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Lino Lakes provides eateries flexibility BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
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Centennial High School seniors picked up their caps and gowns May 27-28, drive-thru style. Depending on the student’s last name, each senior drove up to a specific location around the high school and was given his or her materials as well as a Class of 2020 yard sign. Centennial staff made sure to wear masks and gloves while handing out materials. See more photos on page 6.
LINO LAKES — To assist local eateries and bars amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council has passed a resolution that temporarily alters its requirements related to outdoor dining/ service and consumption of on-sale alcoholic beverages. Under direction of Gov. Tim Walz, eateries and bars are now able to provide outdoor sit-down service to customers effective June 1. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that there are about 19 businesses in town that may wish to do just that. “Some of those businesses either don’t have the lot or the ability to expand consistent with our existing ordinances and may have to rely on the use of a sidewalk or even portions of their parking lot to accommodate outdoor dining,” he said. “In an effort to provide some expediency to the permit process and some flexibility in those SEE LINO LAKES, PAGE 2
State Fair vendors ‘weather pandemic storm’ Although there will not be a State Fair this year, local vendors are trying to stay positive and come back bigger and better for 2021.
Pitchfork Sausage This year would have marked the eighth year Lino Lakes residents Brendan and Melissa Szala have brought Pitchfork Sausage to the fair. When they first heard the news that the big get-together would not happen this year, they were relieved. “We feel that the State Fair is doing a tremendous job of being socially responsible. We don’t know what is going to happen
with this virus; day to day, everything changes. Things that were a fact a week ago are not a fact anymore,” Melissa said. “All we want is everybody to thrive, be safe, be happy and healthy. In our current environment we can’t ensure everyone’s safety, and that is a huge concern.” Brendan added that if the fair did go on as planned, many people would not be able to attend. “That is something that the fair is based on, being accessible for everybody,” he said. “You have the elderly and immune-compromised individuals that wouldn’t have been able to be at the fair.” As a fair vendor, Melissa says they have become adept at being able to predict turnout based
on the weather. COVID-19 is a different story. “We weathered a huge storm in 2013 with the State Fair. That year it was incredibly hot, people didn’t come ... We can look at the weather at an event and come pretty close to telling you if it is going to be a phenomenal weekend or if it doesn’t look good,” Melissa said. “We know how to weather the weather storm, but now we are weathering a pandemic storm, which is something that nobody can forecast.” Brendan and Melissa are thankful that they don’t have any loans taken out for their business and that Brendan is SEE STATE FAIR, PAGE 7
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requirements to assist businesses in this time, we are recommending some changes to ordinance that we think will help facilitate the permitting process.” The council approved a resolution May 26 that establishes an interim administrative approval process and waives some requirements per the city code. Restaurants and bars are allowed to reopen for outdoor service provided they: • Have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan • Ensure a minimum of 6 feet of distance between tables • Limit on-premise capacity to no more than 50 persons • Limit table service to four persons, or six, if part of one family unit • Require reservations in advance • Require workers to wear masks and strongly encourage masks be worn by customers • Establish regular disinfection routine and train workers One of the main changes, Grochala said, will be that the city will temporarily allow the use of parking areas and or sidewalks for outdoor service. He said the city will also consider allowing the use of canopies or tents, which normally are not
allowed unless a special event permit is granted. Some other temporary measures include: • Allowing for the amendment of the liquor license description of premise, within which liquor may be dispensed and consumed, by administrative approval provided it meets all other licensing requirements. • Waiving off-street parking requirements for outdoor dining and seating, provided the outdoor seating capacity is equal to or less than the existing interior seating capacity of the restaurant. • Waiving the administrative permit fee for accessory outdoor dining facilities. Trappers Bar and Grill is one of the businesses who is already working with the city to come up with a plan on how it can serve more customers. Manager Elizabeth Jabs said is appreciative of how fast the council and city staff sprang into action to help businesses. “I reached out to Councilman Dale Stoesz on a Friday and they acted on it at their meeting on Tuesday,” she said. “Dale was super responsive and sent us a couple ideas of what businesses in other cities are doing and gave me contacts at the city.” Although all the details had not been finalized as of press deadline,
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Trappers Bar and Grill prepares to serve customers outside June 1.
Trappers plans to have outdoor seating in a portion of its parking lot. The space will be protected by a tent of some sort in the event of inclement weather. Jabs said they have appreciated the community’s support in the form of carry-out and to-go orders, but the business is really hoping the new arrangements will allow them to bring back more of its employees. “We need to keep the business afloat and running ... Our foundation is community. We are so communitydriven and a lot of people find comfort in having some stability in their life,
whether that is just eating breakfast.” Customers should expect to fi nd some new items on the menu to try out, too. The temporary measures will terminate when the governor permits bars and eateries to reopen for indoor service or the declaration of a state of emergency ends. Grochala said that if indoor service is limited to less than full capacity, establishments may request to continue operating under the temporary measures. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its May 26 meeting, held via teleconference: • Heard from Faamati Winey, owner of Snap Fitness, who told the council about a petition she along with other area fitness center owners have signed in an effort to be able to open their doors. • Approved advisory board appointments. • Approved the re-hiring of Police Officer Michael Monson. Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained that Monson has more than 18 years of experience with the city of Lino Lakes as a police officer. He resigned from the department in 1999 to pursue business opportunities, but now wants to get back into the public safety profession. • Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for $150,703 to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for the 12th Avenue trail project. The council received requests from residents for the construction of a new section of trail along 12th Avenue. The existing trail along 12th Avenue S. abruptly ends at White Oak Road, and then resumes at Holly Drive E. The matter was discussed repeatedly throughout 2019 and was accounted for in the city’s 2020 budget. Funding will come from the parks and trail improvement fund ($125,000) and state aid ($25,000). The project includes construction of a new trail between White Oak Road and the existing trailhead approximately 720 feet south of White
Oak Road. Pedestrian ramp improvements, ditch grading and culvert repairs to facilitate drainage will also be completed. Resident Ashley Swenson said, “Thank you so much for moving forward with this. It has been really great to work with the City Council on this project. I really appreciate that you guys are moving forward with this in midst of all this craziness with COVID-19. It is a big deal to our neighborhoods.” • Held the second reading of an ordinance calling for the rezoning of property from R, rural to R-1, single-family residential for Nadeau Acres. The ordinance was approved 4-1; Councilman Christopher Lyden voted no. The development will be located north of Birch Street (CSAH 34) and west of 20th Avenue (CSAH 54) across from the NorthPointe development. • Approved a site improvement performance agreement for 617 Apollo Drive for Muddy Cow Restaurant. The agreement addresses the site improvements that will be necessary for the building and provides submittal of the required fees and securities. The applicant, Sergei Nazarenko, proposes to construct a restaurant with rooftop dining in the existing building. (Eagle Liquors currently occupies the north portion of the retail building.) • Authorized the cleaning of the air ductwork at the police department and diffusers at the Civic
Complex (police station, City Hall, New Creations Child Care & Learning Center). Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained that the item was a result of concerns brought forth by employees of the Public Safety Department. Industrial Hygiene Services Corporation (IHES) conducted an air quality and fungal sampling at the police station in April. The only abnormal result was the fungal tease tape sample collected from a supply diffuser. IHES recommended that all supply diffusers within the Civic Complex be cleaned. In addition, city staff recommended that all air ducts in the civic complex also be cleaned, since the building was built in 1999. The council accepted a quote for the project from NAC Mechanical for $11,065. • Heard from Mayor Rob Rafferty, who said that he would like to see city leadership staff return to City Hall and in-person council work sessions and meetings take place. City Administrator Jeff Karlson explained that council meetings in the council chambers would not be a problem, as the council and city staff can easily comply with social distancing recommendations. He said it might be a more difficult to do so in the community room, where the council conducts its work sessions. The council agreed it would give an in-person meeting a try for its June 1 work session and decide on what to do for its June
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The City Council accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for $150,703 to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for the 12th Avenue trail project. The project, which will be completed by Oct. 15, includes construction of a new trail between White Oak Road and the existing trailhead approximately 720 feet south of White Oak Road.
8 meeting later. Karlson said he would not be comfortable with city leadership staff returning to City Hall at this time. “We definitely do not want a lot of people at City Hall yet ... The remote work situation is working out far better than I could have anticipated. We certainly want to minimize exposure at City Hall, because if one person gets sick it is going to impact our delivery of services at City Hall quite a bit.” The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8. See the city’s website linolakes.us for up-to-date information as to whether the meeting will be held via teleconference or in person. Shannon Granholm
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For “Giving Tuesday,” F&M Bank donated $5,000 to the Centennial Community Food Shelf. In total, F&M Bank donated $25,000 across its two markets in Minnesota and three markets in Iowa. Pictured are Kelly Barton and Shelly Myrland of F&M Bank and Darlene Leiding, food shelf secretary.
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Disagreement with developer continues BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
LINO LAKES — A three-year dispute continues to come up at City Council work sessions and meetings. The council heard from St. Clair Estates developer Jamie Jensen at its May 26 meeting during open mike. Jensen has repeatedly spoke during open mike to request that his letter of credit be released. St. Clair Estates is a 35-lot, single-family residential subdivision located north of Birch Street/CSAH 34 and east of Hokah Drive. The council approved the project’s preliminary plat in August 2016 and the final plat and
development agreement in February 2017. Because cities need assurance that developers will construct required public improvements to the city’s specifications, a form of financial guarantee is generally required before the project begins. Developers in Lino Lakes and other Minnesota cities require a developer to post a letter of credit from a bank. The city can use the letter of credit to finance the completion of substandard or unfinished improvements to city standards. Previously, Community Development Director Michael Grochala has explained that the city would not release
the escrow until the long list of outstanding items are completed per the development agreement. In October 2019, the council accepted quotes from four contractors to complete the work, which is now underway, Rafferty explained May 26. Before Jensen spoke, Mayor Rob Rafferty explained some of the parameters for open mike before opening it up to the public. “Comments should not be harassing or constitute personal attacks towards staff or anyone at City Hall. The speaker will not be permitted to use condescending comments and at the same time we ask for respect and to keep it on task,” he said. “If this is a topic that we are hearing again and
COMMUNITY BRIEF Animal Humane Society seeking pocket pet adopters During the COVID-19 pandemic the Animal Humane Society (AHS) has seen cats and dogs flying out the door with wonderful, loving adopters. But sadly, one group of AHS’ homeless population isn’t getting any attention: pocket pets. AHS is asking pet lovers
again, if we have nothing new, then we need to move on.” Jensen responded, “What if the reason you are calling is not necessarily pleasant? ... Why is it called ‘open mike’ if it is only what you want to hear?” Rafferty explained that once the contractors and city staff have been paid for work that was not completed by the developer, any remaining securities and cash escrow will be returned to appropriate parties. Rafferty instructed that any further conversation on the topic would need to go through the city attorney, rather than the council. Councilman Michael Ruhland, who has more than 20 years of experience in real
estate, explained that he often has to work directly with builders. “In most cases, we try to work with that builder in a timely fashion to get that work completed. If it doesn’t get completed, then we ultimately have that escrow as a safety net. It is also a safety net for the homeowner,” he said. “There have been instances where we need the work to get completed and it still doesn’t get done ... You reach a certain point where you have to step in and get it done,” Ruhland noted. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
EDITOR’S NOTE to consider giving a home to rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters. These little animals can help parents teach responsibility to young children and can often be easier to handle than a cat or dog. Pocket pets do have specific requirements as far as feeding, treats and toys, so AHS encourages families
to do thorough research before making a decision to adopt an animal. AHS’s website (animalhumanesociety. org) has information on the available animals up for adoption on its critter page. The page is updated continually; new animal listings are shown every day. Adoptions are by appointment only.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Central Communications now Emergency Communications Department The Anoka County Central Communications Department, which answers 9-1-1 calls for citizens of the county and provides dispatch services for all 11 law enforcement agencies and 16 fire departments in the county, has undergone a name change. The County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution that
resulted in the new name: Anoka County Emergency Communications Department May 26. Changing the name to the Emergency Communications Department clearly defines the role of the department for Anoka County citizens and county staff. The board is confident the name change for the department will lessen confusion about the services it offers to citizens of Anoka County.
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its May 21 meeting, held via teleconference: • Heard from City Attorney Kurt Glaser, who informed the council that Anoka County has come up with a plan on how to reopen the criminal courts. At this time, they will be the only courts to be reopened. The courts won’t see a lot of action physically until September. Currently, cases are being handled one case at a time using Zoom. Conducting the cases via Zoom will enable the courts to start working away at the backlog of cases, around 7,000 of them. • Was informed by Councilman Brandon Winge that North Metro TV has been working with the school district to find a way to hold a virtual graduation ceremony and other ceremonies. • Approved a policy regarding the electronic transfer of funds. City Administrator Bill Petracek stated that the city has already been following the unadopted policy for years, but the city’s auditor recommended having a solidified policy in place. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4. The council plans to hold its June 4 and June 18 meetings via teleconference and will then decide June 18 how to conduct meetings going forward. Chris Frye
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Risk awareness
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hen I began writing this column my original intent was to highlight some information and strategies that could possibly help as we attempt to live, work and safely engage in day-to-day activities during the crisis of a worldwide pandemic that has just passed the sobering milestone of 100,000 deaths in the United States. When I got to the point of working on a conclusion, all night coverage provided by local news outlets showed several fires, including the Third Precinct headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department, burning throughout the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. What started as mostly peaceful protests following the death of George Floyd while in police custody on Memorial Day, devolved into numerous acts of looting, destruction and arson. The level of anger, violence and destruction recalls (and appears to exceed) the race riots that occurred in Minneapolis and other cities across the country in 1967. With the protests and upheaval adding to an already extremely challenging situation, the underlying COVID-19 crisis remains. During a daily briefing Minnesota State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm warned that the mass protests over brutality could trigger a Angle of police surge in the outbreak. It seems that now, more than ever, we need to View realistically assess the risks of the situations we encounter. Paul Dols While a student and young adult, as a matter of necessity to save money, I lived for periods of time in what could be termed marginal (or tough) inner city neighborhoods, including North Minneapolis. In order to avoid a constant state of fear, I adopted a mantra of “vigilant but not paranoid” similar to the heightened awareness required to safely ride a motorcycle while still finding some enjoyment in the experience. There were definitely times when I had to rely on experience and also intuition to actively avoid situations that had a high probability of trouble. I share this while knocking on wood, because I realize that there are no absolute guarantees of safety. Throughout my life I have experienced the inexplicable, sudden loss of friends and loved ones at young ages, so I’m also acutely aware that the overall statistics only tell a small part of the story. While attempting to balance and assess risk during this continually evolving, worldwide pandemic, I’ve found that access to trusted sources of information is proving to be vitally important in maintaining both physical health and emotional well being. I’ve accepted the fact that there are many forces at play during this crisis that are far beyond our control, but with this acceptance comes the realization that there are also some variables in our lives that can be managed. Following a link provided by the New York Times Daily Briefing Editor, I was led to an article titled “The Risks – Know Them – Avoid Them” by Erin Bromage, an associate professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I’ve found this clearly written and understandable essay to be a valuable resource for assessing risk factors in a variety of scenarios. At the core of the piece is a formula: Successful Infection = Exposure to Virus x Time. This formula, combined with the current information about how the COVID-19 virus spreads, makes it relatively easy to quickly analyze the level of risk involved in a variety of activities ranging from low to high. The article contains many details about the risks of specific situations, including work, churches and restaurants, but, in general most outdoor activities that include social distancing are low risk, while “any environment that is enclosed, with poor circulation and a high density of people spells trouble.” At this point, I still believe that the intelligent and consistent implementation of safety strategies recommended by health care experts can create an equation that helps avoid a worse case scenario, while still allowing us to live our lives fully. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.
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Coronavirus market: Money moves to make
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he recent day-to-day wild ride of the markets can make any investor nauseous. With each breaking news headline, the market can swing from a severe downturn to a quick surge. That’s because investors don’t like uncertainty and nearly everything about COVID-19 is uncertain. Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak is likely several months from containment and health experts warn we need to prepare for a second wave, likely Movers & which means market volatility won’t Shakers slow down Skip Johnson anytime soon. Some investors might be having a difficult time coping with the markets, but with a solid financial plan in place, investors can reframe this mindset and instead, look to this volatile market as full of opportunities. Viruses cause the stock market to react Historically, viruses have caused the stock market to react—and sometimes to overreact. The market fell during the height of viruses such as SARS, Zika and Ebola, but subsequently and swiftly the S&P500 went on to recover. But, the unprecedented feeling of uncertainty around COVID-19 is driving the markets, and it can be a scary time to investors. Knowledge is power, and now that you know that the uncertainty of
COVID-19 is causing the market to react, you can start to take a deep sigh of relief. Market downturns are very normal, and although we haven’t experienced exactly this, we have experienced market swings like this in the past. There have been 26 bear markets since 1926. The average pullback was about 35%, and the average recovery time was only 299 days. This is important because often an investor’s response to a volatile market is to make financial moves that cause them to “buy high and sell low” – precisely the opposite of what you want to do. Market volatility is your most substantial investment cost We’ve all heard the phrase “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Having a solid financial plan gives you an anchor that allows you to keep in mind the purpose of your money so you can choose appropriate investments to provide you with financial security in your retirement. Often, the reason investors panic sell is because they don’t have a plan for market corrections as we’ve just experienced. The markets will likely have more dips and surges before it eventually stabilizes. Bear markets typically don’t last as long as bull markets, and while no one can predict what the markets will do, history has shown us that the markets do recover. Investment moves during a volatile market or downturn While there is no perfect investment, developing a holistic financial plan is an excellent place to start before making any investment decisions. A holistic plan examines
all financial aspects of one’s life and includes investments, 401(k)s, mortgages, tax strategies, health care, long-term care and similar. Once you have a holistic plan in place, then you can look at your investments. It’s important to rebalance your portfolio, so your investments are tied back to your financial goals. If you’re not planning on retiring for 15 or more years, you want to make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified and then wait it out. If you’re within 10 years from retirement, you might start looking at rebalancing your portfolio to provide you with more conservative investments that come with a guarantee or aren’t tied to market performance. In this particular market, opportunities do exist. With historically low-tax rates, this is one of the best opportunities for a Roth conversion (converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA), we might see in our lifetime. But it’s important to weigh your options and understand if this move is the best one for your personal financial situation. With the right mindset and a customized financial plan, you may find it easier to cope with this ongoing market volatility. And to begin looking for opportunities. Investment advisory services offered through AdvisorNet Wealth Management (AWM). Skip Johnson, Great Waters Financial and AWM are not affiliated. Insurance products are provided by Great Waters Financial, a Minnesota insurance agency.
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Chomonix gets OK for food trucks BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LINO LAKES — Chomonix Golf Course has gotten permission from the city of Lino Lakes to have food truck vendors on the property this summer, for the second year. The vendors will serve customers in the parking lot. The Public Safety Department reviewed the application and signed off on the permit. “This is the second year of the Chomonix food truck pilot program,” said Cory Hinz, recreation services manager. “The goal is to enhance a valueadded community experience for Anoka County residents and non-residents when they visit the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve and Chomonix Golf Course.” Food trucks will be primarily scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday nights during league play and some Fridays. Updated food truck dates will be posted
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on the Chomonix Facebook page, Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar, and the city of Lino Lakes’ website. This summer’s food trucks include the Happy Hibachi, Pharoah’s Gyros, The Big Red Wagon and the MN Potluck. The variety of food trucks and the unique scenic dining experience will be available for the community and golfers starting in June. Chomonix Golf Course is located on the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Parks Reserve Regional Trail system and is available for bicyclers and park users to purchase a cold beverage. The current Chomonix Golf Course Clubhouse menu is available to the public and consists of barbecue pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, hotdogs and brats and Heggies Pizzas. Chomonix Golf Course is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to dusk; for more information go to chomonix.com.
Hats off to Centennial staff members for making a difference in the lives of students. Here is a list of the teachers who will retire this school year: Denise Ashley, Charles Belle, Barb Bartholomew, Kris Conroy, Thomas Eckstein, Heidi Erickson, Lynn Fernstrom, Ricardo Giorgis, Rollie Goertzen, Carol Hill, Jeanne Eikum, Joanne Helgeson, Cindy Hinman, Jill Jurchisin, Beth Kachel, Patricia Knilans, Ruth Oberg, Cindi Olson, Kim Olson, Gail Peterson, Maria Peterson, Linda Prom, Roxy Anderson Ritchot, Todd Trick, Cynthia RunaHencley, Wendy Morrisette and Clare Zbikowski.
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Gearing Up for Kindergarten provides materials despite cancellation Centennial Community Education’s (CCE) Gearing Up for Kindergarten class had to be canceled this spring due to school closures amid the pandemic. However, staff put together packets with curriculum materials,
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still working his day job in corrections with Hennepin County. “We are able to weather the storm, but there are a lot of our friends who may not be able to, and that is scary,” she said. Brendan explained that many vendors would have had several events by now to help them to fund their operating costs. Brand new trailers can run anywhere from $150,000 to $350,000, he said. At the end of each season, many vendors also need to have work done to their equipment. On a positive note, the Szalas are looking forward to actually having a summer. “Our kids are going to spend a lot more time at the lake and spend a lot more time with mom and dad having experiences that we have not had before,” Melissa said. “All our kids have known is mom and dad at the fair, because that is what we have done our entire lives. A year without a fair is going to be very different.” At this point, they are not too sure if they will bring Pitchfork Sausage to other events this summer. “We are weighing our options. We have a very high cost of product, and in order for us to open up at all is a huge investment. With today’s climate, we can’t take a loss.” As for 2021, Pitchfork Sausage has a lot of “fun and exciting” changes in the works. “I have spent the last few months trying to figure out how we can come out of this ahead and be stronger, because this is a storm that no business owner could ever anticipate weathering,” Melissa said.
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Ribar has owned and operated the Corn Roast stand at the State Fair. When Ribar heard the news of the cancellation, he was not surprised. “It was no surprise whatsoever, I totally expected it. I had already been in contact with the farmer about not planting corn,” he said. “I am not happy about not having a fair, but I totally understand the reason behind it and agree with it. I am very at peace with their decision.” Ribar said he is thankful with how early the fair board made the call. “I appreciate the fair making the decision as early as they did, because there are so many pieces that start going into place now, ordering the products. We would have had to put the crops in the ground by this week,” he explained. “It is easier to deal with knowing that it is not happening, rather than the unknown.” One-hundred percent of Ribar’s income is the fair industry. “It will be a year of being retired,” he said. Typically, the Corn Roast stand visits about 25 events throughout the summer. Although some of them have yet to cancel, Ribar is fairly sure they will be canceled soon. “We are still waiting to hear about the Iowa and Wisconsin state fairs. Some county fairs are still trying to pull it off, but I don’t really see how it is going to materialize.” Ribar said he might actually get to get out on the lake this summer. “We hope this is cleared up by next summer; if so, it will be the biggest year we have ever had.”
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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of I-35W May 19. The driver was arrested for multiple drug offenses. Further investigation resulted in service of a search warrant, wherein another adult was charged with various drug offenses. • An officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of 62nd Street May 19 on a report of damage to property. The officer investigated and identified a suspect. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a traffic complaint for a vehicle that struck a traffic sign near I-35E and Main Street May 20. Officers located the vehicle and the driver was cited for multiple traffic violations. • A park user called in to report a large crowd of juveniles gathering at and jumping off the bridge near the southeast corner of Marshan Lake May 20. It has been an ongoing issue; the incident has been forwarded to Anoka County Park Rangers. • An officer responded to a report of a road rage incident in the 7500 block of Lake Drive May 20. The officer investigated and subsequently cited an
involved party with disorderly conduct. • An officer was dispatched to a report of theft at a business in the 8000 block of Lake Drive May 20. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers took a report of a trailer stolen overnight May 20 in the 300 block of Birch Street. A subsequent investigation resulted in the identification of a suspect and recovery of the trailer. • Officers responded to Eagle Court May 22 and subsequently arrested an adult male for fi fthdegree possession of a controlled substance and gross misdemeanor domestic assault. • An officer received a phone call from Lino Lakes Correctional Facility staff that a drone had flown over the prison May 22. The drone was not located. Officers responded to a report of a kitchen fire on Willow Pond Trail May 23. The police and fire divisions assisted with putting out the fire. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington May 30 regarding a stolen vehicle. • Officers responded to the city of Centerville May 20 on a report
of domestic assault. Officers determined the assault was equally caused by two parties. A witness also provided false information to the police. • Police were dispatched to the 9200 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington May 21 on a report of theft of a trailer. Information was collected. • Officers were dispatched to North Road in Circle Pines May 21 on a report of an incident involving road rage and littering. • Officers responded to the 3800 block of Liberty Lane in Lexington May 22 on a damage to property report. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any suspects. • Officers conducted a traffic stop near Griggs Avenue and Restwood Road in Lexington May 24. The driver was cited for driving an uninsured vehicle, driving after revocation and a stop sign violation. • Police were dispatched to a delayed criminal sexual conduct report in the city of Lexington May 25. The case was referred to Anoka County’s Criminal Investigation Division. • Officers were dispatched to a neighborhood dispute and possible dog bite in the 8900 block of Duwayne Avenue in Lexington May 25.
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Molin new Cougars girls hockey coach Sean Molin, Centennial High School’s new girls hockey coach, brings an extensive coaching resume, most recently with Team Minnesota. Brian Jamros, activities director, announced the hiring of Molin, pending board approval. Molin succeeds David K.B. Cole, who coached for two years. Molin, who played for Roseville High School and Bethel College, has been coach and director of Team Minnesota for five seasons and will continue in that position. “Sean coached the top high school girls players in the state, at the highest level of competition, achieving a .750 winning percentage,”
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Injured Centennial firefighter returns to duty BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
Over a year ago, the Hugo Fire Department (HFD) responded to a structure fi re at a home on 141st Street N. in Hugo. Two fi refighters were injured, and the house was declared a total loss. Daniel Joe Lewandowski, 40, of New Richmond, Wisconsin, was convicted of felony fi rst-degree arson of a dwelling and sentenced to 95 months in prison. His court appearance fell during National Arson Week last month. He is required to pay a $50 fi ne and $1,000 in restitution. Currently, he is incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. “We respond to many different calls for service. Oftentimes it can be a house fi re and more often than not, it is just something that someone never intended to do. They made a mistake, they had a bad day, it was an accident, it was not intentional,� explained HFD Chief Kevin Colvard. “When we respond, we do have a lot of hazards that we face and to know that the hazards that we were faced with is a result of something intentional ... that does not sit well with me.� Deputy Chief Jim Compton Jr. added, “Hugo Fire puts a lot of emphasis and effort into fi re prevention and education. To have somebody completely go around that and put us in harm’s way, put their family and neighbors in harm’s way,
it goes against everything that the fire department believes in and that we spend lots of time trying to prevent.� Around midnight on April 24, 2019, the HFD was dispatched to the scene of the structure fire, which began in the basement of the home in the 5600 block of 141st Street N. HFD worked the scene with assistance from the Forest Lake and White Bear Lake fire departments as well as the Centennial Fire District (CFD) until around 5 a.m. The house was described as a total loss: the first floor and the roof both collapsed and fell into the basement. According to the criminal complaint, the defendant’s father told a WCSO deputy that his son “burnt the house down on purpose.� The complaint stated that he said the defendant is “mentally unstable� and a former drug addict, and that he and his wife were sleeping when they heard a loud boom that shook the house. The defendant stated he had accidentally dropped a cigarette and that there was an “enormous amount� of flammable stuff in the basement. According to law enforcement, the defendant’s mother also told deputies that the defendant had made a comment earlier in the day while they were out shopping that he wanted to get a gas can and blow up the house. The defendant’s two children were also present, and later told deputies their father had been acting weird. The children reported being awakened in the middle of the night by their
CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE #104, SECOND SERIES AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO ASSIST BUSINESSES AND ESTABLISHMENTS DURING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council convened an emergency session of the City Council on March 18, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. where they enacted a PROCLAMATION AND DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, previously, on March 13, 2020, Governor Tim Walz declared a Peacetime State of Emergency to authorize and require that all necessary resources be used in support of the COVID-19 response; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, Governor Tim Walz, in Executive Order 20-56, declared that bars and restaurants may reopen effective June 1, 2020, pursuant to Plans adopted by the Commissioners of Health and Economic Development; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said Plans, bars and restaurants may reopen to accommodate customers in outdoor seating with limited occupancy. MOREOVER, all businesses and establishments in the City, including bars and restaurants, have suffered extreme economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, the City Council can authorize City Staff to assist its busiQHVVHV DQG HVWDEOLVKPHQWV WR VDIHO\ UHRSHQ SXUVXDQW WR WKH *RYHUQRU¡V ([HFXWLYH 2UGHU E\ WHPSRUDULO\ UHFRQÀJXULQJ LWV RUGLQDQFHV DQG DXWKRUL]LQJ &LW\ action to allow businesses to conduct and maximize their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS, DECLARES, AND DIRECTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A section or subsection of the City Code of Ordinances shall be susSHQGHG RQO\ ZKHUH QHFHVVDU\ IRU DFWLRQ VSHFLÀFDOO\ SXUVXDQW WR DQG LQ conformity with this ORDINANCE. 2. City Staff is Ordered to assist businesses and establishments to reopen and operate in a manner which obeys State Orders and Plans for the lawful operation of business during the COVID19 pandemic while also allowing them to maximize their business operations; to wit: a. Signage standards pursuant to Centerville Code of Ordinances &KDSWHU PD\ EH UHOD[HG RU QRW HQIRUFHG LI GHÀQHG LQ D Zoning Permit issued by the City; b. Zoning and performance standards pursuant to Centerville Code of Ordinances Chapter 156, may be relaxed or not enIRUFHG LI GHÀQHG LQ D =RQLQJ 3HUPLW LVVXHG E\ WKH &LW\ DQG c. Businesses and establishments may conduct business in City Lands, including but not limited to easements and rights of way, if approval is stated in a Zoning Permit issued by the City. 3. All existing Licenses issued by the City and the State of Minnesota for the consumption of alcoholic beverages issued pursuant to Centerville Code of Ordinances Chapter 111 and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A DQG DUH GHHPHG $33529(' IRU WHPSRUDU\ PRGLÀFDWLRQV DQG UHYLVLRQV which meet the following conditions: D (DFK HVWDEOLVKPHQW PXVW GRFXPHQW DQG GHÀQH D QHZ /LFHQVHG Premises located anywhere on their premises, parcel, or on
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Two firefighters cope with injuries A CFD fi refighter and an HFD fi refighter were both injured during the incident. The CFD firefighter was injured after falling into a window well and had to be transported to the hospital. It was later discovered that an HFD fi refighter had injured a knee as a result of fi re suppression activities, according to Colvard. Kevin Stewart has served on CFD for 24 years. Although he has been injured on a call before, it has never taken him this long to heal from his injuries.
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“With all the smoke and it being nighttime, you just couldn’t see it,� Stewart recalled of falling into the window well. Both of his knees were injured. He fractured his tibia, tore his meniscus and damaged ligaments in his right knee, and also tore his meniscus in his left knee. After surgery on each knee, lots of appointments and physical therapy, he was just given the OK to return to duty. “As a fi refighter, you always assume the risks. When it is by accident you can totally understand what is happening, but when it is intentionally set it does put a little bit of a different picture on it,� he said. “I feel really fortunate that no one got seriously hurt or killed in the fi re because of somebody’s actions.� Stewart is happy to be serving the community once again and be with his fellow fi refighters. His goal is to serve for at least 25 years, so he has a little bit longer to go injury-free. The HFD fi refighter is still not able to respond to emergency calls due to her injury. Compton said she has had one surgery, a lot of physical therapy and is scheduled to have another surgery, which has been postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
shall not apply to on-street parking constructed and maintained by the city, county or state, such as parallel, diagonal, or vertical pull-in parking immediately accessible from the street. Section 4. 7KDW D QHZ 6HFWLRQ 0 VKDOO EH DGGHG DQG FXUUHQW SDUDJUDSK 0 EH UH RUGHUHG DV SDUDJUDSK 1 WR UHDG DV IROORZV (M) Permitted driveways for residential uses. (1) A driveway must enter a parcel from an authorized location on a roadway and may cross a public right of way or roadway easement to enter a parcel. Except where necessary to enter a parcel, a driveway shall not be ORFDWHG ZLWKLQ ÀYH IHHW IURP D SURSHUW\ OLQH SXEOLF ULJKW RI ZD\ RU URDGZD\ easement. (2) A driveway shall not be located within any required side setback or rear yard setback nor within a drainage and utility easement. (3) The width of a driveway entrance from a roadway shall be determined as follows: i. As measured at the edge of the roadway, the width of a driveway shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide and a maximum of 24 feet wide, except: 1. On a parcel where a garage is at least 24 feet wide, the maximum driveway width shall be no greater than the width of the garage, to a maximum of 32 feet wide; or, 2. On a cul-de-sac parcel, the maximum driveway width shall be no more than 2/3 (two-thirds) of the distance between the lot lines extended. ii. A driveway shall not exceed the maximum allowable width where it exists in a public right of way or roadway easement. (4) A driveway may only be constructed on a parcel that contains a primary structure. (5) A driveway shall connect a roadway to a garage or other permitted structure. i. On a lot that does not contain a garage or other permitted structure, the length of a driveway shall be no less than 18-feet deep as measured from the edge a public right of way or roadway easement. (6) A driveway may include a paved parking or turnaround area not more than 8 feet by 18-feet adjacent to a driveway connecting a roadway to a garage or front yard. (7) A driveway shall not include more than one driveway connection from a public roadway into a single-family residential lot, except for corner lots which are permitted one driveway per street frontage. (8) Driveway connections for multi-family uses will be reviewed in the site plan review process. (N) Requirements For Mixed-Uses. If a building or structure contains a PL[WXUH RI XVHV DV GHÀQHG E\ SDUDJUDSKV $ DQG , WKH PLQLPXP QXPEHU RI parking spaces required for the entire building or structure shall be calculated for the most restrictive parking use as permitted by the applicable zoning district and building codes. Section. 5. (IIHFWLYH 'DWH. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, this 27th day of May, 2020. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 2, 2020.
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1. Lino Lakes City Council Member Dale Stoesz is encouraging community members to support the class of 2020 by simply signing their name on the class of 2020 yard signs Centennial Schools handed out last week. — Dale Stoesz, submitted
healthy fawn will curl up, nap most of the day and move their heads. They have no scent, and predators cannot find them unless humans interfere. You should not touch or feed them. — Jeff Reinert, submitted
5. American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes collected donations for the Minnesota National Guard. The Legion will continue to collect items such as water, Gatorade, energy drinks, protein bars, trail mix, hand sanitizer and more. — Submitted
2. This fawn was spotted under Anoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert’s truck. Deer deliver their newborns in the strangest of places. Residents will find them on their lawn, in their garden, under the azaleas, etc. Don’t panic if mom is not around, she is likely off feeding and trying to keep her scent away from the fawn. Deer are not like horses. They do not have their legs under them immediately and need time to rest after birth. Horses get up and go: that is the sign of a healthy horse. A
3.The front of Centennial High School's West building was decked out with hearts to show support for graduating seniors. Each heart has a student's name on it — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications
6. A Lino Lakes resident, and member of the Minnesota National Guard, was activated into service over the weekend to help secure the state after riots broke out in Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities. — Submitted
4. Centennial School District food service employees Doreen Quimby and Cheryl Klosowski continue to feed the children of the district. — Submitted
7. Lino Lakes photographer LeAnn Michael recenlty explored the Wargo Nature Center for the first time and captured a photo of a common yellowthroat. —LeAnn Michael, submitted
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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its May 26 meeting, held via teleconference: • Heard from City Administrator Patrick Antonen, who provided an update on remodeling City Hall. He said the city has had four architectural fi rms look at possible phases for the remodel. Phase I will address immediate needs to allow all staff to return to work at City Hall safely while maintaining social distancing. Antonen said the council should expect to see some quotes soon. Antonen said the ongoing street project continues to go well and is fairly far along, thanks to the cooperative weather. • Received an update on the airport commission from Councilman Steve McChesney. He said at the May 13 meeting, the commission approved the 2020-2021 work plan and reviewed operations and complaints
from the fi rst quarter. Although the number of flights is down, noise complaints are up slightly compared to fi rst quarter of 2019. Councilman Matt Percy guessed that the reason for more complaints even though there are fewer flights is because more people are at home during the day during the pandemic. • Approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a tax increment pledge agreement for the city’s outstanding general obligation improvement bonds Series 2012A for the Lake and Lexington development. The agreement simply states that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA, also known as the City Council) pledges that the city will continue to pay back those bonds using tax increment financing, now at a lower interest rate. Nick Anhut, of Ehlers Inc., said the city is estimated to save about
$8,300 per year. • Established new precinct and polling locations for the August primary and November general election. Antonen explained that to protect fi rst responders from unnecessary exposure, Precinct 1 (north of Lake Drive) will move from the Centennial Fire District station to St. Mark Lutheran Church. The city will be required to pay the church $650 for both elections. “For the safety of our fi rst responders, we feel this is a justified cost,” he said. McChesney explained the county, as well as the city, will strongly encourage voters to consider voting via absentee ballot, which begins June 26 for the Aug. 11 primary. Election judges will be provided with gloves, masks, hand sanitizer and protective shields (when appropriate). Along with appropriately spaced voting booths, each voter will be given a pen that
they can take home with them. • Approved an agreement with Itasca Strategies in an amount not to exceed $2,500 for a strategic planning session. The council had a session scheduled for late April, which was postponed because of COVID-19. Antonen said the hope is the council will be able to hold an in-person session (while socially distancing) in mid-to-late summer. For $75/hour, the city will also receive help from an economic development consultant addressing how to help Circle Pines businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, held via teleconference. The city will consider meeting in person again for meetings later on this month. Shannon Granholm
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