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Environmental study nixed for casey’s

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — The City Council unanimously denied at its Dec. 12 meeting a citizen petition requesting an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) be prepared for the proposed Casey’s General Store at 1 South Pine Drive.

The request for an EAW was submitted to the city on Nov. 29 by Wayne Jacobson, owner of Jacobsen Environmental, on behalf of Patty Smith, owner of the Glen Oaks Center.

The petition has 246 signatures, many from residents of Circle Pines, but also from cities like Hopkins, Shoreview, Champlin, Spring Lake Park, St. Paul and Chisago City. Some of the concerns include possible negative effects on water quality and pose traffic problems for area residents, light pollution and noise.

“We have heard from neighbors and residents on both sides of the business sale. I just want to remind everybody it is a private sector sale between two businesses,” Mayor Dave Bartholomay explained at the beginning of the discussion. “The property is already zoned correctly for a business. Tonight’s agenda item only relates to the request for an EAW. Our job tonight is to decide whether an EAW is required or not. All of the other things such as traffic, lighting, stormwater management, are part of the whole proposal, which is not here tonight.”

City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) determined the city of Circle Pines was the responsible governing unit and is therefore responsible for determining if an EAW is necessary or not. A city has 30 days from when the EAW is requested to make a decision and

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Penny Birdsall and Breta LeVasseur won “Best of St. Paul” with their gingerbread house replica of the $2.6 million mansion at 828 Summit Ave. in the Gingerbread Wonderland contest at the Norway House in Minneapolis.

Gingerbread architects build holiday tradition

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

This time of year, the Norway House in Minneapolis transforms into a gingerbread (or in Norwegian, pepperkake) wonderland filled with spicy versions of familiar sights such as the Target Center, the Stone Arch Bridge and

the Minnesota State Fair giant slide.

One of those creations, a replica of the $2.6 million mansion at 828 Summit Ave. in St. Paul, was created by Breta LeVasseur, Rehbein Transit Inc. employee and Hugo resident (formerly of White Bear Lake) and Penny Birdsall, Wyoming resident (former-

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Out of the 75 entries in this year's display, the Summit mansion was selected “Best of St. Paul.”

Gingerbread is a typical feature of the Norwegian holiday. It is not uncommon to find gingerbread cookies, ornaments and Penny Birdsall

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Community members get RIPPED to support YMCA

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — More than 100 members of the community and the YMCA spent a good portion of their Sunday sweating for a cause.

The YMCA in Lino Lakes hosted its fourth annual RIPPEDathon Dec. 10, an event Hallie Hemric, the YMCA's director of healthy living, described as a

“90-minute sweat fest.” The event, in conjunction with a silent auction, raises money for the Y's annual giving campaign, which is predominantly used for membership assistance scholarships.

R.I.P.P.E.D., also known as “the one-stop body shock,” stands for resistance, interval, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet. The class, offered

at the Y seven days a week, is the most popular fitness class at the Y. The class follows its acronym and changes up the workout every six to nine minutes, allowing every muscle group to get a quick, yet effective workout. R.I.P.P.E.D. can be found in more than 1,000 gyms nationwide.

According to the R.I.P.P.E.D. website, a

50-minute workout can burn anywhere from 7501000 calories.

Hemric, who is a master trainer, has been with the Y for six years. “My heart has always been with the Y,” she said. Hemric, who grew up in Minneapolis, was raised by a single SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS mother and relied on asBarb Stein, of Lino Lakes, wanted to participated in sistance for programming the fourth annual RIPPEDathon to support the Y. SEE YMCA , PAGE 7

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houses in offices, stores, homes and schools. Some town residents will even build gingerbread replicas of their city.

For LeVasseur, the tradition dates back to 1951, when her mother made her first gingerbread house. “There has never been a Christmas where I haven't had a cookie house in my house,” she said. In 1980, she decided to carry on her mother's tradition by making her first house. For the past 37 years, she has made at least one, and sometimes many, gingerbread houses.

Over the years LeVasseur has sought help from others in her creations, but many people only lasted a short while. Twelve years ago LeVasseur asked her then-neighbor Birdsall if she wanted to give it a try. “We have stuck with it all of these years,” Birdsall said.

It was then that the gingerbread houses, which often looked the same, started to become more unique and elaborate.

Stained glass windows began to appear, and the houses grew in size.

Three years ago, the duo started making gingerbread haunted houses for Halloween in addition to making the more traditional winter houses.

The Summit mansion took around 30 hours of work over one weekend

to complete. The two recalled staying up as late as midnight and even 3 a.m. on one occasion.

The entire house is edible, with the exception of some of the exterior decorations, such as the cotton used for the smoke coming out of the chimney. The siding is made of fondant, a type of frosting, and the roof is made out of candy.

LeVasseur explained each house takes about four batches of cookie dough and four batches of fondant.

Both LeVasseur and Birdsall said the most time-consuming parts of the process are baking, rolling out the dough and cutting out each and every piece individually. The process doesn't come without pain. Both women have a number of scars on their fingers from burns caused by the melted sugar used to glue the house together.

“We have our little bucket of water and ice on the table when we are making them,” Birdsall said.

Up until last year, the two had never entered one of their creations in a contest, but just carried on for the fun of it. Now with the “Best of St. Paul” under their belt, the two are on a mission to enter more contests in the years to come and to keep topping their creations from the previous year.

“I enjoy the challenge.

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Breta LeVasseur and Penny Birdall knew they wanted to create a gingerbread house that was based off of a house on Summit Avenue or Grand Avenue in St. Paul. LeVasseur searched online for homes on the market and fell in love with the mansion at 828 Summit Ave.

going to outdo it next year,” LeVasseur said.

Birdsall added, “It's fun to get more creative every year, and I enjoy the company.Every time we finish a project, the next day we are thinking

about what we are going to do the next year.”

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

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Snowy owls may behave a little differently than other owl species, since they have very little fear of humans due to their isolation in the far north.

The holiday season is looking snowy in Minnesota

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

The Arctic beauty of the snowy owl, with its black-spotted white feathers and piercing yellow eyes, has captivated human imagination for so long that the owl is depicted in early European cave paintings. It's not surprising, then, that this mysterious animal is causing such a stir this year, as Minnesotans notice an increase in the number of snowy owls visiting the state.

A population boom such as this one is known as an “irruption,” and scientists are still trying to understand all of the elements that cause it — and the effects that stem from it. Snowy owl irruptions happen around every 4-5 years, and are thought to be caused by a good summer breeding season in the Arctic. Many of the owls seen in Minnesota are young ones that are spreading out to explore after leaving their Arctic home for the fi rst time.

Scott Weidensaul is a founding member of Project SNOWstorm, a non-governmental organization that tracks snowy owl movement across the nation.

The project began after a prominent irruption four years ago, when “a tsunami of white owls came flooding out of the Arctic,” Weidensaul said.

The project uses data from GPS transmitters that are attached to wild owls, as well as reports from the bird observation website eBird.

“Looking at Minnesota, there are a lot of reports in and around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, which is not surprising because there are more observers there,” Weidesaul said. There have also been a high number of snowy owl sightings along the coastlines of Lake Superior and in the farmland in the southwest of the state, where the wide-open country resembles the flat Arctic tundra.

“They're more nomadic than migratory, and while many will come south again, they don't all do that every winter,” Weidensaul explained. “Some of them will go north for the winter and spend the winter on permanent sea ice, feeding on sea ducks.”

Weather and wind conditions can affect the birds' destination each year.

There are a few misconceptions about snowy owl irruptions, Weidensaul said. Many people assume that the owls are on the move because they have run out of food sources in their usual habitat. On the contrary, these owls are usually healthy and well fed.

“A small subset of folks that are convinced these birds need help, and that's not true,” Weidensaul said. “Some photographers have a tendency to toss live mice out (to attract the bird), which is increasingly frowned on.”

Known as “owl baiting,” this practice is controversial among birders and photographers.

This phenomenon created so much tension that the Minnesota Legislature considered a bill in 2014 to ban the practice, but the bill did not pass.

The locations of sightings are sometimes closely guarded to avoid attracting a large number of

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Photographer Steve Broste saw this snowy owl in Hennepin County this year.

people with cameras and binoculars who might disturb the birds.

“Because they're young birds and snowy owls are coming from places with few or no people at all, often they are quite naive about people,” Weidensaul said. “They can be approached much more closely than most owls, and they can seem tame. Because they're so beautiful, people want to get close, so people often do get too close. We ask people to respect the owl, respect distance. Just because you can get close, please don't. Every time you flush it and move it, it uses energy. It's not good for them to get bumped from perch to perch. When they're not bothered by people, they stay in one place and conserve energy.”

The owls often hide during the day to avoid the attention of any other would-be attackers. Larger birds such as eagles have been known to hunt and harass owls, and crows will mob them in large groups to try to scare them away.

“Depending on where they are, they could get flushed into traffic,” Weidensaul said. “If (the owl is) moving around a bit, that's probably an

indication you're too close and should back off.”

“The trouble with snowy owls is they have so little fear of people, they can easily become habituated to people. They think, 'There's my lunch ticket.'”

Once birds are not afraid of humans, they spend more time in human-frequented areas, leaving them susceptible to injury from cars, predators and possible danger from other humans.

There are respectful ways to observe snowy owls: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is known to attract snowy owls every year, since the large, flat airfield resembles the owls' home territory. As long as you don't get too close, Weidensaul said it's okay to go look for reported owls such as this one.

“As long as it's not staring at you or trying to get away from you,” he said. “Watching from a vehicle is great because they can't see you and don't notice you. A lot of the problem is not observers; it's airplanes. (The owls) are at serious risk for getting hit by planes, and are a risk to planes themselves.”

When possible, wildlife authorities and airport managers trap and relocate owls like these to prevent harm to the animals and damage to the planes.

In addition to tracking owl movement, Project SNOWstorm is also studying the levels of mercury found in the snowy owl populations. At high enough levels, mercury could compromise the birds' reproduction or even their behavior.

Over the years of working with the snowies, Weidensaul said the owls' winter behavior continues to hold new surprises.

“We think of them as feeding on small mammals like lemmings, which is true in summer, but many that winter on the coast feed on ducks, grebes, loons and other waterbirds. Some adult owls are known to winter in the Arctic on sea ice. When the Great Lakes froze over, a number of owls moved out onto the frozen surfaces of Ontario and Erie and spent weeks at a time on the ice. When we watched satellite images of the ice, we realized they focused on areas where prevailing winds were cracking the ice apart, and they were feeding on gulls and waterbirds. So these owls were sort of practicing behavior they might do as adults in the Arctic. That was really a cool discovery we got really excited about.”

Even for Weidensaul, the magic of seeing a snowy owl never goes away.

“They belong to another world,” Weidensaul said.

“You're not going to look out your window and see a polar bear strolling down the street, but (these owls) bring a piece of the Arctic with them.”

Learn more about Project SNOWstorm at www. projectsnowstorm.org.

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Insomniac sheep

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s usual, I couldn’t sleep.

I huddled between Woolbur and Flufficity as they wheezed and fluttered the cool night air. I pulled my bouncy wool coat tighter and hoofed at my scant autumn crocus pillow, nestling my head in a new nook. Peering into the deep, dark night I hoped to catch a glimpse of my shepherd in the moon’s shadow.

“I’m right here Hayley,” said his familiar voice, groggy with sleep. I examined the outline of the hills, looking for wolves. My heart leapt at a protruding figure. Nope — it was just a distant fig tree, a figment of my insomniac imagination.

Story I rolled onto my back and stretched my legs, cast above the Chaser chilly ground by a layer of poofy Sara Marie Moore fibers. I stared up at the stars.

The shepherd always told me to count sheep when I couldn’t sleep but I couldn’t see the other 99 sheep in the dark.

So, I counted stars, beginning in the east: 1, 2, 3 … 10, 11, 12 . I lost count when I saw a bright one near the horizon I hadn’t noticed before.

Then I jumped. A bright light swept across the hills. A giant being surrounded by light looked down on me, illuminating my wooly coat like a target. The shepherds were rubbing their eyes and grabbing their staffs while I stood frozen in fear.

“Don’t be afraid,” the being bellowed. “I have good news. A savior, Christ the Lord, has been born. The baby is lying in a manger in town.”

Good news? I trembled, taking advantage of the light to glance around for wolves.

Suddenly, hundreds of light-illuminated beings appeared, brightening the hills like dawn.

“Glory to God, peace on earth to those who receive his favor,” they proclaimed.

Peace on earth? I looked to make sure my shepherd was still guarding the ravine.

The shepherds were buzzing with chatter and prodding awake the sheep who had missed the show. I was the fi rst sheep in line, not because I was excited to see the baby but because I would be closer to the shepherds during the dark commute to Bethlehem.

On the outskirts of town, the shepherds became hushed when they saw a tiny light glowing from a stable. I realized I knew that stable well as a lamb. I wanted to dig my hooves into the ground as my mind flashed back to the day a wolf got inside, the last day I saw my sister Holly.

But I couldn’t lose sight of the shepherd who protected me that night, so I stayed on his heels.

I bravely followed the shepherds into the stone shelter. I poked my head through their legs. In a rough old manger lay a baby boy, crying as if all the pain and fears of the world were his.

His mother soothed him and I put my nose right up to the manger and peered in, the hay scratching my cheek. He looked me in the eye and cooed.

All at once, I noticed an irregular, familiar criss-cross pattern in the bottom of the manger.

My heart stopped. This was the very manger I hid in when the wolf attacked, digging my lambsized hooves into the stone.

My head was spinning as the shepherds nudged us around town while they spread the breaking news. Would this baby boy bring peace on earth? I wasn’t sure but perhaps he could bring peace to someone like me, the insomniac sheep. I pondered what I had seen and heard as I grazed on clover that afternoon.

That night, I fell asleep at twilight.

Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview Press and Vadnais Heights Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1235 or shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com.

What Christmas means to me

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hristmas is my favorite time of year especially now that two of my three daughters live in states other than Minnesota. Everyone comes home, I get a chance to give them a big hug and we all spend quality time together. We have already been calling and texting and making plans to fi ll up the calendar while they are home. After living through over 50 Christmases, it’s about the Movers and less presents and more about the hugs.

Shakers It is so easy to Jeff get caught up in this material Reinert world especially living today. Without even noticing it, we are bombarded by commercial messages all day, every day of our lives, telling us we won’t have a good life or be happy unless we are able to buy everything we want.

Real happiness comes from the inside not the outside. No matter what you have or don’t have, every person has the power to be happy because happiness is a choice. Every day when we wake up, we can choose to see a half empty glass or a half full glass.

History always gives us good perspective on everything. My

During this Christmas season, hug your parents if you still can and your kids if you have them because there is nothing more important than family no matter what form it comes in. dad was born in 1931 during the Great Depression. He lived on a farm in Wisconsin and would tell us a story about one Christmas when they were kids and money was so tight that his dad only had enough money to paint the old toys they already had instead of buying new ones.

What I think about with this story is the anguish my grandfather must have had that year and just hoping that what he was doing for his kids was enough. He was a proud man and a good man, and I am sure he just wanted to do what he could for his kids that Christmas. I also think about how kids would act today if all they got for Christmas was their painted old toys.

There are a lot of stories my dad tells from those days that I can’t share in this short article but one thing he always would add is

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that they never felt poor because they had a very strong, loving and good family.

Christmas is and always will be about celebrating the birth of Christ although this sometimes gets lost during all the other celebrating. But I believe Christmas is also about spending time with family and is a time that reminds us of what is really important in life.

Moments after my fi rst daughter was born, I held her in my arms, looked into those eyes and it became powerfully obvious to me what is important in life. No matter how old you are, I think we are all children at some level until we hold our own child.

We are all on earth for such a short time, and no one is getting out of here alive, so while we are here, we should do what good we can, so the impressions we leave on our children - that they will take into the next generation - are good ones. Be a good person and pass it on.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Dec. 12 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included the Nov. 28 meeting minutes, licenses, fi re and police disbursements, 2018 meeting dates and a resignation from Parks Superintendent Dave Phipps. • Approved a resolution denying a citizen petition requesting a environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) be prepared for the proposed Casey's General Store on the Pizza Hut property. See more in this week's Quad Community Press. • Approved a resolution designating no parking zones for state aid streets to meet requirements for state aid

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levy in the amount of $2,550,055 roads. Parking will not be for a projected tax rate of 56.24 permitted on one side of East percent, a 3 percent decrease Road (between Firebarn Road from 2017. Antonen explained and Pine Drive) and on both that for taxes payable in 2018, sides of Pine Drive (between the homeowners' city taxes East Road and Lake Drive). will see a small decrease. A Because the city is following $200,000 home in Circle Pines the requirements, it will receive state aid funding for the that remains at $200,000 in value will see a $4.64 per-month 2018 full reconstruction street decrease in city taxes. project. City administrator • Approved the 2018 fi nal general Patrick Antonen explained fund budget in the amount of if the city did not comply, it $2,717,195, which represents a would lose around $300,000 in 3.0 percent increase from 2017. aid for the East Road project and $100,000 for the Pine Drive The next City Council meeting project. will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. • Held a public hearing for 26, at City Hall. the 2018 general fund budget and levy; there was no public Shannon Granholm comment. • Approved the 2018 property tax

AX Lino Lakes LP purchases project Artis US Holdings, III LP, a Delaware limited partnership, is purchasing the Distribution Alternatives warehouse project located in the southwest corner of I-35E and Main Street in Lino Lakes from United Properties. It is assigning the purchase agreement to its subsidiary, AX Lino Lakes LP, including all rights under the contract and TIF note authorized by the Lino Lakes Economic Development Authority in July 2016.

The building tenant, Distribution Alternatives, remains unchanged.

A Canadian commercial real estate investment trust, Artis (through Artis US Holdings Inc. and other U.S. subsidiaries) owns a total of 36 office, retail and industrial properties in the Minneapolis area, totaling 5.2 million square feet with a combined value of $646 million. With over 3.5 million square feet of industrial space in the greater Minneapolis, Artis is one of the largest industrial landlords in the Minneapolis market.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Homeschool programs at Wargo Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host programming for homeschoolers from 10 a.m. to noon or 1-3 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes.

Naturalists will work with students to provide quality environmental, recreational and natural history programs. Children will discover the natural environment through hands-on activities. Topics include white-tailed deer (K-2), the science of hibernation (3-5) and the Wargo Christmas bird count (6-12). Advance registration is required. Cost is $5/ child (+tax). To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.

Winter Recreation Sampler Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host a Winter Recreation Sampler

from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Attendees will get a taste of some of the many things to do outside in Minnesota during our colder months, such as kicksledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This event is open to families and individuals of all ages. Advance registration is required. Cost is $7/ adult (+tax) and $5/child. To register, or for more information, call 763-3243350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.

Anoka County 2018 tax levy addresses public safety needs Facing rising costs related to public safety, the Anoka County Board approved a county tax levy increase of 3.7 percent and a public safety tax levy increase of 0.2 percent. The public safety tax levy increase will fi nance necessary public safety improvements

and equipment, including replacing public safety data system equipment and upgrading the 911 emergency radio tower system to 800 MHz. Additional detention deputies are needed to provide adequate supervision in the county jail, where the average daily inmate population has climbed from 54 in 1981 to 247 this year, nine over capacity. It will also help reduce the need for detention deputies to work overtime hours, which not only takes a toll on the deputies and their families, but is costly as well.

The number of 911 calls is up more than 15 percent from 2010, necessitating the hiring of at least four new dispatchers to handle the growing

volume of requests for assistance. The 2018 budget is also impacted by an 8.5 percent jump in employee health insurance premiums.

Anoka County child care licensing orientation program recognized An online child care licensing orientation program has earned Anoka County a Local Government Innovation Award (LGIA), given annually by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Anoka County is one of five counties statewide to receive an LGIA. Awards are based on a project or program’s innovation, impact and sustainability.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you, Councilmember Kusterman The Lino Lakes City Council just had its last meeting of 2017.

Starting in 2018, Dale Stoesz will be taking the place of Bill Kusterman on the council. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Councilmember Kusterman for his four years of service to the citizens of Lino Lakes. I have enjoyed working with Bill; he has consistently been a thoughtful, considerate and steady presence on the council.

Sometimes, one has the good fortune to meet an individual who makes you a better person simply by getting to know them. Bill is one of those people, you realize you’re a better person for having known him. I am sorry to see Bill leave the council. It is, unfortunately, all too common not to realize what you had until it’s gone, and the residents of Lino Lakes had a champion in Bill.

Thank you Councilmember Kusterman, you will be missed.

Melissa Maher Lino Lakes City Council

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QUAD AREA EVENTS PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 30 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $25/non-Y members or $20/Y members; or see early bird pricing specials. Registration required.

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

NATURE PLAY: WONDERFUL WINTER

Tuesday, Jan. 9 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Monthly presentation will includ local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trails at Wargo. Ages 50+. No registration necessary.

Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com

TOP SECRET PROJECT: DECODING THE MYSTERIES OF THE TEEN DOMAIN

When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 Where: Centennial High School West, 4757 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Traveling exhibit followed by presentation and discussion aims to help parents understand how ordinary objects found in a teen’s bedroom may point to potentially risky behavior. Free, but registration required.

Contact: 763-324-1555 or anokacounty.us/ TopSecretRegistration

and fingerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME

When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

FAMILY STORYTIME

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

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Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines required; $7/adult, $5/ WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Satur- DETAILS: Sample a Details: Stories, child. day, Dec. 23 variety of activities songs and fingerplays including kick sledfor children of all ages ding, snowshoeing and CONTACT: 763WHERE: Wargo Naand a caregiver. No ture Center, 7701 Main cross-country skiing.

324-3350; anoka registration required.

All ages. Registration St., Lino Lakes countyparks.com Closed Thanksgiving Day. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org thors. No registration Croix Town Hall, 121 Thursday or 7-9:30 p.m. required. This month’s Judd St. every Wednesday.

QUILTER’S NIGHT OUT election is “The LateDetails: Billy McWhere: Lino Lakes When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, ADULT BASKETBALL homecomer: A Hmong Senior Center, 1189 Main Laughlin and his group OPEN GYM Jan. 5 Family Memoir” by Kao of musicians perform St. Where: Early When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kalia Yang. traditional hymns and Details: Beginners Education Center, 575 Sunday, Dec. 17 Contact: 651-275-7300 carols with modern flair, can learn to play.

Birch Street, Lino Lakes Where: Centennial or washcolib.org featuring violin, Celtic Contact:651-982-2440 Details: Work on Middle School, 399 Elm whistle and bagpipes, pior ci.lino-lakes.mn.us quilting projects away OUTDOOR ICE SKATING St., Lino Lakes ano, acoustic guitar, per- WELCOME HOME from distractions.

Details: Open gym, $6 When: 4-9 p.m. cussion and three-part Participate in show and PRESENTATION Mondays-Fridays; noon- drop-in rate.

NEIGHBORHOODS female vocals. Matinee tell and fabric swap.

Contact: isd12.org/ 9 p.m. Saturdays; noonWhen: 7 p.m. and evening shows. Tick- Wednesday, Dec. 27 Bring all supplies. Help community-education 6p.m. Sundays NEARBY ets $30/adults advance provided. $6.

Where: Sunrise Park, Where: St. Andrew’s or $35 at the door; $20/ Contact: isd12.org/ 6918 Sunrise Dr.; Birch Lutheran Church Great ADULT OPEN students 18 and under or Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., community-education Park, 6520 Pheasant VOLLEYBALL HOMETOWN $25 at the door.

Run S.; and City Hall Mahtomedi FOR THE HOLIDAYS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Contact: simplegifts Park, 1189 Main St., Lino Wednesdays, Nov. 29 Details: Hear about WINTER NIGHT HIKE When: Weekends, music.net Lakes the amazing adventure March 28 through Dec. 30 When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Details: Supervised of four local women who Where: Centennial Where: Throughout Saturday, Jan. 6 completed a 3-month, Middle School, 399 Elm downtown Stillwater Where: Wargo Nature skating rinks with THIRD THURSDAY shelters. Closed Tuesday St., Lino Lakes 5,271 mile coast to coast Details: Month-long Center, 7701 Main St., NIGHT ADULT BOOK and Thursday at City bicycle ride across the Details: Ages 18+. $5 celebration with events CLUB Lino Lakes Hall Park. Call the US to raise awareness drop-in fee. and shopping specials Details: Nighttime When: 6:30-8 p.m. of public lands and the Contact: isd12.org/ at various businesses trek around Wargo’s Her- hotline for updates or Thursday, Dec. 21 closings due to inclement community-education threats they face. throughout Stillwater. itage Lab listening for Where: Hardwood Contact: womenon Strolling carolers, Victo- Creek Library, 19955 owls and looking at stars. weather.

Contact: 651-982-2448 wheelsforwildlands.com rian wagonette rides and Forest Road N., Forest Ages 8+; $3/person.

WINTER WALKING Biercycle caroling tours; Lake Contact: 651-429-8007; When: 6-8 p.m. anokacountyparks.com Details: Read the book COMEDY Tuesdays and Thursdays strolling Santa both SatBABY STORYTIME and join the discussion.

TRIPLE THREAT When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. beginning Dec. 5 (except urday and Sunday. See website for opportunities This month’s selection is Dec. 26 & 28) Tuesdays LUNCH WITH A When: 6 p.m. dinner; 8 to have breakfast or “Miss Peregrine’s Home p.m. show Friday, Dec. 29 Where: Centennial NATURALIST: Where: Centennial lunch with Santa at vari- for Peculiar Children” High School West, 4757 HISTORY OF WINTER Library, 100 Civic Where: Royal Golf ous local restaurants.

by Ransom Riggs. No ad- Club, 11445 20th St. N., RECREATION Heights Cir., Circle Pines North Rd., Circle Pines Contact: www.main vance sign-up necessary. Lake Elmo Details: Free.

Details: Stories, songs When: 11:30-1 p.m. streetstillwateriba.com Contact: 651-275-7300 Contact: isd12.org/ Details: Comedy show or washcolib.org community-education performed by nationallyknown comedians Scott LIVING NATIVITY Hansen, Jeff Gerbino 500 CARDS When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

UGLY SWEATER and Pete Borchers.

GET TOGETHER When: 7 p.m. Mondays Saturday, Dec. 23 Week of December 3 – 9, 2017 Dinner/show tickets Where: St. Stephen and 1 p.m. Wednesdays When: 8 p.m. Friday, Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read $39.95.

Lutheran Church, 1965 Where: Lino Lakes Dec. 22 the full versions of these most-visited stories Contact: 651-505-9050 Senior Center, 1189 Main E. City Road E., White Where: JX Event or brownpapertickets.

Bear Lake St. Venue, 123 2nd St. N., 1. Mahtomedi serves as backdrop for new murder com Details: Live Nativity Details: Seniors can Stillwater mystery TV pilot. White Bear Press > News play 500. Open to anyone. scene performed by Details: Musical guest Fools for Christ, live Contact: 651-982-2440 Tim Sigler. Cover free NEW YEAR’S 2. Lunds & Byerlys store No. 27 promised to be best yet. animals and petting zoo. or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us before 9 p.m., $5 after.

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When: Usually 5:30-8 church open house. com p.m., Dec. 31 HANDICRAFT WORK 3. Shoreview mom grieves in light of eternity after fatal Contact: 651-777-1107 Where: Shoreview When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. crash. Shoreview Press > News or www.ststephenwbl.

Community Center, 4580 2nd and 4th Tuesdays MINNESOTA 4. Casey’s General Store eyes Circle Pines. Quad N. Victoria St. BOOK CLUB Where: Lino Lakes Se- org/fools Community Press > News Details: Party for the nior Center, 1189 Main St. When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. whole family typically Details: Seniors can Wednesday, Dec. 27 SIMPLE GIFTS HOLIDAY 5. Mahtomedi Middle School student breaches district includes face painting, knit, crochet, embroider, ‘CHRISTMASTIDE’ Where: Hardwood data. White Bear Press > News crafts, carnival games, quilt, needlework and TOUR Creek Library, 19955 water slides, light and more while socializing.

Forest Road N., Forest When: 7:30 p.m. music show and balloon Contact: 651-982-2440 Lake Wednesday, Dec. or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Details: Monthly book drop.

20; Thursday, Dec. See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Contact: 651-490-4750 club to read and discuss 21; Friday, Dec. 22; Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and or shoreviewcommunity books set in Minnesota Saturday, Dec. 23 BRIDGE GROUPS The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area. center.com Where: Marine-on-St. or by Minnesota auWhen: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd When: 10-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 4 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 2-5 can kicksled, snowshoe and explore the winter world. $3/person; registration required.

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YMCA : Supporters participate in ‘sweat fest’ to raise dollars for annual fund FROM PAGE 1

for the Y, which she described as her second home.

“Scholarships are near and dear to my heart. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for some awesome donors that came through when I was younger,” she said.

It was her experience at the Y that made her want to achieve her own personal fundraising goals for the annual fund. She decided to create the RIPPEDathon as a last-minute effort, to not only obtain her own personal goal of $5,000 before the start of the new year, but also the YMCA's goal of $103,000 for the 2017 annual fund.

At this year's RIPPEDathon, 108 participants raised $5,468, compared to 103 participants who raised $2,465 last year.

In addition to raising money so the Y can serve more families, the class is also helping members to reach their own fitness goals.

“It produces results. It is a proven fitness formula that incorporates strength and cardio into one class. Participants of the class, within a six-week period, have lost inches, scales have gone down, they've built strength,” Hemric explained.

Barb Stein, of Lino Lakes, has been a Y member for seven years. She started R.I.P.P.E.D. because it had a fun, community feel and “it is the perfect combination of strength training and cardio.”

She typically participates in three to four classes per week and said the class has helped her with weight management, toning, endurance and even mental health, as she said it is a great stress reliever.

When Stein heard about RIPPEDathon, she knew she had to go. “I love to support the Y. Most people here would say, 'the Y is our home,' and we appreciate all the work they do in our community,” she said. “It's almost like a big get-together, like a reunion.”

Paula Hoover, of Lino Lakes, has been

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Paula Hoover, of Lino Lakes, participates in the 90-minute workout. Hoover said RIPPED has helped her lose weight, gain strength and get back into running.

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Ten RIPPPED instructors helped to put on the event. Pictured (Backrow, left:) April Loula, Ken Johnson, Carla Ratgen, Tara Stoffel, Eric Kratt and Amanda Johnston. (Front row:) Jessica Fedor, Sara Chouinard, Hallie Hemric and Carissa Sullivan.

a Y member for five years and enjoys R.I.P.P.E.D. because it benefits all ages.

“A junior high kid can do it, and I am 58 and I can do it,” she said. “It's that feeling of camaraderie, togetherness, community, family and support.”

Hoover said since taking the classes she is stronger, is running again, and has lost 25 pounds.

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

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Participants ended the event with a dance to the “YMCA” song.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Dec. 11 meeting: • Heard from resident Mike Stanecki, who expressed his concerns with the increase in his property taxes. “It was my understanding from a previous meeting that the increase for taxes was limited to 12 or 12.5 percent.

I got this notice that shows 15 percent, and I'd like to know why,” he said.

Finance Director Sarah Cotton explained that there are two components of property taxes, including the city's levy and the value of the property, which could result in the increase. In a later interview, Cotton said she was not aware of the 12 percent limit Stanecki was referencing and that he had reached a reconciliation with the county.

• Following a public hearing, adopted the fi nal 2017 tax levy, collectible in 2018. The total tax levy is $9,776,732, the same as the preliminary levy adopted in September.

The levy represents an increase of $284,877 over last year, and the tax rate is estimated to decrease (for 2018) from 45.14 percent to 42.76 percent.

• Adopted the fi nal 2018 general fund operating budget. The final 2018 budget is balanced with resources and expenditures of $10,946,031, about a 6.6

percent increase from the 2017 adopted budget.

The total increase to the base budget of $611,192 includes: contingencies for unknowns ($50,000), pavement management funding ($27,100), capital outlay ($17,602), police and fi re ($25,843), and park and trail management ($500,000). In addition, $725,000 of accumulated general fund reserves are being used to balance the budget, which maintains the general reserve balance at 50 percent, in accordance with council policy.

• Adopted the 2018 water and sewer operating budget. The 2018 water operating budget is $1,116,717 and the 2018 sewer operating budget is $1,962,532.

• Adopted the 2018 recreation fund budget of $100,610.

The recreation fund is a special revenue fund, which operates from revenues collected from recreation fees. No part of the tax levy is used to fi nance the fund's operations.

• Amended the 2017 general operating budget. The City Council has made a number of fiscal decisions through the year that have an impact on the general operating budget. Economic conditions and projected changes in budget projections also have had a significant impact on the 2017 budget. Cotton

noted there is a surplus of approximately $692,000.

• Approved a resolution committing specific revenue sources in the special revenue funds. The City Council has approved a policy implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement #54, which states that special revenue funds are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditures for specified purposes other than debt service or capital projects.

The resolution commits the specific revenue sources of the recreation special revenue fund for operating city-sponsored recreation programming and the cable TV fund for expenditures associated with cable TV programming and communications.

• Approved the second reading that adds chapter 616 relating to therapeutic massage licensing to the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances. The ordinance is intended to protect against the existence of illicit operations and protect public health, safety and welfare. The fi rst reading of the ordinance was approved at the Nov. 27 meeting. The council also approved the summary publication of the ordinance.

• Appointed the appointment of Community Development intern Kathy Laur effective Dec. 12. Laur's starting salary will be $12/hour at 29 hours a week.

• Held a public hearing for body-worn cameras for the Public Safety Department.

There was no public comment.

• Approved the hiring of paid, on-call fi refighter Krista Marshik effective Jan. 1.

Marshik served in the U.S. Marines and is moving back into the community. She plans to begin her college career and pursue a degree in public service.

• Approved a five-year lease agreement with Spring Spectrum LP. The existing lease agreement to operate telecommunications equipment on the water tower (located at 7470 Fourth Avenue) has expired.

The rent increased to a monthly fee of $2,900 and will increase by 4 percent each year of the agreement, beginning March 1, 2018.

• Approved a stage plan amendment for architectural design standards for the Watermark development.

The council previously passed a resolution approving the planned unit development stage plan/ preliminary plat, which established architectural design standards for the development. Lennar

requested an amendment to the design standards. Two main items of discussion included porch and garage sizes.

Councilwoman Melissa Maher said the only concern she had with the amendment was the garage width.

After a representative from Lennar explained the products sell and are often bought by young professionals, Maher agreed the developer would only build products it could sell.

• Accepted a report on improvements amending the May 8 feasibility report for the West Shadow Lake Drive and LaMotte Drive street and utilities projects. The report includes the scope of proposed improvements, unit price cost estimate, preliminary assessment roll and assessment analysis.

The council also called for public hearings on both projects Jan. 22.

The second City Council meeting in December has been canceled. The next work session will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 2 at City Hall, and the next regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8.

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Ex-Cougar gets a taste of the big time — playing basketball against Duke

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

When Tyler Peterson was being courted by South Dakota, one of the questions the recruiter asked was: Which teams would you most like to play a non-conference game against?

“Duke and Minnesota,” the Centennial star answered.

Peterson’s wish to play at Duke University came true on Dec. 2. The Coyotes got themselves on the five-time national champion’s schedule this year, and, for the first time in Coyote history, they dueled a team ranked No. 1 in the nation.

The 6-foot-4 guard played about half the game and scored nine points as South Dakota fell behind 40-15 but made it a respectable showing the rest of the way, losing 96-80, before a sellout crowd of 9,134 at Cameron Indoor Arena and a national audience on ESPN2.

“The place was full a couple hours before game time and the band was playing and all that stuff,” Peterson said about the experience. “But the closer it got to game time, it seemed more like a normal game. I thought I might be more

in awe than I was.”

The Coyotes found out last summer from coach Craig Smith that the Duke game was on. They earned the privilege after winning the Summit Conference championship last season.

“I thought it was really cool. I grew up being a Duke fan. Everyone was really excited,” Peterson said.

The Coyotes fell behind by 25, then stabilized.

“We had just been trying to weather the storm, but after that, we got more comfortable and knew what they were doing and started to get used to that atmosphere.” Peterson explained.

After sinking his first jump shot, Peterson “got over the jitters” and assumed his usual rhythm. He shot 4-for-9, including one three-pointer, and made three assists. He also fouled out, while guarding four players including Grayson Allen and Gary Trent Jr. Trent being an old friend from Hopkins who was his AAU teammate for three years.

Duke coach Mike Krzysewski reflected: “We beat a good team today. You can see why they won their conference.” He added that he was “trying to get playing

time for the bench” and held his stars out more than usual.

Duke, unbeaten at the time, has since lost to Boston College and is now 11-4 and ranked No. 4.

Peterson, whose parents and brother were in the sellout crowd, was asked his impressions of the Bluedevils.

“Marvin Bagley III was great. He’s the real deal. I think Grayson Allen only missed two shots the whole game.”

Nick Fuller and Tyler Hagedorn scored 16 points each for the Coyotes, who are now 9-3. All 15 South Dakota players dressed for the game saw action.

Last year, the Coyotes played at Gonzaga, so it wasn’t their first rodeo with regard to a trip to the coast to play a storied program. But Duke, of course, is a whole other level.

"This is an experience that our guys will remember for a long time,” Smith said, on the USD web site. “This game will certainly make us a better team without question."

Peterson is Centennial’s all-time boys scoring leader with 1,438 points, despite missing most of his senior year with a knee injury. He helped the

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Centennial junior Sara Stapleton tried on a Badgers uniform and posed with coach Jonathan Tsipis at a recent visit to Madison.

Centennial hockey Anneke Linser delivered two goals as Centennial hockey won a duel of ranked, unbeaten teams 3-0 over Blaine on Dec. 12. The senior forward has scored 11 goals and assisted on 20 others to help the Cougars start the season 9-0. Signed by Minnesota-Duluth, Linser has played varsity since eighth grade, logging 92 goals and 131 assists so far.

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Centennial’s 6-foot-3 junior Sara Stapleton will be a Wisconsin Badger the season after next, the 6-foot-3 post announced on Friday, Dec. 15.

Stapleton verbally committed to the Big Ten team and coach Jonathan Tsipis, over eight other schools that offered scholarships, including Minnesota.

Sara joins her sister Sydney, a senior who signed with South Dakota State, as a Division I recruit.

“You can’t teach 6-3,” Centennial coach Jill Becken told the Wisconsin State Journal, about Stapleton’s appeal to recruiters. “That’s kind of a hot commodity. She’s already got a college build to her and she’s long-armed. She pesters players, alters shots in the lane and makes it hard for people to get to the rim on us.”

Stapleton is averaging 10.3 points on a very balanced team that’s 4-1 and ranked No. 4 in Class 2A. She averaged 14.8 points as a sophomore. Her summer team has been Minnesota Stars AAU since sixth grade.

Stapleton, who visited Wisconsin in October, stated that she “really connected” with the coaching staff and the atmosphere there “just felt right.”

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Cougars post a 17-10 record as a junior, averaging 24 points, six assists and six rebounds.

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Cougar icemen still unbeaten after ‘disappointing’ tie with Blaine Centennial’s unbeaten boys hockey team had to settle for a 2-2 tie against Blaine at home Thursday, Dec. 14 after giving up a 5-on-3 goal in the second period.

“The tie was disappointing, but the guys played hard,” said Cougar coach Ritch Menne. “We have some work to do in all three zones.

The effort was terrific, but I think we realize we are very beatable if we don't play our game.”

Scoring for the No. 6 ranked Cougars (4-0-1) were William Francis in the first period and Jack Menne, shorthanded, on a breakaway in the second period.

Blaine erased the one-goal lead both ties on goals by Zach Buick and Will Hillman, the latter on a 5-on-3 advantage shortly after Menne’s goal.

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Centennial Cougars boys swim and dive tackled Maple Grove in a head to head race for the win. Starting off the night in the 200 Medley Relay, Centennial took first (Baufield, Tran, Sylvester, and Matson) and third (Carlson, Gulbrandson, Belting, and L.Deshitsa). In the 200 Free was (Gulaid) second, (L.Deshitsa) third, and (Andersen) sixth. In the 200 IM was (Tran) second, (Carlson) fourth, and (Gulbrandson) fifth. In the 50 free came first Baufield),third (Maston), and (Bretasini) third.

The divers took first (McNamara), second (Kramer), and fifth (May).

In the 100 Butterfly the Cougars took second (Sylvester), fourth (Belting), and fifth (D.Deshitsa). In the 100 Free was (Baufield) second, (Bretasini) third, and (L.Deshitsa) fourth. In the long distance event, the 500 Free the Cougars took first (Tran), and fourth (D.Deshitsa). In the 200 Free Relay (Sylvester, Carlson, Gulbrandson, and Bretasini) second, (D.Deshitsa, McIntire, Schdieder, and Gulaid) fourth, and (Andersen, Stendland, Schippel, and Belting). In the 100 Back the Cougars took second (Matson), third (Carlson), and sixth (Stensland). In the 100 Breaststroke

the Cougars took second (Sylvester), third (Gulbrandson), and fifth (Yangwaue). And ending the night was the 400 Free Relay.

It all came down to the final event with the Cougars taking second (Baufield, Matson, L.Deshitsa, and Tran) and third (Gulaid, Schippel, McIntire, and Bretasini), driving Centennial to the win over Maple Grove with a final score of 96-90.

On Saturday, Dec. 16 Centennial competed in the Bengal Invite taking fourth out of 11 teams. Centennial placed in the top eight in the following events. In the 200 IM (Tran) third. In the 50 Free (Baufield) third. In Diving (McNamara) third and (Kramer) sixth. In the 100 Free (Baufield) fifth. In the 200 Free Relay (Baufield, Tran, L.Deshitsa, and Matson) third. In the 100 Breaststroke (Tran) third. In the 400 Free Relay (Baufield, Matson, L.Deshitsa, and Tran) fifth. The Cougars faced Blaine Tuesday, Dec. 19 after press deadline.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar wrestlers have 2 2-3 3 mark Centennial wrestling has a 2-3 record with victories over Hibbing 42-40 and Chisago Lakes 66-12, along with losses to Cambridge-Isanti 62-18, Little Falls 55-21 and Elk River 45-33.

The Cougars placed seventh of 13 teams in an Andover tournament and fourth of nine teams in a Kenyon-Wanamingo tournament.

The Cougars had two ranked wrestlers in the most recent listings. Emily Shilson was No.

No. 10 4 at 106 and John Noll was No at 182.

Stapleton 11 and McAulay and Lexi Matthews 10 each.

Cougar girl cagers, ranked No. 4, cruise twice

Cougar soph hits 27 to lead hoops win

Centennial girls basketball is 4-1 after thumping Spring Lake Park 76-42 and Totino-Grace 67-44 last week. Thirteen players scored for the No. 4 ranked Cougars against Spring Lake Park, led by Sydney Stapleton with 19, Taylor McAulay 12 and Sara Stapleton 10. Against Totino-Grace, Sydney Stapleton netted 16, Sara

Sophomore guard Carter Anderson pumped in 27 points as the Centennial basketball team topped Chisago Lakes 71-64 on Friday, Dec. 15. Matthew Waffles added 15 for the Cougars (2-3). On Tuesday, Dec. 12 the Cougars lost to Breck 80-74. Ricky Eason had 18 points, Joel Peterson 15, Anderson 13 and Tomi Adegoke 11.

Cougar girl skaters stymie Blaine 3-0 in duel of unbeatens The Centennial girls took on their arch hockey rival Blaine in a top-five duel of unbeatens and triumphed 3-0 on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Anneke Linser delivered the first and third goals, each assisted by Gabbie Hughes. Freshman Summer Francis had the other goal.

Mackenna Stoterau in goal turned away 21 shots against a

team that had scored at least two every game. Blaine was 0-for-3 on power plays.

Cougar coach Kristina King told a metro paper that Blaine is “our biggest rival.” They meet twice in conference and play in the same section.

Centennial, ranked No. 4, is 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the Northwest Suburban Conference. No. 5 Blaine is 7-1-1 and 5-1-1.

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until that decision is made, no project approvals can be given.

Antonen directed the city’s engineer, WSB & Associates, to perform a review of the petition and said he also consulted with the city attorney.

Erik Eckman, of WSB, informed the council the review concluded that the project was exempt from an EAW. “As part of Minnesota (Administrative) Rule 4410, any building with a gross square footage of under 50,000 in a fourth-class city, which Circle Pines is considered, is actually considered exempt from an EAW,” he said. A fourth-class city has a population under 10,000, he noted.

Eckman explained WSB was still working on a traffic study for the project and would continue to do further analysis on stormwater

requirements and other concerns that were aired at the Nov. 20 Planning Commission meeting.

City Attorney Shelly Ryan, of Hoff Barry PA, noted in her written legal opinion that the project is exempt from an EAW. “If the city requires an environmental review for the proposed project which is not otherwise required because of the exemption, it could result in adverse action by the developer. Such adverse action by the developer could include a lawsuit against the city to recover damages resulting from delays and increased costs on the project.”

Todd Knudten, owner of Pines Market in the Glen Oaks Center, asked, “With the city being exempt from doing an EAW, does that mean they can’t do it, or they don’t have to do it?”

Antonen explained completing an

EAW would go against Minnesota Administrative Rules. “From a staff level, our city attorney and city engineer, it is not recommended.

There are no clear guidelines from the state saying you can’t do this. It is a gray area. It is discretionary at this point,” he said.

Antonen explained he was unable to find if an EAW was ever petitioned or required for Pines Market. He referenced an example of when the City Council denied an EAW (despite it not being exempt) for the Lake at Lexington housing development in 2001.

“In the past three years there have not been any EAW’s done on a gas station,” Antonen said.

Jeremy Anderson, of Design Tree Engineering, explained Casey’s was not able to identify a particular Casey’s store where an EAW was

NAMES IN THE NEWS

STUDENT NEWS Meghan Wilson, a senior at Centennial High School, was honored as a recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) at its annual banquet held Nov. 17 in Rochester. Meghan is

the daughter of Boyd and Jill Wilson, who live in Lino Lakes. The MAT scholarship is awarded to six students each year. It is open to all juniors attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial high school or a home study program.

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Wolf has been hunting since he was 10 years old and started carrying a gun at age 12.

Previously he has shot two eight-point bucks.

State association honors Anoka County board chair Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah was honored at the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) annual conference held recently in St. Cloud. Sivarajah received the AMC President’s Award, which is given annually for “exemplary leadership in public service.” AMC Board President Gary Hendrickx, presented the prestigious award.

Under Sivarajah’s leadership, Anoka County’s property tax levy was lowered for the first time in 40 years and more than $50 million in county debt was paid down.

The AMC is a voluntary statewide organization that assists the state’s 87 counties in providing effective county governance to the people of Minnesota.

required or completed.

“I understand that there are regulations and that the city of Circle Pines has hands-off and no responsibility for this,” Smith said.

“Clearly, things are not going to stop or halt based on this, but I would like to point out that there are 14 gas stations with underground tanks within a 7-mile radius of this community and we are sitting on very sandy soil.”

The Planning Commission was scheduled to review the completed traffic study for the project and review the site plan at its Dec. 18 meeting.

If the site plan is approved, the item could be sent to the council as soon as its Dec. 26 meeting.

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Dec. 7 meeting: • Held a Truth in Taxation hearing. The council heard from resident Jerome Evans, who was upset with the amount his property taxes increased.

“You are kidding me ... 18.7 percent. I don't know if you guys can afford that, I can't. That's crazy. Can you imagine what that's going to be in five years?” Evans said.

He added, “This is way over the cost of living.

I worked for the city of Minneapolis for 30 years.

I've got a good pension coming in, but this is nuts, it really is. It is way too high. The biggest problem I have is every time I get taxed, I don't care where the tax comes from, I am losing some of my freedom because that is money I can't spend on what I want to.”

Mayor Mark Kurth and City Administrator Bill Petracek explained to Evans the city had to bond for a lot of road work,

including next year's Lake Drive improvements, which may have caused the city's portion to go up.

“If we don't do something about it, there is going to be more people in here saying their taxes are too high.

I agree with you. We are trying to do what we can, and what we can control, to keep them the same or lower them,” Kurth said.

“If we continue to move forward with this apartment building (DuWayne property owned by Dinkytown Rentals) and if we do something with the Lovell building, that's going to help down the road.”

• Removed a public hearing from the agenda regarding a housing finance program for a multifamily housing project (on the Lovell building site). Petracek explained the developer's (Dominium Acquisition) financing was turned down.

He added the company has other options to consider, however the project may change in scope to include other types of housing

rather than solely senior living.

• Approved a resolution calling for a public hearing on Feb. 1 regarding the proposed modification to the development program for District No. 1, the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 1-3 and the proposed adoption of a TIF Plan. Petracek explained the city's financial advisor, Ehlers Inc., would attend a future meeting to go over TIF with the council.

• Approved a request from Centennial Lakes Little League for use of the Memorial Park ballfields from April 1 through Sept.

21.

• Approved the denial of liability coverage waiver form. Every year League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) members that obtain liability coverage from LMCIT must decide whether to waive the statutory tort liability limits to the extent of the coverage purchased.

• Approved a resolution

establishing the precincts and polling places for the city. The city was informed by the county that state legislative changes approved in 2017 (204B.16, subdivision 1) require that the city establish its 2018 election polling locations prior to Dec. 31. Previously, polling locations could be changed up to 90 days before the election. The city's only polling place remains at City Hall.

• Approved a resolution certifying the 2017 tax levy, collectible in 2018.

The general fund levy is $1,023,172 and the total debt service is $128,840 for a total of $1,152,013, which represents a 6.4 percent increase from last year.

• Approved a resolution adopting the final 2018 operating budget, which represents a 4.6 percent increase from 2017. Revenues include $1,798,998 for the general fund, $203,719 for debt service and $132,500 for the capital projects fund. Expenditures include $1,798,998 for the general

fund, $132,116 for debt service and $132,500 for the capital projects fund.

• Approved the preauthorization for vacating an easement of an existing power line running through the proposed Ephesians development (located between DuWayne Avenue and Syndicate Avenue).

The council authorized city staff to move forward with executing the documents for the easement vacation. City Attorney Kurt Glaser will be draft the easements for the new power line once the exact location for the new power line has been determined.

The Planning Commission and council will need to take action on the new easements during the fi nal plat process.

The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at City Hall. There will be a City Council workshop following the meeting.

Shannon Granholm

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Officer-involved shooting in Blaine BLAINE — The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Crime Scene Unit was summoned by law enforcement officers to the 3200 block of 91st Ave. Curve NE in Blaine around 7:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

The address was the scene of a domestic assault call that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. No one was hit by the gunfi re.

Earlier, at 6:46 p.m. officers were

dispatched to the address on a domestic assault call, where an adult male was allegedly threatening others with a butcher knife and stating he was going to slit the throats of the occupants of the home. The alleged suspect was also reportedly brandishing a handgun.

Blaine Police officers were already on priority calls for service and requested assistance from the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD). After arriving, the CLPD officers confronted the suspect, who

was reportedly still brandishing the handgun and not compliant with officers' commands. A single shot was fi red. No one was hit by the officer's shot. The suspect was brought under control when CLPD officers deployed a stun gun. The handgun was later determined to be a BB gun.

No one was injured by the alleged suspect, who was arrested for seconddegree assault and transported to the Anoka County Jail, where he was booked. The criminal case will be handled by the Blaine Police

Department. The alleged suspect has not yet been charged. The Anoka County Attorney’s Office will determine if/what criminal charges are appropriate.

The officer-involved shooting will be investigated by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.

Cmdr. Paul Sommer, of the Anoka County Sheriffs Office, did not return emails/phone calls for more information before press time.

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#MeToo: Prosecutor stands up in court for sexual assault victims

BY SARA MARIE MOORE SHOREVIEW EDITOR

For 20 years, Shoreview resident Kelly Moller has worked in the courtroom trenches as an attorney supporting victims of sexual assault who are brave enough to speak up — and she hopes the #MeToo movement of 2017 will continue to encourage victims to report the awful truth.

“It is really about speaking up to put an end to the abuse, not only to yourself but for other victims,” said Moller, an appellate prosecutor with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

Few victims report sexual assaults due to the skepticism, blaming and shaming they receive, she noted. Many victims avoid reporting because the perpetrator is not a stranger. It is also not uncommon for victims to delay reporting due to humiliation and trauma.

Moller said she thinks the #MeToo movement will help victims have more courage to report sexual assaults, as well as sexual harassment, leading to change within the legal system and in public dialogue.

The #MeToo movement of 2017 went viral this fall when victims began using the hashtag on social media to share experiences of sexual assault or harassment. The phrase had been used by social activist Tarana Burke for about a decade but was popularized by actress Alyssa Milano. Milano encouraged victims to publicize how widespread sexual misconduct really is in the wake of allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein this fall when actress Ashley Judd went on the record in the New York Times.

Millions of people have since come forward. Many public figures face allegations, including Sen. Al Franken, who resigned Dec. 7 amid numerous allegations. Time magazine named the movement's “Silence Breakers” — among them, celebrities, professionals, hotel workers and agricultural workers — its 2017 Person of the Year Dec. 6.

Standing beside those brave enough to break the silence is nothing new for Moller, who considers the victims she works with inspirational and heroic. She said her “hero” is a woman who shared a victim statement in court recently that she said could be used to encourage other victims to speak up. The woman, who was raped at gunpoint, detailed the humiliation she went through during the assault and afterward, including the hospital exam and waiting for a ride home in a pair of gray hospital sweatpants because her clothes were kept as evidence.

Moller works on behalf of the state on felony-level cases in which the defendant has been convicted by a county district court and is appealing that ruling; many are sexual assault cases. She presents arguments before a panel of judges in the Minnesota Court of Appeals or Minnesota Supreme Court in the Minnesota Judicial Center, next to the State Capitol.

By the time a case reaches that level, it has already been investigated by law enforcement, probable cause has been determined through charges filed by a prosecutor with the county attorney's office and a jury has found the defendant guilty.

There is often no physical evidence to prove a sexual assault happened, Moller said. Instead, testimony and the pasts of both the defendant and victim are scrutinized. False reporting of sexual assaults by victims is very low, according to the conclusions of the courts.

“So often these cases come down between the credibility of the victim and defendant,” Moller noted.

Throughout the process, the privacy of victims is often invaded by a defense attorney, she said. Defense attorneys request psychological records, school records and other generally private information to see if they can use a victim's past dishonesty to acquit their defendant. Sometimes, such information is not even admissible in court. When a judge allows it, victims are subjected to further violation of their privacy.

“You report a crime and suddenly your whole life is an open book,” Moller said. For victims of sexual assault, this can hamper their recovery. Victims may begin to withhold information from a therapist due to fear it could be disclosed later.

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As a tireless advocate for victim privacy, Moller has been recognized for her work on the issue by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Many of the cases she works on affect future case law, she noted.

While a student in business at the University of Notre Dame, Moller decided to become an attorney after listening to stories of friends who had been sexually assaulted while they were growing up. She went straight on to law school instead of pursuing a career with her business degree.

While she encourages victims to report assaults to law enforcement, she also said victims should make the decision that feels right to them.

“None of my friends reported,” she said. “There is no shame in not reporting. ... Make the decision that is right for you.” For those who choose not to report, as well as those who do, the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Rape (MNCASA) provides resources for victims.

Moller has also worked for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and was executive director of the Minnesota Alliance on Crime. In her spare time, she has taught youth faith, internet and personal safety classes at St. Odilia Catholic Church.

She has lived in Shoreview for 20 years and is on Shoreview's public safety committee. She and her husband Kevin have two sons in Mounds View Public Schools; she is also a member of the district's curriculum advisory committee.

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Centerville 2018 budget looks familiar

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

"It's been a very, very quiet year," said Centerville's Finance Director Ellen Paulseth during the budget presentation at the Dec. 13 meeting.

"And the increase has been very modest."

The city's last meeting of the year served as the annual required Truth in Taxation presentation and public hearing. This is the fi nal step in a monthslong process to adopt the property tax levy and budget for 2018.

The council unanimously (4-0 with Mayor Jeff Paar absent and Council D. Love serving as acting mayor) approved the final tax levy for 2018 and adopted the 2018 budget.

The total tax levy for 2018 is $2,755,680, a 1.9 percent increase from the 2017 total tax levy of $2,704,521.

"The figures are very, very similar to last year," Paulseth explained.

In fact, the rate of increase fell back dramatically for 2018. In 2015, the levy

increased 5.9 percent; in 2016 the levy increased 7.1 percent and in 2017 the levy increased 5.1 percent. Over the past six years, the levy has increased an average of 3.5 percent per year. The 2018 increase at 1.9 percent is almost half the average increase for the past six years.

“The years 2015-17 were tough years,” Paulseth said. “Council held the line in all the other years, however. The local levy has increased slightly from year to year, but for next year the tax rate is lower than it's been during the entire period.”

The total tax levy is made up two parts. The fi rst part is the general fund budget of $2,662,570 —a 1.22 percent increase from $2,630,423 in 2017. The second part of the total tax levy is the debt service levy for 2018 of $575,700, which is a 5.46 percent increase over the 2017 debt service levy of $545,900.

Expenditures increased 1.22 percent – or by $51,159, over the past year, due

primarily to a 2.75 percent increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA) and benefits to all city employees,” Paulseth said. Employee costs take up $23,780 of that $51,159 increase. In addition, the 2009B debt service figure increased by $29,800; engineering costs increased by $20,000; the lawn mowing budget increased by $9,700; and election year expenses increased by $7,300.

The increases were offset by additional revenue in the form of a Local Government Aid increase of $12,488 and a $40,000 reduction in transfers out.

The outlook for future levies looks good if the city doesn't borrow any more money. The debt service levy will leave the plateau it's been on since 2013 and drop deeply to a plateau averaging around $350,000 per year for the next seven years. For the fi nal four years, until its expected satisfaction in 2029, the annual debt service levy will drop further each

year. “Next year, in 2019, you'll see debt payments drop off a couple hundred thousand dollars to give taxpayers a tax break,” Paulseth said.

The city tax capacity rate decreased 8.0 percent in 2018 to 64.1 percent.

“Centerville has a high tax rate because it is a small city without a lot of commercial tax base,” Paulseth said.

According to information the city receives from Anoka County, the median home value increased by 14.1 percent from $179,000 in 2017 to $204,200 in 2018. “I don't know how many homeowners saw that — my home actually decreased and my own taxes decreased,” Paulseth said.

Taxes on that median home will increase by $86, from $1,128 in 2017 to $1,214 in 2018, she explained.

“I'm not seeing a lot of people here tonight, so I'm thinking we haven't seen a lot of those high increases,” Paulseth said.

CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Centerville City Council took the following actions at its Dec. 13 meeting: • Assigned duties related to handling bank transactions for the city. The change adds new City Administrator Mark Statz and removes interim City Administrator Dallas Larson from the duties.

• Upheld the designation of “Cricket,” who lives at 7267 Clearwater Drive, as a potentially dangerous dog and held open an opportunity for Cricket to be released from the designation after six months if he attends a behavior class for dogs that have bitten people.

The city attorney and city administrator met with the dog's owner, who reportedly showed complete compliance with the obligations of an owner of a potentially dangerous dog, such as adhering to stricter confinement regulations, making sure the dog is current with all shots, microchipped, and wearing a muzzle when leaving the fenced area.

• Established the precinct and polling location for 2018 as St. Genevieve's Church on Centerville Road.

• Authorized appointments for 2018, including designating Councilman D. Love as acting mayor.

• Proclaimed Jan. 21-27, 2018 as School Choice Week.

• Approved the 2018 fee schedule, which Statz said contains no changes.

• Approved the replacement of City Hall carpet. This item has been in the city's Capital Improvement Plan for a while, Statz said. The city will use the state bidding process.

• Approved Lift Station 2 rehabilitation and awarded the contract to General Repair Services in the amount of $24,729 — the second-lowest bid out of three. "We're going to spend a little more, but we're going to get a better pump," Councilman Russ Koski said.

Due to damage commonly caused by "flushable" wipes and other debris in the system, followed by system

failure, the public works department would like to switch out pumps in Lift Station 2.

• Approved the personal time off (PTO) carry-over deadline for personnel. Two employees worked through their vacations when the city was in a period of transition after the city administrator resigned. “We needed these employees to be on the job at that time and not on vacation,” Statz said. The employees have until Jan. 31 to use their PTO from 2017.

• Discussed the CDBG grant application for downtown water connections and gave general consensus to move forward with the project.

• Approved the extension of the part-time, temporary receptionist-office technician through winter, so that she can be available for an expected boom in spring building permit processing. The temporary office technician was hired in the fall to assist in processing a large number of building permits.

• Approved the fi rst part of the Anoka County Conservation District – Water Quality Grant Program application for Centerville Lake shoreline stabilization in Trailside Park and agreed to move forward with the second phase.

• Tabled a request for proposal (RFP) for waste and recycling services.

• Heard a presentation from Karen Blaska, park planner for Anoka County Parks, on the Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Master Plan Amendment, which includes updates to the parks in the region. Council approved a resolution of support for the amendment, including language additions recommended by the city's Parks & Recreation Committee.

• Presided at the Recognition of Retirement ceremony for fi refighter Thierry "Frenchie" Chevallier. The ceremony was conducted

by Centennial Fire District Chief (CLFD) Harlan Lundstrom. Santa entered council chambers with great

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Santa congratulated Thierry Chevallier on his retirement from the Centennial Fire District.

commotion to assist in the ceremonies. With chambers fi lled to beyond capacity, Chevallier accepted a plaque bearing a badge. "It's hard for me to stop what I was doing," Chevallier said.

"Everybody, please keep in touch."

• Presented the awards for the fi rst annual Chili CookOff winners as presented by Lion Terry Sweeney. Held on the grounds of City Hall, the event raised $98, which will be shared with the CLFD. Nine chilis were available for the 54 tasters who bought tickets for the privilege.

"Since we had so much fun and had a decent turnout, we'll do it again next year," Sweeney said.

• Renewed the 2018 tobacco license for CenterMart.

• Approved an encroachment agreement for a deck and fence at 7020 Brian Court, an action carried over from the previous meeting due to an error.

• Approved a parks committee recommendation to hold Skate Night on Feb. 10.

The council also approved a recommendation for a special event permit for the Midwest Events Shake Your

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Centerville Lion Terry Sweeney presented awards to winners of the first Chili Cook-Off at the Dec. 13 City Council meeting. The event raised $98, which will be shared with the Centennial Fire District.

Shamrock Run/Walk on March 17.

• Approved a successful performance review for Tedd Peterson, public works maintenance technician, on his completion of 18 years

with the city.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers saw a recreational vehicle in the 0 block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines that appeared to be inoperable Dec. 7 after a personal injury accident. The driver of the vehicle refused medical treatment.

• Officers were dispatched to a phone call fraud report in the 6900 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Dec. 8. Officers made contact with a business and took information regarding fraudulent activity on a bank account.

• Officers responded to the 0 block of Pleasant View Lane in Circle Pines Dec. 8 to take a report of a mail theft.

The complainant stated they found another person's mail opened and scattered on the road. There are no suspects at this time.

• Officers were dispatched to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Dec. 8 to take report of a burglary that had taken place the

night before. There are no suspects at this time.

• Police responded to the 1900 block of Robin Lane South in Centerville Dec. 13 on a report of damage to property.

The officers spoke to people involved, who agreed to handle the matter civilly.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a call of a disturbance in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Dec. 5. A male was subsequently arrested for threats of violence.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lake Drive and Town Center Parkway Dec. 6. A juvenile driver was in possession of an electronic cigarette. The driver was verbally warned for the traffic violation and will be charged for the status offense.

• Officers responded to a report of an unoccupied vehicle crashed in a yard in the 8300 block of Lake Drive Dec.

ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 28, 2017 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE AMOUNTS FOR ANOKA COUNTY EMPLOYEES, UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, APPOINTED DIVISION MANAGERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR 2018 WHEREAS, adjustments to compensation levels of governmental units are considered on an annual basis; and, WHEREAS, the total compensation package must be affordable for Anoka County; and, WHEREAS, the compensation levels of non-bargaining unit employees, unclassified employees, division managers, department heads, and elected officials for 2018 need to be established before the end of this year; and, WHEREAS, the Personnel Rules and Regulations of Anoka County, Minnesota, adopted by the county board, provide that the director of Employee Relations shall annually review the salary levels and make recommended changes; and, WHEREAS, the director of Employee Relations has completed said review for program year 2018 and has recommended to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners that the potential salary rate of all county employees be increased as described below, except for specific exclusions as are on file in Employee Relations: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the general adjustment for 2018 is 0 percent. On January 6, 2018, individual established salaries of non-bargaining unit county employees, unclassified employees, the county administrator, division managers, and department heads may increase by a performance-based range movement of up to 3 percent January 6, 2018, and distributed on the basis of job performance, as are on file in Employee Relations, subject to the availability of funds. The approval authority for these job performance increases is hereby delegated to the Management Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that regular county employees who are in collective bargaining agreements with the county or temporary employees are specifically excluded from the pay increase portion of this resolution and all other matters covering terms and conditions of employment except as provided in this paragraph. Pay increases for union employees are governed by their collective bargaining agreements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the Laws of Minnesota 2005, Chapter 28, an expense allowance, in lieu of seven-county metropolitan area mileage and other unreimbursed business-related county expenses, for county commissioners and chair of the county board shall be in the amount maximum as was authorized in Resolution #2004-163. These expense allowances shall be in addition to the 2018 annual salary figure stated below and shall be treated as compensation except to the extent for which the funds are expended and accounted for.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anoka County commissioners’ annualized salary for 2018 will be $67,488 (3% increase), pursuant to the provisions of M.S. § 375.055.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for 2018 the county attorney’s annual salary shall be $155,000 (no increase) and the sheriff’s salary shall be $151,607 (3% increase) for 2018.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the elected officials of Anoka County

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• An officer took a damage to property report in the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road Dec. 7. It was reported a vehicle stuck the caller's garage door. There is no suspect information at this time.

• An officer responded to a phone call report of a hit-and-run property damage accident in the area of Main Street and Otter Lake Road Dec. 8. The suspect was subsequently identified and charged with several traffic violations.

• An officer stopped a vehicle in the area of I-35W and Main Street Dec. 9 because the registered owner of the vehicle was on record as not having a valid driver's license. The driver, who was the registered owner, was arrested for fi fth-degree possession of a controlled substance, thirddegree DWI, alcohol concentration of .08 or more and driving after suspension.

shall be entitled to the same benefits as provided other Anoka County employees, except for flexible time off and extended medical benefit.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution is posted on the official county bulletin board and copies be forwarded immediately to each department of the county and the Association of Minnesota Counties.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 19, 2017.

CITY OF LEXINGTON, MINNESOTA SUMMARY 2018 BUDGET The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2018 budget information concerning the City of Lexington to interested citizens. This budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete; the complete budget may be examined at the Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Ave, Lexington, MN 55014 during regular business hours.

The City Council adopted this budget on December 7, 2017.

Budgeted Budgeted Revenue Expenditures General Fund $ 1,798,998 $ 1,798,998 Debt Service $ 203,719 $ 132,116 Capital Projects Fund $ 132,500 $ 132,500 Enterprise Funds: Lovell Building $ 143,200 $ 190,162 Liquor Fund $ 3,235,000 $ 3,217,491 Storm Water Fund $ 28,607 $ 49,415 Water Fund $ 138,000 $ 213,860 Sewer Fund $ 199,000 $ 342,038 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 19, 2017

CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given the Lexington Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on January 9, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lexington City Council Chambers, 9180 Lexington Ave, Lexington, MN 55014. The applicant’s request is for a Preliminary Plat Review according to Lexington City Code Chapter Subdivision Regulations (Platting) Section 12.10 Procedures. The applicant is requesting to convert an Outlot into a platted lot. A copy of the Preliminary Plat is available upon request for viewing at city hall.

The Preliminary Plat includes the following existing parcels described as: Current Legal Description: Outlot A, Lexington Center 2nd Addition; The proposed plat will be converted to; Lexington Center 3rd Addition, Lot 1- Block 1 – 48,138 sq. ft/ 1.128 acres The subject property affected by the proposed plat is zoned M1 and will accommodate a new O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Store.

Anyone wishing to make a comment on the Preliminary Plat is invited to attend the public hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., January 2, 2017.

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, a hearing impaired

• Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person outside a resident's home in the 6800 block of Black Duck Drive Dec. 9. An adult female was cited for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was trespassed from the location and released.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street Dec. 9. A 22-year-old male driver was arrested for fourthdegree DWI. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a lane violation in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Dec. 10. The 21-year-old female driver was arrested for multiple drug-related and driving offenses and booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer observed a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot of a closed business in the 2200 block of East Cedar Dec.11. The passenger was later cited for drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

individual, wishing to attend the Public Hearing, may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at 763-784-2792 within one week prior to the hearing.

Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 19, 2017.

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 January 8, 2018 and January 22, 2018 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: Scott & Shelly Carlson Business Name: All Seasons Rental Property Address: 7932 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 PIN#: 09-31-22-22-0028, 09-31-22-22-0029, 08-31-22-11-0011 Land Use Application: Vacation-Drainage and Utility Easement For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times on December 19 and 26, 2017.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 06-17 ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 616 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE; AMENDING CHAPTER 601 RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY LICENSE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS; AMENDING THE 2018 CITY FEE SCHEDULE The City of Lino Lakes City Council does ordain the following: Section 1. New Chapter. Adding Chapter 616 to the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances that regulates massage therapists and therapeutic massage businesses, including an annual licensing process, conditions governing issuance of a license, restrictions on licenses; an inspection process, and ground for license suspension or revocation.

Section 2. Background Investigations. Amending Section 601.05, subdivision 2, to authorize the Lino Lakes Police Department to perform criminal history license background investigations for license applicants.

Section 3. Fee Schedule. Establishing an annual license fee for message therapist and therapeutic massage business licenses.

This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 11th day of December, 2017.

Jeff Reinert, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

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Clint Hallmark of Hallmark Enterprises is your small job specialist. Clint specializes in small jobs that the others don’t do. Clint Hallmark is a lifelong area resident who has been meeting the community’s carpentry needs for over 45 years.

Hallmark Enterprises also does windows, doors, locks, siding, small roofs, odd jobs and decks as well as ceiling texturizing, winter damage repair, tree and hedge trimming and roof snow removing.

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is a family owned business. Lee Wolf has lived in the local area his entire life and has been in the drywall business since 1979. Lee specializes in water damage and commercial tenant modifications. His service includes new construction, basements, remodels & drywall/ plaster repairs. Wolf Brothers Drywall LLC is owner operated, fast dependable, customer orientated and provides quality service.

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Painting & Decorating

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Growing trends in today’s homes Although the heydays of the real estate boom of the early 2000s have not quite returned, things look positive. In the United States, 1,226,000 new homes were built in 2016, according to data from Consumer Reports. That was the most since 2007.

Resales also have been more promising. The National Association of Realtors® says the median number of days a home was on the market in April 2017 reached a new low of 29 days. However, low supply levels did stanch existing home sales somewhat.

By mid-2017, the market was a seller’s market, with more people in the market for homes than properties available. But sales during that time were still outpacing sales figures from a year prior. In fact, in May 2017, home sales in Canada increased to their highest level in more than five years, according to the Canadian MLS® Systems.

Low interest rates on mortgages and more confidence in the economy has driven many people to make improvements to their existing homes. As is typical, the things homeowners are looking for in 2017 have evolved from years past. The following are some trends that are helping to steer the real estate market further.

• Smaller homes: Home sizes in the United States steadily increased for decades, eventually leading to an average of 2,453 square feet in 2014, according to U.S. Census figures. However, Realtor. com reported in 2015 that

new construction homes have already begun to shrink by 40 square feet.

There seems to be a slight trend toward more modest homes as people consider affordability and maintenance on larger properties.

The National Association of Home Builders states buyers are now looking for smaller, more livable homes with flexible floor plans, energy-efficient appliances and plenty of storage space.

• Matte finishes: Stainless steel and luster have been popular for years.

However, the next big thing is matte finishes on faucets, appliances and even in countertops.

These less flashy finishes are prized for their warmth and elegance. While some high-end models with matte finishes have been available for several years, even less expensive models are now available.

• Smarter technology: Many homeowners are embracing smart technology throughout their homes, but it’s not just lights that turn on with voice command or more efficient thermostats.

Innovative technology includes toilets that can autonomously stay clean and sanitized, refrigerators equipped with cameras so homeowners can see the contents inside and indoor food recyclers that can turn food waste into fertilizer.

Staying abreast of the ever-changing trends in home improvement and real estate can help consumers make the best choices with regard to buying and building their homes.

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FOR YOUR PETS Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer.

Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, please heed the following advice from our experts:

Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.

Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats.

Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.

Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells.

Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.

Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.

Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime.

Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months can provide much-needed calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her well-hydrated and her skin less dry.

Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws.

After each walk, wash and dry your pet’s feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals— and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes.

Hiring: Direct Care Staff

Linnea Residential Home, located in Chisago City & Taylors Falls is seeking positive and creative individuals to work with unique DD individuals; variety of shifts available ~ afternoon/evenings, weekends, overnights & on/call status.

There is a $2 wage differential for weekend hours.

CNA experience preferred. Wages begin at $12 an hour & increases with related work experience. Linnea Residence is opening a 3rd location within Chisago City. All shifts will be available. Applications can be found on our website: www.linnearesidentialhome.net To schedule an interview, contact Scott or Carla at 651-257-2211

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Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth.

If your dog is long-haired, simply trim him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and deicing chemicals that can dry his skin and don’t neglect the hair between his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.

Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to his feet and in-between the toes. Remove any snow balls from between his foot pads. Cloth or rubber dog booties are a great way to protect your dog’s paws and prevent slipping, yet not all dogs will tolerate them.

Information from the the ASPCA

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Building Automation Supervisor

Full-time will provide work direction and supervision of the Maintenance Assistant staff, performs work as a Facility Maintenance Engineer, performs administrative tasks, assists in planning, directing, performing and evaluating the maintenance and upkeep of the main county buildings and grounds; performs complex repairs; maintains the county’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; setup, configure and advanced operation of the Honeywell Electronic Building automation system.

Requires formal training beyond high school that can be obtained in 2 years or less. Snow and ice removal, part of a on after hours on call rotation, performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: A drivers licenses valid for operation in the State of MN and valid vehicle insurance.

Education and Experience, 1. High School Graduation or GED. 2. Graduation from a post-secondary course as a Facility Maintenance Engineer or a Facility Management related field of at least 2 years in length. With 6 years of experience which must include at least 2 years of supervisory duties.

3. A combination of formal, diploma / certificate based, post-secondary education and experience that is substantially equivalent to graduation from a technical school or college in a Facility Management related field; and at least 8 years maintenance experience, including at least 3 years supervisor experience.

4. A 1st Class C boiler license valid in the State of MN or ability to obtain such within six months of employment. Engineer shall have a minimum of two years’ experience as an engineer in charge of a shift.

Deadline to apply is 1/18/2018. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us. $27.24 to $37.46 DOQ

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1. TTerii H Herman and d hher ddaughter ht EEvelyn l make k a gingerbread i b d hhouse att a H Holiday lid W Workshop k h offered by Centennial Community Education on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Blue Heron Elementary. — Submitted 2. Suzy Benford helps Blaine residents Ayden, Mason and Carter with a craft during the Cookies with Santa event Dec.1 at the YMCA in Lino Lakes. — Submitted 3. PJ Alley meets Santa at Cookies with Santa. — Submitted 4. August and Claire Mantz, children of Membership Service Director Kaarin Mantz, pose for a photo with Santa during Cookies with Santa. — Submitted 5. Local Mayors Jeff Reinert, of Lino Lakes, Jeff Paar, of Centerville, Mark Kurth, of Lexington, and Dave Bartholomay, of Circle Pines, show off their proclamations for Hockey Day Minnesota at the Centennial varsity boys hockey game Thursday, Dec. 14. — Submitted 6. Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors Emily Nadeau, Maddie Beilby and Kaiya Carlson bell ring for the Salvation Army Dec. 2. — Submitted 7. The Centennial varsity and JV girls high school hockey teams made fleece tie blankets Nov. 10 and donated them to Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul Nov. 22. The girls made 30 blankets compared to last year's 22.

Pictured are (front row, from left) Allison Pitlick, Lauren Sicora, Gabbie Hughes, Summer Francis, Emily Nadeau, McKenna Gulner, Natalie Sicora and Hannah Backman. (Back row) Hailee Berg, Maija Almich, Anneke Linser, Gillette Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Thomas, Jenna Crowley and Sydni Griefenhagen. — Submitted

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