{
 "city": "Stoughton",
 "state": "Wisconsin",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofstoughton.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Commission on Aging",
   "headline": "Commission on Aging to discuss township contributions, strategic plan updates",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Commission on Aging will meet to approve May minutes, receive a director's report, and discuss updates on township contributions, the strategic plan, and legislative matters. No votes on ordinances or spending are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-216",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee",
   "headline": "Stoughton CACP Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The July 7, 2026, meeting of the Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-157",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Redevelopment Authority (RDA)",
   "headline": "RDA to discuss UW-Madison community planning application and blight process",
   "summary": "The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and possibly act on a University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture community design and planning services application. The board will also review a formal blight identification and remediation process document. Standard items include public comment, approval of June 10, 2026 minutes, and communications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-218",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to discuss amendment of municipal sign ordinance",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Plan Commission will meet on July 13, 2026 to hear citizen comments and review three new agenda items. Items include information on the 2800 Blue Grass parcel, a request for a two‑lot condominium plat at 180 and 190 Business Park Circle, and a proposed amendment to the city’s sign ordinance to align with the Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court decision. No formal actions are scheduled; any decisions may be deferred to future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-217",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Seniors In Need Committee",
   "headline": "Seniors In Need Committee to review new referrals and approve June minutes",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Seniors In Need Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes from June 2026, and new business consisting of correspondence and new referrals. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-221",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Personnel Committee",
   "headline": "Personnel Committee meeting with no listed action items",
   "summary": "The Personnel Committee is meeting but the agenda includes only call to order and adjournment, with a possible closed session on employment or performance evaluation data. No specific decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting appears procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-111",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Brownwood LLC alcohol license application at 201 S 6th St",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will consider an alcohol beverage license application from Brownwood LLC for 201 S 6th St. They will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment prohibiting parking on Jackson Street and receive a presentation on the Public Safety Building study. E-bikes and electric scooters on roadways will be discussed, as will signage needs for Mandt Park parking.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-213",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on JT Klein tax increment financing agreement",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Finance Committee will consider several time‑sensitive actions, including a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement with JT Klein, an easement assignment, and a land swap resolution. The committee will also adopt a fee schedule amendment for park shelter reservations and formally accept the City’s 2025 audit. These items are presented for approval or direction by the committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-163",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider annexation of Williams Drive and TIF agreement",
   "summary": "The Common Council will hold a public hearing on special assessments for driveway aprons and carriage walks for the 2026 Street Projects. They will also hear a presentation on automated license plate reader cameras (Flock Cameras) from Chief Hill and review the 2025 city audit. New business includes a first reading of the annexation ordinance for Williams Drive, approval of a tax increment financing development agreement with JT Klein (with possible closed session), and a land swap for Stoughton Utilities' new headquarters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-160",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to elect chair, vice chair, discuss Shared Services Grant Phase 2",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Sustainability Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from March 23, 2026, and discuss Phase 2 of the Shared Services Innovation Grant. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-204",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider resolution urging state transportation funding and road construction hours ordinance",
   "summary": "The Public Works Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, review the draft Natural Resources chapter of the Stoughton COMP Plan, consider approval of a defined road construction hours of work ordinance, and vote on a resolution urging the Governor and State Legislature to enact a comprehensive transportation funding solution for Stoughton.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-193",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Seniors In Need Committee",
   "headline": "Seniors in Need Committee meeting with only procedural items",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Seniors in Need Committee. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, correspondence, and new referrals. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the public agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-190",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Parks Committee to consider park shelter fee increase and review aquatics concepts",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a proposed park shelter fee increase, review the draft natural resources section of the city's comprehensive plan, and consider responses to a letter of intent for an aquatic contribution. They will also review a park naming policy and aquatics concepts with cost estimates. A closed session is scheduled for negotiating the purchase of public properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-196",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Personnel Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss Finance Director job description changes and AI policy",
   "summary": "The Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly take action on several personnel policies and position description changes, including a work-at-home agreement for out-of-state employees, AI utilization and policy, and updates to the Finance Director/Comptroller and Senior Center Director positions. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss ongoing staffing issues, a compensation review, and the Finance position description title.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-197",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Landmarks Commission",
   "headline": "Landmarks Commission to review two COA applications",
   "summary": "The Landmarks Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications: one for a property at 327 E. Washington Street and one for the Opera House at 381 E. Main Street. No further details on the specific scope of work are provided in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-186",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Redevelopment Authority (RDA)",
   "headline": "RDA to discuss property purchases in redevelopment areas and Riverfront agreement",
   "summary": "The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and possibly act on the RDA Project Selection Process and the potential purchase or acquisition of property in redevelopment areas one and two, including a closed session for negotiations. New business includes a presentation from Forward Community Investments, a review of comprehensive plan chapters, and an update and updated development agreement for the Alexander Co. Riverfront Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-192",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider $12.9M bond sale for capital projects",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will vote on resolutions authorizing up to $12,935,000 in general obligation promissory notes and amending the 2026 capital budgets for the Racetrack Road project, sidewalk program, and other capital projects. They will also consider emergency water main replacement work related to a DOT road construction project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-150",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider resolution for Stoughton Utilities emergency work",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Common Council will consider a resolution for emergency work on Stoughton Utilities (R-94-2026) and a related budget amendment (R-93-2025). The council also has a full agenda of alcohol license approvals, including new licenses for BWEO Events/Heron Hall and NFAF Pizza, along with renewals and outdoor consumption permits. Several budget amendments for street construction, capital improvement projects, and economic development services are up for vote, as well as an audit report and citizen appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-162",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Tree Advisory Group",
   "headline": "Tree Advisory Committee to discuss Tree Preservation Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Tree Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 11 and receive updates from the Public Works Committee. The main substantive item is a continued discussion on the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The committee will also plan the July meeting and consider future agenda items and the budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-185",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Police & Fire Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to interview volunteer firefighters and elect officers",
   "summary": "The Police and Fire Commission will hold a meeting on June 8, 2026, at the Stoughton Fire Department. They will elect a president, vice president, and secretary, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and receive quarterly reports from the police and fire chiefs. The commission also plans to conduct two interviews for volunteer firefighter positions, which may move into closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-195",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission discusses zoning and annexation for parcels off Williams Drive",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Plan Commission will discuss a proposed Specific Implementation Plan for a group day‑care center at 2400 Roby Road. Commissioners will also consider establishing zoning and an annexation ordinance for tax parcels 061132395002 and 061132383202 located off Williams Drive. Future agenda items include a sign ordinance and informational updates on the comprehensive plan, outdoor lighting code, and planning revenue and expenditures. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-198",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss IT media policy and public safety form changes",
   "summary": "The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will discuss proposed changes to the IT media policy and a shortened public safety request form. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order and roll call. No decisions will be made as items are only discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-159",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Commission on Aging",
   "headline": "Commission on Aging meets for updates, no quorum present",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, to discuss routine business including approval of May minutes, a director's report, and updates on township contributions, the strategic plan, and legislative matters. The agenda notes that no quorum is present, meaning formal action is not expected.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-74",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Review",
   "headline": "Board of Review to hear 2026 property assessment objections",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Board of Review is meeting to hear and decide on written objections to 2026 property assessments from multiple residents and businesses, including Walgreens and Wal-Mart. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, confirm training compliance, and review the confidentiality ordinance and procedural script.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-161",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Public Safety Committee reviews mass alcohol license renewals and new applications",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Public Safety Committee will consider renewing dozens of alcohol beverage licenses for 2026-2027, along with outdoor consumption and sidewalk café permits. New business includes a CTV license for Hemp 1848, temporary licenses for the Catfish River Music Festival and Stoughton Fair, new licenses for Heron Hall and NFAF Pizza, and a proposed ordinance amendment to prohibit parking on Jackson Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-194",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee will amend the Economic Development budget and approve a Becker contract.",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Finance Committee will consider its April 2026 financial reports, including the Treasurer's report, General Fund revenue and expenditures, and budget journal entries. It will vote on a budget amendment for Economic Development and approve an agreement with Becker Professional Services, LLC. The committee will also address a time‑sensitive VFD emergency purchase for utilities. Future agenda items such as a debt‑issue resolution and affordable‑housing fund options were noted for later meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-148",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-148",
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Stoughton Council to vote on ending snow emergency parking restrictions",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Common Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to remove the ability to declare snow emergencies and switch to seasonal even/odd parking from November 1 to March 31, midnight to 7 a.m. They will also consider a donation policy, approve a certified survey map for Mandt Park, and authorize an emergency purchase for a well motor control. Presentations on the Affordable Transportation Program and two new state laws (Truth in Planning and Residential TIF) are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-155",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-155",
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Sustainability Committee meeting with no specific agenda items listed",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Sustainability Committee will meet on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The agenda only contains headings for Old Business, New Business, and Future Agenda Items, but no concrete items are described. No decisions or proposals can be identified from the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-189",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Seniors In Need Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to meet, approve minutes, handle correspondence and referrals",
   "summary": "This is a routine meeting of the Seniors In Need Committee with no substantive action items. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes, and handling of correspondence and new referrals. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-140",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Parks committee to discuss aquatic contribution, park naming policy",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Parks and Recreation Committee will review March minutes, hear the superintendent's report, and discuss an aquatic contribution letter of intent alongside a proposed park naming policy. The amended agenda also includes a cost estimate for an aquatics concept. No votes on final action are indicated in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-104",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-104",
   "source": "https://www.cityofstoughton.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}