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Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council

Courtland council to consider two liquor license renewals

The Courtland City Council will meet to approve minutes, pay bills, and consider renewing liquor licenses for Swany's and the Crow Bar for the 2026-2027 term.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved renewal of Swany’s and Crow Bar liquor licenses for 2026‑2027

The council approved the meeting agenda, the May 7 regular and special meeting minutes, and the monthly bills, each with all members in favor. It also approved the renewal of Swany’s and Crow Bar liquor licenses for the 2026‑2027 term, each motion carried unanimously.

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Agenda Courtland City Council Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:00pm Courtland City Hall 329 Main Street 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call-Attendance 3. Additions/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular CC 5. Presentation and Payment of Bills 6. Visitors 7. Reports A. Public Utilities B. Mayor and Council C. Streets Committee D. Planning Commission E. City Clerk 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business Swany’s 2026-2027 Liquor License Crow Bar 2026-2027 Liquor License 10. Adjournment
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Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 4, 2026 Members Present: Mayor Al Poehler Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Greg Juberien Council Member Justin Kraus Council Member Pam Rodewald Members Absent: Others Present: Julie Holm Dave Ubel Mark Fiemeyer The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Poehler at 7:00 pm on June 4, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Juberien made a motion to approve the agenda. Kraus seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Kraus made a motion to approve May 7, 2026, regular Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Kraus made a motion to approve May 7, 2026, special Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Rodewald made a motion to approve monthly bills. Kraus seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Check# Vendor DATE $AMT Description EFT PAYA_NUVEI 05/04/26 $7.00 merch fees EFT PAYA_NUVEI 05/12/26 $0.01 error chg correction EFT IRS 05/28/26 $1,006.84 federal payroll taxes EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 05/28/26 $200.00 mn payroll taxes EFT PERA 05/28/26 $610.74 PERA contributions EFT IRS 05/28/26 $953.42 federal payroll taxes EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 05/28/26 $ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 7, 2026

City Council

Council will consider Resolution 26-105 for a Sioux Trails Ducks raffle

The Courtland City Council will meet on May 7, 2026 at City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, payment of bills, and departmental reports. The council will consider Resolution 26-105, which proposes a Sioux Trails Ducks Unlimited raffle/bingo event as a fundraiser. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $231,076 lift‑station repair contract

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, April minutes and monthly bills. It also approved a $231,076 contract with Quality Flow for lift‑station repairs and authorized a raffle and bingo event for August. Additionally, the council approved a study to move the fire‑department pension investments to the state.

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Agenda Courtland City Council Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00pm Courtland City Hall 329 Main Street 6:30pm Local Board of Appeal & Equalization 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call-Attendance 3. Additions/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular CC 5. Presentation and Payment of Bills 6. Visitors 7. Reports A. Public Utilities B. Mayor and Council C. Streets Committee D. Planning Commission E. City Clerk 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business Resolution 26-105 Sioux Trails Ducks Unlimited Raffle/Bingo Event at FD Fundraiser 10. Adjournment
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Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 7, 2026 Members Present: Mayor Al Poehler Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Greg Juberien Council Member Justin Kraus Members Absent: Council Member Pam Rodewald Others Present: Julie Holm Dave Ubel Mark Fiemeyer Samantha Janni Bob Schabert The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Poehler at 7:00 pm on May 7, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Juberien made a motion to approve the agenda. Marti seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Marti made a motion to approve April 2, 2026, regular Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Juberien made a motion to approve monthly bills. Kraus seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Check# Vendor DATE $AMT Description EFT PAYA_NUVEI 04/02/26 $7.00 merch fees EFT XCEL ENERGY 04/09/26 $2,546.66 office,firehall,wtrtwr,park,lifts,wtrplt,mainshed,st lights EFT CITY OF COURTLAND 04/09/26 $300.87 fire hall, comm center, main shed, city office utilities EFT PAYA_NUVEI 04/13/26 $0.01 error chg correction EFT IRS 04/16/26 $1,122.65 federal payroll tax EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 04/16/26 $211.00 mn payroll taxes EFT PERA 04/16/26 $692.10 PERA contributions EFT MN DE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026

City Council

Council to authorize NWTF raffle event

The Courtland City Council will consider a resolution to authorize a raffle event by the National Wild Turkey Federation. The meeting agenda also lists routine items such as the approval of bills, reports from public utilities, and the presentation of a visitor.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves raffle and bingo event for Jan 30, 2027

The council approved its agenda, the March 5 meeting minutes, and the monthly bills, each with unanimous support. It also approved Resolution 26-104, allowing DerDeutsch Longbeards NWTF to hold a raffle drawing and bingo event on January 30, 2027 at the Courtland Community Center. All motions carried with all members in favor.

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Agenda Courtland City Council Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:00pm Courtland City Hall 329 Main Street 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call-Attendance 3. Additions/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular CC 5. Presentation and Payment of Bills 6. Visitors Jessica Kloeckl 7. Reports A. Public Utilities B. Mayor and Council C. Streets Committee D. Planning Commission – No Meeting E. City Clerk 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business Resolution 26-104 Resolution Authorizing NWTF Raffle_Bingo Event 10. Adjournment Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 5, 2026 Members Present: Council Member Pam Rodewald Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Greg Juberien Council Member Justin Kraus Members Absent: Mayor Al Poehler Others Present: Julie Holm Dave Ubel Mark Fiemeyer Samantha Janni Alex Marti The regular city council meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Rodewald at 7:00 pm on March 5, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Kraus made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Marti seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Marti made a motion to approve February 5, 2026, regular Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Juberien [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting April 2, 2026 Members Present: Mayor Al Poehler Council Member Pam Rodewald Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Greg Juberien Council Member Justin Kraus Members Absent: Others Present: Julie Holm Mark Fiemeyer Samantha Janni Jessica Kloeckl The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Poehler at 7:00 pm on April 2, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Rodewald made a motion to approve the agenda. Kraus seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Rodewald made a motion to approve March 5, 2026, regular Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Kraus made a motion to approve monthly bills. Rodewald seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Check# VENDOR DATE $AMT DESCRIPTION EFT IRS 03/19/26 $1,101.17 federal payroll taxes EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 03/19/26 $207.00 mn payroll taxes EFT PERA 03/19/26 $680.12 PERA contributions EFT CITY OF COURTLAND 03/23/26 $288.55 fire hall EFT COMCAST, INC 04/02/26 $101.96 main st office internet EFT MICROSOFT 04/02/26 $17.71 office 365 subscriptionx2 23502 Holm, Julie 03/19/26 $1,039.81 Payroll 03/01-03/14/26 23503 Ubel, David 03/19/26 $1,556.93 Payroll 03/01-03/14/26 23504 Vo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026

City Council

Courtland City Council to consider liability waiver and hazard mitigation plan

The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a liability tort waiver and the adoption of the 2025 Nic Co Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body will also review a donation from the Courtland Lions Club and a liquor license for the Courtland Rec Association.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $240,000 for lift station repairs and adopts hazard plan

The City Council unanimously approved up to $240,000 for lift station repairs and replacements after reviewing additional bids. It also waived the municipal liability tort limit, accepted a $1,200 donation for street banners, and adopted the 2025 Nicollet County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional routine items such as the amended agenda, prior meeting minutes, monthly bills, and a recreation association liquor license were also approved.

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Agenda Courtland City Council Thursday, March 5, 2026 7:00pm Courtland City Hall 329 Main Street 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call-Attendance 3. Additions/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular CC 5. Presentation and Payment of Bills 6. Visitors 7. Reports A. Public Utilities B. Mayor and Council C. Streets Committee D. Planning Commission E. City Clerk 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business Municipality Liability Tort Waiver Resolution 26-102 Accepting Donation to the City - Courtland Lions Club Resolution 26-103 Resolution to Adopt 2025 Nic Co Hazard Mitigation Plan Courtland Rec Association 2026-2027 Liquor License 10. Adjournment
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Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 5, 2026 Members Present: Council Member Pam Rodewald Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Greg Juberien Council Member Justin Kraus Members Absent: Mayor Al Poehler Others Present: Julie Holm Dave Ubel Mark Fiemeyer Samantha Janni Alex Marti The regular city council meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Rodewald at 7:00 pm on March 5, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Kraus made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Marti seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Marti made a motion to approve February 5, 2026, regular Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Juberien made a motion to approve monthly bills. Marti seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. CHECK# VENDOR DATE $AMT DESCRIPTION EFT IRS 02/19/26 $1,085.36 federal payroll taxes EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 02/19/26 $121.00 mn payroll taxes EFT PERA 02/19/26 $671.78 PERA contributions EFT CITY OF COURTLAND 02/25/26 $289.57 fire hall, comm center, main shed, city office utilities 23474 Holm, Julie 02/19/26 $1,182.96 Payroll 02/01-02/14/26 23475 Ubel, David 02/19/26 $1,556.93 Payroll 02/01-02/14/26 23476 Voges, Jessie 02/19/26 $898.18 Payroll 02/01-02/14/2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026

City Council

Council to approve Courtland Relief Association bingo event

The Courtland City Council meeting will address routine items such as agenda approval, minutes, and bill payments. It will consider Resolution 26-101, which approves a bingo event organized by the Courtland Relief Association. The council will also discuss a proposal to increase the fire department relief benefit. No other substantive actions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council raises firefighter retirement benefit to $2,300

The council unanimously approved the amended agenda, the January 8 meeting minutes, and the monthly bills. It voted to increase the fire‑man relief retirement benefit from $2,100 to $2,300. The council also approved a bingo event for the Fire Relief Association on March 21, 2026, and a one‑day temporary liquor license for that event. Additionally, council members agreed to add insulation while repairing the Community Center wall and declined a reduced rental fee for the center.

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Agenda Courtland City Council Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:00pm Courtland City Hall 329 Main Street 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call-Attendance 3. Additions/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular CC 5. Presentation and Payment of Bills 6. Visitors 7. Reports A. Public Utilities B. Mayor and Council C. Streets Committee D. Planning Commission E. City Clerk 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business Resolution 26-101 Resolution Approving Courtland Relief Association Bingo Event Fire Department Relief benefit increase 10. Adjournment
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Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting February 5, 2026 Members Present: Mayor Al Poehler Council Member Pam Rodewald Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Greg Juberien Members Absent: Council Member Justin Kraus Others Present: Julie Holm Dave Ubel Pam Stocco Tim Portner John Stadick Mike Nelson Bob Schabert The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Poehler at 7:00 pm on February 5, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Rodewald made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Juberien seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Rodewald made a motion to approve January 8, 2026, regular Council meeting minutes. Marti seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Juberien made a motion to approve monthly bills. Marti seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Check# Vendor DATE $AMT Description 23454 Holm, Julie 01/22/26 $1,072.81 Payroll 01/04-01/17/26 23455 Ubel, David 01/22/26 $1,614.20 Payroll 01/04-01/17/26 23456 Voges, Jessie 01/22/26 $795.66 Payroll 01/04-01/17/26 EFT COMCAST, INC 02/02/26 $101.96 main st office internet EFT MICROSOFT 02/08/26 $17.71 office 365 subscriptions EFT IRS 02/05/26 $1,011.53 federal payroll taxes EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 02/05/26 $107.00 mn payroll taxes EF [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

City Council

City Council will adopt the 2026 fee schedule

The Courtland City Council will consider adopting the 2026 fee schedule, reviewing 2026 appointments and wages, and evaluating Pay Request 5 for the Collin Drive 2024 street and storm improvement project. A presentation will be given by Spencer Crawford of Nicollet County Public Health. Standard agenda items include call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and various department reports.

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Agenda Courtland City Council Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:00pm Courtland City Hall 329 Main Street 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call-Attendance 3. Additions/Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- Regular CC, Special 5. Presentation and Payment of Bills 6. Visitors Spencer Crawford-Nicollet Co Public Health 7. Reports A. Public Utilities B. Mayor and Council C. Streets Committee D. Planning Commission E. City Clerk 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business 2026 Fee Schedule 2026 Appointments & Wages Pay Request 5 – Collin Drive 2024 Street & Storm Improvement 10. Adjournment
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Mission of the City of Courtland We envision Courtland as a city with managed growth which offers a high quality of life for individuals, families and businesses at an affordable cost. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 Members Present: Mayor Al Poehler Council Member Pam Rodewald Council Member Nathan Marti Council Member Justin Kraus Council Member Greg Juberien Members Absent: Others Present: Julie Holm Dave Ubel Mark Fiemeyer Spencer Crawford Samantha Janni The regular city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Poehler at 7:00 pm on January 8, 2026 in the Council chambers in City Hall. Rodewald made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Marti seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Rodewald made a motion to approve December 4, 2025, regular Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Marti made a motion to approve December 4, 2025, special Council meeting minutes. Juberien seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Kraus made a motion to approve monthly bills. Marti seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Check# Vendor DATE $AMT Description EFT CITY OF COURTLAND 12/10/25 $280.32 fire hall, comm center, main shed, city office utilities EFT IRS 12/26/25 $1,137.43 federal payroll taxes EFT MN DEPT OF REVENUE 12/26/25 $210.00 mn payroll taxes EFT PERA 12/26/25 $688.64 PERA contributions EFT IRS 12/31/25 $2,920.94 fed [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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