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Planning Commission recommends year‑round IUP for Bridges of Hope, asks for safety‑plan language
Summary
The commission recommended approval of an interim use permit for Bridges of Hope to operate a year‑round warming shelter, asked Bridges to work with the police chief and staff on safety‑plan language, and set an expiration of April 30, 2027 for the permit recommendation to city council.
Bridges of Hope asked the Brainerd Planning Commission on March 18 for an interim use permit amendment to operate a year‑round warming shelter at 1926 South 7th Street. Staff said the applicant meets conditions in the allowed‑use section and has revised its public safety plan and guest agreement to address city concerns; staff recommended approval with conditions including an expiration date.
Representatives Samantha Baron (program director), Bill Weir (shelter manager) and Janice Shogren presented results from recent operations: since…
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