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Residents press Brainerd City Council to preserve Gustoson Park; park board review expected
Summary
Multiple residents told the Brainerd City Council on Jan. 5 that Gustoson Park is heavily used by children, informal sports and the Y and urged the council to seek alternatives to proposed housing development. Staff said the park board will consider a formal recommendation at the end of January and the council will revisit the item in early February.
During the public‑comment period at the Jan. 5 Brainerd City Council meeting, several neighborhood residents urged council members to protect Gustoson Park from proposed development.
"Losing that would be detrimental to the children... losing that asset just for a few houses probably may not be worth it," said Logan Clish, who identified himself as a nearby resident. PJ Larson said the park is the nearest and most accessible green space for…
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