{
 "city": "Monroe",
 "state": "IA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/monroe-ia/",
 "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": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Notice of Possible Quorum Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe holds informational meeting with Iowa Rural Utilities Association",
   "summary": "The City of Monroe is hosting an informational meeting with representatives of the Iowa Rural Utilities Association. The public is invited to attend, and one or more council members may be present. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/148/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/148/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/148"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe Council to consider police pay raises, library solarium, fines",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will vote on several resolutions, including pay increases for two police officers, a library solarium agreement, and a handicap parking request. They will also discuss municipal infraction fines, an E-scooter ordinance, and a water project for FY2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/146/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/146/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/146"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on police pay raise, parking changes, and FY2027 projects",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will vote on a pay increase for a police officer, consider removing no-parking signs on Jasper Street and adding them on West American Street, and discuss allowing adult beverages on the city square during Old Settlers. They will also review several police-related policies, including infraction fines, off-duty overtime, and sick time during probation, and discuss bonding for FY2027 projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/113/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/113/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/113"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider employee pay raises and possible closed session",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss employee performance and consider pay increases for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The council may enter a closed session to evaluate professional competency of individuals, as allowed by Iowa law. City employees may address the council for 10-15 minutes each. A ribbon cutting for Prairie Tales is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. after the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/112/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/112/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/112"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider fining contractor $500/day for unfinished sewer work",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will meet to handle routine business, including approving bills, permits, and reports. They will also discuss several operational items, such as a potential fine for an incomplete sewer project, a vacation request, a skid loader purchase, and a resident's unauthorized hydrant flushing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/111/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/111/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/111"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe City Council approves Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2026",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council held a special meeting to consider a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. After a public hearing with no written or oral objections, the council voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 19-2026, adopting the amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/110/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/110/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/110"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe City Council to vote on yard meter fee ordinance and Westview Street financing hearing",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including alcohol license renewals for Dollar General and Casey's. The main items are the third reading of an ordinance amending yard meter fees, a resolution setting a public hearing for Westview Street improvement financing, and several other resolutions including a fund transfer and hiring a public works employee. The council will also review a budget amendment and receive updates on the Franklin Street sewer project and GIS mapping.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/109/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/109/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/109"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe City Council to hold public hearing and vote on FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and to consider a resolution approving that budget. This is the main action item on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/76/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/76/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/76"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed property tax levy held; no objections received",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council held a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy. No written or oral objections were received, though negative social media posts were noted. The hearing was closed unanimously, and the council then adjourned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/74/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/74/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/74"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe Council to vote on water, sewer, sanitation, yard meter rate ordinances",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will hold third readings on ordinances amending water, sewer, sanitation, and yard meter charges, potentially setting new rates. They will also set dates for FY2027 budget and FY2026 budget amendment hearings, and consider several other items including a street closing request, a GIS mapping agreement amendment, and a Board of Adjustment recommendation for a property at 105 W. Nevada Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/75/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/75/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/75"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council workshop to discuss spring projects and Monroe Elementary building",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding a workshop to discuss spring projects and the future of the Monroe Elementary building. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/73/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/73/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/73"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe City Council to consider insurance contract, water rate hikes, and library land purchase",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 9, 2026, covering consent items, committee reports, and several ordinances. Key actions include second readings of ordinances to amend water, sewer, and sanitation rates, a resolution to increase the library director's pay, and setting a public hearing for the FY2027 budget. The council will also discuss purchasing land for the library, awarding an insurance contract, and hiring a public works employee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/72/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/72/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/72"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council to finalize FY2027 budget figures at workshop",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and finalize the FY2027 budget figures. This is the primary item on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/71/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/71/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/71"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Monroe City Council to consider water, sewer, sanitation rate hikes",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will hold first readings of ordinances to set water, sewer, and sanitation rates, and will consider resolutions to transfer funds and hire two police officers. The council will also set dates for a budget workshop and a public hearing on the property tax rate, and discuss several other items including a sewer project contract and a potential land purchase for the library.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/38/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/38/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/38"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council workshop to discuss FY2027 budget expenses and priorities",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the FY2027 city budget, focusing on expenses and priorities. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/37/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/37/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/37"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council discusses FY2027 budget revenue and priorities",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the FY2027 city budget, focusing on revenue and priorities. The agenda contains only this discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/36/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/36/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/36"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider hiring police officer, library land purchase, sewer work",
   "summary": "The Monroe City Council will vote on several resolutions and discuss new business, including a proposal for the city to buy land behind the library for an arboretum, a possible new full-time police officer, and sewer work on Franklin Street. The agenda also includes routine items like approving bills, minutes, and appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/35/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/35/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/monroe-ia/agendas/35"
  }
 ]
}