(Arnolds Park)– The days of parking for free in some high volume traffic areas of Arnolds Park may be coming to an end. Meeting in special session Wednesday, the Arnolds Park City Council had some preliminary discussion about the possibility. Councilman Mitch Watters says there’s one factor in particular that brought the concept to the table…
Watters says they’ve identified some possible locations where paid parking could be implemented…
Jon Pausley, CEO of the Arnolds Park Amusement Park, was at Wednesday’s meeting, saying they would be on board with charging at each of their lots as well. Watters says it’s critical both the city and amusement park be on board together…
When it comes to possible fees, Watters says the discussions haven’t gotten to that point yet…
Watters says you can think of the system as a modern day parking meter…
Police Chief Al Krueger told the council the city would likely need to hire at least two people to help with enforcement. Even then, it was pointed out the system would likely pay for itself within a couple of years or so.
The council Wednesday agreed to further pursue the possibility and will meet with a vendor to get more information. The goal, if final approval is granted, is to implement the system by Memorial Day, 2026. Watters says he looks forward to hearing from the public on the matter in the meantime.
