The recreation department reserves the right to cancel any scheduled use and any use after proper .cancellation notification will subject the user and its appropriate affiliated association to a penalty fee. .. Parking is limited to designated parking areas only. Violators will be subject to parking violations.