City of Brainerd City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting focused on committee reports and legislative actions. The Personnel and Finance Committee secured a 2027 health insurance broker and established the PILOT payment percentage. The Safety and Public Works Committee approved several items including a bridge safety inspection proposal, final payment for the citywide striping project, guardrail repairs, and funding for a gully remediation project. Additionally, the Council authorized a 10-year contract for police body-worn and in-squad camera systems and reviewed a policy regarding special events.
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The council meeting addressed several operational and community items, including the approval of an administrative search warrant for property abatement, awarding the contract for the public library community access improvements and storage upgrades, and setting a budget workshop. Discussions were held regarding traffic feasibility studies for temporary mini roundabouts on Oak Street, approval of the Fire Department Relief Association annual report, and the final reading and adoption of Ordinance 1607. Additionally, the council authorized a fundraiser in the water tower, approved a leased parking lot policy, and discussed the potential preservation of a structure at 113 Washington Street. The meeting also included staff updates on personnel hiring, retirement approvals, and progress on various city infrastructure and code enforcement projects.
Jun 15, 2026·Board meeting
Brainerd City Council Council Meeting Agenda
The City Council meeting covered a broad range of municipal business, including the approval of the consent calendar consisting of bills, licenses, and personnel actions. Significant agenda items included authorization for various public works projects, changes to city ordinances, and the approval of staffing hires and resignations. The Council discussed financial requests, including funding for a YMCA community pool and the potential for a referendum on the matter. Additionally, the Council addressed committee reports from the Personnel and Finance and Safety and Public Works committees, code enforcement matters, and various planning and zoning applications, including rezonings and variance requests for residential and commercial developments.
Apr 28, 2026·Board meeting
City of Brainerd Public Utilities Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting involved reports from personnel and finance committees, with plans to establish standing meeting dates. The Board approved a professional engineering and architecture services pool for 2027-2029 and discussed the process for task order services. Additionally, the Commission reviewed and approved updates to city code regarding the water system, amendments to policies on fees for checking and testing meters, and updates to application for service policies.
