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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
For hourly rentals of either the banquet room (main hall) or conference room, please visit our CivicRec website, create an account, select your date and time, and submit your payment to complete your reservation.
For a full-day, exclusive facility use rental (conference room, lobby, and banquet room), please complete the Full Day Rental Request form.
Please call 763-421-2820 or send an email with any questions.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
The renter can purchase insurance through GatherGuard, offered through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Help protect yourself and your city when using a municipal-owned facility for special events like weddings, festivals, and reunions. View the Mississippi Crossings referral link to purchase GatherGuard.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
Yes. View Floor Plans. Please note, there are customizable options available.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
The Banquet Room seats up to 120. The Conference Room seats up to 20.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
Yes, the banquet room or conference room is available by the hour with a minimum requirement. View the online calendar to book an hourly reservation for an individual space. View Banquet Room Hourly Rates and Conference Room Hourly Rates. The other option is to book the full event center (Banquet Room + Conference Room) for an all-day 12-hour event at least 6 months prior to the event date via the contact form.
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No, the venue does not have table linens, tableware, or drinkware. View approved caterers and decor vendors.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
For full day rentals, all fees are due 30 days before the event. If your event is under 30 days, the full rental is due.
For hourly rentals, 100% of the fee is due at the time of booking.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
We cannot open the doors for the event without payment in full.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
If your event is within the next 6 months, we can book at an hourly rate. If you’re interested in multiple day use of the conference room or a recurring rental, please contact us.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
We reserve the right to book the full event center, for all 12 hours, 6 months out. If your event is within the next 6 months, we can book the space hourly with a 4-hour minimum.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
If your event is within the next 6 months, we allow the space to be rented hourly with an hourly minimum. Hours must include time needed for set-up and clean-up.
- 1 Hour - Set Up
- 2 Hour - Event/Meal/Program
- 1 Hour - Clean Up
If you need more time, we can add at the hourly rate.
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All food must be prepared in a commercial kitchen or by a licensed food supplier. Main entrees, appetizers and desserts must be provided by a licensed food supplier. View the MCEC Rental Policies & Regulations.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
Alcohol on City property is allowed in designated event areas and with an additional permit. Alcohol requires an insured catering or bartending service (provide proof of insurance 30 days prior). Additionally, a Park Patrol Officer is required at the event during the entire duration of the rental.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
An additional alcohol permit is required as well as hiring both an insured bartender (provide proof of insurance 30 days prior) and Park Patrol. View the MCEC Rental Policies & Regulations.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
This isn’t something we can guarantee, however, as we get closer to the event, we would be able to consider overnight storage.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
This isn’t something we can guarantee, however, as we get closer to the event, we would be able to consider an overnight storage fee.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
No, this isn’t something we permit from a liability standpoint.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
No, we can add time as plans finalize. The 30 day mark is when we need to solidify details. View the MCEC Rental Policies & Regulations.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
We can add time to your rental. Reminder the doors remain locked until scheduled. Look for a final invoice 30 days prior, and with payment, we’ll secure the staff to open the doors as early as you need.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
We will stick to the hours outlined in the permit. There are great after-party spots in the area. View the MCEC Rental Policies & Regulations.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
The onsite Event Host oversees the space, including ensuring all the promised tables and chairs are in place. We open the doors, set the fireplace, and ensure the space is clean. We show you the lights, sound system, and AV media. We ensure catering and beverage verification. If, for any reason, we have building-specific issues, like plumbing or electrical, we’re here to troubleshoot. The event will be run by you or your event coordinator to include guest check-in, registration, presentation, ceremony, celebratory toasts and/or speeches, décor, vendors, etc. View the MCEC Rental Policies & Regulations.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
Security is not required if alcohol is not present. However, all events serving alcohol will require Park Patrol for the duration of the rental. Park Patrol will be arranged by our staff.
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Pets are allowed in designated areas. Unfortunately, they are not permitted inside the building.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
We will work with you to plan the space prior to your arrival. If banquet room tables and chairs need to be adjusted, yes, you may move those within the banquet room. All lobby furniture MUST stay in place unless approved prior to your event by the Event Center Supervisor. Any damage caused to the space or furnishings will be billed.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
All payments made to date are non-refundable. We will work with you to find another date that’s available and your original payments will move forward. If you reschedule more than once, please understand there will be an administrative fee. View the MCEC Rental Policies & Regulations.
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Rentals at Mississippi Crossings
We will work with you to find another date that’s available within 6 months of your original date and your original rental payments will move forward. If you reschedule more than once, please understand there will be an administrative fee.