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 "city": "New Ulm",
 "state": "MN",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewulm/",
 "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": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Human Rights Commission",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Public Utilities Commission",
   "headline": "PUC to vote on new water and wastewater rates effective Oct. 1",
   "summary": "The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission will consider approving new water and wastewater rate schedules effective October 1, 2026, along with several equipment purchases and facility repairs. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, a monthly operations report, surplus property declaration, and a mileage rate increase.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/324046/Public%20Utilities%20Commission%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=30A5D4A621354FD1A43D3B5A4AE59505",
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   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to preview 2027 city budget at work session",
   "summary": "The New Ulm City Council will hold an informational work session on August 18, 2026, to preview the 2027 city budget. No official action will be taken; the session is for discussion only, with any formal decisions reserved for a regular council meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323885/City%20Council%20Work%20Session%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=BA641EA0E4C940509A3FB22732D0241A",
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   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10767"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider final plat, liquor permit, and several resolutions",
   "summary": "The New Ulm City Council will hold a public hearing on the final plat of Oak Bluffs 11th Addition, consider a temporary liquor permit for HermannFest, and vote on several resolutions including a lease agreement with the Sioux Valley Gun Club, a special assessment interest rate, and a demolition loan forgiveness. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as financial reports and donations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323883/City%20Council%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7BEBE214440E43DCB159921DFA25FE08",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10766"
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   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Heritage Preservation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10765"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to vote on 5 resolutions including grants, furniture, and door counters",
   "summary": "The New Ulm Library Board will consider five action items, including authorizing the library director to sign an updated Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative agreement, approving purchases of door counters and computer furniture with cable installation, accepting a Friends of the Library donation for furniture, and accepting a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant. The board will also review the July financial report and librarian's activity report. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and the financial report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323669/Library%20Board%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=6B0BBA094201477C98BD2F2E400024DA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10764"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to review July finances, housing program status",
   "summary": "The New Ulm Economic Development Authority will meet to approve routine items including minutes, a claims list, and administrative and economic development activity reports for July 2026. The reports detail the financial status of the Section 8 housing voucher program, public housing, and EDA loan programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323655/Economic%20Development%20Authority%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=4F17F00BA0C944319C616E899BA20849",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10762"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority Work Session",
   "headline": "EDA to discuss potential changes to Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority is holding a work session to discuss possible modifications to the Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program. No official action will be taken during this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323657/Economic%20Development%20Authority%20Work%20Session%20-%201.pdf?handle=76C3682AACA64AFB8BAA0FD8AF9C0007",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10772"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Airport Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10763"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Park & Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to recommend new lease for Sioux Valley Gun Club",
   "summary": "The Park & Recreation Commission will consider recommending City Council approve a new lease agreement with Sioux Valley Gun Club for the Trap and Skeet Range at 214 21st North Street. The current lease from 2000 is outdated due to plans for a new clubhouse, which the gun club would fund and which would become city property. The commission will also discuss accepting donations and hear a staff introduction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323618/Park%20_%20Recreation%20Commission%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=74DE00CACF904AD3821A6E3375F3C53D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10761"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Safety Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10760"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on $2.28M bond sale and street vacation",
   "summary": "The New Ulm City Council will decide on issuing $2.28M in bonds for street, alley, and airport improvements, and vote on a public hearing to approve vacation of 11th North Street right-of-way. They will also discuss a zoning amendment and set a future public hearing for a street improvement project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323194/City%20Council%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5DD16715C9E849AABBC8F80F3FC1D7C4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10759"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Sister Cities Commission",
   "headline": "Sister Cities Commission reviews intern exchange program and financials",
   "summary": "The Sister Cities Commission will receive updates on the Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program, including the outbound and inbound interns’ activities and host families. Commissioners will also approve the July 31, 2026 financial report and discuss marketing plans and farewell events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323148/Sister%20Cities%20Commission%20-%2003%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=5F1D7F07D07F4DF89AE74E0E434035E3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10758"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on R-3 zoning revisions",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding ordinance revisions for the R-3 Zoning District. The body will also consider the approval of the Final Plat for the Oak Bluffs 11th Addition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/323054/Planning%20Commission%20-%2030%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=199C89B234C14092B6756598B9EDD677",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10755"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Public Utilities Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss post-2029 electricity supplier, approve $89,998 cybersecurity contract",
   "summary": "The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission will review a proposal for the city's wholesale electricity supplier after 2029 and vote on several purchases, including a $89,998 cybersecurity subscription and a $59,693 backup pump. They will also accept a $3.8 million claims list and consider preliminary engineering for wastewater plant improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322995/Public%20Utilities%20Commission%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=BCFB0AB706624FFE8907E52EF54F0409",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10754"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Human Rights Commission",
   "headline": "HRC to request parking for Welcoming Week, restructure subcommittees",
   "summary": "The Human Rights Commission will consider approving minutes from June 22, 2026, review a budget report showing $8,739.04 remaining of a $9,000 annual budget (97.1% unspent), and discuss a request to City Council for use of 30 parking stalls on 2nd North Street and Broadway for the Welcoming Week event on September 18, 2026. The Commission will also discuss dissolving the Participating Events subcommittee for 2027 and shifting its responsibilities to the Executive Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322841/Human%20Rights%20Commission%20-%2027%20Jul%202026%20CANCELLED.pdf?handle=E57C96DEB7524CC998A361F813FA1DB2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10753"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "City Charter Commission",
   "headline": "Charter Commission to consider PUC payment formula and recall changes",
   "summary": "The City Charter Commission will discuss and potentially recommend amendments to several charter sections, including a proposed change to Section 235 that would set the Public Utilities Commission's annual in-lieu-of-tax payment at 5.35% of utility revenues. Commissioners will also review Sections 52 and 55 on recall petition thresholds, currently set at five registered voters, and other sections addressing terms of office, Board of Health, commission member removal, and compensation. Two vacancies on the commission remain unfilled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322821/City%20Charter%20Commission%20-%2023%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=B97CEEA01BB44B599B8A5F8FC0BA833D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10771"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "City Council work session to discuss 2027 non‑profit budget requests",
   "summary": "An informational work session will be held on July 21, 2026 at City Hall to review 2027 budget request applications from local non‑profit organizations. No official action will be taken; any decisions will occur at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The session includes a quorum of council members and a review of requested contribution amounts for each organization.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322789/City%20Council%20Work%20Session%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C97F526C99C94FCEB2DBD71006C10CF2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider Junior Pioneer Park watermain project and noise variance",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss approving plans and bidding for the Junior Pioneer Park Watermain Crossing Project. The body is also considering a noise variance for a 'Party by the Pond' event and updates to Park and Recreation fee and scholarship policies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322787/City%20Council%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=6A73CF2589514FF182AAA0598EE4AFC2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10751"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Heritage Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Herman Monument reconstruction estimate presented at $11.6 million",
   "summary": "The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted a design review for Golden Home Care’s exterior paint change. The commission adopted a $10,000 budget for its 2027 activities. Members heard a cost estimate of $11.6 million for the deconstruction and reconstruction of the Herman Monument, with a projected 10% annual cost increase.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322777/Heritage%20Preservation%20Commission%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=A5B40028B8404282A6D256317926D9C2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10750"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Cable Communication Advisory Board - 16 Jul 2026 CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10749"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Airport Commission - 14 Jul 2026 CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10748"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to discuss loan program revisions and utility easement at 300 North Broadway",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will review the June 2026 administrative report and a claims list. The agenda includes revising the Get It Ready Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program policy and approving an easement for a utility cabinet at 300 North Broadway.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322574/Economic%20Development%20Authority%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=835352808A0947B7B9C5A81F315427C6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10747"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Park & Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Park Commission discusses parkland designations, fee changes, and Hermannfest requests",
   "summary": "The commission will consider designating Pollinator Park and Natural Resource Area as city parkland. Other items include reviewing non-resident fee policies, scholarship updates, and the 2027 fee schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322526/Park%20_%20Recreation%20Commission%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5BB849615F914098A3BE1DF1D48FDC64",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10746"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "New Ulm Library Board reviews June financial report and 2027 budget draft",
   "summary": "The board is reviewing the June 2026 financial report, which includes notable expenses for books and HVAC repairs. Members are also discussing the preliminary 2027 budget and upcoming Brown County appropriations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322348/Library%20Board%20-%2009%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=B533D92DB95F429287069C9B3CAFEECA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10745"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $2.28M General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on final assessments for the 2025 Surface Reconstruction Project and 2025 Utility Street and Alley Improvement Project, each payable over 10 years at 5% interest. They will also consider approving $2.28 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, and adopt ordinances rezoning property to R-3 and clarifying sidewalk snow removal requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322059/City%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FC93E4F6E53A4FA28BD9E902FD9471A0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10744"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council ADDENDUM",
   "headline": "Authorize cannon shoot at Schell's Brewery for CGMC conference",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on authorizing the New Ulm Battery to fire up to three cannon rounds at Schell's Brewery on July 22, 2026, for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Conference. The action requires a suspension of rules and a waiver of the city code prohibiting discharge of firearms and explosives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/document/322331/City%20Council%20ADDENDUM%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=BC08D248E3014CD99CFA29E31980359A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=10770"
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