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HUGO — Some residents hope the City Council will reconsider both the proposed trail along 147th Street and the location of the skate park within Lions Park. As construction season quickly approaches, the city of Hugo is working to solidify plans for not only the 2021 proposed downtown street project, but also the improvements at Lions Park. The street reconstruction project is slated to include 147th Street (west of Hwy 61 to Finale Avenue); Flay Avenue (from 147th Street north to the cul-de-sac); Finley Avenue (from 145th Street to Upper 146th Street); Fitzgerald Avenue (from 146th Street to 147th Street); Upper 146th Street (from Finale Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue); and 146th Street (from Finale Avenue to Hwy 61). The project will also include the new construction of 147th Street from Finale Avenue to Oneka Parkway through existing fields, and the removal of Finale Avenue from Upper 146th Street to 147th Street. The existing portion of Finale Avenue bisects expanded Lions Park and will be removed. The developer of Hugo Gardens will construct the new alignment on the west side of the park. The street reconstruction project is estimated to cost $3.66 million; $264,840 of that will come from assessments. Per the city’s assessment policy, benefiting residential properties will be charged $5,200 per unit. Five residents attended the public hearing for the project March 1. One main

Unless the judge delays it, this week the televised trial of Derek Chauvin begins, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the killing of George Floyd. His death on Chicago Avenue still echoes across the country, and puts Chauvin and a metro police department on trial for use-of-force. In the northeast suburbs, neighborhood policing is routine. Many suburban departments are using this time to examine how they train and restrain. Press Publications asked five local and county departments about how they train and policies on restraining to give suburban residents perspective how local police departments respond.

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With the civil unrest that occurred after the death of Mr. Floyd last summer, we did review our policies and

procedures to make sure they aligned with what is expected by the public. Specifically highlighted in the media since the George Floyd incident is the use of the neck restraint. We have not trained in any form of neck restraints for many years and they are considered deadly force per our policies. Our use of force policy matches that of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training model policy. We have always been transparent with our policies and procedures, we have a link on our website to make our policies easily accessible. All of our deputies receive

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147TH STREET TRAIL: Residents object to trail proximity, skate park location City Engineer Mark Erichson explained that pedestrians will utilize the easiest path to get to the park, which could be the road if the trail is not constructed. “We want to provide that movement in a safe manner,” he said. “We don’t want to have a trail go from 8 feet to 5 feet to 8 feet. We want to provide that continuity for a multiuser-type (of) trail, whether it is pedestrians, walkers, rollerbladers or bicyclists.” Mayor Tom Weidt said, “My concern would be, if you have one person coming down the sidewalk and the other person goes on the street to avoid them on their bike and it causes an accident or somebody gets hurt, that would be a shame.” Parks Planner Shayla Denaway explained that a trail on 147th Street has been included in the city’s Comprehensive Plan for about 20 years. “This is likely to be a major pedestrian connection to the park,” she said. “We know pedestrians often take the path of least resistance. We know there are going to be a lot of pedestrians coming from the east side of Hwy 61, and they likely will not walk all the way south on the Hardwood Creek Trail, but just take the roadway (147th).” To accommodate the proposed road width and the new trail, the city will need to acquire permanent and temporary easements along 147th Street.

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point of concern for the neighbors is the proposed 8-foot-wide bituminous trail planned for the north side of 147th Street, making the connection from Highway 61 to Lions Park. Resident Jeff Marier agreed the roads need to be improved, but said he was concerned about the new trail being placed “right underneath the neighbors’ windows.” “It’s not a greenway, it is a neighborhood. Maybe a sidewalk would be more appropriate,” Marier said. “There is a lovely, wide bicycle path south of City Hall … that’s not somebody’s front yard.” Resident Ron Gerdesmeier agreed that a sidewalk might be more appropriate. “This is something that has got us scratching our heads quite a bit. You already have access to that park off of that county trail. We can’t quite figure out why you would put another access over there, through the yards, and make it the size you make it,” he said. “I don’t get it.” Resident Bob Shields added, “To have this 8-foot-wide trail, you are going to be within 25-30 feet of our home. I commend the city and council for trying to improve the streets, we drastically need them, but this 8-foot trail going right though our yards is a bit of overkill.”

NEW SKATE PARK LOCATION FACES OPPOSITION; COUNCIL MOVES AHEAD Residents also voiced their concerns regarding the relocation of the skate park from its current location to the northeast corner of the park near 147th Street and Fitzgerald Avenue. Denaway said one of the reasons that location was selected was due to its high visibility. Resident Steve Bernier suggested switching the location of the skate park and the pickleball courts. “Noise is a big thing … We have got to listen to rap and skateboard wheels going back and forth all night,” he said. “Especially with the neighbors having that 8-foot sidewalk, that is kind of a double slap in the face to them, in my opinion.” Shields suggested moving the skate park closer to the cemetery. “We are going to have that trail going right by our house, we have the skateboard park there, we are going to have an awful lot of noise. Please just listen to us.” Gerdesmeier suggested moving the skate park to another park within the city or getting rid of it. “It is a

minimum of kids that use it. I don’t know what the advantage of having them is. We really don’t have that many kids in this neighborhood that use it. This area is a little older.” Weidt said that users from multiple neighborhoods in the city and from neighboring communities travel to Lions Park to use the skate park. “I think it is one of our more popular features that we have there.” He added, “I think we can do things to quiet the park, police the music and control some of the noise. I have not heard noise complaints or complaints on the current location in the park from residents across the street.” Denaway said the city is working with the manufacturer of the metal ramps and talking with other cities to see what they have done to minimize the noise coming from the equipment. As far as music goes, she said, there can be enforcement. The council did not support changing the proposed location of the skate park.

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The city will also need a temporary easement along Fitzgerald Avenue for constructability. Erichson said that the necessary easements for the project will be about 15 feet closer than the existing right-of-way line. Council Member Becky Petryk inquired about whether the green space on the sides of the trail could be reduced to create less impact for the neighbors. Erichson explained that typically, you need at least 5 feet of green area between the road and the trail. Otherwise, the trail can be difficult to maintain and snowplowing/storage of snow can be difficult. The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing city

staff to present offers to the impacted residents for property needed for the project, either by negotiation or eminent domain. It is estimated that the city will have to pay out $98,900 in compensation to impacted property owners. The council also authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for the downtown improvement project. A neighborhood open house is scheduled for April. The council will accept plans in May, award a contract in June and begin construction in June. Construction should be done in November. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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ike many organizations, 2020 and now 2021 have posed challenges for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. Thanks to the dedication and support of countess community members, I’m proud to report that the food shelf has managed these challenges. In 2020, we served 1,283 households and distributed 139,729 pounds of food, which is 12% more pounds than the year Movers & before. Due to the generous support Shakers of the community, our financial Chris DuFresne position is strong, which has allowed us to continue operating without significant concerns. Our amazing volunteers continue to put themselves at risk to serve our clients. We have implemented safety precautions like most organizations, but the risk remains, and we greatly

appreciate the courage of our volunteers! We converted to a curbside model at the beginning of the pandemic and continue to operate in this manner until it is deemed safe to return to in-person shopping inside the food shelf. However, the need for volunteers remains and I encourage anyone interested in volunteering to reach out. You can visit our website at hugofoodshelf.org for more information and to submit a volunteer form. We also know that many people may need some extra help during this time, but might be unsure of how to access support. If you or someone you know need support from the food shelf, please contact us today. We are here to help anybody in ZIP code 55038, including Centerville. Signing up is easy and confidential. All you need to do is email us at info@hugofoodshelf.org, call us at 651-528-6224, or text us at 763-607-6060. All we need to get you started is your name and address. We will then provide instructions on how to schedule an appointment via our website.

As our community continues to grow, and the need for our services expands, we know we must grow as well. To that end, we are excited to share that we are embarking on an expansion to enable distribution of more fresh produce, meats and dairy items. To do this, we are expanding our building by adding a walk-in refrigerator and freezer. We have already secured $55,000 through a Community Development Block Grant from Washington County. In addition, a generous donor has offered to match, up to $15,000, any additional funds we raise to complete the project. Please consider donating today at hugofoodshelf.org, or by mail at PO Box 373, Hugo, MN 55038. If you have questions about this project, please email info@ hugofoodshelf.org. Thank you to the entire community for your continued support of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf! Chris DuFresne is the president of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf.

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WEEKLY WAG Hondo is his name, but he’ll answer to just about anything if you shake a bag of treats. You’d think a 7-year-old, 15-pound male Chihuahua rocking a pink harness would have loads of confidence, but he’s actually a bit timid, especially when he first meets new people. Slow introductions are critical. Hondo may do SUBMITTED best in a quiet household with no kids. He would enjoy a fenced backyard, and he loves going for walks. Once Hondo earns your trust, good luck relaxing without him invading your space. He loves lap naps. Hondo is originally from Texas, and this Minnesota climate has led to some skin and eye irritation. He’s currently receiving daily eye drops and an over-the-counter antihistamine. Hondo does have a rap sheet with biting incidents, but has not had any occurrences with his foster family. Hondo is good with adults and other dogs but would be uncomfortable in a home with cats and young children. He likes car rides and paying fetch. He’s leashtrained and crate-trained. He’s even-tempered, gentle, affectionate, smart and eager to please. If you are interested in Hondo, please fill out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 7:00 pm to consider the following requests: White Bear Lake Area Schools, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, for a site plan, conditional use permit, and property line adjustment for the property located at 15198 Forest Boulevard N in Hugo. The site plan is for an approximately 100,000 square foot elementary school building and the conditional use permit is for a school in the Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) Zoning District. The property is generally west of Forest Boulevard North and south of 157th Way North, legally described as that part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the East line of US Highway 61 Except the Washington County Regional Rail Authority property. Full legal description available at Hugo City Hall. Xcel Energy, 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401, for a conditional use permit amendment and variance request for the property located at 13620 Fenway Boulevard N in Hugo. The variance request is to allow the construction of a transmission training line pole at a height of 80 feet, where 50 feet is required by City Code and amending the site plan for utility pole locations in the conditional use permit. The property is generally located south of 140th Street North and west of Fenway Boulevard North, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Roy Molitor Addition and Lot 1, Block 1 Roy Molitor 2nd Addition, Washington County, Minnesota. Anyone wishing to be heard is encouraged to comment on these applications prior to the meeting. Meetings will be held remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. Please call Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant at 651-762-6311 by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25th if you will be commenting on this. Please visit www.ci.hugo.mn.us/participate for information on how remote meetings will be held. Emily Weber Community Development Assistant. Published one time in The Citizen on March 11, 2021.

Logo contest now open for 2021 Fete des Lacs Calling all Centerville Elementary School and Centennial Middle School students! The Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee is sponsoring a logo art contest to design the 2021 Fete des Lacs logo. There are two contests: one at Centerville Elementary School and one at Centennial Middle School. The logo design should feature images that represent Centerville and/or this year’s theme, which is Centerville Heroes. Some ideas include

Centerville’s Native American and/or French heritage, Centerville’s two lakes (Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake) and diversity of Fete des Lacs events. Entries are due by April 1. The winning logo(s) will be used to promote Fete des Lacs and featured on the festival’s annual 5K/8K run T-shirts as well as on posters/flyers. First-place winners at both schools will receive $100 and the second-place winners will receive $50.

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TAX SEASON BRIEF IRS Criminal Investigation urges taxpayers to choose a tax preparer carefully The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is reminding taxpayers to file accurate tax returns and choose a tax preparer wisely. U.S. persons are subject to tax on worldwide income from all sources. Most taxpayers meet this obligation by reporting all taxable income and paying taxes according to the law. However, those who willfully hide income should know that the IRS works across its divisions to ensure the highest possible tax compliance. Taxpayers found to be committing fraud may be subject to penalties, including payment of taxes owed plus interest, fines and jail time. "Most individuals file truthful tax returns voluntarily and pay their share of taxes," said Tamera Cantu, acting special agent in charge, IRS Criminal Investigation Chicago Field Office. "IRS special agents are experts at their jobs and are doing their part to ensure honest individuals do not have to pick up the tab of those who blatantly ignore their responsibility of filing taxes, or those filing fraudulent returns." Tax return preparers are vital to the U.S. tax system. As of tax year 2018, 55% of taxpayers used a paid

preparer. Although most preparers provide honest and professional services, there is a small number of dishonest preparers who set up shop during filing season to steal money, personal and financial information from clients. Taxpayers can avoid falling victim to unscrupulous preparers by following important steps. Tips when choosing a tax preparer: • Look for a preparer who is available year-round in case questions arise after the filing season. • Ask if the preparer has an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN), which is required for paid preparers. • Inquire about the preparer’s credentials and check their qualifications. • Ask about service fees. Avoid preparers who base fees on a percentage of their client’s refund or claim to offer a bigger refund than their competition. • Never sign a blank or incomplete return, and review it before signing. Refunds should go directly to the taxpayer, not the preparer. For more tips on choosing a tax professional, or to file a complaint against one, visit IRS.gov. Submitted

POLITICAL BRIEF Emmer announces 6th annual Young Women's Leadership Program Congressman Tom Emmer’s office is now accepting applications for the sixth annual Young Women's Leadership Program (YWLP) for high school girls in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District.

The YWLP is an annual program designed to give young women the opportunity to learn from and engage with some of Minnesota's top female leaders. The program consists of three panels throughout the summer for young women entering grades 9-12. Each panel features an open round table discussion with the other

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 6000 block of 177th Street N. at 4:24 p.m. Jan. 29 reported that after using her Kohl’s card, she received an email stating she had won a prize and needed only to pay the shipping. After she paid, her bank informed her that the transaction was fraudulent. She has been working with her bank to retrieve the money. • Deputies responded to a civil dispute at 4:52 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 6000 block of Egg Lake Road N. in which a woman paid the resident who owns a mechanics business to work on her vehicle at an agreed-upon price. The mechanic reportedly refused to return the vehicle unless the victim paid several times the agreed-upon price. The complainant stated the mechanic said he holds a mechanic’s lien on the vehicle, though no documentation has been found. Deputies advised the complainant about the civil nature of the matter. • A resident in the 15000 block of Fenway Avenue N. at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 30 reported a package delivered by Amazon stolen from the porch. Video footage of the suspect is available. • A formal complaint has been filed at 2:38 p.m. Jan. 30 on Forest Blvd. N. and 159th Street N. for operating a snowmobile on a license canceled due to behavior inimical to public safety. • A trailer was reported stolen overnight Jan. 30-31 from the 15000 block of Ethan Trail N. Video footage shows a dark SUV at the scene. • A Keep Our Kops Save (KOPS) alert was issued at 1:52 p.m. Jan. 31 following a domestic abuse nocontact order (DANCO) violation in the 5000 block of 138th Street N. • An unidentified male was reported at 9:27 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 4000 block of 162nd Street for indecent exposure after he was seen pulling down his pants inside a vehicle. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 2:22 a.m. Feb. 2 on Forest Blvd. N. at 140th Street N. for driving after revocation, failure to provide proof of insurance and failure to display current registration. • A resident in the 15000 block of Ethan Trail N. at 9:11 a.m. Feb. 2 reported finding a vehicle at a new construction site that matched the description of the vehicle seen on video surveillance at the time his trailer was stolen. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies documented the vehicle for their investigation. • A citation for violating an order for protection (OFP) was issued at 3:36 p.m. Feb. 2 in reference to an incident in the 13000 block of Geneva Avenue N. • A suspicious male was reported sitting alone at 5:23 p.m. Feb. 2 in the passenger seat of a vehicle parked outside a health clinic in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. Clinic workers stated there were no patients inside that the male would be waiting for. However, deputies verified that the male’s daughter and her mother were indeed inside the clinic for an appointment. The subject said he didn’t join them because he was not feeling ill. • A business in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 7:07 p.m. Feb. 2 reported a male for spending 20 minutes in the store filling a shopping basket with items, then

sprinting out of the store with the unpaid-for items. The suspect hopped into an older model white Dodge Caravan and headed northbound on Highway 61 without any vehicle lights on. • Deputies cited a driver at 9:17 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for expired tabs. • Employees at a gas station in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 10:14 p.m. Feb. 2 reported a man for habitually passing counterfeit money at the store. When deputies contacted the subject, he was released with a warning, as he had not tried to pass fake money during that transaction. He was also released with a warning about driving to the gas station without a valid driver’s license. The male thanked deputies for their leniency. • A resident in the 6000 block of 150th Street N. reported his and his neighbor’s vehicles egged overnight Feb. 2-3. • Check fraud involving a stolen checkbook from a closed bank account was reported at 3:49 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. The complainant said she knew of several similar cases throughout the metro area. • The driver of a large black pickup truck was cited at 5:18 p.m. Feb. 3 on eastbound 146th Street N. at Forest Blvd. N. for failing to stop at the stop sign after deputies observed it leave the Hugo Feed Mill and keep going before turning south on the highway. • The driver of a vehicle occupied by three males was arrested on a warrant and cited at 9:02 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle after deputies on patrol noticed the vehicle parked outside a local bank after hours. When they approached the vehicle, deputies smelled a strong odor of pot coming from within. The driver admitted to smoking right before contact with deputies and produced several roaches as proof. • An intoxicated couple was reported for fighting at 11:14 a.m. Feb. 4 in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. Both stated the fight was non-physical, but refused to find somewhere else to go for the night. Therefore, the male agreed to sleep downstairs and the female upstairs. • Deputies cited a lead foot at 10:52 a.m. Feb. 6 on westbound 170th Street N. at Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A vehicle parked at 7:49 a.m. Feb. 7 on Europa Court N. and 134th Street N. received a citation under its windshield wiper for displaying tabs that expired in May 2020. • Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies on stationary patrol in their marked squad cited a driver at 8:55 a.m. Feb. 7 on eastbound Egg Lake Road N. and Goodview Avenue N. for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver admitted to speeding only 40 mph. • A vehicle was reported stolen at 3:49 p.m. Feb. 7 from the 9000 block of 122nd Street N. following a burglary. • A business in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 12:55 p.m. Feb. 9 reported declining service to a female who entered the store smelling like alcohol and clad in a sports bra. A sober party on scene drove the female home.

• A mother in the 5000 block of 130th Way N. at 10:57 p.m. Feb. 9 reported her daughter for threatening her. Deputies advised the mother on ways to obtain a harassment restraining order. • A resident in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 6:33 a.m. Feb. 10 reported that someone had tapped on her window. Deputies were unable to locate any footprints outside her window, however. • A resident in the 13000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 12:54 p.m. Feb. 10 reported snowmobilers for speeding through the area, knocking over a post and disturbing his cows. Deputies advised the complainant to call when the snowmobiles were next in the area, so that deputies could identify them. • A resident in the 16000 block of Henna Avenue N. at 2:17 p.m. Feb. 10 reported receiving news that someone had attempted to apply for unemployment insurance benefits using her information. The complainant told deputies she was all over the situation, having already advised the unemployment insurance office, her bank and credit monitoring companies. She suffered no loss and is monitoring her credit. • Deputies issued a citation at 5:09 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 4000 block of Frenchman Road for expired registration. • The driver of an out-of-state vehicle was cited at 6:58 p.m. Feb. 10 on Elmcrest Avenue N. and Rosemary Way N. for displaying tabs that expired February 2019. Immediately on contact, the male volunteered that the vehicle was also uninsured. The vehicle was impounded and the driver given a courtesy ride to find a valid driver. • A male was reported at 9:03 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Speedway in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for spilling fuel on his vehicle and refusing to leave. He was also hostile to deputies when they made contact with him. The subject said he was homeless and having issues with his vehicle. Deputies said he was free to leave and got out of the way after the subject got his car running again. • Deputies confiscated marijuana from a driver in the 8000 block of 120th Street N. at 2:14 p.m. Feb. 11. • The driver of a black SUV was cited at 4:19 p.m. Feb. 11 on Goodview Avenue N. and Egg Lake Road N. for displaying tabs that expired in June 2020. • An unidentified driver was cited at 5:46 p.m. Feb. 11 on Frenchman Road for too much window tint. • A resident in the 4000 block of 173rd Street N. at 7:49 p.m. Feb. 11 reported receiving a package delivered by Amazon addressed to his residence, but to no one who actually lived there. Inside the package he found cheap sunglasses and a starfish ornament. Deputies advised the complainant to contact Amazon or the USPS. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:59 a.m. Feb. 12 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. and 141st Street N. for driving after revocation after deputies pulled him over for displaying tabs that expired in December and looked up his status in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • A resident in the 13000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 10:03 a.m. Feb. 12 reported a snow groomer for damaging his fence post. Loretta Harding

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS • Officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Feb. 20 on report of found narcotics. The officer took custody of the substance and destroyed it. • Police found a slumper in a vehicle in the area of Progress Road and Sorel Street in Centerville Feb. 20. Charges are pending.

• Officers responded to a property damage accident in the area of Main Street and Mound Trail in Centerville Feb. 21. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer attempted to make a traffic stop near the intersection of Lovell Road and Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Feb. 21 but the driver did not stop the vehicle for the

officer. The driver was taken into custody after a short pursuit. • A theft was reported in the 9000 block of Lake Drive in Lexington Feb. 22. • An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Feb. 22. The driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI.

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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to a business in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South on a theft report Feb. 23. Officers investigated the incident and subsequently cited an adult female with theft. • Officers were dispatched to a gas line leaking in the 7200 block of Watermark Way Feb. 23. Fire staff and CenterPoint Energy responded to the scene and the line was crimped to stop the leak. Repairs were later made to restore service.

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines on a report of snowmobilers operating in a hazardous manner on Golden Lake Feb. 20. • Police were dispatched to a delayed assault report in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Feb. 20.

• Officers responded to a report of a male shooting a firearm in a field in the 300 block of Main Street Feb. 23. The male had already left the location before officer arrival, but officers were able to reach him on the phone. Officer determined no crime had occurred. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 300 block of Main Street Feb. 25. The officer spotted drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle, which was subsequently searched. The drive was cited for multiple offenses. • Officers took a theft from motor vehicle report from a resident in the 6800 block of 21st Avenue South Feb. 25. • An officer observed a road rage incident in the area of Lake Drive and Hodgson Road Feb. 25. The officer subsequently stopped and cited both drivers involved in the incident. • Officers received a phone call report of a possible assault in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Feb. 27. The case is under investigation. • An officer received a report of a possible drunk driver in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Feb. 27. The officer subsequently stopped the vehicle and the adult male driver was arrested for third-degree DWI. • Officers took a report of identity theft from a resident in the 200 block of Cherry Lane March 1. The victim told officers they had more than $1,500 in unauthorized charges to his account. The case is under investigation.

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Fish fries: Where to get your Lenten meal in north metro

For Christians, Lent is a season of solemnity, where people practice self-denial and atonement leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So how do all-youcan-eat-with-all-the-fixings fish fries at local restaurants and churches figure into that? The fish fry tradition is most strongly associated with the Roman Catholic community, but churches and organizations of many denominations have participated. According to Wikipedia, the ritual of fasting during the Lent season dates back to the first century CE. The practice has changed quite a bit over the centuries — but it started as a fast. It was eventually established as a 40day abstinence from the meat of warm-blooded animals. This form of penance was meant to recognize the suffering and forbearance of Christ's 40 days in the desert while he was tested by Satan. This year's Lent season began Feb. 17 and ends April 3. Fish fries are also a way to celebrate Midwestern roots, since many places in Minnesota and Wisconsin were settled by German and Polish Catholics who did not typically eat meat on Fridays. Proximity to freshwater lakes means that a fish fry might feature fresh walleye, bass, perch, bluegill or even catfish, in addition to the more widespread choices of cod and tilapia. Press Publications has compiled a list of fish fries in the northeast metro where you can find your own Lenten meal. Many local restaurants also offer fish fry meals at this time of year.

ARDEN HILLS (3561 LEXINGTON AVE. N) & BLAINE (10950 CLUB W. PARKWAY NE #280) The Tavern Grill. Monday fish fry 4-10 p.m. every Monday. Unlimited fish fry for $15 featuring wild-caught filet of cod with waffle fries, housemade coleslaw, and housemade tartar sauce.

BLAINE St. Timothy take-out fish fry, serving 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26, March 12 and 26. Includes baked or fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad. Cost is $12. Preorder at 800-972-0418 or churchofsttimothy.com.

CENTERVILLE Kelly’s Korner, 7098 Centerville Road. All-you-can-eat beer-battered Atlantic cod and all the fixings for only $13.95.

CIRCLE PINES Rusty Cow Café, 2 South Pine Drive. Every Friday from 4-7 p.m. enjoy all-youcan-eat hand-battered pollock, baked potato, coleslaw and housemade tartar sauce for only $14.95. Available for takeout and online. therustycowcafe.com.

FOREST LAKE American Legion Post 225, 355 W. Broadway Ave. March 5, 19 and 26. 4-9 p.m. $11 for 3 cod filets, tartar sauce, baby red potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll. Additional filets, $3 each. Details at Post225.com or 651-464-2600.

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Boulevard Bar & Grill, 3800 Restwood Road (4-9 p.m.). All-you-can-eat fish fry for $11.99. Served with coleslaw, your choice of kettle chips or fries and a breadstick. (Dine-in only/no to-go plates). More info: boulevardbarmn.com

LEXINGTON Cowboy’s Saloon, 9005 South Highway Drive. Fish Fry Fridays starting at 5 p.m. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish fry includes flaky cod for just $10, served with fries.

LITTLE CANADA St. John’s Catholic Church, 380 Little Canada Road East. March 19, 26. Curbside pickup to-go in 2021. Pickup times: Half-hour increments, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Place: looping through the main lot, in the same method as communion distribution or school car line, enter in the south-most entrance off of McMenemy Street, then loop around the Gathering Space Circle, where a volunteer will greet you to get your name and deliver your order. Preorders are mandatory. Fill out an order at: sjolc.org/fish-fry. Each fish dinner includes pan-crusted whitefish, baby red wedge potatoes and crisp coleslaw, at a price of $12. Bonus: add-on slices (or a whole) of cheese pizza ($1.50/slice; $12/whole). 651-288-3270.

LINO LAKES American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive all Fridays during Lent. $10 for a 3-piece dinner or $13 for allyou-can-eat cod. All dinners come with choice of potato, coleslaw and a dinner roll. After dinner, stay for karaoke starting at 7 p.m. till close at 11. 651-783-0055. Campanelle, 7114 Otter Lake Road, Suite 150. Friday Lent Special includes beer-battered cod with sea salt Italian fries. Dinner $10.99; sandwich $9.99. Served every Friday during Lent until sold out.

MAPLEWOOD 5-8 Club, 2289 Minnehaha Ave. E. Fridays through April 2. Lunch $9.99 or all-you-can-eat dinner for $14.99 includes cod, French fries and coleslaw. More info 651-735-5858. St. Jerome, March 26, curbside pickup and preorder only. Handbattered deep-fried cod: $10 for 1, $12 for two, $14 for three. Preorder and prepaid curbside pickup only at 380 E. Roselawn Ave. Preorder at 651-7718494. or stjeromefishfry.givesmart. com or stjeromeschool.org

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MAHTOMEDI 4 Seasons Restaurant, 114 Mahtomedi Ave. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent. A “Lent box” is available for take-out or dine-in (with reservation). The Box $11.99: 2 pieces (6 oz) battered fried cod, full side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and a side of tartar sauce. Add two more pieces of fried cod for $5. More info at 651-429-2201 and thefourseasonsrestaurant.com.

OAKDALE Guardian Angels, 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale, curbside pickup Feb. 26, March 12 and 26. Dinners include fried or baked fish, red potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, roll with butter and dessert. Cost is $13. More info at guardian-angels.org/fish-fry/. Transfiguration Catholic Church, 6133 15th Street North, March 12 and 26, 5-7 p.m. Adults $10/seniors $8 (65 and older)/12 & under $5, or $30 per household (cash and check only). Inperson: Transfiguration Gymnasium. Curbside pickup: school entrance. Dinner includes fried or baked fish, grilled cheese, coleslaw, french fries, tater tots, baked potatoes, dessert and beverage. transfigurationmn.org, 651-738-2646.

WHITE BEAR LAKE Alley Cat’s Gourmet Sandwiches, 1971 Whitaker St. Fish and chips available every Friday during Lent. Cabin 61, 4150 Hoffman Road, Fridays lunch or dinner. Wild Alaskan battered cod, french fries, creamy coleslaw, $13. More info 651-340-8415. St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., Feb. 26 and March 26. Curbside to-go dinner includes fried or baked cod, baked potato, coleslaw and dinner roll. Cost is $12. Preorders, additional details available at churchofstpiusx.org/winterfest. Red Lobster, 2925 White Bear Ave. Indulge in hand-battered, wild-caught cod served with fries and coleslaw for $11.99. VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Friday Fish Fry through Easter. Reservations limited to 90 minutes due to high demand. Take-out is also available. More info 651-426-4944.

SCANDIA Meister’s Bar and Grill, 14808 Oakhill Road, Fridays through April 2. $10.99. Allyou-can-eat dinner with hand-breaded cod, beans, coleslaw and fries. More info: 651-433-5230 or meistersbar.com.

The Village Sports Bar at the Stadium, 3600 Hoffman Road. Fish fry Fridays $14.99 for center-cut Atlantic cod tenderloins (beer-battered and fried or broiled), choice of potato and coleslaw. More info 651-770-8670 or villageinnstadium.com.

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VFW Post 323, 5880 Omaha Ave. N. Fish fry Fridays. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $12 all-you-can-eat wild Alaskan cod, au gratin potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, rolls and dessert.

The Wild Boar Bar and Grill in Oakdale, 950 Helena Ave. N. 11:30 a.m.11 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish fry every Friday. Cod fish served with fries, coleslaw and potato salad for $12.99.

Brick and Bourbon, 215 Main St. S., offers a fish special every Friday through April 2. More info 651-342-0777 or brickandbourbon.com.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feb. 19 and 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. $10 to-go only. 1695 Kennard St. in Kenney Hall. Dinner includes fried fish fillets with coleslaw, mac and cheese, roll. More info https:// presentationofmary.org/all-events/ event/meatless-meals.

Joseph’s Restaurant, 14608 N. 60th St. Fridays during Lent. Lunch $12 or dinner $13 for beer-battered cod, soup or salad, choice of potatoes and a roll. More info: 651-439-3336 or josephsstillwater.com.

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to calls for service, interacting with drivers during traffic stops, to how we hold meetings or shift briefings has had to be modified. Our deputies, correctional officers, dispatchers and support staff have all pulled together to ensure that even though the manner of how we provide service may have been adjusted the level of service we provide has remained at a high level. The men and women of the multijurisdictional mobile field force were called upon to respond/assist to protests in and outside of Washington County and they did an exceptional job despite some very challenging conditions. Washington County Sheriff’s Office has continued to receive strong support from our residents and our local city and county officials.

What do you want the public to know about your staff and agency? The men and women of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office remain committed to providing quality law enforcement services while being responsive to the citizens we serve. Even during the pandemic and civil unrest we have continued to move forward with many initiatives and programs. In 2020 the Patrol Division developed a new Special Enforcement Team. The deputies assigned to this team are removed from regular patrol duties and free to work on quality of life complaints, traffic related issues or they can be used as a resource for other divisions or agencies to address other community concerns. In 2020 we partnered with the County Attorney’s Office, the Washington County Bench, Public Health, Community Services and many others to develop and implement new programs in the Jail to assist those who are dealing with a mental health challenges and from drug addictions. These programs are geared toward providing treatment to those in jail to better prepare them to be successful when they are released, ultimately ending the cycle of behavior that brought them to jail. We also created a new unit in our Investigations Division called the Coordinated Response Unit (CRU). The CRU detectives work closely with our Social Services partners to help those who are suffering from mental health challenges in our community. Our mission, vision, and values have always been encircled in public trust and communication. We have continued to receive strong community support which is evident by the positive comments through interactions with citizens, phone calls, letters, and other correspondence we receive daily. We use our social media platform and website to connect to our community and promote interactions/trust with our Sheriff’s Office staff through events such as: coffee with a cop, Night to Unite, fishing with a cop, local community events etc. We always strive to do the right thing and treat those with who we interact with respect and dignity.

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Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Has the department/ agency changed any training, policies or approved restraints since the death of George Floyd? Please explain.

Prior to the death of George Floyd, our agency has been committed to serving the public in a fair and objective manner and our current policies reflect this commitment. Bias-based policing is strictly prohibited by this office. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing law enforcement services to the community with due regard for the racial, cultural or other differences of those served. It is the policy of this office to provide law enforcement services and to enforce laws equally,

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fairly, objectively and without discrimination toward any individual or group (Minn. Stat. § 626.8471, Subd. 3). All deputies are required to perform their duties in a fair and objective manner and are required to report any suspected or known instances of bias-based policing to a supervisor. De-escalation techniques are heavily utilized in all aspects of our training. We conduct training scenarios that include a person in-crisis where our deputies respond and de-escalate the situation. Past trainings have included suicidal role players where the deputy is tasked with using verbal communication skills to assist the person with getting the medical help they need and voluntarily going to the hospital. We stress care, compassion, and empathy in these incidents. We have several deputies that have completed a 35-hour crisis intervention course and have become certified crisis intervention team members through the Minnesota CIT Officer’s Association. We utilize these deputies to act as role players or coaches in our person-in-crisis and de-escalation training. Our office ensures that all use-of-force training includes restraint techniques that do not impair respiration. We also do not teach any techniques that place hands on someone’s neck. Our policy states that restraint devices shall not be used to punish, to display authority or as a show of force. When using any restraint, deputies should carefully balance officer safety with factors including age and health of the person, whether the person is pregnant, whether the person has a hearing or speaking disability, or any other disability. We also have a policy that requires any deputy present and observing another deputy using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall, when in a position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force. A deputy who observes another employee use force that exceeds the degree of force permitted by law should promptly report these observations to a supervisor. We inform deputies of the likelihood of losing our jobs, our licenses, and being charged criminally if we fail to intervene. We accomplish this through open discussions and explaining how this is a vital policy to keep everyone safe. All Ramsey County Sheriff’s Deputies completed the following training courses in 2020: • Sexual Assault Response Training • Conflict Management (Building Trust, Law Enforcement Roles in Conflict, Using Effective Communication Skills) • Responding to People with Mental Illness • Emotional and Psychological Disorders 2 • Understanding and Responding to Excited Delirium Calls • Implicit Bias • Cultural Diversity • Conducted Electrical Weapon Certification • Duty Handgun Qualification • Less Lethal Munitions • Use of Force

How many staff are in your department today? How does this compare to 2020? The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has approximately 450 employees. Our staffing numbers have remained fairly consistent over the past year with only a minimal reduction of staff.

How has the number of calls your agency responded to changed during the past year? The total calls for service in 2020 were reduced in comparison to the total calls for service in 2019 due to a variety of factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these factors include less traffic on the roadways, business closures and an increased number of people working from home. However, we noted a significant and alarming increase in certain types of crime, including thefts from auto, vandalism, criminal damage to property, aggravated assault and simple assault.

How has the political, pandemic or racial climate affected your agency? Our agency and staff have been impacted significantly by the pandemic. In our profession, the men and women responding to emergency calls for help do not have the ability to work from home or remote in. This has led to numerous members of our staff contracting COVID-19 or being forced to quarantine due to interactions with positive cases while responding to emergencies. The racial climate has caused us to examine how we are operating internally to ensure we are utilizing an equity-based approach to all processes, assignments, and duties. We look at who may be advantaged and who may be disadvantaged by any one policy or program and try to correct problems when they are recognized. We also became more intentional about listening to our staff to ensure that all voices are heard in the development of processes and operations. The political climate has impacted our agency by ensuring we are prudently protecting First Amendment rights of all members of the public while also protecting life and property.

What do you want the public to know about your staff and agency? Policing is a job that is different than most jobs. It can be painful, heart-wrenching, traumatic, mentally and physically exhausting and deadly. It is also rewarding, fulfilling and transformational. The job often requires an officer to provide life-saving emergency medical care but may also necessitate the use of deadly force. Few other professions yield this profound responsibility. Policing demands split second decision making in tense, uncertain and rapidly changing situations. The men and women of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office are selfless, compassionate, honest and diligent people who provide exceptional service to all members of our community. Our agency is commit-

ted to being transparent in our operations and we are constantly trying to improve the way we serve.

Is there anything else you would like to add? The year 2020 inspired a universal call for change in the law enforcement profession and many law enforcement officers agree that change is necessary. Change is urgently needed for a multitude of reasons: to reduce the tragically increasing number of officer suicides that occur in the United States; to better align pre-employment education of officers; to provide adequate wellness resources; to improve organizational culture; to re-build trust. We are actively working with community members to engage in productive and occasionally difficult conversations about change. Our goal is to help develop practical and positive solutions.

Centennial Lakes Police Department Has the department/ agency changed any training, policies or approved restraints since the death of George Floyd? We have never trained in the use Centennial of vascular neck restraints. In our Lakes use of force training, Police we have shifted our to the practice Department focus of de-escalation. Through scenario-based training we emphasize to our officers the importance of avoiding force as much as possible. Since the inception of this program, our use of force numbers have gone down. We have also emphasized the need to intervene in a situation where intervention is necessary, something that tragically did not occur in Minneapolis.

How many staff are in your department today? How does this compare to 2020? We have 16 full time officers and one part time officer. Our staffing has not changed in over 15 years.

How have the number of calls your agency responded to changed during the past year? Due to the growth of population within our communities, as well as the surrounding cities, the number of calls continue to increase every year.

How has the political, pandemic or racial climate affected your agency? We have always been a department that has excellent relationships with our citizens and business community. Through social media transparency we like to keep our constituents informed. During the unrest last spring and summer, we worked

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closely with students and staff from Centennial High School as they participated in a peaceful protest march. Through productive communication and by establishing a plan, we were able to allow their freedoms to express themselves while avoiding any major issues. With regard to the pandemic, we took great measures to ensure the workplace was being properly cleaned and also made sure officers had the proper personal protective equipment. We have been fortunate that only a few CLPD staff members have been affected with COVID-19, and all have recovered well.

What do you want the public to know about your staff and agency? Our goal is to leave each call better than we found it. Our reputation speaks for itself. Through surveys and everyday interaction, the relationships we have with our citizens are tremendous. During the past 20 years, the overall satisfaction with our police services has been lauded. And that doesn’t happen by chance, that is something we are focused on and work toward every single day. We have compassionate officers that truly enjoy being a part of this department and serving the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington. We are working hard to make a positive difference.

Is there anything else you would like to add? We are in search of adding members to our Police Reserve program. The Reserve unit provides many important functions of community service. Having more reserves affords CLPD the opportunity to better staff community events while keeping costs down. There are many exciting and helpful things our Reserves do. Don’t stand on the sidelines and hope something will change, come join our team and become a more active member of your community. Contact Officer Katy Mannin at kmannin@clpdmn.com to learn more about the CLPD Reserve Program.

Lino Lakes Public Safety Department Has the department/ agency changed any training, policies or approved restraints since the death of George Floyd? Please explain.

Yes, we have had Lino Lakes changes to our policies and practices since Public the tragic incident Safety involving Mr. Floyd we will continue Department and to modify those as needed. For many years we have taken pride in our training programs, department values, service driven officers, and evolving

policies and practices. Our department philosophies support us in always growing, learning, and evolving to best practices, and, quite frankly, our citizens expect it. Our training units pay attention to evolving best practices and nation wide events and adopt our training programs to learn from those events and comply with best practices. Our officers continue to strive towards self-awareness, effective communication strategies, and managing implicit bias. We continue to send staff to trainings to improve all of these areas. Since 2015, we have partnered with Lexipol to help monitor and modify our department policy manual to ensure we are in line with all best practices and compliant with all rules and laws. Our officers are given monthly training on select policies to keep them fresh in their minds and relevant to current events.

How many staff are in your department today? How does this compare to 2020? We currently have 25 police staff and we are conducting a hiring process currently. We have to hire two police officers to bring us to 27. We will also be hiring one more police officer Sept. 1, 2021 to bring us to 28 police staff. We were authorized/budgeted for 27 police staff in 2020 and we are authorized/budgeted to have 28 police staff effective Sept. 1, 2021.

How has the number of calls your agency responded to changed during the past year? According to the Anoka County Dispatch records, our calls for service (CFS) increased by 1,002 CFS in 2020 in comparison to 2019. It should be noted that over the years this number has consistently increased and the increase from 2019 to 2020 is not unusual for our department. For some perspective on this, here is year to year increase dating back to 2016: • 2019 to 2020 increase of 1,002 • 2018 to 2019 increase of 1,131 • 2017 to 2018 increase of 75 • 2016 to 2017 increase of 1,152

How has the political, pandemic or racial climate affected your agency? The events that have impacted our communities so deeply of course have impacted us as a public safety agency. We have been reminded, yet again, that there is injustice in our world and we all need to do better. We have been reminded, yet again, of the trust our community members put in us, and when we do not live up to those expectation — it hurts deeply. We have been reminded, yet again, that in Lino Lakes, the relationships that have been built between our community members and their police officers is strong, meaningful, and genuine. During times when our world is hurting, in Lino Lakes, we have felt the support of

our citizens. We have been reminded, yet again, that during unprecedented times, during unknown dangers and at times unable to fully protect themselves from harm — your police officers will proudly show up for duty to serve our great citizens.

We remain committed to providing a high level of service to our community, preserving public safety, and continuing to operate in a manner that invokes public trust in our agency.

The calls for service have remained consistent over the past few years, with the department responding to approximately 29,000 calls per year. There has been an increase in auto thefts and theft from autos over the past year in White Bear Lake and throughout the metro area. Auto theft rates typically involve vehicles that are left unattended and running. The department has also experienced an increase in mental health and persons in crisis calls, some of which we attribute to the stress of the pandemic.

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As your police chief, I see firsthand, daily, the remarkable work your police officers do while serving our citizens and protecting our city. They are highly trained, compassionate, and dedicated professionals and I am proud to serve alongside of them. Please know, we will continue to look for ways to provide the highest degree of service possible and we will always strive to be better.

White Bear Lake Police Department Has the department/ agency changed any training, policies or approved restraints since the death of George Floyd? Please explain. The WBLPD continues to focus de-escalation as a White Bear on primary resolution tool. Department policy Lake does not authorize use Police of chokeholds and has not for as long as any Department current officer has been a member of this department. There have been changes to MN State Statute in the areas of Use of Force (609.06) and Authorized Use of Deadly Force by Peace Officers (609.066) since the summer of 2020. Our Department’s Training Unit has remained current in the instruction of our officers and vigilant in ensuring they understand the changes and their implications.

How many staff are in your department today? How does this compare to 2020? The White Bear Lake Police Department, which also provides patrol and investigative services for the city of Gem Lake, has 31 sworn officers, including the chief and its two captain positions. Additional staffing includes records/admin assistants, evidence technicians and part-time community service officers for a total of 42.

How has the number of calls your agency responded to changed during the past year?

We experienced an increase in mental health, substance abuse and disturbance calls in 2020. While the cause cannot be certain, the rise in these types of calls definitely correlates with the events of 2020. Specific to the civil unrest following George Floyd’s death, our department is acutely aware of the need to remain vigilant in our training. Continued focus on racial equity and community policing is critical to our mission. We are grateful for the positive relationship we have been able to maintain in this community, but never take it for granted. We continue to seek new and fresh approaches to training and engagement. We also actively seek opportunities to mentor students of color attending the Law Enforcement program at Century College and invite them to consider a career in the White Bear Lake Police Department. It is critically important that our officers reflect the changing demographics of our community.

What do you want the public to know about your staff and agency? The department participates in an innovative program to provide officers access to a mental health case worker as they confront the mental health challenges faced by community members. Through a shared position at Northeast Youth and Family Services, a case worker is assigned to work with the White Bear Lake, Roseville, Mounds View, Saint Anthony and New Brighton police departments. Each agency contributes toward the salary for this position. This unique approach affords the department a strong link to critical mental health resources when dealing with residents facing these challenges.

Is there anything else you would like to add? The White Bear Lake Police Department serves the cities of White Bear Lake and Gem Lake. Its members are dedicated to serving the community and its changing needs. Although our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our community and residents, we are dedicated to engaging the community in productive dialogue, forming strong partnerships, and identifying meaningful solutions so that we may move productive public safety strategies forward.

Middle school activity prompts discussion of privilege at school board meeting BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

Privilege and oppression are parts of an ongoing conversation in many communities, including the White Bear Lake school district. A recent school activity at Sunrise Park Middle School asked students to assess their own level of privilege, which caught the attention of parents in the district. The activity was designed to be a socio-emotional lesson held during advisory hour, but instructors conducted it with their first-hour classes due to distance-learning scheduling. Students were asked to look at a list of privileged and oppressed social groups, and identify where they might fall into each category. The exercise addressed topics related to racism, sexism, religion, sexuality and xenophobia. Students were also encouraged to engage in meaningful discussion together, listening to understand each other’s perspectives. Images from the lesson were later shared on social media. Two parents with differing reactions to the activity spoke during the open forum portion of the school board meeting on March 1. Maria Farrell of the organization Hugo Diversity Strong shared that she was disheartened to see so many parents react negatively to this activity on social media. “It’s disappointing that as our students and teachers move forward, parents are fighting to have it silenced,” Farrell said. “Choosing to ignore or suppress this lesson is oppression, and evidence of the deep-seated white privilege that exists in schools.” Farrell called on Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak and the school board to show support for the principal and

teachers at Sunrise. “It is imperative that district leadership makes the statement (that) their commitment to equitable schools has not wavered,” she said. Parent Tamara Comstock also took the podium during public forum to share that she felt the activity unfairly categorized children into reductive groups. “I don’t understand why we need to treat students that way and put them in a box,” she said. “We need to teach our children to respect everybody, no matter sex, race and citizenship.” Director of Communications and Community Relations Marisa Vette shared that the intent of the activity was to encourage students listen to different perspectives, and try to put themselves in others’ shoes. “We appreciate the feedback and the concern expressed by parents and community members,” Vette wrote in an email correspondence. “We are committed to keep improving in order to best serve and meet the needs of all of our students, and we acknowledge that this is an area in which we continue to learn and grow.” “It is our responsibility to ensure that each of our students' needs are being met,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak in a statement issued after the meeting. “We know from listening to our students that our continued and sustained commitment to educational equity is a critical part of how we achieve our stated district mission and close gaps that currently exist in our student outcome measures.” Also present at the meeting were representatives from the district’s American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC), who presented an overview of its program as part of the board’s confirmation of concurrence. White Bear

Lake is situated in the ancestral homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe nations, as Director of Equity and Engagement Dr. Marcellus Davis noted while introducing the topic to the board. Every school district with more than 10 American Indian students is required to have a parent advisory committee focused on providing adequate educational and cultural resources for these students. During his part of the presentation, AIPAC Chair Andrew Adams responded to the community reaction to the oppression and privilege activity. “To further education, sometimes you have to think outside the box,” he said. “With empathy and critical thinking skills, that sometimes makes you feel uncomfortable. It can be painful but that doesn’t mean you don’t acknowledge it.” Adams shared that AIPAC held a vote that determined the school district is currently meeting the educational needs for American Indian and Alaska Native students, and asked the school board to ratify with a vote. It was approved unanimously during the operational items segment of the meeting. In other action, the school board: • Held a virtual recognition for the talented students who participated in the state Scholastic Art Awards. • Approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar. The biggest change for students will be a “soft start” at the middle and high school level. Grades 6 and 9 will start school on Sept. 6, while the remaining high and middle school grades begin on Sept. 7. • Approved updates to several school board policies. The next school board meeting will be held at the District Center at 5:30 p.m. April 12.

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Vasaloppet skiers find happy trails

While activities surrounding this year’s Vasaloppet may have been subdued, the enthusiasm of ski racers and volunteers was unrestrained. Overall the event upheld a spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie and perseverance. The Vasaloppet USA board made many adjustments to this year’s races to drastically reduce crowds and to spread skiers apart. Rather than hold the Vasaloppet’s four main races (the Vasa, Dala, Classic and Bell Ringer) on Saturday, the races were spread out over two days: the Vasa and Dala on Saturday, Feb. 20, and the Classic and Bell Ringer on Sunday, Feb. 21. Results from local participants are as follows:

Vasa 47K Freestyle Nathan Strudle, Blaine, 2:40:08.7 Daniel Mills, Hugo, 4:57:25.6 Bell Ringer Freestyle 14K Bob Kilgore, Lino Lakes, 1:47:26.8

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CENTENNIAL SPORTS BRIEFS Boys basketball: Cougars lose two; Coach praises team’s approach Centennial absorbed two losses in the past week, bringing their record to 2-13. “We are enjoying the process of getting better each day,” coach David Frasier said. “It is a great group of student athletes that do things the right way on and off the court. The seniors will be missed as they are special individuals, and have taken our program culture to a higher level.” Osseo (8-6) beat the Cougars 80-47 on Tuesday evening, led by Josh Ola-Joseph with 22 points and Tyrese Waits with 18. Mason Lindsay and Zach Frank had 12 each for the Cougars. Coon Rapids tripped the Cougars 72-55 on Thursday, with M.J. Gallmah netting 22 points, Jordan Doe 17 and Elijah Smith 16. Centennial had Luke Clark and Frank with 13 points each, and Tommy Palmsteen and Ty Burgoon with 10 each.

Girls hockey: Cougars win 4th in row, then lose to Blaine The Centennial girls clipped Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper 6-2 last Tuesday, their fourth straight win, before Blaine stopped them 3-1 Friday evening. Megan Goodreau delivered three goals and Alyssa Schumacher, Callie Cody and Lauren O’Hara had one each against Robbinsdale (0-13-1). Goalie Anna Peterson made 13 saves. Against Blaine, Goodreau smacked her 20th goal just 17 seconds into the game, but the Cougars’ other 23 shots were foiled by Bengal goalie Hailey Hansen. Maddie Andrle tied it for Blaine and Macy Janssen scored their next two. Cougar goalie Kaitlin Groess made 21 saves. Blaine (10-5) avenged an earlier 2-0 loss to the Cougars.

Sydney Kubes is a steady contributor on Centennial’s 14-1 basketball team as a first-year starter. The 5-foot-9 junior guard averages 7.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 steals, and leads the Cougars with 17 three-pointers. Her high game is 18. “Sydney is becoming one of those players that just fills up the stat line,” coach Jamie Sobolik observed. “She has always taken pride in her three-point shooting but is starting to realize how all-around a player she really is.” Kubes was also defensive MVP on the Cougars 13-1 soccer team this fall.

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Boys basketball: Bears tip Raiders, fall to East Ridge as ‘D’ falters White Bear Lake tripped Roseville Area 50-43 on Tuesday evening and lost to East Ridge 76-48 on Friday evening, snapping a three-game win streak. “We played very good defense at Roseville and won even though we struggled to score,” coach Keith Lockwood said. ”On Friday, our defense broke down and we gave up 25 more points than we were averaging.” At Roseville, Kanye Raheem sank 17 points, Jack Misgen 16 and Jack Janicki 10 for the Bears (7-8). Elijah Burns hit 14 points and Treygan Adams 10 for the Raiders (3-9). Against East Ridge, Janicki had 14 points, Raheem 13, Misgen 10 and Max Steiner nine. The Bears have three games this week to close conference.

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Coon Rapids (1-10) at home Thursday. Guyer and Anderson sank 18 points apiece and Cummings 15. Rowan Thom netted 11 points and Nicole Post 10 for Coon Rapids (1-10). Overcoming a typically stellar performance by Park Center’s Adalia McKenzie, the Cougars beat the Pirates 6956 Saturday evening at home. McKenzie, an Illinois recruit averaging 27.8 points, poured in 31 points. Guyer tallied 17 points, Sydney Kubes 16, and Anderson and Cummings 14 each. Vanessa Saidu added 13 for Park Center (9-5).

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Lauren Eckerle’s marksmanship kept White Bear Lake (8-7) in both games but they fell short against Roseville Area 56-52 at home Tuesday and at East Ridge, also 56-52, on Friday. Eckerle, junior guard, scored 27 points against Roseville, shooting 9-for-13 on field goals (3-for-7 on

White Bear Lake is 4-10 after beating Park 4-2 and losing to Woodbury 2-0 last week. Gabby Hofeld scored twice in the first period against Park on Tuesday in Cottage Grove, and Talia Domschot added goals in the second and third periods. Maya Martsen stopped 22 of 24 shots by the Wolfpack (0-10) and 22 of 24 shots against Woodbury.

Wrestling: Bears 10-20 entering section White Bear Lake wrestlers won two of four matches last week to finish the regular season with a 10-20 record. The Bears beat Burnsville and lost to Irondale on Tuesday at home. They beat Zimmerman 57-24 and lost to Mora 55-18 on Friday in Zimmerman. Matt Sloan at 182 and Dov Nathanson at 120 were each 4-0 for the week. Going 3-1 were Christian Carlson at 113, Theron Cartier at 220 and Dimitri Hatzis at 285. Next is Section 4AAA individuals Wednesday, March 17, at Stillwater. Under Covid rules this year, there will be a Super Section on March 20 with Section 3AAA and 4AAA qualifiers dueling for the top two slots to advance to state.

Gymnastics: Bears outpoint Royals White Bear Lake defeated the Woodbury Royals Wednesday evening in Woodbury, improving to 5-2 for the season. Grace Squires (36.475) and Laney Gunderson (35.775) were the top two all-around. Squires won vault (9.175), bars (9.35) and floor (9.45). Gunderson won the beam (9.35) and took second on vault (9.025) and floor (8.925). On vault, Kailee Tran was third (8.525) and Liz Zimmerman fifth (8.375). On bars, Grace Lehner was third (8.25) and Claire Teegarden fifth (7.325). On beam, placing 2-3-4 were Squires (8.50), Josie Miejanek (8.30) and Zimmerman (8.00). On floor, Miejanek took third (8.325) and Riley Robovsky sixth (7.95).

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR March 17: North Metro Telecommunications Commission at 6 p.m. EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 24: City Council work session at 5 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www.presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).

HUGO CITY CALENDAR March 11: Board of Zoning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. March 15: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. March 16: EDA meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 17: Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR March 18: Special City Council work session at 5:30 p.m. March 22: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m.

CALENDAR BRIEF Masons host smoked turkey booya The Forest Lake Masons will host a smoked turkey booya drive-thru from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Masonic Lodge, 119 SE Eighth Ave., Forest Lake. $6 will get you a 16-ounce to-go bowl of smoked turkey, vegetables, herbs and spices. The Masons will match donated funds for the Forest Lake High School Target Clays team. The Forest Lake Lions will be giving away Easter candy, and the Easter bunny may even make an appearance.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The ambulance service serving citizens of Centerville will continue to operate out of the city's fire hall, following a report about M Health Fairview's first eight months on the job in the city. Since the company took over operations on June 1, the service responded to 911 calls 137 times and were on scene 134 times. The service conducted 11 emergency transports and 25 nonemergency transports. Compared with the national average response time of 8 minutes and 59 seconds, M Health took 7 minutes and 28 seconds to respond to emergencies. Response times in Centerville alone took an average of 5 minutes and 26 seconds for emergency calls during the past eight months, M Health Chief of EMS Tom Edminson said. • The city approved a service contract with Safeguard Security Inc. for updated fire monitoring at City Hall. During the renovation project, council approved a change order to update the system, which can now be remotely monitored. The contract provides for service at a rate of $44.95 per month, paid out of the general fund. • When warmer weather arrives, the city will sell three of the oldest pickup trucks in its fleet, following the purchase of three 2021 pickups. All the used vehicles are in good condition. The 2000 Ranger extended cab, twowheel drive with topper has 185,000 miles with an estimated value of $2,000 to $3,500. The 2005 Ranger two-wheel drive regular cab has 152,000 miles and is valued at $1,000 to $3,000. The 2005 Chevy 2500 extended cab 4x4 with damaged 9-foot V-plow has 78,000 miles and is valued at $9,000 to $13,500. • The city will refund $10,033.32 to Chauncey Barett Gardens, 7022 Cen-

terville Road, after city staff recently discovered erroneous water bill overcharges from late 2017. Due to a clerical error, the city charged the facility 10 times the usage part of the water rate, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. Over the course of 30 months, the overcharges amounted to more than $10,000. The city has corrected the error to ensure accurate billing in the future, Statz said. • Taxpayers could potentially see a reduction in the debt service portion of next year's levy, after council passed a resolution providing for the competitive negotiated sale of $1,335,000 in general obligation improvement refunding bonds, Series 2021A. At the Feb. 10 meeting, council authorized the sale of refunding bonds to refinance the 2022-2029 maturities of its 2013A bonds. The city retained Northland Securities Inc. of Minneapolis to conduct the Feb. 24 sale. The sale refinancing the city's 2013 bonds will result in debt service savings and a gradual reduction of the debt service levy, George Eilertson of Northland Securities said. Three different investment banks submitted bids. United Banker's Bank of Bloomington was low bidder with a purchase price of $1.4 million at a net interest rate of 0.9997622% and cost of $66,397.51. The city will save $69,011 — not the anticipated $85,000 — due to changes in interest rates over the past two weeks, Eilertson said. “Overall, this is a nice sale for the city,” he said. • Citizens of Centerville who like the idea of walking or driving a very short distance to a gourmet homestyle breakfast spot in town will like the news Chef Larry Jiles brought to the council meeting. Jiles, also known

as Chef Hot Hands, plans to open a sit-down breakfast cafe with a smalltown feel at the corner of CSAH 14 and Centerville Road by early this summer, if not sooner. • The city wishes to minimize its exposure to loss, so it passed a resolution to pass on waiving liability insurance limits for League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) coverage. Minnesota statutes set the standard liability limits at $500,000 per claimant and $1.5 million per incident. • Come spring, playground users at McBride Park will notice that the equipment has been touched up a bit after the city inspected the equipment and approved the purchase of replacement parts. The inspection revealed deterioration, chips and cracks, even though the overall structure remained sound. City staff recommended touch-up paint on chipped areas of the structure. Due to frost heave, the climber portion must be removed, the area surrounding it leveled off and the climber put back in place. The Parks & Recreation Committee reviewed the information at its February meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the work at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Funds will come from the capital equipment replacement fund. • Discussions continue regarding the properties at 2050 and 2070 Main Street. The City Council held a closed executive session Feb. 24, as allowed by Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b), for a discussion and examination of legal opinion and strategy regarding the properties. Loretta Harding

HUGO BITS & PIECES • The Hugo City Council has approved a property line adjustment for properties located at the northwest and southwest corners of Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) and Forest Boulevard (Highway 61). Marvin and Judith LaValle and Hugo Investments LLC (Larry Barnabo) will adjust the common property line between the properties and combine them into two parcels. The adjustment, which was approved by the council March 1, will result in Parcel A totaling 4.97 acres and Parcel B totaling 16.09 acres. • David Jensen has been promoted to deputy chief of the Hugo Fire Department. The position became vacant when former Deputy Chief Jim Compton Jr. was promoted to chief. • Plans for The Meadows at Hugo continue to move along. Golden Valley Land Company is proposing a residential development on approximately 33 acres located north of 159th Street North and west of Highway 61. The development is proposed to include 87 singlefamily lots with six outlots. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the proposal in February and two residents spoke. A few residents also wrote letters to the commission. The comments generally included concerns on the expected increase in traffic and the reduced setback requirements. The Planning Commission generally likes the layout and unanimously

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Here is a rendering of what the playground and park shelter may look like at Lions Park. The design and materials are still being refined.

found that the applicants meet all requirements necessary for approval. The council approved the preliminary plat, planned unit development and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan March 1. • The Hugo American Legion has donated $2,100 to the Hugo Fire Department for training and equipment. • The city is requesting bids for this year’s gravel road dust project. The city of Hugo currently applies dust control to approximately 28 miles of gravel roads located within its municipal boundaries. The council

will consider bids in April, and the dust control would be applied once in mid-May and again in August. • The city has a “new” temporary building inspector. Former building official Chuck Preisler has agreed to work for the city on a part-time, as-needed basis to assist with inspection duties. The city’s building department will likely stay busy in 2021, like it was in 2020. • The City Council has amended its ordinance regarding fines for parking violations. In November 1990, the council established a $25

fine for those who violated the city’s parking regulations. The fee has not been changed since then. In an effort to create a stronger disincentive for overnight parking that impedes snowplowing, city staff requested the fee be increased to $50. The council approved the ordinance March 1, which amends City Code, Section 90-253, Parking and Loading. Violation of the ordinance will result in a petty misdemeanor fine of $50. • Plans and specifications are now being prepared for the 2021 downtown improvement project. City staff has

also been directed to begin the negotiation process for acquiring both permanent and temporary easements needed for the project from property owners. (See full story on pages 1 and 3.) • The city has applied for a $1.25 million grant through the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) for the 147th Street reconstruction and extension, which is part of the 2021 street improvement project. The city should hear in May whether the city’s project was selected for funding. • The design for the proposed Lions Park playground and park pavilion continues to be refined. City Administrator Bryan Bear presented updated renderings at the March 1 meeting and explained that the park shelter’s roof design and brick color has changed. In addition, Landscape Structures has been selected as the vendor for the playground. • The city will hold its Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in the Oneka Room at City Hall. Property owners who wish to attend the meeting virtually may also do so via Zoom. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 17. Participants can attend the meeting in person at City Hall or online via Zoom. Shannon Granholm

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Nearly 60 years of Eagle Scout after Eagle Scout TROOP 151 EAGLE SCOUTS

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Lucas Nelson Tejas Nivarty Benjamin White

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Jacob Mickelson, Wyatt Fish and Logan Jensen all earned their Eagle Scout ranks in 2020.

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HUGO — Troop 151 has been in existence for nearly 60 years. Forty-seven of its Scouts have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In 2019, only 8% of Scouts have earned the highest attainable rank. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership. Eagle Scouts must also organize, lead, manage and complete a service project. Kevin Jensen, the troop’s committee chair, has been involved with Troop 151 for seven years or so. His son, Logan Jensen, obtained his Eagle Scout rank in October 2020. “As an adult in the troop, there is a tremendous amount of pride to watch these boys grow and achieve Eagle Scout or whatever rank that they achieve,” he said. “I can't speak personally to what it takes to become an Eagle Scout, but watching my son do it, I know that there is a lot involved in it and, to a large degree, it's perseverance over everything else.” Established in 1962, Troop 151 is chartered to American Legion Post 620 in Hugo. The troop currently only has members from Hugo, but in previous years members have come from neighboring communities like Lino Lakes and Centerville. Charlie Niven has been the troop’s scoutmaster for three years. Niven earned his Eagle Scout rank in the troop in 1998, and his 14-year-old son is currently in the troop. Niven thinks

the reason the troop has been so successful is because of its smallgroup feel. “Because of the smaller size of our community and the smaller size of our troop, the boys form a cohesiveness among them. They become friends and push each other to finish all the way through,” he said. Former scoutmaster of seven years Larry White earned his Eagle Scout rank in 1983. His oldest son, Benjamin White, obtained his Eagle Scout rank in 2018, and his 13-year-old son Sam is currently in the troop. “Guys join because they are interested, and then they usually stay in because they are having fun,” White said. “It's a combination of having a really good program that's active, doing things, getting out there and engaging the boys, but it's also the bonding that they do while they're out there, which makes them all buddies and looking forward to the next time they get together.” In addition to Jensen, Wyatt Fish and Jacob Mickelson earned their Eagle Scout ranks last year. All three of the boys have gone through Scouting together since they were 6 years old. Jensen, a senior at White Bear Area Schools (WBLAS) South Campus, built an outdoor classroom at WBLAS North Campus. Fish, also a senior at South Campus, built a Gaga Ball (a variant of dodgeball) pit at Lincoln Elementary. Mickelson, a senior at North Lakes Academy in Forest Lake, built a basketball court at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Forest Lake. The three friends said they have all stuck with it for so many years because they enjoy the

friendships, learning new skills and getting opportunities to try new things like sailing and welding. The troop is in need of new members to continue its longstanding history and legacy. Troop 151 currently has 11 members, a record low. Over the years, the troop’s highest head count was 25 members, but it’s been closer to 20 on average. “We are looking at really sparse enrollment, and that it's going have downstream consequences for us in terms of participation in our troop. We have had our numbers drop off pretty significantly over the last few years as guys have left. Fewer seem to be joining Cub Scouts and fewer seem to be sticking with it all the way into Boy Scouts,” White explained. “There is a real risk that within five years or so when my son and the others young Scouts leave the troop, then we won't have anybody new and it may have to fold.” Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the troop has continued to stay active. In addition to its regular biweekly meetings, the group has organized a couple of food drives, traveled to the Boundary Waters and Camp Tomahawk (in Wisconsin). Most recently, the troop participated in the Klondike Derby at the Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp in Houlton, Wisconsin. Niven says the troop has just started planning a trip to the Black Hills. For more information about Troop 151, visit hugotroop151.org. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com

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61,366 Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank 2,598,999 Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank since 1912 8% of all Scouts BSA earned the Eagle Scout rank 17.3 is the average age of youth who earn the Eagle Scout rank

Coucil learns about proposed development BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Drengson May Enterprises LLC has now presented an informal sketch plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for a residential development located west of Falcon Avenue N. and north of 121st Street N. The property lies just west of Highway 61 and is a block north of Hugo’s border with White Bear Township. The developer plans to subdivide the three parcels of land, approximately 15 acres total, to create parcels that are 1 acre or more in size. The sketch plan shows 10 proposed residential

lots, stormwater ponding areas, streets and utilities. Community Development Director Rachel Juba explained to the council March 1 that the developer intends to comply with all of the zoning district regulations for the district, except for Lots 8 and 9, where they would need to ask for a variance for lot widths. The lot widths are proposed to be approximately 30 feet, where 150 feet is required by ordinance. Lots 8 and 9 cannot be easily integrated into the proposed lots on the cul-de-sac due to the Metropolitan Council sewer line easement and a wetland complex that divides the three parcels, Juba said.

“I am very pleased with the design and the fact that they are going with 1-acre lots. Everyone seems to be working hard to come up with something that fits well in that very old neighborhood that goes well back into the ’50s and ’60s,” Council Member Becky Petryk said. “That neighborhood is not cookiecutter; every house is different, every lot is different, every lot shape is different … I think this will actually fit very well.” Mayor Tom Weidt added, “This is an interesting project … The key to this project is going to be working with the neighbors and making it fit into

that neighborhood. I encourage you to keep going.” Dan May, of Drengson May Enterprises, told the council he is very excited for the “unique project” and that “it matters to us that it looks well, fits in well and the neighbors are comfortable with it.” He added that the developers hope to live on two of the proposed lots. Drengson May Enterprises LLC will now need to go through the formal approval process for the development. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

MARCH 11, 2021

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Targeted picketing ordinance is official BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — Following several workshops and an opportunity to mull over a proposed targeted picketing ordinance, the Centerville City Council has officially passed the ordinance. The ordinance bans targeted residential protests without property owner permission. The first reading of the ordinance was held Feb. 10. The ordinance was adopted by a vote of 4-1 Feb. 24, Council Member Steve King opposed. King said he wanted to look at the targeted picketing playbook drafted by the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) before Centerville passed its own ordinance. At the Feb. 10 meeting, King said the city already has other laws, such as those that prohibit blocking streets and trespassing on private property. “Why do we have to have another law?” he asked. Mayor D. Love said the LMC is sharing a targeting picketing playbook among cities because targeted picketing incidents are becoming more common. Centerville's ordinance follows the lead set by its neighbor city, Hugo, after protesters assembled outside the home of former Minneapolis Police Union President Chief Bob Kroll. The Hugo ordinance prohibits standing, marching or patrolling a residence that is singled out by one or more people.

At the Feb. 10 meeting, City Attorney Kurt Glaser advised council not to try to alter the language of the proposed ordinance. “Either adopt the ordinance or vote against it,” he said. Although councils are not legally obligated to conduct two readings of an ordinance, the Centerville council took the extra time to have a good think about how to safeguard both property rights and the rights of free speech. The goal of a city is to allow free speech with very small loopholes, Glaser said at the Feb. 10 meeting. Police may not have the ability to control crowds if they get out of hand. “Police have tools. But a very determined group might target a home and be not only unlawful, but menacing.” Centerville's ordinance mirrors state statute, which says there is something special about a home, Glaser said. “Their home is their castle,” he noted. Following the summer picketing incident in their city, Hugo officials said they wished they had had a couple more things on the books to help them, Love explained. “This (ordinance) is something for our city just to give our police another tool in their tool bag to protect our city,” he said. “There have been no issues so far in our city, which is a blessing for us. But there's no guarantee that it won't happen.” Centerville's targeted picketing ban doesn't not stop anyone from picketing or protesting, Love said, as long as it is conducted in an orderly manner.

COUNTY BRIEFS County will contract with agency for emergency housing assistance The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved a $240,000 contract with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing to provide services through Jan. 31, 2022. The county first contracted with the agency last August to manage the COVID-19 hotel shelter operations in the county. Additional grant funds have since been awarded to the county through a Department of Human Services Emergency Solutions Grant to allow the contract to be continued through January 2022. Stepping Stone will provide case management staff and supervision for the shelter residents placed into the county hotel shelter program.

Sheriff’s Office receives grant to respond to terrorism Commissioners recently accepted the 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant agreement between the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The grant is for $183,750 and runs through June 30, 2022. The UASI grant program assists high-threat, high-density urban areas in efforts to build and sustain capabilities necessary to respond to and recover from acts of terrorism. The grant will fund planning, equipment, training and exercises. The grant award does not require any local match.

Spring weight restrictions for county roads now in effect Spring weight restrictions are now in place on Washington County roads. Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. All county roads will be posted; any county road without a posted weight limit is 10 ton per axle. During spring weight restrictions, the county does not issue permits for overweight transport except in cases of a serious public health emergency. County road users may call 651-430-8355 for a recording with the latest spring weight restriction information. For additional information, call Washington County Public Works at 651-430-4300.

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