Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/08/2018

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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. 2) 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. 3) Homeowners Associations located within the City of Ramsey limits are offered a reduced rate from the general public status for City Hall facilities and residential rate for park facilities. 4) General public: This includes anyone who does not fall under the non-profit/youth organization, for-profit homeowners association 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 local non-profit requested to assist in this determination. For-profit organizations 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 RAMSEY FACILITY USE & RENTAL POLICY