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Council approves 3% increase in winter program fees after debate over family cap
East Grand Forks City Council · August 5, 2025
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Summary
After debate about affordability, the council approved a 3% increase to winter program fees for the 2025–26 season; staff said the increase would generate about $4,000 toward a roughly $30,000 program shortfall, and one council member voted against the measure.
The East Grand Forks City Council approved a 3% increase to the city’s 2025–26 winter recreation program fees after council members and staff debated program costs and the removal of a family cap.
Council member Dale Helms objected to the increase and said rising fees could push families away: "I just want to... I'm…
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