Park Rapids public meetings in 2024
67 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-30-24 special
The Park Rapids City Council held a special meeting on December 30, 2024, and approved several financial items, including payables and prepaids, and a consent agenda with multiple payments. They also approved amended resolutions for the 2025 property tax levy and a wage increase for a city employee, and gave final approval to Ordinance No. 632 amending the zoning code. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved payables of $200,341.96 and prepaids of $504,380.67 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including payments to CHS, Duperon, Hawkins, Streicher's, Tech Check, and TIF payments (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2024-171 hiring Emily Brown as part-time liquor store clerk (unanimous)
- Approved amended Resolution #2024-166 adopting final property tax levy for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved amended Resolution #2024-157 wage and step increase for Sarah Gwiazdon (unanimous)
- Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 632 amending zoning code (unanimous)
12-30-24
The City Council will consider a final reading of a zoning ordinance and an amendment to the 2025 property tax levy. The body will also review over $700,000 in payables and prepaids and approve several vendor payments.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 632 to amend Section 151 of the City Code regarding Zoning
- Amendment to Resolution #2024-166 regarding the Final Property Tax Levy for Tax Year 2025
- Payment of $148,241.26 for the second half of 2024 TIF payments
- Payment of $14,184.53 to Tech Check LLC
- Payment of $7,400 to Duperon for a sewer system barscreen
12-30-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several consent items, including payments totaling $175,000 and a $148,241.26 TIF payment. The council will vote on hiring a part‑time liquor‑store clerk and on amendments to a property‑tax levy resolution and a wage increase for a city assistant. The meeting will conclude with the final reading of Ordinance No. 632 to amend the zoning section of the city code.
- Approve payment of $4,851.60 to CHS
- Approve payment of $7,400.00 to Duperon
- Approve payment of $148,241.26 for the second half of the 2024 TIF payments
- Amend Resolution #2024-166 to adopt the final property tax levy for tax year payable 2025
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 632 amending Section 151 (Zoning) of the city code
12-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the final General Fund budget for 2025 and the corresponding property tax levy. The meeting also includes adoption of a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and approval of several final payments for public works projects. A consent agenda contains reappointments to various boards and wage adjustments for city staff.
- Resolution #2024-165 Adopt Final General Fund Budget for the Year 2025
- Resolution #2024-166 Adopt Final Property Tax Levy for Tax Year Payable 2025
- Resolution #2024-167 Adopt Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2025‑2029
- Resolution #2024-159 Approve Final Payment to Howard’s Driveway, Inc. for the Mill and Overlay Project
- Resolution #2024-160 Approve Final Payment to Gladen Construction, Inc. for the Depot Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project
12-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will include a Truth in Taxation public hearing and a finance report covering payables of $73,151.24 and prepaids of $284,623.90. A consent agenda will address several routine resolutions and payments. The council will vote on the final 2025 General Fund Budget, the 2025 property tax levy, and a five‑year capital improvement plan.
- Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation (Item 4.1)
- Finance – Payables $73,151.24 and Prepaids $284,623.90 (Item 6.1)
- First Reading of Ordinance No. 632 to amend Section 151 (Zoning) (Item 9.1)
- Adopt Final General Fund Budget for 2025 (Resolution #2024-165)
- Adopt Final Property Tax Levy for 2025 (Resolution #2024-166)
12-10-24 regular
The Park Rapids City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing and then adopted the final 2025 general fund budget of $5,550,222, a property tax levy of $3,622,083 (a 2% increase over 2024), and the five-year capital improvement plan for 2025-2029. The council also approved the first reading of a zoning ordinance to restrict cannabis retail sales to the highway B-1 business district and non-retail to the industrial park. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted final 2025 general fund budget of $5,550,222 (unanimous)
- Adopted final 2025 property tax levy of $3,622,083 (unanimous)
- Adopted five-year capital improvement plan 2025-2029 (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 632 restricting cannabis retail to highway B-1 district (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 21 items (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $73,151.24 and prepaids of $284,623.90 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2024-170 allowing Hubbard County to register and check cannabis businesses (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2024-169 transferring TIF district to new property owner (unanimous)
11-26-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving a list of utility bills and payments totaling over $96,000, authorize gambling permits for local organizations, and hold a public hearing on a proposed fee schedule ordinance. The meeting will also include the reappointment of several citizens to city advisory boards.
- Public hearing on Fee Schedule Ordinance
- Certify delinquent utility bills payable in 2025
- Approve payments to Apex Engineering ($56,315.25)
- Approve payments to O'Day Equipment, LLC ($12,158.00)
- Reappoint Paul Albright to Arts and Culture Advisory Commission
11-26-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting on November 26, 2024 includes a discussion of the 2025 budget, levy and CIP. The council will also review the city’s fee schedule. A future item notes a possible update to the Special Assessment Policy.
- 2025 budget, levy and CIP discussion
- Fee schedule review
- Future discussion of Special Assessment Policy update
11-26-24
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a fee schedule ordinance and the certification of delinquent utility bills and assessments. The body will also consider several payments for city services and the re-appointment of board and commission members.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 631 to amend the City Code Fee Schedule
- Payment of $56,315.25 to Apex Engineering
- Certification of delinquent utility bills to the Hubbard County Auditor
- Certification of assessments for PID #32.25.06850 and PID #32.39.02800
- Payables of $96,863.86 and prepaids of $160,460.96
11-12-24
The City Council will consider several administrative resolutions, including wage increases and grant agreements. The body is scheduling public hearings for November 26, 2024, regarding a THC ordinance, a fee schedule ordinance, and the certification of assessments.
- Public hearings on November 26, 2024, for THC Ordinance, Fee Schedule Ordinance, and Certification of Assessments
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning
- Payment of $1,180,617.50 to Northland Trust Services
- Payment of $38,320.00 to Arete Advisors LLC
- Payment of $24,706.25 to Apex Engineering
11-12-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the final reading of Ordinance No. 630 that amends the city’s zoning chapter. The council will also approve a series of vendor payments totaling over $1.4 million and adopt wage step increases for two part‑time clerks. Additional items include confirming the November 5 election results and scheduling public hearings on several ordinances.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning of the City Code
- Approve payment of $1,180,617.50 to Northland Trust Services
- Approve payment of $24,706.25 to Apex Engineering
- Resolution #2024-136 and #2024-137 to approve wage and step increases for two part‑time clerks
- Resolution #2024-140 to approve the November 5, 2024 municipal election results
10-22-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on the Finance item approving payables of $395,014.46 and prepaids of $164,858.18. A consent agenda includes a final payment for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project and several ordinance readings, including Ordinance No. 628 on civil action enforcement and Ordinance No. 630 amending zoning. General Business items authorize a custodial services contract and a State Airports Fund grant agreement.
- Finance: Approve payables of $395,014.46 and prepaids of $164,858.18
- Resolution #2024-133: Final payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for the Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Final Reading of Ordinance No. 628 to enable enforcement of the City Code by civil action
- First Reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning of the City Code
- Resolution #2024-134: Authorize execution of the contract for custodial services
10-22-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will address the fee schedule for 2025. Council members will also review the council code of conduct. A future discussion item is an update to the special assessment policy.
- Fee Schedule for 2025
- Council Code of Conduct review
- Special Assessment Policy update (future discussion)
10-22-24
The City Council will discuss updates to the city code regarding civil action enforcement and employee compensation. The body is also reviewing a first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning chapter of the city code. Other business includes approving various vendor payments and a custodial services contract.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 630 to amend Chapter 151: Zoning
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 628 to enable city code enforcement by civil action
- Final payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Fair Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Payables of $395,014.46 and prepaids of $164,858.18
- Payment of $19,200.00 to Innovative Sign & Graffix LLC
10-08-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a large finance package that includes payables of $739,229.61 and prepaids of $896,001.82. The consent agenda contains multiple resolutions, such as a partial payment to BRZ Coatings for the Hatch Water Tower rehabilitation and an interfund loan between the Liquor Fund and the Airport Fund. The council will also hear first readings of two ordinances amending the city code and will vote on renewing the Hubbard County Attorney contract and supporting an active‑transportation grant application.
- Finance: Payables $739,229.61 and Prepaids $896,001.82
- Resolution #2024-124 – Partial Payment No. 2 to BRZ Coatings, Inc. for Hatch Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
- Resolution #2024-128 – Approve interfund loan and transfer between Liquor Fund and Airport Fund
- Resolution #2024-130 – Support Hubbard County Active Transportation Grant Application for Central Avenue
- Ordinance No. 628 – First reading to enable civil enforcement of the City Code
10-8-24
The City Council will consider two ordinances to amend the city code regarding civil action enforcement and employee compensation. The body is also reviewing a series of payments for city services and infrastructure, including a contract renewal for criminal prosecution.
- Payables of $739,229.61 and prepaids of $896,001.82
- Payment of $284,815.00 and $30,000.00 to McCoy Construction & Forestry
- Payment of $227,316.00 to MacQueen
- First reading of Ordinance No. 628 to enable city code enforcement by civil action
- Renewal of the Hubbard County Attorney Contract for 2025 and 2026
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving payments totaling $413,670.72, including payments to Apex Engineering and Duperon, and will vote on two conditional use permits and a public road right-of-way request.
- Approve payments totaling $413,670.72
- Conditional Use Permit for apartment at 602 1st Street East
- Conditional Use Permit for food shelf at PID 32.63.01900
- Deny request to vacate Cutler Street right-of-way
- Public hearing on Civil Enforcement Ordinance
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council will hold public hearings regarding a civil enforcement ordinance, council wages, and a vacation request. The body will also consider conditional use permits for a residential apartment and a food shelf.
- Public hearing on Civil Enforcement Ordinance to enable city code enforcement by civil action
- Public hearing on Council Wage
- Payment of $103,600.00 to Duperon
- Payment of $99,574.00 to Peterson Sheet Metal
- Conditional Use Permit for residential apartment conversion at 602 1st Street East
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will open with a call to order and roll call. Council members will review any submitted requests for proposals. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- RFP submission review
09-24-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting will address routine administrative matters such as a mayor vacancy, council committee appointments, and council bank signatures. It will include a presentation from the CGMC and a discussion of the Airport Master Lease. A future agenda item will review an update to the Special Assessment Policy.
- Mayor vacancy
- Council committee appointments
- CGMC presentation
- Airport Master Lease
- Special Assessment Policy update
09-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on creating Tax Increment Financing District No. 2‑13 and adopting a business subsidy for PR PR LLC. The council will vote on the resignation of Mayor Ryan Leckner, adopt the proposed 2025 tax levy and preliminary general‑fund budget, and approve modifications to Municipal Development District No. 2 and the related TIF plan. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, finance payables, and various consent‑agenda payments.
- Public hearing: Creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2‑13
- Adoption of a Business Subsidy for PR PR LLC
- Resolution #2024-108: Accept resignation of Mayor Ryan Leckner
- Resolution #2024-109: Adopt proposed 2025 tax levy and preliminary 2025 general‑fund budget
- Resolution #2024-110: Modify Municipal Development District No. 2 and establish TIF District No. 2‑13
09-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council accepted Mayor Ryan Leckner's resignation and declared the seat vacant, to be discussed at the next work session. They adopted the proposed 2025 tax levy with a 3.5% increase and preliminary budget, and approved several resolutions related to a TIF district and development agreement for a Pizza Ranch project. The council also approved an FAA grant for snow removal equipment and a partial payment for a road project.
- Accepted Mayor Ryan Leckner's resignation and declared seat vacant (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 tax levy with 3.5% increase and preliminary budget (unanimous)
- Approved TIF District No. 2-13 modification and development program (unanimous)
- Authorized development agreement and business subsidy for PR PR LLC (unanimous)
- Approved FAA grant agreement for $399,000 for snow removal equipment (unanimous)
- Approved partial payment to Howard's Driveway, Inc. for mill and overlay project (unanimous)
- Approved payables of $102,077.90 and prepaids of $685,934.33 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including zoning of annexed property and various payments (unanimous)
09-10-24
The City Council will hold public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and the creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-13. The body will also discuss the proposed 2025 tax levy and general fund budget.
- Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-13 and business subsidy for PR PR LLC
- Proposed 2025 Tax Levy and Preliminary 2025 General fund Budget
- Resolution to accept resignation of Mayor Ryan Leckner and declare seat vacant
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 627 to zone annexed property PID# 32.22.01900 as R-1 Single Family Residential
- Payments including $59,886.03 to Dondelinger Chevy Buick Inc and $6,998.00 to Minnesota Pump Works
09-10-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review the Revolving Loan Fund Committee's recommendation concerning PR PR LLC. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.
- Revolving Loan Fund Committee recommendation for PR PR LLC
08-27-24
The Park Rapids City Council will vote on routine financial approvals, a series of planning permits, and several general business actions. Items include paying $128,016.87 in payables and $117,342.28 in prepaids, and approving conditional use permits for an educational facility and for additions to the County Law Enforcement Center. The council will also schedule public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and a TIF district modification, and authorize a contract with Oertel Architects for a facility needs assessment.
- Approve payables of $128,016.87 and prepaids of $117,342.28
- Approve conditional use permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North (PID# 32.23.01071)
- Approve conditional use permit and variance for garage and lobby additions at the County Law Enforcement Center, 203 Court Avenue (PID# 32.55.04140 and 32.39.92401)
- Approve public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC (Pizza Ranch) and a modification of Municipal Development District No. 2 with a new TIF district
- Approve contract with Oertel Architects for a facility needs assessment report
08-27-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review the preliminary levy and budget for 2025. Council members will compare mayor and council wages and discuss a code of conduct for the mayor and council. The meeting also includes a review of the civil enforcement ordinance.
- 2025 preliminary levy and budget review
- Mayor and council wage comparison
- Mayor and council code of conduct discussion
- Civil enforcement ordinance review
08-27-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review zoning for a recently annexed property and consider denying two requests regarding a 5.5 acre parcel. The body will also vote on various city payments and a gambling permit application.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 627 to zone PID# 32.22.01900 as R-1 Single Family Residential
- Resolution #2024-102 to deny zoning boundary amendment from AG-1 to B-1 for PID# 32.26.01200
- Resolution #2024-103 to deny Comprehensive Plan map revision for PID# 32.26.01200
- Payables of $128,016.87 and prepaids of $117,342.28
- Resolution #2024-104 for partial payment to BRZ Coatings for Hatch Water Tower Rehabilitation
08-20-24
The Park Rapids City Council meeting agenda includes an item to receive a request for proposals concerning tax‑forfeited land. The council will also receive updates on ongoing city projects and on projects involving the HLDC. No other items are listed.
- RFP regarding tax forfeited land
- Update on city projects
- Update on HLDC projects
08-20-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a series of financial payments, including a $154,383.67 Tax Increment Financing payment and a $98,811.99 payment to the MN Public Facilities Authority. The council will also vote on several planning items, such as conditional use permits for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North and garage additions at 203 Court Avenue. Additional actions include calling public hearings on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and other development matters.
- Approve payment of $154,383.67 for First Half of 2024 TIF Payments
- Approve payment of $98,811.99 to MN Public Facilities Authority
- Approve Conditional Use Permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North
- Approve Conditional Use Permit and Variance for garage addition at 203 Court Avenue
- Call for public hearing on adoption of a business subsidy for PR PR LLC
08-20-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider several financial approvals, including payables of $260,361.50 and prepaids of $717,175.55, and a $154,383.67 payment for first‑half 2024 TIF obligations. The council will also vote on three planning resolutions: a conditional use permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North, and a conditional use permit and variance for a garage and lobby addition at 203 Court Avenue. Additional items include a call for a public hearing on a business subsidy for PR PR LLC and various routine consent‑agenda approvals.
- Approve payables of $260,361.50 and prepaids of $717,175.55 (Finance item 5.1)
- Approve payment of $154,383.67 for first half of 2024 TIF payments (Consent agenda 6.18)
- Resolution #2024-94: Conditional use permit for an educational facility at 1005 Park Avenue North (Planning 8.1)
- Resolution #2024-95: Conditional use permit for garage and lobby addition at 203 Court Avenue (Planning 8.2)
- Resolution #2024-97: Call for public hearing on adoption of a business subsidy for PR PR LLC (General Business 9.1)
07-23-24
The City Council is holding a work session to review budget priorities and a civil code update request from the City Attorney.
- Council budget priorities
- Civil code update request from City Attorney
07-23-24
The Park Rapids City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a variance for a fence construction, payments to various companies, and the purchase of a property. The agenda also includes a presentation of the audit report and approval of minutes. The meeting will also have time for citizen comments and department head updates.
- Variance for 6-foot fence at 209 Mill Road
- Payment of $18,000 to Feldt Plumbing LLP
- Purchase of PID# 32.35.00700 from Taylor F LLC
- Approval of Wellness Program Services Agreement for Police and Fire Departments
- Final 2023 Audit Report for the City of Park Rapids
07-23-24
The City Council will discuss the final 2023 Audit Report and consider the purchase of property PID# 32.35.00700 from Taylor F LLC. The body will also review a fence variance request and a wellness program agreement for police and fire departments.
- Purchase of property PID# 32.35.00700 from Taylor F LLC
- Variance for a six-foot fence at 209 Mill Road
- Wellness Program Services Agreement with Sand Creek EAP for Police and Fire
- Payment of $28,498.33 to Minnesota Pump Works
- Payment of $18,000.00 to Feldt Plumbing LLP
07-09-24
The Park Rapids City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal for a liquor law violation at the Nemeth Art Center. The council is also scheduled to consider several permits, including food truck and gambling applications. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of city payables totaling $101,680.95.
- Public hearing for Nemeth Art Center liquor law violation appeal
- Wage increase for Police Officer Kelli Seitz
- LG220 gambling permit applications for Antique Tractor and Engine Club
- Food truck license for Teresa’s Wicked Tasty Food – WTF
- City payables totaling $101,680.95
07-9-24
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing for an appeal related to a liquor law violation at the Nemeth Art Center. The council will also consider various resolutions, including gambling permit applications and election judge appointments.
- Public hearing for Nemeth Art Center liquor law violation appeal
- Gambling permit applications for Antique Tractor and Engine Club
- Wage increase for Police Officer Kelli Seitz
- Appointment of 2024 primary and general election judges
- Approval of $101,680.95 in payables and $244,873.47 in prepaids
06-25-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review several license applications and financial approvals. This includes a proposed revolving loan agreement with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission. The council will also recognize long-serving city employees.
- Resolution #2024-82: Revolving Loan with Heartland Lakes Development Commission
- Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Nemeth Art Center
- Transient Merchant License for TNT Fireworks at Walmart parking lot
- Approval of $66,967.88 in payables and $143,002.52 in prepaids
- Recognition of city employees for years of service
06-25-24
The Park Rapids City Council is reviewing financial payables and various municipal licenses. The agenda includes a resolution for a revolving loan with the Heartland Lakes Development Commission. The council will also consider several merchant and food truck licenses.
- Resolution #2024-82: Revolving Loan with Heartland Lakes Development Commission
- Temporary liquor license for Nemeth Art Center
- Transient merchant license for TNT Fireworks at Walmart parking lot
- $66,967.88 in payables and $143,002.52 in prepaids
- Payment of $17,349.90 to Apex Engineering
06-11-24
The Park Rapids City Council meets on June 11, 2024, to review financial reports and several consent agenda items. Proposed actions include a liquor license approval and the denial of a revolving loan for Hammer Fit Gym.
- Denial of a revolving loan for Hammer Fit Gym
- Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Shell Prairie Agriculture Association
- Wage and step increases for Rapids Spirits clerks
- Food truck license for Mac N The Box
- Approval of $52,291.27 in payables and $169,775.34 in prepaids
06-11-24
The Park Rapids City Council EDA meeting includes a discussion regarding an HLDC loan request. The remaining agenda items are procedural.
- HLDC loan request
06-11-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review financial payables and prepaids totaling over $220,000. The agenda includes resolutions for a temporary liquor license and the denial of a revolving loan for Hammer Fit Gym.
- Resolution to deny revolving loan between Hammer Fit Gym and the City
- Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Shell Prairie Agriculture Association
- Wage and step increases for Rapids Spirits clerks
- Food Truck License for Mac N The Box
- Payment of $25,701.72 to SLL Inc.
05-28-24
The Park Rapids Economic Development Authority (EDA) will hold a meeting including a closed session. The agenda includes reviewing loan requests from Nordik Lodge and Hammer Fit Gym.
- Loan request: Nordik Lodge
- Loan request: Hammer Fit Gym
05-28-24
The City Council will review conditional use permits for a senior connections hub and an outdoor boat storage facility. They will also consider bid awards for beach house reroofing and water tower reconditioning. Additionally, the council will address various city payments and food truck licenses.
- Conditional Use Permit for a Senior Connections Hub at 218 Industrial Park Road West
- Bid award for the 2024 Beach House Reroofing Project
- Bid award for the 2024 Hatch Avenue Water Tower Reconditioning Project
- Conditional Use Permit for boat storage expansion at 1401 First Street East
- Food truck licenses for Joyful Scoops LLC and Bad Habits Mini Donuts
05-28-24
The City Council will consider several planning requests, including permits for a senior hub and boat storage facility. The agenda also includes bid awards for water tower reconditioning and beach house reroofing projects.
- Bid award for 2024 Hatch Avenue Water Tower Reconditioning Project
- Conditional Use Permit for a Senior Connections Hub at 218 Industrial Park Road West
- Conditional Use Permit for outdoor boat storage at 1401 First Street East
- Bid award for the 2024 Beach House Reroofing Project
- Food truck licenses for Joyful Scoops LLC and Bad Habits Mini Donuts
05-14-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider approving financial payables totaling $354,184.54 and prepaids of $231,962.06. The meeting also includes proposed wage increases for city staff and several payment approvals for engineering services and development agreements.
- Approval of payables totaling $354,184.54 and prepaids of $231,962.06
- LG220 application for the Armory Arts & Events Center
- Wage and step increases for Greg Mackenzie, Sharon Carlson, and Christian Zweerink
- Payment of $135,290.80 related to TIF Development Agreements
- Fireworks permit for the Park Rapids Rotary July 4th event
05-14-24
This work session includes a discussion on the state of the Armory Arts & Event Center. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- State of the Armory Arts & Event Center
05-14-24
The Park Rapids City Council will meet on May 14, 2024, to consider various financial items and permit applications. The agenda includes reviewing over $354,000 in payables and approving several staff wage increases. The council will also review a gambling permit application for the Armory Arts & Events Center.
- Approval of $354,184.54 in payables and $231,962.06 in prepaids
- Resolution #2024-66: LG220 gambling permit for Armory Arts & Events Center
- Wage and step increases for Greg Mackenzie, Sharon Carlson, and Christian Zweerink
- Payment of $135,290.80 related to TIF Development Agreements
- Outdoor Fireworks Display permit for the Park Rapids Rotary
04-23-24
The Park Rapids Personnel Committee will discuss staffing levels for upcoming holidays. The committee will also address the part-time custodian position.
- Discussion of staffing levels for holidays
- Discussion regarding a part-time custodian
04-23-24
The council will review applications for watermain replacement funds and a joint resolution for annexation with Todd Township. Members will also consider a resolution to deny a conditional use permit for 1012 Birch Street South. Additionally, the agenda includes a rest area partnership agreement and a land donation.
- Application for watermain and lead service line replacement project funds
- Resolution to deny a conditional use permit at 1012 Birch Street South
- Electronic bids for the Hatch Tower Reconditioning Project
- Rest Area Partnership Agreement involving the State of Minnesota and local agencies
- Acceptance of a land donation from Edoma Ranson
04-23-24
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include a quit claim deed for the Senior Center, updates to special assessment policy, and the airport master lease.
- Senior Center Quit Claim Deed
- Special Assessment Policy Updates
- Airport Master Lease Discussion
04-23-24
The City Council will consider applications for watermain replacement funds and a rest area partnership agreement. The agenda also includes a request to vacate a section of Front Avenue and the acceptance of a land donation. Additionally, the council will review a permit denial for 1012 Birch Street South.
- Application for Central Avenue Watermain and Lead Service Line Replacement Project funds
- Resolution to vacate a section of Front Avenue
- Denial of a conditional use permit at 1012 Birch Street South
- Rest Area Partnership Agreement with the State and Hubbard County
- Acceptance of land donation from Edoma Ranson
04-15-24
The City Council will review a resolution to designate a specific area as slum and blighted. Additionally, the council is considering approval for a Small Cities Grant application from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
- Resolution #2024-57: Designating a 'Slum and Blighted Area' containing 113 buildings
- Resolution #2024-58: Approving a Small Cities Grant application for various rehabilitation projects
- Small Cities Grant request total of $1,175,400.00
- Public hearing regarding the Small Cities Grant Application
04-15-24
The Park Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a Small Cities Grant Application. The council will also vote on two resolutions: one declaring an area within the city as slum and blighted, and another approving the Small Cities Grant Application on behalf of the city.
- Public hearing to receive comments regarding the Small Cities Grant Application
- Resolution #2024-57 declaring a portion of Park Rapids as a slum and blighted area
- Resolution #2024-58 approving the Small Cities Grant Application for the city
04-9-24
The Park Rapids City Council will review financial payables and several resolutions. The agenda includes a bid award for the 2024 Mill and Overlay Project and various gambling permit applications. A public hearing is also scheduled for April 15 to discuss a Small Cities Grant Application.
- Bid award for the 2024 Mill and Overlay Project
- Gambling permit applications for MN Darkhouse and Angling Association and Heartland Lakes Development Commission
- $83,900.00 insurance flow payment to Amanda Klitzke
- $27,881.42 payment to the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office
- Public hearing for Small Cities Grant Application on April 15th
04-9-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a bid award for the 2024 Mill and Overlay Project. The agenda also includes a call for a public hearing regarding a Small Cities Grant Application. Additionally, the council will review various financial payments and gambling permit applications.
- Bid award for the 2024 Mill and Overlay Project
- Public hearing on April 15 for Small Cities Grant Application
- Insurance Flow payment of $83,900.00 to Amanda Klitzke
- Payment of $27,881.42 to the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office
- Wage and step increase for Rapids Spirits Clerk Tina Jenkins
03-26-24
The Council will consider rezoning 803 First Street West from a single-family residential to a highway business district. The agenda also includes an engineering task order for East Water Tower reconditioning and repair. Other items include beer license renewals and event permits for Main Avenue South.
- Rezoning 803 First Street West from R-1 to B-1 Highway Business District
- Apex Engineering task order for East Water Tower reconditioning and repair
- Renewal of 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Licenses for several local retailers
- Public Facilities Use Permits for Second Street Stage and Crazy Days on Main Avenue South
- Awarding the 2024 Tree Bid to Flying W Gardens
03-12-24
The Park Rapids Economic Development Authority will hold discussions regarding tax forfeit properties and options for a defaulted loan. The agenda does not provide specific details or dollar amounts for these items.
- Discussion regarding tax forfeit properties
- Discussion of options for a defaulted loan
03-12-24
The Park Rapids City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a multi-phase self-storage and outdoor boat storage business. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 803 First Street West from residential to business district. Additionally, the council will review various city payments and personnel updates.
- Conditional use permit for self-storage and outdoor boat storage
- Rezoning of 803 First Street West to B-1 Highway Business District
- $103,000 payment to Midwest Machinery Co.
- Wage and step increases for a police officer and the city clerk
- Temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Second Street Stage
03-12-24
The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a multi-phase self-storage and outdoor boat storage business. They will also hold the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 803 First Street West to a Highway Business District. Other items include approving city payables and personnel appointments.
- Conditional Use Permit for self-storage and outdoor boat storage development
- First reading of ordinance to rezone 803 First Street West to B-1 Highway Business District
- Approval of $103,000.00 payment to Midwest Machinery Co.
- Appointment of Blake Weleski as full-time Public Works Street Maintenance Worker
- Approval of $28,705.36 for street and airport maintenance supplies
02-26-24
The City Council will conduct a special meeting to hold an appeal hearing regarding the American Legion's liquor license suspension. The council will also consider farm leases, gambling permits, and various city payments.
- Liquor license suspension appeal hearing for American Legion
- Farm lease agreements with T. Salmen and Rivers Edge Cattle Co
- Gambling permit for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
- Street vacation request by Hubbard County for Front Avenue West
- Approval of $82,253.82 in payables and $124,147.89 in prepaids
02-26-24
The City Council will conduct an appeal hearing regarding a liquor license suspension for the American Legion. The agenda also includes approvals for farm leases, gambling permits, and various vendor payments.
- Liquor license suspension appeal hearing for American Legion
- Farm lease authorizations for T. Salmen and Rivers Edge Cattle Co
- Gambling permit for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
- Street vacation request by Hubbard County for part of Front Avenue West
- Approval of payables in the amount of $82,253.82
02-13-24
The City Council will conduct a strategic planning session following the regular meeting. Future discussion items include the Special Assessment Policy.
- Strategic Planning Session
2-13-24
The City Council will consider a public hearing for a Revel Brewing wine license and several consent agenda items. The meeting includes discussions on street overlay projects, fire department equipment, and various municipal payments.
- Public hearing for Revel Brewing On-Sale/Sunday Wine License
- Purchase agreement for a new Park Rapids Fire Department truck
- Apex Engineering Task Order No. 22 for the 2024 Street Overlay Project
- Payables totaling $368,447.75 and prepaids of $244,261.90
- Call for bids for snow removal equipment at Park Rapids Municipal Airport
01-23-24
The City Council meeting is a work session focused on training for council members regarding the Board of Appeal and Equalization. Future discussion items include a strategic planning meeting and special assessment policy.
- Board of Appeal and Equalization training for council members
- Discussion of Special Assessment Policy
01-23-24
The City Council will consider several items on a consent agenda, including an engineering services contract for the airport and liquor license approvals. The meeting also includes the approval of payables totaling $32,694.72 and prepaids of $175,161.06.
- Contract for Airport Engineering Services with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates
- Approval of $32,694.72 in payables and $175,161.06 in prepaids
- Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
- LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for the Park Rapids Clay Dusters
- Payments to Flaherty & Hood, P.A., Elsner Well Drilling, Inc., and TKDA
01-23-24
The Park Rapids City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including an engineering services contract for the airport and gambling permit applications. The agenda also includes approval of various city payments and financial reports.
- Contract for Airport Engineering Services by Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates
- Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG220 Application for Park Rapids Clay Dusters
- Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
- Payment of $7,894.70 to Elsner Well Drilling, Inc.
- Payment of $3,161.04 to TKDA
01-9-24
The City Council will consider several resolutions for the 2024 calendar year, including appointments and authorized signatures. The meeting also includes approval of various vendor payments and a residential fence variance request.
- Resolution #2024-12: Variance for an 8-foot privacy fence at 612 Main Avenue North
- Approval of December 26, 2023 payables totaling $89,639.44 and prepaids of $192,099.86
- Approval of January 9, 2024 payables totaling $92,814.85 and prepaids of $119,291.68
- Resolution #2024-10: City Administrator contract for Angel Weasner
- Approval of $60,227.82 for the second half of 2023 TIF payments
01-09-24
The City Council is reviewing various 2024 administrative resolutions, including authorized signatures, committee appointments, and the appointment of Liz Stone as Vice Mayor. The agenda also includes approval of recent payables and a variance request for a privacy fence at 612 Main Avenue North.
- Approval of December 26, 2023 payables ($89,639.44) and prepaids ($192,099.86)
- Approval of January 9, 2024 payables ($92,814.85) and prepaids ($119,291.68)
- Resolution #2024-10: Approval of City Administrator contract for Angel Weasner
- Resolution #2024-12: Variance for an 8-foot privacy fence at 612 Main Avenue North
- Authorization of a full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker position opening