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 "city": "East Gull Lake",
 "state": "MN",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/eastgulllake/",
 "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": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday August 25 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hear variances and solar ordinance amendment",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two variance requests (2026-72 Olsen and 2026-73 Kroll) and discuss a draft ordinance amendment for solar energy systems. The commission will also review the administrator's report on permits and violations, and continue discussions on the zoning map and shoreland overlay district.",
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   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Special Council Special Council Tuesday August 4 at 5 30 PM",
   "headline": "Council to hear appeal of denied land use permit at 1727 Pine Top Trail",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal of the Board of Adjustment's denial of Land Use Permit Application 2026-08 for the property at 1727 Pine Top Trail. The council will hear public comments and review the appeal under applicable ordinances. Planning Commission members may attend but will not make decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/2026-08_Special_Meeting_Notice_for_Appeal_of_BOA_Decision_to_CC_8.4.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday August 4 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Regular_Meeting_Recording-2026-08-04.mp3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Special Council Special Council Tuesday August 4 at 5 30 PM",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Special_Council_Meeting_Audio_-2026-08-04.mp3",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Draft_Special_Council_Meeting_Minutes_2026-08-04.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday August 4 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": "City Council discusses park engineering, rezoning, and municipal business",
   "summary": "The council will review several planning items including rezoning requests for Legacy Resort LLC and various lot adjustments. Discussion includes the North Park Phase 1 project, a Midco internet proposal for wastewater treatment, and potential mosquito treatments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Pkt_2026-08-04.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday July 28 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearings on Legacy Resort rezones and Gull Sands variance",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: two rezoning applications by Legacy Resort LLC (2026-53 and 2026-54), a variance and a conditional use permit for Gull Sands Home Owners Association, and a variance for Waldin. New business includes a lot line adjustment for Legacy Resort LLC, a lot split for Wingerd, and a sketch plan review for Kroll. The meeting will also cover the administrator's report with permit statistics and old business on the zoning map and draft complaint form.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PZ_Pkt_2026-07-28.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Draft_PC_Minutes_2026-07-28.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday July 7 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": "Council to consider park engineering proposals and tabled rezoning for Legacy Resort",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider Phase 1 engineering proposals for five parks (Bolton & Menk, Carlson, Interstate, Sonmor, Widseth) and vote on a consent agenda including the June check register, budget report, and a raffle resolution for the Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association. Three rezoning applications for Legacy Resort remain tabled from the Planning Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Pkt_2026-07-07.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday June 30 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Board upholds denial of guest quarters expansion in bluff impact zone",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment voted 4-1 to uphold the administrator's denial of a land use permit to expand a nonconforming guest quarters structure, finding the proposal would increase the structure's volume within a bluff impact zone. The board directed the applicant to seek a Variance instead. The commission also recommended approval of a Variance for a deck replacement that reduces nonconforming aspects. A public hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2026, on a Rezone application for 11391 Leewood Ln.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PC_Pkt_2026-06-30.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PC_Minutes_2026-06-30.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Special Council Special Council Thursday June 18 at 3 00 PM",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/June_18_2026_Special_Council_Meeting_Audio_Recording_2.mp3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday June 2 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": "Council to vote on variance, security cameras, and lift station replacement",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake City Council will consider a variance request from Christina Kavanaugh, review quotes for security cameras at City Hall, and approve quotes for the replacement of Lift Station #9. The council will also appoint election judges for the 2026 general election and discuss a potential park project. The consent agenda includes approval of May meeting minutes, the financial report, and fireworks permits for Madden's and Cragun's.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Packet_2026-06-02(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday May 26 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Appeal of denied guest-quarters permit heads to public hearing",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold an open hearing to consider an appeal of the denial of Land Use Permit 2026-08 for a new guest quarters structure. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a variance application (2026-35 Kavanaugh). The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 28, 2026, and an administrator's report on permit statistics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PC_Pkt_2026-05-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PC_Minutes_2026-05-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday May 5 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Tuomi rezoning, lot split at 10869 Gull River Road",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake City Council will consider an ordinance amendment rezoning the east portion of 10869 Gull River Road from R-1 to R-3 and a related lot split for the Tuomi property. The council will also review proposals for the East Gull Lake Park & Trail Project, including geotechnical and engineering services, and discuss city hall landscaping, signage, and security cameras. Other business includes a 2027 Pillager Fire Contract, a Bell Bank proposal, and a GIS services request for a zoning map update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Packet_2026-05-05.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Meeting_Minutes_2026-05-05.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday May 26 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Appeal of denied guest cottage expansion on Pine Top Trail",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustment, will hold an open hearing to consider an appeal of the denial of Land Use Permit Application 2026-08. The applicant seeks to replace an existing 218 sq ft guest cottage with a 576 sq ft structure on an existing foundation at 1727 Pine Top Trail. Staff recommends upholding the denial, arguing the proposal constitutes an impermissible expansion of a legal non-conforming structure in a bluff impact zone.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/7_-_2026-08_Open_Hearing_for_Appeal_Staff_Report.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday April 28 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Appeal of denied guest cottage permit, Tuomi rezone and lot split",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold an open hearing to consider an appeal of the denial of Land Use Permit 2026-08 for a new 700 SF guest cottage at 1727 Pine Top Trail. They will also hold public hearings on the Tuomi rezone (10869 Gull River Rd) from R-1 to R-3 and a related lot split, and review a sketch plan from Legacy Resort LLC. The meeting includes approval of minutes, an open forum, and an administrator's report on permits and violations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PC_Pkt_2026-04-28.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Draft_PC_Minutes_2026-04-28.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Council Special Council Special Tuesday April 21 at 9 30 AM to Tuesday April 21 at 10 00 AM",
   "headline": "Council to consider engineering services for 2026 street construction",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider engineering services for the 2026 Street Construction project(s). No other business is listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/2026-04-21_Notice_of_Special_Mtg_-_2026_Street_Construction_Services.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Draft_Council_Special_Meeting_Minutes_2026-04-21.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday April 7 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": "Council to award 2026 street improvement project and consider park RFP",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake City Council will consider awarding the 2026 Street Improvement Project to Anderson Brothers and review proposals for the 2026 Park Project, including geotechnical services and pickleball complex design. The council will also vote on a mosquito control agreement with Clarke, a settlement with Minnesota Power, and applications for community grants. A special deer archery hunt for the upcoming season is also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Packet_2026-04-07.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Meeting_Minutes_2026-04-07.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Planning Commission Planning Commission Tuesday March 31 at 6 00 PM",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss new solar energy zoning rules",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake Planning Commission will discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to regulate solar energy systems, prompted by a recent proposal for a system at the wastewater treatment facility. The commission will also review a sketch plan for a property (Tuomi) and receive an update on nonconforming structures. The administrator's report shows 2 new permits issued in March and 1 new violation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PZ_Pkt_2026-03-31.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/PC_Minutes_2026-03-31.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "City Council City Council Tuesday March 3 at 6 30 PM",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Cragun's Legacy Ridge rezone and 2026 road project",
   "summary": "The East Gull Lake City Council will consider a rezoning of Cragun's Legacy Ridge, a 2026 street improvement project, and a park project request for proposals. The consent agenda includes multiple raffle permits and routine financial approvals. The meeting also includes a report on a smart monitoring system for the low-pressure sewer network.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Packet_2026-03-03.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Council_Meeting_Minutes_2026-03-03.pdf",
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Board of Appeal Equalization Board of Appeal Equalization Tuesday April 21 at 10 00 AM",
   "headline": "East Gull Lake Board to review property valuations for 2027 taxes",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet to determine whether taxable property in East Gull Lake has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and whether corrections are needed. Property owners who disagree with their valuation or classification may appear before the board after first discussing concerns with the assessor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://eastgulllake.gov/vertical/sites/%7BF4DD0CCB-CB33-4568-A2AD-0D17E332F9F8%7D/uploads/Notice_to_Post_2026-01-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://eastgulllake.govoffice.com"
  }
 ]
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