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Council members reached a consensus to move forward with a request for a 0.5% local option sales tax, aimed at funding six proposed street improvement projects.

An increase in the city's net tax capacity means that even with a 5% levy increase, property taxes will likely go down next year.

The Park Rapids City Council also requested $52,225 from the Kitchigami Regional Library System to upgrade the Park Rapids Library's HVAC controls.

Rather than hiring a replacement for former Treasurer Jeremy Jude, Administrator Angel Weasner suggested dividing his work between herself and other accounting personnel.

A resolution proposing a sales tax would have to be submitted to the State Legislature by Jan. 31.

Developer David Bitker asked the Park Rapids City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 28 why he was denied a building permit after a related rezoning request was granted.

As elected leaders who represent communities in Minnesota who continue to experience the impact of violent and ongoing protests organized and supported by the Honor the Earth organization, we are

Steve Lindeman asked the Park Rapids City Council on Aug. 10 to reconsider a policy that leaves landlords footing the bill when tenants move out without paying for their utility water.

Finance committee takes stock of Armory issues The Park Rapids Finance Committee on May 3 reconsidered how to ensure the tax bill is paid for the Armory Arts and Events Center. 10:00 am, May 12, 2021 × Park Rapids City Hall (Enterprise file photo) The Park Rapids Finance Committee on Monday, May 3 discussed lingering wrinkles in the city’s relationship with the Armory Arts and Events Center. Mayor Ryan Leckner, city council member Erika Randall and City Administrator An...

Park Rapids Economic Development Authority will explore tax abatement option 8:05 pm, Apr. 28, 2021 × Park Rapids City Hall (Enterprise file photo) The Park Rapids Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday, April 27 agreed to explore options for offering a tax abatement incentive for a local business remodel. City Administrator Angel Weasner gave the EDA board copies of the Minnesota Statute regarding government bodies’ abatement authority. The board is composed of Mayor Ryan...