City Council Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026 05:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 420 North Pokegama Avenue

CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to due notice and call thereof, a Regular meeting of the Grand Rapids City Council will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 420 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

CALL OF ROLL:

POSITIVE HAPPENINGS IN THE CITY:

PUBLIC FORUM:

COUNCIL REPORTS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

• 1.Approve Council minutes for Monday, July 13, 2026 Regular meeting and Monday, July 20, 2026 Special meeting.

VERIFIED CLAIMS:

• 2.Approve the verified claims for the period June 7, 2026 to July 20, 2026 in the total amount of $2,482,946.57. 

ACKNOWLEDGE MINUTES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

• 3.Acknowledge the following minutes for Boards & Commissions Meetings:
  
  

  ~ January 6, 2026 Arts & Culture Commission 
  ~ May 7, 2026 Planning Commission
  ~ May 13, 2026 Library Board
  ~ May 19, 2026 Golf Board
  ~ May 21, 2026 PCA Board 
  ~ May 27, 2026 Human Rights Commission
  ~ May 28, 2026 GREDA
  ~ June 10, 2026 Library Board

CONSENT AGENDA:

• 4.Consider awarding a quote to Polar Insulating, LLC for roof repair at the Grand Rapids – Itasca County Airport.

• 5.Consider adopting a resolution approving LG230 Application for Off-Site Gambling for Confidence Learning Center

• 6.Consider accepting the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority Annual Report for 2025.

• 7.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a grant request to MN IRRR Culture and Tourism Grant Program for the Pokegama Golf Course Bunker Rehabilitation Project.

• 8.Consider the approval of a lease agreement with Rapids Brewing Company.

• 9.Consider the adoption of a resolution finding parcels located at 900 NW 4th Street are occupied by a structurally substandard building.

• 10.Consider entering into a Joint Powers Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the State Fire Marshal and the City of Grand Rapids to conduct all hotel inspections in the City of Grand Rapids. 

• 11.Consider the purchase of new tee markers

• 12.Consider hiring Taylor Ruppelius Klopp as seasonal hire at Pokegama Golf Course.

• 13.Consider approving temporary liquor license for American Legion Post 476 for Itasca County Fair Beer Garden

SET REGULAR AGENDA:

ADMINISTRATION:

• 14.Consider appointment of Kaden Oldham as Police Officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department.

FIRE:

• 15.Consider allowing the Grand Rapids Fire Department to purchase a replacement RDC Water Rescue Craft from Oceanid and accessories.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: (scheduled to begin no earlier than 5:00 PM)

• 16.Conduct a Public hearing to consider the establishment of TIF District 1-18, Elevation Apartment Project.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

• 17.Consider the adoption of a resolution approving the establishment of TIF District 1-18, Elevation Apartments Project and a TIF Plan therefore.

• 18.Consider the adoption of a resolution approving a TIF Development Agreement and awarding the sale of, and providing the form, terms, covenants and directions for the issuance of it TIF revenue note to Elevation Grand Rapids, LLC.

• 19.Consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing interfund loan for advance of certain costs in connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-18: Elevation Apartments Project

ADJOURNMENT:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 5:00 PM

Hearing Assistance Available:  This facility is equipped with a hearing assistance system.

MEETING PROTOCOL POLICY:  Please be aware that the Council has adopted a Meeting Protocol Policy which informs attendees of the Council’s desire to conduct all City meetings in an orderly manner which welcomes all civil input from citizens and interested parties. If you are unaware of the policy, copies (orange color) are available in the wall file by the Council entrance.

ATTEST: Kimberly Gibeau, City Clerk