2027-2028 EDA goals and action steps
City of BrainerdMinnesota- Detected
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Sector
- Administration & Finance
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From the meeting
On November 5, 2026, staff presented the Brainerd EDA 2027-2028 goals and action steps for board review before final adoption at the December 3 meeting. The goals included programs to address business needs, a GIS assessment of under-utilized properties, an RFP for Trailside Park development, a downtown comprehensive plan and implementation plan, and an EDA website marketing strategy. The memo said the EDA continued to work with BLAEDC, DDBC, Swanson Haskamp Consulting, and Visit Brainerd Baxter.
Decision state: review and discussion before final adoption.
- Meeting date
- November 5, 2026
- Agency
- City of Brainerd
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