Courtland public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 budget and the 2023 final levy. The body will also consider a request to allow THC sales and a conditional use permit for an outdoor furnace.

• 2023 Budget and Resolution 22-115 (2023 Final Levy)
• Proposal to allow THC sales
• Resolution 22-117: Conditional Use Permit for Steve Kloeckl Outdoor Furnace
• Resolution 22-116: Transfer of funds for loan repayment from General to Water/Sewer Fund
• Final pay request for Dirt Merchant regarding 2020 Pond Outfall Improvements

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

• Closed public hearing on taxation (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting solely to canvass the November 8, 2022 election results. They approved Resolution 22-114, which officially declared the election valid and certified the winners: Al Poehler as Mayor, Paul Bode and Pam Rodewald as Council Members, and Justin Kraus to fill the vacant Council seat. The meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution 22-114 canvassing election results (all in favor)
• Certified Al Poehler as Mayor with 325 votes
• Certified Paul Bode as Council Member with 248 votes
• Certified Pam Rodewald as Council Member with 309 votes
• Certified Justin Kraus as Council Member (vacancy) with 348 votes

City Council

The Courtland City Council will meet to discuss new business including a lot division and several agreements. The body will also review unfinished business regarding ballpark capital improvements.

• Resolution 22-113 Simple Lot Division Hinrichs-Dallmann
• Kuester Pit 2 Addition Development Agreement Release
• Prokore Inspections Agreement
• Courtland Waste buffer zone and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) discussion
• Ballpark Capital Improvements

The City Council approved a payment for a stormwater inlet and a professional services agreement with Prokore Inspections. The council also approved a simple subdivision of properties bisected by the Highway 14 project and denied a rental fee waiver for the community center.

• Approved $5,500 for an additional 12-inch stormwater inlet (all in favor)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Prokore Inspections pending legal review (all in favor)
• Approved continuing the New Ulm Building Permit Fee Schedule until next review (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 22-113 for the simple subdivision of properties in Township 109 North of Range 29 West (all in favor)
• Denied request to waive community center rental fee and deposit for Dakota 38 (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $57,215.02 (all in favor)
• Decided not to sign the Release of Development Agreement on Kuester Pit 2 Addition

City Council

The City Council will meet to review bills and receive reports from city committees. New business items include discussions on inspection services, a website change, and ballpark capital improvements.

• Ballpark Capital Improvements
• Inspection Services
• Website Change

The council approved investing $800,000 from the 4M Fund into certificates of deposit with varying terms: $200,000 in a 3-month CD, $300,000 in a 6-month CD, and $300,000 in a 1-year CD. The council also discussed switching inspection services from New Ulm to Prokore Inspections, which would allow the city to retain 30% of permit fees, and directed the clerk to move forward with a new website through Municipal Impact. Additionally, the council discussed a potential loan to the Courtland Cubs baseball association for $300,000 in ballpark upgrades, pending legal review.

• Approved $200,000 in a 3-month CD, $300,000 in a 6-month CD, and $300,000 in a 1-year CD for 4M Fund investments (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved September 1, 2022 regular council minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 22, 2022 special work session minutes (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $1,042,329.12 (5-0)
• Directed clerk to proceed with website change to Municipal Impact
• Discussed switching inspection services to Prokore Inspections (no formal vote)
• Discussed potential loan to Courtland Cubs for ballpark upgrades, pending legal review

City Council

The City Council approved a preliminary tax levy for 2023, which represents a 5.2% increase. During the session, the council adjusted budget amounts for city office building equipment and furnishings.

• Approved Resolution 22-112 setting the preliminary 2023 tax levy at $230,616.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The Courtland City Council will discuss development agreement changes for Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition and the hiring of new firefighters. The body is also reviewing updates to sign and flood plain regulations and a proposal for an auditor.

• Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition Development Agreement changes
• New firefighter hire approvals
• Ordinance 22-102 and Resolution 22-110 regarding Sign Regulations
• Ordinance 22-103 and Resolution 22-111 regarding Flood Plain Regulations
• Auditor Proposal

The council approved two ordinance amendments recommended by the planning commission: Ordinance 22-102 replacing sign regulations and Ordinance 22-103 updating flood plain regulations to comply with FEMA maps. Both were passed unanimously after waiving readings, along with resolutions for publication by title and summary. The council also approved hiring three new firefighters, a development agreement and final plat for Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition, and a three-year auditor services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen.

• Approved Ordinance 22-102 replacing sign regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-110 for publication of Ordinance 22-102 by title and summary (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 22-103 updating flood plain regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-111 for publication of Ordinance 22-103 by title and summary (unanimous)
• Approved hiring firefighters Ryan Hoffmann, Bryce Kloeckl, and Matthew Poehler (unanimous)
• Approved Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition development agreement with changes (unanimous)
• Accepted Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition final plat (unanimous)
• Approved auditor services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen for 2022-2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved membership in the 4M Fund to pursue new investment options. The council also appointed election judges for the 2022 primary and general elections and approved monthly bills totaling $57,349.21.

• Approved Resolution 22-109 authorizing membership in the 4M Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-108 appointing election judges for 2022 elections (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $57,349.21 (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2022 regular Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to use fog sealing for streets at an additional cost of $7,000 over chip sealing

City Council

The Courtland City Council approved Resolution 22-107 allowing Richard Krohn to divide his lot at 240 Collin Drive, and approved Resolution 22-106 vacating drainage and utility easements in the Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition plat. The council also voted to raise the bulk water rate from $8 to $10 per thousand gallons plus a $25 monthly large meter fee, and agreed to draft a letter to Nicollet County requesting a four-way stop at County Road 24 and Main Street (Highway 14). The council approved the agenda, June 2, 2022 minutes, and monthly bills totaling $57,697.25.

• Approved Resolution 22-107 simple lot division for 240 Collin Drive (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 22-106 vacating drainage and utility easements in Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition (all in favor)
• Increased bulk water rate to $10.00 per thousand gallons plus $25 monthly large meter fee (all in favor)
• Agreed to draft letter to Nicollet County requesting four-way stop at County Road 24 and Main Street (Highway 14)
• Approved June 2, 2022 regular council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $57,697.25 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 pm (all in favor)

City Council

The Courtland City Council approved two liquor license renewals for Swany's Pub and The Crow Bar and Grill for 2022-2023, approved MnDOT Agreement 10048495 (Jurisdictional Transfer Turnback Agreement) and Resolution 22-104 to enter into that agreement, and approved Resolution 22-105 vacating portions of Ashlynn Court for the Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition plat. The council also approved the amended agenda, the May 5, 2022 regular and special minutes, and the monthly bills totaling $61,609.27. No action was taken on the ravine erosion, watershed, or lift station repair items; those were discussed only.

• Approved amended agenda (all in favor)
• Approved May 5, 2022 regular Council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved May 5, 2022 special Council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $61,609.27 (all in favor)
• Approved Swany's Pub liquor license renewal for 2022-2023 (all in favor)
• Approved The Crow Bar and Grill liquor license renewal for 2022-2023 (all in favor)
• Approved MnDOT Agreement 10048495 Jurisdictional Transfer Turnback Agreement (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 22-104 to enter into the agreement (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council approved the development agreement, final plat, and plans and specifications for the Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition. Council members also approved the 2021 audited financial statements, a temporary liquor license for the fire department street dance, and barred private water and sewer connections for storage sheds at 1013 Main Street without a public street.

• Approved agenda, April 7 minutes, and monthly bills ($31,831.39) (all in favor)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Courtland Fire Department Street Dance on August 20-21, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition Development Agreement with noted amendments (all in favor)
• Approved Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition Final Plat (all in favor)
• Approved Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition Plans and Specifications pending city engineer approval (all in favor)
• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements (all in favor)
• Prohibited private water and sewer connections for storage sheds at 1013 Main Street unless a city street is added (all in favor)

City Council

The Courtland City Council approved Resolution 22-103, allowing the Courtland Fire Department Relief Association to hold a raffle drawing on August 21, 2022 at the Courtland Fire Hall. The council also approved the agenda, the March 3, 2022 regular meeting minutes, and the monthly bills totaling $39,542.90. Discussion items included a MNDot detour route change, erosion repair on Riverview Drive estimated at $75,000-$80,000, and a proposed development agreement for Kuester Pit 2 that was forwarded to the city attorney for review. No vote was recorded on the development agreement or the erosion issue.

• Approved Resolution 22-103 allowing a Fire Department raffle drawing on August 21, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved March 3, 2022 regular Council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $39,542.90 (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council approved a moratorium on new outdoor advertising and re-established voting precincts following the census. Additionally, the council appointed Ed Mages to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the 2022-2023 liquor license for the Courtland Recreation Association. Members also authorized the combination of two tax parcels for Mayor Al Poehler.

• Appointed Ed Mages to Planning and Zoning Commission (all in favor)
• Approved $187,540.90 in monthly bills (all in favor)
• Approved waiving liability tort limit (all in favor)
• Approved 2022-2023 liquor license for Courtland Recreation Association (all in favor)
• Approved Interim Ordinance 22-101 for billboard moratorium (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 22-102 for election precinct boundaries (all in favor)
• Approved combining two tax parcels for Mayor Poehler (3-0, Mayor abstained)

City Council

The City Council approved the 2022 Water Sewer Budget and fee schedule. The council also authorized a grant application for Main Street Park and increased firefighter retirement benefits.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $56,791.35 (unanimous)
• Approved increase in Fireman Relief benefit from $1,700 to $1,900 (unanimous)
• Accepted principal of $135,771.02 and waived interest collection on deferred road assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-101 for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Water Sewer Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Fee Schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved wage increases for the City Clerk, Public Works staff, and Utility Technician. They also confirmed the appointment of Tim Portner as Assistant Fire Chief. Additionally, the council tabled the Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition Final Plat and associated development agreement until the next meeting.

• Approved $18.75/hr Clerk wage and $23.20/hr Public Works wage
• Approved $17.50/hr Utility Technician wage
• Appointed Tim Portner as Assistant Fire Chief
• Approved monthly bills totaling $144,607.70
• Tabled Kuester Pit 2 Second Addition Final Plat and development agreement
• Approved amended agenda and previous meeting minutes