Charter commission recommends targeted edits to Chapter 5 on utilities

Apr 15, 2026

The Brainerd Charter Commission voted to recommend narrowly scoped edits to Chapter 5 that add stormwater to the Public Utilities Commission's responsibilities, require an annual review of the 10-year capital plan, and remove broad or duplicative language; the City Council asked staff to draft an ordinance for April 20 and scheduled a May 4 public hearing.

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City staff and the Charter Commission on April 14 recommended a set of narrowly framed edits to Chapter 5 of the Brainerd City Charter, which governs utilities.

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