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Pazks & Recreation Coxnmittee Meeting Minutes 06-01-11 throughout communities to bring the idea of Yoga to residents. Ms. Casanova's proposed flier was supplied to the committee. The Parks & Recreation Committee was in favor of the idea, but questioned liability insurance. Ms. Stephan stated most Yoga instructors/studios have participants sign a waiver prior to classes. The committee requested Ms. Stephan ask Ms. Casanova about her policy and also forward the question to City Administrator Larson. Motion was made by Chairperson Branch, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Grahek to recommend City Council approve the proposal as presented by Ms. Casanova for a free Yoga session at Hidden Spring Park as part of the Fete des Lacs celebration pending answers to liability issues. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Reserving/Renting of Parks Staff presented the idea of the committee considering a user fee/rentaUreservation fee for the local parks. Recently City Hall received a request to reserve Hidden Spring Park for a wedding. Staff explained it was on a first come, first serve basis and they would have to arrive early to reserve it themselves if they so desired. Research was done by Staff as to what surrounding city's usage policies were. Hugo reserves pavilions for $5 and does not allow alcohol in the parks. Lino Lakes charges non-residents $25; they do not a11ow alcohol in the parks and have a 30 person minimum. Staff suggested that a minimal fee for use of Centerville Parks would offset the additional electricity, clean up, maintenance of the park and rubbish collection. Chairperson Branch suggested a variation of the Special Use Permit could be used. Committee Member Amundsen stated Washington County Parks has a really nice reservation policy and he would find out more information about it and bring it back to the next committee meeting. Committee Member Seeley stated that Anoka County Parks has different fees dependant on the number of people and whether it is a weekday or weekend. i Some ideas discussed: • Should residents be charged a fee, only non-residents or a different fee for each? • Should there be an extra charge for clean up if the park is not left as it was found? • Should there be a damage deposit instead of a fee? • Even if there is not a fee charged, there should be a name associated with the usage in the event there is a problem. A fee would not necessarily have to be charged to give permission to use and reserve an area. Chairperson Branch suggested the committee think the various options through and table this item until the next scheduled meeting. The committee would like to come up with a policy to recommend to City Council. Use of Citv Email Addresses bv Committee Members Ms. Stephan added this as an agenda item to determine if Committee Members are using their City email I accounts or would prefer to go back to using their personal emails for correspondence as sending I 3 of 6