Council temporarily designates Visit Brainerd to manage lodging-tax proceeds; schedules work session

The Baxter City Council voted to adopt Resolution 2025-003, temporarily designating Visit Brainerd as the city’s parking organization and visitors bureau through Feb. 20, 2025, to bring the city into compliance with Minnesota statute 469 and the city code.

The measure was presented by Brad, city administrator, who told the council the temporary designation is intended to allow the city to continue using lodging-tax proceeds while the council evaluates a permanent arrangement. "The purpose of the temporary resolution is intended to bring the city into compliance with Minnesota statute 469 as well as the city code while the city explores [a] permanent solution regarding the use of lodging tax proceeds," Brad said. He told the council the resolution includes an expiration date of Feb. 20, 2025, as the council previously directed.

The council also…