Notice of Special Meetings
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 5:03 pmMarch 10, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
The City Council of the City of Albert Lea has called two (2) Special Meeting to be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 and 7:45 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2010 to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 East Clark, Albert Lea, MN 56007 for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the City Manager’s Position. (Councilor’s may be present into the evening on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Albert Lea’s Value Inn (formerly known as the Ramada Inn for dinner with the candidates)
This notice is served as a requirement of Minnesota Statue 412.191, subd. 2. The Public is invited to attend these meetings.
If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact me at 507-377-4335. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Shirley Slater-Schulte
City Clerk
IMPAIRED DRIVERS: Plan for a Safe Ride St. Patrick’s Day or Your Luck May Run Out
Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 1:40 pmIMPAIRED DRIVERS: Plan for a Safe Ride St. Patrick’s Day or Your Luck May Run Out
Law Enforcement wants St. Patrick’s Day celebrants to first plan for a sober ride home and buckle their seat belts to avoid what historically is a deadly period on the road. Officers will increase patrols in Albert Lea targeting impaired drivers who mistakenly hope that good luck will keep them from getting a DWI. The effort will also include seat belt enforcement.
Statewide on St. Patrick’s Day, 2006–2008, alcohol-related crashes accounted for seven of 14 traffic deaths and five of those deaths were unbelted. During that same time period, 1,567 drivers were arrested for DWI. Each year, alcohol-related crashes account for up to 200 deaths and 3,000 serious injuries in Minnesota.
“Before you start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, designate a sober driver and have a plan for a safe ride,” says Lieutenant J.D. Carlson. “Drunk drivers are an ongoing problem on Freeborn County roads. Don’t rely on the luck o’ the Irish to get you home safely—a DWI will cost you a pot of gold.”
During 2006–2008 in Freeborn County alcohol-related crashes killed 4 motorists and seriously injured another 6. The economic impact of those crashes cost Freeborn County an estimated $4,943,000. During that same time period, 556 motorists were arrested for DWI in Freeborn County.
In 2009, Albert Lea Police Department officers arrested 1 impaired driver during a St. Patrick’s Day impaired driving enforcement effort. The vehicle driven was reportedly traveling 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on Main St E.
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Extensive Damage to Business Structure Due to Weight of Snow
Monday, February 15th, 2010 at 12:39 pmALBERT LEA, Minn. — On 12FEB2010 at approx. 3:23pm, emergency response agencies were dispatched to structural damage occurring to Northstar Powersports & Marine, 2120 Consul Street. It was reported that the roof collapsed; suspected due to snow. The reporting person indicated that several evacuated and all staff were accounted for. It was later determined that all six staff and six customers escaped without injury. A perimeter was established near the area of Prospect Avenue and Consul Street due to a gas leak. Responding agencies included the Albert Lea Police Department, Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Albert Lea Fire Department, and Albert Lea Medical Center. Alliant Energy responded and secured both the gas and electric.
Mayors’ Press Conference
Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 1:49 pmNews Advisory
Coalition of Greater MN Cities
Contact: Glen Fladeboe
Fladeboe@earthlink.net
651-208-3262
AS THE STATE LEGISLATURE BEGINS DEBATE ON SOLVING THE BUDGET DEFICIT, MAYORS HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS HOW STRONG LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE KEY TO STATE GROWTH
MAYORS WILL RELEASE SURVEY RESULTS SHOWING THE IMPACT OF LGA CUTS
Who: St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Albert Lea Mayor Mike Murtaugh, Former State Representative Dan Dorman, and other local officials and area mayors
What: News Conference
When: Wednesday, February 10 10:00 A.M.
Where: Albert Lea City Hall – Council Chambers
221 East Clark Street, Albert Lea
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HUDDLE UP AND DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER FOR THE SUPER BOWL
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 9:19 amFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lieutenant J.D. Carlson
February 03, 2010 PHONE: 507.377.5665
HUDDLE UP AND DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER FOR THE SUPER BOWL
ALBERT LEA/FREEBORN COUNTY], Minn. — Local law enforcement officers will step up DWI enforcement patrols Super Bowl weekend (February 5-7), to intercept impaired drivers on the roadway. Law enforcement agencies are advising motorists to have a game plan for sober ride for Super Bowl festivities and to always buckle up.
During Minnesota Super Bowl weekends 2006–2008, alcohol-related crashes accounted for five of the seven motorists killed and all five were not buckled up. During this same period, 1,474 motorists were arrested for DWI.
“Super Bowl parties often start early and run late, so designate a sober driver before in advance of kick-off,” says Lt. J.D. Carlson. Carlson adds that officers will also enforce seat belt laws. Each ear, 75 percent of the impaired drivers killed are not belted. “It’s critical that everyone in the vehicle buckles up. A seat belt is your best defense on the road against impaired drivers.”
During 2006–2008 in Freeborn County, there were 18 traffic deaths and of those, 4 were alcohol-related. During this same time period, 556 were arrested for DWI in Freeborn County. Each year in Minnesota, alcohol-related crashes account for up to 200 traffic deaths and more than 35,000 motorists are arrested for DWI.
Lt. Carlson says Super Bowl party hosts should set ground rules for their guests prior to the first coin toss:
- Use a sober driver, cab, public transportation, or plan to crash at the party — not on the road.
- Protect your team: every driver and passenger should be buckled up, before and after the game.
- Do not attempt to drive home if you are impaired — a DWI can put your life in very poor field conditions.