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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 <br /> August 11,2021 <br /> 8.2 Paid Parking at Woodland Trails Regional Park <br /> Mr. Hecker shared that the Police Chief suggested looking into paid parking for <br /> Woodland Trails Regional Park. The Quarry Park in St. Cloud made $226,000.00 in <br /> total revenue in 2020. The City of Big Lake Park made$73,000.00 for their highest <br /> year. The parking machines cost around $10,000.00. The revenue could be used for <br /> the park. <br /> Mr. Hecker shared that when Big Lake has their weekly concerts in the park they do <br /> not charge for parking. <br /> Commissioner Rathbun asked if Woodland Trails Regional Park was suggested for <br /> paid parking since it's the highest revenue generator? <br /> Mr. Hecker said that it's because it's a regional park and that it also gets year-round <br /> use and has revenue potential. <br /> Commissioner Rathbun asked since it's a regional park would we have any <br /> obligations or restrictions related to the regional designation and the grant money <br /> that's been awarded? <br /> Mr. Hecker will look into it and make sure it doesn't affect our recreational <br /> immunity. <br /> Commissioner Anderson wouldn't want to discourage people coming to Woodland <br /> Trails Regional Park or any park because of paid parking. Woodland Trails Regional <br /> Park is nothing like The Quarry or Big Lake because we don't have a lake or venue. <br /> Commissioner Loidolt shared he doesn't agree with paying for parking. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek shared we don't charge for skiing because the organization <br /> wanted it open to the community. He doesn't want to change our philosophy and <br /> believes the parks should be open for everyone without paying. <br /> 9. Parks and Recreation Director Update <br /> Mr. Hecker shared his staff report. <br /> Mr. Hecker suggested having a Special Meeting on Wednesday,August 25,2021 at <br /> 5:00pm. <br /> 1171111E1 IT <br /> NATURE <br />