{ "city": "Chatfield", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-chatfield/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Chatfield City Council to consider liquor license and hiking trail signage", "summary": "The City Council will review a consent agenda including several resolutions and financial statements. The body will also discuss a proposal for MN Driftless Hiking Trail signage.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6647", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6647" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to review draft RFP for legal services", "summary": "The City Council will review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for legal services to consider posting. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with resolutions regarding ambulance donations and a liquor license amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6645", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6645", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6645" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Chatfield City Council to consider alley closure and TMO contract amendment", "summary": "The City Council will vote on a temporary alley closure west of the Olmsted Medical Center parking lot. Members are also considering a TMO contract amendment to extend the completion date to June 30, 2027. The meeting includes several resolutions to accept donations for the library, fire department, and ambulance fund.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6637", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6637", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6637" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6635", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6635" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will consider amending the Amco 3rd Development Agreement", "summary": "The Chatfield City Council will review and vote on several items, including an amendment to the Amco 3rd Development Agreement and approval of a repair quote for the Thurber Building. The council will also consider a budget amendment for the Park Department, a purchase of server configuration and Cisco licensing for remote access, and multiple resolutions to accept various donations. Step increases for several city employees are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6629", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6629", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6629" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "City Council - No video - Emergency Meeting", "headline": "City Council to consider placing employee on administrative leave", "summary": "The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially vote on placing an employee on administrative leave. This action is pending the completion of a review of a specific incident in accordance with City policy.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6628", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6628", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6628" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council votes to raise trash bag fee to $2.55 each", "summary": "The Chatfield City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine items such as the minutes from the April 27 meeting, an amended Durapatcher agreement, a security camera policy, and several exempt permits. The council will also act on the Amco III development agreement and final plat, request proposals for the Shady Oak redevelopment, and adopt the 2015 Comprehensive Plan with 2025 updates. A new resolution will increase the fee for trash bags to $2.55 per bag.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6626", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6626", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6626" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to vote on parcel split and rezoning proposals", "summary": "The Chatfield Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two non‑public hearing items. Commissioners will vote on a motion to approve the splitting of parcel 260077030 located at 2025 Hill Street SW and to recommend it to the City Council. They will also vote on a motion to approve a rezoning proposal for parcel 260666000 at Hillside Drive and Enterprise Drive and to recommend it to the City Council.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6619", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6619" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers Shady Oak redevelopment and police equipment quote", "summary": "The City Council will discuss requesting proposals for two single-family residential lots at Shady Oak. The meeting includes votes on street closures, the display of the state flag, and the resignation of Attorney Suhler.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6612", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6612", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6612" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve $60,000 purchase of 1484 Enterprise Drive", "summary": "The Chatfield City Council will consider a motion to accept an offer to buy the property at 1484 Enterprise Drive for $60,000. The council will also review routine consent agenda items, including minutes, financial claims, and several resolutions. Additional discussion will cover the new Artist in Residency environmental program and ambulance department hiring updates.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6608", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6608", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6608" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6606", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6606", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6606" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council (Missing the first few seconds of the meeting)", "headline": "City Council approved a new mower purchase for public works.", "summary": "The Chatfield City Council approved several routine items, including the minutes from prior meetings and a step increase for an employee. The council voted to purchase a new mower for the Public Works Department and to hire seasonal staff for Public Works. New business items approved were the July 4 ATV/UTV parade and cook‑out request and the 2026 City‑wide clean‑up service.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6602", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6602" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to approve park redevelopment proposal and schedule a public hearing", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a rezoning of a parcel at Hillside Drive SE and Enterprise Drive SE, elect a board member, and consider motions to appoint chair and vice‑chair. It will review the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan and vote to approve it as written. The commission will also vote to approve a park redevelopment proposal and move it to a public hearing on March 7, 2026. Finally, the commission will review 2025 Olmsted County permit data.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6597", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6597", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6597" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Re‑zoning discussion for parcel at Hillside Drive and Enterprise Drive", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and discuss a rezoning request for parcel 260666000 located at Hillside Drive and Enterprise Drive. The commission will also discuss the Heritage Preservation Commission, the final Comprehensive Plan, and park redevelopment, with a public hearing on the park project scheduled for April 6, 2026. Minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting will be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6598", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6598", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6598" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Chatfield City Council to review 2025 financial audit and update garbage fees", "summary": "The City Council will consider several resolutions including updates to garbage and recycling fees. The body will also review the 2025 financial audit and receive an update on the Age Friendly Fillmore County program.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6590", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6590", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6590" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6584", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6584", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6584" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Chatfield City Council to hold public hearing on updated Comprehensive Plan", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2015 Comprehensive Plan with 2025 updates. The body will also consider approvals for a police squad replacement, a transit management contract, and a temporary EMT position.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6578", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6578", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6578" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Chatfield City Council to consider new late payment service charges and personnel policies", "summary": "The City Council will vote on a 1.5% service charge for late water, sewer, and garbage payments. Members will also review an amended personnel policy and the implementation of a leave sharing policy.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6570", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6570", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6570" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission- Cancelled", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6561", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6561" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission - Cancelled", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6563", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6563" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to review 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update for potential presentation to the city council. The body will also discuss city-owned properties.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6562", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6562", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6562" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to review drafted sidewalk ordinance", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a proposed sidewalk ordinance and future land use maps. The commission may vote to approve the sidewalk ordinance for presentation to the city council.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6560", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6560", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6560" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to review proposed sidewalk ordinance", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and potentially approve a proposed sidewalk ordinance to be sent to the city council. The body will also review future land use maps.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6559", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6559", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6559" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to review sidewalk ordinance and comprehensive plan maps", "summary": "The commission will review an updated sidewalk ordinance and information regarding Hilltop Estates. Members will also consider a motion to approve comprehensive plan maps and discuss future land use maps.", "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6558", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6558", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=6558" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6552", "minutes_url": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6552", "source": "https://chatfield.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=6552" } ] }