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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "July 21 Council",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "July 21 Council",
   "headline": "Ely City Council to consider lodging tax amendment and outdoor boiler ordinance",
   "summary": "The City Council will review recommendations for a new outdoor wood boiler ordinance and a lodging tax amendment. The body is also considering funding applications for recreation projects and airport equipment replacement plans.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "July 16 Special Council",
   "headline": "Council receives update on active Ely Area fire",
   "summary": "The Special Council meeting will include a briefing on the active fire in the Ely area. Chris Barth of the National Incident Management Organization will provide the information. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is purely informational.",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Planning Zoning for July 15th",
   "headline": "Planning and Zoning to hold public hearing on home occupation permit revocation",
   "summary": "The commission will meet to discuss a potential permit revocation for a property at 422 E James St due to blight and traffic concerns. The body will also review ordinances regarding special vehicles and storage containers.",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment CUP Hearing for July 15th",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to consider a dog boarding permit at 401 E Sheridan St.",
   "summary": "The Ely Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the City Hall council chambers. At the hearing the board will consider approving a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Paige Maystadt for a 25‑kennel dog boarding and daycare facility at 401 E Sheridan St. The property is zoned Commercial (C1) and dog boarding is allowed only by Conditional Use Permit under Ordinance 398, 2nd Series, 11.40. Public comments may be submitted by July 13.",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment Home Occupation Hearing for July 15th",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to consider revoking Home Occupation Permit at 422 E James St",
   "summary": "The Ely Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 4:45 pm in City Hall council chambers to consider revoking the Home Occupation Permit for NorthStar Dirt Worx at 422 E James St. The revocation is based on complaints of excess dirt, debris, vehicle traffic, and noise at the site. Interested parties may submit comments before the hearing and have ten days to appeal any revocation decision.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board recommends approval of Friends 50 Bike Ride Event permit",
   "summary": "The Ely Park and Recreation Board voted to recommend approval of the Friends 50 Bike Ride Event permit for the August 22 trailhead event. The board also discussed possible swimming facilities near the Miners Lake boat landing and reviewed updates on several ongoing projects, including the mountain bike trail, a new kayak dock and fishing pier, and the recent installation of grills at Whiteside Park.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "July 7 Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $73,601.25 payment for 2026 Street & Infrastructure Improvements",
   "summary": "The Ely City Council will consider several financial approvals, including a $73,601.25 partial payment to Mesabi Bituminous for the 2026 Street & Infrastructure Improvements Project. Committee recommendations include a $6,396.83 payment to RESCO for street lighting work on Pattison Street and a $400 energy rebate to a resident. The council will also review a $10,000 note and mortgage for a residential rehab loan and a quit‑claim deed releasing a reversionary interest. Claims for payment totaling $366,560.51 will be addressed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Zoning for June 17th",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to decide boathouse permit at 751 N Pioneer Rd",
   "summary": "The Ely Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a small boathouse at 751 N Pioneer Rd on Shagawa Lake, with staff recommending approval. The meeting also includes new business items such as a Home Occupation Permit revocation, a variance for KJ’s True Value, and a Shipping Containers Ordinance, plus old business on the Outdoor Wood Boilers Ordinance.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "June 16 Council",
   "headline": "Ely Council considers depot redevelopment bids and $1.5M housing loan",
   "summary": "The City Council is reviewing bids for contaminated soil removal and brewery construction at the Historic Depot site. The body is also considering a $1.5 million loan for the Wilderness Escape Apartments and a $10,000 residential rehab loan.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-06-16_Council_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ely Park and Recreation Board to discuss e-bikes and lake swimming",
   "summary": "The board will meet to discuss new business including e-bike regulations and swimming at Miners Lake. The agenda also includes updates on the Trailhead Walking Trail and improvements to Whiteside Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-06-10_Park_and_Rec_Agenda_Pkt.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-6-10_Park_and_Rec_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "June 2 Council",
   "headline": "City awards $911,637 street and infrastructure contract to Mesabi Bituminous",
   "summary": "The council will approve the award of the 2026 Street and Infrastructure Project to Mesabi Bituminous, Inc. for $911,637, subject to a $61,083 contract decrease. Committee reports include Board of Adjustment approvals for a boathouse conditional use permit and multiple fence variances, as well as the Utilities Commission’s recommendations to fund projects such as solar panel installation, water‑meter purchases, and roof replacement. The meeting also includes second‑reading votes on Ordinances 401‑403 regulating mobile vendors and land uses, and approvals of temporary liquor licenses for upcoming community events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-06-02_Council_Agenda_Additions_PKT.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-06-02_Council_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Ely Council to hold public hearing on Ordinance 403",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting to hear public comment regarding Ordinance 403. This ordinance concerns the updating of the Permissible and Conditional Uses List.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-06-02_Public_Hearing_Minutes-_Ord_403.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment Conditional Use Hearing for May 20th",
   "headline": "Board to decide on Conditional Use Permit for a private boathouse at 751 N Pioneer Rd",
   "summary": "The Ely Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm to consider a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Kelly Klun and Tanner Spawn for KK & PI LLC. The request seeks approval to build a private boathouse of up to 400 sq ft on the residential‑zoned parcel at 751 N Pioneer Rd, at least 10 feet back from the Original High‑Water Mark. Public comments may be submitted by May 18, 2026, and will be read into the record during the hearing. The Board will render a decision after hearing the applicant, staff analysis, and public input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-20_751_N_Pioneer_Rd_CUP_BOA_Pkt(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-20_BOA_Minutes_Hearing_751_N_Pioneer_Rd_CUP.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for May 20th",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to consider fence variance for Eagle Wolf Development",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance application for Eagle Wolf Development. The applicant seeks to exceed city fence height and setback limits for multiple commercial properties to improve security and prevent vandalism.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-20_303_E_Sheridan_st_Variance_BOA_Pkt.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-20_BOA_Minutes_Hearing_303_E_Sheridan_St_Variance.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Planning Zoning for May 20th",
   "headline": "Planning and Zoning to review shoreland permit and boiler ordinance",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a shoreland permit and an ordinance regarding outdoor wood boilers. The commission will also review the public hearing notice process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-20_PZ_Agenda_Pkt.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-20_PZ_Meeting_Minutes.docx",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "May 19 Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on ordinance amendments on peddlers, food carts, displays, lodging tax.",
   "summary": "The Ely City Council will consider four ordinance amendments that modify regulations for peddlers, mobile food vendors, consumption displays, and the lodging tax. Committee recommendations include a $9,000 stone‑and‑mortar test for City Hall, a $1,065,000 low bid for the fire apparatus building, and a 10% increase in airport hangar and garage lease rates. The council will also review event permits for the Blueberry Art Festival and Harvest Moon Festival, and a phase‑1 Pickleball project in the park system.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-19_Council_Agenda_PKT.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-19_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ely.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will consider the park and recreation budget",
   "summary": "The Ely Park and Recreation Board meets on May 13, 2026 at City Hall. The board will approve minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting, hear staff reports, and discuss upcoming community events. Old‑business items include the park budget, trail projects, and park improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-13_Park_and_Rec_Agenda_Pkt.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-5-13_Park_and_Rec_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "May 5 Council",
   "headline": "Council adopts resolution governing write‑in vote counting",
   "summary": "The Ely City Council will approve Resolution 2026-017, which sets procedures for counting write‑in votes. The council will also consider two residential rehabilitation loans of $10,000 each for properties on East White Street. Recommendations from the Ely Utilities Commission for several payments, including $12,637 to Eaton for software support and $11,000 to AquaPure for water‑treatment media, will be reviewed. Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and a motion to waive readings of all ordinances are also on the docket.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-05_Council_Agenda_Additions_PKT.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-05-05_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ely.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "April 23 Local Board of Appeal Equalization",
   "headline": "Board of Appeal and Equalization to review property tax valuations",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet to review appeals regarding estimated market values and property classifications. The board determines if adjustments to valuations are warranted based on property inspections and owner appeals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-23_LBAE_Agenda_PKT.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-23_LBAE_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ely.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "April 21 Council",
   "headline": "Ely City Council to consider brewery construction grant and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss recommendations for the 2026 Street and Infrastructure project and a grant for the Bear Head Development brewery building. The body will also review several subdivision requests and potential changes to permissible land uses in R1 and C2 zones.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-21_Council_Agenda_Additions_PKT.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-21_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ely.mn.us"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider utility rate hikes for water, sewer and electric services",
   "summary": "The Ely City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and receive comments on the Ely Utilities Commission's proposed rate increases for water, sanitary sewer and electrical services. The commission recommends a $1.00 per month increase to the water fixed fee plus $0.05 per 100 cubic feet of usage, a $1.00 per month increase to the sewer fixed fee plus $0.05 per 100 cubic feet, and an Energy Cost Adjustment adding $0.0095 per kWh to residential electric rates. The changes are intended to maintain break‑even cash positions for the enterprise funds and support ongoing capital improvement projects.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-21_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ely.mn.us"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Planning Zoning for April 15th",
   "headline": "Subdivision proposal for 400 S 3rd Ave W considered by Planning & Zoning",
   "summary": "The Ely Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on April 15, 2026 to consider several land‑use items. New business includes a lot line adjustment for 1239 E Washington St and a subdivision proposal for 400 S 3rd Ave W. The commission will also review a shoreland excavation permit and discuss updates to the permissible uses list and the outdoor wood boilers ordinance.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-15_PZ_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ely.mn.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will consider the 2026 park and recreation budget",
   "summary": "The Ely Park and Recreation Board will meet on April 8, 2026 at City Hall. The board will approve minutes from the March 11 meeting, hear a public request about the Ely Dog Park, and discuss new business items including the budget, Whiteside Park improvements, and the Trezona Trail. Old‑business items include updates on pickleball, Pillow Rock, trailhead requests, the annual trailhead gathering, and a review of goals and objectives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-08_Park_and_Rec_Agenda_Pkt.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-4-8_Park_and_Rec_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing on three ordinances affecting Miners Drive and animal rescue",
   "summary": "The Ely City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on Ordinance 397, which proposes rezoning 900 E Miners Drive from P1 to C1. Ordinance 398 seeks to add animal rescue and dog/cat boarding to the list of permissible and conditional uses via a conditional use permit. Ordinance 399 addresses the covenants governing the Business Park.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.ely.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B487F0A5E-BE52-4CAD-977F-7436EDEE4F85%7D/uploads/2026-04-07_Public_Hearing_Minutes-_Ord_397_398_399.docx",
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