Park Rapids public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-30-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several consent items, including payments totaling $175,000 and a $148,241.26 TIF payment. The council will vote on hiring a part‑time liquor‑store clerk and on amendments to a property‑tax levy resolution and a wage increase for a city assistant. The meeting will conclude with the final reading of Ordinance No. 632 to amend the zoning section of the city code.
- Approve payment of $4,851.60 to CHS
- Approve payment of $7,400.00 to Duperon
- Approve payment of $148,241.26 for the second half of the 2024 TIF payments
- Amend Resolution #2024-166 to adopt the final property tax levy for tax year payable 2025
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 632 amending Section 151 (Zoning) of the city code
12-30-24
The City Council will consider a final reading of a zoning ordinance and an amendment to the 2025 property tax levy. The body will also review over $700,000 in payables and prepaids and approve several vendor payments.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 632 to amend Section 151 of the City Code regarding Zoning
- Amendment to Resolution #2024-166 regarding the Final Property Tax Levy for Tax Year 2025
- Payment of $148,241.26 for the second half of 2024 TIF payments
- Payment of $14,184.53 to Tech Check LLC
- Payment of $7,400 to Duperon for a sewer system barscreen
12-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will include a Truth in Taxation public hearing and a finance report covering payables of $73,151.24 and prepaids of $284,623.90. A consent agenda will address several routine resolutions and payments. The council will vote on the final 2025 General Fund Budget, the 2025 property tax levy, and a five‑year capital improvement plan.
- Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation (Item 4.1)
- Finance – Payables $73,151.24 and Prepaids $284,623.90 (Item 6.1)
- First Reading of Ordinance No. 632 to amend Section 151 (Zoning) (Item 9.1)
- Adopt Final General Fund Budget for 2025 (Resolution #2024-165)
- Adopt Final Property Tax Levy for 2025 (Resolution #2024-166)
12-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the final General Fund budget for 2025 and the corresponding property tax levy. The meeting also includes adoption of a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and approval of several final payments for public works projects. A consent agenda contains reappointments to various boards and wage adjustments for city staff.
- Resolution #2024-165 Adopt Final General Fund Budget for the Year 2025
- Resolution #2024-166 Adopt Final Property Tax Levy for Tax Year Payable 2025
- Resolution #2024-167 Adopt Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2025‑2029
- Resolution #2024-159 Approve Final Payment to Howard’s Driveway, Inc. for the Mill and Overlay Project
- Resolution #2024-160 Approve Final Payment to Gladen Construction, Inc. for the Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project
11-26-24
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a fee schedule ordinance and the certification of delinquent utility bills and assessments. The body will also consider several payments for city services and the re-appointment of board and commission members.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 631 to amend the City Code Fee Schedule
- Payment of $56,315.25 to Apex Engineering
- Certification of delinquent utility bills to the Hubbard County Auditor
- Certification of assessments for PID #32.25.06850 and PID #32.39.02800
- Payables of $96,863.86 and prepaids of $160,460.96
11-26-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting on November 26, 2024 includes a discussion of the 2025 budget, levy and CIP. The council will also review the city’s fee schedule. A future item notes a possible update to the Special Assessment Policy.
- 2025 budget, levy and CIP discussion
- Fee schedule review
- Future discussion of Special Assessment Policy update
11-26-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving a list of utility bills and payments totaling over $96,000, authorize gambling permits for local organizations, and hold a public hearing on a proposed fee schedule ordinance. The meeting will also include the reappointment of several citizens to city advisory boards.
- Public hearing on Fee Schedule Ordinance
- Certify delinquent utility bills payable in 2025
- Approve payments to Apex Engineering ($56,315.25)
- Approve payments to O'Day Equipment, LLC ($12,158.00)
- Reappoint Paul Albright to Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
11-12-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the final reading of Ordinance No. 630 that amends the city’s zoning chapter. The council will also approve a series of vendor payments totaling over $1.4 million and adopt wage step increases for two part‑time clerks. Additional items include confirming the November 5 election results and scheduling public hearings on several ordinances.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning of the City Code
- Approve payment of $1,180,617.50 to Northland Trust Services
- Approve payment of $24,706.25 to Apex Engineering
- Resolution #2024-136 and #2024-137 to approve wage and step increases for two part‑time clerks
- Resolution #2024-140 to approve the November 5, 2024 municipal election results
11-12-24
The City Council will consider several administrative resolutions, including wage increases and grant agreements. The body is scheduling public hearings for November 26, 2024, regarding a THC ordinance, a fee schedule ordinance, and the certification of assessments.
- Public hearings on November 26, 2024, for THC Ordinance, Fee Schedule Ordinance, and Certification of Assessments
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning
- Payment of $1,180,617.50 to Northland Trust Services
- Payment of $38,320.00 to Arete Advisors LLC
- Payment of $24,706.25 to Apex Engineering
10-22-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will address the fee schedule for 2025. Council members will also review the council code of conduct. A future discussion item is an update to the special assessment policy.
- Fee Schedule for 2025
- Council Code of Conduct review
- Special Assessment Policy update (future discussion)
10-22-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the Finance item approving payables of $395,014.46 and prepaids of $164,858.18. A consent agenda includes a final payment for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project and several ordinance readings, including Ordinance No. 628 on civil action enforcement and Ordinance No. 630 amending zoning. General Business items authorize a custodial services contract and a State Airports Fund grant agreement.
- Finance: Approve payables of $395,014.46 and prepaids of $164,858.18
- Resolution #2024-133: Final payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Final Reading of Ordinance No. 628 to enable enforcement of the City Code by civil action
- First Reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning of the City Code
- Resolution #2024-134: Authorize execution of the contract for custodial services
10-22-24
The City Council will discuss updates to the city code regarding civil action enforcement and employee compensation. The body is also reviewing a first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning chapter of the city code. Other business includes approving various vendor payments and a custodial services contract.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 628 to enable city code enforcement by civil action
- Final payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Payables of $395,014.46 and prepaids of $164,858.18
- Payment of $19,200.00 to Innovative Sign & Graffix LLC
10-8-24
The City Council will consider two ordinances to amend the city code regarding civil action enforcement and employee compensation. The body is also reviewing a series of payments for city services and infrastructure, including a contract renewal for criminal prosecution.
- Payables of $739,229.61 and prepaids of $896,001.82
- Payment of $284,815.00 and $30,000.00 to McCoy Construction & Forestry
- Payment of $227,316.00 to MacQueen
- First reading of Ordinance No. 628 to enable city code enforcement by civil action
- Renewal of the Hubbard County Attorney Contract for 2025 and 2026
10-08-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a large finance package that includes payables of $739,229.61 and prepaids of $896,001.82. The consent agenda contains multiple resolutions, such as a partial payment to BRZ Coatings for the Hatch Water Tower rehabilitation and an interfund loan between the Liquor Fund and the Airport Fund. The council will also hear first readings of two ordinances amending the city code and will vote on renewing the Hubbard County Attorney contract and supporting an active‑transportation grant application.
- Finance: Payables $739,229.61 and Prepaids $896,001.82
- Resolution #2024-124 – Partial Payment No. 2 to BRZ Coatings, Inc. for Hatch Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
- Resolution #2024-128 – Approve interfund loan and transfer between Liquor Fund and Airport Fund
- Resolution #2024-130 – Support Hubbard County Active Transportation Grant Application for Central Avenue
- Ordinance No. 628 – First reading to enable civil enforcement of the City Code
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council will hold public hearings regarding a civil enforcement ordinance, council wages, and a vacation request. The body will also consider conditional use permits for a residential apartment and a food shelf.
- Public hearing on Civil Enforcement Ordinance to enable city code enforcement by civil action
- Public hearing on Council Wage
- Payment of $103,600.00 to Duperon
- Payment of $99,574.00 to Peterson Sheet Metal
- Conditional Use Permit for residential apartment conversion at 602 1st Street East
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving payments totaling $413,670.72, including payments to Apex Engineering and Duperon, and will vote on two conditional use permits and a public road right-of-way request.
- Approve payments totaling $413,670.72
- Conditional Use Permit for apartment at 602 1st Street East
- Conditional Use Permit for food shelf at PID 32.63.01900
- Deny request to vacate Cutler Street right-of-way
- Public hearing on Civil Enforcement Ordinance
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will address routine administrative matters such as a mayor vacancy, council committee appointments, and council bank signatures. It will include a presentation from the CGMC and a discussion of the Airport Master Lease. A future agenda item will review an update to the Special Assessment Policy.
- Mayor vacancy
- Council committee appointments
- CGMC presentation
- Airport Master Lease
- Special Assessment Policy update
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will open with a call to order and roll call. Council members will review any submitted requests for proposals. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- RFP submission review
09-10-24
The City Council will hold public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and the creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-13. The body will also discuss the proposed 2025 tax levy and general fund budget.
- Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-13 and business subsidy for PR PR LLC
- Proposed 2025 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2025 General fund Budget
- Resolution to accept resignation of Mayor Ryan Leckner and declare seat vacant
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 627 to zone annexed property PID# 32.22.01900 as R-1 Single Family Residential
- Payments including $59,886.03 to Dondelinger Chevy Buick Inc and $6,998.00 to Minnesota Pump Works
09-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on creating Tax Increment Financing District No. 2‑13 and adopting a business subsidy for PR PR LLC. The council will vote on the resignation of Mayor Ryan Leckner, adopt the proposed 2025 tax levy and preliminary general‑fund budget, and approve modifications to Municipal Development District No. 2 and the related TIF plan. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, finance payables, and various consent‑agenda payments.
- Public hearing: Creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2‑13
- Adoption of a Business Subsidy for PR PR LLC
- Resolution #2024-108: Accept resignation of Mayor Ryan Leckner
- Resolution #2024-109: Adopt proposed 2025 tax levy and preliminary 2025 general‑fund budget
- Resolution #2024-110: Modify Municipal Development District No. 2 and establish TIF District No. 2‑13
09-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review the Revolving Loan Fund Committee's recommendation concerning PR PR LLC. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.
- Revolving Loan Fund Committee recommendation for PR PR LLC
08-27-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on routine financial approvals, a series of planning permits, and several general business actions. Items include paying $128,016.87 in payables and $117,342.28 in prepaids, and approving conditional use permits for an educational facility and for additions to the County Law Enforcement Center. The council will also schedule public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and a TIF district modification, and authorize a contract with Oertel Architects for a facility needs assessment.
- Approve payables of $128,016.87 and prepaids of $117,342.28
- Approve conditional use permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North (PID# 32.23.01071)
- Approve conditional use permit and variance for garage and lobby additions at the County Law Enforcement Center, 203 Court Avenue (PID# 32.55.04140 and 32.39.92401)
- Approve public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC (Pizza Ranch) and a modification of Municipal Development District No. 2 with a new TIF district
- Approve contract with Oertel Architects for a facility needs assessment report
08-27-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review zoning for a recently annexed property and consider denying two requests regarding a 5.5 acre parcel. The body will also vote on various city payments and a gambling permit application.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 627 to zone PID# 32.22.01900 as R-1 Single Family Residential
- Resolution #2024-102 to deny zoning boundary amendment from AG-1 to B-1 for PID# 32.26.01200
- Resolution #2024-103 to deny Comprehensive Plan map revision for PID# 32.26.01200
- Payables of $128,016.87 and prepaids of $117,342.28
- Resolution #2024-104 for partial payment to BRZ Coatings for Hatch Water Tower Rehabilitation
08-27-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review the preliminary levy and budget for 2025. Council members will compare mayor and council wages and discuss a code of conduct for the mayor and council. The meeting also includes a review of the civil enforcement ordinance.
- 2025 preliminary levy and budget review
- Mayor and council wage comparison
- Mayor and council code of conduct discussion
- Civil enforcement ordinance review
08-20-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several financial approvals, including payables of $260,361.50 and prepaids of $717,175.55, and a $154,383.67 payment for first‑half 2024 TIF obligations. The council will also vote on three planning resolutions: a conditional use permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North, and a conditional use permit and variance for a garage and lobby addition at 203 Court Avenue. Additional items include a call for a public hearing on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and various routine consent‑agenda approvals.
- Approve payables of $260,361.50 and prepaids of $717,175.55 (Finance item 5.1)
- Approve payment of $154,383.67 for first half of 2024 TIF payments (Consent agenda 6.18)
- Resolution #2024-94: Conditional use permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North (Planning 8.1)
- Resolution #2024-95: Conditional use permit for garage and lobby addition at 203 Court Avenue (Planning 8.2)
- Resolution #2024-97: Call for public hearing on adoption of a business subsidy for PR PR LLC (General Business 9.1)
08-20-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a series of financial payments, including a $154,383.67 Tax Increment Financing payment and a $98,811.99 payment to the MN Public Facilities Authority. The council will also vote on several planning items, such as conditional use permits for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North and garage additions at 203 Court Avenue. Additional actions include calling public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and other development matters.
- Approve payment of $154,383.67 for First Half of 2024 TIF Payments
- Approve payment of $98,811.99 to MN Public Facilities Authority
- Approve Conditional Use Permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North
- Approve Conditional Use Permit and Variance for garage addition at 203 Court Avenue
- Call for public hearing on adoption of a business subsidy for PR PR LLC
08-20-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting agenda includes an item to receive a request for proposals concerning tax‑forfeited land. The council will also receive updates on ongoing city projects and on projects involving the HLDC. No other items are listed.
- RFP regarding tax forfeited land
- Update on city projects
- Update on HLDC projects
07-23-24
The City Council will discuss the final 2023 Audit Report and consider the purchase of property PID# 32.35.00700 from Taylor F LLC. The body will also review a fence variance request and a wellness program agreement for police and fire departments.
- Purchase of property PID# 32.35.00700 from Taylor F LLC
- Variance for a six-foot fence at 209 Mill Road
- Wellness Program Services Agreement with Sand Creek EAP for Police and Fire
- Payment of $28,498.33 to Minnesota Pump Works
- Payment of $18,000.00 to Feldt Plumbing LLP
07-23-24
The City Council is holding a work session to review budget priorities and a civil code update request from the City Attorney.
- Council budget priorities
- Civil code update request from City Attorney