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CLPD will welcome new chief next month BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
After a decade of serving the community, Centennial Lakes Police Department's (CLPD) Chief James Coan will hand over the reins to a new chief. Twenty-seven people applied for the position. That number was narrowed down to 18, then six, then one. In a special meeting on Thursday, June 25, the police governing board approved a contract with James Mork to take over when Chief Coan retires next month. “Ultimately, all six (finalists) were excellent. We had six quality candidates. Quite honestly, any of the six would be fine in leading our department, but I think Jim will be a very good fit for our department,” said City Administrator Patrick Antonen at the June 23 council meeting. “We like going with the name Jim,” he joked. “We have a great department and I think Jim Mork is going to keep Jim Coan's legacy going.” Coan said he is happy for Mork, as it was a competitive selection process with wellqualified candidates.
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The solar spread in the north metro Solar energy has been around for a while, but the panels in our community sure haven’t. Many residents are now switching to solar energy, and for good reason. In 2018, White Bear Lake held a solar energy information session where representatives from solar and energy organizations spoke about the benefits of solar. The event was purely informational, but those who attended had the opportunity to join other homeowners who wanted to work together to purchase solar and receive a group discount. “From my experience, it’s an item that a lot of people have wanted to do for a long
time,” said Bobby King of Solar United Neighbors, one of the organizations that participated in the session. “There’s interest in being more self-sufficient, and also leaving a smaller carbon footprint.” But the information session wasn’t the only thing that has pushed people to switch to using solar power in recent years. Right now, it’s cheaper to install solar power: After 2020, the federal solar tax credit for doing so will decrease from 26% of the system’s cost to 22%. “The incentives that the state of Minnesota and the federal government are offering are decreasing and going away. Those incentives are on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. We’re encouraging people to
take advantage of them because they’re available,” said Michael Allen, owner of All Energy Solar, a St. Paul family-owned company celebrating its 10th year in business. Allen believes solar is a better overall product than normal electricity. He said it’s safer and less expensive. “Our current version of electricity is burning gas or coal that omits harmful gases into our environment. That same electricity can be done with zero emissions,” he said. Two homeowners, one in Lino Lakes and one in White Bear Lake, recently made the switch with All Energy Solar and gave glowing reviews.
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Finance director officially steps into administrator position BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Former Finance Director Sarah Cotton has officially stepped into the role of city administrator, even if it was a bit earlier than planned. Last August, the council passed a resolution granting Cotton a conditional offer to succeed City Administrator Jeff Karlson upon his retirement. Karlson was originally planning to retire Aug. 31 but decided to retire July 31. His last day at City Hall was June 12, but he will be paid through the end of July. At the June 22 meeting, the City Council officially appointed Cotton to the position with a standing ovation. Mayor Rob Rafferty said, “This is really exciting for me. I have worked alongside Sarah for many years now. I know she is going to be an excellent individual in this position.” Cotton, a resident of East Bethel, has been the city's finance director for almost five years. Before working for cities, she worked in public accounting for KPMG, a multinational professional services network, for three years and as a financial analyst for Cummins Power
Generation for four years. She worked for the city of Isanti for about four years as a finance director and finance director/ assistant city administrator. That's where she first became interested in the role of city administrator. “I got a little taste of it,” she recalled. “I really enjoyed it. I realize (the position) is going to be a challenge, but I am up for a good challenge.” A few years ago, Karlson said he sat down with Cotton to ask her whether she ever saw herself becoming a city administrator/manager, or if she planned to stay in the finance world. Cotton said she had thought about it, and Karlson recommended that she go back to school to obtain a master's degree in public administration. That's exactly what she did. Cotton now holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Minnesota State UniversityMankato and a master's degree in public administration from Hamline University. Even though Cotton's first day in her new role was June 23, she said it doesn't really feel like she is the city administrator yet because she is so focused on finding someone to be a great fit for her old position, and someone else to fill another vacant position within the finance department.
“I feel like I haven't officially been able to put on that city administrator hat yet,” she explained. Cotton said she is most looking forward to working on a project that will really benefit the residents. She did not provide a specific example but said something along the lines of a big park project or new facility. “Something that really highlights the city of Lino Lakes and some of our positive attributes,” she said. Cotton is also excited for the opportunity to sit down with the council in the future for a strategic planning/goal-setting session to better identify the council's priorities and get some direction as to what initiatives she should focus on. As with any change in leadership, there will likely be changes. “Obviously, there will be some changes as I get a chance to really step in and evaluate the organization and where we are at,” Cotton said. One of the main things Cotton plans to focus on right away is the organization's culture. She plans to sit down with each of the departments to better understand their needs. She said she would also like to see the city improve its communication with residents. “One of the reasons I decided to stay at the city of Lino Lakes and take on this role is that we
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Sarah Cotton has left her role as the finance director for the city of Lino Lakes and now holds the title of city administrator. Former City Administrator Jeff Karlson has retired.
have really amazing staff here. They are extremely dedicated to the city, to their roles. I feel like they go above and beyond,” she said. “Knowing that you have an amazing staff makes it easier to step into a role like
this. I am proud of them and I feel their support.” 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 June 22 meeting (held at City Hall): • Approved the renewal of tobacco, liquor and wine and beer licenses for: Ecig Crib, Fiesta Cancun and El Zocala Grill & Cantina. The council also approved the renewal of massage licenses for Heather's Healing Hands, Allure Salon and Monarch Massage. • Approved peddler licenses for Aptive Environmental, LLC Pest Control and Spidexx Pest Control. • Approved a separation agreement with retiring City Administrator Jeff Karlson. His last day with the city was June 12 and he will be paid through July 31. • Approved a settlement agreement for $40,000 with Richard and Peggy Diehl. In February 2019 a water main operated by the city of Lino Lakes broke, releasing water that entered the property and residence of Richard and Peggy Diehl. The Diehl’s fi led a lawsuit against the city and sought monetary damages. The parties wanted to reach a complete settlement of the lawsuit and all potential claims by means of a settlement agreement. The Diehls signed the settlement agreement, and the $40,000 will be paid out of the city's water operating fund. • Appointed Sarah Cotton as the new city administrator. The council adopted a resolution
providing a conditional offer to Cotton for the city administrator position back in August 2019, contingent upon Karlson’s retirement. Staff provided an employment offer to Cotton, which she accepted. The city is now seeking a finance director. See the full story in this week's issue of the Quad Community Press. • Held a public hearing to consider a resolution approving the 2020-2024 five-year street reconstruction plan. There was no public comment. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that the council initiated the street reconstruction program in 2014 using street reconstruction bonds as the primary funding source. The fi rst round of projects happened in 2015 and a second round in 2018. The estimated $2.6 million project slated for 2021 will include Fourth Avenue (Main Street to Pine Street), Karth Road, Joyer Lane, Talle Lane, Canfield Road and Gaage Lane. The 2024 project, estimated to cost $4.4 million, will include Diane Street, Evergreen Trail and (tentatively) Red Maple Lane. Funding for the 2021 project is only being considered at this time. A 15-year payment schedule would result in an annual debt service of approximately $215,000 based on the $2.6 million project.
The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 6. The next regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
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After the resolution is approved by a 2/3 vote, a 30day period must first elapse before bonds are issued to allow the public the opportunity to submit a petition requesting an election be held. The petition must be signed by a number of voters equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last municipal general election. If a petition is not received by the end of the 30-day period, the city may issue bonds without an election. • Approved a grading agreement for Nadeau Acres. The 68-lot single-family residential development is located north of CSAH 34 (Birch Street) and west of CSAH 54 (20th Avenue) and across from the NorthPointe Development. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that the developer, BL Holdings LLC, would like to commence grading concurrent to the city’s consideration of the fi nal plat approval. She said grading in advance would be done at the risk of the developer. The grading agreement was prepared and includes the fees and securities to cover city review costs and ensure completion of the grading improvements in accordance with the approved plans.
The Lexington City Council took the following action at its June 18 meeting, held via teleconference: • Discussed the possibility of having in-person City Council meetings. The council decided it would look to hold in-person meetings starting July 16, if plexiglass can be installed in between each council member. Councilor John Huges stated, “I think it's important to set a good example for the public.” The council will continue to conduct City Council meetings via Zoom at its next meeting on July 2. Its members hope to resume in-person meetings on July 16. • Decided to hold off on conducting live Park Board and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings until August. City Administrator Bill
Petracek stated that neither the Park Board or the Planning and Zoning Commission had any pressing matters at hand. If anything pressing should arise, either board will be able to conduct in-person meetings once plexiglass is installed at City Hall. • Announced that an offer was made to one of the six candidates that interviewed for the open chief's position at the Centennial Lakes Police Department. See the full story in this week's Quad Community Press about the selection. • Approved the renewal of liquor licenses for Cowboy’s Saloon, Carbone’s Pizza, El Loro and Boulevard Bar & Grille. Chris Frye
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NEW CHIEF: No stranger to Anoka County law enforcement FROM PAGE 1
“I am confident that Jim will be very successful here as chief. He has great experience and credentials for the job. More importantly, Jim Mork has the leadership style and demeanor that will make him a very good chief of police,” Coan said. “Jim is highly respected in the Fridley Police Department and I know that he will have the same great support and respect from within our department and from surrounding public safety officials ... I believe that the future of the CLPD remains very bright with Jim Mork as chief.”
Who is James Mork? Mork has spent his entire career with the Fridley Police Department. He started out as a patrol officer in 1997 and has since held positions as a problem response team officer, detective, patrol sergeant and, most recently, the investigations division lieutenant. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, but moved to the U.S. with his family when he was just 6 years old. He has a bachelor's degree in history from Bethel College and a master's degree in police leadership, administration and education from the University of St. Thomas.
Mork said he had an interest in law enforcement from a very young age. He toyed around with the idea of becoming a police officer in high school and college but decided he would pursue a major in history because Bethel did not have a law enforcement program at the time. After graduation, he ended up working for a property management company, providing security for a luxury condominium complex. One day he ran into one of his college roommates, who was a police officer. Mork's friend strongly encouraged him to think about pursuing the career and even let him go on a ride along with him. “I thought that would be neat. You are serving the public and every day is not a cookie-cutter image of the previous day,” Mork recalled. He decided to go back to school for his master's degree and was the fi rst person in his family to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Why CLPD? Mork explained that he and the Fridley police chief are around the same age and joined the department around the same time. “Our career is going to run about the same length ... So, when he would retire would be around the same time that I am
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going to retire. I knew that having a chief opportunity there just wasn't going to be a possibility,” he said. “If I wanted that challenge and wanted that opportunity to have that input on an organization, I knew I would have to go elsewhere.” Mork didn't just pick anywhere, though. He wanted to be “choosy” about it. “Having worked my entire career in Fridley, we share a radio channel, so I hear what is going on in that community all the time and I have gotten acquainted with some of the officers at training,” he said. “I know officers in the neighboring communities really well and I checked with them and asked what they could tell me about the department, and I kept hearing all of these positive things.” For the past 23 years, Mork has established an abundance of relationships in Anoka County and is familiar with how the system functions. “We use the same radio channels, report rating systems, attorneys, judges, prosecutors ... I don't have to relearn all of that,” he said.
Plan for changes Once Mork met Chief Coan, he said it was clear that Coan “has a heart for this” and has put in a lot of effort into
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Lt. Russell Blanck will retire in July
Donald Raleigh wins Republican endorsement
Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) Lt. Russell Blanck announced he will retire July 6. Blanck started with CLPD as a part-time officer in 1996. Over the past 24 years he has held the positions of patrol officer, DARE officer, detective, administrative sergeant and, most recently, an administrative commander/lieutenant, a position he has held for the past five years.
Donald Raleigh has received the Republican endorsement to run for the District 38A legislative seat vacated by State Rep. Linda Runbeck. Raleigh will appear on the ballot in the Aug. 11 primary election. Raleigh, a resident of Blaine, owns a digital marketing/website development business. He served eight years in the U.S. Army during the first Gulf War and also did a stint as an Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. District 38A covers the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, Lino Lakes and portions of Blaine Donald Raleigh and Hugo. Rep. Runbeck will continue to serve as state representative until Dec. 31.
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making sure that he is leaving the department in a good place. “I am very honored and excited to build off of what he has (built and) work with the community and the officers to develop the best department we can possibly come up with,” Mork said. “It is certainly a situation where I don't have to come in and tear everything down ... I want to take a very measured approach and make sure we are very clear on what the community is looking for, what the governing board is looking for. I think what they have going is very good, and we will tweak it here and there.” Mork has the advantage of coming from a larger police department with a higher call volume. He has some ideas that have worked for Fridley that the CLPD may be able to implement, too. If something needs to be tweaked it will be, but Mork said he is not going to make changes just for the sake of change. Mork will likely take over as chief in late July. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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hen Minnesota’s stay-at-home order went into effect, I worried that it would make me unbearably lonely. I live alone (aside from my 11-year-old cat), and my nearest immediate family members, my sister and my soon-to-be brotherin-law, live in Chicago—a full six-hour drive away. But now, over three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve felt all the more connected to the people I love, as I’m talking to them much more often than normal. It makes for a strange irony that I find both sweet and sad—how my friend in France has felt no further away than my friend who lives a mere few blocks away. Although, of course, with the threat of COVID-19 still lingering and social distancing guidelines still in effect, that friend nearby doesn’t feel much closer. Like many of us, I have been heavily relying on video calls to stay in touch with loved ones over the last three months. I typically hate calls that add video to audio, despite how much I love on the phone. I will decline Between talking FaceTime requests from family and only to call them back on the the Lines friends, phone seconds later. I have never been Elizabeth Callen able to pinpoint my reason for such calls, which are certainly a marvel of modern technology, but I sometimes think of a passage from “Infinite Jest,” in which David Foster Wallace writes, in 1996, of the rise and fall of “videotelephony.” In the novel, videotelephony enjoys a brief popularity that is suddenly cut short when users realize it forces them to actually pay attention to the person on the other end of the line. “Videophone consumers seemed suddenly to realize that they’d been subject to an insidious but wholly marvelous delusion about conventional voice-only telephony. They’d never noticed it before, the delusion—it’s like it was so emotionally complex that it could be countenanced only in the context of its loss,” Wallace writes. “Good old traditional audio-only phone conversations allowed you to presume that the person on the other end was paying complete attention to you while also permitting you not to have to pay anything even close to complete attention to her.” In the months since COVID-19 struck Minnesota, I have downloaded Zoom onto my laptop and used it at least weekly—to celebrate my dad’s 60th birthday, to virtually wish my grandparents a happy 65th wedding anniversary and to catch up with my closest college friends, now scattered across the country. Wallace is right that videotelephony forces you to pay attention, or at least it takes away your ability to secretly multitask. If you try to trim your fingernails, compose a grocery list or stir something on the stove midZoom call, it becomes obvious that you are not paying attention to your conversation partner. In these days of social distancing, when in-person gatherings have become a public health risk, I’ve been surprised by how fulfilling I’ve found FaceTime and Zoom calls, and how comforting it is to see the face of the person I am talking to in addition to hearing their voice. Having to look at them while they talk has made me pay better attention and listen more deeply. Of course, these virtual conversations cannot compare to the experience of actually being with another person. They sometimes feel like hollow substitutes for “the real thing,” and the longer the pandemic drags on, the more insufficient they seem. I miss spending Sunday mornings at church, being able to invite friends over for dinner and celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with my family in Michigan rather than staring at a screen while sitting in my living room. But someday, hopefully soon, the worst of the virus will be behind us and we can begin returning to these small but sacred rituals. Quarantine has forced us to slow down our lives as we collectively try to slow the spread of coronavirus. When cases begin to fall and day-to-day life regains some semblance of normalcy, I hope that these realizations of how reflection and rest can enable connection. I am thankful that Zoom has helped me learn that. Elizabeth Callen is the editor of the Shoreview Press. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.
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ith reduced traffic the last several months, it would seem the risk on Minnesota roads would be reduced. Unfortunately, many drivers have chosen to use the open roads as a license to speed. To help put the brakes on speed-related deaths and educate motorists, officers, deputies and troopers will work overtime shifts June 22 through July 19. Law enforcement agencies across the state will participate in the campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Movers & Office of Traffic Safety (DPSShakers OTS).
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Speeding incidents on the rise Excessive speeding over recent months is troubling and requires Minnesotans to commit to slowing down this summer. • From April 1 – May 21, the Minnesota State Patrol pulled over 232 drivers traveling more than 100 mph. That’s compared to 93 drivers during the same time period last year, a 149% increase. Of the 232 drivers, 179 were 30-years-old or younger. • Overall fatal crashes and fatalities from March 16 - May 31 increased over last year despite reduced traffic.
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DNR changes camping and lodging reservation window The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is shortening its window for making reservations for camping and lodging to 120 days. The change will take effect July 1. Previously, customers could reserve campsites, cabins, yurts, tipis and lodging facilities up to one year in advance. The DNR planned to make the change in the fall of 2020, but operational uncertainties with the COVID-19 pandemic and associated changes to cleaning protocols necessitate making the change sooner. The policy change is based on customer survey results, data analysis and a desire to improve fairness and equity in the reservation process, according to a statement. All reservations made before July 1 will
be honored, even if they are for a date beyond the new 120-day reservation window. However, rebookings will only be possible within the new 120-day window. For more information, visit dnr.state.mn.us or call 888-646-6367.
Campanelle opens for takeout
YMCAs lead virtual expedition The YMCA has launched 7Summits, a free, virtual cardio, strength and mindfulness challenge kids can do this summer. In the 7Summits expedition, kids “climb” up and down the seven highest mountains in the world by completing several 5- to 15-minute activities while also learning about the mountains. 7Summits and other activities and games can be found at 12Bursts.org.
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Campanelle Restaurant and Bar, located at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes, is open for takeout. The week of June 15, “we are open” and “open for takeout” signs were spotted hanging on the side of the building. Owner Kent Bergmann confirmed that the restaurant is open for takeout but is “severely understaffed.” Bergmann explained that it is only he and one other person trying to fulfill the high volume of orders. He is seeking cooks and servers. Visit campanelle.com for more information.
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A k County Anoka C t website b it d details t il COVID-19 statistics Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services recently partnered with the county’s Geographic Information Systems department to develop a website that has statistics about COVID-19 cases in Anoka County. Information on the site is updated Monday to Friday each week and includes total cases, number of people admitted to the hospital, a count of those admitted to the ICU, and deaths. The site goes into further detail with graphs that show case totals, daily case totals, community charts, age and gender, living settings and exposure, race and ethnicity and more. It also includes links to resources such as the State of Minnesota’s COVID-19 website, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s page on cloth mask usage, and a complete list of the governor’s executive orders. The site can be accessed at anokacounty.us/ Covid19Dashboard. For questions about the data presented on the site, contact Justin Navratil, Health Program Planner-Policy Analyst with Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services, at justin.navratil@ co.anoka.mn.us or 763-324-4336.
Wargo Nature Center offers virtual summer camps Summer camp is happening — virtually. Due to the generous fi nancial support of Connexus Energy, the Wargo Nature Center will provide free, virtual nature camps this summer. Small groups of campers will be able to participate in weeklong virtual
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programming with the same focus of fun and engagement. Each camper will receive a free Camp-in-a-Box set to support their virtual camp. For those who are unable to participate virtually, there will be a limited number of Camp-in-a-Box sets available that kids can use to participate in the same activities at home on their own schedule. The box will include items such as a day camp T-shirt, water bottle, supplies specific to the individual camp (tie-dye supplies, magnifying lens, para cord, goggles, etc.) as well as basic camp supplies like crayons, paper, etc. Many of the favorite camps offered each summer will be back, including Tom and Huck, Grandparents Camp, and Survival Adventures, as well as new camp opportunities. Recreational camps will be a hybrid of virtual programming on the fi rst day and then small group in-person experiences for the remaining days. Registration is accepted online at anokacountyparks.com. Call the Wargo Nature Center at 763-3243350 for more information.
Centennial Library receives Merit Award Anoka County’s Centennial Library, located in Circle Pines, received a Merit Award June 15 from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota (AIA) for its renovation and expansion, which was completed last year. Leo A Daly is the firm that oversaw the project. AIA’s Merit Awards encompass the views of business professionals, real estate developers, community advocates and academic leaders in addition to architects. The Merit Awards were established to recognize projects by architects that tell the story of excellence beyond design, emphasize publicinterest design and embrace the varied forces that shape a building. Planning for the Centennial Library’s renovation and expansion project was years in the making and almost doubled the size of the building. The new library features a bigger children’s area, a large meeting room, several smaller conference rooms, an outdoor learning space and an “IQ kitchen” — a multipurpose area that serves as a demonstration kitchen and a space that can be used for various projects.
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Laborer's Training Center plans expansion Laborer’s Training Center (LTC), 2350 Main St., is planning to construct a 37,284-square-foot training facility to the east of its existing facility on Lino’s eastern border with Hugo. LTC offers construction industry vocation training. LTC has been at the Main Street location since 1993 and has outgrown its working/training bays, classrooms and storage space. A second stand-alone training facility is proposed with related driveways, parking lots and stormwater management ponds to create a campus to serve all trainees and union members. The building is proposed to be constructed in two phases. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the City Council approve the concept at its July 13 meeting.
Jersey Mike’s coming to Lino Lakes Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to Lino Lakes. The sub shop will be located at 7114 Otter Lake Road, in the same building as Dunkin’ and Campanelle Restaurant and Bar. The company would not comment on when the business would open its doors but said, “the location is still in development.”
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Creamery Crossing, located at 2 South Pine Drive in Circle Pines, has reopened its doors with modified operations and changed its name to The Rusty Cow Cafe. The Isanti location has now permanently closed its doors. General Manager Christopher Rossi said it was always the plan to rename the restaurant to better reflect their vision of a farm-to-table concept. The business opened its doors again on June 22, after being closed for a while amid the pandemic. For now, the business may operate at 50% capacity per the governor's orders and is also offering takeout. Soon, customers will also be able to place orders online. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit therustycowcafe.com for up-to-date information.
St. Mark will be closing the building until further notice. In the meantime, please join us for worship and devotion on our website or Facebook page.
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“It’s just something I grew up with, that sort of intrinsic value of lowering our carbon footprint,” said White Bear Lake resident Kyle Manley. Jennifer Rooney echoed that view. Rooney, a Lino Lakes resident, has children and wanted to reduce her own carbon emissions for the future. Although the two homeowners love their product, Allen believes that there are a lot of myths about solar energy that discourage people from investigating it as an option. Myth No. 1: Solar is too expensive. According to Allen, in the majority of cases solar is less expensive than buying from the electric company. It provides a lot of value to a homeowner. Rooney was told that the panels would add 4% to her home value. “Electricity prices are continuing to rise, and if you want to stop renting your electricity and start owning it, now is the time to do that,” Allen said. King echoed this thought. “Depending on your electric bill and suitability of your roof, solar will pay for itself in about 10 years. Solar panels are guaranteed for 25 years, and they’ll likely last more than 25 years,” he said. Both Manley and Rooney agreed that
solar was no more expensive than electricity. Both homeowners secured loans to pay for their panels. Rooney obtained a 12-year loan for her panels, while Manley’s will be paid off in eight years. “I would say once the panels are paid off that it’s going to be cheaper. Our monthly loan (payment) is going to be about what our electricity bill was, and then when it’s done we’ll just be making money,” Manley said. Rooney decided to take a slightly different approach. “We opted to put additional panels on because the electric company has to pay us back at the end of the year (for energy) that we don’t use,” she said. “If I had opted not to put the additional panels, on we’d be paying $11 more than our usual bill.” According to both homeowners, all the extra power that their panels generate goes back into the grid to power places around them. This means that their energy company is obligated to pay them back for the extra energy they generate. “Right now, I’ve got a monthly payment that’s like $100 a month for eight years,” Manley said. Neither Manley nor Rooney have to pay an electric bill; they’re just paying off their loans. Once the loans are paid off, they may
even be pulling in some money from their panels. Rooney found the savings to be huge, as well. “The numbers were just astounding. If we did nothing, our cost of electricity would be $60,509 over 25 years,” she said, noting that those numbers also accounted for infl ation. Not only was it affordable, but cost have gone down since solar panels were fi rst popularized. “The cost has just plummeted. Since 2010, the cost has gone down (by) 70%,” King said. Myth No. 2: Solar panels are ugly Solar panel designs have changed quite a bit since they were fi rst developed. Not only are they stronger and often last longer than they did years ago, but they’re also able to fit onto a roof fairly well. “When you walk my neighborhood, they look beautiful,” Rooney said. “They’re fl at against the roof. They don’t stick up.” Depending on the roof, solar panels are now able to sit right on the roof. They don’t necessarily have silver edges, which means that all you see is the shiny black color. “You can design a project that complements the design of your home,” Allen said. Myth No. 3: Solar panels aren’t powerful enough Solar panels in the past weren’t as strong
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as they are today, but times and technology have changed. “We have entire towns, we have entire cities that run their homes on renewable energy,” Allen said. Both Rooney and Manley agreed that the solar panels produced more than enough energy for them. In the summer months, “I can basically cover my basic needs in 10-12 days a month,” Rooney said. Installation and more Both Rooney and Manley went through All Energy Solar to get their panels. “They come out and do a survey of your house. They are very communicative. The whole install process took three days. It was little bit loud, but it was very seamless and hands-off, which is what I love,” Rooney said. The process took even less time for Manley. “The solar install itself only took one day. They cut the power for 30 minutes so Xcel (Energy) could stop
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but it also helps them to become more selfreliant. “It provides a lot of independence for a lot of people, and people really appreciate that, especially in a time like right not where there’s a lot of fragility,” Allen said. Both homeowners encouraged residents who are interested to look into solar options and see if the switch is right for them. “I’d say it doesn’t hurt to reach out. It doesn’t hurt to have a solar company come out and do a bid and an estimate. It doesn’t cost you anything,” Manley said. Rooney noted that some solar panels can be put up now and more can be added later, five or 10 years down the line.
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History of Independence Day The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, has been a federal holiday in the U.S. since 1941. The tradition of celebrating the day, however, is nearly as old as the country itself. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Great Britain, and two days later, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson. America was still in the midst of the Revolutionary War and had not yet won its independence, but July 4 has been commemorated as “America's birthday” since the 18th century. The end of the Revolutionary War would not come until the 1780s and was spurred by the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. British General Charles Cornwallis led his troops to a port in British-occupied Yorktown, Virginia, expecting aid in the form of the arrival of British ships, sent from New York. But those ships never arrived, thanks to the French joining forces with America. The French navy kept British ships from entering through the York River or the Chesapeake Bay, and French General Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau and George Washington led 17,000 troops to surround Yorktown. The Franco-
American siege exhausted the British army's supply of food and ammunition, and with no hope of victory, Cornwallis agreed to Washington's Articles of Capitulation, signing the document on Oct. 19, 1781. Fighting did not formally end until 1783, but with the surrender at Yorktown, Great Britain had given up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War, effectively securing an American victory. Since 1776, July 4 has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fi reworks, parades and concerts to family gatherings and backyard barbeques.
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Fete des Lacs poster winners recognized With COVID 19 still controlling much of public life, Centerville’s annual celebration Fete des Lacs has been canceled for 2020. However, the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee wants to recognize the winners of the Fete des Lacs 2020 logo design contest. This is the second annual logo design contest sponsored by the city of Centerville. The annual logo is typically used to promote Fete des Lacs before and during the week-long festival. Even though the event is canceled for 2020, the winners will still receive a custom T-shirt with their winning design.
This year, two competitions were held, one at Centennial Middle School and the other at Centerville Elementary School. Nearly 100 students at the two schools participated in these contests. The winners are: Centerville Elementary: fi rst place Brianna Ghiloni, grade 5; second place Logan Yang, grade 5. Maret Clark, grade 2 and Brooke Twohy, grade 4, received honorable mention. Centennial Middle School: fi rst place Hayden Johnson, grade 6; second place Frances Jung, grade 6. Lexie Herrick, grade 8
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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a domestic situation on Ash Street June 16. An adult female was subsequently arrested for domestic assault and booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to a personal injury crash in the 6300 block of Deerwood Lane June 17. Officers determined there were minor injuries, and an adult male was cited for failure to drive with due care. • A community service officer responded to a report of missing trail signs in the area of 12th Avenue and Peregrine Circle June 18. The missing signs were reported to the public works department so they can be replaced. • Three juveniles were identified after they reportedly damaged county property in the 500 block of Birch Street June 18. Charges are pending. • An officer took a report of tools stolen from a work vehicle in the 2200 block of Clearwater Creek Court June 18. The case is under investigation.
• Officers responded to a gas station in the 7500 block of Lake Drive June 19 for disorderly people. The involved parties left in a vehicle prior to police arrival. However, the vehicle was located and stopped for a traffic violation. The driver was arrested for DWI. • An officer took a report of a disruptive male at City Hall June 19. The male left the area prior to officer arrival. This incident is under investigation. • Officers responded to a suspicious activity call in the 500 block of Myrtle Lane June 20. The caller advised that her surveillance system captured video of people walking up to their front door in the middle of the night. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the individuals. Nothing appeared to have been tampered with at the complainant's residence. • A resident called in a grass fire in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive June 20. Officers arrived and found a legal recreational fi re. The caller was issued a citation for falsely reporting an emergency.
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James Russell Jensen was arrested June 23 for trespassing at City Hall, a misdemeanor. Jensen is the developer of the St. Clair Estates development, a 35-lot, single-family residential subdivision located north of Birch Street/CSAH 34 and east of Hokah Drive. The Quad Community Press has repeatedly reported on an ongoing disagreement between the city of Lino Lakes and the City Council and Jensen over the past three years. Jensen has repeatedly visited the council during work sessions and meetings to request that his letter of credit for the development be released. A letter of credit provided by a developer can be used by a city to finance the completion of substandard or unfinished improvements. J Lino Lakes Deputy Director Kyle Leibel would JJames Jensen not say much about the incident that led to Jensen's arrest, but did say, “An adult male was charged with disorderly conduct on Friday, June 19. The same adult male was arrested and cited for repeated trespass violations on June 23 and booked at the Anoka County Jail.� The investigation is ongoing.
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its June 23 meeting, held at City Hall: • Held the meeting in person while practicing social distancing. All council members were in attendance, with the exception of Council Member Dean Goldberg, who attended via Zoom. He explained that both his age and some medical conditions put him in the high-risk category for COVID-19. • Live-streamed the council meeting on Facebook for the first time. • Heard from Council Member Steve McChesney, who reminded the public that absentee voting was to begin Friday, June 26, and end Aug. 10, the day before the Aug. 11 primary. He also reminded residents that the polling location for residents who live north of Lake Drive has moved from the fire station to St. Mark Lutheran Church to keep emergency personnel safe during the pandemic. • Provided an update on the
ongoing city street project. City Administrator Patrick Antonen said that the project is going very well. “Everything south of Lake Drive will be pretty much finished this week, there will be some last-minute buttoning up work of punch list items. Then all the forces will be on the north side of Lake Drive,â€? he said. “Usually we are into July before we have pavement down. They are definitely working very fast and efficiently.â€? • Announced that the Creamery Crossing is back open for business as of June 22. Antonen informed the council and public that the business has changed its name to The Rusty Cow Cafe. Mayor Dave Bartholomay also announced that City Hall is now open to the public. Antonen said that City Hall had a “soft openingâ€? on June 22 and had four customers come through the doors. • Announced that Jim Mork has been selected as the next chief of the Centennial Lakes Police
CITY OF CENTERVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE – INFORMATION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Centerville City Council invites all interested parties to attend a public informational meeting to be held at its regularly scheduled Council Meeting of Wednesday, July 22, 2020 commencing at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street. The purpose of the meeting is to present and discuss the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program/MS4 (SWPPP/MS4). Information will be presented and discussed regarding the activities the City has been and will be engaging as a result of implementing the SWPPP/MS4. A copy of the SWPPP/MS4 annual report is available for review at the City Hall. Please submit written comments at the following address: 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. A copy of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit is also available online at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/ wq-strm4-51.pdf. Please feel free to contact the City (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions or if you need additional information regarding the above stated item. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 30, 2020.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: Applicant: /DERUHU¡V 7UDLQLQJ &HQWHU Property Address: 2350 Main Street PIN#: #24-31-22-14-0003 Land Use Applications: Elmcrest Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation Proposed Project: /DERUHU¡V 7UDLQLQJ &HQWHU LV UHTXHVWLQJ D SRUWLRQ of Elmcrest Avenue south of CSAH 14/Main Street be vacated for the purposes of constructing a 37,284 sf training facility. For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982- 2426. The City is currently evaluating alternatives for public meetings that will adhere to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and
Department. See the full story in this week's issue of the Quad Community Press. • Heard from McChesney, who reported that the cable commission approved its budget for the 2021 year, which reflects a decrease of $42,000 from the 2020 budget. “They were very conservative for franchise and PEG fees,â€? he explained. • Confirmed that the Fire Steering Committee has signed a contract with former Fire Chief Jerry Streich (2008-2014) to serve as the interim chief of the Centennial Fire District until an operations study is completed. Current chief Harlan Lundstrom has announced his plans to retire at the end of the month. Kathy Peil will also be promoted to serve as assistant fire chief during the interim. • Approved the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan. Cities are required by the state of Minnesota to approve the plan by June 29. The 11-page plan outlines the coordinated
response of both the city and the utility to possible emergencies that could arise during the pandemic. Antonen said that at the council's next meeting in July, the council will likely take action to end its current state of emergency. Antonen said he will have to check with the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and the state to see if a hybrid of in-person and teleconference methods will be allowed for meetings. “I also would like to reach out to the LMC on behalf of people like myself. There are many city councils with older individuals who have health issues that put them at risk, and they should be aware of that. Whether the emergency order is in place or not, it is truly a new normal for those of us that live with that,â€? Goldberg said. • Approved a list of 22 election judges for the Aug. 11 primary. “I want to thank the election judges that are volunteering during a
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time when they are really putting themselves at risk to help make sure that we have safe elections,� McChesney said. “Given the pandemic and trying to keep voters and our judges safe, I do think we should do everything we can to encourage absentee voting or voting at City Hall, which is a little more controlled with one person at a time.� The city plans to send out some information in the mail encouraging residents to
consider voting absentee and alerting them to the change in polling locations for both the primary election and general election. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. July 14 at City Hall. Residents can attend in person or view the liv stream online on North Metro TV's website or the city's Facebook page. Shannon Granholm
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1. Area photographer Lin Shurtleff recently captured this beautiful sunset on the border of Lino Lakes and Centerville. —Lin’s Lens, submitted
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2. Sammy and Millie enjoy their walk on reconstructed West Shadow Lake Drive in Lino Lakes. Sammy is owned by Chuck and Susan Puskas and Millie is owned by Jason and Jen Quisberg. — Chuck Puskas, submitted 3. This monarch caterpillar was spotted on an earlyblooming milkweed plant near Golden Lake Elementary in Circle Pines. — Matt Percy, submitted 4. The city of Centerville co-hosted a ribbon cutting with the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce for its two newest businesses, Midwest Best Water and Triplex Systems, June 24. The businesses occupy the city’s newest industrial building along Commerce Drive. Midwest Best Water has installations in 13 states and Triplex Systems has sales worldwide. Midwest Best Water is currently hiring and Triplex Systems anticipates adding new positions in the near future. In attendance were representatives from Crawford-Merz (general contractor); Anoka County Regional Economic Development; Centerville’s EDA; City Council (including Mayor D. Love) and city staff; Chamber members; Mike Brass (Realtor) and representatives from both businesses. — Carter Johnson, Press Publications
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HEY MOM & DAD! YOUR GRADS ARE ALL GROWN UP, LET’S TAKE A LOOK
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The Centennial Cougars entered their football helmet in the National Helmet Tournament and reached the Elite Eight nationally in the last two weeks. In voting via twitter, the Cougar helmet won among 64 entrants in Minnesota, then SUBMITTED got through three rounds at nationals. In the region finals, Centennial was facing an El Paso, Texas, team. At that point, the contest was called off because the tournament hosts found “vote tampering issues” among some participants. They apologized to “voters who did so responsibly” and pledged to try it again next year. The Cougars and their followers had fun with it while it lasted: a chance to compete in something while sports are idled duding the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were asked to enter a fun helmet competition during the quarantine,” coach Mike Diggins explained. “At first I thought it was a fun idea so why not participate as a program.” As the contest progressed, Diggins urged fans to cast votes. “I am now passionate about this,” he tweeted, “because it is displaying the red and white that I have stood by my entire life.” The 1982 graduate of Centennial added, “We are supporting, passionate and enthusiastic about being a community fi lled with Cougar pride.” The helmet logo, a speeding “C,” was designed by the coach’s son, also named Mike Diggins, who serves as defensive coordinator. The logo is used by all Cougar teams, starting last winter, the coach said. In nationals, there were 67 entrants from 45 states.
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