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Park board directs staff to explore ADA improvements after debate over Lyons Park path width

Brainerd City Park Board · September 24, 2025
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Board members debated two bids for a concrete path at Lyons Park and whether to build a 5-foot or 8-foot walkway (the Lions Club offered to pay ~ $3,000 for the wider option). Rather than approve construction now, the board voted to direct staff to explore other ADA-improvement options with the remaining budget.

The Brainerd City Park Board discussed bids for a concrete path from the newly added parking stalls to the restroom at Lyons Park and voted to direct staff to explore other ways to use the city's ADA improvement funds instead of immediately approving an 8-foot path.

Staff described two bid options — a 5-foot path and an 8-foot path — and said grading in the bid would meet ADA…

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