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Council lowers additional business parking-permit fee from $100 to $30
Summary
Council moved to correct a recent fee schedule inconsistency and reduced the additional business parking-permit fee to $30 per permit, preserving two free passes per business license.
The La Conner Town Council adopted a resolution to revise the parking and boat-mortgage fee schedule, reducing the charge for additional business parking permits from $100 to $30 and retaining two free parking passes that come with a business license.
Staff told council the $100 figure appeared to be introduced in a recent fee schedule update and that the $30 rate was the town's prior practice. The revised schedule was presented as Exhibit A to the resolution and council said adjusting the charge should encourage merchants to use the designated lot and help keep First Street clear for visitors.
Council voted to adopt the fee schedule update. Staff noted the change helps regulate parking and maintain the lot (rather than leave it unregulated), while acknowledging it is largely a small revenue item and a tool to manage parking availability.
