Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/13/2018

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Free community seminars on products or services that a business sells shall not constitute non-profit status for renting rooms in the Ramsey Municipal Center: for example, free insurance educational training from an insurance firm. These types of businesses shall be considered for -profit. Home owners associations (HOA) are considered general public -resident. They are not considered a non-profit organization. 2) For -profit organizations: These organizations include attaining a profit as part of their mission. Ramsey businesses shall receive lower room rates than non -Ramsey businesses. Said businesses must have completed their Business Registration Certificate (BRC) with the City of Ramsey for the current year to be eligible. All businesses shall be registered with the Minnesota State Department. For -profit organizations can have a non-profit meeting; and therefore would not have to pay for -profit fees. Examples of these meetings include a for -profit organization sponsoring a blood drive, a food donation event, cancer fundraiser, etc. 3) Business networking groups: These groups hold meetings with the intent of developing and attaining business leads to increase their market presence. The business applying for a room must be a Ramsey business. Said businesses must have completed their Business Registration Certificate (BRC) with the City of Ramsey for the current year to be eligible. All businesses shall be registered with the Minnesota State Department. At least half of all participating businesses must be Ramsey businesses. A minimum of four (4) businesses must be present to constitute a business networking meeting. 4) General public: This includes anyone who does not fall under the non-profit, for -profit and business networking groups. Home owners associations (HOA) are considered general public -resident. In cases where it is not clear whether a group or organization merits a certain status, the City of Ramsey personnel shall make a determination. Proof of non-profit status, business registration, driver's license and/or additional information may be requested to assist in this determination. For -profit organizations and the general public are also classified by resident and non-resident users. a.) Resident/Ramsey Business: • Valid I.D. such as a driver license or other proof of residency. • A civic group, organization, business, industry or school with its physical facilities located within the City limits. • A representative of a youth organization, community school, or church wherein at least fifty (50) percent of the participants are Ramsey residents or which have provided significant benefit and service to and for the City. 3 CITY OF RAMSEYFACILITY USE & RENTAL POLICY