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 "city": "Ripon",
 "state": "WI",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Ripon Plan Commission to consider comprehensive zoning code rewrite",
   "summary": "The Ripon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a comprehensive rewrite of the City's Zoning Code (Title 18), developed with Vierbicher to modernize regulations. The Commission will also review three extraterritorial certified survey maps (CSMs) for land divisions in the Town of Ripon. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and project updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/08192026_Plan_Commission_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on $216,516 in renovation payments",
   "summary": "The Ripon Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes, hear the director's report, and review financials. The main action is discussion and possible approval of renovation-related invoices, including a $216,210.50 pay application and a $305.52 invoice, with funds disbursed from the OACF Fund to reimburse the City of Ripon.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/8-11-2026_Library_Board_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review certificates, awards, and scavenger hunt",
   "summary": "The Ripon Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, reviewing a financial report, and considering applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 117 and 120 Watson St. They will also discuss authorizing Chamber Bucks rewards for the 2026 Scavenger Hunt, plan the 2027 Scavenger Hunt with Art Mid Wisconsin, and select a vendor for the Preservationist of the Year trophy and plaques.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/Ripon_Historic_Preservation_August.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District",
   "headline": "Fire board to begin 2027 budget, discuss disputed invoice in closed session",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board will review July finances, discuss donations and the lieutenant process, and begin the 2027 budget process. The board will also enter closed session to negotiate a disputed invoice from Von Briesen involving public funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/August_agenda_(1)_(002).docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Zoning Code Update",
   "headline": "Ripon considers zoning code update with new use chart",
   "summary": "The Ripon Common Council is reviewing a proposed update to the city's zoning code, including a new permitted and conditional uses chart. The chart lists which uses are allowed, conditionally allowed, or prohibited in each zoning district. The meeting will discuss changes to the zoning districts and use regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/2026-07-15_Attachment_3_Perm_Cond_Uses_Chart.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on Winnefox membership and $109K renovation payment",
   "summary": "The Ripon Public Library Board will consider approving the 2026-2029 Winnefox Automated Library Services membership agreement and a $109,290.73 payment to RJM Construction LLC for renovation work. The board may also establish a policy committee and discuss other renovation-related items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/7-14-2026_Library_Board_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review COA applications for 117 and 120 Watson St",
   "summary": "The Ripon Historic Preservation Commission will review Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 117 and 120 Watson St, discuss the annual $2,500 budget and the Historic Preservation Grant Program, and plan summer walking tours and scavenger hunts. The agenda also includes discussion of awards for Preservationist of the Year, with several trophy and plaque options priced between $516 and $800.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/07082026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District",
   "headline": "Fire board to appoint part-time chief after closed session",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board will meet to appoint a part-time Fire Chief following a closed session to review an employment offer. The board will also consider hiring new personnel, approving donations, a grant for turnout gear, and a request for proposals for legal counsel after receiving a termination letter from current counsel Von Briesen.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/REVISED_July_agenda_2026.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District Year",
   "headline": "Fire district hires part-time fire chief, approves grants and legal counsel RFP",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board met and approved several administrative actions, including hiring Rick James as part-time fire chief, approving the treasurer's report, submitting a grant for turnout gear, and posting an RFP for legal counsel. The board also discussed the termination letter from von Briesen and other operational matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/July_7_2026_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District",
   "headline": "Fire District Board to interview fire chief candidates in closed session",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the fire chief position. The board will enter closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employment and performance evaluation data related to the candidates. No other business is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/July_agenda_Special_agenda_.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission reviews window replacement at 120 Watson St",
   "summary": "The commission is reviewing a window replacement application for a property at 120 Watson Street, submitted by John Scott Horner LLC. The agenda contains detailed specifications for the proposed windows, including dimensions, glazing, and grid style.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/07012026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review grant program and COA applications",
   "summary": "The Ripon Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 117 and 120 Watson Street, review a proposed Preservation Grant Program with awards up to $2,000, and discuss summer walking tours and scavenger hunts. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and a financial report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/06172026_AS.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to consider $124,640 in renovation invoices",
   "summary": "The Ripon Public Library Board will discuss and possibly approve renovation-related invoices totaling $124,640.37, including a $68,352.21 payment to Library Furniture International and a $56,288.16 payment to Henricksen. The board will also discuss public-facing library policies and travel to a rural libraries conference.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/6-9-2026_Library_Board_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission reviews 120 Watson St project",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing an application for work at 120 Watson St in Ripon's Historic Downtown District. The applicant must submit photographs, material samples, and electronic plan sets. The project will be checked against city building codes and the Historic Downtown Ripon Design Manual, which provides flexible design guidelines rather than strict requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/Historic_Preservation_Agenda_June_4_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Park Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Park committee to discuss Mindfulness Walk signage",
   "summary": "The Park and Recreation Committee will discuss signage for the Mindfulness Walk and receive updates on Selfridge Park and concrete bag boards. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a director's report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/Agenda_June_2_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District Year",
   "headline": "Fire district board approves new hire, donated equipment, legal work release",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board met and approved routine items including the agenda, minutes, treasurer's report, a new hire, and donated equipment. They discussed legal expenses and authorized release of work products to a member. No action was taken on charging for lift assists or filling swimming pools, which were only discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/June_2_2026_Minutes.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District",
   "headline": "Fire district board to discuss charging for lift assists and pool fills",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board will consider new fees for lift-assist calls and filling swimming pools, review legal expenses, and discuss hiring and equipment updates. The meeting includes a closed session for employee matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/Ripon_Area_Fire_District_Agenda_June_2_2026_7pm.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District",
   "headline": "Fire District Board to interview fire chief candidates in closed session",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the Fire Chief position. The board will adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin statute to discuss employment and performance evaluation data related to the interviews. No other business is listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/May_agenda_Special_agenda_2.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to review zoning code update",
   "summary": "The Plan Commission will discuss and review a zoning code update presented by Vierbicher. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a call to order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/05202026_Plan_Commission_Agenda(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear appeal of stop work order at 209 Stone Hill Ct. over setback",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Next Generation Construction LLC of a stop work order issued for a new single-family home at 209 Stone Hill Ct. The order was issued because the structure's side yard setback may be less than the required 6 feet. The applicant argues that damaged lot corner markers caused the discrepancy. The Board may affirm, modify, or overturn the enforcement action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/05202026_BZA_Agenda(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to vote on renovation change orders and county funding requests",
   "summary": "The Ripon Public Library Board will discuss and possibly approve renovation-related change orders, including site prep and a new transformer pad, as well as renovation invoices. They will also consider adjacent county funding requests for 2025 circulation and whether to use Carnegie donation funds for a children's mural. An election for a new vice president will be held.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/5-12-2026_Library_Board_Agenda.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Zoning Code Update",
   "headline": "Ripon City Council to review comprehensive zoning code update",
   "summary": "The Ripon City Council is reviewing a comprehensive update to Title 20 of the city's zoning ordinance, which includes definitions and regulations for various land uses. The agenda consists of the full text of the proposed zoning code, covering purposes, definitions, and specific use standards. This is a legislative review of the zoning code, not a decision on individual properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/2026-05-11_Title_20_ZONING_CLEAN.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District",
   "headline": "Fire District Board to interview fire chief candidates in closed session",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board will meet and then adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin law to conduct interviews for the fire chief position. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/May_agenda_Special_agenda_1.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review COA for 219 Watson Street",
   "summary": "The Ripon Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 219 Watson Street (Adeva Salon), discuss financial reports and budget guidelines, and plan summer walking tours and the 2026/2027 scavenger hunts. They will also consider options for the Preservationist of the Year plaque, with quotes ranging from about $201 to $751.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/Ripon_Historic_Preservation_May.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Ripon Area Fire District Year",
   "headline": "Fire district approves audit, hires firefighter, picks TECC for key fob system",
   "summary": "The Ripon Area Fire District Board approved the annual audit, hired a new firefighter, and selected TECC Security for access control system updates. The board also discussed legal fees and future agenda items, including possibly charging for lift assists.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofripon.com/vertical/sites/%7BC9DFD7DB-82C0-4C05-87F7-C5A541F2A609%7D/uploads/May_5_RAFD_Board_Minutes.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ripon.govoffice.com"
  }
 ]
}