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Oct 27, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Brainerd Public Utilities Commission Public Utilities Commission Meeting
The Commission conducted a review of water and wastewater cost of service studies. The presentation covered financial projection scenarios, including capital improvement plans and the associated bonding needs. The Commission discussed the necessity of increasing utility rates to address operating losses, maintain adequate cash reserves, and fund infrastructure replacements, particularly with an aging water plant. The discussion also clarified the differences between fixed customer charges and commodity-based charges in the context of the utility rate structure.
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City of Brainerd Planning Commission Planning Commission Agenda
The agenda includes consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and variance for a mixed-use building and deviation from off-street parking requirements at 722 Laurel Street, as well as a CUP for a contractor's office at 624 Washington Street. Unfinished business items involve a review of the comprehensive plan and a discussion of the planning commission itinerary. Additionally, the agenda provides time for a public forum for citizen input.
Oct 21, 2026·Board meeting
City of Brainerd Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The commission held a public hearing and discussed a conditional use permit and variance request for a mixed-use building at 722 Laurel Street. The proposal includes converting the main floor to commercial space and creating residential apartment units on the upper levels. Key discussions focused on parking requirements, the feasibility of adding on-site parking in a historic building footprint, current parking lease availability in city-owned lots, and the impacts on neighborhood businesses and snow removal. The commission reviewed previous recommendations regarding tenant parking restrictions in private lots and emphasized the need for enforcement while balancing the demand for downtown housing.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and addressed several key items, including a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a parking variance request for a mixed-use building at 722 Laurel Street, which involves converting commercial space into residential units. They also held a public hearing for a CUP regarding the operation of a contractor's office at 624 Washington Street. Additionally, the commission reviewed the progress and updates for the Comprehensive Plan, directing staff to incorporate feedback ahead of future finalizations.
