BRAINERD — A new policy aims to create clarity and consistency for those who lease spots in Brainerd’s public parking lots downtown. ADVERTISEMENTThe city leases spots in four parking lots downtown:The Laurel Street lot adjacent to City Hall. Parking spots are leased on a first-come, first-served, month-to-month basis. Use of leased parking spaces will be prioritized as follows:City operations / temporary City Council approved events. More Brainerd City Council coverageIn other business Aug. 3, the council:Accepted the retirement of parks maintenance worker Scott Belisle, effective Oct. 30.