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Council rejects Rotary Park solar agreement after debate over cost, liability and public benefit
Summary
After a lengthy debate over maintenance obligations, ratepayer liability and the project’s small energy contribution, Brainerd City Council voted to reject the updated Rotary Park solar development agreement that would have shifted long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the city.
The Brainerd City Council voted Dec. 1 to decline approval of an updated solar development agreement for Rotary Park after heated debate about who would shoulder long‑term maintenance and decommissioning costs and how much benefit the array would provide to city ratepayers.
Public works director Mike Habigor told the council the Rotary Club requested removal of clauses that would have made the club responsible for maintenance and decommissioning after…
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