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Park RapidsMN averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $330,369 +3.9% yr/yr · +29.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (11)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the 10-14-25 Regular
- Liz Stone — Vice Mayor
- Pat Mikesh — Mayor
Who’s on the 1-13-26 Regular Meeting
- Little — Councilmember
Who’s on the 12-9-25 Regular Meeting
- Liz Stone — Councilmember
- Pat Mikesh — Mayor
Who’s on the 12-9-25 Work Session
- Liz Stone — Councilmember
- Pat Mikesh — Mayor
Who’s on the 4-28-26 Regular Meeting
- Christensen — Councilmember
Who’s on the 4-28-26 Work Session
- Christensen — Councilmember
Who’s on the 7-14-26 Regular Meeting
- Christensen
- Engholm
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20255 housing units ($1.5M)
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
8-25-26 Regular Council
Council to vote on food shelf and greenhouse conditional use permits
The Park Rapids City Council will consider two conditional use permits for a food shelf and a greenhouse, approve a contract for the City Hall entrance remodel, and authorize surplus property auction. The agenda also includes routine approvals of payables, licenses, and permits.
- Conditional use for food shelf at PID# 32.63.01900
- Conditional use for greenhouse at PID# 32.45.40100
- Contract for City Hall Pleasant Avenue entrance remodel
- Surplus city property to online auction
- Payables totaling $499,578.98 and prepaids $320,368.33
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2.
ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3.
APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4.
APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Work Session Minutes – July 28th, 2026 ..........................................................
4.2.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 28th, 2026 .....................................................
5.
FINANCE:
5.1.
August 11th, 2026 Payables in the Amount of $65,423.19 and Prepaids in the Amount of
$179,811.60............................................................................................................................
5.2.
August 25th, 2026 Payables in the Amount of $434,154.79 and Prepaids in the Amount of
$140,556.73............................................................................................................................
6.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate di …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
8-25-26 Regular Council
Council to consider conditional use permits for food shelf and greenhouse
The Park Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider two conditional use permits: one for a food shelf establishment and one for a greenhouse structure. The council will also vote on a contract for the City Hall Pleasant Avenue entrance remodel, authorize surplus property for online auction, and approve a consent agenda with numerous payments and licenses.
- Conditional use permit for food shelf at PID# 32.63.01900
- Conditional use permit for greenhouse at PID# 32.45.40100
- Contract for City Hall Pleasant Avenue Public Entrance Remodel Project
- Authorize surplus city property for online auction
- Payables totaling $434,154.79 and prepaids of $140,556.73
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Park Rapids
City Council
Agenda Packet
for
August 25th, 2026
Regular Meeting
Page 1 of 4
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2.
ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3.
APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4.
APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Work Session Minutes – July 28th, 2026 .................................................. 5-21
4.2.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 28th, 2026 ........................................... 22-25
5.
FINANCE:
5.1.
August 11th, 2026 Payables in the Amount of $65,423.19 and Prepaids in the Amount of
$179,811.60.................................................................................................................. 26-30
5.2.
August 25th, 2026 Payables in the Amount of $434,154.79 and Prepaids in the Amount of
$140,556.73.................................................................................................................. 31-35
6.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Coun …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
8-25-26 Work Session
Council hears CGMC presentation and discusses apartment base rate charge
The Park Rapids City Council is holding a work session to receive an annual presentation from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) and to discuss the commercial apartment base rate charge. The agenda also lists future discussion items including a special assessment policy, the Senior Center building, MN DOT Hwy 71 road reconstruction, and the 2027 budget.
- CGMC annual presentation
- Commercial apartment base rate charge discussion
- Future: Special Assessment Policy Discussion
- Future: Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD)
- Future: MN DOT Hwy 71 Road Reconstruction
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M.
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL:
3.
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Annual Presentation:
4.
Commercial Apartment Base Rate Charge:
ADJOURNMENT:
Future Items for Discussion:
Special Assessment Policy Discussion
Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD)
MN DOT Hwy 71 Road Reconstruction
2027 Budget
Tue Jul 28, 2026
7-28-26 Work Session
City Council to hear food shelf presentation at work session
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session on July 28, 2026, featuring a presentation from the food shelf. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment. Future discussion items were listed but are not on the current agenda.
- Food Shelf Presentation
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M.
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
3. FOOD SHELF PRESENTATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Future Items for Discussion:
Special Assessment Policy Discussion
Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD)
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities annual presentation
MN DOT Hwy 71 Road Reconstruction
2027 Budget
Tue Jul 28, 2026
7-28-26 Regular Council
Council considers lead service line replacement and city hall parking reconstruction
The City Council will review agreements for a lead service line replacement project and the reconstruction of the City Hall parking lot. The body is also considering a five-year assessment service agreement renewal and payments for various city vendors.
- Task Order Agreement No. 28 with Apex Engineering for Lead Service Line Replacement
- Task Order Agreement No. 29 with Apex Engineering for City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction
- Renewal five-year assessment service agreement with SLL Inc.
- Payables of $139,321.83 and prepaids of $210,044.13
- Payment of $43,754.83 to MN Public Facilities Authority
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited
by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members of the Park Rapids City
Council may participate in this meeting by interactive
technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the
agenda at this time.
4. APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 14th, 2026 5-10
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables Amount of $139.321.83 and Prepaids Amount of
$210,044.13 11-15
6. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to
be non-controversial by the staff, but not necessarily by the
Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, City
Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered immediately
following consent vote.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-107 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220
Application for Exempt Permit for Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber
of Commerce 16-20
*6.2. Resolution #2026-108 Amend Resolution 2026-105 Approve Hiring of
Kristen Collier As A Part Time Rapids Spirits Liquor Store Clerk
21
*6.3. Approve Payment in the Amount of $1,718.99 to Hawkins, Inc. 22
*6.4. Approve Payme …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
7-28-26 Regular Council
Council to authorize lead service line replacement and Central Ave payment
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on several resolutions including authorizing a task order for lead service line replacement, renewing a five-year assessment service agreement, approving a partial payment for Central Avenue reconstruction, and authorizing a task order for City Hall parking lot reconstruction. The consent agenda includes routine payments, permits, and advertising for bids for the lead service line replacement project.
- Resolution #2026-109 to authorize a task order agreement with Apex Engineering for the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) project
- Resolution #2026-112 to approve partial pay No. 6 ($ amount not specified) to Hubbard County Highway for the Central Ave (CSAH 1) Reconstruction project
- Resolution #2026-113 to authorize a task order with Apex Engineering for City Hall parking lot reconstruction
- Resolution #2026-110 to renew a five-year assessment service agreement with SLL Inc.
- Consent item 6.18: Advertise for bids regarding the Lead Service Line Replacement Project
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Park Rapids
City Council
Agenda Packet
for
July 28th, 2026
Regular Meeting
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CAL
L TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. RO
LL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. A
PPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 14th, 2026 ............................................. 5-10
5. F
INANCE:
5.1. P
ayables Amount of $139.321.83 and Prepaids Amount of $210,044.13 ................... 11-15
6. CO
NSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1.
Resolution #2026-107 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application
for Exempt Permit for Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce .................. 16-20
*6.2.
Resolution #2026-108 Amend Resolution 2026-105 Approve Hiring of Kr …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
7-14-26 Regular Council
Council will vote on the City Hall public entrance remodel project
The Park Rapids City Council will approve the meeting agenda, adopt June minutes, and consider a finance package that includes $191,095.48 in payables and $381,557.40 in prepaids. The council will vote on several consent‑agenda items, such as payments to vendors, food‑truck and facility use permits, and wage increases for two Rapid Spirits clerks. Two resolutions will be considered: one to remodel the City Hall public entrance and another to authorize Apex Engineering to perform a water‑treatment filter assessment. Additional items include appointing election judges and approving exempt gambling permits for local clubs.
- Approve payment of $191,095.48 in payables and $381,557.40 in prepaids (Finance item 7.1)
- Resolution #2026-103 – Approve the City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project
- Resolution #2026-104 – Authorize Apex Engineering task order No. 27 for water‑treatment filter assessment
- Approve wage and step increase for Rapid Spirits clerk Emily Brown and clerk Christopher Mosher (Resolutions #2026-101 and #2026-102)
- Approve 1‑Day Food Truck License for Joyful Scoops – July 22, 2026 (Consent agenda item 8.21)
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Park Rapids
City Council
Agenda Packet
for
July 14th, 2026
Regular Meeting
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. AUDIT PRESENTATION: 4-70
5. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
6. APPROVE MINUTES:
6.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – June 23
rd, 2026 .......................................... 71-74
6.2. City Council Strategic Planning Work Session Minutes – June 23
rd, 2026................. 75-77
7. FINANCE:
7.1. Payables in the Amount of $191,095.48 and Prepaids in the Amount of $381,557.40 78-83
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*8.1. Resolution #2026-98 Appoint Election Jud …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
7-14-26 Regular Council
Council approves payments and licenses for city operations
The Park Rapids City Council will approve a consent agenda of payments, licenses, and resolutions, including wage increases for two Rapid Spirits employees and payments to vendors like Apex Engineering and Brady Martz. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize the City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project.
- Approve $191,095.48 in payables
- Approve wage increases for Rapid Spirits clerks
- Approve City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project
- Approve food truck and transient merchant licenses
- Approve payments to Apex Engineering ($44,019.33)
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. AUDIT PRESENTATION:
5. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
6. APPROVE MINUTES:
6.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – June 23
rd, 2026 ....................................................
6.2. City Council Strategic Planning Work Session Minutes – June 23rd, 2026...........................
7. FINANCE:
7.1. Payables in the Amount of $191,095.48 and Prepaids in the Amount of $381,557.40 .........
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*8.1. Resolution #2026-98 Appoint Election Judges for the Primary and General
Elections for the Year 2026 ............... …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
7-14-26 Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council approves City Hall entrance remodel and water facility filter project
The City Council approved a $200,000 to $250,000 remodel of the City Hall public entrance using reserve funds. The council also authorized a task order for filter assessments at the water treatment facility and approved a waiver for an experimental subsurface sewage system for a local restaurant.
- Approved City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order Agreement No. 27 with Apex Engineering for water treatment filter assessment (unanimous)
- Approved waiver for experimental subsurface sewage treatment system installation (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for open paid on-call volunteer firefighter positions (unanimous)
- Approved $191,095.48 in payables and $381,557.40 in prepaids (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Kristen Collier as part-time liquor store clerk (unanimous)
- Approved $1,445.00 in donations (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including election judge appointments and various vendor payments (unanimous)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1, CALL TO ORDER: The July 14", 2026, Regular Meeting of the Park Rapids City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, and Little. Councilmembers
Absent: Christensen, and Engholm. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little,
Police Sergeant Rasmus, Liquor Store Manager Olson, Public Works Supervisor Burlingame,
City Engineer Olson, and Kindra Hoffman Via Zoom: City Planner Oleson, Chris Arenz, and
Amanda Scanson of Brady Martz. Others Present: Robin Fish from the Park Rapids Enterprise,
Nancy Newman, Cristine Jakober, and Al Winterberger.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Little, and
unanimously carried to approve the agenda with the addition of items 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 to
general business.
4. AUDIT PRESENTATION: Auditor Amanda Scanson of Brady Martz joined the council
meeting via Zoom to present the 2025 Audit findings to the city council. Amanda shared her
screen with the 2025 City of Park Rapids Audit Report on the council chambers television
screens for everyone to see. She proceeded to go over various areas of the audit, explaining
differences from previous years and what contributed to those, in both negative or positive ways.
5. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES: Recogni …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
6-23-26 Strategic Planning Work Session
City Council holds strategic planning discussion after regular meeting
The Park Rapids City Council met for a strategic planning work session immediately following its regular 6 PM meeting. Council members discussed overall strategic planning for the city. The agenda notes future discussion topics on a special assessment policy and options for the senior center building, such as lease or sale.
- Strategic planning discussion
- Future discussion of special assessment policy
- Future discussion of senior center building lease/sell options
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
THE 6 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
3. STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Future Items for Discussion:
Special Assessment Policy Discussion
Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD)
Tue Jun 23, 2026
6-23-26 Regular Council
City Council to consider two conditional‑use approvals and a FEMA grant
At the June 23, 2026 regular meeting, the Park Rapids City Council will vote on two conditional‑use requests—one for a commercial building in a B‑2 district (PID 32.37.00300) and one for a rental‑business operation in an R‑1 district (PID 32.24.04500). The council will also consider a resolution to authorize city officials to submit an application to FEMA for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Finance items include approval of payables totaling $56,147.54 and prepaids of $174,297.37, plus several consent‑agenda payments ranging from $2,500 to $11,768.14. Additional agenda items are a one‑day food‑truck license for Bad Habits Donuts and routine citizen comment time.
- Resolution #2026-95 – Conditional use approval for a commercial building in B‑2 district (PID 32.37.00300).
- Resolution #2026-96 – Conditional use approval for a rental business in R‑1 district (PID 32.24.04500).
- Resolution #2026-97 – Authorize application to FEMA for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
- Finance – Approve payables $56,147.54 and prepaids $174,297.37; consent agenda payments including $2,500 to Crafco, $3,135 to Cumber Construction, $11,768.14 to Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, etc.
- Resolution #6.2 – Approve 1‑day food‑truck license for Bad Habits Donuts (June 16, 2026).
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City Council
Agenda Packet
for
June 23rd, 2026
Regular Meeting
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2.
ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3.
APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4.
APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – June 9th, 2026 ................................................ 3-6
5.
FINANCE:
5.1.
Payables in the Amount of $56,147.54 and Prepaids in the Amount of $174,297.37 ... 7-12
6.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1.
Resolution #2026-93 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application
for Osage Sportsman’s Club ....................................................................................... 13-15
* …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
6-23-26 Work Session
✓ Decided: City Council prioritizes safety updates for old middle school apartments
The City Council held a strategic planning work session to review goals and identify priority projects. Councilmembers designated the old middle school apartment building as priority number one for safety and fire code compliance. No formal votes were taken on policy changes, but several items were added to the city's strategic list.
- Designated old middle school apartment building as priority number one for safety concerns
- Tasked Administrator Weasner to coordinate with Fire Chief Carlson regarding apartment fire code standards
- Proposed deadline of January 1, 2027, for apartment owner to meet fire code standards
- Added class and compensation study to strategic planning list
- Added Armory building to strategic planning list
- Added updated fire department radios to strategic planning list
- Added ADA accessibility inventory to strategic planning list
- Added special assessment policy review to strategic planning list
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORK SESSION
MAY 26, 2026, 6:15 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1._ CALL TO ORDER: The June 23"4, 2026, Strategic Planning Work Session of the Park
Rapids City Council was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, Little, Christensen and
Engholm. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little, Police Chief Appel, City
Planner Oleson, and Rapid Spirits Manager Olson. Others Present: HLDC Director Mary
Thompson.
3. STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION: Administrator Weasner began by giving councilmembers
a brief summary of the last Strategic Planning work session, held in 2023. Weasner went over the items
city council had asked for at the 2023 meeting and listed the items accomplished, in progress, and not
completed.
Continuing onto what the city council would like to see accomplished going forward, Councilmember
Christensen asked for information on the Armory building, including the cost of operations, funding and
the future plans for the building. Administrator Weasner and Heartland Lakes Development Commission
Director Mary Thompson answered several of the questions in regard to cost of operation, future planning,
condition of the building and upkeep costs, as well as current and potential future uses by the current
tenants. Extensive discussion was had on the current state of the building and the costs of repair and
updates needed in the f …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
6-23-26 Regular Council
Park Rapids Council to approve payments and conditional use permits
The Park Rapids City Council will approve a consent agenda of payments totaling $230,425.68 and consider two conditional use permit resolutions for commercial and rental businesses. The body will also authorize an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a firefighting grant.
- Approve payments totaling $230,425.68 to vendors including Crafco, Cumber Construction, and the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office
- Authorize FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application
- Approve conditional use permits for a commercial building and a rental business
- Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application for Osage Sportsman’s Club
- Approve 1-Day Food Truck License for Bad Habits Donuts
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – June 9
th, 2026 ......................................................
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables in the Amount of $56,147.54 and Prepaids in the Amount of $174,297.37 ...........
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-93 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application
for Osage Sportsman’s Club .................................................................................................
*6.2. Resolution #2026-94 Permit the Destruction of Aged Documents ........................... …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
6-23-26 Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council approves conditional use permits and FEMA grant application
The City Council approved two conditional use permits for a commercial building and a rental business. The council also authorized a FEMA grant application for firefighting equipment and approved various city payments.
- Approved payables of $56,147.54 and prepaids of $174,297.37 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-93 for Osage Sportsman’s LG220 gambling application (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-94 to destroy aged documents (unanimous)
- Approved payments to Crafco ($2,500), Cumber Construction ($3,135), Great Plains Fire, Inc. ($4,083.92), Hubbard County Sheriffs Office ($11,768.14), Motorola Solutions ($4,715), Network Center, INC. ($6,891.75), and TKDA ($5,683) (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Plumber’s Licenses for Your Home Improvement Company and Culligan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-95 for conditional use of a commercial building in B-2 General Business District (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-96 for conditional use of a rental business in R-1 Single-Family Residential District (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-97 to apply for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (unanimous)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER: The June 23", 2026, Regular Meeting of the Park Rapids City Council was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, Little, Christensen, and
Engholm. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little, Police Chief Appel, Liquor Store
Manager Olson. City Planner Oleson. Others Present: Robin Fish from the Park Rapids Enterprise,
Mary Thompson, Jimmy Hanson, Jason Durham, and Cassandra Swenson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Christensen, and
unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4.1, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — June 9", 2026: A motion was made by
Little, seconded by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the June 9", 2026, City Council
Regular Meeting minutes as presented.
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables & Prepaids: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Little, and
unanimously carried to approve the payables in the amount of $56,147.54 and prepaids in the
amount of $174,297.37.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Engholm, and unanimously
carried to approve the consent agenda as presented.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-93 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application for
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
6-9-26 Regular Council
Council will vote on assessment certification, Apex contract, and joint powers agreements
The Park Rapids City Council will consider three resolutions in General Business: authorizing city officials to submit the electronic certification for the risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans; authorizing the execution of Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights Project; and approving state joint powers agreements with Minnesota. The meeting also includes a Finance item approving payables of $49,694.09 and prepaids of $75,591.57, and a Consent Agenda with multiple payments and license approvals.
- Finance: approve payables of $49,694.09 and prepaids of $75,591.57
- Resolution #2026-89: authorize electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments
- Resolution #2026-90: authorize execution of Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for Heartland Heights
- Resolution #2026-91: approve Minnesota joint powers agreements with the City of Park Rapids
- Consent Agenda: approve payment of $2,635.32 to Ferguson Waterworks
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City Council
Agenda Packet
for
June 9th, 2026
Regular Meeting
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2.
ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3.
APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4.
APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Work Session Minutes – May 26th, 2026 .......................................................3
4.2.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – May 26th, 2026 .............................................. 4-8
5.
FINANCE:
5.1.
Payables in the Amount of $49,694.09 and Prepaids in the Amount of $75,591.57 ..... 9-10
6.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1.
Resolution #2026-88 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application
for Disable …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
6-9-26 Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved Apex Engineering contract for Heartland Heights.
The council approved four resolutions authorizing risk assessments, a task order with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights project, joint powers agreements with the state, and paperwork to increase internet speeds with Arvig Communications. It also approved a 2‑day food‑truck license for Bad Habits Donuts and a series of vendor payments totaling $22,455.36. All actions were carried unanimously.
- Approved Resolution #2026-89 authorizing electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-90 authorizing Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for Heartland Heights (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-91 approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-92 authorizing paperwork to increase internet service speeds with Arvig Communications (unanimous)
- Approved 2‑Day Food Truck License for Bad Habits Donuts (unanimous)
- Approved payments totaling $22,455.36 to Ferguson Waterworks, Hawkins Inc, Living at Home of Park Rapids, Med Compass, Midwest Pump Works, Network Center Inc, USI Consulting Group, and Warnick’s Janitorial Service, LLC (unanimous)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1, CALL TO ORDER: The June 9", 2026, Regular Meeting of the Park Rapids City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, Little, Christensen, and
Engholm. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little, Police Sergeant Rasmus,
Liquor Store Manager Olson, Public Works Supervisor Burlingame, Fire Chief Carlson, City
Engineer Olson. Via Zoom: City Planner Oleson. Others Present: Robin Fish from the Park
Rapids Enterprise, and Leann Willenbring.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Christensen, seconded by Engholm,
and unanimously carried to approve the agenda with the addition of items 9.4 and 9.5 to general
business.
4, APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Work Session Minutes — May 26", 2026: A motion was made by
Little, seconded by Engholm, and unanimously carried to approve the May 26", 2026, City
Council Work Session minutes as presented.
4.2. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — May 26", 2026: A motion was made by
Stone, seconded by Little, and unanimously carried to approve the May 26", 2026, City Council
Regular Meeting minutes as presented.
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables & Prepaids: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Little, and
unanimously carried to approve the payables in the amount of $49,694.09 and …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
6-9-26 Regular Council
Council to authorize Apex Engineering task order for Heartland Heights project
The Council will consider a consent agenda of routine payments and license approvals. It will vote on three resolutions: authorizing the electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments, approving a task order with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights project, and approving state joint powers agreements. No other items are scheduled for discussion.
- Approve payments ranging from $1,326.08 to $5,000.00 to various vendors (e.g., Ferguson Waterworks, Hawkins Inc.)
- Approve 2026 licenses for plumbing, backhoe operation, food trucks, and public facility use permits
- Resolution #2026-89: Authorize electronic certification for risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans
- Resolution #2026-90: Authorize Task Order Agreement No. 26 with Apex Engineering for the Heartland Heights Project
- Resolution #2026-91: Approve State of Minnesota joint powers agreements with the City of Park Rapids
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Work Session Minutes – May 26th, 2026 .........................................................
4.2. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – May 26th, 2026 ....................................................
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables in the Amount of $49,694.09 and Prepaids in the Amount of $75,591.57 .............
6. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-88 Approve Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application
for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of MN Chapter 38 ...............................................
*6.2 …
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Tue May 26, 2026
5-26-26 Regular Council
Park Rapids City Council to vote on water, sewer, and building permit fee changes
The City Council will hold final readings for ordinances amending water, sewer, and building permit fees. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a solar photovoltaic system and a labor agreement with UFCW Local No. 1189.
- Final reading of Ordinance 641 (Water and Sewer Fees) and Ordinance 642 (Building Permit and Miscellaneous Fees)
- Resolution #2026-82 for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system at PID# 32.83.02012
- Resolution #2026-85 to authorize a labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 1189
- Payment of $31,413.50 to Kitchigami Regional Library and $27,414.60 to SLL Inc
- Partial payment No. 5 to Hubbard County Highway for Central Avenue (CSAH 1) Reconstruction
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City Council
Agenda Packet
for
May 26th, 2026
Regular Meeting
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2.
ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3.
APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4.
APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – May 12th, 2026 .............................................. 4-7
5.
FINANCE:
5.1.
Payables in the Amount of $147,154.06 and Prepaids in the Amount of $201,387.74 . 8-12
6.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1.
Resolution #2026-78 Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to Shell
Prairie Agriculture Association .................................................................................. 13-14
*6.2.
R …
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Tue May 26, 2026
5-26-26 Work Session
✓ Decided: Council appointed Acting Mayor and referred YESS grant request
The council appointed Councilmember Joe Christensen as Acting Mayor for the work session. It unanimously referred the request for the City of Park Rapids to serve as fiscal host for the YESS family resource center grant. The session was then unanimously adjourned.
- Appointed Councilmember Joe Christensen as Acting Mayor (unanimously)
- Referred review for Fiscal Agency for YESS family resource center (unanimously)
- Adjourned the work session (unanimously)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MAY 26, 2026, 5:30 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER: The May 26", 2026, Work Session of the Park Rapids City Council
was Called to order at 5:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Engholm, seconded by Little, and unanimously carried to
appoint Councilmember Joe Christensen as Acting Mayor for the work session.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Little, Christensen and Engholm. Absent: Mayor
Mikesh, and Councilmember Stone. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little, and
Rapid Spirits Manager Olson. Others Present: Stuart Larson, John Gribble, Robin Fish from the
Park Rapids Enterprise, Nancy Newman, Kori Nelson, and Tara Hoeke.
3. Parks, Beautification & Urban Forestry Presentation: Stuart Larson presented for the Parks,
Beautification & Forestry Committee. Stuart gave a brief summary of improvements in the City of park
Rapids parks over the past year, as well as some goals for the upcoming year including preliminary
planning for the newest park in the City.
4. Family Resource Center — YESS Presentation: Kori Nelson presented for YESS. Kori began with
asking the City of Park Rapids to become a fiscal host for the first round of grant funding for the family
resource center - YESS. She presented the council with information and statistics of surrounding areas,
including Hubbard County to show the need within the county. Kori highlighted a map showing the
surrounding counti …
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Tue May 26, 2026
5-26-26 Regular Council
Council to vote on water, sewer, and building permit fee changes
The Park Rapids City Council will consider final readings of ordinances to amend fee schedules for water, sewer, and building permits. The body will also review a labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 1189 and various planning resolutions.
- Final reading of Ordinance 641 (Water and Sewer Fees) and Ordinance 642 (Building Permit and Miscellaneous Fees)
- Resolution #2026-82 for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system at PID# 32.83.02012
- Resolution #2026-85 to authorize a labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 1189
- Payables of $147,154.06 and prepaids of $201,387.74
- Payment of $31,413.50 to Kitchigami Regional Library
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL: Notice of Remote Participation Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.021, one or more members
of the Park Rapids City Council may participate in this meeting by interactive technology.
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – May 12th, 2026 ....................................................
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables in the Amount of $147,154.06 and Prepaids in the Amount of $201,387.74 .........
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-78 Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to Shell
Prairie Agriculture Association ............................................................................................
*6.2. Resolution #2026-79 Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses to the Park
Rapids Downtown Busi …
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Tue May 26, 2026
5-26-26 Work Session
City council discusses parks, senior center, and strategic planning
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on parks, beautification, and the Family Resource Center. The meeting will also cover future agenda items including a special assessment policy discussion and a strategic planning session.
- Parks, Beautification & Urban Forestry Presentation
- Family Resource Center – YESS Presentation
- Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD) discussion
- Special Assessment Policy Discussion
- Strategic Planning Session – June 23
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M.
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PARKS, BEAUTIFICATION & URBAN FORESTRY PRESENTATION:
4. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER – YESS – PRESENTATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Future Items for Discussion:
Special Assessment Policy Discussion
Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD)
Strategic Planning Session – June 23
rd
Tue May 26, 2026
5-26-26 Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Council to consider loan fund recommendation for Hammerfit Gym
The Economic Development Authority meeting will open with a call to order and roll call. The council will vote to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss the revolving loan fund committee's recommendation regarding financing for Hammerfit Gym. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Revolving loan fund committee recommendation for Hammerfit Gym
- Approve minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF PARK RAPIDS
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 5:15 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 3, 2025 MEETING:
4. REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR HAMMERFIT
GYM:
5. ADJOURNMENT:
Tue May 12, 2026
5-12-26 Regular Council
City Council to hold public hearings on water, sewer, and building permit fees
The City Council will conduct public hearings and a first reading of ordinances to amend the city code fee schedule for water, sewer, and building permits. The body will also consider various vendor payments and personnel wage increases.
- Public hearings and first read of Ordinance 641 (Water and Sewer Fees) and Ordinance 642 (Building Permit and Miscellaneous Fees)
- Payables of $222,260.28 and prepaids of $138,468.63
- Payment of $135,496.25 to Northland Bond Services
- Payment of $20,539.23 to JT Builders Inc
- Wage and step increases for a liquor store clerk, utility maintenance worker, and police officer
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL:
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
4.1. To Receive Comments on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 36.09: Fee Schedule
of the Park Rapids City Code; Water and Sewer Fees ...........................................................
4.2. To Receive Comments on Proposed Addition to Chapter 36.08: Fee Schedule of
the Park Rapids City Code; Mechanical Plumbing Fixture Changeout Fees and
Chapter 36.13 Miscellaneous Fees ........................................................................................
5. APPROVE MINUTES:
5.1. City Council Work Session Minutes – April 28th, 2026 ........................................................
5.2. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – April 28th, 2026 ...................................................
6. FINANCE:
6.1. Payables in the Amount of $222,260.28 and Prepaids in the Amount of $138,468.63 .........
7. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so reque …
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Tue May 12, 2026
5-12-26 Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves payments, fee schedule changes, and fund transfers
The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved payables of $222,260.28 and prepaids of $138,468.63. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including wage increases, multiple vendor payments, outdoor concert permits, and licensing approvals. The council gave a first reading to two ordinances amending fee schedules, and approved journal entries moving funds from the General Fund to Capital Project Funds.
- Approved payables $222,260.28 and prepaids $138,468.63 (unanimous)
- Approved wage and step increase for full‑time Rapids Spirits liquor store clerk Shari Carlson (unanimous)
- Approved payment $5,900 to Meadowland Surveying (unanimous)
- Approved payment $20,539.23 to JT Builders Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved payment $135,496.25 to Northland Bond Services (unanimous)
- Approved three outdoor concert permits for June 11, July 30, and Aug 24 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 641 amending water and sewer fee schedule (unanimous)
- Approved journal entries transferring funds from General Fund to Capital Project Funds (unanimous)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER: The May 12", 2026, Regular Meeting of the Park Rapids City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, Little, Christensen, and
Engholm. Staff Present: City Clerk Little, Liquor Store Manager Olson. Fire Chief Carlson, and
Police Officer A. Rittgers. Via Zoom: Administrator Weasner. Others Present: Robin Fish from
the Park Rapids Enterprise.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Christensen, seconded by Engholm,
and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
4.1. To Receive Comments on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 36.09: Fee
Schedule of the Park Rapids City Code; Water and Sewer Fees: The public hearing was
opened for comment at 6:02 p.m. There were no comments.
4.2. To Receive Comments on Proposed Addition to Chapter 36.08: Fee Schedule of
the Park Rapids City Code; Mechanical Plumbing Fixture Changeout Fees and Chapter
36.13; Miscellaneous Fees: The public hearing was opened for comment at 6:03 p.m. There
were no comments.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
5.1. City Council Work Session Minutes — April 28", 2026: A motion was made by
Stone, seconded by Little, and unanimously carried to approve the April 28", 2026, City Council
Work Session minutes as presented.
5.2. City Council Regular Mee …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
4-28-26 Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved a new fitness‑center conditional use in the B‑1 district
The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 14 minutes, and payables of $143,786.60 and prepaids of $164,443.22, all unanimously. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, covering several resolutions. Specific items approved included a conditional use permit for a new Hammerfit Gym, a minor subdivision on Central Avenue North, the final plat for Vision Estates, and the revocation of a solar‑panel conditional use permit. All votes were recorded as unanimous.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables $143,786.60 and prepaids $164,443.22 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including Resolutions #2026-62‑66 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-68 conditional use for Hammerfit Gym (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-69 minor subdivision at 513 & 517 Central Ave N (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-70 final plat of Vision Estates (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2026-71 revocation of solar‑panel conditional use permit (unanimous)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER: The April 28", 2026, Regular Meeting of the Park Rapids City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, Little, and Engholm.
Absent: Councilmember Christensen. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little,
Liquor Store Manager Olson. Public Works Supervisor Burlingame, Fire Chief Carlson, City
Planner Ben Oleson. Others Present: Robin Fish from the Park Rapids Enterprise, Nancy
Newman, Nathan Turnquist, Matti Stronach, and Tara Hoeke.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Engholm, seconded by Stone, and
unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — April 14, 2026: A motion was made
by Stone, seconded by Little, and unanimously carried to approve the April 14", 2026, City
Council Regular Meeting minutes as presented.
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables & Prepaids: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Little, and
unanimously carried to approve the payables in the amount of $143,786.60 and prepaids in the
amount of $164,443.22.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Engholm, and
unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda as presented.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-62 Permit the Destruction of Aged Documents.......... …
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🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Tue Apr 28, 2026
4-28-26 Regular Council
Council to consider zoning changes, payments, and airport taxilane project
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on several zoning resolutions, including revoking permits for an auto dealership and a solar system, and approving a new fitness facility. The body will also approve payments totaling over $300,000 and authorize a bid award for the Airport Taxilane Project.
- Revocation of auto dealership CUP at 1353 Charles Street
- Approval of new 9,000 sq ft fitness facility at 1353 Charles Street
- Bid award for Airport Taxilane Project
- Authorize re-submission of FAA grant for taxilane reconstruction
- Approve payments totaling $311,525.14
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2. ROLL CALL:
3. APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4. APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – April 14
th, 2026 ...................................................
5. FINANCE:
5.1. Payables in the Amount of $143,786.60 and Prepaids in the Amount of $164,443.22 .........
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1. Resolution #2026-62 Permit the Destruction of Aged Documents ......................................
*6.2. Resolution #2026-63 Accepting the Donation of a Truck for the Park Rapids Fire
Department ...........................................................................................................................
*6.3. Resolution #2026-64 Approve Lawful Gambling LG220 Application for Exempt
Permit for the Heartland Lakes Development Commission .................... …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
4-28-26 Work Session
City Council to discuss America’s 250th anniversary community picnic
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss a community picnic for America’s 250th Semiquincentennial. The council also intends to set a date for a strategic planning session.
- America’s 250th Semiquincentennial community picnic
- Scheduling of strategic planning session
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 AT 5:45 P.M.
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
3. AMERICA’S 250 TH SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL (ANNIVERSARY) COMMUNITY
PICNIC:
4. SET DATE FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Future Items for Discussion:
Parks, Beautification, and Urban Forestry Committee Annual Presentation - May
Special Assessment Policy Discussion
Senior Center building (lease/sell/TBD)
Strategic Planning Session
Tue Apr 28, 2026
4-28-26 Regular Council
City Council to consider airport taxilane project bid and zoning changes
The City Council will discuss several planning resolutions, including the revocation of conditional use permits and the approval of a new fitness facility. The body is also deciding on a bid award for the Airport Taxilane Project and a grant application to the FAA.
- Bid award for the Airport Taxilane Project
- Proposed 9,000 SQ FT commercial fitness facility at PID# 32.19.00310
- Revocation of conditional use permit for an automobile dealership at 1353 Charles Street
- Payment of $57,531.25 to Northland Bond Services
- Public hearing call for May 12th regarding mechanical plumbing fixture changeout fees
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Park Rapids
City Council
Agenda Packet
for
April 28th, 2026
Regular Meeting
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PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 6:00 PM
PARK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited by all those present.
2.
ROLL CALL:
3.
APPROVE AGENDA: Councilmembers may add or delete items on the agenda at this time.
4.
APPROVE MINUTES:
4.1.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – April 14th, 2026 ............................................. 4-7
5.
FINANCE:
5.1.
Payables in the Amount of $143,786.60 and Prepaids in the Amount of $164,443.22 . 8-12
6.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with an (*) are considered to be non-controversial by the staff, but not
necessarily by the Council, and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember, City Staff or Citizen so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered immediately following consent vote.
*6.1.
Resolution #2026-62 Permit the Destruction of Aged Documents ..................................13
*6.2.
Resolution #2026-63 Accepting the Donation of a Truck for the Park Rapids Fire
Department ................................................................................................................. 14-18
*6.3.
Resolution #2026-64 Approve Lawful Gambling LG220 Appl …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
4-28-26 Work Session
✓ Decided: Council set June 23 strategic planning session and adjourned work session
The council approved June 23, 2026 as the date for the Strategic Planning Session, to be held after the 6 p.m. City Council meeting. A community picnic plan for July 4 was presented but no action was taken. The work session was adjourned unanimously.
- Set date for Strategic Planning Session for June 23, 2026 (after 6 p.m. council meeting)
- Adjourned work session unanimously
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
APRIL 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER: The April 28", 2026, Work Session of the Park Rapids City Council
was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh Councilmembers, Stone, Little, and Engholm.
Absent: Councilmember Christensen. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little,
Public Works Supervisor Burlingame, Rapid Spirits Manager Olson, Others Present: Robin Fish
from the Park Rapids Enterprise, Nancy Newman, Nathan Turnquist, Matti Stronach, and Tara
Hoeke.
3. AMERICA’S 250!!! SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL (ANNIVERSARY) COMMUNITY PICNIC:
Council was presented with a plan for a family friendly community picnic to be held at Depot Park on the
afternoon of July 4". It would be free to the community, paid for with the Liquor Store funds. There would
be a picnic and games.
4. SET DATE FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION: The date was set to hold the Strategic
Planning Session for June 23", 2026 after the 6 p.m. City Council Meeting.
5. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Little, seconded by Engholm, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the work session at 5:54 p.m.
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Mayor Pat Mikesh
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Amber Little
City Clerk
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
4-14-26 Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council approved paperwork for lead service line replacement loan and grant
The council unanimously approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and payables totaling $265,612.61. It also approved the consent agenda, including wage increases and various vendor payments. Resolutions #2026-58, #2026-59, #2026-60, and #2026-61 were each unanimously adopted, covering a lead service line loan, an engineering services agreement, an emergency operations plan update, and an event protection area for the Second Street Stage event. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
- Approved agenda (unanimously)
- Approved March 24 work session and regular meeting minutes (unanimously)
- Approved payables $76,735.95 and prepaids $188,876.66 (unanimously)
- Approved consent agenda items including wage increases and vendor payments (unanimously)
- Approved Resolution #2026-58 for lead service line replacement loan paperwork (unanimously)
- Approved Resolution #2026-59 master agreement with Apex Engineering (unanimously)
- Approved Resolution #2026-60 emergency operation plan update (unanimously)
- Approved Resolution #2026-61 establishment of event protection area for Second Street Stage (unanimously)
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CITY OF PARK RAPIDS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Park Rapids City Hall Council Chambers
Park Rapids, Minnesota
1, CALL TO ORDER: The April 14", 2026, Regular Meeting of the Park Rapids City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pat Mikesh, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Mikesh, Councilmembers Stone, Little, Christensen, and
Engholm. Staff Present: Administrator Weasner, City Clerk Little, Liquor Store Manager Olson.
Via Zoom: City Planner Ben Oleson, and City Engineer Jon Olson. Others Present: Robin Fish
from the Park Rapids Enterprise, Mary Thompson HLDC, Nancy Newman, Mike Stevens,
Cynthia Olson, Steph Carlson, LuAnn Hurd-Lof, Ted Chizek, Kathy Pickar, Butch De La Hunt,
and Andrew Schauer.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Christensen, seconded by Engholm,
and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4.1. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes — March 24", 2026: A motion was
made by Stone, seconded by Little, and unanimously carried to approve the March 24", 2026,
City Council Work Session Meeting minutes as presented.
4.2. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — March 24", 2026: A motion was made
by Stone, seconded by Engholm, and unanimously carried to approve the March 24", 2026, City
Council Regular Meeting minutes as presented.
4.3. City of Park Rapids Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting Minutes
— April 9‘, 2026: A motion was made by Little, seco …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 55 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $548,388 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of Agriculture · PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS ON ONE USFS WCF QUES |
| $421,533 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · AIRCRAFT FLEET MAINTENANCE IN SUPPORT OF DOI |
| $415,750 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · AEROCET AMPHIBIOUS FLOAT SET #3 PURCHASE/INSTALL |
| $412,625 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · AIRCRAFT FLEET MAINTENANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIO |
| $375,750 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · AEROCET 6650 AMPHIBIOUS FLOAT SET PURCHASE/INSTALLATION |
| $375,750 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF AEROCET 6650 AMPHIBIOUS FLOAT SET |
| $319,713 | HERITAGE LIVING CENTER/HUBBARD COUNTY Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: FY25 NH SPEND |
| $280,403 | HERITAGE LIVING CENTER/HUBBARD COUNTY Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: FY23 NH SPEND |
| $240,781 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · AIRCRAFT FLEET MAINTENANCE IN SUPPORT OF DOI |
| $138,976 | PARK RAPIDS AVIATION, INC Department of the Interior · INSPECTION AND REPAIR ON TAIL N708&N736 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Hubbard County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2019)
Business establishments630 (4,685 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (251 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.1% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$7.9M
Annual budget
$9.8M
Debt outstanding
5
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$7.9M
Spending$7.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$9.8M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.