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 "city": "Osage",
 "state": "IA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/osageia.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",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider liquor licenses, street closures, and water treatment plant procurement",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, covering a consent agenda with routine approvals, public forum, and several action items. Key decisions include liquor license renewals, street closures for community events, proceeding with the water treatment plant procurement, setting a public hearing for a development agreement, and appointing a council member to fill a vacancy. The meeting also includes ordinance readings on golf carts and small motorized vehicles, a tower lease discussion, and a fireworks permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/AUG_10_2026_COUNCIL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves sewer agreement, golf cart ordinance first reading",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved a sanitary sewer agreement with McIntosh Estates LLC and advanced a golf cart ordinance. Residents raised concerns about sewer backups after July 8 rainfall, and a block party request was tabled. The council also approved the FY 25-26 wage report and a fund transfer resolution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/JULY_13_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Osage Public Safety Committee to discuss golf cart, pool, e-bike rules",
   "summary": "The Osage Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss four items: a golf cart ordinance, pool regulations, PTV and electric bike ordinances, and a nuisance abatement letter. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/Public_Safety_Committee_7-8-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves water, sewer, and solid waste rate increases effective July 1",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved a final ordinance raising water, sewer, and solid waste rates, effective July 1, 2026. They also approved a $16,559 replacement pump for the N 10th lift station, authorized up to $5,350 in American Rescue Plan funds for a cemetery memorial overrun, hired Ty Reimers as Public Works Director, and set salaries for the next fiscal year. A fireworks permit for Flashing Thunder was approved for Aug 1, contingent on Fire Chief sign-off.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/JUNE_22_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Osage Council approves water/sewer rate hike, TIF projects, and street closures",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved a second consideration of an ordinance raising water and sewer usage rates by 7.5% and water base rates by $1, with final approval pending next meeting. They also approved TIF-funded projects, several temporary street closures for events, a traffic data collector purchase, and an interim zoning administrator appointment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/JUNE_8_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves water/sewer rate hike, urban renewal plan amendment",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan and moved forward with SRF funding for the Water Treatment Plant. They also gave first consideration to an ordinance raising water, sewer, and solid waste rates. Several traffic and parking concerns were referred to the Public Works Committee for further study.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/MAY_18_2026_BOOK(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves airport grant application, ARPA funds for erosion, and alcohol licenses",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved several routine items and a few notable actions, including submitting an IDOT grant application for airport planning, spending ARPA funds on erosion control at Spring Park, and issuing alcohol licenses. They also approved funding for the Cedar Summerstock Theatre and named an interim Zoning Administrator.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/MAY_4_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council appoints new city administrator, approves $140K loader purchase",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved the appointment of Abby Palsic as City Administrator following Brock Waters' resignation, and approved her employment agreement. The council also approved the purchase of a CAT 920 loader for $140,050 and authorized $33,500 for street sealing and crack repair. Several resolutions were passed, including a 25-year lease of the tennis courts to the Osage Community School District and the temporary closure of streets for the Autumn Artistry event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/APR_20_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Osage City Council approves FY 2026-27 budget with $1.6M tax levy",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the current fiscal year budget and adopted the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, with a General Fund total of $3,099,748 and a tax asking of $1,616,932. The council also set public hearing dates for an urban renewal plan amendment and a tennis court lease, and approved several event-related street closures and funding requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/APR_6_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026-27",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-27. No other items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/MAR_23_2026_Mtg_1_(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves cloud accounting hosting, CIP work, and $100K capital transfer",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved a $2,500 proposal to move accounting software hosting to the cloud, directed staff to continue work on a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan, and approved a resolution authorizing fund transfers for fiscal year 2025-26. They also approved the consent agenda, which included claims totaling over $300,000, and a travel request for the city clerk.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/MAR_09_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves parking lot sale proposal process despite ODC urging retention",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved a resolution inviting proposals for redevelopment of the city-owned parking lot at 7th & State St., starting a 30-day window for proposals without committing to a sale. The council also directed staff to explore alternative parking solutions with professionals, after the Osage Development Corporation urged retaining the lot. Other actions included setting a public hearing on the property tax levy and approving a Verizon equipment upgrade on water towers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/FEB_17_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council directs staff to draft resolution for sale of city parking lot at 7th & State",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then heard funding requests from local organizations and discussed the FY 2027 budget. They directed staff to draft a resolution inviting proposals for the purchase of a portion of the city parking lot at 7th & State, and approved several resolutions and appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/FEB_2_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $17,000 for new fire air compressor",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council met in regular session and approved several resolutions, including accepting the 2025 street improvement project, issuing alcohol permits to two stores, and approving council committees. They also discussed and approved funding for a new air compressor for the fire department and rescheduled the February meeting due to President's Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/JAN_19_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council accepts 2025 street project, final cost $2.39M, lower assessments",
   "summary": "The Osage City Council approved the 2025 Street Improvements Project, accepting the final cost of $2,393,892.89 and adopting the final assessment schedule. They also appointed Layton Zbornik to fill a council vacancy, approved a dissemination agent agreement with D.A. Davidson for bond disclosure, and handled routine claims and appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.osageia.org/vertical/sites/%7B3F252BE3-577E-472C-9507-5A2DD3BD1745%7D/uploads/JAN_5_2026_BOOK.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://osageia.org"
  }
 ]
}