Lakeview Event Policies & Procedures
SET UP
Lessee’s access to the facilities for setting up will be limited to the hours agreed upon in this agreement.
CAPACITY
• The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO — 8 at table, 70 in room seated, 70 to 90 standing reception
• Rear Patio/Backyard—75 seated or standing
SITE DECORATION
The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO wants to make every event here a special and welcome experience. Therefore, every effort will be made to allow renter to prepare decorations reflecting their creative requirements. we ask that only the staff of The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO rearrange and move any permanent furnishings. No nails, screws, staples or penetrating items are to be used on our walls or floors. NO glitter or foil (non-paper) confetti is allowed on site. Only low tack tape is allowed on our floors and wall. Any damage will be charged after your event.
FURNISHINGS
A choice of the following is included in the leasing fee and will be set up at your direction. Additional furnishings can be rented at an additional charge.
• Round tables: 10 @ 5’ (60-inch diameter)
• Brown padded banquet chairs: up to 80
• Rectangular tables: 4 @ 6’
• High cocktail tables 10
• Preparation Kitchen complete with: Stove, Microwave and Refrigerator.
PARKING
Lessee, their guests and invitees shall observe all parking rules and signage.
CLEANING AND DAMAGE
Lessee shall leave the premises in the condition in which it was found at the beginning of the rental period. Lessee shall return all leased equipment, if any, in the condition in which it was found at the beginning of the rental period. The cleaning and damage deposit will be returned within ten (10) working days provided the terms of this agreement have been met. The premises must be cleaned immediately after the event is over and within the rental period.
FOOD AND DRINK
Food and drink are the responsibility of the Lessee. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDERAGE DRINKING WILL BE PERMITTED on or around the premises.
SMOKING & VAPING
Smoking and Vaping are permitted only outdoors and away from building. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDERAGE SMOKING OR VAPING WILL BE PERMITTED on or around the premises. DRUGS Absolutely NO DRUGS ARE ALLOWED on or around the premises.
SAFETY AND CONDUCT
Safety of Lessee, its guests and invitees is the responsibility of the Lessee. Lessee must schedule a walk through of the premises and surrounding area to become familiar with fire and safety issues as well as parking requirements. Lessee shall be responsible for the conduct of its guests and invitees. There is absolutely NO DRUG use, of any kind tolerated on premises. SMOKING OR VAPING is not allowed inside or within 20 feet of the building including loitering or congregating outside on the front porch at any time during the event. Disparaging remarks or any type of physical violence will not be tolerated and will be cause for immediate expulsion. Renter and guests shall use the premises in a considerate manner at all times. During underage events, such as school dances, we prefer that underage individuals do not have in and out privileges. Conduct deemed disorderly at the sole discretion of The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO staff and shall be grounds for immediate expulsion from the premises and conclusion of the rental period. In such cases NO refund of the event costs shall be made.
LIVE MUSIC/DJs/NOISE
The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO encourages music and lots of dancing! However, please be aware that the premises are located near residential units and therefore neighborhood noise regulations do apply. In the event that renter’s event creates a disturbance due to high noise volume, The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO staff or a Lawson Police Department Officer has full authority to ask the renter, DJ or live music presenter to turn the entertainment down and/or off. If repeated disturbances are created, at The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO discretion, renter may be expelled from the premises or the offending noise will be ended. In the event of disturbances to the point of expulsion, no portion of the event costs will be refunded to renter.
Loud music must end by 10 p.m. during weeknights (Monday thru Thursday) and by 11 p.m. on weekends (Friday and Saturday). Additional time can easily be added provided the volume is modest and it cannot be heard beyond the boundaries of the property or by immediate neighbors.
LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT AND STORAGE
All load-ins and load-outs must take place within the designated time frame given by The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO. If there is an event prior to yours a timed delivery will be required. The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO is not responsible for checking in or handling any items brought into the venue by rental companies. All external items must be checked in and signed for by the client or client’s representative. all excess material (such as bubble wrap, boxes, hangers, plastic, etc.) created by deliveries must be removed and disposed of by rental company, client, or client’s representative.
Limited storage is available upon request. Storage fees will be applied to any items left overnight or beyond normal load-in/loadout times. This also applies to items left post event for shipment out via courier.
All rental equipment from outside vendors must be removed immediately following your event.
LIABILITY
Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO , its landlord, building owners, officers, employees, and agents harmless of and from any liabilities, costs, penalties, or expenses arising out of and/or resulting from the rental and use of the premises, including but not limited to, the personal guarantee of provision, service, and dispensing of payment by renter, its employees, and agents of alcoholic beverages at The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO.
In the event The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO, its landlord, building owners, officers, employees and/or agents, are required to file any action in court in order to enforce any provisions of this agreement, renter agrees to pay The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO its officers, landlord, building owners, employees and/or agents, all reasonable attorney fees, court fees, and costs of suit incurred by The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO including all collection expenses and interest due.
CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
Renter agrees to comply with all applicable city, county, State, and Federal laws and shall conduct no illegal act on the premises. This is a drug free, non-smoking and non-vaping facility at all times, NO EXCEPTIONS. Renter shall not sell alcohol on premises at any time. Renter may not serve alcohol to minors on the premises at any time. Renter agrees, for everyone’s safety, to ensure alcoholic beverages are consumed in a responsible manner. The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO reserves the right, in its exclusive discretion, to expel anyone who in its judgment is intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or who shall in any manner do or participate in any act jeopardizing the rights, use permit, or insurability of The Lakeview Event Center of Lawson, MO or the safety of its staff, guests, or building contents.
AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE
If Lessee is an entity then the below signor is authorized to sign on the entity’s behalf, as well as verifies that the entity is in good standing and still active. Furthermore, the undersigned for the Lessee guarantees the Lessee will perform as to all matters herein. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be made at least thirty (30) days in advance of the scheduled event in order to obtain a 100% refund of the rental payment. Cancellations made at least ten (10) days and less than thirty (30) in advance of the scheduled event are subject to a refund of 50% of the rental payment. Cancellations made less than ten (10) days before the scheduled event will result in forfeiture of payment. The cleaning and damage deposit will be refunded provided there is no set–‐up or cleaning required of Lessor. In the event of a weather-related cancellation, the Lessee shall receive either a full refund or another date will be made available for rescheduling of uncontrollably cancelled event.