Jessica Foster
Staff Writer

If Lowell Schweigert were to describe the events of September 26, 2004, he would say he was doing his jobóand doing it better thanks to the talents of his teammates on the Forest Lake Police Department.

But at Mondayís Forest Lake City Council meeting, Washington County Sheriff Jim Frank took the time to call attention to Schweigertís efforts that day.

The retiring sheriff presented the part time officer with the Life Saving Award, for his acts of bravery for saving a life of an injured driver in a car crash on US-61 near Hugo. The car was in flames when Schweigert, with the assistance of other officers, was able to pull the individual from the burning car.

ìIf they still make officers like Officer Schweigert then Iím being replaced very well,î Frank said.

Schweigert, who brought his family to the council meeting, where he received a standing ovation for his efforts, said the award meant a lot to him.

ìI couldnít have done it without the help of Forest Lake Police Officers and Washington County officers,î he said. ìI donít think I could have done it on my own.î

Explorer donation

The Forest Lake Explorers benefited financially from the speed run event in February.

Pete Paider of the Forest Laker and Jason Houle of Straight Line Performance Monday night presented the Explorers with $4200 in proceeds from the event.

ìWeíre really pleased this year to present you with $4200,î Paider said. ìItís quite an increase over last year.î

Other business

In other business, the Forest Lake City Council:

ï Approved a Conditional Use Permit for Ronald and Leah Schmidt to operate a refrigerated trailer leasing business on Goodview Avenue Circle.

The business will include an office and refrigerated trailer leasing.

ï Appointed Clyde McCaskey to the Forest Lake Planning Commission.

ï Accepted a $2500 donation for the police department from Voiture 44 40 et 8. Police Chief Clark Quiring said the department will start a fund for a canine officer.

ï Approved on-sale and Sunday sale liquor licenses for Willow Point. Former owner Judy Wilcox and Bill Fogerty are working to reopen the restaurant.

Meetings

Forest Lake City Council regularly meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11.

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