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He also said he's open to fresh ideas for closing the city's budget gap, including an admission fee for Belle Isle. "You'll constantly hear folks say Belle Isle is a gem," Bing said, "and it was, and maybe it can be again, but I don't think it is today."

The city clearly can't afford to maintain Belle Isle as a top-notch park, but Bing's not charging a fee yet.
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By Tom Walsh
Free Press Columnist
[Bing to Detroit: 'Change ... or get left behind'] 9/23/09-->
http://www.freep.com/article/2009092...t-left-behind-
Almost shed a tear while reading this article this morning. Belle Isle has always been a Detroit treasure to me. Not perfect, but that has been part of the appeal.

Rather than questioning Belle Isle [["...maybe it can be again..."), I'd rather hear voices defending it. However, dire circumstances apparently compel.

Are they talking an annual pass, for say $5? Or, pay each visit?