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   "summary": "The Grimes City Council will meet on May 12, 2026, to approve routine claims, capital project payments, and personnel transactions via a consent agenda. The council will also take second consideration of a proposed ordinance to impose a 3% franchise fee on Black Hills Energy and MidAmerican Energy for utility sales within city limits, which would create a new municipal revenue stream. Additionally, the body will review a site plan for a Goodwill Store, approve a pre-design agreement for Iowa Highway 44, and certify the 2025 Special Federal Census.",
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   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
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   "summary": "The Grimes Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests: one to allow a building addition without required masonry materials, and another to permit a fence closer than 10 feet from the property line on a corner lot. The meeting also includes routine roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of previous minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
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   "summary": "The council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a second amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget. It will take first consideration of Ordinance 812 imposing a 3% franchise fee on natural gas and electric utility revenues, and third consideration of Ordinance 811 adjusting solid waste and recycling collection fees. The consent agenda includes over $1.5 million in claims and capital project payments, largely for the Grimes Public Administration Building.",
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   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 property tax levy",
   "summary": "The Grimes City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Council members will consider the levy’s details and gather input before any vote. The remainder of the meeting follows standard procedures such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.",
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   "date": "2026-04-14",
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   "headline": "Grimes City Council to review infrastructure payments and budget hearings",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding professional service invoices, capital project payments, and change orders. The agenda also includes setting dates for public hearings on the upcoming fiscal year budget.",
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