{ "city": "Empire", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-empiremn/", "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": "2026-06-24", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Empire council discusses data center moratorium and meeting date change", "summary": "The Empire City Council will consider a proposed moratorium on data center permitting and set a new date for its August meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, bills, and a letter of support for a Farmington fire department grant.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=128", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=128", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=128" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Empire City Council to discuss water tower rehabilitation and city hall safety", "summary": "The City Council will receive reports on infrastructure projects and planning updates. Members will also hold a discussion regarding safety at City Hall and during council meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=126", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=126", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=126" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review updates for three local business sites", "summary": "The Empire Planning Commission is meeting to receive updates on operations and applications for three specific properties. The session focuses on operational status and permit applications for local businesses.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=127", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=127", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=127" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Council to consider mining expansions and fair housing ordinance", "summary": "The Empire City Council will review mining operation expansion applications and a new reasonable accommodation ordinance. Members will also discuss a water tower timeline and a proposed housing market study.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=125", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=125", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=125" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission will hear two IUP renewal and expansion applications", "summary": "The Empire Planning Commission will hold public hearings on IUP renewal and expansion applications from McNamara (Berg West Mining Operation) and Fischer Mining, LLC (Fischer Mining Operation). It will also review a proposed home at 3265 220th St. E and discuss an amendment update to the 2040 MUSA Comprehensive Plan for the AUAR area. Finally, the commission will examine a site plan for a salt storage shed at the Empire Maintenance Facility.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=123", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=123", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=123" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=124", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=124", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=124" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Empire Council to adopt ordinances and approve compensation study", "summary": "The Empire City Council will consider adopting two ordinances amending communication tower and sign regulations, along with a resolution accepting a resignation. The body will also review a draft compensation study and approve a permit for a 5K event.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=122", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=122", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=122" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": "Empire Planning Commission to discuss wireless tower and sign ordinance amendments", "summary": "The Empire Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding wireless communication towers and sign regulations. The meeting will also include information on a draft ordinance for reasonable accommodations and updates on other agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=121", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=121", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=121" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Empire City Council to consider new fee schedule and site plan reviews", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on an amended fee schedule ordinance. The body is also deciding on site plan applications for a road construction business and a communications tower, as well as the 2025 financial audit.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=120", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=120", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=120" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Council to review 2025 financial audit and farming lease agreement", "summary": "The Empire City Council will review the 2025 financial audit and consider a lease agreement for farming operations on the Public Works Building property. The body will also receive updates on street maintenance, water tower financing, and a proposed housing market study.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=119", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=119", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=119" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review site plans and a comprehensive plan amendment", "summary": "The Empire Planning Commission will consider site plan applications and a landscaping plan amendment. The body will also review a proposed comprehensive plan amendment from the City of Farmington regarding the Sawyer Glenn Development.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=118", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=118", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=118" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Empire Council to discuss large assemblies ordinance and garbage services contract", "summary": "The Empire City Council will consider adopting an ordinance regulating large assemblies and a garbage services agreement. The meeting also includes approving a telecommunications site plan and reviewing committee reports.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=117", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=117", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=117" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Council will adopt franchise fee ordinances for three utility providers", "summary": "The Empire City Council will consider and vote on three ordinances that set franchise fees for Minnesota Energy Resources, Dakota Electric Association, and Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy). The council will also appoint a new planning commission member and discuss a garbage service agreement with Highland Sanitation. Additional agenda items include routine consent items, committee reports, and a visitors forum.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=115", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=115", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=115" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews tower site plan and zoning amendments", "summary": "The Empire Planning Commission will review a site plan for a telecommunications tower co-location. The body will also review draft amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding towers and battery energy storage systems.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=116", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=116", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=116" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Council to consider road construction business IUP and a subdivision application", "summary": "The Empire City Council will review a business IUP for McNamara Contracting Inc. and a subdivision application for a parcel at 3095 170th Street East. The body will also discuss private wells on Chippendale Ave. and a donation of AED units from the Farmington Fire Dept.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=114", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=114", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=114" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider road construction permit and land subdivision", "summary": "The Empire Planning Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a business permit for McNamara Contracting. The commission will also review a subdivision application for a parcel located at 3095 170th Street East.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=113", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=113", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=113" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=112", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=112", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=112" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Empire Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=111", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=111", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=111" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Empire City Council", "headline": "Empire Council to adopt 2026 budget, levy, and animal control ordinance", "summary": "The Empire City Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget and tax levy, approving a fee schedule, and renewing terms for park and planning commissions. The meeting also includes a special session with Farmington regarding fire service.", "agenda_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=110", "minutes_url": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=110", "source": "https://empiremn.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=110" } ] }