{
 "city": "Veneta",
 "state": "Oregon",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/venetaoregon.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Housing planning projects overview and new commissioner on Veneta agenda",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hear a housing planning projects overview as part of long-range planning, welcome new Commissioner Steven Bodnar, and vote to approve the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a monthly community development activity report and open discussion. No public hearings or decisions on specific land-use applications are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-676",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Park Board",
   "headline": "Park Board to select Bolton Hill Phase II playground design",
   "summary": "The Veneta Park Board will select a playground design for Bolton Hill Phase II, discuss fundraising ideas including a themed board game and custom playing cards, and receive updates on the 2025-2026 budget and sponsorship contributions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-677",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency Board",
   "headline": "Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget with $1.9M loan for projects",
   "summary": "The Veneta Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The budget includes $1,908,781 in loan proceeds to fund the Bolton Hill Sports Complex, Attic Property improvements, and downtown block development planning. The agency will also consider approving the minutes from May 11, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-675",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide appeal of ATR Services expansion denial",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit, major site plan amendment, and replat for ATR Services to expand an outdoor storage yard with aboveground fuel tanks on Loten Way. The Council can either overturn the denial (allowing the unauthorized developments to remain with conditions) or uphold it (requiring removal). Council will also adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget, pass state revenue sharing resolutions, and consider a stormwater drainage fee with no recommended change and an electric vehicle charger site host extension agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-674",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold hearings on budget and $547K state revenue plan",
   "summary": "The Veneta City Council will hold two public hearings at this meeting: one on the uses of state shared revenue (estimated $547,137) and another on the FY 2026-2027 Approved Budget ahead of adoption on June 22. Under business items, the council will consider Resolution No. 1480 amending the employee handbook, a cell tower lease amendment for a 500-square-foot footprint, a planning commission appointment, and two fee waiver requests for community center use by VFW Jack Kelly Post and Bloodworks NW. Staff will also present a public safety report for May 2026 and a resolution adopting the community pool employee manual.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-673",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Park Board",
   "headline": "Park Board to discuss Bolton Hill Playground RFP and design changes",
   "summary": "The Veneta Park Board will discuss the Request for Proposals for the Bolton Hill Playground, including potential design changes based on member input. The board will also hear a student presentation on the Oak Island Park Expansion Community Engagement Project. Other business includes approval of May meeting minutes, recognition of Wyatt Frome, and budget review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-672",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss Budget Committee appointment",
   "summary": "The Veneta City Council will hold a special session to conduct council business. The primary item on the agenda is an appointment for the Budget Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-671",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-671",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Budget Committee to vote on FY 2026-2027 budget and tax levy",
   "summary": "The Veneta Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed uses of state shared revenue, then review the requested FY 2026-2027 budget. The committee is expected to approve the budget (sample total $42,110,076) and set property tax levies, including a permanent rate of $4.4143 per $1,000 of assessed value and a general obligation bond levy of $496,315.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-670",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Veneta URA Budget Committee to vote on $6 million budget",
   "summary": "The Veneta Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee will review and consider approving the proposed $6,020,122 budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a tax levy of $1,009,129 in property taxes. The budget funds transfers to the City for the Bolton Hill Sports Complex project, the W. Broadway 'The Attic' redevelopment, and downtown block development, along with a line-of-credit loan to cover early-year expenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-669",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh MOU with Homes for Good for West Broadway mixed-use project",
   "summary": "The Veneta Economic Development Committee will discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Homes for Good to develop three city-owned vacant lots on West Broadway into a mixed-use retail and housing complex. The committee will also receive updates on the Economic Opportunity Analysis, the 2026 Business Recruitment and Expansion project, and the City's Management and Communication Intern position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-668",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Urban Renewal Agency Board",
   "headline": "Urban Renewal Board gets quarterly finance report",
   "summary": "The Veneta Urban Renewal Agency will hear a quarterly financial update from the city accountant. The report shows property tax revenue at 111% of budget and interest earnings at 284%, but overall revenues are only 16% of budget because no new debt was issued. Agency expenditures remain minimal as budgeted projects have not started. The board will also consider approval of February meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-667",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-667",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to review quarterly finances, public safety report",
   "summary": "The Veneta City Council will consider a consent agenda, a fee waiver request for the VFR Chamber Memorial Day event, and several proclamations. Staff will present the quarterly financial update, the annual public safety report, and a verbal report on the Citywide Clean-Up Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-666",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-666",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Park Board",
   "headline": "Park Board to discuss Bolton Hill playground concepts and budget",
   "summary": "The Veneta Park Board will consider preliminary ideas for the Bolton Hill playground, review the 2025-2026 budget to date, and vote on appointing a new member, Sarah Bradley. The board will also receive reports on sponsorship subcommittee work and updates on upcoming community events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-664",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-664",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing for ATR Services conditional use permit and replat",
   "summary": "The Veneta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit, site plan review, and replat application from ATR Services (files CUP-25-2, SR-25-3, REPLAT-25-2). The commission also plans to approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a monthly community development activity report. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-665",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to fix social media resolution error, discuss housing and wastewater",
   "summary": "The Veneta City Council will hold a special session to adopt Resolution No. 1479, correcting a ministerial error in resolution numbering related to the social media policy. The council will also discuss a Housing Capacity Analysis Agreement with LCOG and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Lagoon Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-663",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-663",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "OR 126 project update and ethics rule change on work session",
   "summary": "The council will hold a work session with informational items only: recognizing winners of the 'If I Were Mayor' student contest, discussing a new state law (HB 4161) that allows cities to provide meals to elected officials during meetings, and receiving an update on the OR 126 project from an ODOT representative. No votes or decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-662",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-662",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "body": "Business Assistance Committee",
   "headline": "Veneta Business Assistance Committee to consider Our Third Space grant requests",
   "summary": "The Business Assistance Committee will review two grant applications from Our Third Space: a Business Grant and a Signage Grant. The committee will also approve minutes from August and September 2025 meetings and receive verbal updates on previous grant awards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04242026-661",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 10% increase in community pool fees for 2026 season",
   "summary": "The Veneta City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed 10% increase in Veneta Community Pool fees for the 2026 season and on housekeeping amendments to the Zoning and Development Code. The council will also consider a resolution supporting Lane Fire Authority ballot measure 20-378, declare city assets as surplus, and discuss compensation plans, a Bolton Hill subdivision contract award, budget transfers, and appointments. Consent agenda includes minutes, monthly check register, and department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-660",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-660",
   "source": "https://www.venetaoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}