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Council approves multiple administrative measures; franchise‑fee study fails
Summary
At the meeting the council approved staff direction to advertise SAHA funds, authorized a city code codification contract up to $30,000, awarded a $268,000 construction observation contract for the Highway 210 project, approved an $18,170.95 final pay request for M Street outfall, and set a Feb. 17 public hearing for an orderly annexation; a motion to continue development of franchise fees failed.
The Brainerd City Council acted on a slate of procedural and administrative items in addition to the YMCA presentation and public comments.
Key council actions included:
• SAHA funds RFP: The council directed staff to advertise a request for proposals for available State Aid for Housing (SAHA) funds with a Feb. 20 submission deadline. Staff noted the current balance reflected in the packet and that Habitat for Humanity has been a prior recipient. (Personnel & Finance Committee)
• City code codification: The council authorized staff to…
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