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 "city": "West Monroe",
 "state": "Louisiana",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwestmonroe.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": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board reviews variance request to reduce setback at 2406 Nye St",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustments will consider a variance application submitted by Brian and Abby Russell for the property at 2406 Nye Street, parcel #39833. The request seeks to reduce the required front‑yard setback from 25 ft to 5 ft in an R‑1 single‑family residential district under Code Sec 12‑5012(d). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, review of the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes, and any other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-389",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Aldermen to approve sales tax renewal and water/sewer projects",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will canvass election results to authorize a 10-year renewal of the 1986 Sales Tax and consider ordinances for water main, sewer, and sidewalk improvements. The body will also review bids for signage and park entrance projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-390",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews three development applications, including two zone changes.",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Planning Commission will consider three applications: a mobile home permit for 617 Riggs St, a zone change from R‑1 to B‑3 for 2801 N 7th St, and a zone change from B‑3 to B‑1 for 1412 Ridge Ave. The two zone‑change requests require approval by both the Planning Commission and the City Council and will be heard again at the August 4 City Council meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-381",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "West Monroe Board of Aldermen to review Cotton Street utility bids and project changes",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure contracts and change orders for water, sewer, and drainage projects. The meeting also includes the appointment of city department heads and the setting of regular meeting dates through 2030.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-380",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-380",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-388",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review subdivision and mobile home applications",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Planning Commission will review three land-use applications. These include two subdivision reviews and one request for mobile home placement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-382",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-382",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review three subdivision and mobile home applications",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Planning Commission will meet to review three specific land use applications. The body will consider requests for subdivision reviews and planning approval for a mobile home.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-378",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-378",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-372",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-372",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to review bids for Cotton Street water and sewer improvements",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will consider a special exception appeal for a mobile home and review bids for the Cotton Street Water and Sewer Utility Improvements project. The body will also address the sale of surplus city property and the acceptance of a grant for fire equipment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-371",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-371",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-387",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "West Monroe introduces fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will introduce ordinances to adopt the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Utility Enterprise Fund budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also consider a cooperative agreement with the LSU AgCenter. A change order for sewer improvements on Crosley Street will be addressed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-370",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-370",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider mobile home approval at 409 S 9th St",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Planning Commission will call the meeting to order, review the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting, and discuss application PA-26-1000003 submitted by Erica Hewitt. The application seeks planning approval for a 28‑ft by 48‑ft mobile home at 409 S 9th St (Parcel #37148) in an R‑1 (single‑family residential) district under West Monroe Code of Ordinances Section 12‑5012(2). The commission will then adjourn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-377",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-377",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "West Monroe Board to approve roundabout, surplus property, and language access plan",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will meet to approve a consulting contract for a Downing Pines Road roundabout, authorize the sale of surplus city vehicles, and adopt a language access plan for a grant program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-369",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-386",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board considers $2.98 million contract for Black Bayou Canal Improvements",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure projects, including water line replacements and drainage improvements. The body will also review ordinances regarding ambulance services and a partnership with the West Monroe Downtown Revitalization Group.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-368",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-368",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review mobile home and subdivision requests",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Planning Commission will review minutes from a prior meeting and consider two applications: a mobile home request at 1119 Tulane Ave and a subdivision review at 405/407/409 N 7th St.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-376",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-376",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board considers rezoning of 405 Coleman Ave and drainage project change order",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will vote on a rezoning request for 405 Coleman Ave and a $133,616 change order for drainage improvements. The meeting includes decisions on contractor procurement for the Make-A-Difference grant and several service agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-367",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-367",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-385",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-366",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-366",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider rezoning 405 Coleman Ave from R‑2 to B‑3",
   "summary": "The commission will review an application to change the zoning of 405 Coleman Avenue from a multi‑family residential district (R‑2) to a general business district (B‑3). The request was submitted by Mark Terral and is identified as ZC‑26‑45000001 (Parcel #39440). The commission must approve the change before it can be considered by the City Council at its April 7, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes a call to order, a review of the February 16, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-375",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162026-375",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to discuss homebuyer rehab and sports center repairs",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a proposed $700,000 budget increase for the Homebuyer Rehabilitation Program. The meeting also includes resolutions to authorize emergency repairs for the West Monroe Sports and Events Center and a $250,000 project for Julia Street improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-365",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-365",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board of Aldermen to consider grant applications for sewer and water projects",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss authorizing grant applications for two infrastructure projects. These include sanitary sewer improvements and a carbon replacement for Well 8.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-364",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-364",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to consider height variance for 1411 Glenwood Dr",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustments will meet to review minutes from November 2025 and consider one variance application. The board will determine if a structure at 1411 Glenwood Dr may exceed the 100ft height limit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-379",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $222,701 contract for West Monroe Sports Complex parking addition",
   "summary": "The Board will consider and vote on several items, including approving the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes and recognizing city employees for years of service. It will adopt an ordinance to award the Emergency Management Consulting Services contract and a resolution to call an election to renew the city’s sales and use tax. The council will review bids for the West Monroe Sports Complex Parking Addition, potentially approving a $222,701 contract with Grindstone Construction, LLC, and will authorize the mayor to certify local funding for the Cypress/Slack Drainage Improvements project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-363",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-363",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider R‑1 to R‑2 zone change for parcels on Mitchell Ln & Lazarre Ave",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Planning Commission will meet on February 16, 2026 at 5 PM. The commission will review minutes from the January 20, 2025 meeting. It will consider a subdivision review application for 1411 Glenwood Dr (Parcel #2324) submitted by Cross at the River, LLC. It will also consider a zone change request from R‑1 to R‑2 for multiple parcels on Mitchell Lane and Lazarre Avenue submitted by Chad Frost, which requires approval by both the Planning Commission and City Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02162026-374",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02162026-374",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to approve emergency debris removal contract",
   "summary": "The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances, including contracts for emergency debris removal and monitoring services, a labor law retainer with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, and participation in the EPA Regional Water Pollution Prevention Program. They will also hear project updates on transportation and drainage. Public comments are scheduled before votes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-362",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-362",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
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