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Board presses YMCA and community education for itemized contract costs and usage data

Brainerd Park Board · August 26, 2025
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Summary

Board members asked staff and the YMCA to bring program-by-program cost breakdowns, age ranges and usage data before approving next season’s contract or fee schedule; staff said it will return with a draft fee schedule and usage metrics.

The Brainerd Park Board on Aug. 26 told staff to seek more granular contract and usage data from community education and the YMCA before finalizing next year’s agreements or fee schedule.

Staff framed the discussion as a contract-design question: "Do we want to pay them per activity versus just a lump sum?" a staff member asked, noting four contract elements that have been included historically. Chair…

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