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Council appoints Liz Stone as Park Rapids vice mayor for 2026
Summary
The Park Rapids City Council unanimously appointed Councilmember Liz Stone as vice mayor for 2026; the vice mayor serves when Mayor Pat Mikesh is absent. The appointment drew no objections and passed on a motion by Councilmember Engholm.
The Park Rapids City Council on Jan. 13 unanimously appointed Councilmember Liz Stone as vice mayor for 2026. City Administrator Weasner told the council the vice mayor is chosen yearly and serves in the mayor’s absence; the motion by Councilmember Engholm, seconded by Councilmember Christensen, carried without opposition.
The vice mayoral appointment is procedural but ensures continuity of meeting leadership when Mayor Pat Mikesh is unavailable. No councilmember requested changes to leadership assignments during the discussion, and the resolution (Resolution #2026-13) passed 4-0 with one member absent.
