{
 "city": "Lindstrom",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-lindstrom/",
 "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",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "EDA",
   "headline": "EDA adopts 2027 budget with $5,000 marketing fund and $2,500 business group support",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom Economic Development Authority will review and adopt the proposed 2027 budget, which includes allocations for marketing, property costs, and debt service. It will consider a $2,500 service agreement with the Lindstrom Business Group and analyze rental‑readiness costs for the cable house. A verbal development update will cover a 9,000‑sq‑ft commercial project with Dollar General, a 43‑unit workforce housing project, and the Dinnerbel site redevelopment. All items are slated for discussion at the July 14 meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council approves bills and agenda items for July meeting",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom City Council will meet to approve bills, minutes, and election judge appointments. The agenda includes discussions on redevelopment grants, downtown parking, and irrigation repairs.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Lindstrom City Council to hold public hearing on 29012 Glader Blvd annexation",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider an annexation ordinance for 29012 Glader Blvd and resolutions for a Minnesota Housing Trust Fund application. The body will also review payments for the 2025 Street Project and the Downtown Parking Lot Mill-Overlay-Striping Project.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "EDA",
   "headline": "EDA to vote on $2,500 service agreement with Lindstrom Business Group",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will consider a service agreement that pays $2,500 to the Lindstrom Business Group for outreach, marketing and business support services from June 10 to December 31, 2026. The agreement will be funded from the EDA’s contract services budget, which has $3,500 remaining. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget drivers, including the business façade loan program and a new marketing strategy.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review workforce housing concept by Commonwealth Development",
   "summary": "The Joint Planning Commission and City Council will meet to review a workforce housing concept and conduct land use training. The meeting includes a review of a proposed 43-unit development called The Fridhem.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Park Commission will introduce new members and discuss strategic planning",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom Park Commission will welcome new board members and formally recognize former Chair Rusty Johnson for his service. Commissioners will also receive an overview of the commission's strategic planning process. No decisions or contracts are on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Park Commission to discuss location for Vilhelm Moberg head sculpture",
   "summary": "The Park Commission will review updates on community events and a donation for bike racks. The body is also discussing the delivery and placement of a sculpture from the Swedish Emigrant Institute.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Beach Park dock system approved for installation on May 15",
   "summary": "The Park Commission will review a draft Memorial and Gift Policy and recommend it to City Council. Updates will be given on the Harmony in the Park concert series and Karl Oskar Days planning. The commission will also receive status reports on the Dala Horse name selection and the new dock system at Beach Park.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Lindstrom Park Commission to elect Vice Chair and review memorial policies",
   "summary": "The Park Commission will meet to elect a Vice Chair and discuss the location of a memorial bench at Allemansrätt. The body will also review the Park Memorial Policy and provide updates on Harmony in the Park and Karl Oskar Days.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Park Commission to recommend location for Vilhelm Moberg sculpture",
   "summary": "The Park Commission will discuss the placement of a bronze bust of author Vilhelm Moberg and the location of a memorial bench at Beach Park. The body will also elect officers and receive updates on grants and event planning.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Lindstrom City Council to review 2027 street projects and variance requests",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several property variance resolutions and the initiation of 2027 street projects for Maple, Park, Linden, and Summit. The body will also review the 2025 audit report and discuss the 2027 budget calendar.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "EDA",
   "headline": "City approves $12,814 dock purchase for Beach Park",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority approved funding for a four‑slip dock at Beach Park costing $12,814. The board also reviewed the city’s strategic plan and received updates on local development projects, the upcoming Midsommar event, and marketing ideas for the downtown mural. All motions were adopted unanimously.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews multiple shoreline variances, including 27925 Lakelawn Dr",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three variance requests at 29725 Lakelawn Drive, 29990 Norelius Drive, and 30075 Norway Ave. It will also consider a detailed variance application for 27925 Lakelawn Drive that seeks exceptions for impervious surface, OHWL setback, and accessory‑structure limits. A previously tabled variance for 12492 Mentzer Trail will be revisited.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve 2026 road project bid awards",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine city bills, meeting minutes, and a contract for services with the Chisago County Senior Center. On the regular agenda, council members will vote on the Holmquist property conveyance to the Economic Development Authority, downtown aesthetics, and several road‑related resolutions, including the 2026 road project bid awards, Olinda Trail North, and downtown striping. A closed‑session report and updates on the KOD program, fire department, and Chamber of Commerce building will also be discussed.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "EDA",
   "headline": "EDA considers $12,814 dock installation at Beach Park",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority is reviewing a proposal to install a four-slip transient dock system at Beach Park. The body will also review the City Council's 2026 strategic planning priorities and receive a development update.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on variance for 12492 Mentzer Trail",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request to exceed impervious surface limits for shoreland alterations. The body will also discuss a strategic planning summary.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Lindstrom City Council to vote on strategic plan and solar grant",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several action items, including a strategic plan, a solar grant, and a variance for 12934 Newlander Ave. The body will also review the 2026 fee schedule and a mowing contract.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Park Commission to discuss 2026 Harmony in the Parks schedule",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom Park Commission will review a proposed schedule for the 2026 Harmony in the Parks concert series, which includes tribute bands and a Swedish-themed warm-up event. The meeting agenda also includes updates on the Tree Lighting Festival and the 2026 Polka Party.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "EDA",
   "headline": "EDA will consider using funds to purchase and install boat docks at Beach Park",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Agency will discuss whether to allocate part of its fund balance to pay for the purchase and installation of transient boat docks at Beach Park, a project supported by the Park Commission and funded by an ESMC grant. The meeting will also include an update on the North Center Channel Project, an introduction of the new Assistant City Administrator, and a county program update on new entrepreneur grant programs.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission holds public hearing on 12954 Newlander Ave variance",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom Planning Commission will hear a variance request for 12954 Newlander Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce the required 30‑foot corner side‑yard setback to 15 feet to build a new two‑story, three‑bedroom home with an attached garage. Staff has recommended approval with conditions, and the commission must act by April 3 2026 (or May 17 2026 if extended).",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council will consider multiple contracts, hires, and a solar grant award",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom City Council meeting will approve consent agenda items and then decide on several regular agenda actions. Items include acceptance of the Vilhelm Moberg bronze head sculpture, hiring a Director of Public Works, establishing a Personnel Committee, assigning council committees, awarding a solar grant contract, purchasing capital equipment (Gator and Tool Cat), and approving a construction management task order for LS2. The council will also discuss the 2026 Street Plan Review and receive staff updates on a massage ordinance, AI integration, and the city strategic plan.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to elect officers and discuss Comprehensive Plan update",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for one-year terms. The body will also provide feedback and input for a Comprehensive Plan update scheduled to begin in Q3 2026.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider offers for purchase or sale of two city properties",
   "summary": "The Lindstrom City Council will meet on Jan 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Council members will vote on the consent agenda items, including approval of city bills, the Dec 17 2025 meeting minutes, a Pay Equity Report, an IRS reimbursement resolution, and various department and commission reports. The regular agenda includes actions on a solar grant acceptance, a resolution supporting state aid, approval of a downtown aesthetic project, and other items. In closed session, the council will develop or consider offers for the purchase or sale of 12970 Newell Ave and 12955 Lake Blvd.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "EDA",
   "headline": "EDA to discuss youth entrepreneurship pilot and strategic planning",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will consider a proposal for a Youth Entrepreneurship Academy pilot program. The board will also conduct a mini strategic planning session to provide feedback for the City Council's upcoming planning session. Annual appointments for board officers are also on the agenda.",
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