Park Rapids, Minnesota

7-14-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will approve a consent agenda of payments, licenses, and resolutions, including wage increases for two Rapid Spirits employees and payments to vendors like Apex Engineering and Brady Martz. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize the City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project.

• Approve $191,095.48 in payables
• Approve wage increases for Rapid Spirits clerks
• Approve City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project
• Approve food truck and transient merchant licenses
• Approve payments to Apex Engineering ($44,019.33)

7-14-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will approve the meeting agenda, adopt June minutes, and consider a finance package that includes $191,095.48 in payables and $381,557.40 in prepaids. The council will vote on several consent‑agenda items, such as payments to vendors, food‑truck and facility use permits, and wage increases for two Rapid Spirits clerks. Two resolutions will be considered: one to remodel the City Hall public entrance and another to authorize Apex Engineering to perform a water‑treatment filter assessment. Additional items include appointing election judges and approving exempt gambling permits for local clubs.

• Approve payment of $191,095.48 in payables and $381,557.40 in prepaids (Finance item 7.1)
• Resolution #2026-103 – Approve the City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project
• Resolution #2026-104 – Authorize Apex Engineering task order No. 27 for water‑treatment filter assessment
• Approve wage and step increase for Rapid Spirits clerk Emily Brown and clerk Christopher Mosher (Resolutions #2026-101 and #2026-102)
• Approve 1‑Day Food Truck License for Joyful Scoops – July 22, 2026 (Consent agenda item 8.21)

6-23-26 Regular Council

At the June 23, 2026 regular meeting, the Park Rapids City Council will vote on two conditional‑use requests—one for a commercial building in a B‑2 district (PID 32.37.00300) and one for a rental‑business operation in an R‑1 district (PID 32.24.04500). The council will also consider a resolution to authorize city officials to submit an application to FEMA for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Finance items include approval of payables totaling $56,147.54 and prepaids of $174,297.37, plus several consent‑agenda payments ranging from $2,500 to $11,768.14. Additional agenda items are a one‑day food‑truck license for Bad Habits Donuts and routine citizen comment time.

• Resolution #2026-95 – Conditional use approval for a commercial building in B‑2 district (PID 32.37.00300).
• Resolution #2026-96 – Conditional use approval for a rental business in R‑1 district (PID 32.24.04500).
• Resolution #2026-97 – Authorize application to FEMA for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
• Finance – Approve payables $56,147.54 and prepaids $174,297.37; consent agenda payments including $2,500 to Crafco, $3,135 to Cumber Construction, $11,768.14 to Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, etc.
• Resolution #6.2 – Approve 1‑day food‑truck license for Bad Habits Donuts (June 16, 2026).

6-23-26 Strategic Planning Work Session

The Park Rapids City Council met for a strategic planning work session immediately following its regular 6 PM meeting. Council members discussed overall strategic planning for the city. The agenda notes future discussion topics on a special assessment policy and options for the senior center building, such as lease or sale.

• Strategic planning discussion
• Future discussion of special assessment policy
• Future discussion of senior center building lease/sell options

6-23-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will approve a consent agenda of payments totaling $230,425.68 and consider two conditional use permit resolutions for commercial and rental businesses. The body will also authorize an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a firefighting grant.

• Approve payments totaling $230,425.68 to vendors including Crafco, Cumber Construction, and the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office
• Authorize FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application
• Approve conditional use permits for a commercial building and a rental business
• Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application for Osage Sportsman’s Club
• Approve 1-Day Food Truck License for Bad Habits Donuts

6-9-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider three resolutions in General Business: authorizing city officials to submit the electronic certification for the risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans; authorizing the execution of Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights Project; and approving state joint powers agreements with Minnesota. The meeting also includes a Finance item approving payables of $49,694.09 and prepaids of $75,591.57, and a Consent Agenda with multiple payments and license approvals.

• Finance: approve payables of $49,694.09 and prepaids of $75,591.57
• Resolution #2026-89: authorize electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments
• Resolution #2026-90: authorize execution of Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for Heartland Heights
• Resolution #2026-91: approve Minnesota joint powers agreements with the City of Park Rapids
• Consent Agenda: approve payment of $2,635.32 to Ferguson Waterworks

6-9-26 Regular Council

The Council will consider a consent agenda of routine payments and license approvals. It will vote on three resolutions: authorizing the electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments, approving a task order with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights project, and approving state joint powers agreements. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approve payments ranging from $1,326.08 to $5,000.00 to various vendors (e.g., Ferguson Waterworks, Hawkins Inc.)
• Approve 2026 licenses for plumbing, backhoe operation, food trucks, and public facility use permits
• Resolution #2026-89: Authorize electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans
• Resolution #2026-90: Authorize Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights Project
• Resolution #2026-91: Approve State of Minnesota joint powers agreements with the City of Park Rapids

6-9-26 Regular Meeting

The council approved four resolutions authorizing risk assessments, a task order with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights project, joint powers agreements with the state, and paperwork to increase internet speeds with Arvig Communications. It also approved a 2‑day food‑truck license for Bad Habits Donuts and a series of vendor payments totaling $22,455.36. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2026-89 authorizing electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-90 authorizing Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for Heartland Heights (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-91 approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-92 authorizing paperwork to increase internet service speeds with Arvig Communications (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑Day Food Truck License for Bad Habits Donuts (unanimous)
• Approved payments totaling $22,455.36 to Ferguson Waterworks, Hawkins Inc, Living at Home of Park Rapids, Med Compass, Midwest Pump Works, Network Center Inc, USI Consulting Group, and Warnick’s Janitorial Service, LLC (unanimous)

5-26-26 Work Session

The council appointed Councilmember Joe Christensen as Acting Mayor for the work session. It unanimously referred the request for the City of Park Rapids to serve as fiscal host for the YESS family resource center grant. The session was then unanimously adjourned.

• Appointed Councilmember Joe Christensen as Acting Mayor (unanimously)
• Referred review for Fiscal Agency for YESS family resource center (unanimously)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimously)

5-26-26 Work Session

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on parks, beautification, and the Family Resource Center. The meeting will also cover future agenda items including a special assessment policy discussion and a strategic planning session.

• Parks, Beautification & Urban Forestry Presentation
• Family Resource Center – YESS Presentation
• Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD) discussion
• Special Assessment Policy Discussion
• Strategic Planning Session – June 23

5-26-26 Regular Council

The City Council will hold final readings for ordinances amending water, sewer, and building permit fees. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a solar photovoltaic system and a labor agreement with UFCW Local No. 1189.

• Final reading of Ordinance 641 (Water and Sewer Fees) and Ordinance 642 (Building Permit and Miscellaneous Fees)
• Resolution #2026-82 for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system at PID# 32.83.02012
• Resolution #2026-85 to authorize a labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 1189
• Payment of $31,413.50 to Kitchigami Regional Library and $27,414.60 to SLL Inc
• Partial payment No. 5 to Hubbard County Highway for Central Avenue (CSAH 1) Reconstruction

5-26-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider final readings of ordinances to amend fee schedules for water, sewer, and building permits. The body will also review a labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 1189 and various planning resolutions.

• Final reading of Ordinance 641 (Water and Sewer Fees) and Ordinance 642 (Building Permit and Miscellaneous Fees)
• Resolution #2026-82 for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system at PID# 32.83.02012
• Resolution #2026-85 to authorize a labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 1189
• Payables of $147,154.06 and prepaids of $201,387.74
• Payment of $31,413.50 to Kitchigami Regional Library

5-26-26 Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority meeting will open with a call to order and roll call. The council will vote to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss the revolving loan fund committee's recommendation regarding financing for Hammerfit Gym. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Revolving loan fund committee recommendation for Hammerfit Gym
• Approve minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting

5-12-26 Regular Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings and a first reading of ordinances to amend the city code fee schedule for water, sewer, and building permits. The body will also consider various vendor payments and personnel wage increases.

• Public hearings and first read of Ordinance 641 (Water and Sewer Fees) and Ordinance 642 (Building Permit and Miscellaneous Fees)
• Payables of $222,260.28 and prepaids of $138,468.63
• Payment of $135,496.25 to Northland Bond Services
• Payment of $20,539.23 to JT Builders Inc
• Wage and step increases for a liquor store clerk, utility maintenance worker, and police officer

5-12-26 Regular Meeting

The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved payables of $222,260.28 and prepaids of $138,468.63. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including wage increases, multiple vendor payments, outdoor concert permits, and licensing approvals. The council gave a first reading to two ordinances amending fee schedules, and approved journal entries moving funds from the General Fund to Capital Project Funds.

• Approved payables $222,260.28 and prepaids $138,468.63 (unanimous)
• Approved wage and step increase for full‑time Rapids Spirits liquor store clerk Shari Carlson (unanimous)
• Approved payment $5,900 to Meadowland Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved payment $20,539.23 to JT Builders Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payment $135,496.25 to Northland Bond Services (unanimous)
• Approved three outdoor concert permits for June 11, July 30, and Aug 24 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 641 amending water and sewer fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved journal entries transferring funds from General Fund to Capital Project Funds (unanimous)

4-28-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on several zoning resolutions, including revoking permits for an auto dealership and a solar system, and approving a new fitness facility. The body will also approve payments totaling over $300,000 and authorize a bid award for the Airport Taxilane Project.

• Revocation of auto dealership CUP at 1353 Charles Street
• Approval of new 9,000 sq ft fitness facility at 1353 Charles Street
• Bid award for Airport Taxilane Project
• Authorize re-submission of FAA grant for taxilane reconstruction
• Approve payments totaling $311,525.14

4-28-26 Work Session

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss a community picnic for America’s 250th Semiquincentennial. The council also intends to set a date for a strategic planning session.

• America’s 250th Semiquincentennial community picnic
• Scheduling of strategic planning session

4-28-26 Regular Council

The City Council will discuss several planning resolutions, including the revocation of conditional use permits and the approval of a new fitness facility. The body is also deciding on a bid award for the Airport Taxilane Project and a grant application to the FAA.

• Bid award for the Airport Taxilane Project
• Proposed 9,000 SQ FT commercial fitness facility at PID# 32.19.00310
• Revocation of conditional use permit for an automobile dealership at 1353 Charles Street
• Payment of $57,531.25 to Northland Bond Services
• Public hearing call for May 12th regarding mechanical plumbing fixture changeout fees

4-28-26 Regular Meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 14 minutes, and payables of $143,786.60 and prepaids of $164,443.22, all unanimously. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, covering several resolutions. Specific items approved included a conditional use permit for a new Hammerfit Gym, a minor subdivision on Central Avenue North, the final plat for Vision Estates, and the revocation of a solar‑panel conditional use permit. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables $143,786.60 and prepaids $164,443.22 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Resolutions #2026-62‑66 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-68 conditional use for Hammerfit Gym (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-69 minor subdivision at 513 & 517 Central Ave N (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-70 final plat of Vision Estates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-71 revocation of solar‑panel conditional use permit (unanimous)

4-28-26 Work Session

The council approved June 23, 2026 as the date for the Strategic Planning Session, to be held after the 6 p.m. City Council meeting. A community picnic plan for July 4 was presented but no action was taken. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

• Set date for Strategic Planning Session for June 23, 2026 (after 6 p.m. council meeting)
• Adjourned work session unanimously

4-14-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider routine financial items, including payables of $76,735.95 and prepaids of $188,876.66, and a series of consent agenda items such as document destruction, wage increases, and various vendor payments. The council will also vote on several resolutions: authorizing paperwork for the Lead Service Line Replacement loan and grant agreement, approving a master agreement with Apex Engineering, updating the Emergency Operation Plan, and establishing an event protection area for the Second Street Stage Event. Additional agenda items include journal entries for 2025 transfers and reserve funds, and public comments.

• Payables of $76,735.95 and prepaids of $188,876.66
• Resolution #2026-55 – Permit the destruction of aged documents
• Resolution #2026-58 – Authorize paperwork for Lead Service Line Replacement loan and grant agreement
• Resolution #2026-59 – Approve the master agreement with Apex Engineering
• Approve payment of $39,643.27 to Ferguson Waterworks

4-14-26 Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and payables totaling $265,612.61. It also approved the consent agenda, including wage increases and various vendor payments. Resolutions #2026-58, #2026-59, #2026-60, and #2026-61 were each unanimously adopted, covering a lead service line loan, an engineering services agreement, an emergency operations plan update, and an event protection area for the Second Street Stage event. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved March 24 work session and regular meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved payables $76,735.95 and prepaids $188,876.66 (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items including wage increases and vendor payments (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution #2026-58 for lead service line replacement loan paperwork (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution #2026-59 master agreement with Apex Engineering (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution #2026-60 emergency operation plan update (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution #2026-61 establishment of event protection area for Second Street Stage (unanimously)

4-14-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will approve payables totaling $265,000, wage increases for two city employees, and payments to vendors including Ferguson Waterworks and Meadowland Surveying. The body will also authorize paperwork for a lead service line replacement loan and grant agreement.

• Approve $265,532.61 in payables
• Approve wage and step increases for City Clerk Amber Little and Public Works Worker Blake Weleski
• Authorize paperwork for Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Loan and Grant Agreement
• Approve payment of $39,643.27 to Ferguson Waterworks
• Approve payment of $5,300.00 to Meadowland Surveying

3-24-26 Work Session

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Armory Arts & Events Center, potential options for the Senior Center building, and the Special Assessment Policy. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Armory Arts & Events Center presentation
• Senior Center building lease/sell/TBD discussion
• Special Assessment Policy discussion
• Strategic Planning Session

3-24-26 Work Session

The council met for a work session on March 24, 2026, called to order by Vice Mayor Liz Stone. Board member Steve Peloquin gave an update on the Armory Arts & Event Center for 2025. The session was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

3-24-26 Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several financial items, including payables and multiple vendor payments. It also approved a conditional use for a Pilates studio, a minor subdivision north of Highway 34, and a zoning map amendment. The council authorized a lease assignment for the city‑owned irrigation lot and an amendment to the development agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission for additional infrastructure. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved payables of $127,615.61 and prepaids of $107,206.13 (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda payments, e.g., $2,782.70 to Autocraft (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for a Pilates studio at 403 Main Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision of parcels north of Highway 34 (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 640 amending zoning map for PID 32.20.01450 (unanimous)
• Approved lease assignment for city‑owned irrigation lot to Alex Bishop (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission for additional infrastructure construction (unanimous)

3-24-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider and vote on finance items, including payables of $127,615.61 and prepaids of $107,206.13. The consent agenda includes a beer‑license renewal for Holiday Station Store #26, an appointment to the Parks, Beautification, and Urban Forestry Committee, and several vendor payments. The council will also act on planning matters: a conditional use for a Pilates studio in a B‑2 district, a minor subdivision involving multiple PID numbers, and the first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map for PID 32.20.01450.

• Finance: approve payables of $127,615.61 and prepaids of $107,206.13
• Resolution #2026-49: renew 3.2 off‑sale beer license for Holiday Station Store #26
• Resolution #2026-50: appoint Matthew Murray to the Parks, Beautification, and Urban Forestry Committee
• Payment of $50,580.00 to JT Builders, Inc.
• Planning: approve conditional use for a Pilates studio in a B‑2 General Business District (PID 32.37.10400)

3-24-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will approve a consent agenda of payments and resolutions, including a conditional use permit for a Pilates studio and the renewal of a beer license. The body will also consider a minor subdivision and a lease assignment for an irrigation lot.

• Approve $127,615.61 in payables
• Renew 3.2 Off-sale Beer License for Holiday Station Store #26
• Resolution #2026-51: Conditional Use for Pilates Studio in B-2 District
• Resolution #2026-53: Assignment of Lease for One City Owned Irrigation Lot
• Approve 2026 Plumber’s License for Karst Plumbing LLC

3-10-26 Regular Council

The City Council will discuss the rezoning and preliminary plat for Vision Estates at PID# 32.20.01450. The meeting also includes votes on beer license renewals, a loan request for the Heartland Heights Development Project, and various vendor payments.

• Rezoning, preliminary plat, and conditional use for Vision Estates (PID# 32.20.01450)
• Loan request for Heartland Lakes Development Commission – Heartland Heights Development Project
• Payment of $20,775.00 to Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Payment of $14,285.00 to Motorola Solutions
• Notice of Call for Bids for Park Rapids Municipal Airport 2026 Taxilane Reconstruction

3-10-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, then move to several planning actions. Councilmembers will vote on rezoning a property for a Planned Unit Development (PID# 32.20.01450), approve a subdivision preliminary plat for Vision Estates, and approve a conditional use for the same development. A loan request for the Heartland Lakes Development Commission’s Heartland Heights project will also be decided, followed by the creation of an Event Protection Area for Second Street Stage events.

• Resolution #2026-44 – Approve rezoning for a Planned Unit Development at PID# 32.20.01450
• Resolution #2026-45 – Approve subdivision preliminary plat for Vision Estates at PID# 32.20.01450
• Resolution #2026-46 – Approve conditional use for the Planned Unit Development at PID# 32.20.01450
• Resolution #2026-47 – Approve loan request for Heartland Lakes Development Commission – Heartland Heights Development Project
• Resolution #2026-48 – Approve establishment of an Event Protection Area for Second Street Stage events

3-10-26 Regular Meeting

The Park Rapids City Council approved $103,431.88 in payables and $130,125.14 in prepaids. It passed a consent agenda that included document destruction, beer‑license renewals, gambling applications, a police wage increase and several vendor payments. The council also approved rezoning, subdivision and conditional‑use resolutions for PID # 32.20.01450 and the first reading of an ordinance amending its zoning map. Finally, it authorized a $500,000 bridge loan for the Heartland Heights development and created an Event Protection Area for Second Street Stage events.

• Approved payables $103,431.88 and prepaids $130,125.14 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including document destruction, beer‑license renewals, gambling applications, police wage increase and multiple vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of PID # 32.20.01450 for a Planned Unit Development (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision preliminary plat for Vision Estates at PID # 32.20.01450 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for a Planned Unit Development at PID # 32.20.01450 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending the zoning map for PID # 32.20.01450 (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 bridge loan to Heartland Lakes Development Commission for the Heartland Heights project (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of an Event Protection Area for Second Street Stage events (unanimous)

2-24-26 Regular Council

The council unanimously approved several items, including $29,034.12 in payables, a conditional use permit for a new recreational facility, a public facilities use permit for a July 4 youth fishing derby, and a $950,000 grant application for lead service line replacement. It also approved temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for local organizations and authorized the signing of a mortgage satisfaction. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved payables of $29,034.12 and prepaids of $1,486,428.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-33 conditional use for recreational facility (unanimous)
• Approved Public Facilities Use Permit for July 4 youth fishing derby (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-34 application for Drinking Water Revolving Fund (~$950,000) (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of proposed rescinding of Ordinance No. 637 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-37 satisfaction of mortgage for former “Wine Not?” building sale (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor licenses (Resolutions #2026-29, #2026-30, #2026-35) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous; one abstention on item 7.3)

2-24-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a public hearing on rescinding Ordinance No. 637 that combines parks and urban forestry. Finance items include payables of $29,034.12 and prepaids of $1,486,428.25. The council will vote on a conditional use permit for a new recreational facility in a residential‑business district and on a resolution to apply for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund for lead service line replacement.

• Public hearing to receive comments on rescinding Ordinance No. 637 (parks and urban forestry)
• Finance: approve payables of $29,034.12 and prepaids of $1,486,428.25
• Consent agenda: approve temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for the Amateur Hockey Association and Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
• Planning: conditional use approval for a recreational facility at PID# 32.83.01010 in an R‑B district
• Resolution to apply for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund for lead service line replacement

2-24-26 Work Session

The Park Rapids City Council work session will review the 2025 Seconds Street stage events and food‑truck program, including input from the Downtown Business Association and the public. The council will also discuss several upcoming topics, such as the city's special assessment policy, options for the senior center building, and a presentation on the Armory Arts & Events Center. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of 2025 Seconds Street stage events
• Review of 2025 Food Truck program
• Special Assessment Policy discussion
• Senior Center building lease/sell consideration
• Armory Arts & Events Center presentation

2-24-26 Work Session

The February 24 work session featured discussion of the Downtown Business Association’s Second Street Stage, a proposed one‑block buffer zone around the event area, and the role of food trucks. Administrator Weasner sought council input on a permitting process for the buffer zone, but no motions were approved, denied, or voted on.

2-10-26 Regular Meeting

The Park Rapids City Council approved a series of items, including payables of $222,153.98 and prepaids of $172,344.49, and renewed several liquor and beer licenses. It also authorized the City Clerk to execute fire‑contract paperwork, approved a five‑year service agreement with Arvig Communications, and amended the start date for the new building official. The council approved and signed the Developers Agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission to move forward with the Heartland Heights project.

• Approved payables $222,153.98 and prepaids $172,344.49 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of on‑sale/Sunday liquor licenses for multiple establishments (Resolution #2026-21, unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Brewer Taproom license for Revel Brewing (Resolution #2026-22, unanimous)
• Approved renewal of wine and strong beer licenses for Revel Brewing and Bella Caffé (Resolution #2026-23, unanimous)
• Authorized City Clerk to execute fire contract paperwork (Resolution #2026-24, unanimous)
• Authorized city officials to sign five‑year service agreement with Arvig Communications (Resolution #2026-25, unanimous)
• Approved amendment to employment start date for the new building official (Resolution #2026-26, unanimous)
• Approved and authorized signing of Developers Agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission (Resolution #2026-27, unanimous)

2-10-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a finance item covering payables of $222,153.98 and prepaids of $172,344.49, followed by a consent agenda that includes renewals of on‑sale, brewer taproom, wine and strong‑beer licenses for several local establishments. Additional consent items authorize a five‑year service agreement with Arvig Communications and approve several vendor payments. The council will also vote on a developers agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission and other resolutions.

• Finance: Payables of $222,153.98 and prepaids of $172,344.49
• Resolution #2026-21: Renew on‑sale/Sunday liquor licenses for multiple local venues
• Resolution #2026-22 and #2026-23: Renew brewer taproom and wine/strong‑beer licenses for Revel Brewing and Bella Caffé
• Resolution #2026-25: Authorize a five‑year service agreement with Arvig Communications
• Resolution #2026-26: Approve $158,559.48 payment for 2025 Half TIF payments

2-10-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the Finance item approving payables of $222,153.98 and prepaids of $172,344.49. The Consent Agenda includes renewal of multiple liquor and wine licenses, a five‑year service agreement with Arvig Communications, and several vendor payments. General Business items include a developer agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission and a new certificate of deposit for the city.

• Approve payables of $222,153.98 and prepaids of $172,344.49 (Finance)
• Renew on‑sale/Sunday liquor licenses for several local establishments (Licenses)
• Authorize a five‑year service agreement with Arvig Communications (Contracts)
• Approve $158,559.48 payment for 2025 Half TIF Payments (Finance)
• Approve and authorize signing of the developer agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission (Development)

1-27-26 Work Session

The Park Rapids City Council work session will provide updates from the Library Board, HLDC, engineering, planning, liquor store, police, public works, fire department, and administration. After the updates, council members will discuss several future items: a special assessment policy, options for the senior center building, an Armory Arts & Events Center presentation, the DBA cooperative relationship, and a strategic planning session. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Special Assessment Policy Discussion
• Senior Center building – lease/sell/TBD
• Armory Arts & Events Center Presentation
• DBA cooperative relationship
• Strategic Planning Session

1-27-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on a Master Loan and Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to fund a lead service line replacement program. The meeting also includes routine finance items, a consent agenda with payments and appointments, and a planning resolution for the Heartland Heights subdivision. A public hearing is scheduled for February 24 to discuss rescinding Ordinance No. 637 and amending related sections.

• Approve payables of $89,520.20 and prepaids of $112,243.40 (Finance)
• Resolution #2026-18: Appoint Josh Dobson as the full‑time Building Official
• Consent agenda payments, including $40,875.00 to TKDA and $8,662.50 to Waterworth
• Resolution #2026-19: Approve final plat for the Heartland Heights minor subdivision
• Resolution #2026-20: Accept lead service line replacement program loan and grant from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority

1-27-26 Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the $89,520.20 payables and $112,243.40 prepaids, and the consent agenda, which included appointing Josh Dobson as full‑time building official and several city payments. It also approved the final plat for the Heartland Heights subdivision and accepted a $950,000 Minnesota Public Facilities Authority grant for lead service line replacement. The January 13 special‑meeting minutes were tabled until February 10.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled January 13 special‑meeting minutes until Feb 10 (unanimous)
• Approved payables $89,520.20 and prepaids $112,243.40 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Josh Dobson as full‑time building official (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500.00 payment to F.LR.E. (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Heartland Heights subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $950,000 lead service line replacement grant (unanimous)

1-27-26 Regular Council

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a loan and grant agreement for a lead service line replacement program and appoint a new building official. The meeting also includes the approval of various payments and the scheduling of a public hearing to rescind an ordinance regarding parks and urban forestry.

• Resolution #2026-19: Accept Minnesota Public Facilities Authority lead line replacement loan and grant
• Resolution #2026-18: Appoint Josh Dobson as Full-Time Building Official
• Public Hearing: Scheduled for February 24, 2026, to rescind Ordinance No. 637
• Consent Agenda: Approves payments totaling $89,520.20 and $112,243.40
• Resolution #2026-19: Approve Minor Subdivision of Heartland Heights

1-27-26 Work Session

The meeting featured presentations on library usage, HLDC initiatives, an indoor play space, engineering projects, planning permits, and department updates. No motions were adopted, votes taken, or actions approved or denied.

1-13-26 Regular Meeting

1-13-26 Regular Council

The City Council will designate official attorneys, auditors, and depositories for 2026. The body is also deciding on several personnel wage increases and approving various vendor payments.

• Payables of $84,476.71 and prepaids of $114,046.76
• Payment of $21,000.00 to SLL Inc
• Payment of $12,500.00 to Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Payment of $7,777.00 to The Coalition for Greater Minnesota Cities
• Appointment of Councilmember Liz Stone as Vice Mayor for 2026

1-13-26 Regular Council

The City Council will designate official attorney, auditor, and depository services for 2026. The body is also deciding on wage increases for city staff and appointing members to various boards and commissions.

• Payment of $21,000.00 to SLL Inc
• Payment of $12,500.00 to Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Payment of $7,777.00 to The Coalition for Greater Minnesota Cities
• Appointment of Councilmember Liz Stone as Vice Mayor for 2026
• Approval of 2026 Backhoe Operator and Plumber's licenses for multiple vendors