Downtown parking rates, fines, and enforcement hours
Summary
The city proposes higher meter caps, parking fines, and meter-bag fees while cutting ramp rates in half after 5 p.m. Dance Gallery and other downtown businesses warned the extended paid hours could hurt evening family businesses and children's safety walking to distant ramps.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated $250,000 a year in net new parking revenue; ramp hourly rates drop from $1.50 to $0.75 after 5 p.m.
Ramp users and downtown businesses seeking better meter turnover.
Evening businesses like Dance Gallery of South Dakota and drivers facing higher fines and extended paid meter hours.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting — November 4, 2026
An ordinance would raise caps on parking fees, change daily parking permits, and increase and simplify penalties for parking violations. If you park downtown or contest parking tickets, this affects your wallet.
City Council Meeting — October 14, 2026
The city proposes higher meter caps, parking fines, and meter-bag fees while cutting ramp rates in half after 5 p.m. Dance Gallery and other downtown businesses warned the extended paid hours could hurt evening family businesses and children's safety walking to distant ramps.
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