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~~he~ Xnforma~ion. ~o Co~sid.e~ <br />~ Given the level of subsidy for nonresidents, an increase ~ non-resident fees would <br />seem a fair and appropriate method of distz'ibuting a share of these costs to residents <br />of surrounding communities tl~.at benefit from Ells River's programs and facilities. <br />- Charging anon-resident rate is consistent with how othex cities are addressing this <br />issue. <br />- In some cases substantial fee i~~creases could actually reduce revenue or cause <br />program cancellations urhich would Impact Ells River residents. Staff recommends <br />some flexibility in setting non-resident program fees based on demand and price <br />point. <br />- Gther• externalities should be taken Into consideration. fiver 9,000 nonresident <br />participants in programs and community events generate customers for Ells River <br />business, <br />- Current registration policy reserves the first weel~ of registration exclusively for ilk <br />River residents, <br />if the Council wishes to set a goal for non_resident fee increases, the Parl~s and Recreation <br />Commission could l~ear' the issue at the October meeting and return with a recommendation <br />to Council on how to meet that goal. <br />