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 "city": "Baltic",
 "state": "SD",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2025-12-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on changing meeting day, review year-end finances",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 322 to change the regular meeting day, and will review the finance year-end report and appropriations. The meeting also includes updates on public works, engineering projects (Oak & Ash, Main Lift Station, Transportation Alternative Grant), and an executive session for personnel, legal, and contract matters.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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   "date": "2025-12-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/uploads/dm/48491/12.12.2025_ua_minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2025-12-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider purchase and restrictive use agreement for 100 Lovely Ave",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will hold a rescheduled meeting on December 12, 2025, to discuss and potentially decide on a restrictive use agreement and purchase agreement for the property at 100 Lovely Ave. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance to change the regular meeting day, setting a year-end meeting date, and updates on snow removal, a water leak at St. Olaf, and several engineering projects. An executive session is planned for personnel, legal counsel, and contract negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/12.08.2025_CITY_COUNCIL_AGENDA.pdf",
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   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2025-12-03",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $45K sale of 100 Lovely Ave for commercial redevelopment",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council is considering a real estate purchase agreement for the sale of 100 Lovely Ave (Lot 4A, Block 4, Ex Tract A, Keys Addition) from the Baltic Area Development Foundation to Matt Gonsor for $45,000. The buyer must demolish existing structures within six months, substantially commence commercial retail construction within one year, and complete it within 18 months. The agreement includes covenants running with the land and a repurchase option if conditions are not met.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-12-03_Purchase_Agreement_100_Lovely_Ave.pdf",
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   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2025-12-01",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss BADF and 100 Lovely Ave., then enter executive session",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two new business items: BADF and 100 Lovely Ave. The council will then enter an executive session under state law for personnel, legal counsel, and contract negotiation matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/12.01.2025_SPECIAL_MEETING_AGENDA.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2025-11-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to accept final pay application and change order for Oak & Ash utility project",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will review an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects. The main action item is accepting Pay Application #8 ($60,875.51) and Change Order #3 (-$27,821.70) for the completed Oak & Ash utility improvements. Other projects (Main Lift Station, 5th Street paving, ditch work) are reported as substantially complete with no action needed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-11-17_November_Council_Meeting_ER.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-10-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on replat of Tract 1A and 1B",
   "summary": "The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a replat request for Tract 1A and 1B. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/10.27.2025_PZ_Public_Hearing_-_Re-Plat_Hearing_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2025-10-20",
   "body": "10 20 25 Regular City Council 7 00 pm",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 2026 budget, front-foot street assessment",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 321, the 2026 budget appropriations totaling $1,333,829, and consider Resolution 2025-08 to levy a $1.00 per front-foot assessment for street maintenance. The council will also discuss a Veterans Memorial dedication, a City Hall sign, and set the 2026 municipal election date. Engineering updates include a $47,616.66 pay application for Oak & Ash improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/10.20.2025_City_Council_Agenda_and_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-15",
   "body": "09 15 25 Regular City Council",
   "headline": "Baltic Council to consider 2026 budget, fill vacancies, approve infrastructure payments",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance #321 for the 2026 budget appropriations. The council also plans to fill a City Council President vacancy and a Planning & Zoning Commission vacancy and chair. Several infrastructure project payments and change orders are up for approval, including for Oak & Ash Improvements and the Main Lift Station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/09.15.2025_CITY_COUNCIL_AGENDA(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2025-08-18",
   "body": "08 18 25 Regular City Council Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave Rescheduled from 8 12 25",
   "headline": "Baltic City Council to consider pay applications for Main Lift Station and 5th Street improvements",
   "summary": "The council will receive an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects, including the Oak & Ash utility improvements nearing completion, the Main Lift Station project, and the 5th Street paving project. Council action is requested on two pay applications: $41,918.75 for the Main Lift Station and $139,241.47 plus a $495 change order for 5th Street improvements. A public hearing on 528 Lovely Avenue, rescheduled from August 12, is also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-08-18_August_Council_Meeting_ER.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-18",
   "body": "08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave",
   "headline": "Public hearing on rezone request for 528 Lovely Ave",
   "summary": "The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a re-zone request for 528 Lovely Ave. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/08.18.2025_PZ_Public_Hearing_-_Re-Zone_Hearing_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/08.18.2025_UNAPPROVED_PZ_MEETING_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2025-07-21",
   "body": "07 21 25 Joint City Council Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning regulations review and 528 Lovely Ave discussion",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council is meeting jointly with the Planning & Zoning board to review planning and zoning regulations and to discuss a property at 528 Lovely Ave. No decisions are recorded; these are discussion items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/07.21.2025_Council_Joint_with_Planning_and_Zoning_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/07.21.2025_UNAPPROVED_JOINT_COUNCIL__PZ_MEETING_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-21",
   "body": "08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/07.21.2025_UNAPPROVED_JOINT_COUNCIL__PZ_MEETING_MINUTES(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2025-07-08",
   "body": "07 08 25 Regular Council Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Public hearing on ordinance for 528 Lovely Ave; park concrete project",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 320 concerning 528 Lovely Ave, consider a concrete project at Baltic Heights Park, and discuss road closures for Dog Days. The council will also review a $212,830.87 pay application for Main Lift Station improvements and other engineering updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/1-07.08.2025_City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-24",
   "body": "08 18 25 Planning Zoning Public Hearing on 528 Lovely Ave",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/06.24.2025_UNAPPROVED_PZ_RE-ZONE_HEARING_Minutes(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2025-06-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Rezone request for 528 Lovely Ave. to be heard",
   "summary": "The Baltic Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezone request for 528 Lovely Ave. and appoint new P&Z members. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 12, 2024.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/06.24.2025_Re-Zone_Hearing_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/06.24.2025_UNAPPROVED_PZ_RE-ZONE_HEARING_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-17",
   "body": "06 17 25 Regular City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider pay applications for Oak & Ash and Main Lift Station projects",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will consider accepting pay applications for two major infrastructure projects: Pay Application #7 for the Oak & Ash Improvements ($10,927.51) and Pay Application #3 for the Main Lift Station Improvements ($171,256.50). The meeting also includes updates on the Transportation Alternative Grant for 6th Street and the 5th Street Improvements project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-06-17_June_Council_Meeting_ER.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $112,932 pay application for lift station project",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will review an engineer's report on several infrastructure projects. They will consider accepting a pay application for the Main Lift Station project and approving a financial agreement for a Transportation Alternative Grant. Other projects, including Oak & Ash utility improvements and 5th Street paving, are in progress with no action required.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-05-13_MayCouncil_Meeting_ER.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $159k bid for 5th Street improvements, review Oak & Ash lift station progress",
   "summary": "The council will consider awarding a $159,090.70 base bid (plus a $10,390.95 alternate) to Black-Top Paving for the 5th Street Improvements project. They will also accept pay application #1 for $97,957.18 from 605 Companies for the Main Lift Station project. No action is needed on the Oak & Ash utility improvements or the Transportation Alternative Grant for 6th Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-04-15_April_Council_Meeting_ER.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-21",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Baltic City Council meets March 21, 2025, with property appeals on agenda.",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council is holding a meeting on March 21, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and property appeals, followed by adjournment. No other items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/03.21.2025_BOARD_OF_EQUALIZATION_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/03.21.2025_Board_of_Equalization_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-21",
   "body": "04 15 Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/03.21.2025_Board_of_Equalization_Minutes(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve plans for 5th Street paving project",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the 5th Street Improvements project, which includes paving from Valley View Avenue to the southern city limits. The meeting also includes status updates on the Oak & Ash utility improvements (substantially complete, final restoration in spring 2025), the Main Lift Station replacement (construction starting summer 2025), and a Transportation Alternative Grant for sidewalk work along 6th Street. No council action is needed for these updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-03-11_March_Council_Meeting_ER__Map.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City council to approve $79,333 in claims and payroll",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will consider approving a list of claims totaling $79,333.22 for the period February 11 to March 11, covering routine expenses such as utilities, supplies, services, and payroll. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/MARCH_CLAIMS_PAYABLE_-_03.09.2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to close out water main looping project, accept final pay application",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will receive an engineer's report on three infrastructure projects: the Water Main Looping project is ready for closeout, the Oak & Ash Utility Improvements are substantially complete with spring restoration pending, and the Main Lift Station project is set to begin spring 2025. The council will consider accepting Pay Application #7 and Change Order #2 for the water main project. No action is needed on the other projects or a pending Transportation Alternative Grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/2025-02-11_February_Council_Meeting_ER.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-01-24",
   "body": "01 24 25 Special Council",
   "headline": "Baltic City Council special meeting to appoint interim mayor and new city attorney",
   "summary": "The Baltic City Council will hold a special meeting on January 24, 2025, to appoint a Board President as Interim Mayor and to appoint a new City Attorney as legal counsel. The agenda contains only these two new business items and standard procedural steps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltic.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B911793C1-CA0F-4AE7-B20C-EA0EE63DD2CD%7D/uploads/01.24.2025_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltic.govoffice.com"
  }
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