KIWANIS HOLIDAY TREE LOT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

Recommendation

It is recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff that Council approve the use of the Community Center lawn by the Kiwanis Club to operate a Holiday tree lot for the 1997 holiday season.

Background

The Kiwanis Club has operated this lot for nine (9) years on the Community Center lawn (southeast portion) and each year Council has approved this request.

The sale will be a fund-raiser for the Kiwanis Club and will also benefit the Community Center Foundation's Facility Improvement Fund for the Community Center. The Kiwanis Club agrees to donate 10 percent of their net profits, whichever is higher, to the Community Center Foundation.

Analysis

The following list of terms will be in effect for the 1997 season.

• The location of the trees shall be on the east lawn of the Community Center;
• The area can be fenced in and lighted;
• Temporary signs can be installed on the front lawn;
• Kiwanis will assume all costs for restoring the area back to its original state, with the Public Works Department approving all work; said work to be completed by January 15, 1998;
• Kiwanis will be allowed to have a camper on 11th Place for 24 hour security purposes;
• Kiwanis will pay to the City any other costs incurred by the City with regard to this project;
• Kiwanis may occupy the site from November 17, 1997 through December 31, 1997;
• Kiwanis will provide liability insurance in the amount of $1 million (consistent with leases); and
• The City will waive the temporary power pole permit fee ($36).

The Kiwanis Club has proven over the years to be responsible and cooperative with all City requirements and requests. The lot has proven to have minimal negative impact on the condition of the lawn and on the smooth operation of the Community Center.

The Kiwanis Club has already given the Community Center Foundation a check for $2,512 from the 1996 lot proceeds.

Fiscal Impact: None