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Centerville council considers further renovations to City Hall BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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Ukraine: ‘They are not backing down’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Since the early 2000s, Jeff Karlson has made 10 trips to Ukraine to volunteer through a ministry. So, when he heard the news that Russia was invading the country, he felt helpless.
“It has driven me to my knees to pray for them, to pray for their protection,” he said. Karlson, a resident of St. Michael, Minnesota, is the former city administrator of Lino Lakes. He had always thought he would go on a mission trip to Africa, but then had the opportunity to go to
Ukraine through his church in 2005. It was there that Karlson met Max Fetisov, who was only 17 at the time,. Fetisov was visiting Ukrainian orphanages and sharing hope through Bible lessons. Over the years, the two
CENTERVILLE — The City Council is considering whether it should put another $475,000 into its City Hall/fi re station. “We have been talking for a while now about use of our American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and what we intend to do with those,” said City Administrator Mark Statz. “At this point, we need to make a decision on whether or not we are going to do these things in 2022.” After several council conversations, Statz compiled a list of top priorities, all of which include improvements at City Hall. If the council so chooses, the improvements would constitute the third phase of renovations at the city campus. The fi rst phase of the project, which renovated the Council Chambers, was planned prior to the pandemic and cost approximately $300,000. The second phase of the project, which utilized approximately $200,000 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, remodeled the office area with individual offices, touchfree fi xtures, etc. The city of Centerville will receive approximately $430,000 in ARPA funds, and the remaining $45,000 for the project would come from the city’s street fund.
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District Achievement & Integration Plan will set district up for future BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
The Centennial School District is one of two districts in the north metro that does not have an Achievement and Integration (A&I) plan in place. That will not, however, be the case for long. According to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), there are 171 districts that are participating in the A&I program for the 2021-22 school year. For several months now, Centennial
Schools has been working on developing an A&I plan that will help the district pursue racial and economic integration, increase student achievement, create equitable educational opportunities and reduce academic disparities. “We are not required to do this, we are volunteering to do this,” Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus explained. The plan requires that the district form a partnership with a neighboring district. In this case, Centennial will partner with Spring
Lake Park Schools (ISD 16). The district then needs to develop a list of goals and come up with strategies that support those goals. Districts that qualify and participate in the program have access to special funding. (A&I revenue is 70% state aid and 30% local levy; for more information, visit https://education. mn.gov/mde/dse/acint.) Currently, Centennial already has a partnership with Spring Lake Park through its Opportunities in SEE ACHIEVEMENT & INTEGRATION PLAN, PAGE 9
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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS necessary. The plan was most recently revised to reflect current projects, cost updates and realignment of future plans. Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey said he would likely be back before the board again in May with more revisions. • The district also continues to revise its 2021-22 budget. Chaffey explained that the revision is projecting an overall deficit of over $5 million. He said the revision reflects updated assumptions and estimates based on current information, new settlements, staffing adjustments and prior-year audit results. • The district’s budget process for next year is underway. Superintendent Jeff Holmberg explained that the budget will likely continue to change, as there is currently a lot going on in the Legislature that could have an impact. The board will approve next year’s budget in June. • The district will see a 5% increase for the 202223 school year and a 4% increase in 2023-24 for transportation services provided by Rehbein Transit (an affi liate of Minnesota Coaches). Chaffey explained that the transportation industry continues to see significant impacts from COVID-19 and many companies are starting to fold. “I think we have reached a very reasonable agreement that is acceptable to both parties,” he said. “I know that seems a little bit higher, but there are a lot of market rates out there that are probably going to be higher than where we are at.” • The district will pay $131,135 to Office Solutions and $144,436 to Virco for furniture for Centerville Elementary. The furniture will include desks, tables, chairs, flex area solutions and storage. Chaffey explained that they hope the furniture will arrive in four to six weeks, but it could take up to 12 weeks due to significant delays. The expansion at the school remains behind schedule because of several delays, but Chaffey said he hopes construction will be finished sometime this summer so community members can go on tours before the school year begins in September. • Centennial will receive funds through the Minnesota’s Child Care Stabilization Grant Program, which was created to help stabilize the child care industry as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Per the grant, 70% of the funds must be given to Kids Club staff. Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained that the money will be used for quarterly stipends to existing employees and bonuses to attract new employees, beginning this month. The stipend is based on how many hours worked, so employees who work more hours will receive larger stipends. • A closed session has been scheduled for the superintendent’s evaluation at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 6. The next school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, in the district office. There will also be a work study session immediately beforehand at 5:30 p.m. Shannon Granholm
Tony Palumbo won’t seek reelection Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo has announced that he will not seek reelection to the Office of Anoka County Attorney. He will retire at the end of 2022 after 45 years in the attorney’s office. Palumbo began his service in October 1977 and has performed duties in all four of the office’s legal divisions (civil, criminal, family and juvenile) as an assistant county attorney. He was elected county attorney in 2010 and has served in that role since January 2011. He was reelected in 2014 and 2018. During Palumbo’s tenure, the Anoka County Attorney’s Office launched initiatives combating elder abuse, domestic violence and the opioid epidemic through community outreach, education and specialized prosecution. Under Palumbo’s leadership, the office secured the county’s fi rst veterans court grant and collaborated to create the county’s specialty drug court. He has served as chair of the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council. He is also the president of the Urban County Attorney’s Association. Palumbo, a St. Paul native, has long been active in the community. His activism includes volunteering time and donating food to various charities. He has served on local foundation boards and currently represents the county on the Anoka-Ramsey Technical College Advisory committee, the Fogerty Arena board of directors,
and the Veterans Service Council. He also has been an actor in several plays at the Lakeshore Players Theatre and the Landmark Center in St. Paul. “I have been fortunate to have worked with, and been guided by, so many professional people in Anoka County throughout the years,” Palumbo CONTRIBUTED said. “The attorneys Tony Palumbo and the staff in this office have been exceptional in their performance and dedication. My years here have been a wonderful learning experience that has helped me serve the people of Anoka County. I’m so grateful for the privilege of serving as county attorney.” Contributed by the Anoka County Attorney’s Office
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Volleyball player Amara Patel is recognized by the school board for earning an Academic All-State Award.
Football player Isaiah Ward is recognized by the school board for achieving All-District and making the Minnesota Football Coaches Association All-Star Football Team.
Soccer player Lauren Ahles is recognized by the school board for achieving All-Conference, earning a spot on the Minnesota State High School League All-Tournament Team, and being a AAA Ms. Soccer Finalist.
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• A Centennial parent has requested that the district establish a parent advisory committee, similar to the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, for all of its students of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. “There were several attempts over the last couple years to do a Parents Advisory Committee for all of our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) families. Two informal meetings were held in late 2020 and early 2021 that included thenSuperintendent Dietz with assurances that this group would be ongoing at a district level to address the needs of this ever-growing and changing segment of our community, which currently makes up about 15-20% of our student population,” Heather Berg-Patel explained. “Multiple requests to address restarting this group by families who want to help the district better meet the needs of their kids of color have gone unanswered. I am requesting the Centennial School Board and administrators add regular meetings with a formal BIPOC Parents Advisory Committee so that we can better support students of color in our school.” • The American Indian Education Program continues to see success in the district. Approximately 135 students self-identify as being Native American in the district. Some highlights for the program for the 2020-21 school year include: – 56% of students at the middle school and high school received a 3.0 GPA or higher – 85% of students missed seven days or fewer of school – 100% of students graduated Each year the school board adopts a resolution that includes the programs bylaws as well as an annual compliance vote of concurrence, meaning that the parent advisory committee feels the district is meeting the needs of students enrolled in the program. • The district will submit its Achievement and Integration (A&I) Plan for 2022-25 to the Minnesota Department of Education. (See full story on pages 1 and 9). • The district’s teaching and learning department will see some changes. Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus explained that the main change will be bringing everyone in the program up to 1 full-time equivalent (FTE). Currently, the department only has two full-time staff. New positions include a coordinator position and adding three student and family advocates. • The district is currently in the second phase of its open enrollment period for the 2022-23 school year. Grossklaus said approximately 20% of students open enroll to the district. As of the Jan. 15 deadline, 94 applications were received, compared to 115 new students from the previous school year, Grossklaus said. Parents (from the fi rst phase) are required to notify the district of their intent to enroll by March 11. The second window for open enrollment will close March 17. “We are behind where we were (in 2018 and 2019),” he said. “One of the largest groups that students have left us for is home-schooling.” • The district continues to make revisions to its long-term facilities maintenance plan (LTFM) as
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS private ditch serves as an outlet for approximately 340 acres of the watershed. (The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources classifies all public waters. A natural environment lake is generally small, often shallow lakes with limited capacities for assimilating the impacts of development and recreational use. They often have adjacent lands with substantial constraints for development such as high water tables, exposed bedrock, and unsuitable soils. These lakes, particularly in rural areas, usually do not have much existing development or recreational use.) Recently, there has been flooding in the ditch corridor due to limited maintenance and failure of private culverts, Grochala explained, which has raised concerns regarding long-term management of the system as development pressure increases upstream. The purpose of the study is to identify a preferred long-term water quality and quantity management strategy for the ditch system located north of the lake and develop alternative concepts for possible best management practices along the corridor that enhances water quality, preserves flood storage and provides a potential recreational and wildlife habitat corridor. The study cost will not exceed $30,000, and VLAWMO and the city of Lino Lakes will split the cost evenly. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, in the council chambers. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the community room. Shannon Granholm
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• The city is looking into a possible safety concern along Gray Heron Drive after Centennial High School student Aiden Sherer informed the City Council about the concern at a recent open mike portion of a council meeting. Sherer told the council that every school day around 2:45 p.m. there is a handful of parents who don’t want to wait in the long pickup line at Centennial Middle School and, instead, line up on Gray Heron Drive to wait for their students. “There are upwards of 12 cars of parents who don’t want to wait in line,” Sherer explained. “One time a USPS truck was trying to get through and it couldn’t because there were so many SUVs lining it. It creates a ton more kid traffic, and then kids are walking on our street … it is a dangerous situation, and it has been a really big problem.” Mayor Rob Rafferty said city staff would look into the issue. • The city has reached a settlement agreement with Salo/Peltier Lake LLC regarding the northeast drainage area improvement project. In March 2019, the council authorized the acquisition of property through eminent domain for the project. The city continued to negotiate directly with the Peltier Lake LLC ownership group (James and Bernice Salo) through 2019. The court awarded possession of the property to the city in December 2019. Following the court award, the city undertook a redesign of the project. All parties continued discussions through summer and fall and into 2021. According to Community Development Director Michael Grochala, a settlement agreement that is acceptable to both parties has been reached. Under the terms of the agreement, the city will reconvey a parcel awarded by court back to the property owner; the owner will convey a drainage and utility easement to the city; the owner will receive $70,179 in compensation to be distributed by the court; and the original $67,000 deposited with the court, which accrued interest, will be disbursed to the city. • Melissa Olson of Lyssa’s Whole Life Wellness has been granted a massage enterprise and individual massage license to do business at 7094 Lake Drive (Suite 204). Per city policy, applicants applying for a massage license are required to undergo a background investigation. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department performs the investigations and reports any information that would make applicants ineligible for the license. The background check did not reveal any reason to deny the license. • The latest bill for the Rookery Activity Center (RAC) totals $65,000 to Aqua Logic. The council approved the expenditures at the last meeting, which are related to work on the pool area. • Precision Tune Auto Care will begin construction on a new facility located on Lake Drive as soon as weather allows. (See business briefs on page 7 for more information.) • The city of Lino Lakes now has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Vadnais Lakes Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) and has authorized WSB to complete a subwatershed management plan/feasibility study for Amelia Lake. Amelia Lake is a natural development lake located in the southeast portion of Lino Lakes. The watershed area is approximately 754 acres. A
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am one of those that can be on the couch, binge watch a season (or three) of “Stranger Things,” and scroll mindlessly on Twitter all at the same time. The hours can get away with little to no effort. I always just assumed that I was “doing nothing” all that time and it was easy. Wow was I wrong! After doing a journal prompt recently, I learned that kind of behavior is Movers & far removed from “doing Shakers nothing” and I was really Mary Healy missing out on something that would benefit me so much more. The concept of “doing nothing” has its place in many cultures. The Dutch, known as some of the happiest people in the world, call it “Niksen,”which means “the doing of nothing.” The Italians created “La Dolce Far Niente” or “sweet doing nothing.” By contrast, in the US we are addicted to “doing stuff.” Even when I am reading a book on my couch, I am also thinking about the laundry and other chores I could be doing instead. Before my dive into
learning more about “doing nothing,” I would have thought meditation is a form of doing nothing, but that focusing intently on your breathing still counts as “doing” something. After discovering Niksen, I wanted to explore the concept more. I learned that you should own your “doing nothing;” don’t consider yourself lazy. Do nothing with a purpose. Manage your expectations, prepare your space, and make sure your phone is out of reach. Find a cozy chair and put it near a window. Take advantage of the time and just be in the moment. If you want to learn more about Niksen, I recommend the book “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing” by Olga Mecking. She examines the underlying science behind Niksen and gives you permission to take a break from all of the busyness and accomplish more by doing less. According to Mecking, Niksen might not be for everyone. Self-care is personal and you need to find what’s right for you. It might be uncomfortable when you first try. But as with any new skill, the more you practice the better you can become. I have just started to actively seek out times of doing “nothing” and it is already so freeing. I will sit after working out in the morning
and just stare off into space for five minutes. I will take a few minutes to look out the window on a lunch break to daydream. I am really looking forward to once again sitting outside to practice my new skills of Niksen. I encourage you to do some research or even just try to practice “nothing” for a minute or two. For additional inspiration on how to get started, check out the following titles from Anoka County Library’s collection: • “The Lost Art of Doing Nothing: How the Dutch Unwind with Niksen” by Maartje Willems • “The Joy of Doing Nothing: A Real-Life Guide to Stepping Back, Slowing Down, and Creating a Simpler, Joy-Filled Life” by Rachel Jonat • “I Didn’t Do the Thing Today” by Madeleine Dore You can find these titles and more in the catalog at anokacountylibrary.org. Looking for personalized reading recommendations? Give us a call or submit a request to our Librarian Recommends service for titles based on your interests and preferences. I hope you are able find a time to sit back, let go and truly, just do nothing. Mary Healy is the branch manager at the Centennial Library located in Circle Pines.
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CORRECTION The Circle Pines City Council snippets that ran in the March 1 issue contained an error. The snippets should have stated that Jan Kreminski and Eric Peterson were appointed to the Utilities Commission; Jamie Dolieslager and Tyler Newland were appointed to Park Board; and Laurie Wold and Amy Carroll were appointed to the Planning Commission. We apologize for the error.
WEEKLY WAG Feliz is a happy pup, about a year old, and she is anxious to find her forever family. She is looking for an active family that loves to be outside as much as she does. Feliz likes walks, jogs, runs, hiking and exploring. Although she enjoys being outside, Feliz is very polite and respectful inside. Feliz is potty-trained and is quickly learning all of her basic commands. She is also kennel-trained, and that is currently where she spends her nights. But when her people are around, Feliz likes to be with them all the time. She soaks up attention like a sponge, and she likes to cuddle. Feliz, a shepherd/Catahoula leopard dog mix, weighs about 50 pounds, and is very social with all people. However, due to her survivalist start to life in South Dakota, Feliz may do best in a home as an only pet. If you are interested in adopting Feliz and would like to learn more about her, please fi ll out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.
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Gov. Tim Walz has announced that registration is open so Minnesota parents can register for a $100,000 Minnesota college scholarship, the next phase of the “Kids Deserve a Shot” vaccine incentive program. Any Minnesota parent or guardian whose 5- to 11-year-olds have ever received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine by April 11, can enter to win $100,000 Minnesota college scholarships. On April 15, the state will hold a drawing for five $100,000 scholarships valid at any public or private nonprofit higher educational institution in Minnesota. The Minnesota College Scholarship drawing is part of an effort to boost the vaccination rate of Minnesota’s children. While Minnesota is a national leader in vaccinating children 5-11 years old, this age group still has the lowest vaccination rate among eligible Minnesotans. Minnesotans can learn more about the “Kids Deserve a Shot” program, register for the scholarship drawing and view official rules at https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/vaccinerewards/kids-deserve-a-shot. Contributed by the Minnesota Department of Health
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The Saints of Swing Big Band will perform at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Admission is $12 per adult and $8 per student (under 21) at the door. Admission includes one beverage (beer, wine or soda).
St. Joe’s will offer 4 fish fry dinners
St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church will offer Lenten fish dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays, March 11, March 18, March 25 and April 1. The dinners, which are sponsored by the Men’s Group and the Knights of Columbus, will include pan-fried or baked cod, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, tomato basil soup and dessert. Beer and wine will also be available for dine-in patrons. This year, takeout is also available. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $14 for adults, $7 for children (5-10), or $40 for families.
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IRS issues 10 tips to avoid tax season fraud Each year, taxpayers’ personal information is compromised through phishing scams or by unscrupulous tax preparers. As tax season is now in full swing, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) wants taxpayers to be aware of tax-related fraud. “IRS-CI is the investigative arm of the IRS, and this tax season we want to remind U.S. taxpayers about ways they can protect their wallets and personal information,” said IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Justin Campbell, Chicago Field Office.
Tips to avoid tax season fraud include:
1. Choose a tax preparer wisely. Look for a preparer who is available year-round. 2. Ask your tax preparer for their IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). All paid preparers are required to have one. 3. Don’t use a ghost preparer. They won’t sign a tax return they prepare for you. 4. Don’t fall victim to tax preparers’ promises of large refunds. Taxpayers must pay their fair share of taxes. 5. Don’t sign a blank tax return. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for what appears on tax returns fi led with the IRS. 6. Make sure you receive your refund. Your refund should be deposited into your bank account, not your tax preparer’s. 7. The IRS will not call you threatening legal action. If you receive a call like this, hang up. 8. Don’t respond to text messages, emails or social media posts claiming to be the IRS. They may contain malware that could compromise your personal information. 9. Don’t click links or open attachments in unsolicited emails or text messages about your tax return. These messages are fraudulent. 10. Protect your personal and financial information. Never provide this information in response to unsolicited text messages, emails or social media posts claiming to be the IRS. For more tips on choosing a tax professional or how to fi le a complaint against one, visit IRS. gov. Taxpayers who suspect tax violations by a person or business may report it to the IRS using the Form 3949A (information referral). Taxpayers can report phishing emails to phishing@irs. gov or IRS impersonation scams to TIGTA.gov. Contributed by the IRS-CI
PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JANUARY 24, 2022 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; January 24, 2022. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 1.1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Clerk Linser called the roll. The following members were present: Guthmueller, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely. The following members were absent: Timm. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS 5.1. Approval of Minutes. 5.2. Personnel. 5.3. Gifts to the District. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Vollbrecht, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 6.1. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Award of the Bond Sale – The Executive Director of Business Services recommends that the Board adopt the resolution ratifying the award of the $58,660,000 taxable general obligation bond sale. Motion to adopt the resolution by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.2. Adoption of Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore - Motion to adopt the resolution by Bettinger, seconded by Vollbrecht. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.3. Approval of Custodian Contract Settlement – The agreement has been ratified by the members of the unit. The Negotiations Committee recommends approval of this agreement. Motion to approve the Custodian Contract Settlement by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 6.4. PreK and Kids Club Rates for 2022-2023 – Motion to approve the proposed fee increase for Preschool and Kids Club by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 7.1. Adoption of Revised Policies – The Executive Director of Human Resources recommends adoption of revised policies 102 Equal Education Opportunity Policy, 401 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, 402 Staff Disability Nondiscrimination Policy, 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination Policy, and 522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy. 8. COMMUNICATION 8.1. AMSD. 8.2. CAEF. 8.3. MSBA. 8.4. NE Metro 916. 8.5. Schools for Equity in Education.
8.6 District Committee Reports. 9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 11. ADJOURN at 7:00 p.m. Motion to adjourn by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 8, 2022.
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SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY FEBRUARY 8, 2022 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; February 8, 2022. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Knisely, Timm, Vollbrecht, ex-officio Holmberg. The following members were absent: None. 3. STRATEGIC PLAN Dr. Ray Queener from TeamWorks gave an update on the Classroom to Boardroom Process. The board worked on a draft to develop/refine the District Mission, Core Values, Vision, and Strategic Directions. 4. TEACHING & LEARNING UPDATE Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus presented overviews of the A & I Plan and the Teaching and Learning Department Restructure. 5. BUDGET UPDATE Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey gave an update on budget revisions for the 2021-2022 school year. 6. LTFM REVISIONS Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey gave an update on the revisions to the 10 Year Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan Budget. 7. ADJOURN at 8:25 p.m. Motion to adjourn by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 8, 2022.
CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AD FOR BIDS 2022 EAST SHADOW LAKE DRIVE UTILITY PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2022 East Shadow Lake Drive Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 10:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino
Lakes will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 301.715.8592 and entering Meeting ID 942 1377 2647 and Passcode 474145. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 1,400 S Y Remove Bituminous Pavement 800 LF Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter 3,600 S Y Geotextile Fabric Type 5 500 C Y Excavation – Common 900 C Y Select Granular Embankment 130 TON Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) 260 TON Type SP 12.5 Non Wear Course Mix (2,C) 400 LF 10” PVC Sanitary Sewer 160 LF 15” – 24” RCP Storm Sewer 400 LF 12” DIP Watermain 400 S Y Sodding Type Lawn The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $45 by inputting Quest project #8144580 on the website’s Project Search page. The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: February 14, 2022 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 8 and 15, 2022.
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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer observed a traffic violation in the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville Feb. 23. A verbal warning was issued. • Police responded to a theft in the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Feb. 23. • Offices responded to Lexington Avenue and North Road regarding a personal injury accident in Circle Pines Feb. 23. • Police took a stolen vehicle report in the 10 block of East Road in Circle Pines Feb. 26. One vehicle was entered as stolen. • Officers responded to a phone call regarding a civil fraud matter in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Feb. 26. • Officers conducted a traffic stop for violations that occurred in the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Feb. 27. An adult male was arrested for a fi rearm violation. • Officers were dispatched to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington on the report of a property damage accident. The suspect was cited for an uninsured vehicle. • Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Woodland Road in Lexington Feb. 27. An adult female was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers conducted a warrant attempt in the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Feb. 28. An adult male was ultimately arrested on an outstanding warrant. • Police responded to the 6800 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville for a civil dispute Feb. 28. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Country Lake Drive, where the homeowners reported their burglar alarm had activated while they were home. The officers checked the residence and did not locate any apparent problems. • An officer responded to a phone call request regarding a protection order in the 300 block of Arrowhead Drive Feb. 22. The caller was provided information regarding protection orders. • Officers responded to a property damage accident involving two vehicles on Sunset Avenue and Apollo Drive Feb. 22. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were driven from the scene. • An officer took a report of a suspicious phone call in the 7100 block of Ivy Ridge Court Feb. 22. No crime had occurred. The complainant was provided with options. • An officer responded to a two-vehicle property damage crash on Hodgson Road and Birch Street Feb. 22. Both vehicles were driven from the scene
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and a state crash report was completed. • Officers responded to a personal injury accident involving a snowmobile on 80th Street and I-35E Feb. 22. Officers investigated and suspected the driver was impaired. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment and a search warrant was obtained for a blood sample. • An officer responded to a call of a vehicle crash involving a mailbox in the 7500 block of Leonard Avenue Feb. 22. The driver worked with the mailbox owner to take care of the damage. • An officer responded to a residence on a report of a smoking dishwasher in the 1500 block of Meadowview Court Feb. 23. Lino Lakes Fire Division responded and determined there was no active fi re. • An officer assisted another agency with a personal injury accident on Lexington Avenue and North Road Feb. 23. The officer provided traffic control. • An officer responded to a call of a vehicle that hit a mailbox on Arrowhead Drive and Ojibway Path Feb. 23. The driver agreed to take care of the damage. • An officer responded to a scam report in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway Feb. 23. The officer advised the party to make a report with the appropriate agency to state the messages were a scam. • An officer responded to a call regarding a potential ice hazard in the 400 block of Birch Street Feb. 23. The caller was advised of possible solutions. • The school resource officer responded to a twovehicle property damage accident on Elm Street and Fourth Avenue Feb. 24. The officer completed an incident report. • An officer assisted a neighboring agency Feb. 24 with a stolen vehicle that had stopped on 90th Drive NE and Naples Street NE. Three parties were detained at the scene. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 24 because the registered owner didn’t have a valid driver’s license and had an obstructed license plate. The adult male driver was arrested and booked at jail for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety (IPS). • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 6100 block of Hodgson Road Feb. 24 because the registered owner didn’t have a valid driver’s license. The adult male driver was arrested and booked at jail for driving after cancellation IPS. • An officer responded to a water flow alarm sounding in the 300 block of Ojibway Path Feb. 24. • An officer responded to a call of a vehicle stuck in a snowbank in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Feb. 25. The vehicle was not damaged, and the driver was not injured. The vehicle was later towed from the snow.
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• An officer was requested to assist a neighboring agency with a K-9 track in the 100 block of 124th Avenue NE Feb. 25. No track was located. • An officer responded to a call of multiple vehicles involved in accidents with unknown injuries in the 6800 block of I-35E Feb. 25. No parties were injured, and the State Patrol responded to handle the investigation. • An officer responded to assist the State Patrol with a property damage crash in the 900 block of I-35W Feb. 25. The officer and a community service officer assisted with traffic control. • An officer took a report of suspicious activity on social media in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle Feb. 25. The incident was documented per the request of the complainant. • A community service officer located a vehicle with a flat tire in the 1200 block of Main Street Feb. 25 and provided traffic control while it was changed. • Officers responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident on the 800 block of Main Street Feb. 25. One driver was evaluated by paramedics on the scene and one vehicle was towed. • An officer responded to a property damage crash that occurred in the parking lot of a local school in the 500 block of Birch Street Feb. 25. The officer confi rmed there were no injuries and the incident was documented. • Officers responded to a local neighborhood on a report of a suspicious person in the 100 block of Ulmer Drive Feb. 25. Officers searched the area and no one was located. • An officer observed an adult male walking on the roadway attempting to hitchhike in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Feb. 26. The officer offered the male a ride home, but the male declined. • An officer stopped a vehicle displaying the wrong plates in the 2200 block of Main Street Feb. 27. The plates were confiscated and the driver was advised of the next steps to take. • Officers responded to a call of possible gunshots heard near a residential area in the 7700 block of Lake Drive Feb. 27. The officers sat in the area and heard what sounded like a vehicle backfi ring a distance away from them. The officers checked for the vehicle but did not locate a source. • An officer was dispatched to a phone call report of an abandoned vehicle in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Feb. 28. The officer attempted to contact the registered owner and advised the reporting party how to proceed. • An officer assisted another law enforcement agency with a heated civil dispute at a local business in the 6800 block of 20th Avenue S. Feb. 28. The officer kept the parties separated until the local agency arrived to handle the call.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Charity hockey game raises over $70K
The sixth annual Guns-N-Hoses Hockey Charity Classic saw record-breaking attendance as well as record-breaking fundraising. Over 800 people attended the event Feb. 25 and helped raise more than $70,000 for Shield 616, a nonprofit organization based out of Colorado that provides lifesaving gear to law enforcement and fi refighters.
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For the fifth year in a row (the first year was a tie), the Guns (police) team beat the Hoses (fire) team. The score was 11-1.
Lino Lakes Officer Matt Paulson shows off his team’s trophy with Jake Skifstad, founder and CEO of Shield 616. Skifstad and his team drove to Minnesota from Colorado to be a part of this year’s event.
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City of Lino Lakes named Tree City USA, again Lino Lakes has been named a Tree City USA for the 31st year by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Lino Lakes achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: having a tree board or department (the Environmental Board), having a treecare ordinance, funding an annual
community forestry budget of at least $2 per resident, and holding an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Andy Nelson, the city’s environmental coordinator, provided some of the city’s forestry highlights for 2021: • Removed 88 ash trees • Removed 20 boulevard trees with major defects • Contracted 6 removals • Pruned over 70 boulevard trees • Completed 102 ash injections (performed by Rainbow Tree Care) • Planted 106 trees in boulevards and parks
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Fifteen volunteers survey heron nests and inspect the condition of nesting trees on Peltier Island. The long-term partnership, which includes volunteers, Anoka County and the city of Lino Lakes, improves the chance that the birds will continue to nest on the island for many years to come.
For the third year, the city also received the Tree City USA Growth Award, which is presented to participating Tree City USA communities that demonstrate increased levels of tree care and community engagement. Nelson provided some highlights of the city’s forestry program that contributed to the Growth Award recognition: • Applying for two or more grants for specific community forestry projects or programs • City-supported staff training opportunities including the Shade
Tree short course • Ongoing tree inventory updates • Continued tree planting on public property • Tree protection required and monitored for development projects • Restoration work, including prescribed burning and invasive plant management • New tree board (Environmental Board) members • Educational material provided to residents on tree care and emerald ash borer (EAB)
Members of the Chain of Lakes Rotary Club donate and plant eight native trees with assistance from Anoka County and city of Lino Lakes staff. The trees, which the herons use for nesting, were to replace ash trees that were killed by emerald ash borer.
ARPA DOLLARS: City Council weighs priorities
BUSINESS BRIEF Precision Tune Auto Care will construct new building
LINO LAKES — Precision Tune Auto Care, currently located at 550 Lilac Street, will construct a new building on a 0.7-acre parcel located at 7910 Lake Drive. The 4,125-square-foot facility will be used for automobile and truck repair and include six auto service bays, a reception area, waiting area, employee break room, office and restrooms. The City Council approved a conditional use permit and site improvement performance agreement for the business Feb. 28. Owner Paul Selbitschka explained that his lease at the current facility expires in August, so the hope is to begin construction on the new building as soon as weather permits.
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Precision Tune Auto Care will move from its curent location on Lilac Street to a new building on Lake Drive.
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(The city currently has $160,00 programmed into its capital improvement plan to be used on the parking lot project). Interior improvements to City Hall would likely cost approximately $225,000. One project could include punching the hallway from City Hall through to the fi re station to provide easier access between the two sections of the building. Other improvements could include the addition of a conference room and break room. Exterior improvements would likely cost an additional $250,000, and could include parking lot improvements as well as lighting and landscaping upgrades. A memorial in front of City Hall has also been considered, to be located where the flagpole currently sits. Council Member Steve King explained that he could support some of the exterior improvements, but that he would not support the interior upgrades. “I just don’t see why we are putting in $475,0000-plus … We are going to spend another $500,000 renovating City Hall and then later on, we will say, ‘I need more money for this and I need more money for that,’” King said. “These are uncertain times and we just spend, spend, spend. I don’t think it is a necessity right now.” Mayor D Love said the one thing he doesn’t want to do is overextend the city’s funds. “This is a plan that we had on back burner, and I don’t have a problem with it, but I don’t want to overextend ourselves,”
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The city of Centerville is considering spending its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on further renovations to its City Hall/fire station to create more of a campus feel. City Administrator Mark Statz described this rendering of the proposed improvements as a “napkin sketch.”
Love said. He also noted that the funds need to be used. Statz explained that although there are a lot of appropriate uses for ARPA funds, the one thing that is not allowed is creating a “rainy day fund.” “This money was put out there to stimulate the economy. They want things to be built,” he said. Council Member Michelle Lakso said she would be comfortable moving the exterior portion of the project forward, but suggested the council discuss other potential uses for the remaining funds with the other committees and commissions. Ultimately, the council directed city staff to continue refining the exterior improvements to City Hall (not to exceed $250,000) and discuss
other potential uses for the remaining ARPA funds. In a follow-up email, Statz said, “There seems to be some consensus from the City Council that the improvements, which would connect the City Hall space and Fire Hall offices with an interior hallway, would be a benefit to the overall functionality of our building and the operations of both the city and fi re department. However, the city has a number of other priorities to weigh. City staff is compiling a list of other priorities and rough costs in an effort to facilitate that discussion.” Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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No changes will be made to the city’s polling place as a result of redistricting. There is still one precinct, and the polling place will continue to be at St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center, located at 6995 Centerville Road.
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developed a friendship. In 2009, Fetisov officially launched his ministry, True Hope. Karlson and his wife Joy have been involved in the organization since the beginning, and have both served on ministry’s board of directors. Karlson has been the ministry’s treasurer since 2013. The organization’s vision is to “break the cycle of abandonment in the lives of orphans and to see them live and thrive independently with the knowledge that they are valuable and loved.” Since 2013, Karlson has traveled to Ukraine almost yearly. “I just fell in love with the children there,” he said. “I developed this passion for this. I have met so many wonderful people there who are very close friends now.” The Karlsons actually purchased an apartment in Ukraine with another couple from the ministry to use on their frequent visits. The Karlsons now try to visit the country every
fall and spring. Their next visit was planned for this May. The ministry is based out of Krivoy Rog (Kryvyi Rih), the largest city in central Ukraine and the seventh most populous city in the country. True Hope serves people of all ages, from newborns up to disabled adults, and provides mentorship and support, basic needs (diapers, school supplies, clothing etc.) as well as transitional housing, education, advocacy, medical help and spiritual growth. Karlson said he has a very heavy heart and was surprised by Russia’s invasion of the country. “This conflict has been going on since 2014. Probably 15,000 soldiers have died fighting that war on the eastern side of Ukraine,” Karlson explained. “But when this whole threat of invasion came up, generally the Ukrainians were not concerned about Putin invading their country. They thought that would be pure madness; they did not expect that he
would go to that length just because of how it would impact his own nation.” One thing people need to understand about Ukrainians is that they are patriotic, Karlson said. “This last generation hasn’t known war, and they value their freedom and independence from Russia, particularly since they were once a part of the Soviet bloc. They love freedom, and they don’t want to be under Soviet rule again. They want to determine their own destiny, and I think that’s what you are seeing there,” Karlson explained. “They are going to fight. They are fighting vigorously to keep their country and not let the Russians take it over … They are not going to back down.” One thing is certain, Karlson said: Ukraine needs prayers. “They know that the only way they are going to stop this invasion is with divine intervention. They aren’t going to be able to do it on their own. It is going to take intervention of God,
and they know that,” Karlson reflected. “The people that I know are all praying, they are all standing strong in faith and believing that Lord will turn back this invasion.” In addition to prayers, True Hope’s main mission right now is providing financial help to the people of Ukraine. As of press deadline, Karlson said that the mission has seen an outpouring of support and received over $160,000 in donations from people who want to help. True Hope is also focused on providing housing for all of the refugees. For more information about True Hope or to donate, visit https:// truehopeukraine.com. “It is very sobering. It is very hard to see what they are going through right now,” Karlson said. “All we can do is pray.” Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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Former Lino Lakes City Administrator Jeff Karlson has made 10 trips to Ukraine to volunteer through a ministry. In this photo he is pictured with a couple of men from a facility in Ukraine. “Many of the men in the government facility could lead productive lives, but because they grew up as orphans and have some kind of disability, they are institutionalized in poor facilities outside the city,” Karlson explained.
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Emergency Care (OEC) course. Going forward, Grossklaus explained other opportunities to partner could include programming at Centennial Square, additional courses for high school students and community events. The fi rst goal is to increase the fouryear graduation rate for students who receive free or reduced lunch prices from 71.1% (class of 2020) to 85% for the class of 2025. Strategies to achieve that goal include: hiring three student and family advocates, increasing the percentage of student participating in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at the high school, and continuing to offer course partnerships with Spring Lake Park. The second goal is to increase the participation in the Odyssey (gifted and talented) program, which is only offered at Rice Lake Elementary (RLE). The strategy to achieve that goal will be to provide transportation to students who qualify for the program and who reside outside of the RLE boundaries. Grossklaus explained the district would like to see the participation increase from 41% of students (districtwide) in 2021 to 58% in 2025. “We would like to see 17-18% of each (elementary) building participating,” he said. In addition, the district will also coordinate transportation for students who want to participate in clubs, student organizations, academic support and other enrichment activities after school. The third goal is to ensure that teachers have access to adequate training to meet the social, emotional and physical needs of students of all backgrounds and abilities. “We need to provide training to staff that represents our community,” Grossklaus explained. “We need to understand who are students are, where they are coming from and how we can help them.” Centennial is estimated to receive
$621,000 from the A&I program for the 2022-23 school year. Eighty percent of those funds must be used on direct services to students, and no more than 20% can be allocated to professional development. Only up to 10% can be used on administrative costs. No local levy component is proposed for 2022-23. School Board Chair Suzy Guthmueller said she was excited about the program, as it will allow Centennial to be able to provide services it hasn’t been able to afford up to this point. Clerk Sue Linser said she is happy that the district will have stable funding it can rely on going forward, which is typically a concern. “A lot of work went into this, said Treasurer Tom Knisely. “Not only are we helping kids to catch up academically and close the achievement gap, but we are enriching the experience for kids. If you belong to a club or activity, now you feel more a part of the community. You feel more accepted. You feel more like you belong.” Superintendent Jeff Holmberg said once the plan is approved by MDE, “the real work will begin.” “There are huge opportunities in outreach, there are huge opportunities in working with families and kids … The plan is great, but let’s get to work.” The school board has signed off on the plan, which will now be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for review. Grossklaus said he expects the plan will be approved, but MDE may have some recommendations the district needs to implement before the plan is set in motion. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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According to MDE, there are 171 districts that are participating in the A&I program for the 2021-22 school year. The Centennial School District will submit its plan to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) by March 15 for approval.
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UMD’s Hughes is finalist for major hockey award BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Gabbie Hughes, Minnesota-Duluth senior hockey forward from Centennial, is one of 10 finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top player in the country. Hughes and teammate Elizabeth Giguere were both among the finalists announced by the USA Hockey Federation last week. The field will be narrowed to three on March 17 and the award recipient will be announced March 26. The Bulldogs (24-11-1) lost to the top-ranked Minnesota Gophers 5-1 in the WCHA semifinals Saturday. They will enter the NCAA playoffs against Harvard at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis on Thursday, 6 p.m., with the winner facing the Gophers on Saturday. Hughes has logged 37 assists (second in the
nation) and 18 goals. She has rolled up 163 career points (67 goals, 97 assists) in 122 games, ranking ninth all-time in UMD history. Giguere, a senior from Quebec, leads the Bulldogs with 56 points (third in the nation) on 21 goals and 35 assists. In high school, Hughes was a Miss Hockey finalist and led the Cougars to a state runner-up finish as a senior. Hughes is also one of five finalists for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Along with her mother, Miki, she is heavily involved in Sophie’s Squad, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of athletes from the youth level to college. Anneke Linser, Hughes’ classmate and longtime teammate with both the Cougars and Bulldogs, has logged six goals and nine assists this season.
Boys hockey: Cougars didn’t make state, but lit up scoreboard
Boys basketball: Cougars lose last 2 in NWSC; playoffs next BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Girls basketball: Cougars pursuing section title this week The Centennial Cougars, top-seeded and defending champion in Section 7AAAA, opened their defense of the title beating Coon Rapids 65-46 at home Thursday evening. Marisa Frost netted 16 points, Camille Cummings 15, Macey Littlefield 11 and Sydney Kubes 10 for the Cougars (17-10). Jenny Ntambwe had 21 for the Cardinals (0-26). The Cougars, who’ve won 10 or their last 11, hosted Cambridge-Isanti (198) on Tuesday in the semifinals while No. 2 Blaine (18-9) faced No. 3 Andover (15-12). The championship will be held Thursday in North Branch, 7 p.m. Centennial was No. 12 and Blaine No. 20 in the final Class 4A rankings.
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Against Armstrong, Reese Neudahl netted 17 points and Luke Clark 14. Payton Mogire had 14 points and Seth Newbern 12 for Armstrong (12-14). The Cougars are seeded No. 3 in Section 7AAAA and will host No. 6 Forest Lake in the first round Thursday, 7 p.m. The winner plays Tuesday against No. 2 Coon Rapids No. 7 Anoka on Tuesday at the high seed. “We are excited to be the 3 seed and get a home playoff game,” Waldvogel said. “Every game in AAAA basketball is a grind, so we will need to come out with energy and tenacity like every night. One game at a time. We are looking forward to the challenge.”
The Centennial boys closed conference play last week with losses against No. 2 ranked Totino-Grace 69-39 on Tuesday, and Robbinsdale Armstrong 65-57 on Friday. The Cougars finished 4-15 in the Northwest Suburban Conference and will take a 7-19 overall record into playoffs. “We worked hard all season. We are pleased but never satisfied,” coach Spencer Waldvogel said. “We worked as a team and became a strong family, and that’s what we will need going into sections, believing in ourselves and believing in each other.”
The Centennial boys hockey team had an entertaining, net-rustling season that fell a bit short of its goal, finishing 18-63 after a Section 5AA semi-finals loss to eventual champion Maple Grove. The Cougars averaged 5.8 goals per game. They had 10 players with between 23 and 51 points and eight with at least 10 goals. “This group put huge numbers up and could skate with the best teams in the state,” coach Ritch Menne said. “We just didn’t get the bounces and puck luck we needed to move on in the section playoffs. All of our numbers on paper were top in the state.” The team’s 158 goals ranked fourth alltime in school history. Eight players had 10 or more goals. “This was a special group that worked PHOTO | NAMYSTPHOTOGRAPHY.COM hard daily and really believed they could Owen Van Tassel led the Cougars with make it back to the X,” Menne said. “The 51 points. seniors on this team carried on the great leadership we expect, they will truly be missed.” The top two scorers were senior Owen Van Tassel with 25 goals and 26 assists for 51 points and junior Peyton Blair with 24, 26 and 50. Following were sophomore Harper Searles (19-28-47), senior AJ Carls (17-23-40), senior Jacob Hoylo (5-33-38), senior Brody Pass (11-16-27), senior Cade Anderson (12-14-26), junior Drake Ramirez (11-12-23), senior defenseman Matt Everson (3-20-23), and sophomore Brock Carls (11-12-23). Jack Fuller, senior goalie, had a .916 save percentage and 2.14 goalsagainst average.
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Max Scheurer, Centennial junior, placed sixth in the breaststroke at the state Class 2A swimming meet Saturday evening at the University of Minnesota. Scheurer’s preliminaries time Friday was 57.74, and his finals time was 57.84. The top eight earn all-state status.
Wrestling: Timko state trip brief
Luke Timko, Centennial’s lone entrant in the state wrestling tournament, lost his fi rst-round 132-pound match to Cael Robb of Owatonna 14-1 on Friday at Xcel Energy Center. He did not get a wrestle-back because Robb lost in the second round. Timko, a sophomore, finished the season 13-6.
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Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 18-April 3. Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players performs one of the most iconic plays of the 20th century. Tickets $25-$30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
Lino Lakes Details: Join a certified wildlife tracker for a series on how to become a competent wildlife tracker while also exploring the story of wildlife on the landscape in winter. Includes a brief introduction to a particular aspect of tracking followed by exploration of the winter landscape at Wargo to apply these skills. $9/person per single session; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
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When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake
Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Short meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served. News members welcome; annual dues $10. Contact: Barb at 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com
Rd., White Bear Township Details: Learn about the process of tapping maple trees for syrup, along with ways people are responding to climate issues. Also activities for kids. Contact: weallneedfoodandwater.org
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community jazz band, presents “Swing Into Spring A Tribute to composer Steve Devich”. Free and open to the public. Contact: facebook.com/centuryjazz/
Valley Foundation presents an online series about “Placemaking” – how intentionally fostering an attachment to place can impact a town’s economic growth, help to attract and retain residents, and build thriving communities. Free, but registration required. Contact: scvfoundation.org
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ST. PAUL — A new analysis released by the DNR shows that to maintain a court-ordered protective elevation of 922.0 feet for White Bear Lake, pumping limits must be set at 55 gallons per person per day for residential use. That assumes no population growth. According to the DNR, which manages groundwater appropriation permits, the new number leaves high-volume water users like schools, hospitals, hotels and farming high and dry. The notice to permit holders prompted state Sens. Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) and Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) to author a new bill: SF3055. Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) also signed on. The legislation, explained Housley, allows municipalities within 5 miles of the lake (the boundary set by a district judge in 2017) to continue to operate under a water supply plan approved by the DNR before 2021 in conjunction with their 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The bill will not allow for another lawsuit to be filed under the same statute used in the original lawsuit, added Housley, that was brought by the White Bear Lake Restoration Association against the DNR almost a decade ago. It’s important to recall stipulations of the 2017 decision favoring the lake association. Included in the judge’s order was a stipulation that an irrigation ban be enforced when the lake drops below 923.5 feet. In addition, permittees are required to develop a per capita water use plan that reduces per person use to 75 gallons per day. The DNR is also required to analyze the volume of authorized water pumped from the aquifer for permit holders within 5 miles of the lake, and to evaluate the impact of that use on water levels in order to set a collective annual withdrawal limit. Those stipulations have been stayed to this point to allow permit holders time to contest amended appropriations before an administrative law judge. To date, none of the 17 permit holders have scheduled a hearing. The Senate bill, meanwhile, was heard last week before the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee. Among those invited to testify was Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear. Getting right to the point, Bear told the commit-
tee, “Our drinking water is being threatened.” “We never thought we’d be in this position, but here we are,” Bear said. “We really need your help.” The city administrator explained that cities do a good job providing reliable, affordable and clean drinking water. “We get it from the ground and submit water supply plans for approval to the DNR, which governs usage. We use the plans to manage growth.” Bear maintained that cities are being blamed for draining White Bear Lake. “But is the lake really in trouble?” he rhetorically asked. “The DNR tells us the lake has fluctuated up and down throughout history. Twice, an outlet was lowered to control lake elevation.” More than that, though, is the fact that cities affected by the new rules were not part of the debate, Bear said. “Rules in this case were designed by the court. We watched from the sidelines as rules were issued. We were not a party, but we are impacted in a significant way. We prefer there be a policy discussion led by policymakers.” Bear also questioned the “magic 5-mile” boundary established by the court. “Presumably, anyone within that boundary drains the lake,” he said. “No one can drill wells inside that line. Outside that line, wells are not impacted. There is no regard to geology or shape of land or flow characteristics of groundwater within that radius. It doesn’t make sense.” The Hugo administrator then used an example of what he considers poor logic on the per capita water usage limits. “Hugo is constructing a new (elementary) school for 720 kids. That school will use a lot of water. That’s not good, according to the new formula, so we should not allow the school. We can make it better, however, if we add apartments. We would do better because the formula is gallons per capita. We would do even better if we eliminate the school and just build apartments. That doesn’t make sense to us. But that is in the court order and what we have to live with.” Bear also called the irrigation ban “bizarre” since it’s based on lake level fluctuations. “We don’t think there is any scientific validity,” he testified. “It won’t have meaningful impact on lake level.” The DNR is already preparing for the next round of permit changes, Bear reminded the committee, again to be consistent with the court ruling. “The changes would reduce total water usage in the area 40% from the existing level,” he said. “What is left?
Potentially, that means there’s no water left for businesses, churches, schools and hospitals. There is only enough water for domestic use — not because there isn’t enough water, but because a judge says our water use is connected to lake elevation.” The city of Hugo does not believe it influences lake level, according to Bear. The city, in fact, is really good at managing water, he said, and does it better than anyone in the state. “We are conserving our use of drinking water in significant ways. We would love to participate in a discussion about responsible water use. We can’t seem to get involved. The rules just get ordered.” Permit holders need help from the Legislature to get through this complicated issue, Bear continued. “It will be hard for the northeast metro to function without reliable access to drinking water. This bill will allow time for policymakers to address water supply concerns and address lake levels. We have to find the right balance.”
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Lake Elmo City Administrator Kristina Handt also urged the committee’s support, noting the city’s current appropriation amount won’t support the new growth mandated by the Metropolitan Council. The mostly rural city resisted the mandate, she told them, which requires development at three units per acre, but the Supreme Court sided with the higher density. A request to increase the city’s annual appropriation permit was denied by the DNR due to the court case, Handt said. Their current permit, approved in 2014, allows 260 million gallons. Since then, she noted the city has added 1,500 new homes, 300 apartments and many new businesses. Caught between a rock and hard place, Handt said her city can’t drill outside the 5-mile radius due to groundwater contamination (from perfluorochemicals) and had to abandon one of its wells when the pollutant was discovered. “We need the Legislature to help us manage through these conflicting directives,” she told the committee. “And we need a solution soon. Lake Elmo needs a new well.” Sen. Bill Weber, vice chair of the committee, asked Handt to clarify the density directive. When SEE water, PAGE 16
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The fi rst public open house for the County Road J and Hodgson Road project was held at the Shoreview Community Center last week. The project involves the cities of Lino Lakes and Shoreview, and Anoka and Ramsey counties. Residents were able to express concerns, ask questions and leave comments with the public officials who were in attendance. Shoreview Public Works Director Mark Maloney, Anoka County Engineer Jerry Auge and Design Engineer Michelle Pritchard were on hand to answer questions. Currently, the preliminary design for Hodgson Road between Gramsie Road/Rice Street and Highway 96 includes: • A roundabout at the Gramsie Road/Rice Street intersection. • An 8-foot-wide trail on the west side, and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk on the east side. • A three-lane road design with a continuous center left-turn lane. • A storm sewer system with curb and gutter. “What we’re expecting to get out of this is to improve the intersection,” Maloney said. “That’s important to Shoreview, because when this intersection doesn’t work well and becomes congested, people
get off the road and drive through neighborhoods.” “Working with Anoka and Ramsey counties will help improve that situation and will provide a better quality of life,” he added. Shoreview residents Brad and Melissa Bagley expressed concerns about traffic congestion. Maloney told them that a roundabout would help with both traffic and speeding, which is an issue in that area. Maloney also said that the city of Shoreview is looking forward to fi lling in a gap in its trail system as a result of the project. Shoreview resident Joan Carlson said she came to the open house to see if the plans were going to affect her yard. After looking at the map, she was pleased to see that it would not. Pritchard and Auge had renderings of a traffic signal and a roundabout for the project. “Our goal for both Lino Lakes and Shoreview is to keep the traffic flowing,” Pritchard said. Another open house will be held sometime this summer and construction is scheduled to begin on the project in 2023. To learn more about this project, go to https://bit.ly/3vIMJCi.
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North metro man captures the Hmong spirit with Lego creations BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW EDITOR
As a young boy, Greg Rhodes loved building Lego creations. When the pandemic hit, he rekindled his Lego obsession. “After completing my ‘Mandalorian’ diorama in November, my wife (Pang Foua) suggested my next Lego project should be a paj ntaub (Hmong story cloth),” the Vadnais Heights resident said. “The minute she said it, I immediately said, “Yes!’” Rhodes’ Lego project is about the pain and resilience of the Hmong, who fled Laos after the Secret War. It has 25 different scenes, including Hmong fighting Lao soldiers, bombing homes, harvesting corn and grinding rice, as well as a plane to fly people to new countries. Rhodes noted that every scene was inspired by actual paj ntaubs. “It’s an amazing story that gets told with so much movement and activity. It’s not just history, it’s culture,” Rhodes said. “It took me six weeks to complete from idea to completion, and it was challenging.” Rhodes, a pastor at RiverLife Church, has a background in graphic design, which helped
him create the clothing, including 14 different prototypes for the dresses, men’s sashes and beanies. He also said he had to modify some Lego parts, like the qeej, a traditional Hmong instrument, or the skirt of a traditional Hmong outfit. “The primary element is the people, and there are 57 mini-figures in the display,” he said. Another element in the paj ntaub is the Hmong crossing of the Mekong river to Thailand, and how dangerous it was. Rhodes also put in a tiger to symbolize the strength of the Hmong people. “This isn’t my story, and I wanted to make sure to honor the 40 years of women and men who made these story cloths and for the people who are still alive who lived this,” Rhodes said. “My wife is Hmong, and she was age 4 when they left the village and age 5 when she came to America. She would tell me stories, and she still remembers.” Rhodes plans to create 200 Hmong mini-figures to sell online as a fundraiser for the Hmong Museum in St. Paul. “I am a white man in America, and I don’t want to profit from someone else’s story, particularly somebody else’s trauma. For folks who lived this,
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Greg Rhodes displays a Lego sculpture he created that was inspired by a Hmong story cloth, also known as a paj ntaub.
it was trauma,” Rhodes said. “I want to do this to build the community. I think it’s important, because communities of color have lived for generations seeing white Americans profit off them, and it’s best to feed into the community, not off of the community.” Rhodes said he was overwhelmed by the response he received on his Lego paj ntaub, which was posted on Facebook. “I knew I had something fun, but I didn’t expect it to go viral and literally have thousands of people sharing it and liking it,” he laughed. With all of the positive feedback, Rhodes recently launched Hmong Bricks, a website with video tutorials and free downloads to help people build their own Hmong Lego creations. “It speaks to how important representation is and for people to see themselves in art and in toys,” he said. “I love the fact that I was able to help people see themselves in something they’ve never seen before.” For more information, go to facebook.com/ hmongbricks or Hmong Brick’s website at https:// bit.ly/3JEIDPF.
Greg Rhodes displays an example of a traditional Hmong tapestry along with the three dimensional Lego sculpture.
Details of the sculpture depict Hmong rituals and stories similar to those depicted in a paj ntaub. Rhodes modified some of the Lego parts to create traditional clothing and instruments.
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WATER: Legislation introduced
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It’s time to replenish the Angel Fund. That’s the goal of the Chain of Lakes Rotary Club, which has scheduled its ninth annual Chain of Giving Casino and Community Game Night event from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Infinite Campus, located at 4321 109th Ave. NE in Blaine. Kevin Fitzpatrick, past president of the Rotary Club, makes it clear that proceeds from the Chain of Giving will primarily go toward replenishing the fund. “This is a discretionary account for Centennial Middle School and High School (students) to help pay for outof-pocket costs for participating in a sport or club,” Fitzpatrick said. As an example, he cited a football or soccer player who cannot afford new cleats. He added, “Centennial teachers and administrators want to keep students engaged in outside activities, as studies have shown that students who are active in after-school clubs perform better on tests and have higher graduation rates. With the Angel Fund, we can help keep these students stay actively engaged with school, giving them a better chance at succeeding,” Fitzpatrick said. Past Chain of Giving events have raised more than $10,000 for Rotary’s causes, which include the Angel Fund. Tickets are $50 each and available to those who are 21 years of age or older. Tickets may be purchased through PayPal or Square links on the Chain of Lakes Rotary website or at the ticket desk at the event. Tickets include bingo, casino, five game tickets and one drink ticket. The Wheelbarrow of Booze is among the popular raffle prizes. “You have to see it to believe it,” Fitzpatrick said, adding that a silent auction is also planned for the purchase of “outstanding” donations.
Games will include basketball shot, hockey shot, bean bag toss, football toss and golf putting challenge. Live casino tables include beat the house, blackjack and Texas hold’em. Funny money is used for games and raffle tickets. Attendees shouldn’t go home hungry. “We get a lot of compliments on the quality of food that is served,” Fitzpatrick said, then praised the effort of Infinite Campus’s Chef John, calling it “a fantastic spread.” The coronavirus has had a huge impact on civic and service organizations. “For two years, it prevented our fundraisers,” Fitzpatrick said. “So, in turn, we could not give out as many scholarships or grants. As we exit COVID, we hope people will come back and support Chain of Giving and other community service events.” To purchase tickets in advance, visit https://chainoflakesrotary.com
Also testifying was DNR Director Katie Smith, head of the Ecological and Water Resources Division. Noting in her opening remarks that the bill appears to be in response to the DNR’s implementation of the court order, Smith said the requirement to maintain the lake at its protective elevation will require far greater restrictions on groundwater withdrawals than would be needed if the only consideration is the impact of water appropriations on the aquifer itself. “The DNR agrees and understands that these permit changes to implement the order add significant implications to communities,” Smith said. “The DNR shares in these concerns for well-beings of communities.” She added that the DNR also has concerns with the proposed bill because the requirement to approve permits “directs the DNR to disregard our obligation to ensure statutory sustainability and (that) protection of surface water standards are met.” Smith feels the 2040 sunset is a long time away and municipalities may make changes to their water systems in the meantime. She urged the exec-
utive and legislative branches to work with communities on alternative strategies that comply with the court order and statutory requirements to resolve long-term water supply needs in the area. Before the vote, Vice Chair Weber observed that the legislation isn’t intended to “produce blame on the DNR. They are following the judge’s order,” he said. “Unless we step in and set aside the order, communities can’t work together to establish a plan.” Sen. Housley thanked her colleague, Sen. Chamberlain, for co-authoring the bill and advised the committee that “local governments can do a better job of taking care of their communities. Let’s not tie the hands of local municipalities.” The Senate committee then passed the bill, which will go to a vote on the Senate floor. The language could also be added to an omnibus bill. A House companion bill, HF3880, was introduced March 3 by Rep. Leon Lillie of North St. Paul. Sen. Wiger said ultimately, key issues in the bill could be addressed in conference committee later this spring.