Wisconsin Dells Convention Hosting Stage II - Less Parking Meter Money

The ongoing road construction project in down town Wisconsin Dells has effectively disrupted consumer access to the metered parking stalls.  Some areas are seeing zero parking meter revenue this summer of 2019 in down town Wisconsin Dells.

This means the parking meters annual revenue calculation will decrease. Recall the time period the parking meters would be checked has been lengthened and the rates have increased.  This was to offset the extra expense associated with the installation of the kiosks and the additional monitoring staff and equipment.

The parking lot behind the municipal building will be paved and metered with this summers construction project.  This is expected to capture additional revenue to help offset the summer of 2019 loss related to the road construction which made it impossible for tourists to utilize many of the once metered parking stalls.

The City of Wisconsin Dells carries a high debt load which makes the idea of a longer period for active parking meters with higher rates seem all the more attractive.  Many of the compact only car parking spaces have been cumbersome for staff who question how to appropriately deal with a vehicle too long - large for the space that is already parked and the occupants are up river on a tour boat.

Despite the over crowded streets in down town Wisconsin Dells the City committee's are planning to block off Elm Street at Broadway for an out door plaza.   This would prevent vehicle traffic on Broadway and Elm near the Chalet Bowling Lanes.

Expect the decrease in annual parking meter revenue to contribute to a reaction that involves the need for higher contributions to the City for services with community festivals.  The Wisconsin Dells area has entered stage II of the convention hosting industry.