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   "headline": "Council to review ballot language for fire department expansion",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and debate items for future formal consideration. Key topics include a water system study, updates on the fire department expansion, and proposed ballot language for that expansion. The council will also consider an ordinance amending traffic code enforcement procedures and discuss a Mechanic IA services contract.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider zoning changes and property sales",
   "summary": "The Independence City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 26, 2026, to discuss a final reading of a zoning ordinance amendment, a public hearing on selling a property at 204 3rd St NE, and a budget amendment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to discuss FY27 wage and salary increases",
   "summary": "The Library Board will meet to review financial bills and statistics. The primary new business item is the discussion of wage and salary increases for fiscal year 2027.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider a parcel combination for Stealgard",
   "summary": "The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on May 19, 2026. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of the May 5, 2026 minutes, and discussion of a parcel combination for the Stealgard area. No other items are listed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment #2",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss budget amendments, salary increases for the City Manager and other employees, and a new police union contract. The body is also considering the sale of two city properties and several equipment purchases.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=632,plainText=false)",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Airport Board",
   "headline": "Airport Board to discuss development inquiry on airport property",
   "summary": "The Airport Board will consider routine approvals, staff updates, and a development inquiry regarding airport property. The meeting also includes reports on revenues and expenses to date.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to decide on lot combination, parcel division, and more",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and decide on three land-use items: a lot combination at 810 3rd Ave SW, a parcel division by Juhl, and a lot combination by Stealgard Inc. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes from April 7, 2026.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=591,plainText=false)",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss police department staffing levels",
   "summary": "This work session includes updates and discussions on several city departments and projects. Topics include police staffing levels, fire department expansion, wastewater treatment plant updates, and a potential real estate disposition. No public hearings are held during work sessions, but the council may take action on posted action items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to C-2 Commercial",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on a proposed rezoning from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to C-2 Commercial. They will also conduct third reading of a zoning ordinance amendment, second reading of a stop-required ordinance, and first reading of another zoning amendment. Other business includes funding agreements, a RAGBRAI special event application, and a closed session for real estate strategy.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=622,plainText=false)",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to discuss technology plan, internet policy",
   "summary": "The Independence Library Board meets to consider a technology plan and an internet usage policy, along with approving bills and reviewing a statistics report. Other updates include a park project and staff matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed proposals or votes listed.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council holds public hearing on the FY 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Independence City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda approval. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and CIP",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Capital Improvements Program, and Transfers. The body will also review ordinance amendments regarding parking, zoning, and stop requirements, and discuss funding agreements with five local organizations.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=617,plainText=false)",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider a rezoning application from McDonald.",
   "summary": "The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission will open the meeting, record roll call, and approve the minutes from February 23, 2026 and March 3, 2026. It will also discuss a rezoning application submitted by McDonald. The agenda ends with adjournment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Independence City Council holds work session to discuss future projects and updates.",
   "summary": "The Independence City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on the wastewater treatment plant, RAGBRAI, and a mural project, as well as future projects like Larson Lane and Cedar Street.",
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