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 "state": "MN",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "8 20",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning to review proposed new zoning code update",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the proposed new zoning code, including the current code and the proposed replacement. They will also swear in new Commissioner Hannah Klaers and approve the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, with no new business items listed.",
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   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "8 17",
   "headline": "EDA to consider forgiving After Burner Auto Body façade loan",
   "summary": "The Arlington Economic Development Authority will consider forgiving a $2,500 façade loan to After Burner Auto Body, review a draft business survey, and discuss land and developer outreach. The agenda also includes approval of the July financial report and minutes from the June meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "8 17",
   "headline": "Council workshop to discuss 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the 2027 budget. The agenda contains only this budget discussion item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so no formal decisions are listed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "8 3",
   "headline": "Council to appoint Jim Farber, consider liquor license revocation",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider appointing Jim Farber to fill a vacant council seat and hold an administrative hearing on revoking the liquor license for Arlington Restaurant Bar. Other items include second reading of a dangerous dogs ordinance, bids for substation equipment, and accepting a donation from St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Proposed Capital Improvement Plan 2027 2031 Aug 3 2026",
   "headline": "Arlington proposes $37.9M capital plan for 2027-2031",
   "summary": "The City Council is considering a proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan totaling $37.9 million, with $20.6 million in spending from 2027 to 2031. Key projects include street and utility reconstructions, a new electrical substation, a multi-purpose civic center, and public safety equipment upgrades. Funding relies on debt, grants, capital levies, and special assessments.",
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   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "8 3",
   "headline": "Council to discuss 2027 budget at workshop",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2027 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item. The meeting is procedural and precedes the regular council meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "7 23",
   "headline": "Council to consider temporary liquor licenses for Sibley County Agriculture Association",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will meet to review two temporary on-sale liquor license applications. These licenses are requested by the Sibley County Agriculture Association for upcoming events.",
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "7 16",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning to elect new chair, review zoning code update",
   "summary": "The Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission will elect a new chair following Jim Farber's resignation to join the City Council. The commission will also review a proposed new Table of Uses and Zoning Map as part of a zoning code update. A presentation on Planning & Zoning 101 is scheduled. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and updates from staff and council members.",
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "7 16",
   "headline": "Arlington P&Z to consider new zoning code, map, and elect new chair",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will accept Chair Jim Farber's resignation (he is joining the City Council) and elect a new chair. The main business is a presentation on the proposed new Table of Uses and a new Zoning Map, which would replace the current zoning code. The meeting also includes a Planning & Zoning 101 presentation and the introduction of Hannah Klaers.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "7 15",
   "headline": "Council to discuss 2027 budget at workshop",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop prior to its regular meeting to discuss the 2027 budget. The agenda contains only this single substantive item along with procedural roll call and adjournment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "7 6",
   "headline": "Council to appoint city administrator, approve VFW gambling permits",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing a new city administrator and approving two VFW lawful gambling premises permits. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding vicious animals and dangerous dogs, and consider a liquor license for the Arlington Restaurant Bar. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2025 audited financial statements and approval of a $208,631.03 payment batch.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "7 6",
   "headline": "Council to appoint city administrator, hear 2025 audit, and consider liquor license",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing a city administrator and updating signature authority. They will also hear the 2025 audited financial statements, consider a liquor license for the Arlington Restaurant Bar, and discuss a dangerous dog ordinance. Consent items include approving bills, minutes, and an ambulance service appointment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "7 6",
   "headline": "Council to interview applicants for vacancy, discuss police services for Green Isle",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop to interview two applicants for a council vacancy and discuss providing police services to the neighboring City of Green Isle. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "6 15",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $5,475 office expansion change order",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider a construction contract amendment for the 2026 Office Expansion Project, approving a $5,475 change order for a required sprinkler system, bringing the total construction cost to $164,432. They will also review estimates for data cabling ($5,665.98) and office furniture (two options: $19,936.32 or $17,641.06). Additionally, the council will discuss the ambulance manager position and city administrator recruitment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "6 15",
   "headline": "Council to consider office expansion and ambulance manager position",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the office expansion project, including a contractor amendment, data and cabling, and office furniture. They will also consider the ambulance manager position. A closed session for personnel matters is scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "6 15",
   "headline": "EDA to vote on $2,500 facade loan for Parkside Inn & Suites",
   "summary": "The Arlington Economic Development Authority will consider approving a $2,500 facade improvement loan for Dose Incorporated for the Parkside Inn & Suites at 409 7th Ave NW. The EDA will also vote on accepting a 1-acre parcel from Sew Quilty, LLC for a cable utility easement. Updates on the Dose Group project and Sew Quilty utility easement will be provided.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "6 1",
   "headline": "Council to award 2026 street seal coating, reclaim, and crack filling contracts",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider awarding contracts for 2026 seal coating, reclaim and repave, and street maintenance crack filling and gap mastic. They will also discuss a vacant councilmember position, a school parking signage request, and approve a records management policy. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as appointing a new firefighter and accepting donated burial plots.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "6 1",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Event Center finances, kitchen items, and room changes",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Event Center's fiscal sustainability, including a negative fund balance of -$32,472 as of April 30, 2026, which will require a general fund transfer. The council will consider eliminating most kitchen items (plates, silverware, pots, pans) due to low use, while keeping the stove, coffee maker, and walk-in cooler. They will also assess floor surface damage from tap dance shoes, consider wainscotting for wall protection, and discuss mood lighting. The workshop includes a tour of the center and will review new capacity numbers and rate changes due to reduced room size.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Records Management and Retention Policy vF June 1 2026",
   "headline": "Arlington adopts new records management and data practices policy",
   "summary": "The Arlington City Council approved Resolution 19-2026, adopting a comprehensive Records Management and Data Practices Policy. The policy establishes procedures for managing government records, complying with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and sets rules for public data access and fees.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Municipal Subsidy and Loan Programs Handbook vF 5 27",
   "headline": "Arlington EDA adopts handbook for business subsidy and loan programs",
   "summary": "The Arlington Economic Development Authority is presenting a handbook detailing its municipal subsidy incentives and loan programs, including a Revolving Loan Fund, Child Care Loan Program, Residential Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program, Business Sign Loan Program, Façade Loan Program, Tax Increment Financing, and commercial building/lot sales. The document outlines eligibility, loan terms, application processes, and general policies for each program. Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "5 21",
   "headline": "Public hearing on land-use change for hotel and daycare at 409 & 411 7th Ave NW",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a land-use amendment to change 409 & 411 7th Ave NW from Medium/High Residential to Business Park, and a sign variance for a larger-than-allowed sign. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a hotel and daycare at the same property, which was tabled from the April meeting. The City Council will meet immediately after to act on the commission's recommendations.",
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "5 21",
   "headline": "Arlington considers land use change for hotel and daycare at former nursing home",
   "summary": "The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items for the Dose Group LLC property at 409 & 411 7th Ave NW: a land use amendment from Medium/High Residential to Business Park, a conditional use permit for a hotel and daycare, and a sign variance. The site was previously a nursing home and is now vacant. The Council will also consider bids for New South Substation equipment and hold a closed personnel session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Rural Roots Business Retention Program vF 5 18",
   "headline": "Arlington EDA proposes Rural Roots business retention program",
   "summary": "The Arlington Economic Development Authority is discussing the adoption of a new Rural Roots Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program. The program aims to retain 90% of existing businesses annually through quarterly roundtables, annual business visits, and resource support services. A budget of $8,000–13,500 per year is outlined, with seed funding of $5,000–15,000 recommended for City Council approval.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "5 18",
   "headline": "EDA to vote on business retention program and loan handbook",
   "summary": "The Arlington EDA will consider adopting the Rural Roots Business Retention & Expansion Program and a new Municipal Subsidy Incentives and Loan Programs Handbook. They will also receive updates on the Dose Group project, Sew Quilty, and downtown beautification efforts.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "5 4",
   "headline": "Public hearing on land-use change for two NW 7th Ave properties",
   "summary": "The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026, to consider a request from Dose Group LLC to change the land-use designation of two parcels at 411 and 409 7th Ave NW from Medium/High Residential to Mixed-Use. Written or oral comments may be submitted until May 19, 2026.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "5 4",
   "headline": "Public hearing on sign variance for Dose Group LLC at 409 & 411 7th Ave NW",
   "summary": "The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026, to consider a sign variance request from Dose Group LLC for property at 409 and 411 7th Ave NW. The variance would allow a sign larger than the permitted square footage. Written or oral comments may be submitted by May 19, 2026.",
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