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Carl Junction aldermen back staff move to tighten gym rental rules, require deposit for out-of-town nonprofits
Summary
Board members agreed by consensus to direct staff to implement a gym rental policy that would require deposits (proposed nonrefundable) and allow cancellation of repeat no-shows, with a view to charging out-of-town nonprofit groups a different rate to prevent monopolization of city facilities.
City staff presented a proposed gym rental agreement and rate schedule for nonprofit organizations, including out-of-town groups. Board members said some organizations had reserved gym space in the past and failed to show, blocking local taxpayers and youth groups from access.
Board members suggested requiring a deposit at reservation time and making the deposit nonrefundable to discourage speculative bookings. Staff said some groups (the Joplin Homeschoolers Association was mentioned) had historically reserved half the gym and then not used it. The board discussed canceling repeat no-shows’ future reservations and treating rates for out-of-town nonprofits differently from local groups.
Several aldermen preferred that the city administrator handle the policy as an administrative matter rather than bringing it back as an ordinance. Staff said they would prepare the paperwork and proceed if the board signaled consensus; several members gave positive head nods and voiced agreement.
The board did not adopt a formal ordinance or vote on a rate schedule at the meeting; staff were directed to move forward with implementation paperwork.
