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Dayton council adopts updated fee schedule; several routine motions pass unanimously
Summary
The council approved a revised fee schedule that updates development fees and several administrative charges, clarified payment of claims related to thermal imagers, and passed routine agenda, consent and appointment items unanimously. Council flagged several fee items for future review.
The Dayton City Council approved an updated fee schedule and a series of routine motions during its Jan. 13 meeting, carrying multiple votes 5‑0.
Staff presented proposed changes to development fees calculated with consultant Stantech, adjustments to facility reservation rules (including a new setup day option), and a modest hourly increase for staff services. Staff said utility rates had been reviewed previously and no changes were recommended in this packet.
Council discussed several line items before the vote, including:
• Park reservation and lighting fees: A council member questioned the $150 premium for turning on park lights (reservation $100 vs. $250 with lights). Staff said the fee has been on the schedule historically and offered to research actual utility costs and return with a recommendation.
• Facility reservation damage deposit: Staff proposed options to reduce or adjust the $450 deposit for longstanding returning renters; the council asked staff to explore refinements.
• Police report/video requests: Council clarified that fees for police reports, squad video and body cam requests apply to members of the public not involved in an incident; discovery requests by attorneys occur through legal channels.
• Special vehicle permits: Staff explained permits allow golf carts, ATVs and similar vehicles on city streets subject to state law and local conditions.
After discussion, the council approved the fee schedule and related administrative items 5‑0. The council also approved the agenda, consent agenda, payment of claims (including a clarified $996 line for thermal‑imager chargers) and appointments by 5‑0 votes.
Several council members asked staff to review specific fees (park lights, deposits) and return with cost‑based recommendations during the next budget or fee‑schedule review.
Votes at a glance: • Agenda approval — carried 5‑0. • Consent agenda — carried 5‑0. • Payment of claims (including thermal imagers) — carried 5‑0. • Fee schedule approval — carried 5‑0. • Appointments — carried 5‑0.
The council adjourned after completing the agenda; staff will follow up on the fee items the council asked to revisit.
