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There’s been a lot of confusion about whether it is safe to spend time outdoors during the spread of COVID-19, but many agree that nature is a needed balm when people are going stircrazy inside their homes. Isolation is the rule of thumb, but experts have told us it’s OK to take a solo jog or a hike in a park as long as people avoid physical contact and do not congregate in large groups. If you do venture out of your house to enjoy the outdoors, there are a few things to keep in mind. Any time you stop for gas or for food, your risk of spreading germs is higher. Try to bring your own food, or eat before you go, and make JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS sure your gas tank is Eastern bluebirds will soon return for spring. Males like this one are identifiable by their bright blue coloring full before you leave. If and melodic song. Many of them will stake out nests in bluebird boxes, a good project for anyone with your destination lies in downtime on their hands. a small community far away from urban centers visitors seeking solace in outdoors as a solo way; try to take care of with access to medical the great outdoors with adventure: avoid gathering business before you go. supplies, try not to stop at little awareness of the risk in groups. Stick to trails and routes all. Many communities, they present to nearby Don’t use public that no one else is using such as Moab, Utah, have small towns. restrooms in the park or and adjust the timing of been overwhelmed by Try to use your time in communities along the
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview: • A resident in the 5800 block of Hamline Avenue N. on March 22 reported tools that could be used in a burglary stolen, after his detached garage was broken into while he was on vacation. • A Roseville woman, 52, got her vehicle back the day after it was reported stolen. The vehicle was recovered March 22 in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road. • A resident in the 3300 block of Churchill Street on March 23 reported that his 2011 Toyota Sequoia was stolen from his driveway. The serial number has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database. • A Mora man, 37, reported three credit cards stolen March 23 from a wallet left in his work vehicle as it was parked in the area of I-694 and Rice Street. Two charges were made before the cards were canceled. The case is under investigation. • A resident in the 500 block of Monterey Drive on March 23 reported a bicycle stolen from inside his vehicle after thieves broke in the driver’s side window. After the theft was witnessed by neighbors, the suspect ditched the bicycle before fleeing the area. • A seamless gutter machine belonging to M&M Construction of Hudson, Wisconsin, was reported stolen overnight March 24-25 from a van parked outside a construction site in the 5800 block of Rice Creek Parkway. • An archery bow was reported stolen March 25 from a truck parked in a driveway in the 5700 block of Prairie Ridge Drive after the thief broke into the vehicle. • A vehicle stolen from Steve’s Appliances in Mounds View was reported found March 26 in the 5800 block of Rice Creek Parkway. It was first released to the Mounds View Police Department, then its owner. • A Mounds View woman reported her purse was stolen March 26 from the trunk of a vehicle parked in the Rice Creek Park South Lot in the 1900 block of County Road I after her driver’s side window was broken in. Her cards were canceled. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight March 26-27 from a vehicle in the 1600 block of Park Street. • A Vadnais Heights man, 33, was cited March 27 in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. for indecent exposure after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched on a report of lewd behavior. • A key fob was reported found March 27 in a backyard in the 900 block of Ingerson Road and turned over to the patrol station property room. • After a March 21 burglary in the 1900 block of Bluestem Lane was reported, a Hopkins man, 20, and a
Minneapolis man, 23, were arrested at the Vadnais Heights Walmart for using credit cards stolen during the burglary. The suspects were recognized by loss prevention personnel, who alerted Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Burglary entrance was gained through an unlocked service door, and a purse and items from a wallet were taken. • A St. Paul man, 41, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. March 28 in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway for fourth-degree DWI and third-degree DWI refusal to submit to a breath test after deputies responded to a driving complaint from the State Parol. The vehicle had earlier been observed hitting several objects in the Pizza Man parking lot before heading westbound on County Road J with road signs sticking out of its windshield. Deputies located the vehicle headed eastbound on County Road J with a large hole in its windshield. When deputies identified the subject, they noticed all the classic signs of intoxication. The subject was unsteady on his feet and nearly fell over. He faked the breath test by holding his breath while the portable breath test straw was in his mouth and refused to provide a sample. • A neighborhood dispute was reported March 30 in the 500 block of County Road J over barking dog issues. • A resident in a multihousing complex in the 3500 block of Owasso Street reported that $3,000 in belongings and the catalytic converter from his vehicle were stolen overnight March 30-31 from the vehicle. Another resident of that apartment complex reported two factory Toyota rims with tires stolen from a car parked in the lot that same night. • Residents in the 1800 block of Wildflower Court at 5:20 a.m. March 31 reported that suspects tampered with vehicles and tried to gain access to their home through the garage door until they were interrupted by the household dog. • Residents in the 100 block of Grass Lake Place reported a container of cremation ashes stolen from a vehicle overnight March 31 after a rear driver’s side window was broken in. The ashes had been recovered eight hours before the complainants called in, when deputies were dispatched to help extinguish a fire in a ditch on Gramsie Road. The cremains were returned to grateful family members. • A Mora woman, 54, was arrested April 1 in Kanabec County for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order (DANCO) after she sent numerous text messages and left numerous voicemails with a resident in the 5700 block of Fairview Avenue N. The subject had been served the DANCO in October 2019 following a fifth-degree assault conviction, after she had assaulted the complainant. The subject was to have no contact whatsoever with the complainant from that
date forward. • A Shoreview man, 44 was arrested at 1:05 p.m. April 2 in the 3400 block of Kent Street after being pulled over on two outstanding felony warrants. • A Shoreview man, 44, was arrested at 2:37 April 2 in the 3400 block of Kent Street for violating an order for protection. The case was sent to the county attorney for consideration of charges. • A resident in the 3100 block of Park Overlook Drive reported obscene graffiti and a swastika written on the street in front of his driveway April 2.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Shoreview cancels spring cleanup day In an effort to protect the health of residents, employees and contract employees, the city of Shoreview has canceled the city’s May 16 spring cleanup day. Although this popular event attracts hundreds of Shoreview residents, it does not permit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended social distancing measures to be observed. The city understands that residents use the change in seasons to do some spring cleaning and rely on this event. Residents can still recycle or dispose of some items using other methods. Please note that several recycling or disposal sites are currently closed due to the executive stay-at-home order. For bulky items such as furniture, appliances or mattresses, contact your trash hauler to schedule a pickup for a fee, contact Best Buy to schedule a pickup for a fee, or drop off at a local Salvation Army site (visit satruck.org for locations). For household hazardous waste such as oil, paint, or cleaners, drop off at Ramsey County’s household hazardous waste sites (visit ramseyrecycles.com for locations). For more information and recycling locations, visit shoreviewmn.gov or ramseyrecycles.com.
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How does this law help struggling small businesses? · The Stimulus package’s Paycheck Protection Program pays for up to two months of employee wages for small businesses that keep workers employed or rehire those who have been laid off. It also provides funding for rent, utilities, and similar expenses. These funds do not need to be paid back if employees are kept on the payroll or rehired. ·Under the stimulus package, the Small Business Administration (SBA) can provide small businesses with up to $10,000 in grants (usually on the day of application) that don’t need to be repaid, plus provide additional access to loans for businesses in need of funding. ·Small businesses with existing SBA loans will receive up to six months of forgiveness of their current loans, including principal, interest and fees. This forgiveness is also
available for borrowers to take certain new SBA loans in the next six months. · Additional resources are available for Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers and Minority Business Development Agency Business Centers. · For businesses who don’t use the Paycheck Protection Program, the law provides employee retention tax credits to support a portion of an employer’s payroll expenses for certain workers. Do I still have to pay back my student loans? ·Federally held student loan payments are suspended through September 30. No interest will accrue during this time. ·Borrowers on income-driven repayment plans, or those working towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness will still be able to count the suspension time towards progress under those programs. What does the new law do to help childcare providers? · The new law provides $3.5 billion to support childcare in Minnesota and across the country. Funds will support frontline health care workers, emergency responders, and other essential personnel who need childcare services. Tina Smith is a U.S. Senator for Minnesota
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State parks, recreation areas and public lands remain open The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in accordance with guidance from state health officials, is postponing, adjusting and canceling a variety of public events, including open houses, safety education training, naturalist programs and other meetings. The DNR is exploring a range of digital options to support public meetings and other critical engagement opportunities. Minnesotans should check the DNR’s website www.dnr.state.mn.us, social media channels, the DNR’s Information Center and email updates from the agency.
Visitors are also encouraged to purchase daily and annual park passes through the online portal before they visit. For the time being, state parks naturalist programs are canceled. The DNR is working to determine which of these programs are compatible with social distancing and will resume naturalist programming to the extent possible. State park bathrooms, vault toilets and shower buildings that are currently open will remain open, with increased cleaning protocols.
Public urged to use online and telephone options State park and recreation area changes State parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and other public lands remain open to the public for people to enjoy. “Now is a great time to get outdoors,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “Parks are a great place to do some social distancing and enjoy the health benefits of nature.” However, visitors will experience some changes in available services. State park visitor centers, contact stations and other ancillary buildings will be closed until further notice. As contact stations are closed, visitors will pay through self-pay and informational kiosks located at each facility.
The DNR also is encouraging the public to use social distancing options for doing business with the agency, such as buying or renewing licenses online, calling rather than stopping by the local DNR office, using online or telephone reservation systems, and using email or phone to request information from the DNR’s Information Center. The DNR has adopted Minnesota Department of Health social distancing guidelines, such as maintaining 6-foot to 10-foot distances, at front-counter operations with the public. For more information, contact the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-MINNDNR (646-6367). Email the center at info.dnr@state.mn.us.
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your outing to avoid peak hours. Take trash with you when you go; although parks are open, it may be a while before staff are able to empty trash cans in the area. Follow the general Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and be certain to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you return to your home. One of the safest ways to enjoy the outdoors is to avoid leaving home in the fi rst place. Even urban and suburban areas are a part of a natural ecosystem, and there are often some unexpected things to be seen from home when you’re paying close attention. Here are a few ideas to help you engage with the natural world in your place of residence:
Start a nature journal When working from home becomes difficult, art can provide a much-needed break. Self-isolation has brought out the artist in many people in the last few weeks. This can be a fun activity for whole families who are home together. You don’t have to have natural artistic talent to begin a nature journal. A guide, such as the free PDF download of “How to Teach Nature
Journaling” from johnmuirlaws.com can help you get started. Nature journaling is all about making observations and paying close attention to the details. It can be a good opportunity to hone artistic skill and get your eyes off the screen.
Start a list of yard birds Birders sometimes keep a “life list” of all the bird species they have seen in their lifetime. Many of them also keep a “yard list” while trying to attract the greatest diversity of birds into their yards with attractive features such as feeders, bird baths and native plantings for perches and shelter. The free app eBird can help you keep track of and report the birds you observe in your yard, or this may be a good opportunity to create a handwritten bird journal of your own design. You could also work on increasing the diversity of wildlife in your yard by building a birdbath, a birdhouse or creating a brush pile for habitat.
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Both City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue to be held virtually for the time being; 70% of city employees, Martin said, are currently working from home. Meanwhile, essential services “such as public safety, fire protection, water and sewer” have continued
without interruption. “I want to thank our residents for their support and their understanding during these very difficult times,” Martin added. “Our community has shown time and time again (that) we’re strong and caring, and I’m confident that we will get through this unprecedented situation together.” Meeting by
teleconference last week allowed the City Council to move forward with plans to bring electric vehicle charging stations to the Shoreview Community Center. The council accepted the quote authorizing a professional services agreement with ChargePoint for the installation and rental of two electric vehicle charging stations, as well
as a quote for electrical work from Aid Electric, a Blaine-based company that will prepare the site for installations. When the work is completed, the Shoreview Community Center will be home to two charging stations, each capable of charging two vehicles at a time. To incentivize users to share, the stations will be free for two hours, then followed by an incrementally increasing cost, Maloney said. A one-hour charge gives an electric vehicle the ability
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to drive an additional 10 to 20 miles. In other action, the council approved a bid for city project 20-01, regarding improvements to Suzanne Pond, Gramsie Pond and Gramsie Road. The project will primarily refurbish the existing lift station with new pumps, inlet and outlet piping and a control panel. The project also includes the installation of a backup generator, the elevation of Gramsie Road, and the installation of new stormwater collection piping for the newly raised section of Gramsie Road. Public Works Director Mark Maloney, who presented the information to the council, said these improvements are needed — particularly the lift station. “If it weren’t for that station, the pond would rise to a level that would dramatically increase the flooding risk of the houses around the pond,” he said. The council approved plans and specifications Feb. 18. Bids were opened March 24. Vinco Inc., based in Forest Lake, submitted the lowest bid at $750,8000 and was awarded the
construction contract. The total estimated cost for the project is $950,000, which includes allowances for engineering, administration and contingency items. That money will come from the city’s surface water fund. Maloney expressed thankfulness for the council’s ability to meet despite the current pandemic. “The staff — and I’m sure the residents in the area — greatly appreciate the ability for the City Council to consider this bid award,” he said. “A project like this has a significant lead time for ordering components, and that process can’t begin until there’s a contract awarded, and so it might not appear that there’s a flurry of activity right away, but there’s a lot of work going on in the background. Considering this bid award tonight keeps the project on schedule,” he said. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20. Information on how to livestream or phone in to the meeting can be found at shoreviewmn.gov/ government/city-council.
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As Minnesota schools remain closed in response to the spread of COVID-19, Mounds View Public Schools is offering free child care for health care workers, emergency workers and district employees. Child care for children in grades K-5 will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Elementary School (2070 County Road H, New Brighton) and Island Lake Elementary School (3555 N. Victoria St., Shoreview). Parents will be asked to provide
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Regular Mounds View Public Schools child care programs remain closed for the time being. Minnesota schools are closed at least until May 4, per Gov. Tim Walz's executive order.
Shoreview YMCA open for child care for emergency workers The YMCA has opened 38 locations across Minnesota, including the Shoreview YMCA, to provide access to distance learning and care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade, which it is coordinating with school districts. The YMCA program will prioritize tier two emergency workers, whom some school districts have not been able to accommodate and remain open to other school-age children. “Folks across Minnesota are pulling together to help each other through this pandemic,” said Walz. “I want to thank everyone at the YMCA who is stepping up to ensure the workers on the front lines of this pandemic have access to care
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Despite pandemic, April 15 filing date holds As Minnesota responds to COVID 19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue (MDR) remains open and ready to help with tax-related services. MDR's top priority is the health and safety of its customers and employees. That means that it is modifying some of the services it offers: • In-person meetings and walk-in services are still happening but have been modified to allow more distance between people. • You can securely drop off tax returns and payments outside our St. Paul office without faceto-face interaction. Please put all materials in a sealed envelope.
Has the income tax deadline changed? The IRS has extended the deadline for federal income tax payments to July 15 for payments due of up to $1 million for individuals and $10 million for corporations. At this time, federal and Minnesota individual income tax returns are still due April 15.
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you a small reward for your act of service. Pikup is the brainchild of four 20-somethings, including Sam Lerdahl, a Shoreview native and 2017 graduate of Mounds View High School. Lerdahl is Pikup’s chief technology officer. He and his teammates launched the app, originally called Runerra, while they were students at the University of Minnesota. Their hope was to streamline the process of running errands for others and to add a human touch to the delivery process. “Before technology, asking your neighbor for sugar was commonly a thing, but now not so much. And why not? It should technically be even easier to connect with
those you love and trust,� Lerdahl said. “We thought the app could be a really great opportunity to bring people together, and it allows for much more of a human connection than a traditional way of ordering something, since you actually know the person you’re giving something to.� In 2018, the Pikup team was selected for the Target + TechStar Retail Accelerator program, which supports startups through mentorship, fundraising resources and an investment from the retail giant. Its founders dropped out of college to participate in the program full time, and from there, their app took shape. Though plenty of appbased delivery services already exist, CEO Bharat Pulgam said that Pikup’s
CITY OF NORTH OAKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT APRIL 30, 2020 NORTH OAKS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT. § 13D.021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold its Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on April 30, 2020, 2020 via telephone or other electronic means only. The meeting will take place by remote telephone or other electronic means only as meeting in-person has been deemed to be neither practical nor prudent, and it is unfeasible to have any members of the Planning Commission or public present at the physical meeting location, namely the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, MN, due to the health pandemic and emergency declaration. At the meeting on April 30, 2020, a public hearing on a CUP application for grading pursuant to City Code Section 151.076 for the property located at 15 Ridge Road will be held. Those wishing to submit public comment as part of the public hearing on the CUP application may submit written public comment by emailing the City Administrator, Kevin Kress at kkress@cityofnorthoaks.com by April 23rd, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Individuals wishing to provide public comment/make a presentation at the meeting may do so by following these instructions: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 30, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: North Oaks Planning and Zoning Meeting April 30, 2020 Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MXDX7CiIQt6tdA_RwL1TFA $IWHU UHJLVWHULQJ \RX ZLOO UHFHLYH D FRQĂ€UPDWLRQ HPDLO FRQWDLQLQJ information about joining the webinar. Individuals wishing to monitor the meeting remotely may do so in real time by watching the livestream RI WKH PHHWLQJ RQ 1RUWK 2DNV &KDQQHO DQG RQ WKH &LW\¡V ZHEVLWH Because of the “emergency declarationâ€? issued by City Council on March 19th, 2020 in accordance with Resolution 1379 and Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, the Mayor has determined that attendance at the regular meetLQJ ORFDWLRQ E\ DQ\ PHPEHUV RI WKH 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ WKH &LW\¡V FKLHI OHJDO RIĂ€FHU WKH &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU RU DQ\ PHPEHUV RI WKH SXEOLF LV QRW IHDVLble. In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, Kevin Kress, the City Administrator, and the City Attorney have likewise determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent because of a health pandemic or an emergency declared under Chapter 12 of the Minnesota Statutes, and that it is not feasible for attendance by the public or any members of the 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ FKLHI OHJDO FRXQVHO RU WKH FKLHI DGPLQLVWUDWLYH RIĂ€FHU at the regular meeting site. All members of the Planning Commission will be participating in the meeting by telephone or other electronic means. Questions regarding the meeting, including about remote participation opportunities, should be directed to City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651792-7750. Published one time in the Shoreview Press on April 14, 2020.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ROADWAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EDGETOWN ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD – PHASE 1 CITY PROJECT 20-02 Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals shall be received by the City of Shoreview, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at the Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126, until 10:00 am local time on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, and will be publicly opened at such time and place E\ WZR RU PRUH GHVLJQDWHG RIÀFHUV RU DJHQWV RI WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ VDLG proposals to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construcWLRQ FRPSOHWH DQG LQ SODFH LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH SODQV DQG VSHFLÀFDWLRQV IRU the following estimated quantities of work: CITY PROJECT 20-02 4,000 CY Common Excavation 2,260 CY Aggregate Base, Class 5 230 SY Concrete Pavement 1,170 TN Bituminous Pavement 4,075 LF Concrete Curb & Gutter 11,890 SF Permeable Concrete Paver Block 1,160 CY Organic Topsoil Borrow 6,800 SY Sod 1,170 LF 24" Perf HDPE Pipe 4,400 LF 15" to 33" RCP Pipe 80 EA Catch Basin & MH Structures 225 CY ž" Clean Rock 1,050 CY 1-1/2" Clean Rock 11 EA Remove & Replace Hydrant & Valve 11 EA Remove & Replace Gate Valves 3,100 LF 10" PVC Pipe Sewer 1,500 LF 8" PVC Pipe Sewer 104 EA 4" x 8" or 10" PVC Wye 4,700 LF 4" PVC Pipe Sanitary Sewer Service 1 LS Dewatering The bids must be submitted on the proposal forms provided in accordance ZLWK FRQWUDFW GRFXPHQWV SODQV DQG VSHFLÀFDWLRQV DV SUHSDUHG E\ WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ 3XEOLF :RUNV 'HSDUWPHQW ZKLFK DUH RQ ÀOH ZLWK WKH &LW\ 0DQDJHU of Shoreview and may be seen at the City Hall, Public Works Department.
peer-to-peer model sets it apart from something like BiteSquad or DoorDash. “The unique part about Pikup is that while you can still get your stuff to your door, we’re using neighbors, so it’s free, and it’s community-based,� Pulgam said. “There’s not a certain group of people doing pickups and a certain group of people receiving (them). If you’re in a group, you’re doing both actions: you’re helping your community, and you’re receiving help from others.� Pikup also benefits merchants, according to Pulgam, as they can easily integrate the app into their stores and don’t have to rely on a driver network to deliver their goods to consumers. “The idea is that when we have a group on Pikup
that, for example, loves Chipotle, a Chipotle is getting better traffic,� he explained. “Chipotle doesn’t have to pay for deliveries. Chipotle is getting brand ambassadors, essentially. And for all those reasons, it’s better for them to use us and not other services.� In addition to Chipotle, Pikup currently has partnerships with several national chains, including Target, Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, in addition to a number of local businesses. Those firms pay a monthly fee to be on the app’s platform and commit to giving users initiating Pikups a small reward, such as a $5 gift card, for their effort. That, Pulgam said, allows the team to monetize the app while keeping it free for users. Though Pikup isn’t
Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available through QuestCDN for a fee of $15, eBidDoc Number 6895307. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or questcdn.com Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the City of Shoreview Public Works Department at a non-refundable cost of $100/set. 1R ELGV ZLOO EH FRQVLGHUHG XQOHVV VHDOHG DQG ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &LW\ 0DQDJHU RI 6KRUHYLHZ DQG DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FDVK GHSRVLW FDVKLHU¡V FKHFN ELG ERQG RU FHUWLÀHG FKHFN SD\DEOH WR WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ IRU ÀYH SHUFHQW RI the amount bid to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. All bidders for contract amounts of $100,000 or more shall require contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors which have 40 or more full-time emSOR\HHV WR VXEPLW D FRS\ RI WKHLU $IÀUPDWLYH $FWLRQ &HUWLÀFDWLRQ IRU WKH FXUUHQW period after their bid, before construction. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to accept the bid deemed in their best interest. It is expected that the City of Shoreview will consider the bids at their Council Meeting on May 4, 2020. By Order of the City Council /s/Terry C. Schwerm, City Manager City of Shoreview, Minnesota Published two times in the Shoreview Press on March 31 and April 14, 2020.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: City of Shoreview Bamboo Bay HVAC Upgrades 4600 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN 55126 Owner: City of Shoreview 4600 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN 55126 Architect: BWBR 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55102 Construction Manager: RJM Construction 830 Boone Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 NOTICE TO QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS – Notice is hereby given that WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ ZLOO UHFHLYH VHDOHG ELGV IURP TXDOLÀHG ELGGHUV XQWLO p.m., Tuesday, April 28th at Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126. The project work scope consists of HVAC upgrades to reduce the humidity levels within the space. $ ELG VHFXULW\ LQ WKH DPRXQW RI RI WKH EDVH ELG ZLOO EH UHTXLUHG WR DFcompany bids. Bids received after that time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Sealed bids will be received at the Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126 until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at which time bids will be publicly opened, reviewed, and read aloud. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked City of Shoreview Bamboo Bay HVAC Upgrades and the Bid Category No. being bid. The name and address of the Bidder must be shown on the outside of the envelope. The date and time of the bid is to be noted on the label. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. %LGGLQJ GRFXPHQWV LQFOXGLQJ WKH 3URSRVDO )RUP 'UDZLQJV DQG 6SHFLÀFDWLRQV ZLOO EH RQ ÀOH DW WKH RIÀFH RI WKH &RQVWUXFWLRQ 0DQDJHU RJM Construction 830 Boone Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 952-837-8600 A pre-bid meeting and walk thru will be conducted at the Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. HOW TO GET PLANS: Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com IRU E\ LQSXWWLQJ SURMHFW RQ WKH ZHEVLWH¡V 3URMHFW 6HDUFK page. Paper Bidding Documents may also be viewed at RJM Construction, 830 Boone Avenue N, Golden Valley MN 55427 or can be purchased from National Reprographics by calling 651-779-8000. They are also available at any of the building exchanges. Plans will be available on or about April 7, 2020. Make Bids in duplicate in exact accordance with the proposal form in the Project Manual, and sign in long-hand. No oral, telegraphic or fax bids will be accepted or considered. 6XEPLW ZLWK HDFK ELG D FHUWLÀHG FKHFN EDQN PRQH\ RUGHU RU DFFHSWDEOH bidders bond issued by a surety meeting city requirements payable to the City RI 6KRUHYLHZ LQ WKH DPRXQW HTXDO WR ÀYH SHUFHQW RI WKH WRWDO ELG )RU UHTXLUHPHQWV SOHDVH UHIHUHQFH VSHFLÀFDWLRQ VHFWLRQ ² 6XSSOHPHQWDU\ Instructions to Bidders. All bids will be evaluated by the Owner, the Architect and the Construction Manager. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all
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new, Lerdahl and Pulgam said that they’ve seen a significant increase in usage since COVID-19 made its way to Minnesota. “Trips to the store are tougher to come by, and people are more worried about going out,� said Lerdahl. “When people have downloaded the app, they’ve been much more aware that everyone is going through the same thing, and everyone needs a hand.� “We have a real opportunity to help a lot of
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CITY OF SHOREVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shoreview Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in the City Council Chambers at the Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota to consider a Planned Unit Development Amendment. APPLICANT: Maggie Cavanuagh, 580 Lake Ridge Dr LOCATION: Snail Lake Landing Plat PROPOSAL: Planned Unit Development Amendment FKDQJLQJ WKH UHDU VHWEDFN IURP WKLUW\ ÀYH IHHW WR WKLUW\ IHHW for enclosed principal structures. Persons who want to comment on this proposal are invited to attend this hearing. Please call the Shoreview Department of Community Development DIWHU 7KXUVGD\ $SULO UG WR ÀQG RXW ZKHUH WKLV LWHP ZLOO EH ORFDWHG RQ WKH PHHWLQJ DJHQGD RU \RX FDQ ORRN RQ WKH &LW\¡V ZHEVLWH KWWS www.shoreviewmn.gov/pc/documents. The meeting will also be cable cast on Channel 16. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Terry C. Schwerm, City Manager Published one time in the Shoreview Press on April 14, 2020.
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Weekly Outlook WEEKLY AVERAGES APRIL 15 - 21, 2020 Wed April 15 39°/ 21°
Thu April 16 44°/ 25°
Fri April 17 50°/ 33°
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Sat April 18 59°/ 34°
Sun April 19 52°/ 33°
Mon April 20 60°/ 41°
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Uffda, what a busy weather week. We woke to rumbles of thunder the previous Tuesday, April 7, but not much in the way of rain. That Tuesday we also almost reached 70º; I recorded 68º, our warmest day of the year so far. This Easter weekend will be one to remember for sure. After a beautiful day on Saturday, the weather quickly changed on Easter Sunday. Snow coated the ground as I rolled out of bed and it kept on coming down and down and down. By the time it was all over you may have had between 4-6 inches in your yard. Little to no shoveling was required with this one, as much of it melted on pavements. With the forecast of 60º later this week the snow will be gone, if its not already. Astro Note: Look for Saturn below the moon on Wednesday Morning, April 15. Mars will be above the moon on Thursday morning. Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.
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“HUMAN NATURE” (NR)
[AVAILABLE ON APPLE/ITUNES, AMAZON AND OTHER DIGITAL PLATFORMS.] — A fascinating, eye-opening, accessible, 94-minute, 2019 documentary, which is divided into six parts and delves into the amazing breakthroughs by scientists in gene editing called CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) that will positively affect many areas, including curing diseases such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, thwarting negative impact of climate change, and impacting neonatal DNA, as well as the very real, complex, and ethical issues they raise and consists of interview snippets with sickle-cell patient David Sanchez and his grandmother Dolores, scientists, and others.
©1986 through 2020 by Wendy Schadewald
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to shortredheadreelreviews.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Army established a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) at Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in 1996. The RAB met regularly until 2014 and at that time decided to meet only when there was new activity or information to provide or reports to review. The Army recently contacted TCAAP RAB members to see if they were still interested in participating in meetings and due to member relocation and former members' desire to no longer participate, the Army is now soliciting for new volunteers to serve as RAB members. A RAB is a stakeholder group that meets on a regular basis to discuss environmental restoration at a specific property that is either currently or was formerly owned by the Department of Defense, but where DoD oversees the environmental restoration process. RABs enable people interested in the environmental cleanup at a specific location to exchange information with representatives of regulatory agencies, Army representatives, and the community. While any citizen can comment on the Army's environmental restoration program, RABs offer a focused and interactive opportunity to participate in the environmental restoration process. RAB members will include representatives from local, state and federal agencies, as well as interested citizens who reflect the diverse interests of the local community. RAB members will be asked to meet regularly to review and comment on technical documents and plans relating to ongoing environmental studies and cleanup activities. Members will be expected to serve as community liaisons. Membership is strictly voluntary, and no financial compensation will be provided. lnterested citizens should email Kay Toye at kay.toye@envrg. com to request a RAB Community Interest Form. Completed forms can be e-mailed or mailed and will be collected until May 17, 2020. Community members who have completed the forms and indicated their interest in becoming a RAB member will be invited to attend a public meeting to obtain more information about RAB membership and meetings and learn about the TCAAP environmental restoration activities completed and planned for the former TCAAP. If you have questions, please call Cathy Kropp at 443-243-0313.
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