{
 "city": "Granite Falls",
 "state": "Minnesota",
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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": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a bond to fund a fire truck and watermain",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will consider several resolutions, including an EDA housing bond presented by Shannon Sweeney and Amy Nordaune, and a bond to fund a fire truck and watermain presented by Todd Hagen. Other items include a wildlife signage resolution from Nicole Zempel, a state competitive funding contract, and a call for bids for substation equipment installation. The meeting also includes reports from the Utilities Commission and the Kilowatt Community Center, and a discussion of the Pioneerland 2027 budget request and department working hours.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20July%206%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider bonds for fire truck and watermain, and electric rate hearing",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will hold public hearings on an EDA bond for a fire truck and watermain project, and an electric rate change. The council will also consider bids for diseased elm trees, police equipment, and an airport lighting upgrade.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20June%2015%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Council%20Minutes%20June%2015%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider wildlife signage, donations, and rate public hearing",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will consider motions for a wildlife signage request and a donation to the Legion, approve the consent agenda, and hold public hearings on electric rates and EDA bonds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20June%201%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Council%20Minutes%20June%201,%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider housing development bond public hearing request",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will review several citizen requests, such as bridge lighting, picnic tables, a memorial bench donation, and a tobacco/THC license. The council will vote to reject and rebid the diseased elm tree removal bids. A public hearing will be called for a proposed housing development bond. An electric rate study public hearing will be noted for future agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20May%2018%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Minutes%20May%2018%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to consider SRO contract and infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and contracts. The body will also review a second reading of the Winter Burial Ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20May%204%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Council%20Minutes%20May%204,%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve several liquor licenses and a THC license",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will consider a series of license approvals, including liquor licenses for six businesses and a THC license for Down on the Korner. The council will also consider a streetscape sidewalk change order, an EDA housing project, and the first reading of a Winter Burial Ordinance. Additional reports and updates will be presented, and future agenda items such as an electric rate study and substation improvements will be noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20April%2020%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Council%20Minutes%20April%2020%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council will consider the 2026‑2028 City Manager contract and sidewalk bids",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will vote on several contracts and service requests, including the City Manager contract for 2026‑2028 and bids for the Prentice Street sidewalk. It will also consider a YES House parking request, donations for the county fair, and a professional services agreement with Damon Farber. Additional items such as utility reports and updates from local organizations will be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20April%206%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Council%20Minutes%20April%206,%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will consider a new trail proposal resolution",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council met on March 16, 2026 to address routine business and several specific actions. Council members will vote on a motion for the Western Fest Mosaic Mural and consider a resolution approving a new trail proposal. The meeting also includes reports from the Economic Development Authority and the Park Board, as well as updates on the YES House and an electrical department vacancy. Future agenda items mentioned are an electric rate study, a 212 Bridge Mural, an Avera Granite Falls annual update, Board of Appeals & Equalization, and substation improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20March%2016%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Minutes%20March%2016,%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council will consider a second reading of the Multiple Animal Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council meeting will address several items, including a request for temporary liquor licenses for YES House and a bridge lighting request from the US MEF2C Foundation. Council members will consider quotes for new restrooms at Rice Park, a donation for the Western Fest, and bids to remove a diseased elm tree. The council will also take up a second‑reading of the Multiple Animal Ordinance. Additional discussion topics include the Board of Appeals, equalization, and THC drinks at a liquor store.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20March%202%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Council%20Minutes%20March%202%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to consider animal ordinance and liquor licenses",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will review a first reading of a Multiple Animal Ordinance. The body will also consider requests for parking spaces and temporary liquor licenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20Feb%2017%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Minutes%20February%2017%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to consider AFSCME contract and vehicle purchases",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will review several resolutions, including a new AFSCME contract for 2026-2028 and equipment purchases for the police and electrical departments. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding multiple animal permit procedures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20Feb%202%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Council%20Minutes%20February%202,%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to consider bids for duplex development and streetscape sidewalks",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will review several resolutions including a call for bids for duplex development and a streetscape sidewalk project. The body will also discuss the fee schedule and the use of opioid settlement funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20January%2020%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/4A%20Minutes%20Jan%2020%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve City Attorney contract for 2026",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls City Council will consider several motions and resolutions, including the appointment of officers and engineers, and the approval of contracts for the city attorney and airport manager. They will also discuss an update on opioid settlement funds and a streetscape project. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as minutes, bills, and correspondence.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Agenda%20January%205%20Organizational.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.granitefalls.com/Minutes%20January%205%202026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.granitefalls.com/government/minutes/index.php"
  }
 ]
}