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City of Elk River Public Library
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Community Room Use Policy and
Application
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LOCATION AND ROOM SIZE
The Elk River Public Library Community Room is located at 13020 Orono Parkway, Elk
River, 55330.
The room has 15 2' x 4 1'2' tables and 46 chairs—it accommodates approximately 40 people
comfortably. There is a projector with plug-in's for a laptop.
HOURS OF USE
The Elk River Public Library Community Room is available for use as follows:
- Monday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Meetings must end on time so the room can be cleared and vacated before building closing
time.
The Community Room is not available on observed holidays. For more information go to
xvwrwgdver.org/locations/elle-river —> Holiday Closures.
COST
The Community Room is available, free of charge, for use by community:members or
groups for non-commercial meetings. A $50 refundable deposit is required and is refunded
after the inspection of the room following your event. The refund takes about 2-4 weeks to
receive.
HOW TO RESERVE THE COMMUNITY ROOM
1. Obtain an Indoor Facility Use application for the Elk River Public Library
Community Room from the City of Elk River Parks and Recreation Department at
13065 Orono Parkway or online at w-vwr.elkrivermn.gov —pParks and Rec —4Facility
Rentals.
2. Submit the application and the $50 deposit. Payment must be in the form of cash, check,
credit card or money order. Checks should be made payable to "City of Elk River".
Submit your application in one of the following ways to:
In person: 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River
Hours:
Winter Hours (Labor Day through Memorial Day)
Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Monday—Thursday 7:30 a.m. —5:00 p.m., Friday: 7:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Emailed to: recreation(kelkrivermn.gov
Faxed to: 763-635-1155
3. Reservation requests cannot be for more than three (3) months in advance and must be
at least three (3) days prior to the date requested.
4. Reservations cannot be made for more than three (3) events per month.
5. Upon receipt of your application and deposit, Elk River Parks and Recreation staff will
verify that the facility is available for use on the requested date(s) and if available,will
process the registration. You will be emailed a Facility Sales Receipt (Permit).
GENERAL RULES
1. The City of Elk River reserves the right to deny or cancel a permit if any rules are
violated.
2. Applications may not be assigned, transferred or sublet to anyone other than the permit
holder (person/organization making the application).
3. The permit holder will supervise the conduct of the members of the group the entire
time participants are in the building or surrounding grounds and use only the space
approved for use.
4. Light refreshments may be served,provided proper care is given to clean up after the
meeting. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed on library property.
5. The building and grounds are smoke-free.
6. The permit holder must leave the space in a clean, orderly fashion,including replacing
items used to their original position.
7. Comply with all city ordinances,Minnesota state statues, federal laws and these
established rules.
8. Use of candles or any open flame is prohibited.
9. The permit holder assumes full responsibility for any unlawful act committed in the
exercise of the permit.
10. Items may not be attached to walls or ceiling and no items are to be left in the room
after the use is over.
11. Violation of these rules may result in forfeiture of all deposit money, the termination of
the event,and the loss of opportunity to use the facility in the future.
12. First priority is given to library sponsored or endorsed organizations including the city of
Elk River and the Friends of the Elk River Library. The City reserves the right to
schedule the Community Room for the best interest of the city.
13. The Community Room is not available for personal, company or family parties.
14. Other than for the Great River Regional Library and the City of Elk River, the
Community Room is not available for programs involving the sale, advertising,
solicitation or promotion of memberships, classes or services. The room is not available
for money raising events and no admission fee may be charged nor may a collection be
taken. Presentations may not be for the direct commercial gain of the presenter and no
solicitation or promotion of products or services of a particular business win be allowed.
15. The number attending a meeting at one time may not exceed the capacity of the room
(40) by order of the Fire Marshal.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
The group,individual or organization using the Elk River Public Library Community Room
shall agree to compensate the City of Elk River for all damages to facilities, equipment or
other property owned by the City, to compensate an employee for damage to personal
property by any person attending the event, and further assumes all liability for any personal
injuries,including death caused by participants in the scheduled event. The permit holder
will be responsible for reimbursement of damages, including those in excess of the deposit.
The permit holder shall be wholly and solely liable and responsible for any and all acts of
every Lund and nature of any member, agent,employee or guest of the permit holder. The
permit holder further agrees to indemnify the City, defend and hold it harmless from any
and all claims for damages (and claims of each and every nature) which might arise out of
the use of the premises during the term hereof(or) occasioned by the act or acts of any of
permit holders member, agents, employees or guests on the premises.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL,PUNITIVE OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF GOODWILL OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR
IN RELATION TO THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF ADVISED BEFOREHAND OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LIABILTIY.
APPLICATION FOR ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
Organization Name
Contact Name
Address City Zip
Phone Email
Activity
Date Requested Number of People Expected
Start Time(includes set up) End Time(includes clean up)
By signing this application, I acknowledge receipt of and agree to follow the Elk River Public Library
Community Room Use Policy. I understand that a portion or all of my deposit may not be returned if these
policies are not followed. I authorize the City of Elk River to file a claim against my insurance company if
the deposit I have given does not cover any damages or cleaning needs required from my use of this facility.
I understand I will be the first one in the room and the last one to leave from my group and I must be
present during the entire event.
Signature as Permit Holder Date
For Offrce Use Only
Date deposit received Payment: ❑Cash ❑ Check# ❑ Credit Card ❑ Money Order
Visa/Mastercard # - - Expires
Name as it appears on card
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COMMUNITY ROOM REGULATIONS Y\W Z Q a 7
➢ The Elk River Public Library has a meeting room operated by the city of Elk
River that can accommodate 40 people. Chairs and tables for 40 are available on
site..
➢ The meeting room is available; free of charge, for use by community members or
SC � groups for non-religious, non-commercial meetings, which are open to the public.
It is not intended for use by groups, which meet on a regular basis and or restrict
attendance to members.
o A single reservation may be made no more than three months in advance.
o No group may consider the library its permanent meeting place.
o At the end of your meeting talk to someone at the desk about availability
for your next meeting date.
o Reservations must be made a minimum of three days in advance
➢ Hours of Use: Monday, Wednesday 10:00—8:00 Tuesday, Thursday 12:00—
lk�, 8:00, Friday 10:00— 5:00, Saturday 9:00—2:00.
o Meetings must end on time so that the room can be cleared and the room
vacated 10 minutes before building closing time.
You must submit a Use Application(available at the library) to book the room.
5c'e, Submit the application and $50.00 deposit to the Elk River Public Library. The
deposit must be in the form of money order, cash, check or credit card
information. The deposit will be refunded after inspection of the room.
Upon receipt of the application the library will verify the availability of the
facility
➢ The city reserves the right to deny or cancel a permit if the regulations are
violated.
➢ Applications may not be transferred to anyone other than the person/organization
making the application.
A You agree to the following rules:
o You will supervise the conduct of the members of your group the entire
time participants are in the building or surrounding grounds and use only
the space approved for use.
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o Light refreshments may be served, provided proper care is given to clean
up after the meeting. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed
on library property. The entire building is smoke-free.
o Leave the space in a clean, orderly fashion, including replacing items used
to their original position
o Comply with all City ordinances, Minnesota State Statues, Federal laws
and the established rules for use.
a Use of candles or any open flame is prohibited
o The permit holder assumes full responsibility for any unlawful act
committed in the exercise of the permit.
o Items may not be attached to walls or ceiling and no items are to be left in
the room after the use is over.
o Violation of these rules may result in forfeiture of all deposit money, the
termination of the event, and the loss of opportunity to use the facility in
the future
o First priority is given to library sponsored or endorsed organizations,,—
including the city of Elk River and the Friends of the Elk River Library.
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o Not available for personal, company or family parties
o Not available for programs involving the sale, advertising, solicitation or
promotion of memberships, classes or services. The room is not available
for money raising events and no admission fee may be charged nor may a
collection be taken. Presentations may not be for the direct commercial
gain of the presenter and no solicitation or promotion of products or
services of a particular business will be allowed.
o The number attending a meeting at one time may not exceed the capacity
of the room (40)by order of the fire marshal.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
The group, individual or organization using the community room at the Elk River Public
Library shall agree to compensate the City of Elk River for all damages to facilities,
equipment or other property owned by the City, to compensate an employee for damage
to personal property by any person attending the event, and further assumes all liability
for any personal injuries, including death caused by participants in the scheduled event.
The permit holder will be responsible for reimbursement of damages, including those in
excess of the deposit. The permit holder shall be wholly and solely liable and responsible
for any and all acts of every kind and nature of any member, agent, employee or guest of
the permit holder. The permit holder further agrees to indemnify the City, defend the
hold it harmless from any and all claims for damages (and claims of each and every
nature) which might arise out of the use of the Premises during the term hereof(or)
occasioned by the act or acts of any of permit holders member, agents, employees or
guests on the Premises.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF GOODWILL OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR
IN RELATION TO THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF ADVISED BEFOREHAND OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LIABILTIY.
APPLICATION FOR ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
Application are to be submitted to the Elk River Public Library, 13020 Orono Parkway at
least 3 days prior to the date requested in order to allow processing time. Some requests
may require additional time for review.
By signing this application, I acknowledge receipt of and agree to follow the Use Policy.
I understand that a portion or all of my deposit may not be returned if these policies are
not followed. I authorize that you can bill be for additional charges if the deposit I have
given does not cover damages or cleaning needs required from my use of this facility. I
understand I will be the first one in the building and the last one to leave from my group
and I must be present during the entire event.
Signature Date
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