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Park board approves $34,000 capital request for turf vehicle and snow-removal equipment
Summary
The board approved up to $34,000 in 2026 capital equipment: a turf‑friendly utility vehicle (a "gator") to improve on-site maintenance efficiency and snow‑removal attachments. The vote was 3–1 amid discussion about changing the original plow/aerator ask and whether parks should handle downtown snow removal.
The Brainerd City Park Board approved a capital request not to exceed the originally submitted $34,000 to purchase a turf-friendly utility vehicle and snow-removal equipment for 2026.
Parks staff described the utility vehicle as a turf-friendly unit (estimated $25,000–$30,000) that would let crews carry tools and supplies into pavilions and park interiors more…
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