Tuesday, August 11, 2009

SW MN Broadband Group - Federal Stimulus Application
Windomnet has been working with seven other communities, vendors, consultants and others to prepare an application for federal stimulus funds to provide ultra-high speed broadband service in our area. The project will include the construction of a 125 mile fiber ring. Applications for funding are due August 14th.

Airport Project Update
The new taxi ways have been completed and the new concrete runway will start to be poured tomorrow (Aug. 12) and take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. To date, the project is on schedule and targeting a mid-September completion date.

2009 Street Project Update
The last section of road (Langley) was opened about a week ago. The contractors have some finishing work on the streets to complete in the next couple of weeks. Due to the typically hot weather in August the boulevards will be re-worked and seeded in September, which should provide for a better start for the new grass.

2010 Budget
The City Council is planning to hold its first budget meeting at the end of August to review the preliminary budgets submitted by staff. Additional budget meetings will also be held in September\October as the details and capital planning are completed. The City Council encourages the public to attend these meetings and will be advertising them as dates are set.

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