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City approves an 8% increase across parks and recreation fees; pool rates adjusted but remain subsidized

3196001 · May 2, 2025
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Summary

After a workshop review, the council adopted a revised parks and recreation fee schedule averaging an 8% increase, citing rising operating costs and the need to cover program direct costs; staff said the pool would still be subsidized and full cost recovery would raise admission far higher.

The Kalispell City Council approved Resolution 62-54 on Monday to revise the parks and recreation reservation and program fee schedules, implementing an average 8% increase across several categories, including pool admission and reservation fees.

Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher told the council the department treats each…

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