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CITY OF PELLA, IOWA
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
October 6, 2015 - 7: 00 p. m. — Public Safety Complex
Liberty Street Entrance
A.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND ROLL CALL
B. MAYOR' S COMMENTS
1.
Announce Policy and Planning Meeting following the regular Council meeting to discuss:
a.
Gateway Corridor Overlay Ordinance.
b.
Pella Sports Park and Athletic Facilities Operation Guidelines.
c.
Department Update —
Planning and Zoning; Library.
2. Approval of tentative agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM ( for anyone wishing to address Council regarding agenda items.)
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.)
C.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda" means that all items listed below will be automatically approved with one Roll Call vote approving the " Consent Agenda ".
Any City
Council member may ask to pull an item from the " Consent Agenda" for discussion and a separate vote. The purpose of a " Consent Agenda" is to
expedite routine items and allow Council time to discuss more importantmatters."
1.
Approval of Minutes
a. Official Council Minutes for September 15, 2015.
2.
Report of Committees
a. Policy and Planning Minutes for September 15, 2015.
b. Community Services Board Minutes for May 15, 2015.
c. Board of Adjustment Minutes for August 25, 2015.
d. Community Development Committee Special Minutes for August 26, 2015.
3. Petitions and Communications
a. Renewal of Class C Beer Permit with Class B Wine and Sunday Sales for Casey' s General Store
3213.
b. Renewal of Class B Beer Permit ( includes Wine Coolers) with Sunday Sales for Happy Joe' s
Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor.
c. Renewal of Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales for Casey' s General Store #
2575.
d. Renewal of Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales for Casey' s General Store #
2574.
4.
Administration Reports
None
D. *
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Statutory rule may be waived and ordinance passed without further readings.)
1. a.
Public Hearing on Hazel Street Reconstruction —
Maple to Elm 2015.
1. b. Resolution No. 5614 entitled, "
RESOLUTIONAPPROVING THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF COSTS, RECEIVINGBIDS AND MAKINGAWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE HAZEL STREET RECONSTRUCTION — MAPLE TO ELM 2015 ".
E.
PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
F.
PLANNINGAND ZONINGITEMS
NONE
G. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
NONE

H.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
Resolution No. 5615 entitled, "
A RESOLUTIONENTERING INTO A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOBACCO, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE AND VAPOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE IN THE CITY OF PELLA ".
2.
Resolution No. 5616 entitled, " RESOLUTION DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY
REGULATION 1. 150 - 2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES
PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS ".
3.
Resolution No. 5617 entitled, "
RESOLUTIONACCEPTING VACANT LAND IN BROOKVIEW ACRES ".
I.
ORDINANCES
Statutory rule may be waived and ordinance passed without further readings.)
NONE
J.
CLAIMS
1.
Abstract of bills No. 1944.
K. OTHER BUSINESS/*
PUBLIC FORUM ( any additional comments from the Public)
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.)
L.
CLOSED SESSION
NONE
M. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: Items to be presented to the City Council must be in the hands of the City Clerk no later than 4: 00 p. m. on the Monday before the week of the Council meeting.
A packet containing the agenda and documentation for each item listed on the agenda is then prepared on Friday and delivered to each Councilmember. The next regular
Council meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2015. The deadline for Items is October 12, 2015. The CITY OFPELLA encourages all citizens of Pella to attend Council
meetings Our Council Chambers are handicapped accessible and City Staff are available to give assistance If needed. If you are hearing impaired or vision Impaired or a
person with Limited English Proficiency and require an interpreter or reader, please contact City Hall by NOON on the Monday prior to Council meetings to arrange for
assistance. ( 641 - 628- 4173). TTY te%phone service available for the hearing impaired through Re / ay Iowa 1 - 800 - 735 - 2942.

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PELLA
STAFF MEMO TO COUNCIL
ITEM NO:
B - 1 - a
SUBJECT: Gateway Corridor Ordinance
DATE:
October 6, 2015
BACKGROUND:
Staff would like to discuss with Council establishing architectural design overlay districts for new single and
two family residential homes in the City' s Gateway Corridors. As background on this issue, recently staff has
receivedinquiries from members of the Mayor and Council and the Historic Preservation Commission on this
issue. As a result, staff believes it would be wise to discuss this issue with the Mayor and Council to see if there
is interest in architectural review for residential properties within the City' s Gateway Corridors.
Listedbelow is background information on this issue:
1.
Under the City' s zoning ordinance, the Gateway Corridors are identified as Clark Street, Main Street,
Oskaloosa Street, Washington Street, and Vermeer Road.
2.
Currently, Dutch Architectural Design is required for new commercial construction within the Gateway
Corridor. The committee responsible for approving design permits is the Community Development
Committee.
The City currently has a Dutch Residential Overlay District ( DURE) for new single and two family
homes for essentially the Central Business District. It is also important to note, the Community
Development Committee oversees this design overlay district.
4.
Outside of the Central Business District area, currently there are no architectural design requirements for
new single or two family homes.
In considering architectural design criteria for new residential construction within the Gateway Corridors, it also
is important to consider the requirements for the design review. For instance, will the proposed overlay districts
be only for Dutch Architectural elements or will it also include historic preservation?
Once again, staff is seeking Council input and direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Gateway Corridor Ordinance; Existing Gateway Corridor Overlay District;
Existing DURE Overlay District
REPORT PREPARED BY:
Planning and Zoning Department
REPORT REVIEWED BY:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Seeking Council Direction.

ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF PELLA BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 165, ZONING ORDINANCE, 165. 16 AND 165. 18 BY ADDING NEW
PROVISIONS REQUIRING DESIGN REVIEW FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY OR TWO
FAMILY CONSTRUCTION IN THE GATEWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
Be it enacted by the City Council of the City of Pella, Iowa:
SECTION 1.
TEXT AMENDMENTS.
The City Code of the City of Pella is
hereby amended by deleting 165. 16 DR Design Review District ( 2) and replacing with the following:
2.
Site Development Regulations. A design permit is required for the following activities: Any
commercial building within the DR District shall be reviewed for architectural compliance to Dutch
Architectural themes or other historical significance. Architectural details include any construction,
maintenance, repair, alterations, modifications, painting, repainting, signs, graphics, visual displays,
outdoor furniture and fixtures. A design review permit is not required for any structure that is painted or
repainted when the color used is the same as the color approved in the original building or design
permit. The replacement of outdoor furniture, fixtures and visual displays that are consistent with a
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SECTION 2.
NOTATION.
The Zoning Administrator shall hereby record the ordinance number and
date of passage of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5.
WHENEFFECTIVE. This ordinanceshall be in effect from and after its final passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed and adopted this
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James Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ronda Brown, City Clerk

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ITEM NO: B - 1 - b
THE
CITY of
PELT. A
STAFF MEMO TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Pella Sports Park and Athletic Facilities Operation Guidelines
DATE:
October 6, 2015
BACKGROUND:
On March 6, 2012, the City Council approved a partnership agreement between the City of Pella and Fields for
OurFuture, Inc. (
FOF), which is a non - profit entity that was formed for the purpose of constructing a sports
park for the community. In the agreement, the parties agreed to jointly develop operating guides and
maintenance procedures for the complex. Staff has worked with FOF in order to develop guidelines and
proposed rates for our new Pella Sports Park and existing facilities.
The guidelines consist of two documents detailed below.
Pella Sports Park Guiding Philosophy
This document highlights the four goals of the Pella Sports Park, which are: 1) places for youth to play, 2)
accessibility and safety, 3) economic vitality, and 4) community involvement.
In general, the Pella Sports Complex will be open April 1 —
October 31; the facility will be kept clean and safe
for users; concessions will be provided for tournaments and league play; fields will be maintained; fields will be
available for ad hoc usage when not reserved; and organized league / team play will require annual lease
agreements that include participant user fees.
The City of Pella will maintain the Pella Sports Park and will keep a master calendar of events scheduled at the
complex.
The City and FOF will meet twice yearly to review operations and agree upon any changes.
Athletic Field Use Guidelines
This document establishes policies for all persons, organizations and groups that use any of the City' s athletic
fields / courts and also includes the Use Application form and rates. It also provides general information on the
facilities available, field condition use restrictions and general rules and regulations.
The document outlines the field assignment priorities which include the City of Pella' s own recreation programs
and activities first, resident based adult and youth sport groups as second and all other user groups last. To be
considered a resident- based/ locaI team, 70%
of the team members must reside within the City of Pella' s Two
Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
In order to reserve any of the athletic facilities, the user would need to complete a Facility Use Agreement form,
pay the necessary fees by the associated deadlines and for league or tournaments provide the necessary
insurance information. Cancellation fees of 25%
up to 100%
apply depending on when the reservation is
cancelled.

Proposed Rates —
Non Tournament
Pella Sports Park and Stand Alone Baseball/ Softball Fields
No charge to reserve single field " as is" (
no lights)
75. 00 rental fee Babe Ruth field/ day, drag and marking at start only
37. 50 rental fee Babe Ruth field per 1/ i day, drag and marking at start only
50. 00 rental fee per field/ day, single field, drag and marking at start only
25. 00 rental fee per 1/ 2 day, single field, drag and marking at start only
25. 00 per field for each additional drag and chalk/ paint
15. 00 per hour per field for lights
10. 00 per bag of diamond drying agent
5. 00 for additional bag of chalk —
regardless of amount used
Tennis Courts
10 rental fee per court/ day
3/ hr single court rental ( no lights)
Soccer Complex &
Multipurpose Fields
75. 00 rental fee game field/ day
37. 50 rental fee game field per 1/ 2 day
50. 00 rental fee per field/ day
25. 00 rental fee per field per 1/ z day
15. 00 per hour for lights on game field
Proposed Rates —
Tournament
Pella Sports Park
Non -Local, $
1, 300 per day for the 4 plex, $
300 per day for the Babe Ruth Field
Local $
650 per day for the 4 plex, $
250 per day for the Babe Ruth Field
Soccer Complex &
Multipurpose Fields
Non - Local $
1, 300 per day for the complex
Local $
650 per day for the complex
Tennis Courts
Non -Local $
250 per day for the Caldwell Courts, $
150 per day for the Kiwanis courts
Local $
175 per day for the Caldwell Courts, $
100 per day for Kiwanis Courts.
Prior to, and during, the development of the guidelines and rates, ten area facilities were researched. As all
communities offer different facilities and levels of service, we were not able to compare " apples to apples ";
however, staff feels that the proposed rates for individual field rentals and tournament rentals are fair and
consistent with what other facilities in our area are charging. Below is an example of rates at various facilities
for a one - day Tournament with 20 teams using four fields with a $ 250 / team entry fee and also for an 8 hour
rental of a single field.
User Group
Pe11a Lacey
Ai irwW k
Grimes
PC "
Local Event
650 750
950
1000
1000
Non Local Event 1300 1500

Complex FuR Da ( 8hr) Rental of a Single Baseball Ball Field
Grimes
200 -$
400 depending on the field
Prairie Ridge- Ankeny
200 -$
360 depending on the field
North Liberty
120
City of Indianola
80
City of Boone
80
Norwalk- McAnnich
80
Lace
50
Pella
50
Waverly
40
Nevada SCORE Plex 25
Proposed User Group Lease Fees
Organized or league play will be charged a reasonable per player charge per season and will required a separate
lease agreement that is negotiated and approvedon an annual basis. For single team user groups, a team fee
may be negotiated in lieu of a participant fee. All fees will be similar in nature but may vary somewhat
depending on the level of services needed, such as marked fields versus prepped fields versus open turf. Lease
agreements will be tailored to the user group. Staff is recommending a range of $ 10 / participant per season to
60 / participant per season ( some groupshave 2 seasons or a longer continuous season). Examples of potential
user groups may include, but is not limited to, Pella Little League, Pella Soccer Club, individual USSSA teams
and Pella Warrior Cricket Team.
The Community Services Board reviewed and approved the Pella Sports Park Guiding Philosophy and Athletic
Field Use Guideline, including the above rates at their September
18t1i
meeting. The rates included above will be
brought to Council for approval by resolution at a future date.
ATTACHMENTS:
Pella Sports Park Guiding Philosophy and Athletic Field Use Guidelines
REPORT PREPARED BY:
City Administration
REPORT REVIEWED BY:
CITYADMINISTRATOR
CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Seeking CouncilDirection.

Guiding Philosophy for the Pella Sports Park
Fields for Our Future &
the City of Pella
It is difficult to address all circumstances in written guidelines. Therefore, this document will be
used as a guide to ensure that the overall goal for the complex is kept in the forefront when making
decisions.
The overall Goal is to maximize the 4 pillars for the community
Places for Youth to Play
Accessibility and Safety
Economic Vitality
Community Involvement
1.
Places for Youth to Play
We will look for ways to maximize the usage of the field.
We will look for ways to maximize the use by Pella Community and surrounding
community residents ( "
Pella Residents ").
The complex will be open for use all days of the week in general from dawn until
dusk unless otherwise reserved/ scheduled.
2.
Access and safety
The City will ensure access to, and safety of, the facility. Rules and Regulations are
further detailed in the Athletic Field Use Guidelinesbut there are no weapons,
alcohol or smoking of any kind allowed at sports facilities /city property.
Weather permitting, the complex will be open April 1 —
October 31.
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Should weather conditions, turf / field conditions and staffing levels permit,
the complex may open sooner than April Vt and may extend into the first
weekend in November. The City will work closely with user groups to get
them on the fields as soon as possible in the spring.
The City will have the right to suspend usage due to field conditions that are
considered hazardous to participant or may result in excessive field damage.
3.
Economic vitality
Tournaments are valued by the community for economic vitality as well as
supporting community involvement.
Tournaments, in general, will be allowed on Saturday and Sundays.
However,
Tournaments and league play will be balanced as much as possible. Only a
reasonable amount of weekday or 3 - day tournaments will be scheduled during user
group seasons ( i. e. Little League).
Fields may be booked 12 months in advance however user groups past practices
will be kept in consideration. As example, if a local organization would like to host
an annual tournament the first weekend in June, we would keep that weekend open.

4. Community Involvement
o
Community involvement comes in many forms from playing, to coaching, to
watching games, to helping organize an event. Participation from the community
will be encouraged at the Complex.
5. Mechanics
o
The City will keep a master calendar of events scheduled at the complex.
o
A lottery will be held each spring for each local organized team wishing to reserve
practice times. The lottery will be announced no later than 3 weeks prior to the date
of the lottery. Each team that desires practice times will need to have a single
representative present during the lottery. Each team will be allowed one weekday
and one weekend practice time per week. Only teams made up of 70%
or more of
local residents will be eligible for the draft. "
Local" is within the 2 - Mile
Jurisdiction.
o
As much as possible, fields shall be reserved appropriate to the use. As example, a
coach pitch team shallnot choose a practice time on the Babe Ruth field when a
smaller field time is available.
o
If possible, each week there will be a field time slot left open for general public
reservation at the Sports Complex. At minimum, a field time slot will be kept open
in town for general use.
o
Games will be scheduled in accordance with past practice which includes games at
6pm and 8pm, Monday - Friday.
o
Once game day schedules are set, remaining open days / times will be made available
for organized practices and general public use. Make - up / rain out games may trump
practices but notother scheduled games, paid field usage reservations or those
reservations that are protected via user group agreements. Every attempt will be
made to find a replacement field for the scheduled practiceshould the practice need
to be cancelled due to a make -up game. This policy is across all user groups
utilizing the same portions of the facility. We will attempt to build rain day slots
into the master schedule.
o
The City will retain scheduling priority for its programs; however, if the City should
develop new programs thatcould conflict with current user groups, this policy may
be re- evaluated.
6. Use Fees
o
Fees will be set that encourage and maximizes utilization.
Fees are intended to
defray the costs associated with complex maintenance.
o
Fees will be reasonable and comparable to similar, area facilities.
o
Individual or small group non - reserved ad hoc use of a single field will have no
charge.
o
Individual or small group reserved use of a single field " as is" will have no charge.
o
Organized or league play will be charged a reasonable per player charge per season
and will required a separate lease agreement that is negotiated and approved on an
annual basis. For single team user groups a team fee may be negotiated in lieu of
a participant fee. All fees will be similar in nature but may vary somewhat

depending on the level of services needed. (
i. e marked fields versus prepped fields
versus open turf). Lease agreements will be tailored to the user group.
Local events will be charged a fee consistent with covering a portion of the direct
operating costs for the use of the complex. Local is defined as organizations based
in Pella or teams made up of 70%
local residents.
State or non - local groups will be charged a fee that covers all direct operating
costs of the use of the complex including but not limited to administrative and
maintenance labor, materials, goods, utilities, and complex maintenance.
Conference, Regional, State or National playoff tournaments organized by a non -
local group or USSSA sanctioned tournaments organized by USSSA are not considered
local even if a local team is participating.
o Fee structure may be reviewed on an annual basis.
7.
The concession stand is a vital part to meeting the four pillars. It helps ensure community
involvement by keeping friends, family and neighbors at the park enjoying time with
neighbors and makes the park an attractive venue.
Concessions will be open for all tournament days and league play.
Operation of the concession stand may be considered for other events
provided the minimum cost of operation ( labor, materials, goods) is met.
Concessions will have a variety of food, including items such as sports drinks,
water, candy, chips, grilled chicken sandwiches and hotdog/ brats.
Pricing will be reasonable and consistent with other City run concessions.
The City may consider options to allow groups to share in net proceeds if they meet
volunteer requirements to work during events.
Staffing levels will be reasonable in order to minimize lines.
The City will maintain the concessions in compliance with all laws.
If deemed in the best interest of operations, the concessions services may be bid out
to local vendors for operation.
8. Fields
The City will provide high quality field maintenance and preparation.
Fields will be available every day during the open season excluding days when
weather conditions prohibit safe use or may cause undue damage to the fields.
Non game day / practice preparation- baseball fields will be dragged as often as
needed to provide a safe playing surface. Fields will not be marked for practices.
Game day preparation —
baseball fields will dragged and marked prior to the first
game of a 2 game play.
Tournament day preparation - The City will drag and mark fields at the start of the
day. Additional dragging and marking during the day will be made available at the
request of the tournament organizers, additional fees may apply.
Usergroups will be provided access to equipment to supplement field preparation
including batter box markers, chalk and rakes. User groups will not be allowed to
operate vehicles on fields. Events / reservations requiring fields to be dragged in
between games will require City Staff services to be engaged.

9. Complex Maintenance
Restrooms will be appropriately stocked and cleaned. Restrooms will be made
available during all league and tournament play and general use times. Restrooms
will be closed during non - operation hours.
Facility will be appropriately cleaned and maintained, including garbage collection
and removal.
The City will supply the first aid room with an AED and general first aid supplies
including band aids, first aid cream, gauze and eye wash. User groups are
encouraged to provide their own first aid supplies above and beyond what is
generally included.
10. Storage
User groups with lease agreements may be given access to store equipment on site
if space is available.
The group will be responsible for any losses or damage to their equipment
Separate storage areas for local user groups may be considered.
11. Procedures as wemove forward
The City and representative( s) from Field of Our Future, Inc. will meet bi- annually
to discuss the guidelines and their implementation.
Changes to the guidelines will be agreed upon by the City and FOF.

City of Pella -
Community Services Department
Athletic Field Use Guidelines
Pella Sports Park, Soccer Complex, Stand AloneFields, Tennis Courts &
Multi- Purpose Fields
Purpose
The City of Pella Community Services Department has established the following policies for all persons, organizations
and groups that use the City' s athletic fields / courts. The City reserves the right to amend and / or add any rules as
necessary to provide all users with safe and high quality facilities. These guidelines are comprised of general policies and
procedures that apply to all fields and courts as well as specific guidelines and fees related to the Pella Sports Park,
Soccer Complex, stand - alone fields, multi - purposegreen spaces and tenniscourts.
Athletic Field Assignment Prior! ty
The City will issue athletic field use agreements based on the following priority:
1.
The City of Pella' s own recreation programs and activities.
2.
Resident based adult and youth sports groups with 70%
of team members residing within Pella' s 2 mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction. [
Please see Appendix A for a listing of these organizations.]
All other user groups.
Use Application
Organizations, groups or individuals must submit a Facility Use Agreement. The agreement is included in this
packet and can also be found on - line at www. cityofpelia. com.
Applications may be made 12 months in advance of the preferred date. All reservations are made on a first
come / first serve basis.
To ensure the best possible service for field reservations,requests and full payment must be submitted at least 4
working days in advance of the event date. Requests with less than a 4 working day lead time may be
considered, but the City reserves the right to refuse field use due to time constraints. Tournaments require a
minimum 30 - day advance request.
Full payment is due 4 working days prior to the reservation date. Full payment is required prior to use of any
facility.
In general, facilities are available for rent from April 1- October 31, weather and field conditions permitting.
For Tournaments / League play - applicants must furnish the City with a copy of a Certificate of Liability Insurance
listing the City of Pella as additionally insured in the amount of $ 1, 000, 000 covering property damage and bodily
injury. Insurance Certificate must be received 4 working days prior to the reservation date.
Agreements are not final until approved by the Community Services Department. An athletic field use
agreement will not be considered final until full payment of fees and proof of insurance has been received. Pre -
event planning meetings between the City and tournament organizers are required for all tournaments.
All facility rules must be strictly adhered to. The Applicant and its participants will be held financially responsible
for any damage to grounds, equipment or surrounding property which occurs during the event or practices.
30 / hr will be charged should excessive cleaning be required to bring the facility back to pre - rental condition.
See appendix B for Rules and Regulations that apply to use of all City athletic facilities.
Reservations may be cancelled by the City of Pella due to field conditions that are considered hazardous to
participant or may result in excessive field damage. Should the City cancel the reservation, all reservation fees,
less the non - refundable deposit, will be returned. If any part of the event has taken place, no refunds will be
given. See appendix C for conditions that may determine play on fields.
Fees
The Pella Community Services Board and the City Council establish all rental fees. All fees are subject to periodicreview.
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Available Facilities
Pella Sports Park
The Pella Sports Park is a facility that includes 5 tournament ( lighted) baseball / softball fields with permanent fences ( 2
each at 210 feet and 2 each at 275 feet, 1 at 300 feet). The facility has multi - purpose green spaces available to facilitate
multiple fields for soccer, football, cricket, etc. The complex has a full service concession stand, restroom facility, PA
system, scoreboards for the baseball / softball fields and playground. Multi- purpose green fields are also available for
use.
Stand - alone Fields
In addition to the Sports Park, the Pella Community Services department also maintains five stand - alone
baseball / softball fields throughout the City. Two of the baseball / softball fields are lighted. The baseball / softball fields do
not offer concession stands or a PA system. Restroom facilities are limited. Contact the Community Services
Department at 641. 628. 4571 to confirm availability of restroom facilities.
Soccer Complex
The Pella Soccer Complex is a ten -field complex, field sizes range from U6 —
U19. Concessions may be available at the
Soccer Complex for tournament or league play. Permanent restroom facilities are available at the Soccer Complex.
Tennis Courts
The City of Pella maintains 12 tennis courts. Four courts are located at Kiwanis Park and eight, lighted courts are
available at Caldwell Park. The four Kiwanis Courts include 10 &
under lines. Courts are available on a first come / first
serve basis outside of scheduled usage. Restroom facilities are available near Caldwell Courts. There are no permanent
restrooms available at Kiwanis; however, a port- a - let is typically made available May through September.
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Appendix A
Sports Associations
Baseball / Softball
Pella Little League
Pella Babe Ruth
USSSA Baseball / Softball
Soccer
Pella Soccer Club
Pella Community Schools
Pella Christian Schools
Tennis
Pella Community Schools
Pella TennisAssociation
Other
Pella Cricket Team —
Pella Warriors
To be considered a local team with scheduling priority, 70%
of the team members must reside within the City of
Pella' s Two Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Teams with less than 70%
local members will be considered non-
resident.

Appendix B
Rules and Regulations
All refuse must be collected and placed in the proper receptacles before leaving the reserved area including
dugouts, bleacher areas, parking areas and playing fields. Please leave the facility in the condition it was found
or better.
No glass bottles are permitted in any athletic field facilities.
Individuals shall not use any violent, obscene or profane language while on the field grounds nor shall anyone
conduct him or herself in a disorderly manner or commit any nuisance that interrupts the normal operations.
Character Counts! All coaches, players, parents and spectators will lead by example in demonstrating fair play
and sportsmanship to all teammates and competitors by watching language used, attitude, and being respectful
of all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every event.
Individuals shall notsolicitthe sale of any merchandise or solicit contributions whether public, private profit or
non - profit, without the written authorization from the Pella Community Services Department.
Fields may not be sublet to other users / agencies / organization for practices, tournaments, clinics or any other
special event without written authorization of the Pella Community Services Department.
Any violation of park rules or regulations will be cause for revocation of the athletic field permit without
warning.
Practices andgames are not to exceed time specified on thepermit.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on City property.
No smoking, vapor cigarettes or similar are allowed on City property.
No weapons of any kind are allowed on City property.
In public parks where allowed, pets must be leashed. No animals are allowed on the playing fields including
dugout areas. No Pets are allowed at the Pella Sports Complex, Pella Soccer Complex or on any athletic playing
fields.
No hitting / soft tossing of any types of ball or objects into fences or structures.
Soccer Fields: warm up in goal box areas prior to games is prohibited.
All vehicles must park in designated marked spaces. Vehicles will be ticketed and / or towed if parked in non -
designation parking areas including but not limited to drop off areas, grassy areas, entrances, service roads or
trails. Vehicles of any kind are not permitted on fields or grass areas.
No banners, sandwich boards or posting of any notices without prior approval of the Pella Community Services
Department.
Failure to use fields as scheduled without notifying the Pella Community Services Department may result in loss
of time slots and forfeiture of payment. The field may also be rented out to another party for use.
It is the policy of the City of Pella that no activities will be held while a severe weather warning is in effect.
During this warning period no one is allowed on the courts, fields or in the dugouts.
If a tornado warning is issued, patrons should leave the athletic fields and adjacent areas. Please note, the
concessions stands or other buildings on site are not certified tornado or storm shelters.
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Appendix C
Field Conditions
The City of Pella is committed to providing high quality, safe playing surfaces on all of our athletic fields. We ask for the
cooperation of all user groups in protecting the turf from excessive damage due to game and practice activities. The turf
is the safety surface for our athletic fields. If any of the following conditions happen to occur, scheduled games and
practices should be cancelled or postponed.
1.
Standing water on the field of play
2.
Soil saturation
3.
Walking on turf causes waterto surface
a.
Walking on turf on heels causes indentations.
b.
Steady downpour of rain on game or practice day which could cause damage to turf or injury to
participants.
4.
Extreme drought conditions where 50% of the playing surface has turned dormant.
5.
Visible frost, snow on grass or on frozen fields. All coaches, referees, and umpires are responsible for ensuring
the safety of field playing conditions at all time during scheduled play. Safety implies the protection of the
resource, as well as the participants.

FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
Pella Community Services Department
712 Union St, Suite 1041 Pella, IA 150219 16411. 628. 45711 bross@cityofpella. com
The name on this request is the person who will be held responsible for the terms of this permit.
Date Submitted:
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Name:
Name & Type of event:
Mailing Address:
Home Phone #:
Mobile #:
Email Address
Additional Contact:
Organization:
Instructions: Complete a separate row for each field being requested. Attach additional pages as needed.
Visit www. cityofpelia. com or call 641.628.4571 for specific field information.
Field
Date ( s)
Time To/ From
Fee
i tic City vi menu reaerves Erie ngnr co cnange jiela usage aue to uncontrollable circumstances
Will you need use of Scoreboards?
Yes
No
Will you need use of the Lights?
Yes
No
Will you require field marking?
Yes
No
scoreboards &
lights maynot be available on allfields
Tournament Information:
Is this a tournament for youth or adults? Youth
Anticipated #
of Teams:
Will a gate fee be charged? Yes
No
Pre - eventmeeting required for all tournaments
Adult
To Be Completed by the City
Rental Fee:
Lights:
Add'] Marking:
Other:
Total Fee:
Non - refundable application fee for tournament or
complex rentals due at time of application. Full
payment due 4 working days prior to the event.
The undersigned, being of legal age and in consideration of the opportunity to use the above facilities of the Pella Community Services Department,
hereby agrees to assume full responsibility for any risk resulting from participating in any activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Pella, its officials and officers, employees, agents and representative, from any and all claims, causes of action, demands, and
expenses of every kind, resulting from or relating to third party or his / her property, arising out of use of the facilities or relating to the activity
which is the subject matter of this form. Further, I agree to abide by all Park Regulations and ensure that other invited participants abide by the
said regulations and assume responsibility for any theft or damage of equipment, facilities, and grounds as a result of such use and to fully
reimburse the City for the expense of any theft or damage, including excessive cleanup.
SIGNATURE
DATE

2015 Fee Schedule
All fields / courts are available for use on a first come first / serve basis in " as is" condition at no charge. If
guaranteed / reserved use is desired a use application permit must be processed. Fields / Courts that are
marked reserved are not available for use.
Pella Sports Park and Stand Alone Baseball / Softball Fields
No charge to reserve single field " as is" (
no lights)
75. 00 rental fee Babe Ruth field / day, drag and marking at start only
37. 50 rental fee Babe Ruth field per %
day, drag and marking at start only
50. 00 rental fee per field / day, single field, drag and marking at start only
25. 00 rental fee per % Z day, single field, drag and marking at start only
25. 00 per field for each additional drag and chalk / paint
15 per hour per field for lights.
10. 00 per bag of diamond drying agent
5. 00 for additional bag of chalk —
regardless of amount used
Tennis Courts
10 rental fee per court/ day
3 / hr single courtrental ( no lights)
Soccer Complex &
Multipurpose Fields
75. 00 rental fee game field / day
37. 50 rental fee game field per %
day
50. 00 rental fee per field / day
25. 00 rental fee per field per %
day
15 / hr for lights on game field
Cancellations
Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the rental will result in forfeit of entire rental fee.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the rental will result in forfeit
of 50%
of the rental fee
Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the rental will results in forfeit of 25%
of the rental fee.
Cancellations made more than 4 days prior to the rental will receive a full refund of rental fees.
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