July 21st City Council Re-cap
The City Council received an update from Telecom Manager Dan Olsen regarding the pending application by the SW Minnesota Broadband Group for federal stimulus funds. This project would include connections for 10 communities in Jackson, Cottonwood and Nobles Counties to a 125 mile fiber ring. Windomnet would be a major participant and service provider in this project. Applications are due in mid-August with funding awards anticipated in September or October 2009.

A joint powers agreement was approved between the State of Minnesota and the City of Windom regarding participation in a law enforcement task force targeting sexual predators.

Approval was given by the City Council for the disposition of a trailer formerly used by the Fire and Street Departments. This equipment will be publicly advertised and sold by sealed bid. Additional information will be available within the next week or you can call City Hall at 831-6129.

2009 Street Project Update
The project is entering its final phase with the surface paving underway on Langley Street. Fourth Avenue is now open for public use. The City and the Contractor want to thank everyone, especially the property owners living along the project area, for their patience during construction. The schedule is to have all of the substantial work completed by August 15.

Nite to Unite - JULY 27th
Windom's Nite to Unite (formerly National Nite Out) is scheduled for July 27th and will be held on the Courthouse Square. This event provides an opportunity for Windom to join with other communities and law enforcement agencies nationwide in promoting crime prevention, drug awareness and police\community efforts.