Mountain Lake Police Department reported 6 calls in the past week. On March 13th Officer handled a dog at large, the animal was impounded at the vet, also on the 13th an officer handled an accident at 1516 6th street both vehicles sustained heavy damage, no injuries were reported and the driver was cited for no Minnesota Drivers License. On the 12th an officer handled a Civil matter and on the 10th Officers handled a parking violation, conducted a welfare check where everything was okay and an officer cited a driver for no Minnesota Drivers License.
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The Windom City Council met for their regular meeting Tuesday night. Public hearings were held for the TIF Spending plan and a Residential Tax Abatement at 1965 Norway Avenue. There was no additional discussion from the public and both items advanced. EDA development agreements were approved by the council for DVK Diversified LLC and Apollo Development. According to Mayor Dominick Jones, this is the final big step before construction can begin on the new Cemstone housing project as well as the transition of the city building commonly known as “the spec building” into 42 residential apartments.
Other action included a pet license and boarding rate change. The city will offer lifetime dog licenses for a one-time fee of $25. The main reason for recommending a license is to make it easier to return stray dogs to their owner with the tag number. The boarding rate change affects the care of stray dogs boarded at the vet clinic. And the resignation of EDA Director Drew Hagge was accepted.
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners Met for their regular meeting on March 15th. Discussion was held on wind towers and solar projects no action was taken. The board adopted “Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Abatement for new residential Project” and Resolution to Support a Cottonwood Watershed One Watershed and One Plan Project”. The Assistant County Attorney will move from Step D to Step G on the 2022 Wage Matrix effective March 28th. The Board approved the hiring for IS Technician on Range 14, Step B after he successfully completes of all hiring requirements and a extension was granted for 60-days for a decision on the Conditional Use Permit applied for by Bennett Trucking, Inc.
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Minnesota State Patrol
Motorist will see a significant State Patrol presence on freeways around the state through August as troopers focus on excessive speed enforcement and criminal activity. In addition to troopers on the freeway, the State Patrol will increase its aviation support during the HEAT patrols to ensure that a driver attempting to flee from a traffic stop will be located and held accountable. Troopers stopped 516 vehicles for speeding during a 10-day HEAT effort in February. Troopers also arrested 23 people for driving while impaired (DWI) and six for outstanding warrants. HEAT patrols focused on excessive enforcement and criminal activity for 10 nights beginning February 14th through the February 25th. Patrols occurred from 7pm to 1 am each night. Colonel Matt Langer, Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol stated, “The goal of these HEAT patrols is to combat dangerous driving through speed enforcement, while making a difference related to violent crime.” The HEAT patrols followed a meeting with the Minnesota Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Associations to discuss ways the State Patrol could expand its efforts to support local law enforcement agencies as they address crime in their communities.
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Windom Area School Board announced they will have a special meeting on Monday March 21st at 4pm at the Windom Area High School Media Center. Agenda item will be Superintendent Interviews.