So it was with much happiness and joy that I found that Imperial Parking - the company responsible for giving out parking tickets in the lot and collecting the fees - now offers cell phone parking payment. You simply set up an account by phone where the system records your cell phone number and credit card information. In the morning when I need to park, I simply dial a number. The system recognizes my account from the caller ID of my cell phone. I punch in number identifying the lot I am parking in (Big Timber) and the spot number where I am parked. The parking fee goes on my cell phone bill.
This is a great system! Not only do I not have to have any change, I, technically, don't even need to carry cash. I definitely don't have to look through my pocket for a dollar bill which then has to be neatly folded to fit into the payment slot. If I am in a hurry, I can even board the train and pay for my parking then, instead of having to pay before I leave the area. All in all, a great little enhancement to my morning commute.