Park Rapids public meetings in 2023

12-12-23

The City Council will meet to adopt the final 2024 General Fund Budget and the 2024 property tax levy. The agenda also includes approving a five-year capital improvement plan and several personnel policy updates.

• Adoption of 2024 General Fund Budget
• Adoption of 2024 Property Tax Levy
• Adoption of 2024-2028 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of $143,930.73 in payables and $133,491.46 in prepaids
• Approval of solid waste contract with Northern Pines Sanitation

12-12-23

The Park Rapids City Council agenda contains only a notice for a closed session to be held immediately following the regular meeting. The document does not list specific topics for discussion.

12-12-23

The City Council will meet to adopt the final 2024 General Fund Budget and the 2024 property tax levy. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Truth in Taxation and the adoption of a five-year capital improvement plan.

• Adoption of 2024 General Fund Budget
• Adoption of 2024 Property Tax Levy
• Adoption of 2024-2028 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for Truth in Taxation
• Approval of $143,930.73 in payables and $133,491.46 in prepaids

11-28-23

The City Council will consider several planning and zoning items, including a minor subdivision and a building variance. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding Fair Avenue special assessments and delinquent utility bill certification.

• Public hearing for Fair Avenue Special Assessments
• Public hearing for Delinquent Utility Bill Certification to the Hubbard County Auditor
• Resolution #2023-164: Variance for a building addition at 3704 Park Avenue South
• Resolution #2023-168: Adoption of Special Assessments for Fair Avenue reconstruction
• Approval of payables and prepaids totaling $212,088.76

11-28-23

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a Verizon cell tower extension and budget/levy matters. The agenda also includes a discussion of the airport master lease if time permits.

• Verizon cell tower extension discussion
• Budget and levy discussion
• Airport master lease discussion

11-28-23

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding Fair Avenue special assessments and delinquent utility bill certifications. The agenda also includes decisions on several land use requests, including a minor subdivision and a building variance.

• Public hearing for Fair Avenue Special Assessments
• Variance request for truck loading addition at 3704 Park Avenue South
• Denial of rezoning request from residential to business at Eastern Avenue North/Charles Street
• Approval of payables totaling $35,600.20 and prepaids of $176,488.56
• Adoption of special assessments for Fair Avenue Utility and Street Reconstruction Project

11-14-23

The City Council will meet to discuss the Small Cities Grant Program and adjourn.

• Small Cities Grant Program

11-14-23

The City Council will consider several items on the consent agenda, including updates to water and sewer fee schedules and mutual aid agreements. The meeting also includes the review of payables totaling over $329,000 and various professional service payments.

• Final reading of Ordinance 625 amending water and sewer fees
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Park Rapids and Detroit Lakes Fire Department
• Payment of $58,800.00 to Northland Trust Services for 2019A General Obligation Improvement Bond
• Payment of $48,950.00 to Northland Trust Services for 2016B General Obligation Capital Improvement Bond
• Payment of $62,132.05 to Northland Trust Services for 2023A General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds

10-24-23

The City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance to change base rates for water and sewer fees. The meeting also includes a public hearing for citizen comments regarding a water and sewer ordinance change.

• First reading of Ordinance 625 regarding water and sewer fee base rate changes
• Public hearing for citizen comments on Water and Sewer Ordinance Change
• Resolution #2023-142: Contract for GASB #75 actuarial valuation services
• Resolution #2023-143: Utility bill credit for certain properties on Fair Avenue
• Variance requests for signage and structures in B-1 and B-2 business districts

10-24-23

The Park Rapids Economic Development Authority (EDA) met on October 24, 2023. The agenda was limited to a single item regarding a Revolving Loan Fund application.

• Revolving Loan Fund application review

10-24-23

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Mid States water/sewer connections and potential fence material standards. The agenda also includes discussion of the Verizon cell tower extension and board and commission appointments, subject to time availability.

• Mid States water/sewer connection discussion
• Fence material discussion
• Verizon cell tower extension discussion
• Board and commission appointments

10-24-23

The City Council will hold a public hearing for citizen comments on a Water and Sewer Ordinance Change. The meeting also includes the first reading of Ordinance 625 regarding base rate changes for water and sewer fees.

• Public hearing for citizen comments on Water and Sewer Ordinance Change
• First reading of Ordinance 625 to amend base rates for water and sewer fees
• Resolution #2023-144: Variance for signage in B-1 Highway Business District
• Resolution #2023-145: Variance for structure placement in B-2 General Business District
• Approval of payables totaling $1,504,300.63 and prepaids of $199,198.95

10-10-23

The City Council will consider the final 2022 audit report and various project payments. The agenda also includes a call for a public hearing regarding changes to the water and sewer ordinance.

• Approval of the final 2022 Audit Report
• Partial payment No. 6 and Change Order No. 3 for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Partial payment No. 3 for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project
• Public hearing call for October 24, 2023, regarding Water and Sewer Ordinance change
• Payment of $43,973.83 to Apex Engineering

09-26-23

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss hockey arena renovations and a proposed increase to base fees for water and sewer services. The meeting also includes a presentation by CGMC.

• Hockey arena renovation discussion
• Proposed increase for water and sewer base fees
• CGMC presentation

09-26-23

The City Council will review the proposed 2024 tax levy and preliminary general fund budget. The meeting also includes decisions on land use amendments, rezoning requests, and various city payments.

• Adoption of proposed 2024 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2024 General Fund Budget
• Resolution to deny land use amendment at Eastern Avenue North/Charles Street
• Resolution to deny rezoning request at Eastern Avenue North/Charles Street
• Approval of conditional use for a Planned Unit Development at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South
• Approval of various payments, including $69,674.66 to Swanston Equipment Corporation

09-26-23

The City Council will consider adopting the proposed 2024 tax levy and the preliminary 2024 General Fund budget. The meeting also includes several planning decisions regarding land use and rezoning requests.

• Adoption of proposed 2024 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2024 General Fund Budget
• Resolution to deny comprehensive plan amendment at Eastern Avenue North/Charles Street
• Resolution to deny rezoning request at Eastern Avenue North/Charles Street
• Approval of Planned Unit Development for two homes at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South
• Approval of payments including $69,674.66 to Swanston Equipment Corporation

09-12-23

The City Council will consider several land use requests, including a conditional use permit for a solar system and a rezoning request for Middle Avenue South. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a special assessment at PID #32.55.00800.

• Rezoning of 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South from R-1 to Planned Unit Development
• Conditional use permit for a 7.8KW AC roof mounted solar system at PID #32.94.01600
• Public hearing regarding an assessment at PID #32.55.00800
• Partial payment No. 5 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Approval of various Minnesota Lawful Gambling permit applications

09-12-23

The City Council will consider a rezoning application and approve conditional use permits for solar installations and business modifications. Other items include financial approvals and consent agenda items.

• Approve Rezoning at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South (PID #32.5.01810, #32.50.01820)
• Conditional Use Permit for a 7.8KW AC roof-mounted solar system at PID #32.94.01600
• Conditional Use Permit modification for outdoor sales and public rental space at 1104 Park Avenue South (PID #32.25.05000)
• Payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project ($68,533.23)
• Public Hearing on Assessment Certification for PID #32.55.00800

09-12-23

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city budget and water credit. Future discussion items include a presentation from CGMC and potential increases to water and sewer base fees.

• Budget discussion
• Water credit discussion
• Proposed increase to water and sewer base fees

09-12-23

The council approved the agenda and August 8th minutes, adopted payables of $132,463.13 and prepaids totaling $2,108,592.36, and accepted a consent agenda that included several Minnesota lawful gambling permits and vendor payments. It also approved planning resolutions for a 7.8 kW solar system, rezoning to a Planned Unit Development, a major modification of a conditional use permit, and a joint annexation with Todd Township. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 8th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables $132,463.13 and prepaids $540,655.01 and $1,037,474.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota lawful gambling permits (Res #2023-120 to #2023-124) (unanimous)
• Approved vendor payments including $68,533.23 to Apex Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-128 Conditional Use Permit for 7.8 kW solar system (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-129 Rezoning to Planned Unit Development at 607 & 615 Middle Ave S (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-131 Joint annexation with Todd Township (unanimous)

08-22-23

The City Council meeting is a work session focused on training for council members regarding the Board of Equalization. Future discussion items include budget planning, a CGMC presentation, water credits, and special assessment policy.

• Board of Equalization training for council members

08-22-23

The City Council will consider a joint resolution with Todd Township to designate specific areas for orderly annexation. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an assessment at PID #32.55.00800.

• Joint resolution for orderly annexation with Todd Township
• Public hearing for assessment at PID #32.55.00800
• Approval of LG220 gambling permit applications for Park Rapids Antique Tractor and Engine Club and North West Regional Firefighters Association
• Authorization to advertise for a Parks and Beautification Board opening
• Payment of $63,141.03 for the first half of 2023 TIF payments

08-22-23

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an assessment at PID #32.55.00800. The Council will also consider a joint resolution with Todd Township for orderly annexation of certain areas.

• Public hearing for assessment at PID #32.55.00800
• Joint Resolution #2023-123 regarding orderly annexation with Todd Township
• Approval of $63,141.03 for the first half of 2023 TIF payments
• Approval of LG220 gambling permit applications for Park Rapids Antique Tractor and Engine Club and North West Regional Firefighters Association
• Payment of $144,554.32 in payables and $540,655.01 in prepaids

08-08-23

The City Council is reviewing an interim ordinance to prohibit cannabis businesses within city limits. The agenda also includes a proposed tax abatement agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission.

• Interim Ordinance No. 623 prohibiting cannabis business operations
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Partial payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Subdivision and variance for a 20-acre property at PID #32.19.00500
• Payment of $98,817.31 to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority

08-08-23

The City Council approved a tax abatement agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission to support the completion of an apartment building. The council also passed an interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses within the city and approved several vendor payments via a consent agenda.

• Approved tax abatement agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission (Resolution #2023-119)
• Passed interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses (Ordinance No. 623)
• Approved $294,959.30 in payables and $235,346.91 in prepaids
• Approved partial payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction
• Approved longevity pay for Police Officer Andrew McFarlane
• Approved preliminary plat/subdivision and variance for 20-acre property (PID #32.19.00500)
• Approved $92,473.64 payment to Apex Engineering
• Approved $98,817.31 payment to Minnesota Public Facilities Authority

08-08-23

The Park Rapids City Council will review several items including a final reading of an interim ordinance regarding cannabis businesses. The council will also consider a tax abatement agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 623 prohibiting cannabis business operations
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Partial payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Preliminary plat and variance to divide a 20-acre property (PID #32.19.00500)
• Approval of payables totaling $294,959.30 and prepaids of $235,346.91

07-25-23

The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed interim ordinance to prohibit cannabis businesses. The council also approved several municipal payments, a solicitor's license, and a deed restriction for tennis courts.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 623 (cannabis business moratorium) approved
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 622 (Zoning Chapter 151 amendment) approved
• Approved payables of $68,830.95 and prepaids of $1,709,346.46
• Approved Resolution #2023-117 to establish a deed restriction for tennis courts
• Approved $2,300 payment to Bergstrom Electric Company for Deane Park work
• Approved five-day solicitor's license for Paulina Mazurek
• Approved 2022 transfer of funds for future fire truck purchase
• Approved non-probationary status for firefighters Samuel Ness, Nicholas Skjonsby, and Andrew Carmichael

07-25-23

The Park Rapids City Council has scheduled a closed session to take place immediately following the regular meeting on July 25, 2022. The agenda contains only the procedural notice for this session pursuant to Minnesota Statute.

07-25-23

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed cannabis moratorium and consider the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses. The meeting also includes discussions on airport maintenance grants, zoning amendments, and various city payments.

• Public hearing for Proposed Cannabis Moratorium
• First reading of Ordinance No. 623 regarding cannabis business prohibition
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 622 to amend Zoning Chapter 151
• Resolution #2023-89 for MnDOT Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant contract
• Approval of payables totaling $68,830.95 and prepaids of $1,709,346.46

07-25-23

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed cannabis moratorium. The meeting also includes a first reading of Ordinance No. 623 to prohibit cannabis businesses within the city.

• Public hearing for Proposed Cannabis Moratorium
• First reading of Ordinance No. 623 (Cannabis business prohibition)
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 622 (Zoning amendment)
• MnDOT Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant Contract authorization
• Approval of payables totaling $68,830.95 and prepaids of $1,709,346.46

07-11-23

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including payments for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project and engineering services. The agenda also includes a call for a public hearing on a proposed cannabis moratorium and a discussion regarding a liquor license transfer.

• Partial payment No. 3 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• First reading of Ordinance No. 622 regarding Planned Use Development zoning
• Call for public hearing on July 25, 2023, regarding a proposed cannabis moratorium
• Review of liquor license transfer from 1400 1st Street East to 1012 Birch Street
• Approval of payables totaling $72,942.22 and prepaids totaling $278,481.27

07-11-23

The City Council unanimously denied a liquor license transfer for One More Club and a fire call fee waiver request from Touch of Eden Landscaping. The council also approved several payments, personnel wage increases, and called for a public hearing on a cannabis moratorium.

• Denied liquor license transfer from 1400 1st Street East to 1012 Birch Street for One More Club (unanimous)
• Denied fire call fee waiver request from Touch of Eden Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $72,942.22 and prepaids of $278,481.27 (unanimous)
• Approved partial payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction
• Approved longevity pay for Officer Andrew McFarlane and wage increase for Officer Kelli Seitz
• Approved payments of $53,145.95 to Apex Engineering, $1,640.18 to Park Rapids Aviation, Inc., and $1,300.00 to Tyler Technologies
• Called for public hearing on July 25th, 2023, regarding a proposed cannabis moratorium
• Approved public facilities use permits for Deane Park to R.D. Offutt Farms Co. and Brittney Trujillo

07-11-23

The City Council will consider a public hearing for a proposed cannabis moratorium and revisit a denied liquor license transfer for One More Club. The meeting also includes several items for approval, such as police officer pay increases and infrastructure payments.

• Public hearing call for July 25, 2023, regarding a Proposed Cannabis Moratorium
• Revisiting denied liquor license transfer from 1400 1st Street East to 1012 Birch Street
• Partial payment No. 3 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Wage and step increase for Police Officer Kelli Seitz
• Payment of $53,145.95 to Apex Engineering

06-27-23

The City Council will review several planning resolutions, including a proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for a 58-unit residential development. The agenda also includes public hearings for a new liquor license and a variance request for an unseveraged lot.

• Proposed 58-unit residential apartment complex at PID #32.19.00500
• Public hearing for on-sale intoxicating liquor license at 18081 169th Avenue
• Variance request for minor subdivision of an unsewered lot at PID #32.19.04031
• Partial payment No. 2 to Gladen Construction, Inc. for Depot Park Tennis Court project
• Payables totaling $38,988.18 and prepaids totaling $871,954.12

06-27-23

The Council agreed to implement a cannabis moratorium to allow time for zoning updates and coordination with the County. They also recommended deferring a water/sewer hookup requirement for one parcel and set September for a strategic planning meeting.

• Agreed to move forward with cannabis moratorium
• Recommended deferral of water/sewer hookup for one parcel near Henrietta and Walmart
• Agreed to hold strategic planning meeting in September

06-27-23

The City Council approved a series of resolutions to allow for a 58-unit residential apartment complex, including land use and zoning amendments. The council also approved several variances for property subdivisions and the keeping of chickens on a non-residential property. Financial payables and a consent agenda were approved.

• Approved Resolution #2023-99 to change land use from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential at PID #32.19.00500
• Approved Resolution #2023-100 to rezone PID #32.19.00500 to R-3 Medium Density Residential District
• Approved Resolution #2023-101 for preliminary plat/subdivision and variance to divide 20-acre property at PID #32.19.00500
• Approved Resolution #2023-102 for a conditional use permit for a 58-unit apartment complex at PID #32.19.00500
• Approved Resolution #2023-103 for minor subdivision and variance for lot width at PID #32.19.04031
• Approved Resolution #2023-104 for a variance to keep six hens at 320 Career Path
• Approved $38,988.18 in payables and $871,954.12 in prepaids
• Approved consent agenda including payments to Apex Engineering, Flaherty & Hood, P.A., and Ferguson Waterworks

06-27-23

The City Council will review several planning items, including a proposed 58-unit apartment complex and land use map amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for liquor licensing and subdivision variances, alongside various financial payments.

• Public hearing for an on sale intoxicating liquor license at 18081 169th Avenue
• Proposed amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map for PID #32.19.00500
• Conditional use permit for a 58-unit residential apartment complex at PID #32.19.00500
• Resolution #2023-98: Partial payment to Gladen Construction, Inc. for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction
• Budget adjustment for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project

06-13-23

The City Council conducted public hearings regarding two liquor license applications and a property tax abatement request. No final votes on these items were recorded in the provided text.

06-13-23

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding new liquor licenses and a property tax abatement. The meeting also includes discussions on labor agreements, infrastructure payments, and utility connections.

• Public hearing for proposed On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License at 1012 Birch Street
• Public hearing for proposed On Sale 3.2 Liquor License at 1104 Park Avenue South
• Property tax abatement agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Partial payment No. 2 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Approval of payables totaling $122,379.82 and prepaids totaling $812,647.88

06-13-23

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two liquor license applications and a property tax abatement. The meeting also includes discussions on utility connections for annexed properties and various administrative resolutions.

• Public hearing for proposed On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License at 1012 Birch Street
• Public hearing for proposed On Sale 3.2 Liquor License at 1104 Park Avenue South
• Property tax abatement for certain property and agreement with Heartland Lakes Development Commission
• Partial payment No. 2 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Request to connect to City Water and Sewer at 113 Western Avenue North

05-23-23

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding vacation requests for portions of Front Avenue and 8th Street East. The body is also considering several payments for city services and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on vacation request from Hubbard County for Front Avenue
• Public hearing on vacation request from Larry Benham for 8th Street East
• Payment of $24,500.00 to Midwest Machinery Co.
• Payment of $14,000.00 to S & P Global
• Resolution #2023-81 to call for a public hearing on a property tax abatement

05-23-23

The City Council approved financial payments and several administrative resolutions, including a planning commission appointment and a pawnbroker's permit. A public hearing was held regarding two road vacation requests, one of which is contingent on county approval.

• Approved payables of $116,305.09 and prepaids of $203,482.67 (unanimous)
• Approved partial payment No. 1 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction
• Appointed Liz Stone to the Park Rapids Planning Commission
• Approved wage and step increase for Gregory Mackenzie, Public Works Utility Maintenance Worker
• Called for a public hearing on property tax abatement for certain city property
• Approved Pawnbrokers Permit for Royce Holland d.b.a. Fuller’s Gun & Pawn (May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024)
• Approved May 9th, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed final reading of Ordinance No. 621

05-09-23

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the airport hangar rate schedule. The agenda also includes authorization for $2,925,000 in utility revenue bonds and various administrative approvals.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 36 Airport Hangar Rates
• Authorization of $2,925,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A
• Change order for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project with Kuechle Underground, Inc.
• Partial payment for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project to Gladen Construction Inc.
• Two public hearings for liquor license applications at 1012 Birch Street and 1104 Park Avenue South

05-09-23

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to airport hangar rates in the City Code. The agenda also includes a vote to authorize the sale of $2,925,000 in General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 36 fee schedule for Airport Hangar Rates
• Authorization of $2,925,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A
• Change order for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project with Kuechle Underground, Inc.
• Partial payment for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project to Gladen Construction Inc.
• Call for public hearings regarding liquor license applications at 1012 Birch Street and 1104 Park Avenue South

05-09-23

The City Council authorized the sale of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds to finance the utility portion of the Fair Avenue project. The council also approved a 3% increase in airport hangar rates and a minor subdivision of two parcels. Various payments and administrative resolutions were passed via a consent agenda.

• Approved $2,755,000 in General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds for Fair Avenue project
• Approved 3% increase in airport hangar rates (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision of PID #’s 32.26.02400 and 32.26.03000 (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $148,383.65 and prepaids of $79,710.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction
• Approved partial payment to Gladen Construction Inc. for Depot Park Tennis Court project
• Approved wage and step increases for two Rapids Spirits clerks and one police officer
• Approved transient merchant license for TNT Fireworks (June 20 to July 5, 2023)

04-25-23

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and departmental items. Topics include a lockbox ordinance for the fire department and potential changes to fee schedules.

• Lockbox Ordinance discussion with Fire Department
• Discussion of additional work outside Hometown Planning contract scope
• Review of fee schedule transition from Ordinance to Annual resolution
• Administrative approval of Special Vehicle permits

04-25-23

The City Council will review requests for conditional use permits regarding school facility improvements and a multi-family facility expansion. The agenda also includes calls for public hearings on amending the city code fee schedule and discussing a vacation request.

• Conditional Use Permit for improvements to an existing school facility at 401 Huntsinger Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an 88-unit multi-family/memory care facility at 1006 Crocus Hill Street
• Public hearing call for May 9th to amend Chapter 36: Fee Schedule of the Park Rapids City Code
• Approval of payables totaling $66,049.13 and prepaids totaling $111,586.29
• Resolution #2023-64 regarding changes to the Park Rapids Fire Department Organizational Handbook

04-25-23

The Council agreed to move special vehicle permit approvals to an administrative process. Members also authorized the drafting of a fire department lockbox ordinance and the creation of a planned unit development overlay district.

• Approved administrative issuance of special vehicle permits
• Authorized drafting of a fire department lockbox ordinance
• Approved moving forward with a planned unit development overlay district
• Agreed to update the fee schedule via annual resolution instead of ordinance
• Scheduled joint Council and Planning Commission meeting for May 8, 2023

04-25-23

The City Council approved conditional use permits for improvements to a school facility and the expansion of a memory care facility. The council also approved changes to the Fire Department Organizational Handbook and various city payments.

• Approved Resolution #2023-62 for school facility improvements at 401 Huntsinger Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-63 for a 20-unit memory care expansion at 1006 Crocus Hill Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-64 to change the Fire Department Organizational Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $66,049.13 and prepaids of $111,586.29 (unanimous)
• Approved payments totaling $23,233.34 via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 9th to amend Chapter 36: Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 23rd to discuss a vacation request (unanimous)

04-25-23

The City Council will review two conditional use permits regarding school facility improvements and a multi-family facility expansion. The agenda also includes approving various city payables and scheduling public hearings for fee schedule amendments and a vacation request.

• Conditional Use Permit for improvements to an existing school at 401 Huntsinger Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an 88-unit multi-family/memory care facility at 1006 Crocus Hill Street
• Public hearing call for May 9th to amend the Park Rapids City Code Fee Schedule
• Approval of payables totaling $66,049.13 and prepaids totaling $111,586.29
• Payment of $16,680.29 to the Hubbard County Auditor-Treasurer

04-11-23

The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for an indoor golf simulator at 1104 Park Avenue South. The meeting also includes a discussion on a public transportation service agreement between Hubbard County and the City of Park Rapids.

• Conditional Use Permit for indoor golf simulator at 1104 Park Avenue South
• Service Agreement for public transportation service with Hubbard County
• Resolution to appoint Craig Rossman to the Airport Commission
• Issuance of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A
• Payment of $4,008.00 to Apex Engineering

04-11-23

The Park Rapids City Council will review a conditional use permit for an indoor golf simulator business at 1104 Park Avenue South. The agenda also includes the authorization of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A.

• Conditional Use Permit for indoor golf simulator at 1104 Park Avenue South
• Authorization of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A
• Service Agreement for public transportation between Hubbard County and the City
• Approval of pay and step increases for Rapids Spirits Clerks Tina Jenkins and Mark Peterson
• Payments to Apex Engineering ($4,008.00), Carr’s Tree Service, Inc. ($1,650.00), and Hawkins, Inc. ($1,547.24)

04-11-23

The City Council approved a permit for a 24-hour indoor golf simulator business and renewed a public transportation service agreement with Hubbard County. The council also authorized the issuance of general obligation utility revenue bonds and approved several personnel and payment items via a consent agenda.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for indoor golf simulator at 1104 Park Avenue South (unanimous)
• Approved public transportation service agreement with Hubbard County (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Rossman to the Park Rapids Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Approved pay and step increases for Rapids Spirits clerks Tina Jenkins and Mark Peterson (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $37,538.85 and prepaids of $94,496.63 (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Apex Engineering ($4,008.00), Carr’s Tree Service, Inc. ($1,650.00), and Hawkins, Inc. ($1,547.24) (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy No. 61 (unanimous)

03-28-23

The Park Rapids City Council is holding a work session to discuss bond issuance, likely for street projects. Other possible topics include a joint council and planning commission work session, an HRA request for proposals, and a firefighter handbook.

• Bond issuance discussion
• Joint Council and Planning Commission work session
• HRA desire for RFP
• Firefighter handbook
• HCSP personnel policy

03-28-23

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for school improvements at 401 Huntsinger Avenue and a minor subdivision for lot line adjustments. The council also appointed Emily Utech to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority and approved various city payments.

• Approved conditional use permit for school improvements at 401 Huntsinger Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision for lot line adjustments involving PID# 32.26.02400, 32.26.03000 and 32.26.03100 (unanimous)
• Appointed Emily Utech to the Park Rapids Housing & Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $75,404.32 and prepaids of $185,601.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $70,628.76 for Public Works Street Department yearly supply expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $1,820.79 and $3,036.68 payments to Hawkins, Inc. for water treatment chemicals (unanimous)
• Approved $1,655.00 payment to Gaslin Garage Door of Bemidji for garage door repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized annual step and pay increase for City Clerk Berit Score (unanimous)

03-28-23

The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for improvements at a school on Huntsinger Avenue and a minor subdivision. The meeting also includes the approval of various city payables and department expenses.

• Conditional Use Permit for school expansions at 401 Huntsinger Avenue
• Approval of minor subdivision involving PID# 32.26.02400, 32.26.03000, and 32.26.03100
• Resolution #2023-51 regarding annual pay increase for City Clerk Berit Score
• Approval of $70,628.76 in yearly supply expenses for Public Works Street Department
• Payment of $1,820.79 and $3,036.68 to Hawkins, Inc for water treatment chemicals

03-28-23

The Council reached agreement on the financing structure for the 2023 street and utility improvement project. They also agreed to request an RFP for HRA executive services and approved updates to firefighter handbook policies.

• Agreed to 15-year bond schedule for the $4,795,444.59 street and utility project
• Agreed to 20-year term for residents being assessed
• Approved staff to apply for PFA enhancement
• Agreed that HRA should issue an RFP for executive services
• Agreed to lower firefighter run time percentage to 45%
• Agreed to adjust firefighter compensation to an annual rate based on Minnesota Fire Fighter Hourly Wage
• Approved bringing HCSP personnel policy for salaried employees to the next meeting
• Agreed to recurring work sessions at 5:30 p.m. on the second meeting of every month

03-28-23

The City Council will consider several financial payments and planning resolutions. Items include a conditional use permit for school improvements at 401 Huntsinger Avenue and a minor subdivision proposal.

• Resolution #2023-51: Annual step and pay increase for City Clerk Berit Score
• Resolution #2023-52: Conditional Use Permit for school improvements at 401 Huntsinger Avenue
• Resolution #2023-53: Minor Subdivision involving PID# 32.26.02400, 32.26.03000 and 32.26.03100
• $70,628.76 for Public Works Street Department yearly supply expenses
• Payments to Hawkins for water treatment chemicals totaling $4,856.79

03-14-23

The City Council will consider labor agreements for the Teamsters Union Local #320 and United Food & Commercial Workers Local #1189. Additionally, the council will review non-union employee wage and insurance benefit adjustments for 2023 through 2025.

• Labor agreement with Teamsters Union Local #320
• Labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local #1189
• Non-union employee wage and insurance benefit adjustments (2023-2025)
• Renewal of 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Licenses for several local establishments
• Payment of $17,162.46 to Apex Engineering

03-14-23

The City Council approved labor agreements with Teamsters Union Local #320 and UFCW Local #1189, as well as wage and insurance adjustments for non-union employees. The council also approved a change order for the Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project. An appointment to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority was tabled.

• Approved labor agreement with Teamsters Union Local #320 (unanimous)
• Approved labor agreement with UFCW Local #1189 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 wage and insurance adjustments for non-union employees (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction with Gladen Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $54,318.27 and prepaids of $75,644.65 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Licenses for seven local businesses (unanimous)
• Approved Public Facilities Use Permit for Norther Knights Car Club event on August 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Kristin Fake to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)

03-14-23

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding labor agreements for the Teamsters Union Local #320 and United Food & Commercial Workers Local #1189. Additionally, the council will review a proposal for non-union employee wage and insurance benefit adjustments for 2023 through 2025.

• Labor agreement with Teamsters Union Local #320
• Labor agreement with United Food & Commercial Workers Local #1189
• Wage and insurance benefit adjustments for non-union employees (2023-2025)
• Renewal of 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Licenses for six local businesses
• Payment of $17,162.46 to Apex Engineering

02-28-23

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a new on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Armory Arts & Events Center. The consent agenda includes approvals for liquor license renewals, a grant agreement for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project, and several payments and permits.

• Public hearing and resolution for new on-sale liquor license at Armory Arts & Events Center
• Resolution #2023-42 authorizing grant agreement for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Payables of $20,422.58 and prepaids of $99,498.80
• Renewal of on-sale/Sunday liquor licenses for Bogey’s on 34, A Better Place, and West Forty
• Approval of full-time employment status for Police Officer Logan Noonan

02-28-23

The City Council approved a new on-sale liquor license for the Armory Arts & Events Center following a public hearing. The council also approved several resolutions via a consent agenda, including liquor license renewals and a grant agreement for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project.

• Approved new on-sale liquor license for Armory Arts & Events Center (unanimous)
• Approved $20,422.58 in payables and $99,498.80 in prepaids (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of on-sale/Sunday liquor licenses for Bogey’s on 34, A Better Place, and West Forty (unanimous)
• Authorized grant agreement for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project (unanimous)
• Approved full-time employment status for Police Officer Logan Noonan (unanimous)
• Approved exempt permits for Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and Headwaters Ducks Unlimited (unanimous)
• Approved public facilities and multi-vender permits for Second Street Stage and Crazy Days (unanimous)
• Approved payments to MacQueen Equipment, Autocraft, Streicher’s, Michael Harvey, and Farrington Enterprises (unanimous)

02-28-23

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a new on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Armory Arts & Events Center at 203 Park Avenue South. The consent agenda includes approvals for liquor license renewals, a grant agreement for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project, and several payments and permits.

• Public hearing and resolution for new on-sale liquor license for Armory Arts & Events Center at 203 Park Avenue South
• Resolution #2023-42 authorizing grant agreement for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project from Local Road Improvement Program
• Approval of $20,422.58 in payables and $99,498.80 in prepaids
• Renewal of on-sale/Sunday liquor licenses for Bogey’s on 34, A Better Place, and West Forty
• Approval of full-time employment status for Police Officer Logan Noonan

02-14-23

The Council reached a consensus to proceed with the Fair Avenue project following a presentation of ten funding options. Staff recommended a funding plan using a 90% grant allocation and a $500,000 CD to reduce resident assessments. The project will include street, water, and storm sewer work.

• Agreed to move forward with the Fair Avenue project
• Discussed awarding the project to low bidder Kuechle Underground ($3.865M construction cost)

02-14-23

The Park Rapids City Council will vote on a consent agenda including $558,058.58 in payables and $272,604.79 in prepaids, multiple temporary and renewal liquor licenses, and appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. They will also consider a resolution to hire Brady Martz as the auditing firm for the city's annual audit. A public hearing is scheduled for February 28 on a proposed liquor license at 203 Park Avenue South for the Armory Arts and Events Center.

• Payables of $558,058.58 and prepaids of $272,604.79
• Resolution #2023-35 to approve Brady Martz as auditing firm for annual audit
• Call for public hearing on Feb 28 for liquor license at 203 Park Avenue South (Armory Arts and Events Center)
• Final readings of Ordinance No. 619 and Ordinance No. 620
• Approval of $355,657.00 payment to Berkley Risk Administration

02-14-23

The City Council authorized the bid award for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project and hired Brady Martz to conduct the city's annual audit. The council also approved over $830,000 in payables and prepaids.

• Approved Resolution #2023-36 to authorize the bid award for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-35 to hire auditing firm Brady Martz for the annual audit (Unanimous)
• Approved payables of $558,058.58 and prepaids of $272,604.79 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24th, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24th, 2023, Work Session Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (Unanimous)

02-14-23

The Park Rapids City Council will convene a closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Minnesota law. The agenda contains only this single procedural item.

• Closed session for personnel discussion under Minn. Stat. 13D.03 Subdivision 1(b)

02-14-23

The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving payables totaling $558,058.58 and prepaids of $272,604.79. The consent agenda includes temporary and renewal liquor licenses for several local organizations and businesses, as well as appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. The council will also vote on a resolution to hire Brady Martz as the auditing firm for the annual audit.

• Payables of $558,058.58 and prepaids of $272,604.79
• Temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Firemen's Relief Association, Amateur Hockey Association, and Northern Light Opera Company
• Renewal of liquor licenses for American Legion, The Good Life Café, Necce’s Italiano Ristorante, The Royal Bar, One More Club, and Vallartas Mexican Grill
• Resolution #2023-35 to approve Brady Martz as auditing firm for annual audit
• Call for public hearing on February 28, 2023 for a proposed liquor license at 203 Park Avenue South

02-14-23

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential locations for electric vehicle charging stations and receive an update on the Fair Avenue project. No formal decisions are expected as this is a work session.

• Discussion of EV charging station location options
• Update on the Fair Avenue project

01-24-23

The City Council conducted a work session where department heads reported on annual achievements, staffing, and infrastructure projects. No legislative actions were taken, though the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to three police officers.

• Administered Oath of Office to Officers Kelly Seitz, Andrew McFarlane, and Christian Zweerink
• Presented lifesaving awards to Officer Kelly Seitz and Sergeant Mike Mercil

01-24-23

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a retail grocery store at 1310 First Street East, removing restrictions on business and delivery hours. Council also updated Planning Commission bylaws and adopted a new policy for city boards and committees.

• Approved Resolution #2023-23 for ALDI grocery store construction at 1310 First Street East, removing conditions four and five (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-24 amending Planning Commission bylaws to allow non-resident business owners to serve, provided they reside in Hubbard County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-25 adopting a policy for Commissions, Committees, and Boards, requiring in-person interviews (unanimous)
• Approved payables of $34,840.03 and prepaids of $132,392.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-20 for Park Rapids Wrestling Club gambling permit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-21 for City nursery stock tree bid (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-22 regarding a workforce housing tax abatement program for a 58-unit rental project (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Baycom, Inc. ($8,686.00), Northland Securities, Inc. ($2,150.00), and Widseth, Smith, and Nolting ($6,925.00) (unanimous)

01-24-23

The Park Rapids City Council is meeting to hear department head successes from the past year. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Department head successes from the past year

01-24-23

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a grocery store over 20,000 sq ft at 1310 First Street East, approve a workforce housing tax abatement program, and vote on several resolutions including bids and permits.

• Conditional Use Permit for retail grocery store over 20,000 sq ft at 1310 First Street East
• Resolution to create a workforce housing tax abatement program for a proposed 58-unit multifamily rental project
• Payables of $34,840.03 and prepaids of $132,392.06
• Payment of $8,686.00 to Baycom, Inc.
• Payment of $6,925.00 to Widseth, Smith, and Nolting

01-24-23

The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a retail grocery store larger than 20,000 square feet at 1310 First Street East. They will also consider amendments to the Planning Commission bylaws and adopt a policy for city commissions, committees, and boards. Consent agenda items include approval of a tree bid, a tax abatement program for a 58-unit workforce housing project, and payments to vendors.

• Conditional use permit for retail grocery store over 20,000 sq ft at 1310 First Street East
• Resolution #2023-22: consent to create an Economic Development (Workforce Housing) Tax Abatement Program for a proposed 58-unit multifamily rental housing project
• Resolution #2023-21: award tree bid for city nursery stock
• Payables of $34,840.03 and prepaids of $132,392.06
• Payments to Baycom, Inc. ($8,686.00), Northland Securities, Inc. ($2,150.00), and Widseth, Smith, and Nolting ($6,925.00)

01-10-23

The City Council approved a contract for concrete tennis court reconstruction and ratified a labor agreement for the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union. Several board appointments were confirmed, and a variance for a driveway at 340 East River Drive was approved. A variance request for homes on Middle Avenue South was tabled.

• Awarded Depot Park Tennis Reconstruction bid to Gladen Construction (Option A) for under $565,000
• Approved labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local No. 488 for 2023-2025
• Approved variance for additional driveway surface at 340 East River Drive
• Tabled variance request for two homes at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South
• Approved $199,368.32 in payables and $410,906.53 in prepaids
• Appointed Liz Stone as Vice Mayor for 2023
• Re-appointed Nancy Newman to the Planning Commission
• Referred Airport Commission appointment policy back to staff for a written policy

01-10-23

The Park Rapids City Council will meet Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, discussion of a letter of support for the HLDC, and adjournment.

• HLDC letter of support

01-10-23

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine annual appointments, designations, and approvals, including appointing a vice mayor and designating official newspaper and depositories. The council will also vote on two variance requests: one to deny construction of two homes within a road setback at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South, and another to approve additional driveway surface at 340 East River Drive.

• Resolution #2023-18 to deny variance for two single-family homes at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South
• Resolution #2023-19 to approve variance for additional driveway surface at 340 East River Drive
• Appointment of Liz Stone as Vice Mayor for 2023 (Resolution #2023-01)
• Payables of $199,368.32 and prepaids of $410,906.53
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 618 and first readings of Ordinances No. 619 and 620

01-10-23

The Park Rapids City Council will consider a variance request to allow two single-family homes with attached garages to be built within the required road setback at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South. Staff recommends denial. The council will also vote on a consent agenda with routine appointments, licenses, and payments totaling over $199,000 in payables and $410,000 in prepaids.

• Resolution #2023-18 to deny a variance for two single-family homes at 607 and 615 Middle Avenue South in an R-1 district
• Resolution #2023-19 to approve a variance for additional driveway surface at 340 East River Drive in an R-1/S-O district
• Payables of $199,368.32 and prepaids of $410,906.53
• Resolution #2023-15 approving a wage and step increase for Public Works Mechanic-Maintenance Worker Austin Thelen
• Resolution #2023-16 approving a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Armory Arts & Events Center