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Parks board approves five-year agreement with Brainerd Baxter Baseball Association
Summary
The Parks Board approved a five-year agreement with the Brainerd Baxter Baseball Association, reduced from an original 10-year proposal; members discussed insurance language and maintenance updates and agreed to revisit terms if the association has not recovered its costs.
The Brainerd City Parks Board approved a five-year agreement with the Brainerd Baxter Baseball Association at the special meeting, shortening the association’s requested 10-year term so the association can renegotiate if necessary after several years.
Board members said the association had expressed concern about return on investment for scoreboards and other improvements; the board agreed to a five-year term with a provision to revisit contract terms midterm if the association has not recouped its costs. Staff reported that maintenance obligations in the agreement were updated.
Insurance language was discussed. A staff speaker clarified that the required coverage is property and liability insurance and that the contract as drafted does not require naming the city as an additional insured. Board members asked for clarification on insurance amounts but did not delay approval.
A motion to approve the agreement carried by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll-call tally. No specific dollar amount for the contract or for scoreboard costs was recorded in the contract discussion at the meeting; one speaker said privately that a scoreboard cost was “about 20” (units not specified). The board directed staff to return to renegotiation if needed during the contract term.
The agreement was approved by voice vote and staff will proceed with final contract administration.
