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Park Rapids public meetings in 2025

81 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

12-30-25 Special Council

Council will approve $61,042.18 in payables and $233,563.06 in prepaids

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes reappointments, a resignation, staff hiring, and authorizations of contracts and payments. It will also approve finance items totaling $61,042.18 in payables and $233,563.06 in prepaids. A resolution will be discussed to make a partial payment to Hubbard County Highway for the Central Avenue reconstruction project.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

12-9-25 Regular Council

Council approves 2026 budget, tax levy, and personnel policies

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the final 2026 budget and property tax levy, approve personnel policy changes including paid family leave, and authorize various payments and licenses. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

12-9-25 Work Session

✓ Decided: Council held a procedural work session with no substantive decisions

The council met for a work session, opened and closed the meeting, and adjourned, all by unanimous motions. No policy, budget, or project decisions were made.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

12-9-25 Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts 2026 property tax levy and budget

The council approved the final property tax levy for 2026 and adopted the 2026 general fund budget. It also approved the five‑year capital improvement plan, a state airport grant agreement, and updated personnel policies. Additional items on the consent agenda, including several Minnesota Lawful Gambling exempt permits, were also approved.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

11-25-25 Regular Council

Council approves payments and labor agreements for 2025

The Park Rapids City Council will approve payments totaling $370,829.01 and execute labor agreements with the Teamsters and United Food & Commercial Workers unions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed water and sewer fee changes.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

11-25-25 Regular Council

Council to adopt $158,171.43 special assessment for Central Avenue road project

The Park Rapids City Council will consider several public hearings, including comments on delinquent utilities and final special assessments for the Central Avenue (CSAH 1) project. The meeting includes a finance item approving payables of $254,446.54 and prepaids of $116,382.47, as well as a consent agenda of routine payments. In general business, the council will vote on a $158,171.43 payment to Hubbard County Highway for the Central Avenue road construction and begin Ordinance 638 to amend water and sewer fees.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

11-25-25 Work Session

✓ Decided: Council set Dec 30 special meeting date and unanimously adjourned

The council scheduled a special meeting for December 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The draft Personnel Policy for Paid Family Medical Leave will be presented at the December 9 regular council meeting. The council discussed updating the ATV/UTV ordinance to align with state guidelines. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

11-25-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda and opened two public hearings

The council approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It then opened and later closed a public hearing on delinquent utilities, also by unanimous vote. A second public hearing on the final special assessments for the Central Avenue (CSAH 1) project was opened unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

11-12-25 Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $343,687.24 road payment to Hubbard County

The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved the October 28 regular and work session meeting minutes, and authorized payables of $229,613.04 and prepaids of $136,423.19. The consent agenda was approved, covering reappointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission, a volunteer firefighter appointment, a wage increase for the Accounts Payable Clerk, and several city payments. The council also unanimously approved Resolution #2025-185 to pay $343,687.24 to Hubbard County Highway for the CSAH 1 (Central Ave) road construction project and scheduled a public hearing for November 25 on fee‑schedule amendments.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

11-12-25 Special Council

City Council to consider $343,687 payment for Central Ave road project

The City Council will meet to discuss road construction payments and a proposed fee schedule amendment. The body is also reviewing several appointments to city commissions and various vendor payments.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

10-28-25 Regular Council

City Council to consider payments totaling over $1.7 million

The City Council will review payables and prepaids totaling $1,745,959.37. The body is also deciding on several appointments, liquor licenses, and gambling applications, while scheduling public hearings for delinquent utilities and special assessments.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

10-28-25 Work Session

Council sets date for Nov 12 special meeting and tours new Living at Home facility

The council will set the time for a special meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025. Members will tour the new Living at Home facility located at 218 Industrial Park Road. Future agenda items include discussion of a special assessment policy, options for the senior center building (lease or sale), and a presentation on the Armory Arts & Events Center.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

10-28-25 Regular Council

City Council to approve State Airport Fund grant agreement with MnDOT

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a State Airport Fund grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, along with several other resolutions and payments. The agenda includes routine finance items totaling $1,603,131.17 in payables and $142,828.20 in prepaids, and a consent agenda of reappointments, raffle approvals, a new liquor license, and vendor payments. Additional business items cover a farm lease authorization, special vehicle routes, and a consulting services contract.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

10-28-25 Work Session

✓ Decided: Council scheduled a special meeting for Nov. 12, 2025 at 6 p.m.

The council reached a consensus to hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. A motion to adjourn the work session was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

10-28-25 Regular

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves airport grant and multiple contracts

The council approved payables of $1,603,131.17 and prepaids of $142,828.20. It rescinded Resolution #2025-159 concerning dense vegetative cover. It also unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a State Airport Fund grant agreement for the airport master‑plan update, a farm lease with R. Smith, special vehicle routes for businesses and ATVs, a consulting services contract for actuarial studies, and an engineering services contract with TKDA for the airport master‑plan.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

10-14-25 Regular Council

Council to approve $817,313.34 payment for Central Ave road construction

The Park Rapids City Council will consider routine agenda items, approve the September 23 minutes, and review finance items including $1,135,239.04 in payables and $231,971.9814-20 in prepaids. A consent agenda contains multiple vendor payments and resolutions, such as a step increase for Kindra Hoffman and the destruction of aged documents. The council will vote on Resolution #2025-165 to approve a $817,313.34 payment to Hubbard County Highway for the CSAH 1 (Central Ave) road construction project.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

10-14-25 Regular

✓ Decided: Council approves $817,313.34 road payment and other city payments

The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 23 minutes, and the city's payables and prepaids. The consent agenda was approved, covering a step increase for Kindra Hoffman, appointment of Christina Frisch to the HRA Board, a raffle application, and numerous vendor payments. The council also approved a $817,313.34 payment estimate to Hubbard County Highway for the Central Avenue road construction project. The meeting was closed, reopened, and adjourned by unanimous motions.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

10-14-25 regular

Council to approve $817,313 payment for Central Ave road construction

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a $817,313.34 payment to Hubbard County Highway for the CSAH 1 Central Avenue road construction project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of routine payments and resolutions, such as a step increase for Kindra Hoffman and an amendment to the airport fee schedule. Finance items include $1,135,239.04 in payables, $231,971.98 in prepaids, and multiple vendor payments ranging from a few hundred dollars to $156,344.59 for the Fire Relief Association.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

9-23-25 Regular Council

Council adopts 2026 tax levy and budget while approving key planning projects

The Park Rapids City Council will adopt the proposed 2026 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget. It will also consider several planning actions, including a conditional use for a 20‑unit storage facility and a subdivision plat for Heartland Heights. Additional items include finance payments, multi‑vendor merchant licenses, and authorizations for airport grant paperwork.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

9-23-25 Work Session

City council to discuss senior center building options and tourism insights

The Park Rapids City Council will hear a presentation on tourism trends and discuss future items including a tour of the Senior Center and a policy review regarding special assessments. The council will also consider options for the Senior Center building, such as leasing or selling it.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

9-23-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council approves 20‑unit storage facility and multiple planning projects

The council unanimously approved several routine items, including the agenda add‑on, the September 9 minutes, and payables of $12,431.61 with prepaids of $85,788.81. The consent agenda passed, appointing Amber Little as full‑time City Clerk and approving various vendor licenses and payments. In the planning portion, the council unanimously approved a 20‑unit storage facility, a preliminary plat for the Heartland Heights subdivision, and an extension of the conditional‑use permit timeline for a food‑shelf project.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

9-23-25 Regular Council meeting

Council to adopt 2026 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes contracts, payments, appointments, vendor licenses, and a public facilities use permit. It will vote on planning resolutions for a 20‑unit storage facility (PID #32.20.01410), a Heartland Heights residential subdivision (PID #32.19.00400), an extension of a food‑shelf conditional use (PID #32.63.01900), and a dense vegetative cover alternative (PID #32.50.60100). The meeting also includes second‑and‑final readings of Ordinances 636 and 637 and a resolution to adopt the proposed 2026 tax levy and preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget. Additional items authorize paperwork for airport grant acceptances and special assessments.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

9-9-25 Regular Meeting Council

Council to consider revenue bond issuance for Commonspirit Health series

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Items include first readings of Ordinance 636 and Ordinance 637, a resolution to issue a Commonspirit Health revenue bond series, and a resolution approving an airport maintenance and operations agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The council will also act on a consent agenda that includes payments of $2,985.90 to Hawkins Inc and $2,094.46 to RDO Equipment Co, among other non‑controversial items. Public hearings are scheduled for the ordinance and bond items.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Council Work Session 9-9-25

Council to discuss 2026 preliminary levy and budget

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 preliminary levy and budget. The meeting will also cover future topics including a tour of the Senior Center and a discussion on the Senior Center building's future.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

9-9-25 Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a Commonspirit Health revenue bond series for 2025

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances that would combine city offices and merge the Parks and Beautification Board with the Urban Forestry Committee. The council will also consider a resolution to issue a Commonspirit Health revenue bond series in 2025 and a resolution to approve an airport maintenance and operations agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Additional items include approval of several routine payments and the adoption of non‑controversial resolutions on the consent agenda.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

9-9-25 regular

✓ Decided: City Council approved revenue bond refinancing and airport maintenance agreement

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 636 to allow combination of offices and Ordinance 637 to merge the Parks and Beautification Board with the Urban Forestry Committee. It also approved Resolution #2025-144 for a Commonspirit Health revenue bond refinance and Resolution #2025-145 for an airport maintenance and operations agreement with MnDOT. Payables of $43,327.24 and prepaids of $80,995.28 were approved, and the consent agenda items were adopted.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

8-26-25 regular

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves multiple payments, permits and development policies

The council approved $132,802.24 in payables and $149,331.01 in prepaids. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including two Minnesota lawful‑gambling applications, an outdoor concert permit, multiple city payments, a public‑hearing schedule, termination of a farm‑lease contract, and a multi‑vendor merchant license. In the planning section, the council approved a conditional use for rooftop solar at 14216 Eagle Pointe Drive, a minor subdivision/lot‑line adjustment involving Faith Baptist Church and a neighboring property, and rental‑rehabilitation policies for the Small Cities Development Program. All actions were carried by unanimous vote.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

8-26-25

City Council to approve rooftop solar use at 14216 Eagle Pointe Drive

The Park Rapids City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including multiple vendor payments and permits, and will vote on two planning resolutions: a conditional use for rooftop solar at 14216 Eagle Pointe Drive and a minor subdivision for Faith Baptist Church at 1505 Park Ave S. The council will also schedule public hearings on board combinations, code amendments, and revenue bond issuance. General business includes adoption of rental rehabilitation policies and related procedural guides.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

8-26-25 Regular Council meeting

Council will approve $132,802.24 in payables and $149,331.01 in prepaids

The Park Rapids City Council will approve the agenda, minutes, and a finance item covering $132,802.24 in payables and $149,331.01 in prepaids. A consent agenda will authorize multiple payments to vendors and approve an outdoor concert permit and several public hearings. Planning resolutions will address a conditional use for rooftop solar at 14216 Eagle Pointe Drive and a minor subdivision for Faith Baptist Church at 1505 Park Ave S. The council will also adopt rental rehabilitation policies for the Small Cities Development Program.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

8-12-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council approved $1,805,000 utility revenue bond sale

The City Council unanimously approved the sale of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds (Resolution #2025-128) and the pricing opinion contract with Blue Rose Capital Advisors (Resolution #2025-129). It also unanimously revoked the 2022 City Clerk job description (Resolution #2025-131) and approved the prior pay scale for the City Clerk (Resolution #2025-132). Additionally, the Council appointed an interim City Clerk, approved a gambling application, and authorized the city to serve as fiscal agent for the community center, while tabling the rental rehabilitation procedural guide.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

8-12-25

City Council to consider $1.8 million in utility revenue bonds

The Park Rapids City Council will meet to discuss the sale of general obligation utility revenue bonds and a pricing opinion contract. The body will also consider a procedural guide for rental rehabilitation and various city payments.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

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City Council will discuss a conduit bond and the municipal budget

The Park Rapids City Council meeting on August 12, 2025 will include discussions on a conduit bond and the city’s budget. Council members will review the bond proposal and consider budget priorities. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

8-12-25 regular

City Council to approve $1.805 million utility revenue bond sale

The Park Rapids City Council will consider several financial actions, including a $1,805,000 utility revenue bond sale and a pricing opinion contract with Blue Rose Capital Advisors. The agenda also contains wage and step increases for a part‑time liquor store clerk and the building official, as well as a payment of $168,169.69 for the first half of 2025 TIF obligations. Additional items include routine payables, prepaids, and vendor payments.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

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Park Rapids City Council to discuss budget priorities and downtown streetscape

The City Council will hold a work session to review budget priorities and the downtown streetscape. The meeting also includes scheduling the first meeting date for November 2025.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

7-22-25 regular

City Council to award bid for City Hall remodel and liquor store expansion

The Park Rapids City Council will consider awarding an architectural services bid for City Hall and the liquor store. The body is also reviewing a home occupation permit for a picture framing business and the final 2024 audit report.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

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✓ Decided: Council set a special meeting for November 12, 2025

The council decided to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 instead of the regular November meeting date. Council agreed to let City Administrator Angel Weasner talk to the Downtown Business Association about the garbage‑can situation. No other substantive actions were taken. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

7-22-25 regular

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves agenda, finances and multiple permits/payments

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 18, 2025, meeting minutes. They also approved payables of $263,243.41 and prepaids of $191,019.56. The consent agenda was unanimously carried, approving several resolutions, payments and outdoor concert permits.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

7-8-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved utility revenue bond resolution

The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A). The council also approved June payables of $178,843.91 and prepaids of $270,205.18, wage and step increases for a police officer and a liquor‑store clerk, and several permits and payments listed on the consent agenda. Additionally, a letter of opinion was approved for the Heartland Lakes Development project.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

7-8-25

City Council will approve $178,843.91 in payables and $270,205.18 in prepaids.

The council will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, authorize $178,843.91 in payables and $270,205.18 in prepaids, and consider a consent agenda that includes resolutions for a gambling permit, police and liquor‑store wage increases, event licenses, several vendor payments, and donations. Additional items include a letter of opinion to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office and a credit‑enhancement program resolution. The meeting also features comments from citizens and updates from city departments.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

7-8-25 regular

City Council will approve $178,843.91 in payables and $270,205.18 in prepaids

The Park Rapids City Council will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and a finance package covering $178,843.91 in payables and $270,205.18 in prepaids. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes a gambling permit for the Antique Tractor & Engine Club, wage increases for a police officer and a liquor store clerk, a multi‑vendor license for the Crazy Days event, and several vendor payments. Additional items include a letter of opinion to the state historic preservation office and a resolution authorizing a 2025 credit enhancement program.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

6-24-25 regular

Park Rapids council approves volunteer firefighters and payments

The Park Rapids City Council will consider hiring three volunteer firefighters and approve payments to various vendors totaling over $20,000. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a special assessment and a conditional use permit for an auto body repair business.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

6-24-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council approved conditional use permit for auto body shop at 1102 First St West

The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for an auto body repair business at 1102 First Street West, adding a requirement to pave the parking lot within two years if the frontage road is paved. The council also appointed three new volunteer firefighters, approved multiple vendor payments totaling $23,626.24, and authorized paperwork for a special assessment on the Amish Oak property. In addition, the council approved a professional services agreement with Karvakko Engineering for an airport master plan estimate.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

6-24-25

City Council to hold public hearing on special assessment

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a special assessment for PID# 32.37.10400. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an auto body repair business and a professional services agreement for the Airport Master Plan Update.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

6-10-25 regular

City Council to consider final readings for two zoning map amendments

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on final readings for two zoning changes and review several consent items. These items include personnel wage increases, gambling permits, and various vendor payments.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

6-10-25

Council to adopt two zoning map amendments changing land use designations

The Park Rapids City Council will hold final readings of Ordinance No. 634 and Ordinance No. 635, which amend the city zoning map for two parcels, converting agricultural zones to residential zones. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes several routine payments and permits, such as payments to Bergstrom Electric and Kitchigami Regional Library and a public facilities use permit for a food‑truck alley on 3rd Street. All items will be voted on during the June 10 regular meeting.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

6-10-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved two zoning map changes and several city payments

The council approved two ordinances that amend the city’s zoning map, converting agricultural land to residential districts. It also approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including wage increases for staff, hiring of a part‑time liquor‑store clerk, gambling‑permit exemptions, and multiple vendor payments. All actions were adopted unanimously.

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Tue May 27, 2025

5-27-25

City Council to hold public hearing on Central Avenue reconstruction

The City Council will discuss the CSAH 1 (Central Avenue) Reconstruction Project and consider several zoning changes and land use amendments. The body will also review payments for city services and various public facility permits.

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Tue May 27, 2025

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City Council will discuss a food‑truck request and future senior‑center options

The Park Rapids City Council will discuss a request to allow a food truck to operate in the city. Council members will also consider a future special assessment policy and possible lease or sale options for the senior center building. No decisions are noted as finalized in the agenda.

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Tue May 27, 2025

5-27-25 regular

Park Rapids council to vote on library work and cellular tower permit

The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving work at the regional library, a cellular tower permit, and a lead service line replacement agreement. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a Central Avenue reconstruction project.

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Tue May 27, 2025

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✓ Decided: Council approved food trucks may request permit on 3rd St west of Main Ave

The council agreed to let food trucks apply for a public‑use permit to operate on 3rd Street west of Main Avenue. The motion to adjourn the work session was unanimously carried.

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Tue May 27, 2025

5-27-25 regular

✓ Decided: City Council approved agenda and opened public hearing, no substantive actions taken

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A motion was also unanimously carried to open the public hearing on the CSAH 1 (Central Avenue) reconstruction project. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in this meeting.

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Tue May 13, 2025

5-13-25

City Council to hold public hearing on airport fee changes

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and a first reading of Ordinance 632 to amend airport fees. The body is also considering a master lease agreement for T-hangars at the Park Rapids Municipal Airport.

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Tue May 13, 2025

5-13-25 regular

City Council to approve the municipal airport T‑Hangar master lease agreement

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 632 that would amend airport fee schedules. The council will conduct the first reading of the same ordinance and consider Resolution #2025-92 to approve the T‑Hangar master lease for the municipal airport. Finance items include $282,981.55 in payables and $184,132.07 in prepaids, plus several consent‑agenda payments.

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Tue May 13, 2025

5-13-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the Park Rapids Airport T‑Hangar lease agreement

The council approved payables of $282,981.55 and prepaids of $184,132.07. The consent agenda items, including several wage increases, licensing approvals, and facility‑use permits, were approved unanimously. The first reading of Ordinance No. 633 amending airport fees was approved. The council also approved Resolution #2025‑92 adopting the municipal airport T‑Hangar master lease agreement and hired Stephanie Volk as a part‑time liquor‑store clerk.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

4-22-25

City Council to discuss Central Avenue project and airport taxilane reconstruction

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding the CSAH 1 Central Avenue project and a construction agreement with Hubbard County. The body will also review a bid award for the 2025 Taxilane Reconstruction Project at the municipal airport.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

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Council will discuss the Library Project

The Park Rapids City Council work session will discuss a Library Project, a combined Urban Forestry and Park Board agenda, and a schedule for cleaning and maintaining city parking lots. No decisions are indicated on the agenda; items are listed for discussion. Future topics noted include a Special Assessment Policy and options for the Senior Center building.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

4-22-25 regular

Council to approve Central Avenue project engineering report and construction pact

The Park Rapids City Council will consider three resolutions: accepting a preliminary engineering report and setting a public hearing for the CSAH 1 Central Avenue project, approving a cooperative construction agreement for the reconstruction of CSAH 1 with Hubbard County, and authorizing a bid award to Anderson Brothers for the 2025 Taxilane Reconstruction at the municipal airport. The meeting also includes routine finance items, including payables of $35,413.36 and prepaids of $78,143.24, and a consent agenda of several vendor payments.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

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✓ Decided: Council approves library bike rack, planters and merges urban forestry board

The council approved the library improvements that include a bike rack, a bike‑fix‑it station, and new planters and trees, with funding provided by the Friends of the Library. The council also approved combining the Urban Forestry Committee with the Parks and Beautification Board, designating one meeting per year for urban forestry to maintain Tree City status. No decision was made on the proposed irrigation system for the library grounds, and the parking‑lot maintenance plan was left for further study. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

4-22-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council approved the Central Avenue and airport taxilane reconstruction projects

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution #2025-81 to set a public hearing for the CSAH 1 Central Avenue project, and Resolution #2025-82 establishing the cooperative construction agreement for that project. It also unanimously approved Resolution #2025-83 to award the taxilane reconstruction contract at the municipal airport to Anderson Brothers Company. In addition, the council approved the agenda, minutes, payables, prepaids, and the consent agenda items.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

4-8-25 regular

Park Rapids City Council to consider airport fee changes and city payments

The City Council will review payments for construction and legal services and award a 2025 tree bid. The body will also call for a public hearing on May 18, 2025, to discuss amending airport fees in the City Code of Ordinances.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

4-8-25

Council will approve $48,534.40 in payables and $181,991.77 in prepaids

The Park Rapids City Council meeting will approve the finance items listed, including payables of $48,534.40 and prepaids of $181,991.77. The council will also consider a consent agenda with several resolutions, such as wage increases, a tree bid award, and multiple payments to vendors. A public hearing is scheduled for May 18 to consider Ordinance No. 632 amending airport fees. The meeting includes the presentation of the 2024 Sculpture Walk People’s Choice Award to Charles Rencountre.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

4-8-25 regular

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved a gambling permit for Heartland Lakes Community School

The council approved the meeting agenda and the March 11 and March 25 meeting minutes. They authorized payables of $48,534.40 and prepaids of $181,991.77. The consent agenda, approved unanimously, included an exempt gambling permit for Heartland Lakes Community School, wage increases for two city employees, several city payments, and a call for a public hearing on an airport‑fee ordinance amendment.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

3-25-25

Park Rapids approves Central Avenue infrastructure plans

The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving plans for a Central Avenue water, sewer, and street improvement project and will vote on several payments and permits. The council will also deny a revolving loan to a local business and approve a proclamation for Arbor Day.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

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City to review facility needs for liquor store and City Hall

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to review facility needs assessments for the Liquor Store and City Hall. The meeting will also include a discussion on future items, such as a special assessment policy and the Senior Center building.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

3-25-25 regular

City Council approves plans and bids for Central Avenue watermain and street project

The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes proclamations, permits, and several payments. It will consider a variance to allow a new dwelling and attached garage at 14510 Eagle Pointe Dr. The council will approve the Central Avenue (CSAH 1) watermain, sanitary sewer, and street improvement project and authorize advertising for bids. It will also authorize grant applications for park improvements and a temporary building official services contract.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

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✓ Decided: Council approves upgrades to Liquor Store and City Hall facilities

The council voted to move forward with facility upgrades for the Liquor Store and City Hall. Estimated costs are $2,007,000 for the Liquor Store and $181,000 for City Hall. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

3-25-25 regular

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved $6.36 M Central Avenue water, sewer and street project

The Park Rapids City Council approved a $6,364,000 Central Avenue watermain, sanitary sewer and street improvement project. It also approved a variance for a new dwelling at 14510 Eagle Pointe Drive, grant applications for Red Bridge and Lindquist Parks, and several other permits and contracts. All actions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

03-11-25

Council to authorize a revolving loan and approve Central Avenue street reconstruction

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a $230,728.07 payable and $128,874.41 in prepaids. The consent agenda includes authorizing a revolving loan between PR LLC and the city, and signing an underwriting engagement for the Central Avenue Street Reconstruction Project. Additional items include a gambling exempt permit, wage increases for staff, and renewal of several off‑sale beer licenses. General business items cover a fair‑housing plan and a county hazard‑mitigation plan.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

03-11-25

City Council EDA to consider loan recommendation for Dragonfly Home Decor and Gifts

The Park Rapids City Council Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet to discuss a loan recommendation for Dragonfly Home Decor and Gifts.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

03-11-25

City Council to authorize a revolving loan between PR PR LLC and the city

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including several resolutions and payments. Key decisions include authorizing a revolving loan with PR PR LLC, approving an exempt gambling permit for the local deer hunters association, and signing an underwriting letter for the Central Avenue Street Reconstruction Project. The council will also review financial payables and prepaids and adopt resolutions on fair housing, hazard mitigation, and irrigation lot leases.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

02-25-25

Council to extend self‑storage permit and adopt key SCDP policies

The Park Rapids City Council will approve $1,181,341.44 in payables and $35,424.43 in prepaids. It will adopt a consent agenda that includes several liquor license renewals, public facilities use permits, and small payments to vendors. The council will consider extending a conditional use permit for a multi‑phase self‑storage and outdoor boat storage business in a B‑1 district. Additional resolutions will adopt an administrative contract for the SCDP program, a residential anti‑displacement plan, and an excessive‑force policy.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

02-25-25

City Council to review SCDP program plans and storage business permit extension

The City Council will consider several administrative plans and policies related to the SCDP program. The body is also deciding on a conditional use permit extension for a multi-phase storage business and approving various liquor licenses and street closures.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

02-25-25

Council will review the tower lease and airport master lease agreements

The Park Rapids City Council work session will address a lease agreement with a tower company and the master lease for the municipal airport. The airport agenda includes items related to hangar inventories, a waiting‑list priority purchase, and rental rates. The council will also note future discussion topics such as the special assessment policy, a facility needs assessment report, and the senior center building options.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

02-11-25

City Council to review airport project agreements and liquor license renewals

The Park Rapids City Council will consider several professional services agreements for the Airport Taxilane Design and Construction Project. The body will also review liquor license renewals for multiple local businesses and approve various city payments.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

02-11-25

Council to approve airport taxilane design and construction contracts

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on several professional services agreements, including contracts for the Airport Taxilane design and construction project and a fee estimate for the same project. The meeting also includes approval of $204,778.39 in payables and $131,021.56 in prepaids, and a grant agreement under the Small Cities Development Program. Additional items on the consent agenda cover liquor license renewals, wage increases, and various city payments.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

01-28-25

City Council to approve extended business hours at 1012 Birch St. South

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including multiple vendor payments and staff authorizations. A planning resolution will modify a conditional use permit to extend business hours at 1012 Birch Street South. The council will also authorize the City Administrator to sign a right‑of‑way agreement at 209 Lake Avenue and an agreement to update the city website. Citizens may comment on any non‑agenda items for up to three minutes.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

01-28-25

City Council to approve major modification of conditional use permit for 1012 Birch St S

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a finance package that includes payables of $68,673.23 and prepaids of $103,572.26. A consent agenda will approve multiple vendor payments, such as $7,478.45 to Apex Engineering Services. The council will vote on a major modification to a Conditional Use Permit at 1012 Birch Street South, extending business hours. Additional resolutions will authorize the City Administrator to sign a right‑of‑way agreement at 209 Lake Avenue and an agreement to update the city website.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

01-28-25

City Council will discuss the Central Avenue Street Project and related leases

The Park Rapids City Council work session will consider items including Pioneer Park, the Central Avenue Street Project (covering King, Grove, and East River Road), and a lease with Tower Co. Future discussion topics include a special assessment policy, a facility needs assessment report, an airport master lease, and options for the senior center building. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

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Park Rapids City Council to consider a grant agreement for infrastructure

The Park Rapids City Council will meet to consider a grant agreement for infrastructure and address other issues. The meeting is closed to the public under Minnesota Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3 (c) (3).

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

01-14-25

Council will vote on a rooftop solar permit for 403 Main Avenue South.

The Park Rapids City Council meeting will consider a range of routine items, including approval of $304,145.47 in payables and $95,866.20 in prepaids. The agenda includes a consent agenda of multiple resolutions covering auditor designation, officer appointments, and permits. A key item is Resolution #2025-18, which seeks a conditional use permit for a 50.6 kW rooftop solar system at 403 Main Avenue South. Additional items cover vendor payments, a temporary liquor license, and a law‑ful gambling exempt permit for the fire department.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

01-14-25

City Council to approve rooftop solar permit at 403 Main Ave S

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a 50.6 kW rooftop solar system at 403 Main Avenue South. A consent agenda includes routine resolutions such as designating officials, approving payments, and authorizing permits and licenses. The council will also review a $304,145.47 payable and a $95,866.20 prepaid finance item. Additional items include appointments to city committees and approval of the 2025 Pay Equity Report.

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