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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 ot~r rental policies. This case relates to information requested by the City Council in regards to that di~scussion. At the request ot~ 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 ~,~esponses: City of Andover:i Currently allowsluse of facilities on a first come, first serve basis; charges no type of fee; and has no established p~licies regarding facility use. Permission for use is at the discretion of the person taking the reques). (~ity ofAnq~kg: ~ Allows the rent~tl of the community room and council chambers/meeting rooms for various functions. Charg~es for the community room are as follows: ~ Weekends Weekdays and Holidavs Less than~.30 people More thafi 30 people Note: All charge~ are per day. food will be served. Exempti°~s from charges include: Senioi' citizens functions Votin~ Gove~ment or school meetings City eBnployee functions [ $ 25.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 "'.. $100.00 There are additional charges for damage deposits and kitchen fees if Charges for the igouncil chambers/meeting rooms (approximately 30 and 15 people capacity respectively) are i~s follows: A $20.00 ?charge for the use of these rooms, no food served and coffee allowed. Can only ~ used for the following (all get charged):. Civicprganizations '-. Non-l~rofit organizations (exclu~fies religious ~oups for the purpose of prayer'meetings or fundraising) The Anoka policies do not allow for private parties - all events must be open to the general public.