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Oneka Shores Farm launches supper club, CSA to come HUGO — Picture a group of strangers all gathered around a large farm table, talking about food and farm life all while enjoying a fivecourse meal by candlelight. That’s exactly what happens every six weeks or so at Oneka Shores Farm, located at 7039 165th St. N in Hugo. “We get to share the farm with people. That is really important, because we really care about farming in a way that is regenerative, that takes care of our soil and is putting back as much as we are taking out. We don’t use any chemicals and we use animals in a smart way,” Elizabeth Bauer explained. “We want to share that with everyone that we possibly can that feels familial.” Steve and Elizabeth Bauer moved to the Hugo property in 2016. Before that, Elizabeth lived in St. Paul and Steve in Blaine. Elizabeth grew up on a farm and Steve grew up gardening and helping out on his grandfather’s farm. Steve’s love of plants and animals led him to pursue degrees in biology and chemistry, which ultimately led to a job in ecology that focused on soil health and biodiversity. Even though he
now works in the technology industry, he is still able to get his farm fix at home. Elizabeth was a CPA for many years for a consulting firm that worked with small businesses. One of those businesses was a cooking school, where she said she took as many classes as she could. Elizabeth is currently the president of an international engineering firm, runs a business coaching company and teaches yoga at Aerial Athletics in Lino Lakes. “It was a match made in heaven. We knew right away that we wanted to find a farm,” Elizabeth said. “When we found this site, it was really perfect in that it had the right amount of space, but it had never been a garden, a farm or had animals before, so we really got to set it up. We get to build the vision for what we want it to be. It was also really important for us to raise the kids in a place that they can play in the woods, be outside, get a little gritty. Hugo still has a lot of that rural, hometown feel to it, yet we still have amazing schools and there is a lot of people here, so it is the best of both worlds.” On the 11-acre hobby farm, the Bauers raise American
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HUGO — Lions Park, the public works facility, street improvements, development along Highway 61 and White Bear Lake Area Schools were some of the many items Mayor Tom Weidt discussed at the 10th annual State of the City address Feb. 11 at the Blue Heron Grill. The fi rst State of the City address was given by then-Mayor Fran Miron in 2010. The idea emerged from the Business Retention and Expansion program, an initiative led by a large committee of volunteers appointed by the City Council. The committee worked with the University of Minnesota on an extensive project that resulted in recommendations to improve the business environment in Hugo. The fi rst address was delivered in the Oneka Room at City Hall to members of the committee and many others from the Hugo business community. In 2012, the event was moved to the Blue Heron Grill and was hosted by the SEE STATE OF THE CITY, PAGE 11
Council members recognized for 2 decades of service BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
HUGO — Residents Chuck Haas and Becky Petryk say the city has come a long way since they were both first elected to the City Council back in 1998. Both council members were sworn into office the following January in the old City Hall, which was located in Lions Park near where the playground is now. “Finding stability in leadership within any organization that has endured long periods of rapid change is exceedingly rare. Council members Petryk and Haas have helped lead the city during periods of high growth, through natural disasters and through countless controversial proposals,” City Administrator Bryan Bear said. “They have contributed to every difficult decision within the last two decades that has shaped the city of Hugo into what it is today. They are
Becky Petryk Petryk moved to Hugo in 1985. Before serving on the city council, she got her feet wet in volunteer work. She served on the White Bear Hockey Association board and the White Bear Soft Ball Association board, was active in her church and served as a Girl Scout leader. “I became involved (in the council) because of street widths and trees and trying to preserve a lot of the amenities that people move to a place to enjoy. Becky Petryk
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Fete des Lacs logo contest For the second year, the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee will sponsor an art contest to design the 2020 Fete des Lacs logo. This year, the fi rst-place winner at both Centerville Elementary and Centennial Middle School will receive $125. The secondplace winners at both schools will receive $50. The winning logos will be used to promote Fete des Lacs and featured on the festival’s annual 5K/8K run T-shirts. Art entries should be submitted through the student’s school art program in a JPEG or PDF format.
The art should take full advantage of color and be displayed in a 6-inch circle on letter-size paper. The logos should feature symbols that are representative of both Centerville and this year’s festival theme, “Makin’ Waves.” Entries are due to the city of Centerville April 1. Save the date: this year’s festival is July 14-19. For more information, visit fetedeslacs.org.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center accepting scholarship applicants The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization will award up to 30 $1,000 scholarships
this spring to qualified candidates pursuing a career in the medical field. The application deadline is March 31. Applicants must be high school graduates enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools in the 20202021 school year. Applicants must also reside in the Fairview Lakes Health Services region: Pine City to Hugo/ Lino Lakes; Hwy 65 to the Wisconsin border. The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Scholarship program is coordinated by the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization, which raises funds throughout the year to support
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18th annual St. John’s Fish Fry St. John’s Men’s Club of the Church of St. Genevieve will host its 18th annual Don Schoeller Memorial Fish Fry through Lent. The first fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The Friday event continues through April 3 at St. John’s Church in Hugo, located at 14383 Forest Blvd. N. The fish fries (Feb. 28, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27 and April 3) will include Icelandic cod, baby red potatoes, french fries, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, pickles, rolls, cookies, milk, coffee, pop and water. Cost is $12/adults, $10/seniors (60 and older), $8/ juniors (6-12) and children (5 and under) are free. Youth ages 6-12 are eligible to enter a free drawing for a bicycle. The drawing will take place at 8 p.m. April 3, but you do not need to be present to win. For more information, contact Dennis Stoterau at 651-407-7054 or the church information office at 651-429-7937.
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners extended its appreciation to the Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families (FLAPF) Feb. 11. Pictured are: Yohanis Shitta, FLAPF representative; Commissioner Lisa Weik, District 5; Nancy Carlson, FLAPF representative; Commissioner Fran Miron (District 1); Caitlin Suginaka, Washington County program supervisor; Cathy Mackiewicz, county senior community health specialist and FLAPF representative; Kathy Bystrom, FLAPF representative; Laurie Drolson, FLAPF representative; Commissioner Wayne Johnson, District 4; Carolyn Carr Latady, FLAPF representative; Commissioner Gary Kriesel, District 3; and Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2.
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Supporting veterans in difficult times Lakes Area Listening Ministries Consortium will sponsor a presentation, “Supporting Veterans in Difficult Times,” at 7 p.m. March 9. The free event is to help people understand the dynamics of a veteran who returns to civilian life and what we can do to help them. Guest speakers include Galon Miller, Craig Hoivik and Craig Towle. The event will be held by Befrienders Ministry at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.
from utility companies, cities, townships, Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council, as well as interested residents, are invited to attend. The presentation will focus on Washington County’s 2020 construction projects. Other agencies will be given an opportunity to share their construction projects at this meeting, if desired. Following the meeting, there will be time available for further discussions and questions with county staff. Attendees are asked to forward any maps and/or handouts to the county prior to the meeting so that they may be made available to everyone attending the meeting.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners extended its appreciation Feb. 11 to the Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families (FLAPF), which has been addressing health and well-being of youth and families since its early formation as a networking group in 1988. For the past three decades, FLAPF and the county have worked collaboratively on numerous projects. Much of the work of the partnership has been embedded in schools and other community institutions. The members of the partnership plan to reorganize to continue on its renewed community health mission. Because of the partnership’s success and the county’s history of collaboration with this group, the board celebrated its contributions to the community.
Lasagna dinner & Firemen’s Ball Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia invites the public to a lasagna dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. In addition to lasagna, attendees can enjoy sparkling wine (non-alcoholic), salad, garlic bread and dessert. Freewill offerings will be accepted for dinner as well as donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the Scandia Food Shelf. After dinner, people can stay for the Scandia Firemen’s Ball from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Scandia Community Center featuring the band Stimulus Package. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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Scott Wagner, co-owner of Wagner Garden Center, has now been identified as the sole occupant who was killed in a plane crash Saturday, Feb. 22 near St. Michael. Wagner Garden Center announced on social media Feb. 24, “It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Scott Wagner... We extend our deepest condolences at this time to Scott’s wife Susan and his two children Nolin and Eric. We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.” The crash happened around 11 a.m. Feb. 22 in Crow Hassan Park. Weather is not considered to be a factor of the crash. The NTSB, FAA, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies are assisting with the investigation.
Commissioners opened a public hearing Feb. 11 to consider updating the county’s transportation sales tax from 0.25% to 0.5% to fund transportation and transit projects and transit-related operating costs. Washington County has unmet road and bridge needs ranging from $7 million to $10 million every year. To meet these infrastructure needs, the county board will consider options to increase the transportation sales tax to a rate up to 0.5%, and an update to the list of projects eligible to use revenue from this tax. The public hearing will be continued at an evening meeting March 17 to allow additional public testimony. The board plans to consider any changes at its meeting March 24, after continued opportunity for residents to comment on the plan. This process will allow time for residents to learn about the transportation needs of the county, hear about the different funding options that are available and provide input to board members. The second public hearing will be conducted after 6 p.m. March 17 in the County Board Room in the Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N. in Stillwater.
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A new decade
uring the past 10 years we have seen changes I would never have expected. The following are a number of items that come to mind. I’m sure the next decade will see technology advancing again, changing our daily lives. Smart phones got smarter, and I didn’t keep up like my children. Families can know instantly where every member is located geographically. Flip phones are coming back. Cameras can monitor your home, workplace, car, boat and vacation property. They can monitor temperatures, open and close garage doors, unlock doors and turn lights off and on. Cars have become so sophisticated that drivers have to take hours of instruction at the dealer to learn about all the instruments and benefits. Some auto manufacturers have begun simplifying the technology. Credit cards and electronic pay services have almost made cash unnecessary. cabins have reduced About the theAirplane size of the seats. Some airlines have begun to nickel and Town dime for everything from seat Gene Johnson selection to carry on bags. The growth of service animals with airline passengers may result in making the last rows into a kennel area. to the greater community. elements moving forward through t is an exciting time as students More and more restaurants have stopped taking We continue to work to find district-wide facilities projects that are literally designing and reservations to avoid having open tables. Hamways to bring students’ voices and will be happening in the coming leading their own futures in burgers without beef have arrived with vegetaleadership into the forefront. Student years. White Bear Lake Area Schools. ble alternatives and are surprisingly tasty. representatives are taking part Student leadership groups are Student voice and agency has In the last decade we have seen grocery on important district committees, highlighting the importance of been a primary focus since the stores expand their deli sections with prepared including those focused on districtstudent stories, with Sunrise Park 2017-18 school year, when more foods. Restaurants now provide a multitude of and building-level strategic plans, Middle School student leaders hoping than 200 students, families, staff take-out menus. family engagement initiatives, and to impact their school community and community members came Local breweries grew rapidly all over the the district’s equity commitment. through a storytelling initiative. together to shape the district’s country, even in small towns. Event centers Our facilities process also has Stories are also being told through future. are used for weddings and funerals. Some student voices interwoven into the events that showcase student talent. Out of the funeral homes feature bars for celebrations of fabric, with student representatives White Bear Lake Area High School’s important life. taking part on core teams and Black Excellence Club is hosting conversations came The use of opioids has reached a crisis in the subcommittees at the building level. a Black History Month Showcase a new mission country which affects all ages. Addiction can Two district student voice encouraging student voice through statement and happen in as little as five days. amplifiers that began more than cultural dances, skits, speeches, a strategic plan College and university tuition has increased a decade ago are Superintendent poems and music. The students’ that puts students faster than family incomes, which in part has Student Advisory Council groups ownership of their stories will lead first. The phrase ballooned the college debt. We have to recogand school board student liaison to important outcomes in the years “Students who nize the value of the vocational schools, which positions. These middle school and to come. design and create provide training for our service occupations. high school student representatives Although there are many public Movers & their own future” Not everyone needs a liberal arts degree. serve an important role in meeting ways the district is gathering student is listed as the first Health and medical services have advanced Shakers with district leadership quarterly input, there are other important distinguishing due to research programs by medical instituand sitting at the school board table pieces of the puzzle taking place, as feature in the tions, drug companies and our universities. On Wayne A. each month, adding important well. Students will soon be providing District mission the other hand, medical insurance costs and Kazmierczak student perspective into the feedback through surveys that will statement. Fittingly, drug costs have soared. Outpatient surgery conversation. The models for student help the district learn and grow. the first strategy centers are eliminating expensive hospital engagement and empowerment have An important example of this is an of the strategic plan reads “We will care. Health organizations and insurance combeen replicated by other districts equity audit being conducted this ensure that each student is the panies are looking more to the bottom line and across the state. spring as we seek to understand primary agent in their learning.” placing less emphasis on the patients. MarijuaStudents’ voices have also been how we can improve the equity and The direction provided by the na and CBD are now marketed publicly. Vaping added into the mix through student quality of education for all of our mission and strategic plan continues is resulting in increased lung disease. panels in our Future of Learning students. to guide our work and conversations. We are in a serious time of labor shortages, committee, which started meeting in These student-focused initiatives During one such conversation, an which is starting to curtail business and manDecember and was tasked to make will help us create a future forged important definition was agreed ufacturing growth. recommendations to create districtby student voice. Based upon the upon as it relates to our direction. The internet has had a major impact on news wide alignment between the strategic conversations I’ve witnessed thus far, Student agency was defined as services. This is a threat to our democracy plan, the design of learning spaces, it’s a future I’m excited to see take “students lead their learning.” and flow of accurate news and information. and educational programming. The shape. Key components of students being Amazon and online retailers have also had a insights provided by the students, primary agents in their learning negative effect on traditional retail business, representing ages from elementary Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak, are flexibility, partnership between malls and all types of brick and mortar stores. through high school, helped the Superintendent of educators and learners, hands-on Electric cars have been accepted, and batWhite Bear Lake Area Schools experiential learning and connection committee to define parameters teries now provide 500 or more miles between around programming and design charges. This could soon put the combustion engine in second place. 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STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2019 fall semester: Bethel University: Michaela Craigan, Megan Neubeck, Erin Olson and Kaylee Peterson, all of Hugo; Kaiya Carlson, Madison Dorn, Analise Schleifer, Anna Solomon, Hailey Thom and Julia Zinda, all of Centerville. Northern Michigan University: Rachel Miller of Hugo.
South Dakota State University: Anah Flor, Annika Hanson and Benjamin Niemczyk, all of Hugo. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Ashley Hanson, Corey Larson and Kelly Rivard, all of Centerville; Dylan Bassett, Luca Ciampone, Andrew Cochran, Nathan Gabrio, Melanie Humphrey, Lucas Knutson, Marisa Larson, Chloe Nelson, Hope Nelson, Amy Nguyen, Amanda Noren, Samuel Racine, Sydney Shelstad, Nicolas Steffen, Nicholas Toensing, Samantha Weisser, Elizabeth Wolf and Tyler Wrich, all of Hugo.
University of Wisconsin-Stout: Tyler Wagner of Centerville. The following local student graduated from a college or university in the fall of 2019: Iowa State University: Daniel Streitz, of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering, magna cum laude. North Dakota State University: Alexandra Hines of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, electrical engineering.
The College of St. Scholastica: Dylan Monn of Hugo. Bachelor of Science, nursing, summa cum laude; Cindy Roldan Pena of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, nursing, summa cum laude; Emily Scanlon of Hugo, Master of Science, teaching. St. Cloud State University: Levi Jensen of Hugo, Master of Business Administration; Charleeya Vang of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, general business. University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Mary Schommer of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, elementary education, summa cum laude.
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Residents of eastern Anoka and northern Washington County are invited to attend the TriCounty DFL Senior Caucus from 12:30 to 2 p.m. March 3 at Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake. This month’s topic will be end-of-life issues. The featured speaker will be Deb Holtz, an end-of-life doula, who provides assistance and support to people and families going through endof-life transitions. For more information, contact Sandy, caucus chair, at 651-492-1149.
Get your billion back Senate Republicans announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers Feb. 20. The senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middleincome and low-income earners, so they have more security, freedom and flexibility to chase their dreams. The Get Your Billion Back plan is built upon a package of tax cuts worth more than $1 billion, which will ease the burden for every single Minnesota taxpayer. The plan calls for reducing the bottom income tax rate, completely eliminating taxes on Social Security income, expanding the K-12 income tax credit and more. “It is time to get your billion back, Minnesota,” said Sen. Roger Chamberlain, chairman of the Senate Tax Committee. “I have met so many people who have told me what a little extra money in their pocket would mean. For some, it will be easier to afford child care, groceries or medical
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SPRING COLLEGE FAIR When: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Centennial High School west gym, 4757 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Visit with representatives from over 110 regional colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges and specialty schools. Sign up in advance for a barcode at www.gotocollegefairs.com; barcode will be scanned at the fair only by colleges from which you choose to receive information. Free and open to the public.
NATURE PLAY: MAGICAL MAPLES When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ When: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 5 and 19; and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building. Details: Games begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Join us and bring a friend. Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com
‘DYING TO STAY’ BOOK READING When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Hugo resident Denise Meyer will talk about the challenges and satisfaction of self publishing and what it takes to earn a #1 ranking for a New Release on Amazon.com; and read a section of her book. Limited supply of books available for purchase. Free but registration required. Contact: whitebeararts.org
HUGO SR. CLUB When: 1:00 p.m., 3rd Monday of every month. March 16 Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo Details: Join us at 1 p.m. for the White Bear Lake Sr. program “How to Navigate Local Services and Resources.” Regular meeting will follow. After our meeting, various games will be played. Refreshments will be served. Contact: Barb @ 651-4290883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com
CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, March 23 and the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building. Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding areas are invited to join us for an afternoon of Cribbage. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Contact: Alice at 651-429-4413
FAMILY OPEN GYM When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays Where: Oneka Elementary
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School, 4888 Heritage Parkway Details: Multitude of activities and assortment of gym equipment available for individual or family play. $3/child and $7/family on Tuesdays/ Thursday; $5/child and $10/family on Sundays. Contact: whitebear. k12.mn.us/ communityservices
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY GUNS-N-HOSES HOCKEY GAME When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Super Rink, 1850 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Game features local police personnel against fire personnel in a battle for the coveted bragging rights and to support the Invisible Wounds Project. Free with opportunities to make a donation. Contact: linolakes.us
AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 10 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: All you can eat dinner with fried cod and sides for $13. Three-piece fish dinner $10. Hours 4-8 p.m. on Good Friday. Contact: 651-783-0055
‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ When: 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28; 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb 29; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Local youth perform the tale of several socially awkward youngsters who find joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee. Tickets $5-$10. Contact: 651-3488578 or childrens performingartsmn.org
WHIMSICAL WIGS WORKSHOPS When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Help make wigs for children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatments or alopecia. RSVP. Contact: whimsicalwigsmn@gmail. com
JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd.
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Stand Up Comedy Show When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, Dellwood Details: Annual fundraiser for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf
N., Forest Lake Details: Teams of 2 to 4 people compete to finish the same 550-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. Prizes will be awarded to the first two teams to finish the puzzle. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
LASAGNA DINNER When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia Details: Enjoy a lasagna dinner to benefit the Scandia food shelf, followed by dancing at the Scandia Fireman’s Ball at the Community Center, featuring the band Stimulus Package. Dinner is a free-will offering.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 236 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 1 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes Details: Pancake/french toast and sausage breakfast will help fund troop events and activities for the next year.
MOSTLY MOZART When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Classic concert performance by Valley Chamber Chorale presents Mozart’s Requiem in a new light with a full orchestra and soloists. Tickets $10$27.50. Contact: valleychamberchorale.org
features three comedians. Tickets $40/person. Show begins at 8 p.m. Ages 16+. Contact: hugofoodshelf.org
EDUCATION IN SOCIETY EVENT When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 2 Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3787 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Nationally certifies and licensed school psychologist Dr. Jules Nolan will speak on the topic “Anxiety, Stress and Emotional Resilience: Strategies to Promote Student Well-being.” Free and open to the public. Contact: libertyclassical academy.org/education-insociety
TRI-COUNTY DFL SENIOR CAUCUS When: 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Where: Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Hear from Deb Holtz, a doula who provides assistance and support to people and families going through end-of-life transitions. For residents of Anoka and northern Washington Counties. Contact: 651-492-1149
EMPTY BOWLS When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Fundraiser for Youth United Way, a group of students in grades 6-12 who raise money for youth and hunger programs in the community. Local artists and restaurants donate pottery bowls, soup and bread. Tickets $5-$20. Contact: 651-439-3838 or uwwce.org
OUTSIDE VOICES SERIES When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Learn about the next renewable technology that is going to save the world with guest speakers Dr. Hatice Bilgic Lim, a former MCAD professor and current scientist at Medtronic and Jerry Allan, a Belwin Conservancy board member and professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. RSVP and $10 donation requested. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI When: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory classes are appropriate for people of all abilities. The activity fee includes ski rental, instruction and cross-country skiing. Ages 8+. Registration requires; $15/adult and $10/child. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS: REPS & PHIBS When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 7 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Experience upclose visits with animals, touchable artifacts, activities and outdoor explorations. Free. Contact: ramseycounty.us
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Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org
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Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
CINDERELLA & SLEEPING BEAUTY When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Where: Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737
Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: LGBTQ + musical about mental health is a 40-minute adaptation of 2 fairy tales, featuring music
Details: Exhibition features some of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s finest artists. Exhibit runs March 2-April 8. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
and gentle humor for the whole family, followed by a 15-minute Q and A session and reception. Free. Contact: 651-429-3346 or mnpucc.org
MN NORTH METRO DOWN SYNDROME PARENT GROUP When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 9
When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake Details: Speakers will discuss how to support veterans in their transition to civilian life and resources that are available. Free; for all veterans and their families. Contact: 651-429-0249
COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Rob Brackenridge of Comedy Central, featuring Steve
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SAP TO SYRUP When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 14 and 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Participants of all ages can tap a tree, collect sap, visit the evaporator and see how syrup is made. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack
CONCORDIA CHOIR CONCERT When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: World-renowned composer and conductor Rene Clausen conducts the 73-voice a cappella choir on a final tour. Contact: 800-838-3006 or concordiatickets.com
COUNCIL SERVICE: The difference 2 decades makes FROM PAGE 1
One size does not fit all, that was my message when I first ran (for council),” Petryk recalled. When she was sworn into office, Hugo’s population was less than 6,000; now it is more than 15,000. “I think we’ve done a pretty good job of balancing development and preserving the small-town feel of Hugo and what is good about it. People still feel connected here,” she said. As a member of the council, Petryk has enjoyed getting to meet people she never would have crossed paths with otherwise. “I have gotten to know people and the history of the area. The people really care about Hugo and what a special place it is,” she said. One of the most controversial topics Petryk had to deal with during her time on council was a cluster development ordinance. “That was very controversial. People were upset and, in the end, we did pass it, but the Metropolitan Council came back and said it was not allowed for the land planning the Met Council had envisioned for Hugo,” she recalled. Over the years, Petryk said not only have council members become more accepting of development in the city and seeing the population grow, but the council also has more support via a robust team of city staff. “I believe we have a wonderful staff and we have people who are very good at their jobs. We now have a much better support system than the first few years when I was on the council. We simply did not have staff. We did not have a public works director, we did not have a community development director,” Petryk
said. “We were trying to look at plans and deal with developers and developments as just ordinary citizens without a lot of staff support and now we have a wonderful staff, they are smart, they are hardworking and they really care about the people in Hugo.” Petryk said she is proud of “the services that we have been able to provide for the amount of tax dollars that we collect,” she said. “I think we have done a very good job of hiring high-quality people that work very hard and are very competent. Every day they are saving the taxpayers money by doing their jobs so well.” One thing people might not know, Petryk said, is how complicated city government is. “I always thought maybe it was pretty simple if you had a dangerous interchange and it needed traffic signals, that you could go to your local city council and you could say, ‘Obviously everyone can see that this is a dangerous intersection and we need a signal; just do it,’” she said. “You don’t really realize that some of our roads are state, some of our roads are county, some are local. Highway 61 is a prime example: anything that is done there, you have to go through the state. What you might think is a very simple fix may be much more complicated than you ever imagined.” Petryk wants to thank everyone who has allowed her to serve her city for so long. “It has been a privilege. I have truly enjoyed it. I have always tried to be very responsive to every phone call that I get and try to help in any way I can,” she said. “It has been enriching for my life to be able to get to know so many really good people who care about their community.”
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Becky Petryk and Chuck Haas say the city has come a long way since they were both elected to the City Council in 1998.
Chuck Haas Haas built his home in Hugo in 1991 and served on the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission before his time on the Hugo City Council. “We used to have breakfast a lot at Paul’s Pizza (located where Sager’s Liquor is now). I’d meet with people in a neighborhood, residents and a couple of the police officers we got to be friends with. At about that time, I was reaching that point where the kids were grown and they were all off to college, and my business was doing well and I had extra time on my hands,” Haas recalled. “So when the City Council voted to get rid of a police officer, I didn’t think that was a good idea. And so that got me started.” During his time on council, Haas said he has enjoyed getting to work with a stable council and great city staff. “Public works was a guy, a pickup truck and a shovel: that was it,” he said. “As time has gone along, we have grown the city staff to better serve the people, and that’s been really important to make sure that all of the people we hired were committed to serving the public’s best interest. I’m happy to
say that that is what we hear from residents all the time. Even the developers compliment our city staff on how easy they are to work with.” Two topics come to mind for the most controversial subjects Haas has had to deal with while on the council: an unlicensed slaughterhouse operating on Jeffrey Avenue and a building moratorium. “The first few years I was on the council, things were pretty cantankerous,” he explained. The council has become less involved in the day-today operations of the city now thanks to city staff, Haas said. “We didn’t have a public works department at that time, so if a culvert was plugged the mayor would go out with a shovel and backhoe and clean it out. There was a lot of personal involvement on the part of council members in the day-to-day operations of the city because it was a small town and we didn’t have the staff. People were just used to rolling up their sleeves and getting things done,” he said. “We have a professional staff that does all those kinds of activities that the residents need. Almost all the interaction between residents and the city is
with city staff. Our City Council is a policy-making group (without as much) hands-on involvement in the day-to-day operations of the city.” The biggest misconception people have about the council, Haas said, is that it has more authority than they think it does. “I remember when we went to National Night Out last summer, one of the biggest questions that residents had was, ‘How come that auto parts store is right on the road?’” Haas explained that within the comprehensive planning process for the city’s downtown district, residents decided they would rather see nice buildings than parking lots. Two accomplishments of the council that Haas is rather proud of is its support for the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network and White Bear Lake Area Schools. “There are a number of things that have put Hugo on the map in the Twin Cities area: one is the Yellow Ribbon Network, one is the (2008) tornado and another is the White Bear Lake Area Schools.” Mayor Tom Wedit said, “It is a fantastic gesture to the city to donate that much of your time and your life to trying to make Hugo a better place. It is a lot of time and a lot of volunteering away from your family and your life to go do that. It’s very impressive and they have made a big difference in the city of Hugo in many ways... they are responsible for the way it has turned out and the way it’s going today. It is a fantastic achievement to be on the council for that long.” Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:
Street N/Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. • An officer conducted traffic enforcement at the intersection of Europa Trail North and 130th Street around 5:50 p.m. Feb. 7 for stop sign violations.
• A driver was cited at 11:02 a.m. Jan. 28 on Goodview Avenue near 150th Street N for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph zone. • Officers were dispatched to a car vs. deer report in the area of 170th St. N and Jeffrey Ave. N at 1:36 a.m. Jan. 29. The deputy gathered the driver’s information and insurance and was given a case number. The driver was able to drive his vehicle away from the scene. • An officer responded to the 1500 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 2:40 a.m. Feb. 2 on a suspicious activity report.
Upon arrival, the officer found a vehicle parked in a snowbank. The vehicle turned out to be a rental from the airport. The officer was unable to make contact with the registered party. • A driver was cited at 10:18 a.m. Feb. 3 on 170th
Three traffic stops were conducted in roughly 45 minutes. The officer issued one citation and two verbal warnings. • An officer observed a white sedan with a malfunctioning license plate light traveling westbound on Frenchman Road at 8:41 p.m. Feb. 9.
During the traffic stop, the officer observed an open container of alcohol within reach of the driver. A citation was issued.
Planning for new schools underway BY SARA MARIE MOORE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Several groups are being formed to plan the design of the construction projects at every school across the White Bear Lake Area Schools district, with the over $300 million bond referendum approved by voters last fall. Two district-wide committees have been meeting over the last few
months to plan the overall vision for the construction projects. “We've been hard at work over those past three months,” reported Tim Wald, assistant superintendent of fi nance and operations, at a Feb. 10 school board meeting. Wold Architects and Engineering has been contracted to assist the district with design planning.
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• An officer was dispatched to a property damage report in the 1300 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 10:31 p.m. Feb. 10.
The caller reported that the snowmobile trail groomer keeps leaving snow in his driveway and has damaged his garbage cans and mailboxes. The officer advised the caller to contact the city about the issue. The caller stated that there wasn’t an issue that day, but he wanted to report the ongoing issue. • A burglary from a house under construction in the 13000 block of Fondant Trail N. was reported at 8:39 a.m. Feb. 14.
The sheriff’s office is investigating the burglary, where copper gas lines were cut and stolen.
IF YOU GO: Community Listening Sessions regarding new school building plans: High School: 5 to 6 p.m. March 24 at North Campus; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 24 at South Campus New Elementary in Hugo: 6 to 7 p.m. March 26 at Oneka Elementary
“It's an enormous undertaking and will unfold over time,” said Paul Aplikowski, of Wold. “Every building will have a planning group.” The planning groups will be made up of teachers, parents, administration and students, for the older age groups. The core planning groups will assist in developing the floor plans. There will also be planing groups that gather detailed input on specific spaces, Aplikowski said. “We will take every room in the district in the project affected and talk in great detail,” he explained. “In doing that we will touch hundreds of people across the district that will be part of the project as we go.” Staff should be moving into a room they helped design, he explained. Planning groups for the new elementary school in Hugo and renovated, combined high school at White Bear Lake Area High School – North Campus have begun recently, reported Sal Bagley, of Wold. The design process for the elementary school is expected to last until the end of 2020 and for the high school, through early 2021. Construction of both would begin in 2021. The new elementary
school is expected to open in 2022. Students would transition to the new high school in phases over four years. Design work on the new, additional gym for the future middle school at South Campus gym has also begun. It will have two full-size courts, noted Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. Plans for the bond referendum money include updates at all schools, including maintenance projects, safety and security improvements, and new flexible furniture across the district. Several building uses will change. When North Campus is expanded and becomes the site of one high school location, Sunrise Park Middle School will move to South Campus. The current middle school location will house the district’s Transition Education Center (TEC) along with the senior center, early childhood center and district offices. Normandy Park Education Center will not be reused. Oneka Elementary will become a K-5 school with the advent of the new elementary school in Hugo and Hugo Elementary will become an early childhood site.
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Area businesses honored The Hugo Business Association (HBA), which hosts the annual State of the City address, presented its awards for 2020.
Joe Houle, of Premier Bank, accepts the Business of the Year Award on behalf of Grundhofer's Old Fashion Meats. HBA Vice President Michelle Larson said, “Spencer is a lifelong Hugo resident and he started the company in 2007. He has done a great job and he also contributes to Good Neighbor Days, the fireworks and is very involved in the community.” Houle added, “Spencer is very well deserving of this award. Spencer is also humble; I don't think he would feel real comfortable standing up here. He is the definition of a small businessman: he is self-taught, he is a hard worker, he loves his employees, his customers leave with smiles and we are lucky to have him in Hugo.”
Frank and Jody Puleo accept the Business Legacy Award for Lebens Flowers & Greenhouses from HBA Second Vice President Julie Larson. The Legacy Award honors a top company located in Hugo for its 20-plus years of outstanding contributions to the community. The fourth-generation, family-owned business began in Roseville and has been around since 1923. It has been located in Hugo since the 1970s. Frank said, “I just want to say that Hugo is a great place to live, it is a great place to have a business and we are pleased to get this award.”
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Executive Director Wanda Jackson accepts the Emerging Business Award for Good Life Senior Living from Jim Herbert, HBA board member. “This property has actually been in my husband's family since 1967. We built Good Life due to his family and a loved one who had Alzheimer’s. We felt there was a need for a home-like community for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. It really has proven over the last year and a half since we opened to really benefit those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Smaller communities, smaller halls are just much less confusing for those residents.”
HBA Vice President Michelle Larson announces the Volunteer of the Year Award will go to Monica Fry, past president of the HBA. “You have probably seen her doing lots of things. As board members, we are total volunteers, so we all have our full-time jobs and then we are putting in time trying to put this all together and plan for all the things that we do with HBA,” Larson said. “She is also very active with the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, Business Network International ... I don't know all things she is doing, but she does a lot.”
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Bears’ Kastner, Sloan earn state wrestling berths BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Nick Kastner and Matt Sloan will represent White Bear Lake in the state wrestling tournament after placing first and second their respective weights at Section 4AAA on Saturday in Stillwater. Kastner (23-19), a senior, went 3-0 at 220 pounds, all decisions. In the finals he won 9-3 over Stillwater junior Nick Dauffenbach (6-9). “What a finish for him as a senior,” coach Craig Nasvik said. “This is one of those happenings that define why we do what we do. What an accomplishment for Nick, a lifetime memory.” Sloan (39-8), a sophomore, qualified as a runner-up for the second time. He reached 182-pound finals with two pins and got pinned by Stillwater’s Roman Rototzke in 2:24.
“Matt is currently ranked eighth, and all losses are to wrestlers ranked above him,” Nasvik noted. “This week will be fun, having two go to state.” State individuals competition will be held Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 at Xcel Energy Center. Placing third were senior Joshua Powell (26-16) at 132 pounds and senior Monte Collins (29-16) at 160 pounds. Collins was 3-2 with three pins. He stuck Irondale’s Eric Braatsch in 1:01 for third place to earn a true-second match, where lost to Mounds View’s Brendan Dunagan 7-0. Powell was 3-2 at 132 and pinned Mounds View’s Quin Morgan in 1:02 in the third-place match. Placing fifth were freshman Tyler Brock (23-14), who was 2-2 at 120 pounds; senior Dysin Strate (20-21), who was 1-2 at 145 pounds; senior Donovan Guest (15-24), who was 1-2 at 170 pounds.
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Nick Kastner cradles his Stillwater opponent for a near-fall on the way to a 9-3 win in the 220-pound finals at Section 4AA.
WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear gymnastics duo competes at state meet White Bear Lake sophomores Grace Squires and Laney Gunderson competed at the state Class 2A gymnastics meet Saturday evening. Each got through her balance beam routine smoothly as Squires scored 9.3625 for 16th place and Gunderson 9.2500 for 21st place at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Squires was also a state qualifier on uneven parallel bars, where her routine is highlighted by a difficult “blind” full right turn into her double back dismount. She’s been making it all season (tying for fi rst at sectionals) but fell trying it at state and got 8.725 for eight place.
Bear icemen top Woodbury in section opener White Bear Lake, defending champion, turned back Woodbury 4-1 in the first round of Section 4AA boys hockey on Thursday evening. Billy Rose, Sam Newpower and Triston Johnson scored for the Bears (17-8-1) in first period and Lleyton Roed capped the scoring in the third. Goalie Tyler Steffens made 19 saves, with Luke Danielson notching the lone goal for Woodbury (6-18-1). The No. 3 seeded Bears now face No. 2 Stillwater (18-6-1) on Wednesday at Aldrich Arena, 8 p.m. The Bears and
Ponies split in conference play. The other semifinal will be played at 6 p.m. with No. 1 Hill-Murray against No. 5 Mounds View.
White Bear girls (13-13) seeded 3rd in hoops section White Bear Lake girls basketball takes a 13-13 record and No. 3 seed into Section 4AAAA after splitting their last two conference games last week. The Bears host St. Paul Central on Wednesday at 7 p.m., with the winner facing East Ridge or Tartan on Saturday, Feb. 29 in Hastings at 5 p.m. The Bears stymied Forest Lake (18-7) 53-44 on Tuesday (Feb. 18), reversing an earlier 52-36 loss to the Rangers. Lauren Eckerle tallied 14 points, Nevaeh Hughes 11, Ella Janicki nine and Kayla Anderson eight. Maddie Krieger sank 22 points for the Rangers. They lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 54-48 at home Friday evening. Janicki scored 20 points for the Bears. Takara Mason netted 19 points and Tootie Lewis 14 for the Raiders (9-17). The Bears finished 10-8 in the Suburban East for fifth place among 10 teams. Stillwater was champion with 17-1, their lone loss was against the Bears.
Bears swim season ends; diver has top finish at section White Bear Lake’s swimming season ended with a sixth-place finish and no state qualifiers at the Section 4AA meet Thursday through Saturday in Stillwater. Nestor Domrongwattanakul, a senior, had the Bears top individual finish, placing fifth in diving with 308.40. The other Bear reaching finals was sophomore Grayson Hughes, eighth in 200 freestyle with 1:52.20. The 200 freestyle relay team of Hughes, Aiden Cleary, Allen Parada Romero and Nathan Lentz placed fourth (1:37.19) . The 400 freestyle team placed sixth (3:37.40) with Hughes, Amarre Zalazar, Joe Schultz and William Jenkins.
Bear boys rout Rangers, lose to Cretin White Bear Lake boys basketball scored a season high in defeating Forest Lake 86-63 at home Tuesday, Feb. 18, then lost to No. 3 ranked Cretin-Derham Hall 86-51 there Friday. Against Forest Lake, Jack Janicki hit 17 points, Moses Hancock 16, Kanye Raheem 15 and Alec Garza 10. The Bears forced 21 turnovers leading to several easy buckets while notching 20 assists and 46 points in the paint. Eric Peterson hit 23 for Forest Lake (9-14). Against CDH, Janicki netted 14 points, and Hancock and Brice Peters 12 each. Curtis Jones sank 27 points for the Raiders (21-3).
CENTENNIAL SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar girls head into section 19-7, seeded No. 2 The Centennial girls basketball team, after splitting their last two conference games last week, takes a 19-7 record into Section 5AAAA, where they are seeded No. 2. The Cougars will host No. 7 Osseo on Tuesday, 7 p.m., with the winner facing Roseville or Mounds View on Saturday, 3
p.m., in Anoka. The Cougars stymied Anoka 45-22 in their lowest-scoring game for both points scored and allowed on Tuesday (Feb. 18). Grace Johnson scored 11 points, and Jodi Anderson and Jenna Guyer 10 each. The Cougars lost the conference fi nale to Maple Grove 49-47 at home Friday. Anderson pumped in 25 points but nobody else had more than
six for the Cougars. Kylie Baraneck sank 14 points, Abby Schulte 13 and Jordyn Lamker 13 for Maple Grove (21-5). Centennial fi nished 7-5 in conference for third place in the Northwest Suburban North division.
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“We have a lot of stuff going on in our city and the future looks very good. We are continuing to grow and expand and businesses are interested in Hugo. We are open to having new businesses come and we are excited to see what the future brings.”
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CITY OF HUGO CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2020, at approximately 7:00 pm in Hugo City Hall to consider the easement vacation application from OP5 Adelaide LLC, 1660 Highway 100 South, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416 for vacation of the existing drainage and utility easements lying over, under, and across Outlot B, Adelaide Landing 4th Addition. The proper drainage and utility easements will be dedicated for the development after the easement vacation is approved. Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time. Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Published one time in The Citizen on February 27, 2020.
CITY OF HUGO HUGO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo City Council will be attending the neighborhood meeting to discuss a potential new Public Works facility. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 27, 2020.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING RAMSEY COUNTY DITCH 11 DRAINAGE SYSTEM RECORD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hugo City Council Chambers, City of Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, Hugo, Minnesota the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103E.101, subd. 4a, on proceedings to correct the drainage system record and to establish the functional alignment, dimension and grade of Ramsey County Ditch 11. The current efficiency and potential repairs to this drainage system will not be discussed at this hearing. The engineer’s historical review memorandum can be found on-line at the following website address www.ricecreek.org or at the District office at 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070. Comments can be directed by email to Tom Schmidt at: tschmidt@ricecreek.org, phone: 763-398-3076 or to the address above. Published one time in The Citizen on February 27, 2020.
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2040 Comprehensive Plan & Lions Park The City Council formally adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in November 2019 after it was approved by the Metropolitan Council. “This is something that we have been talking about for a number of years,” Weidt said. “It has been a long process that included many meetings with stakeholders, residents (and) business owners, getting feedback and what they want to see the city do in the future, how they want to see us grow,” he said. The main feedback the city received from that process was that residents would like to see more trails and park improvements. “The council listened to the community and in December the council voted to set our tax levy to a spot where we could actually redevelop Lions Park,” Weidt explained. The new playground equipment was installed in 2018, but the plan is to expand Lions Park and add more amenities such as a new park shelter/gazebo and more parking. That will all be designed within the next six months, with construction tentatively planned for next spring, Weidt said.
Public Works Facility The City Council is currently planning for the future of the public works department. The existing building, located at 6900 137th St. N, was built in 2004. “Out of this building, they maintain 130 miles of road (and) 28 miles of gravel road; they have nine plow trucks, they take care of 18 city parks and this building is just being packed to the gills with stuff. We have overgrown it already,” Weidt said. The City Council is looking at two options. The fi rst option is to add on to the existing facility. The second option is to build a new building on the Irish Avenue Park site. “This needs to get expanded, we need to be able to service our streets and take care of the infrastructure, and this is the building where it all happens,” he said.
White Bear Lake Area Schools Weidt provided an update on some changes that will be coming to Hugo in the near future due to the $326 million bond referendum that voters passed in November.
“This is going to help them upgrade their schools and give them the right tools to successfully teach our children for the next 30 to 40 years. This is long overdue,” Weidt said. The district plans to build a maintenance and transportation facility in Hugo’s Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The district also plans to build a new K-5 elementary school in Hugo north of City Hall, just west of Highway 61. Oneka Elementary will be converted to a K-5 school and Hugo Elementary will transform into an early childhood center. Weidt said construction on the new school will start in the spring of 2021; it is planned to open fall of 2022. “We are excited to have that come to our city and to see the White Bear School District grow, expand and improve their facilities. We have two great schools here, and we are excited to have another one,” Weidt said.
Highway 61 corridor The council has started the process of updating its 2008 Highway 61 Corridor Plan with MnDOT and Washington County. Weidt said one of the main complaints the city hears from residents is that Highway 61 is crowded and has no room left for development. “This is a state highway, and one of the things that the state does is they look at their needs and where they are going to put their money. If you drive around the Twin Cities, Highway 61 is hardly the most busy road in the state,” Weidt explained. “As we grow, there are going to continue to be restraints on this and we need to continue to look at the corridor and how we handle it.” Weidt mentioned four projects that have happened or are in progress along the corridor, including Cattle House, the proposed family steak house and event center, between Highway 61 and Egg Lake; Apple Academy location (next to TGK Automotive); Good Life Senior Living; TGK Automotive and O’Reilly Auto Parts. “For a while, we really didn’t see any development (along Highway 61) and now we are starting to see a lot. We have gotten four good projects in now, and we look for many more coming forward,” he said. Weidt wrapped up the address with, “We have a lot of stuff going on in our city and the future looks very good. We are continuing to grow and expand and businesses are interested in Hugo. We are open to having new businesses come and we are excited to see what the future brings.” Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
Centerville Council okays changes for Bayview Villas BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
CENTERVIELLE —The City Council met Feb. 12 and approved a slight change in Bayview Villas’ conditional use permit (CUP). The change allows the homeowners association to build additional boat slips on Centerville Lake. Currently four of the nine lots in the development have shoreline docks. However, four homes across the street on LaValle Drive have a deeded access to the lake via an outlot. The change in the CUP would allow the homeowners on the hill to share a four-boat slip on the outlot. Real estate agent Don Skelly said potential buyers had questioned why there were nine lots and only four docks. He said the homeowners’
association would maintain the individual slips The council noted that that end of Centerville Lake is quite shallow, and the shared dock would be long. Department of Natural Resources guidelines allow docks to go out as far as needed to get to navigable water. The council spent some time discussing two different configurations for the proposed dock, one rectangular, one square, and decided the rectangular configuration would be most workable. The council voted unanimously to approve the change in the CUP, noting that it could be dangerous for homeowners to try to put a boat in at Peltier Lake, across Hwy. 14. In another discussion, the council decided to try holding council work sessions at 5 p.m. before regular city council meetings at 7 p.m.
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Lucas, Nora and Vivienne enjoy some s’mores. Centerville Parks and Recreation hosted its second Skate & Sled Night Saturday, Feb. 15, at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The event featured ice skating, sledding and snowboarding along with free hot chocolate and popcorn.
A Centennial Lakes Police Officer checks on a skater who fell down. He was just ďŹ ne but wanted to make some ice angels before getting up.
Miss Chain of Lakes 2020 Rachel Eron and Miss Chain of Lakes’ Outstanding Teen 2020 Devon Brandt attended Centerville’s Skate & Sled Night. Brandt was selling raffle tickets to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Her goal is to raise $1,000.
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Ice house removal deadline approaches BY ELIZABETH CALLEN SHOREVIEW EDITOR
The ice fishing season is coming to a close, which means if you currently have an ice house on a Minnesota lake, it’s almost time to remove it. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anglers to make plans to remove their shelters from state lakes and waterways. Shelters must be removed from inland waters in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota by midnight on March 2 and from inland waters in the northern one-third by midnight on March 16.
Ice fishing shelters cannot be left unattended on the ice past these removal dates. Afterward, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only if occupied or attended. According to the DNR, if shelters are not removed, owners will be prosecuted. Conservation officers may confiscate, remove or destroy any ice shelter and its contents if left on the ice after the deadline. Storing or leaving shelters on a public access is prohibited. The DNR is also reminding anglers removing ice houses to take their trash with them, as litter left behind
can negatively impact water quality once the ice melts. “People need to clean up after themselves when they head home. The only thing they should leave is an imprint in the snow or ice,” Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division, said in a statement. “The majority of people do things right, but unfortunately there’s a subset of people who leave a mess on the ice and count on someone else to clean up after them.” Cigarette butts, blocking material, propane canisters and fish carcasses are among the items most commonly left behind, along with cans, bottles
and bags—sometimes fi lled with human waste. Once the ice melts, it all lands in the water. Conservation officers can sometimes anticipate trouble spots, as they spend the winter monitoring lakes, and they also rely on complaints from other ice fishers. Those caught leaving trash behind will receive litter citations. “Leaving trash on the ice isn’t a mistake or an oversight—the people who litter make a conscious decision to do it,” Smith said. “They take advantage of the fact that the majority of people care about our lakes and will clean up trash, even if it isn’t theirs.”
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Did the weather play havoc on your tube? Home renovation projects are done for several different reasons, whether to update styles, repair damaged or broken items or to achieve more living space. More than ever before, homeowners are choosing improvement projects geared toward making their homes healthier. Establishing a healthy home means different things to different people. For example, to an environmentalist, a healthy home may incorporate eco-friendly or green products. To those with young children or mobilityimpaired seniors, a healthy home may be one free from potential hazards. Others may view a healthy home as one that alleviates allergies. The World Health Organizations says inadequate housing conditions, such as poor ventilation, radon, urban pollution, and moisture issues, can contribute to many preventable diseases and injuries — especially respiratory problems, nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Furthermore, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air quality as a top ďŹ ve environmental risk to public health. EPA studies have found that indoor air pollution levels were roughly two to ďŹ ve times greater than outdoor pollution levels. People interested in making their homes healthier can embrace these renovations and lifestyle changes. • Be aware of furniture materials. Toxic PBDEs, which are chemicals used as ame retardants on furniture fabrics produced prior to 2006, can send toxins into the air. Some manufacturers may still use these ame retardants in new forms, but with similar risks. Before purchasing furniture, ask if a product is treated, and select naturally ďŹ re-resistant materials like wool and cotton. • Lighten up. Lighting is often underappreciated but can have a dramatic impact on whether a home feels inviting, warm and/or uplifting. Experiment with different types of bulbs and lighting ďŹ xtures to turn drab and dreary environments into brighter places. Lighting may improve mood and productivity. • Let the sun shine in. Modify window treatments to let more sunlight into the house. There is evidence that the sun, particularly UV light, is a potent bactericide. The Sunlight Institute advises that there’s no harm in letting natural sunlight do its work, as bacteria within eight feet of low-intensity UV light can be killed in 10 minutes. • Inspect and service wood-burning appliances. A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology has found regular inhalation of wood smoke limits immune @ activity and function, and anyone who burns wood indoors should be aware of these potential health risks. Ensuring proper ventilation of smoke and routinely cleaning the chimney can help cut down on particulate matter. • Turn to nontoxic cleaning products, pesticides and insecticides. Always opt for nontoxic, natural products Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake when4779 cleaning in and around the house. • Declutter www.presspubs.com the home. A cluttered, hectic space can affect emotions and mental state, never mind attracting dust and making a home harder to clean. Spending time in spaces that do not elicit stressful feelings is healthier and can help residents to rest and recharge. Making a home healthier can be on the list of this year’s renovation plans.
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ONEKA SHORES FARM: Offers ‘intimate experience with hints of speakeasy’ FROM PAGE 1
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Steve and Elizabeth Bauer are the masterminds behind Oneka Shores Farm. For the first time, they are offering a supper club and CSA.
Lakes, learned about the supper club on social media. “She emailed it to me and said we were going and my response was ‘okay,’” Ryan said. “Food is her hobby. She always enjoys trying new restaurants, trying new foods. She has actually gotten me over the years, into instead of eating for necessity, eating for enjoyment.” Ryan added, “We don’t have a lot of these types of things here in the Hugo/Lino Lakes area. This is a cool date night option where we are still close to home. It is just another opportunity to meet people. The food was better than most restaurants that I have spent a lot of money to eat at.” The Marrinans hope to attend more events at Oneka Shores Farm this summer. The next supper club will be April 18. There will also be a brunch May 17 and another supper club June 13. This summer will be the inaugural year for Oneka Shores Farm’s CSA. From June to early fall, customers can sign up to get a box of fresh produce each week. The box will include produce like microgreens,
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Steve Bauer prepares one of the five courses served at the Feb. 22 supper club.
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Sarah Marrinan, of Lino Lakes, grabs some appetizers.
radishes, herbs, onions, garlic, lettuce, kale, squash, pumpkins, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, homemade maple syrup, homemade hot sauce and eggs. Complimentary cooking demonstrations at the farm are included in the membership. There will only be 10 spots this year, but the CSA program is expected to grow in the future. For more information about Oneka Shores Farm, visit onekashoresfarm.com. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
Steve and Elizabeth Bauer bought their 11-acre hobby farm in Hugo in 2016.
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Their open-concept home is equipped with a large kitchen that produces way more than Steve and Elizabeth and their four boys can eat. That’s where the supper club comes in. The event kicked off in January and was held again Feb. 22. The idea is that every six weeks or so, people are invited to the farm to enjoy a home-cooked, farm-fresh, five-course meal. The menu changes each time. The winter events are limited to 10 seats, but summer events will be much bigger. “Everyone sits at the same table, so you are talking to people you don’t know. During the meal, there will be some demonstrations, cooking instruction and they will learn about each course, what is in it and how it was prepared,” Elizabeth said. “I love talking to people about how simple it can be to make food that is delicious and really good for you.” The Bauers use as many ingredients as possible from the farm and butcher their own pigs. Currently, it costs $50/person for the supper club experience. People must register ahead of time online at onekashoresfarm.com/ book-online. The meal cost will likely go down over the summer months when more people are able to participate. A portion of the proceeds is donated to regenerative agriculture research. Ryan and Sarah Marrinan, of Lino
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