{
 "city": "Menno",
 "state": "SD",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mennosd.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": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "August 3 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to hold 1st reading of 2026 budget ordinance",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council is meeting for its regular August session. The main item is the first reading of Budget Ordinance 2026-3, which sets the city's spending plan. The council will also consider a Mitigation Plan Resolution and discuss drainage, streets, water, and sewer issues.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Menno City Council to hold budget meeting, consider water meter surcharge",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council is meeting to work on the budget and consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending abandoned vehicle definitions, a resolution to establish a temporary water meter surcharge to fund new water meters and advanced metering infrastructure, a variance request from Jerry Fischer, and setting the pool closing date. The meeting is primarily a budget work session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/7-20-26_agenda_-_budget_meeting.pdf",
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   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "July 6 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to vote on water meter bids and vehicle ordinance",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and hear the police report. Scheduled business includes drainage, street, sewer, and water items. The council will decide whether to accept or reject a bid for water meters, and will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending abandoned vehicle definitions. New business also includes website contract renewal, a possible budget special meeting date, and siren relocation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/7-6-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/7-6-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "June 1 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to open water meter bids, approve alley dance permit",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, the finance report, warrants, and the police report. They will also release funds for Jr Legion Baseball, transfer budgeted funds to the GO Bond Fund, open bids for water meters, and consider a joint co-op agreement and a consumption permit for an alley dance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/6-1-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/6-1-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "May 4 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to release $5,000 to Athletic Club, renew liquor licenses",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, covering routine items like minutes, finance reports, and warrants. They will also consider several action items, including releasing $5,000 to the Athletic Club, approving malt beverage license renewals, and setting pool rates and staffing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/5-04-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/5-4-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "April 6 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to review projects, funds, and library ordinance",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and warrants. They will also discuss drainage, street, sewer, and water projects, and consider a first reading of a supplemental appropriation ordinance for the library. Other items include releasing funds to the Baseball Association, approving a flower planting project, and scheduling training.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/4-06-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/4-06-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Menno City Council to hold equalization hearings and discuss sweeping contract",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council is meeting to conduct equalization hearings, which allow property owners to contest their assessed property values. The council will also discuss a sweeping contract and equipment matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/3-16-26_Equalization_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/3-16-26_Equalization_meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "March 2 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to consider variance, projects, and Ward III appointment",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finance reports, and warrants. Scheduled business includes a variance request from Menno Lumber Company, plus drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. The council will also consider appointing a Ward III council member, set spring clean-up dates, and review the 2025 annual report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/3-02-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/3-02-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "February 2 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to discuss water meters, pool staffing, election date",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, the finance report, and warrants. They will also discuss scheduled drainage, street, sewer, and water projects, and take up new business items such as water meters from Core & Main, advertising for pool staff, and setting the election date. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/2-2-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/2-2-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "January 5 Council",
   "headline": "Menno Council to approve bills, set annual contributions, discuss water meters",
   "summary": "The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2026, to handle routine yearly business, including approving bills, designating the official depository and publication, and setting fire/ambulance crew insurance. They will also review financial reports, release annual contributions, discuss water meter replacement, and consider hourly rate quotes for equipment. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters and a salary resolution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/1-5-26_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mennosd.org/vertical/sites/%7B5B65A8E9-B8FA-4D7F-B9F8-C17C1B0EF285%7D/uploads/1-5-26_council_minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://mennosd.org"
  }
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