{
 "city": "Albany",
 "state": "MN",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ci.albany.mn.us/",
 "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",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to weigh funding options for future capital projects, pay $460,475.53",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will hear from financial consultant Jason Murray on funding options for future Capital Improvement Projects, and consider a resolution to receive a preliminary engineering report and call a public hearing for a local improvement project. The council will also vote on a $460,475.53 payment voucher for the 2026 CIP contractor, review a park event permit, and may close the meeting to discuss police union negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/2026-08-19_Council_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set public hearing for Midland & Court Avenue improvement project",
   "summary": "The council will consider Resolution 2026-25 to receive a preliminary engineering report and call a public hearing for a local improvement project on Midland Avenue, Court Avenue, 11th Street, and 14th Street. They will also act on a criminal prosecution contract with Stearns County for 2027-2028 at $17,000 per year, and may close the meeting to discuss police union labor negotiation strategy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/8-5-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on police use-of-force policy, capital project updates",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will consider adopting an updated Use of Force Policy for the Police Department, receive an engineering update on the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, and act on several administrative items including a large gathering permit for National Night Out and approval of a part-time police assistant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/7-15-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on variance for 26'x40' detached garage at 241 6th Street",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce side yard and garage door setback requirements for a detached garage. The commission will also appoint a 2026 chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on a data center moratorium and building permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/7-6-26_Planning_Commission.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear 2025 audit, vote on $519K CIP payment, discuss police union talks",
   "summary": "The council will receive the 2025 annual audit from Schlenner Wenner Co., consider a $519,485.17 payment to C&L Excavating for capital improvements, and may close the meeting to discuss police union contract negotiations. The agenda also includes action on a raffle permit, a donation acceptance, fireworks display approval, and election judge appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/7-1-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider one-year moratorium on data center development",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will consider a one-year moratorium on data center development to study zoning and land use regulations. They will also vote on several permits and licenses for community events, including a street closure for a bean bag tournament and a raffle permit for a school fall festival. The council may close part of the meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police union.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/6-17-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $366,324 payment for 2026 capital improvements",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will vote on a $366,324.18 payment to C&L Excavating for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, and consider renewing annual liquor and cigarette licenses. The meeting also includes a recommendation to extend a conditional job offer for a Patrol Officer/School Resource Officer position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/6-3-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider annexation of R&R Storage property and police union negotiations",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition from R&R Storage LLC to annex property at 22655 355th Street into the city, with a joint resolution for orderly annexation between the Town of Albany and the city. The council will also discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police officers' union, which may be closed to the public. Other business includes an engineering update on 2025 and 2026 capital improvement projects and a deferred special assessment application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/5-20-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $194K payment for 2026 CIP, police union talks",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will consider approving a $194,398.50 payment to C&L Excavating for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, accept a police officer's resignation and PTO payout request, and discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police union in a possible closed session. Other items include resolutions on a Mother of Mercy bond refinancing and a donation, a temporary liquor license for the Albany Lions Heritage Day event, and quotes for replacing a Public Works vehicle.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/5-6-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing to vacate drainage easement in Albany Golf Vistas",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate a drainage and utility easement between 107 and 109 Par Drive. It will also hear a proposed Eagle Scout project from Connor Gannon and receive reports on the 2025 County Road 157 improvements and 2026 capital improvements. Several permits and licenses for the Church of Seven Dolors annual festival are up for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/4-15-26_packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $3.255M bond for capital improvements and police radio replacement",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of $3,255,000 in General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 2026A, and hear a report on the S&P Global Ratings 'A+' rating. They will also discuss replacing police department radios and review the 2025 County Road 157 improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement projects. The meeting may close to discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police officers' union.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/2026-04-01_Council_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on $688,000 street assessment roll",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the final assessment roll for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, which includes reconstruction of streets and utilities on 9th and 10th Streets, Midland Avenue, and Forest Avenue. The total amount to be assessed is $688,000. The council will also receive an engineering update on the 2025 County Road 157 improvements and discuss labor negotiations with the police officers' union.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/2026-03-18_Council_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear appeal of dog-at-large citation, review library report",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a dog-running-at-large citation and receive an activity report on 2025 library operations. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving bills, minutes, and reports from department heads.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/March_4_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set $702,636 assessment hearing for 2026 street project",
   "summary": "The council will consider resolutions to prepare the final assessment roll for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project and authorize the sale of $3,255,000 in bonds. They will also vote on amending the residential sewer usage calculation policy and approving a raffle permit for Albany FFA Alumni.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/2-18-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider 2026 capital improvement project bids and water rate increase",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will hold a regular meeting to act on several items, including awarding a $2.4 million contract for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project (street and utility work on 9th and 10th Streets, Midland Avenue, and Forest Avenue) and approving resolutions for lawful gambling permits and donations. The agenda also includes a report from the city engineer on County Road 157 improvements and the 2026 CIP.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/2-4-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on water and sewer rate increase",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges to increase water and sewer rates. They will also open bids and award a contract for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project (street and utility improvements). Other business includes approving an ordinance to update the fee schedule, considering accounting/audit proposals, and reviewing a large gathering application for the Albany Area Jaycees Ice Cup event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/1-21-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear audit proposal, CR 157 update, water/sewer rate hike hearing",
   "summary": "The Albany City Council will convene for a regular meeting to hear an accounting and auditing proposal from Schlenner Wenner and Abdo Financial Solutions, receive an engineering update on County Road 157 improvements and the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, and act on resolutions for claim payment authority and a donation. The council will also announce a public hearing on water and sewer increases scheduled for January 21.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ci.albany.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BA3F99320-343E-475A-9648-8007C3CCDF40%7D/uploads/1-7-26_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ci.albany.mn.us"
  }
 ]
}