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Park Rapids council authorizes joint powers agreements to empower City Attorney on code enforcement
Summary
Resolution #2026-91 was approved to allow the City Attorney to execute joint powers agreements on behalf of the city to pursue legal action for City Code violations, after Councilmember Stone asked for clarification and Administrator Weasner provided examples.
The Park Rapids City Council unanimously approved Resolution #2026-91 on June 9, 2026, authorizing proper city officials to enter into State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements on behalf of the City Attorney. Councilmember Stone asked for an example of coverage; Administrator Weasner explained the agreements would give the City Attorney authority to pursue legal actionable items related to City Code violations.
Councilmember Stone moved approval and Councilmember Little seconded. The minutes do not list specific cases or statutory citations; the resolution authorizes the procedural authority for the City Attorney to engage under joint powers agreements when necessary.
