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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council previews 2027 levy increase and capital plan",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 levy and city budget, including a proposed levy of $3,200,498 (a 1.54% increase from 2026) and a capital improvement plan concept. The agenda includes a high-level budget preview and a review of a 5-year capital improvement plan, with no formal votes scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on interim use permit, preliminary plat, and nonconforming use expansion",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will consider three land-use requests: an interim use permit for 4910 Rebecca Park Trail, a preliminary plat for a lot split along Pioneer Trail, and a legal nonconforming use expansion permit for 7380 Cabinet Drive. The council will also approve vendor claims and payroll totaling $188,558.94 and discuss the city work plan, including infrastructure, code updates, and franchise fees. No public hearings are scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on interim use permit, preliminary plat, and nonconforming use expansion",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will consider three land-use requests: an interim use permit for 4910 Rebecca Park Trail, a preliminary plat for a lot split along Pioneer Trail, and a legal nonconforming use expansion permit for 7380 Cabinet Drive. The council will also approve vendor claims and payroll totaling $188,558.94 and discuss the work plan, including infrastructure, code updates, and franchise fees. No public hearings are scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "08 10",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on farm stand, lot split, and commercial expansion",
   "summary": "The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on three land-use requests: an interim use permit for a farm produce stand at 4910 Rebecca Park Trail, a preliminary plat to split a parcel along Pioneer Trail into two lots, and a legal nonconforming use expansion permit for 7380 Cabinet Drive. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general updates.",
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   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Complete Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses utility rate increases to avoid fund deficits",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council is discussing proposed quarterly increases to water, sewer, and sprinkler rates starting September 1, 2026, to address negative fund balances and deferred maintenance. Water and sewer funds are projected to be negative by the end of 2027, and the city faces $3–$5 million in deferred maintenance for Industrial Park Water and $8–$10 million for Industrial Park Sewer. The proposal includes tiered water rates to encourage conservation and a 5% annual increase for sprinkler fees. The council is also reviewing a bond covenant requiring rates sufficient to cover debt service.",
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   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Complete City Council",
   "headline": "Council to award Kurt Street Improvement bid, back park land sale",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will vote on awarding a bid for Kurt Street Improvements and on a resolution supporting Three Rivers Park District's acquisition of 8495 Rebecca Park Trail. The council will also approve vendor claims and payroll totaling $155,425.63 and discuss a work plan covering infrastructure, code updates, and utility rates.",
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   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Complete City Council",
   "headline": "Council to award Kurt Street improvement bid, back park land sale",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will vote on awarding a bid for Kurt Street Improvements and on a resolution supporting Three Rivers Park District's acquisition of 8495 Rebecca Park Trail. The council will also approve vendor claims and payroll totaling $155,425.63 and a final pay estimate for the Greenfield Industrial Park 4th Addition. A work plan discussion covers infrastructure, code updates, utility rates, and speed limits.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "07 29",
   "headline": "Parks Commission to discuss 2027 goals, POW fundraising, and comprehensive plan update",
   "summary": "The Greenfield Parks Commission will discuss 2027 goals and priorities, POW fundraising, and receive updates on the comprehensive plan update and Veterans Memorial Park. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and staff reports.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "07 21",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Complete Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $25K escrow for wastewater regionalization study with Rockford",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will consider approving a $25,000 escrow to fund an engineering and planning feasibility study for a potential wastewater regionalization partnership with Rockford. The council will also vote on vendor claims totaling $235,923.90, approve a final pay estimate for Well #2 construction, and discuss a right-of-way maintenance agreement. A work plan update and review of 82nd Street catch basin repairs are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Complete Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses community engagement for 2050 Comprehensive Plan update",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the community engagement approach for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update, which is required every 10 years by state law. Staff is seeking direction only, with no action required. The plan will include online surveys, an interactive map, and in-person events such as a table at Night to Unite. The draft website and engagement materials were presented to the Planning Commission and will go to the Park Board.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to preview comprehensive plan engagement for Night to Unite",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review and discuss draft materials for community engagement on the comprehensive plan update, to be used at the August 4 Night to Unite event and online. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and general updates. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Ordinance 2026 05 Amending Section 152",
   "headline": "Greenfield creates permit process to expand non-conforming properties",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council is adopting an ordinance that amends the zoning code to allow legal non-conforming uses, lots, buildings, and structures to be expanded with a new expansion permit. The ordinance establishes application requirements, a public hearing process, conditions for approval, and penalties for violations. This creates a formal mechanism for property owners to seek approval for enlarging uses that do not meet current zoning rules.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "07 07",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Completed Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses wastewater regionalization study with Rockford",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will discuss a potential regionalization study with Rockford to evaluate whether Greenfield's future wastewater flows could be treated by Rockford's facility. The council will also review a request from Hennepin County for a letter of support for a 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program application to install mumble strips on County Roads 10 and 92. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction to staff.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Complete Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on Kurt Street reconstruction project",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will hold a public hearing on the Kurt Street Reconstruction Project and consider adopting an ordinance amending rules on non-conforming uses. The council will also discuss a wastewater regionalization evaluation with Rockford and approve vendor claims and payroll totaling $127,705.80.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "07 07",
   "headline": "Council discusses $25K wastewater study with Rockford",
   "summary": "The City Council held a work session to discuss a request from Rockford to fund a $25,000 engineering escrow for a regional wastewater feasibility study. Staff recommended first using existing resources to gather information before committing to additional engineering work. Council members expressed that the request was reasonable given Greenfield's long-term wastewater needs. No formal action was taken; discussion will continue at the regular meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council 2",
   "headline": "Council to consider truck weight limits, preliminary plat, and street improvement plans",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing truck and seasonal weight restrictions, then vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a preliminary plat for Vista Green, an ordinance on non-conforming uses, and a feasibility report for Kurt Street improvements. The agenda also includes approving vendor claims of $98,803.62, a shed purchase for Central Park, and a closed session for the City Administrator's performance evaluation. Prior minutes show discussion on assessment policy and a $292,752.99 ballfield contract award.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Completed Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses utility rate increases to avoid fund deficits",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council discussed proposed quarterly increases for water and sewer rates starting August 1, 2026, to address negative fund balances projected by the end of 2027. The Industrial Park Water and Sewer funds face millions in deferred maintenance, and the Lake Sarah Sewer fund also needs increases. Staff recommended a phased approach to limit immediate impact on users.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "06 16",
   "headline": "Council reviews phased utility rate hikes to address deficits and deferred maintenance",
   "summary": "The City Council discussed proposed rate increases for the Industrial Park Water, Industrial Park Sewer, and Lake Sarah Sewer funds, all of which are operating at a loss and face significant deferred maintenance. Council supported a phased quarterly approach over a single large increase and directed staff to refine the proposal, including a review of Sewer and Water Availability Charges. The Council also discussed guidelines for sharing communications among members to avoid Open Meeting Law concerns.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "06 09",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on 5-lot Vista Green subdivision",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a preliminary plat for the Vista Green Subdivision, a 5-lot rural residential development on a 26.57-acre parcel at 5470 Townhall Drive. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning code amendment to allow permitting for the expansion of nonconforming uses. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and general staff updates.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to review changes to special assessment policy",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss and review proposed amendments to the Special Assessment Policy. Changes include removing the exemption for natural waterways from the area calculation and allowing interest to accrue on deferred assessments for undeveloped property. The Council may also consider additional suggestions from a councilmember and decide whether to adopt changes or refer them back to the Infrastructure Committee.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "06 02",
   "headline": "Council reviews assessment policy, appraiser independence, and road schedules",
   "summary": "The City Council discussed two proposed amendments to the assessment policy: removing the exclusion of natural waterways from area calculations and allowing deferred assessments on undeveloped property to accrue interest. Councilmembers debated appraiser independence and communication restrictions, with no consensus on proposed changes. A discussion on establishing a street reconstruction schedule was raised but not adopted.",
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