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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. Updated: August 2020 Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 7.2 Agenda Section Action Item Meeting Date January 11, 2023 Prepared by Warren Ellingworth, Recreation Coordinator Item Description Concession Stand Use Fees Reviewed by Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Discuss the concession stand use fees for 2023. Approve, by motion, concession stand use fees. Background/Discussion At the December 8, 2021, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioners discussed and approved updated athletic field use fees. With the implementation of these fees, we experienced greater user accountability and actual usage. The fee structure has been well-received by our associations with the only complaint being the daily charge for the use of the concession stand. It was created as a daily rate in case of one-day tournaments. However, we are learning that the tournaments we host in Elk River are multiple days and the organizers would prefer a lump fee. Upon researching this further, we found that other cities are split equally on daily charges or per tournament. Staff is recommending changing the concession stand fee from a daily fee to a per weekend fee. The city will still require a seasonal temporary food stand/special event license. Financial Impact There will be little to no monetary impact with this update. Mission/Policy/Goal Field use rates are intended to be reasonable to foster participation, collaboration and accountability between youth sports associations and the city. Attachments Updated Recommended Concession Stand Use Fees