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Community members establish Friends of Golden Lake BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
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The older the better Ken Schindeldecker takes a group of passengers for a spin around a snow-covered field in his 1925 Ford Model T — equipped with a snowmobile conversion — during the Stillwater Snowmobile Club “The Older the Better” vintage snowmobile event Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Blacksmith Lounge north of Hugo. The antique winter conversions were used by mail carriers, doctors and utility companies. Find more photos on page 10.
CIRCLE PINES — Everyone in this newly formed group has something in common — they care about Golden Lake and its future. After around 30 residents attended a water quality meeting hosted by the city in December, a steering committee was formed with the task of creating an organization called the Friends of Golden Lake (FOGL). “We are all about inclusiveness and representing voices not just on the lake, but off the lake and beyond. There are 35,000 people that visit Golden Lake every year and obviously that is a lot more than live on the lake … We are doing this for them, we want them to participate,” said steering committee member Andy Dahl, who lives on the lake. “We might be starting it, but we really want them to get involved. Somebody has to get this started so that 10 years from now, the lake is of the quality that you would expect when you come to the beach, go fishing or use the park,” Dahl said. “This really is the beginning of the conversation and now is a great time to launch this new organization because there seems to be an interest level that hasn’t been there in 10 years.” Dahl was interested in being a part of the organization partly because of his background in science. He has an undergraduate degree in microbiology. “I really am interested in the evolution of SEE GOLDEN LAKE, PAGE 14
Centennial addresses top 3 priorities for legislators BY SARAH KNIEFF CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Increasing the funding formula by 3 percent, equalizing levy dollars and controlling the district’s costs of providing special education services were the top three priorities the Centennial School District presented to a few legislators at the annual legislative breakfast Friday, Jan. 27, in the Centennial High School Learning Commons. Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) and Rep. Nolan
West (R-Blaine) attended the event. Sen. Jerry Newton (D-Coon Rapids) was unable to attend. Superintendent Brian Dietz explained the event was an opportunity for representatives of the district to ask questions of the legislators and identify areas of concern. “I appreciate the support of our community, I appreciate the support of the legislators, although there is still work to be done. Our topics today aren’t shockers; they are the same every year, but this is us,” Dietz said. A surprise to the morning’s
lineup of speakers was the addition of a student representative. Junior Christopher Meng, a member of the National Honor Society and student council, said, “In the audience today are representatives of the district, parents, members of the community and staff. We appreciate the time our legislators are taking today to spend with us listening to the voices of the district and the community.”
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Many residents in the NorthPointe development in Lino Lakes were without gas last week. A representative of CenterPoint Energy said they had heard from some customers without gas in new gas line/new construction areas, adding, “CenterPoint Energy has planned for days such as these and we are working our plan. The company’s natural gas distribution system is looking strong. We are monitoring areas with newer installations, such as Lino Lakes. The customers in that area, we believe, are experiencing problems with their individual service lines and we are not experiencing pressure problems on our distribution system. We have crews in the area working with our customers on those individual issues.” According to a private online neighborhood Facebook group, many residents had their gas restored just to have it go out again.
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Lino Lakes checks off 2 more park projects BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The City Council has checked two more projects off of its long list of parks and trail capital projects. Sunrise Park, located at 6918 Sunrise Drive, and Woods Edge Park, an undeveloped neighborhood park adjacent to the YMCA, are the next two parks the city plans to tackle.
Sunrise Park The City Council approved a contract in the amount of $95,000 with Northland Recreation Inc. for new playground equipment at Sunrise Park at its Jan. 28 meeting. “Sunrise Park is our largest, most heavily used park,” Public Services Director Rick DeGardner said. “We have four ball fields there, hockey rinks, host special events there like the Community Corn Roast … This is definitely a scenario where the city can get the most bang for its buck.” DeGardner noted the playground was installed in 1998 and is need of replacement. The $95,000 includes design work, playground equipment, a concrete border, engineered wood fiber and the installation. Northland Recreation will provide the design and equipment for the project through Sourcewell, a public corporation that serves as a municipal contracting agency for government and education agencies. (Sourcewell serves member agencies under the legislative authority established by Minnesota Statute 123A.21.) The city utilized the same process to complete the playground project at Birch Park in 2018. The project will either be installed this spring or next fall depending on if the city can find volunteers to help install the playground equipment. If the city is not able to find volunteers, either public services department staff will have to take it on or the city would have to pay Northland Recreation more
Woods Edge Park is an undeveloped neighborhood park adjacent to the YMCA in Lino Lakes. money for the installation.
Woods Edge Park The City Council not only approved an amendment to a joint powers agreement (JPA) between the city and Anoka County for the development of Woods Edge Park, but also ordered the project, approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement of bids at its Jan. 28 meeting. “This has been in the works for a long time,” Mayor Jeff Reinert said. “This is a good project. It is going to be a great addition to that area of town. In addition to those folks that go to the YMCA, eventually as our Legacy at Woods Edge development finishes up, it will need a park.” In 2006, the city and county entered into the JPA to construct and maintain the park trails within the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. The JPA amendment will allow the city to develop the park over county property located directly behind the YMCA. The JPA states the city, at its sole cost and expense, is responsible for the costs of construction and installation of the new playground
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The Woods Edge Park Master Plan, which was drafted in 2017, calls for “a nature-themed play experience.” equipment, including regular maintenance and repairs of the playground equipment and surrounding playground areas. DeGardner explained, “This park will create a more natural type of feel that aesthetically fits with the natural surroundings.” He said the city received $283,400 in dedicated park funds from the Woods Edge Development that can be used for the project. The master plan for the park, approved by the Park Board in October 2017, calls for “a nature-themed play
experience.” Furthermore, “the plan focuses on a fun, exploration-themed play experience meant to also teach the users about various ecological environments.” According to the plan, there should be distinct areas of play, each themed around a different ecological zone, such as the flora and fauna. The play zones should also encourage exploration and a hands-on approach to play in natural environments. “The residential development has accelerated, and there is more of a
demand to get this park developed,” DeGardner said. “This is going to be a unique park; we don't have this type of park in our parks system, so we are excited to construct it and see how it turns out.” The council is expected to award the construction contract for the project at its March 11 meeting, with substantial completion by the end of June 2019. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
SCHOOL BRIEFS Centennial hosts Career & Technical College Fair Centennial High School will host its fi rst Career & Technical College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 in the West Gym. The fair will give students and community members opportunities to interact with experts and college representatives from community colleges, technical colleges and apprenticeship programs. At the event, attendees can explore a variety of career options that differ from the traditional four-year college path. No registration necessary.
with SFSP training, on-site technical assistance and meal reimbursement funding for providing meals to children 18 and under in areas of economic need. Program sites are often located at local schools, recreation and community centers, parks, family housing complexes and other locations operated by youth, cultural and faith-based organizations. If you are interested in being a new sponsor, contact MDE's Food and Nutrition Service at 651582-8526 or mde.fns@state.mn.us.
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ommunication is difficult. Often as a local newspaper, we preach about the need to keep the channels of communication open. Recently a local nonprofit organization was upset with us that we covered a negative incident. The director lashed out at our paper, our reporter and me personally. We simply reported what happened, as we do with all kinds of local issues and information that people in our community want to know about. I’ve always believed that information is key, and especially so when the news effects our community. We all can agree no one wants or likes bad press. Our reporters don’t set out to make or organizations look bad. Publisher’s people We have a duty to report the bad news along with the good news. View We work hard to report all news Carter Johnson in a factual and unbiased way. We don’t always win the popularity contest, but we usually sleep at night knowing we do what is right. I am continually reminded by the old saying, “Seek fi rst to understand then to be understood.” Frozen Minnesota and Wisconsin was rocked by temperatures in the minus 20s last week. Wind chills were even colder, making it dangerous for anyone to be outside for more than a couple of minutes. Schools in the area were closed for four days. The meteorologists reported it was the coldest temperatures in more than 20 years. Diesel trucks are nearly impossible to start and keep running in such frigid temperatures. Last Wednesday, which was the coldest day, I fired up the kerosene heater under our diesel freightliner truck in an attempt to get it started so that we could deliver papers. Wearing two jackets, snow pants, full face mask and hat, I wasn’t uncomfortable. The block heater had been plugged in overnight and the Caterpillar diesel engine covered in moving blankets to help hold in the heat. The fuel was treated last week for this cold snap. With good batteries I gave it my all and it started, but it only ran for a few minutes. I gave up on the truck and moved on to my next option with a gas truck from White Bear Rental. We also told staff they should use their best judgment on whether to come into the office or work from home. We appreciate your understanding if last week’s newspaper was delivered late. With nearly all of our school buses running on diesel fuel, it would be nearly impossible to start let alone keep buses running. The U.S. Postal Service canceled home delivery, something I have never seen or heard of in my lifetime. Broken water mains The deep freeze last week also caused water mains to burst throughout our communities. One in the Forest Lake business district created a flooded, frozen mess. The city of White Bear Lake had three breaks and White Bear Township had a frozen pipe in a water tower. I commend the city and crews who worked until late in the evening to perform these repairs and get homes back online with water. Our home received a notice the water main was under construction and would be shut off. We fi lled 5-gallon pails of water and placed them in the bathrooms so we could flush the toilets. Multiple times that evening we caught ourselves trying to turn on the water. It was a reminder that running water and bathrooms are a luxury. A huge shout out of thanks to the crews who worked a long day in frigid conditions to keep the water in our communities flowing and the roads safe. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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hink about how difficult it is to make the changes necessary to improve your life, your work and your community. If you’re like me, sometimes you know what you need to do regarding your diet and exercise, or the way you spend your money, or the bad habits you should drop, or the new habits you should start. But it seems like when we try to make that big we too Movers & change, often fail and are left in the same Shakers old condition, with no real Dave improvement Bartholomay accomplished. There might b diff t way to approach be a different this challenge. I recently finished reading a fascinating book called “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy. It is like the idea of compound interest — where if you save money early in your life, your money will grow and grow and you’ll have a much bigger savings account than if you put the same amount into the bank later in life. The main conclusion of the book — that a series of smaller actions can actually work together to create a larger impact than one might think. That idea can be a game changer for how we look to improve our lives and our communities. Think of your New Year’s
“Failing at unrealistic goals isn’t going to get us to where we want to go. So maybe we should start with small and important steps at building a better life, and see where that takes us and our community.” resolutions. Going for the home run by pledging to do intense workouts every day of the week, or to lose 20 pounds within a few months, etc. For many of these well-intentioned goals, you may actually be setting yourself up to fail. When after a couple of good weeks you start missing workouts, or your diet doesn’t change enough to lose the weight you want, you feel you have failed. And instead of a success story that you can feel good about and upon which you can build, you are left once again with a sense of defeat. Perhaps, instead, the compounding and building effect of small improvements can lead to that big difference in your life. And when you add in the momentum that comes from having one small success and then another, pretty soon you are on a roll. What does this mean for you, your family, your life at work and your neighbors and community?
What if you’re a young person in school? What if you and your classmates took small actions, like befriending a kid who doesn’t seem to have many friends? Or not picking on someone when everyone else is joining in. Or doing your homework in small chunks rather than just cramming the night before the test. Or saying thanks to a cook or a janitor or a teacher at school for helping you out during the day. Small, easy wins. Or in your community, where you might smile just a bit more — or open a door for someone to come in from the cold, like my friend Chuck does at church. Or give a slow driver a break rather than honking the horn, or be a better spectator at a youth sporting event and not complain about the ref or a coach. Imagine how small acts such as these, done by you and perhaps noticed by many others in school or in the community, could start to inspire more people to try the same thing. And then momentum kicks in and you start to notice a real difference. In the end, changing a habit is hard and takes real discipline. Failing at unrealistic goals isn’t going to get us to where we want to go. So maybe we should start with small and important steps at building a better life, and see where that takes us and our community. Dave Bartholomay is mayor of Circle Pines.
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Lions host annual Ice Fishing Contest The Centerville Lions will host its annual Ice Fishing Contest Feb. 16 on Centerville Lake. Tickets will be sold on the lake for $10 per hole. Ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. The fishing contest will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with fi nal weigh-in at 2 p.m. The event will also feature same-day raffles, door prizes and goodie bags along with booya, chili, hot dogs, chips, candy, beer and mixed drinks. The event is a fundraiser for the Centerville Lions Club.
Winter storms cancel blood drives The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snow storms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations. In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to the severe winter weather that blanketed parts of the U.S. The federal government shutdown also affected donations, as more than 4 percent of Red Cross blood collections come from drives sponsored by the military and local, state and federal government agencies. About 30 blood drives hosted by federal offices were canceled across the country due to the shutdown, leaving more than 900 donations uncollected.
Right now, Red Cross blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in, and there is less than a three-day supply of most blood types on hand. All eligible donors, especially platelet donors and blood donors with type O blood, are urgently needed to help restock the shelves for hospital patients. Donation appointments can be scheduled by using the free blood donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
State historical record catalog improved The Minnesota Historical Society rolled out a new look for the Library and Archives catalog at mnpals-mhs.primo. exlibrisgroup.com. Through a partnership with the Minnesota Program for Automated Library Systems (PALS), the Gale Family Library has launched an updated integrated library system that provides the same information and access to MNHS collections with many new functions. Highlights include: A new, updated library catalog that will work on mobile devices; the ability to link directly to library records; ability for researchers to save and export library records; and support for those searching many public domain materials available through other special libraries and collections.
St. Joe's opens Memory CafÊ St. Joseph of the Lakes will open a Memory CafÊ beginning Friday, March 8. A Memory CafÊ is a place for persons concerned about memory issues and their caregiver to come and socialize with others who share the same concern. The purpose of the Memory CafÊ is to provide a social atmosphere for sharing and engaging in creative projects. The Memory CafÊ will be held the second Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in rooms 101-103 (entrance 6). Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please note, Memory CafÊ’s will not be held during July and August due to the Parish Festival. There is no need to preregister, as this venue is open to walk-in attendance. However, both the person with a memory concern and his/her caregiver must attend. Anyone wishing to volunteer their services to help set up and serve or to present a
creative project for the group (any art, craft, or musical offering), contact Val Berwald, parish nurse, at 651270-8655 or email valeriebenedix@gmail. com.
Megachurch adding 8th campus The megachurch known as Eagle Brook is expanding once again. The Lino Lakesbased Christ-centered church is adding an eighth campus in Lakeville. Beginning April 14, services will be conducted at Lakeville South High School. A posting online read: “Having a location in the south metro allows for our church to get closer to fulfi lling a vision of having an Eagle Brook campus within a 20-minute drive of anyone in the Twin Cities.� The agreement with the high school is for three years. Opportunities for a permanent location are currently being explored. Campuses are also located in Anoka, Blaine, Spring
Lake Park, Wayzata, White Bear Lake and Woodbury.
Open conversation about atheism An open conversation about atheism will take place at Lifetree CafĂŠ at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. The program titled, “What Your Atheist Friend Wants You to Know: The Conversation No One Is Having,â€? includes a fi lm featuring insights from atheists about their beliefs and their experience with people of faith. Participants will have the opportunity to have a safe, open conversation about their experiences with atheist secularism and faith. Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree CafĂŠ is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@ gmail.com.
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Thank you for mitigating noise I want to publicly thank Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC), especially Andrew, my contact there, for being such good neighbors. My husband and I live in townhouses across the pond from NTIC. Occasionally, we hear a persistent loud noise coming from the lab's exhaust fan system, even through our closed windows. I find the pitch and tone of the droning sound nervewracking after a time. Andrew has worked to mitigate the noise in various
owned� doesn’t mean the City Council owns the land. They only own it along with the entire population of the city. We elect a council to represent us and our property tax dollars. When a big proposal comes along, the courteous thing to do when our dollars are involved would be to take a survey with multiple choices and cost ranges. Some choices could be simple such as a dog park or a prairie. Both of these would have a low initial investment and low maintenance costs. Other choices could be extravagant, such as a heated covered walking/running track or the choice the
ways. I am so grateful. Thank you NTIC, Andrew and the folks in the lab for your consideration. Karen Cox Circle Pines
Not too late to slam that door It’s really too bad the Lino Lakes City Council has hired WSB & Associates to come up with a master plan for a recreation complex at Birch and Centerville Roads without doing a survey of the taxpayers to determine what, if anything, to do with this city-owned property. “City
council has already decided for us without our input. We are a population of varied interests and demographics. I am disappointed with this council, which up to now has been frugal with our tax dollars. Just because we’ve had a couple of years with a booming economy doesn’t mean a recession cannot occur. In fact, the longer good times happen, the decline is likely to be more severe. On Jan. 25, The Wall Street Journal printed an article titled “Cities stash away money to prepare for possible recession.� The article quotes planners from huge cities such as Las Vegas,
Los Angeles, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Denver. It also quotes JP Morgan Chase, which gives a 40 percent chance for recession in the next 12 months, up from about 33 percent last fall. The council takes money from our general fund to plan and finance this expensive dream of theirs. This excess money from excess taxes should be invested for hard times. We voted this down once in 2002, so now they try to slip it in the back door. Well, it’s not too late to slam that door. Mary Ann McDougal Lino Lakes
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LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes Details: Introductory classes are appropriate for people of all abilities. The activity fee includes ski rental, instruction and cross-country skiing. Ages 8+. Registration requires; $15/adult and $10/child. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
NATURE PLAY When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids 2-5 with an adult will learn about the critters that stay in Minnesota for the winter. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
Discuss issues that could be addressed during the upcoming legislative session, including the state budget, tax relief health insurance costs, child care affordability and more. Contact: 651-296-4158 or 651-297-7202
CENTERVILLE LIONS ICE FISHING CONTEST When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Where: Centerville Lake, park entrance at County Road 14 and Lake St. Details: Tournament ticket sales at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. fishing contest; 2 p.m. final weigh-in. $10/ hole. Door prizes, kids/ handouts, raffle, booya, chili, hot dogs, beer and mixed drinks. Food items collected for food shelf. Contact: 651-429-2140 or e-clubhouse.org/sites/ centerville/
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When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, Community Room, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: Workshop for SENIOR VALENTINE’S anyone interested in BALL learning the fundamenWhen: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fritals of writing a grant day, Feb. 8 Where: Lino Lakes Senior proposal. $35 fee includes lunch, resources Center, 1189 Main St. and help with writing a Details: Socializing, dinproposal within 60 days ner of chicken and dumpof workshop. lings, music and dancing Contact: 612-567-3630 or featuring Patrick Allen. more-opportunities.com $25/person. Contact: 651-982-2400 or SKI BY THE LIGHT ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
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LISTENING SESSIONS When and where: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Hugo City Hall, Oneka Room, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.; and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle Details: Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Rep. Linda Runbeck co-host listening sessions with residents of District 38A.
When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes Details: After skiing, gather for dinner around the fi replace. $20/adult and $10/child includes skiing, dinner and refreshments. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
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CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY BAND WINTER CONCERT When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 Where: Performing Arts Center, 4701 North Road, Circle Pines Details: Performance by local musicians. Contact: centennial communityband.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Holistic nurse and board certified feng shui consultant, Elaine Anderson, will speak on “Feng Shui in the Garden.” $3 fee; open to the public. Contact: 651-484-4341 or sandilauer@comcast.net
‘SCIENCE FAIR’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: National Geographic documentary follows nine high school students as they navigate rivalries and setbacks on their journey to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair. Free admission; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Contact: marine communitylibrary.org
BIG WOOD TAPROOM 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY When: 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 Where: Big Wood Brewery, 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Three days of fun, featuring live music, limited edition Anniversary brew, food trucks, cigar party on the patio on Sunday, Hammer-Schlagen®, cribbage tournament on Saturday, contests and prizes. Contact: bigwood brewery.com
‘THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.’ When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Adaptation of Disney’s Broadway production based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved stories about sacrifice, love and acceptance. Tickets $6-$12. Contact: childrens performingartsmn.org
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Taste of Community Education When: Various times, Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Centennial High School East Campus Details: Sampling of community education courses, including wood lathe turning, dance, strip placemats, rock painting,
STEM SATURDAY: RAPTORS AT THE LIBRARY When: 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Meet a hawk and an owl and learn about raptors with the Wildlife Science Center. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
KICKSLEDDING, CRAFT AND COCOA When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Use Norwegian “sparks” or kicksleds then warm up inside around the fi replace to enjoy hot cocoa and prep ice lanterns to take home as a winter luminary. All ages. $10/members; $13/non-members; registration required. Contact: 651-433-2427 or warnernaturecenter.org
MID-WINTER MARRIAGE REFRESHER When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Marriage refresher event open to all couples to learn more about each other, develop helpful skills to deal with conflict and have
eucalyptus wreath, etched glasses and essential oils. Registration required. Classes are abbreviated so participants can register for multiple classes. $10 boxed lunch available. Contact: isd12.org/community-education
the opportunity to create a vision for marriage. $50/couple includes lunch. Contact: 651-762-9155 or saintandrews.org
BOOKHOUNDS STORYTIME FOR KIDS When: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9, 16 & 23 Where: GoodKids, 4658 Banning Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Story time for children birth -10 years with parent. Free. Contact: 651-472-9085
‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’ When: 1 & 4 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9 & 16; 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 10 & 17; 7 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 14& 21; Fridays, Feb. 15 & 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Special 50-minute version of the play designed for a cast of six. Tickets $20/adults; $10/ children. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
VALENWINE’S TASTING When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: Chateau St. Croix, 1998 Highway 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Live music and wine tasting with complimentary port and chocolate pairing. Contact: 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com
WINERY WONDERLAND AT 7 VINES VINEYARD When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: 7 Vines Winery, 101 Highway 96 E., Dellwood Details: Wander through the vineyard on snowshoes following twinkling candlelight, singing and dancing to Rat Pack music by Gary LaRue, complimentary glass of wine, board games and blackjack table, exclusive specials on food and wine, bonfi re, s’mores and prize drawings. $50. Contact: mywahoo adventures.com
ROYALTY OF ROCK TOUR When: 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St., Stillwater Details: Two bands, Zed Lepplin and The Crown Jewels, perform a tribute to Queen. Tickets $20 online or at the door; $30 VIP. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pizza buffet and drink specials. Contact: one23events.com
GALENTINE’S SIP ‘N SHOP & CREATE When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: Maplewood Mall Details: Cocktails, snacks, door prizes and create your own personalized wood sign. Over 20 designs to choose from. $30 cost of materials and instruction.
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‘Underneath the Lintel, The Mystery of the Abandoned Trousers’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: A reclusive librarian finds a book 123 years overdue and he’s compelled to embark on
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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Kowalski’s, 4391 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Details: 3 mile hike along White Bear Lake and surrounding residential areas. Treats at Kowalski’s or Taco John’s. Contact: stpaulhike.com
THE HEART OF CAREGIVING When: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Cherrywood Pointe, 231 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake Details: Presentation about caregiving will address what to expect when caregiving, ways that caregivers can take care of themselves and resources available to help caregivers. RSVP. Contact: 651-464-2709 or cherrywoodpointe.com
VALENTINE’S DAY CARRIAGE RIDES When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Pedestrian Plaza, Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Free carriage rides along the river; shopping and dining deals at local establishments all weekend long. Contact: discover stillwater.com
HELP WANTED? IMMIGRATION and Work When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: This program
a worldwide quest to track down the borrower and in the process uncovers a mystery. Performed by veteran fi lm and TV actor, Patrick O’Brien. Tickets $18-$45. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
looks at the economic side of immigration, chronicling the essential part immigrant labor has played in building America, as well as the conflicted relationship American workers have had with immigrants through the screening of the fi rst episode of the Destination America series, “The Golden Door.” Discussion follows. Contact: 651-724-6090 or rclreads.org
‘UNSTUCK’: AN OCD MOVIE When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Details: Free screening of movie about obsessive compulsive disorder, followed by presentation and Q & A from experts at Rogers Behavioral Health. Open to the public. Contact: familymeans. org
VALENTINE’S COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Running Aces Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner Chris Barnes, featuring Rick Logan hosted by Trish Cook. $20 in advance, $25 Day of Show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
MONSTER SCIENCE: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE THEY COME FROM When: 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Rice Lake Room, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo
Details: Learn the history and meaning of the creatures of the Harry Potter franchise, including real-life legends. Free and no registration required. Contact: washcolib.org
LET’S MAKE STUFF! PAPER FLOWERS When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn to make realistic flowers from simple supplies in this creative class for adults. Different project on the third Friday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
OWL PROWL When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Hike through the winter woods listening for owls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 12+. Free for members; $10 non-members. Space limited. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND COMEDY When: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Willowbrook Community Church, 840 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Performance by Nashville sensation Marie Miller and comedian Dustin Nickerson. Living Room Concert Series is intended for an adult audience. Tickets $15-20.
When: Noon Saturday, Feb. 16 Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 E. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake Details: Participants jump into frigid Forest Lake to support local organizations through this annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club. Registration online in advance, Friday, Feb. 15 5-8 p.m. or Saturday morning until noon at Vannelli’s by the Lake. Contact: forestlakerotary. org/winter-plunge
STARLIGHT TUBING When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Wild Mountain Recreation Area, 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls Details: Wild Chutes tubing lanes are lit up with hundreds of sparkling lights for a family fun adventure. Contact: wildmountain.com
BEST PICTURE FESTIVAL When: Various times on Saturday, Feb. 16 & 23 Where: Marcus Oakdale Theatre Details: Moviegoers can see all seven theatrical nominees for Best Picture, including animated and live action short fi lms. Food and beverage specials. All-day tickets $28-$35; see website for titles and details. Contact: MarcusTheatres.com/ BestPicture
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Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Program will feature the Overture to Rossini’s opera The Barber of Seville, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Emma Taggart, soloist. Tickets $20. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION When: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19 Where: Cherrywood Pointe, 231 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake Details: Mary Beck, senior real estate specialist, will explore such things as why we procrastinate, the number one reason people feel it’s time to move and making new life style changes. Attendees will receive complimentary copies of Bruce Nemovitz’s two books, “Moving in the Right Direction,” and “Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction.” RSVP. Contact: 651-464-2709 or cherrywoodpointe.com
FULL MOON FAT TIRE BIKE When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 1900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Bike the parks trails by the light of the full moon. Headlamps welcome. $20/person to rent bike. Contact: co.washington. mn.us
LITERATURE LOVER’S NIGHT OUT When: 7 p.m. Thursday,
GARDEN COMMUNITIES: Feb. 21 A COLLABORATIVE Where: Community WAY OF LIVING Thread, 2300 Orleans St. When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Where: Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Details: Learn about the design and planning of a potential garden community for the St Croix Valley area. Time for Q&A. All are welcome. Contact: 760-642-8939
WEDDING EXPO When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 Where: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake Details: Annual show with over 45 vendors and entertainment. Brides are free; $5/guest. VIP option with swag bag, hors d’oeuvres and mimosas. Register in advance or at the door. Contact: 651-407-1213 or presspubs.com
THE GOLDEN VALLEY ORCHESTRA When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17
W., Stillwater Details: Event hosted by Twin Cities’ literary connoisseur Pamela Klinger-Horn, featuring local and national authors, Allen Eskens, Wendy Webb, Chris Cander and Anissa Gray. Light refreshments and drawings for prizes. Seating limited; tickets online. Contact: 651-430-3385 or valleybookseller.com
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WINTER FUN AT THE CREATIVE CENTER When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Where: Belwin Conservancy Creative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., Afton Details: Explore Belwin’s Creative Center this winter by hiking, sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing our ungroomed trails. Hot chocolate provided. Free. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
3RD ANNUAL OSCAR PARTY When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen at a fundraising party for the Zephyr Theatre. $25 includes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, live music prizes for predicting the night’s Oscar winners. Semi-formal/formal attire suggested. RSVP by Feb. 19. Contact: stillwater zephyrtheatre.org
DUAL-ING PIANOS SING-ALONG When: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 Where: Bloody Mary’s, 96 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Performance featuring Bill and Dan Chouinard is a fundraiser for Wildwood Artist Series. Tickets $15. Contact: wildwoodartist series.com
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Cougar girls upset No. 5 Wayzata, lose to No. 1 Blake Centennial girls hockey hosted two highly-ranked teams to close the regular season and upset one of them last week. The Cougars take a 11-12-2 mark in Section 5AA starting Saturday. They had previously finished 7-6-2 in conference. Centennial toppled No. 5 ranked Wayzata 3-2 on Thursday with Sydney Griefenhagen tying the score at 6:02 of the third period and Maija Almich giving them the lead at 13:08. Allison Pitlick notched her teamleading 18th goal in the first period. Goalie MacKenna Stoterau stopped 39 of 41 shots. Then No. 1 Blake came to town Saturday and there was no upset this time as the Bears won 3-0, getting two powerplay goals. Both were nonconference games. Bruce Strand
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Allison Pitlick jousts with two Blake players for the puck during a 3-0 loss to the state’s top-ranked team.
SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar cagers edge Andover 59-58 The Centennial Cougars are 11-7 in boys hoops after pulling out a 59-58 win over the Andover Huskies at home on Friday evening. Riley Van Buskirk sank 17 points and Ariq Eason 12 for the Cougars (11-7). Matthew Wyffels added eight and Noah Larson seven. Calvin Foy netted 13, Shandon Shannauer 12 and Brady Garcia 10 for the Huskies (4-11).
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eight, Hannah Herzig seven and Claire Johnson five for the Cougars (15-4). Sydney White hit 24 for the Huskies (6-12). Centennial has been missing center Sara Stapleton with an injury all season. Taylor McAulay and Sarah Lavell, their leading and third-leading scorers, were absent due to family matters.
Maija Almich delivered the goahead goal as the Centennial hockey team upset No. 6 ranked Wayzata 3-2 on Thursday evening. The senior forward has 10 goals and nine assists for the Cougars (11-11-2). In five varsity seasons, Almich has tallied 51 goals and 61 assists. She made four assists in the state tournament last year when the Cougars were state runners-up. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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Anoka County Regional Economic Development members accept their Economic Development Association of Minnesota Award (EDAM) at the Winter Conference Jan. 24. From left: Don Haller, vice president of member services at Connexus Energy; Lori Higgins, president of the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Sayler, principal of community and economic development at Connexus Energy, Rhonda Sivarajah, Anoka County Board chair; and Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County economic development specialist.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #94, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on January 23, 2019, Ordinance #94, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2019” was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #94, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a complete, printed copy of Ordinance #94, Second Series is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429-3232. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the general purpose of the ordinance is to adopt fees and charges for various purposes. Section 1. This section adopts fees and charges including fees related to garbage/ utility account certification, utility rates and charges, animal licensing, burning permits, fees for use of right-of-ways and excavations in streets, fees for business licensing, fees and deposits related building activities, fees for sign permits, development fees including fees in lieu of park dedications, planning and zoning fees, and fees for services including supplying copies and maps, and fees for vacation of streets and easements. Section 2. This section authorizes this summary of the ordinance be published in lieu of the entire text of the ordinance. Section 3. This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice. APPROVED this 5th day of February, 2019. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 5, 2019.
CITY OF LINO LAKES ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for: ROOF REPLACEMENT LINO LAKES CIVIC COMPLEX 600 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY, LINO LAKES, MN 55014 Until 2:00 P.M. March 6, 2019, at the City of Lino Lakes, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55104 to the attention of Mr. Rick DeGardner, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud. Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after 2:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. A Pre-bid meeting will be held the Lino Lakes Civic Complex, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 at 2:00 PM on February 25, 2019. Bids shall be submitted on bid forms provided within specifications. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked (“BID, LINO LAKES CIVIC COMPLEX ROOF REPLACEMENT) with the name and address of the bidder and the date and hour of the opening and addressed to Mr. Rick DeGardner. The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures, all bids must be on a lump sum basis. City of Lino Lakes reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award the contract by sections, to waive formalities, and to reject nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional bids. Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Office of Roof Spec, Inc., 2400 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55113, phone #651-639-0644 or at the pre-bid meeting. The Engineer will have complete sets of the Bidding Documents available for pick up by prospective bidders and subcontractors at no charge. The copies will be available February 1, 2019. Electronic copies may also be requested. The following information must accompany the request: Company name, mailing address, street address, contact name, phone number and e-mail. Each Bidder must accompany their bid with a Cashier’s Check, Bid Bond, or Certified Check equal to 5% of the total amount of the Bid payable to City of Lino Lakes as a guarantee of prompt execution of the contract in accordance with the Proposal and Contract Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the City of Lino Lakes, MN. Published three times in the Quad Community Press on February 5, 12 and 19, 2019.
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The Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership was honored with a 2019 Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) Award during EDAM’s Winter Conference Jan. 24 in St. Louis Park. The award was given to the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership — which was formed in 2017 as a collaborative effort between Anoka County, Connexus Energy and the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce — for its economic development roadmap and innovative partnership. Bruce Sayler, principal of community and economic development at Connexus Energy, was nominated for his key role in getting the partnership started. He accepted the award on behalf of the partnership. The Partnership Award recognizes exceptional efforts and accomplishments of organizations working together to achieve positive results in economic development in the state of Minnesota. EDAM’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize outstanding economic development projects in the following categories: business retention and expansion, business recruitment, economic development initiative, economic development marketing, redevelopment and partnership.
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Vintage sled collection Above: Some of the more than 90 vintage snowmobiles registered during the Stillwater Snowmobile Club “The Older the Better” vintage snowmobile event Saturday, Feb. 2. Many of the participants in the event fired up their machines for a spin around a snow-covered field near the Blacksmith Lounge. At right: Matt Anderson drives a 1965 Boatel Trailmaker owned by his father Gene.
Above: Eric Jorgenson and his daughter Josie take spin on a 1965 Arctic Cat owned by Bruce Sampson. At left: A 1971 Twin Track Ridge Runner owned by Bill Zemke parked at the event with other vintage machines. The enclosed vehicle was made in Minneapolis from 1969-1971.
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ore than 40 years in business has given The Truman Company owner Roger Westerling a clear idea of what customers want in a coin and precious metals dealer. Most of all, he says, it’s to be treated fairly. “I believe in the repeat customer. If you treat everyone fairly they will come back,” Westerling said. “Doing business in the right and honest way is important. Most of our business is repeat customers. I want to make everyone’s experience pleasant and as stress-free as possible.” The Truman Company buys gold and silver bullion, old gold and silver jewelry (scrap gold), and other collectables. Their specialty is the coin business. Licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Bullion Coin Dealer, the company is one of the leading rare coin and precious metals dealers in the Twin Cities, often beating the prices of low-cost internet companies. Personalized service and competitive pricing are the hallmarks of The Truman Company. Taking care of customers and giving them a fair price are values handed down from Westerling’s Uncle Truman, who taught him about the metals and coins business as a young man. After obtaining his business degree, Westerling spent many years working with some of the finest and most
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Aidan and Roger buying another coin deal with the help of Sonny, the shop dog. prominent dealers in the business before establishing The Truman Company in 2010. Customers may be local, regional or national. Westerling prefers the local business because he loves interacting with customers. Often, he says, people come in wanting to buy something tangible thinking that the price will go up. Sometimes a customer will inherit an item or a whole estate, with no clue what they have. Westerling and his
team go into the home and make a list of every item, with their offer price. The biggest mistake people make, Westerling said, is to clean an item. “Do Not Clean,” he emphasized. “It totally destroys the collector value of any coin. Just box them up and bring them to us. We’re happy to sort and itemize and we can do it much faster.” Westerling and his store manager Aidan Kelly, both love to be in the shop every day, “not knowing what
will walk in the door next.” And of course, Sonny, the labrador retriever, is in the shop every day to greet visitors. The Truman Company is open weekdays until 6pm, and Saturdays 10am - 2pm, or by appointment. Visit The Truman Company at 2585 Hamline Avenue North, Suite E, Roseville, MN, call 651-582-3865 or visit www.trumanrc.com.
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Lino Lakes resident and Councilman Dale Stoesz decided to experiment with his brand new laptop. “In this cold I am testing how long a laptop will work outside. I ran a video the entire time but after two hours I gave up, because it seemed silly as it kept working,” he said. “I was expecting something bad but it just kept on working … Eventually when I went outside to move it inside it immediately black screened. It looked pretty frosty when I brought it in. Similar to when you walk in and your glasses fog up.”
Centerville 10), and Sienna spentt C t ill residents id t Gavin, G i 9 (almost ( l t 10) d Si their day off of school making homemade molasses cookies with anise frosting. The cookies are a longtime family tradition that was passed on from their great-grandmother.
“Enjoying a good book inside by the fire is always a great way to spend a cold day. You don’t even have to leave the house to check out books — you can do e-books and audio books through our website, anokacounty.us/2599/ eLibrary. We also suggest board games as a fun activity to keep the family from going stir-crazy (which you can also check out from the library).”
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Coping with the cold The Quad Community Press asked its Facebook followers how they were spending their days during the cold spell last week. Here were some of the responses:
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The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department posted about the cold on its Facebook page Jan. 31 and wrote, “Even though our temperature readings were ranging between -30 to -34 this morning, it is still a beautiful day,” reminding residents to be careful on the roads, as there are some slippery spots.
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Rotary members have fun amidst the freeze
Even though the Chain of Lakes Rotary had to cancel its meeting Jan. 30, members made sure to still have some fun. Rotary members participated in the “COL Cold Weather Challenge,” in which everyone was challenged to boil some water and then either record or take pictures of them throwing the water into the air outside. Rotary President Justin Larson said, “Just because it is unbearably cold doesn’t mean we can’t still have some fun in Minne-snow-ta.”
Lino Lakes Mayor Jeff Reinert tries out the COL Cold Weather Challenge.
Rotary member Brian Merkel attempts the COL Cold Weather Challenge.
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Jan. 28 meeting: • Presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the City Council and public safety department in memory of former Police Chief James Livingston who passed away in July. Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “Jim was an exceptional human being mostly because of his relationships that he had, how he treated others and he was a no-nonsense down to earth good guy. He was a person everyone respected, admired and looked up to and that is why we are honoring him tonight.” Public Safety Director Jim Swenson explained that the city has donated unclaimed bicycles to Bikes for Kids since 2012. The last couple of donations have been made in Livingston's memory, as the cause was close to his heart. Livingston's family donated old newspaper articles about Livingston along with his badge to the city. “The history of Lino Lakes to me is very important, and so it means a lot to me that you are going to be donating this to the city,” Reinert said. “We are going to take these items and make a display in the police department so that all of our police officers, and anyone who works there or visits, can see where it all began.” • Awarded a bond rating upgrade. Terri Heaton, of Springsted Inc., explained the city was recently upgraded to a AA+, which is the second-to-highest rating. Reinert said, “Since I have been sitting up here, we have been pretty fiscally responsible and we have had five bond rating upgrades.” Heaton explained, “The upgrade of a bond rating comes from history and continued growth and progression. For a community with a population of roughly 27,000, this is quite an accomplishment to be a this very, very high level. It is the really big cities that have AAA.” • Approved the consent agenda, which
The Lino Lakes City Council was presented with a plaque to recognize its bond rating upgrade to AA+ Jan. 28. Pictured are (back row, from left) Councilman Michael Manthey, Finance Director Sarah Cotton and Councilman Rob Rafferty. (Front row) Councilman Dale Stoesz, Mayor Jeff Reinert and Councilwoman Melissa Maher.
included: expenditures; Jan. 7 work session minutes; Jan. 14 regular meeting, special work session and closed session minutes; exempt raffle for Lino Lakes Elementary School PTO April 6; and an application from the Aquinas Roman Catholic Home Education Services (ARCHES) organization to conduct bingo Feb. 16 at St. Joseph’s Church. • Authorized the public safety department to donate eight bicycles to Bikes for Kids. • Ordered the project, approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement of bids for Civic Complex roof replacement. Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained the roof sustained significant hail damage in 2017 and all sections of the roof are in need of replacement. DeGardner said the City Council has already set aside $311,000 for the portion
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Betty Livingston and son Jim receive a certificate of recognition from Mayor Jeff Reinert honoring their husband/father, former Police Chief James Livingston, for his years of service to Lino Lakes.
of the project that will not be covered by insurance. The portion to be picked up by insurance will be around $1.1 million. • Approved a contract with Northland Recreation Inc. for playground equipment at Sunrise Park. The council also ordered the project, approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Woods Edge park project. See full story in this week's Quad Community Press. • Accepted 2019 Anoka County recycling and enhancement grants in the amount of $91,473. The city receives Select Committee for Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) funds each year from Anoka County, which are used to fund solid waste recycling programs. Anoka County also offers enhancement grants as additional funding available to cities. Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson explained the city's SCORE grant includes a fixed base of $10,000 and an extra $5 per household ($43,195).
Lino Lakes is also eligible to receive $15,000 for its monthly drop-off events, $20,000 for an additional grant, $6,639 for the enhancement grant and $6,639 for its organics program. • Approved a cost share agreement for the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Authority. In October 2018, the council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the Anoka County Regional Economic Development partnership. The 2019 budget is $20,000. Lino Lakes' share for 2019 is $1,193. (The funding is allocated to each community based on population.) • Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for test Well No. 7 (located at 509 Birch Street). City Engineer Diane Hankee explained the council authorized the Well No. 7 feasibility study Dec. 10, 2018, which included construction of a test well to determine if the proposed site would produce a cost-effective pumping volume and water quality. The low quote was submitted by Traut Companies of Waite Park in the amount of $31,062. The completion date is March 15. • Held a closed session to discuss land acquisition related to County Road J/ Hodgson Road trunk utility improvements; Northeast Drainage Area (Peltier Outlet) improvements; and Lake Drive/Market Place Drive dwelling acquisition. Community Development Director Michael Grochala said no decisions were made on any of the projects, and city staff is still pulling together additional information and options for the council's consideration. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a theft report from a business located in the 6400 block of Lakota Trail Jan. 24. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers received a report of fraudulent checks at a local business in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Jan. 24. Officers documented the incident and are working with the business on the next steps. • Officers responded to a property damage crash involving a vehicle that struck a house in the 400 block of Ash Street Jan. 24. There were no injuries and damage to the house was minimal. Damage to the vehicle involved was moderate. • Officers received a report regarding an assault that occurred in the 1500 block of Ash Street Jan. 24. A male was subsequently issued a citation for fifth-degree assault. • Officers responded to a report of a stalled vehicle in a traffic lane in the 2000 block of Ash Street Jan. 24. Officers located the vehicle and while on scene, the driver returned with gas. The officer helped the driver put gas in the vehicle. • An officer investigated suspicious activity at a closed business in the 7800 block of Lake Drive. Police found two men asleep inside. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a property damage accident in the 7800 block of Lake Drive Jan. 25. There were no injuries, and the officer cited one of the drivers for duty to drive with due care-speed greater than reasonable.
• Officers responded along with fire staff to a report of a fire alarm with water flow at a business in the 800 block of Birch Street Jan. 25. It was found that a sprinkler was activated due to a pan on a stovetop that caught fire. Public safety personnel assisted with clearing the smoke and initial water cleanup. • Officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 1400 block of Woodland Drive Jan. 25. The person was located and, after an investigation, the male subject was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. • An officer observed a vehicle lose control, cross through the center median and strike another vehicle in the 7900 block of I-35E Jan. 26. There were minor injuries, but all involved declined to be transported to the hospital. Both vehicles were towed and the occupants were transported from the scene. • Officers responded to a shoplifting incident in progress at a business located in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Jan. 26. The suspects left prior to officers’ arrival, and the case is currently under investigation. • Officers received a phone call from a resident in the 7400 block of Main Street regarding possible injured birds on a lake Jan. 27. Officers contacted the local DNR conservation officer, who handled the call. • An officer responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road Jan. 28. A male was later arrested for second-degree DWI and booked into jail. • An officer responded to a hitand-run property damage ac-
cident that occurred in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway Jan. 28. After a brief investigation, the officer located the male driver at a nearby business and obtained the driver's insurance information for the report and repairs. • Officers observed two vehicles driving in a careless manner on a frozen lake in the 7400 block of Main Street Jan. 28. The officers investigated and notified the juveniles' parents of the incident. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lake Drive and Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 23. The male driver was subsequently arrested for controlled substance. • Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington Jan. 23 on report of a property damage hit-andrun. The incident involved a trailer home and a vehicle. The suspect vehicle was not located, and the investigation is ongoing. • Officers were dispatched to the area of Lexington Avenue and Village Parkway in Lexington Jan. 23 on a property damage report. There were no injuries. • A traffic stop was conducted in the 8900 block of Naples Street in Lexington Jan. 24. A female was subsequently arrested and transported to jail for a stolen car. • Police responded to a damage to property report in the 300 block of Baldwin Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 24. The caller advised they had two tires slashed overnight by an un-
known suspect. The estimated damage was $700. • Police were dispatched to a property damage accident in the area of Woodland Road and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Jan. 24. There were no injuries. • An adult male was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 8900 block of Naples Street in Lexington Jan. 24. • Officers responded to a property damage accident in the 10 block of West Golden Lake Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 24. The vehicle involved in the accident was towed from the scene and the juvenile driver was cited for a traffic violation. • Police responded to the area of Inner Road and East Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 25 on report of a school bus versus passenger car accident. There were no injuries. • Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Jan. 25 on a harassment report. Officers helped to mediate the situation. • Police mediated a civil dispute in the 200 block of Heritage Lane in Circle Pines Jan. 25. • Officers located a stolen vehicle in the 9100 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington Jan. 25. A male was subsequently arrested and booked into jail. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington Jan. 25. Officers searched the vehicle and located a small amount of marijuana. The driver was cited and released. • Police responded to the area of North Road and Park Drive W. in Circle Pines Jan. 26 on report of an assault. Officers
were unable to locate the suspect and the victim refused to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. The case is pending further investigation. • A property damage hit-andrun was reported in the area of Flowerfield Road and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Jan. 26. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers were dispatched to Lake Drive and Firebarn Road in Circle Pines Jan. 27 on report of a property damage accident involving one vehicle and a power pole. • An adult male was cited for driving in violation of a limited license, possession of drug paraphernalia and following too closely in the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington Jan. 28. • Officers took a phone call in regards to a theft from a vehicle parked in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Jan. 28. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time. • Officers were dispatched to a phone call report of a property damage accident in the 7100 block of Mill Road in Centerville Jan. 28. Officers took information about a mailbox that was struck by a unknown vehicle. • Police took a delayed property damage accident report Jan. 28. Officers were advised by phone that a property damage accident had occurred in the area of LaMotte Park in Centerville. A vehicle was damaged while parked near the park.
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GOLDEN LAKE: Community members organize a ‘village’ to take care of lake FROM PAGE 1
the lake. I am interested in the efforts that we put into improving the lake and what the results of that are,” he said. “It is one thing to say that you are coming together to employ different tactics to improve a lake, but it is another thing to actually be spending the time, spending the energy, coming together collectively with all of these voices and have the opportunity to apply for grants and steer that money toward surveys that eventually lead to real change and real improvement.” Steering committee member Nancy Jannik, who also lives on the lake, also has a science background. She is a retired hydrogeologist (a person who studies the ways that groundwater moves through the soil and rock of the earth).
“The bottom line is, every lake is different so you have to really research what has been done and what has been successful over many, many years and many, many lakes,” she said. “Many of the lakes in Minnesota are impaired, so let’s take this one lake and its unique situation to see what we can do to help it.” Steering committee member Derrick Taylor, who also lives on Golden Lake, wanted to participate in the organization because of his and his family’s love of the lake. “We have 5- and 2-year-old daughters. We moved on the lake three years ago and it has 100 percent changed our lives. Our lifestyle has changed, our appreciation for nature has quadrupled, we don’t watch TV as much, we observe nature. We really are connected to the lake,” he explained. “As a dad you have to lead by example, and if you want a change,
you have to be that change yourself.” Although the group is still in the organizational phase, some goals that have been identified so far include: environmental support, bringing people together, celebrating the lake and helping raise funds for projects. “It will organically evolve into something where people participate. I think our biggest product to share is going to be education and information,” Jannik said. “When I moved in, I knew nothing about this lake. The more you learn, the more you understand how you can interact with the people and the lake.” Dahl added, “There is really so much tangibly that everybody can do to participate ... planting the right kind of vegetation, not applying fertilizer to the shoreline, avoiding turf grass right up to the edge, creating a buffer ...” The next FOGL meeting will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at City Hall. To get involved, or for more information, contact FriendsOfGoldenLake@gmail.com. “For some reason we have a unique combination of people from different generations, different backgrounds, and all of a sudden for whatever reason, we found each other,” Jannik said. “This combination of people really care about this moment, because now is the moment for us to step up and not just sit there and watch what an iron enhanced sand fi lter does, but what can we do proactively in the area, in our backyards, front yards, neighbors’ yards, what can we do as a village to take care of this lake.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Recurring themes, different year
Rep. Linda Runbeck answers one of the district’s questions.
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Increasing the funding formula by 3 percent Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey presented the first priority — increasing the state’s funding formula by 3 percent to reflect the growing cost of doing business. “We made our budget forecast based on an average increase of 1.5 percent. The reason why we have growth in the first five years in our fund balance is due to our operational levy that was just passed. The plan was to spread it out over the course of 10 years and this does incorporate $1.7 million in expenses ... (including) a modest 1 percent increase on base salaries and on nonsalary-related items, $250,000 in nutrition and a budget reduction each year of $100,000. “What we are looking for is additional funding beyond this forecast. It is really necessary to keep up with the rising cost of transportation, utilities, (etc.). The 1.5 percent allows us a little extra
Superintendent Brian Dietz welcomes district representatives, parents, community members and legislators to the annual Legislative Breakfast Friday, Jan. 27.
funding, but not enough. What is your position on increasing the funding formula to 3 percent to reflect the cost of growing business?” Chaffey asked the legislators. “Last cycle we did 2 or 2.25 (percent), which helped some districts catch up, but you guys were so behind because of your low property wealth district, I understand how that wasn’t enough. I think 2 percent is where we will start and if we start there, it is going up. I think we can get close to 3 percent, but I don’t want to promise coming home with the bacon,” West answered.
Equalizing levy dollars Bruce Woznak, a teacher at Rice Lake Elementary and president of the Centennial Education Association, Dan Melde, director of human resources, and Scott Johnson, executive director of teaching and learning, presented the second priority on equalizing levy dollars. “We ask that you continue working on equalizing levy dollars. We believe that students’ zip codes should
not determine the quality of education the child receives. Taxpayers and low property wealth districts struggle to afford large school levies. We feel that the unfair tax advantage results in (the loss of) significant experiences and education opportunities,” Woznak said. “In comparison to other districts around us, Centennial’s lack of equitable fundings are due to the lack of industry and business based in our five communities. As a result, the tax burden is heavy on the backs of our taxpayers,” Melde said. “All property levies should be fully equalized so that it requires the same property tax effort to generate the same revenue in any districts regardless of the overall property value. What is your recommendation as we look at this message, understanding the stance in St. Paul?” Johnson asked. Runbeck replied, “It is a challenge that we need to keep to pursuing. There are a number of districts like yourselves that face this issue. I will say that when looking
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Junior Christopher Meng, a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Council, thanked legislators for attending the event.
at my (personal) property taxes over the last 10 years, they have been pretty flat and that is thanks to the local government that has been very careful in its spending. That is why the referendum passed is because people looked at their tax form and said, ‘Well, we can afford this, we can do more for our district.’ The state contributes somewhere around 80 percent of overall funding and the concept is is that the district does the rest ... we will keep working on it.”
Controlling district costs of special education Director of Student Services Kathy Zwonitzer presented the third and final priority. “With special education, there are mandates … certain things we have to do as a school district ... There is a cross subsidy that we talk about where we are mandated to provide certain services (or) materials and supplies. Those costs lead us to have to take general education dollars and move them over to provide special education services. Centennial has a
little over 1,000 students who receive special education services, which is about 15 percent of our population. Increasing special education funding will have an equal impaction on regular program-based (students as well as special education students),” Zwonitzer stated. “What is your position,” she continued, “and what are we doing right now to address the special education cross subsidy issue?” “There is a lot of support out there for this,” said Chamberlain. “We have (a lot) of legislative proposals that will address this and help build efficiencies and hopefully put some money in there. We want to make it less expensive for schools and do more. The breakfast concluded with a discussion of a few additional issues with which schools are currently dealing, including mental health, social media and mobile devices. Chamberlain, Runbeck and West thanked Centennial for inviting them to the event and for what the district does for its students.
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of the year! Whether you want to cook & compete...or just Want to Eat, you’re bound to have a whole lotta FUN!
Come on down and join us! For more information or to register, see your Bartender. Come show off your chili cooking skills. Top 3 Places & Peoples choice Awarded. If you don’t cook you can taste & Vote. Entry Fee is $10. Tasting & Voting Fee is $5 per person.
Until Sold Out * Reservations Requested
Lexington, MN / www.CowboysSaloon.co 9005 South Hwy Drive / (763) 784-6560 / Manager@CowboysSaloon.co