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Council approves fee structure for new business center; co‑working, telehealth to remain free under grant
Summary
Council adopted proposed fees for Waupaca’s new business center: meeting rooms at $25/hour for residents and $50/hour for nonresidents, leased offices at $300/month, while co‑working lounge and telehealth suites remain free per grant stipulations; AV studio pricing will be set after initial usage.
Parks and recreation staff presented a proposed fee schedule for the city’s forthcoming business center. To balance grant requirements and long‑term maintenance needs, the council approved meeting room rental rates of $25 per hour for residents and $50 per hour for nonresidents; three individual leased offices will be offered at $300 per month. Per grant stipulations, the co‑working lounge and telehealth suites will remain free; users must register for access codes to help staff monitor and manage usage.
Staff said the AV studio rental rate will be determined after several months of usage data to avoid setting a rate that discourages early adopters. The council approved the fee proposal by voice vote and directed staff to revisit AV studio pricing based on initial demand.
Colbert and staff reviewed comparative rates from nearby business centers and libraries to justify the price points selected and emphasized the goal of maintaining a professional environment while remaining reasonably competitive. The policy defines residency for rates as either living in the City of Waupaca or owning a business in the city.
The approved fees are intended to help cover maintenance and operational costs while honoring grant covenants that restrict accumulating savings from grant-funded program spaces.
