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WINONA LAKE - Robbie Gast, of Trailhouse bicycle shop, and Eric Graves, manager of the Winona Lake bike trails, went before the council Tuesday to discuss the Fat and Skinny Tire Festival, which took place at the Village at Winona last weekend.
According to Gast, the event was a success and drew hundreds of out-of-towners into Winona Lake. Gast said event officials were happy that only a handful of accidents occurred during races and shows, and no severe injuries were suffered by riders.
"The event went off without a hitch," Gast said. "I think a lot of people had a great time this weekend and got to experience our own slice of paradise here in Winona."
"You get that many people in town and an energy is created," Brent Wilcoxson, of Winona Restoration, said. "I think it was a good thing to have."
Council members publicly thanked Gast, Graves and Wilcoxson for the organization of the event.
In other matters, address numbers are now required for all Winona residents, following the adoption of an ordinance Tuesday during the town council's meeting.
In efforts to better service residents with 9-1-1 and other emergency services, home addresses must be shown on the front lawn of properties for proper identification.
Residents not in compliance will be given notification of the new requirement and will have 60 days to conform accordingly.
The board also:
• Discussed the disbursement of economic development bonds were approved by the council for the construction of the Orthopedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus.
The council approved the bonds, allowing Grace to move forward with construction plans.
• Participated in a Police K-9 Demonstration conducted by Deputy Marshal Joe Bumbaugh and Narcotics Control K9 Hugo.
Bumbaugh showed onlookers Hugo's ability to track down narcotics inside of vehicles, and provided information on his tracking abilities.
• Heard a report from Town Marshal Paul Schmitt, who addressed the problem with skateboarders in the Village at Winona.
While no skateboarding has been allowed in the Village since its creation, Schmitt said recent problems caused the Police Department to address the issue.
Skateboarders found on the grounds will be asked to use the Mantis Skate Park, located in Boggs Industrial Park, Warsaw.
Council members are Rolly Ortega, Joy Lohse, Jerry Clevenger, Dave Delp and Jeff Carroll.
