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 "city": "Albion",
 "state": "Michigan",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-05",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to review utility rate increase and comprehensive plan update",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a proposal from McKenna to update the city's comprehensive plan and housing assessment. They will also review agenda items for the July 6 regular meeting, including a resolution to increase utility rates, an honorary street name assignment, and a resolution to award the comprehensive plan project to McKenna. Public comments will be heard.",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to vote on utility rate increase schedule",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving a utility rate increase schedule, awarding a comprehensive plan update contract to McKenna, and adopting an honorary street name for Vera Simpson. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of material exempt from disclosure. The consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and fee waivers for park events.",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Election Commission",
   "headline": "Election Commission to approve inspectors for Aug. 4, 2026 primary",
   "summary": "The Albion Election Commission will meet to approve election inspectors for the August 4, 2026 primary election, designate the City Clerk as the authorized local election commission representative, and approve the election commission certification accuracy test. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Albion Building Authority",
   "headline": "Building Authority to vote on $36,662.50 demolition at 219 N. Eaton St.",
   "summary": "The Albion Building Authority will consider approving $36,662.50 for demolition and replacement at 219 N. Eaton St., and discuss an appraisal of 201 N. Clinton St. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and review of financial reports.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to vote on ballot language for charter amendments",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider resolutions to place charter amendment language on the ballot for two sections (Chapter 10 and Chapter 7). Other action items include authorizing a grant application for 100 S. Superior, approving a separation agreement, and issuing a request for proposals for a comprehensive plan update and housing assessment. The consent calendar includes fee waivers and permits for summer events at city parks.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to consider ballot language to amend City Charter sections",
   "summary": "The Albion City Council will hold a regular session on May 18, 2026, with multiple resolutions up for individual discussion and vote. Key items include proposed ballot language to amend sections of the City Charter, a contract for senior services, a CDBG rental rehabilitation grant for four properties, and approval of a revised 2026 fee schedule. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for permits and minutes, and a closed session is requested by the City Manager for matters exempt from public discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss city manager goals",
   "summary": "This study session will focus on a discussion of the city manager's goals for 2026. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to decide on charter amendments, senior services contract, fee schedule",
   "summary": "The Albion City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several resolutions, including proposed ballot language to amend the city charter (Chapter 10 and Chapter 7), a contract for senior services, and a revised fee schedule. They will also consider authorizing a CDBG rental rehabilitation grant application for four properties (300 S. Superior, 215 S. Superior, 217 S. Superior, 105 W. Porter St.) and approving a change order for the Albion Street Improvements Project.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "Board to approve historic building guideline RFPs and discuss 100 S. Superior St.",
   "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and consider approving requests for proposals for historic building guidelines. The board will also discuss and vote on a matter related to 100 South Superior Street. Public comment will be heard.",
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "Albion DDA to vote on two brownfield plans and historic guidelines",
   "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving brownfield plans for properties at 215-217 S. Superior St. and 105 W. Porter & 300 S. Superior, along with a request for proposals for historic building guidelines. The board will also discuss results of a social district survey, electric vehicle chargers, and a fireworks contribution request from the Chamber of Commerce. An interlocal agreement with the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is up for approval as well.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "DDA to decide on Collaboration Corner Park-Holt Memorial and Bohm Theatre facade grant",
   "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meets Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM at Albion City Hall. The board will discuss and possibly approve a Collaboration Corner Park-Holt Memorial project, a facade grant application for Bohm Theatre, and review DDA financials. Other discussions include a social district, electric vehicle chargers, the Red, White & Blue Car Show, and the 100 S. Superior Street building.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission considers special use permit for 114 Irwin Avenue",
   "summary": "The commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a special use permit application for 114 Irwin Avenue. They will also approve the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes and handle correspondence and public comments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Recreation Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss Summer Youth Program, pool, and park hiring",
   "summary": "The Recreation Advisory Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair, then hold discussions on several community recreation matters. Key topics include the Summer Youth Program, an update on the town pool, hiring a park attendant, and improvements to Holland Park's basketball court. The meeting is primarily discussion and planning rather than final decisions.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to consider acquiring 100 S. Superior St. from land bank",
   "summary": "The Albion City Council will hold a regular session to vote on a consent calendar including appointments, amplified sound permits, and park fee waivers. Items for individual discussion include approving a right-of-way permit extension for Windstream Norlight, a resolution to apply for an MDNR urban forestry grant, acquisition of 100 S. Superior St. from the Calhoun County Land Bank, and a change order for the Bemer, Magnotta, and Dean Improvements Project. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is provided.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "City Council to consider below-market purchase or disposition of 100 S. Superior St.",
   "summary": "The City Council is discussing a proposal from the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority regarding Parcel ID #51-000-805-00 at 100 S. Superior St. The item involves a purchase or disposition of the property for less than fair market value. Attached documents include structural reviews and agency communications.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to vote on brownfield amendments, wastewater loan, and $32,400 road repair purchase",
   "summary": "The Albion City Council will hold public hearings on Brownfield Plan Amendments for 215 & 217 S. Superior St. and 300 S. Superior St./105 W. Porter St., then vote on resolutions to approve those amendments. The council will also vote on a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for the Wastewater Collection System Improvements Project. Individual discussion items include a three-year assessing services contract, waiving permit fees for Juneteenth and other events, and purchases of $32,400 for mastic patcher material and $16,715 for a cement pad. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a fireworks permit, and board appointments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $121K emergency sewer repairs & water rate ordinance",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving an emergency expenditure of up to $121,000 for repairs to main sanitary lines on N. Ionia, N. Monroe, Hall, Fitch, and W. Center Streets. They also have a second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2026-03 to amend water and sewer service rates. Additionally, they will receive an overview of amended brownfield plans for properties at 215-217 S. Superior St. and 300-304 S. Superior & 105 W. Porter St. Several park permits and proclamations are on the consent calendar.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Council Special Session",
   "headline": "Council to adopt ordinance granting tax exemption for Austin School Lofts",
   "summary": "The Albion City Council will hold a special meeting on March 23, 2026. They are scheduled to adopt Ordinance 2026-04, which would add a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC. The council will also consider a resolution supporting a grant application for local bridge funding.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing on tax exemption for Team I Plastics",
   "summary": "The Albion City Council will hold a public hearing on an industrial facilities tax exemption for Team I Plastics, Inc. They will also consider second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 38 and first readings of ordinances amending water/sewer rates and providing a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts. Additionally, the council will discuss a potential charter amendment on city manager qualifications and hold a closed session for pending litigation.",
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   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to vote on industrial tax exemption for Team 1 Plastics",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving an industrial facilities tax exemption for Team 1 Plastics, hold second reading of a zoning amendment, and hear first readings on water/sewer rate changes and a housing tax exemption. Discussion topics include a potential charter amendment to modify city manager qualifications and the structure of future study sessions.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Special Use Permit for 209 W. Erie St. for 5 apartment units",
   "summary": "On February 18, 2026, the Albion Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a Special Use Permit for 209 W. Erie St. to allow five apartment units. They will also discuss the Austin School Development and approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "City Council Regular Session",
   "headline": "Public hearing on brownfield plan amendment for 101-119 S. Superior St.",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 101-119 S. Superior St. They will also vote on several infrastructure improvement contracts: Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Streets awarded to Concord Excavating & Grading, Dean/Hoaglin Streets to Quality Excavators, and Albion Street to Quality Excavators. Additionally, they will discuss an economic development grant agreement with the Michigan Strategic Fund and consider ordinance amendments and a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts.",
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   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to vote on brownfield amendment, street contracts, and housing tax exemption",
   "summary": "This study session will consider approving several resolutions and ordinances. Items include a brownfield plan amendment for 101-119 S. Superior St., an economic development grant agreement for street infrastructure, and awards for multiple street improvement projects. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 38 and discuss a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Albion Building Authority",
   "headline": "Albion Building Authority to discuss and approve FY 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Albion Building Authority will consider approving the FY 2026 budget, discuss accounts processed through ABA for the Train Depot and 302 Fitch St., and approve 2026 meeting dates. Financial reports for October 31, 2025 will also be reviewed.",
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   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "DDA to discuss and approve interlocal agreement for Superior Street properties",
   "summary": "The Albion Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve an interlocal agreement for properties at 101-119 S Superior Street, a brownfield plan amendment for Superior Street, and a historic design guideline RFP. Other items include updates on the Local Brownfield Fund, Collaboration Corner Park with Holt Memorial, social district, electric vehicle chargers, and the Red, White & Blue Car Show. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and review financials.",
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