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 "city": "Box Elder County",
 "state": "Utah",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on joint powers agreement for road transfers",
   "summary": "The council will consider a joint exercise of governmental powers agreement with Pennington County to transfer jurisdictional control of Highway 14/16, Liberty Boulevard, South Interstate 90 Service Road, and Morning View Drive. The consent agenda includes approval of a lease for police patrol vehicle mobile data terminals ($11,723/year for five years) and a change order for West Sunnydale Road reconstruction ($38,350 increase). The meeting also marks the start of the 2026-2027 council session with swearing in of newly elected aldermen and election of council officers.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers police equipment lease and event contracts",
   "summary": "The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee is reviewing several agreements and resolutions for recommendation to the City Council. The body will also discuss draft options for a chicken ordinance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $68,350 sewer contract and multiple consent agenda items",
   "summary": "The Box Elder City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and a claims list, as well as several contracts and agreements. Key items are a $68,350 professional services agreement with KLJ Engineering for Phase 2 of the Highway 14/16 sanitary sewer project, a $50,000 membership renewal for the Western Dakota Regional Water System, and a $23,873.48 purchase to upfit a police Dodge Durango for a new K‑9 unit. The meeting also features a public hearing, public comment period, and a new business item approving a sponsorship agreement with Toastmasters for a June 29 open house.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee approves road project change order and water plan agreements",
   "summary": "The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will consider approving a change order for a road reconstruction project and agreements for a water facilities plan amendment. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider annexation of Lot 1R Sheely Subdivision and preliminary plat for new lots",
   "summary": "The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will consider several items, including a resolution to annex Lot 1R of Sheely Subdivision and approval of a preliminary plat for Lots 3-11 of Block 1 in the same subdivision, both requested for same-night City Council approval. Other items include an addendum for a public warning siren system with Pennington County, adoption of the 2026 Stormwater Management Plan, updates to infrastructure design standards for on-site wastewater facilities, a $68,350 professional services agreement for a sanitary sewer project, a sewer easement from HCB Real Estate, and a $119,837.26 utility location adjustment quote from West River Electric.",
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider annexation of Sheely Subdivision Lot 1R",
   "summary": "The council will vote on several items including annexing Lot 1R of Sheely Subdivision (Resolution 26-30) and approving a preliminary plat for Lots 3-11 in Block 1. Consent agenda items include second reading of Ordinance No. 798 to rezone Lot 2 Van Ghent Subdivision and a change order (increase of $7,713.50) for the East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge project. New business also includes a commercial sponsorship agreement with Ellsworth AFB for $8,000 and certification of the June 2 municipal election results.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on dissolving flood district and approve multiple city contracts",
   "summary": "The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will first approve the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It will then consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the Joint Powers Agreement that dissolves the Western Pennington Flood Management District. Several contract and funding items will also be presented for approval, including a fireworks permit, water‑system membership funding, a base picnic sponsorship, and a police vehicle upfitting purchase.",
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Ordinance to rezone Lot 2 of Van Ghent Subdivision and minor plat for Lots 1 & 2",
   "summary": "The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will consider Ordinance No. 798 to rezone Lot 2 of the Van Ghent Subdivision, a minor plat for Lots 1 and 2 with access and utility conditions, a bid award to WagCo for $218,818 for a Public Works canopy enclosure, a change order for the East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge project increasing the contract by $7,713.50, and an informational presentation on a storm water study. Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hire city administrator at $155,669, consider rezoning and fireworks",
   "summary": "The Box Elder City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning Lot 2 of Van Ghent Subdivision to General Light Industrial District (no action, but first reading of the ordinance follows). Second readings of ordinances to rezone two lots in Redferen Subdivision will be considered. The council will vote on hiring Henry 'Hank' Prim as City Administrator at $155,669.07, approving a fireworks discharge resolution for July 4 and New Year's Eve 2026, and applying for a FEMA BRIC grant for a well generator. Consent items include a $339,677.30 pavement maintenance contract award, a $23,500 tank repair scope, and a $30,408.74 change order for a sewer project. Informational updates cover library fees for Box Elder residents and a potential chicken ordinance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Approval of fireworks discharge resolution for July 4 and New Year's Eve",
   "summary": "The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a fireworks discharge approval for the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve holidays. It will also consider resolutions to apply for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant, appoint an agent for that grant, and approve a tourism advertising grant for the Salute to Ellsworth event. Additional items include a building use application for the Douglas School District property and a tax abatement from Meade County. All approved items will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee approves vehicle purchase and policy updates for City Council",
   "summary": "The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee approved several items including a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicle purchase for $43,239.00, updates to the city's purchasing policy, and the 2025 Annual Financial Report. All items were forwarded to the City Council for final approval.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve multiple temporary easements for North Ellsworth Road reconstruction",
   "summary": "The Box Elder City Council will consider several items, including two public hearings on rezoning proposals, two ordinance amendments, a resolution authorizing acceptance of Alpha Omega Phase 2A infrastructure, and a series of temporary construction easements for the North Ellsworth Road reconstruction project. The council will also vote on a change order increasing the East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge contract and award the Coyote Trail Drainage Repair contract.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss project and department updates",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to receive updates and discuss projects, grants, the finance office, the police department, and zoning. No formal actions are scheduled for these items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing on rezoning 991 Plymouth Drive to mixed-use district",
   "summary": "The Box Elder City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider rezoning 991 Plymouth Drive to a Mixed Use District, with no action indicated. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve recent council minutes, a claims list, and several ordinances and resolutions. Additional items involve lease purchase agreements for equipment and professional services contracts, including a $15,000 fireworks display agreement. All items will be voted on or forwarded as appropriate.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "City Council-Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Public comment period allows residents to address the council",
   "summary": "The Box Elder City Council will hold a special meeting on March 19, 2026. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including call to order, roll call, approval of the order of business, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, a public comment period, and an executive session. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to approve a Master Lease Purchase Agreement with NCL Government Capital",
   "summary": "The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will consider approval of several contracts and resolutions, including a revised $30,000 forensics lab services contract with the Rapid City Police Department, a Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba NCL Government Capital, and lease purchases of a 900 Eco Sewer Cleaner and a Ram Vac HX9 hydro‑vac. The committee will also review a lease purchase agreement for a 2026 John Deere 60 P‑Tier Compact Excavator with annual payments of $27,607.21, a $15,000 fireworks services agreement with Premiere Pyrotechnics, and a mental health services agreement for the Police Department. All motions will be forwarded to the City Council with recommendations.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council approves $153,192 contract for Tank 6 liner repair",
   "summary": "The Box Elder City Council will consider several public hearings, ordinances, resolutions, and contract awards. Items include a public hearing on vacating a portion of Berky Drive right‑of‑way and a rezoning hearing for Alpha Omega Subdivision, both with no action. The council will adopt multiple ordinances and resolutions, and vote on two bid awards: a $121,946 parking‑lot project at Phelps Pond & Community Park and a $153,192 contract to repair Tank 6 liner.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Local Board of Equalization",
   "headline": "Local Board of Equalization to hear property assessment objections",
   "summary": "The Local Board of Equalization will review assessment rolls and hear objections to property assessments. The board will decide whether to deny or modify assessments for several specific parcels. The meeting includes motions to certify the 2026 assessment rolls for Pennington and Meade counties.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider rezoning and minor plat for Freedom Estates Subdivision #2",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning requests for two lots in the Freedom Estates Subdivision #2. The body will also vote on several vehicle purchases, infrastructure acceptances, and updates to the municipal code.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review fire prevention and business ordinances for fireworks licenses",
   "summary": "The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee is discussing updates to municipal codes regarding fire prevention and business licenses. The body is also reviewing property tax abatements and polling place agreements for the 2026 election cycle.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers park land dedication and infrastructure acceptance",
   "summary": "The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss a new park land dedication ordinance and the acceptance of infrastructure on Yelner Drive. The body will also review a bridge inspection program and a contract change order for a city generator.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "City Council - Special Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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