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As emerald ash borer (EAB) flight season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is educating residents about EAB, the importance of early detection and what to do if it is found. The MDA is in the process of hosting a series of free, hourlong EAB field workshops throughout the state to provide people a firsthand look at EAB-infested trees and assist communities in becoming familiar with early detection. The workshops, which are provided free of charge through support from the U.S. Forest Service, cover general EAB biology, distribution, management, regulation and treatment. Three workshops were held in Lino Lakes March 11 at the Wargo Nature Center. “We want people to know how to correctly identify EAB in their own yard, or if they are visiting a location, and to know how to properly report infested trees that they may find,” said presenter Jonathan Osthus of MDA. “The more eyes we

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have out there that can see this, properly detect it and report it through the proper channels, better management outcomes happen. That can reduce the rate of spread in a given area and give communities more time ... It is not a matter of if, but when.” EAB was first discovered in the U.S. in Detroit, Michigan, in 2002. In 2009, it was discovered in St. Paul about a mile away from the state fairgrounds. Agrilus planipennis, more commonly called EAB, is a serious invasive tree pest.

How to report EAB

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You can report EAB to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in several ways. Please use one of the following methods if you suspect you have found EAB in a new location:

1.) Contact Arrest the Pest via email or by leaving a detailed phone message at 1-888-545-6684. 2.) Send a report through the Great Lakes Early Detection Network App. 3.) Login or create an EDDMapS Midwest account and submit a report.

EAB MANAGEMENT WEBINAR When: 9 a.m. to noon April 7 Details: The MDA will host a webinar on EAB management. The webinar will provide a broad overview of ash management efforts on state forest land, ash management guidelines for private woodland owners, example management plans from a city forester and an overview of DNR Community Forestry's grant programs with examples of what makes a successful proposal. Registration: Sign up by visiting mda.state.mn.us/eab and click “EAB Management Webinar Sign Up.”

In a time where there are a lot of unknowns, levels of stress, anxiety and depression can flare up. Area mental health professionals want people to know that we are all in this together and that it is normal to have these feelings. “In general, the population is more anxious and on edge because of the unknowns. There is a lot of fear going on right now about how long this might last,” said Blaine resident Tim Mortenson, CEO of Bridging Hope Counseling. The COVID 19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Mortenson’s business, Bridging Hope Counseling, which has locations in Lino Lakes, Rogers and Buffalo. A lot of clients have canceled their appointments for a multitude of reasons, including the loss of a job, the inability to pay for health insurance or fear to leave one’s home. Bridging Hope Counseling is known for its dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) groups, which teach skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Even though the weekly groups are not able to meet right now, the group facilitators are putting together videos so their clients can keep practicing those skills. In addition to incorporating social distancing and a stricter cleaning regimen, the clinics remain open for clients who feel comfortable in making visits. For those who do not, or need to stay at home, Bridging Hope Counseling is offering Tele-Health services, which allows clients to see their therapist in an online video format. “It is not the same as meeting face-to-face, but it is important for people to have an ongoing relationship with their therapist. Seeing each other makes a big difference,” Mortenson said. On a positive note, the pandemic is “bringing mental health to the SEE COVID 19, PAGE 8

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Additional information and updates can be found online at WashCoLib.org/Covid19. Sheriff’s Office pursues sex-trafficking investigations The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive a $322,980 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to be used for sextrafficking investigations and training. The grant, accepted by the county board March 10, will run through Dec. 31, 2021. The grant will fund personnel, training, equipment, travel and program expenses for the East Metro Sex Trafficking Task Force. The funds will be used to enhance local capacity for human trafficking investigations. Sheriff’s Office will receive funds for boating equipment The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive $33,596 from the state’s Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Equipment Grant through the Department of Natural Resources. The grant will be used to purchase two boat motors. County board continues public hearing on sales tax Commissioners continued a public hearing March 17 to consider updating the county’s transportation sales tax from 0.25% to 0.5% to fund transportation and transit projects and transit-related operating costs. No one spoke at the hearing. The hearing was continued from Feb. 11, and closed March 17. In light of the current emergency matters surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the county board voted to terminate the public hearing process and take no further action on the matter at this time.

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CENTERVILLE — City Hall was packed March 11 with residents who wanted to share their thoughts at a public hearing when Mayor Jeff Paar announced that he would resign as of March 25. Paar was elected mayor in November 2016 after serving for 14 years on the City Council. The council was prepared to take public comment and possibly act on a $350,000 purchase agreement with Trident Development LLC, which plans to build a 53-unit apartment building downtown. The project is also pending approval of $1.35 million in tax increment fi nancing (TIF). Paar explained to fellow council members and the public that personal reasons, not this specific project, led to his resignation. “You are going to have to bear with me because this is going to be emotional for me … my private life is my private life. I have been very upfront and honest with staff, council, our attorney (and) the League of Minnesota Cities,” he said. “I am not living in Centerville, and there are all sorts of rumors going around ... none of it is true. My wife and I are separated, and we are in the middle of a divorce,” he said. “The truth of the matter is, I want my house and my wife wants my house and right now we can’t agree on who is going to get the house.” Paar said it would be different if he knew that the personal matter would be resolved soon. “I didn’t think this process would take this long,” he said. Paar explained that even though the purchase agreement with Trident Development LLC was going to be tabled, he and the council still wanted to hear from residents and have a frank conversation to clear the air. “I am okay if people disagree with me or the council, but when stuff out there is just flat-out not true, I think that needs to be put to bed,” Paar said. City Administrator Mark Statz said he anticipates the council will appoint a new mayor at the end of the March 25 meeting (after press deadline), when council members officially accept Paar’s resignation. “The new mayor will serve through the end of the mayor’s term, which is up at the end of 2020. Whomever assumes the role of mayor then vacates their seat on the City Council,” Statz explained. The council will need to decide how to fi ll the council vacancy. The council will likely vote on the Trident Development LLC purchase agreement sometime in April.

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OVID 19 has reached pandemic levels in the United States. It is time to live with caution and develop new and renew healthy practices at home, at work, in schools in medical centers and senior care facilities. People are frightened, herd buying is taking place at food stores primarily for bottled water, toilet paper and canned goods. This is a new virus and it will take time to build immunities, develop vaccines and to understand all its characteristics. The federal and state governments are gearing up to control the spread of this harmful respiratory disease. They are behind in testing equipment and facilities. Medical facilities are preparing to meet these challenges, thanks to the federal government fi nancial aid. Imposing international travel restrictions, closing educational facilities, churches, sporting and entertainment events, which About the draw crowds will help control the spread. Town A great deal of health disciplines have been hitting Gene Johnson my desk via email. Let me try to help readiness with this summary. The symptoms: 1. It will fi rst infect the throat, so you’ll have a sore throat lasting three to four days 2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing. 4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you’re drowning. It’s imperative you then seek immediate attention The Mayo Clinic has sent the following reminders: If you experience COVID 19 symptoms - fever, cough or shortness of breath - contact your regular provider before you arrive to determine if you should be seen. Wash your hands; avoid touching your face; and practice appropriate self-care, including staying home when you are sick. Another source sent the following: 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold. 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. 3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26–27 C or 82-84 F degrees. It hates the sun. 4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne. 5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap. 6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. Normal laundry detergent will kill it. 7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice. 8. Can’t emphasis enough - drink plenty of water! Use common sense: If you are sick, don’t go to work and contaminate your fellow workers. The federal government is making provisions to cover loss of wages while confi ned or quarantined to your home. We will overcome this new disease as we have done with the Spanish Flu, Polio, Measles, HIV and other flu types. If you are considered elderly, or have a chronic illness, be concerned but do not panic over this new disease, which can affect senior living of all types. Be diligent in health practices. Extra hygiene is in order. Use prevention techniques such as cleaning the sinks, food preparation areas, bathrooms with disinfectant bleach. Wiping down all remotes, door handles with disinfectant, washing clothes with hot water, avoiding crowds and drinking plenty of fluids. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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e’ve said it before and we’ll say it for as long as it takes: Get your news from credible news sources, especially for stories as serious as the coronavirus. The National Security Council (NSC) recently warned Americans about taking information off Movers & social media regarding the Shakers coronavirus as much of it is outright lies attempting to spread fear throughout the country. The NSC described it as “foreign disinformation” in a blatant attempt to spread fear and divisiveness. It came near the same time where a Department of Health and Human Services system experienced a “cyber incident.” The system was later running normally.

The latest big lie involved a fake news report on social media, most likely created by Russia, that said the entire U.S. was supposed to be on “lockdown” due to coronavirus. Nothing could be further from the truth. It was immediately debunked by health officials, security officials and President Donald Trump himself. A reminder: News that is transmitted by Facebook, Twitter, Google and other social platforms can be completely false. The tech giants have no legal liability or responsibility to make sure any of what they transmit is true. Facebook leaders have even gone so far as to reject the idea of taking down falsehoods because they are someone’s “version of the truth.” But it’s important not to confuse legitimate news sources like this newspaper or others in Minnesota who transmit their news via Facebook, Twitter and Google. It’s unfortunate the new ways of transmitting news can

be confusing, but that’s a new reality. It may take a little more care to pick a legitimate website, but during a pandemic it can be critical to getting the correct information. First responders and public health officials told MinnPost that one of the biggest challenges they face in trying to treat people and deliver care is the constant battle with disinformation on Facebook. People call in a panic wondering if the latest rumor about a case or the virus on Facebook is true. There has never been a more important time to get accurate information on a pandemic that hard-working public health officials are trying to respond to in a timely way. Don’t make it worse by spreading misinformation. This guest column was submitted by the Mankato Free Press.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS White Bear Lake Area Schools provides free meals to students As Minnesota schools close amid the COVID-19 spread, White Bear Lake Area Schools is providing free meals to all children ages 18 and under and to students with disabilities who are up to 21 years of age. Meals can be picked up from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Two breakfasts and two lunches will be provided on Monday and Wednesday. One breakfast and one lunch will be provided on Friday. The district is asking families that plan to utilize this free service to fi ll out a questionnaire beforehand, available at bit.ly/2Uib51x Meals can be picked up at any of the following locations: • Oneka Elementary (4888 N. Heritage Parkway, Hugo) • Birch Lake Elementary (1616 Birch Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake) • Willow Lane Elementary (3375 Willow Avenue, White Bear Lake) 3rd annual Smoked Turkey Booya The Forest Lake Masons still plan to host the 3rd annual Smoked Turkey Booya but in a drive-thru

format. The event will be from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Masonic Lodge, 119 SE Eighth Ave., Forest Lake. The smoked turkey booya will include vegetables, herbs and spices. Charitable donations will be matched and given to the Future Problem Solvers. Kidz 'n Biz canceled The 16th annual Kidz 'n Biz, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 18, has been canceled. DIY patio pot event Get a head start on your patio pots! Join Lebens Floral and Garden Center to create your own patio pot at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Choose from an amazing selection of annual flowers and accents plants. You plant it and Lebens will grow it. Come back in May to pick it up for instant color on your patio or front porch. Cost ranges from $45-$60, depending on size of pot. Call 651-488-6707 to register. Lite bites will be provided. Lebens Floral and Garden Center is located at 16155 Forest Blvd N., Hugo.

Washington County Library cancels programs All programs, events, classes and storytimes at Washington County Library branches are canceled through April 15. The decision is based on direction from the Department of Health, which recommends postponing or canceling events of more than 250 people, and smaller events held in venues that do not allow “social distancing” of 6 feet per person. Measures like this are designed to help slow the rate of transmission of COVID 19. At this time, all Washington County Library branches are closed. Additional information and updates can be found online at WashCoLib.org/COVID19. MHS historic sites and museums close In response to the Minnesota Department of Health’s newest COVID 19 recommendations, the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) has decided to close all historic sites and museums to the public through March 31. As part of this temporary closure, all public events, field trips and rentals are also suspended. Updates about individual events will be available on mnhs.org/calendar

Watershed district closed to public Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) offices will continue to stay open during business hours but will be closed to the public. Most RCWD employees are working remotely at this time but will remain available by phone and email. Individuals are asked not to come to the RCWD offices. You may contact the main number at 763-398-3070 for more information and to access the staff directory. Meetings and workshops that might draw a crowd will be rescheduled. Other meetings may also be rescheduled or changed to a webbased or conference call format. RCWD is reviewing requirements for alternative board meetings and workshops while providing an opportunity for public participation and complying with open meeting requirements. Ongoing updates will be posted on the RCWD website at ricecreek.org/.

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Thank you Yellow Ribbon To the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network and its dedicated volunteers, I'd like to express a most heartfelt thank you. Your continued support of our deployed troops, like the service they render, does not waver. I know our son Eric is ever so proud of his hometown when care packages arrive for his guys and gals at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The goodies they contain: coffee, cookies, toiletries, even laundry pods, are so appreciated. And the photo of his medevac crew draped in handmade blankets from Oneka Elementary kids is priceless. If our deployed men and women need something, our Yellow Ribbon makes sure they get it. Bless you for your good work. Debra Neutkens Blue Star Mother Hugo Editor’s note: These two letters were submitted by students from Oneka Elementary School in Hugo, as part of a class project.

Calling all fisherman We recently completed a study about the effect lead has on the lakes and wildlife in Minnesota. Lead is an extremely dangerous product for sinkers; you should consider using alternatives for lead. Instead, you could use steel, tin, brass and clay for your sinkers. Think of all the times you have lost a sinker in the water, all the fish that ate them, the wildlife that eats fish, and now, all the fish you have eaten. That’s a lot of lead in the fish body and potentially ours, too. As

you continue to fish this winter season, consider buying non-lead fishing tackle from retailers like Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, Strike King Fishing Tackle. It only takes on lead sinker to poison and kill a loon. Brody Lashomb and Charlie Thompson Oneka Elementary School Hugo

Zebra Mussles: What can you do? We are fi fth grade students at Oneka Elementary in Hugo. We have been doing some research on zebra mussels and would like to try and help get rid of them, so as you use your boars, and other watercraft this summer, please be sure to check them for zebra mussels and other invasive species before moving them from and to lakes We need everyone’s help to keep them from spreading to other lakes Once they are in a water body, they are difficult to remove, but there are some solutions. We can clean zebra mussels, and other invasive species from boats, trailers and water equipment. We can also drain the water from our boats, ballast tanks, moter, live well and bait container. Also drain plugs out while transporting equipment. We should also dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. Do all this before moving to a different body of water.

wall experience and many local restaurant, service and attraction vouchers. “We are in historic times, which beckon each of us to be socially connected despite the need to remain physically distant,” said Jesse Bentrup, CAEF president. “We need the support of our donors more than ever to help out those in our community, many of which may be in tremendous need. We are asking everyone to please respond generously with your resources as you are able.” Ticket holders and Gala donors will be contacted

Pat A. Brown

Pat A. Brown, age 76 of Hugo, loving wife, mom and grandma passed away on March 7 after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. Preceded in death by brother George and loving husband Ed. She will be greatly missed by her three children, Steve (Lisa), Chris (Tina), Patrick (Tina); 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and loving caregiver Kathy Halverson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 18 at St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, Centerville.

EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's note: Our calendar has been pulled because of the widespread cancellations of events due to COVID 19. Our calendar will resume once events start happening again.

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Gala canceled: CAEF requests support It is with much sadness that the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) announced it has been forced to cancel the 2020 Gala scheduled for April 4 at Infinite Campus due to COVID 19 public health concerns. However, CAEF urgently seeks support as it continues to fund grants and scholarships in 2020. CAEF will instead hold an online auction and Fundthe Need campaign from 6-8 p.m. April 4. The campaign will feature many fantastic items, including: Maroon 5 concert tickets, a climbing

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Brodie has been with Ruff Start Rescue for one year. He is currently in boarding waiting for a foster or adopter to bring him home. Could that be you? Brodie is a 2-year-old pointer lab mix. He is house-trained and crate-trained. He weighs 50 pounds and will use every pound to snuggle you as much as possible. Brodie is patiently waiting for his forever family. He dreams about playing with lots of toys, going on long walks and making you laugh with his goofy antics. He is a smart pup who is treat-motivated and willing to learn new tricks. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal. Once we receive your application at ruffstartrescue.org, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible. If Brodie isn't the right pup for you, please tell everyone you know about him so we can find him his forever family.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following incidents: • The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A male motorist was cited at 10:03 a.m. Feb. 23 in the 13000 block of northbound Forest Blvd. N. for tabs that expired in March 2019. The driver told deputies he wasn’t aware of the expired tabs. • A resident in the 4000 block of Flora Way at 4:17 p.m. Feb. 24 reported receiving a call from a male saying her number was used to contact him during a scam. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the complainant that

many computer applications used in phone scams can scramble phone numbers or even use other existing phone numbers with the intent of making the victim feel comforted that someone local may be calling. No loss was suffered by either party. • A suspicious male reported walking near an auto sales business in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 12:02 a.m. Feb. 25 turned out to be a male walking home from Kwik Trip. Deputies were on extra patrol due to recent auto thefts in the area. • Speedway employees in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 7:28 a.m. Feb. 25 reported a woman driving a beige SUV for driving away from her $59.08 bill for gas. When deputies contacted the registered owner, she said she didn’t realize her credit card didn’t “take” and returned to the station to pay. • A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path at 11:49 a.m. Feb. 25 reported receiving

a text saying she was the winner of an “allocation refund prize.” The complainant thought the message was legitimate at fi rst and provided personal information to the caller.

She was told she’d win $40,000 if she paid a “clearance fee” of $4,000. Deputies advised the complainant of the scam and to stop communicating with the scammers. No monetary loss was suffered. • An unknown motorist was cited at 5:54 p.m. Feb. 25 on Frenchman Road for speeding. • “Lights on” vouchers were issued to motorists pulled over at 6:14 p.m. Feb. 25 in the 14000 block of Frenchman Road, at 6:26 p.m. Feb. 27 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N., and at 11:13 p.m. Feb. 29 on Frenchman Road and Forest Blvd. N. All of the motorists had at least one inoperable headlight. • The female driver of a white sedan was arrested at 11:45 p.m. Feb. 25 on 170th Street and Ingersoll Avenue N. for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle — not to mention expired tabs — after she was pulled over for a defective headlamp and expired registration. During contact with the driver, deputies smelled the odor of raw pot coming from the cab of the vehicle. A search turned up the contraband. • A motorist was cited at 1:14 p.m. Feb. 26 in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. for speeding 53 mph in a 35 mph zone. • A Minnesota woman was cited at 12:59 p.m. Feb. 27 on westbound Freeland Avenue N. and Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked her at 41 mph. The driver admitted she was in a hurry. • Motorists were cited Feb. 27 at 3:50 p.m. in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and at 5:57 p.m. in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for speeding. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 9:53 p.m. Feb. 27 in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle, after he was

pulled over for an inoperable license plate light. A computer check before the traffic stop showed the vehicle to be impounded. During the traffic stop, deputies observed a small amount of pot in the driver’s lap and conducted a search that revealed more pot and a smoking pipe. • A motorist was cited at 12:24 a.m. Feb. 24 on Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. for speeding. • A resident in the 5000 block of 147th Street N. at 9:08 a.m. Feb. 28 reported his ex-girlfriend for stealing items from his house. The complainant said he didn’t want to press charges and would take care of the matter as a civil issue. • A suspicious black pickup truck towing a trailer and left running at TGK Auto on Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. at 12:32 a.m. Feb. 29 turned out to be a person who verified that he was picking up a vehicle from the business. Deputies were on extra patrol due to attempted auto thefts in the area and were highly suspicious of the vehicle when they spotted it. • A Minnesota male was cited at 9:23 a.m. Feb. 29 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him at 83 mph.

The driver admitted to speeding and said he was running late for the Polar Plunge. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 12:28 p.m. Feb. 29 on westbound Heritage Parkway N. and Empress Avenue N. for speeding 38 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. • The driver of a silver coupe was cited at 5:38 p.m. Feb. 29 on eastbound 137th Street N. and Homestead Avenue N. for tabs that expired in November. Deputies had pulled her over for failure to display a front license plate. The driver said her vehicle had been damaged in a crash. She was verbally warned for not having a front license plate permanently attached to the front of her vehicle.

• A person kneeling and flagging down cars on Highway 61 and Frenchman Road at 2:33 a.m. March 1 turned out to be an intoxicated male, who told Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies he was very cold. Deputies transported the shivering male to his place of residence. • A resident in the 5000 block of 138th Street N. at 1:41 p.m. March 2 reported identity theft. • A suspicious vehicle parked in Hanifl Fields Athletic Park at 10:29 p.m. March 2 after hours turned out to be a woman who had stopped to play Pokemon on her phone. She was advised of park hours. • A resident in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. reported property damage to two separate vehicles overnight March 2-3. • A juvenile male was reported for trying to take items from the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. without paying at 5:05 p.m. March 3.

Deputies stayed with the lightfingered male until his mother arrived to pick him up. During that time, he was verbally banned from the store. • Residents in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. reported tools taken from their garage overnight March 3-4. The complainants think they may have left their garage door open that night.

• Post office employees in the 5000 block of 150th Street N. at 9:45 a.m. March 4 reported damage to hydraulic lines after the Amazon semi backed into the loading dock. • An arrest for trespassing was made at 3:57 p.m. March 4 in the 7000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N.

• A suspicious occupied vehicle reported at 10:39 p.m. March 4 behind a closed business on 140th Street N. and Flay Avenue N. turned out to be a woman who pulled over on her way home to make a phone call. • A suspicious male discovered inside a business in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 3:55 a.m. March 6 by deputies on routine patrol turned out to be the floor cleaner arriving early for work. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 6:10 a.m. March 6 on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 48 mph in a 30 mph zone by eastbound deputies operating stationary radar. Another Minnesota driver was cited at 7:16 a.m. at the same spot for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone by deputies. A third Minnesota driver was cited at 10:41 a.m. that same day for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph zone by the same deputies at the same location. A fourth Minnesota driver was cited the following day at 1:50 p.m. at the same location for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 3:49 p.m. March 6 in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. for failure to wear a seat belt. • A northbound male on Forest Blvd. N. at 140th Street N. was cited at 11:53 p.m. March 6 for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies conducting routine traffic who observed him traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was also cited for possessing marijuana and paraphernalia in a motor vehicle after deputies smelled pot and searched the vehicle. • An unidentified male was arrested at 12:30 a.m. March 7 in the 14000 block of westbound Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after revocation after deputies pulled him over for a cracked windshield and conducted a National Crime Information Center check. When deputies observed an empty gun holster on the driver’s lap, they immediately instructed the driver to exit the vehicle. Although the driver stated there were no guns in the vehicle, deputies searched the immediate area for weapons.

Their search didn’t turn up weapons, but it did produce a smoking pipe with a crystal-like residue inside the glove box. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 9:56 a.m. March 7 on westbound Heritage Parkway N. and Empress Avenue N. for speeding 38 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing deputies operating stationary radar. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 10:31 a.m. March 7 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies operating stationary radar. • A Minnesota woman was cited at 2:06 p.m. March 7 on Oneka Lake Blvd. N. and Geneva Avenue N. for hands-free violation by deputies on speed patrol, who saw her hold a cell phone approximately 6 inches away from her ear while she was driving. The driver admitted to talking to her son on the phone speaker. • A motorist was cited for speeding at 3:06 p.m. March 7 in the 5000 block of Frenchman Road. • A driver was cited at 4:37 p.m. March 7 in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. for failing to obey a semaphore stop sign. Loretta Harding

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS • Officers were dispatched to the report of a large dog or coyote in the 200 block of Woodridge Lane March 3. The officers searched the area but were unable to locate the animal. • Officers assisted another agency to set up a perimeter for a robbery of a convenience store in the 3400 block of Restwood Road NE March 3. • A bus driver reported a school bus stop arm violation in the 800 block of Main Street March 4. The incident is currently under investigation. • A resident from the area of 74th Street and Jeanne Drive requested extra patrol March 4 for speeding vehicles that do not stop at the stop sign. • Officers responded to a check the welfare call in the 200 block of Plum Lane March 4. An intoxicated female was transported to her residence in Blaine.

• Police assisted another agency with a traffic stop in the 4200 block of Victor Path in Hugo. Four males were detained in relation to a theft. • Officers responded to a car vs. dog traffic accident in the 900 block of Birch Street March 6. The owner of the deceased dog was notified and responded to the scene. • Police responded to a disorderly conduct report at the YMCA March 6. The suspect received a citation for disorderly conduct. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a lane violation in the 7500 block of Lake Drive March 7. The officer detected the odor of a controlled substance and conducted field sobriety tests. The driver was subsequently arrested on multiple charges. • Officers responded to the 6700 block of Partridge Place March 9 on a report of a dog bite. A dog bit a male neighbor. Officers impounded the dog and the dog owner was cited. The victim declined medical treatment.

The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Keith Road and Pine Hollow Drive in Circle Pines March 4. While speaking with the driver, officers detected the smell of marijuana. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of a green leafy substance and paraphernalia. The driver was released from the scene and given a verbal warning. • Officers attempted a traffic stop in the area of North Road and Lexington Avenue NE in Circle Pines March 4. The driver was known to have a warrant. A pursuit ensued and was ultimately terminated. • Police were dispatched to a report of a burglary in the 1600 block of Hunters Trail in Centerville March 4. Information was collected. • Officers responded to a theft report in the 60 block of East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines March 6. A

caller reported that an unknown suspect removed and stole her two garbage and recycling cans from the end of her driveway. The estimated loss is $300. • Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Twinkle Terrace in Circle Pines March 7 on a theft from motor vehicle report. • Police took a phone call report of a theft that occurred at Festival Foods in Lexington March 8. • Officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of LaValle Drive in Centerville March 9 on a trailer theft. Information was collected. • While on routine patrol, an officer noticed damage to city property in the 6900 block of Lamotte Drive in Centerville March 9. The public works department was notified. • Officers responded to the 100 block of Baldwin Drive in Circle Pines March 10 regarding a theft from motor vehicle report. The case is pending investigation.

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EMERALD ASH BORER: Become active in May or June FROM PAGE 1

Consequently, it is regulated by the MDA Plant Protection Division in an effort to slow the spread of the insect to other areas of the state yet to be impacted. According to the MDA, EAB has now been confi rmed in 22 counties in Minnesota, 35 states and five Canadian provinces. Adult EAB beetles are active from May through September and typically emerge around the end of May/early June, or when the lilacs start to bloom. Damage to trees is caused by the beetle larvae, not the adult beetles. How to identify EAB Osthus said the number one way to identify EAB is to look for the S-shaped, serpentine tunnel gallery the larvae makes on the tree beneath the bark. Woodpecker damage may also be a sign of an infestation, as woodpeckers like to feed on the larvae. An EAB larva can also be identified by the pair of brown, pincer-like appendages on its tail end. You should not waste your time searching for the adult beetles or the D-shaped exit holes, as they are difficult to fi nd. “The (D-shaped exit holes) are only about 1/8-inch big, and a lot of native species make similar-shaped holes on trees,” Osthus explained. “The beetles are not social creatures and typically stay up in the canopy of the tree. In 10 years, I have only spotted one adult beetle sitting on a trunk.” On average, it takes EAB about five or six years to kill a tree. During the fi rst two years of infestation, you will likely not see any signs that EAB is present. In the third and fourth years, however, the infestation will be identifiable if you know what to look for. In the fourth year of infestation, the canopy of the tree will really start to thin and display fewer, smaller leaves. Methods of treatment Typically, if the infestation is caught within the fi rst three years, the tree should be healthy enough to save through treatment. For treatment to be effective, the tree must still have at least 70% of its canopy left. The most common type of

Jonathan Osthus, of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, points out damage from emerald ash borer (EAB) on a black ash tree at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes.

treatment is trunk injections, Osthus said. The MDA recommends having the injections done by a professional tree removal company. The treatments are effective for 2-3 years and must be reapplied. It should be noted that some of the chemicals used could affect native species and pollinators. If a tree is too far gone, there is always the option of removing/replacing the tree. MDA encourages people to not remove ash trees or do pruning work from May to September during EAB flight season to avoid further spread. For more information about treatment, visit mda. state.mn.us/eab-info-homeowners. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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The number one way to identify EAB is to look for the S-shaped, serpentine tunnel gallery the larvae makes on the tree beneath the bark.

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forefront that it needs to be at,” Mortenson explained. “It is okay to have these feelings. You are not alone. We are all in this together. Nobody is excluded from what we are dealing with right now; you are either directly or indirectly affected from this. It is okay to be feeling the way you are feeling,” he said. Now is the time that people need to be vulnerable and talk about the way they are feeling instead of internalizing it. “If you do need assistance, there are people out there for you. Especially in the mental health field, there (are) a lot of great professionals out there who are trained for times like this,” Mortenson said. “Even though they are therapists, they are feeling the same exact thing right now. They have the same worries that you and I have.”

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HOW TO HANDLE STRESS • People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment plans during an emergency and monitor for any new symptoms. • Don't forget to connect with family, friends and others in your community while keeping social distancing in mind. • Avoiding excessive exposure to COVID 19 coverage and take good care of both your body and mind. This can include regular exercise and meditation, as well as eating healthy, getting plenty of sleep and avoiding alcohol and drugs. • If you think you may be dealing with some form of depression, reach out to your doctor immediately for a consultation and potential treatment.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its March 11 meeting: • Approved the final plat for Old Mill Estates, 2nd Addition, contingent on approval and execution of a developer's agreement. The addition A view of Centerville’s new logo consists of 18 single-family lots in the R-2A district. The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the final plat at its March 10 meeting.

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• Tabled action on approval of a new city logo and authorization of purchases as detailed in Phase I of the 2020 rebranding roll-out action plan. The total cost of the rebranding transitions, phased in over the six years from 2019-2025, is estimated to be $173,550. Approximately half the costs will be paid in 2025 to paint the city’s new logo on the water tower for $45,000 and add an entrance monument on the east side of town for $40,000. Two smaller entrance monuments at the entrance to Wargo Nature Center and on the south end of town along Centerville Road will cost $50,000. • Other items related to rebranding the logo include design costs, stationery, street signs and website redesign. To view the new logo, go to page 128 of the March 11 City Council agenda packet, available on the website at centervillemn.com. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

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• By a vote of 4-1 approved (Councilman Matt Montain opposed), without a second reading, an interim ordinance enacting a three-month moratorium on processing applications for group living facilities until governing criteria for group living facility uses can be established. Councilman D. Love said he was not ready to vote at 10:50 p.m. at the last minute on something he hadn't read. City Administrator Mark Statz said the agenda item appeared at the last minute because an application was due to be submitted the following week, and it would be too late to deny the application to allow time to consider governing criteria. City Attorney Kurt Glaser said ordinances require a second reading, but that there is no penalty for not conducting one. • Approved a temporary gambling and alcohol permit for the Centerville Lions Club annual Cadillac Dinner, scheduled for 6-11 p.m. April 18 at St. Genevieve's Church Parish Community Center, 6559 Centerville Road. • Approved the CenterPoint Energy utility easement. Center Point is updating gas main and services to the city by installing a new 4-inch gas main and services along Goiffon Road, Sorell Street, Centerville Road, Heritage Street and Main Street. One of the reasons for creating the easement is that a portion of the gas main will be underneath a sidewalk owned by the city.

The Welcome Home Pheasant Hunt was held March 15 at Wild Wings of Oneka. Over the last 10 years, the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network has welcomed home every Minnesota National Guard unit from overseas deployment. More than $400,000 has been donated to make the hunts possible.

The council was scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 25, at City Hall, 1880 Main St., after press time. Loretta Harding

HUGO BITS & PIECES plained they are only expecting one more phase after this one. New drainage and utility easements will be placed on the lots at the time the final plat is recorded. • Resident Mike Atkinson, who lives on Goodview Avenue, had some concerns and said he would like to see the proposed elevations. City Engineer Mark Erichson said that he would be glad to sit down with Akinson to go over the elevations, but city staff is still waiting for construction drawings so they can be finalized.

• Invited Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron to a future meeting to discuss the proposal to update the county’s transportation sales tax from 0.25% to 0.5% to fund transportation and transit projects and transit-related operating costs. (The public hearing process was terminated by the county board March 17 due to the COVID 19 pandemic.)

• The vacation was ultimately approved along with the final plat and development agreement for Adelaide 5th Addition, which will consist of 79 lots and three outlots. • Directed city staff to accept a proposal from Oertel Architects for $670,000 to develop site and building plans for a new public works facility to be located at Irish Avenue Park.

• Approved a lawful gambling exempt permit for the White Bear Lacrosse Club for its April 19 bingo event. Also approved special event permits for New Life Church on June 14 and Oct. 4 as well as Blue Heron Grill for its Tent Party June 19-20. The city has added language to its special event permits that gives the city discretion to cancel events due to public health concerns. • Revised the 2040 Comprehensive Plan housing policy. On Nov. 18, 2019, the City Council adopted its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. After reviewing the adopted plan, the Met Council has now informed staff that in order to be fully consistent with the Met Council’s housing policy, Table 4-11 in the Housing chapter must be updated to consider all widely known housing tools. The minor revision will require administrative approval at the Met Council.

plan at the Feb. 27 Planning Commission meeting. The commission provided comments on the layout of the site, trail connections, lot sizes and setbacks. The commission wants the applicant to consider adding more creativity to the layout and add character to the development in exchange for the 5-foot side yard setbacks that are proposed. • The council liked all the revisions that have been made by the developer so far and suggested the developer follow the recommendations of the Planning Commission for unique layout. The next Hugo City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6. At this time, it is not determined if that meeting will take place in person at City Hall or online. Shannon Granholm

• Discussed a sketch plan submitted by Golden Valley Land Company for The Meadows at Hugo. Golden Valley Land Company applied for a sketch plan review of a potential planned unit development generally located north of 159th Street and east of Water Tower No. 3 in northern Hugo. The Parks Commission and Planning Commission provided feedback on the sketch plan in March 2019; the applicant then submitted a new sketch

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The Hugo City Council took the following action at its March 16 meeting: • Postponed the presentation of the city's Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The presentation will happen at a future meeting.

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR April 1: Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 7: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 8: City Council 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 26: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. April 6: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR April 1: Park board meeting cancelled April 3: Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt cancelled April 6: City Council work session at 6 p.m. April 8: Planning and Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

CITY OF HUGO ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2021 property taxes. Notice is hereby given that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for City of Hugo shall meet on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Hugo City Hall from 5:30–7 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property LQ WKH MXULVGLFWLRQ KDV EHHQ SURSHUO\ YDOXHG DQG FODVVLÀHG E\ WKH DVVHVVRU ,I \RX EHOLHYH WKH YDOXH RU FODVVLÀFDWLRQ RI \RXU SURSHUW\ LV LQFRUUHFW SOHDVH FRQWDFW \RXU DVVHVVRU¡V RIÀFH WR GLVFXVV \RXU FRQFHUQV ,I \RX GLVDJUHH ZLWK WKH YDOXDWLRQ RU FODVVLÀFDWLRQ DIWHU GLVFXVVLQJ LW ZLWK \RXU DVVHVsor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the Local Board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Given under my hand this 11th day of March, 2020. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on March 26, 2020.

CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission public hearings have been changed for the following applications: A zoning amendment request of Charles and Marykay Haas, 15500 Keystone Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038, to rezone their property from the Long Term Agricultural Zoning District to the Agricultural Zoning District. The property is generally located north of 152nd Street North and west of Keystone Avenue North and legally described as the east half of northeast quarter of Section 13 in Township 31 North, of Range 21 West, Washington County, Minnesota. Full legal description available at Hugo City Hall. Site plan, preliminary plat, and PUD applications for Tony Harmening, 11515 Hillcrest Court North, Grant, MN 55110. The applications are requested to subdivide a property to allow an approximately 5,000 square foot restaurant to be built along Egg Lake on Highway 61 (Forest Boulevard). The property is generally located east of Highway 61 and north of 146th Street, legally described as parts of Lot 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, of County $XGLWRU¡V 3ODW 1R )XOO OHJDO GHVFULSWLRQ DYDLODEOH DW +XJR &LW\ +DOO The public hearings will now be held on April 9, 2020 at 7pm. For more information, visit www.ci.hugo.mn.us/planning. Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time. Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Published one time in The Citizen on March 26, 2020.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinQHVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLĂ€HV 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Valley Drug 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1500 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. JJEL, LLC 12508 Jody Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 , FHUWLI\ WKDW , DP DXWKRUL]HG WR VLJQ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH DQG , IXUWKHU FHUWLI\ WKDW , XQGHUVWDQG WKDW E\ VLJQLQJ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH , DP VXEMHFW WR WKH SHQDOWLHV RI SHUMXU\ DV VHW IRUWK LQ VHFWLRQ DV LI , KDG VLJQHG WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH XQGHU RDWK Dated: March 9, 2020 Signed: Jim Polucha, President Published two times in The Citizen on March 12 and 26, 2020.

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City of Hugo updates public on COVID 19 precautions BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

HUGO — City Hall looked a bit different at the City Council's March 16 meeting. Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) amid the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic, the council decided to conduct business as usual, but sit a bit farther away from each other to allow for recommended social distancing. The chairs in the audience were spread out, and a couple of council members attended the meeting remotely. City staff members sat in chairs in the audience to generate more space on the dais. “We put a lot of thought into whether we should do this and we need to move forward with city business so we have gathered together here. We will discuss the business that needs to happen, and we will try to do it in a safe and thoughtful manner,� Mayor Tom Weidt said. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that as yet, the city had not been asked to take official action regarding COVID 19. However, in addition to the social distancing seating arrangement, many changes are being implemented both at City Hall and to city services. “We thought it would be a good idea since things are escalating so quickly with the coronavirus to provide some information for you and anyone who is interested about how it is affecting us here, in the city of Hugo,� Bear said. “Things we talk about tonight will change tomorrow.� Bear added, “We have modified the room arrangement for the meeting tonight. We have never done this before, the practice of social distancing. The idea of meeting in public is going to be less and less popular moving forward, and we are not sure if we are going to meet the next time in this form for the council.� The city continues to try to follow the guidance from its partners, which include the CDC, MDH and Washington County Public Health. The city is also guided by its emergency management plan, which addresses pandemics. On March 18, Weidt declared a local state of emergency, which invokes the city's emergency operations plan and the pandemic response plan. That declaration was extended during a virtual council meeting held March 20. The city will continue to provide essential services, but nonessential services may be reduced or eliminated as the pandemic escalates. Essential services include: the public water supply, sanitary sewer service, road maintenance, emergency services and fi re protection. Nonessential services, such as water main installations and the issuance of peddler's licenses, have been suspended temporarily. “We prefer to not go into people's houses unless it is necessary, and (then) with protective gear,� Bear said. City Hall is also taking measures to allow more employees to work remotely. Some employees are working “on call� while other employees have certain shifts to try to limit the number of people

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in the city's buildings at one time. Although City Hall remains open to the public, residents are encouraged to contact city staff online or by phone. The Fire Hall is closed to the public and the fi re department has suspended drills temporarily. The department is, however, still responding to calls. In addition, community spaces such as the Oneka Room at City Hall and the community room at the public works department have been closed to the public. All recreation programs, including Movie Night, Story Times and Kidz 'n Biz have been canceled for the foreseeable future and the city's cleanup day may also be canceled. The city's upcoming Spring Cleanup has also been canceled. Check the city of Hugo's website ci.hugo.mn.us/ for updates. The city also has the discretion to temporarily refrain from approving special event permits because of public health concerns. Nearly all of the city commission meetings have been canceled. However, it is a bit more complicated when it comes to the Planning Commission and City Council, which must meet regularly for the city to continue to function. The next City Council meeting is not until April 6, so the council has some time to figure out what will happen. “Three weeks from now, I can only imagine how different the world will be,� Bear said. Council members gave city staff the okay to investigate the possibility of hosting a virtual council meeting. There would likely be some presence at City Hall, but most council members and the public could tune in online. One of the challenges is how members of the public would be able to provide comments during open mike or a public hearing. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Highway 61 accident The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle accident at approximately 1:12 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the intersection of Highway 61 and Frenchman Road in Hugo. One person was transported to Regions Hospital by North Memorial Ambulance for minor injuries. Sgt. Joe Zerwas said the cause of the accident appears to be that the driver of one of the vehicles was choking on food at the time of the accident.

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Council upheaval delays action of Block 7 proposal BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — Although the posted agenda for the Centerville City Council meeting of March 11 indicated that council members would vote on whether to accept the purchase agreement from Trident Properties to develop a 53-unit apartment complex in Block 7, the decision was postponed after citizens requested additional time to provide input. The vote to table action was unanimous. The change in direction followed citizen emails and phone calls to staff and council prior to the meeting. Residents asked for an additional opportunity to gather more information on the project and to be heard on the project before a vote on the agreement took place. Council members said the resignation of Mayor Jeff Paar factored into the decision. Paar said he'd be living outside the city for the near future and didn't want to vote on this important issue and then abandon the council and its residents to any resulting repercussions. The mayor’s resignation is effective March 25. Council called for a presentation of the proposal to the public, which was later followed by a public comment period. City Engineer/Administrator Mark Statz provided a history of the Block 7 project, which began with proposed changes in downtown zoning brought about in 1997 with the adoption of the

city's Comprehensive Plan. At that time, downtown zoning was mixed use. Downtown master planning was then discussed at various public hearings and council meetings through the years. In 2019, Centerville was approached by two developers who expressed an interest in developing Block 7. After a request for proposal from the city, Trident was selected and vetted to develop that part of town into a three-story, 53-unit apartment building that would rent at mixed rates. The apartment building would accommodate a small retail space on the fi rst floor, surface parking and garages. The project would cost $10 million to build but be valued at only $6-7 million, creating a fi nancial gap, Statz said. A financial gap of $1.35 million was demonstrated by both the developer and Centerville's financial consultants, Northland Securities. Tax increment financing (TIF) was proposed to fi ll that gap over a limited period of 16 years. With TIF, the developer would pay property, school and county taxes just like any landowner. The city would capture the full tax amount and refund 97.5% of the taxes received to the developer. The increment is a difference between the tax paid today and an estimate of what the tax would have been on privately owned land. The increment has been estimated to be $5,000, or 97.5%. Each year, the city would refund the full amount of taxes paid to the

Low donor turnout could hurt U.S. blood supply The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID 19) rise in the U.S. Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., the number of people eligible to give blood for patients in need could decrease further. “We’re asking the American people to help keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time. As communities across the country prepare for this public health emergency, it’s critical that plans include a readily available blood supply for hospital patients,” said Chris Hrouda, president, Red Cross Blood Services. “As fears of coronavirus rise, low donor participation could harm blood availability at hospitals, and the last thing a patient should worry about is whether lifesaving blood will be on the shelf when they need it most.” To make an appointment, use the Red Cross blood donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Blood donors with type O blood and platelet donors are especially needed right now.

Red Cross committed to blood supply safety The top priority of the Red Cross is the safety of its valued staff, blood donors and blood recipients, and it is committed to transparency with the American public during this evolving public health emergency. There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus, from a transfusion. Nonetheless, the Red Cross has implemented new blood donation deferrals out of an abundance of caution. Individuals are asked to postpone their donation for 28 days following: • Travel to China and its special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Iran, Italy and South Korea; • Diagnosis of COVID 19 or contact with a person who has or is suspected to have the virus.

developer until 16 years go by or $1.35 million is reimbursed to the developer. The fi rst of these two things to occur would trigger the end of the TIF district. Nearly all of the 75 residents in council chambers spoke against the proposed development. Prominent objections included using TIF as a financial tool and building the apartments as proposed at the site. Residents at the meeting presented their objections, some of which are listed below: “It's a high building to look at out of my window.” “Not now, not in this spot.” “I'll be in my 80s when we start receiving taxes again.” “I'm concerned about having to pay more taxes.” “We want something else downtown, such as homes or stores.” “Rush hour is already a nightmare.” “I worried about whether Section 8 Housing was coming in.” “I'm concerned about TIF money. The developers should pay more. Why should our city cover the gap?” “This development isn't really in downtown.” “We should help a local business instead of some company in St. Cloud.” “We want a small town.” “As planned, the apartments won't bring in businesses.” After an occasionally contentious exchange between council and residents, members of both groups

appeared to agree that they didn't want to use TIF dollars to fi nance the project. “I was against it from beginning, as it might not be the right project for that site,” said Councilman Matt Montain. “Residents paying for it is not the way to go. If developer wants the project, he should pay for it.” If the council votes in favor of the project at an April meeting, the city will receive approximately $800,000 the day the purchase agreement is signed. Anticipated revenues include $350,000 for the land, $162,000 in park dedication fees, $124,000 in sewer access charges, $99,000 in water access charges, $3,600 in stormwater fees and $54,000 in building permits. Annually, the city will receive some $34,000 in base level taxes and charges from the development. Costs to the city that result from having more residents in town will include increased charges for public safety and more staff time and personnel. The land purchase (at a price of $350,000), is the fi rst part of the development process. It would be followed by execution of a development agreement with the developer, the project design and then final approval, Paar said. If the project moves all the way forward to construction, it should be completed in the space of one construction season, Statz said.

Centerville adopts pandemic response plan LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — The Centerville City Council called an emergency meeting March 18 to address the COVID 19 health crisis faced by its citizens and businesses. During the meeting, council members and their newspaper reporter maintained 6 feet of separation (social distancing). Only seven people were present in council chambers. As the fi rst of three actions, council unanimously approved the proclamation and declaration of emergency. The resolution gave a history of the onset of the COVID 19 virus in the country and followed the policy guidance of the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Governor Tim Walz and Anoka County. City Administrator/Engineer Mark Staz said that because the state had already declared a state of emergency, there was no legal need for the city’s version — especially since most agencies were following that lead. “It’s symbolic,” he said, “but Centerville is leaving no doubt we’re in emergency mode.” As a result of the current state of emergency, the city’s director of emergency management (CLPD Chief James Coan), the city administrator and other city staff will suspend normal operations. They will be responsible for expenditures and personnel directions as needed to operate the city and address the needs of the city during the

emergency period. For example, in lieu of inperson meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission and other advisory commissions, the city’s meetings will be conducted by telephone or other electronic means. Statz said that a way would be found for citizens to view council meetings via cable television or online streaming. The declaration states that the peacetime state of emergency will extend no longer than necessary or not exceed the period declared by the governor, unless it is otherwise extended by the council or by enactment of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12. A copy of the emergency declaration can be found on the city’s home page at centervillemn.com. Council also unanimously approved the second of the three actions: it adopted action items for the COVID 19 emergency preparedness plan. The plan builds on the city’s pandemic plan, adopted in 2009. The third item on council’s agenda was to discuss everything pertaining to the COVID 19 emergency and council’s response. Starting Monday, March 23, City Hall operations will involve a locked front door. Residents with business at City Hall should call to be let in. A sign with the phone number (651-429-3232) will be posted on the front door and readerboard. An appointment can be made for notary services. The city’s two receptionists will be the only personnel at City Hall. Statz, City Clerk Teresa Bender and Finance Director

Bruce DeJong will maintain remote access from their homes. City Hall will be disinfected daily. Ventilation will be run continuously while the building is occupied, and only employees will be allowed into the City Hall office area. Staff meetings, committee and commission meetings, training and vacations are canceled. Anyone showing signs of illness will not be allowed into the building. Guidelines for the public works building and operations are similar to those of City Hall. Although the council plans to hold its regular monthly meetings through the virtual video chat platform, it is possible that council might be forbidden by higher government to hold further meetings. “If the system won’t allow us to do as planned, then I guess I stay (as mayor),” Mayor Jeff Paar said. Paar’s official resignation is on the council’s agenda for the next meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 after press time. The agenda also includes the appointment of a new mayor and agreeing on a process to seat a new council member. Paar added, “If we can have a meeting, I’d just as soon have it.” Statz said he saw no public hearings on the horizon. As to whether the public would be allowed to gather (under the social distancing rules, of course), council had yet to devise a plan. “As long as we don’t put Downtown Block 7 on the agenda, I don’t think we’ll have a mad rush of residents to a meeting,” Councilman D. Love noted.

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State parks, recreation areas and public lands remain open The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in accordance with guidance from state health officials, is postponing, adjusting and canceling a variety of public events, including open houses, safety education training, naturalist programs and other meetings. The DNR is exploring a range of digital options to support public meetings and other critical engagement opportunities. Minnesotans should check the DNR’s website www.dnr.state.mn.us, social media channels, the DNR’s Information Center and email updates from the agency. State park and recreation area changes State parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and other public lands remain open to the public for people to enjoy. “Now is a great time to get outdoors,� said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “Parks are a great

place to do some social distancing and enjoy the health benefits of nature.� However, visitors will experience some changes in available services. State park visitor centers, contact stations and other ancillary buildings will be closed until further notice. As contact stations are closed, visitors will pay through self-pay and informational kiosks located at each facility. Visitors are also encouraged to purchase daily and annual park passes through the online portal before they visit. For the time being, state parks naturalist programs are canceled. The DNR is working to determine which of these programs are compatible with social distancing and will resume naturalist programming to the extent possible. State park bathrooms, vault toilets and shower buildings that are currently open will remain open, with increased cleaning protocols.

Public urged to use online and telephone optionsThe DNR also is encouraging the public to use social distancing options for doing business with the agency, such as buying or renewing licenses online, calling rather than stopping by the local DNR office, using online or telephone reservation systems, and using email or phone to request information from the DNR’s Information Center. The DNR has adopted Minnesota Department of Health social distancing guidelines, such as maintaining 6-foot to 10-foot distances, at frontcounter operations with the public. For more information, contact the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-MINNDNR (646-6367). Email the center at info. dnr@state.mn.us.

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Area food shelf ‘will have to expand’

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The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf (HGNFS) held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 5, 2009. HGNFS formally established in April 2009 as a nonprofit organization. BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

HUGO — As the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf prepares to mark its 11th anniversary, board members are looking ahead to a building expansion, one that will likely be necessary within a handful of years or so. On average, the organization serves around 175 families per week within the 55038 zip code area. “We are now seeing a need that we will have to expand or build another building within the next five to 10 years,” said Kris Emerson, food shelf board member and previous board president. Although the details are still being worked out, the idea would be to construct another building next to its existing building and utilize both buildings in some capacity to accommodate a significant increase in population within the area the food shelf serves. Additional pressures are mounting, too, because of recent job losses in the community. The food shelf recently posted a plea on Facebook for mone-

tary donations. The number of people seeking food assistance has risen because of the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The previous week, the March 19 post stated, more than 2,400 pounds of food were distributed — 20% more than during the average week. Food shelf volunteers continue to distribute food under recent operational changes that include prepackaged food boxes and prescheduled curbside distribution to protect the health and safety of clients, volunteers and staff.

It was the second food shelf located in Hugo at that time; Hosanna Lutheran Church of Forest Lake had established the Hugo Community Food Shelf in 2004 as an outreach program. The Hugo Community Food Shelf initially operated out of a trailer parked on city property (now Hanifl Fields Athletic Park). In 2006, the Hugo Community Food Shelf was taken under the wing of nonprofit Hosanna Harbors Inc. and was relocated to Hosanna Harbors’ fair trade store in the Victor Gardens North retail development later that year. The two food shelves operated independently of each other until 2012, when the Hugo Community Food Shelf decided to close its doors. The HGNFS began serving about 10 families per month out of the city’s 700-square-foot storage garage located in Lions Park behind Hugo City Hall. The building had inadequate heating and cooling systems and did not have restrooms. Volunteers had to cross the icy parking lot, often in the dark hours of winter, to use the restrooms inside City Hall.

11 years of giving The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf (HGNFS) has had its roots in the community from the beginning. Formally established in April 2009 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the HGNFS held a community ribbon-cutting on June 5 that year. Volunteers, the city and community members desired to have a standalone food shelf that was not affiliated with a private organization in order to provide more operational financial transparency to food shelf donors.

“We started raising money for a new building right away,” said Cindy Petty, HGNFS board member. “We started doing fundraisers ... big garage sales, and we started our (annual) pasta dinner and comedy fundraisers.” The organization was able to buy land and improve its space thanks to a $70,000 Community Development Block Grant it received in November 2013 and the successful capital campaign that followed. The food shelf building fund was established in 2014 when the food shelf’s board took out a three-year loan for $250,000 to build a new facility on Francesca Ave. N. “We built that building and paid it off within two years,” Emerson recalled, adding that many community members not only contributed financially but also volunteered to help. The food shelf has now operated out of its new building for almost five years; it opened in May 2015 and paid off its entire mortgage in March 2017, thanks to generous local donors. Major food suppliers are beginning to change their rules about who can use the food shelf, and

this is an additional concern for HGNFS volunteers. “We are worried that if we have to start servicing everybody, we are not going to have enough for our citizens, and it is the cities of Hugo and Centerville that support us financially,” Petty said. “If you need help, we want to be there to help.” As the food shelf is temporarily no longer able to accept food donations from the general public at the food shelf location because of exposure risks, online donations at hugofoodshelf.org/give are preferred. Online donations speed up turnaround time for food purchases. Donation bins remain available for purchased food at Festival in Hugo and Cub Foods in White Bear Lake. For more information about the HGNFS, or to donate, visit hugofoodshelf.org/ or call 651528-6224. Checks can be made payable to Hugo Food Shelf; mail to P. O. Box 373, Hugo, MN 55038. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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Triple-A pick found much in common with classes, sports, music Cameron Wolf was Centennial’s pick for the male Triple-A award for 2020. Wolf started at left tackle on the football team as a senior and lettered two years. He has sung Bass SUBMITTED I/Baritone in Cameron Wolf Concert Choir since 10th grade, along with the all-boys group roMANcers. He was in All-State Mixed Choir this year. In the classroom, he has a 4.05 GPA. When asked about his highlights, he listed the choir going to Minnesota Music Educator Association’s state convention his junior year “which is basically the biggest event for whole choirs.” He was the only junior in a sextet, which “really taught me to stick my neck out and try to go for solos.” For football, his top thrill was beating Edina in a close game to qualify for state, calling it a boost for “our football program and our school as a whole.” In Wolf’s essay for the Triple-A award, his comments included: “Arts, academics and athletics. Besides their starting vowel, they seem to be completely unrelated. How does music make an athlete run faster or a student score higher? … There are three principles to these activities. Hard work, dedication and practice … One thing crucial to each is teamwork. In football, you trust the person next to you to do his assignment when a mistake could result in physical injury. In academics you expect your partner to complete his part of the project so

you as a group can pass. In a choir you trust the people in your section to know their part, so you can rely on them. … This is what my time in arts, academics and athletics has taught me.” Wolf said he is leaning toward the University of Minnesota to study computer engineering. Triple-A pick learned how to balance a variety of passions Lauren Couillard was Centennial’s pick for the female Triple-A award for 2020. This is a Minnesota State High School League award recognizing achievements in athletics, arts SUBMITTED and academics. Couillard is a Lauren Couillard four-year letter winner in tennis and band, in which she played the clarinet. She was all-conference both tennis and band. Her grade point average is 4.148. In Couillard’s essay for the Triple-A award, her comments included: “Being involved in a variety of arts, athletics and academics has taught me how to balance my passions. I’ve proved to myself that I’m not limited by just one adjective such as smart or athletic, but I can instead be a combination. I have learned so many leadership skills through being a tennis captain and a section leader in band. I also feel like a role model to some younger students … My involvement in these activities has also made me a much more confident person … People can do well in school while still enjoying the artistic and athletic activities that they are passionate about.”

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Runners participating in the 5K route of the Shake Your Shamrock run Saturday, March 14 head toward the ďŹ nish line.

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Bonnie Stauffacher's dogs Murphy and Riley accompanied her along the 7K route around Centerville Lake.

Shake Your Shamrock runners wear various shades of green and other accoutrements in recognition of St. Patricks Day as they begin 5K and 7K routes.

To our valued customers High demand for products is causing us to take a pause from delivering your weekly ad circular in this newspaper. All of us at Festival Foods are working to bring product to the shelves as soon as they arrive. However, it isn’t possible to know items far enough in advance to print and deliver advertised specials and guarantee availability. During this extraordinary time, we continue to offer in-store specials and remain open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. (Temporary Hours) We hope you understand the reason for this pause. The weekly circular will return soon. Mostly, we appreciate you, our local customers.

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