01. Final plat approval for Matthews Subdivision

parcels and rezone with building permit through Stanley Township.The township attorney, Jonathan Garaas supported the townships view that the township has full jurisdiction. 09/14/21—A Declaration of Covenants and Restriction and Community Access Easement for South Forty on 81'Addition was recorded by Bob Matthews and Vickie Matthews. 09/23/21—The Planning Commission us updated about the issues of the Matthews properties and the subdivision of land through the use of auditor's lots.This was an information item only at this time. 09/24/21—A Warranty Deed is recorded as document#1646367 conveying Auditor's Lot 7 from Robert &Vickie Matthews to Derek& Elizabeth Drege. 09/27/21—Grace Puppe was notified by the Recorder's Office that the Declaration of Covenants and Restriction and Community Access Easement for the South Forty on 81'was recorded. 09/28/21—Grace Puppe emailed Donald Kress from the City of Fargo to verify that the city has not extended its ET and that the property has not been platted through the City as"South Forty on 81St Addition". Donald Kress confirmed that neither has happened. 09/30/21—Grace Puppe mailed a violation letter to Robert &Vickie Matthews providing clarification on the county's authority to subdivide land and the township's authority to zone. Also included were possible penalties, to stop further development of the land until a proper subdivision application has been made and that if Matthews chooses to continue to not comply that the item will be considered of imposing a penalty. 10/13/21—Bob Matthews called Grace Puppe to set up a meeting with Jason Benson,Tracy Peters, and Grace Puppe. The meeting was scheduled for 10/26/21 at the Cass County Courthouse. 10/19/21—Bob Matthews and Todd Ellig showed at 1:50pm at the Cass County Planning Office to clarify questions with the Subdivision Ordinance and platting along with who the blame would fall on for the lots that were sold. 10/25/21—Grace Puppe emailed Bob Matthews a summary of what was discussed at the impromptu meeting on 10/19/21 and asked if any additional details or clarification needed to be added. Also included that the meeting for Tuesday, October 26 was still scheduled at the Cass County Courthouse to discuss the topic further. 10/28/21—An update was provided at the Planning Commission meeting as to the status of the Matthews property.The attorneys discussed adding this property issue to the existing litigation. If not, then there would be two judges which could provide different rulings. No action was taken until after the attorneys decide if they are going to join the existing case or go at it separately. 12/07/21—Grace Puppe received a phone call from a resident possibly interested in purchasing of the properties and was provided a brief summary off the current issues with the property. Grace Puppe noticed at this time that Auditor's Lot 6 was sold on 11/15/21 to William D & Marna Nelson.The Warranty Deed was recorded on 11/30/21 as document#1652718. Page 13