Windom Police Department handled a theft report on Wednesday the 3rd from Johnson Hardware. The owner reported that behind the business he keeps customers’ property that he works on. He had two John Deere Lawn Mowers that he noticed parts missing from them on the 3rd. The owner knows that the Mowers were intact on Friday July 29th. Missing from the two John Deere Mowers were Ignition Switches, Throttle and Choke Cables, A Battery, Battery Cables etc. The estimated value of property taken is approximately $165. This matter is under investigation.
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Mountain Lake Police Department had 16 calls in the week of July 25th to the 31st. On the 25th Officer charged a Juvenile with Theft (Shoplifting) from Peterson Drug and Gifts and assisted MN State Patrol with a wrong way driver on Highway 60. The vehicle was located and handled. On the 26th an officer assisted another agency with a missing person, the individual was found. On the 27th a Mt Lake Officer assisted the MN State Patrol with a traffic stop and an arrest at the intersection of County Road 9 and Highway 60. On the 28th Officers handled three calls dealing with driving complaints, a dog at large and a driver without Insurance. On the 29th of July Officers assisted a driver from Jackson MN at 12:35 am that was broken down at the intersection of County Road 27E and Highway 60 and at approximately Noon, checked on a vehicle that was parked on the side of Highway 60 near intersection County Road 27. Vehicle was unoccupied. On July 30th Officers had four calls that delt with assisting motorist with vehicle troubles and at 2:24am officers responded to a Burglary Alarm at Casey’s that turned out to be a false alarm. On the 31st a 48 year old male from Chaska MN was cited for no MN Drivers License and Speeding near the intersection of Highway 60 and County Road 1 in Mountain Lake.
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Windom City Council met on the 2nd the Council approved all regular bills and amplification permit for First United Methodist Church and Cottonwood County Ag Society, Tobacco license for Kwik Trip and Exempt Gambling Permit for Windom Lions Club all approved. The Council heard from a Windom Resident regarding his property on 4th Ave. He asked the Council to consider allowing him to keep the newer part of his house structure and back area that is still standing so he could use that space and try to rebuild his home. No action was taken. The Liquor store is participating in a “Fill the Boot” fundraiser for the Fire Department. A Fire boot will be available to fill till September 11th. A public hearing was set for August 16th on a USDA application grant funding for new radios for the fire and police department.
The Council discussed the Emergency Ordinance No. 194, 2nd Series, Providing for a Moratorium on the Sale of THC. According to Council Representative Jenny Quade, there were thoughts on both sides and expressed at the meeting. Quade went on to say that overall, the needs for some additional guidelines such as who can sell it, set a permit price just like liquor and tobacco permits and other parameters. The City Attorney and Chief of Police have meet about this topic and were in support of the Moratorium at this time. The Vote ended with the Moratorium for up to One Year passing by a vote of 3-2. Farag and Quade were votes against it. Quade stated it was then discussed that this should be a monthly topic on the council agenda to get updates on the guidelines being worked on to lift this so it doesn’t take a full year.
The Small Cities Development Program Grant Amendment was approved to extend the deadline to get approved projects completed until Dec 31, 2022 as with Covid during these times, supplies and getting the labor completed have been delayed. An update on the EDA position was discussed. There have been four applicants but the search continues
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Here we are Friday July 5th… Let’s all raise a glass of our favorite beer… Afterall it IS International Beer Day, the first Friday in August brings toast to ales, lagers and pilsners that put the international in International Beer Day. Whether there is a porter or a Belgian in your glass or yours is fermented or not, dark or pale, hoppy, bitter, smooth, raise your mug. Lift it high among friends around the world, thanking those who work at brewing delicious beer in your local area. Why? Because International Beer Day brings the world together, celebrating the beers of all cultures on one remarkable day.
This is kind of a oxymoron… I am just going to brush over the fact that it is National Work Like a Dog Day. I mean come on… IT IS FRIDAY… But in the spirit of the day, charge forth and meet every challenge you face with bravado and gusto…
And keep an eye open because today is also National Water Balloon Day and National Underwear Day…
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