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 "city": "Marine on St. Croix",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/marineonstcroix.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning updates and building setback variance",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a preapplication meeting regarding a building setback variance and discuss a dog park.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council will consider a payment request for 2026 road maintenance projects",
   "summary": "The council will discuss and act on several items, including a contractor payment request for 2026 road maintenance, a speed‑reduction discussion for Highway 95, and a recommendation on the dog park listening session. They will also approve two new members to the Planning Commission and consider the consent calendar items such as minutes, the treasurer's report, and election judges.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Discussion of Home Occupation on‑site sales regulation (Section 502.8)",
   "summary": "The Marine Planning Commission will consider revising Section 502.8 of the Zoning Code to allow limited incidental on‑site sales for home occupations. Commissioners will also hear a presentation on the Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership opportunity and review recommendations for new commission appointments. Old business includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code updates, with a possible public hearing set for July 28.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve scope and fee for 2050 Comprehensive Plan update",
   "summary": "The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider the Planning Commission's recommendations to approve two Comprehensive Plan scope actions and two CUP/variance actions. Council members will also vote on an amendment to the Public Safety by‑laws and discuss a property opportunity on Broadway Street. The meeting includes a presentation of Bolton & Menk, Inc.'s fee estimate of $16,000‑$19,500 for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider conditional use permit and variance for yurt at 550 Pine St.",
   "summary": "The Marine Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit and a variance request for a 30‑foot diameter yurt accessory structure at 550 Pine Street, proposed by Marine Village School. The agenda also includes discussion of the ongoing comprehensive plan update and zoning code revisions covering tiny homes, hoop houses, cannabis, shipping containers, solar and housekeeping. No new business items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcpacket2026-05-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcminutes-2026-05-26(1).pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on a conditional use permit for a 200‑ft driveway at 641 Nason Hill Road",
   "summary": "The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit request for a driveway longer than 200 feet at 641 Nason Hill Road. The meeting also includes actions to approve a one‑day liquor license, award the 2026 Maintenance Project contract, and raise Rob Powell's salary by $1 per hour. Additional items are a tree ordinance amendment and a dog park proposal.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccminutes2026-05-14.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 200‑ft driveway permit at 641 Nason Hill Rd",
   "summary": "The Marine Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a driveway longer than 200 feet at 641 Nason Hill Road. The meeting also includes a discussion of the chair’s role transition, an application meeting for a yurt accessory structure on the 550 Pine Street elementary school property, and updates to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code (including cannabis, shipping containers, solar, tiny homes, and housekeeping).",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcpacket2026-04-28.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcminutes-2026-04-28.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on 2026 street maintenance project and plans",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the 2026 Maintenance Project and authorizing the solicitation of quotes. The body will also review reports on public safety, roads, and planning commission updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccpacket2026-04-09.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccminutes2026-04-09.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/Lower_St_Croix_Management_Partnership_Team_Minutes_2026-03-31.pdf",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission discusses scope and process for Marine on St. Croix Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission held a workshop on March 31, 2026 at 121 Judd St., with a remote link provided. The commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan’s scope and process, including how it meets Met Council requirements, public‑engagement categories, survey results, and City Council comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcminutes-2026-03-31.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council workshop to discuss city properties, parks, and infrastructure",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to review council committees and discuss various municipal management items. The session focuses on park improvements, tree ordinances, and city property maintenance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccpacket2026-03-23.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccminutes2026-03-23.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve 2026 Street Improvement Project award",
   "summary": "The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider several actions, including authorizing the 2026 Maintenance Project plans and awarding the Street Improvement Project contract. The council will also accept the Hollow Grant, approve a conservation easement for the Science Museum property, and review citizen requests such as a downtown food‑truck permit and an encroachment agreement for a driveway. Additional reports from the Planning Commission, public safety, roads, parks, and other departments will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccpacket2026-03-12.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccminutes2026-03-12.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission will discuss updates to the city’s cannabis ordinances.",
   "summary": "The Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda, review minutes, and consider a pre‑application for a conditional use permit for a driveway longer than 200 feet on Nason Hill Road. The commission will receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan, historic building protections, a drafted solar code, and proposed cannabis code changes. Staff will seek feedback on expanding industrial cannabis uses in the Single‑Family Residential district and possible location standards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcpacket2026-02-24_post.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/pcminutes-2026-02-24.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on a grant request for matching funds",
   "summary": "The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider a grant request for matching funds presented by Katy Kalt. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2025 Annual Report, the 2025 Public Safety Plan, an engineering report on roads, and a letter of support for the NPS River Management Plan. Additional reports from various departments will be presented but not acted on.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccpacket2026-02-12.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccminutes2026-02-12.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss 2050 Comprehensive Plan update",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 work plan and the process for updating the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The body will review a proposal from HKGi for the plan update and discuss various zoning and code priorities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/cc-pcpacket2026-01-29(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/cc-pcminutes-2026-01-29.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council and Planning Commission to discuss 2050 Comprehensive Plan update",
   "summary": "The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss 2026 work priorities and the process for updating the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a review of a proposal from HKGi for the plan update and discussions on zoning and code enforcement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/cc-pcpacket2026-01-29.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss Glacial Hills Regional Trail support letter",
   "summary": "The City Council is reviewing a revised letter of support for the Glacial Hills Regional Trail. The meeting also includes a 2025 annual report from the Forest Advisory Committee and a Phase 1 report from the Millstream Amenities Committee regarding recreational enhancements in Burris Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccpacket2026-01-08.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://marineonstcroix.org/vertical/sites/%7BE6A156D5-6FCB-4DD8-BA60-2F231F862CF9%7D/uploads/ccminutes2026-01-08.pdf",
   "source": "https://marineonstcroix.org"
  }
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