KDOM had a fantastic turnout at our End of Summer Barbeque. It was great to see everyone and watch as our community relaxed and enjoyed the evening. As we head into the Fall and Winter months, stay tuned to your LOCAL Radio Station for weather updates, Sports, News and Entertainment. Can’t wait to see you on the radio!!!
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported 10 calls in the week of August 28th to the 3rd of September. Mt Lake Police Officers conducted 2 welfare checks, handled a fire ordinance violation, arrested a 38-year-old male from Mt Lake for Domestic Assault, handled a dog barking complaint, Had three assists for other agencies involving a vehicle pursuit, removing debris from roadway and driving complaint. Officers gave a warning and talked to several juveniles for entering an abandoned home and counseled a party with a phone scam.
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Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met on the 5th the Board approved Tax Abatement for Scooter’s Coffee. The Board went into a closed session to discuss the Litigation of The Toro Company vs Cottonwood County. Upon re-opening the Board session, three representatives from Minnesota DNR reviewed with the Commissioners, DNR lands and activities, Cottonwood County successful projects, opportunities, and challenges, 2023 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), and School Trust Fund Payments. Two representatives from Minnesota Department of Transportation provided an overview of the 10-year Capital Highway Improvement Plan including the State Highway Improvement Program (STIP), current and future transportation system conditions, changes in future investment priorities, and the 2023 construction program. The Landfill Land Lease was approved by the Commissioners with an added indemnification clause. The mowing contract with Barnett Pro Care was terminated immediately, and the Board approved the lease buyout of two 2022 vehicles and allowed Public Works Department to sell a 2009 Chevy Extended Cab. The Board approved the purchase of ISC Workflow and two scanners in the amount of $59,902, to be paid out of the Recorder’s Unallocated Fund and approved the amended Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area Joint Powers Agreement as presented. The Board also approved the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Joint Health and Human Services Entity as presented. There will be a Special Meeting on Tuesday September 12th at 1pm for the commercial tax abatement public hearing and to discuss budgets.
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Windom City Council had a great representation for the Public Hearing on the Qualified 501©3 Bonds for the expansion project at Windom Area Health. According to Councilwoman Jenny Quade there were approximately 21 people that spoke publicly and there were two e-mailed messages that Mayor Dominic Jones read. Quade went onto say that, the majority of comments were in support of the proposed four-story 57,000- square foot medical office building and there were a lot of hospital employees present at the meeting to show solidarity and support of the strategic plan, governing board and strong leadership that they have at Windom Area Health. There were questions and concerns on the need of that much space needed and the debt/cash flow concerns on a 30-million-dollar project. According to Quade the finance committee will meet and discuss bids before coming to either the September 19th or October 3rd council meeting to seek approval for funding. In other business Mayor Jones appointed Tom Tegels to the Planning Commission to fill a vacant seat until terms end of 12/31/23. The Council approved for the upgrade of River City Liquor, the bid from Sussner Construction Inc in the amount of $744,035 with an alternate bid of $1,850 for exterior lighting improvements. Bids were also approved for cooler replacement, shelving, and security cameras. The liquor store expansion and remodel is all funded by the liquor store. The City Council then went into closed session to discuss labor negotiations.
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Slayton Women of Today will be holding their 31st Annual “Autumn Boutique at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton MN Friday September 8th from 9am to 7pm and Saturday September 9th from 9am to 3pm. There will be over 80 exhibitors that will fill six buildings with items including but not limited to home décor, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. There will be food for purchase. Admission and parking are free.