Woodbury Proposes New Fee To Help Pay For Parks: Report

WOODBURY, MN— The city of Woodbury has proposed a new utility franchise fee to help pay for the city's park, Pioneer Press reported.

The fee would raise the monthly utility bill for residents by $5, and would raise bills $13.50 for businesses, the publication reported.

The fees would help maintain the parks and their buildings, field, playgrounds, irrigation systems, parking lots, and trails, the publication reported.

The chamber of commerce endorsed the city's proposal, the publication reported.

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