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 "city": "Cooperstown",
 "state": "ND",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cooperstownnd.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": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to weigh raffle permit, kennel exception",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: a local permit for a raffle submitted by Titan Elementary Football, and a request for an exception or kennel license to keep more than three dogs, made by someone who may be purchasing a home in the city. Both items are under discussion or decision at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/8.19.26_Special_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set public budget hearing date, consider preliminary budget",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will discuss and potentially approve the preliminary budget, set a public hearing date for the budget, and review building permits for four properties. Old business includes policing with Griggs County, BNSF property, and ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/8.3.26_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on BNSF land purchase, blight hearings, and multiple event permits",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will hold a public hearing on a blight property, discuss the purchase of BNSF property, and consider several special event and street closing permits. The meeting also includes the oath of office for newly elected officials, election of council leadership, and appointment of city officers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/7.6.26_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Cooperstown council to consider blight designations for three properties, approve raffle permits",
   "summary": "The council will vote on blight designations for three properties, approve pledged securities totaling over $1.7 million, and consider several raffle permit applications. Old business includes an ambulance/fire department driveway project and a sewer backup endorsement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/6.1.26_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/5.22.26_Special_Meeting_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/5.7.26_Special_Meeting_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on county policing agreement and floodplain ordinance",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several items including a county policing agreement, a court services agreement, the Cooperstown Country Club lease renewal, and a second reading of the floodplain ordinance. New business includes financial reports, a liquor license renewal for Town & Country Co-Op, a building permit, and a request to vacate an alley for tree planting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/5.4.26_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Deputy Auditor position",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Deputy Auditor position. No other items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/4.23.26_Special_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/4.23.26_Special_Meeting_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on library building, consider county policing agreement and floodplain ordinance",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will meet on April 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM following a tax equalization session. The agenda includes a public hearing on the library building, discussion of a county policing agreement and court services, a first reading of a floodplain ordinance, and consideration of the Cooperstown Country Club lease (expiring July 31, 2026). Department reports cover an electric pump estimate, fairgrounds sewer work, a Safe Drinking Water Act certificate, a walking trail grant, and the financial report. New business includes a truck route item and NDIRF sewer backup/water main break coverage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/4.6.26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider library building purchase and airport buildings",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the purchase of a library building, a local permit submitted by the Griggs County Public Library, and matters related to airport buildings. The agenda is brief and focused on these three items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/3.23.26_Special_Meeting_Agenda_updated.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $158,893 defibrillator purchase, trail grant",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will consider several financial items including a $158,892.57 defibrillator purchase, renewal of a Bravera Bank certificate of deposit, and approval of a NDDOT Walking Trail Grant. The agenda also includes a lease termination for the Cooperstown Country Club and a museum building permit request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/3.2.26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on 2025 Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The council will also consider a financial report, approve bills, and discuss a museum building permit and a golf course water line, though no information has been received on those items. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/2.2.26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ordinances with regional council and public works wages",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on ordinances involving the South Central Dakota Regional Council and public works employee wages. The agenda contains only these two items, with no further details provided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/1.12.26_Special_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on liquor license, raffle and bingo permits",
   "summary": "The Cooperstown City Council will consider routine financial items including a financial report, bill approvals, and designation of public fund depositories. They will also vote on a liquor license for Fish Bowl, LLC and local permits for a 50/50 raffle by Griggs County Central School and bingo by Knights of Columbus.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cooperstownnd.com/vertical/sites/%7B5D25877C-4D69-4168-9713-A562EA838C49%7D/uploads/1.5.26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cooperstownnd.com"
  }
 ]
}