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 "city": "Belle Fourche",
 "state": "South Dakota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bellefourche.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Parks Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to recommend action on mural project",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to make a recommendation regarding a mural project presented by Falina and Trey. The board will also discuss the PRAB website naming and review the Rec Center Director’s Report.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Airport Board",
   "headline": "Board will discuss the airport reception space grant",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Airport Board will review the status and schedule of the taxi surface project, consider the AWOS‑III project, and discuss a grant for airport reception space. The board will also hear the Airport Manager’s report and address any old or new business.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider rezoning for manufactured housing",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone a property from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Housing Residential. The body will also discuss Chapter 17 zoning district ordinances and review updates on previous city actions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-15-26_PZ_Agenda_Packet_(Redacted).pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Police Committee",
   "headline": "Police Dept. adjusts wages for two officers, including promotion",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Police Committee will acknowledge a promotion for Officer Joshua Gallagher to Patrol Officer III with a wage adjustment to $34.84 per hour, effective July 8, 2026. The Committee will also recognize a wage increase for Officer Mardi Reeves to $29.83 per hour, effective July 19, 2026, after fifteen years of service. Other agenda items include routine reports and public discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-14-26_Police_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-14-26_Police_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Museum Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider the museum’s budget",
   "summary": "The Tri‑State Museum and Visitor Center Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the June meeting. It will hear the Director’s Report and discuss the museum’s budget and website. The meeting will also include a round‑up, Hometown Thursday update, and other informational items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-14-26_-_Museum_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-14-26_-_Museum_Minutes.pdf",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Police Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will consider three staff resignations and a conference travel request",
   "summary": "The Public Works Committee will adopt its agenda and hear a public comment on Park Drive street conditions. It will recommend approval of the resignations of Dale Moncur, Anthony Smith, and Sheena Olson-Embrey from the Landfill Division. The committee will also consider a request for Landfill Superintendent Shawn Gallagher to attend the SDSMWA conference in Pierre, South Dakota, with a total cost of $275 for the conference and $336 for the room. Additional items include discussion of curb stops for multi‑unit apartments and informational reports.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-13-26_PW_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Legal Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Legal Finance Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Legal Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note that no actions or votes will occur at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-13-26_Legal_Finance_Agenda_-_Cancelled.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to discuss 2027 budget proposal",
   "summary": "The Library Board will review the 2027 budget proposal and receive a Foundation update from Mike Reade. The board will also discuss attendance at the SDLA Conference and review June circulation figures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/2026.07.07_Library_Board_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-7-2026_Library_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "July 1 Planning & Zoning meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/7-1-26_PZ_Agenda_-_Cancelled.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Legal Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee may approve raffle ticket sales for Northern Hills Shooting Sport",
   "summary": "The Legal Finance Committee will consider acknowledging the Northern Hills Shooting Sport raffle and approving ticket sales, which would run through September 2026. Proceeds are intended to support 4‑H youth shooting sports. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, a pledge of allegiance, community input, and an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-22-26_Legal_Finance_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-22-26_Legal_Finance_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "City Council to consider a $1.25‑per‑foot street maintenance fee, capped at $125",
   "summary": "The Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed front‑footage assessment that would levy $1.25 per foot of street frontage, with a maximum of $125 per parcel, effective for 2027 taxes payable in 2028. The committee will also recommend accepting the resignation of seasonal laborer Kellen Daniels and receive updates on ongoing operations and upcoming projects such as 6th Avenue improvements and police department construction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-22-2026_PW_Agenda_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-22-26_PW_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "June 17 Planning & Zoning meeting cancelled; next meeting July 1",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026 at City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission’s next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-17-26_PZ_Agenda_-_Cancelled.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Parks Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Parks Recreation Advisory Board to review lifeguard hires and summer hours",
   "summary": "The board will meet to decide on lifeguard hires and establish summer operating hours. Members will also discuss auditorium usage and website naming for the board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-10-26_Parks_and_Rec_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-10-26_Parks_and_Rec_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Police Committee",
   "headline": "Police Committee considers new hires and grant writing contract",
   "summary": "The Police Committee will review recommendations to hire two new officers and a two-year contract for grant writing services. The body will also discuss department sponsorships and receive reports from the Chief and Code Enforcement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-9-26_Police_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-9-26_Police_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Police Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-9-26_Police_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Museum Board",
   "headline": "Board will review routine reports and approve agenda and minutes",
   "summary": "The museum board will conduct standard business, including approving the agenda and the minutes from the May meeting, hearing the Director's Report, reviewing the website status, and discussing summer staff and scheduling.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-9-26_-_Museum_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-9-26_-_Museum_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend adoption of new chicken ordinance",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Public Works Committee will recommend approval of Ordinance No. 4‑2026, which adopts new city code provisions governing chickens. Members will also discuss a proposed Front Footage Assessment Fee to fund street maintenance. Additionally, the committee will recommend approval of the 2026 Butte County Bank Robbery Reenactment scheduled for State Street on June 30, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-8-2026_PW_Agenda_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-8-26_PW_Minutes(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Legal Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to approve ordinances updating accessory dwelling unit rules",
   "summary": "The Legal Finance Committee will consider recommending approval for Gina Carpenter to attend the SDML Board Meeting on June 24‑25, 2026. It will vote on Ordinance 5‑2026 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and Ordinance 6‑2026 amending related definitions. The meeting also includes discussion of website service providers and informational updates on sales tax and the May budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-8-26_Legal_Finance_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-8-26_Legal_Finance_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider adult day care permit and accessory dwelling rules",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a conditional use permit for an adult day care center and discuss zoning district ordinances. The body will also consider recommending a specific ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units for further committee review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-3-26_PZ_Agenda_Packet_(Redacted).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-3-26_PZ_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to discuss 2027 budget and new bookshelves",
   "summary": "The Library Board will review the 2027 budget proposal and discuss the purchase of new bookshelves. The board will also consider a proposal for a BFPL/Friends of the Library Foundation scholarship. Additionally, the board will receive updates on librarian certification and library accreditation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-2-26_Library_Board_Agenda_a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/6-2-2026_Library_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Legal Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss new website services with Apptegy",
   "summary": "The Legal Finance Committee will adopt the agenda and then open a public comment period. It will discuss potential new website services provided by Apptegy. The meeting will conclude with an informational item and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-26-26_Legal_Finance_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-26-26_Legal_Finance_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed road maintenance fee",
   "summary": "The Belle Fourche Public Works Committee will consider several old‑business items, including a potential chicken ordinance, a proposed road maintenance assessment fee, and how city ordinances might align with 2026 Senate Bill 3. In new business, the committee will recommend approval to surplus a Priefert roping chute with two lead‑ups and receive an informational update about tours of city facilities. No formal actions are scheduled for the informational item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-26-2026_PW_Agenda_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-26-26_PW_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review 40-unit land lease community proposal",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a development proposal for a 40-unit land lease community and a conditional use permit for a diesel repair facility. The body will also review a zoning transfer from Rural to Urban District and a final plat for the Morningside Wetlands Subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-20-26_PZ_Agenda_Packet_(Redacted).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-20-26_PZ_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Parks Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board recommends hiring part-time lifeguard Evan Vissia at $15.41/hr",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider several personnel actions, including approving two lifeguard resignations and recommending the hire of a new part‑time lifeguard. The meeting also includes introductions of a new board member and a new rec center operations manager. Additional agenda items cover community input, future activity ideas, and scheduling the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-13-26_Parks_and_Rec_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bellefourche.org/vertical/sites/%7B161B3B9B-0700-4014-A73C-AD9D1DCB57BA%7D/uploads/5-13-26_Parks_and_Rec_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://bellefourche.org"
  }
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