Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 21 calls from July 14th to July 17th. Deputies responded to a report of harassment, a disturbance between juveniles, a disturbance in Jackson, a domestic disturbance in Jackson and a neighbor dispute in Heron Lake. Deputies and MN Energy also responded to a report of a gas leak in Jackson and investigated a report of a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order violation in Jackson. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report July 14th to July 17th
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The Jeffers City Council met on the 14th, addressing a range of local issues from public safety to park maintenance. Council members learned that a First Responder training will be offered this fall by the Lamberton Ambulance Service, with more details expected soon. A discussion was held on enforcement of the county’s Waste Tire Ordinance, noting that a letter has been sent to a local business to ensure compliance. A building permit to cement a patio and driveway was approved, and maintenance staff will be contacting residents about trimming overgrown vegetation in alleyways to keep them clear and accessible. Concerns over vandalism at the city park were also raised, after damage was reported to a slide and climbing equipment. Witnesses were present during the incident. The city plans to report the vandalism to the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Department, send a letter to residents, and consider installing surveillance cameras in the park. In other business, the council discussed the possible sale of an old fire truck after receiving interest from a buyer. Procedures for listing the vehicle will be reviewed.
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The Mountain Lake Public School Board will hold a meeting tonight at 5:30pm at the school in Room 101.
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The Mountain Lake City Council will meet tonight, at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall. Council members will consider a street closure request for National Night Out on August 5th and discussion items include progress on a new spec building, tax abatement bonds for a hotel project, and hiring part-time police officers. The City Administrator will present second-quarter financials, and the meeting will close with updates on local boards and commissions.
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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 8:30 a.m. in the Murray County Government Center, which is open to the public. Residents can also listen in by phone or join the meeting via Zoom with connection details available on the county website. Commissioners will move through a full schedule including an ordinance regarding the licensing and sale of tobacco and related products. Also on the docket are discussions about a final payment to Towne & Country Excavating, CACHE radio replacement, and a new general assistance hire. The board will recess for a tour of the Slayton buildings, then reconvene for two final ditch-related hearings one at 1:00 p.m. for County Ditch 41 improvements, and another at 2:30 p.m. covering redetermination of benefits for several joint and county ditches. The Board retreats are scheduled for July 29 and 30.
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Highway 4, from just south of Sleepy Eye to Brown County Road 24, reopened to traffic this on July 19th. This section of the highway has been closed since late May to allow MnDOT’s contractor to complete finishing work near the Cottonwood River bridge, as part of the larger Highway 4 improvement project between St. James and Sleepy Eye, which began last year. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, although the highway has reopened, some detour signage will remain in place until it is removed in this next week and motorists may still see some intermittent lane closers as crews continue to complete final work on the project.
The Highway 4 project between St. James to Sleepy Eye included resurfacing approximately 25 miles of roadway and replacing three bridges, along with other roadway and drainage improvements. These improvements have allowed Highway 4 between St. James and Sleepy Eye to be designated a 10-ton route. For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store. www.mndot.gov
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