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Trustees approve notice to publish proposed Natrona County parks rules and fee increases
Summary
After extensive review, trustees voted to publish a 45‑day notice of intent to adopt updated park rules and a separate fee schedule; staff recommended the fee increases to address costs not covered since 2012 and to align with regional comparables.
Natrona County parks trustees voted to publish a notice of intent to adopt updated park rules and a companion fee schedule, initiating a public comment window and a later ratification meeting.
Parks staff presented a consolidated draft of updated rules and an accompanying fees document. Michael Brown, speaking for parks staff, said the department had not increased many fees since 2012 and recommended stepped increases to help cover operating costs. “These fees have not been increased since 2012,” Brown said, adding that trail passes and camping fees still lag comparable charges at other regional providers.
Trustees discussed the process. County Attorney Heather and legal staff advised that the rules require a public-notice period (commonly 45 days) before permanent adoption; fees can be published and handled as a separate…
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