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Park board approves fee schedule; soccer clinic fee raised to $1.85
Summary
The Park and Tree Board approved the 2026 fee schedule with a late change to the youth soccer clinic fee—from $1.50 to $1.85—to reflect a full-day format. Board members compared fees with peer cities and discussed shelter rental usage and cleanup costs.
The Park and Tree Board voted to approve the 2026 fee schedule, including a last-minute change to the youth soccer clinic fee from $1.50 to $1.85 to reflect a full-day program. Committee member (S3) moved the change and Committee member Lisa (S4) seconded; the chair called for and received a voice vote in favor.
Board members discussed how peer cities with park sales taxes can keep fees lower, shelter rental demand, and higher cleanup costs after some out-of-town parties. "I'll move to accept this fee schedule with the 1 change that Ryan made to from $1.50 to $1.85," the mover said, and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff noted that the board sets park fees but the Board of Aldermen must finalize the citywide fee packet.
Why it matters: the approved fee schedule affects revenue available for park maintenance and programs; the soccer clinic change reflects an expansion from a half-day to a full-day format and will increase program revenue modestly while aligning participant fees with offered services.
