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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Instead of forcing a tenant out of a downtown building, city code will be amended to allow the landlord to rent to a real estate office. A request by Bree LLC for a variance at 4701 Banning Ave. to increase the amount of ground floor office/professional use to 65% gross square feet and 51% of linear street frontage, when code allows only 30% for each, was denied by City Council. But the landlord didn't give up. The building's owners, Gretchen and Christian Peterson of Hugo, explained to council that Summit Pilates was struggling due to the pandemic and needed to downsize. The couple, who acquired the property as an investment in 2018, allowed the studio owner to break the lease for less space, then leased the vacated area to Realty One Group Vertical. When council heard the request, the realty company was already occupying the space. The Petersons were unaware of the limit on office space in the central business district. A third tenant, CHE Enterprises, already leased back office space in the T-shaped, 4,200-squarefoot building, which counted toward the 30% limit. The Planning Commission was first to hear the variance request and recommended denial,
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2021 J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award recipient named tensive volunteer service to the White Bear Lake/Mahtomedi area and beyond its borders. Born in 1947, Wolgamot grew up in Albert Lea. He attended the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in Glen Cove, New York, receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1969. He worked for the U.S. Coast Guard designing Icebreakers from 1969-1972. He then returned to Minnesota and earned his
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Don’t forget to pause for military mommas I got the biggest surprise last weekend. My son came home for a short visit and he’s coming back in a couple of weeks to spend Memorial Day weekend with us. For many people, picnics and BBQs kick off the summer in the north on Memorial weekend. Who doesn’t love spending time with family and friends? I’ll be honest, I didn’t think much about Memorial Day. I enjoyed having an extra day off. I knew it was a hard day for some people, but I didn’t feel connected to it. That was until my son joined the Air Force. Now, when I think about Memorial Day, I get a hollow feeling in the pit of my stomach. Actually, anything to do with the military tugs on my heartstrings. Recently, I was walking into a store and the American Legion was selling poppies. I immediately thought of my son, my dad and my brother— my eyes teared up. Then I thought of all the mommas whose sons and daughters won’t be coming home. The sacrifice our former military service members have made and continue to make is reason to pause for a moment on May 31 this year. Being a military mom can be frightening, sad and lonely at times. I miss my son dearly, but I am so proud of him and his commitment to serving our
country and protecting the freedoms we have. But that doesn’t take away the fear that he may not come home. Do you know a mom or dad Wild who has a son or daughter in the Chow armed service? Lisa Erickson Give them some extra love the next time you see them. Tell them you appreciate the sacrifice they and their child are making. Take a moment to pause on the May 31 to remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice one can make. Have a BBQ and fun, too. There is nothing wrong with having fun—just don’t forget that weekend is really hard for some people. I will be making my son’s favorite summer foods - BBQ ribs, potato salad and strawberry short cake. We will have fun just being together. I will hug him multiple times throughout the weekend, then I will have to say goodbye not knowing when I will see him again. Strawberry Short Cake 1 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 ½ tsp baking powder Dash of salt
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PUD needs more scrutiny
I want to thank the Vadnais Heights Press for making a sincere effort to provide residents with an unbiased source of local news. But Bear Avenue North residents have questioned the information in the April 28 article “Neighbors push back against Bluebird Grove PUD.” The planned unit development (PUD) proposal by Martin Harstad would use an easement that has been “unopened” since 1939 for a road and a stormwater basin. Both the road and basin would be used solely for the benefit of the PUD. The retaining wall and berm that were mentioned would also be used solely for the PUD and would provide no benefit to current residents. Martin Harstad states he can extend the current Bear Avenue North cul-de-sac using a straight plat (comply with all city and state codes). So why does the Blue Bird Grove PUD use the Bear Avenue North easement for Basin 3? This basin should be on the PUD property being subdivided. Neither the proposed extension of Bear Avenue North nor the creation of stormwater Basin 3 are authorized uses of the unopened easement in the Vadnais Heights Comprehensive Plan. The article seems to suggest that Vadnais Heights’ Comprehensive Plan is no more than a wish list. If this were true, residents would not have authorized the expense to create the Comprehensive Plan (and certainly would not authorize it in the future). The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows the unopened easement as a trail or open space, not a road or basin. There are other elements of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that relate to this PUD that are in dispute as well, and residents have been working to resolve them. Residents of Bear Avenue North have been working with the mayor and the members of the Vadnais Heights City Council to resolve all of these issues. Troy Kunze Vadnais Heights
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We hear about all the different reactions that are happening when there is a police stop. What is the protocol for each of us to follow when stopped by the police? What are the rules that are to be followed? We were told years ago to put the window down and place our hands on the steering wheel. Has this changed? If it has, let’s all get updated! We should all know what the proper rules are and when stopped, follow them. We are fortunate to have outstanding police departments in our area. Maybe the police department here in White Bear Lake would be willing to bring us up to date on the proper action the auto driver should follow. We would like to see it printed in our newspapers for all to see. Gene and Shirley Ruehle White Bear Lake
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Phyllis J. Olson Age 84 of White Bear Twsp, Passed away May 12, 2021. Survived by children, Tammy (Tina Marie) Taylor, Tom (Jackie Painter) Loftus, Dan (Susan) Loftus, Jill (Alan) Laughlin and Dave (Kay) Olson; grandchildren, Ryan Soderquist, Nicole (Pat) Neal, Ryan Zurek, Zach and Drew Laughlin, Lindsey and Chris Long; great grandchildren, Ivy and Declan Neal, Crosby and Tucker Kukowski and Ryker Waage. Also survived by sister, Carolyn (Jerome) Eithier and nephews Craig and Doug Eithier. Preceded in death by grandson, Owen Loftus, who was waiting to be reunited with his G-MA P with a huge smile and arms wide open. Phyllis worked at Honeywell and later Macy’s where she loved helping countless customers fi nd their sense of style. Phyllis was known for her great style and was always impeccably dressed for any occasion. She loved dancing and sporty cars and most of all shopping. The phrase “shop till you drop” was invented for Phyllis. Phyllis especially loved fi nding treasures at garage sales and a family favorite was opening garage sale gifts at Christmas. Phyllis was devoted to her family and cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Phyllis will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit and generosity. God has you in heaven, but we have you in our hearts. Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon Friday, May 21st (visitation 11-12) at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria St., N., Shoreview. Interment St. Odilia Prayer Garden. Funeral will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UClnGngY2PshVKdCVydxoWKg Memorials preferred to St. Odilia Prayer Garden. Holcomb Henry Boom Purcell www.holcombhenryboom.com 651-482-7606
Jacqueline Kay (Loberg) Dutcher Born 5th November 1961. Passed away 8th of May 2021, age 59, of Covid-19. Preceded in death by her parents, Donna Mae (Wiener) and Douglas Herbert Loberg. Survived by loving husband, Richard Dutcher and siblings, Kathy Loberg, Doug (Emma) Loberg, Jerry (Leslie) Loberg, many nieces and nephews. A 1980 graduate of White Bear Mariner High School and attended both Votech and Century College. She then pursued Real Estate through her uncle Tom Wiener for Cardinal Real Estate, which grew into a lifelong career in mortgage banking. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton, MN on Sunday, June 20th from 1pm to 5pm. Private interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi, MN. WULFF 651-738-9615 wulffwoodburyfuneralhome.com
NAMES IN THE NEWS Local teachers, schools awarded with gift
Two local teachers were chosen among nearly 1,400 nominees to receive financial awards from the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE). Jill Ryan, fifth-grade teacher from St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School in Mahtomedi, won and will receive $5,000 for herself and her school. First grade teacher Becky Lynch of Frassati Catholic Academy in White Bear Lake was selected to receive a $1,000 award for herself and the school.
White Bear Lake Area Schools Teacher of the Year announced
Matoska International kindergarten teacher Kendall Gonzalez was named the 2021 White Bear Lake Area Educators Teacher of the Year in a recent virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration.
Roger L. Peterson Age 81 of White Bear Lake, passed away on May 10, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Anna & Carl Peterson and brother, Jerry. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Marlene; beloved companion, Kipper; sons, David (Linda), Paul (Julie) and Mark (Gretchen); grandchildren, Derek, Olivia, Justin, Tyler, Austin, Ethan and Sydney; sisters-in-law, Gloria Peterson, JoAnne Anderson and Donna (Bill) Krueger; nieces and nephews. Celebration of life was held Friday, May 14, 2021. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetary. Memorials preferred to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Non – Hodgkin Lymphoma (lls.org).
Phillip Leland Zink Phillip Leland Zink was born on July 17, 1934 to parents Leland and Mary (McKibben) Zink in Sandwich, IL. He grew up on the family farm in nearby Plano, just outside of Chicago, where his lifelong love of the Chicago Cubs was cemented after a family trip to Game 7 of the 1945 World Series. After earning degrees in both Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU), Phil married his college sweetheart Anne Chapin Booth on August 4, 1957. They lived in the Detroit area for 2 years, where Anne taught high school math and Phil worked at Ford Tractor and Implement. They then moved to the Twin Cities where Phil worked for Daffi n Co. and received a patent for inventing the Center Delivery Hay Rake. The next seven years brought four children, four relocations to 3 different states, and a Master’s degree from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. In 1969, Phil and Anne settled in Marshalltown IA where they raised their family over the next 20 years. Phil worked for Lennox Industries as an executive on the research and design team developing the world’s first highefficiency gas furnace. He later taught in the Business School at ISU, his alma mater. Phil was known to his family and friends as a very kind, warm and thoughtful person, quick with a silly joke or a light-hearted prank. Retirement brought Phil and Anne back to Minnesota in search of better snow in 1989, where they have been living in the White Bear Lake area for the past 32 years. He and Anne enjoyed many years of cycling and crosscountry skiing with friends and family in Minnesota and in other states and countries around the world. Phil groomed local ski trails for several years as a volunteer. He was thrilled to finally celebrate a World Series victory for his Cubs in 2016. Phil departed this world peacefully in home hospice care on May 12, 2021 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his brother Frank and sister Dorose, he is survived by Anne, his loving wife of 64 years, children Dave, Lori, Frank, and John, daughters-in-law Karen, Katie, and Eileen, son-in-law Mike and grandchildren Cristin, Colby, Linnea, Dylan, Simon, Daniel, Monica, Aidan, and Declan. The Zink family would like to thank the phenomenal Northern Stars Home Care team for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to support children’s sports and recreational programs at the The Loppet Foundation or the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. A picnic celebration of Phil’s life will take place in North Oaks MN at a future date when it’s safe again for extended family and friends to gather together.
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS school lot in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd. The rear passenger window was broken in for access.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights • A Vadnais Heights man, 39, was arrested May 2 in the 400 block of Vadnais Road for gross misdemeanor interfering with a 911 call, following a domestic incident. He received exceptional clearance and prosecution was declined, due to elements beyond the control of law enforcement that prevented them from arresting and/or formally charging the suspect. • The Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E reported more than $500 in merchandise stolen by fraud May 2 by suspects who fled eastbound on County Road E toward southbound I-35E. • A Minneapolis man, 52, was arrested May 2 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart on a felony warrant out of Pine County after he was detained for shoplifting and identified. For his shoplifting, the subject also received a citation for misdemeanor theft. • A Roseville man reported a purse and wallet taken from a vehicle during the evening of May 2 as it was parked in a
• A Roseville woman reported the catalytic converter stolen off her Honda CRV at 2:32 a.m. May 4 while she was visiting her friend in the 1000 block of County Road D. • A Woodbury man reported his ATV trailer stolen May 4 from the 4200 block of Centerville Road after the cable that locked the trailer to the building was cut. Surveillance video showing a person at the scene in a white pickup truck has been turned over to Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies. The VIN has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
• A White Bear Lake man reported a license plate stolen from his vehicle May 6 in the 3200 block of Highway 61. The plate number was entered into the NCIC. • A vehicle stolen from a Woodbury man was recovered unoccupied May 7 in the area of Bella Drive and Arcade Street and towed to the Twin City impound lot after attempts to contact its owner failed. • A Roseville woman reported her vehicle's window broken May 8 in the 100 block of County Road F. Items were taken. • The Target store in the 900 block of County Road E reported a juvenile employee for theft May 8. The case is under investigation.
• A St. Paul woman on May 4 reported fraudulent transactions made at the Vadnais Heights Walmart.
• Multiple items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Walker Drive overnight May 9-10.
• A St. Paul woman, 62, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. May 5 on Labore Road and Willow Lake Blvd. for fourth-degree DWI after deputies responded to a single vehicle-on-tree accident. The driver failed several field sobriety tests and registered a blood alcohol content of 0.12.
• A muffler was reported stolen off a bus belonging to Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd. over the weekend of May 8-10.
White Bear Township • A White Bear Lake man, 48, was arrested May 2 in the 2600 block of Suzanne Circle for felony assault following a fight that landed another man in the hospital. The case is under investigation. • A 31-year-old Grantsburg, Wisconsin, man was arrested May 4 for felony burglary, theft and criminal damage to property after he damaged items and stole a bicycle from a locked garage in the 5500 block of Bald Eagle Blvd. He is also suspected of stealing a pontoon boat earlier that day. The case has been sent to the county attorney for consideration of charges. • A juvenile faces charges for assault following a May 7 verbal confrontation that became physical in the 3800 block of Lakewood Avenue. One of the participants was seen at St. John's Hospital. • A diaper bag was reported stolen May 8 from a vehicle parked at Otter Lake Elementary in the 1400 block of County Road H2 while a family was at the playground. The front passenger window was broken in for access. The bag and diapers were recovered at Polar Park the same day.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Grant • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:16 a.m. April 12 on Highway 36 for driving after revocation following a traffic stop for loud exhaust. The driver told deputies he had ripped his muffler off after bottoming out. While listening to the driver's rationales, deputies conducted a random computer check and found him to be revoked. The driver was also verbally warned for loud exhaust. • An eastbound motorist was cited at 7:03 a.m. April 12 in the 11000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound
deputies in their unmarked squad, who clocked her on radar. The driver said she didn't realize she was going that fast and thought she was only going 60 mph. To explain possible speeding, the driver told deputies she was running late for work. • A young motorist was cited at 8:47 a.m. April 12 in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for a passing violation after deputies in their unmarked squad observed the vehicle ahead of them pass two vehicles while in a clearly marked no-passing zone. The driver knew why deputies stopped her and said that she was choking, so she was trying to get to her friend's house. • A Jarvis Avenue resident on April 12, an Irish Avenue resident on April 14 and a resident in the 8000 block of Kimbro
Lane on April 16 all reported unemployment insurance benefits filed for in their names. All had received applications from the Minnesota Department of Employment in the mail. All contacted the department and were advised of steps to take to avoid financial loss. • A resident in the 7000 block of Jamaca Lane N. on April 16 reported credit card fraud.
Mahtomedi • A Long Lake Road resident reported her front driver's side window smashed overnight April 10-11. Although the vehicle was partially rummaged through, nothing of value was missing. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen overnight April 11-12 from Woodland Drive. • A trespassing male was reported April 12 at a store in the
1000 block of Wildwood Road.
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• A Grove Street resident at 12:51 a.m. April 13 reported someone trying to enter her car. Deputies searched the area without seeing any signs of attempted tampering.
• A Minnesota motorist was cited April 21 on Highway 36 for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies, who clocked him on radar at 525 feet. After deputies smelled alcohol, they administered field sobriety tests on the driver, who registered 0.076 and was released. Deputies described his attitude as good after he admitted to drinking.
• A Warner Avenue resident on April 13 reported an unemployment insurance scam after she received a fraudulent application in the mail. The account was frozen without monetary loss. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight April 13-14 from a vehicle in Wildridge Road. • Suspicious activity reported at 1:02 a.m. April 16 in Lakeview Cemetery on East County Line Road turned out to be two groups of people “ghost hunting.” After finding no crime or damage, deputies told the groups to leave the area.
• Three motorists were all cited for speeding during the evening of April 23 on westbound Highway 36 and I-694.
Willernie • A Steward Road resident on April 12 reported unemployment insurance fraud after receiving a letter of application. The account was frozen without monetary loss.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS • Officers responding to a call of shots fired May 7 in the 2400 block of Mayfair Avenue found a hunting dog owner who was using blanks.
• Intoxicated roommates having a verbal dispute were located in the 1900 block of Eugene Street May 9 after they made a 911 call and hung up.
order was reported in the 1800 block of Orchard Lane May 10; however, the order had not yet been served so no charges were filed.
• Disorderly conduct was reported in separate incidents in the 1700 block of Buerkle Circle and the 3100 block of Manitou Drive May 6.
• A verbal domestic dispute was mediated in the 3800 block of Bellaire Avenue May 7.
• A "drive like your kids live here" sign was stolen from a front lawn in the 2800 block of Riviera Drive at 1 a.m. May 9.
• Officers mediated a verbal dispute in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue May 6.
• Harassment was reported in the 3600 block of Linden Avenue May 8.
• A man was arrested for second-degree burglary, for felony possession of a controlled substance, and on an active Department of Corrections warrant after officers responded to a report of an alarm in the 1900 block of Sixth Street May 11.
• A resident in the 3900 block of Hazel Street reported May 6 that personal information was used by an unknown suspect to apply for unemployment insurance.
• A saw blade was left behind and taken into evidence after the theft of a catalytic converter in the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 8.
• A St. Paul woman was cited for assault and disorderly conduct following a dispute over a parking situation in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road May 6.
• A complaint of fireworks was reported in the 3900 block of Linden Street May 8.
The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Threatening phone calls were reported in the 4800 block of Johnson Avenue May 6.
• Theft was reported at a business in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 6. • A St. Paul woman was arrested for public nuisance and obstructing a legal process May 6 in the 4000 block of Highway 61. • Catalytic converters were stolen in the 4800 block of Centerville Road, the 1600 block of Ninth Street, and the 1500 block of Park Street May 6.
• A noise disturbance was reported in the 4600 block of Otter Lake Road May 7.
• Officers responded to a single-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Highway 96 and Highway 61 May 8. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault near the 1900 block of Florence Street May 8. • Officers responded to a report of a suspicious man peering in a window in the 3700 block of Linden Avenue May 8. • Harassing phone calls were reported in the 3600 block of Linden Avenue May 8.
• Officers responded to two brothers who got into a fight in the area of Second Street and Burson Avenue May 9. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3700 block of Sun Terrace Circle May 9. • A suspicious man was reported in the 1700 block of County Road E but was not located May 10. • Two mountain bikes valued at $10,000 were stolen from an attached garage in the 3800 block of McKnight Road N. May 10. • An ongoing noise concern was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road May 10. • A North Branch resident was arrested for misdemeanor theft in the 1800 block of County Road F May 10.
• A vehicle and bicycle collided at the intersection of Highway 96 and I-35E May 11. Minor injuries were reported. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 2200 block of Third Street May 11. • An intoxicated driver was detained after trying to leave the scene in the area of East County Line Road and South Shore Blvd. May 11. • A resident in the 2200 block of Roth Place was asked to turn the music down May 12. • A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue May 12.
• A resident in the 1900 block of Spruce Place was swindled in the amount of $4,000 May 10.
• An underground garage was burglarized in the 5200 block of Pathways Avenue May 12.
• A violation of a harassment restraining
• At least three vehicles were damaged and
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District moves forward with plans to build equity in schools BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak delivered an update on the school district’s equity planning efforts at the May 10 meeting of the White Bear Lake school board. The district has accelerated its efforts to address racial inequity in the schools since the incident of racial harassment of several students via social media in early April. These efforts have included planning community forums and reviewing policies, curriculum and reporting procedures. School staff has begun to take Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessments to receive coaching and individual growth plans to build intercultural competence. The district aims to have nearly 80 staff members receive IDI coaching by fall 2021. The district has also developed a three-year professional development plan designed for district leaders to build leadership around equity, racial equity, anti-racism and change management. The district will receive support from Paula Forbes and Dr. Derald Wing Sue to inform its progress. Forbes is a facilitator and lawyer who has worked with Reimagine Minnesota, an initiative created to address equity, integration and excellence in Minnesota schools. Sue is a nationally recognized psychologist and expert in microaggressions, or subtle forms of racism that appear in day-to-day interactions. “We continue to work with students, community members, consultants and parents as we plan to engage in community forums to address racism, school culture and climate, and building unity to create an anti-racist community,” Kazmierczak said. The school board also approved a resolution of its intent to sell facilities maintenance bonds up to the amount of $31.1 million. District 624 has a number of older buildings, which makes it eligible
for state long-term facilities maintenance revenue (LTFMR) funding. “These bonds will largely finance projects at North Campus, while the addition to the building is being built,” said Tim Wald, assistant superintendent of finance and operations. The bonds will be presented for proposals June 14, and the results of the sale will be shared at the next school board meeting. “Fortunately, White Bear Lake was one of the larger districts that was grandfathered in,” said Shelby McQuay, a representative of Ehlers Inc., the district’s municipal advisor. “Because of your size and your building age, you have been allowed to issue bonds and generate additional dollars through board action, not through going to the voters, to keep up your facilities.” As a requirement for the LTFMR program, the district also submitted an updated 10-year plan to the Commissioner of Education. In other action, the school board: • Recognized student achievements for state and national level honors via virtual presentation. • Recognized student liaisons Jennifer Adams and Bemnet Tessema for outstanding performance in their roles as representatives to the 2020-2021 school board. • Congratulated Matoska International kindergarten teacher Kendall Gonzalez on being named the White Bear Lake Area Educators’ 2021 Teacher of the Year. • Approved St. Paul Beverage Solutions LLC as the school district’s continued supplier of milk. The district goes through about 3.2 million pints of milk in a year. • Changed the 2021-2022 school calendar start day for grades 6-12 from Sept. 7 to Sept. 8 in deference to the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Sept. 7 will instead be a staff development day.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION — DECEMBER 31, 2020 (WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019) Governmental Activities
Primary Government Business-Type Activities 2020
Totals 2019
ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and Investments Accounts Receivable - Net Accrued Interest Receivable Loan Receivable Due from Other Governmental Units Property Taxes Receivable Special Assessments Receivable Inventory Prepaid Items Net Pension Asset Capital Assets (Net of Accumulated Depreciation): Nondepreciable Depreciable Total Assets
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Deferred Outflows Of Resources: Deferred Outflows - Refunding of Debt Deferred Outflows - Pensions Total Deferred Outflows
20,020,837 489,252 94,178 140,400 98,247 94,679 2,364,678 75,248 40,794 1,431,578
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25,166,768 1,130,280 94,178 140,400 98,781 94,679 2,368,931 227,003 88,831 1,431,578
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21,747,536 1,024,652 58,390 139,100 117,538 71,864 1,596,422 216,812 74,867 1,078,104
14,615,065 26,946,510 66,411,466
2,875 13,232,378 19,226,791
14,617,940 40,178,888 85,638,257
8,315,744 38,555,575 72,996,604
529,933 529,933
7,222 31,186 38,408
7,222 561,119 568,341
8,694 454,648 463,342
362,350 23,913 313,883 222,315 302,944 61,292
42,436 7,617 8,963 96,165 -
404,786 31,530 322,846 222,315 399,109 61,292
237,653 18,852 300,766 296,176 227,762 54,337
127,996 85,686
24,457 23,606
152,453 109,292
20,140 194,054
975,554
273,658
1,249,212
960,539
1,884,375 19,567,663 23,927,971
615,625 6,791,003 7,883,530
2,500,000 26,358,666 31,811,501
2,390,000 18,945,331 23,645,610
663,921
25,325
689,246
724,161
20,444,904
7,925,912
28,370,816
25,506,091
6,402,598 1,199,422 14,302,583 42,349,507
3,430,432 11,356,344
6,402,598 1,199,422 17,733,015 53,705,851
4,984,106 1,032,809 111,013 17,456,156 49,090,175
LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Due to Other Governmental Units Contracts Payable Accrued Interest Payable Deposits Payable Compensated Absences Payable: Due Within One Year Due In More Than One Year Net Pension Liability: Due In More Than One Year Bonds Payable: Due Within One Year Due In More Than One Year Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources: Deferred Inflows - Pensions NET POSITION Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted for: Debt Service Fire Relief Pension Unexpended Municipal Construction Aid Unrestricted Total Net Position
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Former convent converting to nursing home WHITE BEAR LAKE — The long-vacant two-story building on Highland Avenue, once a convent for St. Pius X Catholic Church, has found new life. A request for a conditional use permit by 3881 Property Group was granted May 11 by the City Council to reuse the building as a 24-bed nursing home. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the permit with one contingency, that the city allow use of the 20-stall public parking lot at Stellmacher Park next door. City code requires 12 spaces and the former convent, converted to office space years ago, only has four. A nursing staff of six is anticipated; they will park in the city lot to leave the four stalls for visitors. City Planner Anne Kane said lease of the park's spaces is consistent with previous office use. She told council the building has sat vacant nearly 10 years and staff believes the arrangement is a win-win. The city will lease the lot for $1 per year for 10 years with the lessee responsible for maintenance and repair. In other business at last week's meeting, council: • Heard a presentation by Barr Engineering experts on shallow lakes loaded with high internal phosphorus (P). East Goose Lake is one such lake. It is on the state
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There are plans to convert this long-vacant convent to a nursing home.
impaired waters list due to its turbid state. Aquatic ecologist Joe Bischoff explained how alum binds P in bottom sediment to stop its release, which drives algae blooms. About 88% of the P in Goose Lake comes from its sediments. Alum treatments are very effective if the goal is high water quality, he said, and "by far the cheapest way to remove P from a lake." Staff with Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization will return at the next council meeting with the Barr experts to talk about what to expect post-alum treatment and how to balance recreational use and aquatic vegetation. A meeting with the lake's 30 property owners is also planned this summer to discuss
possible treatment to restore East Goose. • Reaffirmed sale of water revenue bonds in amount of $4,495,000. The bonds will be sold May 25 to offset costs of the water meter replacement project and other water system capital improvements. • Amended the traffic control policy. Changes will include detail as to how, when and where radar speed signs and instreet pedestrian crossing signs will be considered. The changes are in response to complaints regarding traffic and pedestrian safety. • Awarded bid to Pearson Bros. Inc., Hanover, for the 2021 seal coating project. The lowest bid was $63,400. Debra Neutkens
Seniors recognized in American Indian graduation ceremony BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
Last year, there were seven—this year, 26. There are more graduates in the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) program this year than ever before, adding extra joy to the American Indian Graduation Honoring Ceremony scheduled for May 29. “It’s a big deal, and it really speaks to the overall growth and diversity in our school district year after year,” said Jordan Zickermann, Native American cultural liaison for White Bear Lake schools. “Our numbers are only going to keep going up.” AIPAC is an education program for American Indian students in the White Bear Lake school district, run by parent volunteers and facilitated by Zickermann. The community event will be held 5-7 p.m. May 29 at Lakewood Hills Park, and will include a Native drum group, traditional dancers, an Indigenous food vendor and representatives from local nonprofit Dream of Wild Health. In addition to being a good way to honor the graduates, the ceremony has the added benefit of supporting community partners that have no doubt been feeling the effects of the pandemic on their businesses and lives, Zickermann said. The drum group from Red Lake Nation will perform traditional honor songs, and Dakota and Ojibwe elders
will lead the ceremony and facilitate the event. Every senior will be awarded an eagle feather—a deeply meaningful symbol in many Indigenous cultures, and one of the only permitted additions to high school graduation garb. “This has to be done by an elder, traditionally with prayer,” Zickermann said. “I couldn’t just hand them a feather. Our students are gifted these eagle feathers, and in policy that’s the only thing the students can wear during the official commencement ceremony on their cap. AIPAC fought for that right for our students. “There are districts out there (where students are) not able to wear eagle feathers on their cap for graduation. It allows personalization for our students in a culturally relevant way.” The event has been altered somewhat for COVID-19 precautions. In past years, AIPAC students of all ages were honored in the ceremony, but this year the event honorees will be limited to seniors. The event is outdoors and open to the public, but AIPAC is still requesting RSVPs from people who want to attend. District administrators, community partners, teachers, staff and families usually attend in support of the graduating seniors, Zickermann said. “There’s a lot of representation at the event; that really speaks to the fact that we just want to honor our students for their resiliency especially during this year,” she said.
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Clock ticking for Rush Line public comment ST. PAUL — The 45-day public comment period is now open for the Rush Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) environmental assessment. Calling the report a "major milestone," Ramsey County personnel said the assessment documents the project's potential transportation, social and environmental benefits and impacts; identifies mitigation strategies for anticipated impacts; and satisfies requirements of both the National and Minnesota Environmental Policy Acts. Released last week, the document is available online at rushline.org and in public libraries, including the White Bear Lake branch, as well as at Vadnais Heights City Hall. Comments can be emailed at info@rushline.org or online at rushline. org. Ramsey County will also host three online open houses to share information about the environmental assessment and collect public comments from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 3. Register at rushline.org. An in-person open house is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Union Depot in St. Paul. This event will follow Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines. The assessment, it was noted, is the culmination of three years of planning, design, environmental review and community engagement led by Ramsey
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County in collaboration with local and federal partners. “This project is a vital link for residents and workers in downtown Saint Paul, Saint Paul’s East Side, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake,” said Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt. "Rush Line will provide a safe, clean and quiet all-day transportation connection to jobs, businesses and shopping, as well as dozens of medical facilities, cultural and recreational resources and more. We encourage all residents and stakeholders to review the environmental assessment and provide feedback on this key project document.” The Federal Transit Administration and Ramsey County will review all comments. Substantive comments will be responded to in the environmental decision document issued after the public comment period ends June 25. The project transitions to the Metropolitan Council in late 2021 for final design, construction and operation. Construction is expected to start in 2024. From press release
A bridge over Highway 36 will be constructed at the Manning Avenue interchange. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be held Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.
Major road construction project coming to Hwy 36 and Manning BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
The start of spring means road construction is not far behind, and visitors to Stillwater will notice. The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $21 million contract with Shafer Contracting Co. Inc. to construct the Highway 36/Manning Avenue interchange at its meeting May 11. The Highway 36/Manning Avenue interchange will be at the intersection of Stillwater, Lake Elmo, and Grant. Washington County was awarded federal and state funds to lead the development and construction of the interchange, which will include a bridge on Manning Avenue that will go over Highway 36.
“This is a big project which took five years to plan and will take two years to complete,” Washington County Public Works Design Engineer Frank Ticknor said. Goals for the project: • Address the existing deficiencies, including the inadequate intersection spacing, increased congestion and delays, and safety concerns. • Apply access management guidelines to the Manning Avenue corridor while accommodating access needs of existing businesses, residential properties, potential development and individual property owners. • Improve safety, capacity and operation of the Highway 36 and Manning Avenue intersection and surrounding area.
• Utilize a comprehensive agency and public engagement process to achieve community acceptance. • Consider bicycle, pedestrian and ADA facilities along the Manning Avenue corridor. Construction will start in mid-May and continue into 2022. According to Ticknor, Manning Avenue north of 36 will be closed and a detour will be provided. “We are also building a temporary road south of 36 for the Sanctuary neighborhood,” he said. An intersection realignment on Osgood Avenue (County Highway 24) and Highway 36 in Stillwater will begin sometime in August or September and will take approximately two months to complete.
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ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS Boys lacrosse: Zephyrs thump Bears, Hastings
Boys golf: Zephyrs hold 2nd place
The Mahtomedi Zephyrs picked up two wins this week, beating White Bear Lake 12-2 there Monday and Hastings 14-5 Wednesday at home. The Zephyrs are 7-4. Offensive leaders in both games were Levi Lemke with five goals against the Bears (2-3) and six against Hastings (4-3), and E.J. Charpentier with four against the Bears and five against Hastings, along with two assists in both games.
Mahtomedi won two Metro East Conference meets last week and continued to hold second place behind St. Thomas Academy, going into the full conference tournament Wednesday, May 19, at Keller. The Zephyrs beat Tartan 154 to 169 on Tuesday at The Royal. Low scorers were senior Noah Schmidt and eighth-grader Jacob Wilson, each with two-over-par 37. On Thursday the Zephyrs shot 154 to beat Sibley and South St. Paul. Low scorers were senior Nick Gambeski and eighth-grader Riley McGrane, each with one-over-par 37. Season leaders in stroke average are Wilson with 76 and McGrane with 77.
Boys track: Zephyrs 5th in MEC meet The Mahtomedi boys placed fifth of nine teams in the Metro East Conference mid-season meet on Thursday, May 6. Host school Henry Sibley was champion. Top Zephyr scorer was Kole McKeown, who won the 300 hurdles (42.21) and triple jump (40-5) and took second in the 110 hurdles (16.84). Jacob Schetinski was second in shot put (43-0) and fifth in discus (104-7). Placing third were Jonah McCormick in 110 hurdles (17.42) and Wyatt Siess in pole vault (9-0). Lucas Granec placed fourth in the 800 run (2:13.07) with a personal best by 10 seconds. The 4x400 and 4x800 relays both placed third. The Mahtomedi girls finished 5-2 in Metro East Conference dual meets for third place. The conference season will conclude with the conference meet Thursday, May 20, and Highland National Golf Course. The Zephyrs lost a close match to first place Simley 167 to 175 in their final dual meet. At that meet, they honored seniors Maddie Simon, Carley Pakonen and Kayla Meslow.
Softball: Crimson, North top Zephyrs
Girls lacrosse: Zephyrs nab 2 wins Mahtomedi nipped Hill-Murray 10-9 there Saturday after cruising against Simley 15-4 at home Thursday. The Zephyrs are 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the Metro East for second place. Against Hill-Murray, Samantha Burns and McKenna Cunnington notched three goals each and Ellie Donovan two. Olivia Boxmeyer made nine saves.
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(walk, RBI). Neubeck threw six solid innings (two runs, six strikeouts). In the Metro East, Hill-Murray is 11-3, Mahtomedi 9-4, St. Thomas Academy 8-5 and Hastings 8-6 for the top four slots.
Mahtomedi is 10-5 after losing at home last week to first-place Hill-Murray 6-3 Wednesday and Eastview 5-3 Saturday while beating Hastings 4-1 there Friday. Luke Loughlin held Hastings to four hits and one walk, striking out five. Tony Neubeck blasted a two-run homer, Ethan Loss and Kyle Oswald each had two hits, and Loughlin and Sean Doggett had RBI hits. Eastview (9-7) scored three in the seventh off reliever Wyatt Miller. Each team had just four hits. Oswald was 2-for-2
Mahtomedi lost twice last week and had their next two games canceled. Maple Grove (11-3) scored nine runs in the first inning and beat the Zephyrs 14-9 on Monday, with 17 hits against Chloe Bromeland and Emily Lopez. Erin Noel was 3-for-4 and Oliva VanHout 2-for-4 for the Zephyrs. North St. Paul (11-4) nipped the Zephyrs 5-4 Tuesday. Lily Johnson was 3-for-4 (double, two RBIs) and Noel 2-for-4. Bromeland and North’s Madelyn Anthony pitched the distance. Anthony ripped two doubles and knocked in two runs.
Tennis: Zephyrs cap perfect Metro East season The Mahtomedi tennis team, ranked No. 7 in Class 2A, completed a clean sweep of Metro East Conference matches with a 7-0 win over Tartan last Tuesday. The Zephyrs were 8-0 in conference, and every match was 7-0. Also last week, the Zephyrs lost to No. 8 Rochester Mayo and No. 10 Rochester Century, each 4-3, in Rochester on Monday. They were missing a No. 1 doubles player in both matches. Against Mayo, their No. 2 singles player was ahead 6-2, 2-1 when he had to forfeit due to cramps. The Zephyrs are 15-5 overall, also losing to the No. 1, 2, and 6 ranked teams. They are slated to finish the regular season Wednesday, May 19, against White Bear Lake, at White Bear Yacht Club.
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No. 5 ranked White Bear Lake (13-4) lost a 10-inning game to East Ridge, then got back in the win column twice, last week. East Ridge nipped the Bears 2-1 Monday as Braylin Pantila (10 strikeouts) and the Bears’ Madie Petersen (12 strikeouts) went the distance. Avery Wukawitz homered for the Raptors (10-5) and Magdalene Dugas singled home the game winner. Petersen delivered an RBI single, and Mik Stowe had two the Bears’ four hits. Chloe Barber, who threw a no-hitter against East Ridge earlier, fired another against Roseville (0-14), striking out 12 in the five-inning game Wednesday. Barber also hit her eighth homer, a solo shot. Stowe had three RBI’s on two singles, and Annika Olsen scored three runs after a single and two walks. Petersen fired one-hitter with nine strikeouts against Irondale (59) in a 7-0 win Friday while going 3-for-3 (RBI). Stowe had her third straight twohit game. Addie Bachmeier and Abbi Bates each punched an RBI hit.
Tennis: Bears (7-5) lose match to alum White Bear Lake is 7-5 after splitting their last four matches, including a loss to East Ridge and a former Bear athlete last Thursday. The Raptors, who won 6-1, are coached by Brendan Fitzpatrick, remembered by Bears coach Keith Lockwood as one of his PE students at Parkview Elementary. The Bears’ lone win came from Tate Johanning, who is 9-0 at No. 4 singles. The Bears lost to Woodbury 5-2 on May 4 with points by Johanning and Mason Boehlke/ Aria Zia at 2-doubles. The Bears beat Park 7-0 on May 6 and Hill-Murray 6-1 in May 11. Will Fleming, Caden Anderson and Garrett Jenssen won at 1-2-3 singles each of those matches. The Bears will close the regular season Wednesday against Mahtomedi at White Bear Yacht Club.
Boys lacrosse: Bears tip Raiders, lose two White Bear Lake is 3-4 after a busy stretch last week as the Bears lost to Mahtomedi 12-2 Monday, beat Roseville Area 7-2 Wednesday, and lost to Park 7-6 Friday. In the win over the Raiders (4-6), goalie Brock Olilla stopped 18 of 20 shots, while Shea Raeburn netted two goals and Riley Miller, Mathew Holman, Mike Roach, Trevor Hart and Devin Mueller one each. Against Park (5-6), Mueller and Branden Berwald scored twice each. Park’s Jack Westland ripped five goals including the OT game-winner. The Bears game at Irondale on Saturday was canceled and they’ll close conference Wednesday hosting Stillwater.
Girl lacrosse: Bears split in close games White Bear Lake is 7-4 after splitting a pair or close games last week, losing in overtime to Roseville Area 10-9 on Tuesday and beating Park 7-5 on Friday. Against Roseville (5-7), Jaeda Jensen logged four goals and two assists, and Beverly Peterson scored twice. Lauren Distad nailed five goals for Roseville. Scoring against Park (5-4) were Sophie
children. “We have been sparring since March,” he said, referring to a loosening of Covid-19 restrictions. “Before that, we just did our workouts, shadow boxing, punching the bag.” Lusby has two boxers scheduled for bouts in June and is working on more. For more information, visit the club’s website at whitebearlakeboxingclub.org.
Lockwood resigns as Bears basketball coach Keith Lockwood, head coach of the White Bear Lake boys basketball team for 16 seasons, has resigned. Lockwood, a physical education teacher, compiled a 188-233 record with the Bears. A Winona native who played football for Winona State, he also became the Bears boys tennis coach this spring. “I would like to thank White Bear Lake and its basketball community, which I have been a part of for the past 22 years,” said Lockwood, who assisted in the girls and boys programs for six years prior to becoming head coach. “I have many great memories of the young men and women I was given the opportunity to work with and the incredible coaches I have networked with over the years.” Brian Peloquin, activities director, said he expects to announce a successor by Wednesday of this week. Bruce Strand
MAHTOMEDI LACROSSE Levi Lemke, Mahtomedi senior lacrosse captain, has pumped in 45 goals, tied for the state lead, while making 11 assists. Lemke notched 11 goals for the Zephyrs (7-4) last week in wins over White Bear Lake and Hastings. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound attacker has signed with Boston University. He notched 14 goals and 16 assists as a sophomore on a state fifth-place team. Connectlax.com, a scouting site, assessed Lemke as follows: “Aggressive, shifty midfielder with a quick first step. Hard shot. Goes hard at ground balls. Shoots with both hands. Very coachable.”
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Softball: Bears (13-4) cruise twice, lose to East Ridge in 10th
The Bears won their White Bear Lake Invitational Thursday with 128 points, followed by Mounds View 89, Forest Lake 80, Woodbury 38 and Cretin-Derham Hall 22. The scoring format was combining each team’s three entrants in each event. Individually, first-place performances for the Bears were turned in by Gavin Rogers (long jump, 20-0), Bennett Gilson (triple jump, 41-9 3/4), Nick Svir (discus, 121-9), Luke Williams (1600 run, 4:33.54), Trevor Locke (3200 run, 9:40.16), and the 4x800 team of Sage Durdle, Alex Brown, Mike Hoffman, and Tony Perfetti (9:13). Placing second were Seth Olson (long jump, 19-5), AJ Perron (110 hurdles, 15.68), Jontay Vaulx (200 dash, 23.6), and Rogers (100 dash, 11.56, and triple jump, 41-5).
The White Bear Lake Boxing Club, in operation since 1978 and located on Highway 61, is seeking financial help. “The gym has been hit very hard this year, as have many, many other organizations,” said Kristen Christenson, representing the club. “We are seeking donors and sponsors to keep the doors open. We are secure for the next couple of months, but we are seeking help moving forward.” Donations will help provide protective gear (mouth guards, gloves, hand wraps, head/body gear) and other equipment (heavy/speed bags, jump ropes, treadmill, weights); support for boxers while traveling for bouts; operating costs (rent, water, electric, garbage, insurance); and sanitizing materials (hand soap, cleaners, paper towels, wipes). Christenson said her 10-year-old son has benefitted from membership. “James has found his passion. (The club) has given him a place to be himself and grow in his self-confidence.” Individuals or companies interested in supporting the club may call David Lusby, the gym’s director, coach, janitor and fix-everything guy, at 612-462-2096. The gym is also open for visitors to observe practices any Monday through Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lusby reports that the club currently has 12 registered boxers, including
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The White Bear Lake girls scored a season-best 188 and placed sixth of 10 teams in a Suburban East Conference meet Monday at Stillwater Country Club. Stillwater won with 165. For the Bears, Lauren Schmid shot 44, Abby Maahs 47, Ivory Drusch 47, and Kristina Pratt 50. On Thursday the Bears shot 196 and placed seventh at Eagle Valley, with Stillwater again on top with 161. Drusch, Maggie Marston and Schmid each carded a 48 and Maahs shot 52.
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ORDINANCE DISPUTE: Council allows landlord, tenant interim use FROM PAGE 1
noting the code was written to emphasize retail tenants over office users. City Planner Anne Kane said the 30% limitation was adopted in 2003 during a time when some professional uses were taking over prime street frontage downtown or foot-traffic generating locations. It was during a time of high vacancy and the resulting regulation was a collaboration between building owners, Main Street and the city, she explained. Landlord Christian Peterson felt the realty office was a good fit for the space, telling council the endeavor offers a collaborative environment that will bring people into downtown. Realty One Group Vertical owners Bryan Schreier, former CEO of Taylor Corp., and his son Ryan describe the business as a nontraditional brokerage. “Near and dear to our heart is giving back to the communities we serve, and we place a strong importance on bringing in individuals to our team who have a passion for the communities,” they wrote council. “In fact, the very reason we chose White Bear Lake for our second location is because the individuals joining our team want to be downtown to use the space for community-based events.” Downtown business owner Dale Grambush spoke during the Planning Commission public hearing, opposing the request. He felt it vital to maintain a higher retail percentage to keep downtown attractive. Kane said it may be time to examine the downtown businesses as the city comes out of the pandemic to fi nd what is an appropriate balance of service and retail.
“makes it her mission,” she said, to “The Planning Commission wanthost events that support small busied to discuss the future of retail, but nesses and nonprofits such as Safe none of us know what it will entail. Haven Foster Shoppe. Johnson is There is hesitancy to make a longaligned with the Vertical One group term decision based on speculation,” and says she is excited about the Kane said. space and its possibilities. “We want The city planner told council downto be an asset,” she assured council. town lost “a handful of retail uses” Council Member Doug Biehn asked from COVID but one has “backfi lled,” staff how the city can move forward and another opens in a month on with an interim use permit. Kane Third Street. StrideRite is moving said the city would have to amend into the former Truly space at Avalon the code. In the end, council agreed Mall, she said, and Haus Theory will to work with the landlord and tenant be moving from North St. Paul to the and allow them an interim use former Evans Music space. There are permit that will be revisited in two still two other vacancies, “but it’s not years. A required text amendment the worst thing to have turnover and will be drafted in the next 60 days. provide opportunities for other busiCity Attorney Troy Gilchrist pointed nesses to come in,” Kane added. out that the permit does not have to During the council’s public hearstay with the property, something ing, a familiar name in White Bear that concerned Council Member Dan spoke on behalf of the Schreiers. Bear Anne Kane Jones. booster and director of growth and White Bear Lake City Planner “If it doesn’t work out, we’ve lost development at Realty One Group, the percentage of retail space. We Jamie Ogden said he’s “already invested a lot into downtown,” and disagreed with can’t go back,” Jones mused. The attorney exthe perceived lack of vibrancy with a realty office. plained that the city can include a termination “We plan to hold charitable events and have a date with the permit or word it such that it goes showroom to bring people in,” Ogden told council. away if the renter leaves the space. “We can work through the process in the spirit For example, he plans to hold autograph sessions of regulatory flexibility (put in place last year with professional athletes at the realty office. due to COVID),” he said, “and allow them to operOgden is a former professional baseball player ate during the interim” until the amended code who joined the company a year ago. is approved end of July or early August. Ogden also introduced Kate Johnson, an associate broker who grew up at 10th and Johnson in White Bear. She owns K2 Homes with Heart and
“The Planning Commission wanted to discuss the future of retail, but none of us know what it will entail. There is hesitancy to make a long-term decision based on speculation,”
LEGACY AWARD: Mahtomedi resident recognized for extensive volunteer service FROM PAGE 1
a founder of the Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation (MAEF). They established the foundation’s vision, its structure, and worked to get it funded. He was MAEF’s second president and is an Honorary Life Trustee. Wolgamot served on the Mahtomedi School Board from 2000-2014. He was instrumental in securing the land for the new Wildwood Elementary school
“I am honored by this recognition, but I am really happy that it brings to light and mind the vision of what this community can be.” Steve Wolgamot Mahtomedi resident
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connectivity and safety. The plan for the bike path around White Bear Lake had been formulated in 2000 but stalled. Wolgamot led the charge to build consensus and get resolutions of support from each of the five communities and two counties. He wrote letters, contacted people to get abandoned railroad land donated, engaged local legislators, and wrote legislation to get almost $8 million secured for the Lake Links Trail around the lake. Wolgamot’s passion has been kids and to make a more connected community. When interviewed, he stressed the importance of teamwork, collaboration and finding the right people for the task at hand. He said, “I am honored by this recognition, but I am really happy that it brings to light and mind the vision of what this community can be.” A reception honoring Wolgamot will take place on Tuesday, June 8, at the Lakewood Hills Park Pavilion (behind the YMCA), 2110 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. The event, open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m.
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and in passing 10 referenda in 10 years to fund much-needed school repairs for the existing schools. He led the charge to establish the FAB Lab and Engineering program. He researched and executed physical security measures for the Mahtomedi schools. He donated his stipend for being on the school board to MAEF every year that he sat on the board. Wolgamot served on the Mahtomedi Park Board in 2016 and served on the City Council from 20172020. Wolgamot has served on the board and construction committee for the White Bear Center for the Arts since 2015. He worked on expanding the footprint and education programs for the arts in the White Bear Lake Area. In 2017 Wolgamot, along with Michael Brooks and others, picked up the torch to realize the 21-year-old regional Lake Links Trail vision of
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Wolgamot and his family moved to Mahtomedi in 1978. He joined St. Andrew’s Church and served as treasurer and church council member from 1979-1985. He was founder and coach of the Mahtomedi Basketball Association from 1985-1991, coaching both girls and boys. Along with Stan Hill and a few other community leaders, Wolgamot was
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WHAT IS AN ILLICIT DISCHARGE? An illicit discharge is “any discharge into a stormwater system, river, stream or water body that is not composed entirely of stormwater”. Some of the pollutants that fall into this category are: • Car wash wastewater • Gas & motor oil
• Grass clippings & leaves • Household cleaners, paints, paint thinners & solvents • Lawn & garden chemicals – weed killers, fertilizer, pesticides & herbicides • Pet waste
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HAZARDS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH ILLICIT DISCHARGES? Pollutants in illicit discharges include viruses & bacteria from raw sewage or pet waste, heavy metals, toxics & nutrients. Bacteria & oil can wash into swimming areas & create health hazards & close beaches. Nutrients from grass, leaves & soil contribute to the overgrowth of algae which can impact aquatic life. EPA studies show that pollutant levels from even small illicit discharges have been shown to be high enough to significantly degrade water quality & threaten aquatic, wildlife & human health. WHAT ISN’T AN ILLICIT DISCHARGE? • Irrigation water • Sump pump discharge • Individual residential car washing Remember… • What we do on land affects the quality of water we drink & use in so many ways • Many small sources of pollution add up to cause big water quality problems • Natural things such as soil, leaves, grass clippings & pet waste can cause water pollution • Waste dumped into storm sewers goes into our lakes, ponds & rivers without treatment Please Keep it Clean!!
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP: • Be alert! Report any suspicious discharges. • Recycle your used oil, antifreeze & batteries at a Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Site. Clean up any spills immediately – kitty litter or saw dust will absorb the spill. Be sure to sweep these up as well. Empty bottles of household cleaners, lawn & garden chemicals should be disposed of according to label directions. If a container has the words caution, warning, danger or poison on the label & still has product inside, it does not belong in the trash. Use a Ramsey County HHW site for safe disposal. Do not blow grass clippings, leaves & mulch in the street. Sweep them up if they do land there. Grass clippings, leaves & mulch left in the street end up washed into the storm sewers & have the potential to create algae blooms in our lakes, ponds & rivers. Paints, paint thinner & solvents can be taken also be taken to a HHW site. If you have a small amount of paint left over let it dry out completely & put it in the trash. Clean up your pet waste & dispose of it in the trash. June 8 – Continuation of the Township’s Annual Meeting June 15 – National Prune Day June 25 – Log Cabin Day
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DUMPING INTO STORM DRAINS IS NOT JUST WRONG – IT’S ILLEGAL! It’s illegal to dump or discharge waste or pollution in storm drains. A common misconception about storm sewers is that they go to a waste water treatment plant. This is not the case. Storm sewers transport stormwater (rain and melting snow) to the nearest river, lake, stream or wetland. Anything that enters a storm drain will go directly to the nearest body of water without treatment and may cause serious environmental damage.
‘A contagion beyond COVID-19’: Racism in White Bear Lake BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
It may not look the same as it did in the 1950s. To some, it may even look like it’s gone. But racism is a part of every community in the U.S., and White Bear Lake is no exception. “Racism is a chameleon that changes with the times,” said Dr. Marcellus Davis, director of Equity and Engagement for White Bear Lake Area Schools. “Sometimes colleagues look for 1950s racism as an example of what is happening today, but the truth is, it morphs.” Davis and district staff from the office of Equity and Engagement recently met with the White Bear Press to talk about the presence of racism in the White Bear Lake community, and the next steps to address it. In the worst cases, racism looks obvious— threats, physical violence and even death. But racism is present in many subtle, everyday ways that often fly under the radar. “We’re all conditioned with racist ideas, from the time we were little, to now,” Davis said. “Every time we watch the television. Every time we pick up the newspaper. We have to be able to see the conditioning so we can work against the conditioning.” Most people don’t consider themselves racist. They don’t personally wish harm on members of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. But the harmful assumptions related to racism crop up in ways that people might not even realize are racist. It might look like conversations that tiptoe around racial assumptions with phrases such as “bad part of town” or “crime coming into the community.” It might be baked into school curriculum. Or it might appear as legislative policies that disproportionately affect BIPOC communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified racism as a high risk to physical and mental health, as ethnic minority groups
across the nation experience higher rates of illness and death than white Americans. “It’s impacting children every day, and some, it’s killing,” Davis said. “It is a contagion that is far beyond COVID-19, and I don’t say that to diminish COVID-19, but for this plague, there has not been serious research put into an antidote.” Minnesota has been in the global spotlight after the police killing of George Floyd last summer, but there is a long history of racial violence in the state. In April, students at White Bear Lake High School endured a slew of racial attacks and threats via messages over social media. The person behind the messages was an unidentified student wanting to draw attention to the handling of racial incidents within the schools, but the pain and anger that resulted from the messages were felt throughout the community. “You have the Chauvin trial, you have COVID-19 harming communities of color at a higher rate, and then this situation,” Davis said. “Tension is at its highest level. The city can’t take much more, especially when we’re not having enough spaces to have discussion.” For Davis, the most important thing in talking about racism is having a clear definition of what racism is. There are several to choose from—one of the simplest Davis likes to employ is that racial prejudice + power= racism. “Racism always deals with power,” he said. Davis was clear that the criticisms of racism in the school and community are not meant to be an attack on the school district or community, but a call to do better. “What we are trying to articulate is that we have a problem. That’s what our students and families are telling us,” he said. “We are trying to be that district that does better for every student, in particular students of color.” That responsibility includes students who are not members of the BIPOC community, Davis said. All students can benefit from the commu-
nication and listening skills required to have an effective discourse about race. “Eradicating racism in the White Bear Lake Area Schools community is going to be a concerted effort by all of us. Not just a few,” Davis said. “This is a community problem, and the school district is included in the community.” Some of the district’s direct actions to address racism include creating spaces where students can process and deconstruct. Healing circles are one of the ways the district is doing this. This activity is based on an Indigenous practice of working through problems in a small group setting, said Patricia Ferrell, who has worked with students and facilitated the healing circles. “It’s a way for all people to get all their feelings out in a respectful way,” Ferrell said. “We’ve had some awesome circles with staff and with children. The things that come out would really surprise people. Even if they don’t talk, they’re listening, taking it all in. They may not say anything, but at the end, they’ll pull you aside and say, hey, I learned a lot, I didn’t know XYZ. Nobody ever told me this. I didn’t know I was affecting people like this. It’s a beautiful thing.” “You have to have a bottoms-up approach,” said Aaron Turner, who also works with the office of Equity and Engagement. “It does start with the youth, working your way up to adults so that we can have a long-lasting approach.” Student leaders are working directly with administrators to develop strategies of transformative change in the classroom. Student-led groups such as Culture Club, Latinos Unidos and the Black Excellence Club are providing supportive spaces for student connections and growth. District staff hopes to see some of the dialogue techniques, such as the healing circles, happen in the wider community sometime in the future. The path forward requires openness, difficult questions and hard truths, but Davis and school staff attested that the district is ready to do the work.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Middle school musical streaming performance
Those who may have missed the White Bear Lake Middle School performances of High School Musical Jr. have another opportunity to see it. The box office for streaming performances is now open. Watch the professionally recorded High School Musical Jr. from the comfort of home at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22. Tickets are on a sliding scale and can be prepurchased or bought the day of the performance at bit.ly/wblmsmusical.
Local mask mandate lifted
In a statement provided to the Press, the city of White Bear Lake will no longer be implementing a local mask mandate, in response to the lifting of the statewide mandate. The city will defer to statewide guidance for industry-specific requirements and recommendations, which can be found at staysafe.mn.gov. Individual businesses and organi-
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Atlas available for all
The Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota received state funding to take some of the functionality of powerful geographic information system (GIS) tools and make it accessible and free. The Minnesota Natural Resource Atlas has launched statewide and is ready to use. The Atlas provides users access to nearly 400 layers of data in 10 categories: agriculture, biota, boundaries, climate, environment, geology and topography, imagery and land cover, infrastructure, society and economy, and water. While the target audience for the Atlas is communities, industries and smaller governmental and non-governmental organizations that might not have access to a robust and expensive GIS team, it’s gaining popularity with
the general public. Anyone can access information on public fishing sites, lake depths, wetlands and wild rice lakes, or a new park or trail to explore. Access the Atlas at mnatlas.org.
County adds free entrance days at parks
Washington County Parks will have free entry for National Get Outdoors Day June 12. Held every year since 2008, National Get Outdoors Day is a day intended to inspire and motivate communities to get outside for a healthy and fun day of outdoor adventure and to celebrate nature exploration. Washington County Parks will designate the second Saturday in June as a free day to visit county parks without purchasing a vehicle permit. This will replace Explore Your Parks Day, which had traditionally been on the first Saturday in June. For information on county parks locations and hours, see the county website at co.washington. mn.us and search “parks.”
Filing deadline approaches for mayor, council
This year the seat of Mayor, Councilmember Ward 2 and Concilmember Ward 4 for White Bear Lake will be up for election. The applicant filing period opens Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021. If more than two people file for any of these offices, there shall be an August Primary Election to determine two candidates for the General Election. Ramsey County administers election activities for the City of White Bear Lake. For election specific information visit rcelections.org.
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AS PREDICTED, THE SECOND EGG APPEARED ON MAY 2, 2021. THE LOONS HAVE BEEN TAKING TURNS ON THE NEST AND APPEAR TO BE VERY FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND. COUNT DOWN TO HATCH IS NOW UNDER WAY.
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Loon Chronicles VI: The work never ends eggs, and gently lower herself on top of the eggs, is nothing short of amazing. All movements are slow and deliberate. Last week was not easy for the Loons. Anne Sundal spotted the Eagles dive bombing the Loon on the nest and landing on the large abandoned Goose nest, a few feet away. At one point, the Loon on the nest joined her mate in the water, and they both tried to distract the Eagle to keep it away from their nest. This went on several times during the day. The Loon experts on Mantrap Lake assured us that Eagles will not attack or kill a Loon on the nest. They will only annoy and agitate nesting Loons, while waiting for the chicks to hatch. Softshell turtles have taken to sunning themselves on the same abandoned Goose
nest. Softshell turtles are notorious for destroying eggs in nests, which is exactly what happened to the Loon pair in 2017. The noisy Yellow-headed blackbirds have been courting, fighting, and making all sorts of noise near the Loon nest. The skittish Coots continue to dart about near the nest, as well. In spite of it all, we often catch the Loon, with nesting duty, sound asleep on the nest. We continue to watch the other Loon pairs, as they periodically check out the other two manmade nests. There is still time. Much will happen in the next two weeks!
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: El Obrero Work Gear 2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 872 Payne Ave. St. Paul, MN 55130 3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.) Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Offlce of the corporation. Kwik Deals LLC 872 Payne Ave. St. Paul, MN 55130 4. This certiflcate is an amendment of Certiflcate of Assumed Name number 1164354100028 flled with the Secretary of State on 6/22/2020. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: April 20, 2021 Signed: J. Mossak for PDR Inc., as agent Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 19 and 26, 2021.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GEM LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION The Gem Lake Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131, RS zone district, allowing commercial urban farming. There will be a public hearing on June 1, 2021 at the Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. May 13, 2021 Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GEM LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION The Gem Lake Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit at 4144 Scheuneman Road to permit an 8 ft fence height for an urban farm. There will be a public hearing on June 1, 2021 at the Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. May 13, 2021 Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GEM LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION The Gem Lake Planning Commission will consider a variance at 4144 Scheuneman Road to allow a reduced setback for garden fencing requirements. There will be a public hearing on June 1, 2021 at the Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. May 13, 2021 Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on the 1st day of June 2021 at 7:00 PM using video conference. Notice regarding the process to participate and a call-in number shall be posted on the City website at www. cityofgrant.us. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a Lot Line Rearrangement (Minor Subdivision) of two parcels located at 9694 75th Street North, Grant, MN. Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk City of Grant, Minnesota Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI SEEKS APPLICANT FOR WHITE BEAR LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD The City of Mahtomedi is seeking applications from residents to serve on the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board. The term expires in May of 2024. Please submit letter of interest to Scott Neilson, City Administrator, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, or sneilson@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. The deadline is Friday, May 28, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Published three times in the White Bear Press on May 12, 19 and 26, 2021.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES APRIL 12, 2021 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent÷s offlce or online at www.isd624.org. A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was live streamed and the recording is posted on the website. Please note: this meeting was open to the public with room capacity limits while staying six feet apart and wearing a mask. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Chapman, Ellison, Mullin, Newmaster, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed. Ex-Offlcio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. School Board Student Representatives: Jennifer Adams, Bemnet Tessema. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Statement from Dr. Kazmierczak. 5) Statement from the School Board read by Jessica Ellison. 6) Beloyed moved and Thompson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 7) Ellison moved and Thompson seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Approval of minutes for regular Board meeting on March 1, 2021, and work session meeting on March 22, 2021; b) Payment of invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Passage of resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Approval of fleld trips; e) Passage of resolution to approve personnel issues; f) Approval of the quarterly investment update. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - Tiffany Dittrich, Amy Varner, Sophia Tatge, Precious Boahen, Teresa Miller, Pastor Ronny Patterson. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Liaison Report - Jennifer Adams and Bemnet Tessema shared their perspectives as students. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) First Reading of School Board Policies; a) Policy 403, Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School District Employees; b) Policy 498, Respectful Workplace, and Policy 498 Form; c) Policy 502, Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student÷s Person; d) Policy 512, School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities; e) Policy 527, Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches, and Policy 527 Form; f) Policy 605, Alternative Programs; g) Policy 606, Textbooks and Instructional Materials, and Policy 606 Appendices A-E; h) Policy 616, School System Accountability; i) Policy 729, Minnesota Post-Issuance Debt Compliance; and j) Policy 801, Equal Access to Facilities of Secondary Schools, and Policy 801 Form. The policies listed above will be
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 (WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019) Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position
Functions/Programs PRIMARY GOVERNMENT Governmental Activities: General Government Public Safety Streets City Parks Storm Water Interest on Long-Term Debt Total Governmental Activities
Expenses
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Business-Type Activities: Water Utility Sewer Utility Total Business-Type Activities Total Primary Government
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925 662,204 104,388 232 101 767,850
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Governmental Activities
Primary Government Business-Type Activities 2020
$
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(865,469) (1,157,244) 554,061 (420,424) 125,055 (364,140) (2,128,161)
on the May 10, 2021 agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Beloyed moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on the FY 2019-20 Single Audit Report. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Arcand moved and Chapman seconded to approve the action on the Secondary Distance Learning Academy Application. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Beloyed moved and Ellison seconded to approve the action on the Acceptance of Bid for Domestic Water Pipe Replacement Project at Lincoln Elementary. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Beloyed moved and Chapman seconded to approve the action on the Acceptance of Security Bid Package. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Jessica Ellison, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES APRIL 16, 2021 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent÷s offlce or online at www.isd624.org. A special session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was live streamed and the recording is posted on the website. Please note: this meeting was open to the public with room capacity limits while staying six feet apart and wearing a mask. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Chapman, Ellison, Mullin, Newmaster, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed. Ex-Offlcio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1) Superintendent Update - Dr. Kazmierczak re‡ected on the past week÷s events in the metro area and in our school district. Dr. Marcellus Davis, Director of Equity and Engagement, and Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, spoke about the Equity Action Plan and the commitment to support and unity for our students. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Beloyed moved and Chapman seconded to approve the action on the School Start and Dismissal Times. Roll call vote: Ayes, Chapman, Ellison, Mullin, Arcand, Beloyed. Nays, Newmaster, Thompson. Motion carried. 2) Chapman moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on the School Board Policies; a) Policy 417, Chemical Use and Abuse; b) Policy 522, Student Sex Nondiscrimination; c) Policy 714, Fund Balances; d) Policy 901, Community Education; e) Policy 903, Visitors to School District Property and Facilities; and Policy 903 Addendum A; and Policy 903 Procedures; f) Policy 905, Advertising; g) Policy 906, Community Notiflcation of Predatory Offenders; and h) Policy 910, Awarding of Honorary Diploma; as recommended by the School Board Policy Committee and Cabinet. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Beloyed seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:05 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Jessica Ellison, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES APRIL 26, 2021 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent÷s offlce or online at www.isd624.org. A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was live streamed and the recording is posted on the website. Please note: this meeting was open to the public with room capacity limits while staying six feet apart and wearing a mask. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Call to Order - Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Ellison, Mullin, Newmaster, Arcand, Beloyed, Chapman. Absent: Thompson. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) High School Design and South Campus Phase 2 Design Update - Paul Aplikowski and Sal Bagley from Wold Architects and Engineers provided the flnal design update before the projects will go out for bid. 2) Curriculum and Instruction Update - Jennifer Babiash, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, provided an overview of the curriculum review process and updated curriculum review cycle. 3) 2021-22 School Calendar - Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, discussed the overlap with the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah and the flrst day of school for the 2021-22 school year. 4) Labor Negotiations - Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources and General Council and Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, provided information on labor negotiations. This portion of the meeting was closed per Minn. Stat. 179A.01 to 179A.25. Chapman moved and Newmaster seconded to move into closed session at 7:47 p.m. Moved into closed session 7:52 p.m. Newmaster moved and Arcand seconded to leave the closed session at 8:14 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Chapman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Jessica Ellison, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 19, 2021.
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Catch of the week Matoska Elementary student Manny Casselman, age 7 – with help from his 4 year-old brother Will - holds the bonnethead shark he caught in Manasota Key, Florida while on vacation with grandparents Ray and Pat Schwabe of Vadnais Heights.
2. St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School’s fifth-grade class released 260 young rainbow trout fingerlings into Brown’s Creek in Stillwater. The students raised and studied the trout from eggs as part of a program Trout in the Classroom with Minnesota Trout Unlimited. This was the fourth year St. Jude has raised trout with the program. — Submitted
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3. White Bear Lake Rotarians have been busy this week building the trusses for the Saputo Station rest station and picnic shelter that will be installed this spring at Bellaire Beach Park along the Lake Links Trail. The facility was made possible with a $25,000 legacy program grant from Saputo. Mark Sather is leading the Rotary team. — Greg Bartz
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Youth For Christ (YFC), an international mission-based and Christ-centered youth organization, will launch a ministry in White Bear Lake with a kick-off event May 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Podvin Park. Geared toward local middle school children attending Sunrise and Central Middle Schools, the free event features games, ice cream and football. “It promises to be a great event,” says Davey Neubauer, director of Campus Life at the new Twin Cities YFC. “We are looking forward to working with the middle schoolers to share the good news of Jesus Christ in White Bear Lake.” Learn more about Youth For Christ at yfc.net.
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