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City adopts Ordinance No. 639 combining parks and urban forestry rules; forester position retained

City of Park Rapids City Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary

Council carried the final reading of Ordinance No. 639, rescinding Ordinance No. 637 and amending sections 31 and 93 to add definitions and clarify language related to combining parks and urban forestry, including maintaining a forester on the committee.

On March 10 the Park Rapids City Council approved the Final Reading of Ordinance No. 639 to rescind Ordinance No. 637 and amend code sections 31 and 93 to consolidate parks and urban-forestry language. The revision adds definitions and clarifies responsibilities; notably, the ordinance retains a requirement to maintain a forester on the parks/forestry committee.

Councilmember Little moved for final adoption and the motion carried unanimously. The ordinance language in the packet and the council’s action will guide future parks and urban-forestry operations and committee membership.