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LINO LAKES — U.S Home LLC (dba Lennar) is proposing to amend housing products and lot widths in the Watermark planned unit development (PUD) land use plan.

Watermark is a 372-acre master-planned residential community consisting of 692 singlefamily lots and 172 townhome units on the northwest corner of I-35E and Main Street.

City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the total housing unit count will not change from the current total of 864; however, Lennar would like to make changes to the north end of the development to address the current housing market.

Josh Metzer, Lennar land entitlement manager, said that the company proposes to change some of its villa lots to townhomes, venture lots (45-55 feet wide) and heritage lots (55+ feet wide). In addition, it would like to introduce some 45-foot-wide lots and increase the overall public space in the development from 60.79 acres to 74.65 acres.

The reason for the changes, Metzer said, is twofold: the villa product is not performing well right now and they are seeing a higher demand from buyers who want to be in the Forest Lake School District (the development also has homes in the White Bear Lake and Centennial districts).

“We have seen a lot more interest than we thought would be interested in Forest Lake Schools,” he said. “The villa product isn’t performing well right now.”

The Planning and Zoning Board had some concerns surrounding the elimination of the villa homes, as it takes away from the variety of SEE WATERMARK, PAGE 12

Longtime insurance agent begins transition to retirement A third-generation insurance agent in Hugo has finally reached the point where he just might be ready to hand over the reins.

Hugo resident and longtime Lion Mike Gallivan, owner of Mike Gallivan Insurance Agency, has sold the business to Blaine resident Joe Lofboom, owner of Lofboom Insurance Agency.

“I’ve spent a lot of years thinking about it,” Gallivan, 67, explained. “A lot of my friends are retiring at my age. I’m eligible for Social Security, and I had a retirement nest egg built up with the agency, so I figured it was time to work on slowing down and letting the younger generation come through.”

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Toy and food donations will also be accepted for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf.

• The city is catching up on some of its overlooked paperwork after five years, after council unanimously (4-0; Council Member Michelle Lakso was absent) approved a memorandum of agreement for floodway modeling for the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). The city recently received a notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that papers detailing the impacts to the flood plain following a development along 21st Avenue had not been filed. Developments to the west of 21st Avenue will pay for filing the papers, and the city will take responsibility for filing them. “We'll be assured it's done correctly, because we're the ones in control and responsible for it,” said Mayor D. Love.

• Recently, the city of Circle Pines successfully sued Anoka County in the Minnesota Supreme Court, arguing that an appointment made by the county board to the RCWD Board of Managers violated state law. For some time, the two managers that represent Anoka County have both resided in Columbus, and a group of cities in east Anoka County has sought to have a more even-handed geographic and hydrologic representation of the county on the watershed district board. Eight cities in Anoka County located within RCWD have jointly submitted a list of five names for three-year terms to be considered for an appointment to the RCWD board of managers. The cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Lino Lakes, Lexington and Spring Lake Park will all pass resolutions supporting the candidates, even if one SEE CENTERVILLE TIDBITS, PAGE 14

GALLIVAN: Newcomer soaks up as much knowledge as he can people may not be far off the mark.

Fun Fact— Gallivan actually had Lofboom’s uncle, Dennis Lofboom, as when they are in a lot of pain and a teacher in eighth grade. agony.

Lofboom worked for State Farm About two years ago, Gallivan right out of college for five years. Five started searching for someone to take over his agency. He had five prospects, years later, he decided to become an independent agent and establish but Lofboom rose to the top, as the his own agency. ”We kept getting two have a lot in common. They were both raised on farms and worked with these leads in; somebody would call and say they had a business they a lot of the same insurance carriers. needed insured, and I would have “Overall, Joe hit the key …” to send it out the back door to one of Gallivan said. my independent buddies,” Lofboom Lofboom grew up in Harris, near recalled. “It kind of clicked one North Branch, Minnesota, on a day — I’d rather be the guy that gets hobby farm. He attended St. John’s those, and I can do everything. And I University to pursue a degree in wouldn’t have to tell any of my clients business management.

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Five years after establishing his up and says ‘I want to be an insurance own agency, Lofboom was given the agent,’” Lofboom explained. “I knew opportunity to purchase Gallivan’s I wanted to own a business, that agency. Gallivan helps with the was my main thing … I really like helping people, so I wanted to be in an commercial side of things, as well industry that I can help people. That’s as some of the longstanding bigger accounts, while Lofboom focuses on kind of our job as agents, to educate home, auto and farm insurance. people.”

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS find out money had been taken.

• An unwanted person reported for not wanting to leave an address in the 14000 block of Homestead Avenue N. at 3:05 a.m. Oct. 12 turned out to be a person who couldn't leave because the complainant was blocking the exit to the property.

The complainant agreed to move out of the way, so that the suspect could pick up his belongings and leave.

• A motorist was cited for several violations at 12:56 a.m. Oct. 14 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 159th Street N. following a traffic stop for lane change violation and failure to maintain presence in a single lane. During the stop, deputies searched the vehicle and located several items of drug paraphernalia inside.

• Deputies on routine patrol at 3:07 a.m. Oct. 14 observed a streetlight lying on the ground in the area of Hilo Avenue and 125th Street N. No clues could be found as to why the streetlight was on the ground. Public works was advised to come take care of the light.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path N. at 10:01 a.m. Oct. 14 reported being defrauded, after she received notification from her bank that her credit card application had been approved and from her church that her personal information had been compromised. The complainant is working with her financial institutions and has not suffered monetary loss to date.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 10:02 a.m. Oct. 14 on westbound Oneka Blvd. N. at Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone by eastfacing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked the vehicle on radar.

• A suspicious occupied vehicle parked outside the complainant's residence in the 5000 block of 157th Street N. at 1:05 a.m. Oct. 15 turned out to be two neighborhood residents just chillin' and chattin'.

• Deputies conducted a DWI arrest at 1:18 a.m. Oct. 15 in the area of 147th Street N. and Forest Blvd.

N. • A motor vehicle parked at the Oneka Lake access in the 15000 block of Greene Avenue N. received a citation under its windshield wiper at 8:01 a.m.

Oct. 15 for displaying tabs that expired in May 2022.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 15 in the area of Geneva Avenue N. and Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for driving with an expired license, following a traffic stop for speeding 38 mph in a 30 mph zone.

• An eastbound motorist was cited at 8:54 a.m.

Oct. 15 on 122nd Street N. and July Avenue N. for speeding 67 mph in a 50 mph zone by west-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. His citation included a fine for driving on an expired license.

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• A children's bicycle was reported found at 3:26 p.m. Oct. 1 in the area of Flay Road N. and Fondant Trail N. The complainant said he was trying to find the owner by posting on social media.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 9:31 a.m. Oct. 2 in the 7000 block of 170th Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Another motorist was cited at 10:14 p.m. Oct. 5 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. for speeding in a 30 mph zone.

• An unidentified woman was arrested for DWI at 11:53 a.m. Oct. 2 in front of a liquor store in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. after deputies were summoned to the scene of an intoxicated female in a vehicle in front of the store. On arrival at the scene, deputies found the extremely intoxicated woman behind the wheel. When she was brought to jail, she refused to take the DataMaster test for blood level content. A formal complaint has been requested.

• The driver of a black sedan was cited at 6:45 p.m.

Oct. 2 on eastbound Frenchman Road at Victor Hugo Blvd. for failure to drive with due care and violation of muffler and taillight regulations, after deputies stopped at the red light heard a loud popping exhaust from a vehicle taking off from the light. The suspect vehicle was seen pulling quickly away from the light and far ahead of all the other cars. When deputies finally caught up to the vehicle, its driver denied his poor driving conduct. During the stop, deputies observed that the rear lights had a dark tinted film covering them.

• A motorist was cited for driving after revocation at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 3 in the area of Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. after deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired registration. Another motorist was pulled over for expired tabs at 5:12 p.m. Oct. 3 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 175th Street N. and given a written warning.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a juvenile, 14, for driving a moped on a private sidewalk to the west of Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue at 4:58 p.m. Oct. 3. Although the moped was licensed, the juvenile was not, and had to dismount and wait for his parents to come retrieve him and the moped.

• A motorist was cited at 5:31 p.m. Oct. 3 at the intersection of Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for using a cell phone while driving, after deputies observed the driver using the phone while stopped at a red light. The citation included a violation for not having a driver's license in the vehicle while driving.

• Deputies assisted the Shakopee Police Department in locating a stolen vehicle at an address in the 16000 block of Elmcrest Avenue N. at 2:28 p.m. Oct. 5. The vehicle was observed parked and unoccupied on the southeast corner of the residence and impounded to be released to the appropriate Shakopee authorities.

• A resident in the 17000 block of Greystone Avenue N. at 7:22 p.m. Oct. 5 reported receiving a text from someone who used to work on her property stating she owed money for breaking windshields on an excavator. The complainant told deputies she did not break any windows and wanted it documented, in case anything further came from it.

• A motorist was cited at 11:40 p.m. Oct. 5 in the area of Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for speeding 62 mph in a 35 mph zone and for failure to provide current proof of insurance.

Another motorist was cited at 2:01 a.m. Oct. 6 in the area of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Rosemary Way N. for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for expired tabs. The driver was verbally warned for the tabs and for not having insurance on the vehicle.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. at 4:39 p.m. Oct. 6 reported his child's gymnastics school for withdrawing more money than authorized. Deputies advised the complainant about the civil nature of his case.

• A trailer was reported stolen from the 6000 block of 146th Street N. at 5:52 a.m. Oct. 7 and entered into the National Crime Information Center database.

• Deputies recovered an unreported stolen trailer belonging to the Chisago Lakes High School band at 7:42 a.m. Oct. 7 in the 6000 block of 165th Street

N. Inside the trailer was a stolen side-by-side ATV. • At 7:54 a.m. Oct. 7, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 16000 block of Henna Avenue N. for registration that expired in June 2022 . They conducted another traffic stop at 8:16 a.m. Oct. 8 in the 9000 block of 170th Street N. for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• Deputies recovered an unreported motorcycle stolen from Lindstrom at 8:09 a.m. Oct. 7 in the area of 147th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. and arranged for it it to be towed to the registered owner.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 9:55 a.m. Oct. 8 on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 135th Street N. at 11:27 a.m. Oct. 8 reported unknown persons for taking out accounts in her name from Bank of America and Flying Blue. The complainant also reported no financial loss and that she had notified all financial institutions and closed all the accounts. Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin, Kenya Airways and TAROM. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:27 a.m. Oct. 9 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and found drugs in the vehicle after they detected an odor of marijuana coming from the interior.

• An unidentified motorist was cited at 5:12 a.m.

Oct. 9 at Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Rosemary Way N. for driving after revocation, after she was pulled over for a missing left brake light. During the stop, deputies conducted a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check, which revealed the drive's revoked status. She was made to park her vehicle legally in the Festival Foods lot while she sought other transportation.

• A driver was cited at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 10 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 170th Street N. for speeding 63 mph in a 55 mph zone, for driving after revocation and for failure to provide proof of insurance, after patrolling deputies clocked her on radar. The driver admitted to having a suspended license and no proof of insurance. An NCIC check verified that the subject had a long history of these same two violations. The driver was allowed to drive to a nearby lot and park the vehicle.

• Residents in the 4000 block of Flora Way N. at 4:40 p.m. Oct. 10 reported a scam attempt, after which they were unable to contact their bank.

Deputies encouraged the complainants by assuring them it was unlikely the scammers had access to their account if they were never given the complainants' personal information. Deputies also advised the complainants on how to avoid fraud drama in the future and to call back if they

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M

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I had just finished a long day of driving, carrying and unpacking boxes, organizing furniture and — well, you get the idea.

After three years of living in northwest Iowa, I made the northward plunge to Minneapolis to live with my longtime girlfriend and become the newest staff writer at Press Publications in White Bear Lake.

I’m no stranger to Minnesota or journalism, but I am new to doing the latter in the former.

I’ve enjoyed writing ever since middle school, and my favorite classes always involved reading and writing.

My first 18 years of life were spent Paulson’s in Grinnell, Iowa. At Grinnell High School, I was involved in debate, Ponderings theatre and speech.

A creative writing class I took my Randy sophomore year of high school is what Paulson first piqued my interest in pursuing writing as a profession.

Naturally then, I gravitated toward journalism when I began studying at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

I spent my first two years there writing for the college’s satirical publication, The Acorn, where I lampooned the official college newspaper, The Simpsonian, every chance I got. Despite that, the Simpson Student Media adviser still saw fit to let me become editor-in-chief of The Simpsonian my senior year. I guess my jokes about the “real” newspaper weren’t unforgivable.

My full-time journalism career started in May 2019 when I became a staff writer at The N’West Iowa REVIEW in Sheldon, Iowa.

I wrote about all sorts of topics in The REVIEW’s four-county coverage area: general news, school news (we covered 17 school districts), multiple city council and county supervisors meetings, politics and the 2020 elections, agriculture, business, Friday-night sports and, of course, the coronavirus pandemic.

Although “N’West Iowa” — as we referred to our coverage area — only consisted of four counties, The REVIEW news team and I were constantly on the lookout for local connections to people and events located hundreds or thousands of miles away.

My favorite example is when I wrote a feature about an opera singer who was living in Cardiff, Wales, with his wife. He reached out to our paper since he grew up in one of The REVIEW’s counties and wanted the paper to cover a historical music preservation project he had just finished.

I jumped at the opportunity to chat with him and coordinated a time to speak with him on Skype (we just had to work around a five-hour time difference).

I live for that kind of localized coverage that connects readers at home with happenings that impact them or news about interesting activities that former residents are up to.

But in the meantime, I’m eager to immerse myself in the local goings-on in and around White Bear Lake and surrounding areas and getting to know the people here.

Here are a few other stray facts about me: • I love listening to podcasts and music, especially on my commute and long road trips.

• I’m more of a cat person than a dog person but love both animals quite a bit.

• I once helped catch a bird that somehow got loose in my previous newspaper office in Sheldon. It was a very weird Wednesday.

• I despise the cold with all my heart and can’t wait for warmer weather to arrive in the spring. But Minnesota winters aren’t too bad … right?

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ith snowfall on the ground and winter quickly approaching, I want to take a moment to say thank you for helping us successfully kick off the 202223 school year, which has felt more back to the norm with athletic contests and events taking place, connections made during community meetings, and meaningful volunteer Movers & programs launching once again.

Shakers Much of the Dr. Wayne conversation in the district Kazmierczak this fall has been related to the Capital Projects Levy Renewal that passed with 59.5% approval. We appreciate that community members took time to learn about the renewal and ultimately approved continuation of essential funding for our district.

Support has also been shown by those who have given their time to participate in formal conversations about the district’s future through Strategic Plan Action Teams that met throughout the fall. The original team that launched the process this summer reconvened to confirm the plans developed by family, staff and community representatives around the four

updated strategies: • We will create and sustain a safe, equitable and nurturing environment.

• We will promote, encourage and support students' personal learning experiences and aspirations.

• We will ensure our organization continuously transforms to fulfill our mission.

• We will establish healthy and vital engagement with our entire community.

Student-centered Foundation of Success elements, developed by a fifth team, were also discussed as the team identified skills and competencies vital to students’ eventual postsecondary success and engagement. A Strategic Plan update will be provided to the School Board soon.

Our School Board also continues to hear periodic updates of the Building Our Future facilities process. As we work toward completing the district-wide projects, which are scheduled to be completed through the 2024-25 academic year, the changes to the district’s landscape are hard to miss.

The list of completed facilities projects has grown to include the Transportation Facility, Area Learning Center, and additions at Birch Lake, Lakeaires, Lincoln, Matoska, Otter Lake, Vadnais Heights and Willow Lane Elementaries.

An addition at WBLAHS South Campus is part of the

plan to transition the building into a middle school when North Campus becomes the site of the unified high school in the fall of 2024. In Hugo, North Star Elementary opened for students this fall.

Other projects still in process include Oneka Elementary, which began last month, and Central Middle School, which is in the design phase.

The future conversion of Sunrise Park Middle School to become a multi-use facility that houses District Offices, Early Childhood, Transition Education Center (TEC) and the Senior Program is also on the horizon.

The unified high school project is also moving along, with current ninth and tenth grade students moving into the new 3-story classroom addition at semester break so renovation work can take place in the existing building. Before the extensive work in the original portion of the building begins, we will host a communitywide event in January to allow students, families, grads and community members the opportunity to “walk the circles” of North Campus one last time. Watch for additional information to be shared about this fun Circle Back event.

We are in the midst of a great year, and I’m excited to have you be a part of it!

Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, is superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools.

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Grateful Thanksgiving

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thank you for your investment

OBITUARY

Virginia “Jo” Weston

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s we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a common thing to say is “Happy Thanksgiving.”

There is certainly nothing wrong with this because we genuinely want others to have a happy Thanksgiving. We also acknowledge and realize that this is not always a happy time of year. Perhaps you are missing a loved one this holiday season. Perhaps you are suffering or someone you care about is going through a hard time. There are many reasons why we may not feel happy at this time of year.

Psalm 100 starts out with “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His.” Our joy does not come from feeling happy. Our joy Pastor’s comes from knowing that our God is faithful Ponderings through good and bad times.

While we want others to be happy this Tim Thanksgiving, we all have a lot to be grateful for. What are you grateful for this Heinecke Thanksgiving?

The nearly 600 members of White Bear Lake Area Educators know that strong schools are the foundation of vibrant, thriving communities. We are honored to serve our students and their families and are deeply appreciative of the community’s recent show of support for our work as educators. The resources provided as a result of the capital projects levy renewal will allow us to continue to provide high-quality learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners for years to come. Thank you for your valuable investment in our collective future.

Erika Jagiella Hugo Vice-President White Bear Lake Area Educators Local #7286

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Virginia “Jo” Weston, age 87, of Hugo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on October 23, 2022.

A professional seamstress for 40+ years, Virginia also sewed as a hobby. She was an avid bowler and bingo player, enjoyed gardening, adored her grandchildren and was a lottery scratch-off ticket aficionado.

She is preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Arthur “Wes” and son, Ken. She is survived by daughter, Michelle (Kim); grandchildren, Avery and Evan; sister, Janet Kamer; many nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held 4-6 PM Friday, November 18, 2022 at the American Legion in Hugo, MN. Virginia was a HUGE sports fan, so we ask attendees to wear their favorite MN sports team attire - preferably the Twins. (Those in Packers gear may be refused at the door, ha.) We invite everyone who knew her to join us and celebrate her wonderful life.

Tim Heinecke is the pastor at New Life Church - Lutheran (LCMS) in Hugo.

2022 LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD #12 SPECIAL ELECTION

SENATE DISTRICT 36 Roger Chamberlain (R) 47.13% (20,838 votes)

Heather Gustafson (DFL) 52.81% (23,348 votes)

Kara Schmitz 47.77% (6,241 votes)

SENATE DISTRICT 33

MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE

Karin Housley (R) Nancy McLean (DFL) 52.80% (23,092 votes) 47.16% (20,624 votes)

Ryan Domin 16.63% (3,165 votes)

HOUSE DISTRICT 36A Susie Strom (DFL) 48.57% (11,063 votes)

Kevin Donovan 16.31% (3,104 votes)

Elliott Engen (R) 51.39% (11,705 votes)

Hanna Valento (DFL) 44.55% (9,404 votes)

Tom Weidt 58.95% (4,026 votes)

Becky Petryk 98.50% (1,969 votes)

Darrin Mosher 47.62% (929 votes)

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD #12

Andrew Meyer 15.91% (5,217 votes)

Jessica Schwinn 19.83% (6,501 votes)

Jimmie Gregoire 30.04% (2,052 votes)

HUGO CITY COUNCIL WARD I

CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Tom Knisely 22.55% 7,395 votes)

Mark Pollard 12.60% (2,398 votes)

David Michaelson 10.01% 684 votes)

D. Love 96.24% 1,381 votes)

Laura Gannon 18.92% (6,203 votes)

Kevin Hiniker 15.96% (3,038 votes)

HUGO MAYOR

CENTERVILLE MAYOR

Michelle Lakso 50.28% (981 votes)

Paul Donna 18.24% (3,472 votes)

Jenny Peterson 20.05% 3,816 votes)

HOUSE DISTRICT 33A Patti Anderson (R) 55.40% (11,694 votes)

Craig Johnson 51.86% (6,776 votes)

HUGO CITY COUNCIL WARD 3 Dave Strub 98.76% (1,433 votes)

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization

(ISD #624/WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS)

Gloria Murphy 21.49% (7,045 votes)

YES

59.54% (17,231 votes)

40.46% (11,707 votes)

KEY: Election Victor

Not Elected

Note: Bar length is a visual representation only, and not meant to depict the percentages listed with 100% accuracy.

The percentages and total votes next to the name of the candidate are correct based on vote count.

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HUGO BITS AND PIECES

CONTRIBUTED

The Hugo Lions have donated $5,050 to the Washington County Dive Team. The funds were raised from the Lions’ Ribfest event, held earlier this fall.

foot apartment building. Approvals include: a Comprehensive Plan amendment, site plan and conditional use permits, variance and minor subdivision.

• The city will purchase 15230 Greene Ave. N for $145,000. The 0.46-acre property is currently owned by the Bruce A. Bernin Trust and was recently listed for sale. It is located immediately south of the city-owned future park property on Greene Avenue that was previously purchased from and leased back to the Bernins.

The Parks Commission feels the residential lot would give flexibility in locating the park entrance, simplify utility connections and provide a better buffer between the park and the residential neighborhood. The Parks Commission recommend purchase of property through the special park fund. If it is not possible to incorporate the property into the master plan of the future park, the residential lot could be sold in the future.

The city has also agreed to pay $62,500 to Arnt Construction to demolish the buildings located on the property.

• The Hugo Fire Department will replace its brush truck, a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, with a 2023 Ford F350 Super Duty from Midway Ford Commercial Fleet and Government Sales for $54,535. The vehicle is included in the city’s 2023 budget. Due to the current market conditions and shortage of parts worldwide, the department has been advised by Midway Ford that the vehicle could take six to eight months or even longer to receive after order. Consequently, Fire Chief Jim Compton Jr. is requesting approval now in order so the vehicle can be received in a timely manner in 2023.

• Ten community members applied for vacant positions on the city’s commissions. Interviews were held earlier this week and appointments will be made soon. beginning 11/13/2022 Shannon Granholm

• The Hugo Snowmobile Club and the Rice Creek Trail Association have submitted their respective snowmobile trail applications for the 2022-23 snow season.

• The city of Hugo has received an application for the biannual auto dismantling license for Mike Brandt, dba Auto and Truck Parts. As a requirement of the license, city staff conducts an annual inspection of the auto dismantling company for compliance with city, county and state code. On Oct. 31, city staff completed the inspection and found it to be in compliance with city code as well as county regulations.

• Owners of 12776 Goodview Ave. N. can now construct a 1,500-square-foot accessory building for the storage of vehicles, after the council approved a variance. The variance will allow the accessory building to be placed in front of the principal building relative to the street.

• The city continues to pay its bills when it comes to the ongoing 2022 Oneka Parkway improvement project. Most recently, the council approved pay request No. 2 for $1,005,383 to North Valley Inc. for work certified through Oct. 21. Substantial completion has occurred on all phases of the project.

Punch-list items and signal work at Frenchman Road/Oneka Parkway remain.

• Peterson Companies will also be paid $351,149 (pay request No. 7) for the downtown improvement/ Lions Park project for work certified through Oct. 31.

• Hugo Estates (Summit Management) has received several approvals for the expansion of the manufactured home park (16 additional homes) and the construction of an approximately 60,000-square-

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STUDENT NEWS The following students made the dean’s list at a college or university: University of Minnesota-Duluth: Brandon Davis, Bronte Gibis, Tierney Hjelmberg, Riley Jones, Mitchell Landsberger, Zachary Osmek, Lucas Polucha, Connor Schauer, Samantha Westlund, Daniel Wetherby and Mason Wistrcill, all of Hugo; Alexander Fuller, Brooke Harvey, Aidan Reilly and Isabel Thiner, all of Centerville.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HUGO

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Hugo will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022 to consider the 2023 Birch Tree Ponds Area Street Improvements.

The project is located in the Birch Tree Ponds Area which includes partial road reconstruction on the following roads.

• Fountain Avenue North (South of Egg Lake Road) - mill and overlay • Fountain Avenue North (North of Egg Lake Road) • Foxhill Avenue North • 138th Street North • Geneva Avenue North • 135th Street North (terminate to west of 5815 135th Street North) – including 2 stub streets • 135th Court North • Freeland Avenue North • Freeland Court North Mill and Overlay improvements are proposed on the southerly segment of Fountain Avenue North. Improvements made would assess benefited properties for all or a portion of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 and pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost of the improvement is $2.1 million. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The meeting will be held at the City of Hugo City Hall ,14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038. Such persons wishing to comment on the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Comments can also be submitted in writing to City Clerk Michele Lindau prior to the meeting.

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COUNTY BRIEF

County board reviews proposed budgets for water management agencies

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has reviewed proposed budgets for 2023 for the county’s water agencies.

Among them is the Washington Conservation District (WCD), a local unit of government dedicated to soil and water conservation. Its mission is to enhance, protect and preserve the natural resources in Washington

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County. Staff works with residents, water management organizations, the county’s seven watershed districts and state and local partners to provide education, water and conservation practices monitoring, technical assistance, conservation practices maintenance, aquatic invasive species prevention and other activities. Annually, the WCD receives $260,000 from Washington County for core services. Its annual budget is just more than $2.6 million.

HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FOOD & TOY DRIVE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 8:30 – 11:30 A.M. Locations:

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‘We belonged:’ Cougars go 2-1 at state, place fifth 11. McClellan supplied 45 assists and two aces.

“Elena had a great match. She and Ash were connecting well,” said Rehbein-Manthey. “When we can get her established in the middle, it really opens up the rest of our offense.”

The Cougars were digging with aplomb as Petersen made 29, Friedman 12, McClellan 11 and Koslowski 10.

Makayla Speed had four blocks (two solo) and Koslowski two solo’s. For Stillwater (24-8), Tori Liljegren notched 18 digs and 12 kills, and Emily Elletson 14 kills.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Everybody wants a good one to quit on. The Centennial volleyball team capped its memorable 2022 season with a pair of state tournament victories last week, and a consolation championship trophy —fifth place — to bring home.

The Cougars lost their Class 4A quarterfinal to Lakeville North, the eventual runner-up, on Wednesday, and bounced back to defeat Stillwater on Thursday and Chaska on Saturday, all by 3-1 scores, at Xcel Energy Center, finishing 27-5.

“We absolutely were satisfied,” said Andi Koslowski, who rattled off 50 kills and was named to the all-tournament team. “It’s one thing to make it to state, but it’s even cooler to come in fifth and go 2-1. The team excelled all season, and we’re all so happy to finish with a win.”

In their school’s third state tourney, and first since 2010, the Cougars ended a season with a victory for the first time in program history, coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey noted.

“Very proud of our finish in the state tournament, and proud of how they played against Lakeville North,” the 20th-year coach reflected. “The girls

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Mattie Petersen fielded a serve against Lakeville North with Andi Koslowski following the ball.

Cougars 3, Chaska 1

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The Cougars assembled for a team photo with their consolation championship trophy at Xcel Energy Center.

were not intimidated by them, and were able to take a set off of them.

“We proved to anyone that doubted us that we belonged in the state tournament and can compete with, and beat, some of the best teams.”

The finale against Chaska was a season highlight for the Cougars as they kept scrambling from behind against a skilled, hard-hitting team.

“The team played with a lot of mental tenacity to recover from multiple deficits,” Rehbein-Manthey said. “I think this group of seniors took it upon themselves to keep their season going.”

Doing just that were seniors Koslowski, Mattie Petersen, Ingrid Noha, Makayla Speed, Cassi Sosinski, Alyssa Draheim, Ash McClellan, Ashley Friedman, Grace Christensen, Annie Richtsmeier, and Sam Gerten.

Wayzata repeated as Class 4A champion, beating Lakeville North 3-0. Other champions were Marshall, Cannon Falls and Minneota.

took over, 25-12 and 25-20. “Probably the fastest tempo offense we’ve come up against. Trying to get two blockers on them was hard,” Rehbein-Manthey said.

Emily Ramsay led North with 18 kills.

Rayna Christianson and Sydney Carlson added 11 each and Carlyn Holland nine. Their 5-foot-11 setter Ava Blascziek made 43 assists.

Koslowski drilled 15 kills in 43 attempts from the left side. Elena Hoecke logged eight kills and three blocks, Sosinski seven kills, McClellan 26 assists and two kills, and Petersen and Noha each 13 digs and two aces.

The Cougars rallied from an 11-6 deficit to win game two. They caught up at 16 on a Koslowski’s kill off a block.

They made it 18-16 when McClellan, who was serving, scurried up to drop in a tip.

Another Koslowski crosscourt missive made it 19-16. They went ahead 24-20, gave up three points, and got the clincher on Hoecke’s stuff block.

Lakeville North 3, Cougars 1

The Cougars prevailed 27-25, 16-25, 2519, 25-21, led by 6-foot-3 freshman Hoecke with 16 kills and five blocks (three solo).

Koslowski added 14 kills and Sosinski

The Cougars lost the first game 25-19 and pulled even 25-23 before the Panthers’ speed and skills around the dial

Cougars 3, Stillwater 1

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Koslowski blasted 21 kills and made 21 digs, leading the Cougars in the gritty 25-23, 25-27, 25-22, 25-18 victory. “We have been working all season on finishing sets, because in past seasons, we had struggled,” she said, “and that really paid off against Chaska. We all stayed calm and collected.”

The Cougars trailed 22-17 in game one but surged to win 25-23, capped by a Koslowski kill. Down 24-21 in game two, they pulled ahead 25-24 but could not nail it down and the Hawks won 27-25. The Cougars trailed 17-11 in game three, caught up at 19-19 on Petersen’s ace, and pulled it out 25-22 with Hoecke slamming down the clincher.

No such suspense in game four. Centennial played with high confidence, pulled away 14-7, and held that lead, fired up by three kills on Chaska overpasses, two by Noha and one by Speed, down the stretch.

Sosinski made 10 kills, Hoecke eight, Noha seven and Speed three. McClellan supplied 30 assists and Noha nine.

Petersen made 16 digs, Noha 14, and Friedman 11. Sosinski made five blocks, Speed and Hoecke four each and Draheim two.

For Chaska (24-8), Ella Christ made 18 kills, and Avery Rosenberg and Sasha Board 14 each. Katrina Thompson made 45 assists.

COLLEGE SPORTS BRIEF

GIRLS SOCCER

Two White Bear Lake sophomores, forward Jenna Maloy and midfielder Becca Smith, were named to the Coaches Association All-State Team. Maloy led with 14 goals and made five assists. Smith led with 13 assists.

Five Bears were named to all-Suburban East: Maloy, Smith, senior forward Sydney Johnson, junior forward Cami Bachmeier and sophomore defender Abby O’Brien. Getting honorable mentions were Emma Merriman, senior midfielder; Anna Marie Millard, junior defender; and Gabby Hofeld, junior midfielder.

Bachmeier and O’Brien had six goals each. Team awards went to Maloy (offensive player), O’Brien (defensive player), Madeleine Thompson (most improved),

Elizabeth Wallek (top rookie), and Hofield and O’Brien (iBear Award).

TENNIS

Six White Bear Lake players were named to the allSuburban East Conference team. They are seniors Alex Reiland, Alexina Erickson, Mia Haskins, and Kaylee Zimmerman; and sophomores Tally Domschot and Ellia Groneberg. Getting honorable mentions were Ella Skeie, Anna Sommerhause, Nicole Murphy, and Sabrina Thompson. Team awards went to Zimmerman (MVP), Annika Norman (most improved), and Domschot (Athena). The Bears were 14-8 overall and 7-2 in conference.

Concordia St. Paul baseball head coach Neil Lerner announced the addition of two local students to the college’s 2024 baseball roster.

The signing class includes Leo Bustos of Mahtomedi and Jack Setterlund of White Bear Lake. Bustos, a former Zephyr, will transfer from Century College where he appeared in five and started in three games for the Wood Ducks, pitching nine completed innings and recording nine strikeouts. Setterlund, a White Bear Lake High School letter-winner in baseball, basketball and football, will enter the program as a freshman.

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CENTENNIAL VOLLEYBALL Cassi Sosinski was the third-leading hitter for the Centennial volleyball team that placed fifth in the state tournament, finishing with a 27-5 record. The 6-foot senior outside hitter logged 200 kills, 169 digs, 19 aces and 35 blocks. “Cassi had a phenomenal last few weeks of the season,” noted coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey. That included nine kills in the section finals and 11 and 10 in two state wins. “Cassi brings a lot of power, and she can hit over many blocks because of her height and vertical,” the coach said, adding that Sosinski is a strong blocker who “can shut hitters down one-on-one.”

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ONGOING EVENTS HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday Nov. 17;

CURRENT EVENTS NANOWRIMO When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov.

and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m.

Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

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HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21; the 3rd

PERMACULTURE, SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE GARDENING When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.

Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28; the

4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays

and Thursdays Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+ by Live 2B Healthy. Class designed for seniors to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility in a group setting.

Contact: Barb @ 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Participants can focus on their writing in the company of other writers during National Novel Writing Month.

Contact: artreachstcroix.org

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Where: Zoom webinar Details: Theresa Rooney, Hennepin

County Master Gardener and Author of “Humane Critter Control” will introduce gardeners to the basic ethics and principles of Permaculture, and discuss what a “food forest” is.

Contact: mahtomedigardenclub.org

‘RIVER RUNS THROUGH US’ EXHIBITION OPENING When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Art Reach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th

St., Stillwater Details: Exhibit features work by oil painter Kraig Thayer Rasmussen, on view through December.

Contact: artreachstcroix.org

COPYWRITING: TIPS AND TECHNIQUES When: 5:30-7 p.m Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library,

19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Seminar explores tips and traps of copywriting, including headlines, writing to sell, capturing attention, and writing challenges.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

SOLAR ENERGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17

Where: Online: bit.ly/NEMCA1117 Details: Northeast Metro Climate

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Details: Shopping, food trucks, live

Action hosts discussion about renewable energy with the director of Minneapolis-based non-profit Native Sun Community Power Development.

HERE COME THE FEDS — THE HISTORY OF THE FBI When: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, Details: Learn about the history of FBI investigations, corruption, and what it does today in a seminar led by Kathy Simmer. Registration deadline 5 days before class; $17/resident.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov

BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550

Pine St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Join teacher Randy Gildersleeve and fellow musicians for a demonstration on various instruments and learn how to become a jammer. Join the band or go to listen.

Contact: 612-440-6295 or marinemillsfolkschool.org

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Satur-

days; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 18-Dec. 18. 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 9; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Holiday favorite performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $10-$30.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

MINNESOTA WALDORF SCHOOL HOLIDAY FAIR When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: MN Waldorf School, 70 County

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entertainment, silent auction and gift baskets, plus a puppet show, jump rope making, advent wreath building, and the Snow Fairy Gift Garden.

Childcare availabe on first-come, first-serve basis.

Contact: 651-487-6700 or mnwaldorf. org

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

19; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave. Details: 26th annual market includes fair-trade items including handicrafts, food, toys, clothing, and more.

Contact: fpc-stillwater.org/ alternative-gift-market

LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Where: Shepherd of the Hills

Church, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: Presentation on “History of Fabrics” by Margo Krager, a quilt shop owner. $5/guest.

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Mayor Rob Rafferty said he didn’t want to see more townhomes. “I’m not big on townhomes right there. We have a lot of townhomes on the other side of town,” he said. “I think we have far too many townhomes.”

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• People who didn't pay their utility bills are going to pay, one way or the other. Following a public hearing, council certified delinquent utility, garbage and nuisance abatement charges to the county for collection on the 2023 payable property taxes.

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• The tornado sirens have reupped for 2023, after council approved the Embedded Systems Inc. contract renewal for monthly siren maintenance. The company has serviced city sirens for more than 25 years. The monthly fee for 2023 is $48.43 per month for the two sirens, or an annual total of $581.16, budgeted from the general fund.

• Every year, approximately 58,000 children are ordered into unsupervised contact with physically or sexually abusive parents. In the U.S., 864 children have been murdered by a divorcing or separating parent since 2008. Council passed a resolution declaring November as Family Court Awareness Month.

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WEEKLY WAG sacrifices the country would not be free today. The tribute was made in partnership with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and other organizations, and the city looks forward to doing it again next year, said Assistant City Administrator Athanasia Lewis.

• Council recessed to closed executive session, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subd 3a, for the city administrator performance review.

Bluesky is playful, affectionate, intelligent, goofy and eager to please. This 60-pound shepherd/husky mix arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from South Dakota. Bluesky, or “Blue,” as his foster calls him, is tall, lanky and has a mild, gentle personality. Blue is just over a year old and knows his basic commands, but a formal training program is highly recommended. This would be a wonderful activity and opportunity for him to learn better manners and become his best self.

During his downtime, Blue is very loving and belly rubs make him melt. Blue is social and likes all people. Although he likes other dogs, too, he does best playing with dogs his own size or larger. His play style may be a bit too much for smaller dogs. Blue is a beautiful young, active boy who is anxiously awaiting an active forever home, companion and lifestyle.

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• Council approved payment No. 2 in the amount of $243,409.04 from the street fund to Bituminous Roadways for the 2022 thin overlay program and City Hall parking lot improvements.

• The city held a Veterans Week ceremony prior to the meeting to honor its veterans. During the meeting, council paused to give thanks for the service provided by veterans, without whose

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Veterans remembered The city of Centerville and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network recently held a Veterans Day ceremony to honor veterans. The ceremony included the Pledge of Allegiance, a flag ceremony, prayer, a veterans exhibit and the installation of green lights outside of City Hall for Operation Green Light for veterans.

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