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Library board seeks 2% levy increase; committee approves $1,650 HVAC upgrade
Summary
The Personnel & Finance Committee approved a $1,650.50 change order to convert the library HVAC to a two‑stage system to address humidity and received the library board's request to set a preliminary 2026 levy at $155,840 (a 2% increase). The levy motion will go to full council after one member voiced opposition at committee.
The Brainerd City Personnel & Finance Committee on Sept. 2 approved a small change order to address humidity in the public library and heard a separate request to raise the library’s preliminary 2026 levy.
City staff described the HVAC item as a Gordian‑procured balance and repair job carried out by Hi‑Tech. Nick Broy said Hi‑Tech recommended converting one unit from…
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