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Commission accepts $25,000 parking‑fee payment from United Savings, forgoing an easement
Summary
United Savings asked to retain a 10‑space parking variance but to pay the full $25,000 city parking fee instead of granting an easement to the Boys & Girls Club. The Planning Commission approved accepting the fee after staff recommended the change.
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission approved a proposal to accept a $25,000 parking‑fee payment from United Savings in lieu of the previously discussed easement for Boys & Girls Club parking.
Staff explained the bank initially offered an easement and a reduced fee, but after counsel advised the bank to pay the full amount the applicant requested to keep the 10‑space variance while paying the entire $25,000 fee. Staff recommended approval of accepting the $25,000 payment.
During discussion a staff member explained how the fee was computed: "the council ... has set the fee at $2,500 per parking space," which yields the $25,000 total. Commissioners confirmed the prior motion and the voluntary nature of the easement offer. A motion to accept the full payment and not require an easement was moved and seconded; the commission voted in favor and the motion carried.
The decision finalizes the parking‑fee arrangement for the project; the city will record the payment rather than hold an easement tied to the bank's property.
