Women's Club facility use fees
Summary
The city proposed raising Little League fees from $5 per player to $200 per team plus $75 per non-resident, citing $392,000 in annual field maintenance costs and 56% non-resident participation. Parents packed chambers and council settled on a one-year deal with lower fees and a full waiver for the Challenger League, with a workshop to follow.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
League costs rise by about $30,000 in year one instead of the $59,000+ five-year proposal; the city keeps paying most of the roughly $392,000 field maintenance bill.
About 900 spring and 600 fall Little League families, especially multi-child and non-resident households, plus the 42 Challenger League athletes.
City taxpayers who don't use the fields continue subsidizing non-resident users until a long-term fix is worked out.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - May 14, 2026
The 116-year-old St. Cloud Woman's Club said a new $300 fee for meetings beyond two per month threatens its fundraising for scholarships and charities. Staff said the consent item didn't cover this and that agreements are being renegotiated; the Mayor pledged to seek more information.
City Council Meeting - Jan 8, 2026
The city proposed raising Little League fees from $5 per player to $200 per team plus $75 per non-resident, citing $392,000 in annual field maintenance costs and 56% non-resident participation. Parents packed chambers and council settled on a one-year deal with lower fees and a full waiver for the Challenger League, with a workshop to follow.
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