Knowledge Base

Parking Meter Hours:

Payment is enforced Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM

Meters are not enforced on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Parking Meter Rates:

• 3 Hour Meters: $2.00 per hour
  • Meters located in the downtown area
• No Time Limit Meters: $0.50 per hour
  • Meters outside of the designated downtown area

For more information, visit: Street Parking

To use the interactive map, visit: Parking Meter Map

Payments can be made using coins, credit card, ParkMobile App ParkMobile Google Play  ParkMobile App Store where available.

Downtown Parking Meter Update--05/2025

10 Minutes of Free Parking:

Over 100 smart meters throughout downtown now offer 10 minutes of complimentary parking, ideal for quick stops or drop-offs. This feature is available at all yellow meters - simply press the “+Time” button once to activate. 

Expanded 3-Hour Metered Parking:

Former 90-minute and 30-minute meters are being upgraded to allow up to 3 hours of parking.

Smart Meters Installed:

Nearly 800 brand-new smart meters are replacing outdated models. The new meters accept credit card payments, allowing for greater flexibility and ease of use.

A Variety of Meter Options:

A mix of parking solutions is available, including no-time-limit meters on the downtown perimeter and 3-hour meters in the city core, ensuring a fit for every parking need.

Rates & Payment Options:

All on-street meters accept coins and mobile payments via ParkMobile. Smart meters additionally accept credit cards for added convenience.

Broken/Malfunctioning Parking Meters:

If a meter is not operating correctly, please notify the City at the time you first park and discover the malfunction. Call 311 or 507-328-2311 and be prepared to provide the specific meter number (NOT the zone number), a description of the issue, and your license plate number. 

If you already loaded money into the meter, you may remain parked for the duration of the meter time limit. A parking technician will be dispatched to check on the meter, and if a malfunction is noted, any ticket issued to you will be voided. Tickets issued as the result of an unreported meter malfunction cannot be voided. Falsely reporting a broken meter will not result in ticket dismissal. 

Please note that issues with reloading additional time in excess of the posted time limits on a parking meter is not a malfunction. City ordinance requires you move your vehicle at least one block after the time limit on a meter expires.