Courtland public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will meet to review the 2024 Budget and Final Levy, including Resolution 23-110. The agenda also includes a report on the Collin Drive Feasibility Study and a public hearing regarding TNT.

• TNT Public Hearing
• Resolution 23-110 Final Levy
• 2024 Budget review
• Collin Drive Feasibility Study Report

The City Council held a special public hearing meeting regarding taxation. No visitors presented concerns, and the public hearing was closed at 7:00pm.

• Closed public hearing at 7:00pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Courtland City Council held a special public hearing on December 5, 2024, regarding taxation. No visitors raised concerns about taxation. The council voted unanimously to close the hearing at 7:00 pm. No substantive decisions were made beyond closing the hearing.

• Closed public hearing on taxation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a feasibility report for the 2024 Street Improvement Project on Collin Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on Wishbone Way ditches and the Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition default.

• Resolution 23-109: Collin Drive Feasibility Resolution for 2024 Street Improvement Project
• Discussion of Wishbone Way ditches
• Unfinished business regarding Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition default

The Courtland City Council approved a partial payment of $57,360 to Underground Technologies for sewer lateral work, pending further clarification on the invoice. They also authorized a preliminary report for the proposed 2024 Collin Drive street improvement project. Additionally, the council reviewed a developer's failure to meet a July deadline for the Kuester Pit 2 project and agreed to inspect drainage issues at 107 Wishbone Way.

• Approved $57,360 partial payment to Underground Technologies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-109 for 2024 Collin Drive street improvement study (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $36,250.77 (5-0)
• Agreed to inspect drainage issues at 107 Wishbone Way
• Reviewed non-completion of Kuester Pit 2 development deadline

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the personnel policy regarding holidays and sick time. The body is also considering Ordinance 23-104 to amend city parking regulations.

• Ordinance 23-104: Amending Chapter IV, Part 3, Parking Regulations
• Personnel Policy updates: Holiday, Earned Safe & Sick Time

The Courtland City Council approved Ordinance 23-104 amending parking regulations to include towing for violations and snow emergencies, and appointed Danielle Schlumpberger and Tom Suess to the fire department. The council also approved monthly bills totaling $38,595.33, discussed sewer line inspection findings, and recommended sending a letter to a developer regarding incomplete public improvements.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 7, 2023 regular Council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved September 19, 2023 special work session minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $38,595.33 (all in favor)
• Approved Danielle Schlumpberger and Tom Suess as new firefighters (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 23-104 Amending Part 3, Chapter IV Parking Regulations (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 pm (all in favor)

City Council

The Courtland City Council held a work session on September 19, 2023, and approved a preliminary tax levy of $249,591, an 8.2% increase. They also agreed to raise fire chief and assistant chief salaries to $2,000 and $1,000, and to increase mayor and council salaries to $2,400 and $1,800 per year, effective after the next election. Discussions covered rural budget contributions, road funding, and part-time wages, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary tax levy of $249,591 (8.2% increase) via Resolution 23-108 (all in favor)
• Agreed to increase fire chief salary to $2,000 and assistant chief to $1,000
• Agreed to increase mayor salary to $2,400/year and council to $1,800/year, effective after next election
• Agreed to use previously budgeted dollars for streets and roads capital funding

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposals for e-billing and online payment systems from Banyon and Nuvei. The body is also considering the 2024 budget and levy, as well as addressing heaving sidewalks.

• Banyon Module Add On Proposal for e-bills/online payments: $995.00
• Nuvei proposal for e-billing and online payments
• 2024 Budget/Levy workshop scheduling
• Discussion on heaving sidewalks

The City Council approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and monthly bills. Members discussed sewer line conditions, a potential brush burning site, and the responsibility for diseased trees.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2023 regular Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $53,339.28 (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2024 Preliminary Budget and Levy work session for September 19th at 6:30pm

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2022 audit report and consider four resolutions regarding election rules and financial management. The meeting includes reports from public utilities, the planning commission, and the city clerk.

• Resolution 23-104: Establishing regulations for counting write-in votes
• Resolution 23-105: Closing the 2018 Water Plant/Water Tower Project Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution 23-106: Closing the General Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution 23-107: Transfer of $100,000 from General Fund 101 and $250,000 from Utilities Fund 601 to 4M Fund investments
• Review of the 2022 Audit report

The City Council approved new regulations for counting write-in votes and closed two capital improvement funds to transfer balances to main funds. The council also decided to maintain the current street width on Main Street between 4th and 3rd Streets.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $32,187.69 (unanimous)
• Decided to keep Main Street width the same from 4th Street to 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-104 establishing regulations for counting write-in votes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-105 closing Water Plant/Water Tower Project Capital Improvement Fund and transferring to Water/Sewer Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-106 closing General Capital Improvement Fund and transferring to General Fund (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss Ordinance 23-103 regarding land preservation and Resolution 23-103 concerning the publication of a land alteration and preservation ordinance summary.

• Ordinance 23-103: Amending Part 3, Chapter III, Land Preservations
• Resolution 23-103: Land Alteration and Preservation Ordinance Summary Publication

The City Council approved Ordinance 23-103 regarding land preservation with amended language concerning state stormwater construction permits. The council also approved monthly bills totaling $35,927.53 and a resolution to publish the new ordinance.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $35,927.53 (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 23-103 Amending Part 3 of Chapter III regarding Land Preservation (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 23-103 for the publication of Ordinance 23-103 by Title and Summary (all in favor)
• Approved June 1, 2023 regular Council minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance regarding mobile food units and review liquor license renewals for local businesses. The body is also considering a proposal for a preliminary engineering analysis of the Old Hwy 14 turnback.

• Ordinance 23-102 amending mobile food unit regulations
• Liquor license renewals for Swany’s and Crow Bar & Grill
• Temporary liquor license application for Courtland Fire Department
• Old Hwy 14 Turnback Preliminary Engineering Analysis proposal
• Discussion on hiring a new firefighter

The City Council approved Ordinance 23-102 to establish licensing, fees, and location standards for mobile food and non-alcoholic beverage units. Other actions included approving a new firefighter hire and renewing local liquor licenses.

• Approved Ordinance 23-102 regarding Mobile Food/Non Alcoholic Beverage Units (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-102 for publication of the mobile food ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved hiring firefighter Brandon Hanevik pending physical (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 liquor license renewals for Swany’s and The Crow Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Fire Department street dance on August 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of city lawn mower for $8,247 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $44,172.98 (unanimous)
• Approved water bill payment plan for Zach Baker at $160 per month (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review reports from city committees and handle routine business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific ordinances or contracts listed.

The council approved the agenda, prior minutes, and monthly bills totaling $38,919.17. Mayor Poehler reported on a joint study with Nicollet County regarding the potential turnback of Highway 14. The council also discussed a water shut-off procedure for a delinquent resident and a controlled burn request.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2023 special council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2023 regular council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $38,919.17 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss bids for 2023 sanitary sewer lateral televising. The meeting will also address the 2023 fee schedule and the 2023 water sewer budget.

• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Televising bids
• 2023 Fee Schedule
• 2023 Water Sewer Budget
• Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting

The City Council approved the 2023 Water/Sewer Budget and the 2023 Fee Schedule. The council also accepted a bid for a sewer lateral televising project and approved monthly bills totaling $64,223.73.

• Approved 2023 Water/Sewer Budget (all in favor)
• Approved 2023 Fee Schedule, including increasing Water/Sewer connection fee from $600 to $625 (all in favor)
• Accepted Underground Technologies bid for sewer lateral televising, excluding Visual Sump Pump and Basement Inspections (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $64,223.73 (all in favor)
• Approved March 2, 2023 regular Council minutes (all in favor)
• Granted a temporary exception to the three-dog limit ordinance for the Bushard family

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2023 fee schedule and the 2023 water sewer budget. The agenda also includes a liquor license request for the Courtland Rec Assn and a potential newspaper change.

• 2023 Fee Schedule
• 2023 Water Sewer Budget
• Courtland Rec Assn Liquor License
• Newspaper change

The City Council approved monthly bills totaling $52,142.82 and renewed the Courtland Rec Assn Liquor License. Greg Juberien was appointed to the Planning Commission Board. The council also directed the clerk to use The Journal for official notices.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $52,142.82 (All in favor)
• Appointed Greg Juberien to Courtland Planning Commission Board (All in favor)
• Approved Courtland Rec Assn Liquor License renewal for 2023-2024 (All in favor)
• Directed clerk to continue using The Journal for official notices
• Directed clerk to send removal requirement letter to resident regarding dumpster use

City Council

The City Council will discuss a conditional use permit for Courtland Waste Handling and the 2023 water and sewer budget. The body is also considering a new fee schedule and the approval of a new firefighter.

• Resolution 23-101 regarding Courtland Waste Handling Conditional Use Permit
• 2023 Water Sewer Budget
• 2023 Fee Schedule
• Approval of new firefighter
• Liability Tort Waiver Limit

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for the expansion of Courtland Waste Handling, Inc. with specific buffer zone and vehicle weight requirements. The council also approved monthly bills and the appointment of a new firefighter.

• Approved Resolution 23-101 for Courtland Waste Handling, Inc. business expansion (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $43,194.37 (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Richard Krohn as new firefighter (all in favor)
• Voted to waive tort limit liability for municipality insurance renewal (all in favor)
• Tabled 2023 Fee Schedule until next month
• Approved January 5, 2022 regular Council minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an interim ordinance regarding THC products and a parking ordinance amendment. The body is also reviewing the 2023 fee schedule and wages for elected officials.

• Interim Ordinance No. 23-101 prohibiting sales and distribution of certain THC products
• Parking Ordinance Amendment
• LJP Agreement Amendment
• 2023 Fee Schedule
• 2023 elected officials designations, appointments, and wages

The City Council approved an interim ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of certain THC products. The council also extended a waste contract with LJP and approved wage increases for city staff.

• Approved Interim Ordinance 23-101 prohibiting sales and distribution of certain THC products
• Approved 5% wage increase for City Clerk, Utility Technician, and Utility Superintendent/City Maintenance
• Approved LJP contract extension until December 2024 (with cleanup day conditions)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $74,544.33
• Confirmed 2023 Fire Department positions for Dave Ubel (Chief/Marshal), Tim Portner (Asst Chief), and Secretary
• Tabled 2023 Fee Schedule until next month
• Tabled parking ordinance amendment for further Planning Commission and attorney review