{
 "city": "Floodwood",
 "state": "MN",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/floodwood/",
 "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",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Regular City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $134,000 housing grant and waterline payment",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider a $134,000 Minnesota Housing grant for Habitat for Humanity homes, approve a pay application for the waterline project, and discuss several other items including park funding, public works storage, and a river access grant. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/August_11_2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Regular City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider LHTF grant contract, fire board assignment, and shed painting",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider several new business items, including assigning a Fire District Board member, approving a Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Grant Contract Agreement, and passing a resolution to designate a Civil Rights Coordinator. They will also review an estimate from Pine Ridge Services to paint a storage shed, and provide input on the revised Local Housing Trust Fund Program Guide. The consent agenda includes approval of July 14 meeting minutes, claims, land use permits at 106 E. Railroad St. and 115 E. 8th Ave., and department head reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/July_28_2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Regular City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $460,797 waterline contractor payment",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider approving Pay Application 2 for $460,797.23 to Northland Contractors for the Waterline Infrastructure Improvements Project. They will also discuss complaints about police presence at a school board meeting, receive an update on waterline project subgrade expenses, and assign a hiring committee for a part-time clerical assistant. The meeting includes a presentation from Bolton & Menk, Inc. and recognition of Catfish Committee volunteers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/July_14_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider paving quotes for City Hall parking lot and lift station change order",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider asphalt paving quotes for the City Hall parking lot, a workers' compensation deductible premium option, and Change Order 8 for the Lift Station Project funded by MPCA grant funds. The council will also review a proposed posting for a temporary part-time clerical position and set its wage. The meeting includes approval of consent agenda items such as meeting minutes, claims, charitable gambling reports, and land use permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/June_23_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $308K waterline pay application and $12K lift station change order",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider several infrastructure items, including a $308,007.89 pay application for the 2026 Waterline Project and a $12,316 change order for the Lift Station Improvement Project. A housing study presentation by CEDA is also on the agenda. The council will review and approve annual data practices policies and consider a donation request from Floodwood Little League for charitable gambling tax proceeds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/June_9_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider LHTF loan guidelines, street dance permit, and church exempt permit",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider updates to the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) loan guidelines, an exempt permit for St. Louis Catholic Church, and a street dance and beer garden permit for the 2026 Catfish Days celebration. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items such as meeting minutes, claims, charitable gambling reports, and land use permits. A donation of $525.79 from Northwoods Credit Union toward a Kayak Kiosk will be recognized.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/May_26_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on zoning ordinance changes for residential uses",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider a zoning ordinance amendment that revises residential use definitions, permitted uses, dimensional standards, and establishes a cluster development designation. The council will also discuss potential changes to the Local Housing Trust Fund program, review a housing community survey, and hear a resident complaint about loud music from cars. The meeting includes approval of claims totaling $54,482.50 and routine reports from the police chief, deputy clerk, and public works director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/April_28_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "April 20 Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Floodwood Planning Commission to consider zoning changes to boost housing",
   "summary": "The Floodwood Planning Commission will hold a hearing to review and consider recommending a package of zoning ordinance amendments to the City Council. The proposed changes, developed by North Shore Development Co., aim to support housing by allowing duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes by right in certain districts, creating a by-right cluster development option, and adjusting parking standards. The commission will take public comment before making a recommendation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/April_20_2026_Planning_Commission_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss potential changes to LHTF housing program",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2026. The main item of discussion is a potential change to the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) program, with guidance from CEDA representative Shaun Hainey. The council will also consider donating taxable gambling funds to the Southwest St. Louis County Fair Association and will approve routine items like minutes, claims, and department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/April_14_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss zoning revisions, spring clean-up, and shotgun donation",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will discuss Northshore Development Company's recommended zoning ordinance revisions and consider a spring clean-up week plan including dumpster service. They will also consider accepting a donation of two shotguns for the police department and a charitable gambling tax donation to the school library. A part-time seasonal public works employee recall is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/March_24_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on housing grant, water grant, and zoning code changes",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider resolutions to accept a Minnesota Housing Finance agency grant for the Greater Minnesota Small Cities housing aid program and a Minnesota Department of Health drinking water protection grant. The council will also discuss next steps on proposed Zoning Ordinance revisions from Northshore Development Company and review a draft Mobile Video Recording and Body Camera Policy. Other business includes donations of charitable gambling funds to the Floodwood Area Food Shelf and Floodwood Dollars for Scholars, and a resolution authorizing a lot split and sale of real property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/March_10_26_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review zoning ordinance revisions and body camera policy",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will review Northshore Development Company's recommended zoning ordinance revisions and a draft mobile video recording and body camera policy. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The meeting includes approval of minutes, claims, and reports from the police chief and public works director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/February_24_2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider police and general union contracts, kayak rental kiosk",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider approving three-year collective bargaining agreements for patrol officers and general unit employees, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. They will also discuss a Master Services Agreement with Rent.Fun for an eight-unit kayak rental kiosk and an Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes approval of the consent agenda covering minutes, claims, and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/February_10_2026_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $4,400 garage door replacement, $7,854 Savanna Drifters payment",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will consider two new business items: a $4,400 quote from Overhead Door Company to replace the maintenance garage door, and a $7,854.08 payment to Savanna Drifters (Benchmark 2). The meeting also includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers minutes from the January 13 regular meeting, Planning Commission notes, claims, charitable gambling reports, land use permits, and department reports. The council will also receive updated information on kayak rentals as unfinished business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/January_27_2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "January 13 Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review conditional use permit for multifamily housing",
   "summary": "The Floodwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Conditional Use Permit for Transparent Ministries to operate a multifamily residential structure with administrative space on two parcels in the C-1 Core Commercial District. The permit is contingent on the applicant's successful purchase of the property. The Commission will also elect a chair for 2026 and review relevant zoning ordinance sections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/January_13_2026_Planning_Commission_Agenda__Packet(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $92,199 lift station payment, TIF/TAF presentation",
   "summary": "The Floodwood City Council will hear a presentation on tax increment financing (TIF) and tax abatement financing (TAF) from North Shore Development Co., and consider several routine items including appointment of a city engineer, award of the official newspaper bid, approval of the 2026 fee schedule, and a conditional use permit. A pay application of $92,199.39 to TNT for the lift station project is also up for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://floodwoodmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B358D6A07-4251-44D3-9BEC-A85089CE2CD6%7D/uploads/January_13_2026_Agenda_Meeting__Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://floodwood.govoffice.com"
  }
 ]
}