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BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — The City Council has directed city staff to draft an interim ordinance that would impose a one-year moratorium on residential development in the northwest quadrant of the city.

City staff are now working with City Attorney Jay Squires to draft the ordinance, on which the council would need to take official action.

“I want to make it clear that my proposal for a moratorium on new residential development in the northwest quadrant of our city is not about blocking any development of any kind. ” Michael Ruhland City Council Member

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“My mom’s name is Shelly and she is 24 years old. My mom looks beautiful when she wears something pretty! My mom is really good at cooking pancakes and when I am at school she is working.

If I could buy her a gift it would be a dress.

I love my mom more than my dad!”

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Council Member Michael Ruhland first brought up the possibility of enacting a moratorium on residential development last month. He said he was concerned about the city’s water infrastructure and thought the city should take a pause until the city has a better idea about what restrictions will be in place relating to the White Bear Lake lawsuit.

“I want to make it clear that my proposal for a moratorium on new residential development in the northwest quadrant of our city is not about blocking any development of any kind.

It never has been. Beyond any potential water infrastructure concerns, I’ve voiced some concerns about the 2040 Comp Plan calling for a master plan,” Ruhland said.

Press Publications reached out to the Centennial School District in search of letters to mothers in honor of Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12. Preschool students from Julie Heiden’s classroom at Centennial Elementary and preschool students from Maria Reisdorf’s classroom at Centerville Elementary responded.

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CALENDER BRIEFS Guest speaker Kate Swenson visits Quad community

Mark your calendar! Kate Swenson, author of the blog “Finding Cooper’s Voice” and the book “Forever Boy,” will speak at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Blue Heron Elementary, 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes. Tickets can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/5n823e4p.

Proceeds will support the Special Needs (SPIN) Centennial Parent group to help pay for next year’s speakers and child care as well as The More Than Project, a nonprofit serving special needs, parents, siblings, teachers and more. Tickets are limited.

Baseball boosters will host annual meeting

The Centennial High School Baseball Boosters will host its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Lino Lakes American Legion, located at 7731 Lake Drive. During the meeting, the boosters will recap the season and vote in board positions for the 2024-25 school year. For more information, email Isd12baseballboosters@gmail.com.

CITY BRIEF Applications open for Circle Pines vacancy

The Circle Pines City Council has an opening for a council member to serve a term ending Dec. 31, 2025, after Council Member Dean Goldberg retired.

Goldberg served for six years.

If you are interested in filling the vacancy, fill out an application on the city’s website at ci.circle-pines.mn.us or call 763-784-5898. Applications are due

by Friday, May 31.

Minnesota moms: Fish for free on Mother’s Day Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, May 11-12, when Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license.

The 2024 Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge is a collaboration between the Minnesota DNR, Student Angler Organization and Women Anglers of Minnesota.

The Minnesota Legislature established Take a Mom Fishing Weekend in 1988 to coincide with Mother’s Day. To participate in the challenge, moms simply need to join the Facebook group and submit one photo of each fish they catch. All participants who submit a fish will be entered in a random drawing for prizes provided by the Student Angler Organization.

To see challenge details and get notified when the challenge begins, visit the website at www.dnr.state. mn.us/fishing/take-mom-fishing.html.

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Take a Mom Fishing Weekend is May 11-12.

BY THE NUMBERS • 1.7 million anglers fished in Minnesota in 2022. Of these, 1.2 million were Minnesota residents while 508,000 were nonresidents.

• About 500,000 people are expected to fish on Saturday, May 11, Minnesota’s opening day of the walleye, northern pike, bass and trout-in-lakes season in 2024.

• 11,842 lakes that are 10 or more acres in size, 4,500 of which are considered fishing lakes. There are more than 16,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams, including 3,800 miles of trout streams.

• 162 species of fish can be found in Minnesota waters.

• $5.9 billion was spent on angling-related expenses in 2022.

• 28,000 Minnesota jobs are supported by fishing, according to the American Sportfishing Association.

• 26% of Minnesota residents ages 16 and older went fishing in 2022.

• 38% of male and 14% of female Minnesota residents fished in 2022.

More information on fishing in Minnesota is available online at mndnr.gov/fishing.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA PARTY

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 Where: Blaine City Hall Details: Mad Hatter’s tea party with finger foods, crafts, and Wonderland Bingo. For families with children 10 and under.

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‘TANGLED UP IN BLUE’ SPRING ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Paintings, pottery, photography and mixed mediums as more than 30 talented area artists showcase their unique interpretation of the theme “Tangled Up in Blue” in a juried exhibition. Exhibit runs through June 8.

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FAT TIRE BIKING

When: 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 13 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Details: Basic instruction before heding out on the trails. Gear provided. Registration information online.

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ST. CROIX VALLEY POTTERY TOUR

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 10; 10 a.m.-6p.m.

Saturday, May 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Where: Various studios, Chisago County Details: Seven rural pottery studios host 69 potters from 20 states and England who will present thousands of pots for sale. Information and map online.

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ANOKA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE

When: 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15 Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St. Francis Blvd. Anoka Details: Hundreds of native flowers and plants, sun and shade perennials, vegetables, pollinator plants and more for sale.

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Speaker Event When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 Where: Blue Heron Elementary, 405 Elm St. Lino Lakes Details: Speaker is Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper’s Voice and author of ‘Forever Boy’.

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Songs live in memories or several days a song entitled “I Believe” kept popping up in my memory. I’m not sure why, but perhaps its things in our society that have been disturbing to me.

My wife Kathy looked up the words to the song: I believe for every drop of rain that falls A flower grows I believe that somewhere in the darkest night A candle glows I believe for everyone who goes astray About the Someone will come to show the way I believe Town I believe I believe above the storm the smallest Gene Johnson prayer Will still be heard I believe that someone in the great somewhere Hears every word Every time I hear a newborn baby cry Or touch a leaf Or see the sky Then I know why I believe I believe

Frankie Laine’s original version was recorded for Columbia Records on January 8, 1953.

It’s been a popular song, written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Abraham, Jack Mendelsohn and Al Stillman in 1953.

It was commissioned and introduced by Jane Froman on her television show, and became the first hit song ever introduced on television. Froman was troubled by the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 and asked the writers to compose a song that would offer hope and faith to the country. Laine’s recording spent 18 nonconsecutive weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart.

In the US, Laine had a successful version where it reached No. 2, staying there for three weeks.

I hope the words cause you to reflect on the world around us and you, too, will know why you believe.

Proud Heritage

Whatever culture is in your heritage, very likely it can be described by certain foods used to celebrate.

In 1966 the Norske Torske Klubben was formed in St. Paul for Norwegian men to get together for a monthly luncheon seven months of the year. Recently I was a guest for the lutefisk luncheon at the Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale.

My good friend Lin Lindbeck is a past president of the club and hosts a table of friends and guests. It was a privilege to join them.

Today they have about 200 members, but prior to the COVID pandemic they were at 300.

The guest speaker was Lorrie Nelson of the Minnesota DNR presenting a program on the trumpeter swans. The DNR wildlife division developed a program to increase the swan population that was becoming extinct.

In 1982 the goal was to have 300 swans in Minnesota.

The current trumpeter swan population is estimated at over 30,000 based on a survey conducted in 2022.

The trumpeter swan mates for life and returns to the area where they were hatched.

In Minnesota swans have been released at the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area and the Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township.

The swans don’t all stay in Minnesota during the winter, but generally only migrate to central and southern Minnesota or nearby states. Some have been documented as wintering as far south as Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

The trumpeter swan is legally protected from hunting, but has been officially removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened species in 1999. They are still listed as a species of special concern in Minnesota.

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recently came across a story about aging that really spoke to me.

"I asked an elderly woman once what it was like to be old and to know that the majority of her life was now behind her.

She told me that she has been the same age her entire life. She said the voice inside of her head had aged. She Movers & never has always just been the same Shakers girl. Her mothDave er's daughter.

She had always Bartholomay wondered when she would grow up and be an old woman.

She said she watched her body age and her faculties dull but the person she is inside never got tired. She never aged. She never changed.

Remember, our spirits are eternal. Our souls are forever.

The next time you encounter an elderly person, look at them and know they are still a child, just as you are still a child, and that children will always need love, attention and purpose." ~ Author Unknown As did a column by author Anne Lamott (age 70) from the

April 10 Washington Post.

Lamont says, “I think that I am 57, but the paperwork does not back this up. I don’t feel old because your inside self doesn’t age… I know now that everyone is screwed up to some degree, and that everyone screws up.

Phew. I thought for decades it was just me, that all of you had been issued owner’s manuals in second grade, the day I was home with measles. We are all figuring it out as we go.” She continues, “I know, and am constantly aware of how much we have all lost and are in danger of losing…and am awash with gratitude for lovely, funny things that are still here and still work.”

Both stories talk about how you have indeed reached a certain age, but you can feel so much younger. Somedays I can’t believe how many birthdays I’ve celebrated because my youthful mind is often still amused and fascinated by the same things. I think back to my highs and lows, I marvel at the number of mistakes I’ve made, and the learning that resulted from tackling challenges. And I think about how my community is full of people who are in the same situation as I find myself: refired to enjoy life and spread knowledge, not retired and put out to pasture; finished with

attending school but definitely not done learning; hopefully a little bit wiser and for sure a lot more humble; quite clearly still a work in progress, appreciating that the end is closer than the beginning.

Our community is made up of lots of different people and ideas.

They come together in a neighborhood, a school, a church, stores and restaurants all across town. They don’t have to be nice to each other, but it helps. They can be optimistic and hopeful for the future, or they can think the world will end after the next election. They can be grateful that they live in a pretty darn good place and work with others to make it even better, or they can just focus on themselves and ignore those who could use a little help.

For me? I know from the calendar that the majority of my life has already gone by. It has been a wonderful adventure, with so much to be grateful for.

Because deep down inside of me I’m still just an optimistic kid from Fargo who wants in some small way to make the world a better place for the kids coming up next. Because they need our love and attention.

Dave Bartholomay is the mayor of Circle Pines.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support SF 716 Child Protection is a hot topic during this legislative session. This should come as no surprise, as it is well known that the system needs a significant overhaul.

I am a former Child Protection Social Worker and a current grad student pursuing becoming a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC.) I plan to use my experience as a CPS worker and dual licensure to assist families involved in Child Protection.

A significant area of improvement can be addressed through the current proposed bill, “Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act,” SF 716. This bill addresses the needs of children who are increasingly negatively impacted by current Child Protection policies. Some examples are children being removed from the home without just causes, children being disallowed to return home despite the parent’s cooperation and fulfillment of case plan requirements, and children being placed in a home with strangers versus a close friend or family member.

Child removal should be a last resort and only done when there are immediate safety risks to the children.

We are seeing Child Protection outcomes vary greatly and unfairly for children and families of color as well as those who are disproportionately represented. This bill aims to address these disparities, creating stronger families and stronger communities. Please consider sharing your support for this bill.

More information can be found here: https://assets. senate.mn/summ/bill/2023/0/SF716/SF%20716%20 Bill%20Summary.pdf Kiki Schroeder, LSW Circle Pines

Thank you from Powerpack Thank you to all who supported the Powerpack program this school year! For the 2023-24 school year, the Powerpack program distributed on average 390 packs per week (beginning in September with 320/ week and ending in May with 394/week) to the 10 Centennial schools (one preschool, five elementary, one middle school, one high school and two alternative learning centers). Total packs distributed will be 14,824 with a total of 30,397 pounds of food. Each pack costs, on average $2.10 or $1 per pound.

Powerpack is entirely run by volunteers. We rely 100% on food and monetary donations.

If you would like to contribute, see https://www. givemn.org/organization/Powerpack or contact Powerpack at powerpackdistrict12@gmail.com. To learn more, see https://www.centennialfoodshelf.org/ powerpack.

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Music on the Lake — It’s Golden will return June 8 in Circle Pines.

Music in the Park returns to Quad area this summer

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Get your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray ready — Music in the Park season is just around the corner.

The popular Centerville Music in the Park and Music on the Lake — It’s Golden are set to return to Hidden Spring Park in Centerville and Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines, respectively, this June.

Centerville’s Music in the Park series will include eight performances on Tuesday evenings from June through July. The first performance will feature B+ Brass at 6:30 p.m. June 11. Other performers include: On Tap, Mean Gene and the Woodticks, Pop Standards, Dirty Shorts Brass Band, Lowdown Dirty Fools, Bleeding Heart and Grunge Unplugged.

This year’s Music on the Lake — It’s Golden will feature a record eight events on Thursday evenings from June through August. The event

is sponsored by the city of Circle Pines and Centennial Community Education.

The first performance will be by Centennial Community Band from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Other performances include Brady Perl, Family DJ Dance Party, The Floras, The Salsa del Soul Sextet, The Holy Rocka Rollaz, The Revolution 5 and Stir Krazy Band.

Aug. 1’s performance by Salsa del Soul Sextet will also offer a salsa dance lesson beforehand.

Centennial Community Education dance instructor Carol Brecht-Wiles will teach attendees how to salsa. Registration is required.

For more information on these events, visit the city of Circle Pines website at www.ci.circle-pines. mn.us or find Centerville Music in the Park on Facebook.

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WEEKLY WAG Shelby is a 1-year-old pit bull terrier/Labrador retriever mix.

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AD FOR BIDS HODGSON ROAD & COUNTY ROAD J DECORATIVE LIGHTING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of Hodgson Road & County Road J Landscape Improvements will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. local time.

Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lake 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 969 3603 1938 and Passcode 807355. 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: 6 EA FURNISH AND INSTALL LIGHTING UNIT TYPE SPECIAL A 8 EA FURNISH AND INSTALL LIGHTING UNIT TYPE SPECIAL B 1 EA SERVICE CABINET TYPE L2 8,800 LF UNDERGROUND WIRE 1/C 8 AWG 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 $55 by inputting Quest project #9086522 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.

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BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Mike Grochala, Community Development Director City of Lino Lakes Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 30, 2024 and May 7, 2024.

THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORD. #136, SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CITY’S ZONING CODE TO AMEND TABLE (156-A.1) DISTRICT ALLOWED USES The City Council of the City of Centerville hereby ordains: Section 1. Ordinance Adopted.

That Table 156-A.1 District Allowed Uses, in Appendix A of the Centerville Zoning Code shall be amended as follows: i. Under “Household Living Uses”, Use Category and Use Type, “Single-family attached dwellings with up to two dwelling units per building”, under the R-2 column remove the “P”.

Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, this 24th day of April, 2024.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 7, 2024.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents: • Officers responded to a school in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue for a call of a disorderly student April 23. The student was charged with disorderly conduct and the school handled the student’s care for the remainder of that day.

• An officer responded to a business in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road to trespass a known shoplifter April 23.

The shoplifter left without incident.

• Officers responded to a request to check the welfare of an adult male and an adult female in the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road April 23. Officers found both parties deceased at the residence. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a delayed report of an identity theft in the 6800 block of Otter Lake Road April 23. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer received a call of a driving complaint on I-35W near Lake Drive April 24. The complainant was looking for extra patrol for an ongoing problem.

• Officers responded to a report of a male damaging a vehicle in a parking lot of an apartment complex in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway April 24.

Officers later determined a female party involved had cut the tires of the male’s vehicle. The male did not want to press charges on the female, and the two were separated.

• An officer took a phone call report of a suspicious person soliciting in the 7400

block of Jeanne Drive April 24. The officer called the company and they stated the person did not work for them, but could possibly work for a company they contract with. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer received a phone call regarding a theft in the 7100 block of Sunrise Drive April 24. The officer documented the incident and spoke with a possible suspect. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer received a report from a resident who had concerns about the speed of vehicles in the 100 block of White Pine Road April 24. Extra patrol will be provided.

• An officer responded to an animal complaint in the 7200 block of Terra Court April 24. The officer assisted as needed.

• An officer received a missing person report from the 8000 block of Glenwood Drive April 24. The investigation is ongoing.

• A juvenile female ran from a nonsecure facility in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue after assaulting medical personnel April 24. The juvenile was brought to a secure facility and held on charges.

• An officer was dispatched to a phone call report regarding extra patrol in the 7800 block of Lake Drive April 25. The incident was documented.

• An officer took a phone call regarding mail theft in the 1400 block of Sherman Lake Road April 25. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer took a phone call report regarding a traffic complaint near Birch Street and Pheasant Run April 25. The details were

documented, and extra enforcement was requested.

• Officers received an anonymous noise complaint about construction work after hours in the 6700 block of Black Duck Drive April 25. Officers located a construction crew preforming an emergency repair.

• An officer responded to the 6900 block of Lamotte Drive regarding a person soliciting door-to-door without a permit April 26.

The person in question was contacted and advised to stop soliciting until a permit was acquired.

• Officers responded to a domestic incident at a residence in Lino Lakes April 27. An adult male was arrested and booked into jail for domestic assault by strangulation and fifthdegree domestic assault.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense near Sunset Avenue and North Road and found a juvenile under the influence April 28. The juvenile was cited and released to their parents.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road and found the driver to be impaired April 28. The driver was arrested and cited for fourth-degree DWI. • Officers assisted church staff with a disorderly juvenile in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue April 28. The juvenile was taken home by a guardian.

• An officer responded to a report of a tree blocking a roadway in the 900 block of Lois Lane April 28. The officer located the tree and notified public works, as the tree was too large to move.

• While at a convenience

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents: • Police responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington April 24 for a traffic complaint.

The driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • Police fielded a phone call regarding vandalism in the 4000 block of Lovell Road in Lexington April 25.

• Officers responded to the 9500 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington April 25 for a delayed report of damage to property.

• Police responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington April 25 for an assault.

• Criminal sexual conduct was reported in the city of Lexington April 25. The case was referred to the Anoka County Criminal Investigations Division.

• Officers responded to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville April 26 regarding a property damage accident.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Hamline Avenue and Lovell Road in Lexington April 26. The driver was subsequently cited for driving with a revoked license and no insurance. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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• Police responded to the 400 block of Keith Road in Circle Pines on a report of a suspicious vehicle April 27.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington April 27. The driver was found to have a revoked driver’s license, and the vehicle was uninsured. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

• Police responded to the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue NE in Circle Pines April 28 for a disorderly male.

The male was ultimately trespassed from the location.

• Officers were dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and North Road in Circle Pines April 28 for a property damage hit-and-run accident. The suspect is unknown.

• Police received a phone call regarding damage to property that occurred in the 8800 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington April 28.

• Police responded to an animal complaint in the 8800 block of Albert Avenue in Lexington April 29.

When the officer arrived, a dog had been contained.

The complainant said the dog had gotten into the chicken coop and injured one of the birds. Police were unable to locate the owner of the dog.

• Officers received a phone call regarding a potential theft in the 7000 block of Cottonwood Court in Centerville April 30.

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The board also authorized the preparation of highway right-of-way for improvements to the intersection of Centerville Road and Ash Street, in the city of Lino Lakes –– this project will include the construction of a single-lane roundabout.

Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2025.

Tax abatement for Blaine Sports Center project approved The county board has decided to move forward with property tax abatement with the city of Blaine. The abatement is in relation to a project that will include the construction and installation of improvements at the National Sports Center, including approximately 10 synthetic turf fields and associated lighting. This project is anticipated to spur significant economic development around the campus.

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“This proposal for a moratorium is primarily driven by the knowledge of two significant developments occurring simultaneously in an area we have identified as one of four gateway entrances to our city. Developing 400-plus acres of land and adding thousands of homes at such a crucial entrance point demands careful consideration.”

Ruhland pointed out the example of how much planning went into the other gateway entrance to the city that is now under construction at Hodgson Road and County Road J. “It took a long time; studies were done, planning completed, but the end result can be something that everyone can be proud of. Why would I want anything different for another gateway entrance?

In Lino Lakes, we are and always have been very slow, methodical and intentional in how we develop in our city.”

Community Development Director Michael Grochala took some time to explain background on the site and some developments that have been proposed, including Promenade, a Del Webb community and, most recently, Madinah Lakes.

Two reasons the council might want to consider a moratorium, he said, come down to water capacity and planning consideration for the Main Street corridor.

When it comes to water, Grochala said the main concern is that under the current water restrictions, the city of Lino Lakes could not

construct any new wells.

“We are not close to running out of water,” he said. However, he noted that the restrictions could impact the city’s ability to meet future maximum/ peak demand needs. Per the city’s 2040 Comp Plan, the city will need an additional three wells. “There is some level of uncertainty out there as we work through this.”

Per the city’s comprehensive plan, Grochala explained that the city planned to accommodate 1,600 new units from 2020 to 2030 and an additional 2,000 units from 2030 to 2040. In terms of population, the city is estimating it will see a population of 26,100 by 2030. (Census numbers came in at 21,658 in 2022.)

The city’s 2040 land use plan provides for a mix of housing types and supports commercial opportunities along the Main Street corridor.

“Predominant land use is now and will always be low-density residential, but we do have areas within the city where we allow higher densities,” Grochala explained.

Both projects, Del Webb community and Madinah Lakes, would require the creation of a master plan.

“We have a whole lot more proposed development ,and we have a lot of uncertainty on the water supply front and our ability to serve existing needs and serve additional needs,” Squires explained.

For that reason, and under state Statute 462.355, the council is authorized to adopt a one-year moratorium to “freeze” a particular use, or in this case “residential development,” either citywide or

in a specific area of the city.

The council ultimately showed support for drafting an interim city ordinance that would impose a moratorium on residential development in the northwest quadrant of the city.

“This moratorium isn’t meant to stifle development but to ensure clarity, transparency and thoughtful planning. Let’s take the necessary time to do it right,” Ruhland said. “My aim wasn’t to hinder or hasten development but to simply align with our comp plan. Hitting the proverbial pause button allows us to address not only existing 80 unguided acres as part of these two developments, but also incorporate public input into shaping the future of this area.”

If the council decides to move forward with the moratorium, the topic will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board for a public hearing and a recommendation to the council. The council would then need to consider both a first and second of the ordinance.

“The entire process …. the adoption of a moratorium and planning process presents a plethora of opportunities for public comment and input,” Squires said. “From my experience, typically the study process involved meetings with the public to get views on that.”

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HISTORY: • Integrate Properties LLC submitted a planned unit development (PUD) for 160 acres south of Main Street February 2022.

• An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was submitted August 2022.

• The council made a negative declaration for a need of an Environmental Impact Statement October 2022.

• A revised concept plan was submitted by Integrate Properties for Promenade.

Ultimately, Integrate Properties did not move forward with the p• Pulte Homes submitted a concept plan for a Del Webb community on 250 acres north of Main Street February 2024.

• Zikar Holding submitted an application for a concept plan review for Madinah Lakes in April 2024 for 156 acres located south of Main Street.

BLAINE — A plan has been revealed for Asia Village at Northtown Mall. The plan includes an Asian grocery store as well as numerous retail and dining establishments.

Michael Bui, who owns three establishments inside Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall, unveiled the plans at a recent press conference. Bui and his brother-in-law Peter Do have teamed up with Marshall Nguyen, the founder and chief executive officer of Wyn Group, for the redevelopment.

Planners say the project will help revitalize the shopping center and should spur other investment and redevelopment opportunities.

The project is expected to break ground in August, and construction is expected to last approximately 16 months.

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Cougars are 4-0 in NWSC lacrosse

BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Centennial boys lacrosse has a 4-0 conference record after defeating Anoka 14-0 there last Monday.

Brol Scherman netted six goals and Kellen Krumweide and Logan Adams three each against

Anoka. Gavin Cunningham and Gavin Jorud also scored. Jake Robinson led with five ground balls. Trenton Kramer in goal made seven saves.

The Cougars have also beaten Blaine 16-7, Champlin Park 12-5 and Spring Lake Park/ Coon Rapids 18-8 in Northwest Suburban play.

Meanwhile, the Cougars (4-3)

are 0-3 in non-conference games.

On Thursday, they fell short at Mahtomedi 11-8. Adams had four goals, Scherman three and Gavin Krage one. Kramer faced 24 shots and stopped 13.

Scherman has 19 goals, Adams 15, and Krumweide and Solomon Marshall nine each.

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Brol Scherman (right) raced up the field with Mahtomedi’s Connor Gray in pursuit.

Centennial students in grades 1-6 took part in football drills with members of Centennial’s state championship team on Sunday evening. Cougar coaches and players hosted the event, free of charge, for kids interested in playing football when they get to middle school and high school. The evening also featured a question-and-answer session for parents with the coaches. This event will be repeated Sunday, June 2, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.

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Centennial placed 12th of 13 teams in each of the first two conference meets — but moved up to seventh and fourth place in the two most recent.

Chris Kopp, Cougar coach, credited the players for “putting in the time” to improve skills.Centennial placed 19th of 30 teams with 317 in the season opening Bunker Hills Invitational, led

by Cooper Daikawa with 77 and Tanner Youngbauer with 79. The Cougars started Northwest Suburban play with 12th place at Northfork with 351 as Daikawa shot 78 and everyone else was over 90. They were 12th again with 344 at Baker in Medina where Daikawa shot 80 and Youngbauer 87. They placed seventh with 313 at Rush Creek as Daikawa had a 72, Youngbauer 78, Brady Zins 79, and Charlie Thelen and Keegan Julik each 84. With a season best 303, they placed fourth last Tuesday at Refuge in Oak Grove as Youngbauer and Zins each shot 73, Daikawa 77 and Thelen 82.

GIRLS LACROSSE Centennial beat Anoka 10-5 last Monday in their only game of the week. Noelle Hemr led the Cougars (5-1) with four goals and an assist. Ella Weist added two goals and Kaitlyn Hemr, Karley Lacis, Paige Clauson and Makenzi Munger one each. Goalie Peyton Brezney stopped seven of 12 shots by Anoka (2-4).

BASEBALL Strong pitching by Aiden Lieser and Tyler Gruye helped Centennial win two of three last week. The Cougars lost 10-2 to Spring Lake Park (6-5) on Tuesday with starter Josh Lee taking the loss.

The Cougars were held to four hits.

Lieser had an RBI single. Lieser went six

innings in a 7-1 win over Chanhassen (3-5) on Wednesday, allowing just two hits and two walks, striking out eight.

Luke Gunderman added a scoreless inning. Peyton Streit was 3-for-4 (double, two RBI’s), Tyler Escobedo 2-for-3 (two walks, two runs) and Calvin Coppersmith 2-for-2 (one RBI).

Gruye pitched the distance in a 5-2 win over Totino-Grace (4-7) on Thursday, allowing four hits and one walk, striking out five, while the Cougars made no errors. Centennial had four hits and five walks. Lieser rapped a double and knocked in two runs. The Cougars are 6-7 overall, 4-6 in conference.

SOFTBALL Centennial lost to Spring Lake Park 7-2 on Tuesday, then snapped a threegame skid beating Totino-Grace 5-0 on Thursday. The Cougars are 6-6. Against SLP (8-5), Lily Renslow had an RBI single and Ellie Mondale was strong defensively in left field, coach Rick Thomas said. Against Totino-Grace (2-12), Abby Wallraff pitched a two-hit shutout with eight strikeouts. Peyton Corbin notched two hits, a walk, an RBI and a run.

GIRLS GOLF Andover outstroked Centennial 171 to 177 on Thursday in their lone action last week. Centennial’s Taylor Thor was low with 38. Anneka Voerding led Andover with 39. Centennial also had Taylor Nelson with 44, Marina Allen 45 and Lily Rupert 50. “We are working hard towards consistent shot making, learning where we are losing strokes, and being able to use our whole bag,” said coach Nicole Christensen.

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Centennial placed first among eight teams in Spring Lake Park’s invitational meet Friday. The Cougars scored 164.84 points to SLP’s 157.84.

St. Croix Prep was next with 57. The Cougars placed 1-2-3 in shot put with Timothy Ball throwing 55-1, Blake Scheierl 43-10 1/2 and Logan Huss 43-4, and 1-2 in discus with Ball (157-5) and Huss (140-0). Nicolas Jaen won the triple jump (41-1). Cougar sprint leader Trystan Green was nipped by SLP’s Jamal Smith in the 100 (11.35 to 11.42).

The Cougars were 2-3-4 in the 800 with Jacob Podratz (2:06.31), Talen Green (2:06.12) and Cody Nelson (2:10.10).

Centennial won the 4x100 with Green, Hamado Geilgelu, Nelsen-Manfred Poscher and Ty Burgoon (44.55), and

the 4x800 with Liban Ahmed, Lukas Andrei, Bryce Giese and Kyler Nelson (9:06.29).

GIRLS TRACK Centennial placed second among nine teams in Spring Lake Park’s invitational on Friday. SLP outscored the Cougars 117 to 118, with Trinity/Unity next at 65. Cougar event winners are Aspen Gray in the 400 (1:01.54), Lauren Klein in the mile (5:16.61), Kylie Nelson in the 800 (2:17.40) and the 4x400 team of Gray, Nelson, Klein and Julia Zalewski (4:07.95). Abigail Smith was second in the 899 behind Nelson.

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STUDENT NEWS The following sophomores at Centennial High School received Academic certificates. (Academic Certificates are awarded to students who have a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.666 after first semester of their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year.

Becoming eligible the following year for the next award if their cumulative GPA rises above the 3.667 mark after first semester.): Liban Ahmed, Ace Ashmore, Cecillia Austin, Reysilas Bakke, Kathryn Ball, Sadie Bass, Brian Bassey, Wyatt Becker, Traxton Becker, Lukin Berg, Jaiden Berres, Connor Biers, Nicholas Bolander, Lillian Brausen, Henry Brazier, Charlie Bryant, Kasey Burgwald, Rachael Bushnell, Nicholas Carls, David Carlson, Myah Carver, Catherine Charest, Rian Cheesebrow, Makenna Clarin, Nicholas Clough, Bradan Cochran, Adrianna Cogger, Jackson Cook, Karmindee Coopet, Calvin Coppersmith, Kiera Cottle, Chase Cullen, Gavin Cunningham, Eden Cutts, Cooper Daikawa, McKenna Demaine, Celina DeWandeler, Tanner Dittrich, River Donaldson, Aaron Douville, Hannah Draheim, Elsie Efram, Hallie Eicher, Bashi Elemo, Amira Embaby, Mia Ferguson, Nazaria Fields, Ethan Fogal, Noah Fust, Logan Garcia, Mikias Getachew, Natalie Gillitzer, Safina Gira, Camden Glasgow, Quinn Gould, McKenzee Granzow, Charli Habermann, Nicholas Haider, Chloe Hatfield, Charlotte Havran, Joseph Hemr, Kyle Her, Tessa Hiltunen, Marissa Hirdler, Jaylen Holden, Kyle Holtzman, Ellamae Homicke, Abigail Hosfield, Gunnar Hoyhtya, Nora Huseth, John Iserman, Yadani Itana, Hailey Jakober, Keegan Janacek, Marisa Johnson, Hayden Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Jayden Johnson, Brooke Kajer, Nathan Kaul, Kali Kingsbury, Edward Klingberg,

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