{
 "city": "Montrose",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-montrose-mn.com/",
 "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": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "August 3, 2026 City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Montrose City Council to discuss Clementa Avenue maintenance",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting to address personnel items and the maintenance of Clementa Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/08-03-2026%20Special%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20Notice.docx",
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  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "July 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council awards contract for Clementa Avenue Improvement Project",
   "summary": "The council will vote on Resolution 2026-35 to award the bid and contract for the Clementa Avenue Improvement Project. A closed‑session meeting will discuss purchasing easements for the same project on five listed parcels. Additional items include an amendment to nuisance parking ordinance, a temporary one‑day liquor license for Jacque B’s Kitchen & Cocktails at an 8‑1‑2026 event, and a memorandum of understanding on election resources.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/07-13-2026%20City%20Council%20Packet%20for%20Public.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "July 8, 2026 Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Coalition of MN Greater MN Cities will be addressed at special council meeting",
   "summary": "The Montrose City Council will hold a special meeting on July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda lists standard procedural items—call to order, roll call, and adjournment—along with a segment for the Coalition of MN Greater MN Cities and personnel items. No specific decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/07-08-2026%20Special%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20Notice.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "June 8, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Montrose City Council to consider rental and gambling code amendments",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss updates to city codes regarding rental properties and lawful gambling. The body will also review a purchase for a service crane truck and an artificial intelligence policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/06-08-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "June 3, 2026 Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Montrose council to discuss AutoCross Community Center concept",
   "summary": "The Montrose City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the AutoCross Concept Community Center. The session is scheduled for 5:30 PM on June 3, 2026, at the Montrose Community Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/06-03-2026%20Special%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20Notice.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "April 20, 2026 City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Montrose City Council to discuss rental licensing and spending authority",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several business items. The meeting includes reviews of rental property licensing, charitable gambling, and spending authority.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/04-20-2026%20Council%20Workshop%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "April 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve community solar agreement and major streetlight contracts",
   "summary": "The Montrose City Council will vote on a Community Solar Services Agreement and a fund transfer for capital projects. It will also consider fire department purchases of thermal imaging cameras and two Xcel Energy streetlight replacement contracts totaling nearly $300,000. Additional items include an old‑business resolution with BNSF Railway and a request for proposals for garbage, recycling, and yard waste services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/04-13-2026%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "March 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $42,500 Bobcat purchase and $30,560.60 mower trade",
   "summary": "The Montrose City Council approved two public works equipment purchases, a $42,500 Bobcat trade‑in and a $30,560.60 mower trade from M&M Express. Council members discussed the city's estimated $48,000 liability for a BNSF Railway crossing upgrade. Additional agenda items included a donation acceptance from Bolton & Menk, fire department policy changes, and a public discussion of the new rental ordinance. The meeting also covered a snowmobile association permit agreement and various routine reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/03-09-2026%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "February 24, 2026 Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City seeks proposals for new residential refuse and recycling contract",
   "summary": "The council will discuss the request for proposals (RFP) for a three‑year residential solid waste and recycling collection contract covering roughly 1,425 households, with proposals due March 30 2026 and award expected April 13 2026. The agenda also lists a Compensation & Classification Study, a Kinetic/Windstream item, a Clean‑Up Day, and a Rental Ordinance discussion. The council will set the schedule for reviewing and selecting the refuse/recycling contractor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/02-24-2026%20Council%20Special%20Meeting.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "February 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves $42,900 stormwater pond assessment",
   "summary": "The council voted to approve a city‑engineer‑proposed stormwater pond assessment costing $42,900. It also adopted a water meter rate increase to $431.00 and accepted a $166 donation from the Delano Hockey Association. Additional actions included amending mayoral appointments for 2026 and authorizing publication of a prior ordinance summary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/02-09-2026%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "January 26, 2026 City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss job descriptions, wages, and administrator contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss employee job descriptions and wages. The body will also discuss the City Administrator contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/01-26-2026%20City%20Council%20Workshop%20Notice.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "January 12, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve 2026 fee schedule and mayor appointments",
   "summary": "The Montrose City Council will consider a 2026 fee schedule update, including water meter rate changes, and resolutions regarding administrative fees and mayor appointments. The meeting also includes reports from the Wright County Sheriff's Office and various city departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/01-12-2026%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montrose-mn.com/government/mayor_and_council/council_meeting_agendas_and_packets.php"
  }
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}