{
 "city": "Graceville",
 "state": "MN",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gracevillemn.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council awards $240,431 road work bid to Jim Riley Construction",
   "summary": "The Graceville City Council held a special meeting to open and consider bids for road work. They approved a $240,431 bid from Jim Riley Construction for all five projects, rejecting a higher bid from Bituminous Paving Inc. Discussion also covered the timing of future projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/June_29_2026_Special_Meeting.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves liquor licenses, library board disbanded, clerk retires",
   "summary": "The Graceville City Council approved liquor licenses for three bars, disbanded the library board, and accepted the city clerk's retirement. They also discussed enforcing a camper ordinance, replacing air conditioning units at Grace Village, and adding a ditch to address water drainage near the lift station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/June_11_2026_Minutes.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves Fire Relief retirement payout increase to $1,000/year",
   "summary": "The Graceville City Council approved several items including an increase in the Fire Relief retirement payout from $850 to $1,000 per year of service, a contract with Big Stone County IT for office computers and training, and a bid of $4,000 for a 2000 Chevy pickup. The council also discussed street repairs, nuisance property cleanup, and a request from the Senior Citizens Center for financial assistance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/May_14_26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Graceville City Council approves pay raise for future council, hires summer mower",
   "summary": "The council approved a resolution to amend the mayor-council salary ordinance, set a public hearing for May 14 on zoning changes, and hired Blake Bohlen for summer maintenance. They also authorized a $11,000 utility cart purchase and discussed nuisance properties, park mulch, and a spring cleanup day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/april_9_26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $883 carpet cleaning, discusses dissolving library board",
   "summary": "The council approved a bid for library carpet cleaning, discussed dissolving the library board in favor of a Friends group, and heard updates on street reconstruction and a sidewalk project. A variance hearing and zoning ordinance review are scheduled for March 23.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/March_12_26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Graceville Council approves $94,817 boiler, $10,000 loan, new sump pump rules",
   "summary": "The Graceville City Council approved several items including a $94,817 bid to replace the boiler at Grace Village, a $10,000 loan for home improvements, and a stricter sump pump ordinance. They also discussed nuisance properties and a potential streetscape grant program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/Feb_12_26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Graceville City Council approves $10,000 for Flower Shop, $2,431 for snirt stoppers, and sets 2026 appointments",
   "summary": "The council approved several purchases and appointments, including $2,431 for snirt stoppers from Athey Dairy, a $10,000 EDA recommendation for Nora Murphy's Flower Box purchase, and wage increases discussed at a work session. They also accepted donations totaling over $57,000 for ambulance, library, and Grace Village, and set mileage reimbursement at 72 cents per mile. The meeting included reports on a pending FEMA grant, needed repairs to Grace Village's heating system, and a limited land use permit for welcome signs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gracevillecitymn.gov/vertical/sites/%7BD0604423-3F1A-4A40-8064-8FBFA1A76A09%7D/uploads/Jan_8_2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gracevillemn.com"
  }
 ]
}