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The meeting is a regular session with public comment and a public hearing on the budget.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4033,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Zoning/Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Board considers variance request from Continental Resources Inc.", "summary": "The Sidney, MT Zoning/Board of Adjustments will hold a public meeting on September 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM. The sole item on the agenda is a new business request for a variance by Continental Resources Inc. The agenda contains no other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3017,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Budget and Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-16", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Nuisance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "body": "Zoning/Board of Adjustments", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4035,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Nuisance Committee", "headline": "Nuisance Committee to review new weed complaint and court-processed properties", "summary": "The Sidney Nuisance Committee will meet to approve July minutes, hear public comment on uncontrolled weeds, and review one new property complaint. It will also receive updates on several properties in the court process and a compliance officer report.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4027,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4029,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "General", "headline": "Sidney Public Safety Committee to review drug task force MOU", "summary": "The Sidney Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly reports from the police, fire, and compliance departments, and to discuss new business including a proposed 2026 memorandum of understanding with the Eastern Montana Drug Task Force. The committee will also revisit unfinished business on the Emergency Operations Plan. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4022,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4030,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Storm sewer improvements and garbage services plan on agenda", "summary": "The Sidney City Council's Public Works Committee will meet to discuss storm sewer improvements at Gem City, the 100 Block of East Main Alley, and Rail Road, as well as an increased garbage services plan for 2026. The committee will also receive the July 2026 Public Works Report and consider training on CivicPlus Meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3022,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4021,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Zoning/Board of Adjustments", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3005,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4020,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider ballot measure, solicitor/alcohol code updates, and $887,666 water draw", "summary": "The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the August 31 special budget meeting, plus committee reports and a preliminary budget presentation. New business includes a resolution to place a local government review question on the November 2026 ballot, first readings of ordinances updating solicitor's license and alcohol-in-public-places codes, a secure warrant contract, two lot aggregations in Fischer Estates, a $887,666 draw for the NPWTR project, and approval of a special event street closure for the Chamber Fall Festival. The consent agenda includes claims totaling $266,419.78 and three building permits.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3020,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4017,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Budget and Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to review FY 2026-27 preliminary budget and water/sewer fees", "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters including the July 2026 Treasurer's Report, a mineral rights leasing offer from LOCAL LLC, and updates on the TBID. They will also consider unfinished business such as water and sewer impact and hookup fees, a City Detect for the Compliance Department, and the preliminary FY 2026-27 budget. A task order for the Montana Tourism Development Grant is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3014,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3016,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3011,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3013,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to review draft Emergency Operations Plan", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will review the draft Emergency Operations Plan and receive monthly reports from the police and fire departments. They will also discuss updates to the Solicitors License Code and a rewrite of the Alcohol in Public Places ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3000,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3008,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Nuisance Committee", "headline": "Nuisance Committee to review properties in process and abatement", "summary": "The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss nuisance properties, including new properties, those in process, and one abated property. They will also hear a compliance officer update and consider minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2995,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3009,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Local Government Review Board", "headline": "Review board to adopt final report, discuss ballot item", "summary": "The Local Government Review Board is meeting to consider adopting its final report and to discuss an education/public outreach report and ballot item. The agenda also includes approval of the July 2nd meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive actions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2997,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3004,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Cotter variance, MorningStar objection, audit contracts", "summary": "The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a variance request from Cotter, a potential objection to MorningStar's SWD request at an August 12 hearing, and approval of audit contracts for fiscal years 2026-2028. The agenda also includes committee reports, a special event and street closure policy, an American Tower lease, and a consent agenda with claims totaling $563,351.37 and building permits.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2984,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2988,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Public Works Committee to review street closure policy and American Tower proposal", "summary": "The Sidney Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a special event and street closure policy and application, and an American Tower proposal. They will also receive the June 2026 Public Works Report and consider approval of the June 30th meeting minutes. The Chamber Sewer item remains tabled until the August 19th meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1979,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2987,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Zoning/Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Board to hear Cotter variance request at July 15 meeting", "summary": "The Sidney Zoning/Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on July 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM. The only listed item is a variance request from Cotter under new business. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom/phone.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1916,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2986,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Budget and Finance Committee", "headline": "Sidney reviews FY2026-27 preliminary budget and impact fee study", "summary": "The Sidney Budget and Finance Committee will review the July 2026 Treasurer's Report. New business includes an impact fee study for water, sewer, streets, and parks, along with the FY2026-27 preliminary budget review and calendar. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1972,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1981,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $25K engineering amendment, water fee schedule", "summary": "The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, committee reports, and new business items. Key actions include approving a $25,000 amendment to an Interstate Engineering task order, setting fees for water PER, and approving claims totaling over $1 million. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, building permits, and committee updates.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1236,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1238,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Local Government Review Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1547,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1549,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Public Works Committee to review FY 2026-27 budget and mosquito control", "summary": "The Sidney Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new business including mosquito control, the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget expenditures, and a streets assessment. They will also consider approval of the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and receive monthly reports. The Chamber Sewer item is tabled until the August meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1784,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1786,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Nuisance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1592,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1594,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to review FY 2026-27 budget and code fees", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget expenditures and consider updates to city codes on solicitor's license fees and alcohol permits in parks. They will also receive monthly reports from the compliance officer, police, and fire departments. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1766,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1768,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Local Government Review Board", "headline": "Board to approve final report after public hearing on tentative findings", "summary": "The Local Government Review Board will hold a public hearing on its tentative report and then discuss and approve the final report. The meeting also includes approval of the May 28, 2026 minutes. No specific policy changes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1583,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1585,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council votes on $183,597.88 SLIPA draw and $22,556.81 fee waivers for Savage Fire Hall", "summary": "The Sidney City Council will vote on a $183,597.88 draw from the SLIPA fund and waive $22,556.81 in building and plan review fees for the Savage Fire Hall. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Local Government Review Board's tentative report and a final reading of an update to the garbage code. Additionally, the council will approve the FY2026-27 payroll, which includes a 2.9% cost-of-living adjustment for exempt superintendent positions.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1239,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1241,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Budget and Finance Committee", "headline": "Sidney budget committee to review FY25-26 finances and policies", "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports, discuss budget transfers and budget vs. actual expenditures and revenues, and consider a tourism development grant. They will also take up unfinished business including updates to the employee handbook, evaluation, drug/alcohol testing, and conflict of interest policies, plus FY26-27 payroll decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1041,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://sidneymt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1043,plainText=false)", "source": "https://sidneymt.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Zoning/Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Sidney board reviews variance and conditional use requests", "summary": "The Sidney, MT Zoning/Board of Adjustment will meet on June 3, 2026, to consider two new business items. The agenda lists a variance request from Micheletto & Larson and a conditional use request from Skin Satin MD, LLC. 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