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 "city": "Evansdale",
 "state": "IA",
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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": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "August 18 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $225,821 televising trailer purchase",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will consider purchasing a televising trailer from Armor Equipment for $225,821, along with several other items including resolutions for payments, an interfund loan, and a public hearing date for a budget amendment. The agenda also includes a request to remove a dead tree, an agreement for HVAC rehabilitation, and an E-Bike ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/08-18-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "August 18 Special City Council",
   "headline": "Council to view televising equipment demonstration",
   "summary": "This is a special session of the Evansdale City Council, held for the purpose of a televising equipment demonstration. The agenda contains only the call to order, the demonstration, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/08-18-2026-SPECIAL_MEETING_AGENDA(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "August 11 Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to review 3D printer proposals and records policy",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the July minutes and bills, review the treasury and circulation reports, and discuss new business including 3D printer proposals, a policy for purging old records, and legislative items HR7661/S4925 and Arkansas Act372. The board will also discuss activities and board training.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/Agenda_for_August_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "August 4 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider e-bike ordinance and skid steer purchase",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will consider a new e-bike ordinance and discuss purchasing a skid steer, with three quotes ranging from $87,900 to $102,000. The council will also vote on a propane purchase agreement for $1,771 and 30 service hours with Air Services for $2,500. Three LMI set-aside homeowner repair projects are up for approval, totaling over $28,000.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/08-04-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/08-04-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "July 28 Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Evansdale Planning & Zoning Commission cancels July 28 meeting",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet on July 28, 2026, due to lack of business. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-28-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "July 27 LMI Set Aside Planning",
   "headline": "LMI committee to approve window project price increase, review roofing bid",
   "summary": "The LMI Planning Committee will consider approving a price increase on a previously approved window project. Members will also review a previously approved roofing bid and discuss current applications submitted through INRCOG. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-27-2026_LMI_AGENDA_PACKET.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "July 21 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $32,000 wastewater cleaning contract and speed bump request",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will hold a public hearing on a nuisance abatement extension at 303 Miner Dr., consider a resident request for a speed bump on McCoy Rd., and discuss a $32,000 annual agreement with PeopleService to clean and televise 20% of wastewater lines. The council will also vote on a $5,000 fireworks donation for Evansdale Days, street closures for the parade and market, and a $3,000 funding request from the Cedar Valley Youth Sports Association.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-21-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-21-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "July 14 Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on three policies, approve bills",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on three policies: the Gift Acquisition Policy, Code of Behavior Policy, and Citizen Input and Conduct Policy. They will also approve June meeting minutes and pay June bills, and discuss the treasury/budget and circulation reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/Agenda_for_July2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "July 8 LMI Set Aside Planning",
   "headline": "LMI committee to review applications and discuss set-aside plan",
   "summary": "The LMI Planning Committee will review current applications submitted and approved by INRCOG and discuss the low-and-moderate income set-aside administrative plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on substantive items scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-09-2026_LMI_AGENDA_PACKET.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "July 7 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to sell city property for $400, approve fiber optic right-of-way",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on selling city property to Joshua & Brook Eilers for $400.00. The council will also vote on a right-of-way agreement with Aureon to install 114 linear feet of fiber optic cable, and on resolutions to authorize payment of bills ($769,398.63), destroy old city records, publish annual salaries, and set a library assistant's wage at $15.31/hr. Appointments to the Library Board and a no-parking resolution for Lafayette Road are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-07-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/07-07-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "June 23 Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Evansdale Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled for June 23",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet on June 23, 2026, due to lack of business. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to discuss or decide.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/06-23-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "June 16 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider mowing petition from Prairie Addition residents",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will consider a mowing petition from Prairie Addition residents and set a public hearing date for the sale of city property. The council will also vote on consent items including liquor and device permit renewals, road closure requests for community events, and a $7,850 bid for tree removal on W. Gilbert Dr.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/06-16-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/06-16-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "June 9 Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on compensation, sick leave, and gift policies",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on several personnel and operational policies, including a compensation policy, sick leave policy, gift acquisition policy, code of behavior, and citizen input and conduct policy. The board will also discuss the activities report, Dolly Parton, and board training.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/Agenda_for_June2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/June_2026_EPL_Meeting_Minutes_(2).pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "June 3 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $19,000 storm sewer repairs and FY27 compensation plan",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will consider several public works projects, including replacing five storm sewer outlets for $19,000 and cleaning a ditch for $4,400. They will also vote on a resolution setting annual compensation for city officials and employees for fiscal year 2026-2027, and a request to extend a noise curfew for a special event at Hoochies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/06-03-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/06-03-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "May 26 Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet on May 26, 2026, due to lack of business. The meeting is cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/05-26-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "May 19 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear HVAC study for Community Response Center, approve SRO agreement",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will hear a presentation from Brewer Engineering on HVAC issues at the Community Response Center, with potential upgrades costing $430,000 to $630,000. They will also vote on a School Resource Officer agreement for FY27 with Waterloo Community Schools, a FY26 budget amendment, and several spending requests including $7,568 for firefighter gear and $10,000 for tractor repair. Consent items include liquor license ownership changes for three businesses and a street closure for a Jeep night.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/05-19-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/05-19-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "May 12 Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on compensation, weather, sick leave, and weeding policies",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on four new or revised policies: a Compensation Policy, an Inclement Weather Policy, a Sick Leave Policy, and a Weeding Policy. The board will also approve April meeting minutes and April bills, and receive reports on the treasury/budget, circulation, activities, state legislation, and accreditation results.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/Agenda_for_May2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/May_2026_EPL_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "May 5 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on wheel loader purchase, budget amendment, and flood rules",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will consider purchasing a wheel loader, amending the FY2026 budget to account for a GO bond payment, and adopting ordinances on trees and flood regulations. A public hearing on the Hazard Mitigation Plan update is also scheduled. The agenda includes several routine consent items and appointments to city boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/05-05-2026_AGENDA(2).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/05-05-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "April 28 Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of business",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission will not hold its scheduled April 28, 2026 meeting because there is no business to conduct. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-28-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "April 22 Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on card issuance and compensation policies",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Library Board of Trustees will vote on a new library card issuance policy and a compensation policy, and discuss website accessibility and state legislation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/New_Agenda_for_April_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/April_2026_EPL_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "April 21 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve FY2027 budget, $148,705 I-380 gate repair, and $205,392 bridge engineering",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2027 budget, and consider several infrastructure contracts including a $148,705 repair of the I-380 slide gate, a $205,392 engineering agreement for the 6th Street Bridge Project, and a $49,000 crack sealing contract. Other items include a $5,594.92 pay application for the Lafayette Road Reconstruction Project and a $3,110.14 sewer line service for the Jones Rd. project. The council will also proclaim May as National Bike Month and appoint a Water Works Utility Board trustee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-21-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-21-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "April 14 Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on card issuance and compensation policies",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on a new library card issuance policy and a compensation policy. They will also discuss donations, website accessibility, and state legislation SF2432 with amendments. The meeting includes approval of March minutes and payment of bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/Agenda_for_April_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "April 7 City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set FY27 budget hearing, consider storage units, bridge inspections",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will vote on resolutions setting a public hearing for the FY27 budget and approving a change order for the Lafayette Road project. They will also consider a purchasing policy amendment, a storage-unit proposal at 3759 Lafayette Rd. that drew a Planning & Zoning objection, and several equipment repair and service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-07-2026_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-07-2026_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "April 7 Special City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The Evansdale City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The proposed levy of $1,024,048 is lower than the current year's certified levy of $1,193,353, but the tax rate for residential property would increase by 3.70% due to changes in taxable valuations. Residents may present objections or arguments at the hearing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-07-26_SPECIAL_MEETING.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/04-07-2025_Special_Meeting_Minutes-Tax_Levy.pdf",
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "March 24 Planning Zoning",
   "headline": "Board to consider allowing extra storage units at 3759 Lafayette Rd.",
   "summary": "The Evansdale Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a request to add storage unit(s) at 3759 Lafayette Rd. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B2505E64E-BAD1-4EF6-BB07-A8C974051728%7D/uploads/03-24-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://evansdale.govoffice.com"
  }
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