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Brainerd council pauses public utilities director search amid governance questions

Brainerd City Council · June 3, 2025
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Summary

The council voted to pause the interim search for a public utilities director pending resolution of governance and charter-related concerns raised after the previous director’s resignation; the motion passed 4–2.

The Brainerd City Council voted on June 2 to withdraw the interim search for a public utilities director and pause hiring until the council clarifies several governance questions raised after the previous director’s resignation.

Gabe Johnson, reporting for the Personnel & Finance Committee, said the committee voted to recommend holding off on hiring until the council addresses concerns including integration issues and…

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