Mountain Lake Police Department reported 17 calls in the week of March 10th to March 16th. Officers handled a damage to property, a report of possible harassment, and a noise complaint. For a full listing of ALL calls for the Mountain Lake Police Department click on link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department March 10th to March 16th
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The Cottonwood County Sherrif’s department reported on the 10th at approximately 6:45pm a deputy was patrolling south bound on 1st Ave in Westbrook when he observed a Juvenile on the Sunroof of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. A traffic stop was initiated and after investigation, the driver of the vehicle was identified as a 16-year-old male from Jeffers and the roof surfer was a 15-year-old male also from Jeffers. The parents were notified and the case was forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office for review and possible charges for not wearing a seat belt.
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The first of three public community information meetings for the Windom Area Schools Facility Improvement Proposal for a Bond Vote will be TONIGHT at 7pm in the Nest Lobby at the Middle and High School. The public is invited to come and learn the facts of what the project is all about, the cost of the project and why it is a progressive move for students and the community. If you would like to invite the District to visit your group or organization contact Superintendent Jamie Frank by calling 507-831-6910 or email her at JFrank@isd177.com Election day is Tuesday May 13th with early voting March 28th through May 12th.
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The Windom City Council met on Tuesday. I was not able to attend the meeting in person and I was not able to listen to the meeting via YouTube but I did get to read Councilwoman Jenny Quade’s highlights from the meeting. If you have questions regarding any information you should feel free to contact your Ward’s Representative. According to Quade, Homeland Security and Emergency Management awards were presented to Mayor Mathis and Windom EDA Director Tiffany Lamb. During Public Comments, Mike Lohre spoke with the council on vaccine injury along with encouraging awareness to the public. The Council approved projects for the Windom Community Center for a vestibule addition to the side at a cost of $7,814.11 and a new sound system for $17,808.70 with half of the funding coming from a donation by Bob Byers and the remainder coming from the building fund. The Council then approved a Conditional Use Permit with conditions for 2372 Douglas Street for a short term rental. Quade also reported that the first reading of Ordinance on Cannabis & Hemp Businesses was held. The Council approved the joint power agreement with County and City on regulation of cannabis. With this agreement it will delegate the registration and compliance checks to the County. A public hearing was called for a residential tax abatement at 1663 17th Street. The Council approved the relocation of the dog park within Island Park due to the groundwork for the installation of the berm at Island Park. More discussion was held about the old cabin that is a safety hazzard at Island Park. According to Quade, the Historical Society has a meeting on Monday the 24th and it is on their agenda to discuss. The council agreed that if no one comes forward with a plan to take the cabin to relocate it by the next council meeting on April 1st, action will be taken by the council to take it down due to safety concerns. Ambulance Director, Kristen Porath present to discuss a memorandum of understanding between the Windom Ambulance Service and MN West to allow EMS students to ride along at the discretion of the Ambulance Director. The council approved this memorandum. Quade encouraged the public to check out the now published City of Windom’s 2024 Annual Report. Quade stated there is a lot of good information about all the departments in the report and you can learn some interesting details about the departments within the City of Windom.