City Hall Community Room Rental

No matter what the season, City hall is available to rent for your special events. 

GeneralThe use of the Community Room must be approved and verified through the city office.   The use of the kitchen is included in the agreement.  Utensils, plateware, drinkware, cookware and ice are not included in the rental agreement. 

ChargesThe rental fee is $25.00 plus a security deposit of $75.00.  The security deposit will be withheld in full and payment for any additional damages and/or smoking upon the premises will be the User’s additional responsibility.  Upon written request to the Governing Body for good cause shown, the rental charge, and/or the security deposit may be waived.

CleaningThe User is responsible for the cleaning up of all areas of the Community Room, kitchen, hallway and rest rooms used after the function has ended.  The cleaning must occur before vacating the building at the end of the rental period, unless other arrangements have been made. 

The security deposit will be returned only after the building and its contents and grounds have been inspected by a City RepresentativeIf any additional cleaning, repair, failure to return the key, or replacement of City Hall property is required, the entire security deposit will be withheld.  If the security deposit will not cover the additional work or costs involved, the User remains responsible for any additional expenses.

The City Hall is a non-smoking facility.  If any evidence of smoking is found in the Community Room, kitchen, hallway or restrooms, the security deposit will be withheld in full and payment for any additional damages will be the User’s responsibility.  Do not tape or staple anything on to the ceiling, walls, trim or furniture.  Do not lift ceiling tiles to hang decorations.  No alcoholic beverages are to be served or consumed in or on City Property.

Applications must be dropped off at City Office with Deposit.

***THE CITY OFFICE DOES NOT RENT OUT THE ELM BUILDING. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the city rent out the ELM Building?

No, the city doesn't rent out the ELM building.  Please contact Terri Ramsdell at 785-836-7284.

 

How much is it to rent out the community room?

The rental fee is $25.00 plus a security deposit of $75.00.  The security deposit will be withheld in full and payment for any additional damages and/or smoking upon the premises will be the User’s additional responsibility.  Upon written request to the Governing Body for good cause shown, the rental charge, and/or the security deposit may be waived.

What needs to be done to get back your deposit?

CleaningThe User is responsible for the cleaning up of all areas of the Community Room, kitchen, hallway and rest rooms used after the function has ended.  The cleaning must occur before vacating the building at the end of the rental period, unless other arrangements have been made. 

The security deposit will be returned only after the building and its contents and grounds have been inspected by a City RepresentativeIf any additional cleaning, repair, failure to return the key, or replacement of City Hall property is required, the entire security deposit will be withheld.  If the security deposit will not cover the additional work or costs involved, the User remains responsible for any additional expenses.