Courtland public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Courtland City Council approved Resolution 24-125 authorizing the issuance and sale of $586,000 in Taxable General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A, to fund the 2024 Collin Drive Improvement Project. The council also approved the 2025 final budget, which includes a 3.5% increase, and Resolution 24-124 setting the final 2025 tax levy at $258,347.99. Routine items including the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and monthly bills totaling $71,321.22 were approved. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 24-125 authorizing $586,000 Taxable General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A for Collin Drive project (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 Final Budget with 3.5% increase (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-124 setting 2025 Final Levy at $258,347.99 (all in favor)
• Approved November 7, 2024 regular Council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 7, 2024 Public Hearing minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $71,321.22 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 pm (all in favor)

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

The Courtland City Council held a public hearing on November 7, 2024, on the 2024 Street and Storm Water Improvements Assessments for Collin Drive. Property owners Rich Reichel and Jason Kuester objected to their assessments; city officials said the assessment formula was set at an earlier hearing and the project decision was already made. No substantive decision was made at this hearing — the only motion was to adjourn, which carried with all in favor. The minutes state the assessment rate is 8% for ten years and the payment deadline is December 7, 2024.

• Held public hearing on 2024 Street and Storm Water Improvements Assessments for Collin Drive; no vote on the assessments
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Rodewald, seconded by Bents; carried all in favor)

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)

The Courtland City Council approved Ordinance 24-102 amending mayor and council salaries, effective January 1, 2025. It also approved Change Order 4 and Pay Request 2 for the 2024 Street & Storm Sewer Improvement project, totaling $205,066.32, and called for a public hearing on the final assessment for the Collin Drive Improvement Project. Additionally, the council approved a raffle and bingo event permit and discussed potential code enforcement contracting with the county sheriff.

• Approved Ordinance 24-102 amending mayor and council salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 4 to 2024 Street & Storm Sewer Improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request 2 WW Blacktopping for $205,066.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-118 for raffle and bingo event (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-119 calling for public hearing on Collin Drive final assessment (unanimous)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $121,000+ (unanimous)

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

The Courtland City Council held a special work session to review the 2025 budget, making several adjustments including adding a $5,000 capital improvement fund line, a $2,500 ordinance enforcement line, and increasing the loan repayment amount for the 2024 Improvement Project to $35,000. The council then approved the 2025 budget and Resolution 24-117, setting the preliminary tax levy at $258,347, a 3.5% increase of $8,756 from 2024. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2025 budget (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-117 preliminary 2025 tax levy of $258,347 (all in favor)
• Added $5,000 capital improvement fund line to budget
• Added $2,500 ordinance enforcement line for Nicollet County contract
• Increased loan repayment amount for 2024 Improvement Project to $35,000

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

The Courtland City Council approved change orders 2 and 3 for the 2024 Street & Storm Sewer Improvements project and approved Pay Request 1 for WW Blacktopping in the amount of $169,520.94. The council also approved the amended agenda, the August 1 minutes, and monthly bills. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and discussions.

• Approved amended agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 1, 2024 regular council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills (all in favor)
• Approved change orders 2 and 3 to 2024 Street & Storm Sewer Improvements (all in favor)
• Approved Pay Request 1 WW Blacktopping for $169,520.94 (all in favor)

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

The council approved Resolution 24-116 to record default option for service connections for certain Collin Drive properties, and granted a deadline extension for the 2024 Collin Drive Improvement Project to September 30, 2024. They also approved the amended agenda, prior minutes, and monthly bills totaling $21,599.35. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 24-116 for default service connections (all in favor)
• Granted Collin Drive project extension to Sept. 30, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $21,599.35 (all in favor)
• Approved amended agenda (all in favor)
• Approved July 11, 2024 minutes (all in favor)

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

The City Council approved the 2023 Audit Report and updated zoning regulations regarding driveway widths and corner lot setbacks. The council also appointed election judges for the 2024 primary and general elections and agreed to seek bids for ditch cleaning to improve stormwater flow.

• Approved monthly bills except for Underground Technologies (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-115 appointing election judges for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 24-101 amending zoning code for driveway widths and corner lot setbacks (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with bids to clean ditches in Valley View Drive and Stony Point areas

City Council

The Courtland City Council approved Resolution 24-114, granting a conditional use permit to S&B Diesel, LLC for automotive and diesel repair operations at 325 & 331 Stone Road. The permit includes conditions on hours of operation, parking control, and city inspection rights. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 24-114, conditional use permit for S&B Diesel, LLC (all in favor)
• Set permit conditions: hours 7am-7pm Monday-Saturday, parking control measures, city entry for compliance
• Required permit recording with Nicollet County Recorder within 60 days at applicant's expense

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

The City Council approved a six-month conditional use permit for gravel crushing operations and renewed two annual liquor licenses. The council also authorized a temporary liquor license and a raffle/bingo event for a fire department fundraiser.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $45,355.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Fire Department Fundraiser on August 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Liquor License renewal for Swany’s (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Liquor License renewal for The Crow Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-113 for Sioux Trails Ducks Unlimited Raffle and Bingo event (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-112 for MN Hardwoods LLC gravel crushing conditional use permit (unanimous)

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

The City Council approved a $102,000 proposal from Midwest Playscapes for park equipment and passed an amended conditional use permit for G & S Manufacturing LLC. The council also approved monthly bills totaling $52,221.39.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $52,221.39 (unanimous)
• Approved $102,000 park equipment proposal from Midwest Playscapes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-111A for G & S Manufacturing LLC Conditional Use Permit – Amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2024 regular Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2024 special Council meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The City Council awarded the 2024 Collin Drive Improvement Project to WW Blacktopping and approved a conditional use permit for G & S Manufacturing. The council also renewed a liquor license for the Courtland Recreation Association and approved monthly bills totaling $89,682.91.

• Awarded 2024 Collin Drive Improvement Project contract to WW Blacktopping for $534,200.35 (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-111 for G & S Manufacturing, LLC Conditional Use Permit for business offices (All in favor)
• Approved Courtland Recreation Association Liquor License Renewal for 2024-2025 (All in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $89,682.91 (All in favor)
• Tabled financing for park equipment updates at Main Street Park until next month

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

The City Council authorized the advertisement for bids for the 2024 Collin Drive Improvement Project. The council also approved a request to combine two residential lots and waived the municipality insurance tort limit liability.

• Approved Resolution 24-109 to advertise for bids for Collin Drive Improvements (4-0)
• Approved combining lots 240 Ashlynn Court and 290 Collin Drive (4-0)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $53,075.90 (4-0)
• Approved waiver of tort limit liability for municipality insurance (4-0)
• Approved February 1, 2024 regular and special Council minutes (4-0)

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

The Council approved the preparation of final plans and specifications for the Collin Drive Improvement Project following a public hearing. The board also approved several fundraiser requests and monthly bills totaling $60,411.74.

• Approved Resolution 24-108 to authorize plans and specifications for Collin Drive Improvements (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $60,411.74 (5-0)
• Approved temporary On Sale liquor license for Courtland Fire Department fundraiser on April 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-106 for Courtland Recreation Association Fish Fry raffle on March 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-107 for Courtland Recreation Association ballpark improvements raffle on June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved January 4, 2024 regular Council minutes (5-0)

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

The Courtland City Council approved Resolution 24-101 accepting a revised engineering report and calling a public improvement hearing for the 2024 Collin Drive project, now estimated at $510,800. The city would pay 25% of project costs, with 75% assessed to property owners under a five-tier lot-size formula; water and sewer service costs would be assessed directly to property owners. The council also approved a Conditional Use Permit for an Air BnB and land auction sales office at 400 Main Street, adopted a Sick and Safe Time policy, approved 2024 appointments and wages with a 3% employee increase, approved the 2024 fee schedule, and approved a funds transfer resolution. All recorded votes were unanimous.

• Approved amended agenda (all in favor)
• Approved December 7, 2023 regular and special council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $63,826.52 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-101 accepting report and calling Feb. 1 public hearing for 2024 Collin Drive improvements, estimated $510,800 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-105 granting Conditional Use Permit for Air BnB (Suite Jean Rental) and land auction sales office (Mages Land Co) for NELS, LLC at 400 Main Street (all in favor)
• Approved 2024 elected official appointments and wages with 3% wage increase for city employees (all in favor)
• Approved 2024 Fee Schedule with updated zoning fees (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 24-102 adopting Sick and Safe Time Policy and Resolution 24-103 for funds transfer (all in favor)