Baxter council approves parking variance, space conversion for Menards
The site has presented some problems for Menards and the city, as it s largely enclosed by boggy wetlands that limit its potential for expansion. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 4:00 am, Jan. 22, 2021 ×
A person pushes a cart in the parking lot of Menards Thursday, Jan. 21, in Baxter Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
The Baxter City Council approved a parking variance for Menards on Dellwood Drive, voting 4-1 in favor of the proposal.
The resolution allowing a smaller parking lot for Menards, as well as the conversion of a mezzanine warehouse area into retail space, faced criticism and debate during the meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19. The resolution permits Menards to have a parking lot with 187 fewer parking stalls than required by city ordinance.