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Park Rapids public meetings in 2021

51 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 28, 2021

12-28-21

City Council to call public hearing on proposed drug paraphernalia ordinance

The Park Rapids City Council will meet to approve various payments, board appointments, and the 2022 meeting schedule. The body is also considering changes to the Fire Department Organizational Handbook and a resolution regarding the Local General Rate Sales Tax.

public-safetyfinancetaxappointmentsordinances
Tue Dec 28, 2021

12-28-21

Park Rapids City Council to discuss drug paraphernalia ordinance and sales tax

The City Council will consider a call for a public hearing on a proposed drug paraphernalia ordinance and a resolution regarding a local general rate sales tax. The meeting also includes the approval of various city payments and board re-appointments.

ordinancestaxespublic-safetyfinanceappointments
Tue Dec 14, 2021

12-14-21

Park Rapids City Council to adopt 2022 budget and property tax levy

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and vote on the final 2022 General Fund Budget and property tax levy. The body will also consider a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2026.

budgettaxescapital-improvementfinancepublic-hearing
Tue Dec 14, 2021

12-14-21

City Council to adopt 2022 budget and property tax levy

The City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and decide on the final General Fund Budget and property tax levy for 2022. The body will also consider a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2026.

budgettaxesfinanceinfrastructurepublic-hearing
Tue Nov 23, 2021

11-23-21

Park Rapids City Council to hold public hearing on delinquent utility bills

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding delinquent utility bills and consider certifying those bills to the Hubbard County Auditor. The body is also reviewing various city payments and personnel pay increases.

utilitiesfinancepublic-hearingpayrollcontracts
Tue Nov 23, 2021

11-23-21

Park Rapids City Council to hold budget discussion

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss the budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and agenda approval.

budgetcity-councilfinance
Tue Nov 23, 2021

11-23-21

Park Rapids City Council to hold public hearing on delinquent utility bills

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding delinquent utility bills and consider certifying those bills to the Hubbard County Auditor. The body will also review payables totaling $197,999.34 and prepaids of $102,894.47.

utilitiesfinancepublic-hearingcontractspersonnel
Tue Nov 9, 2021

11-9-21

City Council to review $1.36 million in payables and prepaids

The City Council will meet to approve financial payments, including several bond payments to Northland Trust Services. The body will also consider a part-time appointment for Public Works and a grant contract for airport maintenance.

budgetfinancepublic-worksairportbonds
Tue Nov 9, 2021

11-9-21

City Council to review over $1.3 million in payables and various bond payments

The Park Rapids City Council will meet to approve city payables and several bond payments to Northland Trust Services. The council will also consider a new part-time hire for public works and a grant contract for airport maintenance.

financepublic-worksairportbondspersonnel
Tue Oct 26, 2021

10-26-21

City Council to order plan for Fair Avenue project

The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure improvements, including the Fair Avenue project. The body will consider conditional use permits and various payments for city services and construction.

roadszoningutilitiesinfrastructurepublic-works
Tue Oct 26, 2021

10-26-21

City Council to consider conditional use permits and Fair Avenue project planning

The Park Rapids City Council will discuss planning requests, including conditional use permits and a lot division. The body is also reviewing several project payments and the plan of improvement for the Fair Avenue Project.

zoninginfrastructurefinancepublic-worksutilities
Tue Oct 12, 2021

10-12-21

Park Rapids City Council to hold public hearing on Fair Avenue

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Fair Avenue. The body is also reviewing city payables and several personnel and contract resolutions.

public-hearingcontractsfinancepublic-workspersonnel
Tue Oct 12, 2021

10-12-21

Park Rapids City Council holds work session on staff and taxes

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff reconfiguration, sales and use tax, and ordinances.

staffingtaxationordinances
Tue Oct 12, 2021

10-12-21

Park Rapids City Council discusses rezoning disputes and approves solar energy permits

The Council addressed a citizen dispute regarding property rezoning and permit requirements at 604 Riverside Avenue. Additionally, the Council approved a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system and authorized engineering services for the local airport.

zoningsolar-energyinfrastructuregovernment-business
Tue Sep 28, 2021

09-28-21

City Council to review Fair Avenue Project engineering and solar energy permit

The Park Rapids City Council will consider the preliminary engineering report for the Fair Avenue Project and a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system. The body will also review various city payments and personnel advertisements.

infrastructuresolar-energyzoningbudgetliquor-license
Tue Sep 28, 2021

09-28-21

City Council to discuss special assessment policy

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's special assessment policy. The meeting is primarily focused on this single discussion item.

policyfinancecity-council
Tue Sep 28, 2021

09-28-21

City Council to review Fair Avenue Project engineering and solar energy permit

The City Council will consider approving a preliminary engineering report for the Fair Avenue Project and a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system. The body will also review several city payments and authorize new job advertisements.

infrastructuresolar-energyzoningliquor-licensepublic-works
Tue Sep 14, 2021

09-14-21

City Council to adopt proposed 2022 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget

The Park Rapids City Council will consider the 2022 tax levy and preliminary budget. The body is also reviewing a preliminary engineering report for the Fair Avenue project and processing various city payments and personnel changes.

budgettax-levyroadspublic-workscontracts
Tue Sep 14, 2021

09-14-21

City Council to adopt proposed 2022 tax levy and preliminary budget

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2022 tax levy and general fund budget. The body is also reviewing a preliminary engineering report for the construction of Fair Avenue and surrounding streets.

budgettax-levyroadspublic-workscontracts
Tue Aug 24, 2021

08-24-21

Council considers lease for old liquor store at 100 8th Street East

The City Council will discuss a lease agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission. The body is also reviewing several payments for the Public Works Storage Building and a planning variance.

real-estatepublic-workszoningcontractspermits
Tue Aug 10, 2021

08-10-21

City Council to consider airport taxilane construction and various city payments

The Park Rapids City Council will review a series of consent agenda items including airport infrastructure contracts and municipal payments. The body is also considering the approval of the final 2020 Audit Report.

airportcontractsbudgetpublic-worksaudit
Tue Aug 10, 2021

08-10-21

City Council to discuss ARPA funds

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

budgetfederal-fundingarpa
Tue Jul 27, 2021

07-27-21

City Council to hold public hearing on street vacation request

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a vacation request for portions of 8th Street East and Central Avenue. The body is also considering several payments for city infrastructure, a new financial system contract, and mandatory water restrictions.

public-hearinginfrastructurewater-restrictionsfinancepublic-works
Tue Jul 13, 2021

07-13-21

Park Rapids City Council to review payments and public facility permits

The City Council will consider approving payables and prepaids totaling over $523,000. The meeting includes votes on several temporary liquor licenses, police officer pay increases, and a request to reinstate utility payment penalties.

budgetpolicezoningutilitiespermits
Tue Jun 22, 2021

06-22-21

Park Rapids City Council to review audit report and various city business

The City Council will receive a presentation of an audit report regarding the 2020 financial statements. The meeting includes several consent agenda items involving city purchases, personnel increases, and local event permits.

auditfinancegovernment-operationspublic-workszoning
Tue Jun 22, 2021

06-22-21

Park Rapids City Council meeting includes various financial and municipal approvals

The City Council will review an audit report, payables totaling $30,606.61, and a consent agenda of several items. Discussion topics include airport fee amendments, engineering services for Fair Avenue, and interim ordinances regarding 'Shouse' buildings.

financepublic-workszoninggovernment-operationsinfrastructure
Tue Jun 8, 2021

06-08-21

City Council to consider multi-family housing permits at 205 Pleasant Avenue

The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit and variance for a 15-unit multi-family building. The body is also deciding on several public facility permits for community events and awarding a contract for a new public works storage building.

zoninghousingpublic-worksairport-feespermits
Tue Jun 8, 2021

06-08-21

Council considers multi-family housing permit at 205 Pleasant Avenue

The City Council will review a conditional use permit and parking variance for a 15-unit residential building. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of three police officers and several consent agenda items regarding city permits and payments.

housingzoningpublic-worksairport-feespolice
Tue May 25, 2021

05-25-21

City Council to consider multi-family housing and solar energy permits

The City Council will discuss the denial of a 15-unit multi-family building and parking variance at 205 Pleasant Avenue. The body is also deciding on a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar energy system at 104 Riverside Ave.

zoningsolar-energyhousingairportinfrastructure
Tue May 25, 2021

05-25-21

City Council considers solar permit and multi-family housing denials

The City Council will review a conditional use permit for a roof-mounted solar system and two denials regarding a multi-family building project. The body is also considering several consent items including airport fee amendments and infrastructure repairs.

zoningsolarhousingairportinfrastructure
Tue May 25, 2021

05-25-21

Park Rapids City Council to discuss budget calendar and assessor contract

The City Council will hold a work session to review the budget calendar and a contract with the assessor. The meeting includes a closed session for a security report.

budgetcontractscity-administration
Tue May 11, 2021

05-11-21

City Council to consider $470,872.63 bid for Career Path Street Project

The Park Rapids City Council will meet to review a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure payments, easement approvals, and license requests. The body is deciding on a major street project bid and various administrative resolutions.

roadsinfrastructurebudgetairportpublic-art
Tue May 11, 2021

05-11-21

City Council to consider $470,872 bid for Career Path Street Project

The City Council will review several easements and a bid award for the Career Path Street Project. The body is also deciding on various vendor payments, liquor licenses, and airport commission appointments.

roadscontractsbudgetairportlicensing
Tue Apr 27, 2021

04-27-21

City Council considers $50,000 revolving loan for Wine Not? LLC

The City Council is meeting to review various administrative permits, bond payments, and professional service invoices. The body is also considering a business loan and a project for the municipal airport.

business-loanairportpublic-worksfinancepermits
Tue Apr 27, 2021

04-27-21

Park Rapids City Council to consider $50,000 business loan

The City Council will discuss a revolving loan for a business venture and review various permits and payments. The meeting includes approvals for public facility use and municipal airport project funding.

business-loaninfrastructurepublic-permitsairportfinance
Tue Apr 13, 2021

04-13-21

City Council discusses developer agreements and business loans

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a developer's agreement, a city planner contract, and a revolving loan for a local business. The agenda also includes various licensing approvals and payments for municipal services.

zoningbusinessfinancegovernment-contractshousing
Tue Apr 13, 2021

04-13-2021

City Council considers $50,000 loan for Wine Not? LLC

The City Council is meeting to vote on several financial agreements, including a business loan and a developer's agreement. The body will also review planning variances and various municipal permits.

business-loanszoningcontractspublic-worksfinance
Tue Mar 23, 2021

03-23-21

Park Rapids City Council to consider various permits and municipal purchases

The City Council will review a large consent agenda including business licenses, public facility use permits for downtown events, and several municipal pay requests. The body is also considering ordinances related to the establishment of an Urban Forestry Committee.

licensingpublic-worksforestrymunicipal-airporteconomic-development
Tue Mar 23, 2021

03-23-21

Park Rapids City Council discusses municipal airport, water projects, and local business permits

The City Council is reviewing several consent agenda items including municipal airport purchases, water treatment improvements, and various local business licenses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding urban forestry and seasonal street closures for community events.

governmentwaterairportbusinessforestrypublic-works
Tue Mar 9, 2021

03-09-21

Park Rapids City Council to review Parks and Trails Master Plan Update

The City Council will consider approving a Parks and Trails Master Plan Update and a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The body is also deciding on several city contracts, insurance renewals, and a conditional use permit for an apartment remodel.

parkszoninginfrastructurebudgetairportwater-treatment
Tue Mar 9, 2021

03-09-21

City Council discusses alfresco dining plans for 2021

The City Council discussed allowing alfresco dining in the public right-of-way for the summer of 2021. Members discussed the impact of governor's executive orders on the ability to serve alcohol in these areas and explored potential permanent ordinance changes for future seasons.

alfresco-diningpublic-right-of-waybusiness-permitsordinances
Tue Feb 23, 2021

02-23-21

City Council to consider road improvements and infrastructure funding

The City Council will discuss the Career Path Improvement Project and an application for Minnesota Department of Transportation Local Road Improvement Program funding. The body is also reviewing several consent items including liquor license renewals and public works contracts.

roadsinfrastructurebudgetlicensingpublic-works
Tue Feb 23, 2021

02-23-21

City Council to discuss 2021 alfresco dining plan

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the alfresco dining plan for the city in 2021.

diningbusinesscity-planning
Tue Feb 23, 2021

02-23-21

Park Rapids City Council approves support for urban agriculture grant

The City Council reviewed several liquor license renewals and approved various infrastructure payments. The council also voted to provide a letter of support for a Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District grant application for community gardens.

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Sat Feb 20, 2021

02-20-21

City Council to discuss 2021 alfresco dining plan

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the alfresco dining plan for 2021. This follows a request from the Downtown Business Association to allow outdoor dining again during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021

02-09-21

Park Rapids City Council meeting includes liquor renewals and infrastructure payments

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including business license renewals, wage adjustments, and various service payments. The meeting also features a fire department recognition and a community service award presentation.

licensingfinancepublic-worksgovernment-administration
Tue Feb 9, 2021

02-09-21

Park Rapids City Council to review liquor license renewals and public works contracts

The City Council will consider several liquor license renewals and approve various service contracts. The meeting includes recognition for a long-term fire department member and a community service award.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

01-26-21

City Council to review municipal airport project and various city permits

The Park Rapids City Council will consider several pay requests for city services and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing professional licenses for plumbers and ATV use on city streets.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

01-26-21

Park Rapids City Council to review airport project and grant applications

The City Council will consider several pay requests for city services and infrastructure, including airport taxilane work. The body is also discussing a preliminary grant application to the Minnesota Historical Society.

airportgrantspublic-workslegal-serviceslicensing
Tue Jan 12, 2021

01-12-21

Park Rapids City Council to address 2021 appointments and municipal contracts

The City Council will conduct the oath of office for the Mayor and two Councilmembers and approve several 2021 administrative resolutions. The body is deciding on various service contracts, personnel appointments, and funding transfers for city departments.

budgetappointmentspublic-workspolicezoninginfrastructure
Tue Jan 12, 2021

01-12-21

City Council to adopt airport master plan and CIP update

The City Council is reviewing the adoption of the airport master and layout plan update and an annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update. These documents outline short- and long-term development needs, including taxiway expansion and funding strategies for the municipal airport.

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