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CASE # DISCUSS USE OF CITY OWNED AND OPERATED FACILITIES By: Jessie L. Hart, Finance Officer Background: At the August 22, 1994 Finance Committee meeting, concerns over rental rates raised by the Anoka Women ~f Today, who have started a Ramsey branch, were discussed and reviewed as they related to o~r rental policies. Thi's case relates to information requested by the City Council in regards to that di~;cussion. At the request oR the Council, we have surveyed surrounding communities and Anoka-Hennepin School District ~11 in regards to facility/room rental policies and rates. The following details a summary of the ~sponses: City of Andover: ~ Currently allows iuse of facilities on a first come, first serve basis; charges no type of fee; and has no established policies regarding facility use. Permission for use is at the discretion of the person taking the request. Citvof Anoka: ~ Allows the rental of the community room and council chambers/meeting rooms for various functions. Charg6s for the community room are as follows: Weekends Weekdays and Holidays Less than 30people $ 25.00 $ 50.00 More than ¢0 people $ 50.00 ' $100.00 Note: All charges are per day. There are additional charges for damage deposits and kitchen fees if food will be servecl. Exemptiong.f?om charges include: Senior ¢~nzens functions Voting Government or school meetings City employee functions Charges for the cguncil chambers/meeting rooms (approximately 30 and 15 people capacity respectively) are as~follows: A $20.00 cl'iarge for the use of these rooms, no food served and coffee allowed. Can only beiused for the following (all get charged):i. Civic organizations ' · Non-pm}St organizations (exclude~ religious ~oups for the purpo,se of prayer.meetings or fundraising) The Anoka policies do not allow for private parties - all events must be open to the general public.