Little League fees

League president asked for a one-year contract at $150 per team and $25 per non-resident, saying a five-year deal would price families out.

Board member welcomed fee increases but raised privacy concerns about sharing player addresses and the league's inability to verify residency.

Explained the $170 registration includes Little League International mandates and asked for a workshop on the budget details.

Briefly expressed agreement with the discussion.

Thanked the council for considering the first-year plan, noting youth sports keep kids out of trouble.

Asked when the workshop would happen so the issue could be resolved before next season.

Father of five players and a coach, said he's against out-of-county fees and the three-year plan would nearly double his costs.

Coach who argued non-resident players bring tourism dollars to the city.

Pointed out the $25 non-resident fee is charged per season, doubling costs for families playing spring and fall with multiple kids.

Said families are forced to play in St. Cloud because no other little league programs exist in their areas.

Calculated the three-year plan would cost her out-of-county family with five kids roughly $7,500 a year.