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Parking Utility Commission Mayor Knaack called a meeting of the Menomonie Parking Utility to order in the Council Chambers at 9:15 a.m. on April 21, 2026. Members Present: Solberg, Schoenborn, Knaack, Prange, and Hollister. Others Present: Atkinson, Wildner, Shipley, Hedlund, Schofield, and Meriwether Hollister motioned to approve the February 17, 2026 minutes with a second by Solberg. Motion carried. Discussion was had regarding the sales of unsold parking permits to UW -Stout students. A motion was made by Prange, seconded by Hollister to authorize the administration to allow UW- Stout students living in the dormitories to purchase overnight parking permits, provided they can provide proof of residency. The option for UW -Stout students living in the dormitories to purchase an overnight pass will be available 30 days after the application period opens for traditional downtown residents. Motion passed. Solberg motioned, Hollister seconded to approve Summer Free Parking from May 25 – August 27, 2026. Motion carried. Meriwether provided information regarding our current IPS Parking Kiosks becoming obsolete in 2028 . There was discussion regarding doing a rate comparison with similar college communities. Options were discussed regarding utilizing the coin meters we currently have in stock and researching other vendors for kiosks/meter replacements. Further discussion to be had at future meetings. The next meeting will be scheduled as needed. Hollister motioned to adjourn with a second by Schoenborn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Eric M. Atkinson Recording Secretary