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Protests in Hugo: ‘Learning as we go’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
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HUGO — After receiving hundreds of phone calls and many emails from all over the country, the City Council has taken a step “to be proactive” should another protest come to a Hugo neighborhood. The City Council unanimously voted to adopt a residential picketing ordinance at its Sept. 8 meeting. City Administrator Bryan Bear shared a PowerPoint presentation to offer background on what has occurred up to this point, what steps city officials and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department have taken and what the ordinance means for residents and protestors who may plan to visit the city. The ordinance is in response to the Black Lives Matter protest that came to town Aug. 15 outside of the home of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll, in addition to the “Unity Rally” Aug. 22 at Lions Park. Even though event organizers officially canceled the Aug. 22 rally, a group of about 100 people still gathered at the park. Bear said the group then headed to Kroll’s neighborhood to drive by his home. “Since these activities have occurred, the city and the sheriff’s department have been evaluating the response and we have been collecting a tremendous amount of feedback on how to make changes in how we
White Bear Lake Area Schools started the 2020-21 school year last week, with families choosing between hybrid and distance learning models. A family drops off their children at Hugo Elementary for in-person instruction. SEE RESIDENTIAL PICKETING, PAGE 11
Parents opt for different learning methods as school begins BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
Whether parents have elected to send their kids back to school for the hybrid model or keep them at home doing full-time distance learning, parents are seeking some additional resources to ensure that their children have a successful school year. Centerville resident Sarah Olson chose to send her daughter, a fi rst grader at Centerville Elementary, back to school for the hybrid model.
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COUNTY BRIEFS In-person absentee voting begins In-person absentee voting for the November general election began Friday, Sept. 18. Absentee voting will take place at five locations in Washington County: Cottage Grove Service Center, Oakdale City Hall, Headwaters Service Center in Forest Lake, Woodbury Central Park and at the Washington County Government Center in Woodbury. Any Washington County voter may vote at any of these five locations. Voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Voters who prefer not to return their ballot by U.S. mail may drop off their absentee ballot at one of these locations during the hours they are open. Washington County has received more than 50,000 requests for absentee ballots thus far. Mailing of absentee ballots also begins Sept. 18. More than 6,000 ballots were mailed Sept. 18, and county staff will continue to mail ballots until all are mailed as quickly and accurately as possible. It is anticipated that
ballots will be mailed by the end of September to those who have requested them. Washington County has roughly 172,000 registered voters in the county. In the primary election early this summer, the county mailed roughly 30,000 absentee ballots; 21,616 of those ballots were returned. Any voter may check the status of their absentee ballot by visiting mnvotes.org. County board approves grant to provide COVID-19 testing in county Washington County will use a $360,000 grant from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to support COVID-19 testing. The county board accepted the grant Sept. 15. Diagnostic testing for COVID-19 remains a barrier for residents and facilities in the county due to supply shortages and access to labs. The county will work with the SEOC to coordinate additional COVID-19 testing in the county. Testing services could include mobile delivery as well as testing events, both small and large, at locations around the county. Events may be targeted to high-risk and high-need populations, with the
emphasis on residents who may be especially vulnerable to COVID-19. The testing will be done at no cost to residents who are tested and will be performed regardless of symptoms. Testing events will be coordinated between the county, the SEOC and the city of Cottage Grove, which will provide trained testers/swabbers and other support. The county board approved a contract with the city for an amount not to exceed $860,000, which will come from the $360,000 grant and $500,000 that Washington County received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The money will pay staff, such as nurses and community health workers, and for supplies for the clinics. Board takes first formal action on 2021 county budget • Commissioners took the fi rst formal steps in approving the county’s 2021 budget Sept. 15. The board: • Certified the proposed property tax levy payable 2021 for Washington County, with a net levy of $114.5 million, no change from 2020; • Certified the proposed property tax
levy payable 2021 for the Washington County Regional Rail Authority of $660,000, also no change from 2020; • Adopted the Washington County proposed 2021 budget, with operating expenditures of $195.2 million, an increase of 0.18% over 2020, and capital expenditures of $47.9 million, an increase of 20.3% from 2020; • Adopted the Washington County Regional Rail Authority proposed 2021 budget of $669,200; and • Consented to the proposed property tax levy of $5.4 million payable 2021 for the Washington County Community Development Agency. • The proposed budget includes non-levy revenue of $115.6 million, an increase of 7.66% from 2020, and expenditures of $24.9 million for the Gold Line Transit project. The board will continue to review the budget through the fall until a public meeting on the budget is conducted Dec. 1 and the adoption of the final budget takes place Dec. 15. The presentations reviewed by the board may be found on the county website co.washington.mn.us by searching “budget.”
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At the request of Rick Gwynn, the Honor Guard from VFW Post 1782 folded the flag, performed a three-volley salute and played taps at his Aug. 19 interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Shown from left are Larry Desrosier, George Brown, Joe Winterood, Don Schneider, Dan Campanaro and Ralph Bieniek. Squad leader Jerry Briggs, in the back, believes the guard is the first to provide honors to one of its own Post members at the cemetery.
Before former VFW Post 1782 Commander Rick Gwynn died Aug. 11 of liver disease, he asked the White Bear Lake Honor Guard to be present at his burial. Squad Leader Jerry Briggs called it a great honor to attend to last week's interment, especially at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Gwynn appeared on the pages of the White Bear Press several times. There was a story about his double life during the holidays when he became the Man in Red; his fundraising efforts to erect a monument at Veterans Park; and how he worked to expand the VFW's reach when he served as manager. His obituary tells of a love for animals, fishing, winemaking and seeing joy on the faces of military children when he played Santa Claus at their Christmas parties. A Navy veteran, Gwynn was most in his element playing Santa, a tradition that started while he was stationed on the USS Midway in Japan. He never charged anyone for his services as jolly old St. Nick,
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and it was undoubtedly his favorite gig. During his tenure as Post commander, Gwynn was instrumental in getting the monument honoring veterans and war dead from all branches at White Bear Lake's Veterans Park. He also researched and arranged the brick pathway for families who wished to honor their service members. He helped with the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon hamburger nights at the VFW and helped coordinate the National Association of Medal of Honor recipients winter fishing trip in 2016 on White Bear Lake. Recipients were pictured in the White Bear Press. He researched and acquired M1 rifles from the U.S. Army to be used for veterans' funerals, in addition to enough ammunition to last well into the future. He was a rifle squad member himself of the Ft. Snelling Honor Guard. A Vietnam veteran, Gwynn moved to Hugo in 2000. He served eight years on the Hugo Planning Commission and was a school bus driver in the
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WEEKLY WAG Cheerio is a spayed 2-year-old cat who is anything but cheery! She came to Ruff Start Rescue with a brood of kittens after kickin' it on the streets, feline-style. Cheerio did the bare minimum, raising her kittens. When they were sufficient on their own, she dipped out! Cheerio has big-dog energy. She loves to play and needs lots of things to keep her busy like toys or your unsuspecting foot. Cheerio is pretty smart and is even learning clicker training commands. Cheerio enjoys attention, sometimes at your expense. She is getting better at learning manners and assures us that she's grateful to be cared for, although we're skeptical. A 10/10 snack for Cheerio is spray cheese—in moderation, of course. To no one's surprise, Cheerio isn't a fan of other animals, so a home without them is ideal. Cheerio guarantees to keep life interesting in your home! If you are interested in Cheerio, please fi ll out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
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Wireless Zone now open Wireless Zone is now open for business in Hugo at 14755 Victor Hugo Boulevard. This marks the 15th Wireless Zone location in the state. Founded in 1988 as "The Car Phone Store," the Wireless Zone system has become the nation's largest wireless retail franchiser. Each of the more than 400 stores are independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services. For more information, visit wirelesszone.com. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday. Find more information online at shop.wirelesszone.com/mn/ hugo/14755-victor-hugo-boulevard. TGK vs. Aquarius TGK Automotive and Aquarius Home Services will face off in the “Oil & Water” charity golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 3 at Oneka Ridge Golf Course in Hugo. The event will feature the tournament, awards, raffles and dinner. Because of COVID-19, the event is not open to the public. Proceeds will be given to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. The event raised $2,168 for the area food shelf last year.
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Hugo allocates $200,000 to small business grants The Hugo City Council officially approved its CARES Act funding budget Sept. 8. The budget outlines how the funds will be spent. Line items include soft costs like police and fi re rescue
services and staff reassignment as well as hard costs such as audio/video upgrades, building and HVAC upgrades, online permitting software and programming, personal protective equipment, fi re station credentialing system, sanitization supplies and election supplies. Included in that budget is $200,000 for a business grant program for local and nonprofit businesses, which will be eligible to receive grants up to $10,000. Businesses may use the funds to cover operating expenses incurred from March 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020 including payroll, rent/lease payments, mortgage payments, private utilities, other critical business expenses incurred as a result of the public health emergency, and expenses incurred in response to CDC guidelines. To qualify, businesses must: • Generate under $3.5 million in annual revenue; • Prove that they have experienced significant loss in revenue and incurred costs because of COVID-19; • For-profit businesses must be locally owned and operated and must have a physical establishment in the city of Hugo; and • Nonprofit organizations must be local to Hugo and provide service within the city. The application deadline is Oct. 1. For more information, or to view an application, visit the city’s website at ci.hugo.mn.us and click on “2020 Hugo CARES Business Relief Grant” at the top of the home page.
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our voting decisions in the presidential election on Nov. 3 will be important if you haven’t already voted in absentia. I’m not endorsing any candidate, but I read some helpful information by Peter Adams, head of the education team at the News Literacy Project. In part, what he suggests is to understand what the most important issues in this campaign are to you and then determine which policies and political candidates are best suited to address those concerns. You may have to make a list of those important issues. My list includes a successful vaccine to control the virus and/or therapies to assist; a strong economy that provides employment, which in part means policies that will bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.; national health care available to everyone that allows private insurance options; a foreign policy that brings nations together to avoid wars and economic disturbances; and racial equity freedoms and justice for all as About the with provided by our Constitution. Now let’s look at what Peter Town Adams suggests. Gene Johnson 1) Keep an eye on your emotions. Be rational with the information you receive. Be sure there is credible evidence that backs up the information. 2) Don’t share information if you have only read the headline. Be skeptical of what you read. 3) Learn to spot misinformation patterns. Remember, elections inspire all kinds of rumors, hoaxes and misleading memes. You can spot misinformation by following fact-checking organizations. 4) Don’t fall for deepfakes or cheapfakes. We used to be able to trust what we saw with our own eyes. No more. Artificial intelligence is now capable of producing incredibly lifelike fabrications, whether it is images of people or videos. 5) Be skeptical, not cynical. With so much misinformation circulating, it’s tempting to give in to cynicism and confusion and to embrace the belief the other political party can’t be trusted and nothing you see online is credible. Therefore, there is no sense in paying attention to any of it. If you see something fake, false or misleading, do something. Share it with fact-checkers and news outlets. Warn others with a comment or a reply. Post accurate information and report false content and malicious accounts when they violate platforms and community standards. Democracy requires nothing less. I think Adams makes some important points as we prepare how we will vote in the coming election. There are other important topics which need consideration. They are abortion, climate change, criminal justice, education, gun policies, immigration and appointing judges. ON THE EDUCATION front we are seeing some families grouping to be able to hire a qualified teacher for their children. This is coming out of fear of the pandemic in situations where both parents work and must make a choice whether to send their kids to school or not. By eliminating day care, hiring a teacher or tutor may be able to make the numbers work. FROM THE MAIL to TV ads, it’s clear that on Nov. 3 we have the presidential election along with a host of other political candidates seeking national and state positions. I’ve never seen so many requests for political assessments which seem to me are often just political donation requests. Our newspapers are presenting Voters’ Guides and hope they are helpful in understanding the local candidates who will be on your respective ballots. Keep the letters to the editor coming. Carefully write your opinions on the critical issues our country, state and local communities are facing. We have had to start charging a nominal fee for letters about political topics during election season, so that our editorial pages don’t become overrun with propaganda written by campaign staff and volunteers. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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ccording to Minnesota Department of Health statistics, suicide rates, have steadily increased by 53% for the past two decades. Experts say that this may be the result of the challenges people face when accessing mental health support. Stigma against mental illness and shortages of available health providers can make it tough for Minnesotans to get the help they need when the causes of Movers & suicide set in. These same experts say that Shakers by recognizing Noelle Rivard the warning signs and working through the challenges that lead up to these deaths, all Minnesotans can have a role in lowering the rates of suicide. Many Movers & situations can trigger thoughts Shakers of suicide. Krista Experts have found that there Steinbeisser are certain i signs that common warning raise concern and show that
a person may be considering suicide as an option. One sign is to talk about feeling trapped, feeling alone, or that someone feels they are weighing others down. Other warning signs are irritability, changing sleep patterns — both not sleeping or sleeping too much — and using more alcohol or drugs. If these signs are seen in friends, family members, or in the workplace, experts say that it is important to directly ask the person if they are planning to kill themselves. It’s now a well-known myth that asking these questions will cause a person to take their life. Instead, asking these questions can save lives. If a person talks about wanting to die, not having a reason to live, or is looking for a way to kill themselves, get immediate help from law enforcement or other emergency personnel without hesitation. Understanding common situations that trigger thoughts of suicide can also lead to better understanding the signs of suicide. Scientists know that stress can trigger the brain to think that the best option to handle difficult situations and feelings is to end one’s life. Decreasing stress may help control these thoughts by doing activities such as short walks down a quiet country road, in the pasture, or in the town park. Another activity is taking a “brain break,” a break that
is 5-10-minutes long and can be done throughout the day to relax and recharge. A third activity is getting involved in community groups, like doing activities at church or having game nights with family and friends. A final activity is to simply talk with a friend or family member. Though these activities may feel awkward and new to do, they have been proven to help a person feel in control of their life again. This is a feeling that experts say can help prevent suicide. Suicide is a preventable action. Learning about the warning signs of suicide and preventive activities is just a start to doing something about Minnesota’s rising suicide rates. If someone is experiencing thoughts of suicide, call CRISIS (274747), the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Dial 1-800-273-8255), or 911 to get support right away. Noelle Rivard and Krista Steinbeisser recently graduated from the University of North Dakota, School of Medicine and Health Sciences with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. Noelle Rivard is from White Bear Lake, and Kirsta Steinbeisser is from Sidney, Montana. The information above is not for diagnosis or treatment and should not be used in place of previous medical advice provided by a licensed practitioner.
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ix months ago, I do not this, Jesus says, “Come to me, all think any of us imagined you who are weary and burdened, our year would be going and I will give you rest.” (Matthew like this. The effects 11:28) of COVID-19 touch so many Jesus is there for us when we aspects of our lives. Our are worn out and at our wits end. lives are filled with so much Because He took all the brokenness uncertainty. It can be difficult of this life to the cross and beat it to make plans or know what to when He rose from the dead, He is expect. here for us! We have “rest” in Him Pastor We often wish we could hit because we confidently know He is Ponderings by our side. God is faithful and He the “reset” button on this year and start over. During is here for us! Tim Heinecke difficult times like this, it is easy to feel weary and Tim Heinecke is the pastor at New burdened. Especially during times like Life Church - Lutheran (LCMS) in Hugo.
Online forum to include District 38 candidates The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake invites the public to submit questions in advance of a virtual candidate forum planned for the Minnesota Senate District 38 election. Candidates who have confirmed participation so far include Justin Stofferahn (DFL) and Roger Chamberlain (R).
Interested persons should email questions for the candidates before Thursday, Oct. 1, to lwvwbl@ lwvmn.org, with the candidate forum in the subject line. The forums will be recorded in closed session and made available for public viewing on YouTube. Visit the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area website for more information and a link to the recordings at lwv-wbla.org.
CITY BRIEF Lions Park community workshop Residents are invited to participate in a remote workshop at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 to share input on the design of Lions Park. The park will be designed this fall and construction is planned for 2021. Go to the city of Hugo’s website at ci.hugo.mn.us to fi nd directions on how to participate in the meeting and/or participate in surveys.
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Workshop on spiritual direction Hugo resident Tod Twist will colead a spiritual workshop called “Attentive Companions: Spiritual Direction and the Journey with God,” offered by the Benedictine Center in Maplewood, via Zoom from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. A freewill offering will be accepted. “It is geared to anyone wanting to experience the presence of God in their lives,” said Twist, “especially as we cope with a pandemic that may be isolating us or separating us from others. A spiritual director can listen to your concerns, share insights and create a safe place where you can talk about deep spiritual issues.” He noted that the workshop will benefit anyone new to spiritual direction and those with experience who would like to make the most of each session. For more information about the workshop, go to Benedictine.org and click on “events and registration” or call 651-777-7251. New Life grass maze is now open If you are looking to get outside for some fresh air and socially distanced fun, be sure to check
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PAID LETTER Raleigh will stand up for suburbs Donald Raleigh will be a strong voice for our suburbs and our suburban way of life. As a father of four children, all graduates of Centennial Schools, Donald views the choice in where and how we live as essential. Suburban voters need to be aware of the Democrat agenda for suburbia. It combines the Biden and Cory Booker strategies – eliminate single family suburban zoning, set resident income quotas for new housing, densify building codes and remove local control of economic development. Think Met Council on steroids. Electing Democrats will hand the progressive left the power they seek to transform suburbia. Suburban neighborhoods will mirror the downtowns they surround and will no longer offer choices in how we live. That’s why I’m voting for Republican Donald Raleigh, who will stand up for suburbs and our quality of life. Van L. Carlson Lino Lakes
PAID LETTER Law enforcement endorses local candidates The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) represents Minnesota’s public safety officers, including police, corrections officials, dispatchers, and fi refighters. We’re writing to urge your support and vote for Senator Roger Chamberlain, Donald Raleigh for House, and Elliott Engen for House in the general election on Nov. 3. The MPPOA wholeheartedly endorses them because they are exceptional advocates for the area. All are strong supporters of our fi rst responders and public safety officials. They stand against attempts to defund and dismantle the police, and they promote public safety legislation that keeps communities safe. Please join us in supporting Sen. Chamberlain, Raleigh for House, and Engen for House in the General Election on Nov. 3. Brian Peters Executive Director Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
DNR sets confiscated hunting, fishing equipment auction The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment. The auction, which will be held online, include 501 fi rearms, 71 bows and a variety of other equipment. All of the equipment was confiscated as a result of serious game and fish violations. The auction is scheduled for Oct. 24. The bidding catalog
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will be available online Oct. 20. The catalog includes a written description and photos of each item. Onsite inspection is available at Hiller Auction Service in Zimmerman from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Friday before the auction. All equipment will be sold as is, including all defects or faults, known or unknown. Once purchased, items cannot be returned. Background checks
are required of anyone who purchases a fi rearm. Revenue from confiscated equipment auctions goes into the Game and Fish Fund, the DNR’s primary fund for delivering fish, wildlife and law enforcement programs. For more information, visit dnr. state.mn.us/. A list of equipment to be auctioned will be available online at hillerauction.com/ about a month before each auction.
Researchers seek feedback from Hugo drivers University of Minnesota Roadway Safety researchers want to hear from Hugo-area drivers. Drivers are invited to share their thoughts about Minnesota roadways. University researchers are seeking volunteers to participate in an online research study about Minnesota roadway designs. Share your knowledge and perceptions of high-risk intersection roadway designs, watch videos to learn about the experiences of Minnesota residents and share your feedback. To be eligible, you must have a valid driver's license, regularly drive on Minnesota roadways, and have no hearing loss that inhibits everyday con-
versation. The volunteer study is expected to take 20 minutes to complete and can be at umn. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_em30QrWwzOpG28Z. Hugo Legion to host October Booya The Hugo American Legion Post 620 will host its annual booya at noon (until gone) on Sunday, Oct. 11. There will be limited, socially distanced seating indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) as well as a drive thru lane for takeout. Prices will be $25 per gallon; $8 per quart, $5 for a 16-ounce bowl and $4 for a 12-ounce cup. The Legion is seeking donations of empty 1 gallon ice cream containers, which can be dropped off anytime at the post, located at 5383 140th St. N.
OBITUARY
Bryan Gerald Ludvik Bryan Gerald Ludvik passed away on Sept. 7, 2020 in Mankato, Minnesota at age 62. Bryan was born on Sept. 25, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Gerald and Nancy (Homan) Ludvik. He grew up in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school and went on to get a technical degree in electronics. A longtime resident of Hugo, Minnesota, he worked for Boston Scientific as a medical device technician and was the editor of The Hugonian newspaper from 1998-2002, where he also wrote the Science and Nature column. Bryan was an avid scientist, writer, computer whiz, photographer, artist, musician, scuba diver and nature enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time at his family’s shack north of Ladysmith, and loved canoeing down the Flambeau River. Bryan is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Nancy. He is survived by his sister, Jayne (Tim) Smith of Goodhue, Minnesota, his children, Mallory (Mike) Knipe of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Quinn (Melissa) Ludvik of Black Creek, Wisconsin, three nieces and nephews, and three grandchildren. A private family gathering to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held in Ladysmith, WI in the Spring.
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Joanne Marie Niemczyk Loving wife and mother passed in Phillipsburg, Kansas surrounded by her family on July 11, 2020 after a five–year battle with metastatic breast cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Oct. 3, 2020 in Kansas. A recording will be available on Facebook at Joanne Niemczyk Celebration of Life.
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:13 a.m. Aug. 15 on westbound 170th Street and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies in their marked squad, who clocked him on radar. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:19 p.m. Aug. 15 in the 7000 block of westbound 170th Street N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him on radar.
• The operator of an orange speed bike was cited at 6:46 p.m. Aug. 15 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. at 170th Street N. for speeding 100 mph in a 55 mph zone and careless driving by southbound deputies whose radar couldn’t lock on the high number.
Deputies were clocking another motorist at 55 mph when the motorcycle passed the SUV at a high rate. The biker told deputies he was late for a meetup with friends. The motorcyclist was cooperative and apologetic, deputies said. • Suspicious people reported at 3:45 a.m. Aug. 16 with a trailer in front of a half-open garage door of a storage unit in the 5000 block of 152nd Street N. turned out to be the owners of the storage unit retrieving items from their locker. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 9:39 a.m. Aug. 16 on Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone by eastfacing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. Three other motorists were cited at the same location that morning. • Three juveniles were reported at 10:07 p.m. Aug. 16 in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. for throwing rocks at houses and cars in the area. After deputies located the youths three blocks away, the youths admitted to throwing rocks at the neighbor’s house and car. The complainant refused to press charges but spoke to the youths candidly with their parents present.
Deputies also reminded the youths about possible charges that could have been filed against them.
• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 9:32 a.m. Aug. 17 on 145th Street N. and Glenbrook Avenue N. for tabs that expired in June. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 9:43 a.m. Aug. 17 on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at Goodview Avenue N. for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him on radar. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 10:56 a.m. Aug. 17 on eastbound 122nd Street N. and July Avenue for speeding 73 mph in a 50 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. • A juvenile female in a red sedan was issued a verbal warning at 5:42 p.m. Aug. 17 on Highway 61 and 170th Street N. for possession of tobacco products by a minor, after being pulled over for having several air fresheners hanging from her rear view mirror. During the traffic stop,
deputies saw two vaping/juice containers in the center console. The girl admitted to the containers and surrendered them. • Three residents in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. separately reported their vehicles having food items thrown on them overnight Aug. 17-18. One of the vehicles sustained a chip to the windshield from a soup can. • A resident in the 4000 block of Prairie Trail at 2:40 p.m. Aug. 18 reported an attempted Xcel Energy scam. No fi nancial loss was suffered.
• Residents in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 11:58 p.m. Aug. 18 reported themselves for arguing.
• A male was reported for trespassing on the private driveway of Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 7:17 a.m. Aug. 19. When deputies made contact with the male, he told them he was just trying to place a garage sale sign near Frenchman Road and didn’t mean any harm. The complainant said she didn’t want to formally ban the male, and the male agreed to avoid all contact. • The driver of a silver coupe was cited at 5:34 p.m. Aug. 19 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. for failing to obey a traffic control device, after deputies observed the yellow light at the intersection turn red before the vehicle entered it. The driver accelerated so fast through the intersection that the vehicle rocked backwards, deputies said in their report. • The driver of a blue sedan was cited at 9:18 p.m. Aug. 19 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after suspension and for displaying plates that expired in February, after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies spotted the vehicle driving behind a strip mall and conducted a computer check. The driver admitted to having a suspended license and said he knew he shouldn’t be driving. • A driver of undisclosed identity and his passenger were arrested at 9:16 p.m. Aug. 20 on Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. for possessing meth and numerous forms of drug paraphernalia, following a traffic stop for a front license plate not affi xed properly to the vehicle. Deputies found the items during a search of the vehicle.
• A customer at the Speedway station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 9:59 a.m. Aug. 21 was reported for forgetting his credit card in the pump after he had pumped $4.43 of gas into his vehicle and driven away.
Speedway employees used the card to pay for the fuel before calling deputies to return the card to its grateful owner. • The registered owner of a vehicle parked in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 10:28 a.m. Aug. 21 received a citation under the windshield wiper for displaying tabs that expired in February. Six other registered owners throughout town received citations that day for displaying expired registration. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:45 p.m. Aug. 21 in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. for speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies
on patrol, who clocked him on radar. The driver’s attitude was described as “fair”. • An unidentified driver was cited for driving after revocation and failure to display current registration at 5:29 p.m. Aug. 21 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 147th Street N. after being pulled over for displaying tabs that expired in April. A National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database check showed the driver with a revoked status. The driver was advised to cease driving and find a valid driver to do that for him. Deputies could not assist in that endeavor, as they were dispatched away to a priority call in the area.
• A suspicious vehicle reported at 12:37 a.m. Aug. 22 in the 6000 block of 145th Bay N. turned out to be the deputies’ squad car.
• A stolen vehicle reported at 10:26 a.m. Aug. 22 near the intersection of Finale Avenue N. and 146th Street N. turned out to be a vehicle rented through Enterprise Rent-A-Car with a valid rental agreement. • A red minivan with both sets of rear windows boarded up and small spare tires instead of regular tires in the rear was reported at 1:00 p.m. Aug. 22 in the 5000 block of 130th Street N. for dumping two couches before leaving southbound on Highway 61. • A resident in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. at 5:16 p.m. Aug. 22 reported a neighbor for driving by the complainant’s house on a motorcycle and flashing the middle finger. • A cell phone and wallet were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 12000 block of Ethan Avenue N. at 6:11 p.m. Aug. 22. At 12:38 p.m. that same day a resident in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. also reported theft from a motor vehicle. At 7:40 a.m. Aug. 23 a resident in the 5000 block of 141st Court N. reported theft from a motor vehicle. Later that day, a resident in the same block also reported vehicle tampering without damage or theft. • A resident in the 4000 block of 149th Street N. reported her husband’s vehicle tampered with overnight Aug. 22-23 after he started to leave for the grocery store and discovered the contents of his glove box on the front seat and the center console open. Items were strewn about the vehicle, but nothing was missing. • A resident in the 5000 block of Farnham Drive N. at 10:44 a.m. Aug. 23 reported his house painter for extortion. Deputies advised the complainant that this matter would have to be settled in a court of law. • A resident in the 5000 block of 141st Street N. at 5:48 p.m. Aug. 25 reported being the victim of a computer crimes incident following a Comcast phone scam. The complainant’s fi nancial institutions reversed the charges on her credit cards. • The owner of a vehicle parked in the 4000 block of Victor Path at 12:22 a.m. Aug. 26 received a citation under the windshield for tabs that expired in July. Five additional vehicle owners in Hugo received citations between midnight and 2:00 a.m. that night for displaying expired registration. Loretta Harding
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Lino Lakes man charged in incidents related to election displays Michael Charles Fischer, 53, of Lino Lakes, has been charged with two misdemeanors and one gross misdemeanor in connection to two separate incidents that occurred Aug. 22 and Sept. 14. Fischer has been charged with damage to property (worth more than $500 but not more than $1,000), which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and/or up to a $3,000 fine. He has also been charged with disorderly conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine. According to the criminal complaint, a Lino Lakes police officer was
dispatched to the 7800 block of Lake Drive Aug. 22 on a report of a male who was removing flags and throwing them into the roadway. Officers spoke with the property owner, who stated that she witnessed the suspect taking down President Trump and law enforcement flags and throwing them into the road and sewer drain. The owner asked the male to stop and he told her that if she didn’t take the flags down, “he was going to cause destruction.” On Aug. 23, an officer received a voicemail from the property owner, who stated the banners on the outside of her shop had been taken down at 9 p.m. the night before. On Sept. 11, an investigator observed surveillance footage of a man who
arrived on scene and began pulling signs from the ground and throwing them onto Lake Drive. The video then shows the same man rip down multiple signs off the front of the building and place them in front of the business’ front door and pour sand or concrete on top of them. According to the criminal complaint, Fischer was subsequently identified as the suspect and admitted throwing the signs in the streets and sewer. He reportedly stated that if the items were damaged, he would pay for them and that that he “didn’t make a mistake” and would do it again. The damage to the flags was valued at $950. Fischer has also been charged with trespassing Sept. 14, which carries a
maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine. At 5:18 p.m. Sept. 14, a Lino Lakes police officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Lois Lane on a report of a neighbor dispute. The officer spoke with Fischer, who stated that his neighbor has a Trump flag in his yard that he found offensive and he was trying to take a picture of it when the neighbor asked him to leave. The officer spoke to the property owner, who stated that Fischer started yelling at her to “take the (expletive deleted) Trump flag down.” She stated that she asked him to leave her property four or five times but said he continued taking pictures and refused to leave her property.
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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 2300 block of 65th Street Sept. 1. Damage to a camera doorbell at a residence was reported. The officer collected video of the crime and processed the scene, then advised the owner to secure their residence. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a call reporting a theft in the 7100 block of Sunset Avenue Sept. 1. There is no suspect information at this time. • An officer responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road Sept. 2. The incident is under investigation. • A male reported both of his license plates had been stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at his place of employment in the 400 block of Apollo Drive Sept. 2. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a theft report in the 7900 block of Highland Drive Sept. 4. The case is under investigation. • An officer received a report regarding a theft of an item from a vehicle in the 100 block of Egret Lane Sept. 4. The
investigation is ongoing with a related case. • An officer responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the 100 block of Egret Lane Sept .5. The vehicle was recovered, processed and returned to the owner. The case is under investigation. • An officer responded to a vacant property in the 6200 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard Sept. 5 on a report of a burglary and damage to property. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer took a delayed burglary/theft report from the 600 block of Highland Circle Sept. 6. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers received information of a theft of mail in the 2300 block of Tart Lake Road Sept. 6. The complainant reported their mail had been taken sometime overnight. The incident is under investigation. • An officer was requested to check on a juvenile male who was in a construction dumpster in the 6700 block of 21st Avenue South Sept. 7. The male was looking for discarded items to build a skateboard ramp. The male was advised to come back when workers are present to obtain permission to take any items.
• An officer took a phone call report about theft from a motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Timberwolf Trail Sept. 8. The investigation is ongoing. Several other thefts from vehicles were reported throughout the city too. • An officer was dispatched to a delayed tampering with a motor vehicle call for service in the 1500 block of Oakview Court Sept. 8. Extra patrol was requested. • An officer responded to a report of a cow in the road near 20th Avenue and 80th Street Sept. 8. The officer was unable to locate the cow. • Officers responded to a singlevehicle crash in the 6200 block of Centerville Road Sept. 8. The driver was subsequently arrested for multiple offenses, including DWI and possession of a controlled substance. • Officers responded to a call of a male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in the 100 block of Gladstone Drive Sept. 8. The pedestrian was injured and was transported to the hospital by family. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to assist another agency with a personal injury accident
involving a motorcycle on Main Street near I-35E Sept. 8. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. • An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Robinson Drive and Century Trail Sept. 9. A male exited the vehicle and then changed clothes. The officer learned the male was waiting for coworkers and had changed into work clothes. • An officer responded to the 700 block of Apollo Drive Sept. 11 on a bicycle theft report. The case is under investigation. • An officer received a call involving a wallet stolen from a vehicle in the 1200 block of Ash Street Sept. 11. Subsequent fraudulent charges were then made on the victim’s bank account. The case is under investigation. • An officer responded to a call of damage to a motor vehicle in the 7400 block of Main Street Sept. 11. The incident is under investigation. • A community service officer took a phone call regarding social distancing questions from a resident in the 800 block of Oak Lane Sept. 14. The caller was advised of the current executive order.
CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers handled a drug paraphernalia complaint in the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Sept. 2. The drug paraphernalia was disposed of. • While on patrol, an officer located mail scattered on the roadway near the intersection of Main Street and Dupre Road in Centerville Sept. 2. • Officers were dispatched to a phone call report regarding criminal sexual conduct in Circle Pines Sept. 3. The case has been referred to the Criminal Investigations Division.
• Police were dispatched to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Sept. 3 regarding a threat report. Officer took information for a report and made contact with the suspect, who was advised to stop threatening the complainant. • Officers were dispatched to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Sept. 6 on report of a vehicle fire. • Officers were dispatched to a report of an assault that occurred near the intersection of Golden Lake Road and West Golden Lake Road in Circle
CITY OF HUGO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS GOODVIEW AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, to consider and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting property for the Goodview Avenue Rural Roadway Street Reclamation Project. Adoption by the City Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. Meetings are held remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. Please call Michele Lindau, City Clerk, at 651-762-6315 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5th if you will be commenting on this. Please visit www.ci.hugo.mn/participate for information on how remote meetings will be held. 7KH SURSRVHG DVVHVVPHQW UROO LV RQ ÀOH IRU SXEOLF LQVSHFWLRQ DW WKH &LW\ &OHUN¡V RIÀFH 7KH WRWDO DPRXQW RI WKH SURSRVHG DVVHVVPHQW LV Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments exWHQGLQJ RYHU D SHULRG RI \HDUV WKH ÀUVW RI WKH LQVWDOOPHQWV WR EH SD\DEOH RQ RU EHIRUH WKH ÀUVW 0RQGD\ LQ -DQXDU\ DQG ZLOO EHDU LQWHUHVW DW WKH UDWH RI 4.0% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. 7R WKH ÀUVW LQVWDOOPHQW VKDOO EH DGGHG LQWHUHVW RQ WKH HQWLUH DVVHVVPHQW IURP WKH GDWH RI WKH DVVHVVPHQW UHVROXWLRQ XQWLO 'HFHPEHU 7R HDFK subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. $ SURSHUW\ RZQHU PD\ DW DQ\ WLPH SULRU WR FHUWLÀFDWLRQ RI WKH DVVHVVPHQW to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Hugo. No interest shall EH FKDUJHG LI WKH HQWLUH DVVHVVPHQW LV SDLG ZLWKLQ GD\V IURP DGRSWLRQ RI this assessment. A property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Hugo the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with LQWHUHVW DFFUXHG WR 'HFHPEHU RI WKH \HDU LQ ZKLFK VXFK SD\PHQW LV PDGH 6XFK SD\PHQW PXVW EH PDGH EHIRUH 1RYHPEHU RU LQWHUHVW ZLOO EH FKDUJHG WKURXJK 'HFHPEHU RI WKH VXFFHHGLQJ \HDU ,I D SURSHUW\ RZQHU GHFLGHV not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 4.0% per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment is not available. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection VLJQHG E\ WKH DIIHFWHG SURSHUW\ RZQHU LV ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &LW\ &OHUN SULRU WR WKH DVVHVVPHQW KHDULQJ RU SUHVHQWHG WR WKH SUHVLGLQJ RIÀFHU DW WKH KHDULQJ 7KH City Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. 6WDW E\ VHUYLQJ QRWLFH RI WKH DSSHDO XSRQ WKH 0D\RU RU &LW\ &OHUN ZLWKLQ GD\V DIWHU WKH DGRSWLRQ RI WKH DVVHVVPHQW DQG ÀOLQJ VXFK QRWLFH ZLWK the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk. 8QGHU 0LQQ 6WDW WR WKH &LW\ &RXQFLO PD\ LQ LWV GLVFUHtion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and the resolution adopted under LW PD\ ZLWKLQ GD\V RI WKH DGRSWLRQ RI WKH DVVHVVPHQW DSSO\ WR WKH &LW\ Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his property. Dated this 8th day of September, 2020. %< 25'(5 2) 7+( &,7< &281&,/ 0LFKHOH /LQGDX &LW\ &OHUN &LW\ RI +XJR Washington County, Minnesota Published one time in The Citizen on September 24, 2020.
Pines Sept. 6. Officers took information for the report and there are no known suspects at this time. • Police responded to a missing person report in Centerville Sept. 7. • An officer fielded a theft of city property report in the area of Center Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Sept. 9. • Police responded to Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Sept. 9 for a property damage accident. • Officers were dispatched to the area of Crossway Drive and Park Drive in Circle Pines Sept. 9 for a traffic complaint.
Officers witnessed the suspect vehicle, and the driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of Flowerfield Road and Canterbury Road in Circle Pines Sept. 10 about people running the stop sign. • Police responded to a delayed theft report in the 9100 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington Sept. 11. Public works staff advised police that an aluminum utility trailer was taken from the lot under the water tower. The estimated loss is $1,000. There
CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2020-501 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, RELATING TO AND REGULATING TARGETED PICKETING IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY OF HUGO WHEREAS, WKH &LW\ &RXQFLO Ă€QGV WKDW WDUJHWHG UHVLGHQWLDO SLFNHWLQJ LQ front of or about a residential dwelling causes emotional distress to the dwelling occupants, obstructs and interferes with the free use of public rights-ofway and has as its object the harassment of the dwelling occupants; and, WHEREAS, WKH &LW\ &RXQFLO IXUWKHU Ă€QGV WKDW ZLWKRXW UHVRUWLQJ WR WDUgeted residential picketing, ample opportunities exist for those otherwise engaged in targeted residential picketing to exercise constitutionally protected freedom of speech and expression; and, WHEREAS, the protection and preservation of the home is the keystone of democratic government; the public health and welfare and the good order of the community require that members of the community enjoy, in their homes and dwellings, a feeling of wellbeing, tranquility and privacy and, when absent from their homes and dwellings, carry with them the sense of security inherent in the assurance that they may return to the enjoyment of their homes and dwellings; the practice of picketing before or about residences and dwellings causes emotional disturbance and distress to the occupants, obstructs and interferes with the free use of public sidewalks and public ways of travel; such practice has as its object the harassing of such occupants and, without resort to such practice, full opportunity exists, and under the terms and provisions of this section, will continue to exist for the exercise of freedom of speech and their constitutional rights; and that the provisions hereinafter enacted are necessary for the public interest to avoid the detrimental results herein set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this section, the term “targeted residential picketingâ€? means: 0DUFKLQJ VWDQGLQJ RU SDWUROOLQJ E\ RQH RU PRUH SHUVRQV GLUHFWHG VROHly at a particular residential building in a manner that adversely affects the safety, security, or privacy of an occupant of the building; or 0DUFKLQJ VWDQGLQJ RU SDWUROOLQJ E\ RQH RU PRUH SHUVRQV ZKLFK SUHvents an occupant of a residential building from gaining access to or exiting from the property on which the residential building is located; or 6WDQGLQJ PDUFKLQJ SDWUROOLQJ RU SLFNHWLQJ E\ RQH RU PRUH SHUVRQV focused in front of or adjacent to a particular residential dwelling without the FRQVHQW RI WKDW GZHOOLQJ¡V RFFXSDQWV SECTION 2. PURPOSE. The city has an interest in the protection of residential privacy, the wellbeing and tranquility of the home, and protecting citizens from unwanted speech when they are a captive audience within their KRPHV 7KH FLW\ FRXQFLO Ă€QGV WKDW ZLWKRXW UHVRUWLQJ WR WDUJHWHG UHVLGHQWLDO picketing, ample opportunities exist for those otherwise engaged in targeted residential picketing to exercise constitutionally protected freedoms of speech and expression. SECTION 3. PROHIBITED ACTIVITY. No person shall engage in targeted residential picketing within the City. SECTION 4. VIOLATION/PENALTY. Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part thereof, other than the part held to be invalid. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.
are no suspects at this time. • Officers were dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and South Pine Drive in Circle Pines Sept. 13 on report of a drunk driver. The suspect vehicle was subsequently located and the driver was arrested for DWI. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct in the 7000 block of Goiffon Road in Centerville Sept. 13. Police were advised that a client assaulted an employee. No charges were requested; the client was asked to remain locked in a room for the day.
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The Hugo City Council took the following action at its Sept. 8 meeting, held via teleconference: • Received a COVID-19 update. The main item discussed was that the EDA has recommend the city consider dedicating $200,000 of its CARES Act funds for a grant program for local private or nonprofit businesses that generate under $ 3.5 million in annual revenue. The council ultimately approved the request. See this week’s “business briefs” for more information. • Approved change order No. 2 and pay voucher No. 7 for the 130th Street improvement project. The council approved a payment of $162,460 to Dresel Contracting for work certified through Aug. 31. The change order, which will result in a pay factor reduction of 20%, is related to the plant testing of the bituminous. • Hired new building official Joel Hoistad to replace Chuck Preisler, who will retire in November. Staff interviewed seven applicants for the position. • Approved an assessment agreement for sewer and water trunk fees for Hugo Gardens Apartments west of Lions Park. The council approved the final plat and development agreement for the development Aug. 17. • Approved a special event permit for the Hugo Legion tent sales/Oktoberfest celebration for Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will consist of vendors outside in the parking lot area and inside the building. There will also be a DJ and a beanbag tournament. Attendance will be spread out from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. City staff worked with the Legion to update its COVID Preparedness Plan. • Tabled action on naming the new park in Adelaide Landing. The Parks Commission recommended the council name the park “Adelaide Landing Park.” Mayor Tom Weidt said he would like the item to go back to the commission for further consideration. Council Member Chuck Haas said he agreed. “It is worth sending back for reconsideration. I think it is important to put some thought into what we name things, especially if we can add some historical significance to the name so people can have a context and contact with a Hugo of the past.” • Approved a reduction in letter of credit for
Adelaide Landing 5th Addition. The Excelsior Group has requested a reduction in the letter of credit. The current letter of credit for the 5th Addition is $2,192,740. City staff inspected the work completed and recommended the reduction in the letter of credit to $ 507,633. • Approved resolutions declaring the costs to be assessed and setting a public hearing for the Goodview Avenue improvement project. City Engineer Mark Erichson said the project should be complete by the end of the month. Finance Director Ron Otkin explained that the total amount to be assessed for the improvements will be $137,700. The assessment hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 5. • Authorized city staff to go through the request for proposals (RFP) process for architectural services for Lions Park. Parks Planner Shayla Denaway explained that WSB will continue to be involved in the project, but architectural services are needed for the planned pavilion. The proposals will be reviewed by council at the Oct. 5 meeting. Construction is slated to begin next year. • Approved a resolution providing for the sale of $ 8 million in general obligation capital improvement plan bonds. On Aug. 17, the council awarded a contract for construction and site work for a new public works facility at Irish Avenue Park. The total bid, including six alternates, amounted to $ 9,253,560. The bonds will finance the majority of the construction costs, with the remaining balance coming from the water and sewer utility fund. Otkin explained that the bond term will be 25 years with an estimated net interest cost of 1.98%. The first-year tax levy will be $424,895 and the average tax levy will be $426,800 over the 25-year term, which Otkin said is $130,000 less per year than the original estimate. • Approved a residential picketing ordinance. See full story in this week’s issue of The Citizen. • Scheduled a grand opening for the new (unnamed) park in Adelaide Landing for 3 p.m. Oct. 7. Residents are encouraged to attend and practice social distancing. Shannon Granholm
CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council at its Sept. 9 meeting took the following action: • Heard a presentation from Mark Janovec of Stantec on the draft of the city's Wellhead Protection Plan – Part 2 and, following a public hearing, unanimously authorized city staff to submit the plan to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for review and approval. Pending approval from the MDH, the city will formally adopt the final plan and begin using it. The Wellhead Protection Plan is a way for cities with wells to identify the level and sources of vulnerability to contamination. The city has identified 202 groundwater wells in the Drinking Water Supply Management Area, along with nine registered storage tank sites and 20 documented spill or leak sites that have been sealed. The city's drinking water comes from the Prairie du Chien and Jordan aquifers. “This is a very important item, as drinking water is very important to our citizens,” said Mayor D. Love. • Discussed and reviewed updates to the preliminary budget for 2021 before council formally adopts the preliminary budget at its Sept. 23 meeting. The updated items include the 2021 Economic Development Authority budget, the Centennial Fire District budget and capital fund contingency funds. The levy is proposed to increase over the 2020 levy by $21,652, or by 0.79%. Although the budget is proposed to increase slightly, the average home in Centerville may not see a tax increase at all, due to new commercial property revenues coming in from the Ruf-
fridge Johnson development, Finance Director Bruce DeJong said. He also pointed out that the city may be cash-poor at present, resulting from a conscious decision to avoid bonding but that as a result, the city has wiped away much of its debt. As it stands now, the city's 2021 preliminary budget is set at $2.8 million, compared with the 2020 final budget of $2.7 million — an increase of $93,270 or 3.44%. When the proposed preliminary levy is certified to the county on Sept. 23, it may be reduced but not increased when the final levy is adopted in December. • Discussed how the city would allocate $304,902 in CARES Act funds. “This is a discussion we'll be having until November,” City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. Because the county has more funds than applicants to apply for those funds, the city will eliminate the $30,000 business relief plan it had set up. Therefore, the city made changes in how it would allocate those funds. The city will spend another $15,000 on general staff due to quarantining and idle time and will find another way to spend $25,000. Expenses due to COVID-19 so far include direct expenses, such as hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment, remote work expenses, construction project delay expenses, City Hall renovation costs to adapt to COVID-19 protocols, police and fi re direct expenses, diverted staff time, Public Works Department and City Hall diverted staff time, school district relief and Cable TV direct expenses. Additional office remodeling will take place to add office
walls to assist in maintaining social distancing. “If we get audited, I feel the city is justified to make these expenditures,” Council Member Matt Montain said. The city must expend CARES Act funds before Nov. 15. • Gave authorization to submit the allocation report for September. In order to retain the funds received through the CARES Act, the city must submit its expenses to the Federal Government's Office of Management and Budget each month in a process similar to that employed following a natural disaster. • Approved the escrow agreement and right of entry and construction agreement at 7064 Centerville Road regarding connection to city water. The city is directed to hold $15,000. • Approved an encroachment agreement at 1707 Dupre Road for a fence in the rear yard setback within the city's right of way/drainage and utility easements. • Approved the contractor's request for payment No. 5 to A-1 Excavating for the Downtown Street and Utility Improvements in the amount of $90,097.63. • Heard the City Administrator/Engineer's Report from Statz: ° Absentee/early voting starts Sept. 18 at City Hall. General Election Day on Nov. 3 will take place at the St. Genevieve's Church Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road. This year's election cycle includes a presidential election, Anoka County commissioner race and municipal elections. Two staff members are well-trained to encourage absentee/ early voting to keep polls at a level the city can safely handle using
COVID-19 precautions. ° Anoka County has extended the deadline for its business and nonprofit relief grant program to Sept. 18. The program's eligibility requirements have been relaxed to encourage more applications. ° A prospective developer is in discussion with city staff about a high-density townhome development on the Block 7 site, which could include roughly 18-24 units on the 1.6-acre site. Another developer is looking to construct high-density townhomes in the downtown area. ° Citywide cleanup day has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 to Saturday, Oct. 11. The city has made some technology investments to reduce personal contact. ° The contractor for the 2020 Downtown Street and Utility Improvements has begun installing water services into homes that have opted to hook up to city water. The street construction crew has also reengaged in the project and continues road-building activities. The contractor expects to remain on site for the duration of the project. ° A vacancy still exists on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Persons interested in fi lling that vacancy may visit the city's website and apply under “Application for Committee Appointment.” The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. or via teleconference. Loretta Harding
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(25.62) and 500 freestyle (5:25.93), Maddie Fuller in butterfly (1:04.41), and Laura Zabell in breaststroke (1:15.50). The quartet of Kamish, Andrle, Fuller and Janessa Sandvold won both the medley (1:58.58) and 400 free (3:54.32) relays. Also placing second were Sandvold in 100 and 200 free, Fuller in IM, Kayley Magnuson in butterfly and backstroke, and Smith in the 500. Next week will be the biggest test of the season for the girls, Crawford said, going to undefeated Anoka on Tuesday night and hosting a good Maple Grove team Thursday night. Bruce Strand
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White Bear Lake got back to .500 in boys soccer last week with a 1-1 tie against Mounds View at home Tuesday, Sept. 15, and a 1-0 win at Irondale on Thursday. The Bears are 2-2-2 in six games. Against Mounds View, Gavin Rogers got the Bears on the board in the fi rst half with a crisp shot from the right side against Mustang goalie Adrian Petrich. The Bears and goalie Alex Carlson were working on a shutout when the Mustangs were awarded two penalty kicks late in the game for hand ball and tripping penalties. Carlson foiled Aaron Hill’s PK with 16 minutes remaining, diving to his left, but Simon Greer drilled his PK with 11 minutes left just inside the post to Carlson’s right. There are no overtimes this season as one of the rules of play during the pandemic. The Irondale match was scoreless until Jeff Odamtten scored late in the second
White Bear netters top Irondale, Forest Lake White Bear Lake tennis got back to .500 by defeating Irondale 5-2 at home on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Forest Lake 4-3 there Thursday. The Bears are 4-4 with two meets and the conference tournament remaining. In singles, Irondale’s Emily Rupp edged Alexina Erickson 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 at No. 1. The Bears took 2-3-4 singles as Mia Haskins won 7-6 (1), 6-1; Elia Groneberg won 6-2, 6-7 (1), 10-0; and Kaylee Zimmerman won 6-1, 6-0. In doubles, Maggie Blanding and Anna Franta prevailed 6-2, 6-3 at No. 1. Alex Reiland and Betsy Marier lost a close one at No. 2, 12-10 in the third set. Joey Sunder and Tally Domschot won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3. Against Forest Lake, the Bears pulled out three close matches, and swept the doubles points, while losing the top three singles. Kaylee Zimmerman won 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 at No. 4. In doubles, Franta/ Blanding won 6-3, 6-1; Marier/Reiland won 6-3, 2-6, 6-3; and Sunder/ Domschot prevailed 6-4, 7-5 at No. 3. Bruce Strand
Football, volleyball seasons to start in October Fall seasons for football and volleyball were approved by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Monday morning as the board of directors reversed an Aug. 4 decision to have a spring season for both. Football practices may begin Sept. 28, with the fi rst games on Oct. 9 or 10, with a six-game regular season and a two-week post-season, format to be determined. according to a tweet by John Millea of the MSHSL. The vote was 15-3. Volleyball practices will also begin Sept. 28 with a regular season of 14 dual meet competitions beginning Oct. 8. The vote tally was not announced. Covid-19 restrictions still in place are no fans allowed for indoor competitions such as volleyball and a limit of 250 for outdoor competitions such as football. Bruce Strand
Garrett Miers Centennial soccer Garrett Miers, a solid outside back defender for the Cougar soccer team on last year’s state tournament team and the first four games this year, was moved to a forward position last week to give the team more scoring punch, said coach Jeffrey Ottosen. Miers responded with both goals in a 2-1 win over Osseo. Miers got the game-winner after pouncing on a loose ball off a corner kick. “He’s a good all-around player, wherever we put him,” said Ottosen. Garrett’s twin brother Will is also a two-year starter. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2019
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was great to see her look for that giveand-go alternative,” said Dierkhising. The Mustangs kept the pressure on with 11 shots on goal. Bear goalies Haley Vokaty and Tristian Lehner made five and six saves, respectively, playing one half each. “Eleven saves was by far the most we had needed from them up to this point,” said the coach. Against Irondale, Eckerle, Cami Bachmeier and Emma Wickstrom scored. Providing assists were Gabby Hofeld, Chloe Simanek and Nicole Moore. The Bears allowed only one shot on goal by Irondale (0-6). Bruce Strand
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White Bear Lake boys and girls each won a cross country dual over Park of Cottage Grove on Saturday. The girls won 16 to 47 and had the top four in Melanie Pankow (19:36), Natalie Andres (20:19), Claire Schneider (20:35) and Maggie Blanding (20:41) along with Lily Schneider in sixth (21:08). After three small meets, boys coach Dan Kovacich observed: “The kids are learning to be racers, rather than just running hard like when there are 400 kids. There are some good things about these dual meets, and I can see coaches wanting to do more of them after the pandemic is over.” The White Bear Lake boys won 18 to 43 on Saturday. The Bears had five of the top six, with Trevor Locke fi rst (16:55), Ernie Mattson second (16:56), Ben McLaughlin fourth (17:17), Luke Williams fi fth (17:23) and Brayan Lemiux sixth (17:37). The Bears have a 3-1 record after three small meets against conference rivals. “The kids are learning to be racers, rather than just running hard like when there are 400 kids,” said coach Dan Kovacich, referring to the large
The Centennial swimmers are 4-0 in dual meets after defeating Spring Lake Park 98-80 at home Thursday evening. “After a very good week of practice, the girls performed very well, winning 10 out of the 12 events, and winning their fourth meet in a row,” coach Pete Crawford said. “As a team there were 59 seasonal-best performances.” The Cougars had three of the top four in diving with Kathryn Woelfel first (210.75), Rylie McCulloch second (195.85) and Mia Wang fourth (170.80). Other individual event winners were Katelyn Smith in the 200 freestyle (2:07.56), Calla Kamish in individual medley (2:19.68) and backstroke (1:03.21), Layni Andrle in 50 freestyle
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education you have to do and then do this worksheet,” Olson recalled. “It felt like all I did was tell her what to do. I was just constantly on her for something … I need to hold my ground on the parenting, but I need a teacher to do the teaching.” For that reason, this year Olson has hired a tutor, a fi rst grade teacher in another district. The plan is to have her daughter spend 30 minutes to an hour twice each week with the tutor. “(My daughter) is a really good student. It is not that she needs the educational help so much as she needs the social aspect and the accountability,” Olson explained. “It is someone else to keep her accountable.” Circle Pines resident Erin Lange decided to keep all three of her kids at home this school year. This year would have marked Lange’s sixth year as a teacher in a district on the south side of the cities, but she decided to take a leave of absence to oversee her son’s distance learning and home-school her daughter. Lange’s oldest son, who is in the Career and Life Transition Program (CLT) in the Mounds View district, is distance learning. Her third grade son at Golden Lake Elementary is also distance learning. Her daughter, who would have been a kindergartner at Golden Lake this year, will stay home this year.
“(My daughter) is a really good student. It is not that she needs the educational help so much as she needs the social aspect and the accountability.” Sarah Olson Centerville resident “We want to hold her back a year in hopes that she will have a regular kindergarten experience. This year, I’m going to attempt to home-school as much as I can so she doesn’t lose what she learned in preschool,” Lange explained. “Kindergarten is so important for setting them up for how school is done.” Lange and her husband chose the distance-learning model for safety reasons. “COVID is very new and it is hard to get numbers on how impactful it is on children. Children have been home since March, so the data doesn’t really exist and we didn’t feel like we wanted our children to be part of that experiment,” she said. “What if our kids were carriers of it? My husband works in a hospital for children, and we wouldn’t want to bring that there and accidentally, not knowingly, expose somebody who is fragile. There are a lot of risk factors that we didn’t think were worthwhile right now until there is more data and we learn more about it.” In addition, it also came down to
logistics. Lange said the days she would need to be on site teaching in her district did not align with the days her children would be in school. “It is a logistical nightmare allowing districts to do different things. If you don’t work where you live, it is nearly impossible. I can’t be in two places at once,” she said. She added that school-age child care is also hard to come by and incredibly expensive. “That would defeat the entire purpose of having them stay away from other families and kids.” Lange is hopeful that she will be able to return to her job in February if things calm down. White Bear Lake resident Mary Davis has three children in her home who all attend Birch Lake Elementary, a part of White Bear Lake Area Schools. She chose to keep them all at home distance learning this fall. “It was a really hard decision,” she explained. “I just feel like it is really hard for kids to keep on a mask all day. It is really hard for adults … To make sure that the teachers are
safe, it is not just about the kids. The teachers are at risk as well.” Last spring, Davis had to quit her job so she could stay at home with the children while they were distance learning. “Without child care, it was too hard,” she said. She found herself having to play the role of parent and teacher, and knew she would need a little bit of assistance this year. “I had to look through all of these different search engines to try to help them,” she said. “They weren’t able to go up to a teacher and have them show them different ways to figure out the problem.” For that reason, Davis applied and was accepted into the Tech Packs program, a partnership between Tech Dump, Literacy Minnesota, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County. The program brings computers, internet and digital literacy training into the homes of Ramsey County residents who have experienced economic impacts due to COVID-19. The program also helps pay for online tutoring for reading, spelling, math, etc. “I felt like it was necessary because now they are in distance learning and it is a new year, so the curriculum is going to get harder,” Davis explained. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
Dock, lift removal: Important time to check for invasive species
Dock and lift removal is important time to check for invasive species The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to check boats and trailers, docks and boat lifts and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage.
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While it’s always important to look for invasive species on boats, docks and other equipment, it is especially important at this time of year. Several new zebra mussel confi rmations in recent years were initially reported by people removing docks, boats and boat lifts. “Lake property owners play an important role in detecting invasive species, by carefully examining equipment when taking it out of the water at the end of the season,” said Heidi Wolf, DNR invasive species unit supervisor.’ Minnesota law requires that docks and lifts remain out of the water for at least 21 days after removal from a waterbody before they can be placed into another body of water. In addition, anyone who transports a dock or lift from a shoreline property to another location for storage or repair may need a permit to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The DNR recommends these steps for lake property owners:
The White Bear Lake Area Schools board took the following action at its Sept. 14 meeting: • Introduced 2020-21 student representative, senior Jennifer Adams. The alternate is junior Bemnet Tessema. • Heard a presentation on the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation from President Andrea Loppnow and Executive Director Lori Arnold. The foundation is receiving donations for its closet, which has been receiving calls from families in need. • Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak reported on the fi rst day of school Sept. 14. “It was just wonderful to see students laughing and learning,” he said. • Heard an enrollment report from Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald. The district has 213 fewer students than last year in September. There are 8,477 students enrolled in hybrid
and distance learning. About 79% of elementary students are doing hybrid learning and 21% distance learning. For secondary students, about 76% chose hybrid learning and 23% distance learning. • Held a fi rst reading of the following school board policies: Policy 412, Expense Reimbursement; Policy 412, Procedures; and Policy 705, Investments. • Approved property conveyance from the city to the district. The property at 4969 Division Avenue will be used for the expansion of the North Campus site for the new combined high school there. The site has been used for the bus garage. The property was conveyed to the city in 1996 by the National Guard because it could not convey it to a school district. The district has been leasing the property. The City Council approved the conveyance last month. The property was used
by the Guard as a maintenance facility connected to the Fourth Street Armory. • Approved refinancing school building refunding bonds from 2012. The action is projected to save the district about $180,000. The bonds were for Oneka Elementary School, originally issued in 2004 and refunded in 2012. • Revised the list of official depositories for district funds, accounts and signatures to include Kazmierczak, Timothy Wald, Andrea Johnson, Seth Mader and Jenna Battaglia. • Approved a revised calendar due to the late start of the school year. School days added will be Oct. 14, Feb. 12 and April 5. • Approved purchase of two properties in White Bear Lake for the new combined high school property. Sara Marie Moore
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respond to these types of events,” Bear said. “Protest activity is relatively new for us in the city of Hugo, and so it is safe to say that we are learning as we go.” In addition to the phone call and email feedback, city staff, council members, sheriff’s department staff and county attorney staff canvassed the neighborhood affected by the protest to gather input. “We got a tremendous amount of feedback from residents. They were very open and very eager to share their thoughts,” Bear recalled. “From my own perspective, what I can say is that the feedback was very diverse. We heard a wide range of opinions from residents and it was very emotional. There is a lot of emotion from residents after experiencing protests, everything from fear, to anger, and many other emotions as well.” Common concerns included traffic and parking, safety, noise and maintaining the right to assemble. The new ordinance regulates targeted picketing in residential neighborhoods within the city. The ordinance reads in part, “the City Council fi nds that targeted residential picketing in front of or about a residential dwelling causes emotional distress to the dwelling occupants, obstructs and interferes with the free use of public rights of way and has as its object
the harassment of the dwelling occupants … Without resorting to targeted residential picketing, ample opportunities exist for those otherwise engaged in targeted residential picketing to exercise constitutionally protected freedom of speech and expression.” Council Member Phil Klein said he was in favor of the ordinance. “I know it is important that we must maintain the ability for people to have free speech and to have their right to assemble. That’s what our men and women have fought and died for and that’s what we need to protect,” he said. “People (also) have the right to have tranquility and not be captive in their homes and be held hostage by unwanted guests … This resolution helps encompass what we are trying to achieve and that is getting some tranquility back to our residents and get a feeling of safety; they can feel safe in their homes, can leave and access their property whenever they want to.” Council Member Mike Miron asked whether this would protect the residential neighborhood that surrounds Lions Park. City Attorney David Snyder explained, “The ordinance is narrowly tailored to prohibit targeted residential picketing, by which it means targeting a particular residential structure, so a gathering at a public park in the downtown area would not be violative of the ordinance. If somehow, the intention of the protest
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the sheriff’s department with some options in terms of enforcement such as issuing citations or making arrests (in worst-case scenarios). “This gives us the opportunity to keep it out of a neighborhood, which I think is good. People deserve to have a peaceful place to go to and a peaceful place to call their home without this happening in their neighborhood,” Weidt said. “I do want to make sure that residents know that this isn’t an ordinance that is going to block any activity whatsoever if it crops up again, but it does give us an opportunity to try to head it off with discussion and possibly another avenue to enforce misbehavior afterwards.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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Hugo auto body, mechanical shop has leadership change BY MADELYN SWENSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
HUGO — North Country Auto Body and Mechanical is now being run by a new partnership. Owner Galen Carlson and longtime employee Mark Aanenson started a partnership so that Carlson can eventually retire. The two say that Carlson’s phaseout process from the business at Hwy. 61 and 140th Street will be a slow one. Eventually, they will hire a painter to take Aanenson’s job so he can focus on learning from Carlson. Carlson said even when he is gone, he will continue to make his presence known. “I am still going to stroll through because I like this place, I like the guys, I just like it,” Carlson said. The two partners want to make it clear to their customers that even though leadership is changing, the
business and its customerfi rst mentality will not change. “It’s still what it used to be and we will continue to strive to be better,” Aanenson said. The two partners have slogans that fit the customerfi rst value the business has. Aanenson’s slogan is “endless pursuit of lifelong customers.” “Leave your keys and be at ease,” is Carlson’s slogan. The slogan is on the “thank you” note they leave in finished cars for customers. North Country also sends postcards thanking potential customers for seeking a quote on repairs. Aanenson followed Carlson from a shop where they both used to work 27 years ago when North Country Auto Body and Mechanical was fi rst founded. “I promised (Carlson) within the fi rst five years or so that I would not work in another body shop,”
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Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay presents former Centennial Lakes Police Department Chief James Coan with a Mayor’s Award at the Aug. 24 council meeting.
victim of theft at the park. “I ended up chasing that person down and there was an altercation between me and that person in the street, which of course doesn’t happen in Circle Pines very often,” he recalled. “Chief Coan was the second officer to respond to that, on a Saturday no less. You could see the look on his face when he walked up and saw a council member in the street … But he was absolutely a model of calm, had a professional demeanor and he made sure that everyone was safe. That’s a perfect example of what we are looking for in a police department and from our chief.”
Coan thanked everyone for the kind words and thanked the council and city staff for being team players. “I want to thank all of you for your personal and professional work,” he said. “I think that together we kept Circle Pines a very safe community and we have enhanced the quality of life for our citizens and that quality of life is the reason why my wife and I are going to stay here as residents of Circle Pines. It is a wonderful community.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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officers and on best practices … It is not necessarily easy being a chief of a three-city joint department. Three mayors, three councils, three city administrators, but he was really talented at getting us all to work together.” City Administrator Patrick Antonen said it was an absolute pleasure to work with Chief Coan. “This last six months have been very interesting for our city and the department between COVID-19 and the social unrest that has been happening. Having someone who is a steady, calm influence was really beneficial for us,” he said. Council Member Dean Goldberg described Coan as a “class act.” He said to Coan, “You have kept peace in the cites of Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville and we owe you a bit of gratitude for that. One of things that I am most impressed with is that I think you developed the model for communityoriented policing and it is really wonderful that we have that in our department and in our city,” he said. “You did a great job hiring the right people and training them: not only providing them the resources they needed to do their jobs, but also taking care of their personal needs.” Council Member Matt Percy recalled an incident that occurred around five years ago when he was a
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Ready to roll: Shoreview Skatepark Plaza opens to public Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new Shoreview Skatepark Plaza debuted with little fanfare, but is nevertheless open to the public and has already been drawing a crowd. The old wooden skating ramps at the Shoreview Commons have been replaced with a new concrete skatepark. The 7,500 square foot plaza flows with the natural topography of the space, featuring a blend of terrains, as well as stairs, handrails and benches. Mayor Sandy Martin said that the feedback she has heard from visitors to the new skatepark thus far has been largely positive. “I have heard from the young people that are using the park and many of their parents, and that's been quite glowing,” she said. “It's been really fun to hear the kids when I'm out there, (and) I've gotten emails from kids and lots have parents (who) have mentioned what a great asset it is.” The original skatepark was built about 20 years ago and was the brainchild of a few young skating enthusiasts, said Martin. “We had a couple of young boys, 12- and 13-year olds, come to a council meeting, and they asked for a place where they could skateboard because they said that when they came to the Community Center to skate in the parking lot, they were always asked to leave,” Martin remembered. “They didn't think it was fair that we have ball fields and soccer fields and hockey rinks, but we didn't have any place for young people to skateboard.”
The city worked with those boys to design the first skatepark, which Martin said originally cost about $40,000. Though it was well-loved and well-used throughout the community, its wooden ramps were susceptible to wear and tear, and could not accommodate bikes, rollerblades or scooters. “It had to be replaced twice because it got old and fell apart. We couldn't let kids with rollerblades and things like that on it because they would wreck it,” Martin said. “So when we went to replace it this time, we thought, 'Let's do it with something really durable, with something really exciting, and make it a state-of-the-art skatepark.” The new and improved skatepark can now accommodate visitors on a variety of wheeled sports equipment, and its various features make it both accessible to new skaters while providing a challenge for more experienced ones. The updated skatepark is a part of a larger improvement project to the Shoreview Commons area, phase one of which is wrapping up now. The first phase includes a new fountain, garden area and pond that can be used for ice skating in the winter, as well as trails and sidewalks to better connect the Community Center to the nearby library and Mounds View Schools facilities. Phase two, which Martin said is currently being finalized, will bring a destination playground and picnic shelter to the Commons. Martin said that she is excited about the renovations and encouraged residents to check them
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Above: Dozens of skateboard and scooter enthusiasts took turns refining their skills and practicing tricks at the new plaza style skatepark behind the Shoreview Community Center last week.
out for themselves. “It's exciting to have something positive like this right now. It's outdoors, which is the best part when we're all telling everyone the safest place to be is outdoors,” Martin said. “Here we have created a safe place for kids and for people to walk and to sit and to enjoy the outdoors. I think we'll get a lot more use out of it too, even into the fall and winter, because everybody feels safer being outside.” Martin also added that she is grateful for the original vision and dedication of the teens who helped make a Shoreview skatepark possible in the first place. “I wish we could contact those boys who started this whole thing because I think they would be thrilled that what they started has lasted all this time.”
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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2020 SENATE DISTRICT 38 (ELECT 1) QUESTIONS CANDIDATES
What are your top three priorities for the state?
If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the Senate do to help the state prosper?
How does the amount of state taxes paid by the district compare to the amount of aid it receives back?
Roger Chamberlain (R, incumbent)
Public safety; ensure we have and maintain safe communities. Education; education is the great equalizer. I want to improve opportunities for all children by ensuring equal funding for schools (equalization); by continuing to address dyslexia & improve literacy; and empowering parents and educators to drive innovation and improve results. Health care; continue our successful work on reducing health care costs, similar to reforms we passed for Pharmacy Benefit Managers that are reducing prescription drug prices.
I love constituent feedback and will continue what I have done for years: people can contact me any time by phone or email, and I will meet anyone either in the district or at the capitol. During session, I send out weekly email updates to constituents who have signed up to receive those emails and I make regular social media posts about what I am working on. I try to be as accessible as humanly possible; I think even most people who disagree with me would agree about that. I have met with many people dealing with a variety of topics, including White Bear Lake’s water level, Water Gremlin (banning cancer-causing chemicals), ramps and busses in Downtown White Bear, criminal justice reform, dyslexia and literacy, bike paths, County J & Centerville Road improvement and more. These meetings often result in real, meaningful changes.
In a word, empower! Empower parents and educators to drive innovation and improve results. Empower free thinking and limit the restrictions on peoples’ lives, choices and dreams to help them thrive. Empower creativity, ingenuity and community where equal opportunity exists for everyone.
As chair of the Senate Tax committee in general it is a fair return.
Building a fairer economy that provides opportunity for all Minnesotans by tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening workers and small businesses. Workers need increased access to benefits like paid leave, stronger workplace protections and tax relief. Small businesses need expanded access to capital, equity investments and technical assistance along with less red tape and a simpler tax code. Protecting the investments we make in education and setting us on a path to fully funding our schools so that families and local property taxpayers are not left with the tab, and so our students can pursue the full range of career options, whether that is going to college or entering the workforce. Expanding access to affordable health care, protecting access to long-term care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, reigning in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs and increasing transparency and accountability in hospital pricing.
This is a critical responsibility for any public official and it begins by simply being accessible to constituents and responding to their inquiries and criticism without lashing out or blocking people on social media. That is the bare minimum though. I will work to seek out residents where they are at by attending community meetings and gatherings and engaging with the many citizen-led and civic organizations throughout this district. I will make sure we are holding regular town hall meetings both in person and virtually as well as in locations across the district. I will also work to organize citizen-led committees to help advise me both during and after session.
We must do what Minnesota has always done, invest in our people. Minnesota is a leader in a long list of categories because of the bold and innovative investments we have made. Today as we seek to recover from this pandemic and address our deep racial disparities, tearing down those investments will not solve the problem. We need to strengthen our economy by enhancing worker power and removing the barriers that keep our small businesses and entrepreneurs from thriving. We must protect investments in our schools, which drive opportunity and vibrancy in our communities. We must also fix a broken healthcare system that is squeezing seniors and small businesses. Now is a time for leaders with a bold vision for the future like those that came together nearly 50 years ago to pass the reforms we know today as the Minnesota Miracle.
Our district will be stronger if we are funding our schools, ensuring access to health care, investing in workers and small businesses, protecting our environment and addressing racial inequities. Many of our residents work or attend school, seek medical care, and enjoy recreation outside of the boundaries of our district. We all deserve quality education, worker protections, excellent health care and clean air and water no matter where we are. We are stronger as a state if all of our communities are thriving, and that is how we should determine our state’s budget priorities.
Age: 57 City: Lino Lakes Occupation: Self-employed, handyman work Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Board member, Life Prep Academy, a non-profit serving homeless youth Community/park clean up in White Bear Lake Volunteered at homeless shelter and Habitat for Humanity build in Hugo
Justin Stofferahn (DFL) Age: 32 City: White Bear Township Occupation: Research Analyst, BlueGreen Alliance Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Advisory board member, Minnesota Main Street Alliance Member of the White Bear Township Economic Development Advisory Board Board member of Giving Gardens
Vote by mail Voting by mail is safe, easy and convenient. All voters can vote early in Minnesota. You do not need to provide a reason to vote by mail. You can request your ballot now for the general election. First, register to vote or check your registration status on the Minnesota Secretary of State website at sos. state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote. To request an absentee ballot, click on the “elections and voting” section on the secretary of state website and then click on “other ways to vote” and then “vote by mail.” You will then need to apply for an absentee ballot by filling out an application online or downloading an application and mailing it in to your county election office by mail, fax or email. You can apply for a ballot any time during the year, except the day of the election. Leave time for election officials to mail your ballot. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (Nov. 3) and received by your county within the next seven calendar days (Nov. 10). If you apply before absentee voting begins, your ballot will be mailed to you 46 days prior to the election. If you apply within 46 days of the election, you may track when your application is processed
and ballot is mailed by visiting the secretary of state website and searching “what is the status of my absentee or mail ballot?” Due to high volume there may be a slight delay in processing absentee requests. Washington County Visit co.washington.mn.us/670/Absentee-Voting, email elections@co.washington.mn.us or call 651-430-6175. If you prefer to submit a paper absentee ballot application, you can: • Mail it to Washington County Elections, 14949 62nd St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 • Email it to elections@co.washington.mn.us • Fax it to 651-430-6178 • Deliver it to any of the Washington County in-person absentee locations or the Government Center in Stillwater (14949 62nd St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will my absentee ballot count? Your absentee ballot will count as long as you return your ballot on time and fill out the forms correctly.
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What are your top three priorities for the state?
If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the house of representatives do to help the state prosper?
How does the amount of state taxes paid by the district compare to the amount of aid it receives back?
Donald Raleigh (R)
Public safety: While accountability of public servants is appropriate, taking peace officers out of our communities is not. Maintaining public order is a requirement of government in a civil society. I am proud to have the MPPOA’s endorsement, and my top priority is to support law enforcement and give them the tools and training they need to keep us safe. Educational options: I will work to bring back the honor of trade schools and empower those who wish to find the dignity that comes from building, fixing and making things that our communities need. College is important, but it is not for everyone. Promoting businesses: Entrepreneurs are the engine that runs our state. Supporting farmers, carpenters, restaurateurs and technical visionaries is our path to prosperity. I will work to reduce the tax burden on citizens and businesses in any area that is feasible, including eliminating taxes on Social Security.
As a business owner, entrepreneur and father, I know firsthand you must surround yourself with the best people. When I hire employees, I look for subject matter experts, individuals that have key skill sets and know how. I take the job title of State Representative very seriously. I will serve and represent our community, and that means seeking out the best, the brightest, and the smartest citizen subject matter experts we have. I will bring them together and honor their experiences, input and guidance. This will be done by town hall style listening sessions, targeted working groups on specific issues and one-on-one meetings, just as I have done for the past 18 years as the president of my company. Gathering input is vital to forming a well thought out approach to making major decisions. It is then my responsibility to bring those decisions forward to the best of my ability.
The House must stop the cycle of tax and spend and remove the burdens of government on businesses. · COVID-19 recovery - I will work to help Minnesotans recover so we can bring jobs, paychecks and our economy roaring back. ·Protecting taxpayers - I will work to lower taxes, and protect our families from Democrat tax-hikes. With a budget deficit on the horizon, we must not raise taxes to protect our bloated state budget. ·Eliminating waste/fraud - We’ve seen countless examples of waste and fraud in our government programs. I will work to hold government accountable. ·Safe communities - I will oppose radical efforts to defund or dismantle police departments, prioritize public safety, and support law enforcement ·Caring for our seniors - I will work to protect nursing homes from harmful cuts to our seniors and ensure that Minnesota seniors get the quality care they deserve.
Minnesota is taxed at a rate that is far too high, and that is reflected in the burden that is placed on taxpayers in Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington, and Lino Lakes. My focus will not just be on trying to get the government to give our citizens back some of this money in the form of aid, it will be on reducing the amount that is torn from our paychecks and then redistributed in the first place. According to wallethub.com, Minnesota ranks as the 5th highest in terms of total tax burden. This is not a list where we want to be in the top 10, let alone the top 5. The question of the amount of aid our district receives compared to what we are taxed should be asked after we address the real question of why are we paying so much to begin with.
First, all Minnesotans must have access to quality and affordable health services. This current crisis has taught us that we cannot afford to let our citizens flounder in their search for medical care. Second, our children are the future. As a legislator, I will work to increase funding to education, including vocational education. We need people to repair appliances as much as we need doctors. My work in my father’s appliance parts business taught reinforced the belief that all workers have value. Third, Minnesota must have sound and safe transportation systems, including mass transit. And in conjunction with that, we must preserve our environment. As Minnesotans, we are blessed with an array of natural resources. We rely upon the land to give us food, and the lakes for recreation and clean water. We owe it to our children to preserve these resources for future generations.
As a first-time candidate and someone relatively new to politics, I have spent the last several months talking to members of the community about the issues important to their lives. We have a diverse community with varied areas of expertise and need. If elected, I will have an opendoor policy and encourage members of the community to reach out to me with their concerns on legislative issues. By the same token, I will reach out to community members when confronting legislation that I know impacts certain people more than others, or where I need additional information to address the issues presented.
First and foremost, we mut confront the pandemic. We must follow the masking and social distancing measures to curb the spread of the virus and allow businesses and schools to open and remain open. Second, with record numbers of Minnesotans filing for unemployment, we need to ensure that the state’s unemployment insurance program is sufficiently funded. Schools will need additional funding to cope with the pandemic in the next fiscal year, including more technology resources if students cannot return to in-person classrooms. In addition, businesses hurt by the pandemic will need support. Offering small business loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration, as outlined in the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order 20-15 and House bill HF 4531, will help small businesses get back on their feet. I will also support establishing public/ private partnerships to generate innovation and attract businesses seeking a highly skilled competitive workforce and paying a living wage.
The vast majority of our state tax revenue comes from individual income tax, followed by sales tax and corporate income taxes. This money is returned to our communities across the state through funding for education, health care, transportation, public safety, and human services. This has translated to Minnesota being first in the nation with the highest ACT score (21.4 avg. composite), the best state to raise a family (WalletHub, 2020), the 3rd best state in quality of life (Forbes, 2019), and a state where only 9.2% of our roads are in poor condition compared with the national average of 23.5% (U.S. News, 2020). Unfortunately, due to the current economic downturn, we are facing a significant budget deficit. We will have difficult decisions to make in the legislature. I will work to make smart fiscal decisions and request aid from the federal government to help us manage this difficult time.
Age: 54 City: Circle Pines Occupation: President, Evolve Systems Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Evolve Systems. Once a quarter I shut down my company for a day and perform random acts of kindness in the community. My philosophy: to be a great leader first be a good servant. For over 18 years I have lived this truth. Blaine Park Board. I don’t just talk about our environment and making our community a better place to live, I have dedicated years of my life to making things better. USAF Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. For 12 years I have helped guide and nurture hundreds of young people. I am an award-winning Drug Demand Reduction Officer.
Kris Fredrick (DFL) Age: 46 City: Lino Lakes Occupation: Currently, Technology Specialist with Highview Middle School. Previously, General Counsel of Honeywell International Inc.’s research lab. Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Member of the Centennial School District’s Systems Accountability Committee; two-time PTO president for Blue Heron Elementary; and pro bono legal work with Central Minnesota Legal Services and The Advocates for Human Rights.
JUDICIAL DISTRICT 10 - ANOKA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES JUDGES
JUDGES - COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES
10th District Court 1
10th District Court 8
10th District Court 22
10th District Court 32
Judge - Court of Appeals 3
Juanita C. Freeman
Laura A. Pietan
Melissa M. Saterbak
Elizabeth H. Strand
Carol Hooten
10th District Court 4
10th District Court 9
10th District Court 23
10th District Court 35
Judge - Court of Appeals 9
Suzanne M. Brown
Sheridan Hawley
Ellen Louise Maas
Randall J. Slieter
10th District Court 5
10th District Court 14
Catherine (Kate) McPherson
10th District Court 38
Douglas B. Meslow
Nancy J. Logering
10th District Court 24
Gregory G. Galler
Jeanne Cochran
10th District Court 6
10th District Court 15
Stoney L. Hiljus
Thomas R. Lehmann
10th District Court 7
10th District Court 17
Richard D. Ilkka
Patrick W. Flanagan
Karin L. McCarthy 10th District Court 26
Barry A. Sullivan 10th District Court 28
Karen B. Schommer
10th District Court 39
Walter M. Kaminsky 10th District Court 43
Jonathan Jasper
Judge - Court of Appeals 13 Judge - Court of Appeals 15
Kevin G. Ross
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WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (ELECT 1) QUESTIONS CANDIDATES
What are your top three priorities for the county?
If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the County Board do in the next five years to help the county prosper?
How well is this part of the county represented on the County Board?
Fran Miron (incumbent)
I support quality public services, innovation and leadership by working closely with local governments on issues of economic development, environment and natural resources, and transportation. Maintaining sound and sustainable fiscal policies, investing in roads and bridges, preserving open spaces, and water quality and availability are my priorities as I continue to serve the residents of Washington County as commissioner. COVID-19 has created a significant challenge for everyone. Our 2020 county budget included significant investments in public safety and technology. By making improvements in county technology infrastructure, prior to the pandemic, we were well positioned to meet the needs of a changing work model. Residents and businesses can now access county resources they need remotely, and this technology will increase efficiency for years to come. As county commissioner, I’m committed to assisting residents and businesses during this difficult time as we work toward a full recovery.
Real success in government can only come about when there is a shared vision and effort to work together. Transparency and trust are critical to a unified goal and I believe strongly in the need to engage the public in the decision-making process. As a county commissioner, I place a high value on our citizen advisory committees, such as our extension and audit groups. I deeply care about the opportunities Washington County can provide for the next generation. Washington County’s progress is critically coupled to the success of our communities. I will remain committed to work with each of the communities that I represent and encourage residents to contact me on issues of concern. I have brought this experience and leadership to the county board, and I hope residents have benefited from my service. I would ask for the opportunity to continue to work on your behalf.
County government should promote the health, safety and quality of life of citizens by providing accessible, high quality services in a timely and respectful manner. We maintain trust through responsible use of public resources, accountability, and openness of government. I will take a leadership role on the county board to continue to create comprehensive strategies to retain and expand businesses and jobs. Washington County is blessed with an abundance of natural resources. As current chair of the Recycling and Energy Board, and as chair of the Lower St. Croix Water Policy Committee, I’m passionate about the responsible management of all of our resources. Maintaining sound and sustainable fiscal policies has earned Washington County the highest bond rating possible. Washington County enjoys the second lowest tax rate in the sevencounty metro area. As a county commissioner, I am committed to this philosophy as we work toward creating prosperity.
Washington County has five commissioners, each represent a district. As District 1 Commissioner, I represent the largest geographical district in the county which includes seven cities and one township. As I complete my second term, and eighth year on the county board, the relationships with the people and communities that I serve have proven critical. I represent Washington County’s interests on fifteen committees and joint-power boards. As a farmer, I have focused on land and resource management my entire life. Having been involved in local government for nearly 30 years, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers. District 1 has been a focus area for county investment toward Land and Water Legacy Permanent Conservation Easements. In addition, our lakes have benefited from targeted appropriations toward management of invasive species. Please visit FranMiron.com to learn more about my values and background.
First, I will advocate for protecting our natural open spaces. The commissioners must take into account our citizens’ feedback from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan survey which means prioritizing our parks and land. Second, I will earn back the trust of our neighbors by refocusing on sound budgeting and fiscal discipline. For example, I will reverse the $17,000 raise the commissioners gave themselves after the last election. Third, I will strengthen the voice of Northern Washington County by engaging the Met Council as an equal partner. Our county commissioners have been rubber stamping the Met Council’s mandates for too long.
My favorite way to engage is through direct input from my fellow citizens at public events and hearings. I value my neighbors’ perspectives on the issues that affect our communities. As a Planning Commissioner at both the city and county levels, I make sure to listen and make connections with the folks who raise concerns from neighborhood to countywide issues. Of course, contacting me at Andrew@ Andrew.Vote with your ideas is always welcome!
The county board must adopt a mindset of preparedness and forward-thinking solutions in order to allow our county to flourish. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is revealing holes in the board’s budget. At the same time citizens most need county services, it appears there will be a major shortfall that will lead to tax increases. COVID-19 may have been unpredictable, but financial and health crises emerge every few years. I will make sure the board prepares for difficult times by reining in wasteful spending, and instead using those funds to support police, fire, and health and human services departments.
We need leadership that represents the future of Northern Washington County. The majority of our residents have arrived within the last 10 years. At 35, with three small children, I am focused on the future and on making Washington County a place my family can happily call home for generations. Cities in Northern Washington County are some of the fastest changing areas in the entire state, and we need energetic and forward-looking leadership to allow this area to flourish. This exciting future will be cultivated by county leaders like me who focus on growth, adaptability, and our hometown values.
HUGO MAYOR (ELECT 1) QUESTIONS CANDIDATE
What are your top three priorities for the city?
If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?
If you could change one thing about the city, what would it be?
Tom Weidt (incumbent, unopposed)
• Water availability: Hugo needs to continue our Reduce Reuse and Replenish goals. We do this thru our water conservation activities and our water reuse projects that are included in most new housing developments. Hugo is on pace to save over 20 million gallons of water per year. • Infrastructure: Hugo is building a new public works building to help serve the maintenance needs of our growing inventory of streets. Hugo also has many aging residential roads that need to be resurfaced and we have worked out a Capital Improvement Plan that should be able to handle these repairs without impact to taxpayers. • Economic recovery from COVID: Hugo and the country will be navigating the recovery from the pandemic and we will have to work with our local businesses to help them survive and help Hugo to continue to be a strong and growing community.
We will continue to be available to talk with all residents and be open to all opportunities for community interaction on all issues.
Hugo is in a great financial position and we need to continue to make decisions that are the best for current and future taxpayers.
Hugo is a developing community but is not yet fully developed and that has led to some struggles finding opportunities for new businesses that do not want to also construct new buildings, we will continue to encourage development of our retail areas to help fill the needs of our growing community.
Age: 66 City: Hugo Occupation: Dairy and crop farmer Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Washington County Commissioner, District 1: Eight years (Current Chair) Washington-Ramsey County Recycling and Energy Board: Current Chair Mayor and Councilman, city of Hugo: 20 years
Andrew Tjernlund Age: 35 City: Hugo Occupation: Tjernlund Products, Owner Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: I am a Planning Commissioner for both the city of Hugo as well as for Washington County. I am also active with over a dozen local charities including food shelves, animal shelters, educational foundations and women’s empowerment programs. These leadership positions, combined with my constant involvement with the community, provide me with an excellent opportunity to listen to community and then turn those insights into positive change.
Age: 53 City: Hugo Occupation: Business management Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Parks Commission and Planning Commission, both 4-year terms City Council 4-year term Mayor-8 years.
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HUGO CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2) QUESTIONS CANDIDATES
What are your top three priorities for the city?
If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?
If you could change one thing about the city, what would it be?
Mike Miron (incumbent, unopposed)
I believe in the goals that the Hugo City Council has collectively developed that promote economic development, the conservation of our natural resources, and fiscal responsibility. COVID-19 has made the last several months difficult for our local businesses and residents. We are fortunate that, even during this time, we have seen several businesses expand and new businesses establishing opportunities in Hugo. These businesses provide important services for residents and local jobs. Hugo has also been a leader in conserving natural resources, especially water. By investing in water re-use systems, we ensure that we have access to an abundant water supply for drinking and recreation, while being responsible with this essential natural resource. I also take seriously the responsibility and accountability that I have to our taxpayers. The city of Hugo is in a strong financial position, having a AA+ bond rating, which allows us to maintain and invest in infrastructure.
The city of Hugo recently approved our 2040 Comprehensive Plan. This community document is critical to guiding the City’s future planning. The plan provides direction in the areas such as land use, environmental stewardship, and parks & recreation. The City Council designed a yearlong community engagement process to include citizens in planning for the future of Hugo. We held numerous meetings and open houses to gather input. As a result of this collaborative process, a plan was created that will guide the City Council for the next ten years. This is just one example of how the city Council prioritizes public input. Additionally, the Mayor and Council are transparent, and we are willing to add items to meeting agendas and allow for public comment. If residents have questions or concerns, my contact information is provided on the city of Hugo website, and I hope that you will contact me.
It is an exciting time to be part of the city of Hugo! As we welcome new neighbors and businesses, city services and infrastructure must meet these growing needs. It is important that we have a plan to support growth, maintain investments, and provide a stable tax rate. Through sound financial planning, our capital improvement program, and AA+ bond rating, we are able to plan maintenance and improvement projects well in advance to minimize tax impacts. Additionally, we all expect high quality services and recreational opportunities. Hugo is an attractive community because of its traditions, open space and rural character. Our prosperity depends on holding true to these community values, while embracing new residents and opportunities. It will be important for Hugo to continue to plan, prioritize and budget for the infrastructure and amenities that make our community great!
I was born and raised in this community, and have chosen to invest in my home and raise my family here. Positive change should always be embraced, as we hold true to the long standing traditions of our community. As our urban area develops, I continue to support our effort to connect neighborhoods and encourage healthy lifestyles. We’ve seen some tremendous residential development, and I strive to balance this growth with industrial and commercial uses to provide the city with diverse services and tax base.
• Continue the commitment to a flat tax rate. This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to spending the citizens tax dollars wisely. • Continued focus on attracting businesses that provide the goods and services wanted and needed within the city of Hugo. • Making Hugo a family-friendly and business-friendly community. A community we can all be proud of.
I would continue supporting neighborhood meetings to provide open discussions and transparency to the decision-making process.
We need to continue to be proactive in working with businesses, other government agencies and most importantly our citizens. Hugo is a growing community. That growth needs input from our citizens on what they want to see in the future. New schools, parks, trails, businesses and housing continue to shape our community. Open communication and transparency are key as we move forward into the future.
This is a question I ask citizens when I am out and about continually. It has been a priority for me to get feedback on how I can help make Hugo a better place to raise a family and have a responsive government. The comments I have received have been “keep doing what you are doing.” Hugo continues to be a family friendly community. We help each other out, support our schools, local businesses and charitable organizations. I am proud to be a part of this community and privileged to represent Ward 2.
CENTERVILLE MAYOR (ELECT 1) QUESTIONS CANDIDATE
What are your top 3 priorities for the city?
If elected how would you involve the general public in major decisions?
What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?
If you could change one thing about the city, what would it be?
D. Love (incumbent, unopposed)
Public Safety: Consistently our largest budget item as the safety and well-being of our citizens is extremely important. Well run and responsive fire, police and ambulance services allows us to feel safe at home and when we venture into the community. Strong infrastructure: This can’t be ignored and shouldn’t be taken for granted. We have planned and saved money which has allow us to be strategic with road repairs, water service and overall maintenance. Managed growth: Centerville has great opportunities! We have become increasingly attractive due to our first-class education system, easy access to lakes, parks and trails, also great churches which are a key part of our community. Centerville is attractive to businesses who want easy access to highways, safe work areas and expansion room. We are open and welcoming, but have to plan and be smart about growth rate and how the puzzle pieces fit together.
We have established many forms of communication which allows for involvement. We have a website, a newsletter, which comes with the water bill, and social media, which includes Facebook and Twitter. When there will be a public hearing, we send letters out to impacted parties, we also post the notice in the newspaper. We are currently working to build an email listing of residents who can receive pertinent information via email if desired. My number and email address are also listed on the website, which allows any citizen to reach out to me directly.
As a council over the next five years, we have to continue to be patient as we make our way through this global pandemic. We also have to present ourselves as welcoming and professional to businesses which may want to become a part of our city. We have to listen to our citizens and use their feedback to make the best decisions for the entire community. We have to work with our schools to make sure they remain vibrant and healthy. We must make sure our public safety departments are well run and focused on providing friendly service and protection. Finally, we have to lead by example in being open and welcoming to citizens of different backgrounds who may want to call Centerville home.
We live in a fantastic city which is warm, beautiful and welcoming. We have citizen and businesses who care about the well-being of the community. We are an example of inclusiveness and fairness for all people. I want us to remain that way. I want us to grow in a way which provides more amenities to our citizens, reduces the tax burdens on the home owners, yet allows us to remain the types of people who smile and wave hello to our neighbors.
Age: 39 City: Hugo Occupation: Teacher Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Hugo City Council - Council Member At-Large, 2015-Present Washington/Ramsey County Farm Bureau - President, 2010-Present Church of St. Genevieve - Pastoral Council Chair, 2012-2015
Phillip Klein (incumbent, unopposed) Age: 60 City: Hugo Occupation: Financial representative Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: I represent Hugo/District 11 on the Met Council Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) as vice chairperson, and Metro Water Supply Committee (MASAC). Both councils address water supply issues, and infrastructure issues on a regional basis. We need to be at the table on how policy is created that impacts our everyday lives. Hosting a neighborhood meeting addressing the concerns of residents bordering the new public works building. Discussing water reuse along CSAH 8 and the Lions Park redevelopment.
Age: (no answer) City: Centerville Occupation: Claims Team Manager – State Farm Insurance Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Mayor of Centerville 1st Vice President of the League of Minnesota Cities Chair of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Board
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CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2) QUESTIONS CANDIDATE
What are your top three priorities for the city?
If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?
If you could change one thing about the city, what would it be?
Russ Koski
Maintain cost effective and reliable public safety. As a smaller city, it is important to achieve efficiencies while maintaining a high quality of service by developing strong partnerships with neighboring communities. Maintaining city services while keeping property taxes for residents and businesses as low as possible. Attract additional businesses and commerce to the city which will help strengthen the tax base, provide needed goods, services and employment opportunities.
Communicating with residents is especially important. Utilizing print media, the Centerville city website, the city newsletter, social media such as Facebook and Twitter should be tools used to inform residence of significant issues. Online meetings have become a valuable method to view, as well as participate in council and committee meetings while they are happening. I believe personal visits are important. I have met with residence in their neighborhoods or at a local coffee shop to listen to their concerns.
Help develop and encourage a strong business environment to attract new companies and support existing businesses. We can do this by working with Anoka County Regional Economic Development, area chambers of commerce, Centerville’s Economic Development Authority, and social media to let businesses know what a great place Centerville is to conduct commerce. Work with city staff and council to maintain fiscal responsibility and help lessen the tax burden on our citizens. It costs money to run a city. However, I feel it is important residents get “value” for their tax dollars. Maintain and sustain our parks, trails and lake shores as they are a valuable part of our city.
Have a stronger business presence. Businesses are an important part of a community. They provide needed products and services that are convenient for residence. Businesses bring employment opportunities, resources and invest in the city. A healthy commerce base strengthens the community, and can help spotlight our parks, trails, and lakes, adding to our quality of life.
Age: 56 City: Centerville Occupation: Account manager Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: I am a 26-year resident of Centerville and candidate for Centerville City Council. For the past three and a half years I have served on the City Council. Prior to that I was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for five and a half years. I have always taken an active role in the community, whether as a volunteer for the Fete des Lacs parade for the past 12 years or supporting the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization.
Steve King Centerville City Council candidate did not provide a response to the candidate questionnaire.
CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL (SPECIAL ELECTION, ELECT 1) QUESTIONS CANDIDATE
What are your top three priorities for the city?
If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?
What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?
If you could change one thing about the city, what would it be?
Darrin Mosher
• Public safety • Economic development • Develop and maintain the public infrastructure to improve community appearance and encourage continue development.
Encourage community involvement, listen and respond to the residence that have concerns or questions.
By making good economic choices and developing what land we have left wisely.
I would like to see more special events to help promote our local businesses and the Lion’s Club. Examples: a booyah, farmers market once a week during the season, fundraisers.
• Improve the process of how information is communicated and made available to residents. Be proactive and ensure sufficient notice of important matters to residents. Improve navigation of the city website to easily find information. • Improve transparency with residents in efforts to mitigate ambiguity. Anticipate and provide better background, details, and rationale justifying the need. • The residents make the city, therefore, pay strong regard to the residents’ opinions and perspective.
• I would encourage the city to explore, brainstorm and find ways to utilize social media and platforms that can better connect with people in our technology culture. When I spear-headed the social media blitz mentioned in my “civic involvement”, it only took a few strokes of the keyboard to gain community attention and involvement. • One thing that I appreciated most was a phone call from a member of City Council. The conversation was simple and direct: “I am not sure how much you have heard about this project, but it’s in your area and I just wanted to give you a heads up, because it may affect you. I feel that it is my obligation to inform you.” This immediately got my attention, I was informed, and I had the opportunity to get involved with a major decision. This communication style works and should be emulated more often.
• There is limited amount of space left in the city. The perception is that the only remaining opportunity is housing and apartments, we should remain agile and open to exploring other options. Investigate the feasibility of annexing a portion of the city. • The residents make the city, therefore, pay strong regard to the resident’s opinions and perspective. • Exhaust all efforts to attract and retain retail in the city.
Improved transparency and communication. You are entrusted by your position in public service to notify and involve the people. Be agile with plans and strategies ensuring they are always current. If what has been done in the past is not effective, you need to try something different to ensure community evolution.
Age: (no answer) City: Centerville Occupation: Sales Consultant Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: Planning and Zoning Park and Rec City volunteer
Michael Dufault Age: 45 City: Centerville Occupation: Director of facilities and maintenance at a large manufacturing company. Much of my career includes industrial engineering, production management, budgeting and project management, along with various leadership roles to guide, grow and develop people. Three most recent/significant roles in civic involvement: • I attend political meetings and caucuses to gain insight and stay abreast of ideologies affecting us socially, culturally and financially. • I coordinated meetings regarding a subjective ordinance created for the restriction of my right to use my own well on my own property. These efforts triggered re-evaluation of the current ordinance regarding residential wells. • I spear-headed a grass roots social media blitz informing residents of plans to use tax dollars to subsidize a multi-million-dollar developer for an apartment complex. These efforts led to the re-evaluation of using tax dollars to subsidize the project.
FOREST LAKE SCHOOL BOARD (ELECT 4) CANDIDATES
Julie Corcoran Jeff Peterson
Robert Rapheal Gail Theisen
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Custodian/ Maintenance Worker Part Time Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of County buildings. Hours of work: Mon-Fri Noon to 4:00 p.m. Desired Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent and limited experience in maintenance/custodial position. Valid driver's license. $13.74 to $18.68 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by October 2, 2020.
WEEKLY AVERAGES SEPT. 23 - SEPT. 29, 2020 High: 66° | Low: 46° | %Sun: 60% | PCP: 0.50”
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Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com It's been anything but summer-like weather lately. After a cold start to the month, temperatures have rebounded to above average. We've enjoyed some great weather not only during the week but also the weekends. If there has been one complaint it is how dry it's been in this portion of the Twin Cities. August was drier and now the dryness has spilled over into September. Neighbors have been out mowing their dusty lawns. I'm under an inch for the month in rainfall. Fall colors have been showing up in local maples and it won't be long before they're in full blaze. Meanwhile, enjoy the great weather while we can.
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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School face mask policy fleshed out BY SARA MARIE MOORE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The White Bear Lake Area Schools board approved a policy on the use of face coverings in the district at its Sept. 14 meeting. The policy is based on requirements from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), according to the policy document. “It's been vetted by our legal counsel,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. The policy will be in place as long as Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency executive order regarding the COVID-19 pandemic is in place. Face coverings are required by staff and students in district buildings and vehicles since
the virus can be spread by a person who does not know they are infected. Face coverings that cover the mouth and nose can include a paper or disposable mask, cloth mask, medical mask, scarf, bandanna, gaiter or religious covering. Face coverings must comply with the district dress code, i.e., not include anything vulgar, obscene, threatening, violent or reasonably likely to cause disruption. Face coverings can be temporarily removed for eating, drinking, communicating with someone who has a medical or mental condition, participating in physical activities, playing instruments, performing or presenting, receiving medical services and for identification purposes. It can also be temporarily removed if the
WHITE BEAR LAKE ISD 624 FACE MASK POLICY
“Nonexempt employees may temporarily remove face coverings or face shields when in an indoor classroom or care setting that is confined to one group or cohort. Employees are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings or shields in these settings to the extent possible, especially when social distancing cannot be maintained, unless wearing a covering or shield would interfere with the early childhood development process. This exception does not apply to staff who float between rooms such as those helping to cover staff break times or deliver meals. In those cases, staff must be required to wear face coverings.”
covering would get wet. There are exceptions for preschool students and those with medical conditions, mental health conditions or disabilities that would make it unreasonable to wear a face covering. Face shields are allowed as alternatives for developmental, behavioral and medical conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If a student cannot wear a face shield, there are options to use plexiglass around their desk, maintain 6 feet of distance at all times, or provide staff with more personal protective equipment (PPE). Students who refuse to wear face coverings or face shields for no reason can be disciplined and could be suspended or offered remote education. There are exceptions for staff so that they can teach. Staff can use face shields as an alternative if a face covering would impede education. The policy reads: “Nonexempt
employees may temporarily remove face coverings or face shields when in an indoor classroom or care setting that is confined to one group or cohort. Employees are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings or shields in these settings to the extent possible, especially when social distancing cannot be maintained, unless wearing a covering or shield would interfere with the early childhood development process. This exception does not apply to staff who float between rooms such as those helping to cover staff break times or deliver meals. In those cases, staff must be required to wear face coverings.” Staff or visitors who refuse to wear face coverings or face shields for no reason could be reported to law enforcement. The violation is a petty misdemeanor under state law. The full policy is available on the district’s website at isd624.org.
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A mother snaps a photo of her son in the parking lot before his first day of school. Facial coverings are required in district buildings.
Founded in 1930, our local VFW Post has a fascinating history. The post is named after Gerald Keep and Earnest Zimmer, the first two WBL natives to die in World War I. Member Don Pepin, aboard the USS Ward, fired the first shots against Japan by America in WWII. As part of a group of Minneapolis reservists, the crew of the Ward fired at a Japanese submarine outside of Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941, before the infamous attack on America. At first the Navy refused to believe the encounter; and only recently, upon finding evidence of the wreckage, have they acknowledged the attack on the submarine took place. The club moved to their current location on the western shore of White Bear Lake in 1962 when the members borrowed $2,000 from the ladies auxiliary, and there have been several expansions over the years. With over 400 members, VFW Post 1782 has been a stalwart supporter of not only our Veterans, but the community as a whole as well. Some notable activities include: support for the 407th Civil Affairs Battalion and their families when they’re on deployment; hosting of a fishing excursion of Medal of Honor recipients in 2016; hosting of the Governor’s Fishing Opener Breakfast in 2009; support of the annual Ruck-March, put on by the
407th; pull tab revenues support many local charities and non-profits, such as youth sports and veteran’s causes in the community; Honor Guards and Color Guards at local community events and veteran’s funeral services; support of Veteran’s Memorial Park; and much more. With a five-star location and beautiful view of White Bear Lake, the “V” is a popular destination for locals looking for a reasonably priced dining experience; according to Club Manager Sheila Parato and House Committee Chair Mike Lindvall. They offer casual fare, a great view, friendly staff, and camaraderie amongst vets of all different eras. The Club welcomes guests seven days a week from 11 am to 10 pm, with breakfast served starting at 9 am on Sundays. The current Commander is Leo Cooke.
VFW Post 1782 vfwpost1782.org | (651) 426-4944 4496 Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake
Ben Pratt, owner of Ingredients Café had a vision of a community focused, Burger and Sandwich restaurant in downtown White Bear Lake. The restaurant would be chef-driven, fast-casual, high quality and affordable. In May of 2019 his vision took to fruition when, after significant remodeling challenges to the old Red Lantern sushi restaurant space, The Burger Bar opened on 4th street, across from his own Ingredients Café. As supportive members of the community, The company sponsors several youth hockey teams, both boys and girls; as well as other youth sports team. Ben likes that many of the coaches of these teams are friends he grew up playing hockey with in WBL. The new concept is lean and mean with the food focus on outstanding burgers, roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken sandwiches. There are also wings, salads and side dishes and their beef and chicken are sustainably farmed, cruelty-free and never frozen. There is beer and wine to accompany your meal as well. COVID has obviously hit all restaurants hard, but probably even more to those whose seating capacity was already fairly small. To face this challenge head on the restaurant did a quick pivot to online ordering. As luck would have it, their initial conversion crashed their computer system and they had to scrap the old system and invest
in a newer one to keep the orders flowing. A blessing in disguise, the new system enabled the Burger Bar to bring develop some new and beneficial programs, such as their new VIP loyalty program, which has been a hit with customers. Ben is excited about the new Burger of the Month (BOM) club they are starting and they will soon be unveiling a new item called the “Buffalo Billy Club” – a JuicyLucy style burger made with buffalo meat and stuffed with bacon jam and blue cheese. Yikes! Take-out has developed into a considerable percentage of their overall business and as the weather starts to cool Ben feels it will only continue to be an important component of ensuring the restaurant’s success. Fans may order through the Burger Bar web site at burgerbarwbl.com The Burger Bar employs on average around nine employees. They are open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm. They are open all winter.
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