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Men’s club brings Christmas cheer to seniors BY JANICE COLLOVA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Santa’s Helpers The Lino Lakes Park and Recreation Department held its annual Secret Holiday Shop event on Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 13, at City Hall. Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador Emma Pierson helps a young girl pick out gifts for her family. See more photos on page 10.
On Dec. 12, residents at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields in Hugo were enjoying cupcakes and ice cream as a men’s volunteer group led everyone in “Here Comes Santa Claus.” Then sleigh bells began to ring. Heads turned. Eyes and smiles widened. “Ho ho!” one resident shouted. Santa Claus himself had arrived. St. Nick shook hands and offered hugs to residents before joining the men’s volunteer group — the St. John the Baptist Men’s Club of St. Genevieve’s Church. “Here Comes Santa Claus” was followed by 30 minutes of Christmas classics such as “White Christmas” and “Silent Night.” Even though the men’s club stood at the front of the room and told residents which songs from the caroling booklets to sing, both the club and residents seemed to sing with one voice. Each person seemed to enjoy the singing as much as the other. A “very active” men’s club Serving desserts and caroling at senior homes in Hugo and Centerville is a tradition the club started 15 years ago to spread Christmas cheer to the area’s senior community. Along with Keystone, the club also brings this tradition to Muller Manor in Hugo and Chauncey Barrett Gardens in Centerville. The caroling is just one of many ways the club gives back, both to the parish of St. Genevieve’s and to Hugo and Centerville as a whole. According to Men’s Club President Bill Courteau, the group donates about $15,000-$20,000 every year to community and parish causes, including disaster relief and food shelves. A few service events the club participates in include repair and maintenance within the parish and the annual Lenten fish fry that attracts visitors from all over the Twin Cities. SEE MEN’S CLUB, PAGE 16
Longtime resident 1-man ice maker BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
CIRCLE PINES — Growing up in Montana, longtime Circle Pines resident Bob Holmberg always dreamed of one day creating an ice rink on a lake for kids to enjoy. “When we lived in Montana, I always had visions of children skating on frozen lakes. Out in Montana, I tried to get an ice skating rink going out there but I would get the ice started and then it would melt. It never worked,” He said. “I didn't put on a pair of
skates until I was 28.” In 1993, Holmberg moved to his home on Golden Lake Road and for the past 24 years, weather-dependent of course, he has tried to maintain ice skating paths on the lake. “That's my goal — to see people skating. It makes my day when I see somebody out there skating,” he said. He also enjoys the physical exercise component and spending time outside. The 1.2 miles of paths are all created using a shovel and snowblower. “With just me and a shovel or snowblower, I can
go out there sooner when the ice is thinner and get the snow off and preserve it earlier,” Holmberg explained. Holmberg also gets some help in making the paths from his son Neil. The paths have expanded now that Holmberg is retired from the printing industry. The main loop is 0.8 miles and there is another trail near Golden Lake Park. He said the past two years the trails have been fairly easy to maintain, as they were SEE SKATING PATHS, PAGE 9
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Over 4,500 people attend Eagle Brook re-launch Eagle Brook Church’s Blaine location held its “opening day” for the newly remodeled campus Dec. 15 and 16. More than 4,500 people attended services and over 1,000 of those were kids from birth to fifth grade. The Blaine campus was closed for 17 weeks for the remodel. Construction began in April and finished just before the re-launch. The construction included expanding parking, building a new 1,500-plus seat auditorium and a complete renovation of the entire church space (much of which was transformed into new kids rooms and auditoriums).
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Lino Lakes delves into pay equity BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES —It was brought to the attention of the City Council at its Dec. 10 meeting that the city is out of compliance with state pay equity requirements. To temporarily correct the problem, the council approved an adjustment to the pay scale for the accounts payable/ payroll clerk. Human Resources
Manager Karissa Bartholomew explained, the Local Government Pay Equity Act and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3920 require local government jurisdictions to submit a pay equity report to the state every three years, and Lino Lakes is required to report in 2019. “The city is currently out of compliance. ... A cost-effective way to bring the city into compliance is by
adjusting female positions receiving lower wages, such as the technical/ clerical positions,” Bartholomew said. “Through a recent compensation study done for all technical/clerical positions, it was found that the accounts payable/ payroll clerk was the furthest away from market (rate) at 15 percent below market. Increasing the position by 3.5 percent would bring the city into compliance.” The city’s noncompliance with pay equity, according to Bartholomew, is a symptom of a larger issue regarding the city’s job classification plan. She gave the example of the sergeants’ contract, which has not yet settled. Pay equity requires reporting for wages at the end of 2018. An arbitration decision for the sergeants’ contract is not expected until mid-January. Once the contract is settled, the wage increase will again bring the city out of compliance. Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “A lot of our top jobs at City Hall are held by
women: (our) finance director, human resources manager, city engineer (and) city planner are all women. Mainly the reason why we have an issue is mostly because we have our own police and fire department, which are primarily male dominated.” Councilman Rob Rafferty said, “This does appear to be an issue on a yearly basis. This is not the first time we are talking about people at the bottom end of the totem pole. How do we get on top of this on an annual basis rather than just picking here and there?” Bartholomew suggested it might be the city’s point system rather than the actual pay that is causing the problem. City staff will bring the topic back to the council in 2019 with recommendations on how to address these issues going forward. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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BreadX Talks feed body and soul BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
A short inspirational message is followed by a light supper and musings on the speaker's words at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church every other month. The church started the BreadX Talks earlier this year as a spin-off of TEDx Talks, a short inspirational message method used across the nation, said Lori McBride, missions and faith development minister. The difference is that the messages are faith-based and the talk is followed by a free meal, usually including bread made in the church's well-known outdoor oven. The church built the oven in 2010 and hosts community events and bakes bread to raise money for the hungry. Its bakers raised $4,600 last year for several nonprofits. The speaker Dec. 5 was Centerville resident and 30-year church member Glenn Oliphant, who leads the church's bread oven ministry. He shared several life experiences where he felt God touched him. In 1990, he lost his job on Christmas Eve and had a hard time fi nding another. His cousin sent him a book on prayer, but he avoided reading it. Six weeks later, when he was still looking for a job, his cousin called and encouraged him to read it. He started reading the book and after he prayed for work, he was interviewed and hired for a sales job two days later. When his cousin called again, he
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BreadX speaker Glenn Oliphant, left, speaks with White Bear Lake United Methodist Church Associate Pastor John McBride. Oliphant leads the church’s bread oven ministry, which raised $4,600 last year for nonprofits that assist the hungry, including the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf.
let him know what happened and his cousin encouraged him to finish the book. Soon after he read a section on praying for safety for various vocations, including safety on the road for traveling sales personnel, which was his job. One morning, he prayed for safety as he left home. He was traveling along I-694 near Lexington Avenue. “All of a sudden, I saw this railroad tie
coming straight for my car,” he said. It hit his car, which headed straight for a concrete bridge. Somehow, he made it to the ditch instead of into the bridge. “I got out of the car and stood there and fell on my knees. I said, 'God you saved my life,'” he remembered. “A few days later I came to church and talked to the pastor and told him what happened to me. And he told me,
'Glen, there are things that God wants you to do.” Oliphant had two other near-death experiences earlier in his life — one in the icy waters of a Minnesota lake and one during a torpedo attack on a ship while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. After he saw how God had been protecting him throughout his life, Oliphant became a volunteer to travel with the church's youth group to perform service projects in the Appalachian Mountains. On one trip, he saw God save himself and two children from death. He was working up on a roof with two youth when he noticed power lines rubbing against the roof. They were using an aluminum ladder. He warned the youth and they all got to safety. He later learned if he hadn't seen the power lines for 15 more minutes, they would have been electrocuted. North Oaks resident Faith Ralstone came to hear Oliphant speak. She was the speaker at the last BreadX and spoke on finding purpose at any age. She encouraged attendees to get active and involved even if they aren't sure what they want to do. “Don't wait for purpose to fi nd you — you can find it,” she noted. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend BreadX. “We want it to be more of a community event,” said Associate Pastor John McBride. The next BreadX event will be in February.
TPC ROSE surpasses $1 million in donations BLAINE — TPC ROSE, a nonprofit group of women affi liated with Tournament Players Club Twin Cities, Blaine, presented a $140,000 check Dec. 11 to its 2018 beneficiary, HOPE 4 Youth, which provides pathways to end youth homelessness in the north metro suburbs. Since forming in 2008, TPC ROSE has donated more than $1 million for area causes, including food shelves, housing, transportation, support for the terminally ill, domestic abuse prevention services and more. Funds are raised each year for the selected nonprofit primarily through a summer golf tournament and a fall gala. Last year’s beneficiary, the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, provided an update Dec. 11 on how TPC ROSE funds have furthered their mission of ending all forms of child maltreatment through education, training and prevention, while advocating for and serving children, adult survivors and communities. “The partnership between the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center (JWRC) and TPC ROSE has been good for the children of Minnesota and beyond,” said Abbey Lowenstein, community outreach for JWRC. She noted training has been provided to about 25,000 students, parents, educators and community leaders, including 3,250 in Anoka County. Other trainings include personal and online safety for youth and burn-out prevention for professionals working with children. “Our TPC ROSE members have done a phenomenal job this year,” said Sandra Crane, TPC ROSE president. “I’m so proud of how the community responded and joined us in supporting the mission of HOPE 4 Youth.” TPC ROSE is searching for its 2019 beneficiary. The application process includes fi lling out a two-page form, which is reviewed by a committee.
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Finalists make a presentation to the full membership, which votes to select one beneficiary for the year. The application for 2019 is available at www.TPCrose.com. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15. To be eligible, the organization must be a nonprofit
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Looking up
t’s been 50 years since the historic year of 1968 came to a close, so I thought it was the appropriate time to revisit a topic that has been noted in previous columns and also in a contributed story in the White Bear Press last week. When the stress and emotions of the season start to weigh heavy, I can still find simple pleasure in the various light displays decorating homes and yards as I drive across the area. Like interactive sculptures, the lights appear to move, flicker and twist as you roll past. Ranging from a single, small decorated tree glowing like a colorful gumdrop, to elaborate installations with thousands of lights, it appears that anyone with Angle of the spirit and desire can in some way participate in this seasonal View expression of light. Growing up in a rural area far Paul Dols enough away from the light of an urban center, I grew accustomed to the dense cluster of stars that appeared in the night sky. I remember one of the first things I would do when I came back home to visit my parents, after being away at school, would be to look up at the sky. The night sky in the city seemed muted and pale in comparison. I’m not suggesting that the seasonal enjoyment of Christmas lights is contributing to the loss of the night sky, I suspect urban sprawl and wasteful, sometimes unnecessary, lighting practices are more likely the culprits. According to an article on light pollution by Andrew Fraknot at pbs.org, during power outages in large population centers in southern California, officials answered 911 calls describing strange, glowing clouds hovering in the sky that turned out to be the Milky Way, a celestial phenomenon that an estimated 80 percent of the people alive today have never seen. I believe that the gradual and continued degradation of the night sky is among the influences of modern life that is subtly diminishing the scope of our imaginations and the ability to physically experience a connection to something infinitely beautiful and larger than ourselves. As part of the 1968 exhibit currently at the Minnesota History Center, an actual size replica of a space capsule is on display in a section dedicated to the Apollo 8 mission that carried the first humans out of the earth’s orbit and around the moon. It was also the first time humans viewed their home planet in its entirety. It’s difficult to believe such an influential experience could have happened by accident, but while the astronauts concentrated on their primary mission of documenting the surface of the moon for future landings, a small, blueish smudge was first seen rising in the distance. Contrasting with the stark surface of the moon, the Earth was a beautiful oasis floating in the vastness of the universe. Astronaut Bill Anders is credited with taking the iconic Earthrise photograph of the scene and has been quoted saying that, “We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” Although the moon landing garners more attention, some argue, for a variety of reasons, that this reconnaissance mission was the real breakthrough moment in history. In retrospect, the importance of what they were experiencing at the time appears to have resonated with the astronauts and 50 years ago on Christmas Eve in 1968, astronaut James Lovell inspired millions of people back on Earth as he quoted from the Book of Genesis while viewing our planet from the Apollo 8 spacecraft as it orbited the moon. It took unbounded imagination and a huge amount of collaborative effort to achieve this historical feat and for a brief time, near the end of a tumultuous and violent year in our nation’s history, we were all collectively looking up. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-4071238 or photos@presspubs.com.
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Constitutional right to free speech comes at a price “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Spotify removed the entirety of one of Jones’s podcasts for “hate content.” Social media sites are coming under pressure resulting from revelations that groups involved with foreign nations used their platforms to manipulate and influence the 2016 presidential election. Jones was banned by violating “community standards” clauses in user agreements that we all agree to, but very few of us ever read. These actions are seen by some as a way for social media companies to change the discussion from being about them to be about the “good” they are doing in policing their websites. As the reporting on Jones was being done, an old free speech headline received new life. The return of professional football has brought the return of the political hot potato regarding what players do or don’t do during the national anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling in 2016 during the playing of the national anthem as a way to call attention to police brutality and racial injustice. Several reports from 2016 said that Kaepernick kneeled after being told by a veteran that this was the most respectful method to protest during the anthem. The anthem protest quickly
devolved into a referendum on patriotism. President Trump fueled this misdirection, painting the protesters as spoiled millionaires who hated their nation, urging owners to fi re protesters. NFL owners have made the situation worse by their mixed signals on the issue. Free speech isn’t always pretty. In some cases, it’s downright ugly. If you disagree with Mr. Jones about what he says, fine. But unless he is directly breaking the law, he has every right to say what he thinks. NFL players have every right to kneel or stay in the locker room during the national anthem. Peaceful protests are the way that social injustices can be discussed. If we can talk to each other, we can find common ground. The Constitution guarantees these rights to all Americans. Good people have died to ensure these rights for generations. We need to be wary of anyone who wants to “protect us” by taking these rights away, no matter how well intended they may seem. Tom Stangl is the publisher of the Amery Free Press, an affiliate of Press Publications. He can be reached at tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com.
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Blaine police capture suspect after 4-hour search BLAINE — The Blaine Police Department responded to a domestic violence report in the 9400 block of Monroe Street NE at 9:35 a.m. Dec. 17. Upon officers’ arrival, the victim told officers that the male occupant of the home had left the residence on foot armed with a handgun. The victim also told officers that the man was intoxicated. Police quickly established a perimeter and contacted several area schools and businesses to initiate containment or lockdown procedures. The suspect was located and taken into custody at 1:10 p.m. after a nearly fourhour search. The suspect was booked into the Anoka County Jail for seconddegree assault. The State Patrol, Coon Rapids Police, Anoka Police, Spring Lake Park Police and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office aided the Blaine Police Department in the search. From press release
Pursuit leads to Centerville school lockdown Centennial Lakes Police Officer Jon Krueger attempted to stop a vehicle in the 7300 block of Main Street at 12:43 p.m. Dec. 18. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and Officer Krueger lost sight of it in the area of Main Street and
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Centerville Road. Lino Lakes Public Safety officers observed the vehicle turn northbound on Centerville Road toward Westview Street. The vehicle was located unoccupied at the dead end just west of Centerville Elementary School. A witness reported seeing three suspects flee the vehicle. Due to the proximity of the school to this incident, it was placed on lockdown. CLPD assisted with moving students inside. A nearby day care was also placed on lockdown a short time later. A perimeter was established with the assistance of mutual aid. One suspect, an adult male, was located in the 7100 block of Main Street by Officer Krueger and was arrested. K-9 teams tracked the other two suspects, an adult male and an adult female, to the 1600 block of Lakeland Circle, where they were also taken into custody. There were no injuries or property damage reports during the incident. The suspected driver of the vehicle was booked on an outstanding arrest warrant for theft as well as felony fleeing police in a motor vehicle. The two passengers were booked on misdemeanor counts of fleeing police on foot. Formal charges are pending, and the investigation remains open. Responding agencies to this incident included CLPD, Lino Lakes Public Safety, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol. K-9 teams assisted from Lino Lakes Public Safety and the Coon Rapids Police Department. From press release
I saw that Lakeshore Players was presenting “It’s a Wonderful Life� on stage and I thought, what a great way to set the holiday mood. After a nice dinner at Rudy’s Redeye across the street, we settled into our seats preparing to enjoy the show. My reaction quickly went from modest expectations to being completely blown away. The venue is beautiful and intimate. The adaption of the well-known movie was wonderfully done and the acting was outstanding, from the performances of Mary and George Bailey to the dark-hearted Mr. Potter and the lovable Clarence Odbody. The set changes were seamless and the whole production was thoroughly enjoyable. And from a consumer perspective, the ticket price is a bargain. Well done, I will be back.
Death by suicide increases 5 percent statewide The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that shows Minnesota saw a significant increase in the number of suicides in 2017.
In 2017, 783 Minnesotans died by suicide, an increase of 5 percent from 2016. Suicide is increasing in other states, as well. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in Minnesota and 10th nationally. “Minnesota faces a growing public health challenge related to suicide,� said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “While we have made some progress in suicide prevention, as the state saw a 10 percent decrease in suicides among women, there was also a 9 percent increase among male Minnesotans, particularly in the sevencounty metro. “While it is natural to focus on the overall numbers, we want to emphasize that suicides are preventable, and depression and other mental illnesses that often contribute to suicidal behavior are treatable. Suicide is not inevitable. Most people find the hope and help they need to make their way to a brighter future. That is why we must continue to invest in suicide prevention efforts such as access to crisis services, limiting access to lethal means and creating supportive communities.� If you or a loved one are facing a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800TALK (8255) or text MN to 741741.
Text-to-911 reports successful 1st year The first year of Minnesota’s statewide Text-to-911 system is showing that the service is saving lives and making it easier to contact first responders. The Department of Public Safety Emergency Communication Networks division reports that dispatchers received more than 4,500 texts since the program’s deployment in December 2017, an average of 375 texts per month. Textto-911 can be used when calling 911 would put you in harm's way or if you are deaf or hard of hearing. People have also utilized the service when signal
strength was lacking or when their microphones/speakers were inoperable. Text-to-911 should only be used in emergencies and when speaking is not an option. The following are examples of how Text-to-911 was used to seek help: • A suicidal individual did not feel comfortable talking to someone, so they texted for help instead. • An abducted woman texted 911, leading to her captor’s arrest. • Children who were fearful of being overheard when calling 911 have texted when their parents were in a verbal or physical conflict. • A hunter became lost in the woods on a cold night and didn’t have enough signal strength to call 911, but did have enough to text 911. • A person had difficulty breathing from a panic attack and could not speak, so they texted 911.
Salvation Army red kettle theft update BLAINE —The Blaine Police Department (BPD) would again like to thank everyone who viewed, shared, commented or sent a tip in regards to the Salvation Army red kettle theft Dec. 3 at the Travis Harley Northtown Cub Foods. Johnson With the public’s assistance, the BPD was able to locate and charge the responsible individuals. The Anoka County Attorney’s Office is charging Travis Harley Johnson, 30, Amanda Lynn and Amanda Lynn Johnson Johnson, 24, with felony possession of burglary or theft tools and misdemeanor theft. Both Travis and Amanda are in custody at this time and their court dates have yet to be determined.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Alzheimer's caregiver support group Alzheimer's caregiver support group typically meets the last Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes. This week however, the meeting has been changed to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 due to Christmas.
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Jan. 23, beginning at sundown, and ending at sunrise Thursday, Jan. 24. Locations throughout the county, including homeless shelters, city streets and other known homeless encampments, will be canvassed in an attempt to interview people who are experiencing homelessness. Volunteers are needed. You can be a part of ending homelessness by volunteering with the 2019 count. Trainings and resources are provided for all who volunteer. Go to www.anokacounty.us/homelessness for more information, to sign up for a training and to volunteer.
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QUAD AREA EVENTS NEW YEAR’S QUIET
When: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Evening led by Dr. Jeannette Bakke includes Scripture, contemplative singing, prayer and quiet reflection. Contact: 651-653-8207 or christoscenter.org
NATURE PLAY: HOO GIVES A HOOT
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids 2-5 with an adult can learn about owls and other critters that stay in Minnesota for the winter. $3/ person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
4-H DANCE PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Familyfriendly dance party hosted by the Lino lakers 4-H Club includes DJ, raffles and games for kids. $5 at the door. Food available. Contact: 612-750-0252
WINTER ECOLOGY WALK
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join a naturalist for a relaxedpace hike to learn about the many adaptations that help organisms cope with the cold. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
SNOW DAY
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Community event for all ages to partake in a variety of activities, including snowshoeing, ice fishing, kick sledding, cross-country skiing, winter crafts, live animal displays, and more. Free and open to the public. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
Ongoing QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS
When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/ half day or $25/full day. Contact: christos center.org
and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
CRIBBAGE
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Ctr., 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
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When: 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday of each month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Ctr., 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play or learn how to play Bridge. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 WHERE: Sgt. John Rice VFW Post
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Join Magician Norm Barnhart for an exciting morning of comedy and magic. Free; no registration required. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Ring in 2019 with a variety of family fun activities including face painting, inflatable’s, crazy hair, photo booth, bingo and more. Balloon drop at 7:45 p.m. Waterpark and playground open; concessions available. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
When: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Where: Pine Point Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Walk or snowshoe the trails. Free POST 620 NEW YEAR’S with park permit. BREAKFAST Contact: 651-430-8370 When: Jan. 1 or co.washington.mn.us Where: Hugo AmerMICHAEL DJUPSTROM ican Legion, 5383 140th When: 7:30 p.m. St. N Friday, Dec. 28 Details: Ring in 2019 Where: Hanifl Perwith the Legion Riders’ forming Arts Center, pancake breakfast. Pro4941 Long Ave., White ceeds fund scholarships Bear Lake and local charities. Details: Award Contact: 651-255-1432 winning pianist and ICE SKATING PARTY composer will be joined When: 1-5 p.m. Saturby Violinist Luosha day, Jan. 5 Fang and Cellist Clancy Where: Westfield Park Newman for a night of new works and standard Warming House, 520 Westfield Ln., Vadnais classical repertoire. Heights Tickets $25. Details: Free skatContact: 651-426-3275 ing, hot chocolate and cookies. Contact: cityvadnais heights.com
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When: Weekends, midNov.-December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long holiday celebration with events and shopping specials at various businessLUNCH WITH A es throughout Stillwater. NATURALIST: Strolling carolers, VictoWINTER TREE ID rian Wagonette rides and When: 11:30 a.m.-1 Biercycle caroling tours; p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 strolling Santa both Sat. Where: Wargo Nature and Sun. See website for HANDICRAFT WORK Center, 7701 Main St., opportunities to have When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Lino Lakes breakfast or lunch with 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Details: Monthly Santa a various local Where: Lino Lakes presentation includes restaurants. Senior Ctr., 1189 Main St. local natural history Contact: mainstreet Details: Seniors can information and possibly stillwateriba.com knit, crochet, embroider, a relaxing stroll on HOLIDAY FILMS quilt, needlework and the trails. Ages 50+. When: 4 and 7 p.m. more while socializing. Bring a lunch; free Wednesday, Dec. 26 Contact: 651-982-2440 and registration not Where: The Zephyr or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us required. Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Contact: 763-324-3350; ‘500’ CARDS Stillwater anokacountyparks.com When: 7 p.m. Mondays Details: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on Dec. 26. Pre-fi lm social hour at 6 p.m. with free popcorn. Contact: stillwater Week of Dec. 9 – 15, 2018 zephyrtheatre.org
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ASK ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Where: Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Road Details: A panel of survivors and experts will answer your questions about this public health crisis and how you can help. Presented in cooperation with the city of Roseville for Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. Contact: 651-724-6090 or rclreads.org
BEGINNER SURF
When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Jan. 10 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Free handson session for adults to learn how to search the web, determine if a website is secure and navigate specific sites. Classes are geared to those with little or no experience with computers and/or the Internet. Contact: 651-275-7308 or washcolib.org
NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB COFFEE
When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Where: Shoreview Community Center Details: Gathering open to any women who is new to the area, have had some life changes, or would just like to make new friends. New Neighbors Club is a friendship club for women in the northern suburbs offering outings, interest groups, speakers,
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BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: IDENTITY AND ACCULTURATION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N.
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Details: This program looks at how immigrants react and adjust to living in a new country and culture. Screening of the fi rst episode of The New Americans series, “The Nigerians,” focuses on the Nwidors who were forced to flee their home after the military executed their tribal
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Gathering of fresh, local, mostly organic foods; along with community info for ways to make more sustainable daily choices. Coffee shop, local food trucks, kid art activities and locally crafted holiday gifts. Brick Oven Pizza bus and empanadas. Contact: facebook. com/forksinthedirt
leaders. Discussion follows. Contact: 651-724-6090 or rclreads.org
HOPE FOR RECOVERY WORKSHOP
When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: White Bear Lake District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave., Door E,
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Discover which apps should be loaded on your smart phone or tablet to improve productivity, plus how to use and organize them. Bring a smart phone or tablet. Contact: 651-275-7308 or washcolib.org
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STICKS IN STILLWATER
When: Jan. 12 & 13 Where: St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater Details: One of the largest Mite Festivals in the Midwest showcasing 60 local teams. Benefit for youth hockey programs. Contact: 651-231-3111 or sticksinstillwater.com
WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPEN HOUSE
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Free indoor and outdoor activities, art-making, ice sculpting, sled dogs, artist demos. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: ELDER RESOURCES FROM A TO Z; NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF SENIOR AND CHRONIC CARE RESOURCES
When: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E Details: Free monthly presentation on topics for seniors and supporters of seniors on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com
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WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL
When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Free ice cream hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Chili and coffee available for a nominal fee. Contact: wchsmn.org
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Centennial girl skaters lose at Andover
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Allison Pitlick (13) advances the puck against Centennial, pursued by Tyra Turner.
Cougar icemen battle No. 4 Duluth East in 3-2 loss lead for East at 5:01 of the third. The Greyhounds (5-1) outshot the Cougars 32-16. Casey Coppersmith was in the nets for the Cougars. Henry Bartle is the Cougar scoring leader with seven goals and seven assists, and Joshua Hermes is next with six goals and three assists.
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Centennial girl cagers, ranked 11th, thump Blaine Centennial girls basketball, ranked No. 11 in Class 4A, defeated Blaine 70-33 on Dec. 18, improving to 4-2. Jodi Anderson dropped in 18 points, Taylor McAulay 11, Cate Flynn 10 and Grace Johnson eight each. The Cougars have three straight lopsided wins.
They beat Spring Lake Park 62-28 and Totino-Grace 81-43 in their previous two games. McAulay is averaging 18.8 points, Anderson 13.5 and Lavell 10.3. Bruce Strand
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Isaiah Bettinger, Centennial junior wrestler, has won eight of nine matches, six of them by pin, and leads the team with 19 takedowns. Bettinger was 170-pound champion at the Andover tournament on Dec. 15. He is ranked No. 10 in Class 3A by The Guillotine.
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Centennial boys hockey gave No. 4 ranked Duluth East a battle but the Greyhounds got the last goal to win 3-2 at CHS on Tuesday, Dec. 18. After E.J. Hietala and Charlie Erickson (power play) gave Duluth East a 2-0 lead, the Cougars (4-4) pulled even on goals by Joshua O’Hara and Anthony LeMire (power play) late in the second period. Garrett Johnson regained the
Cougar cagers come up short against Blaine Centennial boys basketball is 3-3 after losing to Blaine 76-63 on Dec. 18. Matthew Wyffels netted 18 points,
Centennial girls hockey lost a conference game to No. 3 ranked Andover 4-1 on Tuesday evening in Andover. Maija Almich scored for the Cougars (3-6-2). Andover (10-2) had the first two goals, by Peyton Hemp and Sara Kaiser, and the last two, by Hemp (shorthanded) and Jamie Nelson (power play). Centennial’s top scorers are Allison Pitlick with six goals and seven assists, followed by Almich with four goals and three assists, and Sydni Griefenhagen with five goals and an assist. Bruce Strand
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SKATING PATHS: Encourage Christmas spirit on Golden Lake FROM PAGE 1
good ice years. Typically, after Christmas it gets more difficult to maintain the trails, as the snow gets too deep. "What's neat is that Bob just did it, snowblowed skating paths all over and around the lake and maintained the paths every time new snow fell,” Holmberg's neighbor Linda Runbeck said. “We've seen lots of skaters and hikers — couples skating hand-in-hand, kids racing and chasing their dogs, dads pulling a sled — it's just delightful. I think it has encouraged people to put up Christmas lights to add to the cheer." Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Bob Holmberg has created 1.2 miles of paths for ice skaters on Golden Lake. All the paths were created using a shovel and snowblower.
NAME IN NEWS Chamberlain named legislator of the year
Runbeck named Republican lead for subcommittee
Minnesota State Sen. R Roger Chamberlain (R (R-Lino Lakes) was named th 2018 Legislator of the the Y Year by the Minnesota A Association of Soil and W Water Conservation D Districts (MASWCD) at t organization’s annual the Roger meeting and trade show Chamberlain Dec. 9-11 in Bloomington. Chamberlain received the honor for his accomplishments in supporting natural resources conservation, and the work of and funding for soil and water conservation districts.
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State Rep. Linda R Runbeck (R-Circle P Pines) will serve as th the Republican lead o on the Subcommittee o on Legislative Process R Reform when the 2019 le legislative session begins J Jan. 8 in St. Paul. The full committee roster is in the process of being finalized for the upcoming session.
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Meteor shower heard throughout Hugo A meteor flew across the skies of the north metro in the early morning of Thursday, Dec. 20. A Hugo woman reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bright flash while walking her dog around 2:15 a.m. Frank Watson, a local meteorologist with the Press, compared the sound to a sonic boom and said that such an occurrence was rare. The meteor is reported to be among the biggest observed worldwide throughout 2018.
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Cookies, juice, and water were provided for the children as they shopped around to find the perfect gifts, and the new TVs in the Community Room at City Hall were a great addition to this event, adding holiday music and visuals for shoppers to enjoy. During the two-day event, 112 shoppers bought $2,600 worth of merchandise. Thirty Forest lake National Honor Society volunteers and three Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors volunteered to help the young shoppers choose their gifts and wrap them.
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These students from Blue Heron Elementary School answered the question, “What are your wishes for the holiday season?”
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“I want the homeless people to have a home. I don’t need anything that badly. Holidays are about giving.”
“I like getting gifts, but it’s fun to see what gifts my cousins receive. I made origami and a miniature flower out of Perler Beads for them. I like to see how happy people are who receive the gifts I make. My (younger) brother likes to receive gifts. I enjoy getting together with friends and having a Christmas gift trade with them.”
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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the report of a water main break in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Dec. 11. Officers stood by until fi re personnel arrived and resolved the problem. • An officer took a delayed theft from motor vehicle report from the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Dec.11. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer received a phone call report regarding bullying at Lino Lakes Elementary School Dec. 12. The officer spoke to school staff who would be handling the issue, as there was no criminal act at that time. • An officer was dispatched to a theft report in the 200 block of Apollo Drive Dec. 12. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer received a walk-in report regarding an issue with a local business Dec. 12. The officer gave the complainant options to handle the situation. • A Lino Lakes Community Service Officer received multiple complaints regarding a bumper in the traffic lane in the 6600 block of Birch Street Dec. 12. The bumper was located and disposed of properly. • Officers received a stop arm violation report from the 700 block of Main Street Dec. 12. Officers identified the owner of the vehicle, and the investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to the report of a dog running at large in the area of Wood Duck Trail and Andall Street Dec.13. The officer was unable to catch the dog after several attempts. The owner was called and notified of
the dog's last known location. • An officer responded to a business in the 6500 block of Ware Road on a theft of gasoline report Dec. 13. The officer collected information and video images of the suspect and the suspect vehicle. The case is under investigation. • A Lino Lakes Community Service Officer responded to a call of an opossum in a garage in the 6500 block of Stella Lane Dec. 13. The opossum was captured and relocated. • Officers responded to a fight between a juvenile female and adult female in the 300 block of Elm Street Dec. 13. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer met a resident at the police department regarding a scam attempt Dec. 14. The resident received mail that contained a check that was found to be stolen out of state. The resident did not fall for the scam. • An officer responded to a burglary report in the 8200 block of 20th Avenue Dec. 14. The suspect(s) stole six full 5-gallon gas cans from an unlocked detached garage. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a dumping complaint in the 800 block of Birch Street Dec. 15. The officer found someone had dumped old appliances on a vacant property. There are no suspects at this time. • Officers responded to a report of juveniles throwing rocks at a residence in the 7100 block of Sunfish Court Dec. 15. Officers were unable to locate the juveniles and determined they were throwing eggs. Officers documented the scene.
CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; November 13, 2018. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. The following members were present: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson, ex-officio Dietz. The following members were absent: None. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Culp, Bettinger, ex-officio Dietz, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller. The following members were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Culp, seconded by Burns. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4. RECOGNITIONS High School Principal Tom Breuning recognized Centennial seniors Kathelyn Espe, Madeline Fidler, Bailey Hoff and Mackenna Stoterau for being named National Merit Commended Scholars. High School Activities Director Brian Hegseth introduced the following student athletes who were being recognized for excellence on the playing field: Khyah Harper – First Team All-State Girls Soccer; Olivia Lovick – Second Team All-State Girls Soccer; Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson – First Team All-State Boys Soccer; Matthew Hove – Second Team All-State Boys Soccer; Chalee Moua – MSHSL AllState Tournament Team 2018. 5. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 6. NOVEMBER 6 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION – CANVASS 6.1 Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election. RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION Motion by Wilson, seconded by Bettinger to adopt the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.2 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES Motion by Culp, seconded by Bettinger to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 7.0 November 6 Special Election – Canvass 7.1 Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of Centennial Independent School District No. 12 Special Election Held November 6, 2018 RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 SPECIAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Motion by Burns, seconded by Timm to adopt the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of Centennial Independent School District No. 12 Special Election Held November 6, 2018. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz thanked the community, staff and volunteers for their support throughout the election process. 9. CONSENT ITEMS 9.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018. 9.2 Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Payroll to be Ratified - $4,003,851.50; Accounts Payable to be Ratified $2,620,848.24. 9.3 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations;
• Officers responded to a road rage incident that resulted in a property damage crash in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Dec. 17. Upon investigation, an adult male driver was cited for fi fth-degree assault and released at the scene. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a walk in report regarding a theft that occurred in the 10 block of Pointcross Drive in Circle Pines Dec. 12. The complainant said unknown suspects stole a package. There are no suspects at this time and the estimated loss is $500. • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington Dec. 13. An adult male was subsequently taken into custody for fourth-degree DWI. The male was issued a citation and released to a sober party. • Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Heritage Trail in Circle Pines Dec. 13 on report of a male attempting to open car doors. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. • An officer observed a vehicle fail to yield to the right of way to another vehicle in the area of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington Dec. 13. The vehicle was subsequently searched due to a marijuana smell. The driver received a warning. • Police responded to a theft report in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Dec. 13. The caller advised a female suspect removed items from the laundromat without
Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence; Lange Changes. 9.4 Field Trips. 9.5 Gifts to the District. 9.6 2018-2019 Materials Review Committee. 9.7 Approval of the 2019-2020 School Calendars. 9.8 City of Lino Lakes Youth Resource Officer Service Contract. 9.6 Approval of Joint Purchasing Agreement with Anoka Hennepin District The Superintendent of Schools recommended approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Culp, seconded by Wilson. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10. CURRICULUM 10.1 World’s Best Workforce - In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.11, a school board, must publish an annual report on the previous year’s World’s Best Workforce plan and hold an annual public meeting to review goals, outcomes and strategies. An electronic summary of the annual report must be sent to the Commissioner of Education each fall. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction recommended approval/acceptance of the Report for submission to MDE. Motion by Timm, seconded by Bettinger to approve the World’s Best Workforce Report for submission to MDE. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 11. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 11.1 Resolution for Termination of an Employee RESOLUTION FOR TERMINATION OF AN EMPLOYEE Motion by Burns, second by Timm to adopt the Resolution for Termination of an Employee. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 12. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 12.1 Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places - The 2017 Legislature required that, by December 31 of each year, the school board must designate, by resolution, combined polling places. The combined polling places designated in the resolution are the polling places for the following calendar year unless a change is made pursuant to M.S. 204B.175 in the case of an emergency or because a polling place has become unavailable. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION The Superintendent of Schools recommended adoption of the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places. Motion by Culp, seconded by Bettinger to adopt the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.12.2 Second Reading/Adoption of Revised Policies Revisions to the MSBA Model Policies have been completed. Legislative changes from 2016 are now reflected. This is the second reading of our policies that have been updated to reflect these changes. Administration recommended adoption of the revised policies. Motion by Timm, seconded by Culp to adopt the revised policies. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 12.3 First Reading - Policy #429 Conflict of Interest Employees – Based on the recent Special Education Fiscal Compliance Review conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education, the District was non-compliant in providing a written conflict of interest to ensure employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts using special education funds avoided any conflicts of interest, real or apparent. As part of the District’s corrective action plan, a written conflict of interest policy defining who or what is a conflict of interest, procedures for reporting this conflict to MDE and steps for disciplinary actions was drafted. The written conflict of interest document was submitted to MDE on November 1, 2018 and has been approved. The policy is now being brought to the Board for approval and adoption. This is a first reading of the policy. There will be a second reading and the Board will be asked to adopt the policy at the December 17, 2018 meeting. No School Board action was required. 13. COMMUNICATION 13.1 ACCFC Executive and Combined Council Meeting. 13.2 CAEF. 13.3 MSBA. 13.4 Northeast Metropolitan
permission. The total loss is $30. • Officers stopped a vehicle driving without lights in the area of Woodland Road and Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines Dec. 13. The driver was subsequently cited for not having a driver’s license and no proof of insurance. • A motor vehicle tampering was reported in the 20 block of East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Dec. 14. • Officers took a walk in report of a motor vehicle tampering from the 50 block of East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Dec. 14. There are no suspects at this time. • Officers were dispatched to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in the 3800 block of Woodland Road in Lexington Dec. 14. • An adult male was warned for being in a city park after hours in the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Dec. 15. • An adult male was arrested for DWI test refusal after being stopped for speeding in the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Dec. 16. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Road and Circle Drive in Circle Pines Dec. 16. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 3400 block of Lake Drive in Lexington Dec. 18. The driver was then arrested for controlled substance crimes and several warrants.
Intermediate School District #916. 13.5 Schools for Equity in Education. 14. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 14.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and event in the school district. 14.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 15. ADJOURN at 7:32 p.m. Christina Wilson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 25, 2018.
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Lino Lakes tax levy to increase, tax rate to decrease BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Although the 2019 levy represents an increase of $278,685, or 2.85 percent, over the 2017/18 levy, the city’s tax rate is estimated to decrease from 42.83 to 41.72. Minnesota state statutes require the city of Lino Lakes to adopt and certify a final 2018 tax levy, collectible in 2019, on or before Dec. 28. In addition to holding a public hearing at the Dec. 10 meeting, the council unanimously adopted the final 2018 tax levy collectible in 2019, final 2019 general fund operating budget, 2019 water and sewer operating budgets and 2019 recreation fund budget. It also committed specific revenue sources in the special revenue funds. Finance Director Sarah Cotton explained the total levy includes dollars for the general operating budget as well as dollars for special levies for tax abatement and bonded indebtedness. The levy provides resources for city operations, capital outlay and equipment replacement, street and surface water maintenance,
park and trail improvements and a contingency for unforeseen emergencies. The levy also includes voter-approved levies of $180,012 to service debt for the Birch Street/ Ware Road and Lake Drive/Main Street intersection signalization projects and $215,972 to service debt for the Shenandoah street reconstruction project. The total levy for 2019 is $10,055,416, which is slightly lower than the $10,162,007 preliminary levy adopted in September. Lino Lakes will see an average increase in market value of 6.44 percent. In 2018, a home in Lino Lakes with a market value of $251,800 paid a net city tax of $1,016. For 2019, that same home's value is now $268,016 and will pay a net city tax of $1,064, a $48 increase. Cotton then explained major factors for the city's 2019 budget, which include: • Being able to maintain city services at the current levels. • The addition of a building inspector for $59,832. • An increase in stormwater management funding of $15,000.
• An increase of $62,100 in pavement management funding. • Continued investment in park and trail infrastructure for $90,000 and other miscellaneous parks and recreation funding in the amount of $80,0000. The city's 2019 revenues include: $8,232,124 from property taxes; $902,459 for licenses and permits; $577,106 for intergovernmental; $119,132 for fines and forfeitures; $303,259 for charges for service; $30,000 in interest income; and $810,236 for transfers/miscellaneous for a total of $10,974,316, which is a 0.26 percent increase from 2018. The city's 2019 expenditures include: $1,413,860 in administration; $822,423 in community development; $4,998,131 in public safety; $2,769,902 in public services; and $970,000 in other for a total of $10,974,316, also a 0.26 percent increase from 2018. Cotton explained it has been the practice of the council to adopt the water and sewer operating budget by resolution. Total expenses for the water operating budget are $1,541,570 and
$2,007,082 for the sewer operating budget. The recreation fund is a special revenue fund and operates from revenues collected from recreation fees. No part of the tax levy is used to finance recreation fund operations. Historically, the city had budgeted a transfer to the general fund to offset a portion of the recreation department’s fixed costs. The contribution from the recreation special revenue fund to the general fund was discontinued in the 2018 budget. The budget for 2019 estimates that a small surplus will be realized in this fund. The 2019 recreation fund budget include revenues and expenditures in the amount of $76,010. Mayor Jeff Reinert said it was important to point out that the council decided to set aside some dollars in 2019 for the first phase of development of parkland near the fire station on Centerville Road and Birch Street. Cotton explained the council designated $375,000 from the general fund balance for the first phase of the recreation complex. The funds were available due to a surplus in
last year's budget. “The city bought 72 acres, we have used a few acres on the corner for the new fire station, but we have all of that land that still needs to be developed. The reason why it hasn't been developed yet is because of the overwhelming amount of money it takes to develop a park like that,” Reinert explained. “That's been the struggle ... What we have been talking about over the past couple of years is breaking off a chunk at a time. The plan that is on our agenda now is about 18 acres (of the total), pickle ball courts, tennis court and a parking lot to get things kicked off there.” Reinert also pointed out some dollars would be dedicated to the Lino Lakes War Memorial for 2019. “It is a match. As soon as groups can contribute $50,000, the city will pitch in another $50,000,” he said. “This is something we have been talking about for three years and now we are doing something about it.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Dec. 11 meeting: • Councilman Matt Percy asked whether any of the council members had a chance to attend the Centennial Fire District Santa Parade Dec. 6. Councilwoman Jennifer Rauner said, “They do awesome every year. It is so fun watching the kids' faces when they see Santa on top of the fire truck. That is one of the greatest things the fire department does for our community.” • Mayor Dave Bartholomay reminded residents that the work to add an MnPASS lane on I-35W from County Road C and Highway 36 in Roseville all the way to Lexington Avenue would begin in the spring and last through 2021. “It is going to be a hassle, but it is going to be great when it is done,” he said, noting the city would likely conduct some meetings with MnDOT officials to keep residents informed about the project. • City Administrator Patrick Antonen announced the Park Board met Dec. 4 and approved park user applications for Centennial Hockey for Inner and Baldwin parks and Centennial Lakes Little League for Carl Eck Park for next summer. The board also received an update on the use of Golden Lake Park this season. Antonen said despite the closure of the concession stand due to inclement weather, the number of park users continues to go up every year.
• Approved the consent agenda, which included Nov. 27 meeting minutes, general fund, police and fire disbursements. • Held a public hearing for the 2018 levy and general fund budget. There was no public comment. Here are some of the highlights: ° This year's budget for expenditures is $2,727, 270, which is an increase of $177,215 (2.7 percent) from 2018's budget of $2,550,055. Antonen said the difference can be attributed to an increase in taxable valuation. Bartholomay added the increase could also be attributed to the city’s increased allocation of money to its street debt fund. ° The $2,727,270 can be broken down into $2,175,781 for the general fund, $71,489 for the police station levy and $480,000 for street debt. ° The city's tax rate remains constant from 2018 at 56.24. ° Seventy-eight percent of the city's revenues come from property taxes. ° Thirty-eight percent of the city's expenditures are spent on police, 14 percent on parks, 12 percent on fire and 9 percent on streets. Councilman Mike Schweigert asked when the police station would be paid off and how big an impact that would have on the city's budget. Antonen said the station would be paid off in two years and the city's budget would then decrease by about $70,000.
The council ultimately approved the 2019 tax levy and adopted the 2019 general fund budget. • Approve pay voucher No. 1 for the iron enhanced sand filter project in the amount of $395,147 to G.F. Jedlicki Inc. Antonen explained there would likely be about three pay vouchers for the project. The total project cost is $562,333. • Approved pay voucher No. 7 for the 2018 full street reconstruction project in the amount of $253,735 to R.L. Larson Excavating Inc. Antonen explained the project is “almost 100 percent complete” and the contractor would
come back in the spring to make sure the sod makes it through the winter and clean up any issues that happened over the winter. The total project cost is $3,961,172. • Approved a resolution designating the polling places for 2019. There are no changes. Precinct 1 will vote at Centennial Fire Station No. 1 and precinct 2 will vote at City Hall. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
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Masons hold Santa photo shoot
MEN’S CLUB: Active in Centerville and Hugo FROM PAGE 1
Courteau said St. Genevieve’s is one of the few parishes that has a “very active men’s club.” According to Courteau, many parishes have a women’s service group under the organization National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), but few have a similar group for men. One reason why the men’s club was founded at St. Genevieve’s 17-18 years ago was because its members “just felt that there was an opportunity for men to get together” and serve, said Courteau. Bringing a little cheer Service is one reason why Tony Vilgos joined the club. Vilgos plays the accordion for the caroling, and it was his experience that partially inspired the club to carol in the first place. His playing was certainly appreciated by both residents and club members alike as the caroling ended at Keystone. But even members who weren’t recognized as instantly, or at all, by residents still played important roles that evening. As residents returned to their rooms, one club member residents would not have seen entered the room and asked “Did I miss Santa again?” Courteau and other club members laughed. This was John McKeown, who had donned the Santa suit earlier. But recognition is not why the club carols. Courteau simply wants “everyone to get involved” and “bring a little cheer to people who don’t get out much.” Considering how residents had sung from their caroling booklets, tried to sing from memory, nodded or tapped
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Harold Johnson listened up close as the men’s club led in singing Christmas carols. Pictured (from left) are: Bill Courteau, David Kircher, David Ebertowski, Anita McKeown, John McKeown, Paula Muellner, Leon Muellner and Tony Vilgos.
to the beat and applauded, active involvement might have been what the club got at Keystone that evening.
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Before singing carols, residents enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream served by the men’s club. From left to right: Audrey Engebretson, Lolly Mills, Marty Guse, Connie Johnson and Janette Kurzweg.
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Most residents sang with a print-out, but some enjoyed singing carols by heart. From left to right: Pat Carlson, Delores Bromen and Linda Thackery.
The Forest Lake Masons held a Sunday Santa Photo Shoot Nov. 25. Families and individuals were able to enjoy relief from shopping with a hot beverage and chocolate chip cookies. The group also held a photo session with Santa at the Masonic Lodge. Freewill donations were matched by the Masons and given to the Shriners Children’s Hospital to provide Christmas gifts to children spending their holidays in the hospital. The Masons plan to hold the event again next year.
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