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Parks board approves higher rental rates for Train Station, simplifies Blanton House pricing
Summary
Board approved raising Train Station resident daily rental to $350 and nonresident to $450 and accepted a proposal to simplify and raise Blanton House event rates (weekend wedding package moved from $3,000 to $4,000 regular season), citing rising maintenance costs, staffing strain and market comparisons.
The Danville Town Parks and Recreation Board approved proposed fee increases for town facilities after staff presented market comparisons and operational rationale.
Train Station: staff recommended increasing resident rental from the current $200/day to $350/day and nonresident to $450/day for the 6 a.m.–11 p.m. rental window. Presenters said the facility is heavily booked (estimated 75% resident bookings) and that rising maintenance and cleaning costs and comparators in neighboring towns justify the increase. Board members discussed turnover feasibility, possible hourly breakups for weekends and acoustical improvements to reduce noise for groups in the hall; one board member suggested using part of the increased revenue for acoustical panels.
Blanton House: staff proposed simplifying six seasonal rates to three tiers, raising the regular-season weekend wedding or event package from $3,000 to $4,000 for 16 hours (commonly split across two days), increasing weekday minimums and raising off-season hourly minimums (examples cited in the presentation). Staff said the Blanton House saw record sales and is operating with a single full-time on-site staff member; the proposed revenue increases are intended to fund staffing and facility improvements, and staff noted potential future capital work (an indoor facility where the tent/pavers sit) would affect rates again.
The board moved and seconded rate adjustments and approved them by voice vote. The transcript does not include a detailed roll-call tally for these motions; the board indicated approval during the meeting.
