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Council extends buyer's building deadline and considers developing lots by watertower
Summary
The council extended the construction timeline in the Casey Gloege purchase agreement to Dec. 31, 2026, and discussed interest from a contractor in lots by the watertower, suggesting a workshop to explore development options.
The Ortonville City Council on June 1 approved an extension to the construction requirement in the purchase agreement for buyer Casey Gloege and discussed potential development of lots by the watertower.
Councilmember Melton moved and Councilmember Stattelman seconded to extend the deadline in the Casey Gloege purchase agreement; the minutes record that the extension requires construction to start within one year and to complete within three years and that the council set the dwelling permit construction deadline to December 31, 2026. The motion passed.
Councilman Karels reported that a contractor approached him about the lots by the watertower and said several parties are interested in building new homes there. After discussion, the council suggested holding a workshop to explore developing the area; no workshop date was set.
The council also voted to forward its blessing to the Chamber for a Lakeside Park shelter structure and recognized the Chamber's fundraising efforts; the Chamber may request city funds to complete the project. The minutes list the motion to affirm the council's blessing as passed (moved by Karels, seconded by Stattelman).
Why it matters: the Gloege extension preserves the buyer's right to complete construction under the purchase agreement while the council evaluates potential residential development on municipal lots near the watertower. The suggested workshop would be the next public step to consider financing, lot layout and timing; the minutes do not record costs or a timeline for any development.
