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Lions Park plans move ahead without water feature

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

on the farm, the idea for the business was born. “We decided to grow all of her flowers and, much to our surprise, it was very successful,” Neeser said.

“We started thinking of ways we could turn our love for growing flowers into a business we could build together.”

For many years, the sisters have

HUGO — Whether Lions Park should be a regional destination park and include a water feature were both discussed at length during the joint Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission and City Council workshop last month.

The purpose of the meeting June 29 was to review the ongoing feasibility study, continuing to fi nalize the master plan and make sure both the council and parks commission are on the same page.

Landscape architect Candace Amberg, of WSB, has been updating the master plan that was designed for the park back in 2015 to make sure it aligns with the current commission’s vision and more accurately reflects what is going on around Lions Park. The project estimate, including contingency and design fees, is $5 to $9 million. Some of the necessary road improvements and trail improvements would be included with the future Hugo Gardens development.

Some of the big variables will

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In order to keep the legacy of their family farm alive, sisters Taryn Menne (left) and Renee Neeser have launched T and Nae LLC. In addition to selling flowers and produce, the converted horse trailer is also available to rent for events.

Sisters’ flower business budding

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Two sisters have launched a new business to spur creativity and continue the legacy of their family farm.

Taryn Menne, 33, and Renee Neeser, 30, grew up in Wyoming and remember spending a lot of time on their grandparents’ farm (Jerry and

Wild Wings of Oneka is dealing with pandemic, and is for sale

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

This has been a year of reckoning for one of the area’s most venerable institutions, Wild Wings of Oneka.

Like almost every business, the 64-yearold Hugo hunting club has been hit hard by COVID-19, losing an estimated $250,000 so far.

Some activities have been held, and the club is prepping for its busy season, autumn.

This is the year that the ownership group, in place for 47 years, has decided to let go. Wild

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“I’m 70 and the other owners are in their 80’s, and we know it’s important for a younger generation to get in,” said Jeff Hughes, who has managed the club since 1973.

Hughes made it clear that whoever buys the hunting club must keep it that way, not “hack it up for real estate” and diversify the property.

“We are emotionally involved in this club.

Three generations of hunters have hunted here.

We are looking for new ownership, but the club SEE WILD WINGS, PAGE 10

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Jeff Hughes posed with his hunting dog Holly at the facility he has managed since 1973.

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Dorothy Neeser) in Hugo, located at 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N. “We grew up working on the farm baling hay, gardening and enjoying the outdoors. Growing up, I had three horses that I kept on my grandparents’ farm, so I was there almost daily,” Neeser recalled, adding that she moved to the farm a few years ago.

Last year, after Menne got married

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Sisters Renee Neeser (left) and Taryn Menne have launched a flower and produce business to continue the legacy of their family farm.

rent, such as wine barrel tables and pallet bars, rustic high tables for partygoers constructed of repurposed pallets. “We envision The Ninny making any event special,” Menne said.

Both Neeser and Menne have no plans to quit their day jobs. Neeser works as a legal assistant for a law firm and Menne works as a manager with Target.com guest services.

For more information about the business or pop-up events, visit tandnae.com or find T and Nae on Facebook and Instagram.

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

IF YOU GO: What: T and Nae LLC flower bouquets for sale When: 5-8 p.m. (or until sold out) Wednesday nights beginning July 8 through Aug. 26 Where: 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N., Hugo Details: Flower bouquets and produce will be available at the farm. Visit tandnae.com for more information.

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grown vegetables on the farm; they’ve grown flowers for the past two years. “We’ve always talked about finding ways to be creative and continuing the legacy of the Neeser farm,” Menne said.

With help from their father and Neeser’s boyfriend, the four converted an old horse trailer into an adorable mobile flower bar known as “The Ninny.” And thus, T and Nae LLC was born.

T and Nae are their nicknames, and “ninny” means fool.

“My sister and I have always wanted to create a business together, but it always seemed like a foolish idea. One day we just decided to go for it.

We knew we could grow flowers and veggies but turning it into a business is something we are still learning about,” Neeser said. “Considering we were taking on converting a horse trailer, which we had no idea how to do, creating a flower bar business, which is an idea we cooked up a year ago, ‘The Ninny’ felt fitting.”

There are two sides to the business: selling flowers and produce and renting The Ninny as a mobile flower bar or wet bar.

The selling season for flowers and produce will run from July through September. The sisters also plan to sell pumpkins and squash in October. Customers can swing by the farm from 5 to 8 p.m. (or until sold out) on Wednesday nights to purchase bouquets and produce.

Right now, the two are growing zinnias, sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolas and a variety of other flowers for bouquets that will range in price from $10 to $ 30 based on size and type of flowers. T and Nae will also be at the Forest Lake Farmers Market on Tuesday nights as well as other pop-up events including July 23 at Uncommon Loon Brewing Company in Chisago City and Aug. 15 at Willow Tree Winery in Ham Lake.

“We hope to partner with other local businesses and to be able to connect with more customers,” Menne said.

Once parties and events can take place again with fewer restrictions, The Ninny will be available to rent as a mobile flower bar or wet bar for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, graduations and the like. For the flower bar option, guests can arrange fresh cut flowers into bouquets to take home with them.

The Ninny also has a keg hookup and sink with running water. Other items are also available for

Building permits in the era of COVID-19

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Does the local economy still have a strong foundation in the era of COVID-19?

Anyone rushing off to building supply box stores around the north metro area of the Twin Cities these past 100 days may have noticed the crowds.

Workers in second-hand organizations such as Salvation Army, Goodwill and Bridging have been flooded with donations, and landscaping centers have seen an uptick in the landscaping and gardening traffic in their stores.

Without much else to do, homeowners have been using four months of weekends to spruce up their living spaces.

At the same time, the stock market at last check has shown healthy growth after taking huge hits in the early stages of the COVID-19 shutdown.

Many people are wondering whether the construction curve will flatten or spike.

A quick review of building permit data from three cities: Hugo, Centerville and Lino Lakes, is inconclusive.

“Anecdotally, it does feel like we've had a slight uptick in homeowner do-it-yourself work, but I haven't done any research to figure out if that's actually true,” said Centerville City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz.

Lino Lakes Community Development Director Michael Grochala said, “Overall, the total permits are down approximately 25% compared to last year, but new home construction has slightly increased.”

The flurry of building activity witnessed by those with spare time to look around during the COVID-19 state of emergency period has been rendered into numbers.

For the period of March through June, there were 545 building permits issued in the city of

LINO LAKES: (March through June) 288 building permits issued 53 permits for roofing projects 52 permits for footing and foundation work 40 permits for porches 40 permits for siding

HUGO: (March through June) 545 building permits issued $14 million overall valuation $171,715 in revenue to the city 37 number of dwelling units issued building permits

Hugo. The overall valuation of construction is $14 million, with corresponding city permit revenues of $171,715. Thirty-seven new dwelling units were issued building permits in that survey.

In Lino Lakes, there were 288 building permits issued during the past four months. In the singlefamily dwelling category, roofing projects made up 53 of those permits; footing and foundation work numbered 52; porches contributed 40 of the permits and siding added another 40 permits. Other popular single-family dwelling projects included replacing doors and windows; installing an above-ground swimming pool; building a family addition and installing sprinkler systems.

So far, only one commercial building permit was granted in Centerville during that period, said City Clerk Teresa Bender. That was for a re-siding project at 6995-20th Avenue S., she said.

Statz said, “We do have two large permits on the verge of being issued. One at a 134-unit ministorage complex and one at a 16-room memory care

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Without much else to do during the pandemic, homeowners are using their free time to spruce up their homes.

facility. We've also had another couple of businesses looking at substantial additions.”

Residential projects in Centerville over the past four months include new homes, new and replacement windows, a front step, re-roofi ng and re-siding, decks, stairs, an extended garage, finished basement, an entry door; a pool installation with concrete deck and fencing and an indoor pool removal with replacement flooring.

“I think this (building activity in the commercial sector) demonstrates that the economy still has a strong foundation in our area, and people are looking to invest in their businesses,” Statz said.

Although conclusions about larger trends aren't proven in the data yet, a visual observation of area residential properties shows construction activity as well as freshened-up properties. This seems to indicate a still-vibrant economy at present.

The best way to stave off winter — economically and climatologically — might be to keep on feathering the nest.

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CITY BRIEF Cities receive CARES funding

Tour de Hugo canceled

Cities across the state are starting to receive funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund and appropriated $150 billion to the fund. Local governments may be eligible for a share of the federal aid that Minnesota received.

The funds can only be used on COVID-related expenses and must be used by Nov. 15. Any funds that are not spent by that date will then be handed over to the county and, ultimately, the federal government.

The 2020 Tour de Hugo has officially been canceled. The planning team sent out an official statement last week that read, in part, “We do not feel confident that we could ensure rider and volunteer safety and provide the fun, friendly and social atmosphere we value in our ride. We look forward to seeing you on the roads and trails again soon. Happy riding!”

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way, and helps us connect with others.

Second, our world needs “salt and light.” We are here to help each other. We are here to make life better for those around us.

We are here to be an example for others and future generations to follow. We are here to be of service to others.

In these difficult times, we have the joy of being “salt and light” for everyone we meet!

Kris Fredrick

Kris Fredrick has won the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic Labor (DFL) Party for state representative in House District 38A at a digital convention. The seat is currently held by Rep. Linda Runbeck. The primary election will be held on Aug. 11 and the general election will coincide with the presidential election on Nov. 3.

Fredrick, a longtime resident of Lino Lakes, has a degree in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College and worked for 20 years at Honeywell International Inc. as a patent lawyer, rising to the position of general counsel for its research division. A few years ago, Fredrick decided to switch careers; he now works as a technology specialist in the Mounds View School District.

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ou are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world.”

(Matthew 5:13,14) At first glance, it seems almost like Jesus is mixing metaphors.

Why would He say this? If we take these words out of context, they certainly seem very odd.

Salt is needed for our bodies to survive and adds flavor to life.

Light is needed to show us the way and help us see each other.

Jesus saying this makes sense for two reasons.

First, He is the perfect “salt and light” for us. He saves our lives, gives life flavor, shows us the

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Family pets

ecently I heard a new term – “COVID puppy.” One interesting thing that has come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the surge in pet ownership. We have several friends who got puppies this spring.

Some had been considering getting a puppy and figured it was a good time because they were working from home and had extra time to take it on. Or, perhaps the quarantine made people realize the importance of family, and what a better way to bring more joy to a family than to get a dog? From what I hear, the Humane Society has been busier than ever, and breeders have long waiting lists for puppies.

Unfortunately, we lost our Publisher’s family dog a few weeks ago.

Our beloved west highland View terrier, Molly, became sick gastrointestinal issues Carter Johnson with in January. We tried various treatments and different prescribed foods, which seemed to help for a little while, but then didn’t. She had just turned 10 in May, so it was a shock. We had hoped to have several more years with her.

It is devastating to lose a pet, as they are so much a part of our lives. We had not done all of our homework or preparation when we went “just to look” at a litter of westies on a farm in Clear Lake, Wisconsin all those years ago. Of course we left with Molly, which was a lifechanging decision we’ve never regretted.

Molly was fully a member of our family.

Westies are known for thinking they’re people. She defi nitely thought herself equal with our two kids, if not a step above. The kids sometimes wondered if we liked the dog better.

Molly brought us joy and entertainment.

She had an independent streak and a big personality - training was admittedly a major challenge. We brought her to training early on at Katie’s K-9 in Hugo. Katie took one look at her and told us, “Good luck with that one.” She wanted to be with us all the time. She was my companion whenever I worked on a project.

She loved the water and wouldn’t hesitate to jump in the lake for a swim or hop on the paddle board. She even went tubing a few times with the kids.

I take some solace in my belief that despite being ill, Molly had some of the best days of her life this spring during the quarantine. Everyone was home and she got tons of attention, walks and boat rides. She sat with me all day long as I worked from the front porch. I am thankful we were able to spend that quality time with her. She knew she was loved.

Our hearts go out to anyone who has lost a pet. We are thankful for the local veterinarian and staff who helped care for Molly and helped us get through the end.

Getting a puppy isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. If you’re not sure a dog is right for you, see if you could walk a few dogs in your neighborhood, spend time with a friend’s dog, or even offer to board a dog for the weekend and see how it goes. If you decide a dog is right for you, do your research on various breeds to make sure the breed will fit your family dynamic. Get references from a vet and friends on reputable breeders, or check out the many rescue programs in our area. Watch out for price gouging since demand is so high.

Keep in mind when you get to a point that you go to look at a puppy, you will almost certainly come home with one, so be prepared.

Pets are way more work and expense to raise, train, feed and care for than anyone lets on. But they are worth it.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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Schools must reopen this fall

OVID–19 has impacted all aspects of our lives, most notably on children’s education. Distance learning was the temporary fall back to continue their education, but we now know it is not working for many kids, families and educators.

In short, kids need to be back in school this fall.

Most educators, parents, and kids agree on this point.

During the past several months, I’ve had many conversations with educators Legislator and parents. What I have learned Lingo about distance learning has Roger been eye-opening.

Chamberlain Educators and parents are concerned and frustrated.

A recent survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education showed that 64% of parents want their kids back in school. In addition, almost 53% said they had a bad or very bad experience with distance learning.

While there have been some issues with internet access for kids, most of that has been

mitigated and we now have the information to fully address that issue. Some educators have said up to 30% of kids had not regularly logged into class sessions. And as many of us have learned, technology has helped but there are limits and only so much you can do via Zoom.

What we intuitively know to be true is supported by science and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). On July 9, CDC Director Robert Redfield, said, “I’m of the point of view as a public health leader in this nation, that having the schools actually closed is a greater public health threat to the children than having the schools reopen.”

Relationships matter a great deal in all we do. It is especially true when talking about educating kids, even more for special education – kids need structure, consistency, they need to be in a classroom with educators. For special education, it is a must. It is important not only for educators but is also important for social interaction and to be with their friends.

On June 25, on their website, AAP stated, “The AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with the goal of having students

physically present in school. The importance of in-person learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020.”

Regarding health concerns, CDC Director Redfield added, “I don’t think we should go overboard in trying to develop a system that doesn’t recognize the reality that this virus really is relatively benign to those of us that are under the age of 20.”

That said, we understand we need to protect the vulnerable and those with underlying conditions. With that in mind, we must be flexible, one size does not fit all. Local leaders need to be empowered to make decisions that best meet the needs of their community.

At the Legislature, we will support families and local school officials. We will propose using existing COVID money to support schools and families during the transition back to full-time in classroom education.

For the well-being of our kids, we must move back towards normalcy. Kids need to be back in school, back in the classroom, back with their friends.

Sen. Roger Chamberlain can be reached at 651-926-1253 or sen.roger.chamberlain@senate.mn

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CMI Coatings Group pays $12K for air quality violations

HUGO — CMI Coatings Group, Inc. (DBA Industrial Painting Specialists) has paid a $12,100 civil penalty to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a series of air quality violations. The violations occurred between 2014 and 2018 at the company’s industrial and infrastructure equipment painting facility, located at 5858 152nd St. N., Hugo.

Violations included failing to: • Regularly conduct daily visible emissions checks as required in its permit, from 2014 to 2018

• Operate parts of the facility within permitted pressure-drop ranges and not correcting the problem when directed • Conduct periodic inspections or maintain proper records • Calibrate monitoring equipment annually In addition to paying the civil penalty, the company has completed a series of corrective actions to ensure future operations and maintenance will be conducted according to permit requirements.

MPCA permits are designed to protect human health and the environment by limiting pollution emissions and discharges from facilities. When

companies do not fully comply with permit requirements, the resulting pollution can be harmful to people and the environment.

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COUNTY BRIEFS Washington County Parks feature fishing programs Washington County Parks will feature fishing programs at several county parks throughout the summer.

Near Hugo, families can enjoy “Family Fishing” from 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 25, at Square Lake Park. The event is free, but a vehicle permit required. Attendees should meet at the fishing pier. Reservations are required on the county’s website at www.co.washington.mn.us by searching “fishing programs.”

Swimming beaches open Washington County swimming beaches at Big Marine Park Reserve, Point Douglas Park and Square Lake Park opened June 8. The beaches will remain open through Labor Day and will be unguarded this summer. In addition to regular beach rules, the following guidelines will be in place for the 2020 season: • All beach users must social distance according to current State of Minnesota guidelines.

• Group gatherings of more than 25 people are not permitted.

• Restrooms/changing rooms are open.

• Vehicle permits will continue to be enforced.

• Be prepared to bring your own drinking water, hand sanitizer and toilet paper.

• Without lifeguards, safety breaks will not be called. Please remember to take breaks on hot days to get out of the sun, re-apply sunscreen and drink water.

• If thunder or lightning is observed, exit the water immediately and do not re-enter until at least 30 minutes has passed since the last observation.

County receives funds to enhance mobility for seniors, people with disabilities Washington County will receive $320,000 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to be used to enhance mobility for seniors and people with disabilities, after the county board accepted the grant July 7. The state agency will use federal funds for the grant. The county is required to provide a 20% local match.

The grant aims to improve access to transportation services and public transportation alternatives for persons with disabilities, seniors and others with special transportation needs. When responding to the Washington County Resident Survey in 2013, 2016 and 2019, county residents selected “ease of travel by public transit” as the most problematic issue facing the county.

Board proclaims July as Park and Recreation Month The Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed July as Park and Recreation Month in Washington County July 7. The board also proclaimed that the fi rst nonholiday Tuesday of each month is Free Tuesday in the county’s parks and waived the vehicle permit fee required to enter parks on those days.

Park and Recreation Month brings an awareness about the parks and trails available in Washington County. They are important to establish and maintain the quality of life in the county.

Sheriff’s Office will continue to work with cities on CodeRED notifications The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work with the county’s cities and townships to provide a mass emergency notification system, known as CodeRED, after the county board approved joint powers agreements with the cities and townships July 7. The joint powers agreements are with 32 cities and townships in the county.

Washington County has a contract with OnSolve LLC for the use of the CodeRED system. CodeRED allows the county to send mass emergency and non-emergency messages to the residents of Washington County.

CodeRED costs Washington County $35,438 each year for the purchase of 150,000 minutes. Through these agreements, each city or township of Washington County will use those minutes to communicate with its residents. Each city or township will pay a fee for the minutes based on its population. The combined total that the city and townships will contribute to the county is $18,717.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A motorcyclist was reported at 9:44 p.m. June 13 for throwing items at the complainant’s vehicle in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and breaking a side window.

• A resident in the 5000 block of Fairpoint Drive N. at 11:23 a.m. June 15 reported that someone had tried to receive unemployment benefits in her name, even though she didn’t apply for the benefits. After she made the unemployment agency aware of the fraud, they stopped any potential benefits.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. at 3:40 p.m. June 15 reported threats via Twitter.

• A solicitor without permits in the 5000 block of 148th Street N. reported at 3:43 p.m. June 15 told Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies that he’d applied for permits but had yet to receive them. Deputies advised the solicitor to risk a citation or cease selling, which he did immediately.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 146th Street N. at 5:40 p.m. June 15 reported possible pry marks on top of his garage service door frame that weren’t there three days ago. It will cost approximately $ 300 to repair the door.

• Suspicious people observed trespassing at the old schoolhouse on 170th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. at 8:58 p.m. June 15 turned out to be regular folks seated on the porch taking pictures. When deputies advised them that the schoolhouse was an historical building and that they could not be on the porch, they complied and avoided a citation.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Education Drive N. at 10:16 p.m. June 15 reported looking for a babysitter on the

Hugo Facebook page and receiving messages from a suspicious person possibly posing as a young female.

After deputies inspected the subject’s Facebook profile, they advised the complainant to look for a different babysitter and ignore the subject’s messages.

• A resident in the 5000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. reported

two sets of aggressive, vulgar male voices outside her bathroom window at 1 a.m.

June 16. The following morning, she noticed two sets of footprints outside the residence.

Nothing else was out of place, and extra patrol was requested.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Ethan Avenue N. at 3:33 p.m. June 16 reported an unemployment account opened in her name because she was advised to obtain a police report. No fi nancial loss was reported.

• Residents in the 4000 block of Emmit Drive N. reported someone trying to enter their truck overnight June 16-17 after the keyless entry keypad had been pulled out of position. No damage or entry was evident.

• A suspicious male driving a pickup The male told deputies he was truck was reported at 1:59 a.m. upset at his dog, who had run away, June 17 in the 15000 block of and was yelling to try and get the dog Empress Avenue N. for leaving the to come home. area before returning to look into the After advising the subject to stop screaming and driving the four-wheeler, deputies searched for windows of a home. the dog with negative results.

• A suspicious older man who used to live in the area of 126th Street N. and Ethan Avenue was reported at 10:38 a.m. June 17 for walking around asking questions.

• Drugs were reported found at 9:00 p.m. June 18 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. The drugs were taken into evidence to be destroyed.

• A suspicious male in the 15000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. reported at midnight June 19 turned out to be a male from across the street out for a stroll to enjoy the Friday night view of the pond.

• Two females running in the area of the 14000 block of Jardin Avenue N. at 8:45 a.m. June 19 reported a

“creepy” older white male in a dark blue Hyundai SUV for watching them on their 7 a.m. run.

Extra patrol was requested.

• Two welders were reported stolen at 2:15 p.m.

June 19 from a construction cargo container at the water tower construction site on Forest Blvd.

N. and 125th Street N. • Several juveniles were reported at 9:58 p.m. June 21 for playing loud music in Oakshore Park in the 12000 block of Exhall Avenue N. and driving recklessly on the grass.

When Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived on scene, the youths were playing football under the lights.

The driver of the vehicle that drove onto the field was verbally warned.

• An iPod was reported found at 12:02 p.m. June 22 in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. and turned over to deputies, who returned it to the complainant.

• The driver of a dark sedan traveling southbound on Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. was cited at 6:23 p.m. June 22 for semaphore violation while a jogger was waiting on the corner to cross in front of him.

The driver admitted to running the red light and seeing the jogger waiting.

• Employees of the gas station in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. at 8:50 p.m. June 22 reported that a juvenile male on a bike approached them saying he was chased by several other juvenile males with guns in a blue sedan because they had a beef with him.

• A screaming male was reported at 11:22 p.m.

June 22 in the 16000 block of Harrow Avenue N. The male was described as screaming obscenities from his garage and driving his four-wheeler while under the influence.

• A suspicious vehicle reported at 1:55 a.m. June 24 at US Bank in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. turned out to belong to the cleaners.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Fairoaks Avenue N. at 11:42 a.m. June 24 reported receiving an email from Amazon saying her order for an iPhone was to be delivered the next day to an address in Houston and wanted the complainant to call back at a phone number provided to confi rm the order.

The complainant never ordered the phone and wasn’t about to confirm any such order.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 138th Street N. at 2:28 p.m. June 24 reported her identity falsely used to make an unemployment claim.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 177th Street N. at 4:21 p.m. June 24 reported a male with an accent claiming to be from Publisher’s Clearing House advising him

he had won $2.5 million and a new luxury vehicle.

All the complainant needed to do was to purchase a gift card and give the number to the “representative” in return for the winnings. The complainant did buy the gift card but didn’t give it to the scam artist before calling deputies.

• A suspicious noise reported at 10:38 p.m. June 24 in the area of 121st Street N. and Falcon Avenue N. turned out to be Xcel Energy working in the area.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 14tth Circle N. at 10:33 a.m. June 25 reported Twitter threats.

• A resident in the 17000 block of Foxhill Avenue N. at 11:43 a.m. June 25

reported her former father-in-law, who owns the property where she lives, for threatening to tear down the fences and bulldoze the house.

Deputies advised the complainant to apply for an order for protection (OFP) from the court.

• Suspicious males reported at 8:36 p.m. June 25 in the 15000 block of Homestead Avenue N. turned out to be two males practicing photography.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 141st Street N. at 9:00 a.m. June 26 reported

his handyman for taking his wishing well to be repaired last winter and never returning it.

Deputies contacted the handyman, who agreed to return the wishing well as soon as possible.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Empress Drive N. at 11:28 a.m. June 26 reported stolen mail.

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Cows on the MOOve Residents on the border of Hugo and Lino Lakes have reported multiple sightings of “horned cows” in residential areas since last month. Photos of cows in front yards and city parks have been circulating on social media. Sightings were reported in various areas including Clearwater Creek Park, the Fable Hill neighborhood and Oneka Elementary.

Lino Lakes Public Safety Deputy Director Kyle Leibel confirmed that his agency received a few calls about cattle on the loose around the Clearwater Creek Neighborhood June 28 and June 29. Four steers had reportedly snuck away from Mel-O-Dee Stable in Hugo. After some attempts to round the cattle up by officers and Mel-O-Dee staff, they ended up in a swamp June 28 where staff from Mel-O-Dee continued their attempts.The steers ended up returning to Mel-O-Dee Stable on their own late in the day on June 29. However, one apparently snuck back out again on July 7.

“We’re considering adding roping skills and steer wrestling tactics to our annual training,” Leibel joked.

LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-35W near Main Street June 23. While speaking to the driver, the officer observed a marijuana cigarette in the car.

A search of the vehicle resulted in seizure of marijuana oil. The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

• A male who has been trespassed from the City Hall complex returned June 23. He left when officers arrived and was mailed a citation for trespassing. He returned later the same day and was arrested.

• Officers responded to the 6300 block of 20th Avenue June 23 to a report of a suspicious male walking down the road with a gun in his hands.

Officers arrived and found the male did not have a gun and was walking to meet his wife.

• Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run in the 6100 block of Hodgson Road June 23. Officers located the vehicle and arrested the driver for fourth-degree DWI and other charges.

• An officer performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the 900 block of Main Street June 23.

The driver was cited for speeding, careless driving and possession of a tobacco product by a minor.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for a lane violation on I-35E near Ash Street June 24. The officer

developed a reasonable suspicion that drugs were in the vehicle. The driver gave consent for a search, and drugs were subsequently located.

The driver was arrested.

• An officer from a neighboring agency located a single-vehicle injury crash at Centerville Road and Ash Street June 24. An officer investigated the crash and the victim was transported to a hospital by ambulance.

• Officers were called to a home in the 6600 block of Lacasse Drive June 24 on a report of vandalism of siding and vehicles parked in the driveway. This case is currently under investigation.

• An officer was contacted by staff from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive regarding people playing basketball in the business parking lot June 24. At the request of property management, the officer asked the group to leave the area.

• Officers responded to a driving complaint in the 200 block of Cherry Lane June 26. It was found that a male threatened neighbor with a knife. The male was arrested for assault and reckless driving.

• A resident from the 600 block of Lois Lane reported someone was using his identity to claim unemployment benefits June 26. The incident is under investigation. A resident in the 1300 block of Timberwolf Circle also reported the same thing happened to them.

• An officer was dispatched to respond to a social distancing complaint in the 7400 block of Main Street June 26.

The parties left the public location.

• Multiple reports of a juvenile ringing doorbells and running off were reported along Hudson Trail and Red Fox Road June 27. Officers were unable to locate the juvenile(s).

• An officer was dispatched to a report of threats of violence made against the reporting party in the 100 block of Red Clover Lane June 27. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers received a traffic complaint of a reckless driver in the area of I-35W and Main Street June 28. Officers located the vehicle and arrested the driver for thirddegree DWI. • Officers responded to the area of I-35W and Lake Drive June 29 to assist the State Patrol with a possibly impaired driver who reportedly left the scene of a crash. Officers located the suspect/vehicle and the State Patrol arrested the driver.

• An officer was requested to assist a law enforcement agency with a canine track June 30. The suspect was not located.

• An officer checked on a reported suspicious person in the 7700 block of Marilyn Drive June 30. The female was a resident of the area out for a walk.

• An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 1 to assist a citizen with loose kittens. The

officer responded but was unable to capture the kittens.

• An officer performed a traffic stop for a lane violation in the 6800 block of Lake Drive July 2. The driver showed signs of impairment and failed sobriety tests. The driver was subsequently arrested for fourthdegree DWI and possession of a controlled substance.

• An officer stopped a bicyclist for riding at night without a light in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road July 3.

The male bicyclist was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested and booked into jail.

• Officers were dispatched to a grass fire in the 1300 block of Main Street July 3. Officers and firefighters extinguished the fire.

• An officer assisted the Centennial Lakes Police Department on a call of a suicidal male with a gun in Lexington July 4. The male was detained without incident and was given assistance.

• Officers received an abundance of calls about fi reworks July 4.

Although many of the fi reworks were not witnessed, officers made several attempts to speak with people about the complaints and discuss fi reworks laws.

• A resident in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle called to report their vehicle had been stolen July 5. The investigation is ongoing.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Police responded to the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue June 24 on a delayed report of theft from a motor vehicle.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 7100 block of Mill Road June 24. A small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were subsequently located.

• While on a call June 25, officers noticed a situation regarding a child in Lexington that they felt CPS should be aware of and sent the report over.

• Police responded to the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines June 25 for a civil dispute.

• Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Moonlite Drive in Circle Pines June 25 on a report of construction workers who hit a gas line. Police stood by for fi re personnel.

• An animal was attacked in the 30 block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines June 25. Two dogs have been quarantined pending vaccination records.

• Police responded to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines June 26 on a report of underage consumption. Two juvenile males were found to have consumed alcohol.

• Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Heritage Lane in Circle Pines June 26 on a report of a fraudulent Facebook post.

• An officer was dispatched to a business in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville June 26 on a report of a disorderly customer. The customer was subsequently brought home by the officer and left in the care of a sober adult.

• Officers were dispatched to the 9500 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington June 27 on a report of found drugs.

• Police responded to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington June 29 on a report of a possible impaired driver. Officers made contact with the driver, who was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. • Officers were dispatched to the 7100 block of Brian Way in Centerville June 29 on a burglary report.

Information was collected.

• Motor vehicle tampering and theft was reported by a resident in the 7000 block of Cottonwood Court in Centerville June 29.

• Responded to an informational meeting with the manager of the Landings of Lexington apartment complex July 1 for possible solutions for parking problems at and around the facility. A copy of the report was forwarded to the city of Lexington.

• Police were dispatched to the 30 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines July 1 on a report of a property damage hit and run. A mailbox was damaged.

• Officers responded to the 1600 block of Lakeland

Circle in Centerville July 1. The dog was placed on a 10-day quarantine period.

• Police were dispatched to the area of Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue in Lexington July 2 to check the welfare of an intoxicated male. The male was subsequently located and transported to the hospital.

• Damage to property at LaMotte Park in Centerville was reported July 2.

• Officers were dispatched ot the 100 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 3 on report of a gas grill that was on fi re.

• Police took a phone call report of a theft in the 1700 block of Peltier Lake Drive in Centerville July 4.

• Officers received information about bird feeders that were stolen in the 9200 block of Ryan Place in Lexington July 4.

• Police took a vandalism/nuisance report regarding fi reworks debris on a vehicle on Village Parkway in Circle Pines July 5.

• Officers were dispatched to Circle Pines on report of indecent exposure July 5. The suspect was located and the case will be forwarded to the juvenile division.

• Officers observed a suspicious juvenile male in the 1700 block of Center Street in Centerville July 6. The officer verbally warned the male for multiple violations.

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CENTERVILLE — Centerville Elementary holds a special place in Michael Macken’s heart.

Macken not only lives three blocks away from the school, but his daughters Emma, 19, and Libby, 20, both attended elementary school there. “I love that school. It is definitely a hometown, small-townkind-of-feel elementary.

It is special.” Emma currently works for Kids Club there, too.

The Centennial School Board approved the hire of Macken as the principal of Centerville Elementary in April. His first day was July 1. Former principal Wayne Whitwam recently accepted the superintendent position in the Hermantown School District.

Macken is originally from Wausau, Wisconsin. He has always loved being around children, whether as a camp counselor, lifeguard, religion teacher or nanny. “It was always more of a what-am-Igoing-to-teach than if I would teach,” he said. “I love learning and I want the kids to have that same love of learning.”

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“I’m looking forward to meeting people and developing relationships with the families, staff and the community,” he said. “Working alongside the staff and supporting them so that they can continue to be excellent at what they do. They have a really strong teaching staff there; they care about kids.”

As for changes, Macken said he wants to really get a feel for

what the school is like before he makes any big changes.

“Mr. Whitwam has a great thing going. I can pick it up where he left off and keep trying to make it a little better. It is already a great school,” Macken explained. The only changes he sees in the immediate future would be whatever ends up happening for the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

Macken wants parents to know that he is approachable and values relationships with families, staff and the community. “I want to work collaboratively with them to give kids the best experience possible.”

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Prior to his new role at Centerville Elementary, Macken served as the assistant principal at Centennial Middle School since 2014. His wife, Mary, is a school counselor there. They will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next month.

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The owners’ decision to sell came prior to the pandemic, he said.

Wild Wings of Oneka is the oldest such club in Minnesota. It opened in 1956, much smaller and in a different location. (It was the second club at the time, but the first one has closed.)

The operation was purchased in 1973 by Jim Gardner, John Ward, John Irbine and a fourth partner, now deceased. “All White Bear Lake guys,�

Hughes pointed out. Gardner, Ward and Harriet Irbine, John’s widow, remain to this day. Hughes joined the ownership group in 1992.

Wild Wings of Oneka is a 529-acre property with 14 separate, diverse hunting areas, 13 ponds, clay target and pistol ranges, a heated 5 Stand, and a farm operation to plant cover for birds. “A Sportsman’s paradise that captures the spirit of Midwest hunting,� is how the club bills itself.

The headquarters building has four levels, including a dining room that seats up to 130, clubhouse, fellowship hall, pro shop and a full bar.

Members and guests hunt pheasants, ducks, chukar and wild turkeys.

Hunting is easier there; birds are provided for hunters in specific areas.

The 300 members pay $1,600 per year, plus a $500 deposit that is spent on club offerings.

The club has 30 guides and a kennel of hunting dogs available. The birds are purchased from several Minnesota sources. The club hatched its own until about 15 years ago, when it found it was cheaper to buy them.

Due to COVID-19, the club was ordered to shut down for three weeks in late March and early April, and the restaurant and bar remain closed.

A huge event, Tough Mudder Twin Cities, scheduled in July, was canceled. The club has hosted the

10-mile obstacle race on its rugged terrain for the previous four years. “Tough Mudder brings 12,000 people to Hugo,� Hughes said. Several events with 30 to 100 participants were also canceled.

The club has lost about 20% of its gross, about $250,000, Hughes said.

Due to the virus, this is also the first year it have not charged a $5,000 initiation fee.

The club reopened in April — with all activities outside, and adherence to social distancing — to use up an inventory of 3,000 birds that had already been supplied from providers.

Hughes put out a newsletter asking members to come and harvest the birds, which was accomplished.

The club’s peak season is October to December. What that will look like this year, of course, depends on “what state and federal governments will allow� at that point, Hughes said.

Still scheduled, for August and September, are several annual fundraisers. The club works with 4-H, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, Maplewood Oakdale Rotary, St. Paul Canine Corps, Children’s Cancer Fund and the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network. (Yellow Ribbon events are for military personnel who missed hunting seasons while deployed overseas.) For these events, food trucks will be brought in to keep the participants outside.

Jeff and Sue Hughes and their son Chad opened another club, Wings North in Pine City, in 1998. Chad runs that operation. Sue was Oneka’s chef for 47 years; she retired last year.

She provided dinners of roast duck, pheasant and turkeys, and other delicacies. Especially popular are her pheasant pot pies; she made 2,500 to 3,000 of them each year.

Hughes was 23 when he arrived in Hugo as a graduate of Ball State in Muncie, Indiana, where he majored

The Tough Mudder, which has been held at Wild Wings of Oneka for the past four years, was canceled this year due to COVID-19.

in fisheries and wildlife biology “specifically to run a place like this.�

The operation has expanded greatly under Hughes. “We’ve done pretty well. We’ve been in business 64 years; not many last that long,� Hughes said. “But we have only scratched the surface of the potential this club has.�

The club could do more with outdoor corporate events in the summer, he said, along with outdoor weddings, for which they are currently building a pavilion addition to the main building.

Presumably, the new owners will look to such summer activities.

Meanwhile, the club is getting a boost in business from a huge increase in gun sales nationwide. That’s mostly pistols, Hughes said, and the club can accommodate their owners, who are mostly female, with the pistol range and their conceal and carry classes.

Regarding the future of the club and the sport of hunting, Hughes and the other owners are elated to see a

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young generation of hunters emerging.

The sport had been getting decidedly grayer, with fewer and fewer youths interested, until clay target shooting became a popular high school club sport in recent years. “So now we’ve got lot of kids signing up because live hunting takes their sport, trap shooting, to the next level,� Hughes said. “We’ve had a big resurgence in shooters spurred on by trap shooters.�

STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2020 spring semester: Alexandria Technical and Community College: Jonathon Noble of Hugo.

Bethel University: Kaiya Carlson and Julia Zinda, both of Centerville; Kylie Boeke, Emily Brockberg, Michaela Craigan and Megan Neubeck, all of Hugo.

Iowa State University: Jack Harris, Alyssa Vail and Brandon Zaragoza, all of Centerville;

Victoria Weir of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, advertising, magna cum laude.

North Dakota State University: Alyson Hanzal and Adam Krueger, both of Centerville;

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Jacob Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Clare McManamon, Kyle Moser, Rachel Pederson, Jake Prasch, Ashley Reinhardt and Benjamin Wetherby, all of Hugo;

Megan Crompton and Clair Lovgren, both of Hugo.

Caitlyn Bangert of Centerville.

Rebecca Erickson of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, communication studies;

Alec Akins, Grace Spindler and Victoria Weir, all of Hugo.

MidAmerica Nazarene University: Meaghan Downey of Hugo.

University of North Dakota: Lauren Rantz and Kelly Wahl, both of Centerville.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Nicole Krohn of Centerville; Zach Wesolaski of Hugo.

CITY OF HUGO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 TIF District Name: Current net tax capacity Original net tax capacity Captured net tax capacity Principal and interest payments due in 2020 Tax increment received in 2019 Tax increment expended in 2019 Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification Actual date of decertification Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution*

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR July 22:

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

Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www.presspubs. com (click on Public Notices).

HUGO CITY CALENDAR July 20: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

July 21: EDA meeting at 5:30 p.m.

July 23: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR July 18: July 27: July 29:

Recycling Saturday City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m.

Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Mayor D. Love

Centerville Mayor D. Love has been elected first vice president of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors. LMC elected several new members to the board for 2020-2021 at its annual business meeting, held remotely June 25.

The League serves its more than 830 member cities through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management and other services. For more information, visit lmc.org.

WHITE BEAR SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The White Bear Lake Area School Board took the following action at its June 8 meeting: • Held a first reading of the following school board policies: Policy 201, Legal Status of the School Board; Policy 202, School Board Officers; Policy 203, Operation of the School Board – Governing Rules Policy;. Policy 203.2, Order of the Regular School Board Meeting; Policy 203.5, School Board Meeting Agenda; Policy 203.6, Consent Agenda; Policy 204, School Board Minutes; Policy 205, Open Meetings and Closed Meetings; Policy 206, Public Participation in School Board Meetings/ Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy; Policy 207, Public Hearings; Policy 208, Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies; Policy 209, Code of Ethics; Policy 211, Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Members, Employee or Student; Policy 212, School Board Member Development; Policy 214, Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members; Policy 215, School Board Member Code of Conduct.

• Approved a property and casualty insurance package costing about $521,000. The insurance is with the Minnesota Insurance Scholastic Trust (MIST). It will last through next summer.

• Refinanced leases from 2013 and 2014. The leases are for gym additions to Lakeaires, Matoska, and Willow Lane Elementary Schools.

• Accepted a transportation bid for two years with Twin City Transportation, Inc., Treasured Transportation, Inc. and HALO. • Approved a purchase order to renovate security and offices at the Area Learning Center.

• Approved the fiscal year 2021 preliminary budget.

Total revenue is expected to be $124 million and expenditures $123.7 million.

• Approved two purchase agreements for properties in White Bear Lake.

• Held the second reading of the following policies: Policy 415, Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; Policy 535, Service Animals on School Property; Policy 604, Instructional Curriculum; Policy 624, Online Learning Options; and Policy 806, Crisis Management Policy.

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HUGO BITS & PIECES The Hugo City Council took the following action at its July 6 meeting, held via teleconference: • Approved a contract with Oertel Architects for the new public works facility. The agreement outlines how Oertel Architects will assist the city in the delivery of the new facility once all approvals are in place.

• Approved a water surface use permit application from resident David Strub.

On behalf of residents living on Sunset Lake, Strub made an application to allow residents to water ski on the slalom course on the lake.

• Heard a COVID-19 update from City Administrator Bryan Bear, who said the city of Hugo has received $1,148,713 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. (See separate brief.)

• Council Member Becky Petryk wondered whether City Hall or other city facilities could benefit from an updated heating/ cooling system and if that expense could be covered with CARES dollars. Bear said that he wasn’t too concerned about the system at City Hall, as it is “reasonably modern,” but there are some older facilities that might benefit from an upgrade. He said he would check into it.

• Council Member Mike Miron said he would be interested in seeing some of that money given to local businesses that could benefit from the dollars.The council also agreed to keep conducting its meetings remotely for the time being.

• Held a public hearing on the city’s proposed five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) and the possible issuance of general obligation CIP bonds for the new public works facility.

There was no public comment.

• Finance Director Ron Otkin explained that per state statute, the city can

issue CIP bonds for the purpose of constructing a public works facility as long as it follows certain requirements, such as a public hearing and resolution approving the five-year plan as well as the possible use of CIP bonds. The approval authorizes the use of CIP bonds not to exceed $ 8 million and the council will have to approve the issuance of bonds at a future meeting.

• Approved the site plan for the proposed public works facility at Irish Avenue Park.

The Planning Commission met June 28 and unanimously recommended that the council approve the site plan. Community Development Director Rachel Juba said that city staff are still working with the county on necessary road improvements on County Road 8.

• Petryk asked if the necessary road improvements would be the sole responsibility of the city, or if the county would chip in some funds, too, since it is a county road. Juba explained that since it is the city’s project that would require the improvements, the cost would likely be the responsibility of the city. Juba added that she would entertain discussions with the county about potential cost-sharing opportunities.

• Authorized the advertisement for bids for the new public works facility. Public Works Director Scott Anderson explained that the council would be asked to review bids and award a contract at the Aug. 17 meeting, and if all goes as planned, construction could begin in September.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, held via teleconference.

Shannon Granholm

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council at its July 8 meeting took the following action: • Approved a letter of credit release for United Properties after they fulfi lled their obligation to pave Fairview Street, contingent on city staff receiving word that the contractor has been paid in full. When the commercial property, Distribution Alternatives, was built in Lino Lakes a few years ago, construction materials were hauled across Fairview Street. As part of the developer’s agreement, United Properties was to overlay Fairview Street when the project was completed. That work has been now been done.

• Approved the LaMotte irrigation system expansion agreement at St. Genevieve’s Church using the same tenets as used in the agreement with St. Paul Regional Water Service (SPRWS). The city received grant funding from both the Metropolitan Council and Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) to expand its stormwater reuse system in LaMotte Park.

The expansion will extend onto two private properties, SPRWS and St. Genevieve’s Church. The city has approved an agreement with SPRWS and has now reached an agreement with St. Genevieve’s Church. City staff recommends approval of this agreement so that the project may proceed.

Funding for this project will be shared among the Metropolitan Council grant, the RCWD grant and the city Storm Water Fund.

• By a vote of 4-1 (Council Member Matt Montain opposed) approved plans to upsize the storm water pipe along Heritage and Progress Streets, as part of the downtown street and utilities project. The pipe upsizing project is expected to cost approximately $ 50,000 and use funds from either the Street Fund or the Storm Water Fund. Council will discuss fi nancing at an upcoming meeting.

• Took no action on an opportunity to purchase a parcel at 7604 Centerville Road. The seller of a 500 square foot home on .34 acres reached out to the city to see if there was any interest in purchasing the home and lot for redevelopment assembly.

The taxable valuation of the property is approximately $100,000. “I see no purpose in obtaining that piece of ground,” said Council Member Tom Wilharber.

“We’ve got other pieces we’ve been unable to sell.”

• Granted a request from A-1 Excavating for an extention to working hours. The city will allow A-1 to work until 8 p.m. through August.

Normally, the city allows construction only during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The company said that due to COVID-19 shutdowns, gas

issues and recent rains, work on the downtown street and utility improvements project has been delayed.

• Started the assessment process of building a fence around the city tower on the property line with Alex’s Lawn and Turf, according to the conditional use permit (CUP) issued during purchase negotiations. The city recently sent a letter to Alex’s informing them they were in violation of the CUP by not building the fence on their side of the water tower. The city will soon send another letter informing Alex’s that the city will start building the fence on Alex’s side of the property line and assess the business for building costs and maintenance.

• Approved Pay Request No. 3 in the amount of $121,650 to A-1 Excavating for downtown street and utility improvements.

• Passed a resolution appointing elections judges for the Aug. 11 primary election and the Nov. 3 general election.

• Approved an encroachment agreement at 7305 Deer Pass Dr. for a fence within the rear and side yard setbacks within the city’s right-ofway/drainage and utility easements.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22 at City Hall, 1880 Main St. or telephonically.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Speedway burglarized, again Four adults have been arrested after burglarizing the Speedway located near 148th Street North and Highway 61 in Hugo.

Sgt. Joseph Stoehr, of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, confi rmed that around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, a deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle on Fiona Avenue N in Hugo for failing to signal a turn.

Upon talking with four adults in the car, the deputy determined they were in possession of burglary tools.

Stolen cigarettes and a cash register were subsequently located. The criminal complaint was not available at the time of press deadline.

That Speedway was also burglarized back in May.

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Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake.

Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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PROPRIETARY FUND STATEMENT OF NET POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

Met Council Population Estimate

15,388

15,247

Revenues and Expenditures for General Operations (Governmental Funds) Total 2019 REVENUES: Property Taxes - Current Property Taxes - Delinquent Non-Levy Related Property Taxes - Unused Tax Increment Tax Increments Franchise Taxes Special Assessments Penalties & Interest Business Licenses & Permits Non-Business Licenses & Permits Federal Grants - FEMA State Grants & Aids Grants from County & Other Local Governments Charges for Services - Developer Infrastructure Charges Fines & Forfeits Interest on Investments Net increase (decrease) in the fair value of investments Rents Contributions Miscellaneous Revenues Total Revenues Per Capita EXPENDITURES: Current: General Government Public Safety Streets & Highways Culture & Recreation Urban & Economic Development Miscellaneous Expenditures Debt Service: Bond Principal Interest and Fiscal Charges Capital Outlay

$

6,749,803 30,238 8,052 168,628 235,682 2,140 20,725 395,666 860,066 573,005 193,049 616,044 40,920 405,455 56,103 50,130 7,500 430

$

6,271,879 48,901 8,468 160,511 81,690 173,155 309,712 14,442 19,860 581,266 160,833 877,444 550,181 261,906 1,183,687 33,958 306,546 5,006 41,655 100 187

$ $

10,413,636 677

$ $

11,091,387 727

$

1,292,195 1,946,090 1,413,813 453,119 65,937 163,421

$

1,043,018 1,831,314 1,232,265 409,499 63,348 156,037

1,875,000 67,218 4,314,766

Total Expenditures Per Capita Long-Term Indebtedness: General Obligation Improvement Bonds General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds Other Long-Term Indebtedness Total Long-Term Indebtedness Per Capita

Percent Increase (Decrease)

Total 2018

11,591,559 753

$ $

8,437,971 553

$

655,000 210,000 1,180,000 348,154

$

1,200,000 420,000 2,300,000 337,714

2,393,154 156

$

$

4,257,714 279

Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables Accounts receivable Accrued interest Special assessments (net of allowance for uncollectibles) Deposits

Total Fund Balances Per Capita

$

$ $

1,843,129 551,705 1,446,750 6,547,290 5,148,008 124,706 3,216,648

$

18,878,236 1,227

$ $

-6.11% -6.97%

Noncurrent Assets Property and Equipment Nondepreciable Depreciable Total Property and Equipment

2,318,803 29,714,613 32,033,416

468,222 27,892,772 28,360,994

Less: Accumulated depreciation

10,887,659

10,210,190

Net Property and Equipment

21,145,757

18,150,804

Total Assets

44,627,184

41,347,370

23,470

46,735

27,476 271,360 17,284 10,621 1,000

20,341 88,534 14,859 7,154 1,000

327,741

131,888

245,207 -

242,797 5,035

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Current portion of long-term debt (compensated absences) Accounts payable Due to other governmental units Salaries payable Unearned revenue

Total Long-Term Liabilities

$

245,207

$

247,832

Total Liabilities

$

572,948

$

379,720

$

45,894

$

65,208

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Deferred inflows from pension activity NET POSITION Net Investment in capital assets Unrestricted

$

-5.35% -6.22%

Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities Transfers to other funds Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Acquisition of capital assets Cash received from the sale of capital assets Special assessments and property taxes Intergovernmental capital contributions Net Cash Provided By Capital and Related Financing Activities

2018

3,074,938 $ (1,437,310) (513,877) 172,463 1,296,214

$

40,949,177

PROPRIETARY FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

PROPRIETARY FUND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

$

44,031,812

18,150,804 22,798,373

CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA

CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA

Cash Flows From Operating Activities Cash received from customers Cash paid to suppliers Cash paid to employees Other income received Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

21,145,757 22,886,055

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Published one time in The Citizen on July 16, 2020.

2019

22,518,897

23,196,566

Long-term Liabilities Net pension liability Compensated absences, net of current portion

-43.79% -44.31%

$

23,481,427

Total Current Liabilities

37.37% 36.12%

22,736,845

525,561 25,825 124,783 1,500

DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES Deferred outflows from pension activity

2,423,464 539,677 1,425,715 7,148,733 5,218,662 105,276 3,083,467 19,944,994 1,308

2018

600,989 18,282 123,811 1,500

Total Net Position Fund Balances - December 31 - Restricted for Bond Payments - Committed for Other Long-Term Indebtedness - Committed for Park Acquisition & Improvements - Assigned for Public Improvements - Assigned for Equipment Purchasing & Replacement - Assigned for Fire Relief Pensions - Unassigned

$

Total Current Assets

1,680,000 91,707 1,930,783

$ $

2019 ASSETS

3,208,581 (1,315,213) (393,895) 210,075 1,709,548

(108,628)

(108,269)

(1,734,239) 1,517 256,435 (1,476,287)

(370,949)

2019 Operating Revenue Water charges Meter sales Sewer charges Total Operating Revenues

$

Operating Expenses Personal services Engineering Electricity Repairs and maintenance Sewer charges - MCES Depreciation Miscellaneous Loss on sale of capital assets Total Operating Expenses

$

525,805 189,548 89,996 535,703 558,801 703,769 147,155 2,750,777

1,248,240 44,149 1,309,176 2,601,565 397,696 83,335 98,480 453,018 528,283 681,624 164,388 3,145 2,409,969

(104,443)

Operating Income (Loss)

342,611 255,200 226,862

1,161,319 36,690 1,448,325 2,646,334

2018

191,596

Nonoperating Revenue (Expense) Future infrastructure charges Rental income Property taxes (for stormwater purposes) Intergovernmental revenue Investment earnings Net increase in the fair value of investments Gain on sale of capital assets Miscellaneous Total Nonoperating Revenue

504,032 39,356 244,757 9,699 438,448 60,658 1,517 123,408 1,421,875

715,776 37,549 269,124 7,391 339,603 5,544 165,135 1,540,122 1,731,718

Cash Flows From Investing Activities Investment earnings received Net increase (decrease) in the fair value of investments Net Cash Provided By Investing Activities

445,991 60,658 506,649

341,501 5,544 347,045

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

217,948

2,175,186

22,518,897

20,343,711

Net Income Before Transfers and Contributions

1,317,432

$

22,518,897

(104,443) $

191,596

Capital contributions - special assessments Noncash capital contributions Capital contributions - intergovernmental Capital contributions - other Transfers Out

10,706 1,833,366 29,759 (108,628)

Change in net position

3,082,635

2,638,533

40,949,177

38,310,644

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile operating (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation Loss on sale of capital asset Change in net pension liability Future infrastructure charges, included in nonoperating revenues Other income (Increase) Decrease In: Accounts receivable (Increase) Decrease In: Accounts payable Due to other governmental units Salaries payable Estimated liability for compensated absences Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities Noncash Investing, Capital and Financing Activities Receipt of contributed property

Published one time in The Citizen on July 16, 2020.

$

$

22,736,845

703,769 6,361 504,032 172,463

681,624 3,145 (2,200) 715,776 210,075

(75,428)

(108,760)

$

81,468 2,425 3,467 2,100 1,296,214

$

11,005 1,286 3,145 2,856 1,709,548

$

1,833,366

$

730,589

Net Position, Beginning, as restated Net Position, End of Year Published one time in The Citizen on July 16, 2020.

$

44,031,812

3,615 730,589 255,200 25,680 (108,269)

$

40,949,177

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include the park shelter size, playground, water feature and parking arrangement near City Hall.

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The master plan calls for a pavilion/shelter at Lions Park. The shelter could be similar to the building at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Complex.

draw piece in it to bring the community of Hugo to it, not necessarily the whole metro, but at the very least our citizens,” she said. “We need to have something that people are willing to drive to, otherwise it will just be used by the residents that live around City Hall.”

Pavilion Council members Mike Miron and Petryk joined Mayor Weidt in saying they thought the pavilion would be a popular, heavily used amenity. The cost estimate ranges from $2.2 to $3.5 million just for that feature, depending on the size and what is included.

City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that currently the city has budgeted for a project to cost up to $7.2 million. “The main concern, the more we talk about the pavilion, is that is the big swing in the numbers. That is the thing that is going to blow up the costs more than anything,” he said.

Weidt said everyone is going to have to continue to put a lot of effort into the process and work together to develop a great plan. “It is pretty exciting to plan for something that will be here for the rest of our lives and the lives of our kids and be

a big part of Hugo for generations to come ... I think it is going to be very exciting to see it completed and see this as a staple of Hugo parks.”

The parks commission will review the master plan at its July 15 meeting and ultimately send a recommendation to the City Council for consideration at the June 20 meeting. Parks Planner Shayla Denaway said there will likely be a community meeting, and stakeholder groups will be formed to help design amenities like the park shelter and playground. The plan is to fi nalize the design for construction in 2021.

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Splash pad/water feature Council and commissioners also shared their opinions about the possibility of having a splash pad or some type of water feature in the park.

Amberg explained that one option would be to have a recirculating system that uses the same water, which would use about 144,000 gallons of water a year. The other option, which would not be recommended, would be a flow-through system, which would use closer to 2.5 million gallons of water a year. The city would need to figure out where that water goes.

The annual cost of operation would be about $10,000 for the recirculating option and about $35,000 per year for the flow-through system.

Council Member Phil Klein said he would not be comfortable with either option. “That is a very high water usage situation, and here in Hugo we have established ourselves as conservative with water; I don’t see that as conserving water at all. I would prefer to see us put more fi re pits in as opposed to a splash pad or doing an extraordinary playground.”

Haas agreed. “I don’t think it is consistent with our philosophies of water use ... I think there is a lot of things to do at the park and I think it would be enjoyed as wonderful park even without that.”

Council Member Becky Petryk said she would prefer to see money spent on something that could be used year-round, versus only a couple months in the summer.

Commissioner Matt Rauschendorfer said he thought the splash pad would be a big draw for both Hugo residents and non-Hugo residents. “I think that having a water feature like this will bring in people from afar to Hugo, whereas I don’t think the playground itself will. That was the theory behind putting a splash pad in the park,” he said. “Trying to make it a destination park rather than just a neighborhood, city of Hugo park.”

Commissioner Ranell Tennyson said, “My family travels outside of Hugo to go to splash pads in Eagan and Woodbury just to go to a park where there are water features. I probably wouldn’t drive super far necessarily for playgrounds because we have got wonderful playgrounds currently.”

Commissioner Cathy Moore-Arcand said it was her impression that they were talking about attracting people to move to Hugo versus having people just visit. She added that back when the parks commission was going through the original master plan process, the number one requested feature from residents was a water feature.

Weidt said he has never thought of the park being a regional destination and did not think it would be responsible to have a water feature. “I have never thought of it as a regional attraction, that we were trying to use our tax dollars to attract people from other towns to come here and use it.

“I don’t think that is what I would want done with my tax dollars, to attract people from across the metro to come and use the park in Hugo,” he said.

“I was looking at this park as a gem of the system, putting a beautiful park together that is really the top park in our system and have it look like it represents what Hugo has become.”

Weidt added, “The idea of wasting water is against what we have been up to for the last eight years.”

Tennyson said if it wasn’t the water feature, there would need to be something magical.

“Hugo has done such a great job putting parks in neighborhoods, nobody has a reason to go anywhere else ... We felt like this needed to have a

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY | SUBMITTED

One of the features that is proposed in the master plan for Lions Park is a fire pit. Here is an example of what that might look like. Council Member Phil Klein said he would like to see multiple fire pits throughout the park.

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Future of Good Neighbor Days The question of whether the park would still be a great location for the annual Good Neighbor Days (GND) celebration came up.

“If there is a priority of something that makes the park usable for 51 weeks of the year versus the one week of the year for GND, I think we should keep that balance in mind,” said commission Chair Dave Strub. He added that long term, the better fit would be to move GND to Irish Avenue Park.

Council Member Chuck Haas said he agreed. “It would be a shame to construct this park for just one week of activities when it going to be used other 51 weeks for other things, and especially when you consider all of the money that is going to be put into it.”

Mayor Tom Weidt said he also agreed. “Lions Park was not designed solely for the purpose of having GND. It kind of has outgrown the spot now.

After we get this done, it probably is a better place to have it out at Irish Avenue Park.”

Weidt said he would like to see the Lions involved in the discussions about Lions Park going forward.

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This free little pantry, which has been deemed as a “kindness library” by some of Hugo’s younger residents, is located off of 147th Street North near the Subway in Hugo. Pictured above are Hugo residents Gabby Nelson and Brooklyn Petronack. The little pantry contains a variety of items including books, canned goods, toiletries, pet items and more.

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