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CENTERVILLE — The Centerville City Council voted 3-2 (Council members Steve King and Russ Koski opposed) Aug. 11 to approve a purchase agreement with Centra North of Coon Rapids to develop the city-owned block, which presently sits vacant. The developer proposes to build 26 townhouses on 1.61 acres located on the west side of Centerville Road between Sorel and Heritage Streets. Following a number of open discussions and closed executive sessions, the city negotiated with the developer about the purchase price, originally set at $350,000, and other issues, with an eye toward moving ahead with a purchase agreement. The city will sell the land to Centra Homes for $1 but will offer no public assistance, such as tax increment financing (TIF) dollars. The developer will pay 100% of the usual fees, such as the sewer access fee, water access fee and park fees. During negotiations, the city raised three conditions to which the developer had to agree. Project delays are to be capped at 24 months (two years), force majeure events notwithstanding. Force majeure events include unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. Events beyond the developer’s control that halt SEE TOWNHOUSE PROJECT, PAGE 9
Public forum cut short after conduct violations conduct during the public forum. Participation in the public forum has increased over the last few months, especially with regard to the district’s racial equity work. Tensions have run high over the controversial topic. The addenda are meant to “ensure that board meetings are able to continue in a manner that is safe, appropriate, consistent and productive,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. The addenda state that the purpose of the public forum is to provide input directly to the school board about issues that fall within the
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The school board meeting halted abruptly last Monday when Jessica Ellison, sitting in for board chair Don Mullin, called a five-minute recess after members of the audience drowned the room in applause and cheers for a public forum speaker. This reaction to the speaker was a violation of two newly instituted addenda approved earlier in the meeting, stating—among other conduct rules—that clapping, cheering, booing and vocalizing approval or disapproval is prohibited
school board’s authority, and clarify that it is not a time for speakers to address the community or audience. “Time for public comment at regular school board meetings is not a requirement of the law; it is something the school board chooses to provide,” Kazmierczak said. The board will also require that those who wish to speak submit a written or phoned-in request by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting. When the Aug. 9 meeting resumed after recess, Ellison warned the audience the board would end public forum if any further violations occurred. The
board was able to hear three more speakers before the audience again erupted into applause, causing the board to formally end the forum. This response was prompted by the statement of an incoming eighth grade student, who felt that her education about racism in school prompted division among her classmates and made her uncomfortable. Board Member Angela Thompson remarked on the incident during the board forum, commending the student’s courage for speaking in front of the large crowd. “I can’t imagine what she
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Tragedy on White Bear Lake A 43-year old man was swimming off a boat on White Bear Lake and went missing Friday, Aug. 20. The emergency call came in to the White Bear Lake Fire Department at 1:42 p.m. White Bear Lake Fire, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Water Patrol, Ramsey County Sheriffs Dive Team, Washington County Sheriff’s Dive Team, Mahtomedi Fire Department, and Stillwater Fire Department all participated in the search. Emergency responders, including a fi refi ghter trained as a diver, recovered the victim within approximately 90 minutes of the call. They used a local resident’s dock to transport him to a vehicle on Lake Avenue. He was brought to St. John’s Hospital but didn’t survive. The identity of the victim has not been released. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred in an area of the lake known to be shallow and have weeds. Lake conditions were windy. The other passengers, reported to be coworkers of the victim, sat helpless on the
rental pontoon as search efforts were underway. The pontoon was blown into the Lake Avenue shoreline between Morehead and Johnson Avenues before it was picked up by Tally’s. Tally’s owner Keith Dehnert confi rmed the boat left in the morning and was due back around the time the tragedy occurred. They did not have information about the victim, as another passenger had rented the boat. Eyewitnesses stated it did not appear the victim was wearing a life jacket. In response to inquiries from the Press, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s office sent the following statement by email: “This is an active investigation and as such, pursuant to MN Stat. § 13.82, the data is classified as confidential/ protected nonpublic and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office cannot release the full report at this time.” SUBMITTED The Press will report additional information Emergency responders searched White Bear Lake near the Lake about the incident as it becomes available. Avenue shoreline where a man went missing while swimming.
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CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS The Hugo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm at Hugo City Hall to consider the following: An ordinance amendment to Chapter 90: Zoning and Land Use in order to add a section prohibiting Short-Term Rental facilities. The Deflnitions section will be amended to include short-term rental and transient. The article and sections to be amended include: Chapter 90 Article I. In General Section 90-1 Deflnitions The article and sections to be added include: Chapter 90 Article VI Requirements for Speciflc Uses and Performance Standards Section 90-264 Short-Term Rental An ordinance amendment to Chapter 90: Zoning and Land Use in order to revise the Adequate Public Facilities ordinance. The amendment will clarify what developments apply to the section. The article and sections to be amended include: Chapter 90 Article VII Land Division and Platting Section 90-329 Adequate Public Facilities Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time. Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Published one time in The Citizen on August 26, 2021.
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or as long as I can remember, I’ve always dreamed of owning a Volkswagen bus. I’m honestly not sure where my love of them comes from, I’ve always just gotten a huge smile on my face on the rare occasion when I see one. Growing up, I went to car show after car show with my grandpa, so perhaps I’ve just learned what a treasure these classic vehicles can be. I never actually thought I would be able to own one though. Perhaps that’s why a year and a half ago when I stumbled across a VW bus for kids, I just had to have it. If I couldn’t have a real one, this was the next best thing. I should also mention the fact that this bus belongs to my corgi, Twinkie. Yes, my dog has her own VW bus and Out and it’s adorable. My husband converted the bus to be About remote controlled, so that he Shannon can control where Twinkie goes, rather than Twinkie Granholm having to press the pedal with her little stumpers. Although initially I felt a bit insane for buying my dog her own car, I am constantly reminded of how much joy that dog brings to all the people she visits in her bus, especially at senior homes. When my husband and I ran into a group of VW enthusiasts at a car show at Blacksmith Lounge in Hugo, we became a bit more serious about trying to find a real bus. We were so inspired by the great community and how helpful they all were in our search to find one. During our search it was very apparent you either have to pay A LOT of money for a really nice one, or quite a bit of money for a not so nice one. We had quite a few buses fall through, but we stumbled upon one out in Iowa. It had good bones and was in the price range we were looking to spend, but it needed a lot of work. That’s no problem for my husband who has been working on cars since age 14. We headed out on our five-hour drive south, picked up a truck and trailer, and headed to see the bus. This seller actually had two buses, but we were particularly interested in one of them. Just getting the car onto the trailer was an adventure in itself. It was clear that the bus had sat outside for a while, as it kind of sunk into the ground it was sitting on. Within five minutes of trying to get the bus up onto the trailer, the brand new winch broke. We ended up having to connect a tow strap from the bus to the seller’s SUV and very carefully try to pull the bus up onto the trailer. After we were finally able to get the bus up on the trailer and safely secured, we then headed on our way back to Minnesota. On our way back, everyone we passed seemed to be smiling, taking pictures, honking their horns, giving us a thumbs up or peace sign, and that reminded me of exactly why I wanted one of these treasures in the first place— to spread joy everywhere we go. Similarly, to how Twinkie spreads joy when she rides around in her VW bus, I wanted to do that too. And now we can! Our 1973 Kombi is now up and running, although we aren’t comfortable bringing it for very long trips yet. However, we did make it to the Lino Lakes Community Fest Car Show and even did our first parade (Blue Heron Days). So, if you happen to see Bernice (yes we named her) out and about, be sure to give us a wave! Shannon Granholm is the Lead Editor at Press Publications.
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We can and must do better As a parent of two children in the White Bear School District, I’m writing to express concern over behaviors I observed at the Aug. 9 school board meeting at which I also spoke. At the start, Dr. Kazmierczak read a proposed amendment to the public forum protocol designed to ensure an environment allowing for stakeholder input while also allowing the board to successfully conduct its business in a public setting. Time limits and expectations for conduct were clearly established, including: address the board not the audience, no shouting, no disturbing the assembly, and no abusive/threatening language, among others. The board unanimously approved the recommendation, and it was immediately implemented. Acting chair Jessica Ellison stated that if the rules were violated, a warning would be given and then the public forum would be closed if these behaviors continued. It was not long before several in attendance willfully violated the rules. A warning was issued and a five-minute recess ordered in an attempt to restore order. Following a student speaker, several members of the audience again violated the rules designed to maintain order in the meeting. In accordance with what had been communicated at the start of the meeting, the public comment period was closed. This was not due to the speaker’s remarks but rather the failure of the adults in attendance to abide by the rules. At that point, a majority exited the meeting yelling and shouting, few remained for the business portion of the meeting. How can one say they truly care about students, the future of our district, and transparency, yet leave before the business agenda even begins? How many of those who left read the board packet that’s published and available online before each meeting? Like so many in attendance, I was dismayed by the behavior of these individuals whose singular focus seemed to be to create spectacle and disrupt the vital work of our elected school officials, rather than inform it. More than ever, our students need adults who model civil discourse and a willingness to learn from one another's experiences. We can and must do better. Celeste Knipping Hugo
Our children deserve better I attended the WBL School Board meeting on Aug. 9 and believe what I witnessed at this board meeting is NOT representative of the majority of this community. The meeting started out with Superintendent Kazmierczak reading an addendum to public
forum procedures to ensure an orderly way for stakeholders to share their perspective and voice opinions. The room was packed with concerned citizens. While many seemed interested in the actual business of the meeting, others were not. There was a group of attendees that were loud, disruptive, angry, rude, disrespectful and refused to follow civil protocol. I witnessed one woman yelling from the side of the room with a look of rage on her face simply because someone could not hear. One gentleman walked through the room yelling comments. Another gentleman used the podium to announce his school board candidacy, yelled, “God Bless America,” and saluted the audience. Sadly, public forum comments were forced to end due to continued outbursts. Others who wished to address the board were unable to do so. After causing significant disruption, many of these attendees proceeded to walk out before the meeting’s next agenda item: academic programming, which seemed contrary to their demands for transparency and their expressed concern about students and their learning. Schools have been exceptionally challenged over the past 18 months. COVID restrictions and school closure decisions were passed down from all levels of government and landed at the feet of our local school leaders. Everyone in the community has different views on what the “right” decisions are for masking, school closures and addressing racial equity issues in our schools, yet no one perspective is the only perspective, and all who wish to voice their views at board meetings should feel safe and respected in doing so. I encourage all to attend in support of our students and our school leaders at the next board meeting on Sep. 13 at 5:30 p.m. to better understand both the good things happening and the challenges faced. Our children are watching and they deserve better. Chris Streiff Oji Retired principal and school board candidate Hugo
Focus on improving public education When I was back in public schools as young as I can remember, it seemed like “us kids” all wanted to hear the truth from our teachers. I hear a lot of talk lately from parents who are concerned about what their kids might learn in school, but not much focus on what the kids want. I’m pretty sure they want to be taken seriously. They want to be trusted. They want to have the most accurate knowledge in front of them, so that they can act independently and make good decisions. We know they want this, because it’s what we wanted. It gives me some hope that schools and citizens have been working to approach these needs lately. There are effective, conscientious pushes now to provide more accurate (and age-appropriate) history to our students. It’s taken a long time to get here, but it’s wonderful to see happening. So, I’m concerned to hear so much protest lately from parents who are focused on limiting what their kids can be trusted to hear. There is a concerted effort to derail every program and policy that has been done in the name of equity, and that is throwing an enormous community investment out with the proverbial “bathwater.” In the rush to protect children from difficult discussions that need to be had, we have a loud sliver of the community working to censor free speech and dismantle community outreach and inclusion. Please everybody: Focus on improving public education, not limiting it. Focus on healthy ways of passing on our complex history, not ways to suppress it. Focus on ways to reach each child where they’re at and provide them with the education that is their right, not on ways of reducing our teachers’ influence. Levi Reynolds Hugo
clearly state and hold staff and students accountable to racial diversity, equity and inclusion practices. DEI is also part of the present workplace culture. Learn a lesson from local employers like 3M, Medtronic, Target, HB Fuller and Trane, as each have DEI policies and promote an inclusive work culture. Companies invest time and money to educate and hold their employees accountable to practicing equity in the workplace. Age-appropriate education about race, racism and anti-racism prepares children in our community for future education and work cultures. We have three young adult children who are White Bear graduates. We intentionally chose for them to attend the public school so that they would experience a more racially and ethnically diverse learning environment. As they started full-time career positions, DEI training was included in their on-boarding. As racial equity is expected in today's workplace, equity education is necessary in our schools. WBLAS is providing responsible public education. They are preparing our children for their future careers by developing children into critical thinkers and respectful citizens. Honest education about race, diversity, equity, inclusion and dignity is not only critical for our children, but for everyone in our community. This is crucial, not only for an equitable society in the future but for a more respectful community today. Cathy and Jeff Solomon Centerville
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Last night a nice man explained that the statistics he has gathered regarding children of color not doing as well in school can’t be supported. Instead of worrying about racial nonsense, we should focus on academics. WBL is far behind our neighboring school district, Mahtomedi. I wondered, why choose that neighbor instead of North St. Paul, Roseville or Centennial? After all, Mahtomedi is a fraction of our size and contacts with other school districts/ agencies for special education services at other locations. I now understand this speaker was using an antiphrasis technique to prove that the stats were correct and a mostly white, higher economic school district will indeed score higher on most metrics. Well done, sir! Irony is a hard concept. A woman wearing an “I stand for the flag and kneel for the cross” shirt was baaing at the “sheep” who were following the rules of order set forth for the meeting. A darling little eighth-grade girl bravely came forward to tell us that until last year she never had to think about children in her class being a different race, and for the fi rst time she heard the phrase “white supremacy.” I thought this was a commendation of long overdue hidden truths coming to light, until the end when the “Patriots” started cheering, effectively shutting down the meeting. When this child was called to the podium, she learned that her thoughts mattered. She also learned that rules of conduct and civil discourse don’t matter if you’re the loudest. I also saw our friends of color sitting quietly, arguably fearfully, not daring to say much, in what turned out to be a contentious, ugly situation. Not for one second did I worry about what I could or couldn’t say to those around me, and the people yelling from the perimeter of the room certainly had no fear of retribution. If I didn’t have a clear picture before of what white privilege entailed, I certainly did after. Carrin Mahmood Hugo
Equity education is necessary Honest education about race, diversity, equity and inclusion is necessary to create positive community environments by helping people understand and respect differences among people. I emphatically value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education and wholeheartedly support the equity action plan being implemented by White Bear Lake Area Schools. Among the essential reasons for equity education is preparing our children for the future. To be prepared for an inclusive future, children need to clearly understand the past and how that has influenced the present. DEI policies and training are currently taught in higher education and the workplace. All levels of higher education — community colleges, public and private universities
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Offi ce reported the following incidents: • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 12:30 a.m. July 11 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. and 170th Street N. for displaying tabs that expired in May 2020, driving after cancellation and for failure to provide proof of insurance after Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a random license plate check. • The driver of an older model gray sedan had his vehicle impounded at 4:20 p.m. July 11 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. after deputies conducted a traffic stop for green tabs from November 2020 displayed on his rear license plate and because the vehicle lacked a front license plate. A computer check confi rmed the driver's revoked driving status. The driver admitted to all of the abovementioned violations, as well as not having insured the vehicle for the past several months. The driver was not arrested, but released with a summons. • The driver of a white SUV was cited at 6:58 p.m. July 11 on Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. for expired tabs after deputies pulled him over for bearing the green tabs from July 2020.
The driver admitted to knowing that his vehicle registration expired more than a year ago and to being cited for it more than six months ago. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 12:57 p.m. July 13 on Forest Blvd. N. and 165th Street N. for driving after revocation.
Neighbors in the 5000 block of 141st Street N. at 3:49 p.m. July 13 were reported for disagreeing over the shared gutter system on their townhome. Deputies advised all concerned that the matter was a civil issue and that they'd all need to work together to fi gure out a solution. No law enforcement action would be taken, deputies told them. • The driver of a sedan belonging to somebody else was cited at 4:48 p.m. July 13 on Rosemary Way N. and Elmcrest Avenue N. for driving without a valid driver's license and for failure to provide proof of insurance. The driver was pulled over for a tree-shaped air freshener and necklace hanging from the rearview mirror. Because the driver couldn't reach the registered owner of the vehicle, she was required to park it legally at the scene and
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receive a courtesy ride in the squad. • Several persons were arrested at 1:21 a.m. July 15 at the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for motor vehicle theft following a suspicious activity report. The vehicle was found to have been stolen out of North Dakota. • A westbound motorist was cited at 11:16 a.m. July 15 on Egg Lake Road N. and Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him on radar. • A resident in the 15000 block of Finley Avenue N. at 5:23 p.m. July 15 reported an investment fi rm for intentionally not letting him withdraw his money. Deputies advised the complainant about the civil nature of the incident and provided a case number. • A suspicious minivan in the 12000 block of Fondant Trail N. reported at 2:58 a.m. July 16 with its back door open and property scattered all around turned out to be left open by accident. Nothing was reported missing. • Deputies momentarily pursued a vehicle that fled a traffic stop at 3:36 a.m. July 16 on Fitzgerald Avenue N. and 147th Street N. • A show dog owner was cited at 7:16 a.m. July 17 on eastbound 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 77 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies who clocked her on radar.
The driver admitted to speeding because she was late for the show dog trials. • A chainsaw was reported stolen at 8:01 a.m. July 17 from a minivan parked in the 15000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. after the back window was broken in. • A phone owner at 9:36 a.m. July 17 reported leaving her cell phone on a front lawn in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. and fi nding it missing when she went back to collect it. The complainant advised deputies that she looked up the phone online and found out where it was. Deputies then went to that address to retrieve the phone for the complainant. • An unidentified male was cited at 3:26 p.m. July 17 on Victor Path N. and Leopold Lane for driving after suspension after deputies conducted a traffic stop for an object dangling from the rearview mirror and discovered the driver's status by researching his license plates on the computer. The driver told deputies he was the primary driver and that he had bought the vehicle in May 2021. He couldn't go to the DMV office to transfer the title, he said, but provided deputies with the date of sale. A valid driver was summoned to drive the vehicle away. • A female motorist was arrested at 10:07 p.m. July 17 in the 6000 block of 177th Street N. for DWI after deputies responded to a singlevehicle crash against a mailbox and a tree. On arrival, deputies observed the vehicle down in the ditch approximately 100 yards away from the road. The driver was transported to the law enforcement center after she failed the standardized field sobriety tests. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested an unidentified motorist for DWI at 3:18 a.m. July 18 on Oneka Lake Blvd. N. and Geneva Avenue N. • A report of three suspicious males looking into vehicles in the 6000 block of 135th Street N. at 4:11 a.m. July 18 resulted in a theft of a motor vehicle, followed by a pursuit in which a suspect was arrested and transported to hospital for injuries 11 minutes later. • Items were reported stolen from a boat in the 12000 block of Ethan Avenue N. overnight July 18-19. • An unknown suspect was arrested at 6:42 a.m. July 20 on Generation Avenue N. at Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for possessing marijuana and a handgun in a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop for excessively tinted windows.
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During the traffic stop, deputies smelled pot coming from the vehicle and conducted a fruitful search. • A resident in the 5000 block of 157th Street N. at 12:56 p.m. July 20 reported a vehicle stolen from the driveway. • The driver of a black sedan was arrested at 6:03
p.m. July 21 on Forest Blvd. N. and 165th Street N. for traffic and registration violations after deputies observed him pass a construction truck on the shoulder. The vehicle was impounded for being uninsured.
Several thousand dollars’ worth of tools, 15 long guns and two handguns were reported stolen at 11:46 a.m. July 23 from a pole barn in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. • A northbound driver on Keystone Avenue N. and 140th Street N. was cited at 3:02 p.m. July 24 for speeding after deputies observed him traveling over the center line. The driver admitted to wobbling and blamed eating as his distraction.
A resident in the 14000 block of Generation Avenue N. at 2:36 p.m. July 25 reported unknown persons for climbing onto her deck with a ladder and cutting all the bulbs off two strings of lights. • An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 12:38 a.m. July 26 on Forest Blvd. N. and 175th Street N. after deputies pulled him over for speeding, failing to maintain his lane and for passing a vehicle in the turn lane. • An unidentified male was arrested on a warrant at 1:00 a.m. July 26 in the 15000 block of Falk Drive N. after deputies were called out to the scene of a domestic. • A business in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 10:12 p.m. July 26 reported that three vehicles parked behind the building were tampered with. • Approximately $800 was reported stolen from a motor vehicle parked in a business lot in the 14000 block of Mercantile Drive N. sometime between 10:50 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. July 26. • A resident in the 4000 block of Emmit Drive N. at 11:22 a.m. July 28 reported a worker hired to fi x her freezer, suspecting that the male, who she called “suspicious,” may have been trying to break in or steal things. Deputies advised the complainant to consider canceling the service, and that they would conduct extra patrols in the area. • Deputies arrested the driver of a vehicle with heavy window tint at 5:41 p.m. July 28 in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle after they conducted a traffic stop for the tint and smelled pot coming from the vehicle. • A suspicious male playing guitar on the side of the road in the 8000 block of 130th Street N. at 6:43 p.m. July 28 turned out to be a person without apparent mental health issues who was serenading an injured bird while waiting for help to arrive for the bird. • Three suspicious males reported at 8:34 p.m. July 28 on Goodview Avenue N. and 150th Street N. turned out to be solicitors in their uniforms about to leave the area after trying to sell pest control.
A suspicious male walking around a business in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. at 12:06 a.m. July 30 turned out to be a male making a TikTok. Deputies advised the male to avoid this activity around closed businesses. Loretta Harding
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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 600 block of Arlo Lane Aug. 3. The vehicle and juvenile occupants were located and later cited for multiple violations. • A community service officer responded to a report of a bear going through bird feeders in the 1400 block of Karth Road Aug. 3. The caller was advised of ways to keep bears out of his yard. • Officers were dispatched to a county park regarding a disorderly male in the 7300 block of Main Street Aug. 3. The male was trespassed from the park. • A community service officer took a report of a sick raccoon in a storm drain in the 7100 block of Whippoorwill Lane Aug. 3. The raccoon appeared to be sick and was disposed of. • Officers responded to a burglary in the 1400 block of Sherman Lake Road Aug. 3. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail for multiple offenses. • Officers responded to a report of juveniles playing on a construction site in the 400 block of Post Road Aug. 3. Officers were unable to locate any juveniles and did not fi nd any problems. • An officer responded to a park in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive for a juvenile stuck in a swing Aug. 3. The officer was able to help the juvenile out of the swing. • An officer responded to a suspicious activity report at a construction site in the 7300 block of Watermark Way Aug. 4. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers and fi re staff responded to a grass fi re in the 400 block of I-35W Aug. 4. The fi re was quickly extinguished by police and fi re units. • An officer responded to a report of a theft from a residence in the 2100 block of 64th Street Aug. 4. The case is under investigation. • An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue N. Aug. 4. The officer documented the damage, and extra patrol was requested. • Officers responded to assist another agency in searching for a suspect who fled from them Aug. 5. An officer located the suspect near Main Street and Otter Lake Road and took them into custody after they obstructed arrest. • Officers responded to a structure fi re of a storage building in the 7800 block of 20th Avenue Aug. 5. There were no injuries, and the
CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer attempted a traffic stop near the intersection of North Highway Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 4. A passenger subsequently exited the vehicle and the vehicle fled the scene. • Officers received a call reporting a suicide in progress from the city of Circle Pines Aug. 4. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 1800 block of Houle Circle in Centerville Aug. 5. • A suspicious male was reported in the area of Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 6. A male was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to the 50 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Aug. 6 on report of an electrical smell. Officers stood by while fi re personnel located the source of the smell. • Officers responded to a threat report in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Aug. 6. • Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 7. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers took a delayed suspicious person report in the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Aug. 9. • Officers responded to a theft from motor vehicle report in the 2000 block of Gateway Circle in Centerville Aug. 9. The caller advised the suspects entered some trucks on the property and removed power tools. The estimated loss is $2,500. • Police received a damage to property report from the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 10. The caller advised that an unknown suspect smashed her windshield on her vehicle. The estimated loss is $400.
Editor’s note: The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) did not send The Citizen media reports this week because of an employee vacation. CLPD will send two weeks of reports next week.
fi re was extinguished by the Lino Lakes and Hugo Fire Departments. • Officers responded to a call about a suspicious male in the 1600 block of Birch Street Aug. 5. An adult male was subsequently transported to detox. • An officer took a report Aug. 5 regarding a mailbox that had been intentionally damaged by an unknown suspect(s) in the 8100 block of Wood Duck Trail Aug. 5. The victim was advised to call police if he obtained further information. • Officers responded to a report of a solicitor going door to door without a permit in the 300 block of Oak Hollow Lane Aug. 6. Officers subsequently located a male who was unaware that his employer did not have a permit, and he agreed to leave the area. • An officer responded to a vandalism report in the 6500 block of White Oak Road Aug. 6. It was determined the vandalism was likely done by raccoons overnight. • An officer received a report of a theft of a golf cart and damage to property that occurred in the 700 block of Aqua Lane Aug. 6. The investigation is ongoing. On Aug. 8, two golf carts were reported stolen in the 700 block of Aqua Lane. The investigation continues. • Officers responded to a home in the 300 block of Ware Circle Aug. 7 for a report of a male damaging property and scaring people. The male was transported to the hospital and cited for damage to property and disorderly conduct. • An officer responded to a residence in the 7100 block of Lake Drive Aug. 8 for a public assist. A male had used a ladder to get on the roof for repairs and was unable to safely descend. The officer assisted the male in getting down from the roof without incident. • Officers responded to a report of a suspicious occupied vehicle parked in the 500 block of Andall Street Aug. 9. Officers located the vehicle; the driver was arrested for DWI and a passenger was cited for possession of a controlled substance. • A Lino Lakes investigator assisted the Anoka County Attorney’s Office in the execution of a search warrant at a business in the 7600 block of Lake Drive Aug. 10. The investigation is being led by the county attorney’s office. • An officer took a phone call regarding a traffic complaint in the 6300 block of Ware Road Aug. 10. The officer answered the caller’s questions and offered extra patrol for the area. • An officer responded to a residence in the 6900
block of Second Avenue Aug. 10 on a report of a person putting themselves in handcuffs and not being able to fi nd the key. Officers were able to successfully remove the handcuffs. • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Ada Drive Aug. 11 and found the driver showed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and booked into jail for DWI. • An officer responded to a call regarding a dangerous animal in the 600 block of Pine Street Aug. 11. There was not enough evidence to deem the animal dangerous and the caller was told to report any incidents in the future. • An officer stopped a wrong-way driver in the 600 block of Birch Street Aug. 11. The officer investigated and ended up citing the driver for multiple offenses. • An officer took a report of a missing license plate in the 6400 block of Hokah Drive Aug. 12. The incident was documented and the license plate will be entered as stolen. • An officer was dispatched to a call of a raccoon disrupting a business in the 7300 block of Lake Drive Aug. 12. The officer euthanized the raccoon and it was properly disposed of. • An officer responded to a report of property damage to a vehicle in the 7700 block of Mustang Lane Aug. 12. The officer documented the information. • Officers responded to a report of a gas drive-off at a gas station in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue S. The incident is under investigation. • An officer responded to a report of theft from motor vehicle in the 500 block of Chippewa Trail Aug. 12. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers and the fi re department responded to a personal injury accident involving a vehicle and motorcycle in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Aug. 12. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and the driver of the other vehicle was cited for multiple offenses. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for failure to signal a turn and a lane violation in the area of Main Street and Lake Drive Aug. 12. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding in the 7900 block of I-35E Aug. 14. The officer observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and searched the vehicle. The driver was cited for speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 7200 block of Savanna Court Aug. 15 on a theft report. Officers located a stolen cell phone and arrested an adult male.
Busy week for Centennial Lakes PD
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Former Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Coan is presented with a plaque for his years of service to the department by Lexington Mayor Mike Murphy and Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay. Former Chief Coan, who retired July 31, 2020, after nearly 10 years of service, was finally able to gather with community members, friends and family for a retirement party in one of the pavilions at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines.
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Top: Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Mork presents Life Saving Awards to Officers Tyler Schroeder and Bryan Johnson. Middle: Anthony Tonda is officially sworn in as a new officer with the Centennial Lakes Police Department. Bottom: Brian Goetzke is recognized for his recent promotion to sergeant.
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Pictured (from left) are: Chief James Mork, Officer Anthony Tonda, Sgt. Brian Geotzke, Officer Tyler Schoeder, and Officer Bryan Johnson.
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Aug. 26: Board of Zoning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 6: City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day Sept. 7: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 9: Board of Zoning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.
• A parcel at 7241 Main Street is now one step closer to being divided. At its July 28 meeting, the Centerville City Council approved the preliminary plat for Peterson Shores, a two-lot development on Centerville Lake. Council's latest action Aug. 11 was to approve the final plat for Peterson Shores and to authorize recording of the plat contingent on payment of applicable fees. The city will waive the requirements for a developer's agreement because no infrastructure is involved. • The Centerville City Clerk is on the ball making sure council's actions are reflected on all its documents. City Clerk Teresa Bender spotted some minor discrepancies and alerted council to clean up city ordinance wording to note changes council made earlier this year with regard to fees.
CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Aug. 27: St. Genevieve’s Blood Drive noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 1: Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6: City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day Sept. 7: Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Sept. 1: Park Board meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 2: EDAC meeting at 8 a.m. Sept. 6: City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day Sept. 7: City Council work session at 6 p.m. Sept. 8: Planning & Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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Minor wording changes and rate changes in the stormwater fees, pool-filling fees, final plat review fees and commercial/ multifamily water system management fees will now be included in the 2021 fee schedule after council conducts the second reading of this action at the next meeting. The most significant change is the listing of the five levels of residential equivalency unit (REU) rates for multifamily units without individual water meters. • Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 to formally vacate easements in the Rehbein industrial development. The city has an agreement with the property owner to return the easements, which include a cul-de-sac at the end of Fairview Street within the upcoming Sutton Transport development. The cul-de-sac will
then be available to be turned into a regular rectangular street. The city had the option of letting the Planning and Zoning Commission conduct the public hearing. But it is important that the city hold the public hearing, even though it might seem like a minor issue, Council Member Michelle Lakso said. It's important that the public see the city take care of matters that might seem small, but still follow the legal processes to take care of business, she said. • In his report, City Engineer/ Administrator Mark Statz reminded property owners that the odd/even watering ban is in effect. Lawn watering is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Loretta Harding
HUGO BITS & PIECES • The Hugo City Council has amended the Community Development Block Grant agreement to update verbiage to comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) guidance on civil rights. In 2000, the city of Hugo became a part of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Participation in this program entitles Washington County to receive funds from HUD for programs that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, including housing and housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure and economic development. Only communities that have signed an agreement are eligible to receive funds. Most recently, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf received funds through the program for refrigerator/freezer costs. • American Legion Post 620 has been granted a special event permit to hold a craft show and Oktoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 2. Vendors will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there will be music and a bean bag tournament until 7 p.m. • Spencer Grundhofer, owner of Grundhofers Old Fashion Meats, has hired Spark1 INC to provide fireworks at a private birthday party to be held on Aug. 28. A special event permit needed to be approved by council because it will be after dark and there will be sound heard off the property. Jesse Ahlman, from Spark1 INC, applied for a special event permit to hold the fireworks display. The Hugo Fire Department requires all firework displays to have standby firefighters and equipment. • The city of Hugo, along with other cities impacted by the White Bear Lake water level lawsuit, has approved a common interest agreement. As a result of the litigation, the court ordered the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to place additional restrictions on Hugo's municipal groundwater pumping as well as those permits held by numerous other cities in the east metro. The cities involved wish to have the opportunity to share resources
and data. To do that, they needed to execute a type of joint defense agreement. A joint defense agreement is an agreement whereby litigants agree to share certain information without waiving the privileges that would normally be waived if that information were shared with others. Accordingly, the cities have collectively put together a common interest agreement that allows the cities to share information relating to the lawsuit without waiving the attorney-client or work product privileges. • The City Council has approved the purchase of property located at 14696 Fondant Ave. N for $480,000. The city has been purchasing property in the downtown area from willing sellers since 1999 for economic development purposes as a way to facilitate redevelopment in the downtown. Staff was notified by the property owner that they are planning on moving and selling their house. This property will make all of the property the city owns in the area contiguous. The city of Hugo has an agreement with the Washington Conservation District and members of the East Metro Water Resource Education Program (EMWREP) that will run for three years. The agreement’s purpose is to educate citizens about water resources, stormwater and groundwater management. This partnership allows the city to more efficiently deliver water resources education and meet the MS4 permit education requirement. The previous agreement was renewed in January 2019 and expires in January 2022. • The city will purchase a Caterpillar SW345 Wheel Saw for $23,206 from Ziegler Cat. In 2006, the city purchased a Bobcat wheel saw to assist in the cutting and milling of asphalt patches. After 15 seasons in service, it is near the end of its useful life. • The city has made its first payment in the amount of $290,946 to Peterson Companies Inc. for the downtown improvement/Lions Park projects. Building demo has been completed, and grading
work has begun in the park. Construction of the 147th Street connection to Oneka Parkway is also underway. • Parking will not be allowed on the east side of Generation Avenue North from Oneka Lake Boulevard N. to 150th Street. City staff has recently received complaints from residents along Generation Avenue N. that a portion of the roadway is too narrow to permit parking on both sides of the roadway while still allowing traffic in both directions. Emergency access and pedestrian concerns have also been raised. Generation Avenue is currently 30 feet wide as measured between the back-of-curb lines. Based on MnDOT design guidelines for roadways with on-street parking, the existing road width would allow for parking on one side of the road while two-way traffic is maintained. • The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings Thursday, Sept. 9. Back in June, the council authorized staff to draft an ordinance that would prohibit short-term rentals. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that the draft ordinance defines a short-term rental as “the renting of a property/structure as a dwelling unit for fewer than 30 consecutive days.” City staff is also proposing to make minor revisions to its adequate public facilities ordinance to clarify the developments to which the ordinance applies. The adequate public facilities ordinance determines what improvements and/or infrastructure must be in place prior to development of a property, such as drainage, roadways, turn lanes, sewer and water supply, etc. A public hearing is required for both ordinances. • The annual bus tour will return after a one-year hiatus. This year’s event will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Shannon Granholm
BUSINESS BRIEFS Edina Realty hosts “Can you Spare a Pair?” donation drive The White Bear Lake office of Edina Realty is sponsoring “Can You Spare a Pair?”, a drive to collect socks and underwear for boys and girls. Donations will be given to Solid Ground, a local nonprofit that helps families and individuals emerge from homelessness. The event runs Tuesday, Aug. 17, through Tuesday, Sept. 7. Donations of new socks and underwear as well as cash donations can be dropped off at Edina Realty's office, 2137 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Over the years, the White Bear Lake Edina Realty office has held events
and fundraisers that have resulted in donations of nearly $200,000 to support our local nonprofits,” said Travis Peltier, office manager. Solid Ground helps families in suburban Ramsey and Washington counties build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future. It currently runs eight programs, housing nearly 570 women, men and children annually. “Families moving into Solid Ground are often fleeing difficult situations that cause them to leave their personal belongings behind,” noted Dylan McDonough, volunteer and community engagement manager for Solid Ground. “By teaming up with Edina
Realty to host a drive for brand-new unused socks and underwear, we'll help prepare the children in our programs for going back to school.”
Royal Credit Union to acquire Lake Area Bank Royal Credit Union, headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lake Area Bank, which has offices in White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Hugo, Stillwater and Lindstrom. Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union serving over 230,000 members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Anyone who lives or works in the 16 Minnesota counties served by Royal can open an
account or apply for a loan. Minnesota counties include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmstead, Pine, Ramsey Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. According to a statement, the acquisition will offer Royal “the opportunity to enhance office accessibility to its current Minnesota membership, as well as serve additional members.” Under the terms of the agreement, RCU will assume approximately $500 million in assets in the transaction, which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2022. Lake Area Bank is a privately owned bank established in 1915 in
Lindstrom, Minnesota. “Royal is excited for the opportunity to bring our value proposition and commitment to making a positive impact in the lives we touch to expanded areas in Minnesota,” says Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union president and CEO. “Lake Area Bank is a family-owned financial institution that has served the community for over 100 years. Royal's values-driven and relationship-based approach to financial management made this acquisition a good fit for our credit union.” For more information about Royal Credit Union, go to rcu. org.
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COUNTY BRIEFS Christmas at the Courthouse deadline approaches Vendors have about one more week to apply for the 2021 Christmas at the Courthouse Holiday Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2021. Washington County Parks is seeking local vendors with a variety of handcrafted goods. This is a juried event, and approximately 30 vendors will be accepted in 2021. Submit the vendor application and photos of your product and booth setup no later than Sept. 3. For more information, or to complete the vendor application, visit www. co.washington.mn.us/1903/Events or call the Historic Courthouse at 651-275-7075.
Board receives awards Each year, the National Association of Counties (NACo) sponsors a program to showcase county achievements under a variety of categories. Those receiving recognition are noted at the organization’s national conference and exposition. This year, Washington County received five 2021 Achievement Awards, which included: • In the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation category, Parks received an award for Nature’s Art Gallery. The Nature’s Art Gallery
invited park visitors to see nature from an artist’s perspective. • In the Children and Youth category, the Library received an award for reaching families during the pandemic. When libraries closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in-person programming was canceled, the library found ways to reach families, make connections and build relationships through virtual storytimes and story strolls. These programs had high levels of participation. • In the Information Technology category, the Library received an award for its Hotspots and Chromebook Kits program. According to the 2018 American Community Survey, more than 9,000 households in Washington County do not have a computer with a broadband internet subscription (about 10% of Washington County households). As a result, many county residents rely on libraries for their internet connection. While libraries were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library’s hotspot program increased internet access through the distribution of devices. More than 900 people have had reliable access to the internet at home at no cost to them. This
program continues beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and meets a crucial need. • In the Libraries category, the Library received an award for its Library Curbside Pickup program. Washington County Library launched curbside pickup just one day after Washington County suspended public-facing services at all county facilities. Washington County Library was also the fi rst library system in Minnesota to make curbside pickup available to its residents during the pandemic. For more than nine months in 2020, patrons scheduled almost 26,000 curbside pickup appointments to check out more than 137,000 items. • In the Parks and Recreation category, Parks received an award for Wayfi nding in Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The wayfi nding project was an overhaul of all trail signs at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a 2,179-acre park with trails along different landscapes. More than 200 new signs/maps were ordered and placed throughout the park.
Satellite collections make it more convenient and practical for county residents to recycle and dispose their household hazardous waste and electronics. The Forest Lake event will be at the Forest Lake Transit Center, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, located at 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. Confidential document shredding will be available at all events.
Board approves Ramsey/Washington joint activities budget County commissioners have approved the 2022-23 joint activities budget for the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board (R&E Board). The two-year R&E joint activities budget is the general fund for R&E, and is paid for with county contributions, 73% from Ramsey County and 27% from Washington County. The proposed 2022 budget includes the $2.89 million needed from Washington County to support the joint activities budget and is funded by the county environmental charge.
County conducts fall household hazardous waste collections
Lake Elmo park swim pond closes
Washington County satellite weekend household hazardous waste collections are planned for Forest Lake Sept. 11 and Sept. 18.
The Lake Elmo Park Reserve swim pond has closed for the season. The pond had to close early due to a lifeguard shortage.
POLITICAL BRIEFS Rep. Raleigh pledges to support Congressional term limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL) is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term
limits on Congress. Minnesota state House Rep. Donald Raleigh (District 38A) has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge. Raleigh said, “Our founders envisioned a government served by citizen legislators, not career politicians. Term limits would break the cycle of entrenched politicians who wield the immense advantages that come with incumbency. Our Republic would gain much from a Congress that is refreshed with new and innovative ideas brought forward by servant leaders more empowered to do good than to retain power.” The pledge reads, “I pledge that, as a member of the state legislature, I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the limited purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.”
Council members Tony Cavegn and Dan Stoesz will both run again; Teresa O’Connell has also fi led for council. The three candidates will vie for two open seats.
14 vie for school board The candidate fi ling period for the Nov. 2 election has now closed. Fourteen residents have filed for four open school board member-at-large seats for the White Bear Lake Area School District. They are: Lisa Beecroft, Deb Beloyed (current member-at-large), Rebekah Bradfield, Kim Chapman (current member-atlarge), Justin Charpenter, Kathleen Daniels, Jessica Ellison (current member-at-large), John Ficcadenti, Greg Hilgers, Jesse Kook, Lisa Likachek, Bill Mahre, Luke Michaud, and Chris Streiff Oji.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Centerville Lake Beach closes due to excessive algae Centerville Lake Public Swimming Beach, located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve in Lino Lakes, is closed effective Aug. 20 until further notice due to the presence of excessive algae. The algae blooms may contain toxins, which can be harmful to humans and animals when there is high exposure. Activities where a person or pet is physically in the water pose the highest risk. Boating and fishing pose a lower risk of exposure, but caution should be taken when enjoying these activities. The Anoka County Parks Department will continue to monitor algae conditions at the beach on a daily basis and reopen the beach once the algae bloom has passed. For questions, call the Anoka County Parks Department at 763-324-3300.
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construction might include labor strikes, acts of nature, civil unrest and so forth. To move the project forward, the buyer must intend to fi nish construction of no fewer than 13 townhouse units within 12 months of closing. The remaining units must be completed within 24 months of the closing date. The property must be returned to the city at the purchase price of $1 if improvements are not completed within 24 months. Improvements include all mass grading of the property, installation of all sanitary sewer lines and water lines, and the construction of the public trail and all private streets. The developer will put $65,000 in escrow to assure funding of the homeowners association in the event the project fails in the middle of construction and sale of units. This safety net will assure that the first homeowners won’t be left on their own to come up with homeowner costs, should the economy crash and
the project fail midstream. Because the developer agreed to all these conditions, the city administrator and city attorney recommended acceptance of the purchase agreement at the council’s Aug. 11 meeting. Now that council has approved the agreement, next steps will include preparation of site plans and a developer’s agreement, which will finalize all the details hammered out during negotiation. “I’m more excited to see townhouses in that land than apartments, because I don’t think (apartments) would have fit,” said Council Member Darrin Mosher. Mayor D. Love noted that the development is an opportunity to get something on the land that will not use up tax dollars and that will benefit the city as a whole. “The number one goal (for the transaction) is to benefit taxpayers as a whole, and that’s what I think we’re doing,” he said. “For the developer to go in on the homeowners’ escrow was
extra; we normally don’t see that from developers. It says they want to be here, and that they care by going that extra mile.” Council Member Steve King said his vote would recognize the people living near Block 7 who were opposed to the development. “I was elected to represent the people, and that’s the way I’ll vote,” he said. “But when (people) tell me they don’t want development, I say, ‘Develop, or you’ll have to pay more taxes.’ I tell people to be involved!” “I do have to acknowledge the people who weren’t in favor of this development,” Council Member Russ Koski said. “But we can’t move backward at this point.” Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs. com or 651-407-1200.
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Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA AVENUE OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL Family friendly arts festival with food, live music, arts lectures/demonstrations and activities for the kids. It’s the closing of the outdoor stage. Jennifer Grimm will be the final performer on the stage. DATE/TIME: Sept. 12. Grounds open 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Hanifl Performing Arts Center
UPSTREAM FINAL TEA CEREMONY WITH ANNA METCALFE Anna Metcalfe is a ceramic artist who began hosting tea ceremonies to share stories related to water in a project called “Upstream.” Join Anna for the final tea ceremony in this series with WBCA. DATE/TIME: Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. LOCATION: Lion’s Park, White Bear Lake
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ROTARY CLUB/LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATER VARIETY SHOW For more information and to purchase tickets lakeshoreplayers.org DATE/TIME: Sept. 23. Shoreview Community Center 7-9 p.m.
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GALLERY COMMUNITY ART PROJECT Construct flower-like paper doilies that will become part of Mayumi Amada’s exhibition, “Water flows, life blooms.” DATE/TIME: Sept. 27 - Oct. 1
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he White Bear Lake community lost a musical legend with the death of Dr. Reid Smith, a music teacher and renowned performer, in July. But at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center, his legacy lives on through the beautiful Steinway concert grand piano housed in the building. In 2018, the White Bear Press published an article about Smith’s role in bringing the instrument to the performing arts center. Smith was first to caress its keys; in fact, he was the one who selected the $150,000 piano at the Steinway & Sons factory in Queens, New York. In late 2017, Smith traveled to New York with Lakeshore Players Theatre executive director Rob Thomas to select the piano. They knew they wanted a Steinway concert grand; the part that required Smith’s expertise was choosing which one. Surprisingly, the process of elimination did not involve Smith performing works by Chopin or Mozart. His technique was, shall we say, rather unconventional, and closely involved Thomas, who claims to be tone deaf. Ultimately, the piano Smith chose sounded the best when Thomas yelled into it. Smith described the sound as “sustained.” “This piano not only reproduced Rob’s exact pitch but it sounds like an echo across the valley. It will fill the theater,” Smith said. The legendary Steinway piano takes a year to build. Every piece is handmade with hand tools by 270 craftsmen who each play an individual role in its creation. A 9-foot concert grand is the
expected instrument for major venues, according to Smith. “It is the standard for any professional pianist. If you want to be at the top level, you have this piano.” With his perfect pitch and impressive resume, Smith was the ideal choice for selecting the Steinway, Thomas said. It was Smith who insisted the piano was mandatory if the theater was serious about bringing classical music to White Bear Lake. Smith was born in Hamlet, North Carolina and started piano lessons at the age of 3. He attended Boston University, The Juilliard School, the Hochschule für Music in Vienna and completed his doctoral degree at the University of Minnesota. Solo and concerto performances took him across the United States under Colombia Artists management. He was the piano soloist for the Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Festival School, and appeared in New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and other major cities with the Si-Yo Music Society. Smith was hospitalized in mid-June and after 30 years of partnership, Smith and LaWayne Leno were married at St John’s hospital on June 25, Smith’s birthday. Smith returned home under hospice care and was surrounded by the love and warmth of numerous friends, family, and students. The piano will be on display during the Avenue of the Arts Festival on Sept. 12, a lasting testament to an outstanding member of the arts community who is gone, but not forgotten.
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or 17-year-old Daisy Vanderwood, being an artist is about loving the process and breathing new life into the world. “It’s about finding a dinged up canvas at a thrift store and painting over it to make it into something beautiful and unique,” she said. “Or grabbing an old jacket from your closet you never wear and spray painting it bright pink cause that’s fun, and who cares?” Vanderwood mostly works with acrylic paint, but has experimented with many mediums and techniques, including spray paint, mixed medium collage, jewelry and upcycled clothing. Her specialty is in portraits, especially colorful abstracts that capture the multifaceted nature of human personalities. Vanderwood grew up in an artistic household, where her parents encouraged creativity. She has taken classes with the White Bear Center for the Arts, and usually enters the high school visual arts contest. She considers her older sister Lily, who currently attends art school, to be one of her biggest artistic influences. “I’ve always been surrounded by art and enjoyed, it but it really wasn’t till the pandemic when I started taking art seriously,” Vanderwood said. “I spent every day working on paintings, or making jewelry. It was a coping mechanism as well as something I really enjoyed.” During this time, she began making prints of her artwork and taking commissions. In April 2021, she won local honors in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest for a painting that combined images of her father and grandfather in their respective military uniforms. Then in June, she had a showing at the Center for Lost Objects in St. Paul. “It had a full wall filled with all my art, and I got to talk to people genuinely interested in my process and my work and I got to watch as things
DAISY VANDERWOOD | SUBMITTED This painting, titled “In a^k ^r^l% ^q^fiebÛ^l =Zblr OZg]^kphh] l unique artistic style. It is painted over a photograph of Audrey Hepburn Vanderwood bought at Goodwill, giving a creative new life to the image.
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started to sell,” she said. Vanderwood hopes to continue improving her artistic skills, and to have more art shows in the future. She plans to continue her formal education in fine arts after high school. “I love what I’m doing and I love making art so all I want for the future is just to be able to keep doing that,” she said. Vanderwood will start school as a senior at South Campus this year. You can find her artwork and request commissions on Instagram @artsydaisyv.
PERFORMING AMIDST THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 Putting on a performance comes with many stresses, but wondering if you’ll even be able to open the show was a new anxiety that weighed heavily on the minds of students involved in the performing arts this year. As 16-year-old Ada Zavadil explained, it was often unclear if pandemic precautions would allow performances to happen at all. “We had no expectations,” Zavadil said. “We couldn’t rely on the thought that it would work out because we didn’t know if it would work it out. Hope was a big word and a big feeling for me and people in musical theater.” Zavadil, who will be a junior at South Campus this year, has been involved in musical theater since she was 6 years old. Over the past year
and a half, she has performed in and helped direct local theater productions affected by the unique challenges imposed by COVID-19. Last fall, she was cast in White Bear Lake High School’s fall musical, “Songs for a New World.” The revue format of the performance allowed the students to stay socially distanced as much as possible by limiting the number of performers on stage, and increasing the physical space between performers. “I really had to think about kind of creating a character in a way I hadn’t thought of before,” Zavadil said. “Especially with masks. You can’t see the bottom half of our faces, so we really had to use our voices to make the story come along in the way we could in the past with touching our costars and using our faces, eyebrows
and mouths to react to things.” Zavadil spent this past spring as a student director on “High School Musical, Jr.” for the middle school. Teaching effective body language techniques was one of the big parts of helping students perform around the safety precautions. At the beginning, students learned much of the material online over Zoom. Zavadil described how this process made it difficult to form the kinds of close-knit relationships with fellow performers that she was used to, and how it was even more of a challenge for the younger students. Making students feel engaged and keeping up morale were big parts of helping with “High School Musical, Jr.” Zavadil said it gave her a new appreciation for all the work involved on the directorial side of theater.
Recently, Zavadil played the role of Serena Katz in the Children’s Performing Arts production of “Fame: The Musical.” The setting of the performance on the outdoor stage at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center allows more flexibility as far as COVID-19 precautions go. It feels a little closer to normal. “I’m really happy to be back and to have people enjoy live theater again,” she said. “It’s so warming to my heart to see someone took time out of their life to come see all this hard work we put in, even if they have to wear a mask, and bring only one person, and sit 12 feet apart. They know the hard work is going to pay off and they are going to see a great show.”
ADA ZAVADIL | SUBMITTED Ada Zavadil performs in “Songs for a New World” at White Bear Lake High School.
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When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 30 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, north picnic pavilion, County Roads 10 and 19 Details: Guided yoga for all levels. $8/ person; reservations required. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us, search “outdoor yoga”
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING SUNSET CLASSES When: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 31 Where: Square Lake County Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: 75-minute guided paddle boarding class; $40/class includes instruction and equipment. Ages 14+. Registration required. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more. Contact: whitebearlake.org
HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY 500 When: 12:45 p.m., fi rst and third Thursday of every month. Next one is Sept. 2. Where: Rice Lake Centre– Located 1 ½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Rd. 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Bldg. Details: Hugo Seniors meet to play “500.” Games begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee will be
HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m., third Monday of every month. Next one is Sept. 20. Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo Details: Senior Club is up and running. Join us for a short meeting and an afternoon of games. Refreshments will be served. New members welcome. Annual dues of $10 are due. Contact: Barb @ 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com
CURRENT EVENTS LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: The Dee Miller Band performs blues. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29 Where: Panino's, 857 Village Center Dr., North Oaks Details: Hike shady, dirt trails through Sucker Lake and Snail Lake Regional Park; approximately 5 miles and lasts an 1 ½ -2 hours. Contact: stpaulhike.com
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING When: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St. Lino Lakes Details: Learn to paddle board. Ages
MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY When: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Mike Lynch, WCCO Radio meteorologist, hosts event where participants can see Jupiter and Saturn, as well as star clusteras and constellation through giant telescopes, and hear some of the stories behind them. $5/person; registration required. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray. Contact: co.washington.mn.us
MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Monthly book club to discuss books set in Minnesota or books written by Minnesota authors. This month's selection is “The Icecutter's Daughter” by Tracie Peterson. Meet outside, weather permitting. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Country band Red Dirt Road performs. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com
BUILDING WITH BLOCKS When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Legos available for children ages 2-4. Outside event, weather permitting. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
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When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Devon Worley Band plays country with soul and edge. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Bald Eagle Ave. & 3rd St., White Bear Lake Details: Annual one-block run is a fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers welcome. Donation $35/ adults; $15 kids 12 and under includes t-shirt with pre-registration. Arrive at 10:30 for pre-run festivities. Contact: whitebearfoodshelf.org
OPEN HOUSE AT BRUENTRUP HERITAGE FARM When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood Details: Check out exhibits, interact with the 3M "Magically Adhered"
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In other action, the board: • Heard an academic programming update for the 2021-2022 school year from school principals across the district, including the virtual Distance Learning Academy. • Approved a resolution of intention to issue general obligation alternative facilities refunding bonds. • Approved a three-year agreement with Republic Services to provide municipal solid waste and recycling services for the district, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
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Twinkie the corgi poses for a picture in her own Volkswagen bus in front of her parents’ 1973 VW Kombi. R id t enjoy Residents j Keystone K t Place Pl att LaValle L V ll Fi Fields’ ld ’ ffourth th annuall car show. h Viki Viking A Automotive t ti in White Bear Lake brought four cars to the show, along with residents’ families and friends, and community members. See more photos online at presspubs.com.
Miniature horses, a goat and a bunny recently visited seniors at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields in Hugo. The animals belong to Sweet Manes, whose mission is to bring a “little bit” of horse magic where it is needed the most. Pictured at left are Marcie Mitchell and Patti Vignalo. Pictured at right is Dennis Youngquist.
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STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2021 spring semester:
Anna Racine and Benjamin Wetherby, all of Hugo.
• Alexandria Technical and Community College: Jonathan Noble of Hugo. • Angelo State University: Kellen Rholl of Hugo. • Bemidji State University: Elizabeth Fairbanks and Abigail DeLaRosa, both of Hugo. • Bethel University: Emily Brockberg and Sarah Vlasich, both of Hugo; Madison Dorn, Analise Schleifer and Hailey Thom, all of Centerville. • College of Saint Benedict: Olivia Fleming of Hugo. • College of St. Scholastica: Haily Ackerman, Taelynn Gittins, Lydia Hauge, Rachel Stewart and Katelyn Vineski, all of Hugo.
• Sam Houston State University: Oscar Perez of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, health care administration.
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: Britainey Gutteter of Hugo. • University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Alyssa Blank, Madison Boeke, Paige Gregoire, Ellie Gutteter, Madeline Indehar, Cassie Middleton, Ryan Nordberg, Kat Peine, Amari Rivers, Gabriela Walrath, Zoe Welnetz and Brooke Whitney, all of Hugo. • University of Wisconsin-Stout: Devin Close, Andrew Gadbois, Cecilia Knudsen, Joseph LeClaire, Charlie Payne and Kyra Wilson, all of Hugo.
• Iowa State University: Alyssa Vail of Centerville; Alec Akins, Patrick Albrecht, Nicholas Bosch and Tristan Tuttle, all of Hugo. • MidAmerica Nazarene University: Meaghan Turner of Hugo. • Minnesota State Community and Technical College: Timothy Gilpin of Hugo. • North Dakota State University: Alyson Hanzal and Jared Kozar, both of Centerville; Megan Crompton, Elsa Johnson, Parker Rogers and Preston Zalesky, all of Hugo. • Northern Michigan University: Rachel Miller of Hugo.
• Winona State University: Olivia Thomas of Hugo. The following local students graduated from a college or university in the 2021 spring semester:
• University of Minnesota-Crookston: Tyler Abrahamson of Centerville, Bachelor of Manufacturing Management.
• Benedictine College: Mark Elfstrom of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, marketing. • Bethel University: Kaiya Carlson of Centerville, Bachelor of Arts, special education; Kyler Bahrke of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, business; Kylie Boeke of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, elementary education; Michaela Craigan of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, biokinetics, with honors; Erin Olson of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Kyle Parsons of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, computer science; Jacques Perrault of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, social studies grades 5-12 and history; Austin Reichow of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, Biblical and theological studies. • Central Lakes College: Austin Sheldahl of Hugo, diploma of occupational proficiency, heavy equipment operation and maintenance. • Marquette University: Janae Momchilovich of Hugo, doctoral-professional, dentistry.
• Northwestern College: Derek Janzen of Centerville. St. Cloud Technical & Community College: Melissa Scanlon of Hugo. South Dakota State University: Anah Flor, Annika Hanson, Megan Neubeck, Benjamin Niemczyk and Maxwell Pieper, all of Hugo. • Union University: Samantha Burket of Hugo. • University of Iowa: Kathryn Jarnigan and Caitlin Wallace, both of Hugo. • University of Minnesota-Morris: Luke Wittner of Centerville. • University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Kaitlyn Rantz of Centerville. • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Tayor Bangert, Charles Flatten, Jack Flatten, Ashley Glasow and Elizabeth Macken, all of Centerville; Allison Brown, Courtney Crouch, Lydia Downs, Katherine Hoffmann, Keegan Koeneman and Morgan Lorentz, all of Hugo.
• Minnesota State University-Mankato: Kristi Peterson of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, social work, magna cum laude; Cienna Vang of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, elementary education, summa cum laude; Amanda Beyer of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, RN Baccalaureate completion; Lindsay Kothe of Hugo, Master of Science, communication disorders, summa cum laude; Sabrina Kumlin of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, family consumer science; Jamison Palmer of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, alcohol and drug studies; Molly Riley of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, nursing, summa cum laude; Val Urman of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, automotive engineering technology, summa cum laude. • Normandale Community College: Ida Ramic of Centerville, Associate of Arts, liberal education, with honors.
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Kellie Bader of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, business administration; Kasey Berthiaume of Hugo, Bachelor of Social Work, with honors; Tori Gabrielson of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Elizabeth Gutteter of Hugo, Bachelor of Social Work; Kelsey Heininger of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, communication studies; Skyler Palmer of Hugo, Master of Science, clinical exercise physiology; Joshua Schelling of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, business administration. • University of Wisconsin-Stout: Blake Bissell of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, computer science; Samantha Krohn of Hugo, Bachelor of Fine Arts, interior design; Joseph LeClaire of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, engineering tech; Jenni Rose of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, retail merchandising and management. • Jonathan Noble of Hugo, a student of Alexandria Technical & Community College, recently competed in the 2021 SkillsUSA Competition. He achieved fi rst place awards in cabinetmaking - High School Division, ATCC SkillsUSA Local Competition and High School Division, SkillsUSA Minnesota Competition; and carpentry - High School Division, ATCC SkillsUSA Local Competition and High School Division, SkillsUSA Minnesota Competition. • Samuel Lee of Hugo was inducted into the Alpha Chapter of Wisconsin Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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• North Dakota State University: Jared Kozar of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, construction management; Mark Donkor of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering. • Rochester Community and Technical College: Megan Yang of Hugo, diploma, coding specialist.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison: Venus Han, Ella Janicki, Sloane Jensen, Morgan Langer,
• Saint John's University: Tyler Jensen of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, accounting; Kayla Borglund of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, elementary education; Ashley Dalbec of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, French, summa cum laude. • University of Iowa: Carter Focht of Hugo, Master of Science, occupational and environmental health; Luke Hauge of Hugo, Bachelor of Business Administration, management; Sophie Janicki of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies.
• Drake University: Annika Weisjahn of Hugo. • Hamline University: Erika Albrecht, Hailey Laurent and Ajah Williams, all of Hugo; Tyler Nyman of Centerville.
• St. Cloud State University: Jessica Charpentier of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, mass communications, summa cum laude.
A committee is being formed to identify and recommend a name for White Bear Lake Area Schools’ new elementary school in Hugo. The committee's first meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 16. The public will have an opportunity to recommend names; eventually, the committee will recommend a fi nal name for the superintendent to recommend to the school board. All are welcome to apply. Find additional information and a link to apply at www.isd624.org/about/building-ourfuture/new-elementary.
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23 Free Items Kimball piano in good condition-Mahtomedi. Perfect for a student interested in piano lessons. (651) 300-4362. Free pick up for donated small furn/HH items to Church Store 651-430-0011 PINE LOGS in VH. 651-765-4113 POOL TABLE – Good condition. WBL Area, (651) 233-7074.
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Part Time, Mon. & Tues., 7:55am-5:05pm Press Publications publishes 6 community newspapers, magazines and coupon books, serving White Bear Lake and surrounding communities. Our publications brings news of school events, government, business, politics, and social events to local residents. Desired Skills & Experience: High school diploma required. Ability to interact well with a broad base of internal and external clients, both in person, telephone and written communication. Reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi task effectively. Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Office.
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Press Publications in White Bear Lake is seeking a regional staff writer to join its award-winning team. As a regional staff writer, you will be responsible for coordinating editorial content and layout for our newspapers and website. In addition to writing stories, the job will require attending news meetings, taking photographs, assisting with the layout process, producing short video clips for our website, writing occasional columns and maintaining a positive relationship with the community at large. We are looking for a candidate who is a talented writer, passionate about local community news and great at time management. Candidates should have a degree in journalism (or related field) and have relevant experience. We are planning to hire someone on a part-time basis (16-30 hours a week), with the hope to eventually transitioning into a full time position (32-40 hours a week). TO APPLY SEND A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO QUADNEWS@ PRESSPUBS.COM, ALONG WITH THREE WRITING SAMPLES. Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Monday to Friday • Weekend availability Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: One location Work Remotely: Temporarily due to COVID-19
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ACCOUNTING CLERK Mahtomedi, Minnesota is seeking applicants for the position of Accounting Clerk. Performs intermediate technical and administrative support work in accounting to include processing payments and receivables, balancing accounts, journalizing transactions, utility billing, compiling financial statements, providing clerical support and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director. High School diploma or GED and considerable experience in A/P, A/R accounting and related customer service; municipal government experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred.
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Salary Range $53,123 - $63,648 Application Deadline is September 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Send cover letter, resume and completed City of Mahtomedi application to Scott Neilson, City Administrator, City of Mahtomedi, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115 or email to sneilson@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Complete job description and City application is available at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us or by calling City Hall at 651-426-3344.
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Nexen is seeking top candidates for a Customer Support Representative. This individual provides support to customers by phone, e-mail, fax and instant messaging. Responds to customer inquiries and requests. Conveys pricing information and responds to requests for literature. Develops sales leads and sends them to the appropriate parties. Manages orders in company ERP system. Expedites customer orders. Issues and maintains special quotes under the direction of the Customer Support Manager. Answers customer questions about basic product functions. Helps customers interact with our website cart, encouraging use and answering questions. If you are interested in joining a dynamic and innovative company that offers:
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Fri Aug 27 79° / 67° 6:30 / 7:59
Weather tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com We were reminded last week that summer is not over yet, as temperatures reached 90º for the first time this month. Cooler and drier air moved in over the weekend, giving us hints of what is to come sooner rather than later as we head toward our fall months. I enjoyed Saturday’s cooler temperatures with a nice run, as many others enjoyed just being out in much less humid weather. We had two great chances for rain, Friday night and Sunday night, but they moved through quickly and produced just under .20” of rain. If you totaled more, consider yourself fortunate. After a warm start to this week, cooler and wetterconditions are ahead.
WEEKLY AVERAGES AUG 25 - AUG 31, 2021 High: 79° | Low: 60° | %Sun: 64% | PCP: 1.07” 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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1. Hugo resident Joey LeClair brought his classic car to the Lino Lakes Community Fest Car Show to support the Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network. LeClair brought his 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. Nearly 50 cars raised $480 for the network, which creates awareness for the purpose of connecting servicemembers and their families with community support, training, services and resources. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 2. Area photographer Jeff Wiles recently captured this photo of a group of trumpeter swans resting and feeding on Peltier Lake. — Jeff Wiles, Submitted 3. The Hall Foundation raised $20,000 at its 19th annual Veterans Honor Golf Classic for the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network. The event was held at White Eagle Golf Course in Hudson, Wisconsin. The Hall Foundation is a private family foundation that serves the St. Croix Valley and surrounding areas. The nonprofit organization supports other nonprofit community organizations, especially for active military service members and veterans. For more information about the event or the foundation, visit thehallfamilyfoundation.org. — Submitted 4. Centerville Lions Club members are thankful for the community’s support of this year’s Fete des Lacs festival. After a year’s hiatus, families were eager to get out and enjoy all the events and connect with neighbors and friends again. — Submitted
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Lino Lakes 1 step closer to establishing stormwater utility BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Although the topic has come up a couple of times in the past and then gone down the drain, this time it is likely to stick. The city of Lino Lakes is one step closer to officially establishing a stormwater utility. The City Council authorized WSB to prepare a stormwater utility feasibility report back in January. The purpose of the utility would be to establish a more equitable and dependable funding source to meet stormwater permit requirements and maintenance activities within city boundaries. Bob Barth, of WSB, explained that the city of Lino Lakes has actually endeavored to establish a stormwater utility twice before, back in 2006 and again in 2010. This time around, the report recommended the city establish quarterly fees of $12 per parcel for residential parcels and $175/acre of impervious surface for commercial, industrial and institutional uses. The per-acre charge would also apply to multifamily residential buildings. The proposed fees are based on an estimated stormwater annual operating budget of $579,200. Stormwater management costs, which are currently included in the city’s operating budget, would be shifted to the new utility. “It’s always been a pressing matter …” Barth said. “Lino Lakes is a bit of a newer community, but you are at a point now where some of the infrastructure you placed in the ground at the beginning is
Grochala explained that that specific pond may be privately owned, say, by a homeowners association, but agreed to look into the issue further. Scott Fox provided comments of support as a longtime resident. He noted that he has worked for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s municipal stormwater program for 35 years. “Western Kentucky University conducts a reoccurring survey of stormwater utilities nationwide … There are currently 204 communities in Minnesota that have a stormwater utility,” he said. “I know that the city has been struggling with this issue for a number of years, but moving forward, I think it is something the city needs to adopt and move forward with.” He added, “I’ve lived here for 20 years. I really enjoy this community, and I want to see it grow, but I also want to see this community protect its water resources.” Mayor Rob Rafferty commented, “We are putting X amount of dollars at this point and yet at the same time we are losing ground and we are not actually addressing as much as we should. It’s the same thing we have with roads … It is a never-ending task, but we have to continue to put things in place so that we are addressing that.” The council held the second reading of the ordinance establishing a stormwater utility at its Aug. 23 meeting. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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probably reaching the middle of its useful life, so having a funding mechanism to replace and rehabilitate that is important.” The City Council held a public reading for the fi rst reading of an ordinance that would establish the stormwater utility Aug. 9. Resident John Stoulil had questions about how the topic came up in the fi rst place. “Is this mandated by the state? How did this all of a sudden come up? I understand you want to update things, but did some agency say you’ve got to get this program going and initiate this fee? I’m a little confused where this started,” he said. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that a stormwater utility has been a provision of state law for several years, and specific requirements from federal mandates have been growing since the early 2000s. “We are going through and inspecting 20% of all of our infrastructure, annually inspecting our ponds; those requirements have continued to grow over time … Now we are getting to a point where we need to look at a dedicated funding source for stormwater to take care of those improvements,” he said. The resident then told the council they should call it a tax increase, rather than a fee. Resident Mike Settimi said, “I live on one of these ponds and I’ve never seen a Lino Lakes truck out there doing anything with it. We have had beavers that cut trees down and we have had neighbors out there in waders cleaning out the pathway between the pond and the lake.”
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