Minutes Summary 2-7-08

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Schabert in the Courtland Community Center on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm. All members were present.

Nielsen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Schwartz seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Nielsen made a motion to approve the written minutes of the regular city council meeting held on January 3, 2008. Kollmann seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Schwartz made a motion to approve the January bills for payment. Nielsen seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor. Doug Gulden gave a short report for the utility department. He stated that he and Pete spent quite a bit of time trying to get the water tower thawed out and had to call in a firm from South Dakota to actually get the problem solved.

Poehler gave a report on the skid loader that we plan to purchase. He also stated that the firm would take our old tractor in on trade. He said that they would take the old tractor in its current condition.

The council reviewed the written report for January from our city policeman.

Nielsen made a motion to approve an increase of $300 from $900 to $1200 for pension per firefighter per years of service effective January 1, 2008. Kollmann seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Schwartz made a motion to approve the fire relief association conducting a raffle along with the street dance that they have in August. Nielsen seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Marci Norell, postmistress of Courtland approached the council about putting up a sign by the front of the post office stating no parking. She said that it has been a problem with the big trucks blocking the drive to the outside drop box. She also stated that the postal department would furnish the sign if the city would allow it and install it for her. Schwartz made a motion to approve the sign and also to have Doug Gulden install it as soon as weather permits. Schabert seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in

favor.

Mike Boulton gave a short report on the meeting that was held with Shannon Sweeny of David Drown Associates about our TIF district. Shannon helped the city set up the original TIF District. He stated that he would have to review the development agreement with Courtland Partners before he could give us some answers as to how the city should proceed in reference to the Courtland Plains 11 Addition not having the punch list finished. According to the agreement the lots should start being taxed as if there were houses on all 11 lots as of December 31, 2007. Brandon Reinarts stated that he has purchased a lot from Courtland Partners and that he would like to start on his new house. The council stated that until these issues are all settled the city cannot issue any zoning permits. It was stated that if Courtland Partners brought over a check to put in escrow to cover the punch list the clerk would be able to issue a zoning permit.

Schabert made a motion to approve the 2^nd Addendum for the Courtland Plains 11 Development agreement with the provision there will be no more extensions. Schwartz seconded the motion. It was noted that there was no one in attendance to represent Courtland Partners. After much discussion a roll call vote was called. Nielsen, Kollmann, Schwartz and Poehler voted no. Schabert voted yes. The motion was denied on a 4-1 vote.

Nielsen made a motion to approve the 2008 fee schedule to include the raise in the sewer rate. Schwartz seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Schwartz made a motion to adjourn. Nielsen seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

A signed written copy of the minutes is on file in the office of the city clerk.

Respectfully submitted,

Bonnie J. Hubert, City Clerk