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Brainerd council declines to advance citywide busking ordinance; busking remains allowed
Brainerd City Council · May 20, 2025
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Summary
After extended debate about signage, locations and enforcement, the Brainerd City Council voted against directing staff to finalize a citywide street-performer ordinance, leaving busking permitted under existing law.
The Brainerd City Council on May 19 voted not to move forward with a proposed ordinance to regulate street performers, a decision opponents said would avoid creating enforcement burdens and proponents said reflected concern about losing local control.
Council discussion focused on whether rules should limit locations downtown or in parks, an annual licensing fee,…
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