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Shoals Park budget falls as timber revenue eases; commissioners ask for QR payments and improved signage
Summary
Shoals Park operates on self-generated revenue and showed an overall budget reduction driven by prior capital spending. Commissioners urged inexpensive signage and a QR-code payment option until new kiosks are online.
Staff (speaker 4) told the board Shoals Park is funded entirely from park-generated revenue (timber sales and gate fees) and that some timber revenue has declined since initial heavy harvests. The department presented a reduction to the park’s budget driven largely by one-time capital work in prior years; the park’s contingency reserve was bumped slightly to $15,000 to track operating fluctuations.
Commissioner (speaker 6) recommended inexpensive immediate signage and a QR code so visitors without cash could pay at the gate; staff said a new kiosk vendor is being implemented and that online sales remained available. "If if you another method of payment is super easy," the commissioner argued, noting many visitors do not carry cash. Staff agreed to explore a quick sign and QR solution until the kiosk project completes.
