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Brainerd commission approves $45,000 extension for hydrogeneration lobbying contract

Brainerd City Board/Commission (BPU) · June 24, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted to extend its lobbying contract to advance a hydrogeneration project after staff reported the original equipment vendor withdrew and legislative language must be redrafted. Commissioners approved the larger extension to keep momentum in the state legislative process.

The Brainerd commission voted to extend a lobbying contract tied to its hydrogeneration project, approving the larger option discussed by staff to keep the issue active at the state level.

Commissioners debated two options presented by staff — a shorter, lower-cost extension or a longer extension that would run through late 2027 at a higher price. Staff said the technology vendor originally…

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