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Park Rapids public meetings in 2022

53 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

12-13-22

Council to adopt final property tax levy and $5.8M general fund budget

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and then vote on the final 2023 property tax levy, a five-year capital improvement plan, and a $5,813,499 general fund budget. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as mutual aid agreements, wage increases, and donations. A first reading of an ordinance to rezone a property from R-1 to R-B is also scheduled.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

12-13-22

Council to adopt final property tax levy for 2023

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and vote on the final 2023 property tax levy. They will also consider a first reading of a zoning ordinance change for a property from R-1 to R-B, and approve the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the General Fund budget. The meeting includes a closed session for union negotiation strategy and employee evaluation.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022

11-22-22

Council to consider Fair Avenue reconstruction, two conditional use permits

The Park Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent utility certifications and special assessments on Fair Avenue, then vote on a consent agenda including the Fair Avenue reconstruction project, wage increases, and multiple payments. The council will also consider conditional use permits for a residential apartment at 602 1st Street East and an axe-throwing business at 1104 South Park Avenue, plus amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning map.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022

11-22-22

Council to vote on Fair Avenue reconstruction, CUP for axe-throwing business

The Park Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent utility bills and special assessments on Fair Avenue, then vote on a consent agenda including over $200,000 in payments and several resolutions. Notable planning items include a conditional use permit for an axe-throwing business at 1104 South Park Avenue and a permit to convert office space into a residential apartment at 602 1st Street East. The council will also consider amending the comprehensive plan and zoning map for a property at PID# 32.23.00710.

Tue Nov 22, 2022

11-22-22

Council to discuss proposed RV dump station and budget

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed RV dump station and the city's budget and capital improvement plan. No formal votes are scheduled.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

10-25-22

Council to approve $1.1M in payables, airport taxilane project, and tennis court reconstruction

The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving $1,124,689.25 in payables and $197,770.09 in prepaids, along with a consent agenda including final pay estimates for the Terminal Area Taxilane Project at the municipal airport, plans for Depot Park tennis court reconstruction, and a temporary liquor license for the Nemeth Art Center. A public hearing will be called regarding a proposed liquor license at 1012 Birch Street and delinquent utilities. The council will also vote on a variance for a detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

10-25-22

Council to approve $1.12M in payables, final airport taxilane project, and tennis court bids

The council will vote on a consent agenda including $1,124,689.25 in payables, final approval of the Terminal Area Taxilane Project at the municipal airport, and plans for Depot Park tennis court reconstruction. A public hearing will be called for a proposed liquor license at 1012 Birch Street and for delinquent utilities. A variance is proposed for a detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

10-25-22

✓ Decided: City Council approves various payments and a residential garage variance

The City Council approved over $1.3 million in payables and prepaids and passed a consent agenda including airport and park projects. A variance was granted for a detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North. The council also approved several bond payments to Northland Trust Services.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

10-11-22

City Council to hold hearings on nuisance and water billing ordinances

The City Council will conduct public hearings on two ordinances regarding city code nuisances and water billing and payment. The body will also review an audit presentation and consider several payments and personnel wage increases.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

10-11-22

City Council to hold public hearings on nuisance and water billing ordinances

The Park Rapids City Council will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to city codes for nuisances and water billing. The body will also review an audit presentation and consider various payments and personnel wage increases.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

10-11-22

Park Rapids City Council holds closed session for personnel matters

The City Council is meeting in a closed session immediately following the regular meeting. The session is designated for personnel discussions pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.03 Subdivision 1(b).

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

09-27-22

City Council discusses 2023 tax levy and general fund budget

The Park Rapids City Council will consider the proposed 2023 tax levy and preliminary 2023 General Fund budget. The agenda also includes various financial payments, licensing approvals, and calls for public hearings regarding city ordinances.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

09-27-22

City Council to adopt proposed 2023 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget

The Park Rapids City Council will consider the 2023 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget. The body is also scheduling public hearings for a proposed junk ordinance and changes to billing and payment ordinances.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

09-27-22

Park Rapids City Council to hold work session for CGMC presentation

The City Council is meeting for a work session focused on a presentation by CGMC. The agenda consists of this presentation and standard procedural items.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

09-13-22

City Council to review airport project payment and mutual aid agreement

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a mutual aid agreement with the Lake George Fire Department and a payment for the Park Rapids Municipal Airport taxilane project. The body will also review various vendor payments and public use permits for upcoming community events.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

09-13-22

City Council to review payments and public use permits

The Park Rapids City Council will consider various municipal payments, including $70,545.71 in payables and $333,212.31 in prepaids. The body is also reviewing several public use permits for community events and a mutual aid agreement with the Lake George Fire Department.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

09-13-22

City Council to discuss 2023 preliminary levy

The Park Rapids City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2023 preliminary levy. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

08-23-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting agenda for August 23, 2022

The City Council will review various financial payments, including TIF district development agreements and engineering services. The agenda also includes a request to add Calvary Lutheran Church to the Arts & Culture Annual Sculpture Walk location map.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

08-23-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on August 23, 2022

The City Council will review various financial payments and consent agenda items. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Arts & Culture Annual Sculpture Walk location map.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

08-23-22

Park Rapids City Council to discuss sales tax and bonding requests

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss financial and administrative topics. The meeting focuses on tax, bonding, and board representation.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022

07-26-22

Park Rapids City Council discusses zoning permits and service recognition

The City Council will recognize Rod Nordberg for his service to the city. The meeting includes several planning items regarding conditional use permits for residential, liquor, and commercial sales.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022

07-26-22

City Council to discuss sales tax and bonding requests

The Park Rapids City Council is holding a work session to review several administrative and financial matters. The body will discuss parameters for a license agreement and a request regarding sales tax and bonding.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

07-12-22

Park Rapids City Council to consider developer agreement and airport lease

The City Council will discuss a developer's agreement with Cheyenne Builders and an airport ground lease with Real Estate Management LLC. The body is also reviewing several liquor licenses and public facility permits.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

07-12-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on July 12, 2022

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items including liquor licenses and police wage increases. The council is also scheduled to discuss a developer's agreement and an airport ground lease.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

06-28-22

Park Rapids City Council discusses zoning changes and tennis court bids

The City Council will review several planning resolutions regarding conditional use permits for retail, storage, and vehicle sales. Additionally, the council is scheduled to address the rejection of all bids received for the tennis court reconstruction project.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

06-28-22

City Council to consider conditional use permits for business and residential sites

The City Council will review several conditional use permits for business operations and residential housing in the B-1 Highway Business District. The body is also deciding on the rejection of all bids for tennis court reconstruction and approving various city payments.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

06-14-22

Park Rapids City Council discusses zoning amendments and various city business

The City Council will review a final reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning chapter. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding personnel, permits, and payments.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

06-14-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on June 14, 2022

The City Council will review various consent agenda items including personnel changes, permits, and payments. The council is also scheduled for a final reading of an ordinance amending the city's zoning code.

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Tue May 24, 2022

05-24-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on May 24, 2022

The City Council will review various financial payables, land easements, and city resolutions. The agenda includes planning items regarding building setbacks, zoning amendments, and a conditional use permit denial.

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Tue May 24, 2022

05-24-22

Park Rapids City Council to consider zoning amendments and property variances

The City Council will discuss zoning code amendments and a building variance for 401 Huntsinger Avenue. The body is also reviewing several easements on Fair Avenue and the updated Arts and Culture Master Plan.

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Tue May 24, 2022

05-24-22

City Council discusses new unfunded lead service line mandate

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session regarding a new mandate for lead service lines. This item is currently listed as an unfunded mandate.

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Tue May 10, 2022

05-10-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on May 10, 2022

The City Council will review various financial payables and consent agenda items. Discussion includes renewing the city planner contract and approving a grant for tennis court reconstruction.

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Tue May 10, 2022

05-10-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on May 10, 2022

The City Council will review various financial payments and administrative resolutions. The agenda includes a grant agreement for tennis court reconstruction and several vendor payments.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

04-26-22

Park Rapids City Council meeting on April 26, 2022

The City Council will review various consent agenda items including liquor licenses, personnel hires, and pay increases. The planning department will also consider a telecommunications site revocation and an on-sale bar establishment permit.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

04-26-22

City Council to consider liquor licenses and conditional use permits

The City Council will review several temporary liquor licenses for the Second Street Stage and other events. The body is also deciding on conditional use permits for a bar establishment and the revocation of a telecommunications site permit.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

04-26-22

Park Rapids City Council to discuss DNR land and junk ordinance

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Minnesota DNR land and a junk ordinance. The meeting also includes potential discussions on bicycle community participation and CGMC resolution requests.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

04-12-22

Park Rapids City Council discusses zoning changes and labor agreements

The City Council will consider several rezoning requests and a new labor agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488. The agenda also includes various city payables, staff hiring, and public facility permits.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

04-12-22

Park Rapids City Council to consider zoning map amendments

The City Council will discuss two zoning map amendments and a labor agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488. The body is also reviewing several payments for professional services and emergency repairs.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

03-22-22

City Council to discuss zoning amendments and street reconstruction projects

The Park Rapids City Council will consider several land use and zoning changes. The agenda also includes authorization for a street and utility reconstruction project on Fair Avenue.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

03-22-22

Park Rapids Council to consider zoning amendments and street reconstruction advertising

The City Council will review several resolutions to amend the official zoning map and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes authorization to advertise for the 2022 Fair Avenue street and utility reconstruction project.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

03-22-22

Economic Development Authority to review revolving loan fund recommendation

The Economic Development Authority of Park Rapids is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a revolving loan fund recommendation.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

03-08-2022

City Council discusses road maintenance and liquor license renewals

The City Council is reviewing a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township. The agenda also includes several liquor license renewals and various city payments.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

03-8-22

City Council to consider shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township

The Park Rapids City Council will meet to discuss a road maintenance agreement with Todd Township and vote on several liquor license renewals. The body is also reviewing city payables and specific vendor payments.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

02-22-22

City Council to review liquor license renewals and insurance payments

The City Council is meeting to approve various operational payments, including insurance premiums and city payables. The body will consider several liquor license renewals and a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

02-22-22

Park Rapids City Council to review liquor license renewals and city payments

The City Council will consider several liquor license renewals and a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township. The body is also reviewing payables totaling $432,587.02 and prepaids of $177,710.73.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

02-08-22

City Council to swear in Fire Chief Joe C Arlson

The Park Rapids City Council will administer the oath of office to Fire Chief Joe C Arlson. The body is also reviewing several payments for engineering, system support, and development assistance.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

02-08-22

City Council to administer oath of office for Fire Chief Joe Carlson

The City Council will swear in Fire Chief Joe Carlson and consider several payments and licenses. The body is also reviewing an airport lease amendment and a grant for the Arts and Culture Master Plan.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

01-25-22

Park Rapids City Council to hold closed session on personnel

The City Council is meeting for a closed session following the regular meeting. The discussion is limited to personnel matters pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subdivision 2(4b).

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

01-25-22

Council considers conditional use permit for mini golf course

The Park Rapids City Council will discuss a permit for a recreational mini golf facility and a resolution supporting the authority to impose a local sales tax. The body is also reviewing city payables and several administrative appointments.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

01-25-22

City Council to consider mini golf course permit and local sales tax authority

The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit for a mini golf course in the B-1 Highway Business District. The body is also considering a resolution to support the authority to impose a local sales tax.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

01-11-22

Park Rapids City Council to discuss sales and use tax

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss sales and use tax. Other items on the agenda are procedural.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

01-11-22

City Council to hold public hearing on drug paraphernalia ordinance

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a drug paraphernalia ordinance. The body is also considering various administrative appointments, salary increases for city staff, and several vendor payments.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

01-11-22

Park Rapids City Council to hold public hearing on drug paraphernalia ordinance

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a drug paraphernalia ordinance. The body is also considering several administrative appointments, salary increases for city staff, and various vendor payments.

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