Renter(s) Responsibilities for using the Springfield Area Community Center:
- Reservations will be on a first-come basis. A $100.00 deposit is required to hold a reservation date. Balance due by the date specified on the rental contract.
- No Smoking. The Minnesota Clean Air Act (State Statute 144.414) prohibits smoking in public places, which applies to the Springfield Area Community Center. Please help us by informing your guests of this policy. There are areas outside of the building that are designated for smoking.
- Damage Charges. No charge will be made prior to event. Renter will be charged for damage or cleanup if not adequately completed. A damage deposit is required if serving alcohol.
- Credit Policy. A full refund of the deposit will be given if canceled five (5) weeks or more before the event; 50% of the rental fee will be charged if canceled four (4) weeks before the event; and the entire rental fee will be charged if canceled less than four (4) weeks before the event.
- Maintenance. The following rules must be adhered to:
a. Floors are to be left in manner in which they were received. Please make sure all items are picked up off the floor.
b. Hanging panel partitions are not to be moved.
c. Rest Rooms are to be left in clean condition.
d. Check the Center carefully for any damage before you leave the building and notify Center Representative of any damage that you find. - Alcohol. Springfield Golf Club carries the liability insurance and license to serve liquor on-sale at the Springfield Area Community Center. The Renter must make arrangements with the Community Center in order to have liquor service for events. All City ordinances and state laws must be adhered to. On-sale liquor is not available for small groups and Sundays; special arrangements must be made if the event sponsor desires to serve liquor to guests for these events.
- A Security Officer may be on hand for a fee if you choose, or if deemed necessary.
- Damage Deposit. Payable in advance for all events serving liquor. Deposit returned if no damage assessed.
- Youth Activities. Must be chaperoned by adults.
- Items lost or broken. Renter is responsible for items lost or broken that belong to the Center.
- Kitchen. If using the kitchen, please adhere to policies posted in the kitchen.
- Evening Activities. Must break up by 12:30 a.m. and the building vacated by 1:00 a.m.
- The following items are available for use during your event at the Center, at no additional charge” 50 5-foot Round Tables 64 8-foot Rectangle Tables 500 Chairs Piano WiFi 2 Portable Screens 5 Non-Portable Screens Projectors PA System Floor or Table Podium TVs DVD/VHS Player Cable
- When leaving area rented, be sure all lights are off, and windows and doors are closed.
