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Park Commission MTG 101425
East Bethel City CouncilFriday, November 14, 2025
Watch on original sourcePark financial summary and budget review
Park capital fund expenditures (zip line, pickleball courts)
Ice arena operations and staffing
Proposed increases to park dedication fees
Establishment of a new trail dedication fee fund
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Notable Quotes (2)
The trail dedication fee would require a change to the city code. We'd have to add that as a way to take cash in lieu of trail construction.
Trail dedication feeExplaining the mechanism for the new fund.
If you can get around 1% of the value of the house, that's right in line with what we should be collecting... 5500 isn't out of line for this area at all.
Park dedication feesDefending higher development fees.
People (2)
NatePark Department StaffProvides updates on park funds, maintenance, and facility staffing.
Provides updates on park funds, maintenance, and facility staffing.
TimCity Council RepresentativeAdvocates for higher fees to fund park improvements and trails, citing state statutes.
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Advocates for higher fees to fund park improvements and trails, citing state statutes.
“This is the one department that hasn't been able to catch up. By doing some of these changes, we're really making a solid investment.”
Justifying the proposed fee increase.
Places Mentioned
Booster WestViking Meadows Golf CourseIce ArenaBaton (trail segment)
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 12, 2025 (Previous meeting)
- October 28, 2025 (Upcoming Planning Commission meeting)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
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Proposed hike of park dedication fees to between $3,000-$4,000 and addition of $1,000-$1,200 trail dedication fee.