THE WINDOM E-D-A MEETS AT NOON TODAY AT THE WINDOM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE E-D-A WILL CONSIDER THE POTENTIAL SPLITTING OF A LOT AT THE NORTH WINDOM INDUSTRIAL PARK. A CLOSED SESSION MAY BE HELD FOR LAND NEGOTIATONS AND A PUBLIC HEARING MAY BE SET ON THE PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY. THERE WILL BE AN UPDATE ON A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE GUARDIAN INN. THE E-D-A WILL DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF SPLITTING A PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO CREATE A NEW BUILDABLE LOT ALONG 1ST AVENUE NORTH. A CLOSED SESSION MAY BE HELD FOR LAND NEGOTIATIONS. THE E-D-A MAY CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY. THERE WILL BE AN UPDATE ON THE E-D-A SPEC BUILDING.
THE COTTONWOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER TODAY. DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, THE MEAL WILL BE SERVED ON A DRIVE-THROUGH, PICK-UP BASIS ONLY AT THE COUNTY MUSEUM IN WINDOM. MEALS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE SOUTH DOOR OF THE MUSEUM ON 8TH STREET FROM 4:30 TO 7:00PM. THE MENU FEATURES BEEF ON A BUN WITH COLESLAW, BAKED BEANS, POTATO CHIPS AND A COOKIE. TICKETS ARE $8 FOR ADULTS; $5 FOR CHILDREN 10-AND-YOUNGER. TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AT THE MUSEUM. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THRIVENT FINANCIAL.
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINDOM SCHOOL BOARD WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 THIS EVENING AT THE WINDOM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A “WALK ZONE” FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS. A MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK WILL BE APPROVED. THE BOARD WILL REVIEW A PROPOSED 2021 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS THE RENEWAL OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. THE SPORTS-PAIRING AGREEMENT FOR HOCKEY WILL BE ADJUSTED TO ADD ANOTHER SCHOOL TO THE PROGRAM. A NUMBER OF PERSONNEL MATTERS WILL BE HANDLED.
THE WINDOM SCHOOL DISTRICT BEGINS A NEW SCHOOL YEAR THIS WEEK. FOR STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE 5TH GRADE, THE YEAR BEGINS WITH INDIVIDUAL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES TODAY AND TOMORROW. THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, IN THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING. STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WILL BE HAVING ORIENTATION PROGRAMS TODAY. THE STAFF WILL GO OVER ALL OF THE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING DUE TO COVID-19. THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS FOR MIDDLE- AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL BE TUESDAY.
THE COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK IS HOLDING A BLOOD DRIVE IN WINDOM TODAY. THIS IS THE ANNUAL “HEROES BEHIND THE BADGES” BLOOD DRIVE. PEOPLE WHO DONATE BLOOD WILL BE ASKED TO MAKE THEIR DONATION ON BEHALF OF THE WINDOM FIRE DEPARTMENT, OR THE TEAM OF THE WINDOM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AMBULANCE SQUAD. THE TEAM THAT RECRUITS THE MOST DONORS WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY. DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT WINDOM AREA HEALTH FROM 11:30 TO 1:30 AND 3:00 TO 6:30PM. ALL DONORS MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE. GO TO THE WEBSITE AT www.cbblifeblood.org UNDER EVENTS, TODAY’S DATE AND WINDOM HEROES.
THE COTTONWOOD COUNTY BOARD MEETS AT 9:00 TUESDAY MORNING. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON REVISIONS TO THE COUNTY NUISANCE ORDINANCE. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EXPANSION PROJECT FOR THE RED ROCK QUARRY. INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED ON EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR 2021. A CONTRACT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SAFETY TRAINING SERVICES. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY TRANSIT BUS GARAGE. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE WATONWAN RIVER WATERSHED COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD WILL BE HELD AT 9:00 TUESDAY MORNING. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED TO REVIEW A REVISED VERSION OF THE WATONWAN RIVER WATERSHED COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN. THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PLOW TRUCK WITH SAND SPREADER. THE COUNTY COORDINATOR WILL REPORT ON CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FROM WOLD ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND PLANNING SERVICES FOR COUNTY FACILITIES.
THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD WILL MEET AT 8:30 TUESDAY MORNING AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER IN SLAYTON. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS THE HIRING OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO REVIEW DRAINAGE ISSUES ON JUDICIAL DITCH 17 AND THE LAKE ELSIE OUTLET AT BEAVER CREEK. THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT WILL REVIEW A LIST OF PROJECTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO IMPROVE REMOTE ACCESS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT STAFFING LEVELS AS PART OF THE 2021 BUDGET PROCESS. THERE WILL BE AN UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.
