City Manager Rich Spiczka listed options to accomplish a new mission. One option would split the Parks and Recreation Department into the Parks and Trails Department and the Recreation Department.
During Monday's Bemidji City Council work session, a resolution to extend its Local Emergency status by two weeks was unanimously approved. On July 7, the council will reevaluate the declaration.
The council approved a resolution on Monday that allows the application of a housing infrastructure grant. If awarded, a significant housing project that brings 39 mixed-income units would follow.
During a May 19 Bemidji City Council meeting, a raise and extended severance package for City Manager Rich Spiczka was approved following a non-annual performance review on May 12.
Tonight鈥檚 Bemidji City Council meeting will begin with a special open house for Ward 3 Councilor Ron Johnson at 5 p.m. recognizing his long tenure on the council. The regular meeting will follow at 6 p.m.
After years of planning and discussion, the Bemidji City Council approved an MOU on Monday evening, issuing municipal consent for MnDOT to reconstruct a portion of State Highway 197 in Bemidji.
During its Monday meeting, the council reviewed the 2025 budget for Sanford Center and opted to revisit an MOU with MnDOT before issuing municipal content for the State Highway 197 project.
The latest project update on Tuesday offered low-maintenance landscaping solutions, as council members weighed the long-term costs of upkeep for Highway 197鈥檚 roundabouts.
Republican incumbent Matt Bliss will retain his seat representing Minnesota House 2B after defeating Democratic-Farmer-Labor challenger Michael Reyes in Tuesday鈥檚 general election.
