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Council reviews concept for modest RV park; staff to return with designs, policy and funding options
Summary
Staff presented a concept to repurpose an 11-space lot as an RV park (realistic capacity ~10); councilors urged a simple, reservation-based model, short stays, gate/access procedures and policies; parks SDCs were identified as a potential funding source and detailed concepts will return in December.
City staff presented a concept to develop a small municipal RV park using an underused existing facility. The initial estimate — based on staff labor and minimal upgrades — was about $40,000 to make 11 spaces usable, though presenters noted modern RV sizes mean the practical capacity would likely be about 10 spots.
Superintendent Tracer said staff will bring multiple concept options in December, including ideas to improve desirability and amenities if the council chooses. Councilors and commenters recommended a simple initial offering focused on short stays for visitors: a reservation and billing procedure, an access code or key return system (modeled on the senior center rental process), and limits on length of stay (one suggestion was seven nights) to avoid long-term occupancy.
Council members discussed pricing variability (examples ranged in discussion from $10 to $40 per night depending on hookups and amenities) and stressed the need for a written policy or ordinance to govern reservations, billing and enforcement. Funding was proposed from parks SDCs if the council approves; staff will return in December with alternative concept designs, cost estimates for amenities (picnic spots, basic hookups and lighting to code) and recommended operational policies.
