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   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses new liquor license and Ward 1 vacancy",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new wine and cider license for The Meridian. The meeting also includes discussions on filling an open seat in Ward 1 and updates on the Orleans Ave project.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission discusses accessory dwelling units and portable signs",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss accessory dwelling units and portable signs during this regular session. The meeting also includes a review of the April 14th, 2026, minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids and Minnehaha County hold joint session on zoning items",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council and Minnehaha County Commission will hold a joint meeting to conduct public hearings and second readings for specific zoning matters. The agenda includes updates to building permit regulations and a rezoning request for the Overvaag Tracts.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses safety plans, committee creation, and new swim lesson rates",
   "summary": "The City Council will review a regional safety action plan and consider the creation of a Downtown Vitality Committee. The meeting also includes a discussion on a task order amendment for GIS database updates and a resolution regarding private swim lesson rates.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Library",
   "headline": "Library Board meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026",
   "summary": "The Library Board will review the May 2026 finance report and receive a director's report on programming updates. The board will also discuss advertising for a Library Board opening.",
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   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids City Council discusses council vacancy and downtown committee creation",
   "summary": "The City Council will address a Ward 1 council member resignation and the subsequent appointment process. Other discussion items include utility usage, financial projections, and the creation of a Downtown Vitality Committee.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids City Council meeting on May 18, 2026",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding malt beverage license renewals and discuss scooters/e-bikes ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on project borrowing options and the 2027 budget timeline.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council-Video #2",
   "headline": "City Council discusses scooters, infrastructure projects, and borrowing options",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council will discuss a second part of the Scooters/E-Bikes ordinance and rank infrastructure or quality of life projects. The meeting also includes discussions on project borrowing options and a report on the 2027 budget timeline.",
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   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Library",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids Library Board meets May 14, 2026",
   "summary": "The Library Board will conduct a regular session including the election of officers and a finance report for April 2026. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a Code of Ethics Policy and programming updates.",
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   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Joint County Meeting",
   "headline": "Joint meeting to consider zoning text amendments for fees and regulations",
   "summary": "The Minnehaha County Commission and Dell Rapids City Council will hold a special session to conduct public hearings and second readings on three zoning text amendments. These items involve updates to fees, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and building eligibility transfer regulations.",
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council-CIP",
   "headline": "City Council reviews 2027 capital improvement plan and infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council is holding a special work session to review the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan. Staff will present information on proposed infrastructure projects, drainage channel updates, and quality-of-life initiatives. No formal votes or binding actions are scheduled for this meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to elect officers and hold second readings on two ordinances",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a reorganization meeting including the election of a President and Vice President. The council is scheduled to hold second readings for ordinances regarding concealed weapons and downtown parking restrictions.",
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   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses ordinances and seasonal hiring",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council will review several ordinances regarding water fees, profanity, concealed weapons, and downtown parking. The meeting also includes discussions on a pay plan, employee handbooks, and the approval of seasonal staff.",
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   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission discusses home business request and city regulations",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request for a gunsmith home business at 507 W 3rd St. The meeting also includes discussions regarding accessory dwelling units, portable signs, and fences.",
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   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Library",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids Library Board meets April 9, 2026",
   "summary": "The Library Board will review the March 2026 finance report and discuss updates to the bylaws. The meeting includes a director's report on programming and other updates.",
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   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses downtown strategic options",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special session to discuss downtown strategic options for 2026 and beyond. The meeting also includes an option briefing for the subsequent regular council meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids City Council discusses annexations, ordinances, and transit rates",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several property annexation requests and multiple ordinance readings. The meeting also includes discussions on downtown parking, weapons ordinances, and seasonal staff rates.",
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   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to set water, sewer rates and approve slurry seal bid",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council will convene as the Board of Equalization to hear property assessment appeals before returning to regular session to set water and sewer rates, approve a slurry seal bid, and consider an ordinance regarding deposits.",
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   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Library",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids Library Board meets to approve minutes and discuss updates",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids Library Board will convene in the City Council Chamber to approve the February 5, 2026 minutes and receive a programming update. The meeting will also cover the 2025 State Report and bylaw updates.",
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   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to review water and sewer ordinances and website contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct second readings for water and sewer ordinances. The council will also consider a two-year extension for the city website contract.",
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   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss water, sewer, and rental property ordinances",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a regular session to approve minutes and claims, and to discuss ordinances regarding water, sewer, and rental property, as well as a $45,000 request for the Chamber.",
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   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Library",
   "headline": "Dell Rapids Library Board meets to approve minutes and discuss updates",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids Library Board will hold a regular session to approve minutes from December 2025 and January 2026, review personnel evaluations, and discuss programming updates. The meeting will also include reports on the South Dakota Children's Book Award Committee and other board business.",
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   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider water, sewer, and street contracts",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council will review first readings for water and sewer ordinances and approve claims and a property tax abatement. The body will also discuss contracts for street inventory and engineering services.",
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   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss park building removal and audit contract",
   "summary": "The Dell Rapids City Council will approve minutes, hear a Chamber of Commerce update, and consider a resolution to remove a park building. The body will also discuss municipal ordinances, approve a $70,000 fire protection agreement, and authorize an audit contract.",
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   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses liquor licenses and city appointments",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding retail wine, cider, and special on-sale liquor licenses. The meeting also includes the consideration of a payroll resolution and several personnel appointments.",
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