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Coaches, volunteers object to new park rental fee; council member urges exemption
Summary
Representatives of the Broncos Football Team told council they have used Rotary Park for 25 years and objected to being charged rental fees for practice; Council member Gorman defended the volunteers and urged the city not to require payment.
During Parks & Recreation business, Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Creech, speaking for the Broncos Football Team, said the group has used Rotary Park for practices for years and were surprised by recent communication requiring a rental fee. Mr. Creech said the team is a nonprofit and that its receipts support the players; he disputed the claim that the organization had not sought permission in the past.
Council member Gorman spoke forcefully in the team's defense, saying the coaches "went above and beyond" for local children and adding, "they shouldn't have to pay anything." Mr. Mayo announced a Parks & Recreation workshop for Sept. 3 at the MLK Center; the council did not adopt a new policy or take a formal vote on the field-use dispute during this meeting.
