{ "city": "Pine City", "state": "MN", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pinecitygovoffice/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. 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New business includes accepting a donation from Blue Pine Works for Fall Fest and a request for 2027 law enforcement services.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/111067/Regular%20Evening%20Meeting%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=B7F2BAF495B24ECC9157B00DB14A98EF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3449" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider contract with Rum River Consultants for building official services", "summary": "The Pine City Council is holding a special meeting to swear in a new council member and consider a professional services agreement with Rum River Consultants to serve as the city's designated building official. The agenda includes only this contract item, which is marked as a proposal example and not yet adopted.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/111069/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=83D3707CC8214DE58528BDEE17DAE427", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3459" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "HRA", "headline": "HRA to decide on Lakeside loan extension, review 2027 budget", "summary": "The Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will discuss and possibly decide on extending the Lakeside loan, review the 2027 budget, and consider foundation repair options if grant funding is not awarded. The board will also receive updates on Hillside Court management and financial reports for July 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/111057/HRA%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=6CD0427B496041098561FC53BD088811", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3448" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Pine City council holds procedural special meeting with no substantive items", "summary": "This special council meeting follows Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law procedures and includes only routine agenda items like roll call and adjournment. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110777/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2006%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=85E57A38EDD442D6A70453C699E50C3E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3447" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Regular Evening Meeting", "headline": "Pine City council to review fire and life safety budget proposal", "summary": "The Pine City Council will hold its regular evening meeting on August 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Pine City Public Library Community Room. The meeting will include department reports, budget discussions for fire and life safety, liquor store, and planning, as well as updates on old and new business items such as a vacant council seat and a draft contract with Rum River Consultants.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110775/Regular%20Evening%20Meeting%20-%2005%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D37163E8A5A24F1790DF0CA347B81B3D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3440" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "City will discuss removing two parcels from the list of properties for sale", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will consider removing parcels 42-6306-000 and 42-6307-000 from the city's property sale list. They will also discuss building a concrete storage pad at the cemetery for dirt storage. Additional updates include truck route signage, the CUP Co‑op/Frerich issue, and snowplow policy.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110650/Public%20Works%20Committee%20-%2024%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=9C32601192A54800B93E9D9AB600E4D2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3441" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Commission will discuss and possibly act on the Planning Commission Chair position", "summary": "The Pine City Planning Commission will consider a discussion and possible action on the Chair position. It will also review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, the Draft Data Center Ordinance, and the Draft Garage Sale Ordinance. A public forum will allow residents to present brief items not on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110656/Planning%20Commission%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=41D3F92D0407467CB2322B0BA7A6BB5E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3403" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "EDA", "headline": "EDA board will consider the 2027 budget and a new CD resolution", "summary": "The Economic Development Authority (EDA) board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, review financial reports, and discuss several old‑business items, including a loan request for Lakeside Student Housing and an update on the Orvis Property grading RFP. New business includes consideration of the 2027 EDA budget and a draft Pine City Economic Development Authority CD Resolution. The board will also discuss possible changes to the Revolving Loan Fund maximum loan amount.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110658/EDA%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=84F897448482426F93558D10C2B09CC4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3446" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "HRA", "headline": "HRA will consider the 2027 budget and review key housing projects", "summary": "The Pine City Housing Authority board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, review and approve June 2026 financial statements, and discuss several old‑business items including the Lakeside Loan extension, the Section 18 vs. Rental Assistance Demonstration update, and foundation‑repair options if grant funding is not received. New business includes consideration of the 2027 HRA budget. The board will also approve the check register and the June 2026 RLF update.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110605/HRA%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=A059803DB7B3480087B780010E542D39", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3445" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Regular Evening Meeting", "headline": "Council discusses Orvis Property RFP and water tower proposals", "summary": "The City Council will review various business items including ordinance reviews, property RFPs, and donation acceptances. Discussion topics include a vacant council seat, water tower maintenance, and potential work sessions regarding the Township JPA study.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110396/Regular%20Evening%20Meeting%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C72842D514114827B4BE5C77601F3CE7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3437" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Library Committee", "headline": "Library committee to consider new librarian and facility maintenance updates", "summary": "The Pine City Library Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes and discuss the hiring of a new branch librarian, Ruth McGuire. The agenda includes updates on facility repairs, including automatic doors, parking lot repaving, and a roof leak.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110219/Library%20Committee%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=9E0D871236D74F379CB26EDE7E3E5B4B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3434" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Parks and Rec Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3438" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Parks and Rec Committee", "headline": "Parks committee to discuss Challeen Park updates and community events", "summary": "The Pine City Parks and Rec Committee will discuss and gather ideas for several upcoming community events, including Pine City Night Out, the Fall Festival, and Movie Night. The committee will also receive updates on Challeen Park and the disc golf course.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/108140/Parks%20and%20Rec%20Committee%20-%2009%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=8EEEDF4A084D4B65A2506D11C6818125", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3420" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $242,500 cost share for intersection signal project", "summary": "The Pine City Council will consider approving Resolution 2026-32 to give municipal consent for a traffic signal and intersection improvement project at CSAH 7 (Hillside Trail) and 13th Street SW. The city's cost share is approximately $242,500, one quarter of the total $970,000 project cost. The project includes construction of a signalized intersection and a detour route using city streets.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110202/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=67F5188C7FCA494A929D5BC3EB3DCC94", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3439" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Regular Evening Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on state aid for Hillside/13th Street project", "summary": "The council will consider a resolution (RES 2026-32) for state aid on the Hillside (CSAH 7) and 13th Street SW project. Other business includes an update on the Orvis Property RFP, a liquor store update, and review of golf cart and garage sale ordinances. The 2025 financial audit will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/110108/Regular%20Evening%20Meeting%20-%2001%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D4C84E750BB94B709EFCC65F3F8A5858", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3435" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to reconsider motion on vacant seat", "summary": "The Pine City Council will discuss and possibly amend a motion made on June 17th regarding a vacant council seat. This special meeting focuses solely on this personnel matter.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109917/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F2A4F994647C46DEBE720C5E546CB7FD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3436" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "EDA", "headline": "Lakeside Student Housing loan discussion", "summary": "This meeting of the Pine City EDA is primarily for discussion and updates; no decisions or votes will be taken. Items include an update on the Lakeside Student Housing loan from Fred Stelter, a land purchase update from Atscott Manufacturing, and a discussion on increasing revolving loan fund amounts. The board will also consider a resolution to renew a maturing certificate of deposit and explore potential participation in local trail projects.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109863/EDA%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=9596629AD452434BBCDB656DC3681426", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3432" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Pine City Planning Commission discusses data centers, shoreland zoning, and nuisance codes", "summary": "The Pine City Planning Commission will review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, and draft language for a Data Center Conditional Use Permit. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and manufactured home regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109860/Planning%20Commission%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F57FFB4F13994525B8360E87B23510A9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3402" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular Evening Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on new Pine County law enforcement contract", "summary": "The Pine City Council will consider approving a new law enforcement contract with Pine County for 2026-2027. They will also discuss a variance for a building at 325 3rd St SE, review a beach vegetation removal project with cost estimates, and receive a trail update that may involve significant funding. Other items include accepting a donation and updating the procurement policy.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109764/Regular%20Evening%20Meeting%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=4FDD4C8429B1469580E0F3A011CC118A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3433" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Liquor Store Committee", "headline": "Liquor Store Committee to review 2025 financials and discuss new store marketing", "summary": "The Pine City Liquor Store Committee will meet to review 2025 financials, discuss the history and future of the store, and review marketing strategies including City Hive and in-store tastings.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109474/Liquor%20Store%20Committee%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F446D6B697334F198BCC51C0DC938051", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3430" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "HRA", "headline": "HRA to decide on future of Hillside Court housing program", "summary": "The Pine City HRA will discuss and potentially decide between Section 18 Disposition and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) for Hillside Court, affecting tenant subsidies and funding. They will also review audit reports, approve financials, and discuss a tenant advocate program. The board will consider a water leak repair invoice dispute and updates on strategic planning and open meeting law training.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109708/HRA%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3D661745DBED4ADEAE7DAA429628C7C0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3427" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "EDA Special Meeting", "headline": "EDA discusses Orvis property development and potential board conflicts", "summary": "The EDA is considering site improvements for the Orvis property to attract buyers. The board also addressed a $100,000 CD renewal and discussed potential conflict of interest concerns regarding board membership.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109516/EDA%20Special%20Meeting%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B5D5A4C0A6A547AFB716E2AB9AAEEA2E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3431" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Regular Evening Meeting", "headline": "Pine City Council to review 2027 budget planning and comprehensive plan", "summary": "The City Council will discuss budget wish lists for various departments and review the final approved Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a variance request for a property on 3rd St. SE and updates on local trails.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109435/Regular%20Evening%20Meeting%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5FB97C6316F446E3B12A13FDD10CC014", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3429" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "EDA", "headline": "EDA to decide on $100,000 CD renewal, discuss Orvis property", "summary": "The Pine City EDA will discuss renewing a $100,000 Stearns 6-month CD maturing June 5, 2026, and review the Orvis property evaluation for future development. They will also get updates on a Lakeside student housing loan and a land purchase by Atscott Manufacturing.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109308/EDA%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=137F93BECAF8456A8856AD45CDA14F32", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3428" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss manufactured home ordinance change", "summary": "The Pine City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rear yard setback variance at 325 3rd St. SE, then discuss a potential new ordinance allowing manufactured homes following a council directive. They will also discuss data centers, update nuisance codes, and review shoreland ordinance changes.", "agenda_url": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/document/109310/Planning%20Commission%20Meeting%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=AB6D61EEA6C74C7FA4F57F079310AC8B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pinecitygovoffice.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3401" } ] }