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Council drills down on water tower options

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Valentine’s Day Bri Wittek puts the finishing touches on a flower arrangement she created at Centerville Floral shop in preparation for Valentine’s Day Wednesday, Feb. 14. She and her mother Kim are gaining experience and practical knowledge about the floral business from shop owner Debra Anthony.

See local Valentine’s Day hotspots on page 3.

LINO LAKES — Two of the four potential sites for a new 1.5-million-gallon (1.5 MG) water tower have been eliminated and the city is now looking into additional sites.

City Engineer Diane Hankee and Wastewater Specialist Greg Johnson of WSB & Associates presented the findings of geotechnical evaluations on the proposed four sites at the City Council's work session Feb. 5.

The water tower siting study, completed last August, identified four potential sites for the proposed water tower. Site 1, which is owned by the school district, is at Birch Street and Timberwolf Trail; site 2, owned by the city, is at Birch Street and Centerville Road; site 3 is at Birch Street and 12th Avenue South, which is privately owned; and site 4 is at Birch Street and West Shadow Lake Drive, which is also owned by the school district.

The City Council authorized a contract for geotechnical evaluations, or studies of the underlying SEE WATER TOWER, PAGE 9

Volunteers create ‘magical’ prom for fellow students

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Since October Centennial High School students have been working hard to ensure that 84 invited guests have a great time at their prom.

On Thursday, Feb. 8 special needs students in grades 8-12 and students from the Journey Program at Centennial Alternative Learning Center

(CALC) attended the “Magic Moana Prom” at St. Joseph of the Lakes Church in Lino Lakes.

“Some juniors and seniors can go to the regular prom, but for some kids that's just not a possibility. We want everybody to be able to enjoy it,” said Elizabeth Eaton, student assistance program coordinator. “This isn't about who is cool, popular or hip, it's about students wanting to go and have fun with kids who have

different abilities than them.”

The fi rst special needs prom was held in 2008 and was organized by paraprofessionals and special education teachers.

The program didn't happen again until 2014 when special education teacher Barbara Culp approached Eaton to see if she would be interested in holding it again.

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A gentleman shows off his dance skills in the middle of the circle on the dance floor at the “Magic Moana Prom” Thursday, Feb. 8 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Church in Lino Lakes.

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Giant snowman greets Centerville residents

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CENTERVILLE — Residents along Brian Drive in Centerville have come to look for a giant snowman in one yard every winter, each one topping the previous year's effort.

Making a giant snowman has become a tradition for Kraig Pettee at his father Gale's home in Centerville.

Gale is known by the neighbor kids as “Mr. Pettee.”

“The fi rst year there was a whole bunch of snow by the driveway that was melting. I didn't have anywhere to put it and it was causing ice, so I blew it into a pile,” Kraig recalled.

“Me and a friend of mine asked dad if

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Centerville resident Gale Pettee and his son, Kraig Pettee, stand tall next to their much taller snowman in the front yard on Brian Drive in 2013.

we could build a snowman, and when we were done he looked up and said, 'Holy buckets!'”

This year's snowman, named “Chronos the Snow King,” stands 14 feet tall, not including his hat made out of a bucket and tire. “The last one was 13.6 feet, so I had to make it bigger,” Kraig explained.

Last year Kraig was unable to make a snowman due to a lack of snow, but previous snowmen have been named “Atlas” and “Hercules.” One year he ventured beyond the snowman concept and crafted shark fi ns around an ice shack sitting on White Bear Lake.

Kraig constructs the snowmen for smiles. “I don't want to make it a big project, I want it to be fun,” he said. “I enjoy seeing all of the smiles.

The neighborhood kids and my granddaughters really like it.”

“Chronos” is not only bigger than previous snowmen, but also features a slide down the back for kids to go sledding. “There are no hills around here for little kids,” he explained.

People can often be spotted stopping to snap photos of the big snowman, or even turning around to go by it one more time. The most common question Kraig gets asked is, “How do you get the head up there?” Kraig simply responds, “It's a secret.”

The magic all comes together with a snowblower, shovel and saw. Kraig hopes to soon make another snowman in Hugo.

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

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This year's snowman stands about 14 feet tall (not including the hat). Kraig Pettee, the snowman's maker, said he enjoys seeing the kids' smiles when they go by.

LEGISLATIVE BRIEF Chamberlain, Runbeck to host town hall forum

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“Chronos the Snow King” features a slide for kids to sled down.

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State Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) will co-host a town hall forum in Lino Lakes for residents of House District 38A (which includes Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes.) The event will be held from 9:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Community Room at Lino Lakes City Hall, 7497 Lake Drive.

Attendees will discuss issues that could be addressed during the upcoming legislative session, including tax relief, health care, education, trans-

portation, bonding and more.

“The 2018 session will be busy, and this is a great opportunity for people to get a preview of what is on our agenda, ask questions, and give us their feedback,” said Chamberlain. “I’m looking forward to a great turnout.”

Runbeck said, “This is an outstanding opportunity for Senator Chamberlain and me to hear from local citizens about issues important to them that could be addressed in the 2018 session.

“I encourage individuals to attend and participate in what is certain to be a great discussion.”

The event is free and open to the public.

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BY JULIA ARNOLD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Super Bowl is over and love is in the air, which means only one thing: Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Do you have plans yet?

The good news is that not everything is completely booked— there are several local dining and entertainment spots offering perfect venues for Valentine’s dates, from casual to fancy.

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hot spots

Bonfire

Bistro La Roux

4365 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Blaine 763-398-2475

9372 Lexington Ave NE, Circle Pines 763-717-8288

For Blaine residents and neighbors, Bonfire offers a tasty meal close to home. This restaurant features wood-fired cooking giving the food a rich and distinctive grilled flavor (even in the middle of winter).

The relaxed and casual atmosphere is a perfect place for a relaxed Valentine’s Day evening.

If you are on a budget, Bonfire has a great happy hour every evening. For families bringing the little ones along on a Valentine’s outing, kids will enjoy getting to build their own ice cream sundae.

For those looking for something extra hot on the day of romance, Bistro La Roux plans to keep it spicy.

On Valentine’s Day, they will serve a four course gourmet meal by reservation only.

Diners can choose from a meat or seafood option for the main course. The meat is an aged beef, and the seafood is served with an “ocean sauce.” Reservations and more details are on the sign up form online at bistrolaroux.com.

Tria

119 Village Center Dr, North Oaks 612-986-7216 If you are one of the [very] few Americans still sticking to your New Year’s resolutions, a rich meal may not be what you are after this Valentine’s Day. The most popular resolution year after year is to lose weight and/or exercise more. You can save yourself some calories by spending the afternoon relaxing and de-stressing instead.

LifeCore Yoga (at the North Oaks studio) is offering a unique way to spend Valentine’s Day: doing downward dogs and happy babies with your nearest and dearest. For the last 8 years, Allison Drusch, LifeCore’s owner, and her husband, Doug, have offered a special Valentine’s Class called “Yoga 4 Two.” Sign up online or call the studio to reserve one of the 11 spots, and spend the day of love moving, connecting and relaxing. As the websites says, “Couples that play together stay together!”

5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks 651-426-9222 There are still a few Valentine’s Day spots available at this popular upscale North Oaks eatery. On Feb. 14, Tria will offer the regular menu with specials. The restaurant is known for its extensive wine list and popular fresh American classics like walleye, sea bass and steak.

HammerHeart Brewery 7785 Lake Dr. Lino Lakes 651-348-2654 Who says beer isn’t romantic?

This Feb 14, enjoy a unique craft beer with your special someone— or a group of friends— at this Lino Lakes Brewery’s cozy, cabin-y tap room. No reservations are needed, and you can even bring your own food. Picnic anyone?

Manitou Grill 2171 4th St, White Bear Lake 651-426-2300 Whether you and your date are in the mood for a juicy burger or Ahi tuna, Manitou Grill in downtown White Bear Lake offers an extensive new menu, along with local beers and a whiskey selection.

The cozy fireplace and classic leather booths is sure to put diners in the mood for romance.

On Valentine’s Day, they are offering a surf n’ turf entree with a tenderloin and scallops, along with special appetizers and desserts.

Shore 96 1056 Highway 96 W, Shoreview 615-482-8829 For wine lovers, Shore 96 has a special this Tuesday-Thursday, where diners receive a free bottle of wine (up to a $25 value) with the purchase of two entrees. On Valentine’s Day only, the chef’s special ($36) is a fi let mignon and lobster tail served with red mashed potatoes or wild rice pilaf along with roasted broccoli or asparagus. All of Shore 96’s steaks come fresh from Peterson Craftsman Limousin cattle in Osceola, Wisconsin.

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hould we be shaking hands this time of year? How about a fi st bump, a wink, head nod or bow? In a highly publicized flu season like this one it seems that a greeting like a bow that is customary in some other cultures might be a pretty good idea. With influenza reaching levels similar to 2009, we need to take precautions. From time to time I have moved toward an elbow bump, side hug or pat on the shoulder rather than a hand shake. I apologize to anyone who may have felt I brushed them off by not shaking their hand. I used to think it was over the when people opened doors Publisher’s top with a sleeve of their coat or used a paper towel. Today, I am View more aware of the way germs Carter Johnson are spread and worried about spreading them to others.

From covering a cough to using disposable tissues, we all have to do our part to slow the spread of germs.

As parents it is up to us as to keep our kids home if they are not feeling well or have a fever. If you are not feeling well, take a sick day and stay home. Hopefully most companies support their employees by allowing them to take a sick day or work from home in order to keep the rest of their workforce happy and healthy.

Recently I have begun to use hand sanitizer on top of washing my hands regularly. At our office we have super size jugs of it around and I fi nd it almost addicting to nearly bathe my hands in it each day.

We all know who the germophobes are.

These are the folks who spray the air after anyone coughs, they are also know for spraying down the sick team member’s office cube phone and anywhere they might have been during the day. They tend to overuse the disinfectant wipes on surfaces in the building, from phones, common spaces, computers and the kitchen.

We need to remember that today as consumers we have an appetite for buying products like anti-bacterial soaps, hand sanitizers and the new anti-microbial countertops, cooking utensils, and light switches. We need to use these products wisely.

With the widespread outbreaks and the lower than normal effectiveness of the flu shot, it is still recommended that people get the vaccination. According to the Center for Disease Control, in Minnesota we have reached the point of widespread, meaning that the level of people visiting the hospitals and clinics with flu-like symptoms is high. Further, Minnesota like the rest of the country is seeing the flu peaking later than usual.

So remember to pay close attention to our seniors and children who can be the hardest hit with the flu. Make sure they are getting plenty fluids, lots of sleep and as always seeking advice from your doctor. As we move into spring, keep your body strong with extra sleep, drink plenty of fluids, stay home if you are sick, cover you mouth when you cough and always wash your hands. I think the more people who accept a fist bump or a nod as the social norm versus a handshake, the better off we all will be during the flu season.

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Connecting with today’s youth

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was at my Lutheran church on Sunday when I observed something that sort of startled me.

A young high school-age student, sitting nearby in the back row (a typical place for Lutherans!), had his ear buds in and was intently focused on his cell phone.

It was getting all of his attention, when there would seem to be more important messages to hear and lessons to learn.

At fi rst, I’ll Movers and admit to being Shakers a bit concerned.

A church would Dave seem to be fi rst Bartholomay and foremost a place to listen and to learn. These are places to build relationships and become part of a broader community. Instead, I saw a person engrossed in their own world, apparently unaware of their surroundings.

And then, two thoughts struck me. First, I’m beginning to sound like an old man (yikes!). And second, I’m awful quick to judge without knowing anything about the young man or the situation. In a church, no less, where judging others is exactly what you are taught not to do!

It seems like it has always been easy to complain about young people and their behaviors. Just like it was years ago when we

to be a supportive community. We to be the one to reach out to “It seems like it has always need say hello, to introduce ourselves been easy to complain about and express authentic interest in our young people and how they are doing. I worry that many of young people and their us walk right by young people behaviors. Just like it was like they are invisible, they are cant. I’ll bet they can feel years ago when we played our insignifi that, and I’ll bet it hurts. often look at these problems rock n’ roll too loud, or when asWe being large and overwhelming. How can any one of us really our hair was too long.” make a difference when technology has hooked our kids and many believe there is no hope? Well, the played our rock n’ roll too loud, simple truth is that each one of or when our hair was too long.

Today many researchers are con- us, in our day to day lives, can try cerned about the impact of always to do a better job of communicating and caring about the youth in present technology on the develour community. opment of our young people. So So please join me in hitting the with all of this swirling around us, leading us into the viscous cy- reset button. Let’s start demoncle of judging the next generation, strating that we really care about the young people in our homes what are we to do? and in our community. There is First, I would say parents and an old saying that “listening is the “older generation” need to the best way to show respect.” model better behavior. We need Let’s model good behavior, give to remember what it was like to them a smile, express real inbe young, to be wondering about your place in the world, to be anx- terest in the lives of our young people, listen to what they have to ious about the changes that keep coming faster and faster into your say and provide encouragement.

Later on during that church life. And then we need to show kindness, express real interest in service I looked back over at the young man and the ear buds were the young people all around us, and think hard about what we say off, and the phone had been put away. The young man was paying and how we behave, because it is attention. And I had learned a impacting young people looking valuable lesson. for signs on how to successfully navigate through life.

Dave Bartholomay is Second, if it does indeed take a mayor of Circle Pines. village to raise a child, we need

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QUAD AREA EVENTS SNOWSHOEING

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WINTER STORYTIME WITH HAN SNOWLO

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: PAUL COTTON

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Explore less-traveled areas of the park on snowshoes.

For families and groups of all ages. $7/adult; $5/child 15 and under.

Registration required Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com

When: 10:15-11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Special story time with an appearance by the highway dept. snowplow, Han Snowlo.

Weather permitting.

Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacounty library.org

LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI

When: 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory class for people of all abilities. $15/adult; $10/child 15 and under includes ski rental, instruction and skiing.

Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com

When: 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Crafts, refreshments, games, deejay, dancing and meet and greet with real princesses. Come in costume. $15/child; register by Jan. 28.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Enjoy the music of Brazil with local musician Paul Cotton.

Program brings residents with special talents and those with ties to the area to the library, Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacounty library.org

SNOWSHOE AND SOLO SIT

When: 4:30-6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Guided snowshoe hike followed by a meditative solo sit watching the sunset.

Snowshoe rental and hot beverages provided. $5/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com

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TOWN HALL MEETING

When: 9:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: Residents of House district 38A can discuss issues with Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Rep. Linda Runbeck that could be addressed during the upcoming legislative session, including tax relief, health care, education, transportation, bonding, and more.

Contact: mnsenate republicans.com

PETAL FOLD BOOKS

When: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Make a unique album that is part origami and part booklet, using colored papers, folding techniques, cutting and gluing. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacounty library.org

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $20/Y members; $25/ non-members. See early bird pricing specials.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca

2ND ANNUAL GUNS-NHOSES HOCKEY GAME

When: 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26 Where: National Sports Center, Blaine Details: Hockey game between local police officers and fi refighters, hosted by the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department. Family skate follows game, as well as police/fi re vehicle tours, children’s games, raffles, door prizes and “Chuck-APuck.” Free admission.

Contact: 612-590-9892 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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Centerville Lions Ice Fishing Contest WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 entrance on County Rd. 14/ Main Street.

p.m. fi nal weigh-in. $10/hole. Door prizes, kid’s handouts, raffle, boy, chili, hot dogs, beer and mixed drinks. Food items collected for food shelf.

DETAILS: Tournament ticket sales

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WHERE: Centerville Lake, park

‘SCREENAGERSGROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE’

When: 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26 Where: Centennial Middle School Auditorium, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Free viewing of the docmentary that focuses on the topic of kids and screen time.

For parents and kids 10+. Panel discussion follows fi lm.

Contact: isd12.org

CENTENNIAL BOOK CLUB

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: This month’s selection is “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” by Jamie Ford.

Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacountylibrary. org

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CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY BAND ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

When: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 2 Where: Centennial Performing Arts Center, Details: Special performance celebrating 15 years features past conductors and songs from throughout the years.

Contact: 651-583-1760

Ongoing

inclement weather.

Contact: 651-982-2448

BABY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME

When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial OUTDOOR ICE SKATING Library, 100 Civic When: 4-9 p.m.

Mondays-Fridays; noon- Heights Cir., Circle 9 p.m. Saturdays; noon-6 Pines Details: Stories, p.m. Sundays Where: Sunrise Park, songs and fi ngerplays for children ages 2-3 and 6918 Sunrise Dr.; Birch a caregiver.

Park, 6520 Pheasant Contact: 763-324-1540 Run S.; and City Hall or anokacountylibrary.

Park, 1189 Main St., org Lino Lakes Details: Supervised skating rinks with FAMILY STORYTIME shelters. Closed When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Tuesday and Thursday and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursat City Hall Park. Call days the hotline for updates Where: Centennial or closings due to Library, 100 Civic

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When: 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 27 and the 4th Tuesday of the month CABIN FEVER CRAFT Where: Vadnais AND GIFT SHOW Heights City Hall, 800 E. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

County Rd. E Saturday, Feb. 24 and Details: Topic is Sunday, Feb. 25 “Creating DementiaWhere: Oak Glen friendly Communities.”

Golf & Event Center, Free and open to the 1599 McKusick Rd. N., public; no registration Stillwater Details: A fun tropical needed Contact: 651-204-6000 themed atmosphere with or cityvadnaisheights. two levels of unique com crafters and vendors.

Free coffee, cookies, cash bar, music and SPEED DATING prize give-a-ways.

FOR SENIORS Contact: 715-557-1785 When: 3-4 p.m. or rsgdevelopment.com Tuesday, Feb. 27 Where: Coventry WHITE BEAR LAKE of Mahtomedi, 720 LADIES NIGHT OUT ANTIQUE APPRAISAL Mahtomedi Ave. When: 4-8 p.m.

When: 1-4 p.m.

Details: Opportunity Thursday, Feb. 22 Saturday, Feb. 24 for seniors 62+ to Where: Begins at Where: Hardwood socialize with peers Goodthings, 2184 4th St. Creek Library, 19955 in an organized and Details: “Let’s Wine Forest Rd. N., Forest comfortable setting.

About Winter” themes Lake Space limited; register event with specials at Details: Antiques

by Feb. 22. local businesses. Ends expert Mark Moran SUBMITTED Contact: 651-689-1358 at Manitou Grill. conducts appraisals of or schris30@fairview.

Contact: downtown antiques, collectibles org whitebearlake.com and decorative arts.

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Top-seeded Cougars in hockey sectionals The championship game of the Section 5AA girls hockey tournament, in which Centennial is the No. 1 seed, will be played Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., at Roseville Ice Arena.

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Boys hockey picks up wins Centennial boys hockey tumbled Irondale 6-3 and Champlin Park 6-1 in conference games last week, improving to 14-6-3 overall and 6-2-2 in the Northwest Suburban. Against Champlin Park, they got two goals from Carter Wagner

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Cougar girl cagers fend off Anoka bid Centennial girls basketball fought off an upset bid by Anoka 67-61 on Thursday, Feb. 8 with Claire Orth scoring 18 points and Taylor McAulay and Sydney Stapleton 14 each. Lily Schoknecht netted 22 points and Justine Watson 16 for Anoka (14-9). The Cougars (19-3), ranked No. 6 in Class 4A, also beat Osseo 61-21 last week, led by Sara Stapleton with 12 points and Sarah Lavell 10. In the Northwest Suburban North Division, Centennial is 8-1, Champlin Park 8-2 and Anoka 9-3.

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WATER TOWER: City eliminates some potential sites, looks into more FROM PAGE 1

soils, for the proposed sites last August.

Hankee explained sites 1 and 4 were not an option. “The school district is not ready to make any long-term commitments at this time,” she said, “as they are determining their plans for the future.”

That leaves sites 2 and 3.

Site 2 (Birch Street and Centerville Road) Site 2 is located close to an existing 16-inch trunk water main. The geotechnical evaluation determined that this site would require structural pilings to reach suitable soils that would support a water tower, which could add an additional $200,000 to $400,000 to the project.

The site is also located within the White Bear Lake lake level lawsuit 5-mile buffer zone. In compliance with a previous court order, the DNR had denied dewatering permits to developers of proposed construction projects within this zone. While dewatering may not be required at this site, based on the groundwater elevations observed in recent soil borings, permitting timelines need to be considered.

Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “We keep chewing up this piece of property, and I don't like that. It is supposed to be a park for the residents to use.” Councilman Michael Manthey said he didn't have a problem with site 2, but thought the specific location where the water tower would sit should be thought out more.

Site 3 (Birch Street and 12th Avenue South) Site 3 is also located close to an existing 16-inch trunk water main. Further evaluation showed that there may not be enough open land on the site to construct a 1.5 MG water tower; subsequently, the city might have to buy a home on the property, adding to the costs.

With the elimination of three sites, Hankee explained WSB recommends

evaluating two additional sites. Site 5, which is privately owned, is located at Holly Drive and Holly Court; site 6 involves city-owned property in Country Lakes Park.

Site 5 (Holly Drive and Holly Court) Although site 5 is located near a 16inch trunk water main, the water main would need to be extended southward along Holly Drive north to the site of the water tower, adding an additional cost of $330,000 in addition to the extra dollars needed to acquire the property from the private owner. A geotechnical analysis would be needed to determine if structural pilings would be required at this site to support the tower.

Site 6 (Country Lakes Park) A new 16-inch trunk water main would need to be constructed along West Shadow Lake Drive from Birch Street to the water tower, adding an additional cost of $372,000. Like site 5, this site would also need to be evaluated to determine if structural pilings would be required.

Councilwoman Melissa Maher said, “I am uncomfortable with this. I would need to be convinced that none of the money residents are going to be assessed is going to fund this.” Stoesz said he felt site 6 would be economical.

After the discussion, the council favored sites 2 and 5. WSB & Associates will now generate some suggested layouts for site 2 and contact the property owner at site 5 to see if the city can obtain the right to access the property to complete a geotechnical evaluation.

Construction of the tower could begin as early as fall of 2018 and is currently scheduled to be completed in June 2020.

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STUDENT NEWS The following students were named to the dean's list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2017 fall semester: College of St. Scholastica: Makenzie Andersen, Jordan Dickinson, and Kayleigh Lutz, all of Circle Pines; Breanna Ciatti, Logan Davey, and Amy Melmer, all of Lino Lakes.

Davenport University: Kirsten Bradley, Lino Lakes.

Marquette University: Mariah Arends, Lino Lakes.

Miami University: Bethany Renstrom, Circle Pines.

Milliken University: Courtney Klein, Lino Lakes.

Minnesota State College Southeast: Scott Lally, Lino Lakes.

Pacific University: Alexis Schulze, Circle Pines.

University of Iowa: Kendra Lindner, Lino Lakes.

University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire: Ariana Cole, Katelyn Hoover, and Amanda Jonason, all of Circle Pines; Jenna Barlow, Marina Konold, Rachel Korkowski, Alexandra Larson, Mikaela Marier, Caitlin Maser, Cody McLean, Vanessa Nielsen, Erica Oawster, Erin Rafferty, Alexander Rogan, Meghan Rogan, Sarah Rogan, Rachel Stevens, Kristina Vanyo, and Angela Windey, all of Lino Lakes.

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse: Leah Alexander, Catalina Pawlak, Megan Pederson, Lauren Schwartz, Elsa Spitzmueller, and

Alexis Wolfe, all of Lino Lakes.

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Spencer Averbeck, Ben Capistrant, and Allison Hilger, all of Circle Pines; Kevin Abou-Zeid, Nicole Boehne, Matthew Gallagher, Kimberly Gromek, Abigayle Hoover, Michael Nardecchia, Megan Peck, Laurel Pierskalla, Olivia Ruble, Delaney Warren, and Jessica Zola, all of Lino Lakes.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Charles Swanson and Varsha Schusted of Lino Lakes; Alison Boryczka, Emma Robinson, Zachary Vang, and Mari Zech, all of Circle Pines.

University of Wisconsin-Stout: Theodore Soler, Circle Pines.

The following students graduated from a college or university in the fall of 2017: University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Maxwell Almich of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, geology; Ryley Ellson of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, health & human performance; Alyssa Gundersen of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, biology; and Kenny Sinna of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, criminology.

University of Wisconsin-Stout: Britta Ahlm of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, business administration; Bailey Stack of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Fine Arts, industrial design; and Cristina Dorschner of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, early childhood education.

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City and Rice Lake Elementary talk playground

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LINO LAKES — Rice Lake Elementary (RLE), which is just over 25 years old, is in the process of upgrading its playground equipment.

Principal Bryan Carlson visited the City Council during its Feb. 5 work session to share the school's plans after Planning and Zoning Board Member Jeremy Stimpson told the commission and the city about the Parent Teacher Organization's (PTO) efforts to raise funds for the project.

Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained, “St. Clair Estates (a 35-lot single-family residential subdivision) located directly west of RLE was final-platted in February 2017. The city received $87,500 in park dedication fees. Since RLE provides the closest leisure opportunities for this subdivision, designating these fees to improve RLE seems appropriate.”

Carlson explained the school is looking at replacing pea gravel with mulch, refurbishing and replacing playground equipment, and making the playground more accessible for all children.

PTO member Elycia Thompson said, “Our goal is to make the playground more inclusive. We want to make it an enjoyable place for all children, not just the mainstream children.

We want to be able to get a child in a wheelchair to the swings so they can be included and are not just sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else have fun.”

The hope would be to get the project done all at once, Carlson said, but depending on funding it may have to be broken up into multiple phases.

The PTO held a Fun Run in October, which raised just over 5,000 for the effort. Carlson said the whole project is estimated to cost around $147,000.

Councilman Rob Rafferty asked Carlson if he had approached the school board on the topic. Carlson explained he hadn't spoken to the board, but had had conversations with Brady Hoffman, director of business services.

“I am confused. You are at the city level, which is fi ne. But the city and the school district work two different ways. I am just curious why you would forego not even talking to the school board about this?That's what

the school board is for. The council is for residents like yourselves, but I feel like there is a step being missed,” Rafferty said.

Carlson explained Stimpson had spoken to DeGardner, who then invited Carlson to discuss the project with the council.

Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “We went through a bad economy for 10 years ... really affecting the city budget.

During that time we were just kind of surviving as a city, and so we didn't put a lot of money into our own infrastructure in the parks.”

He added, “We recently have established a park and trail management system where we are going to start funding and putting money into bringing back those parks and trails that took a dip in maintenance over that period. So to take $87,000 and give it to the school when we are just starting that effort would be tough, because those dollars are needed for the city-owned properties, play structures and assets.”

Reinert said although he is not 100 percent against it, it would be a tough decision to make, as the city's budget

is much smaller than the school district's.

PTO member Angie Kulenkamp explained the reason they approached the city about the project is because RLE is utilized as a community park and will be even more so in the future with the new developments going in nearby. DeGardner added the athletic baseball fields are often used by the youth sports associations.

Rafferty wanted to know the condition of Shenandoah Park, which is nearby, and if the city should invest dollars there. DeGardner said there are no immediate plans for the park.

Depending on funding, Carlson said the project would ideally start this spring. Reinert thanked Carlson for his visit and directed DeGardner to look into the condition of Shenandoah Park as well as trails in the area that might need work or possible trail connections.

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MAGICAL PROM: Students create an atmosphere of fun and inclusion for all FROM PAGE 1

every other year with a different theme. Previous themes include “The Snowflake Prom” and “Movie Premier Prom.” The Centennial High School Junior and Senior Class Committees and District Special Education fund the event to make it free for the students.

Senior peer leaders Elijah Dahl, Katie DeBoer and Elise Darling are this year's organizers, who were all inspired to help out by their future career paths.

“In the future I want to work with special needs students. I want to go into occupational therapy, so getting this experience helps,” DeBoer said.

Darling noted, “I want to go into physical therapy so I thought it would be a good opportunity to understand what I am going to be getting into.”

“I am going into youth ministry,” said Dahl, “and I love working with people with special needs. I think it is extremely beneficial to work with them so that when I am doing my youth ministries in the future, I know how to work with everyone.”

Around 40 volunteers (junior and senior peer leaders) were involved in preparing for the event and helping it run smoothly. Volunteers not only had to transport all of the props to the church and get everything set up, but they also spent a lot of time making

decorations — including about 200 tissue paper flowers.

“It is very student-led. We have the responsibility, and whether or not we make it really fun or boring is up to us,” Dahl explained. “I think that is more impactful to the kids. It is not just a bunch of adults trying to make it fun. We are their age. We are trying to set up an atmosphere of equality.

There are no special needs when we are there; everyone is there to have fun.”

The event featured a grand march along with a photo room, dancing, eating, crafts, games and a quiet room for students who didn't like the noise from the DJ. DeBoer said she was looking forward to making meaningful relationships with the students so when she passed them in the hall she could say hello.

Dahl added he was excited to make students feel like they are human beings. “I am looking forward to not treating them like they are special needs, but treating them like we are friends and going to prom,” he said.

“They are real people and they have feelings. It is really important that we find those relationships and make them real.”

Teary-eyed, Eaton said some of the best memories she has of the school district are from this prom. “I have had parents come to me and say, 'I

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Centennial High School senior peer leaders Katie DeBoer (left), Elijah Dahl and Elise Darling were the main organizers of the event.

never thought my kid would get to go to prom,' and the kids have told me, 'This is the best dance ever,'” she said.

All three students wanted to thank Eaton. “We need to give her a lot of credit. She does so much for the school,” DeBoer said. Darling added, “She has good bonds with a lot of

students. She really gets to know them and gets into her job.”

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers received a walk-in mail theft report from the 300 block of Ravens Court Jan. 30. The complainant requested extra patrol.

• Officers responded to a gas leak after a meter was struck by a vehicle in the 7400 block of Lake Drive Jan. 30. Lino Lakes Fire responded and shut the gas off so the meter could be repaired.

• An officer responded to a hitand-run property damage accident in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Feb. 1. The officer spoke with the driver and obtained the necessary information for the report.

• Officers completed a juvenile contact form requesting charges for a juvenile with possession of nicotine delivery device Feb. 2.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 2. An adult male was

subsequently arrested for multiple charges, including fi fth-degree assault and disorderly conduct, and booked into jail.

• Officers responded to Kohls for a theft report Feb. 2.

After further investigation, one adult male was mailed a citation for theft.

• An officer responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident involving the guardrail in the area of I-35W and Lake Drive Feb. 3.

The driver was not injured and the vehicle sustained minor damage.

• Officers located a vehicle involved in a pursuit from Ramsey County in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 3. The three occupants who were involved were turned over to the New Brighton Police Department.

• An officer assisted another agency with a personal injury accident in the 2000 block of Broadway Avenue in Forest Lake Feb. 4. A

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Dated: January 25, 2018 Signed: Kenneth Wasche, Attorney Published two times in the Quad Community Press on Feb. 6 and 13, 2018.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Saharaspot 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1029 44-1/2 Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Macro Investments LLC 1029 44-1/2 Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: January 22, 2018 Signed: Juan Bernal Published two times in the Quad Community Press on Feb. 6 and 13, 2018.

CITY OF LEXINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM AND THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lexington, Minnesota (the “City”), will meet in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue North, in the City of Lexington, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, to consider a housing finance program of the City and the proposal of Lexington Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership, with Lexington Leased Housing Associates I, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, as general partner (the “Borrower”), that the project described below be assisted by the issuance of housing revenue bonds under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C. The “Project” consists of the acquisition and construction of an approximately 180-unit multifamily housing development known as Lexington Apartments located at the northwest corner of Lovell Road NE and Lexington Avenue NE in the City. The Project will be owned and operated by the Borrower.

The Project is currently anticipated to consist of the following units: Units Square Footage Estimated Initial Rents 39 – 1–bedroom 723 $939 81 – 2-bedroom 1,050 $1,126 60 – 3-bedroom 1,260 $1,297 The maximum aggregate estimated principal amount of the Bonds or other obligations to be issued in one or more series to finance the Project pursuant to the housing finance program will be approximately $22,000,000.

male driver was treated for injuries and transported to an area hospital.

• Officers investigated a crash that turned into a domestic disturbance Feb. 5. One adult male was cited for traffic violations and released. One of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

• Officers responded to a four-vehicle personal injury accident in the 6900 block of Lake Drive Feb. 5. Two patients were transported to local hospitals, and two vehicles were towed from the scene.

• An officer witnessed a vehicle make a stop sign violation in the area of Inner Drive and Duen Way in Circle Pines Feb. 1.

The vehicle was found to be stolen and a male was arrested and brought to jail.

• Officers responded to the 30 block of Central Street in Circle Pines Feb. 4 on a delayed report of a robbery at a liquor store.

A suspect had grabbed a

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the 0 block of South Pine Drive in Circle Pines Feb. 1 on report of a suspicious male. The male was located and arrested on a warrant.

He was transported to the Anoka County Jail.

bottle of liquor and pushed a female employee out of the way before fleeing the scene without paying. The total loss was $18.63. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers were dispatched to the 50 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Feb. 4 on a report of a possible structure fi re. Officers confi rmed there was no fi re; juveniles were identified and cited for underage consumption.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Crash in Lino Lakes seriously injures Hibbing woman One woman is in critical condition after a crash on I-35W in Lino Lakes on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Around 3:03 a.m. the Minnesota State Patrol responded to reports that a Dodge Neon, traveling northbound on I-35E near the Forest Lake split, went off the road and came to rest in the median ditch between I-35E and I-35W. Snowy, icecovered roads are thought

Subsequent to approval of a housing finance program, the City may issue revenue obligations to finance the housing finance program. The Bonds or other obligations, as and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance upon any property of the City, or its housing and redevelopment authority, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project.

Such Bonds or obligations will not be a charge against the City’s general credit or taxing powers but are payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement.

Further information concerning the housing finance program and the Project may be obtained from the City Administrator during normal business hours.

At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council of the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the housing finance program and proposal. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, MN Bill Petracek, Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 13, 2018.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON URBAN STORMWATER REMEDIATION COST-SHARE REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, FRIDLEY, HUGO, LINO LAKES, MAHTOMEDI, NEW BRIGHTON, ROSEVILLE, SHOREVIEW AND SAINT ANTHONY, WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP AND MINNESOTA COMMERCIAL RAILWAY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Columbia Heights – Silver Lake Boat Landing Stormwater Retrofits ($50,000), City of Fridley – 69th Avenue Road Diet and Median Infiltration ($50,000), City of Hugo – Stormwater Asset Management Program ($12,000), City of Lino Lakes – LaMotte Neighborhood Biofiltration Basin ($39,500), City of Lino Lakes – West Shadow Lake Drive Sanitary Extension ($50,000), City of Mahtomedi – Glendale Park BMP ($50,000), City of Mahtomedi – Phase 3 Historic District Improvements ($50,000), Minnesota Commercial Railway – Rice Creek Bridge Stabilization and Shoreline Protection ($27,716), City of New Brighton – Lions Park Stormwater Reuse ($50,000), City of Roseville – Evergreen Park Underground Filtration & Reuse ($205,000), City of Shoreview – Rice Creek Fields Stormwater Reuse ($50,000), City of Saint Anthony – Central Park Splash Pad Reuse Irrigation ($50,000) and White Bear Township – Bald Eagle Lake Outfall Improvements ($37,000). The RCWD may select all, some or none of the applications for full or partial funding. The RCWD’s total share of cost for selected projects will not exceed $390,000 and would be funded by general tax levy on real property within the watershed. The costshare requests can be reviewed at www.ricecreek.org or at the District office, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr., #611, Blaine, MN 55449-4539. 763-398-3070 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 13, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Phyllis Ann Blesi, a/k/a Phyllis A. Blesi and Phyllis Blesi, Decedent.

Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a WIll dated March 6, 1986. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Michele Blesi, whose address is 1184 Black Oaks Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447 to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary the power to

to have been a factor in the crash.

The driver, identified as Audrey Crawford, 56, of Hibbing, sustained life-threatening injuries.

Two passengers, Lamario Calhoun, 35, of Brooklyn Center, and Joyce Jones, 15, of Hibbing, sustained injuries that were not life threatening. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office and North Ambulance/Air assisted.

sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minnesota Statutes section § 524.3801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: February 2, 2018 Karol Bennett, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator William K. Wangensteen, MN# 114431 900 E. Wayzata Blvd. #110 Wayzata, MN 55391 Telephone: (952) 473-0130 Facsimile: (952) 473-3219 e-mail: wangen900@qwestoffice.net Published two times in the Quad Community Press on February 13 and 20, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL COURT FILE NO. 02-CV-176334 SUMMONS Michael J. Davis and Pattie P. Davis, Plaintiffs v.

GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Defendant THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Thomas P. Balyk, Attorney at Law White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 612-799-7898 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. Default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The Parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 off the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING IN TO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PEROPERTY located in Anoka County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 1, Rosella’s Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota October 30, 2017 Thomas P. Balyk (442x), Attorney at Law White Bear Lake Minnesota 55110 612-799-7898 Plaintiff Published three times in the Quad Community Press on January 30, February 6 and February 13, 2018.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Th Li Lakes L k City Ci Council C il discussed di d the h following at its Feb. 5 work session: • Discussed a land use amendment for Les Winter's property (7473 24th Ave.) During the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update process, Winter submitted a request to change the guiding designation of his 139 acres on the east side of I-35W from industrial to mixed use.

The council agreed to guide the land for mixed use and permit up to 50 percent of the land to be used as residential with a density of 4-6 units per acre.

• Discussed potential impacts the White Bear Lake lawsuit ruling could have on Lino Lakes.

Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained the one item the city needs to address right away is to revise its water supply plan by Aug. 29, which needs to include a contingency plan to fully or partially convert its source of water.

Grochala added three more conditions are expected to be added by the end of February, including a residential irrigation ban, per-capita water use plan and a report of collaborative efforts.

• Discussed Target's remodeling project.

Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained Target, located at 749 Apollo Drive, is currently remodeling the store, which has resulted in some construction activity taking place outside of the hours outlined by city ordinance (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and no construction on Sunday).

Swenson added the police have

responded twice d d to noise i complaints l i i in i January. Ryan Companies, Target's contractor, contacted city staff requesting to work overnight for two nights in February to remove and replace old HVAC units. The work is required to be done overnight, as a large crane is needed for the work; its operation is restricted for safety reasons while customers are in the store.

Councilman Michael Manthey, who lives in the area, said he didn't think it would be a problem as long as the residents are informed ahead of time about the work and can plan accordingly.

Mayor Jeff Reinert suggested Target consider closing early/opening late for a couple of days and offer a gift certificate to the residents affected by the noise.

• City Engineer Diane Hankee, of WSB & Associates, presented the 2017 Pavement Management Report. Lino Lakes reviews and rates the condition of the city’s street system annually using pavement ratings and pavement management software.

This information is used to provide recommended maintenance activities and associated budgets.

There are 97 miles of bituminous roadways within Lino Lakes. The average pavement condition index (PCI) for the city's bituminous roads is 71 (0-100, 100 being the best), compared to 2016's rating, which was in the 60s. Furthermore, 63 percent of bituminous roadways are in the “adequate” category, which require preventative maintenance; 23 percent are in the “marginal” category, which

require and i preservation; i d 14 percent are in the “problem” category, which require full reconstruction.

Upon reviewing the roadways that are currently under the “problem” category, WSB found it would take the city roughly 15 years to reconstruct all these roadways. There would also be roadways that are under the “marginal” category that will deteriorate into the “problem” category if there is no increase in funding to preserve the service life of these streets.

City staff recommends the council consider increasing the preservation (mill and overlay) funding by 5 to 10 percent annually.

• Discussed technology upgrades, including the replacement of each council member's iPads/tablets/laptops. The council discussed the possibility that each council member could be eligible for an annual reimbursement for technology upgrades. No decision was made.

• Discussed proposals for the city's civil legal services. Last November the city requested proposals for civil legal services.

RFPs were mailed to 15 law firms that specialize in municipal law. The deadline for submitting proposals was Jan. 5, and the city received eight proposals. Reinert requested City Administrator Jeff Karlson provide a bit more of an “apples-to-apples” comparison between the eight proposals at a future meeting.

• Discussed an expansion and renovation of the Community Room at City Hall.

City staff is asking the council to consider expanding and renovating the room

prior i to the h installation i ll i off new audio di visual equipment. Karlson explained one option for the room would be to knock down the back wall, which would expand the room by about 45 square feet.

City staff is working to obtain cost estimates for the renovation before soliciting bids for the audio visual equipment.

• Heard from Park Board Chair Pat Huelman, who provided an update to the council on 2018 parks and trails capital projects. Heulman said the board is committed to improving at least two playgrounds in addition to focusing on key linkage areas for trails and the addition of a hard-surface court such as tennis or pickleball. The location of the parks/ trails/court will be revealed at a future meeting.

• Discussed 2018 capital equipment replacement. Finance Director Sarah Cotton explained the 2018 budget's capital equipment replacement schedule called for the issuance of certificates of indebtedness in the amount of $390,929 to be used for the purchase of capital equipment. The amended schedule calls for the issuance of certificates of indebtedness in the amount of $303,900.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at City Hall.

There will be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room.

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