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Montrose will continue campground fees after season to deter squatting
Summary
The council agreed Oct. 14 to keep charging nightly campground fees after the camping season ends, regardless of hookups, citing liability and safety concerns to prevent unwanted stays and squatting.
The Montrose City Council on Oct. 14 agreed to continue charging nightly fees for use of the city campground even after the seasonal hookups (water and electricity) are turned off.
Finance Officer Nicole Siemonsma asked the council to clarify nightly rates after the camping season; council members said they would keep charging fees to prevent squatting and unwanted stays, citing liability and safety concerns. The council reviewed end-of-month campground revenue and the city’s bank balances as part of the discussion.
