Windom Police Department received a report on January 27th of Vandalism. A Windom resident owning a 2005 Chevy Equinox was parked in a visitor’s parking lot by guard shack at HyLife Foods and had both passenger side tires punctured. Total damage is estimated at $250. Further information maybe presented if mechanic discovers something when they remove and repair tires.
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The Windom City Council set the Citywide Cleanup date for May 21st. Prices for tags are still being negotiated at this time and will be posted at a later date. Citywide Cleanup is meant for items that do NOT fit in your weekly trash pickup container. Accepted items for pickup include Household goods, furniture, other items too bulky to be placed in garbage bag. There will be no pickup for leaves, trees, dirt, or grass clippings. Appliances and Electronics can be picked up BUT A TAG MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO PICK UP DAY. Mattresses, Box Springs and Car Seats will be picked up on designated day and must have a tag purchased prior to pick up day. Items to be picked up should be placed on curb by 6:00am no items will be picked up in Alleys. If you have questions concerning proper disposal of hazardous waste materials, call Solid Waste Officer at 507-831-3781. Citywide Cleanup is done once a year and is a perfect opportunity to clean out the shed, garage, and basement. The Citywide Cleanup Committee recommends that items not be placed out more than two days in advance. Be watchful of weather and don’t leave mattresses and box springs out in the rain. If you have questions concerning Citywide Pickup please call City Hall at 831-6129 or Hometown Sanitation at 832-8946.
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Windom Area Health announced that they negotiated a new 10-year contract with Sanford Health Network to remain a managed hospital under Sanford Health Network. According to Chief Executive Officer Shelby Medina, Windom Area Health is an independent, City owned critical access hospital that is ultimately overseen by a Governing Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor of Windom. The Governing Board of Directors assumes the responsibilities of ultimate control over the operations, medical, professional and ethical affairs of the hospital. On Monday, January 24th’s Governing Board meeting, the Governing Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend the hospital partnership agreement with Sanford Health for an additional 10 years.
Sanford Health has been a partner of Windom Area Health dating back 30+ years. This partnership has proven to be a win/win for all parties involved. Sanford Health, in collaboration with Windom Area Health’s Governing Board of Directors, employs the Chief Executive Officer whose responsibilities are to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital, develop and implement strategic goals that align with community healthcare needs and secures financial viability, and to ensure the hospital remains compliant with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
Medina went onto say, As a managed partner, Sanford provides Windom Area Health with the ability to take advantage of discounts that Sanford has negotiated with third party vendors; such as: supply chain (medical equipment and supplies); food distribution; clinical support (radiologists, specialists, lab directorship, regulatory compliance); and most significantly our electronic medical record. Sanford also provides a variety of outreach clinics that offer care to our community close to home.
Additional benefits of being a managed partner is Windom Area Health retains all net operating income and losses. There is no revenue sharing between the two systems and because of this Windom Area Health is able to remain independent and enter into partnerships with other organizations for services that Sanford is unable to provide. This is extremely beneficial because it allows Windom Area Health to be good partners with all medical providers and offers our community with the option of choice.
Medina added, The hospital’s Governing Board of Directors spent the past year assessing its partnership with Sanford. Entering into such long-term agreements is not something that is taken lightly. Sanford has been a dedicated and committed partner of the hospital and the community. Sanford’s business ethics, expectations of high quality care, and commitment to the communities it serves were key factors in Windom Area Health’s decision to retain our partnership for an additional 10 years.
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Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday February 1st at 9am in the Cottonwood County Courthouse in Windom. Agenda items will include
- Clean Water Partnership Low Interest SSTS Loan Amendment.
- Conditional Use Permits
- Bridge Project Bids
- Vehicle Replacement
- Final Hearing for JD #10 Landowner meeting
- Wellness Incentive and Commissioner per diem for Wind Tower Meeting.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority will meet Tuesday February 1st at 9:00am in the Jackson County Resource Center cafeteria.
Agenda will include:
- Consent Agenda
- Approve Voluntary Surrender of a conditional use permit SE ¼ of Section 29 of Rost Township
- Broadband Grant Applications
- Committee and Board Reports
Drainage Authority Meeting will review petition received for Judicial Ditch 35 Cleanout and set the maximum payment to landowners for Buffer Payment as related to State Statute 103F.48, established in 2017
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Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday February 1st at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. The Center is open to the public. If you would like to call in to listen to the meeting or join via zoom please find information on the Murray County home page website.
Agenda Items will include:
- An update from the Murray County Medical Center
- Report on County Ditch 22 and a Ditch Inspection Report
- Opening bids on a used tractor
- Snowmobile Grant for fiscal year 2022
- Report on Chief Deputy Sheriff and Sunrise Terrace Meal Servers
- Update on Sheriff Office HVAC with a discussion on Dunham & Associates Payment and how to proceed from a motion at the Nov 16th meeting
- At 10:15 there will be a work session on Capital Improvement Plan- Management Team is invited.
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Windom City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday February 1st at 4:30 pm in the City Council Chambers.
Agenda Items include:
- Consent Agenda Items
- Tax Abatement Extension Request for Guardian Inn
- Telecom Rate Resolution to Establishing Rates, Charges and Fees
- American Rescue Plan Act- Airport Rescue Grant Agreement
- 2022 Part-Time, Seasonal and Temporary Non-Union Wage Rates
- 2022 Mayor Appointments and Reappointments for Board & Commissions
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Heron Lake City Council will be meeting on Wednesday February 2nd at 7:00pm at the Heron Lake Community Center.
Agenda items will include:
- Reports from various departments
- Discussion on a Shop Office and Bathroom
- Monthly report from the Police Department
- A date change for April Council Meeting due to LBA & E schedule
- Emerald Ash Borer Grant submitted and received by DNR on January 24th.
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