Windom Police Department reported a hit and run accident on the 10th at 2:30pm in the 600 block of 16th Street. The owner of a 2015 Ford F-150 stated that his driver’s side mirror was hit sometime the evening before. Another hit and run was reported on the 11th at 3:08pm in the Arena at the Cottonwood County Fairgrounds. The owner of a 2015 Buick Enclave reported that her parked vehicle received minor damage on the 10th but did not notice the damage till the 11th. .
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 25 calls in the week of August 7th to August 11th. Deputies assisted six calls with Ambulance calls, mechanical issues, welfare checks, car chases and suspicious people. Deputies conducted 7 traffic stops, responded to a domestic disturbance and responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in SE Jackson County. After investigating, a 60 year old male from rural Jackson was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault – Dangerous Weapon. A full listing and details of all calls are available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff Report 8-7 to 8-11
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Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met on the 6th. There was no action taken after discussion about the Courthouse step landings. The Commissions approved a Conditional Use Permit to Travis Dick for a dwelling in shoreland with conditions. The Cannabis Ordinance #43 will be discussed at a future meeting as the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will be holding a Webex meeting in the near future that the Planning & Zoning Technician will be attending. The Commissioners approved to revise Ordinance #36- Mining, Extraction and Excavation. The Commissioners motioned to allow the Board Chairman to sign the Board Ratification Statement for the following three items:
- Property Tax System Maintenance and Support Agreement Amendment between Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative and Avenu effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
- CAMAUSA Maintenance and Support Agreement Amendment between Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative and Avenu effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
- Professional Services Agreement between TriMin Systems, Inc., and the Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
The Commissioners moved to approve the Agreement between the Regents of the University of Minnesota and Cottonwood County for providing Extension programs locally and employing Extension staff for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. They motioned to amend
- Policy #383- Promotion, by striking the sentence “All employees will be placed on the appropriate range for the position they are being promoted to at a salary closest to but not less than their current rate of pay” and to post for a 30-day comment period.
- Revised changes to Policy #170 Leave Benefits – Earned Sick & Safe Time, for a 30-day comment period.
Commissioners approved the Legal Services Agreement by and between the County of Cottonwood and Kristi L. Meyeraan, Attorney at Law, at the rate of $8,000 per month for services provided in the agreement. Monthly rental rates were approved to be increased by 5% effective January 1, 2025 for the following leases: DVHHS (Human Services), DVHHS (Public Health), 10th Street Offices (SWCD), United Community Action Transit, and Law Enforcement Center (Windom Police Department).
The Board started the process of reviewing and discussing 2025 proposed department budgets.
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Home Field Advantage was formed out of the need to find a new location to play football and soccer games this fall. According to a report, Windom Area Schools recognize how fortunate they have been to play baseball and football at Island Park for decades. Due to flood damage the park and fields are in no shape to be used this Fall. The report stated many options were explored but ultimately it was decided to relocate the field events which were the long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vaulting from inside the track to the outside of the track. This was at little to no cost to the school due to community members volunteering time, materials and equipment. Those helping to make this vision a reality were Staples Oil Company, Kulseth Lawn Landscaping and Concrete, SVE LLC, GDF Bobcat, Ag Builders, Negen Construction, Balzer Inc, Johnson Engineering Group, Windom Eagle Booster Club, Windom Fire Department, Jacob Johnson, Windom Schools Activity Director, The City of Windom and Windom School Buildings and Grounds Crew. Discussion is taking place on a long-term plan involving an engineering and architectural firm. As recommendations and costing become available, more will be shared with the community for comments.
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