Spring is Here and Yard Work Begins
The City's compost site has been opened. Permits for the compost site may be purchased at City Hall for $15+ tax for residential customers. The compost site is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grass clippings and leaves are accepted (unbagged); however, tree branches and brush are not accepted.

May 5th City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several financial items at this meeting. The most significant is the proposed sale of $1.5 million in bonds to finance the 2009 Street Project. A representative of Ehlers & Associates will be present to guide the Council though this item. Other items that could have financial implications include the proposed submission of two federal grants for a county-wide communications system and a new rescue unit for the Windom Fire Department. Both of these federal grants would require a 5% match if they are awarded to Windom. By applying for the grants the City of Windom would be able to upgrade our fire rescue equipment and meet impending State mandates for communications equipment. The City Council will be deciding whether or not to apply for the funds and commitment to the local match which is estimated to be a total of $23,000 for both projects.

Other City Council items include a revision to the Park & Recreation Commission reducing the number of members from 7 to 5 and a reminder that the annual Board of Review meeting (to discuss the valuations of property) is set for May 11th at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Spring Clean-Up Review
Thank you to everyone for your efforts to keep Windom clean. We had another successful event and I want to especially thank Cottonwood County for their assistance in discounting the landfill fees. If you have items that have tags and were not picked up please call the City office at 831-6129 and our staff will help you get these items collected.