Context: The above video initially aired on April 14, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) - City of Topeka leaders are considering raising the cost for people looking to park in the downtown area next year. The City of Topeka reports the current parking rates in the downtown area are not bringing in enough re venue. Added to this are other issues such as current parking zones being "confusing and inconsistent," according to documents submitted for the April 15 Topeka City Council meeting. City leadership is also considering the following cost increases: Monthly garage rate from $67.75 to $74. 10-hour meter price from $0.50 to $1 per hour. 10-hour meter monthly permit price from $44 to $74. One downtown business owner said he doesn't want the parking costs to impact people trying to come to his store. "I think if we are going to charge, and especially if we are going to have a system where visitors have to figure it out, it's got to be really easy and really predictable, and the cost if there is one, needs to be pretty modest," said Nick Xidis, owner of Hazel Hill. Why legalizing weed in Kansas isn’t working The Topeka City Council will discuss the issue during their meeting on Tuesday, April 15. No action is expected on this topic during the meeting. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf ...read more read less