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 "city": "Keewatin",
 "state": "MN",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/keewatin/",
 "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",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Police chief retirement, FEMA grant, and summer hires on Keewatin agenda",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will discuss O'Brien Pavilion use, approve an updated space rental contract, and adopt resolutions for a FEMA Fund grant, sale of surplus Fire Department property, and hiring of three summer casual laborers. The council will also accept the retirement letter from Police Chief Whitney, effective November 30, 2026, and schedule a closed session under Minnesota Statutes 13D.05.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/06-10-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $161,270 housing development agreement",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider adopting a resolution to approve a $161,270 professional services agreement with S.E.H. for the Old School Site Housing Development. Other business includes appointing election judges, hiring seasonal workers, and accepting a Greater MN Housing Fund Grant. The agenda also features a closed session to discuss pending litigation under attorney-client privilege.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/05-27-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/05-27-2026_Regular_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to vote on variance at 106 W. Third Ave and accept firefighting grant",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider a variance request for 106 W. Third Ave and adopt a resolution to accept a State Farm NVGC Good Neighbor Firefighting Grant. Other business includes hiring temporary recreation staff, appointing a board member, and discussing fire department garage doors.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/05-13-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/05-13-2026_Regular_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to review police car financing, fire garage doors, and library budget",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will discuss financing options for a police vehicle, fire department garage doors, and the library's 2025 annual report and 2026 capital improvement budget. They will also consider resolutions to declare surplus property for the street department and accept citizen funding for a hanging basket, along with a hydrant flushing schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/04-22-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/04-22-2026_Regular_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to vote on grants, licenses, and $9,984 equipment repair",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider consent agenda items including transferring a gambling and liquor license to the Community Center for Bingo, and approving a transient merchant permit. New business includes adopting resolutions to apply for Greenway Area Lions Club funding for fire hydrants, wildland packs, police youth programs, and council communication devices, plus a Senator Klobuchar grant for city-wide infrastructure. The council will also discuss a pigeon nuisance, a curb cut on Elizabeth Avenue, and approve a $9,983.79 repair of a 1995 Caterpillar. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/04-08-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/04-08-2026_Regular_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to vote on applying for federal infrastructure funding",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider adopting a resolution to apply for and accept funding from Senator Tina Smith's office for city-wide infrastructure improvements. They will also discuss fire department garage doors, review garbage receptacle quotes, and approve the 2026 election polling place. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, claims, and two travel requests totaling $63.50.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/03-25-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda1.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/03-25-2026_Regular_Minutes1.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to apply for MPCA, DEED, and federal infrastructure grants",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider resolutions to apply for an MPCA Brownfield Assessment Grant, a DEED Contamination Cleanup Grant, and FY27 federal funding for city-wide infrastructure. They will also discuss a housing development with the Itasca County HRA, approve flower baskets for parks, and hold a closed session on AFSCME labor negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/03-11-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda1.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/03-11-2026_Regular_Minutes1.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to discuss AFSCME grievance in closed session",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will hold a closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss pending or threatened litigation related to an AFSCME grievance. The council will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, claims, and a $90 travel request for a collection system training. Appearances include a Habitat for Humanity representative discussing cleanup days, garage sales, and a car donation program. New business includes appointing a cleanup days chairperson and approving a collective system license.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/02-25-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda1.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/02-25-2026_Regular_Minutes1.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to vote on fire truck funding, bike safety grant, and awning replacement",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider several resolutions and discuss operational items. Key decisions include adopting resolutions to apply for funds for the Annual Bike Safety Program and for awning replacement on the portable stage, and transferring funds from the Fire Department Savings Account to the General Fund for a fire truck. The council will also discuss fire department lighting and set a workshop date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/02-11-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/02-11-2026_Regular_Minutes1.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to discuss labor negotiations in closed session",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will consider consent agenda items including minutes, claims, a travel request, and a raffle permit. New business includes approving the 2026 Pay Equity Report, a resolution for library summer reading funds, a street closure for a snowmobile ride, and appointing a weed inspector. The council will then hold a closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss AFSCME labor negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/01-28-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/01-28-2026_Regular_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Council to appoint liaisons, adopt resolutions, discuss labor negotiations",
   "summary": "The Keewatin City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public forum, and appearances. New business includes multiple appointments to boards and commissions, adoption of resolutions for meeting guidelines and official designations, and a closed session to discuss labor negotiations regarding an AFSCME MOU.",
   "agenda_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/01-14-2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://keewatinmn.org/vertical/sites/%7B61217C0A-E316-44D2-8D79-46C94BF6087D%7D/uploads/01-14-2026_Regular_Minutes.docx",
   "source": "https://keewatin.govoffice.com"
  }
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