[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Montello 5-7-1984 as Title 7, Ch. 8 of the 1984 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Animals — See Ch. 117.
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 203.
Peace and good order — See Ch. 245.
[Amended 6-3-1996]
A. 
Hours.
(1) 
Ballplaying: 10:30 p.m. (no ball game will normally extend beyond the 10:30 p.m. limit except for extenuating circumstances which would cause a delay).
(2) 
Band/music: 10:30 p.m. shutdown.
(3) 
Organizational functions: the bar will be closed at 11:00 p.m.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to disturb, molest, deface, remove, or destroy any trees, shrubs, plants, or other natural growth, to carve on any rocks, signs, walls or structures, to drive nails in trees, or to injure or deface in any manner any park building, sign, fences or other City property.
C. 
Dogs or any other domesticated animals shall not be allowed in any City of Montello park, except for in the designated dog park area at Wells Point Park. Law enforcement canines and service animals, as defined by the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA),[1] shall be exempt from this subsection.
[Amended 9-26-2019]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C.A. § 12101 et seq.
D. 
No person shall bring or carry into the Park any beverage unless it is in a nonbreakable container.
E. 
No person or persons shall solicit, transact or conduct any business of any nature in or upon said Park without first having obtained the written consent of the Park Board.
F. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in the City Park, whether by tent, camper, trailer or motor home, after 10:00 p.m.
G. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or otherwise bring upon the City Park (exclusive of parking areas) any motor vehicle, motorcycle, minibike, bicycle or any other vehicle, except beer trucks, emergency vehicles, chicken trucks, antique cars on special occasions and maintenance vehicles.
H. 
Four parking stalls will be reserved for members of the Montello Fire Department.
I. 
No person shall occupy a space within 50 feet north, northeast and east of the backstop during any ball game except in the spectators' stand provided therefor.
J. 
The Park Board is authorized and directed to procure, erect and maintain signs in such locations so as to give adequate notice of the restrictions contained in this section.
[Amended 4-7-1986; 6-3-1996]
A. 
Reservations for use of Park facilities must be made after January 1 of each year on a first come, first served basis.
B. 
Reservations shall be made with the City Clerk-Treasurer.
C. 
Applications shall be obtained from the City Clerk-Treasurer.
D. 
Keys for the buildings shall be gotten from the City Clerk-Treasurer (during regular office hours only). They may only be picked up 24 hours before the event begins and must be returned within 24 hours after the event ends.
E. 
Applications shall be filled out and returned to the City Clerk-Treasurer with a fee to be determined by the Council.
[Amended 7-6-2005]
F. 
No beer or any beverage shall be served in a glass container. All empty cases and cans shall be removed or thrown in trash cans. All bread racks and boxes shall be stored in a neat and orderly manner until picked up.
G. 
If beer taps are used, empty barrels must be removed. Lines and faucets must be cleaned. Drains and taps must be removed, washed in soap and hot water and replaced. Bars must be wiped clean. Doors on tapers are to be left open.
H. 
If coolers or refrigerators are used, make sure unused or partially used containers are removed. Clean out the inside, turn off power and leave doors open.
I. 
Grills must be scraped clean and re-oiled. Make sure gas and exhaust fans are turned off.
J. 
All trash cans will be removed from the buildings and all refuse is to be removed from the Park area.
K. 
Exterior light bulbs must be furnished by the user for lighting of sheltered area, if needed. They must also be removed after use and the power shut off.
L. 
Barbecue grills or pits must have hot coals extinguished at day's end.
M. 
Before leaving, be sure sink is washed out, floor is swept, all windows and doors are locked and lights are out.
N. 
All paper products are to be furnished by the organization.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 7-8-2(o), which immediately followed this subsection and dealt with gas furnished by the organization, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
O. 
Park and facilities must be cleaned up by 12:00 noon the following day or after first day of the event or there will be an extra charge per hour to have it cleaned, the charge to be based on park maintenance person salary.
P. 
All applications for licenses to serve beer must be made out at the same time application for use of the Park is made out and returned to City Clerk-Treasurer for issuing special license.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
COMMUNITY ROOM AND KITCHEN
The large room and kitchen located on the west side of the Municipal Building.
LOCAL RESIDENT
Any person whose bona fide domicile is and has been for more than 30 days in the City of Montello.
B. 
Outside organizations. Any group, club, organization or fraternal group not headquartered in the City of Montello or any club or organization sponsored or derived from any profit-making company, establishment or organization shall pay the nonresident rate.
C. 
Fees.[1]
(1) 
Community Room: $30.
(2) 
Kitchen: $10.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
D. 
Kitchen facilities:
(1) 
In addition to other fees, if the kitchen is used on any day prior to the actual function for which the hall is rented, there shall be an additional charge of $10 in all cases.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2) 
Kitchen facilities should be cleaned by the applicant no later than 24 hours following the function for which the hall was rented.
E. 
Application for permit.
(1) 
Application in writing in such form as the Clerk-Treasurer shall require shall be made to the Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Montello for use of the meeting room and kitchen.
(2) 
The application shall state:
(a) 
Date of application.
(b) 
Name of applicant and his address of residence and occupation.
F. 
Exemption from fees. No organization, firm or group, society or corporation shall be permitted to use any of the above facilities of the City without first paying to the City Clerk-Treasurer the above fees, excepting that in the following cases no fees shall be charged:
(1) 
Regularly scheduled meetings of a nonprofit organization where the headquarters of said organization is located in the City of Montello and it is known as a Montello organization.
(2) 
When any specific group, firm, society or corporation shall be specifically exempted by action of the Common Council by resolution or otherwise.
G. 
Miscellaneous regulations:
(1) 
Church service. No part of the Municipal Building shall be used for church services, Sunday School or other religious purposes where religious rites shall be conducted.
(2) 
Alcoholic beverages and food. No alcoholic beverage or food shall be permitted outside of the Community Room.
(3) 
Public dance prohibited. No applicant shall hold a dance in the Municipal Building which is open to the general public or to which an admission fee is charged.
H. 
Interpretation. Should any question arise concerning the interpretation or application of these rules to any particular person, firm, group or corporation, or in any particular circumstances, the decision of the Mayor shall govern, provided that the aggrieved party may appeal to the Common Council, and the action of the Council after affording the applicant a reasonable appointment to be heard shall be final.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).