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Nearly 800 brand-new smart meters are replacing outdated models.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.

Also note that in most parts of the country if you park in an area with a meter rather than a pay station or payment box, the meter will not be activated when you start your ParkMobile transaction. Therefore, parking enforcement attendants will check your license plate number, zone number (and space number, if applicable) to verify your paid ParkMobile parking session.