Revised Wilkinson Waters development moves forward
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES—North Oaks Company LLC is proposing a residential and commercial development located on North Oaks Farm Inc. property. The site is located south of County Road J/Ash Street/ CSAH 32, west of Centerville Road/CSAH 21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard. The development is being called Wilkinson Waters. The development contains four parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres
and would consist of a mix of 340-unit residential housing types and commercial development.
In September 2015, North Oaks Company LLC submitted a planned unit development (PUD) concept plan for review. The concept plan included two parcels totaling 46 gross acres. It consisted of a residential mix of single-family homes, twin homes and senior housing rentals totaling anywhere from 136 to 161 housing units. The proposed development
did not meet density requirements and did not move forward.
Then in August 2024, the current developer submitted a PUD concept plan for review (See “Lino Lakes weighs in on Wilkinson Waters Concept” Quad Community Press, Sept. 24, 2024). The concept plan proposed 356 housing units and commercial development. The concept plan also did not meet density requirements and the plans were revised.
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Everett Engen celebrates turning 1 this month. Everett, son of Faith and Elliot Engen, was born around this time last year, 12 weeks before his due date. For those who remember, Everett survived a miracle birth (See “Lino Lakes couple shares rollercoaster birth journey” Quad Community Press, July 9, 2024). To celebrate, the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department along with Allina paramedics met with the Engen family once again to receive the city’s Lifesaving Award for their efforts to save Everett’s life.
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BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Multiple residents once again shared their views at the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting on the residential development known as Natures Refuge North, proposed by M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul LLC.
The applicant originally submitted a land use application for a planned unit development (PUD) concept plan review in October 2023 (See “Natures Refuge North: Neighbors weigh in on concept” Quad Community Press, Dec. 12, 2023). The development would be located north of Natures Refuge. The site contains two parcels totaling approximately 60 gross acres.
Last July, the applicant submitted a revised concept plan application (See “City, residents provide feedback to developer of Natures Refuge North,” Quad Community Press, Sept. 24, 2024). The revised concept plan reduced the number of lots, increased the buffer width along Arena Acres to at least 110 feet, lowered the proposed number of tree removals and reduced the net density by 0.38 units per acre.
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what the Wilkinson Waters townhomes could look like.
Anoka County hosts Law Day May 2
Anoka County’s Law Day event will take place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Anoka County Government Center and courthouse, 2100 Third Ave., Anoka. There will be free legal advice dealing with criminal expungement, family law and housing law, in addition to clinics that can help members of the public with driver’s license issues and unpaid fines.
Events include:
• Expungement Clinic: Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a court record. Walk-in appointments will take place at the Anoka County Government Center in rooms 710 and 715.
• Family Law Clinic: Attorneys will be available for one-on-one consultations regarding family law issues. Appointments will take place at the Anoka County Government Center in Law Library E130. To make an appointment, call 763-760-6679.
• Housing Clinic: Free legal advice will be available on various housing law issues. Appointments will take place at the courthouse. Services include help with evictions, lease violations, repair problems and more.
• Driver’s License Clinic: Limited appointments will be available until 2:30 p.m. Appointments will take place at the courthouse on the fourth floor. Call 763-760-6679 to schedule an appointment.
• Unpaid Fine Clinic: Limited appointments will be available until 2:30 p.m. Appointments will take place at the courthouse on the fourth floor. Call 763-760-6679 to schedule an appointment.
If you are a licensed attorney in Minnesota and would like to volunteer to help at the clinics, reach out to the Anoka County Law Library at 763-3240-5560.
County encourages participation in Bike to Work Week May 13
The Anoka County Commute Solutions staff is encouraging local employers and their employees to participate in Bike to Work Week, May 13-16. This national event promotes wellness and sustainability and contributes to cleaner air. Participation also encourages healthier lifestyles and a reduction in parking congestion.
In Anoka County, bicyclists are permitted to bike on sidewalks except within central business districts. Bicyclists should also do an “ABC” check before they leave. Check the air, brakes and chain to ensure the bike is in working order.
Employers and their staff can sign up at anokacountymn.gov/4402/Biketo-Work-Week-2025. Free registration for Bike to Work Week is available through May 2. Email Laurie. Eggers@anokacountymn.gov with any questions.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ONGOING EVENTS
LIVE TRIVIA
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive
Details: General knowledge trivia. No limit on team sizes. Every player will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to win a free drink. The top three teams will earn a gift card, and the last place team wins a “mini trophy.”
Contact: (651) 783-0055
LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS CLUB
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Zoom
Details: Develop your communication and leaderships skills.
Contact: Phyllis Moore: 763-268-9366
CRIBBAGE
When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, April 28; the 4th Monday of every month
Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo
Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.
Contact: 651-429-4413
A MATTER OF BALANCE
When: 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, April 7-30
Where: Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, 6070 Blanchard Blvd.
Details: Falls prevention program to learn ways to reduce risk of falling and learn exercises to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Contact: 651-632-5330 or lyngblomsten.org/ community-services/wellness-education
CITY BRIEFS
Lexington sets spring cleanup and recycling day
Lexington will hold a spring cleanup and recycling day for residents from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 3. Residents will be able to drop off their recyclables at Memorial Park, 9100 Hamline Ave. N., Lexington. More information can be found at www.lexingtonmn.gov.
CURRENT EVENTS
THE WRITER’S ROOM: AN OPEN STUDIO FOR WRITERS
When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 25
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
Details: Write in the company of fellow writers in an inspiring space, led by Amber Guetebier. For adults and teens 16+, all levels.
Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
ART AND ASANAS
When: 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, Details: Tara Willits, instructor at The Mindfullness Movement, will lead you through yoga and guided mindfulness to help you unwind, relax and refresh. Registration is required through The Mindfullness Movement website at www. themindfulnessmovement.net.
Contact: www.themindfulnessmovement.net/artand-asanas
LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY TAKE BACK DAY DROP OFF
When: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Lino Lakes Public Safety Department, 640 Town Center Pkwy.
Details: Properly dispose of expired or unused prescription medications. Part of the DEA National TakeBack Day.
Contact: 651-982-2323
CIRCLE PINES CITY CLEAN UP DAY
When: Saturday, April 26
Where: Public Work Facility, 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines
Details: Residents of Circle Pines can bring all materials that is disposed of on regular garbage days with the exception of curbside recyclables, hazardous and yard waste.
Contact: www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us
Lino Lakes flushes fire hydrants April 21-26
The city of Lino Lakes will flush out all fire hydrants through Saturday, April 26. Every spring, the city flushes all fire hydrants to clear out impurities. This may cause temporary water discoloration or interruptions in service. If you notice discolored water, run your cold tap for a few minutes until it clears.
For more information, visit the city’s website at linolakes.us.
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27
Where: Bellaire Beach, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township
Details: Hike through Hidden Hollow Park and the Mark Sather Trail.
Contact: stpaulhike.com
‘ANYTHING GOES’
When: April 25-May 18
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear
Lake Details: Revival version of the classic, Golden Age musical by Cole Porter. Ticket information online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
Community Garage Sale
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 26
Where: Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Centennial Community Education is hosting a garage sale. Entrance is free for shoppers. Proceeds collected from the table fees will go to the Community Education Financial Assistance Program. Contact: 763-792-6100
OPINION
Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity that our daughter took advantage of this second semester of her junior year in college. We recently returned from visiting her in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen has consistently been rated as one of the happiest places on Earth.
Our 11-hour flight from Minneapolis left on a Monday evening and with the time difference and a short layover in Amsterdam we arrived around 2 p.m. the following day. We checked into our accommodations in the city center and my son immediately took a nap. Amy and I walked around while we waited for Abbey to finish class. The streets were quietly alive with bicycles everywhere, distinctive architecture, benches, trees and cobblestone streets and sidewalks. It was reminiscent of Disney World.
I could not wait to see Abbey. While we were walking around, I pulled up her location on my phone and a saw she was just a few hundred feet away, so I made a point to run into her, and I surprised how emotional it was, for me, anyway.
It was great to meet some of her new friends and visit with some of her University of Colorado Boulder classmates who are also there for the semester.
We also quickly learned that the happiness comes at a high cost- Denmark is expensive for residents as well as tourists. A few shopkeepers and restaurant workers, when they realized we were Americans, joked that our bill included an extra tariff.
Study abroad programs are pretty common in colleges and universities across the country these days. It was a requirement for Abbey’s architecture major, and she chose to focus her semester on furniture design, as many iconic chairs were created by Danish designers.
What I didn’t realize is that many of the study abroad programs are separate organizations, so American students are not actually attending college classes at a foreign university. For instance, Abbey’s program is through an organization with offices in St. Paul, which has a partnership with the University of Minnesota. She has made lasting friendships with many students from other American universities, though she hasn’t met many Danish students.
The other fascinating aspect is how much students travel while studying abroad. Abbey has class four days a week and flies off to a different destination almost every weekend. She’s finishing up her semester with a few last bucket list trips. This past Easter weekend she traveled to Rome with a friend from high school who is also studying in Copenhagen. They had booked tickets to the Colosseum in advance but were turned away when they arrived. As bad luck would have it, their tickets were scheduled for the exact same time that JD Vance was there for a private tour with his family, so they shut it down to tourists.
I hadn’t been to Europe for nearly 30 years since I traveled there for a J-term in college, and it was a great trip. I look forward to going back.
Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
CLPD rolls out new e-bikes for spring patrols
Keep your eyes peeled this spring—you’ll notice a new style of patrol vehicle on our trails and streets around the community. Your Centennial Lakes Police Department has added two electric bikes (e-bikes) to our fleet, enhancing our ability to serve residents in a more agile and approachable way.
With the abundance of bike trails throughout our patrol area, the e-bikes offer a great opportunity for officers to access hardto-reach areas and engage more directly with bikers, joggers and walkers. These sleek bikes are capable of reaching speeds up to 28 mph. While we hope to never approach that level of speed, this capability provides us with a faster response in emergency situations compared to our traditional pedal bikes.
Our new e-bikes are fully equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting, including standard front and rear lights as well as red and blue emergency lights, ensuring officers are visible and able to respond effectively when needed.
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Officer BJ Stepan has developed a comprehensive training program to prepare our officers for this new patrol method. The training includes instruction on state statutes related to bicycle and e-bike operation, department policy and procedures, basic mountain biking skills, and hands-on practice in a controlled environment. As always, the focus of our training is the safety of both officers and community members. “Bike patrol in general is one of the best ways to get out and communicate with the citizens,” says Officer Stepan. “It also provides a tactical advantage when working night shift, as riding a bike down the road is less noticeable than pushing a fully-marked squad car, especially in surveillance situations.”
These bikes won’t just be used
for patrol. They will also play a big part in several community events throughout the year. Officer Stepan plans to revive our popular Bike-With-A-Cop program, giving citizens the chance to ride alongside officers on our beautiful community trails. This summer also marks the return of our second annual Bike Rodeo at Golden Lake Elementary, where kids will learn about bike safety and maintenance in a fun, interactive setting.
And during Centerville’s beloved Fête de Lacs celebration, keep an eye out for our officers navigating the various events on our new e-bikes. Want a closer look? Don’t miss Public Safety Night on Wednesday, July 16— stop by and check out the e-bikes in person!
The best part about obtaining these bikes is that it came at no cost to our citizens. We were able to purchase them using funds obtained through DWI and drug-related forfeitures.
The Centennial Lakes Police Department is proud to continue exploring new ways to Serve with Courage and Compassion, and we’re excited about this latest step towards smarter, more community-connected policing.
Pat Aldrich is captain of the Centennial Lakes Police Department.
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Pat Aldrich
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Carter Johnson
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Officer BJ Stepan utilizes the e-bike at a community event.
NATURES REFUGE: Road safety main concern
What’s Medicaid got to do with it?
I am writing in hopes you may join me in strong support of continued and expanded Medicaid coverage, particularly for individuals living with mental health conditions. As someone who works closely with individuals facing these challenges, I’ve seen firsthand how essential Medicaid is in providing access to mental health services, not only for treatment but for prevention, stability and long-term wellness.
Preventative care in mental health is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Yet, for many individuals without insurance or adequate financial resources, care is often delayed or avoided altogether. This leads to more complex and costly interventions down the line, both for the individual and for the broader health care system.
To put it simply: if/when you don’t have money, you’re not going to pay for preventative maintenance on your car, you wait until something breaks. The same is true for health care. If someone doesn’t have insurance, they are unlikely to seek out therapy, early intervention or even basic checkups. They wait until a crisis hits — when hospital visits, emergency care, or even incarceration become the only remaining options.
This reactive approach is not only harmful to the individual’s well-being but also places an enormous burden on emergency departments, hospitals, law enforcement and community services. Expanding access to Medicaid helps shift the model from crisis management to proactive care, resulting in better health outcomes, healthier communities and more efficient use of public resources.
Mental health conditions, like all physical health conditions, respond best to early, consistent and accessible care. Medicaid makes that possible for millions of Americans. Cutting or restricting it would not reduce costs — it would increase them, in both financial and human terms.
I urge you to support policies that strengthen Medicaid and expand mental health access. It is one of the most impactful, cost-effective and compassionate decisions we can make as a society.
Megen Boysen Circle Pines
Ode to a lowly brush pile
The brush pile in my sister’s backyard was home to bunnies who scampered about in and out. It caused no one harm, out of the way in the back — until one day a neighbor came to say, “I can see it from my deck, it must go.” A letter to the city came next, it has to go, we’ve had a complaint. Oh, please dear Lord, say it ain’t so! We’re encouraged to support wildlife, can’t it stay? NO WAY. This lowly little brush pile harming no one had to go, and now it’s gone.
Karen Cox Circle Pines
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Now, M/I Homes has submitted a revised PUD preliminary plan (PPP) for additional r eview, based on comments received from the public, city staff, commissions and council.
The original PUD proposed 108 lots ranging from single-family homes to villa lots with varying lot widths. M/I Homes is now proposing to build 94 single-family villa lots that would be built on 60-foot-wide lots.
According to WSB Senior Planner Eric Zweber, 3,434 trees would be removed from the site.
The property is currently zoned R-X, rural executive. Zweber explained that the R-X zoning is a holding district until municipal water and sanitary sewer are available at the site. The property would need to be rezoned to PUD to allow for a variety of lot widths, lot sizes and housing types.
Natures Refuge North is a proposed conservation development. A conservation development is defined as “The development pattern and technique whereby lots are arranged in closely related groups to preserve the natural amenities of land through the creation of common open space.”
Fifty-four percent, or 32 acres, is being proposed as open space in the development.
The primary access to the development would be from Glenwood Drive and Haywood Drive. There would be a connection of “Street B,” as shown on the preliminary plat, to Andall Street. Andall Street is a part of the Arena Acres neighborhood. According to city staff, Arena Acres was platted in 1981, and an outlot was platted for a future road connection to the east.
Zweber added that this connection would provide connectivity for both public safety vehicles and the neighborhoods.
“The traffic study determined that the connection with Andall Street would receive minimal traffic,” Zweber explained. “The city’s engineering and public safety departments recommend that the roadway connection to Andall Street be constructed.”
Under a PUD, the developer is granted some flexibility but in
return must provide some public benefit. M/I Homes is requesting flexibility when it comes to corner lot widths and setbacks, right-ofway width on a collector road, and garage sizes.
In return, public benefits include a conservation development that protects and enhances the on-site natural resources; mainlevel living villa homes with association-maintained areas; preserved wetlands; orderly transition from large lot singlefamily lots to villas; protection of the Woolan Park wetland complex; extension of sanitary sewer; addition of a multifunctional greenway corridor; and additional parkland dedication fees.
Board members had mixed feelings about the proposed garage sizes. Board Member Perry Laden said he did not have a problem with the smaller proposed garage size, but if the city was going to allow flexibility, other accommodations need to be made by the developer.
“If we’re going to allow smaller garages, I don’t see any reason to give (flexibility for) the percentage of the front, moving of the garage forward or the 20-foot width,” Laden said. “They’re asking for everything … I don’t see why they can’t accommodate the 20-foot width and all of that. To me, those things are more important than the square footage of the garage.”
“We shouldn’t compromise our standards on the garage size,”
Board Member Suzy Guthmueller said. “You can never have enough garage space. I don’t think we should compromise that.”
Multiple residents voiced their concerns to the planning commission, mainly having to do with the connection of Andall Street to Natures Refuge North.
“I would ask everyone to consider safety by proposing a bike path/walking trail to join the neighborhoods instead of a full road. Less trees would be cut down also,” said John Crickmer. “(The) second option would be to have a road wide enough for emergency vehicle use only.”
“My main concern is pedestrian safety,” Lori Anderson said. “I, along with many people from our neighborhood, and others use Andall and Wood Duck (Trail) as a walking trail because there are no sidewalks and walking trails in that part of the site. It’s always been a really good route for us.”
“I feel like with the lack of sidewalks and blind curbs, it will make it a danger to many people who walk there every day. Andall and Wood Duck were not designed for heavy traffic. If they go ahead with this, there will be accidents,” she added.
Resident Scott Erickson told the commission that he thought the rate of city growth was concerning.
“My concern is we’re growing too fast,” said Erickson. “Most of the people I know in Lino Lakes, especially Arena Acres, moved there for a reason. Specifically, because it was rural, lot of nature, great place to raise a family.”
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions including that there are no changes to the minimum garage size requirements and that a 24-foot-wide emergency access is provided to Andall Street. The City Council will have the opportunity to offer feedback at a later date.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LANGUAGE AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 156: ZONING CODE & TABLE OF ALLOWED USES, 156-A-1
The City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider resident input regarding proposed language modifications to City Code, Chapter 156: Zoning Code relating to accessory structures, yards and Table of Allowed Uses, 156-A-1. City Hall is ADA accessible. Request for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4 p.m., April 25, 2024. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerks office at: (651) 7927933 or by facsimile: (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 22, 2025.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
NOTICE OF HEARING
The City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:
ITEM: Variance
PETITIONER: Shuda Properties, LLC/DBA Dreamscapes Landscaping & Design
PROPERTY I.D. #: R#23-31-22-14-0076
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 BLK 1, TOWER ADDITION
ADDRESS: 7087 – 20TH Avenue South, Centerville, MN 55038
The petitioner requests that the City grant a variance to allow the construction of a pylon sign less than the required 15-foot setback per City Code, Chapter 152.18: District Regulations, (B) Commercial/Main Street Commercial District (B-1 & B-2), (4). The petitioner believes that their sign should be in line with other businesses along the
Variance
RENDERINGS CONTRIBUTED
Natures Refuge North would feature 94 housing units, compared to the initial 108.
WILKINSON WATERS: Development would serve as gateway into the city
CALENDAR BRIEF
Denim and Diamonds Gala benefits Centennial students
The Centennial Area Education Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala from 5-11 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Dellwood Barn and Weddings, 7373 St. N., in Grant. This year’s gala theme is “Denim and Diamonds.” Proceeds from the event will go toward Centennial Schools and district students. Funds will help pay for elementary music instruments, bring Artists-in-Residence to the district’s elementary schools, upgrade secondary art tools and materials and more. Food will be provided. Ticket information can be found online at www. caefoundation.org/gala.
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Now, North Oaks Company LLC has submitted a PUD preliminary plan/preliminary plat (PPP) based on comments received from the public, city staff, commissions and council.
According to City Planner Katie Larsen, the developer is proposing to build a total of 340 housing units: 40 townhomes, two 100-unit market rate multi-family buildings and a four story, 100unit senior living facility. Larsen added that the development would be built on the two most eastern parcels with wetlands and open space to the west. The multi-family buildings would include amenities such as a swimming pool, club house, communal green space, pickleball courts and more.
The residential development transitions from townhomes near Wilkinson Lake and CSAH 32 (Ash Street) to the apartment adjacent CSAH 21 (Centerville Road). The senior living building is also near Wilkinson Lakes. Trails, sidewalks and stormwater ponds are included throughout the development. Anoka Holdings is proposing approximately five acres of commercial development in the southeast quadrant of the site. The overall site plan shows three commercial pads ranging from 5,488 to 18,012 square feet each.
Larsen explained that the development would be completed in four phases. The apartment complexes and 20 townhomes would be constructed during phase 1. Phase 2 would consist of the remaining townhomes. The senior living complex would be completed in phase 3. The commercial development would be built during phase 4.
She added that the developer will be dedicating 3.8 acres for a public park. A trail will be incorporated through the greenway system, storm ponds and along the roads.
“We would ask that the city work with us to create a nice, passive park system adjacent to the
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Learn more about the Lino Lakes Police Department Explorers May 13
west,” said Mark Houge, president of North Oaks Company. “We’d like to reserve some of those dollars that we’d be paying in park dedication to improve that area and we would try to build that right out of the gate.”
The city’s Planning and Zoning Board Members provided comments about the revised development.
“I just don’t think an apartment on the street and the corner holding all that space is welcoming and a gateway of Lino Lakes,” Board Member Suzy Guthmueller said. “That doesn’t even represent our city. Our city is mostly rural. It’s got a lot more green space. This is not ‘gateway’ to me, but maybe the definition is different than what I am thinking.”
Board Member Patrick Kohler shared his thoughts on the proposed trail.
“The trail to me…that’s going to be basically a private trail unless you’re connecting it to some other place. So as far as I’m concerned, we should collect our money.”
Community Development Director Michael Grochala said that it would connect to the city’s trail system along Centerville Road. He said about a half-mile/mile loop would be added to the system.
Board Member Isaac Wipperfurth expressed that he is not in favor of the development.
“The way the site is laid out, I don’t think I can vote for this. I think it’s a really huge change,” he explained. “The applicant basically shifted all the townhomes further away from the road. I thought it was better the other way… How it was shown in the concept plan.”
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval 4-2, Board Members Guthmueller and Wipperfurth recommended denial. The City Council will weigh in on the development at a later date.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-4311226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
responsibility and more. Application forms will be available at the meeting for interested 14- to 20-year-olds to complete. If you are unable to attend the meeting but are interested in receiving more information, email policeexplorer@linolakes.us.
The Lino Lakes Police Department Explorers will hold an informational meeting from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, at the Lino Lakes Police Department, 640 Town Center Parkway. The program provides a hands-on experience through various law enforcement-based scenarios. Participants will attend a state conference that is held every year, where they show the skills they’ve learned. Explorers will learn additional life skills such as communication, de-escalation,
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Participate in More Than Pink Sampler through Community Education
Girls entering grades 4-7 have a chance to participate in More Than Pink Sampler from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 3. The program allows participants to get a taste of what the program is about.
A More Than Pink Day is a five-week program that weaves training for a 5K run with lessons that empower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices and embrace their gifts. The program runs from July through August.
The sampler session features activities focused on teamwork, building confidence, and overall well-being. Attendees will get to experience a mix of physical movement, creative expression and meaningful discussions.
The sampler session will take place at Centennial High School, 4757 North Road, Circle Pines, in the West Learning Commons. For more information, go to communityed.isd12.org.
PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
An overview of the revised site.
Wilkinson Waters would feature a three-story, 100-unit senior living facility.
The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• Officers conducted a traffic stop April 9 at the intersection of Golden Oak Drive and Civic Heights in Circle Pines that ended in an arrest.
• Officers were dispatched April 9 to a report of found drugs in the 200 block of Aurora Lane in Circle Pines. Officers destroyed the products.
• Officers were dispatched April 9 on a request to remove a party from a business in the 0 block of Central Street in Circle Pines. Officers made contact with the party, who became upset when asked to leave. The party left the business.
• Officers were dispatched to a report of vandalism in the 400 block of Keith Road in Circle Pines.
• Police conducted a traffic stop April 10 at the intersection of North Road and Lake Drive in Circle Pines. The driver was arrested for third-degree DWI.
• Police took a phone call April 11 regarding suspicious activity in the 200 block of Cobbler Court in Circle Pines. Extra patrol was requested in the area.
• Police responded April 11 to a noise complaint in the 0 block of Center Road in Circle Pines.
• Police responded April 11 to a report of a suspicious male in the 100 block of South Drive in Circle Pines.
• Police responded April 12 to a noise complaint in the 9300 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington.
• Police located abandoned property April 12 in the 1700 block of Westview Street in Centerville.
• Officers were dispatched April 12 to a motor vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Main Street in Centerville that resulted in a DWI arrest.
• Police took a delayed report of theft April 15 of a bicycle stolen in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington.
The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• An officer responded April 8 to a report of sexual assault that occurred in the 400 block of Post Road. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded April 8 to a request to check the welfare of a male at the intersection of Birch Street and Hodgson Road. The officer drove through the area but was unable to locate the male.
• Officers responded April 8 to a traffic complaint in the 2000 block of Red Oak Lane. Extra patrol was requested in the area.
• Officers responded April 8 to a report of a suspicious device on top of a stop sign in the 600 block of 79th Street. Officers investigated and determined the devices to be traffic sensors for upcoming construction.
• An officer responded April 8 to a two-vehicle property damage accident that occurred at the intersection of Otter Lake Road and Main Street. Both vehicles had minor damage and there were no injuries. The vehicles were driven from the scene and the accident was documented.
• Officers responded April 8 to a report of a person who possibly used counterfeit currency in the 7600 block of Lake Drive. After investigation, officers determined no crime had occurred.
• Officers responded April 8 to a complaint of dirt bikes driving on walking paths in the 600 block of Aqua Circle. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate any dirt bikes.
• An officer responded April 9 to a phone call report of a property damage accident involving one vehicle and
a deer in the 8100 block of Lake Drive. There were no injuries to the driver, and the vehicle was driven from the scene.
• Officers and multiple fire agencies responded April 9 to a structure fire in the 100 block of Marcia Lane. The fire was extinguished, and the fire department is investigating the cause.
• Officers received a phone call April 9 of a suspicious vehicle parked in a driveway in the 7200 block of Watermark Way. Officers investigated and determined there were no problems.
• Officers responded April 9 to a report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of Post Road. After investigation, it was determined the person was a solicitor who was advised to obtain a solicitor permit.
• Officers responded April 9 to a report of a runaway juvenile in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue. The juvenile was located and transported to a hospital.
• An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop April 9 at the intersection of I-35W and Lake Drive on a vehicle for expired registration. The vehicle fled from the officer. The vehicle was later stopped in Ramsey County, where an adult male driver was taken into custody.
• Officers observed April 10 a male soliciting in the 7400 block of Forest Lane without a permit. The male was advised to obtain a solicitor permit and was given a verbal warning.
• An officer responded April 11 to a local retail store in the 700 block of Apollo Drive where an employee was reporting an adult male, who had previously been trespassed from the location, was inside the store. The officer made contact with the male in the parking lot and issued him a citation for trespassing.
• An officer took a phone call April 11 of suspicious
activity regarding a rental property in the 700 block of Village Drive. It was determined no crime had occurred.
• While on patrol April 11, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6500 block of Hodgson Road for multiple lane violations. An adult male was arrested and charged with DWI.
• An officer took a phone call report April 12 of a juvenile who was sending threatening text messages to a parent in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway. The parent requested the incident be documented but did not want further police assistance.
• A passing motorist reported April 12 of several juveniles throwing unknown items at the intersection of I-35W and Main Street. No damage was reported, and the officer spoke with the group of juveniles in the area, who all denied being involved.
• Officer responded April 12 to a two-vehicle property damage crash that occurred in the 1200 block of Main Street. One vehicle and a trailer were towed from the scene. No injuries were reported; a mailbox was damaged and one vehicle was driven from the scene.
• Officers responded April 12 to a restaurant in the 600 block of Apollo Drive on the report of a disorderly person. The officers investigated and determined no apparent crime was committed.
• Officers responded April 13 to a call of a large, disorderly party at a residence at the intersection of Main Street and Bluebill Lane. Officers made contact with the homeowners and advised them to shut the party down, which they did without further incident.
• Officers responded April 13 for a complaint of two juveniles riding dirt bikes on the paved paths in the
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Guilty verdict for man who shot, killed Centerville man
John Lee Edmondson, 54, of St. Louis Park, has been found guilty of seconddegree murder and illegally possessing a firearm after a shooting that killed Larry Jiles Jr. in February 2023.
Jiles, 34, was known locally as “Chef Hot Hands.” Jiles operated his restaurant and catering business. He was born in St. Paul, raised in Hugo and graduated from White Bear Schools in 2006.
Jiles was one of two people killed in the shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul Feb. 25, 2023. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the building following a celebration of life event. Three other people were injured in the incident.
On April 14, a jury in Ramsey County returned a guilty verdict for Edmondson, while finding him not
600 block of Aqua Circle. The officers checked the area but were unable to locate the juveniles.
• An officer took an identity theft report April 14 in the 600 block of Oak Lane with no apparent loss to the complainant. The complainant was provided with ways to help protect their identity.
• While at a school for an unrelated matter on April 14, an officer received a delayed report of assault in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue. Two juveniles were later charged with assaulting a staff member.
• Officers responded April 14 to a report of a student refusing to leave a local school in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue. Officers arrived and learned the parents wanted the juvenile to walk home. The juvenile walked to his residence.
• An officer received a report of suspicious activity April 14 from a resident who had located suspicious items in their yard in the 8200 block of 20th Avenue. The officer investigated and determined no crime had been committed. The resident disposed of the items.
• April 14, an officer received a delayed complaint about driving that occurred at the intersection of Ware Road and Ash Street. The incident is under investigation.
• Officers responded April 14 to a report of a package theft that occurred in the 6700 block of Timberwolf Trail. Officers investigated and were unable to identity a suspect. The case is inactive pending further suspect information.
• Officers responded April 14 to a domestic incident in the 400 block of Post Road involving an adult male and adult female. After investigation, it was determined no crime had occurred. The two involved parties agreed to separate for the night.
guilty of first-degree premeditated murder. Edmondson is scheduled to be sentenced June 11. He faces between 23 and 32 years in prison.
DEA National Take Back Day April 26
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) annual Take Back Day will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at police departments around the nation. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects the DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. For more information, or to find other participating collection sites, visit www.dea.gov/takebackday.
• Lino Lakes Police Department officers and Lino Lakes Fire Department firefighters, along with Allina paramedics, received the City’s Lifesaving Award due to the lifesaving measures they took to save Everett Engen, House Representative Elliot Engen’s son. Everett Engen made his premature entrance into the world last year. Members of Lino Lakes’ Police and Fire departments responded to the call within minutes and performed lifesaving measures, such as CPR on baby Everett. He was rushed to the hospital by Allina paramedics and was in the NICU for 75 days (See “Lino Lakes couple shares rollercoaster birth journey” Quad Community Press, July 9, 2024).
• The city will recognize Arbor Day on Friday, April 25 after council approval. Arbor Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of trees and forests to our economy, culture, history and more.
• Chloe Solorzano and Bennet Pothen will join the Public Safety Department as Community Service Officers after council approval. The starting wage for both
Solorzano and Pothen will be $26,27 per hour, Step 1 of a seven-step wage scale.
• Anas Sumrin, Aidan Gregg and Jaxon Johnson will serve as part-time firefighter within the Public Safety Department after council approval. All three have completed Firefighter 1 and 2 as well as Hazardous Materials training and certification. The starting wage for Sumrin, Johnson and Gregg will be $26.27 an hour, which is Step 1 of a seven-step wage scale. The Public Safety Department currently has 11 parttime firefighters on staff.
• Samuel Gibson Eyestone and Kaleb Paehlke have been appointed as paid-on call firefighters within the public safety department after council approval. Eyestone will be stationed at Fire Station 2. Paehlke will be stationed at Fire Station 1. The starting wage for Eyestone and Paeklhe will be $22.44 an hour. Both will be eligible for an annual cost of living (COLA) adjustment and upon completion of five years of service will be eligible for a step increase.
• The preliminary plat for Otter Crossing South, which includes a commercial lot
for an ALDI grocery’s store, has been approved by the council. The site is located south of Main Street, east of I-35E and west of Otter Lake Road. (See “ALDI grocery store a possibility for Lino Lakes, Hugo residents” Quad Community Press, March 18, 2025).
• Java Companies will build a retail auto parts store, a three-unit multi-tenant retail building and fast oil change facility will be constructed near Lake Drive after the final plat and development agreement was approved by council. (See “Lino Retail 2.0: Residents raise concerns about proposed business” Quad Community Press, Nov. 19, 2024).
• Northdale Construction Company Inc. will be responsible for the Market Place Drive realignment project after council accepted their bid of approximately $1.03 million. The project includes the realignment of 77th Street between Marilyn Drive and Lake Drive so that 77th will align with Market Place Drive at Lake Drive. The estimated total project cost, including continencies and overheard, is $1.6 million. Funding for the project will
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The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 28 at City Hall followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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MINNSOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BRIEF
MDH delays effective date of layoffs following temporary restraining order
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced last week that layoffs made public at the beginning of April would be delayed as a result of a temporary restraining order issued by a federal district court in Rhode Island, in regard to State of Colorado, et al. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, et al. on April 5.
“We are grateful for this action by the court, which we feel aligns with the federal government’s responsibility to us as a grantee,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. “This action has given us additional short-term certainty around this funding, which allows us to delay this layoff process slightly. We continue to remain hopeful for a positive long-term outcome in this case that would allow us to mitigate the need to layoff so many smart, dedicated staff who are vital to protecting the health of Minnesotans.”
Starting April 1, MDH sent layoff and separation notices to approximately 170 employees as a result of the recently terminated federal grants. With the time the temporary restraining order provided, MDH leadership was able to move the effective layoff date to May 13. These layoffs are a consequence of the federal government revocation of more than $220 million in funding.
Cougars win 2, lose Top 10 duel to Stillwater
SPORTS BRIEFS
BOYS LACROSSE
Centennial pulled out overtime victories in their first two games last week. The Cougars edged Blaine 12-11 on Monday. David Moran delivered the game-winner, his fourth goal of the game, along with two assists. Gavin Cunningham had three goals and one assist. Isaak Adams and Gavin Krage had two goals and Solomon Marshall one. Kellen Searles and Cunningham led in ground balls with five each. On Tuesday, the Cougars tipped Champlin Park 8-7 on an overtime goal by Krage, his third of the game. Adams also netted three goals and Lars Goerlitz and Searles one each. Reed Helgerson led with five ground balls. Cougar goalie Caden Clarys made seven saves against Blaine and five against Champlin Park.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Centennial is 2-1 after two weeks, with an 11-4 win over Grand RapidsGreenway (GRG), a loss to Blaine 8-5 and a win over Spring Lake Park 7-1. Against GRG, Annabelle Moua,
Lillian Braun, Makenzie Munger, Rian Cheesebrow and Ella Weist had two goals each and goalie Delaney Linser stopped six of 10 shots.
GIRLS TRACK
Centennial placed fourth of 12 teams in the Osseo Invitational on Saturday, winning three events. Eden Prairie placed first. Kylie Nelson won the 3200 in 11:15.31. Lauren Klein won the 800 in 2:13.65 with Miranda Sawvel third (2:23.25). The Cougars won the 4x400 in 4:13.98 with Nelson, Sawvel, Anna Swanson and Klein. Gillian Turi was fourth in high jump (4-8), Madeline Wood fifth in 100 hurdles (17.25), and Natalie Lauinger sixth in the 400 (1:03.26). Hailey Peterson was sixth in high jump (4-8) and seventh in both triple jump (31-11) and pole vault (7-6).
BOYS TRACK
Centennial placed seventh among 12 teams in the Osseo Invitational on Saturday. Coon Rapids placed first. Their top finishes were second places by Gavin Moore in the 200 (22.79) and Liban Ahmed in the 800 (2:02.82). Finn
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BY BRUCE STRAND, SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
The Centennial softball team met Stillwater in a Top Ten duel Friday evening at the University of Northwestern’s excellent facility in Roseville.
Stillwater, 7-1 and ranked No. 4 in the state, won 4-2 in eight innings over No. 7 Centennial. The Cougars (5-2) won conference games over Blaine 6-5 on Monday and Elk River 10-1 on Tuesday.
Stillwater limited Centennial to one hit — which was a two-run homer by Kendall Cochran that tied the score 2-2 in the third. Four of Cochran’s seven hits this season are homers.
Stillwater’s Sienna Nelson threw six innings and Ella Weisser threw two as they combined for the one-hitter with
Wood was third in high jump (5-10). Cole Nelson fourth in the 400 (52.91) and Noah Berg sixth (53.41), Owen Carter fourth in discus (126-4), and Owegio Wreh sixth in triple jump (3911 1/2).
TENNIS
Centennial is 0-5 after losing to White Bear Lake 5-2 and Roseville Area 6-1 last week. Justin Driver/ Isaac Lutz and Caleb Nelson/Josh Taylor won at 2 and 3 doubles against the Bears. Drew Gangl and Beckett Babias won 2-6, 6-2, 10-5 at 1-doubles against the Raiders.
VOLLEYBALL
Centennial is still looking for its first win after losing 3-0 to Spring Lake Park on Wednesday evening. The scores were 25-15, 25-17, 2523. Anoka defeated Centennial 25-17, 25-19, 25-23 on Monday. Aidan Schulze had eight kills and one ace for the Cougars. Austin Brang made six kills.
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11 strikeouts. Cougar pitcher Riley O’Connell allowed only five hits and three walks, striking out 12. Two errors in the eighth contributed to two unearned runs.
Centennial had just four hits against Blaine but the Bengals committed six errors. O’Connell gave up nine hits and 10 walks, but left 13 runners on base, striking out 12. Addison Border, Kendal Seidenkranz and Maddy Abernathy had RBI hits.
The Cougars belted three home runs against the Elks. Cochran (2-for-2, three RBI’s) smacked a two-run homer. Border (2-for-2) hit a two-run homer. Lily Renslow (2-for-3) had a solo homer. Peyton Corbin went 2-for-3 (RBI). Kendal Saffert pitched the distance, allowing four hits and two walks, striking out 11.
BOYS GOLF
Centennial placed sixth of 13 teams in a Northwest Suburban Conference meet Thursday at Links at Northfork. The top three were Maple Grove with 294, Elk River 298 and Spring Lake Park 303. The Cougars scored 312. Joey Perzichilli shot 76, Cooper Daikawa 78, Jack Shoemaker 78, and Brady Zins 80. Maple Grove’s Zachary Johnson was low with 72.
BASEBALL
Centennial (1-3) lost Blaine 1-0 in eight innings on Monday and Elk River 6-2 on Tuesday. Tommy Meyer threw five shutout innings against Blaine and Steele Johnson finished, giving up the run. Blaine’s Nick Ulrich held the Cougars to three hits and one walk, striking out five. Against Elk River, Jack Agostino threw two scoreless innings. Cooper Sanders and Jacob Williamson gave up three runs each. Jaden Anderson was 2-for-4 and Nolan Border and Riley Johnson had RBI hits.
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April 22, 2025
Gavin Krage pumped in five goals, including an overtime game-winner, to help Centennial lacrosse start 2-0 with overtime wins over Blaine 12-11 and Champlin Park 8-7 last week. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound midfielder netted two goals against Blaine. His overtime goal against Champlin Park was his third of the game. Krage had eight goals as a junior.
JON NAMYST CONTRIBUTED
Centennial’s Kendall Cochran tagged out Mila Lobinsky at second base as Addison Border watched.
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