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Kalispell council reviews proposed parks, recreation and park-reservation fee changes
Summary
City staff presented proposed adjustments to recreation program fees and a new reservation matrix tied to online registration software; staff said school district facility fees and rising utilities are primary cost drivers and council asked staff to return with the formally proposed schedule for adoption.
City of Kalispell staff presented proposed changes to recreation program fees and a new park-reservation price matrix during the council work session on April 28, 2025.
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher told council the department last updated fees in 2023 and follows a 2–3 year review cycle. He said staff used a two-part review — a direct cost analysis and a local market comparison — and incorporated proposed School District 5 facility-use fees into the cost model. “When we were looking at it in its entirety, it's 8 to 20% depending on the program,” Fincher said, explaining that the district's proposed charges raise costs for some city programs that use school gyms and fields.
Fincher said the department is proposing an 8% across-the-board increase for pool fees and described management efficiencies that reduce some staffing costs. He also explained a restructuring…
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