Courtland public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Courtland City Council scheduled a public hearing to review the final assessment roll for the 2024 Collin Drive Improvement Project. The council also approved a $205,066.32 payment request for the final blacktopping of Collin Drive and adopted Ordinance 24-102 to set new salaries for the mayor and council members. Additionally, the council approved a raffle and bingo event at the Courtland Community Center for February 1, 2025 and authorized a change order for the 2024 Street & Storm Sewer Improvement project.
- Resolution 24-119: Call for public hearing on final assessment roll for Collin Drive Improvement Project
- Pay Request No 2 WW Blacktopping approved for $205,066.32 for Collin Drive final wear course
- Ordinance 24-102: Mayor salary $2,400/year; council member salary $1,800/year effective Jan 1, 2025
- Resolution 24-118: Approval of raffle drawing and bingo event at Courtland Community Center on Feb 1, 2025
- Change Order 4 approved for curb work along County Road 24 in the 2024 Street & Storm Sewer Improvement project
City Council
The council will consider Ordinance 24-102, which sets the mayor's salary at $2,400 per year ($200 per month) and each council member's salary at $1,800 per year ($150 per month), with additional per‑meeting fees. A resolution, 24-118, will approve a raffle drawing and Bingo event scheduled for February 1, 2025 at the Courtland Community Center. The agenda also includes a pay request for WW Blacktopping work on Collin Drive. Routine items such as minutes approval and reports will also be addressed.
- Ordinance 24-102: amendment to Section 201.08 setting mayor salary $2,400/year and council salaries $1,800/year, plus $80 and $60 per special meeting respectively
- Resolution 24-118: approval of a raffle drawing and Bingo event on Feb 1 2025 at the Courtland Community Center
- Pay Request 2 – WW Blacktopping – Collin Drive Improvements (no amount specified)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the 2025 preliminary budget. The meeting includes a review of Resolution 24-117 regarding the preliminary 2025 tax levy.
- Resolution 24-117: Approving Preliminary 2025 Tax Levy
- 2025 Preliminary Budget review
- Proposed 2025 General Government budget of $118,680
- Proposed 2025 Public Safety budget of $58,475
- Proposed 2025 Public Works budget of $231,000
City Council
The Courtland City Council considered a pay request from WW Blacktopping for the Collin Drive Improvement Project and voted to extend the contract deadline to September 30, 2024. The council also discussed financing the Collin Drive project and scheduled a workshop to plan the 2025 preliminary budget. Additional items included a resolution recording default service‑connection waivers for several Collin Drive properties and a review of possible code‑enforcement contracting with Nicollet County.
- Extension of WW Blacktopping contract for Collin Drive Improvement to Sep 30, 2024
- Resolution 24‑116 to record default service‑connection waivers for properties on Collin Drive
- Discussion of financing the Collin Drive project and contacting local banks
- Consideration of hiring Nicollet County Sheriff for code‑enforcement at $75 per hour (not adopted)
- Scheduling a workshop to develop the 2025 preliminary budget
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to waive fees for water and sewer construction on Collin Drive and a request to extend the deadline for a blacktopping project. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of bills and reports from various city committees.
- Resolution 24-116: Waiver for water sewer construction on Collin Drive
- WW Blacktopping Request deadline extension
- Approval of monthly bills totaling $75,644.42
- Main Street Park equipment update discussion
- Ordinance 24-101: Zoning ordinance amendment for driveway widths
City Council
The Courtland City Council will review the 2023 year-end audit and consider appointing election judges. The agenda also includes discussions regarding drainage in Valley View Ditch and Wishbone Way.
- Ordinance 24-101: Amending Chapter III, Part 3 Zoning Ordinance
- Resolution 24-115: Appoint Election Judges
- 2023YE Audit presentation
- Discussion of 546 Valley View Ditch
- Discussion of Wishbone Way ditches
City Council
The Courtland City Council will consider Resolution 24-112, a conditional use permit for gravel crushing operations by MN Hardwoods LLC. The body will also vote on liquor license renewals for Crow Bar and Swany’s, approve a temporary license for the fire department fundraiser raffle, and discuss ongoing updates to Main Street Park. These decisions affect local land-use regulations, business licensing compliance, and public park maintenance.
- Resolution 24-112: Conditional use permit for gravel crushing operations by MN Hardwoods LLC
- Liquor license renewals for Crow Bar (308 Main Street) and Swany’s
- Temporary liquor license request for the fire department fundraiser raffle
- Resolution 24-113 authorizing a Sioux Trails Ducks Unlimited raffle at the fundraiser
- Unfinished business update on Main Street Park equipment installation
City Council
The City Council will discuss financing for the Collin Drive project and a construction agreement for CSAH 24 improvements. The body is also considering an amended conditional use permit for G & S.
- Cooperative Construction Agreement for CSAH 24 Improvements
- Resolution 24-111A: Amended G & S Conditional Use Permit
- Collin Drive Project financing discussion
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2024 Collin Drive Project, including the award of the bid and financing. The body will also review a conditional use permit for G & S Manufacturing and a liquor license for the Courtland Rec Assn.
- Resolution 24-110: Accepting and awarding bid for 2024 Collin Drive Project
- Resolution 24-111: Conditional Use Permit for G & S Manufacturing
- Courtland Rec Assn annual Liquor License
- Collin Drive Project financing
- Local Board of Appeal Public Hearing
City Council
The City Council will review various items including unfinished business regarding Main Street (Lions) Park. New business includes a resolution for Collin Drive and discussions regarding lift station repairs.
- Resolution 24-109: Accept Plans and Specifications for Collin Drive, Call for Bids
- Main Street (Lions) Park unfinished business
- Lift Station Repairs discussion
- Richard Krohn lot combination discussion
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding street and storm water improvements on Collin Drive. The body will also consider resolutions for local raffles and a temporary liquor license for the fire department.
- Public hearing: Collin Drive street and storm water improvements
- Resolution 24-108: Accept report and authorize plans for Collin Drive improvements
- Temporary liquor license for Courtland Fire Department April fundraiser
- Resolution 24-106: Approve Courtland Rec Fish Fry Raffle
- Resolution 24-107: Approve Courtland Rec Ballpark Improvements Raffle
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2024 fee schedule, appointments, and wages. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for 400 Main Street and a public hearing for the Collin Drive improvement project.
- Resolution 24-101: Public hearing for 2024 Collin Drive improvements
- Resolution 24-105: Conditional Use Permit for AirBnB/Land Auction office at 400 Main Street
- 2024 Fee Schedule and 2024 Appointments and Wages
- Resolution 24-102: Adopting Safe and Sick Leave Policy
- Resolution 24-104: Personnel Policy update