Friday, June 13, 2014
Park from front page nated the land for the dog park and $10,000 in park-dedication funds to DogPAC, money that remains in its account to cover fencing costs, which are estimated to be $60,000. The dog park will be developed at the north end of the park between the park’s large parking lot and Pinecone Road. It will be a place where dogs and owners can walk, romp and roam. The DogPAC group also plans to hold special events, such as training sessions, special speakers and equipment demonstrations by dog-related businesses. “We hope people donate whatever they can afford, even if it’s a small amount,” said DogPAC chair Kim George. “Soon, we’re going to do some mass mailings to dog owners in Sartell to try to raise some more funds.” There is a core group of eight people in DogPAC, and they hope to get more dog enthusiasts and dog owners involved with their efforts. One way to get involved is to visit the Dog-
Blotter from page 2 made regarding a car’s alarm sounding inside a garage. An officer arrived and cleared the residence with nothing unusual observed. June 2 5:14 p.m. Watab Court. Intoxicated male. A report was made regarding an intoxicated male walking outside. An officer arrived and found the male was unable to care for himself. He was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital and left in their care. 7:16 p.m. Pinecone Road. OFP violation. A report was made regarding an adult male violating an order for protection for an adult female. The male was located and placed under arrest without incident. June 3 1:10 p.m. Riverside Avenue. Suspicious activity. A report was made regarding an adult male attempting to use a bow to shoot fish. An officer arrived and the male stated he was unaware of the city ordinance and left the area. June 5 7:32 p.m. Sauk River at Heim’s Mill canoe access. Watercraft accident. A canoe carrying three occupants was traveling downstream by the Heim’s Mill canoe access. The canoe capsized before getting to the access and all three were thrown into the water. Two occupants were able to swim to shore and get out of the river on their own. The third was able to swim to an island and hang on to branches and trees until the Sartell/LeSauk Fire Department was able to rescue him. All three were treated and released by Gold Cross Ambulance on the scene.
Sartell Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com PAC Facebook page and hit the “Like” button. DogPAC is partnering with the Little Falls-based Initiative Foundation in its fundraising efforts for the park. There are many options for donating money to the dog-park project: Checks can be made payable to “Initiative Foundation-Sartell DogPAC” and mailed to Initiative Foundation, 405 First St. SE, Little Falls, Minn. 56345. Donations can be brought to one of four official drop-off sites in Sartell, with a note clearly stating the funds are for the Sartell DogPAC-Dog Park Fund. The donation sites are: Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road; Knotty Paws, 809 10th Ave. N.; Advanced Care Pet Hospital, 911 Scout Drive; and Pine Cone Pet Hospital, 234 Pinecone Road S. Donations can be made by debit or credit card by calling, writing or emailing card information (card number and expiration date) and the intended donation amount to the Initiative Foundation. Contact it at 877-632-9255 or email to: info@ ifound.org. Donations can also be online at: http://givemn.razoo.com/ story/Sartell-Dogpac.
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Mobile food vendors get green light by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com
Food-vending vehicles will now be allowed to do business in Sartell – with certain restrictions. The Sartell City Council at its June 9 meeting voted to approve a mobile food-vending ordinance that allows such vehicles to sell foods that are prepared inside the vehicles. Previously, the city has always allowed mobile food vendors to sell pre-packaged foods in the city, such as ice-cream vending trucks, but not food
prepared on the spot. Examples of vending trucks with food prepared within them are trucks that would sell pizza, tacos, sandwiches and various finger foods. Typically, such trucks park in the parking lots of companies, with company permission, so workers can grab a bit to eat during lunch breaks. The vote for the ordinance was 4-0. Council member Amy Braig-Lindstrom was not at the meeting. Sartell Planner and Developer Anita Rasmussen outlined the restrictions for mo-
bile food vendors. They would have to obtain from the city a permit to operate and would have to get permission from property owners if they park on private property. They can park on streets only where parking is now permitted and must park 50 feet or more from intersections so as not to interfere with motorists’ and pedestrians’ views of those intersections. There are also restrictions that signage can be only on the vending truck itself, not outside and freestanding by Vendors • page 4
include a historical overview of mosaic art and geometric tiles in Islamic and Spanish art, materials safety, a personal project, and the designing and installation of a large group mosaic on the pillar at the school’s entrance. Throughout the process, students will create a video journal from start to finish in order
to document how public art is created. The Central Minnesota Arts Board supports collaborative and innovative arts projects through partnerships and financial investments in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne and Wright counties. It is one of 11 regional arts councils designated by the Minnesota State Arts Board.
SHS gets artist-in-residency grant Next year, a pillar at the entrance of Sartell High School will be graced with dazzling, artistic tiles, thanks to a $3,000 artist-in-residency grant for St. Cloud area artist Melissa Gohman. The Arts Legacy grant was given through the Central Minnesota Arts Board to Sartell High School. Gohman will conduct a mosaic residency with students in grades 9-12. Activities will
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