Park Rapids public meetings in 2022
79 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-13-22
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and vote on the final 2023 property tax levy. They will also consider a first reading of a zoning ordinance change for a property from R-1 to R-B, and approve the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the General Fund budget. The meeting includes a closed session for union negotiation strategy and employee evaluation.
- Resolution #2022-180 to adopt final property tax levy for tax year 2023
- First read ordinance change for PID 32.23.00710 from R-1 to R-B zoning
- Resolution #2022-182 to approve General Fund budget
- Resolution #2022-181 to approve 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
- Closed session for negotiation strategy for remaining unions and evaluation of City Administrator
12-13-22
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and then vote on the final 2023 property tax levy, a five-year capital improvement plan, and a $5,813,499 general fund budget. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as mutual aid agreements, wage increases, and donations. A first reading of an ordinance to rezone a property from R-1 to R-B is also scheduled.
- Truth in Taxation public hearing
- Resolution #2022-180 adopting final property tax levy for tax year 2023
- Resolution #2022-182 approving $5,813,499 general fund budget
- First read ordinance change to rezone PID 32.23.00710 from R-1 to R-B
- Closed session for union negotiation strategy and city administrator evaluation
11-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent utility certifications and special assessments on Fair Avenue, then vote on a consent agenda including the Fair Avenue reconstruction project, wage increases, and multiple payments. The council will also consider conditional use permits for a residential apartment at 602 1st Street East and an axe-throwing business at 1104 South Park Avenue, plus amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning map.
- Public hearing on special assessments for Fair Avenue reconstruction project
- Conditional use permit for converting office space into a residential apartment at 602 1st Street East
- Conditional use permit for an axe-throwing recreational business at 1104 South Park Avenue
- Resolution to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning map from single-family to commercial/R-B district for PID# 32.23.00710
- Consent agenda includes $573,681.71 in prepaids and $19,500.00 payment for 2021 audit services
11-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed RV dump station and the city's budget and capital improvement plan. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of proposed RV dump station
- Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
11-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent utility bills and special assessments on Fair Avenue, then vote on a consent agenda including over $200,000 in payments and several resolutions. Notable planning items include a conditional use permit for an axe-throwing business at 1104 South Park Avenue and a permit to convert office space into a residential apartment at 602 1st Street East. The council will also consider amending the comprehensive plan and zoning map for a property at PID# 32.23.00710.
- Resolution #2022-163: Approve plans and bid advertisement for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Resolution #2022-165: Conditional use permit for axe-throwing business at 1104 South Park Avenue
- Resolution #2022-164: Conditional use permit to convert office space to apartment at 602 1st Street East
- Resolution #2022-166/167: Amend comprehensive plan and zoning map for PID# 32.23.00710
- Prepaids in the amount of $573,681.71
10-25-22
The City Council approved over $1.3 million in payables and prepaids and passed a consent agenda including airport and park projects. A variance was granted for a detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North. The council also approved several bond payments to Northland Trust Services.
- Approved payables of $1,124,689.25 and prepaids of $197,770.09 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-153 for Terminal Area Taxilane Project final pay estimate (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-154 for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction bids (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-155 for temporary on-sale liquor license for Nemeth Art Center (unanimous)
- Approved payments to Northland Trust Services totaling $861,391.25 for three bond obligations (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-156 for wage increase for Carmen Lockhart (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-157 for a side yard setback variance at 300 Main Avenue North (unanimous)
- Approved payments to various vendors including Widseth, Smith, and Nolting for $124,828.40 (unanimous)
10-25-22
The council will vote on a consent agenda including $1,124,689.25 in payables, final approval of the Terminal Area Taxilane Project at the municipal airport, and plans for Depot Park tennis court reconstruction. A public hearing will be called for a proposed liquor license at 1012 Birch Street and for delinquent utilities. A variance is proposed for a detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North.
- Payables of $1,124,689.25 and prepaids of $197,770.09
- Resolution #2022-153: Final pay estimate for Terminal Area Taxilane Project at Park Rapids Municipal Airport
- Resolution #2022-154: Approve plans and bid advertisement for Depot Park tennis court reconstruction
- Public hearing called for proposed liquor license at 1012 Birch Street
- Resolution #2022-157: Variance for detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North
10-25-22
The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving $1,124,689.25 in payables and $197,770.09 in prepaids, along with a consent agenda including final pay estimates for the Terminal Area Taxilane Project at the municipal airport, plans for Depot Park tennis court reconstruction, and a temporary liquor license for the Nemeth Art Center. A public hearing will be called regarding a proposed liquor license at 1012 Birch Street and delinquent utilities. The council will also vote on a variance for a detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North.
- Payables totaling $1,124,689.25 and prepaids of $197,770.09
- Resolution #2022-153: Approve final pay estimate for Terminal Area Taxilane Project at Park Rapids Municipal Airport
- Resolution #2022-154: Approve plans and bid advertisement for Depot Park tennis court reconstruction
- Resolution #2022-157: Variance for detached garage at 300 Main Avenue North exceeding lot coverage limits
- Call for public hearing on proposed liquor license at 1012 Birch Street
10-11-22
The Park Rapids City Council will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to city codes for nuisances and water billing. The body will also review an audit presentation and consider various payments and personnel wage increases.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 616 regarding Nuisances
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 617 regarding Water: Billing and Payment
- Payables of $97,848.97 and prepaids of $134,863.88
- Payment of $12,381.60 to Apex Engineering
- Call for public hearing on November 22, 2022, regarding the Fair Avenue Project
10-11-22
The City Council will conduct public hearings on two ordinances regarding city code nuisances and water billing and payment. The body will also review an audit presentation and consider several payments and personnel wage increases.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 616 regarding Nuisances
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 617 regarding Water: Billing and Payment
- Payables of $97,848.97 and prepaids of $134,863.88
- Payment of $12,381.60 to Apex Engineering
- Call for public hearing on November 22nd, 2022, for the Fair Avenue Project
10-11-22
The City Council is meeting in a closed session immediately following the regular meeting. The session is designated for personnel discussions pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.03 Subdivision 1(b).
- Personnel discussion under Minn. Stat. 13D.03 Subdivision 1(b)
10-11-22
The council received the 2021 audit report from Bergan KDV, which gave an unmodified (highest-level) opinion. The audit noted internal control items common for a city of this size but no legal compliance findings. The council unanimously approved Resolution #2022-152 accepting the final audit report.
- Approved Resolution #2022-152 accepting the 2021 audit report (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $97,848.97 and prepaids of $134,863.88 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 15 items (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 616 (nuisances) and Ordinance No. 617 (water billing) after public hearings (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 regular and work session meetings (unanimous)
09-27-22
The City Council is meeting for a work session focused on a presentation by CGMC. The agenda consists of this presentation and standard procedural items.
- CGMC presentation
09-27-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved Resolution #2022-146, adopting the proposed 2023 tax levy with a 4% increase over 2022 and the preliminary 2023 General Fund budget, and set the truth-in-taxation meeting for December 13, 2022. The council also approved payables and prepaids, a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, and recognized Liquor Store Manager Scott Olson for 30 years of service.
- Approved Resolution #2022-146 adopting 2023 tax levy (4% increase) and preliminary budget (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $169,606.58 and prepaids of $239,168.38 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including resolutions for gambling permits, airport commission appointment, liquor license, and payments (unanimous)
- Approved September 13, 2022 regular and work session minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
09-27-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a workshop meeting with Elizabeth Wefel from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) to discuss the 2022 state legislative session. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The council adjourned unanimously at 5:48 p.m.
- Adjourned workshop meeting unanimously (5:48 p.m.)
09-27-22
The Park Rapids City Council will consider the 2023 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget. The body is also scheduling public hearings for a proposed junk ordinance and changes to billing and payment ordinances.
- Proposed 2023 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2023 General Fund Budget
- Public hearing calls for October 11, 2022, regarding a Junk Ordinance and Ordinance 50.09 Billing and Payment
- Payment of $31,199.28 to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Police Department Radios
- Payables of $169,606.58 and prepaids of $239,168.38
- Temporary On Sale Liquor License for the Armory Arts & Event Center
09-27-22
The Park Rapids City Council will consider the proposed 2023 tax levy and preliminary 2023 General Fund budget. The agenda also includes various financial payments, licensing approvals, and calls for public hearings regarding city ordinances.
- Proposed 2023 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2023 General Fund Budget
- Public hearing for proposed Junk Ordinance on October 11, 2022
- Public hearing for Change of Ordinance 50.09 Billing and Payment on October 11, 2022
- Payment of $31,199.28 to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Police Department Radios
- Payment of $4,309.52 from Coors to the Park Rapids Fire Relief Association
09-13-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a workshop meeting on September 13, 2022, to discuss the 2023 preliminary levy. City Administrator Angel Weasner presented a 4% levy increase, which was based on a $3,048,000 levy amount. The council did not take formal action on the levy during this workshop; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.
- Reviewed 2023 preliminary levy with 4% increase (no vote taken)
- Adjourned workshop meeting unanimously
09-13-22
The Park Rapids City Council will consider various municipal payments, including $70,545.71 in payables and $333,212.31 in prepaids. The body is also reviewing several public use permits for community events and a mutual aid agreement with the Lake George Fire Department.
- Fair Avenue Easement from Shell Prairie Agriculture Association (Resolution #2022-137)
- Payment No. 2 for the Taxilane Project at Park Rapids Municipal Airport (Resolution #2022-138)
- Mutual Aid Agreement with Lake George Fire Department (Resolution #2022-139)
- Payment of $12,000.00 to BerganKDV for 2021 Audit Services
- Public Use Permit for Tree Lighting and Yuletide Sampler on November 25, 2022
09-13-22
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a mutual aid agreement with the Lake George Fire Department and a payment for the Park Rapids Municipal Airport taxilane project. The body will also review various vendor payments and public use permits for upcoming community events.
- Resolution #2022-138: Payment No. 2 for the Taxilane Project at the Park Rapids Municipal Airport
- Resolution #2022-139: Mutual Aid Agreement with Lake George Fire Department
- Resolution #2022-137: Fair Avenue Easement from Shell Prairie Agriculture Association
- Payment of $16,564.50 to Tyler Technologies for professional services
- Payment of $12,000.00 to BerganKDV for 2021 Audit Services
09-13-22
The Park Rapids City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2023 preliminary levy. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- 2023 preliminary levy
09-13-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved payables of $70,545.71 and prepaids of $333,212.31. The consent agenda was also approved, including resolutions for a Fair Avenue easement, a taxilane project payment, a mutual aid agreement with Lake George Fire Department, and various payments and permits. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included citizen comments and reports.
- Approved payables of $70,545.71 and prepaids of $333,212.31
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution #2022-137 for Fair Avenue easement
- Approved Resolution #2022-138 for Taxilane Project payment at municipal airport
- Approved Resolution #2022-139 for mutual aid agreement with Lake George Fire Department
- Approved payment of $5,261.38 to Apex Engineering for invoices
- Approved payment of $12,000.00 to BerganKDV for 2021 audit services
- Approved public use permits for Chamber of Commerce tree lighting and Wellspring wine event
- Approved transient merchant license to Mother Cluckers LLC for food truck operation
08-23-22
The City Council will review various financial payments, including TIF district development agreements and engineering services. The agenda also includes a request to add Calvary Lutheran Church to the Arts & Culture Annual Sculpture Walk location map.
- TIF District Development agreement payments totaling $130,462.27
- Apex Engineering payment of $45,351.30
- Resolution #2022-137 Career Path Payment No. 5 for $36,787.59
- Addition of Calvary Lutheran Church to the Arts & Culture Annual Sculpture Walk map
- Payment to Benson Leitheiser & Soberg of $4,280
08-23-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a workshop meeting and agreed to postpone a sales tax request until next year after the Minnesota legislature failed to pass a tax bill. They also decided to have license agreements reviewed by the Planning Commission before City Council, and to remove council member representation from the Armory Board while keeping the City Administrator as a non-voting observer.
- Agreed to wait until next year for sales tax request
- Agreed license agreements go through Planning Commission first
- Agreed to remove council member from Armory Board, keep City Administrator as non-voting member
08-23-22
The Park Rapids City Council presented Rod Nordberg with a certificate and a key to the city in recognition of his contributions. The council also approved payables of $268,847.06 and prepaids of $417,362.84, and unanimously approved a consent agenda including multiple payments and a resolution. A new sculpture walk location at Calvary Lutheran Church was approved.
- Approved payables of $268,847.06 and prepaids of $417,362.84
- Approved consent agenda including 21 items such as payments to vendors and a career path payment resolution
- Approved addition of a new sculpture walk location at Calvary Lutheran Church at the church's expense
08-23-22
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss financial and administrative topics. The meeting focuses on tax, bonding, and board representation.
- Sales tax and bonding request discussion
- License Agreement parameters or committee
- Armory board representation
08-23-22
The City Council will review various financial payments and consent agenda items. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Arts & Culture Annual Sculpture Walk location map.
- Approval of $130,462.27 in TIF District Development agreement recipient payments
- Approval of $45,351.30 payment to Apex Engineering
- Approval of $36,787.59 for Career Path Payment No. 5
- Addition of Calvary Lutheran Church to the Arts & Culture Annual Sculpture Walk map
- Review of July 2022 building permit detail
07-26-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a work session on July 26, 2022, and agreed to implement a citizen comment time limit of two minutes per person and six minutes per topic, with a reworked sign-in sheet. The council also received an update on Heartland Lakes Development Commission (HLDC) activities, including a revolving loan fund update and various grants, but took no formal action on those items. Two agenda items—license agreement parameters and sales tax/bonding request—were not discussed due to time constraints and will be addressed later.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Agreed to set citizen comment limit: 2 minutes per person, 6 minutes per topic (unanimous)
- Directed clerk to rework sign-in sheet for citizen comments (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
07-26-22
The Park Rapids City Council is holding a work session to review several administrative and financial matters. The body will discuss parameters for a license agreement and a request regarding sales tax and bonding.
- Update on HLDC activities
- License agreement parameters
- Sales tax/bonding request
07-26-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved a conditional use permit for an on-sale bar/liquor establishment with seating for about 22 at 1012 Birch Street, despite a failed motion to deny. The council also approved a CUP for commercial sales and detailing at 18164 169th Avenue, with the mayor abstaining. Other actions included approving payables and prepaids, a consent agenda with various resolutions, and a CUP to convert office space into apartments at 602 1st Street East.
- Approved Resolution #2022-133 for CUP to convert upper level to two apartments at 602 1st Street East (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-134 for CUP for bar/liquor establishment at 1012 Birch Street (3-1, Conway opposed)
- Approved Resolution #2022-135 for CUP for commercial sales/detailing at 18164 169th Avenue (3-0, Leckner abstained)
- Approved payables $71,330.43 and prepaids $327,957.94 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including resolutions #2022-128 through #2022-132 and various payments (unanimous)
07-26-22
The City Council will recognize Rod Nordberg for his service to the city. The meeting includes several planning items regarding conditional use permits for residential, liquor, and commercial sales.
- Conditional Use Permit: 2 bedroom apartments at 602 1st Street East
- Conditional Use Permit: On-sale bar/liquor establishment at 1012 Birch Street
- Conditional Use Permit: Commercial sales and residential housing at 18164 169th Avenue
- Payables totaling $71,330.43 and Prepaids totaling $327,957.94
- Fair Avenue Easements from Eric L. Mickleson and Joshua M. Meader
07-12-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved a developer's agreement with Barry Munson of Cheyenne Builders for constructing homes on six parcels, with special assessment discounts tied to payments. They also approved an airport ground lease for a private hangar and a license agreement allowing Bruce and Shaun Johnson to use public right-of-way for a garage. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution #2022-125, developer's agreement with Barry Munson for 6 lots (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-126, airport ground lease with Real Estate Management LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-127, license agreement for Bruce and Shaun Johnson for right-of-way use (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $284,392.96 and prepaids of $178,646.47 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including election judges, liquor licenses, wage increases, and permits (unanimous)
07-12-22
The City Council will consider several consent agenda items including liquor licenses and police wage increases. The council is also scheduled to discuss a developer's agreement and an airport ground lease.
- Payables of $284,392.96 and Prepaids of $178,646.47
- Wage and step increases for Police Officers Austin Rittgers and Kelli Seitz
- $18,000.00 payment to BerganKDV for 2021 audit services
- $7,350.00 payment to Davis Electric for a street light pole replacement
- Developer's agreement with Barry Munson of Cheyenne Builders
07-12-22
The City Council will discuss a developer's agreement with Cheyenne Builders and an airport ground lease with Real Estate Management LLC. The body is also reviewing several liquor licenses and public facility permits.
- Developer’s Agreement with Barry Munson of Cheyenne Builders
- Airport Ground Lease with Real Estate Management LLC
- Payables of $284,392.96 and prepaids of $178,646.47
- Payment of $18,000.00 to BerganKDV for 2021 Audit Services
- Sunday Liquor License for Wine Not? LLC and Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Northern Light Opera Company
06-28-22
The Park Rapids City Council rejected all bids for the tennis court reconstruction project after bids exceeded estimates ($600,000 estimate vs. over $900,000 bids). The council also sent a conditional use permit (CUP) for a commercial sales/detailing business back to the Planning Commission for further review, and approved a transient merchant license for a food truck retroactively.
- Approved payables $94,554.39 and prepaids $174,061.69 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with item 6.16 removed (unanimous)
- Approved public facilities use permit for RD Offut Farms Co at Deane Park (Conway abstained)
- Approved transient merchant license for 3 Bears Food Truck, retroactive approval at July 12 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-116 CUP for retail space, storage units, and used auto sales at 1104 Park Ave S (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-117 revoking CUP for open sales lot at PID# 32.44.00700 (unanimous)
- Sent CUP for commercial sales/detailing at PID# 32.20.01450 back to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-119 revoking CUP for solar energy systems (unanimous)
06-28-22
The City Council will review several conditional use permits for business operations and residential housing in the B-1 Highway Business District. The body is also deciding on the rejection of all bids for tennis court reconstruction and approving various city payments.
- Conditional Use Permit for retail, storage, and used auto sales at 1104 Park Ave S
- Conditional Use Permit for commercial sales, detailing, and single-family housing at PID# 32.20.01450
- Rejection of all bids for Tennis Court Reconstruction
- Payment of $23,902.23 to Ferguson Waterworks for meters
- Payment of $19,601.00 to Samuelson Laney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.
06-28-22
The City Council will review several planning resolutions regarding conditional use permits for retail, storage, and vehicle sales. Additionally, the council is scheduled to address the rejection of all bids received for the tennis court reconstruction project.
- Conditional Use Permit for retail space and heated storage at 1104 Park Ave S
- Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for an open sales lot
- Conditional Use Permit for commercial vehicle/boat sales and residential housing
- Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for roof-mounted solar energy systems
- Rejection of all bids regarding the Tennis Court Reconstruction
06-14-22
The City Council will review various consent agenda items including personnel changes, permits, and payments. The council is also scheduled for a final reading of an ordinance amending the city's zoning code.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 615 regarding Chapter 151: Zoning
- Support of proposal by D. W. Jones Development, Inc. for Park Rapids Apartments rehabilitation
- Sale of forfeited vehicles and excess property from the Park Rapids Police Department
- Approval of $146,939.81 in payables and $223,095.09 in prepaids
- Fireworks and parade permits for July 4th events
06-14-22
The Park Rapids City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 615, amending Chapter 151 (Zoning) of the city code, as amended. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included numerous resolutions and payments, and approved payables and prepaids totaling $146,939.81 and $223,095.09 respectively.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 615 amending zoning code (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $146,939.81 and prepaids of $223,095.09 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 27 items (unanimous)
- Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Shell Prairie Agriculture Association (consent)
- Approved wage/step increases for part-time staff Colleen Taylor and Steven Malm (consent)
- Approved sale of forfeited vehicles and excess police property (consent)
- Approved support for D.W. Jones Development affordable housing proposal (consent)
- Approved fireworks and parade permits for 4th of July events (consent)
06-14-22
The City Council will review a final reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning chapter. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding personnel, permits, and payments.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 615 amending Chapter 151: Zoning
- Support for Park Rapids Apartments affordable family housing rehabilitation
- Sale of forfeited vehicles and excess property from the Police Department
- Payment of $146,939.81 in payables and $223,095.09 in prepaids
- Approval of 4th of July fireworks and parade permits
05-24-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 615, which amends zoning rules to regulate buildings commonly called 'shouses' by limiting garage size relative to living area. The council also approved a variance for a school district building at 401 Huntsinger Avenue, denied a conditional use permit for a bar/liquor establishment, and approved an updated Arts and Culture Master Plan. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 615 (shouse zoning) with wording correction (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-100 variance for building at 401 Huntsinger Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-101 denying CUP for bar/liquor establishment, no reapplication fee (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-102 updated Arts and Culture Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved payables $78,948.91 and prepaids $131,943.35 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 19 items (unanimous)
05-24-22
The City Council will review various financial payables, land easements, and city resolutions. The agenda includes planning items regarding building setbacks, zoning amendments, and a conditional use permit denial.
- Payables of $78,948.91 and Prepaids of $131,943.35
- Fair Avenue easements from Terence R. Ohlgren, Dolores M. Yoder, Mid-Sota Enterprises, LLC, and Park Rapids Forest Products, Inc.
- Resolution #2022-97: Disposal of Surplus City Property
- Variance for building construction at 401 Huntsinger Avenue
- Denial of Conditional Use Permit for an on-sale bar/liquor establishment at PID# 32.72.00300
05-24-22
The City Council will discuss zoning code amendments and a building variance for 401 Huntsinger Avenue. The body is also reviewing several easements on Fair Avenue and the updated Arts and Culture Master Plan.
- Payment of $12,679.90 to Apex Engineering
- Variance for building construction at 401 Huntsinger Avenue
- Denial of Conditional Use Permit for an on-sale bar at PID# 32.72.00300
- Four easements on Fair Avenue from Terence R. Ohlgren, Dolores M. Yoder, Mid-Sota Enterprises, LLC, and Park Rapids Forest Products, Inc.
- Payment of $8,024.04 to John’s Body Shop, LLC for 2020 Ford Police Interceptor repair
05-24-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a workshop meeting where City Engineer Jon Olson presented new state and federal lead and copper rules. The council agreed to a plan to inventory all service lines within city limits by October 16, 2024, including reviewing records, field investigations, and data organization. No formal votes were taken; the only motion was to adjourn.
- Agreed to conduct lead service line inventory (no formal vote)
- Adjourned workshop meeting (unanimous)
05-24-22
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session regarding a new mandate for lead service lines. This item is currently listed as an unfunded mandate.
- New unfunded lead service line mandate
05-10-22
The Park Rapids City Council unanimously denied a Finance Committee recommendation to reduce a utility bill at 107 Grove Avenue North, after staff noted the sewer discharge went entirely down the drain. The council also approved routine items including payables, prepaids, and a consent agenda, and approved journal entries for fund transfers. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Denied utility bill reduction at 107 Grove Avenue North (unanimous)
- Approved payables $42,677.43 and prepaids $140,128.20 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with removal of item 6.10 (unanimous)
- Approved journal entries to transfer money between funds (unanimous)
05-10-22
The City Council will review various financial payments and administrative resolutions. The agenda includes a grant agreement for tennis court reconstruction and several vendor payments.
- Renewal of contract for City Planner Ben Oleson of Hometown Planning
- LAWCON Grant Agreement for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction
- Public Use Permit for a wedding ceremony at Red Bridge Park on June 25, 2022
- $3,500.00 payment to Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force
- $5,720.00 payment to Tyler Technologies
05-10-22
The City Council will review various financial payables and consent agenda items. Discussion includes renewing the city planner contract and approving a grant for tennis court reconstruction.
- Renew contract for City Planner Ben Oleson of Hometown Planning
- Sign LAWCON Grant Agreement for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction
- Public Use Permit for wedding ceremony at Red Bridge Park on June 25, 2022
- Payment of $3,500.00 to Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force
- Payment of $5,720.00 to Tyler Technologies
04-26-22
The Park Rapids City Council unanimously referred a conditional use permit (CUP) application for an on-sale bar/liquor establishment at 1012 Birch Street back to staff after extensive public comment and discussion. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included several licenses, permits, and payments, and revoked an unused telecommunications CUP. No final decision was made on the bar application.
- Approved consent agenda including multiple licenses, permits, and payments (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $148,375.60 and prepaids of $156,966.60 (unanimous)
- Revoked conditional use permit for telecommunications monopole at PID #32.24.05100 (unanimous)
- Referred CUP application for on-sale bar at 1012 Birch Street back to staff (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Shari Carlson as part-time liquor store clerk (unanimous)
04-26-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a workshop meeting and made several decisions. They agreed to cancel the regular meetings in August and November due to election days and will call special meetings to canvas election results. They declined an offer from the DNR to purchase land where an old bridge was removed. They approved moving forward with creating a junk ordinance to address property cleanup issues. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Cancelled August and November council meetings due to election days, will call special meetings to canvas results
- Declined DNR offer to purchase land where old bridge was removed
- Approved moving forward with creating a junk ordinance
04-26-22
The City Council will review several temporary liquor licenses for the Second Street Stage and other events. The body is also deciding on conditional use permits for a bar establishment and the revocation of a telecommunications site permit.
- Payment of $148,375.60 for payables and $156,966.60 for prepaids
- Conditional Use Permit for an on-sale bar with seating for 42 at PID# 32.72.00300
- Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for a 150 ft. monopole at PID #32.24.05100
- Payment of $7,297.87 to Apex Engineering
- Hiring of Christian Zweerink as a full-time police officer
04-26-22
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Minnesota DNR land and a junk ordinance. The meeting also includes potential discussions on bicycle community participation and CGMC resolution requests.
- Minnesota DNR land
- Junk ordinance
- Bicycle community participation
- CGMC resolution requests
04-26-22
The City Council will review various consent agenda items including liquor licenses, personnel hires, and pay increases. The planning department will also consider a telecommunications site revocation and an on-sale bar establishment permit.
- Payables of $148,375.60 and Prepaids of $156,966.60
- Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for a 150 ft. Monopole at PID #32.24.05100
- Conditional Use Permit for an On Sale Bar/Liquor Establishment at PID# 32.72.00300
- Payment of $7,297.87 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $16,165.14 to Hubbard County Auditor/Treasurer
04-12-22
The City Council will consider several rezoning requests and a new labor agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488. The agenda also includes various city payables, staff hiring, and public facility permits.
- Zoning amendment for PID #32.41.00100 from C-I to R-B
- Zoning amendment for PID #32.45.51900 from R-1 to R-2
- Labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488
- Payables totaling $78,355.79 and prepaids of $143,026.99
- Hiring of Gregory MacKenzie as Full Time Public Works Utility Maintenance Worker
04-12-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved several resolutions, including electing the standard allowance under the ARPA revenue loss provision, authorizing a labor agreement with the police union, and approving two zoning map amendments. It also approved a letter confirming a $120,000 contribution to Heartland Lakes Development Commission for pre-development costs of a potential housing development. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution #2022-65 electing standard allowance under ARPA revenue loss provision (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-66 authorizing labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488 (unanimous)
- Approved letter confirming $120,000 contribution to Heartland Lakes Development Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-63 zoning map amendment from C-I to R-B at PID #32.41.00100 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-64 zoning map amendment from R-1 to R-2 at PID #32.45.51900 (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $78,355.79 and prepaids of $143,026.99 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with items 6.3 and 6.14 pulled; both later approved (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-59 for Building Official/Planner job description (unanimous)
04-12-22
The City Council will discuss two zoning map amendments and a labor agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488. The body is also reviewing several payments for professional services and emergency repairs.
- Zoning amendment from C-I Conservation to R-B Residential Business Transitional (PID #32.41.00100)
- Zoning amendment from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Single Two-Family and Townhouse Residential (PID #32.45.51900)
- Payment of $19,979.50 to Apex Engineering for engineering services
- Payment of $16,844.78 to Josh’s Collision Center for 2020 Ford Police Interceptor repair
- Payment of $9,420.00 to Tyler Technologies for professional services
03-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several land use and zoning changes. The agenda also includes authorization for a street and utility reconstruction project on Fair Avenue.
- Zoning amendment from C-I Conservation District to R-B Residential Business Transitional District (PID #32.41.00100)
- Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for an Event Center and Banquet Facility (PID #32.23.0100)
- Zoning amendment from Single Family to Multi Family Residential (PID #32.45.51900)
- Zoning amendment from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Single Two-Family and Townhouse Residential (PID #32.45.51900)
- Advertising for the 2022 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project on Fair Avenue
03-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved several resolutions, including rezoning the Red Bridge Inn property and a property on Fair Avenue, revoking a conditional use permit, and authorizing advertising for the 2022 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project on Fair Avenue. The council also approved a revolving loan to Founders Fiberglass LLC and addressed library building maintenance concerns raised by the Library board.
- Approved Resolution #2022-51 rezoning Red Bridge Inn property from C-I to R-B (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-52 revoking conditional use permit for event center (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-53 amending Comprehensive Plan to Multi Family Residential (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-54 rezoning property from R-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
- Referred after-the-fact permit issue for property at PID #32.45.51900 to staff (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-55 authorizing advertising for Fair Avenue project with 3-week bid period (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-56 authorizing revolving loan to Founders Fiberglass LLC (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $100,698.33 and prepaids of $125,787.05 (unanimous)
03-22-22
The Economic Development Authority of Park Rapids is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a revolving loan fund recommendation.
- Revolving loan fund recommendation
03-22-22
The City Council will review several resolutions to amend the official zoning map and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes authorization to advertise for the 2022 Fair Avenue street and utility reconstruction project.
- Zoning amendment from C-I Conservation District to R-B Residential Business Transitional District (PID #32.41.00100)
- Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for an Event Center and Banquet Facility (PID #32.23.0100)
- Comprehensive Plan amendment from Single Family to Multi Family Residential (PID #32.45.51900)
- Authorization to advertise for the 2022 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project on Fair Avenue
- $5,415.00 payment to Brent Electric for LED light fixtures at the Airport Terminal Building
03-8-22
The Park Rapids City Council will meet to discuss a road maintenance agreement with Todd Township and vote on several liquor license renewals. The body is also reviewing city payables and specific vendor payments.
- Shared Road Maintenance Agreement between Todd Township and the City of Park Rapids
- Renewal of On-Sale/Sunday Liquor License for West Forty Restaurant
- Renewal of 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Licenses for six vendors including Walmart #4244 and Coborn's
- Payment of $22,620.00 to Apex Engineering
- Payables of $49,115.05 and Prepaids of $61,938.62
03-08-2022
The City Council is reviewing a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township. The agenda also includes several liquor license renewals and various city payments.
- Shared Road Maintenance Agreement between Todd Township and the City of Park Rapids
- Renewal of On-Sale/Sunday Liquor License for West Forty Restaurant
- Renewal of 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Licenses for Simonson Station Store, Casey’s General Store #2192, Holiday Station Store, Orton’s Park Rapids – East, Coborn’s and Walmart #4244
- Payment of $22,620.00 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $2,216.00 to Horn Plastics, Inc.
03-8-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township, authorized a temporary liquor license for the Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association, and approved routine financial items including payables, prepaids, and consent agenda resolutions. The meeting also included a presentation from Enbridge on the completed Line 93 pipeline project.
- Approved shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township (unanimous)
- Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $49,115.05 and prepaids of $61,938.62 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals, precinct reestablishment, and payments (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 regular and work session meetings (unanimous)
02-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council authorized staff to proceed with cleaning up a property at 803 Hollinger with garbage piled up, with costs to be assessed to property taxes. They also agreed to keep existing precincts despite redistricting, and discussed potential new industrial park locations but took no formal action on that item.
- Authorized cleanup of garbage at 803 Hollinger, costs to be assessed to property taxes
- Agreed to keep existing precincts for redistricting
- Approved agenda as presented
- Adjourned workshop at 6:03 p.m.
02-22-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for FAA grant agreement, liquor license renewals, and payments for insurance and services. A shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township was referred back to staff for clarification on gravel cost wording. The council also approved a letter of support for a Main Street Economic Revitalization Program application.
- Approved payables of $432,587.02 and prepaids of $177,710.73 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution #2022-35 FAA grant agreement (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license renewals for multiple establishments (unanimous)
- Approved final payment for Well & Water Treatment Facility Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Approved wage and step increase for City Administrator Angel Weasner (unanimous)
- Approved payments to League of MN Cities for workers' comp and property/casualty insurance (unanimous)
- Referred shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township back to staff for clarification (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Heartland Lakes Development Commission application (unanimous)
02-22-22
The City Council is meeting to approve various operational payments, including insurance premiums and city payables. The body will consider several liquor license renewals and a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township.
- Payables of $432,587.02 and prepaids of $177,710.73
- Payment of $190,454.00 to League of MN Cities for 2022 Worker’s Compensation
- Payment of $189,993.00 to League of MN Cities for 2022 Property/Casualty Insurance
- Renewal of On-Sale/Sunday and Brewer/Taproom liquor licenses for multiple businesses
- Shared Road Maintenance Agreement between Todd Township and the City of Park Rapids
02-22-22
The City Council will consider several liquor license renewals and a shared road maintenance agreement with Todd Township. The body is also reviewing payables totaling $432,587.02 and prepaids of $177,710.73.
- Renewal of liquor licenses for American Legion Post 212, Bella Caffe LLC, and others
- Payment of $190,454.00 to League of MN Cities for 2022 Worker’s Compensation
- Payment of $189,993.00 to League of MN Cities for 2022 Property/Casualty Insurance
- Shared Road Maintenance Agreement between Todd Township and the City of Park Rapids
- Authorization to advertise for a full-time police officer and a volunteer firefighter
02-08-22
The Park Rapids City Council will administer the oath of office to Fire Chief Joe C Arlson. The body is also reviewing several payments for engineering, system support, and development assistance.
- Payment of $31,166.00 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $24,000.00 to Heartland Lakes Development Commission
- Resolution #2022-32 for a temporary liquor license for Park Rapids Firemen’s Relief Association
- Resolution #2022-33 for an airport lease improvement amendment extension with Park Rapids Avionics, LLC
- Resolution #2022-34 to sign a grant contract for the Park Rapids Arts and Culture Master Plan update
02-08-22
The Park Rapids City Council approved routine financial items and a consent agenda, including a temporary liquor license for the Firemen's Relief Association, several payments, and license approvals. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved payables of $102,998.56 and prepaids of $76,553.98 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution #2022-32 for temporary liquor license to Park Rapids Firemen's Relief Association (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for full-time Public Works position (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $31,166.00 to Apex Engineering (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $2,190.00 to Banyon Data Systems (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $24,000.00 to Heartland Lakes Development Commission (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $6,788.94 to MN Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
- Approved backhoe operator's license for Racer Construction and plumbing licenses for multiple companies (unanimous)
02-08-22
The City Council will swear in Fire Chief Joe Carlson and consider several payments and licenses. The body is also reviewing an airport lease amendment and a grant for the Arts and Culture Master Plan.
- Payment of $31,166.00 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $24,000.00 to Heartland Lakes Development Commission
- Payment of $2,190.00 to Banyon Data Systems
- Payment of $6,788.94 to MN Public Facilities Authority
- Resolution #2022-33 regarding Airport Lease Improvement Amendment with Park Rapids Avionics, LLC
01-25-22
The Park Rapids City Council will discuss a permit for a recreational mini golf facility and a resolution supporting the authority to impose a local sales tax. The body is also reviewing city payables and several administrative appointments.
- Conditional Use Permit for a mini golf course at PID #32.19.03800
- Resolution #2022-31 regarding authority to impose a local sales tax
- Payables of $48,449.81 and prepaids of $91,477.39
- Payment of $2,897.81 to Hawkins, Inc. and $2,201.91 to Iron Oakes Fence LLC
- Appointment of Klein Insurance as the City insurance agent
01-25-22
The City Council is meeting for a closed session following the regular meeting. The discussion is limited to personnel matters pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subdivision 2(4b).
- Closed session regarding personnel
01-25-22
The Park Rapids City Council voted 4-1 against the second reading of Ordinance No. 615, which would have prohibited the sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. The council then voted unanimously to send the ordinance back to a public hearing to gather more information. The decision followed extensive public comment, including testimony from local business owners and residents.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 615 (drug paraphernalia ban) failed (1-4)
- Ordinance No. 615 sent back to public hearing (unanimous)
- Approved payables $48,449.81 and prepaids $91,477.39 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with item 7.11 removed (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-30 for mini golf course conditional use permit (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-31 supporting local sales tax authority (unanimous)
01-25-22
The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit for a mini golf course in the B-1 Highway Business District. The body is also considering a resolution to support the authority to impose a local sales tax.
- Conditional Use Permit for a mini golf course at PID #32.19.03800
- Resolution #2022-31 regarding authority to impose a local sales tax
- Payables of $48,449.81 and prepaids of $91,477.39
- Payment of $2,897.81 to Hawkins, Inc. and $2,201.91 to Iron Oakes Fence LLC
- Appointment of Klein Insurance as the City insurance agent
01-11-22
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss sales and use tax. Other items on the agenda are procedural.
- Discussion regarding sales and use tax
01-11-22
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a drug paraphernalia ordinance. The body is also considering several administrative appointments, salary increases for city staff, and various vendor payments.
- Public hearing regarding drug paraphernalia ordinance
- Purchase of new one-ton pickup truck from Park Rapids Ford for $55,707.00
- Payment of $32,482.65 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $21,000.00 to SSL for first half of 2022 property valuations
- Payables in the amount of $253,283.14 and prepaids in the amount of $123,494.89
01-11-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a workshop to discuss which streets to propose for a 0.5% sales tax that would generate $8.8 million over 20 years. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed on the proposed map and will list priorities in a resolution at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Discussed street priorities for 0.5% sales tax; no formal action taken
- Agreed to list priorities in resolution at next council meeting
- Adjourned workshop at 5:54 p.m. (unanimous)
01-11-22
The Park Rapids City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale of drug paraphernalia within city limits. The council also approved payables and prepaids totaling $376,778.03, a consent agenda with 32 items including resolutions for appointments, salary increases, and payments, and the purchase of a new one-ton pickup truck for $55,707.00.
- Approved drug paraphernalia ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $253,283.14 and prepaids of $123,494.89 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with 32 items (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-24 appointing councilmembers to committees (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of one-ton pickup truck from Park Rapids Ford for $55,707.00 (unanimous)
01-11-22
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a drug paraphernalia ordinance. The body is also considering various administrative appointments, salary increases for city staff, and several vendor payments.
- Public hearing regarding drug paraphernalia ordinance
- Purchase of a new one-ton pickup truck from Park Rapids Ford for $55,707.00
- Payment of $32,482.65 to Apex Engineering
- Payment of $21,000.00 to SSL for 2022 property valuations
- Approval of payables totaling $253,283.14 and prepaids totaling $123,494.89