{
 "city": "Paynesville",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofpaynesville.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "City Council Working Session With Paynesville Township",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260729%20Sp.%20Council%20WS%20with%20Paynesville%20Township%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Special City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on Ordinance repealing Chapter 18 Nuisances",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will consider Ordinance No. 63, which repeals and replaces City Code Chapter 18 titled “Nuisances.” A motion will be taken to approve or deny the ordinance and Resolution 2026-19 that authorizes its summary publication. The council will also discuss an orderly annexation agreement referenced on page 15. No other items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260720%20Sp.%20Council%20Ag.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider TIF for Spanier Metalworks and approve street closure",
   "summary": "The council will review and vote on consent items including minutes and $835,071.13 in payroll vouchers, accept the resignation of Holly Rien and appoint Jacob Bertram to the EDAP Board, and approve a temporary closure of Washburne Ave for the Night To Unite event on Aug 4, 2026. In old business, council members will hear a public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District 1‑18 for Spanier Metalworks’ 7,520‑sq‑ft plant expansion and consider repealing and replacing Chapter 18 Nuisances ordinance. Additional items include a Hydro Engineering excess‑cost contract, an annexation agreement, a promissory note for Louis Industries, and an airport FBO building payment estimate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260713%20Council%20Ag.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider offer on 120 Washburne Ave property in closed session",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will approve routine consent items, set a public hearing for a TIF project, and discuss a hiring revision for a public works position. Council members will also vote in closed session on making an offer for real property at 120 Washburne Ave. The meeting includes a public forum and departmental reports before moving to the consent agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260622%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2006-22-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to renew police joint powers agreement with Minnesota BCA",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will meet on June 8, 2026 to consider several agenda items. Among the new business, the council will vote on renewing the Joint Powers Agreement and Court Services Agreement with the Minnesota BCA for the Police Department. Other items include a grant award for the Safe Routes to School project to Kuechle Underground of Kimball, a supportive‑housing fair‑housing accommodation request, and a purchase of 15 fire department radios. The meeting also includes a closed‑session performance evaluation of the Public Works Director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260608%20Council%20Ag.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2006-8-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "City Council Working Session With Paynesville Township",
   "headline": "City and Township agree terms for sand and salt purchases",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council Working Session will review old business items, including an annexation proposal, a sand and salt storage agreement, and a trail agreement. Council members will discuss the terms of the sand and salt purchase agreement, which sets a markup of $XX per ton. The session will also set a date for any future meeting needed to address additional items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260603%20Sp.%20Council%20WS%20with%20Paynesville%20Township%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2006-3-26%20Sp.%20Council%20WS%20with%20Twp..pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Special City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve drainage easement vacation and accept staff resignations",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will meet to approve the vacation of drainage and utility easements for the Michaelis-Olmscheid Addition, accept resignations from staff and a School Resource Officer, and appoint a new Airport Board member. The meeting also includes approval of vouchers totaling $319,938.95.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260526%20Sp.%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2005-26-26%20Sp.%20%20Reg.%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council Working Session With Paynesville Township",
   "headline": "City Council will discuss annexation and related issues",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council Working Session will consider annexation proposals. It will also review sand and salt storage plans and discuss sharing equipment with the township. The council may set a date for a follow‑up meeting if additional items arise.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260520%20Sp.%20Council%20WS%20with%20Paynesville%20Township%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2005-20-26%20Sp.%20Council%20WS%20with%20Twp..pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "All Boards Meeting",
   "headline": "All city boards meet for annual dinner and reports",
   "summary": "The City of Paynesville will hold an annual meeting of all boards and a special City Council meeting at Ampé Park. No decisions will be made during the event, which includes dinner, welcome remarks, and reports from various city committees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260514%20Sp.%20Council%20&%20All%20Board%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2005-14-26%20Sp.%20Council%20All%20Boards.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $21,000 sale of 215 Kira Court property",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council meeting on May 11, 2026 will consider a range of consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and vouchers totaling $361,496.88. The council will accept resignations of a part‑time liquor store clerk and a part‑time snow removal operator. It will approve a $10,000 donation from Ric & Barb Koehn for Ampe Park playground equipment and a $50 donation from Paynesville Fleet Supply to the liquor store. The council will vote on a resolution to sell the property at 215 Kira Court to John and Charlene Laughlin for $21,000.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260511%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2005-11-26%20Council%202.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $620,456 airport snow removal equipment contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss awarding a snow removal equipment contract for the municipal airport and a loan of federal funds from the City of Long Prairie. The body is also reviewing a 2025 audit and various personnel and facility requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260427%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2004-27-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve 2027 Street Improvement Project and related items",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will consider a resolution ordering the preliminary engineering report for the 2027 Street Improvement Project. It will also authorize advertising for bids on the Safe Routes to School project and accept the sale of a 2023 Dodge Durango for $12,830 to Weelborg Chevrolet. Additional consent‑agenda items include a liquor‑cooler purchase, an insurance liability coverage waiver decision, and a planning board appointment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260413%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2004-13-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Approve gambling permit for Paynesville Sportsmen’s Club raffle at Queen Bee’s Bar",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from recent board meetings and a set of payroll vouchers totaling $203,234.52. Council members will vote on a $799 conference registration for Megan Brick to attend the MN Municipal Beverage Association Annual Conference. The council will also decide on a gambling exempt permit for Paynesville Sportsmen’s Club to hold a raffle at Queen Bee’s Bar & Grill, 121 James St. W., on May 2, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260323%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2003-23-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Council Retreat",
   "headline": "Council retreat to review department reports and upcoming projects",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will hear department heads report on large purchases, budget items, projects, concerns, and goals for 2026‑2028. After the reports, council members will discuss topics such as annexation, a future library, downtown vision and development, residential development, and trail maintenance. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and deliberative.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260319%20Sp.%20Council%20Retreat%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2003-19-26%20Sp.%20Council%20Retreat.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers funding and grants for Glacial Lakes Trail Extension",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss pursuing a $205,000 DNR Regional Trail Grant and approving a $60,000 contract for the design and environmental review of the Glacial Lakes Trail Extension, Segment 1. The body is also deciding on the source of the city's $30,000 share for the project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260309%20Council%20Ag.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2003-9-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Council Retreat-Cancelled",
   "headline": "City council retreat cancelled for March 2026",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council has cancelled its scheduled March 4, 2026, retreat. The agenda included discussions on department budgets, projects, and strategic planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260304%20Council%20Retreat%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "City Council - Working Session",
   "headline": "Council will discuss use of AMPI surcharge funds and a state bonding request",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council working session will consider how to apply the AMPI surcharge monies that are held in Fund 116 Sewer Equipment Replacement Fund. Council members will also review a request for state bonding related to AMPI. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda; the items are listed for discussion. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda, old business, and informational items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260304%20Sp.%20Council%20Working%20Session%20AMPI.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2003-04-26%20Sp.%20Council%20WS%20AMPI.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Paynesville City Council to discuss police hiring and irrigation contracts",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider the hiring of a full-time police officer and the approval of irrigation contracts. The body is also reviewing a liquor store cooler purchase and an EDAP loan interest rate cap.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260223%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2002-23-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider mortgage satisfaction for Karsky housing incentive",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will review a mortgage satisfaction related to a housing incentive for Karsky. The council will also act on several consent agenda items, including a gambling permit raffle and a liquor store ground lease rent payment. Two ordinances will be amended to delete existing boards and modify Chapter 2. An informational police department report will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260209%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2002-9-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council will review the city's official bond debt totaling $8.35 million.",
   "summary": "The Paynesville City Council will approve routine consent items, including minutes from several board meetings and vouchers totaling $380,206.09. Council members will discuss surplus chain‑link fencing from the well site and consider a joint powers agreement with Meeker County and an insurance agreement with Paynesville Area Schools. An annual review of the city’s official bonds will be presented, showing eight outstanding bonds with a total remaining debt of $8,347,000.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260126%20Council%20Ag..pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2001-26-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Paynesville City Council to review 2026 fee schedule and annual appointments",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several annual administrative reviews, including the 2026 fee schedule, city assignments, and official bonds. The body will also discuss the purchase of new equipment for Public Works and the Fire Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/20260112%20Council%20Ag.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/min%2001-12-26%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofpaynesville.gov/government/city_council/agendas___minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}