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 "state": "MN",
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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": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2025-10-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider selling city-owned lot on Sata Drive for $13,500",
   "summary": "The council will consider the sale of 802 Sata Drive (Countryside Acres Lot 10, Block 1) to Patricia Reyerson for $13,500, despite a 5-0 Planning and Zoning vote against the sale. They will also discuss assigning market values to city-owned lots, drafting covenants for Countryside Acres Lots 1-10, and receive a Rolling Hills Transit update.",
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   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-03",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council reviews 2026 preliminary budget, boosts street and fire truck funds",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council held a work session to review the 2026 preliminary budget, covering multiple departments. They discussed increases for street maintenance, building maintenance, and a future fire truck purchase, while noting a decrease in the library levy. No final decisions were made; the session was for discussion and consensus only.",
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   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $160K Tracy Road payment, water revenue bond",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved a $160,013.56 pay application and a change order for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement Project, and adopted a resolution to issue a General Obligation Water Revenue Note through the state's Public Facilities Authority. The council also approved the acquisition of a park parcel from the state, the sale of a forfeited parcel at 300 Main St W, and a $6,100 quote to replace a Community Center air conditioner. Several items were discussed or tabled, including a VFW greenspace sidewalk bid and appointments to the Tourism Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/08132025_minutes.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves purchase of floodplain parcel in Spring Creek Park for $700",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved purchasing a tax-forfeited parcel in Spring Creek Park for $700, formed a committee to develop a city logo and signage, and adopted a Tourism Board document and appointments. Several other items were discussed, including a denied fire bill reduction request and updates on park, library, and fire department activities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/07142025_minutes.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $37,600 work order for Active Transportation Grant study",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved a $37,600 work order for an Active Transportation Grant survey and feasibility report, and denied a proposal to purchase or lease 30 acres of city-owned land. The council also approved forming a housing committee and directed updates to drafts for a Tourism Board and a Park & Recreation Board.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $92,806 resiliency grant task order, receives $1M active transportation grant",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved a task order for engineering services related to a Resiliency Planning Grant from the MPCA, costing $92,806. The city also received a $1.0 million Active Transportation grant for downtown improvements. Other items included approval of consent agenda items and discussion of community concerns.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $1.5M grant for Tracy Road improvement project",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved a $1.5 million Local Road Improvement Program grant from MnDOT for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement project, a city/county project. They also approved a task order for construction services with Bolton & Menk totaling $360,400, with the city's share at $157,504. Other actions included approving a conditional use permit for a storage facility at 710 Sata Drive, a purchase agreement for two lots on Sata Drive, and various expenditures for repairs and grants.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-31",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council adopts assessments and $2.55M bid for Tracy Road project",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and special meeting to review and adopt special assessments for the 2025 Tracy Road Improvement Project. Residents raised concerns about sidewalk placement, property measurements, and retention pond ownership. The council unanimously adopted the assessment roll and accepted the low bid of $2,554,605.30 from Snow Contracting LLC for the project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/03312025_public_hearing_and_special_meeting_minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $506K cash for Tracy Road, supports county cannabinoid ordinance",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved using $506,000 in cash from the General and Capital Improvement Funds for the 2025 Tracy Road project, adopted a resolution supporting Fillmore County's cannabinoid ordinance, and authorized a purchase agreement to sell two industrial lots to Ryan Rubin for $1 plus closing costs. The council also accepted the 2024 audit, approved a $6,000 ambulance subsidy contract, and extended Mediacom's franchise agreement to 2029.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/03102025_minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $2.55M street project, sets March 31 assessment hearing",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council held a special meeting to approve a construction contract with Snow Contracting LLC for $2,554,605.30 and to set a public hearing on proposed assessments totaling $224,029.33. The assessment hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2025, with neighborhood meetings to follow.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/02242025_special_meeting_minutes.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $600 fire relief benefit increase, final Farmer St payment",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council approved a resolution increasing the annual fire relief benefit from $2,100 to $2,700 per year of service, despite concerns about delayed audits. They also approved the final pay estimate for the 2023 Farmer Street Improvement project and discussed upcoming road projects and a wagon train camping request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/02102025_minutes.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-01-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves 2025 Tracy Road improvements, bids to be advertised",
   "summary": "The Spring Valley City Council held its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, adopting several resolutions including the 2025 fee schedule, official appointments, and banking policies. They approved plans for the 2025 Tracy Road improvements and ordered advertisement for bids, with special meetings scheduled for February 24 and March 31. The council also approved a $12,500 appropriation to the Spring Valley Historical Society and a final pay estimate of $15,604.20 for the 2023 Broadway/Territorial improvement project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.springvalley-mn.com/vertical/sites/%7BAFB10892-CF01-41B4-8D97-49A36519988F%7D/uploads/01132025_minutes(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://springvalley.govoffice.com"
  }
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