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Menomonie approves Summer Free Parking; staff to study kiosk replacements as IPS units near obsolescence
Summary
The Menomonie Parking Utility approved Summer Free Parking from May 25 to Aug. 27, 2026, and heard that current IPS parking kiosks will become obsolete in 2028. The commission discussed comparing rates with similar college communities and exploring use of existing coin meters or other vendors.
The Menomonie Parking Utility voted April 21 to approve a Summer Free Parking period running May 25 through Aug. 27, 2026.
Commissioner Solberg made the motion to approve the program, which Commissioner Hollister seconded; the minutes record the motion as carried. The minutes do not list a roll-call tally or specify which lots or zones will be included beyond the date range recorded.
During the same meeting, Meriwether informed the commission that the current IPS parking kiosks used by the utility will become obsolete in 2028. Commissioners discussed options including performing a rate comparison with similar college communities, deploying coin-operated meters currently in stock, and researching alternative vendors and kiosk models. The minutes indicate further discussion of kiosk/meter replacements will occur at a future meeting.
No procurement decisions or replacement contracts were authorized at the April meeting. The minutes show the issue was raised for study and future consideration.
