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 "city": "Staples",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/staples/",
 "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": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council will vote on a new Police K9 program and capital improvement plan",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will consider authorizing a Police K9 program, review a resolution to remove hazardous buildings at 512 5th St NE, and discuss the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including setting a public hearing. Additional agenda items include rescheduling an August meeting, appointing election judges for the primary election, and approving an outdoor event request for the NAPA Customer Appreciation celebration.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council approves water rate changes and a gambling permit at Becks Burgers",
   "summary": "The council voted to adopt Resolution 2040 setting new water utility rates. It also approved Resolution 2039 granting a lawful gambling premises permit for the Staples Fire Department Relief Association at Becks Burgers, 119 3rd St NE. Additional actions included adopting Resolution 2038 authorizing mutual aid, adopting Resolution 2037 to reimburse expenditures from tax‑exempt bonds, and presenting the 2025 audit and financial statements for consideration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.06.23_Agenda_-_Final(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.06.23_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider approving a lawful gambling premises permit",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will review the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan and consider three resolutions: reimbursing certain expenditures from tax‑exempt bond proceeds (Resolution 2037), authorizing mutual aid (Resolution 2038), and approving a lawful gambling premises permit (Resolution 2039). The Public Works Commission will present Resolution 2040 to adjust water utility rates. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and consent calendar.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.06.09_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.06.09_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council approves $240,000 FAA entitlement transfer to Tower Municipal Airport",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council considered several resolutions at its May 26, 2026 meeting. It approved a $240,000 transfer of FAA entitlement funds to the Tower Municipal Airport, accepted donations of $500 from the Staples Lions Club and $100,000 from the Lakewood Health System Foundation, and granted one‑year liquor licenses to Still Lefty’s LLC, Costa Azul Mexican Bar & Grill LLC, and Prime Eats LLC. The council also approved a $108,000 street overlay contract and seasonal mower wages.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.05.26_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.05.26_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve 2026 liquor licenses and street overlay contracts",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will consider approving annual liquor licenses for seven businesses, a parcel split, and a gambling permit. The council will also discuss flag display policies and review seasonal mower wages and street overlay bids.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.05.12_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.05.12_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $357,500 SEH master‑plan contract and Prime Eats liquor license",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will consider a professional‑services agreement with SEH for the 2026 Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan, valued at $357,500. It will also vote on Resolution 2031 to grant a liquor license to Prime Eats LLC. Committee reports from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Board of Adjustment & Appeals will be presented, followed by an open forum and the City Administrator’s report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.04.28_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.04.28_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on college facilities agreement and fire department manual",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will consider several approvals, including an outdoor hot‑air‑balloon event for May 22, a new Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the Fire Department, and a Facilities Use Agreement with Minnesota State (Central Lakes College). The council will also review a resolution to accept donations and an amendment to the city’s firm electric service contract with Western Area Power Administration and Missouri River Energy Services. Additional items include a tourism update and routine consent calendar approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.04.14_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.04.14_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve sale of 1406 Prairie Ave NW and $647k purchase",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will consider several actions, including approving a tourism marketing agreement with LEAP and adopting Ordinance 561 to sell the property at 1406 Prairie Ave NW. The council will also vote on a road closure for a Bike Rodeo on May 28, and on resolutions for joint powers agreements and lead service line financing. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding with IBEW and a labor agreement with IBEW Local #31.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.03.24_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.03.24_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Staples City Council to consider $647,000 sale of Industrial Building",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the sale of the Staples Industrial Building to Redemske Real Estate LLC and the sale of property at 1406 Prairie Ave NW. The body is also considering two zoning amendments to allow multi-family housing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.03.10_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.03.10_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Staples City Council to consider sale of Industrial Building",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the sale of the Staples Industrial Building and consider a new utility customer deposit policy. The meeting also includes first readings of two zoning amendments and a potential board appointment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.02.24_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.02.24_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $5.3 M 4th St NE street and utility project contract",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will consider several items, including the removal of Jessica Strege as an authorized signer on all city bank accounts, approval of a labor agreement with LELS Local #422 for 2026‑2027, approval of a labor agreement with AFSCME Local #3628 for 2026‑2027, and adoption of the 2025 Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda’s principal financial decision is the acceptance of the lowest responsible bid from Blombeck Construction, Inc. for the 4th Street NE street and utility improvement project, valued at $5,346,193.43. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, invocation schedule, committee reports, and an open forum.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.02.10_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.02.10_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.01.27_SEDA_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Staples City Council to hold public hearing on Small Cities Grant funding",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the progress of the Small Cities Grant Fund Community Development Block Grant. The body will also review the annual fire report and consider approvals for fire officers and a gambling permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.01.27_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.01.27_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to designate official depositories and newspaper for 2026",
   "summary": "The Staples City Council will vote on designating official depositories for city funds and on designating Staples World as the legal newspaper for 2026. It will also consider a fee schedule resolution for 2026, an annual pawnbroker license resolution, and appointments to various boards and commissions. Additional items include a public works commission report and an open forum for residents.",
   "agenda_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.01.13_Agenda_-_Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://staples.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B44315AD6-8633-4D56-A3F9-16DB9F1622FB%7D/uploads/2026.01.13_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://staples.govoffice.com"
  }
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