{
 "city": "Van Buren",
 "state": "Arkansas",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofvanburenar.gov/",
 "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",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-185",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission considers rezoning of 3‑acre Rena Rd parcel to two‑family district",
   "summary": "The Van Buren Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a 3‑acre property on Rena Road, seeking to change the zoning from R‑1 single‑family to R‑2 two‑family. It will also hear a conditional use permit for a church pavilion at 300 Linda Lane, a setback variance for 1500 Lovers Lane, a revision to an existing development agreement for 2509 Alma Hwy, and conduct its annual bylaws review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-184",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Public hearing and vote on $2M water and sewer bond",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on the Van Buren Municipal Utilities (VBMU) bond project and consider an ordinance authorizing $2 million in water and sewer revenue bonds. The consent agenda includes adopting a revised personnel policy handbook with a cybersecurity policy and disposing of a fixed asset (fire department ice machine).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-183",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings",
   "headline": "Disc golf and cannon transfer updates for parks commission",
   "summary": "The Van Buren Parks & Recreation Commission meets to receive updates on the disc golf course and the transfer of a cannon at City Park. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational items and general discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-182",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council approves $331,222.10 bid for Northridge and Park Ridge Drive overlays",
   "summary": "The Van Buren City Council will vote on several items, including a resolution to accept a $331,222.10 bid from McKenzie Asphalt for overlay work on Northridge Drive and Park Ridge Drive. The council will also consider a contract for architectural services for a new fire station, an ordinance to rezone a property from R‑2 to C‑2, and amendments to height‑restriction rules. Additional routine items such as the consent agenda and miscellaneous discussion are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-181",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider rezone to C-2 and plat for Legacy Place III",
   "summary": "The Van Buren Planning Commission will consider a rezone request for tracts in Legacy Place II from R-2 Residential to C-2 Thoroughfare Commercial, along with a preliminary plat for the final phase of Legacy Place III. Also on the agenda is a zoning ordinance amendment to modify maximum allowable structure height in C-2 districts. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and old/new business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-180",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on fire ladder truck, dump truck, and childcare family home regulations",
   "summary": "The Van Buren City Council will meet on April 27 to consider several ordinances, including a contract with J&M Display Fireworks, purchase of street department equipment, adoption of regulations for childcare family homes, purchase of a fire department ladder truck, and purchase of a street department dump truck. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a street closure for Current Church-Vine Street on June 12, removal of fixed assets, financial statements, and department reports. The council will also discuss a sidewalk repair matter from Tina and Rowland Barkley during the miscellaneous and general discussion portion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-179",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council approves $549,586.05 bid for 26th Street Improvement Project",
   "summary": "The council will vote to accept Steep Creek, LLC's bid of $549,586.05 for the 26th Street Improvement Project Schedule I. It will also consider amendments to two prior resolutions related to Boatwright Drainage and 26th Street improvements. Two ordinances—Home Based Business and Spay and Neuter Requirements—are slated for discussion. Additional items include routine consent agenda items and a public discussion on stray cats.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-178",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council approves $13.9M in water and sewer bonds",
   "summary": "The Van Buren City Council approved four ordinances authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds totaling $13.9 million for the Van Buren Municipal Utilities. The funds will finance the replacement of old water and sewer pipes and the rehabilitation of three water towers over a 20-year period with no rate increase for residents.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-177",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council will adopt the 2026 budget and authorize multiple revenue bonds.",
   "summary": "The Van Buren City Council meeting will consider a revised city budget and a series of resolutions and ordinances covering contracts, right‑of‑way, and public‑works purchases. Council members will vote on several revenue‑bond authorizations totaling over $13 million for municipal utilities. Additional items include rezoning actions, a land transfer for a high‑school baseball field, and other standard consent‑agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-176",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofvanburenar.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}