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 "city": "Appleton",
 "state": "WI",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofappleton/",
 "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": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Fox Cities Transit Commission",
   "headline": "Transit commission to weigh Whitman Ave. bid rejection, temp transit center contract",
   "summary": "The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting to decide on several action items, including whether to reject bids for the Whitman Ave. Phase 2 construction project and whether to award a contract for temporary transit center site work. The commission will also consider route modifications and approve payments for June and July 2026. Information items include financial, ridership, and key performance indicator reports.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6360&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to vote on excessive vehicular noise data collection",
   "summary": "The City of Appleton Board of Health holds a special meeting to approve previous minutes and take action on a resolution regarding excessive vehicular noise data collection. The agenda also includes information items on health department newsletters, a dangerous animal declaration, and new noise variances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6436_A_Board_of_Health_26-08-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6436&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Knuth annexation, Wilden plat, and $384K paving contract",
   "summary": "The Appleton Common Council will vote on several items recommended by committees, including the annexation of 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street from the Town of Grand Chute, approval of the Wilden Portfolio Park Final Plat (Thrivent Campus), and a $384,566.98 contract for wastewater treatment plant truck scale paving. The council will also consider a $57,640 sole-source purchase of digester pumps, a change in funding source for capital equipment, and various permits and licenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6303_A_Common_Council_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6303&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Safety and Licensing Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to hear demerit violations for three bars and consider special event permit",
   "summary": "The Safety and Licensing Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on demerit point violations for three establishments: Pizzeria Pub & Bar, Glass Nickel Pizza, and Deja Vu Martini Lounge. The committee will also consider several license applications, including a change of agent for Badger Mobil, a temporary premises amendment for Hank & Karen's, and a temporary beer license for St. Pius X Congregation's Parish Fest. Additionally, they will review a special event application for the Rally for Equality and receive reports from the fire chief, police chief, and city clerk.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6435_A_Safety_and_Licensing_Committee_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6435&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Utilities Committee",
   "headline": "Utilities Committee to vote on $169,445 contract amendment for network upgrades",
   "summary": "The Appleton Utilities Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, consider a contract amendment for engineering services related to network system upgrades, and receive updates on flood studies, a storm sewer bid rejection, and water main breaks. The main action item is a proposed contract amendment with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for up to $169,445.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6439_A_Utilities_Committee_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6439&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to approve new officers, policies, and budget amendment",
   "summary": "The Appleton Library Board is meeting to approve routine items including the July bill register, an August budget amendment, and two new policies (procurement and lactating employees). The board will also vote on a slate of officers and receive updates on recruitment, system migration, and summer programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6148_A_Library_Board_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6148_M_Library_Board_26-08-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6148&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to hold strategic planning workshop",
   "summary": "The Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a Library Strategic Planning Workshop. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6418_A_Library_Board_26-08-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6418&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "City Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to vote on Knuth annexation and two plats",
   "summary": "The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three action items: the annexation of 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street from the Town of Appleton, the final plat for Wilden Portfolio Park (Thrivent Campus), and the extraterritorial preliminary plat for Clarity Ridge in the Town of Grand Chute. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and informational items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6387_A_City_Plan_Commission_26-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6387_M_City_Plan_Commission_26-08-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6387&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Utilities Committee",
   "headline": "Utilities Committee to vote on $169,445 contract amendment for network upgrades",
   "summary": "The Appleton Utilities Committee will consider approving a contract amendment with Donohue and Associates for engineering services on the Network System Upgrades Project, not to exceed $169,445. The committee will also receive updates on the Northland-Bellaire flood study and Northland design, and be informed of a bid rejection for the Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer project. Minutes from previous meetings are up for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6380_A_Utilities_Committee_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6380&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to award $57,640 sole-source pump purchase and $384,567 paving contract",
   "summary": "The Appleton Finance Committee will consider awarding two contracts: a sole-source purchase of digester circulation pumps for $57,640 and a wastewater treatment plant truck scale paving project for $384,566.98 (plus 10% contingency). They will also vote on changing the funding source for eligible capital equipment from property tax levy to short-term general obligation debt. The agenda includes final payment requests for two completed contracts and approval of previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6397_A_Finance_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6397_M_Finance_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6397&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Municipal Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on terrace planting permit, hotel dumpster, parking stalls, recycling policy",
   "summary": "The Municipal Services Committee will vote on four action items: a long-term temporary occupancy permit for terrace plantings at 1102 N Superior Street, a similar permit for a construction dumpster for the Copper Leaf Hotel in the N Superior Street loading zone through December 1, 2026, a request to revoke BMO Harris Bank's designated parking stalls in the Red Ramp, and a revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy. No other substantive business is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6206_A_Municipal_Services_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6206_M_Municipal_Services_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6206&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6443&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Parks committee reviews mid-year reports for grounds, recreation, and golf course",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Committee will review mid-year reports from the Grounds, Recreation, and Reid Golf Course divisions. The committee will also consider the July 2026 revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6385_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6385_M_Parks_and_Recreation_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6385&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on contracts and ordinances",
   "summary": "The Appleton Common Council will discuss and decide on various contracts, ordinances, and license applications. The council will consider approving contracts for the Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction project. They will also discuss ordinance changes related to the Mission Ridge North Subdivision and review options for a truancy ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6302_A_Common_Council_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6302_M_Common_Council_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6302&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Human Resources & Information Technology Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review organizational changes for Utilities and Community Development",
   "summary": "The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will consider requests to change the tables of organization for the Utilities Department and the Community Development department. The body will also review mid-year budget reports and recruitment status.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6417_A_Human_Resources___Information_Technology_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6417_M_Human_Resources___Information_Technology_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6417&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6433&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to select nominees for President and Vice President",
   "summary": "The Library Board Nominating Committee is meeting to select nominees for two leadership positions. The body will determine the candidates for Library Board President and Vice President.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6416_A_Library_Board_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/8/6416_M_Library_Board_26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6416&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Joint Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6425&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Joint Review Board",
   "headline": "Board to vote on creating Tax Incremental District No. 14",
   "summary": "The Joint Review Board will consider a resolution approving the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14, review annual reports for six existing TIDs, and appoint a new public member. A public hearing period is included for community input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6319_A_Joint_Review_Board_26-07-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6319_M_Joint_Review_Board_26-07-30_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6319&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Appleton Common Council holds test meeting",
   "summary": "The agenda states this is a test meeting. It contains procedural items and placeholder files for various committees and ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6426_A_Common_Council_26-07-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6426&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Human Resources & Information Technology Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review organizational changes for Utilities and Community Development",
   "summary": "The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will consider requests to change the tables of organization for the Utilities and Community Development departments. The body will also review mid-year budget reports for Human Resources and Information Technology.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6408_A_Human_Resources___Information_Technology_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6408&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Safety and Licensing Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review alcohol licenses and police mid-year report",
   "summary": "The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider several alcohol license applications and a commercial solicitation license. The body will also review mid-year reports from the Appleton Police Department and the Clerk's Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6372_A_Safety_and_Licensing_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6372_M_Safety_and_Licensing_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6372&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Municipal Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to approve paving, parking, and grant agreements",
   "summary": "The Municipal Services Committee will consider approving designs for Franklin Street paving, a parking change on Foster Court, and a state grant for Badger Avenue signal retrofits. The body will also vote on ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North and a temporary dumpster permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6205_A_Municipal_Services_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6205_M_Municipal_Services_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6205&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers art installations for Ellen Kort Peace Park",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Committee will review proposals for new art installations at Ellen Kort Peace Park. The body will also review the June 2026 financial report for Reid Golf Course.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6331_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6331_M_Parks_and_Recreation_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6331&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to approve grants, bridge contingency, and utility contracts",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider accepting a SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal rehabilitation and retrofit. It will vote on using $590,008 of 2026 Bridge CIP funds as a contingency for the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction. The committee will also adopt the 2026 Purchasing Policy and award contracts for wastewater treatment plant improvements and utility network upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6325_A_Finance_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6325_M_Finance_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6325&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Appleton Common Council discusses development agreements and municipal contracts",
   "summary": "The Common Council will review various committee reports including municipal service contracts, licensing applications, and development agreements. Key discussions involve a mixed-use development near Interstate 41 and several public safety and liquor license items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6407_A_Common_Council_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6407_M_Common_Council_26-07-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6407&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Municipal Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to award pavement marking contract and adjust office hours",
   "summary": "The Municipal Services Committee will consider awarding a pavement marking maintenance contract to Crowley Construction Corp. and adjusting office hours for the Municipal Services Building. The committee will also review a permit for outdoor furniture at a downtown business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6404_A_Municipal_Services_Committee_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2026/7/6404_M_Municipal_Services_Committee_26-07-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=6404&GID=309&G=010F2A34-3652-4DBE-891C-302174A6DBB5"
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