Janet Rath Colaluca

The meeting addressed purchase requisitions for diesel and unleaded fuel, a controller for features at the Brainerd Spray Park, rubbish disposal and recycling processing fees, network systems engineering, fire department uniforms, and a pool heater. The council also discussed a resolution accepting the tax incentive review council's findings for the hotel at Legacy Village and a resolution opting out of house bill 172 regarding the discharge of fireworks.

The meeting included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and the monthly summary statement of revenues and expenditures for April 2021. The council approved the purchase of computer equipment for the police department. An ordinance was passed to authorize the sale of surplus motor vehicles and city equipment. Authorization was requested to advertise for bids for sewer repairs at Alberta Park Estates.

The board approved contracts for sewer inspection cleaning and Acacia Lake Dam outlet rehabilitation. Purchase requisitions were approved for street striping and replacing lamps, ballasts, and fixtures at Brainerd Park baseball fields. The council discussed and moved to second readings ordinances related to short-term rentals. They also discussed and approved ordinances related to expenses and expenditures, and rescheduling the first regular meeting in July 2023. A resolution was passed declaring May 7th through May 13th, 2023, as Drinking Water Week. Additionally, a resolution was passed declaring May 14th as National Police Week. The Planning Commission's recommendation to amend a proposed ordinance regarding application fees was approved.

The meeting included discussions and reports from various committees, including updates on a marriage young at heart dance, pool openings, park maintenance, and planning commission activities. The school board provided a report highlighting summer programs, graduation details, scholarships awarded to seniors, and initiatives in arts and athletics. Other topics included deer culling, tree planting, updates on the Cleveland Clinic property, and reminders about pet control in public spaces.

The meeting includes discussion of approval of expenditures, monthly legislation, and the state of the city address. The city remains in solid financial health and maintains a double A2 bond rating. The finance department tracks and reports all financial activities, assists in writing and managing millions of dollars in grant funding and reimbursements, and consistently earns the auditor of state award for excellence in financial reporting. The service department collected nearly 6,000 tons of rubbish, nearly 1,000 tons of curbside recycling, 3,500 tons of yard waste, and around six tons of hazardous household waste.