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 "city": "Olivia",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-olivia.mn.us/",
 "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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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "July 20, 2026",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/07.20.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "July 6, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to consider driveway and accessory building code changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss amendments to the city code regarding access driveways and accessory building setbacks. The body is also reviewing a residential refuse collection agreement and updates to parks and recreation rules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/07.06.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "June 15, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to hold public hearing on R-2 residential zoning changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend R-2 High Density Residential bulk regulations. The body will also review a contract for the 2026 Taxilane Reconstruction Project and discuss the Downtown Alley Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/06.15.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "June 1, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to consider $3.9 million bond and refuse collection contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss awarding a residential refuse collection contract and a first reading of an ordinance regarding R-2 high density residential bulk regulations. The body is also considering the issuance of a $3,944,000 taxable general obligation bond for a capital improvement plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/06.01.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "May 18, 2026",
   "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on residential rezoning",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance 2026-08 to rezone specific properties from R1 Low Density Residential to R-2 High Density Residential. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for Austin Macik and discussions on police equipment and refuse contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/Council%20Packet%2005.18.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "May 4, 2026",
   "headline": "City Council to adopt Future Land Use Map amendment and consider rezoning",
   "summary": "The Olivia City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes donations, hiring temporary staff, and setting volunteer firefighter compensation. Discussion items include adopting Resolution 2026-45 to amend the Future Land Use Map as part of the Comprehensive Plan, a first reading of Ordinance 2026-08 to rezone a property from R1 to R-2, and calling a public hearing on a proposed zoning map amendment. The council will also address a supplemental letter agreement for the OVL Taxilane Reconstruction Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/Documents/Council%20Packets/Council%20Packet%2005.04.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "April 20, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to hold public hearing on B-1 bulk regulations",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend B-1 bulk regulations and impervious surface rules. The meeting also includes a session for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/Council%20Packet%2004.20.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "April 6, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to discuss tree planting grant and driveway exception",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a community tree planting grant contract and a driveway width exception for a single-family residence. The body will also review repairs for the Community Center lintel brick and the first reading of Ordinance 2026-07.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/04.06.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "March 16, 2026",
   "headline": "Council updates fine and fee schedule, waiving legal fees for certain variances",
   "summary": "The Olivia City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2026-06 to update the city’s fine and fee schedule, including a provision that waives legal fees for variance requests that trigger an ordinance change within 120 days. The council also approved an easement acquisition at 2715 Lincoln Avenue West, accepted a quote from Dinges Fire Company for turnout gear, and considered new community‑center rental rules and park board project recommendations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/Documents/Council%20Packets/Council%20Packet%2003.16.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "March 2, 2026",
   "headline": "City Council approves conditional use permit for Grace Community Church relocation",
   "summary": "The council voted to approve Resolution 2026-23, granting a conditional use permit for Grace Community Church to move to a property owned by Lockdown Barbell. It also approved promotions and part‑time hiring for the municipal liquor store (Resolutions 2026-24 and 2026-25). A Marcus Construction change order adjusted material and labor contracts by $56,000 each, resulting in no net cost change. The first reading of Ordinance 2026-06, which would update the city’s fine and fee schedule, was presented for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/03.02.2026%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "February 17, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to hold public hearing for conditional use permit",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a conditional use permit. The body will also review payment applications and a material invoice from Marcus Construction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/02.17.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "February 2, 2026",
   "headline": "City approves $55,721.54 material invoice change order for Marcus Construction",
   "summary": "The Olivia City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts, resolutions and routine items. Items on the consent agenda include a material invoice change order of $55,721.54 for Marcus Construction, a master services agreement with Power Systems Engineering, Inc., and resolutions authorizing a liquor store manager, calling a public hearing for a conditional use permit, and supporting fire‑relief retirement plan funding. After the consent agenda, council members will discuss the 2025 Annual Report before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/02.02.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "January 20, 2026",
   "headline": "Olivia City Council to address police staffing and liquor store management",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss Olivia Police Department operations and the need to replace a full-time officer. The body is also considering personnel changes and a variance request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/01.20.26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "January 5, 2026",
   "headline": "City Council adopts 2026 property tax levy and operating budget",
   "summary": "The Olivia City Council approved its consent agenda and adopted the final 2026 property tax levy and the 2026 annual operating budget. The council held public hearings and first readings on several ordinances, including a new fine and fee schedule and updates to accessory dwelling unit, lot‑size, density, and cannabis cultivator regulations. Additional reports covered changes to municipal liquor‑store hours and the Electric Department’s lease termination. All actions were approved unanimously.",
   "agenda_url": "https://olivia.mn.us/01.05.26%20City%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://olivia.mn.us/government/city_council/city_council_agendas_minutes.php"
  }
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