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Lions Park to be ‘a great addition to Hugo’

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Agnes Lavorato, who was born and raised in Centerville, FaceTimes her 1-year-old great-granddaughter in Colorado while celebrating her 100th birthday. Also pictured is her granddaughter Rachel. Lavorato is a resident at Good Life Senior Living in Hugo.

HUGO — The site plan for Lions Park improvements has been given the stamp of approval from both the Planning Commission and City Council.

The site plan for the 9.75-acre park includes plans for a picnic shelter, playground, trails, landscaping, sport courts, and a 5,500-square-foot pavilion.

The City Council approved a master plan for the park back in 2015. The council revitalized the project and approved a feasibility study in June 2020. In October that year, a community workshop was held and three stakeholder committees were formed to refine the design of the playground, pavilion and overall park layout.

The council approved the designs and authorized the preparation of construction documents in January 2021. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the council approve the site plan, which the council approved April 19.

The pavilion, which is estimated to cost roughly $2.8 million, is proposed SEE LIONS PARK, PAGE 9

Construction of new elementary school in Hugo begins HUGO — Work has begun on the new elementary school, which will be located west of Forest Boulevard North/Hwy 61 across from 152nd Street North.

Plans for the new school have been underway since fall 2019, when voters approved District 624’s $326 million bond referendum.

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With the addition of the new school, Oneka Elementary will expand to grades K-5, and Hugo Elementary will become an early childhood center. The new school and Oneka Elementary will each have a capacity of 720 students.

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the site are buildable. White Bear Area Schools will build a 100,000-square-foot elementary school and gymnasium.

Street improvements, ballfields, walking trails and a playground are also planned.

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The Hugo City Council unanimously approved a site plan, conditional use permit (CUP), property line adjustment (with Xcel Energy) and a development agreement for the new K-5 school April 5.

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False threats, real fear: Community deals with aftermath of racist messages

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

The district announced last week that the culprit behind a series of racist messages to students has been identified as a juvenile female student at White Bear Schools.

The person responsible for the messages explained to investigators that the intent was to raise awareness of past racial incidents within the district that they felt had not been adequately addressed. Police have stated the student does not pose a threat to the community.

In one of its messages to parents, the district referred to the incident as a “hoax,” which caused confusion and upset among some families. It later issued an apology for the wording.

“In no way do we want to minimize the impact that racism or racist acts has on students and families who have been marginalized throughout history and in White Bear Lake Area Schools,” read the email statement from Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak.

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Hundreds of White Bear Lake Area High School students march down McKnight Road during a school “walkout” protest that was organized by students.

The district stated that the behavior was a violation of school policies related to bullying and harassment, and that it will be pursuing disciplinary actions.

This will include a recommendation of expulsion for the individual(s) involved with the social media posts.

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While the messages may have been empty threats, the reaction of fear and alarm throughout the community has been very real.

The April 12 school board meeting was dominated by the stories of pain and fear from students and families who have experienced racial discrimination within the school district and wider community. In some cases, students and members of the board were too overcome with emotion to speak.

The meeting was held just a day after Daunte Wright, a Black man, was killed at the hands of a Brooklyn Park police officer. Some of the students came directly from protests to attend the board meeting.

“After these messages, I just had a deep realization of how much the people in this city must hate me,” said sophomore Precious Boahen, one of the students targeted by the unnamed juvenile.

“That is a horrible feeling to feel. I’m not even 16. I can’t drive, I can’t vote, I don’t pay taxes. I should be being a kid and worried about my sports and the choir concert that got postponed, but instead, I’m worried about whether someone hates me so much that they’re going to come into school with a gun, or a knife, or something else, and gut me or shoot me because of my skin color.”

Students expressed their gratitude for teachers and staff who have been clear

about their support for marginalized communities, through not only their conduct but the presence of symbols such as “All Are Welcome” posters in the classroom.

“White Bear Lake area educators believe that Black lives matter,” said Tiffany Dittrich, president of the White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association. “In saying this, wearing this, and displaying this, we publicly condemn all hate, bias, racism and kinds of violence. As educators, we feel compelled to learn about and address the false narratives that have created this understanding of Black Lives Matter, a global civil rights movement whose goals are to combat racism, affirm the humanity of Black people and attain social justice.”

Minnesota is currently the center of a national discourse about racial violence—Daunte Wright’s death and the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin have made racial disparity a prominent topic in the Minnesotan consciousness.

“We acknowledge that our school communities have not been the supportive cultures that our students of color deserve, and that there is work yet to be done to dismantle systemic racism and barriers,” said board member and Equity Alliance representative Jessica Ellison.

Ellison’s statement on behalf of the board denounced all racist behavior within the district and affirmed that support must be met with action. These actions will include listening to the experiences, feedback and suggestions of students, as well as providing support to staff members who witness concerning behavior among students and colleagues.

The statement also suggested that the district should launch a centralized reporting system for incidents of racism, bias and discrimination to create a more rapid and consistent response.

In a district where more than 90 percent of residents are white, this includes acknowledging and addressing conscious and unconscious biases on a personal level, Ellison said.

The meeting was cut short by the governor’s curfew established in response to the protests over Wright’s death.

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COUNTY BRIEFS Sheriff’s Office receives grant for speed enforcement The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive a $22,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, to pay for extra enforcement for speed and aggressive driving through Sept. 30. The program is to combat increased speeds and the rising number of speed-related traffic fatalities on Minnesota’s roads. This grant requires a local county match of $4,200 that will be funded by levy dollars.

District. The mosquito control district provided a number of services to Washington County in 2020, which included: • 6,420 sites inspected for larval surveillance; • 14,588 acres treated for larval control; • 1,438 acres treated for adult mosquito control; • 23,475 catch basins treated for disease prevention; • 1,753 tires collected and recycled for disease prevention; and • 354 customer inquiries responded to for information or service.

Board recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Commissioners recognized April 18-24 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. County Attorney Pete Orput requested the designation to remind residents that every April, the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s theme is “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities,” and emphasizes the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime.

Board receives annual report from MMCD Commissioners recently received the annual report from Stephen Manweiler, executive director of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control

County delays some property tax payments until June The board agreed to provide additional time to pay 2021 fi rst half property taxes without penalty for certain property owners. As set by state law, the due date for the fi rst half of annual property tax payments for most property owners is May 17.

Property owners who continue to feel the impacts and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and have non-escrow properties listed will be allowed to pay current property taxes due by or before June 15, 2021, without the imposition of penalty.

This affects commercial/industrial properties with a total 2021 total tax due of $100,000 or less; residential properties (both homesteaded and non-homesteaded); and agricultural/rural vacant land properties.

Property tax payments made by lending

companies, banks or mortgage companies of funds collected via escrow payments from property owners are not eligible for this extension and payments are expected to be made on or prior to the May 17 deadline.

Board considers raising transportation tax Commissioners recently reviewed a proposal to increase the county’s Transportation Sales, Use & Excise Tax. The board had previously studied the proposal during 2019, but suspended discussion once the COVID-19 pandemic emerged.

The tax, generally referred to as the Local Option Sales Tax, state law allows local governments to levy a sales and use tax of up to 0.5% and a vehicle excise tax of up to $20 per vehicle. Washington County currently has a 0.25% sales and use tax and a $20 vehicle excise tax. Fifty-one other counties in the state have similar taxes. The revenue raised by the tax may be used for roads or bridges, and for both capital and operating costs of transit projects.

If the tax were to be increased, it is estimated that it would raise $21 million in 2022, as opposed to the $10.8 million that was raised by the tax in 2020. If the board chooses to move the tax increase ahead, it will need to set a public hearing and then make a decision later this year.

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Investing in the youngest Minnesotans benefits us all

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he earliest months and years of life set the foundation for a child’s future. From birth to age five, children’s brains grow rapidly and they develop critical cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Kids who receive highquality care and educational opportunities during this period are more likely to succeed in school and later in life. Ensuring that child care is available and affordable in every corner of the state would positively impact our Legislator youngest Minnesotans Lingo and help Ami Wazlawik families, businesses, and communities thrive.

Unfortunately, some of our young Minnesotans don’t have access to the early care and learning that they deserve.

Our state is experiencing a significant child care shortage, and many families can’t find child care. Even if they find a provider, parents often struggle to afford care. In 2019, Minnesota families paid an average of $16,120 for centerbased infant care and $8,476 for family child care. Since finding care is particularly difficult for low-income families, some children may be at a disadvantage before they even set foot in a classroom.

This shortcoming reinforces Minnesota’s opportunity gap, which is one of the largest in the nation.

The child care system isn’t working well for providers either. Child care providers operate on razorthin margins due to years of underinvestment. Workers receive low wages as a result.

The average wage for child care workers in 2017 was just $12.02 an hour. Many end up leaving the field, which exacerbates Minnesota’s child care shortage. The people who take care of and teach our kids deserve better.

As a member of the House Early Childhood Committee and co-chair of the Family Child Care Task Force, I am working hard to ensure all children have access to affordable early care and learning.

I worked with other House DFLers to develop a strong Early Childhood budget that expands child care availability, provides care and learning to those who need it most, and supports child care providers and workers who serve the youngest Minnesotans. This legislation and the Workforce and Business Development budget contain $22 million of grants to increase the supply of child care across Minnesota.

This would help more families find child care so parents can work, employers can hire, and communities can grow.

Our budget raises reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program

(CCAP), which helps thousands of Minnesotans pay for child care, and delivers monthly payments for providers and essential workers. These funds would help providers stay in business and continue caring for children, including those from low-income families.

Low-income families would also benefit from nearly $40 million that we want to invest in early learning scholarships.

The Early Childhood budget includes several bills that I introduced. My bills would expand access to child care for children with disabilities, modernize regulations, support child care workers, and more.

I am looking forward to supporting these bills and our Early Childhood budget on the House floor.

I hope legislators from both sides of the aisle come together to support the Early Childhood budget. Investing in early care and learning is an investment in our future, and the budget would boost our economic recovery and ensure Minnesota remains a great place to live and work for future generations. In the final weeks of the legislative session and beyond, I will keep fighting to make sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed and lead a happy, healthy life.

Ami Wazlawik represents District 38B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She can be reached at 651-296-3018 or rep.ami.wazlawik@house.mn.

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Centerville property values increase

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — The 2021 property tax statements are out, and Centerville was found to be more valuable.

The Centerville City Council convened the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization April 14 to talk about property valuation in the city and to hear from property owners who might question why their property is so much more valuable this year.

Minnesota statutes require that all real property be valued at market value each year.

Market value for taxes payable in 2022 is defi ned as the usual or most likely selling price of individual properties as of Jan. 2, 2021.

New city assessor Mary Wells was on hand along with fellow assessors Chris Larson, Erik Skogquist and Alex Guggenberger to explain the increases in property value.

The estimated market values set for the current assessment period are based on qualified sales of Centerville properties that occurred between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020, Wells said.

During that period, the city saw a total of 113 sales, 64 of which qualified as “good,” or “qualified,” sales. Foreclosures and other unusual sales — including sales to family members — don't qualify as good sales. Although last year's figures are unavailable, 2019 stats show that there were 53 qualified sales in Centerville during the 2017-18 sales period when market values are determined.

Cabaret (aka Dakota) is a "sweetie pie,” according to her foster mom. She is just over 1 year old and weighs about 40 pounds. Cabaret is a beautiful Catahoula leopard dog/Anatolian shepherd mix. She was rescued in South Dakota. When she arrived in Minnesota, she was pregnant and scared. Soon after arriving at her foster home, she delivered two puppies.

Cabaret has good manners in the house. She doesn’t bark much unless something outside sparks her attention. She likes her toys and is gentle with them when she carries them around the house. For now, Cabaret sleeps in the puppy room and takes care of her babies.

She is working on her basic commands and is learning them well. She is also doing well with leash training and likes going on walks.

Cabaret is a little cautious when meeting new people but is getting more comfortable all the time. She loves lots of attention, ear scratches and belly rubs. She likes to sit on the couch with her foster dad and mom and sometimes puts her head on their laps.

Cabaret would do best in a home with no small children or cats. If you are interested in Cabaret, please fi ll out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

When including new construction, the total 2021 estimated market value of the city increased by 3.5% from last year, Wells said.

The 2020 total value of properties within the city was $471,379,400, and the 2021 total value is $485,592,300. These totals include new construction values of $2,903,200 in 2020 and $11,421,200 in 2021.When new construction numbers are excluded, the city's overall market value increased by 1.2%.

In 2019, new sales increased the total market value of the city by 8%, from $433,766,300 to $470,594,800 for that year's assessment. Included in the 2019 overall market value in Centerville was $4,024,000 in new construction.

What is the breakdown of property types in Centerville?

As of Jan. 2 this year, Centerville boasted 1,670 parcels: 1,376 residential parcels, 120 non-taxable parcels, 60 commercial/industrial parcels and three apartment parcels. Also included were 98 vacant lots, two agricultural parcels, five split-use parcels and no railroad parcels.

State law mandates that all property must be reassessed every year and physically reviewed once every five years.

City assessors also inspect all properties with new construction every year. In 2020, assessors inspected a total of 315 parcels — 286 existing properties and 29 new parcels with new construction.

“I was very happy to see we were able to gain value and grow as a city,” Mayor D. Love said.

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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 7:00 pm in Hugo City Hall to consider the request from Oneka Lake Reserve LLC, 12928 Jody Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038. The request is for a preliminary plat and PUD approval. The development is for 40 multifamily residential units on approximately 6.7 acres. The proposal includes four, 3-unit buildings and 14, 2-unit buildings. The property is generally located north of 150th Street North and west of Goodview Avenue North, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Oneka Lake Townhomes 2nd Addition, Washington County, Minnesota.

Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time. The meeting will also be available online and via Zoom. You can attend the meeting in person and provide comments, provide comments via Zoom during the meeting, or provide comments prior to the meeting. Visit www.ci.hugo.mn.us/participate for information on hybrid meeting protocols. Please call Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant at 651-762-6311 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

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Partners in Policy Making is now taking applications from parents of young children with developmental disabilities/adults with disabilities for advocacy training. Training includes the history of disability and advocacy movements, inclusive education, supported living and customized employment. Individuals consider how to influence county, state and federal legislative processes. The monthly two-day sessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays, from September to May. Costs for the Partners program are covered by a federal grant. Limited to 35 Minnesotans, participants are selected by a panel of Partners graduates and representatives of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Applications are due by July 9. For more information, or to get an application form, apply online at PartnersinPolicymaking.com or contact Brenton Rice at brenton@togevents.com, or 651-242-6589.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter, Dakota Geriatrics and the University of North Dakota Department of Geriatrics will join forces to present a free virtual conference on Alzheimer’s and other dementia from 3-6 p.m. April 28. Titled “Navigating the Journey to a Dementia Diagnosis,” the upcoming conference is geared toward individuals concerned about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, and want to learn more.

The conference will feature health care providers and caregivers who will share their perspectives on the disease. Attendees will also learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and hear from physicians experienced in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.

Alzheimer’s is the third-leading cause of death in North Dakota and the fourth-leading cause of death in Minnesota.

Registration is required to attend the conference at: bit.ly/navigatingdementia. For questions or more information, contact Beth Olson at bolson@ alz.org or 701-952-0800.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • Scaffolding equipment was reported stolen at 4:49 a.m. March 14 from a new construction site in the 4000 block of Empress Avenue N. • A resident in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. at 2:37 p.m. March 16 reported a snowmobile operator known to him for sledding over his driveway and causing damage. Deputies advised the complainant that the snowmobile driver was in the ditch and legally within his riding rights and suggested that the complainant cover his driveway with a rubber mat.

A verbal argument over a cell phone in the 15000 block of French Drive N. was softly reported at 5:24 a.m. March 20 after dispatch experienced an open 911 line with a whispering female calling in the dispute.

The male half of the relationship agreed to leave for the night.

• A westbound driver was cited at 7:48 a.m. March 20 on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar.

A Hugo man was “trespassed” from a property in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 7:40 a.m. March 17 for dropping off a recliner that neither the complainant The driver claimed responsibility for only nor Goodwill wanted.

63 of those mph.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen at 8:34 a.m. March 17 from a school van parked in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. Circle N. • A Minnesota motorist was cited 11:23 a.m. March 17 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 77 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar.

• A Florida motorist was arrested at 11:45 p.m. March 17 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. on a felony extraditable warrant out of Florida after deputies on patrol conducted a random computer check. He was also cited for possessing marijuana and paraphernalia in the vehicle.

His trip to the county jail was the first stop in his extradition to Florida.

• A suspicious male reported at 2:55 a.m. March 18 at a storage facility on Forest Blvd. N. and 152nd Street N. turned out to be the owner, who was cleaning his unit.

• A motorist with expired tabs was pulled over at 8:59 p.m. March 18 in the 5000 block of Frenchman Road and cited for possessing marijuana after deputies smelled the odor of pot coming from the vehicle and searched for it.

• A suspicious person reported at Grundhofer’s Meats in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 1:06 a.m.

March 19, turned out to be an employee on site.

• School bus stop arm violation was reported at 8:43 a.m. March 19 on 140th Street and Irish Avenue N. • A male driver was cited at 4:36 p.m. March 19 on Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. for displaying tabs that expired in October 2020 and for providing proof of insurance that expired in October 2019.

• A dog walker in the 13000 block of Flay Avenue N. at 6:06 p.m. March 19 reported her leashed dog was bitten while in the neighborhood green space by a neighbor’s off-leash dog. The canine victim was taken to the vet for treatment.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path reported her doorbell ringing at 11:45 p.m. March 19. The complainant thought it odd that no one was there when she answered. Deputies later located several juveniles on foot in the area and chatted with them.

When they admitted to playing ding dong ditch, deputies quickly advised them about making better life choices.

• Deputies cited a motorist for speed at 9:58 a.m.

March 20 in the 8000 block of 170th Street N. • The registered owner of a vehicle parked in the 15000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. at 7:50 a.m.

March 21 was mailed a citation for displaying tabs that expired in December. Another vehicle was cited at 8:08 a.m. March 21 in the 4000 block of 159th Street N. for tabs that expired in February. A third vehicle was cited at 9:09 a.m. March 21 in the 4000 block of 158th Street N. for tabs that expired in January.

• A motorist was cited at 6:24 p.m. March 21 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue for driving after suspension and failure to provide proof of insurance after being pulled over for having a yellow tree-shaped air freshener suspended from the rearview mirror. The vehicle was impounded at the scene.

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle without a front license plate at 12:13 a.m. March 22 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N.

After the driver fled, deputies began a pursuit, which was terminated by the shift sergeant for safety reasons.

• The driver of a vehicle with dark tint was cited at 6:39 p.m. March 22 on Forest Blvd. N. and 146th Street N. because the windows at 22% failed to comply with the light transmittance threshold, which is 50% in Minnesota.

• A motorist was cited at 1:07 a.m. March 24 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for driving after revocation and stop sign violation after deputies observed his vehicle rolling through the stop sign at Rosemary Way and Victor Hugo Blvd. N. • A motorist was cited at 5:04 p.m. March 24 on Frenchman Road for failure to provide proof of insurance following a traffic stop for suspended object from the rearview mirror. His vehicle was towed.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. reported an unknown suspect for rummaging through his unlocked vehicle as it was parked in the driveway overnight March 24-25. The complainant requested extra patrol.

• Deputies issued a citation at 10:51 p.m. March 25 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. to a motorist for driving without a license.

• A motorist was cited at 11:43 p.m. March 25 on 122nd Street N. and Irish Avenue N. for driving after revocation, failure to provide proof of insurance and failing to display current registration. The driver was allowed to park in the Festival Foods parking lot and await a ride.

• A woman was arrested at 1:38 a.m. March 26 on Frenchman Road and Victor Hugo Blvd. on a misdemeanor warrant out of Dakota County.

A resident in the area of 145th Street N. and Geneva Avenue N. reported seeing two males walking down his street at 3:30 a.m. March 26 and pulling on door handles of vehicles.

The complainant said his vehicle was locked and none of his property was damaged, but he did provide video footage.

Three Minnesota drivers were cited during the late morning of March 27 for speeding, and all of them were described as having a good attitude.

The first was cited for 40 mph in a 30 mph zone on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. and Generation Avenue N.; the second, for 68 mph in a 55 mph zone on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N.; and the third, for 70 mph in a 55 mph zone at the same location.

• A northbound driver was issued a written warning at 10:18 p.m. March 27 on Forest Blvd. N. and 137th Street N. for displaying tabs that expired in October.

The driver stated she was unaware they were expired because she usually receives a reminder in the mail and didn’t this time. She said she’d renew the tabs immediately.

• Two suspicious males reported for prowling the area of Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. at 12:24 a.m. March 28 turned out to be juveniles walking back to their house from Kwik Trip.

Deputies called their chat with the youths an “educational encounter.”

• A silver Toyota Prius was reported for knocking over two mailboxes on a single post in the 6000 block of 152nd Street N. at 1:08 a.m. March 28. The vehicle did not stop but fled the area.

• Residents in the 4000 block of Europa Trail N. at 5:15 p.m. March 28 reported her neighbor’s dog for attacking their puppy, which needed to be treated by a vet for its injuries.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Prairie Trail N. at 7:04 p.m. March 28 reported leaving her phone in an Uber vehicle. She said the phone had been returned to her the next day by a male who said he’d bought it from someone on the bus. The complainant’s Venmo account was accessed, and $600 transferred to an unknown individual.

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Lino Lakes and Hugo aim to reduce water demand

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

As summer draws closer, two north metro cities hope their residents will take advantage of a deal that will not only save them money, but also save water.

Hugo and Lino Lakes are both offering Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controllers to residents at a deeply discounted price while supplies last.

“The largest water use category in the city during the growing season is outdoor irrigation, which may account for 60% of the water use for a typical home,” said Lino Lakes Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson.

“Roughly 50% of the water used for outdoor irrigation can be attributed to overwatering, evaporation and non-target watering. By making sure lawns are only getting as much water as they need to remain green and healthy, residents will be able to drastically reduce water demand in the city.”

The Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller optimizes water use in ways that traditional clock-based controllers, which irrigate on a set time schedule, cannot.

Smart controllers work not only by using advanced scheduling based on lawn characteristics, but also by connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi and reading local weather reports and forecasts to decide whether or not your yards requires additional water. The controller can be controlled by your smartphone or smart home device.

“By replacing a standard clock timer with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense labeled irrigation controller, an average household can save anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 gallons of water annually,” explained Hugo Community Development Assistant Emily Weber.

The University of Minnesota conducted a study in Woodbury that showed these controllers can save an average of 50% of outdoor water use for homes.

Lino Lakes The Lino Lakes City Council discussed investing in the controllers during budget discussions last year and revisited the topic last month, when the council authorized city staff to purchase 100 Rachio 3 controllers as part of a pilot program. The controllers were purchased through the city’s water utility fund, but Nelson said the hope is to receive grant funding for the program in future years.

Water conservation has become even more important in the city of Lino Lakes after the Minnesota Department of Health notified the city in November 2019 that a couple of its municipal wells had levels of manganese that were higher than recommended.

Last summer, the city issued a watering ban from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to try to keep manganese at appropriate levels. The city was not using the wells that had higher manganese levels but was concerned it would need to tap into those wells if it couldn’t keep up with summer water demands.

The city of Lino Lakes is selling the controllers for $50.88 each. Residents who are interested in purchasing a controller must fill out an application on the city’s website at linolakes.us. Once approved, residents will need to drop off payment at City Hall and pick up their controller.

As of press deadline, Nelson said 33 of the controllers are still available.

“Conserving fresh water while making sure that our use is responsible and sustainable will ensure that this precious resource is available for future generations,” Nelson said.

Hugo The city of Hugo was one of 19 municipalities to participate in the Metropolitan Council's water efficiency grant program from 2015-17. Because of the grant, the city was able to offer rebates to residents who purchased new WaterSense toilets, irrigation controllers and washing machines to replace inefficient products.

“The council has been looking for ways to improve water conservation throughout the city,” Weber said.

“We want to be able to maintain yards while also being conscious of our water supply.”

This time around, Weber said the council wanted to try something new, but also try to be more efficient when it comes to conserving water. The city of Hugo applied for and received a grant through the Met Council’s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment Fund in 2019. The grant program runs through 2022.

The city chose to purchase 309 Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controllers up front, with the hope that all of the controllers will eventually be sold and the city can then be reimbursed. The grant also has a match requirement; the Met Council funds 75% of the program and the city is responsible for the other 25%.

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The Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller optimizes water use and can be controlled by your smartphone or smart home device.

“We are hoping this is something residents will be interested in. It saves them money on the up-front cost and in the long run,” Weber said.

The city of Hugo is selling the controllers, which are valued at $230, for $30. Residents who are interested in purchasing a controller must fill out an application on the city’s website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. Applications are also available in the most recent city newsletter.

Once an application is filled out, residents need to mail a check to the city of Hugo or place their check in the drop box located outside the front doors of City Hall.

Once approved, the controller will be delivered right to your doorstep. As of press deadline, Weber said there are 150 controllers still available.

Weber wants to remind residents that installing a smart irrigation controller is not the be-all and end-all.

“Residents are encouraged to maintain their irrigation system and make sure their sprinklers are working, that they are not clogged, there are no leaks … those are all things that can affect your system as a whole and whether or not it is the most efficient that it can be.”

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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“Incite is more or less learning about the process and just diving into it,” Raaymakers said. “I could have easily called it a coffee shop, but a brew lab to me speaks volumes to the process and having the attention more toward the quality of the coffee, rather than just me serving you caffeine.”

Incite Brew Lab will be a specialty coffee shop, and with that comes a higher price tag. Raaymakers explained that whereas you can fi nd a bag of coffee at a retail store for $8-9, a bag of Incite Brew Lab coffee will be closer to $14-16.

Incite will get its beans from Northwoods Roasterie in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Raaymakers has been very involved in the process of coming up with the different blends, which include War Panda, Gorilla King, Tree in a Pot and more.

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For a couple of years now, an idea has been brewing in Chris Raaymakers’ head.

He dreamed of opening a specialty coffee shop inside of his gym, located at 2289 E. Cedar St. in Lino Lakes, just west of the Victor Gardens neighborhood in Hugo.

The gym opened in August 2017 as Aerial Athletics. Last year, Raaymakers’ business partner decided to go a different direction, and the gym was rebranded to Evolve Fitness Company. The 6,000-squarefoot gym has about 2,000 square feet of “hangout” space for members.

“I'm a big coffee connoisseur, I love coffee,” Raaymakers said. “I make espresso at home and I've always been intrigued by the process of it.”

Initially, Raaymakers wanted to purchase an espresso machine to serve gym members. The problem?

An espresso machine is expensive. To get a brand new one, Raaymakers was looking at a price tag of over $20,000.

Raaymakers reached out to family friend Brad Atkinson, owner of The Anchor Coffee House in White Bear Lake, to see if he had anything he would be willing to lend to help him get the coffee shop up and running.

Turns out, Atkinson had just wrapped up his trailer operation from the GLOW lights festival at the State Fairgrounds. Rather than putting the equipment in storage, he offered to support the startup.

“I try to do my best in business to be a connector, and sometimes it works out that I get to be a part of that,” Atkinson said. “They have a solid community over at Evolve, and The Anchor Coffee House is all about helping communities to connect and grow in relationships.

Chris is passionate about coffee, which made it easy for myself and business partner John Renaker of

chocolate and hazelnut. You can put hazelnut syrup in it and it will taste like hazelnut, but this coffee is going be grown it a way where you are going to be able to taste those fl avors naturally rather than artificially,” he said.

Incite Brew Lab will be far from a quiet coffee shop. In fact, it might be a bit loud. Raaymakers explained that customers should expect loud music.

Crossfit classes will likely be running while the coffee shop is open.

“It is not going to be a place where you are going to be able to think and concentrate. You are going to see people lifting weights and getting their fitness on,” he said. “I want it to be a hangout place, a place where people can come and hang out and chill.”

Raaymakers is hoping to officially open the doors to the coffee side of the business within the next month or two. For more information, visit incitebrewlab.com.

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Gaylord Nelson leaves print on environment EARTH DAY

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Earth Day is observed worldwide, but it is especially dear to the hearts of residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

An event inspired and organized by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 as a nationwide day of environmental education and activism. Nelson was born and raised in Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

In 1995, President Bill Clinton presented Nelson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

At the time, Nelson was 78-years-old and still continuing to press for environmental awareness as counselor to The Wilderness Society. That year was also the 25th anniversary of Earth Day.

• Prohibit drilling for oil in the seabed until the technology exists to extract it without the risk of environmental disaster.

• Prohibit strip mining unless nearby water is protected and mine operators agree to restore the site with topsoil and seeding.

• Prevent use of herbicides or pesticides unless they are proven to be harmless to the environment.

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Sen. Gaylord Nelson (right) is shown in the early 1970÷s with members of the Senate Interior committee taking a trip on the St. Croix River. Pictured with Nelson are “Scoop” Jackson (L) and Sen. Walter Mondale.

In his first Earth Day address in 1970, U.S. Sen. Nelson called for a number of changes in public policy. Among them: • Require every municipality and industry to install state-of-the-art equipment to protect air and water.

• Outlaw the internal combustion engine unless it can be made essentially pollution free.

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• Adopt a policy, which downgrades highways and automobiles and upgrades mass transit with pollution-free vehicles.

• Recycle.

Nelson gained national attention for his conservation efforts when he was Governor of Wisconsin. He convinced legislature to add a one-cent per pack tax on cigarettes and use the money to purchase one million acres of wildlife and recreation areas. It was the first such program of its kind in the country.

• Find less polluting ways to produce electricity.

Nelson was also responsible for creating the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, St. Croix Wild and Scenic Riverway, Upper Great Lakes Region Commission, National Environmental Act, the 1964 Wilderness Act and a nationwide system of hiking trails.

Nelson was instrumental in the legislation to mandate fuel efficiency standards in automobiles, control strip mining and the banning of use of DDT, Agent Orange and phosphates in detergents.

April Ziemer is the editor of the Amery Free Press.

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LIONS PARK: Site plan approved FROM PAGE 1

to include a large community gathering room, covered picnic shelter, large and small meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor restrooms, storage space and a concession area with an outside service window.

The large community gathering room can fit between 140 and 160 people, depending on how the room is set up. Parks Planner Shayla Denaway explained that residents will be able to rent the community gathering room and large meeting room and that the picnic shelter will be reservable.

“This is a pretty high-capacity gathering and event space compared to what we have been able to offer so far with our community rooms,” she said. “There isn’t a gathering space of this size to offer for family reunions or parties in Hugo, so we are pretty excited for that.”

The rest of the park will feature an inclusive playground, trails, green space, gas fire pit, different kinds of seating and more. “The playground is a destination, all-inclusive playground that meets the needs of multiple age groups, abilities and

challenge levels,” explained Community Development Assistant Emily Weber. “The playground will feature a prominent, central play structure, zip line, swings, independent play and sensory challenges.”

A double pickleball court, half basketball court and a tennis court are also shown in the plans. The park improvements are estimated to cost $4.2 million, not including the $278,000 estimate for the development of the sport court area.

There will be four designated parking areas with a total of 175 parking spaces. It should be noted that the ongoing $3.2 million street project will improve the streets around the park. This includes an extension of 147th Street from Finale Avenue to Oneka Parkway through existing fields and the realignment of Finale Avenue from Upper 146th Street to 147th Street.

(The existing portion of Finale Avenue that bisects expanded Lions Park will be removed. The developer of Hugo Gardens will construct the new alignment on the west side of the park.)

Alternate Planning Commissioner Cindy Petty wanted to make sure the lighting

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around the park would not be bothersome to the nearby residents. Denaway explained that the lighting fixtures will shine on the inner sidewalks and key intersections, but not on exterior sidewalks and trails.

Petty also wanted to know whether there were plans to install electric vehicle charging stations. Denaway said those would be stubbed in so they can be installed in the future.

“I think the plan looks really great. I think it is going to be a great addition.

I can tell a lot of work has gone into it,” Planning Commissioner Kim Luschsinger said. “I showed the rendering to my daughter, who is 6, and her eyes got all big and she was very excited about it.”

Planning Commissioner Matthew Derr

said, “It was really cool to see it kind of evolve from some of the early preliminary drawings … The early ones looked like a 1950s elementary school/bomb shelter to what it is today.” He added, “It is a great design. I think it is going to age well. I don’t think in 15 years, people are going to look at this building and say, ‘that’s one of those atrocious buildings built in 2021.’”

Planning Commissioner David Fry said, “It is going to be a great contribution to Hugo. There is no doubt about that.”

Vice Chair Scott Arcand said, “It looks really nice. Let’s move it forward. And get this thing done.”

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District discusses next steps in addressing racism in White Bear Lake A centralized reporting system, training for staff and healing circles at the middle and high schools are among the actions the White Bear Lake school district is taking to address reports of racism in the community.

The White Bear Lake school board discussed solutions with district staff at a special meeting on April 16, a week after students marched out of the high school in protest of a series of racist Instagram messages directed at Black students.

“Our team will continue to keep at the forefront of our minds the trauma that many Black, Indigenous and people of color are experiencing at this time, and of course we are anxiously awaiting resolution of the Chauvin trial,” said Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. “It is a tense time in our state’s history. We want to be there to support students and families. We must each look in our hearts and minds to consider what we as an individual, school, and community can do to advance anti-racism work and ensure each of our students and neighbors feel respected, supported and valued.”

The school has been in the process of redesigning school operations based on an equity audit conducted in 2020. The audit found systemic problems in the schools such as staff overpolicing students of color and a lack of culturally relevant curriculum.

“That work has not progressed quickly enough,” Kazmierczak said.

Dr. Allison Gillespie, assistant superintendent for

teaching and learning, has spent the last few weeks speaking with students and investigating their claims of racism and discrimination in the schools.

“First and foremost, the students talked of lessons that occurred in our schools that should never have occurred, and I issued a directive that they’re done immediately,” Gillespie said. “We need to do an audit to figure out how they happened.”

Evaluations of curriculum and connecting with staff are also part of the work Gillespie is doing. One of the concerns reported by students was the “three strikes” rule that students said teachers have used to excuse hate speech in classroom settings.

“That is not a practice that we have, nor has it played out in consequences,” Gillespie said. “We apply a variety of different consequences based on the discipline we have. However, if our students are feeling that in our schools, we need to find out why and remedy that and figure out what the disconnect is.”

A centralized reporting system for racism, discrimination and bias is one of the biggest organizational steps the district is taking. The system will be similar to the one currently used to report incidences of bullying.

“We want to make sure we’re having a more consistent response and one where students see change, because when I hear students say you’re doing nothing, really what they’re saying is nothing’s changing. That’s not OK.” School board members expressed interest in culturally responsive training for the board, as well as for district educators and staff.

Central Middle School had already begun implementing conversational healing circles for both students and staff as a response to the racial anxiety stemming from the Chauvin trial, said Dr. Marcellus Davis, director of equity and engagement.

“We really wanted to start priming our community on how we can deal with this within our space,” he said.

The Instagram posts brought things to a head, and have expedited the district’s plan to extend that healing practice to both middle schools and high schools.

Davis shared that student leaders are also developing a short-term and long-term action plan for the district to expedite the district’s equity work. He also said the district is making extra effort to create a safer environment in the classroom—increased positive adult presence in the hallways, for instance, and frequent casual check-ins with students. As board member Margaret Newmaster put it, she’s heard firsthand how students of color have benefitted from “bat-eared” teachers able to catch and address even mumbled comments from other students.

“The adults make a huge difference,” she said. “Just be there and care. (Former students) remember 25 years later who did. It made a difference. You felt a little safer in somebody’s hallway.”

Town halls are another possibility the district may adopt to continue the conversation as a whole community. Working through the trauma related to racism in White Bear Lake will require collaboration outside the school district, Davis said.

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County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation on improvements to the intersection at 152nd Street and Hwy 61, which will include a traffic signal and turn lanes.

Council Member Phil Klein wanted to know whether the district looked into water reuse options for the site. Juba explained that the stormwater ponds on the site are designed to only be full for a certain period of time. “It’s not really a good site for stormwater reuse,” she said.

The school will, however, have a large solar presence.

“Everywhere we can put it on this roof there will be solar,” said Tim Wald, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations. The new school will have the most solar presence of the district’s buildings, with the exception of the high school.

A unique feature of the school will be six learning studios, three on the lower level and three on the upper level. The learning studios are meant to allow for large groups and collaborative work; at the same time, they accommodate a more intimate instruction space, said new school principal Dan Schmidt, who is currently principal at Lincoln Elementary School.

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The learning studios will be equipped with enhanced technology and include space for teacher offices, large group/individual work, flexible learning areas, a maker space (STEM) and

special education and intervention programming.

The studios are also designed to allow for collaboration between grade levels.

“This is really exciting. I can tell you fi rsthand it has been a tough year for teachers, students and parents. This is an awesome project to look with optimism about what the future is going to look like in education when things return to normal,” Council Member Mike Miron said. “It appears with this (building) that ‘normal’ isn’t going to be your standard, it is pushing forward with what is going to be next.”

Mayor Tom Weidt added, “This is a beautiful project. I think it is a great-looking building that is going to be a fantastic addition.

“When we (the city) supported the referendum back in 2019, we did it because it is very important for the future of the city to have good schools. This is going to be a fantastic addition for the high schoolers that are going to come up through Hugo schools.”

The new school is expected to open in the fall of 2022.

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

School board approves later start for high school, earlier for elementary

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

Early mornings for elementary schoolers and extra sleep for older students will be the new norm for the 2021-2022 school year, the White Bear Lake school board decided at an April 16 special meeting. The change was adopted by a 5-2 majority vote.

Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak stated that this change is critical to the social and emotional well-being of students. The district’s research and consultation with adolescent sleep specialists have shown that early start times are at odds with teenage sleep schedules. Teenage brain chemistry makes teens stay alert later into the night than younger children and waking up early in the morning to get to school forces many of them to work through a state of exhaustion at the expense of their learning ability.

Younger children are able to shift their sleep patterns more easily than teenagers, which accounts for the earlier 7:45 a.m. start time at all elementary schools except Matoska International.

The shift will also allow the district to implement a three-tiered transportation system, cutting seven buses from the school fleet and saving an estimated $600,000.

Board members Margaret Newmaster and Angela Thompson voted against the proposal, saying that the community had not had adequate time to adjust to the proposal and that there were still many unanswered questions.

“A lot of people talked about the lack of

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equity, and the burden was on marginalized or lower middle-income families who don’t qualify for free lunch, but they sure can’t afford extra day care,” Newmaster said.

“And now there will be a long time in the afternoon and their siblings aren’t available.”

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inquiring how many families rely on sibling care. “More than one said the cost of the proposed slot that has to have day care is impacting us far more than the fact we voted for an increased property tax,” she said.

Many families also noted safety concerns for elementary students leaving in the early morning hours of the winter, waiting at bus stops in the dark.

Board member Deb Beloyed said the response she received from families has been split almost evenly between support for and opposition to the change.

“Part of our strategic plan going forward was to look at the research and to adjust our start and stop times based on the research.

If I’ve got 50/50, the only thing I can rely on is the data,” she said. She suggested creating a community of parent networks within neighborhoods around bus stops for safety.

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Thompson, while originally excited about the change for high schoolers, said she was concerned that the middle school start time is too late, and that lower-income families will be disproportionately affected by the costs.

“I think this is going to cause more division in our community as it rolls out,” Thompson said. “Not everybody has a neighbor they can talk to. This whole last week has shown us how divided we are as a people. You might live in a neighborhood that you don’t feel comfortable talking to any of your neighbors. Or none of your neighbors are home; they all work.”

Thompson worried that families will have to stretch their budget to make child care work, at the expense of other essentials such as internet, electricity and even food.

“I feel like maybe we need more time and I know we don’t really have time,” Thompson said. “Because if we don’t do this, the budget is going to be affected, and something else is going to suffer because of it. It is another tough decision in a year full of tough decisions.”

Jessica Ellison is the only board member with elementary school children and shared that it is not an ideal choice for her family.

“It’s completely imperfect, but this is the solution out of all the imperfect solutions that will help move our district in a direction that will support our kids and families,” she said. “It is our responsibility as a board to make the best decision with all the evidence possible, which in this case includes families’ lives, kids’ education, budget, transportation and science. This is super hard, but I think we need to think holistically on this one.”

Kazmierczak explained that the district explored many start time scenarios, but this time scheme was the one that worked best to minimize teenage sleep impacts and to make the transportation system more efficient. He was clear that nothing is for certain, but there could be incremental adjustments in the start times when the district re-evaluates the effect of the changes next year.

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Fate of short-term rentals up in the air

CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR April 24: Park Cleanup Day 9 a.m. to noon; meet at City Hall and disburse throughout city.

April 26: Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

April 28: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 5 p.m.

April 29: Anoka County Fire Protection Council meeting at 7 p.m.

May 4: Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

May 5: Fete des Lacs Committee meeting 5 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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HUGO — Whether short-term rentals should be allowed within the city is up for debate.

The Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) has been directed by the City Council to review the City Code and provide a recommendation to the council. The ORC is made up of two City Council members — Mike Miron and Phil Klein — and three Planning Commission members, Bronwen Kleissler, Scott Arcand and Kim Luchsinger.

Community Development Director Rachel Juba explained to the council April 5 that city staff received a complaint on a short-term rental facility that advertises on the website Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO). The Washington

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 April 22: Board of Zoning at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

April 27: Burgers for the Troops 5-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 620 May 3: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR April 26: April 28: May 3: May 5:

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County Sheriff’s Office has also received numerous complaints on the property related to noise, parties and the transient nature of short-term rentals.

“After reviewing the City Code, it is in staff’s opinion that short-term rentals are not allowed in the city,” Juba said.

“The City Code does not define or address short-term rentals.”

The owner of the short-term rental requested the City Council evaluate allowing short-term rental facilities. City staff recommended the council discuss the topic and forward it to the ORC for an evaluation and recommendation.

Mayor Tom Weidt wanted to know what qualified as “shortterm.” Juba explained that they are not referring to rentals with a yearlong lease, but rather a home being rented for a week or long weekend.

Weidt said, “So we are essentially turning a house in a neighborhood into a hotel for a night or weekend?”

Juba said yes, elaborating, “A long-term rental is probably okay per our code because it is still used as a single-family home, which would be permitted in a residentially zoned district.

It’s the transient nature of a short-term facility that is not defi ned in our code.”

Weidt and Council Member Becky Petryk both refrained from sharing their opinions about the matter but agreed that the issue needed study.

Petryk said, “I think this is an excellent move. This is something that we should address.”

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@ presspubs.com.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The city will spend up to $13,000 to hire Stantec, its engineering consulting fi rm, to assist in renewing its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. The MS4 permit is renewed every seven years; the city’s application for the next permit cycle is due this month. This year, however, the application has become more complex, requiring three times more paperwork.

When combined with city staff's current workload involving several large development proposals, city staff need help with the increased renewal work, said City Administration/ Engineer Mark Statz. The $13,000 used to pay for this assistance will come from the stormwater utility fund.

• The city will continue to receive credits from its stormwater treatment for future development downtown after approving a revised version of the memorandum of agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) for the LaMotte Stormwater System/Downtown Redevelopment project.

With the expansion of the LaMotte Park stormwater reclamation system near completion, the city must execute an expansion of the agreement with the RCWD to be able to realize the credits toward stormwater treatment.

• The annual ham radio field day will go on after council approved the Anoka County Radio Club special event permit for the ACRC/ARRL Field Day 2021, which will be held over the entire weekend of June 25-27 at Laurie Lamotte Park. As this event has been held for several years without incident, the Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the permit at its April 7 meeting.

• The city is working to become a safer city. Council

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Spring cleaning time in Hugo Above: Hugo residents show up in full force to get rid of items at the citywide spring cleanup day event at the public works facility.

Below: In between rain showers, youth from New Life Church – Lutheran in Hugo pick up the trash along Frenchman Road to serve their community. New Life sponsors Frenchman Road as a part of Minnesota’s Adopt-A-Highway program.

authorized city staff to submit an application for the CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant.

Every year, CenterPoint Energy takes applications for its Community Safety Grant program. The city will pay $2,500 in matching funds if the grant is awarded. The program gives priority to applications that focus on safety equipment or safety-related projects. The application is being submitted on behalf of the Centennial Fire District (CFD), since the department itself is not an eligible recipient.

The city has submitted applications on behalf of CFD and the Centennial Lakes Police Department in the past, and has been successful at receiving a grant, Statz said.

• Looking to pick up a pickup truck cheap from the city? Council authorized city staff to sell off three of the oldest trucks in its fleet through Marketplace. The three trucks to be sold are a 2000 Ranger, 2005 Ranger and a 2005 Chevy 2500.

Because Centerville ordered three new trucks in 2020 that didn't arrive until 2021, city staff found itself with three extra trucks on its hands.

• Spread the word! The city is looking for farmers! The planning committee for the Main Street Market to be held in conjunction with the six Thursday evening Water Ski Show events from July to August is looking for farmers to sign up to provide produce and cottage items for sale to the public. Anyone interested in being on the vendor side of the table at the market may visit the city website at centervillemn.com for more information.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at City Hall or by videoconference.

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HUGO BITS & PIECES • The Hugo Fire Department has a new assistant chief, Colin Emans. Firefighter Amy Kriegshauser has submitted her resignation. Kriegshauser, who served on the department for eight years, was injured on a fire call in April 2019. Although she was eventually cleared to go back to work, she was not cleared to perform all the duties required of a firefighter. “I am not able to perform to the level that is needed to safely do the job. Coming back at less than full capacity isn’t fair to me or any of (the firefighters),” she wrote in her resignation letter.

• Parking will be prohibited on both sides of 147th Street (from Highway 61 to Oneka Parkway) once the street improvement project is complete. Improvements include reconstructing the existing portion of 147th Street from Flay Avenue to Finale Avenue and extending a new street section from Finale Avenue west to Oneka Parkway. The new roadway widths will not provide adequate width for street parking.

• The city has received a grant in the amount of $392,400 from the Board of Soil and Water Resources Clean Water Fund for the County Road 8/Frenchman Road stormwater reuse project, which will irrigate the median and boulevards along the highway, Lions Park, City Hall, Hugo Gardens and Keystone Place.

The city has already been awarded $50,000 through the Metropolitan Council’s Stormwater Grant Program and $729,000 in grants from the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). The total project cost is estimated to be $729,000.

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Approximately 85% of the cost will come from grant funds; the city’s share of the project cost is $110,600.

The city of Hugo is no longer operating under a local emergency, which was declared by Mayor Tom Weidt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 18, 2020.

City Council meetings will now be held in a hybrid format. Some council members will attend in person at City Hall and others online via videoconference.

The Xcel Energy training facility, located at 13620 Fenway Blvd. N, has been given the OK to construct a mock transmission line. The transmission line is proposed to have approximately 12 utility poles of various types and heights. The council granted Xcel Energy a conditional use permit (CUP) amendment to amend the site plan for utility pole locations. Xcel Energy was also granted a variance from the maximum building height: the training poles will be 72 feet tall, where 50 feet is the maximum under the ordinance for structures and buildings.

The city has rehired six summer seasonal positions. All six employees worked for the city last year and wished to return. Seasonal employees assist with mowing, garbage/ litter removal, park and boulevard maintenance and general public works maintenance.

The city will purchase an easement for $8,000 from Mike Atkinson, owner of property located on the south side of 147th Street N and north of Irish Avenue Park. The easement is needed so Xcel Energy can install an underground electrical mainline to supply electric power to the

new public works facility.

• The city has approved pay vouchers to various contractors for work that has been completed. The city will pay Scandia Trucking LLC $72,495 (pay voucher No. 3) for maintenance on Judicial Ditch No. 2; $23,191 (pay voucher No. 6) will be paid to Ebert Construction for the new public works facility; and $107,131 (pay voucher No. 14) will be paid to CB&I LLC for work on water tower No. 4.

• Construction of the new 100,000-square-foot elementary school is now in motion. See the full story on page 1 & 9.

• City staff is taking a look at whether the city needs to increase its monetary contribution to Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) to provide services to Hugo residents. President and CEO Tara Jebens-Singh addressed the council April 5 and provided an overview of services rendered.

City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that about 10 years ago, the then-council decided to allocate $12,000 in each year’s budget. Half would be given to NYFS and the other half to Lakes Center for Youth and Families, which also provides services to city residents.

Jebens-Singh explained that NYFS contracts with 15 municipalities and three school districts. Of the municipalities, contributions to the organization range between $1,591 and $60,700.

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Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area.

Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

WEEKLY AVERAGES APRIL 21 - 27, 2020 High: 63° | Low: 40° %Sun: 56% | PCP: 0.79”

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