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 "state": "CO",
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 "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": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Liquor and Beer License Hearings",
   "headline": "City hears 10 new liquor license applications, including taverns and restaurants",
   "summary": "The City of Colorado Springs will hold a public hearing to consider 10 new liquor license applications, including tavern, hotel and restaurant, and fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licenses. Interested parties may appear to support or oppose any application. One application, for Shop & Smile African & Int'l Market, was postponed from the July 17, 2026 hearing.",
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   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2736&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to weigh closed session on Meadows Park Community Center sale",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter a closed executive session to receive legal advice and negotiate the sale of Meadows Park Community Center. The agenda contains only this item and procedural actions.",
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   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2850&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to consider dissolving engagement program, business license code overhaul",
   "summary": "The City Council work session will hear mid-year updates from tourism and cultural organizations funded by the Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax, and consider several ordinances to repeal and reordain business licensing code articles, plus a resolution to dissolve the City Council Engagement Program and one supporting a stormwater feasibility study agreement.",
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   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2797&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set hearings for Banning Lewis Ranch rezonings, BID vacancy, and Kettle Creek district",
   "summary": "The Colorado Springs City Council is meeting to set public hearing dates for several land-use items, including large rezonings in the Banning Lewis Ranch area, a service plan for a new metropolitan district, and a Briargate business improvement district board vacancy. The council will also hold public hearings on two rezonings, consider amendments to Colorado Springs Utilities' claims and workers' compensation codes, and discuss dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2795&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2852&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hear density, parking, and use variances at Aug. 12 meeting",
   "summary": "The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, hearing several quasi-judicial items including a street name change, a development standards adjustment for higher residential density, a parking variance for a restaurant, and a use variance for a coffee shop. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings. All items are open for public comment, with a three-minute limit per speaker.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/8/2759_A_City_Planning_Commission_26-08-12_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2759&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezonings, metro district, and annexations",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes several first-reading items: a resolution to issue revenue bonds for low- and middle-income housing, a service plan for the Kettle Creek Metropolitan District, a wastewater treatment agreement with Garden Valley Water and Sanitation District, and two rezoning requests. The council will also consider three annexation petitions and a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for security services in the South Nevada corridor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/8/2794_A_City_Council_26-08-11_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2794&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to review claims and workers' comp ordinance changes",
   "summary": "The Colorado Springs City Council work session will review proposed amendments to city code regarding claims management and workers' compensation claims management, presented by Colorado Springs Utilities. The agenda also includes an executive session on pending litigation, a presentation on the Clean and Safe program, and an overview of the City Parking Enterprise. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and study.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/8/2796_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-08-10_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2796&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "City Planning Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to weigh density increase, parking variance, and coffee shop use variance",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several quasi-judicial items, including a development standards adjustment to allow higher residential density at 501 N Wahsatch Avenue, a parking variance for La Kitchen at 2001 West Colorado Avenue, and a use variance for a coffee shop at Woodmen Valley Chapel. The agenda also includes a consent item for a street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/8/2760_A_City_Planning_Commission_Work_Session_26-08-06_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2760&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Board",
   "headline": "Board reviews portico addition for residence at 10 West Buena Ventura Street",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review a Report of Acceptability for a residential addition. The board will also conduct a training session and approve previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/8/2822_A_Historic_Preservation_Board_26-08-03_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2822&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2848&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $458,000 supplemental appropriation for South Nevada security",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund to fund security services in the South Nevada corridor via the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority. Other agenda items include annexations, zoning changes, a new urban forest code, adoption of the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan, and confirmation of a municipal judge.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2790_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2790&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council considers revenue bonds for low-and middle-income housing",
   "summary": "City Council will discuss the issuance of revenue bonds for residential facilities and a service plan for the Kettle Creek Metropolitan District. The session includes presentations on health and housing inventory, as well as performance evaluations for the City Council Administrator and City Auditor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2792_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-27_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2792&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to hear appeals regarding data center at 1565 High Tech Way",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding appeals of a decision to approve a development plan modification. The modification allows for a data center and site improvements on a 21.96-acre site.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2846_A_City_Planning_Commission_26-07-23_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2846&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-17",
   "body": "Liquor and Beer License Hearings",
   "headline": "City reviews multiple new liquor and beer license applications",
   "summary": "The Division 2 board will hold a hearing on July 17, 2026 to consider several applications for new liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses. Applicants include restaurants, hotels, a fuel station, and a market at various addresses in Colorado Springs. Members of the public may appear to support or oppose each application. Written comments must be filed with the City Clerk by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2735_A_Liquor_and_Beer_License_Hearings_26-07-17_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2735_M_Liquor_and_Beer_License_Hearings_26-07-17_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2735&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider annexations and updates to urban forest and ethics codes",
   "summary": "City Council will discuss several ordinances, including updates to the Code of Ethics and the creation of a new Urban Forest article. The body is also considering the dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority and multiple property annexations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2789_A_City_Council_26-07-14_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2789_M_City_Council_26-07-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2789&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss audit of elected official concerns",
   "summary": "The City Council work session will review a city audit concerning an elected official, consider a $458,000 supplemental appropriation for security in the South Nevada corridor, and discuss several land-use items including a new metropolitan district and a neighborhood plan. No formal votes are taken at work sessions; items are introduced for future action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2843_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-13_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2843_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2843&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2845&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2757_A_City_Planning_Commission_26-07-08_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2757_M_City_Planning_Commission_26-07-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2757&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Planning Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "Commission reviews Banning Lewis Ranch master plan changes and 500 acres of rezonings.",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission holds a work session to review multiple land use applications and zoning changes. The primary focus is a major modification to the Banning Lewis Ranch master plan, proposing over 500 acres for residential and commercial development. Staff will also discuss smaller conditional uses, a parking variance, and two neighborhood rezonings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2758_A_City_Planning_Commission_Work_Session_26-07-02_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2758_M_City_Planning_Commission_Work_Session_26-07-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2758&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "The City Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Colorado Springs City Council was cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2785_A_City_Council_26-06-23_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2785&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "City Council work session cancelled",
   "summary": "This work session of the Colorado Springs City Council was cancelled and will not take place as scheduled on June 22, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2788_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-06-22_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2788&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on Costilla St cottage court housing project",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will consider a development standards adjustment to reduce parking from 18 to 11 spaces and a development plan for a 14-lot single-family attached housing project at 745 E Costilla St. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and public comment periods.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2755_A_City_Planning_Commission_26-06-10_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2755_M_City_Planning_Commission_26-06-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2755&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $324k in open space purchases and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on supplemental appropriations totaling $324,000 from the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) fund to acquire two parcels (~80 acres total) for public open space and trails. They will also consider first readings of two rezoning requests, amendments to stormwater management codes, and an ordinance updating day care center regulations. Several proclamations and appointments are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2786_A_City_Council_26-06-09_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2786_M_City_Council_26-06-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2786&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to review quarterly finances, cemetery fees, and stormwater code changes",
   "summary": "City Council will receive a quarterly financial update from the CFO and review the City Auditor's 2026-2030 strategic plan. Council is also introducing a resolution setting 2027 cemetery fees and an ordinance amending stormwater permanent control measures in the Unified Development Code. A closed executive session is scheduled for legal advice regarding the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2787_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-06-08_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2787_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-06-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2787&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "City Planning Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "Commission considers reducing parking for 14-unit cottage court",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss a development standards adjustment for a proposed 14-lot single-family attached housing development at 745 E Costilla Street, seeking to reduce required parking from 18 to 11 spaces. They will also receive updates on the AnnexCOS program and the status of data center development. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2756_A_City_Planning_Commission_Work_Session_26-06-04_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2756_M_City_Planning_Commission_Work_Session_26-06-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2756&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Board",
   "headline": "Board to vote on two Wood Ave ADU/garage conversions",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Board will consider two reports of acceptability for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conversions and garage additions at 1915 Wood Ave and 1531 Wood Ave. The board also plans to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the 2026 work plan. Public comments are allowed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2820_A_Historic_Preservation_Board_26-06-01_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/6/2820_M_Historic_Preservation_Board_26-06-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2820&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to reconsider vacating East Boulder Street for Palmer HS expansion",
   "summary": "City Council will reconsider vacating a 0.92-acre public right-of-way on East Boulder Street for Palmer High School's expansion. They will also vote on rezonings, park acquisitions, annexations, water contracts, and a HOME-ARP plan amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/5/2781_A_City_Council_26-05-26_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/5/2781_M_City_Council_26-05-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2781&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "City Council to introduce new stormwater quality and discharge control rules",
   "summary": "The City Council will review a proposed ordinance to update the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Code. This update includes new regulations for discharge control and establishes penalties for violations. The session also includes routine administrative reviews and travel authorizations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/5/2783_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-05-26_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/5/2783_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-05-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2783&GID=442&G=0C831C09-83B3-41C4-A204-FF6090168F3E"
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