Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 9 CIRCLE PINES, MN
FOR POSTAL CUSTOMER
7111 21st Avenue N • Centerville, MN
651.762.9440 Equal Housing Lender
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020
664332
MidWestOne.com
VOL. 17 NO. 13 readthecitizen.com $1.00
CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY: School Board considers addition PAGE 3
Life lessons from dad
Watershed appointment process under scrutiny
The biggest lesson our dad has taught us is to be ourselves. Ignore the distractions and listen to our own inner voices. Mind our own business and don’t be scared to walk alone sometimes. Work hard and enjoy life. And don’t let anyone’s ignorance, drama, or negativity derail us. We love you dad.
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
This Father’s Day Press Publications wanted to honor local dads. We asked our readers to share what life lessons they have learned from their fathers. Here were the responses:
SUBMITTED BY KAYLA AND MASON
Jim Webb, Hugo
One of the most used O p phrases from him is “what c can I do to help?” He’s quick to help out with whatever you might need— from small engine repair to dropping off groceries because he was at the store and wanted to save me a trip out. He was a t-ball coach when I was younger, a science fair jjudge when school needed h helpers, chaperoned ma many field trips, a Girl Dave Newell, Centerville Scout cookie parent, church photographer, and taught my sister Molly and I the importance of service and helping fellow humans out. My parents together raised us to place importance in our community well being, to be helpers because we could and not because we wanted the accolades of others. It’s something that he still continues into his retirement and now teaches his granddaughters.
Our dad, Robert Madson has called White Bear Lake home now for over 50 years. Our dad always instills the importance of family. Family fi rst! Thank you for being an amazing father and grandpa! Happy Father’s Day! We love you! SUBMITTED BY SHARI, MARK AND MICHELLE
Robert Mason, White Bear Lake
My husband is a phenomenal father of two beautiful daughters. He teaches them to have self-confidence, how to do hard math and laughs a lot with them.
SUBMITTED BY SALLY DICK
Work hard and remember to take time to rest and have fun.
SUBMITTED BY MRS. SHELAGO-HEGNA
SUBMITTED BY KAREN DEMPSEY
Nicholas Shelago-Hegna, White Bear Lake
SEE FATHER’S DAY, PAGE 11
When a council or board makes appointments or reappointments to boards or committees, it is typically done in a unanimous fashion. Often, the appointment is placed on the consent agenda. That was not the case with a recent Rice Creek Watershed District board reappointment. After a lengthy discussion, the Anoka County Board voted 5-2 to reappoint Patricia Preiner to the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers June 9. Commissioner Jeff Reinert (District 6) and Commissioner Matt Look (District 1) voted no. The Quad Community Press has previously reported in detail numerous complaints that area city administrators have with the district when it comes to the district’s appointment process, oversight, budgets and more. Reinert said he was confused as to why the item was even on the agenda in the first place. He explained that when he was elected in February’s special election, he was asked to recommend someone for appointment to the RCWD Board of Managers. “When starting my process, I ran into a lot of opinions about this candidate, some very good and some very bad. I also found when talking with a lot of the cities, that issues exist with the RCWD and there are processes that are very cumbersome and costly for cities,” he said. “I have talked with literally dozens of people. I have spent countless hours, had various meetings. We identified through that process issues that existed and solutions.” Reinert said that the RCWD is currently putting together a document that will memorialize the process and spell out what RCWD is willing to do to try to address some of the issues and concerns that have arisen. “As soon as this document is finished, if, in fact, Patricia Preiner is my recommendation, at least then she will be taking that seat with accountability,” Reinert said. “I think that voting and putting someone in place prior to the completion of the process that has been going on for two months right now is somewhat disrespectful to the dozens of people and the countless hours that have been spent to get to the point that we are at.” Reinert requested the item be postponed to the board’s next meeting, when he was hopeful RCWD would have that document completed. The postponement failed when a required supermajority vote was not reached, and the discussion continued. Chair Scott Schulte (District 7) explained
Ken Perry, White Bear Lake
AllCityAgency.com
$5 OFF any purchase of $25 or more Not valid with any other offers
TM
Expires 7/31/20
NEVER SHOP FOR INSURANCE AGAIN!
Atlas l Insurance Broker of the Year
NEWS 651-407-1227 citizennews@presspubs.com
ADVERTISING 651-407-1200 marketing@presspubs.com
& PUB
Join us for our Pizza &&Salad PUB $8.95 Lunch Buffet
TH !VE s #ENTERVILLE M-F from 11am - 2pm 651-653-1077
(651) 407-1094 7095 20th Ave S • Centerville, MN
CLASSIFIED 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com
670930
(651) 484-1213
Highest Quality Ingredients
660362
OOF NEW R S! NT DISCOU
SEE WATERSHED, PAGE 15
CIRCULATION 651-407-1234 circ@presspubs.com
PRODUCTION 651-407-1239 artmanager@presspubs.com
2
THE CITIZEN
JUNE 18, 2020 www.readthecitizen.com
HOMETOWN
C.
IN
AUTO REPAIR Call Greg for all your auto needs!
THANK T YOU for your continued support during this challenging time T - we do appreciate r it. If you have a special need with your vehicle call Greg at
651-426-2186 Just 1/2 mile north of Downtown Hugo on Hwy 61
ProudlyServing Serving Our Our Hometown Hometownfor for35 38 Years Years Proudly
667921
UPSY-DAISY
Dr. Christopher Phillips Medical and Surgical Management of the Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Treatment of Adults and Children with Foot Conditions
for you, your home & your style
• Ingrown Toenails • Arch & Heel Pain • Bunions • Hammer Toes • Senior & Diabetic Foot Care • Arthritic Feet 4653 White Bear Pkwy White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-3995
669316
670612
WhiteBearFootAndAnkleClinic.com
COMING SOON STRAWBERRIES Estimated Ripening Time mid-June. Call after June 19th for harvest update.
ABOUT US At Hugo Dental Care, we are interested in complete dental health. We take a different approach to dentistry that never settles for the status quo; instead, we strive to stay on top of the most advanced technologies and give you, our patients, the best dental care possible.
Pick your own or picked for you.
651-429-7202
Comprehensive Family Dental Care Same-Day Crowns Implant Restoration Same-Day Emergency Appointments Most Insurance Accepted No Insurance? Ask about our VIP program!
PINE TREE
H ugo Dental C are 670561
Apple Orchard
North of White Bear Lake www.pinetreeappleorchard.com
SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
5677 147th Street North www.hugodentalcare.com 651-426-1639
658695
Member
Car parade rolls by Good Life
Residents at Good Life Senior Living sat outside and watched the cars go by Friday, June 5. In addition to law enforcement vehicles, many unique cars drove by. Family members also made sure to drive by with signs for their loved one.
JUNE 18, 2020
THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com
3
School board considers addition to Centerville Elementary
Sat. 5:00 – 6:00 pm
CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN
651-429-5337
SUBMITTED
Here is a preliminary rendering of what the 21,820-square-foot addition could look like at Centerville Elementary School. The proposal would add 12 new classrooms, four of those for preschool.
School Board Chair Suzy Guthmueller both wonder if the boundaries for Rice Lake Elementary and Centerville Elementary could be revised. Dietz explained that the demand for pre-K at Rice Lake continues to go up, and that the school saw its largest kindergarten class yet this year, at least since 2005. The school board ultimately authorized the district’s administrative team to move forward with presenting the project to MDE for lease levy approval. The topic will be discussed
HUGO TREE CARE
Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.
Please check out our website for ways to stay connected, including on-line Worship, Bible Study, and Sunday School. The LORD is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
NEW LIFE CHURCH - LUTHERAN
6000 N. 148th St. East of HWY 61(next to Hugo Elementary) 651-429-1975 • www.newlifehugo.org
All Are Invited! The Depot Church
ONLINE WORSHIP
www.thedepotchurch.org
664331
A
C
O
M
M
U
N
IT
Y
O
F
S
T.
A
N
D
R
E
W
’S
Certified Arborist
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $15.96-$20.76 per month and business services are $34.56-$43.29 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.
If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-888-833-9522 or visit centurylink.com/ lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program.
Sundays 4 p.m.
www.hugotree.com
Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers
A household is defined for the purposes of the Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain a Lifeline discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program.
Lutheran Church
651-429-4705
Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be on either wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 20 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to qualify.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Find the church that fits your needs
Pastor Gregory S. Musolf LCMS 807 Hwy. 97 SE, Forest Lake, MN messiahlutheranmn.com 651-464-6842 Worship - 9:00 AM SS/Bible Study - 10:30 AM
Specializing in Difficult Removal
in further detail at the board’s work study session and regular meeting July 13.
To advertise here, call Jeanne at 651-407-1224 or email citizenad@presspubs.com
670573
Reconciliation:
closest elementary school, Rice Lake Elementary, is at 83.7% capacity. Dietz said the Rice Lake Elementary percentage is a bit deceiving, as it does not include the rooms used for preschool, early childhood and other programming in the building. Centerville Elementary has 26 classrooms, including one preschool classroom. A total of 530 students are split into 20 sections across grades K-5, with an average class size of 26.5. The proposed 21,820-square-foot addition would add 12 more classrooms (four for preschool) and two flex spaces. The addition would allow the district to serve up to 795 students spread across 30 sections with the same average class size. The project, which is estimated to cost $7.95 million, would be paid for by lease levy funding. Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey explained that because the Centennial Area Learning Center (CALC) lease levy will drop off in 2021, a tax increase to pay for the project would not be necessary. In fact, he said a $225,000 home would see a reduction of $3 annually. If given the green light from the school board and MDE, construction would begin in spring of 2021 with occupancy in fall of 2022. School Board Director Christina Wilson and
670905
Masses:
Mon. -Fri. 8:00 am, Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8:00 am, Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:45 & 10:30 am & 7:30 pm
www.churchofstpiusx.org
For a while now, the Centennial School District has been projecting an increase in enrollment. To accommodate that growth and future growth, the district continues to delve into whether an addition at Centerville Elementary makes sense. The Centennial School Board heard a presentation from Dennis Cheesebrow and Sheri Allen from TeamWorks International at its June 8 meeting. In a presentation that would normally take over two hours, Cheesebrow did the best he could to summarize the process the company went through and what they found while authoring a 106-page demographic, housing and enrollment analysis. That’s in addition to the information the district already received in 2019 from Hazel Reinhardt, who shared her enrollment projections for the district over the next decade. Reinhardt is a former state demographer who has owned her own consulting business since the 1990s. “For the last few years, especially in the Centerville and Lino Lakes area, we have sort of seen this coming,” said Superintendent Brian Dietz. “It has been good to go through this process to get better data to make sure what we heard from Hazel, developers and cities is still accurate and how that all plays together.” Dietz explained that the board was not being asked to make a decision on the school addition at this time, but to authorize the district’s
administrative team to seek approval from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Approval from MDE would be required since the project would be paid for through lease levy funding. A key element Cheesebrow mentioned during his presentation is market share, which means out of the total number of school-aged children (according to census data), how many are enrolled in the district. “Market share can double the size of the facility if you are not paying attention,” he said. “You have the highest enrollment we have ever seen. We literally have not seen across grade level market shares of these numbers. Market shares outside of your district are nearing 70% of students. This is what we would call an attraction district.” The district is also paying close attention to housing developments. Watermark, an ongoing residential development in Lino Lakes that spreads across 372 acres and will include approximately 860 homes, is expected to have a significant impact on not only the Centennial School District but also the White Bear Lake and Forest Lake school districts. According to projections, the Watermark development is expected to have a student population (K-12) of 499. Of this number, 239 would be at the elementary level. A number of other developments are underway, or planned in the near future, that will also impact the district. Centerville Elementary is currently at 95% capacity and the next-
653265
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
4
I
THE CITIZEN
www.presspubs.com
JUNE 18, 2020
Stay vigilant
t is good to see local businesses, including restaurants, opening last week. Many of the small businesses throughout our community were on the verge of dying and needed to open back up. Most of the local businesses I have visited in the past week are doing their best to follow the guidelines to keep their customers safe. Employees are wearing masks and sometimes gloves, and creative shields like shower curtains, plexiglass stands and old storm windows have been painted or repurposed as barriers. I have learned many businesses are still struggling as they bring back employees and try to keep up and get back into a groove. Business and retail areas and restaurants seem to be bustling again. It will be a matter of time to see if they can pull through. However, just because life is starting to feel back to normal, we Publisher’s can’t throw all caution to the wind. I’m really shocked that people View are no longer social distancing or Carter Johnson wearing masks. The re-opening assumed that we would continue to follow some basic safety measures, and my observation is that many—perhaps most— are not. The quarantine and stay-at-home order were hard on everyone, and we can’t risk throwing all of that away and going back to square one. Aside from the obvious health concerns, I believe our economy will be devastated long-term if we can’t keep this virus at bay. People who are elderly or have known health issues need to stay especially vigilant. Everyone wants to live normally again, but some people just shouldn’t. And it’s not fair. Everyone should be able to get out and shop for groceries without feeling they might be putting their life at risk. Everyone needs to get out of the house for the sake of mental health, too. It’s not fair when there are some basic measures we can all take to protect others. We all need to do our part to get through this pandemic. So, stay vigilant about social distancing, washing hands and wearing masks in public and indoors when possible. Of course, if you have any symptoms at all, stay home. Do the right thing.
Buzzing honey bees I often get questions about our family’s beehives. Beekeeping and raising chickens are a newer option for residents in many cities and townships with a permit. We started beekeeping a few years ago. We purchased most of our equipment used and have many beekeeping friends to discuss issues with. This season we purchased two nukes, so we will have two colonies of bees in two hives. So far, our bees are off to a good start. The early spring has offered early food. I first thought of getting bees when a friend who works at the University of Minnesota shared with me about the struggle to stop colony collapse. People ask me why I would want to have bees when they sting (and I’ve learned the hard way that I am allergic). Bees are nature’s pollination tool. Not all honey bees sting and they don’t want to sting you because they die. Bees are hard working. They get ornery and restless if they are stuck in the hive for too many days because of rain or strong winds, as they just want to get out and forage for food. Many people are fearful of honey bees, but they aren’t like the carnivorous yellow jackets that are no one’s friend at a picnic. Honey bees are pretty small and their color is golden brown. Check out your garden’s flowers and see if you have honey bees in your neighborhood. If so, it means someone is beekeeping in your neighborhood, as most bees only travel a few miles. Look at their legs as they are often loaded up with pollen. DreamWorks’ “Bee Movie” is a fun way for kids and even adults to learn more about bees and their contributions. Beekeeping is hard work but can be rewarding. May God bless us all It is amazing to see the messages of love and peace in windows and yards throughout our communities. With so much hurt, so much anger and so much pain, may we all learn to love and respect one another. May God bless us all. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. Distributed and mailed bi-weekly in: • Hugo • Centerville • Lino Lakes P.O. Box 393 Hugo, MN 55038 www.ReadTheCitizen.com
MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER
DISCLAIMER: Paid advertisements appear in Press Publications’ publications, including print and other digital formats. Press Publications does not endorse or evaluate the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. Press Publications reserves the right to refuse, reject, or cancel any ad for any reason at any time without liability.
I
Building a better future for all Minnesotans
join our community in grief and outrage over the murder of George Floyd. No family should experience the pain his loved ones are feeling, and no Minnesotan should fear for their safety because of what they look like. In the past month, hundreds of thousands of people have come together to call for justice for George Floyd and all the people who’ve been killed or harmed by police officers. Many Minnesotans joined peaceful marches, vigils and Legislator demonstrations in their own Lingo communities in the Twin Ami Wazlawik and Cities. Similar events took place across the nation and even in other countries. It was deeply moving to see so many people raising their voices and demanding that we respect Black lives. Minnesotans also came together to support our Twin Cities neighbors in the days and weeks after George Floyd was killed. People from every corner of the state came to clean up and gathered food, medicine, and supplies for communities in
need. Minnesotans care about each other, and we want to live in a state where everyone can thrive, regardless of race, faith, or place. In order to build a Minnesota that works for everyone, we need to rethink our approach to public safety and criminal justice. In response to George Floyd’s death, lawmakers in the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus unveiled a legislative agenda to help ensure all Minnesotans can be safe in their communities. It includes bills to ensure police officers are held accountable for officer-involved deaths and wrongful actions, repair and build trust between officers and the communities they serve, modify use-of-force laws to prevent wrongful deaths, and create a duty to intervene when unreasonable force is used. Other measures would move us towards a community-centered approach to public safety, which means investing in mental health services and communitybased intervenors and problem solvers who can partner with local police officers. I stand fi rmly with my POCI Caucus colleagues, and I agree that these long overdue reforms should be a top priority. I’ll work with other legislators and members of our community to pass legislation that’s needed
now and in the future. Enacting public safety and criminal justice reforms is the fi rst step towards fundamental change, but much more needs to be done. We must address persistent inequalities in other areas of our society, including education, housing, and the workforce. We need to acknowledge that racism still exists in our own community and in our state and that it’ll take all of us coming together as Minnesotans to fight it. I know it won’t be easy, but I hope all of us can commit to learning more, having conversations with other community members and standing together in solidarity – even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable. While the past few weeks have been difficult, they’ve demonstrated just how much Minnesotans can accomplish when we work together. I believe in the power of collective action, and I’ve seen our community come together to tackle enormous challenges in the past. I remain confident that we can create a better future for every person in Minnesota, no exceptions. 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.
THE CITIZEN | LETTER GUIDELINES • Limited to 350 words. • Submissions must Include a full name, address and daytime phone number for verification. • Letter writers must live, work or have another connection to Press Publications coverage area. • Letter writers are limited to six Carter C. Johnson ............ Publisher cjohnson@presspubs.com Gene Johnson .... Publisher Emeritus ppinfo@presspubs.com Shannon Granholm ........Lead Editor citizennews@presspubs.com Patty Steele ....Director of Sales & Marketing marketing@presspubs.com
matter will not be published. • Deadline is 5 p. m. , Wednesday letters per year and at least four weeks must lapse between • Submissions containing libelous of the week prior to publication. or derogatory statements will • To submit a letter, e-mail it to publication. Exceptions may be not be published. citizen@presspubs.com, fax it to made for rebuttal letters. • Due to space limitations, letters • Submissions containing facts 651-429-1242 or mail or deliver not previously published in The it to Press Publications, 4779 that don’t address local issues are not guaranteed publication. Citizen must be accompanied by Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, • Repeat letters by the same factual verification. MN 55110. writer about the same subject • All letters are subject to editing. Zac Hoppe............ Design Manager artmanager@presspubs.com Gao Yang....................Lead Designer art@presspubs.com Brianna Luecken ........... Circulation circ@presspubs.com Paul Dols ..............Photo Journalist photos@presspubs.com
COPYRIGHT© 2020 BY PRESS PUBLICATIONS, INC. Material may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form whatsoever. News .................................. 651-407-1226 Advertising ......................... 651-407-1214 Circulation ......................... 651-407-1234 Classified ........................... 651-407-1250 Production ......................... 651-407-1239 FAX .................................... 651-429-1242
Published bi-weekly Thursdays 651-407-1200 readthecitizen@presspubs.com Mailed Subscription Rate: $30.00 per year Subscribe online
JUNE 18, 2020
THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com
5
BUSINESS BRIEFS Heartland Credit Union breaks ground
Home Enhanced closes its doors
Heartland Credit Union has broken ground on its new facility on the corner of Victor Hugo Boulevard N. and Frenchman Road, across the parking lot from Blue Heron Grill. The City Council approved the plans in October 2019. LaMacchia Group, on behalf of Heartland Credit Union, will build a 2,470-square-foot retail bank branch building on the 0.91acre lot. Construction is estimated to be complete by the beginning of 2021.
Ideal Credit Union offers business workshop
SUBMITTED
Construction has begun on the new Heartland Credit Union building in Hugo.
Topics will include: Facebook groups and how they have become the new Angie’s List; Facebook ads and remarketing; why you need Instagram for your business; Twitter as a viable platform to extend your brand; Google My Business listings — the most important
“social” marketing you can do for your business. Ideal Credit Union workshops are open to the community; you do not need to be a member to attend. Registration is required and can be done online at idealcu.com/businessbanking/business-workshops.
Press Publications wants to welcome new residents to Hugo by sharing three issues of The Citizen. After the three issues, residents can then choose to keep receiving the paper (free of charge) or choose to support the local newspaper by becoming a paid subscriber, either in print, online or both. The Citizen also remains available at various drop locations throughout the community, including Festival Foods/Dunn Brothers, Kwik Trip and City Hall.
OBITUARY NOTICE
A Andrew Tjernlund running for county ccommissioner
Linda Runbeck will not run for reelection L
Andrew Tjernlund has fi led as a c candidate for Washington County C Commissioner, District 1, which iincludes the northern section of tthe county. Tjernlund is a business Andrew o owner who serves as a Planning Tjernlund Commissioner for both the city of Hugo and Washington County. “Washington County has the fastest growing cities in the Metro, and the only thing growing faster are the property taxes,” says Tjernlund. “For years, the county board has relied on rapid population growth and a strong economy to disguise budget mismanagement, but the economic fallout from COVID-19 is revealing major problems. I am ready and fi x them.” Andrew co-owns and operates Tjernlund Products, which manufactures ventilation products in White Bear Lake. Andrew Tjernlund and his wife, Lindsey, live in Hugo with their three children. For more information, visit Andrew.Vote.
State Rep. Linda Runbeck a announced last week that she will be s stepping down and will not run for r reelection in the District 38A seat. “This has been a difficult decision,” sshe stated, “but the day-in-dayLinda o out stamina needed to be a great Runbeck representative is getting harder to maintain. In fairness to all, I’ve decided the 2020 session will be my last.” Runbeck has lived in Circle Pines for over 40 years. She was previously an advertising executive and served on the Circle Pines City Council for four years before embarking on a run for the Legislature. At the conclusion of this term in December, she will have served 22 nonconsecutive years, 14 in the Minnesota House of Representatives and eight in the Minnesota Senate. “Another big factor in stepping down is my husband, Rich, who simply said, ‘It’s time.’” Rich is also a former member of the Circle Pines City Council.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Good Neighbors, indeed! A great big thank you to the Hugo community for your generosity with the Hugo Boy Scout Troop 151’s efforts to collect food and monetary donations for our local Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. We far exceeded our intended goal and are thrilled to be able to provide a large donation of food and money. A special thank you to St. John’s Catholic Church, Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats, Festival Foods, Kwik Trip and The Citizen for their extreme generosity in making this possible. Thank you for all of your help on this and making this possible. Kevin Jensen Committee Chair of Troop 151
Protecting our young people Thank you, Sen. Roger Chamberlain, for your strong support of Minnesota’s Tobacco 21 policy, which was recently signed into law. Your efforts as a key supporter of this policy is very much appreciated. We have a growing epidemic of tobacco use and addiction among our young people. E-cigarette
Dunkin’ getting ready to open The new Dunkin’, located at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes, should open soon. Owner Sahil Taneja said the store should be open to the public on June 29.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
POLITICAL BRIEFS
Thank you from Scouts
A Home Enhanced will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until all of the inventory (including sale fixtures) are sold. A Home Enhanced will turn into an occasional market and be open the second week of each month starting in September. McGinnity said they are still searching for artisans, crafters, re-purposers and pickers to join the collaborative team that will operate the market.
use continues to climb and has almost doubled among eighth graders from 2016 to 2019. It has been reported that one in four Minnesota high school juniors are using e-cigarettes, according to the 2019 Minnesota Student Survey. It has also been reported that nearly 95% of addicted adult smokers began using tobacco before the age of 21 per the National Academy of Medicine research. By passing Tobacco 21, Minnesota is taking a major step forward to protect our young people from the dangers of tobacco addiction. Thank you for voting to protect the health and safety of the next generation of Minnesotans. Roger and Ann Spinner Hugo
PAID LETTER: Kris Fredrick for District 38A I had the distinct pleasure of working with Kris Fredrick and his wife Kristina on the lighting upgrade project to replace all the light bulbs with LED bulbs in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.
I point this out because Kris is running for the Minnesota House seat in District 38A. On his website, voteforkris.com, Kris explains in his introductory video that infrastructure and the environment are a couple of the areas on which he’d like to focus. Kris listens and researches the science-based facts, then acts, as he demonstrated with the lighting upgrade project. He learned that the project will reduce the church’s carbon footprint by roughly 100,000 pounds per year. Electrical savings will be approximately $8,000 per year for a payback of about two years. Kris knew that this project was the financially and environmentally responsible plan of action. With the global crises of COVID-19 and climate change, along with racial strife, we need thoughtful and sensible leadership in the state Legislature. Kris is the person we want representing us during these demanding times. Please apply for your absentee ballot now at mnvotes.org so you will be prepared to vote for Kris Fredrick in the Nov. 3 election without having to go to the polls. It’s the safe thing to do. Dwight Benoy Circle Pines
Christopher David Yost
Christopher David Yost, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 31 of cardiac arrest in Helendale, California. He was a 1999 graduate of White Bear High School and served nine years in the US Air Force, including deployments to South Korea and Iraq. After leaving the Air Force, Chris worked as a signals intelligence trainer for the US Army in California. Chris was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and uncle. He loved the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, fishing up north, and our pet bulldogs. Survived by parents David and Shawn, brother Brett (Jessica), niece Maddie, nephew Cooper, and numerous aunts and uncles. In lieu of cards, flowers, etc., please consider a donation in his name to the Southern California Bulldog Rescue (socalbulldogrescue.org). Private arrangements are being made.
655848
Ideal Credit Union will host a free Social Media Marketing for Business workshop webinar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. Join Ideal’s Business Relationship Specialist Josh Anderson and Linda Grubish, owner of That’s My Idea Marketing, who will share their expertise on using social media to successfully market your business.
A Home Enhanced, located at 7095 Centerville Road, announced last week that it is closing its doors. A photo of a fence with a “store closing everything must go” sign was posted on the business’ Facebook page last week. Owner Laurel McGinnity said, “With COVID-19, I am medically compromised and many vendors are as well. This sale has shown me how difficult and frustraitin git is to serve customers behind face masks and steamed eye glasses that do ot allow me to propertly connect with my lovely customers, to read their faces, emotions and to fully hear the words they share. I can not continue like this.”
6
&
THE CITIZEN
readthecitizen.com
JUNE 18, 2020
HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 4000 block of Fable Road N. at 12:49 p.m. May 18 reported his video surveillance camera captured footage of a white male stealing a package from his porch before placing it in the back of his black Chevrolet Blazer and driving off. • A resident in the 13000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 6:52 a.m. May 19 reported his mailbox damaged by an unknown vehicle. • An unidentified driver was cited at 10:49 a.m. May 19 in the 13000 block of Fiona Avenue for driving after revocation. • Another unidentified driver was cited at 4:18 p.m. May 19 on Frenchman Road and Victor Hugo Blvd. for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance. • A resident in the 5000 block of Egg Lake Road N. at 1:07 p.m. May 20 reported a dispute with his neighbor over property lines. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the complaint to contact a land survey company to distinguish property lines. • A resident in the 4000 block of 142nd Street N. at 4:21 p.m. May 20 reported her neighbor’s dog for being in her yard off leash as part of an ongoing issue.
A slow motorist was cited at 10:17 p.m. May 20 in the 6000 block of eastbound 170th Street N. for failure to provide a valid driver’s license or proof of insurance, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver was warned about the speed and advised not to drive. The vehicle was left on scene. • A dad was verbally warned at 10:05 a.m. May 21 in the 5000 block of 143rd Court N. for using his motorboat on a city-owned easement pond while fishing with his young children and for not registering his boat, following a complaint about a motor boat on the pond. • The driver of a black Dodge Ram was cited at 9:48 p.m. May 22 for hit-and-run damage to a mailbox in the 5000 block of French Drive N. and leaving the scene of an accident, after
the complainant witnessed the subject back into the townhome mailboxes and leave the scene.
Although the subject denied making those statements, the complainant had a phone video showing him doing just that. • An unknown motorist was cited at 10:43 p.m. May 23 on Jeffrey Avenue N. and 170th Street N. for speeding. • A suspicious vehicle reported in the Adelaide Landing development on 130th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. at 12:28 p.m. May 24 turned out to be the owner of an excavating company looking at lots to prepare for work in the upcoming week. • Approximately 15 dirt bike riders were reported at 2:41 p.m. May 24 for riding their bikes in the 4000 block of Fable Road N. during a dirt bike riding moratorium. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the riders that they were in violation of the city noise ordinance and would be cited if they didn’t shut it down for the day. The bikers on scene were respectful and agreed to stop riding. The Hugo City Council was in the process of meeting about the dirt bike track next to the newly built Pratt Homes development. • Two suspicious juveniles reported at 3:35 p.m. May 24 for taking money out of the Kwik Trip ATM in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. turned out to be the actual debit card holder taking $600 out to buy a PC.
A disturbance was reported at 6:04 p.m. May 24 in the 5000 block of French Drive N. The parties had been drinking all day and were planning to drive away from the residence still drunk. The information was passed on to deputies’ night shift. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen at 9:34 p.m. May 24 from the 4000 block of 124th Street N. Deputies gave the complainant their business card and entered the stolen vehicle into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • A burglary with damage in progress was reported at 11:30 p.m. May 24 at a store in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. Deputies arrived to set up a perimeter and clear the scene. • A resident in the 12000 block of Ethan Avenue N. reported sunglasses and $20 in change stolen from her vehicle overnight May 24-25. • A resident in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 12:55 p.m. May 25 reported receiving a text telling her to send 1000 bitcoin or they would expose a video of her engaging in self-gratification to all her contacts. The complainant was wise to the scam, so no bitcoin, money or personal information was sent. At 1:10 p.m. that same day, another Hugo resident at an undisclosed address reported the same scam attempt and,
again, no money, real or virtual, was sent. • The walker of a corgi mix in the 4000 block of Valjean Blvd. N. at 6:05 p.m. May 25 reported a white poodle for charging from an address and biting both her and her dog when she tried several times to push the dog away. The complainant said she didn’t need any medical attention but wanted deputies to talk to the poodle’s owners about keeping a better eye on their dog. • An attempted break-in to a shed on a property under development in the 15000 block of Ingersoll Avenue N. was reported at 1:23 p.m. May 26 after the complainant found shoe prints by the lock of the door in an attempt to kick it open. There was no damage to the door, which still appeared functional. • An unidentified male was cited at 12:47 a.m. May 27 in the lot of Diamond Point Park in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle. Deputies on patrol had spotted the vehicle occupied by a couple in the back seat on park grounds after hours.
An ex-wife reported her ex-husband at 9:02 p.m. May 27 for walking his dog without a leash in the 13000 block of Elmcrest Avenue N. The complainant told deputies she was just concerned for others’ safety. • A resident in the 14000 block of Jardin Avenue N. at 11:21 p.m. May 27 reported three juvenile males for dumping parts of a bed frame, cones and a broken sink in his front yard. The complainant also reported his doorbell ringing at all hours and previously having his yard TP’ed. As it happened, the complainant had a high school student living in the residence. He was advised to call back should his video system have further information. • An unknown motorist was cited for speeding at 10:43 a.m. May 28 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • A suspicious vehicle behind the Speedway station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 1:14 a.m. May 29 turned out to be a delivery truck. • A resident in the 5000 block of Egg Lake Road N. at 9:47 a.m. May 30 reported an attempted burglary, after someone tried to pry open the front door between the door jam and deadbolt. No entry was made.
A garden center employee in the 4000 block of Frenchman Road at 11:22 a.m. May 30 reported a male for spitting at his feet (and missing), after being asked to take a cart. The complainant did not want to press charges and just wanted to go back to work. Loretta Harding
670824
670821
670823
670822
The complainant was able to determine the starting point of the black pickup truck and direct deputies to the subject’s address, where she admitted the deed. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 10:17 p.m. May 22 on Frenchman Road and Forest Blvd. N. for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle after deputies pulled the driver over for an inoperable headlight, a missing license plate light and missing brake light. During the traffic stop, deputies smelled pot coming from the vehicle and obtained an admission from the driver. A search
revealed the pot and paraphernalia. • A soon-to-be-ex-husband was arrested at 9:46 a.m. May 23 in the 14000 block of Garden Way N. for fi fth-degree domestic assault and causing fear after he was reported for threatening to slit the complainant’s throat and wishing she were dead.
JUNE 18, 2020
THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com
7
Beach shooting not random, officials ask for public’s help BY ELIZABETH CALLEN SHOREVIEW EDITOR
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individuals involved in a shooting that took place last week near the White Bear Lake boat launch. On Monday, June 8, around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to a shots fi red call at Ramsey Beach. While en route, a 24-year-old man, who has since been identified as Alejandro Ray Seals, called to report that he and his daughter had been shot and were driving to the hospital.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher said that officials are looking for a dark blue or black Ford Edge that was seen waiting near the Ramsey Beach parking lot with its hazard lights on and later seen leaving the scene shortly after the shooting. Alejandro, his daughter, girlfriend and twin brother, Antonio Seals, had returned to the boat launch when the someone fi red three shots from the passenger side of the Ford Edge. The suspects are believed to have been waiting in the parking lot for the victims.
“We believe that the father or his twin brother were the intended targets, that it was not a random shooting, (and) that the suspects were aware of their location based upon social media posts that they (the victims) had made while they were out on the water,” Fletcher said. “There is some history between the shooters and the victims that we believe caused them to be targeted.” Alejandro was treated at St. John’s Hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound and has since been released. His daughter was transferred to Region’s Hospital. Fletcher said
that she has been released as well. “She was shot in the leg. She has a serious injury to her leg, but she is out as well.” No arrests have yet been made, and investigators are working on identifying a motive. “It’s an ongoing investigation, and we do have some significant leads, but nothing that we can share with the public at this time,” Fletcher said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 651-2667320. Information can be left anonymously.
LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS and passengers to be real estate agents. • Officers responded to a 911 open line in the 6500 block of Killdeer Road June 3. The call was later determined to be an accident. • An officer stopped two juveniles out past curfew June 4. They were left in the care of a parent. • Officers responded to a report of an audible burglar alarm at a business in the 200 block of Apollo Drive June 4. After investigating, no problems were found. • Officers responded to a distress alarm in the 6400 block of Deerwood Lane June 4. Officers spoke to the homeowner and learned it was accidental and related to construction at the house. • A caller in the 7500 block of Lake Drive reported that people were chasing deer in the area. Officers were unable to locate anyone upon arrival. • An assault by a juvenile was reported in the 500 block of Birch Street June 4. The juvenile suspect was found, brought home and charged. • An officer responded to report of a pontoon boat and trailer that had flipped over and were blocking the roadway on Otter Lake Road June 5. They were removed without further incident. • While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle near Main Street and County Parkway E June 5 for a stolen license plate. The officer found that the wrong plate had been entered as stolen by another agency, and no crime had occurred. • A resident called to report suspicious activity involving an out-of-state vehicle at a gas station in the 6500 block of Ware Road June 6. The vehicle was located and the driver was advised of the complaint. The officer determined no crime had been committed. • Officers responded to a vehicle fire on I-35 W June 8. The Lino Lakes Fire Department extinguished the fire. • Officers were requested
to assist the State Patrol with a personal injury accident in the 6900 block of I-35E May 26. Officers and ambulance staff provided medical care to those involved. • Officers responded to the 9200 block of Quemoy Court NE in Blaine to assist with an incident in which two males brandished a gun during an attempted theft and fled the scene. Officers helped to set up a perimeter, but the suspects were not located. The Blaine Police Department is leading the investigation. • An officer responded to the 700 block of Aqua Lane May 26 on a damage to property report at a local business. The area was searched but the involved vehicle could not be located. • An officer took a phone call report regarding
a theft that occurred in the 500 block of Lois Lane May 26. The incident was documented, and no suspects have been identified. • An officer took a report of a theft by swindle of a motor vehicle in the 100 block of Green Briar Drive May 27. The incident was documented and is currently under investigation. • Officers received information about a suspicious male going through a mailbox in the 7100 block of Rice Lake Lane May 27. The officer later learned no crime had been committed. • A community service officer took a complaint about feeding wild animals in the 1200 block of 81st Street. All parties were advised. • An officer took a burglary report from
the 6500 block of Enid Trail May 27. An unknown suspect(s) stole a bicycle and bicycle trailer from a garage. The case is under investigation. • While on patrol, an officer located a juvenile near North Road and Sunset Avenue who was out past curfew May 28. The juvenile was found to be in possession of tobacco products and transported home. Charges will be referred to the Anoka County Attorney’s Office. • Officers assisted another agency near the I-35 split in connection with a traffic stop involving a stolen trailer May 28. Officers assisted in detaining the driver. • Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle slowly driving in the 6400 block of Pheasant Hills Drive May 28. Officers located and stopped the vehicle.
The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI. The driver refused to take a breath test. • A predatory offender updated their address May 29 in the 6800 block of Lake Drive. • Officers witnessed a suspicious vehicle parked in a business lot in the 8000 block of Lake Drive after hours May 29. The parties are being charged with drug offenses. • An officer checked on a suspicious vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive May 30. Three adults were subsequently arrested for receiving stolen property. • Officers received several fi reworks complaints on May 30 throughout the city.
SEE CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS ON PAGE 16
670570
The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a park on report of a noise complaint June 2 but found no problems after checking the area. • A man was arrested June 2 in the 7500 block of Lake Drive for violating a no contact order, providing false information to a police office and fleeing from an officer on foot. • An officer was requested to check the welfare of a woman in the 800 block of Maple Street June 2, but was unable to make contact with her. • A shotgun slug was found in the parking lot of a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive June 2 and turned into an officer. • A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 700 block of Apollo Drive June 2. An office stopped the vehicle and arrest the driver for possession of a controlled substance. • An officer took a harassment report in the 600 block of Arlo Lane June 2. The other involved party was extra to cease contact. Extra patrol will be provided for the complainant. • A stalled vehicle in the center median of I- 35 W was reported June 3. The vehicle was towed out of the median. • A resident in the 900 block of Aspen Lane called June 3 to complain about their neighbor's dogs wandering onto their property. Officers spoke with the dogs' owners and made them aware of the complaint. No other problems were reported. • Officers responded to the zero block of Willow Pond Trail on report of the possible death of a 65-year-old woman June 3. The death was confirmed and later determined by the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office to be the result of natural causes. • A resident in the 400 block of Linden Lane reported a suspicious vehicle taking photos outside of their home. After stopping the vehicle, officers determined the driver
8
THE CITIZEN
JUNE 18, 2020
JUNE 18, 2020
www.readthecitizen.com
THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com
9
“To the class of 2020, we wish you well as you set out to pursue your dreams. Stay safe, remain hopeful, and don’t let anything stand in your way! GO BEARS!” DR. WAYNE A. KAZMIERCZAK SUPERINTENDENT
CLASS OF 2020
White Bear Lake AREA SCHOOLS Julianna Marie Johnson, Lauren Marie Johnson, Michael Douglas Johnson, Natalie Reece Johnson, Triston William Johnson, Chance Douglas Johnstone, Kenneth Taylor Jones, Alyssa Nicole Josephs, Madison Ann Judd, Julia Jean Juelich, Alec Martin Juliette, Lydia Nicole Jungmann, Ashlyn Marie Jungwirth, Jada Christin Jurek, Emma Ruth Karni, Nicholas John Kastner, Franklin Duane Kealy, Cortney Ann Keeler, Jocelyn Yvonne Keenan, Mila Joy Keller, Nehemiah Cheyenne Kelly-Johnson, Cole Scott Kephart, Emily Renee Kessel, Noah James Kettunen, Rico Romane Kirk, Dominic Ray Kittelson, Jenna Renee Klein, Karsten Erik Kletti, Preston Leroy Kloc, Justin Garrett Kloos, Andrew Lucas Kolb, Luci Noelle Koller, Nicholas Matthew Koller, Benjamin John Koniar, Alex John Kotlinsky, Kaitlynn Elaine Kowalski, Cole Matthew Kubitschek, Gerald Giorgi Kunishige, Zachary Powers Kuyava, Mitchell Alan Landsberger, Jaylin Nicole Lang, Nathan Daniel Laroche, Dylan Richard Larson, Lindsey Nicole Larson, Samantha Jo Larson, Devontae Jeremiah Larue, Jennifer Oyinkansola Lawal, Ellena Tong Le, Carter Mason Learned, Mikalah Lee, Hope Marie Legrand, Bailey Elizabeth Leis, William Anton Lemire, Nathan Lenz, Albert Joseph Leo, Allison Leonhardt, Ryan Thomas Leopold, Rebecca Rae Leroux, Braden Robert Letourneau, Alessa Rane Levi, Nathan Jay Lillie, Rebekah Grace Lillo, Sonja Marie Liston, Mitchell Thomas Loberg, Andrew Jason Lodden, William Long, Jack Douglas Longfellow, Dylan Manny Lorentz, Natalie Ann Luadtke, Jonathon James Lundberg, Kevin Durand Lundgren, Avery Grace Macintosh, Deaven Thomas Magnuson, Kaitlyn Marie Maher, Hailey Paige Malmstedt, Dominic Santino Angelo Mariano, James Shepard Marko, Madison Jolene Marks, Kailey Roze Markwalter, Isaac Francis Maruyama, Kirby James Masso, Tyler James Mattson, James Charles Mayer, Chloe Ann Mccalla, Blake William Mccann, Samuel Thomas Mcclellan, Donovan Patrick Mcgladdery, Brody Patrick Mcguire, Ekaterina Nicole Mcwilliams, Kyle Norman Medvec, Antavia Le’shandre V Melendez, William Christian Menier, Jack Thomas Menk, Marissa Lee Metzler, Katelyn Nicole Meyer, Mackenna Rae Meyers, Madison Victoria Miller, Benjamin Alan Misgen, Caleb Joseph Mitchell, Dyshawn Kentrell Mitchell, Tyler Steven Mlejnek, Joseph Taylor Montgomery, Jillian Jordan Moor, Andrew Jon Moore, Ryan Ulises Morales, Laura Mansolelli
Congratulations
Morenof, Olivia Grace Morin, Samuel Andrew Morin, Paul John Moris, Anck-Su-Namun Sophia Mortel, Madissen Mortinsen, Morgan Lee Mortinsen, Malik Dequana Moton, Charles Richard Mott, Trevor Louis Motzko, Charlie Chi Meng Moua, Ashley Lynn Mueller, Sidney Louise Mullin, Mitchell Thomas Mulvaney, Jack Richard Munson, Mohamed Abdirahman Musse, Marissa Kathleen Myers, Grant Warren Napgezek, Annie Jo Narloch, Marisa Marie Nelsen, Alexander Steven Nelson, Gavin Ian Nelson, Helen Marie Nelson, Kolten David Nelson, Maxwell James Nelson, William Mikael Nepsha, Samuel James Newpower, Amy Diem Nguyen, Jason Cao Nguyen, John Nguyen, Day’monie Denae-Van Nins, Abbie Frances Nistler, Ninchai Myrelis Marie Nok-Chiclana, Baqir Hussain Noor, Paige Judith Nordstrom, Noelle Holly Norman, Joshua Laven Norton, Savannah Linnae Nyberg, Alexander Tate O’brien, Brady Fehring O’brien, Olivia Nicole O’connor, Hunter James O’donnell, Taya Marie O’leary, Merrina Jean O’malley, Ava Nicole Ocel, Jacob Steven Oczak, Samuel Bores Ogata, Jake Elliott Olivares, Kevin Olive, Zachary James Olsen, Alexander Jay Olson, Danielle Kathleen Olson, Julie Ann Olson, Kyle James Olson, Samantha Marie Olson, Tristan Dennis Olson, Simon Jerome Oslund, Bilal Said Osman, Nastasia Ossei, Oluwateniola D. Oyekunle, Khailee Pack, Kyle James Pade, Madison Marie Parades, Avery Vin Parker, Brian Vincent Parnell, Emma Marie Parranto, Charles Michael Peck, Ryan Mosier Pedersen, Eder Perez-Lemus, Anna Rose Perron, Isabelle Margret Perron, Jessica Nicole Person, Nathan Michael Person, Brice Dean Peters, Devian Peterson, Lucas Daniel Peterson, Samuel Keith Petersen, Sydney Marie Peterson, Mackenzie Renae Petty, Tekari Eugene Pollard-Watson, Aidan Michael Pongratz, Brianna Rose Pothen, Joshua Aaron Powell, Jonah Theron Powers, Noel Maria Gerarda Preiner, Taylor Mae Printon, Lucas Joseph Prokosch, Kristin Marie Quinlan, Anna Rita Racine, Sara Marie Rajtar, Charlie Raymond Rapheal, Kyle Joseph Reaney, Amber Eileen Redmond, Kathryn Ann Reeves, Alexis Reinhardt, Corey Allen Rice, Allison Lynne Richards, Antaycia Sakiya Donyale Richards, Mya Denise Richter-Moore, Ellen Marie Ring, Jocelyn Itzel Riosf, Logan Robovsky, Thomas Gerald Rodriguez, Alberto Rosales-Estrada, Billy Adam Rose, Noah Shalom Edmund Rosenberg, Kaylyn Leigh Rosewell, Lissette Rubio, Shane
Wesley Rude, Lauren Marie Rudie, Edoardo Libero Ruffof, Cody Alan Rush, Sammy N. Russ, Cristina Rheann Ryberg, America Jane Salverda Beck, Andrew Michael Samrock, Mercedes Lynn Sauerwein, Austin James Saunby, Hteemoo Precious Saw, Tyler James Schauer, Chloe Scherer, Hunter Reed Schmidt, Haiden James Schnagl, Samuel John Schoeller, Madison Leigh Schroeder, Devon Wayne Schuette, Roderick Samuel Schultz, Maximus Michael Schultz, Autumn Elizabeth Schurr, Chloe Sedona Schwieger, Aidan Peter Scott, Izabella Raye Selb-Sack, Paige Catherine Shafer, Savannah Shea, Nicholas Scott Sheeley, Gabrielle Marie Sheldon, Samuel David Shervheim, Collin Linse Sibik, Abby Rose Sicard, Jenna Danielle Simonson, Donavon Jonah Skjegstad, Connor James Smeed, Marcus Adrian Smith, Antonio Nicholas Snavely, Bradley Michael Snook, Avery Kathryn Snyder, Andrew Jon Spears, Matthew Allen Springer, Carter James Stai, Elizabeth Marie Stai, Marta Stefanonif, Tyler M. Steffens, Kaitlyn Marie Stender, Annie Rose Stout, Dysin Steven Strate, Kiana Taylor Strong, Jack Jeffrey Stucynski, Megan Rosalie Sulej, Ariella Leshea Swarn, Emily Nicole Sylla, Pratik Tamang, Logan Connor Tanttu, Paige Kaylee Tanttu, Savannah Marie Tarnowski, Tori Morgan Taugner, Sherlyn Alexandra Tehozol, Mackenzie Grace Ternes, Joshua Ntajneeb Thao, Julie Chee Thao, Sage Lajlis Thao, Kaitlynn Leigh Thiel, Austin Robert Thilmany, Julia Joy Thomalla, Tyler Edward Thuringer, Gherity Janel Thurnbeck, Michaela Tillman, Travis James Tillma, Andrew James Tlusty, Payton Charlie Tormanen, Lynzy Bichngoc Tran, Olivia Claire Treichel, Madison Claire Triplett, Molly Ellen Trudgeon, Connor Michael Davison Trusler, Gavin Axel Tschida, Elliott Lewis Tuck, Jake Anthony Ture, Tylor Turner, Mckenna Ann Tyren, Caden Josiah-Steven Unzen, Rashid Jamal Usman, Brode Deane Vail, Seth Daniel Valento, Adamarie Reyna Vallejo, Allia Jo Van Der Vaart, Lily Emma Vanderwood, Benjamin Ger Vang, Chajlij William Vang, Chassidy Vang, Houachie Jazlin Vang, Skyler Nujntxiag Vang, Oseas Marino Vasquez-Tarax, Nathaniel Vaulx, Grace Ellen Veeder, Haden Paul Veith, Cristobal Velasco Vargas, Madeline Elizabeth Verkerke, Samuel Anthony Verkerke, Sophia Ann Verkerke, Breeann Rose Volk, Hunter William Vossen, Claire Marie Wagner, Aaron Germain Walby, Alexandra Jo Waldvogel, Noah James Walsh, Robert William Walsh, Brianna Elizabeth Warner, Thomas John
Watters, Andrew Wegleitner, Samantha Charlotte Weidner, Alexandra Marie Weinberger, Carter Jay Wenzler, Robb Thomas Wilcox, Zachary Gage Wilcox, Jacob Ryan Will, Owen Patrick Willcoxon, Michael John Williams, Grace Elizabeth Wilson, Kaitlyn Irene Wilson, Victoria O. Wilson, Rory Katherine Wisgerhof, Landon Patrick Witt, Skyler Rae Wohlfeil, James Leroy Wolf Iii, Nathanael Gabriel Wolffe, Stephanie Aleandra Wolkerstorfer, Rodas Wondeson, Adam Holland Woodcock, Sofia Elizabeth Wright, Kyla Kay Wylie, Maichalinda Xiong, Pheng-Xu Xiong, Alexia Vandy Yang, Penelope Faith Yang, Tiffany Nou Ci Yang, Ibsa Jamal Yaya, Jameson Michael Yoch, Cameron M Zaleski, Allison Marie Zarling, Abigail Crocker Zavadil, Tatiana Ellen Zech, Benjamin Scott Zemke
White Bear Lake Area Learning Center Grads: Sihan Abdilahi, Bryan Alberto, Andrew Albrecht, Clara Awwad, Selena Biever, Isabella Bill, Joesphine Brennan, Mikayla Carpenter-Kennedy, William Cermak, Willow Chester, Lily Comstock, Joshua Cook, Bailey Gilbert, Cheyenne Gill, Brooklyn Glauvitz, Reyanna Hamilton, Bryce Hansen, Danielle Hansen, Devin Hayes, April Hickman, Grace Honeycutt, Wade Klein, Justin Kloos, Mathea Kueffner, Gerald Kunishige, Aaliyah Lee, Christa Lee, Fuechie Lee, Ijada Mack, Kayla Mason, Donovan McGladdery, Madison Miller, Madison Miller, Hailey Mitchell, Arianna Mohs, Tyra Michelle Moreno, Madissen Mortinsen, Morgan Mortinsen, Carrigan Murphy, Gavin Nelson, William Nepsha, Jake Olivares, Kyle Olson, Samantha Olson, Devian Peterson, Alondra Ramirez, Mya Richter-Moore, Rylee Rogers, Collin Rooney, Alberto Rosales-Estrada Jr, Elijah Rosillo, Destany Salinas, Samantha Sargent, Clothilde Scherer, Maximus Schultz, Madison Sipe, Ramsey Sontag, Bailey Stanton, Bryce Trenary, Adamarie Vallejo, Oseas Vasquez-Tarax, Brianna Warner, Grace Warner, Jeremy Zuniga
Transition Education Center Grads: Michael Kelso, Brandon Mackenzie, Zavier Major, Casey Markovich, Dylan Miller, Zehra Nitsche, Michael Okuku, Madeline Onken, Nicole Schroeder, Austin Thomas, Kaitlin Thor, Iysanti Viner-Peltier, Doriana Williams
Graduating Seniors
670149-2
Durand, Jessica Lynn Duvick, Gabriel Dylan Eberhardt, Brandon Bradley Ehlers, Eric Robert Einck, Nicholas Steven Elbert, Blake Linden Engrav*, Jacob Richard Engstrom, Haley Marie Engwer, Liam Enright, Mary Lynn Enright, Nickolas Tito Erickson-Cancino, Marykate Marie Essen, Cade Allan Evans, Madalyn Marie Everson, Carly Jean Evgen, Euresa Lucia Fahnbulleh, Dylan Mark Falldin, Emma Rose Farrell, Katelyn Rae Ferrand, Marshall Michael Ficken, Anders Anthony Fischer, Gunnar Johnthomas Fitzgerald, Megan Faith Flaherty, William Carl Flemons, Savanah Rae Fondow, Bethany Rose Forsberg, Cole Raymond Fortman, Liam Moore Fritz, Grace Anne Gagnelius, Esteban Manuel Garrido Perez, Alec Bryan Garza, Riley Gent, Cheyenne Rose Gill, Madeline Elaine Goewey, Mathias Kjoesnes Goldmann, Jorja Caroline Goudreau, Cody Thomas Grahn, Crystal Rose Green, Mary Trese Greer, James Wesley Grewe, Autumn Rae Grisim, Zee Grace Grissom, Theodore Groff, Kallie Anne Gruber, Caroline Whitten Grubs, Donovan Dawayne Guest, Clare Margaret Gunderson, Hayden Lee Gunderson, Lucinda Be Gunelson, Jordan Markham Haag, Justin Wallace Haag, Bryanna Haberer, Sela Ruth Hafoka, Tyler Aron Haines, Kailey Jo Halama, Katherine Simone Hall, Baylee Cecilia-Rose Hamilton, Reyanna J Hamilton, Gabriel Tokpa Hancock, Moses Nuahpa Hancock, Austin Jacob Hansen, Braeden Jon Hanson, Evelyn Lanae Hardy, Dylan Daniel Harjes, Conrad Allen Hart, Emma Marie Hass, Avery Belle Hawes, Sawyer Douglas Hawkins, Devin John Hayes, Isabella Mccall Heckmann, Ellie Marie Heimer, Nicholas Jackson Heinz, Kameryn Gaokia Her, Leng Her, April Hickman, Brennen James Hill, Amy Elizabeth Hirsch, Grant Patrick Hofeld, Kyra Christine Hoffman, Jack Patrick Hogan, Daniel Paul Holmes, Grace Noel Honeycutt, Katherine Carol Hoover, Abigail Rose Horn, Olivia Rose Horvath, Grant Joseph Horwath, Megan Ashley Hropko-Baker, Brennah Grace Huberty, Cassidy Ann Hughes, Melina M Hughes, Patrick Clark Hunner, Samuel Mark Hunt, Kody Palmer Hurst, Alexander Van Huynh, Sophia Noelle Indehar, Donald M Ingram, Tristen Harley Jacobsen, Anna Jamison, Ella Caroline Janicki, Kathryn Grace Jarnagin, Mackenzie Jensen, Tyler Jon Johansen, Andrew Aaron Johnson, Brianna Nicole Johnson, Claudia Mae Johnson, Dana Lavern Johnson, Jacob Richard Johnson, Jaden Mitchell Johnson, Joseph Parker Johnson,
670149-1
Sihan Ahmed Abdilahi, Pedro Alexander Acosta, Samuel Musashi Adair, Lily Lemire Adams, Emmanuel Igbagboyemi Adekoya, Nicole E Agurto, Lily Deda Ahles, Luke Maxwell Ahles, Ahmed-Rashad Aweis Ahmed, Ella Iva Aichele, Bryan Maynor Alberto, Andrew Isaac Albrecht, Erika Marie Albrecht, Madeline Joyce Andacht, Daymond Joseph Lee Andersen, Brooke Marie Anderson, Emmanuel Anderson, Kayla Joy Anderson, Rebekah Lynn Anderson, Ethan Joseph Andrekus, Eliza Jaye Angellis, Brianna Lauren Askin, Corbyn Aviles, Clara Awwad, Thierno Abdoul-Rahman Barry, Zayne Jeffery Bakken, Adam John Barth, Gabriel Ryan Bartlett, Magdelyn Kay Bass, Allison Leona Bates, Isabella Rose Battocletti, Sydney Ann Beck, Jayson Alan Beckius, Skylar Rose Bengtson, Alexis Ann Berg, Ian Michael Berger, Rebecca Jo Bergman, Erik Lee Berlin, Jenna Rose Bertelsen, Kyleigh Daile Besta, Virginia Eileen Bicha, Isabella Danyel Bill, Jeson Peter Binsfeld, Mason Michael Bishop, Erick John Bloom, Allison Elizabeth Blue, Ashlyn Grace Bohrer, Neenah Marais Bosman, Meredith Rose Bowermaster, Owen Andrew Braum, Thomas James Breen, Harris Carlson Brekke, Josephine Bobbi Brennan, Luke Joseph Brennhofer, Madison Maxine Bromen, Elizabeth Catherine Brophy, Amanda Noreen Brown, Jacob Arlan Brown, Annalise Renae Bruton, Samantha Megan Burket, Grant Russell Callander, Jamie Lee Camp, Joseph William Campfield, Jacob Maxwell Carlson, Lauren Rose Carlson, Kayla Carpenter-Kennedy, Madison Marie Carroll, Jayvon Ray Carter, Ava Cecilia Cerney, Zachary Aren Chapman, Jackson Keith Chase-Jacobus, Matthew William Chouinard, Ethan Christopherson, Smilla Clausen, Janae Adrianna Cleveland, Jasmine Rose Coffey, Alexis Marie Colby, Beatrice Colleoni , Monte Ali Collins, Peyton Scott Collum, Lily Comstock, Thomas Stephen Comstock, Karina Kylee Constant, Brendan Cooper, Garreth Dayal Corbett-Daryanani, Sadie Elizabeth Corcoran, Michael John Corfits, Mason Cameron Cox, Thomas George Coyan, Chelsea Yusi Cruz, Johnathon Gabriel Cruz, Audrey June Custar, Cole Edward Dahlen, Ella Margaret Danenberg, Tehya Lynn Daniels, Hayden Darling, Jeremy Michael Daubenspeck, Ryan Joseph Dehling, Lydia Baeker Deutsch, Samuel Andrew Deyo, Conner Christian Diel, James Duane Dietrich, Joshua Joon Doerr, Nestor Domrongwattanakul, Mariana Dopkins, Corey Howard Doran, Ava Delanie Driscoll, Natalie Grace Dumas, Ainsley Mae
10
THE CITIZEN
JUNE 18, 2020 www.readthecitizen.com
COME TASTE OUR FAVORITE PICKS FROM MIDWEST VINEYARDS & BREWERIES Minnesota
Winehaven Chisago City, MN
Dancing Dragonfly Vineyards St. Croix Falls, WI
Belle Vinez Winery River Falls, WI R 35E
7 Vines Vineyard Dellwood
694
Big Wood Brewery
61 96 96
WBL
Willernie
Roseville
Saint Croix Vineyards
36 35E
Please visit websites for more details on upcoming events!
Wisconsin
Roma ma
Bent ryy Brewstillery
694
Stillwater
95
Mpls. 94
670204
St. Paul
Love wine?
Join the Club
*Note: Events are subject to change or be cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please call or visit the websites or Facebook pages, for the most up-to-date information.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: • Complimentary Annual Wine Club Cruise, courtesy St. Croix River Cruises • Discounts on wines • Meet club members, enjoy special events & much more
ENJOY DINING INSIDE AND ON THE PATIO Select from a wide variety Of high-quality and unique Wines you will love! Be sure to visit our online store!
DATE
EVENT
TIME
Vineyard/Brewery
June 17 June 20 June 25 June 26 July 1 July 11 July 11
Art at the Winery Art at the Winery Paint & Sip Music-Tuscany Trio Wine Club Pick up Party Music-Tuscany Trio Music: Marcus Lere Saturday Night Music: Steve Wietecki Music: Mark Swan Summer Farmers Market Music: Mathew Griswold Saturday Night Music: Cassandra Cole Music: Rudy Rudesill Saturday Night Music: Radio King/Jeff Leiknes Music: Ken Valdez
1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 6-9 p.m.
Dancing Dragonfly Dancing Dragonfly 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard Belle Vinez Swirl
1-4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 6-9 p.m.
Belle Vinez 7 Vines Vineyard Belle Vinez Swirl
1-4 p.m. 6-9 p.m.
Belle Vinez Swirl
1-4 p.m.
Belle Vinez
swirlmywine.com
670996
651-436-2010
July 12 July 14 July 18 July 18 July 25 July 25
Open Every Day Hand Crafted Locally Grown Award Winning
July 26
“A premier destination for all good things” 101 hwy 96 East Dellwood 7 vinesvineyard.com 651-478-6300 info@7vinesvineyard.com
670212
Swirl is the largest & most comprehensive wine club in the Midwest.
3291 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton, MN
7 Vin ines es Vineyard
JUNE & JULY EVENTS
Coming
Soon!
New Winery & Tasting Room in Scandia, MN You can slow down and relax, enjoy quality, local wine, and embrace the spirit of the Valley.
670969
2013 120th Avenue St Croix Falls, WI | DDWinery.com
670974
offering approachable, flavor-forward wines with a local touch
Escape to a wine experience unlike anything you’ve seen before...
We’re brewing up a Storm in Willernie! Stop in for a flight of our House-made beers on tap this week!
CRAFT BREWERY & TAPROOM IN THE HEART OF WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMITTED TO QUALITY BEER
310 Stillwater Road, Willernie 651-653-4733
Roman-market.com
W10829 875th Ave - River Falls, WI 715-426-9463 | BelleVinez.com for info
671098
GO TO BIGWOODBREWERY.COM TO VIEW OUR TAPROOM SERIES OR FIND A STORE NEAR YOU! 2222 4TH ST., WHITE BEAR LAKE
670380
Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Sunday 10am-9pm 670991
6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Since 1992 • 651-430-3310 Open 7 Days a Week 10-6
• Wine Tastings: Flights or Glasses • Traditional Tuscan-flare culinary creations • Corporate or life events
JUNE 18, 2020
THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com
FATHER’S DAY: Celebrating dads
THANK
1
YOU
2
20 70
FOR SUPPORTING
3
20 50
YOUR LOCAL
4 5 6
20 200
FROM PAGE 1
The life lesson that I learned from my Dad is to work hard now to relax later. He was always working hard, and playing hard at the same time. He passed away in August 2019 and I still use his advice every day.
20 100
SUBMITTED BY AMANDA RABOIN
20 30 20 20
NEWSPAPER, WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
11
Our vision for 2020 is to give you the best community news. Thank you for supporting your local newspaper. Euguen Meives, St. Paul
Through example my dad taught me what it truly means to have integrity. He showed me this by the way he treats and respects my mom, which taught me my value when I was a young girl. He never lets me down. He is a man of his word and holds himself accountable for his actions. He knows how to lift you up with his words and provide comfort and encouragement when you’re struggling. SUBMITTED BY TINA VOLPE
“White Bear Press is an absolute gem for our community!”
“Thank you for doing a great job supporting our community activities.”
Hank Volpe, Vadnais Heights
Here are the two life lessons father Dale Bailey taught his two sons Brian and Brad. From Brian (left): Family comes fi rst no matter what. He made professional and personal sacrifices to always be present for both of us in all that we have done. He has always been there when we needed him. From Brad (right): Never find yourself more than an arms-length away from your coffee mug or water bottle. Family fi rst, then caffeine and hydration second. SUBMITTED BY JEN BAILEY
“Thanks for an interesting, well laid out paper with good articles.”
“Great delivery service. Great source of news.”
Dale Bailey, White Bear Lake
David Pekarkna, White Bear Lake
I was seven years old and it was 1966. One evening my Mom was at a U of M night class working on her college degree and my Dad said he had to go to his office to get something and I needed to go with him as I couldn’t be home alone. While there I waited for him by sitting at his secretary’s desk and imagined what it would be like to work there. When he came out of his office he stood next to me and I said, “Dad, I want to be a secretary.” He replied, “No Sarah, you want to have a secretary.” Over the years I came to wholly understand the importance of his words and how he opened my eyes to other things in 1966 when you could count on one hand the acceptable jobs for single women and they had to leave them when they were married and became pregnant.
“Keep up the good work!”
S U B S C R I B E T O D AY ! www.presspubs.com/site/services presspubs.com (651) 407-1200
SUBMITTED BY SARAH WESMAN
Press Publications: 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN
12 THE CITIZEN
readthecitizen.com
Please see city webistes for details on how meetings will be held, in person or via teleconference.
CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR
Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).
HUGO CITY CALENDAR June 25: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.
LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR June 20: June 22: June 24: July 1:
HUGO BITS & PIECES The Hugo City Council took the following action at its June 1 meeting, held via teleconference:
June 24: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 5 p.m. June 26: Absentee voting begins for Aug. 11 primary July 1: Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Recycling Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 5:30 p.m. Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Park Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
CITY OF HUGO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS AND THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THEREFOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Hugo, Minnesota (the “City”), will meet on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on (a) the intention to issue general obligation capital improvement plan bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 and (b) the proposal to adopt a capital improvement plan therefor. 7KH SURFHHGV RI WKH ERQGV ZLOO EH XVHG WR ÀQDQFH FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI D QHZ SXEOLF works facility on city owned property at Irish Avenue Park. Anyone wishing to be heard is encouraged to comment on this proposal prior to the meeting. Meetings will be held remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. Please call Michele Lindau, City Clerk at 651762-6315 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6th if you will be commenting on this. Please visit www.ci.hugo.mn/participate for information on how remote meetings will be held. If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the bonds is signed by YRWHUV HTXDO WR ÀYH SHUFHQW RI WKH YRWHV FDVW LQ WKH &LW\ LQ WKH ODVW PXQLFLSDO JHQHUDO HOHFWLRQ DQG LV ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &LW\ ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V DIWHU WKH SXEOLF hearing, the bonds may only be issued upon obtaining the approval of the majority of the voters voting on the question of issuing the bonds. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on June 18, 2020.
JUNE 18, 2020
• Gave a COVID-19 update. City Administrator Bryan Bear said the main change since the last council meeting is that the governor has now issued an executive order that allows the state to move into Phase II of the Minnesota Stay Safe Plan. In Phase II, Bear said remote meetings and working from home are still encouraged when possible. In addition, many bars, restaurants and salons are now able to open up with many restrictions. “City staff has been in contact with many restaurant owners in the city and most of them have chosen not to open for outdoor dining due to the many restrictions in place,” Bear explained. Bear added that youth sports programs are now utilizing the city’s fields and need to comply with the city’s COVID Preparedness Plan, which follows recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Minnesota Department of Health. Heard from Bear, who said, “It has been pretty quiet in Hugo” following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “The community has done a nice job of playing nice with each other, so thanks to the community,” he said. Mayor Tom Weidt added, “I am fully confident that the Washington County Sheriff’s (Office) is ready to respond to anything that comes up. I want to thank residents for being vigilant and keeping an eye on things. If you see things that are out of the ordinary ... if you are concerned, let us know and we will help investigate.” • Approved pay voucher No. 2 for phase two of the Waters Edge stormwater reuse project. Peterson Companies Inc. submitted the pay voucher for $137,360 for work certified through May 21. Once completed, the entire project is estimated to reduce potable water consumption by over 24 million gallons each year. • Approved a resolution for bond reimbursement. Federal treasury regulations permit the city to issue bonds after construction has begun on the new public works facility and use the proceeds to reimburse itself for expenses that have already been paid.
• Accepted a donation of $1,700 from Fred and Arla Hummel to the Hugo Fire Department (HFD). The Hummels will donate the funds through the Fred and Arla Hummel Family Charitable Fund, a donoradvised fund of the U.S. Charitable Gift Trust. The donation will be used to purchase an additional automated external defibrillator (AED) for HFD. • Awarded a contract for $161,734 to Northern Salt Inc. for the city’s 2020 dust control project. The city of Hugo applies dust control to approximately 23 miles of gravel roads each year. As with last year, the city of Grant has requested to combine contracts for dust control with the city of Hugo in an effort to increase quantities and reduce overall costs. City staff will coordinate with Northern Salt to deliver and place a total of 144,535 gallons of calcium chloride in two separate applications, once in midJune and again in mid-August. • Received bids and awarded a contract for $773,545 to T.A. Schifsky & Sons Inc. for the Goodview Avenue street project. City Engineer Mark Erichson said six bids ranging from $775,545 to $983,874 were received, all of which came in well under the engineer’s estimate of $1,079,250. Work will begin in mid-to-late July, Erichson said. The improvements will be made on Goodview Avenue North from the southern city border to Egg Lake Road/137th Street/County Road 8. Improvements will include bituminous pavement reclamation, minor subgrade corrections and minor drainage improvements, with grading and culvert replacement as necessary to address isolated drainage issues. The roadway will also be widened to 26 feet. • Heard an update on the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network from Council Member Phil Klein. He said that Hamburger Nights have been canceled during the pandemic, including the4 June event. • Scheduled a neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 for Irish Avenue Park users and neighbors to further discuss the proposed public works facility and feasibility study results. Shannon Granholm
CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its June 10 meeting via teleconference: • Unanimously approved liquor and tobacco license rebates. Because bars, restaurants and other nonessential businesses were closed for more than two months, many of these establishments were unable to open and fully use the on-sale liquor, off-sale liquor and tobacco license privileges they paid for. According to a prorated table of costs for these businesses, the city will issue rebates for two months’ worth of license fees. At the recommendation of city staff, the city is trying to assist its businesses impacted by the restrictions placed on them by the government’s response to the pandemic. This action will result in a reduction of revenues to the general fund of $1,380.83. Centerville businesses selling tobacco and liquor include Kelly’s Korner, Southern Rail, JJ Liquor Barrel, Platinum Liquor, Wise Guys, Corner Express, CenterMart and Centerville Tobacco. • Approved the revised conditional use permit (CUP) for Centerville Mini-Storage at 6965 20th Avenue S. A redesign of the proposed Centerville Mini-Storage development necessitated a few small changes in the CUP. The revised site plan relocates the new driveway in the ingress/egress easement existing between the MiniStorage development property and the Air Mechanical property to the north. Approval of the CUP was made possible after the two adjacent businesses came to an agreement over the driveway issue, City Engineer/Administrator Mark Statz said. • By a vote of 4-1 (Council Member Matt Montain opposed) approved the
seventh rider to the St. Paul Regional Water Service (SPRWS) agreement for the LaMotte Irrigation System. This rider to the agreement will allow the city to install, maintain and operate a lawn irrigation system on the SPRWS property on Centerville Lake, across LaMotte Drive from LaMotte Park. The expansion of this system will allow the city to pursue further stormwater treatment “credits” through the Rice Creek Watershed District that can be used in place of traditional best management practices such as rain gardens, infiltration trenches and ponds. Montain said he opposed the action because the city was “insuring” the SPRWS and taking the risk for their actions. Staz said things would be different if someone were operating a woodchipper, and not a sprinkler system, so the chances of someone getting hurt are low. Mayor D. Love and Council Member Tom Wilharber said they felt confident about taking the action. • Unanimously approved the Z-Systems contract to install audio/visual equipment at a cost of $44,960 financing the work by using money from the cable fund. As part of the City Hall renovation project, the outdated audio/visual system will need to be replaced. The cable fund was established for such a project and maintains a balance adequate to pay for this work. Finance Director Bruce DeJong said the cable fund was healthy, and Statz said it is there for such expenditures. “I thought (Z-Systems) had a very good proposal,” Wilharber said. • Received an update and discussed the preliminary council chambers layout review as part of the City Hall renovation project. The plan seeks to establish the preferred layout of the dais and seating
and adds a doorway into the office area while eliminating a doorway to the audio/visual closet. Bids are expected by July, and construction is expected to begin this fall. Council gave city staff feedback on the designs and the green light to move forward. • Discussed sewer rebates for businesses that were forced to remain closed for more than two months. City staff asked council to assist local businesses that did not use sewer service during the shutdown by exploring rebates of the flat-rate sewer charge for the two months that businesses were unable to operate by order of the governor. Normally, the city charges sewer, water and stormwater fees to businesses on both a lump sum and per-gallon basis. The water base rate helps pay for fire protection, and the stormwater charges pay for infrastructure to convey runoff. Fire service was still needed, and it still rained during the shutdown. However, staff noted, sewer service could be waived as this service was not utilized by these nonessential businesses, and there were no customers or employees in the buildings. Businesses have inquired about getting a rebate since they were not allowed to use the sewer, Statz said. • Council members were unanimous in their support of the businesses, but were at a loss as to determine which businesses should receive a sewer rebate and how much. In the end, council left these details up to city staff to hammer out and return to council with a plan. “We’ll spend time exploring rebates, but if it becomes untenable, we might have to abandon (the idea) altogether,” Statz said.
• Approved pay request No. 2 in the amount of $91,149.64 to A-1 Excavating for the Downtown Street and Utility Improvements. • Approved an encroachment agreement at 1756 Dupre Road for a fence that is within the city’s right of way/drainage and utility easements. • Approved an off-sale liquor license and tobacco license for Express Liquor Inc., dba Platinum Liquor, at 7093 20th Avenue S. from June 29 through December 31, 2020. • Approved a special event permit, a temporary on-sale liquor license (subject to liquor liability insurance) and a temporary charitable gambling license for the Church of St. Genevieve Annual Chicken Dinner, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. • Heard the city administrator’s report that Centennial Lake Fire District Chief Harlan Lundstrom has announced his retirement and has given 30 days’ notice. The city is also working on opening City Hall on June 26 in time for elections, with health safety measures in place. Playgrounds are now open to the public, based on new language in the governor’s orders encouraging outdoor recreational facilities to accommodate families with children. The Bald Eagle Water Ski Club is looking to ramp up its schedule, with social distancing. Music in the Park will hopefully be up and running by June 23, as outdoor entertainment can have up to 250 attendees, as long as social distancing can be maintained, Statz said. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at City Hall, 1880 Main St., or by teleconference. Loretta Harding
PHONE: 651-407-1250 | EMAIL: classified@presspubs.com
presspubs.com
JUNE 18, 2020
Personals THANK YOU GOD AND ST. JUDE FOR FAVORS GRANTED
Free Items FIREWOOD – You cut & haul; WBear Twnship - 651-483-5343
Free pick up for donated small furn/HH items to Church Store 651-430-0011
Rental/ Commercial EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free number for hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
For Sale 1993 Corvette Conv. 40th Anniv, Green/Tan, Exc Cond, Auto, 68M Miles, $11K $9K – 612590-7590 5 Drawer dresser $38 Call 651-429-1264
Select Comfort Adj Bed,King Sz, Dual Remote, $1950 (Orig $6k) – 651-330-1760
Lakeshore Mbl Hm in Assc Ful frn Amery,WI Lk Wapo $83K 651-324-7036
Real Estate
Vehicles Wanted CARS WANTED
Real Estate Sales Ken Bkr 651-238-3438 kenkirby.com KDK
• Cash Paid • Free Towing Call Swede's Towing, LLC (651) 462-5513 (612) 269-2706
DOCK TRUCK FOR HIRE! Do you need items moved from loading dock to loading dock? We have a 26 ft straight axle truck & driver available for local, weekly and monthly pickups in and around the Northeast metro area. Wed. afternoon, Thurs., Fri., Sat. Give us a call! 612-599-1729
Garage Sales Multi-fam Echo Lake, 6/25-27, 9-5p - 1155 Ashley Ln, Mahtomedi Garage/Moving Sale. 4244 Elizabeth Ln, 9-6p, 6/18-20 Thu-Sat Hand & Power Tools
Maternal Child Health Nurse Full Time/Part Time Duties Include: Providing indepth health assessment and education centered on pregnancy; Providing parenting education, anticipatory guidance, health and safety education, and assistance to families in accessing needed services and resources. Works with schools, local hospitals, and county social services in coordinating care. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN; Certification as a public health nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota. $24.91 to $34.18 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by June 26, 2020.
Fiscal Operations Representative Full Time Duties include providing data analysis, contracting & grants management services, and facilitating special projects; Act as claims and payments resource. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, Public Health, or Human Services administration; Four years' experience in direct case work practice, public health administration, business administration, public administration. $22.24 to $30.48 DOQ Apply online on Minnesota Merit System's website by June 19, 2020. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem
LEAD CARPENTER
• Employment •
Hauling/ Moving
Home Improvement
Scrap metal appliance pick up 651-329-0815
A HANDYMAN Lrg & sm jobs 651-407-0370
d Place your a
13
• Employment • Employment •
Octane Elliptical Machine - $850 GREAT DEAL! 651-330-1760
Want to Buy We Buy Vinyl Records Lps, 45s, Stereo Equip We make house calls by appointment. White Bear Lake Records 4775 Banning Ave,WBL wblrecords.com 651-224-4947
Trucks/Vans/SUVs
THE CITIZEN
Case Aide Full Time North Branch Office Support Specialist - Permitting Full Time Duties include assisting clients with building permit files intake, scanning, and file maintenance and secretarial work and front reception support to the department of Environmental Services and Zoning. Desired Qualifications: Minimum 2 year post-secondary education or 3 to 5 years equivalent clerical/office experience; General knowledge of building inspections, permitting, zoning, and general permitting practices preferred. $16.50 to $22.47 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by July 10, 2020.
Duties include providing case aide support to the Chisago County Health and Human Services Aging and Disabilities Division performing a variety of tasks supporting various service programs. Desired Qualifications: 2-3 years of clerical experience preferably in social services agency OR 2-4 years of college with emphasis in behavioral sciences. $17.89 to $24.46 DOQ. Apply online on Minnesota Merit System's website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ mnmeritsystem.
Looking for a Lead Carpenter who has extensive experience in residential remodeling and managing a crew. - Able to run a project start to finish - Have great communication skills- customers, crew and subs - Skilled in all aspects of residential remodeling - Enjoys renovating homes to current market trends We are currently scheduling work through winter 2020/21. Please respond with resume and references.
612-670-7004 mark@applewoodremodelers.com applewoodremodelers.com
CLEANING Residential 3-5 days/wk $13-16/hr+ Must be thorough cleaner! 651-247-2807
presspubs.com/ classifieds
Maids of White Bear
and it will appear in print and online
READ THEN RECYCLE!
Veterans Van Driver Part Time Duties include collecting rider fares, loading and unloading passengers, driving the routes and waiting at Veterans Administrative Hospital for returning riders, and maintaining transportation system vehicles. Must have valid DL and CPR card. $12.12 per hour. Hours of work could be as early as 4:30AM, as late as 6:30PM. Open until filled. Call 651-213-8830 to have an application mailed.
COUNTY BRIEFS Spot mowing and spraying for noxious weeds begins Washington County staff will be spot mowing and spraying for noxious weeds on the more than 220 miles of rural county roadsides June 15 through July 27, and again in October. This is being done to help comply with Minnesota State Noxious Weed law administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Mowing will be used to prevent seed set and the following herbicides will be used to spray mowed area: Escort XP, Milestone VM and Liberate. Property owners who do not want their roadside sprayed or mowed, and are willing to take responsibility for controlling and eradicating noxious weeds on the adjacent roadside, may visit the Washington County North Shop at 11660 Myeron Road in Stillwater Township to obtain signage, or call 651-430-4300. Be prepared to provide an address, the nearest cross street, and a description of where “do not spray” signs will be located.
Standup paddleboarding, yoga offered at Square Lake Park Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is a water recreation and total body fitness opportunity that will be offered in Washington County Parks this summer at Square Lake Park. SUP Sunset Paddle (guided paddleboarding) will be from 7 to 8:15
p.m. Tuesdays June 9 through Aug. 11. Saturday SUP - yoga classes (guided yoga on the water) will be 9 to 10:15 a.m. June 13 through Aug. 15. Classes are $35 per person. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lifejackets. Vehicle park permits, $7 daily, and $30 annually, are also required. The park is at 15450 Square Lake Trail N. north of Stillwater. Class size is limited and registration is required. Participants must be at least 14 years old and able to swim. Dress for water activity and the weather. The program meets at the boat launch at the park. Program dates are subject to change due to severe weather (high wind, heavy rain, lightning). In the event of a weather cancellation, participants will receive a refund. For updates or to register, see the Washington County website, co.washington.mn.us, and search “SUP” and register online.
Washington County begins reopening to in-person services Washington County has begun the reopening of some county buildings and in-person services by appointment. Services that can be provided remotely will still be done remotely; if remote services are not possible, services by appointment may be used. The Government Center in Stillwater and the Forest Lake service center
will be open. However, residents arriving at the buildings should have appointments for in-person services. Appointments may be made through the county’s website at co.washington. mn.us or by calling county offices at 651-430-6000. Residents who visit county buildings will find county staff will be wearing masks when moving inside county buildings; members of the public will be asked to wear masks when in county buildings and during interaction with staff, and social distancing measures will be in place. Residents may make appointments for service and license centers at co.washington.mn.us/scheduleme. The Washington County Library continues to provide curbside and locker pickup of materials, and
computer access by appointment. Find more information on the library’s website at washcolib.org.
Free Product Room moves outdoors The Free Product Room at the Environmental Center in Woodbury has moved outdoors. Free products such as paint, stain, automotive products and household cleaners will be available during operating hours, weather permitting. Rain cancellations will be posted on the website (co.washington.mn.us/604/ Environmental-Center). Social distancing measures are in place for the safety of staff and other customers. Residents are also encouraged to wear cloth face coverings.
COMMUNITY BRIEF Forest Lake Area Schools and YMCA host community conversations and implicit bias trainings As Forest Lake Area Schools works to address racial injustices and inequities in the district, it is inviting community members to participate in Everyone Belongs, a joint project with the YMCA focused on building a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. An opportunity to participate in virtual community conversations will be offered from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24. Implicit bias trainings will be offered from 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, and 12-12:45 p.m. Monday, June 29. All conversations and training sessions will be facilitated by the YMCA Equity Innovation Center for Excellence. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/y7g7sc20. A link to the virtual session will be sent via email 24 hours before the session start time.
14
THE CITIZEN
JUNE 18, 2020 www.readthecitizen.com
Email: callaspecialist @presspubs.com
To place an ad call: 651-407-1250 APPLIANCE REPAIR
FEED MILL
Honest Work for Honest Pay
Hugo Feed Mill and Hardware
651-270-7360
Reasonable Rates - all jokes and laughs are free Servicing All Major Appliance Brands Major Credit Cards Accepted
AUTO REPAIR
• Auto Repair • Oil Lube & Filter Service 20 Years of experience serving White Bear Lake & Centerville - Friendly, Honest Service
651.226.4235 Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm 7137 20th Avenue North - Centerville www.facebook.com/vermauto
ADL Auto Repair and Drive Shafts Serving area for 23 years
3 year / 36,000 miles warranty Reasonable prices! Outstanding Service!
651-426-8700 adlautorepairanddriveshafts.com
t Design t Bath Repair t 3FNodeling t Tub Surrounds t FreF &TUJNates
HUGE SAVINGS! Lic. #20060261
651-257-4706
www.youngcastlebathrooms.com
CLEANING
Madison & Son
Your Local Hardware Store & More
Jim Madison, owner of Madison & Son Painting, has lived in the metro area his entire life. He has been in this family owned business for 37 years. Jim offers an honest, prompt and courteous service to his customers and works on-site with his crew.
Pet Food & Supplies Bird & Wildlife Feed Lawn & Garden Supplies
651-429-3361
www.hugofeedmill.com 5582 146th St. N., Hugo, MN 55038
Call Madison & Son for your full service exterior/interior painting, staining, power washing and more.
HANDYMAN
REMODELING • Small Jobs Welcome • Carpentry • All Handyman Services
651-784-5403 651-257-3669 LANDSCAPING
HARDWOOD FLOORS
J.W. Wood Floors Installation–Sanding–Repairs Maintenance Coats–Custom Floors
FREE ESTIMATES
Custom Decks/Footing Repair Screen Rooms/Additions Garages/RooďŹ ng/Siding Aluminum/Glass/Cable Railings All Repairs
www.northlandlandscape.com
Since 1989
>>> Free Estimates <<<
Professional - Prompt Guaranteed Results 651-699-3504 www.rooftodeck.com Code 43
LANDSCAPING
Small Jobs Welcome
s 2EPAIR 3HORT #IRCUITS s Remodels s Panels Replaced s Ceiling Fans Floyd DeHate, Master Electrician 651-346-8185 EMERGENCY SERVICE
PAINTING/ DECORATING
New Look Lawn Care Spring/Fall Cleanups LaXO $BSF t Snowplowing
J & G Home Interiors 24 Years experience in high quality work
UĂŠ Â˜ĂŒiĂ€ÂˆÂœĂ€ĂŠ*>ÂˆÂ˜ĂŒÂˆÂ˜} UĂŠ-ĂŒ>ÂˆÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ6>Ă€Â˜ÂˆĂƒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜} UĂŠ7>Â?Â?ÂŤ>ÂŤiÀÊ Â˜ĂƒĂŒ>Â?Â?>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŠEĂŠ,iÂ“ÂœĂ›>Â? UĂŠ iˆÂ?ˆ˜}ĂŠ/iĂ?ĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂŠĂŠ ÂŽ˜œVÂŽĂŠ`ÂœĂœÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ>VVÂœĂ•ĂƒĂŒÂˆV>Â?ÂŽ UĂŠ Ă€ĂžĂœ>Â?Â?ĂŠ,iÂŤ>ÂˆĂ€ĂŠ UĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€i`ĂŠEĂŠ œ˜`i` 10% OFF ANY JOB!
Joe 651-426-0288
PAINTING/DRYWALL
3/
80%
& ,1 * ,1
.
651-426-6000 www.whitebear plumbing.com
651-500-1747
Twin Cities Premier Home Improvement Company
651-238-6751 NorconHomes.com Insured / Lic #BC105943
Specializing in: ‡ 6RGGLQJ ‡6HHGLQJ ‡*UDGLQJ ‡6RG 5HSDLU ‡ 6RG 5HPRYDO FREE ESTIMATES 5RQ(KPDQ#RXWORRN FRP
Call Ron 612-720-1893
budgettreeservice@outlook.com
TREE SERVICE
Shrub Care/Trimming 45 yrs. experience Family owned CertiďŹ ed Arborist
651-773-5643
Lic. #005402
REMODELING
UĂŠ Ă•ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ“ĂŠWœœdwÂœrking UĂŠ >Lˆ˜iĂŒĂ€ĂžĂŠEĂŠ Ă•ÂˆÂ?ĂŒÂ‡ Â˜Ăƒ UĂŠ Â?Â?ĂŠ œ“iĂŠ,i“œ`iÂ?ˆ˜} UĂŠ >˜`ޓ>Â˜ĂŠ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆViĂƒ
SERVICES: Tree & Stump Removal Tree Trimming Shrub Pruning
Bonded & Insured / Lic# BC580973 œ˜`i`ĂŠEĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€i` NĂŠĂŠ ˆV›Ê xnä™ÇÎ Accentwoodsolutions.com Accentwoodsolutions.com Call Call 651-426-8697 651-426-8697
www.a-1inc.com | info@a-1inc.com
Sheetrock Hanging â– Tapng â– Interior Painting â– Knockdown â– Resprays
ROOFING ~ SIDING WINDOWS ~ KITCHENS BATHS ~ BASEMENTS DECKS ~ GRADING REMODELING ~ ALL TYPES
Twin Cities Premier Home Improvement Company Professional Landscape Contractor - Full Landscape Services - Landscape & Hardscape Tear-out - Mulch, Dirt & Rock Deliveries - Bobcat, Grading & Excavation
Highest Quality Workmanship! Marty Hunt & Dale Lundstrom
651-429-7077
651-238-6751 NorconHomes.com Insured / Lic #BC105943
Cell: 612-363-6169 Main: 651-771-2654 Credit Cards Accepted
MOKIE’S Lawn Service
SPRING & FALL CLEANUPS
LAWN MOWING • TREE TRIMMING • REASONABLE RATES •
651410-3889
1ST TIME DISCOUNT
Quality Work • Reasonable Rates
Tree Removal Tree Trimming Buckthorn Removal Stump & Brush Removal FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED
BACK YARDS NO PROBLEM!
651-426-8660 BudgetTreeServiceMN.com
651-426-0410 Letourneaulandscaping.com
Ehman Landscaping
651-426-8660
NEW HOMES • BASEMENTS • REMODELS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
LANDSCAPING ~ PAVER PATIOS & WALKWAYS ~ RETAINING WALLS ~ GRADING ~ EGRESS WINDOWS
Fast, dependable, insured
Primeau’s Tree Service
• Drain Cleaning • Hot Water Heating • Hot Water Heaters & Disposal • Well Pump Service • New Construction • Remodeling Tom Thill 651-433-4866
Free Estimates BACK YARDS NO PROBLEM!
Neighborly Pricing Extraordinary Professional Service â–
ELECTRIC
ARROW ELECTRIC
LAWN CARE
Commercial/Residential
DECKS RESTORATION
Deck Cleaning & Staining
STUMP REMOVAL
Residental Commerical
Family owned local business since 2007
Lakes Area Mudjacking - Since 1983 -
651-592-6678 www.nelsonnorthernlights landscaping.com
Furnace & A/C Installations and Service Licensed, Bonded & Insured 651.426.4233 cphvac.net
,7( %($5 :+
Lic #686889
Northern Lights
jim@jwwoodoors.biz
CONCRETE
Walks • Patios • Steps • Garage Floors Aprons • Driveways • Fill Voids �Free Estimates�Guaranteed� 651-775-7054 Ask for Royce lakesareamudjacking.com
651-784-5403 651-257-3669
651-746-4582
CALL STEVE TODAY for fresh new landscaping ideas!
Don’t replace it, RAISE it and save $$$!
EXTERIOR High Pressure Washing of Decks s Fences s Siding Paint all wood s Stucco Siding s Metal Trim s Shakes Staining or clear coat of Decks & Fences
Expert Workmanship Guaranteed
Landscape Construction Inc.
HEATING & COOLING
TREE REMOVAL
Prompt and Professional Service
&DOO 1OW for 6SHFLDOV
651-323-3676 Licensed - Insured
Settled Concrete?
Brush s Roll s Spray Ceilings s Texturing Water Damage s Walls s Staining
%RQGHG ,QVXUHG ‡ /LF %&
“Make a Flooring Investment�
PLUMBING
PAINTING MADISON & SON PAINTING INTERIOR
ALL BUILT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION Lic# BC638717 • Insured
Look for Madison & Son weekly under “Painting & Decorating�
Look for Madison & Son Painting reviews on Angieslist.com!
Call Matt 612.246.7079
Bathrooms
Bathroooms by
MEET YOUR SPECIALIST
PLASTER/TAPING/ DRYWALL
LORENZ DRYWALL • CHANGING CEILINGS OVER TO KNOCK DOWNS • TAPING • SPRAYING • ADDITIONS • BASEMENTS • PLASTER PATCHING • NEW HOMES • GARAGES Kerry 651-653-9021 (Cell) 651-271-4221
WINDOWS 21 years and going strong!
FREE ESTIMATES
Bill 651-775-8396 www.allaroundremodeling.com
Cutting Edge Window Cleaning We don’t cut corners, we clean ‘em! Residential Window Cleaning Exterior Only Call Jeff for a free estimate
651-283-8770
If you know a trusted contractor to help out other great people, Please call 651-407-1250 or email your recommendation to callaspecialist@presspubs.com
JUNE 18, 2020
THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com
15
WATERSHED: Disagreement over watershed district continues that he was the one who requested the item be placed on the agenda. “This was before us in (the fall) and we decided not to act on it at that time to allow the notelected yet, but would-be elected commissioner from District 6 to have some insight to at least understand their perspective,” Schulte said. “It is our job as county commissioners when we appoint watershed district folks to assess their performance on a watershed board or their ability to perform on a watershed board. It is not our job to micromanage their process and their policy ... All we can do is appoint people based on their performance.” Schulte added that Preiner has served as board president for 12 years and a member of the board even longer. He said he has heard nothing but good things about her from residents, cities and businesses. Look said he was concerned that Reinert was asked to supply a recommendation, which was now being overridden. Schulte said that when the board makes an appointment, it is the entire board that makes the appointment, not just one commissioner from one district. Look responded, “I understand that, but as has always been done by this board, the commissioner representing that district goes out, samples the people who would
be interested in this and they make the recommendation for that person. Never have I ever seen a commissioner other than the appointing commissioner say, ‘I don’t like Joe Blow’ ... It is kind of put upon the commissioner representing the district to make that decision, and it is respected and gone forth with.” Reinert explained that it is not necessarily that he is against the appointment of Preiner, but rather there is a process that is yet to be completed. “With the completion of the process, there will be some accountability put in place ... We are just putting some process in place that allows for the RCWD to be the asset that cities expect from them,” he said. “I look at cities as customers of the RCWD. There should be a partnership; they should be working together. The RCWD should be taking cities by the hand, walking them through the bureaucracy of what they need to do to get projects completed.” Reinert said he was worried if the board went through with the appointment, it may cause the RCWD to not complete the document. “Now this seems to subvert the final completion of that document just weeks before (it is) complete. It is a bit suspect.” Commissioner Mike Gamache (District 5) said, “I have no issues with work that Patricia
Preiner has been doing with the RCWD. I think whatever issues the cities may have with RCWD needs to be addressed with them.” He added that the county board needs to do a better job with how it communicates the appointment process to cities. The RCWD Board of Managers is made up of five members, two of whom are from Anoka County. Reinert pointed out that both of Anoka County’s RCWD representatives are from the same town (Columbus), but RCWD represents 28 cities. Minnesota Statute 103D.311 dictates the appointment process. Per subdivision 3, “If the district is wholly within the metropolitan area, the county commissioners shall appoint the managers from a list of persons nominated jointly or severally by the towns and municipalities within the district ... The county commissioners may appoint any managers from towns and municipalities that fail to submit a list of nominees.” It also states that managers of a watershed district contained entirely within the metropolitan area must be appointed to fairly represent the various hydrologic areas within the watershed district by residence of the manager appointed. Circle Pines City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained in a phone interview after the June 9 meeting that the city of Circle Pines submitted a list of three candidates it wanted
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Sheriff’s Office partners with Ramsey County to purchase rescue vehicle
Centennial Lakes Police Chief search coming to end
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase and use of an armored multi-terrain rescue vehicle. The county board approved an agreement with Ramsey County June 2. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office to share the expenses and responsibilities associated with the purchase, maintenance, operation and storage of an armored multiterrain rescue vehicle called a ROOK. The equipment provides safety for officers, as well as the public in highly dangerous environments. The ROOK will be accessible to both agencies locally and will also be a resource regionally. The equipment could be used for any natural disaster or other emergency which may require rescue operations in flooding and wind-damaged areas. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety that helped to pay $110,000 of the purchase price. The remaining $13,000 was paid by forfeiture funds. The two counties will divide responsibility for the equipment based on a formula based roughly by population.
The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) will interview the final six candidates this week for the chief position. Chief James Coan plans to retire this summer after 10 Chief James years with CLPD. Coan A total of 27 candidates applied for the position. The list was narrowed down to 18; now there are six finalists. Those finalists include: CLPD Lt. Patrick Aldrich; Investigations Division Lt. James Mork of the Fridley Police Department; CLPD Lt. Russell Blanck; Dilworth Police Chief Ty Sharpe; Deputy Chief of Police Christopher Fischer of the Orono Police Department; and Deputy Chief of Police John Kornmann of the Lakeville Police Department. The police governing board will conduct interviews this week and ultimately choose the final candidate.
SUBMITTED
The RCWD is approximately 185 square miles of urban and rural land in Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties. Portions of the District can be found in the following municipalities: Arden Hills, Birchwood Village, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Dellwood, Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Fridley, Grant, Hugo, Lauderdale, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, May Township, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Scandia, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie.
the board to consider. Preiner was not one of them. That list was also supported by the city administrators of Centerville and Lexington. Antonen said he was disappointed their list was not considered, as it is not easy to find three people who are willing to make that commitment and passionate about the topic. Schulte said, “The cities submit applications to us. If we are dissatisfied with the current manager on the board, we hold interviews ... We do the interviews and then recommend one person for appointment or recommend reappointment of the existing person. The process lately has been if we approve of the particular manager’s processes they have used, the decisions they have made, then we go to appointment without interviewing.”
Schulte said he felt like “the time was up” and that it had been put off too long. Reinert said, “There is absolutely no sense of urgency to act today. The person that is up for appointment is in the chair that she has been in. Work is being done ... I ran into an awful lot of controversy, so it took longer and I’m sorry that you got impatient with that process.” In an interview after the meeting, RCWD Communications and Outreach Coordinator Beth Carreño said, “RCWD prioritizes developing and maintaining strong relationships with our city and county partners. As a result of the recent adoption of our 2020-2029 Watershed Management Plan, the board of managers was already working with staff and partners to consider rule revisions, identify and implement processes to improve efficiency and user-
experience and ensure transparency. Issues presented to RCWD by one of the Anoka County Board members and three of our 28 cities were and continue to be thoughtfully considered and balanced with the needs of the entire district.” Carreño said although the RCWD had not committed to an official letter previously, the board of managers has asked staff to develop a draft letter for the county to consider at its June 24 meeting. Preiner’s term will be up in January 2023. Antonen said Circle Pines is looking at its options, one of which would be bringing the matter through the court system. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or citizennews@ presspubs.com.
FREE TRIP CHARGE With repair
$89 value! Expires 6/30/20 *Servicing all brands Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Free Estimate • 24/7 Emergency Service Serving the St. Paul and Surrounding Area
651-426-5220
Protesters come to Hugo A group of protesters gathered outside of Bob Kroll’s home in Hugo around noon on Sunday, June 14. Patrol Sgt. Joe Zerwas, of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed approximately 20-30 protesters showed up and protested peacefully. Kroll is the president of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, the union for Minneapolis Police Department.
Read our reviews and check out our current promotions at
www.krinkies.com
When you need us, we are here to help.
670918
FROM PAGE 1
16
THE CITIZEN
JUNE 18, 2020 www.readthecitizen.com
1. AROUND TOWN
5.
3.
2.
4. 6.
1-2. Even though they couldn’t hold Good Neighbor Days this year, the Hugo Lions decided to do a “Lions Around Town” parade to promote the club and its charitable giving, and to share the news that the Lions Club is still in need of funds to help out the community. The Hugo Lions decided to hold its annual bike giveaway virtually and added in some cash prizes for adults, too. Katelyn Erickson and Anne Lauer were the bike winners; Beth Sullivan Lawrence won $500 and Vicki Krivanek won $250. — Submitted
8.
7.
3-4.Hugo Boy Scout Troop 151 collected food and monetary donations for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf Saturday, June 6. The Troop set the goal of $1,000 in monetary donations and surpassed that substantially by collecting $4,000. Pictured from left: Ethan, Anthony, Joe, Matthew, Ben, Mason, Jacob, Parker, Christopher, Mason and Jacob. Not pictured are Austin, Wyatt and Logan. — Submitted 5.Workers set up picnic tables — made by Hugo based Schwieters Building Supply and Construction — along Washington Avenue in downtown White Bear Lake as part of a city-wide effort to expand outdoor seating capacity. — Paul Dols, Press Publications 6.Hugo residents drove through the Jardin Avenue roundabout Saturday, June 6 for a surprise car parade for Aiden’s 10th birthday. Aiden was especially hoping to see fast muscle cars, an Audi TT, Lotus and VW bus. Although it wasn’t a real VW bus, Twinkie the corgi was hoping he would like her bus just as much. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 7-8.The 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery in Dellwood saw a great turnout for its car show June 14. The 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible (in photo No. 9) is owned by a Hugo resident. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR HERO BY
9AM WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2020
HONORING OUR HEROES Send us a picture of your military hero to be honored & remembered
ARMY • NAVY • AIR FORCE • MARINES • COAST GUARD
Paul V. Jacobson Marines Master Sgt WWII and Korean War
It’s easy and FREE!
Respond electronically by e-mailing art@presspubs.com Attach a .jpg of your hero, also include their name, branch of service, rank and where they were stationed.
Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted Around Town. Please email your best shot to citizennews@ presspubs.com. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo.
CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington on a delayed domestic assault report June 3. Upon arrival, officers checked the area and did not find the suspect. The victim refused medical treatment and was picked up by a family member. The investigation is ongoing. • A stop sign at Old Mill Road and 73rd street in Centerville was seen missing around 5 p.m. June 3. • A child was reported wandering near the 9300 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington June 4. The mother was located, and the child was found to be safe by the time officers arrived. • A theft was reported June 4 in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville. • A missing three-year-old boy was found in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington June 5. The boy's mother was located, and he is now safe. • A fraud was reported in the 800 block of Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines June 5. The caller said that someone had used her debit card for an unauthorized online purchase. • A driver was arrested near Main Street and 21st Avenue in Centerville June 5 for fourth degree DWI. • A Lexington resident was attacked by a dog near Lovell Road and Hamline Avenue in Centerville June 6. The dog has been quarantined, and the resident was advised to go to the emergency room. The case is still pending. • Police responded to the 1700 block of Main Street in Centerville for a medical emergency June 6. One individual was transported to the hospital. • An abandoned vehicle was seen blocking traffic in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville June 8. The vehicle was impounded.
• A neighborhood dispute was reported in the first block of Hillcrest Lane in Circle Pines June 1. • Officers were dispatched to the 90 block of South Drive in Circle Pines June 1 on report of a fire. • Officers conducted a traffic stop near Lovell Road and Hamline Avenue in Lexington June 2. An adult male was subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Damage to property was reported in the 100 block of South Drive in Circle Pines June 2. • Police were dispatched to the 4100 block of Woodland Road in Lexington June 2 regarding a hit-and-run accident. • An officer was advised of a report of vandalism in the 1800 block of Fox Run in Centerville May 27. The officer subsequently observed paint markings on playground equipment at Tracy Joy McBride Memorial Park. There are no suspects at this time. • A theft was reported in the 9200 block of Ryan Place in Lexington May 27. • Police responded to a neighborhood dispute in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines May 27. Police assisted in mediating the incident. • Officers were dispatched to a welfare check in the 20 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines May 27. Officers located a male who was under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to jail. • Police responded to the 4100 block of Woodland Road in Lexington May 28 on a report of a burglary at a construction business. An unknown suspect climbed a fence and then broke into two locked enclosed trailers and removed several power tools. The estimated loss is $4,600. • Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of 72nd 1/2 Street in Centerville May 28 on a report of a trailer theft. Information was collected.