6B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Partners in Quality Care 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 855 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Partners in Nutrition, Inc. 855 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: May 23, 2016 Signed: Christine Twait, Executive Director Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 15 and 22, 2016.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Vivid 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1640 Leone Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55106 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Deborah McKee 1640 Leone Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55106. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: May 31, 2016. Signed: Deborah McKee Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 15 and 22, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 MINUTES MAY 23, 2016 A work study session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in Community Room 112 at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS:Call to order - Newberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Chapman (5:35 p.m.), Fahey, Kimball (5:41 p.m.), Mullin, Newberg, Newmaster, Wilson. Ex-officio: Lovett DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1)Update on School Board/ Superintendent Goals a)Update on Equity Plan: a-1) Action Step VI.5 - Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE); Progress during 2015-2016 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Sara Paul, PreK Cultural Liaison Mee Xiong-Yang, and K-12 Cultural Liaison Malia Yang-Xiong presented an update on PIQE a new program launched last fall to connect families, students, teachers/ staff. This free, nine-week program educates parents on how to foster a positive educational environment for their children both at home and at school. Cultural liaisons Mee Xiong-Yang and Malia Yang-Xiong provided information on the White Bear Lake Area Schools Education Broadcast (Xov Tooj Cua Kev Kawm) an alternative way to enhance communication with families who may have barriers that limit their connections to the schools. The broadcast, utilizing Hmong Radio a conference call format, provides Hmong families opportunities to participate and engage in order to support their children’s academic success. The broadcasts were on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. April 20 - May 23, 2016. It is proposed that the broadcasts will resume in the fall. Information on the broadcasts is on the district website in the Teaching and Learning Department section. a-2) Action Step I-2 - Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS); Progress during 2015-2016 and plans for 2016-2017: Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Sara Paul, North Campus Principal Don Bosch, South Campus Principal Tim Wald, and Assessment Coordinator Brian Morris presented information on our work with the organization Equal Opportunity Schools to increase access to college level classes. Students and staff were surveyed to identify students that are ready for college level courses but not yet accessing the opportunity. Insight cards were prepared on each student and outreach occurred. To support student success steps are being put in place to build a sense of belonging, develop growth mindsets and study supports, and link each college course to purpose and value. To support staff steps are being put in place to build instructional capacity, provide intervention support, provide structures for holistic understanding of each learner, and create structures to work in partnership with parents. The complete presentation is on the district website. b) Goal 4 (c) - Progress Report on Review of District Programs and Services Support Students with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Needs Director of Student Support Services Kathleen Daniels, District Placement Coordinator and Homeless Liaison Avis Fink, and Mary Sue Hanson from the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative presented information on the current review of the District’s Chemical and Mental Health Services and partnerships. The small group team examined White Bear Lake Area Schools current Mental Health/Chemical Health programs and identified appropriate interventions and support. The large group team reviewed what resources are available and accessed in WBLAS, examined best practices, examined what is working well, and identified gaps. Preliminary trends have been identified for potential recommendations to be presented in the Fall of 2016. The complete presentation is on the district website. c) Goal 2 - Preliminary Presentation of Budget for 2016 - 2017 Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak and Mary Vaske presented a draft preliminary budget for fiscal year 2017 and projected budgets for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. Nutrition Services Coordinator Bridget Lehn presented the proposed meal price increase for 2016-2017 due to the Federal requirement for weighted-average price in 2016-2017. Elementary breakfast $1.70 (.05 increase), adult breakfast $1.90 (.05 increase), elementary lunch $2.60 (.05 increase), secondary lunch $2.95 (.05 increase), adult lunch $4.00 (.10 increase). NOTE: Board member Kimball left the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Transportation Coordinator Mike Turitto and Tom Watson, Watson Consulting, provided preliminary information on the transportation contract procurement. Building Operations Supervisor Dan Roeser, Larson Engineering representative Greg Buchal, and Administrator Tim Hermann were present to answer questions about the replacement of the South Campus press box. RECESS - Chair Newberg called the meeting into recess at 8:18 p.m. 1) Negotiations Study Session - Chair Newberg reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m. This portion of the meeting was closed to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 179.A.01 to 179.A.25. Board members present: Chapman, Fahey, Mullin, Newberg, Newmaster, Wilson Board member absent: Kimball Administrators present: Lovett, Kazmierczak, Goers ADJOURNMENT Newberg adjourned the closed session at 8:51 p.m. Submitted by: Ellen Fahey, Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 15, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES MAY 12, 2016 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, May 12, 2016, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by School Board Chair Lucy Payne. CALL TO ORDER-Meet-
www.presspubs.com ing called to order at 7:00 p.m. by School Board Chair Lucy Payne. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Schwartz moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 4-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA-School Board Chair Lucy Payne noted the $9,343.16 in donations and expressed the school board/ district’s formal thank you. Chevalier moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 4-0. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION-A) Student/Staff/Community Recognition-1) Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were presented to Stuart Wilkins- bronze medallion for his work providing special blankets for NICU babies and Samantha KostuchPrudential Presidential award certificate for her work on establishing little free libraries. Representative Linda Runbeck also presented Stuart Wilkins with a legislative proclamation from the MN House of Representative for his distinguished volunteer work. 2) National Continental Math League Contest Participants: John Aufderher, Zach Burge, Lydia Lucke, Kaili Malvey, Emily Muetzel, Julia Ruzynski, Tim Schussler and Luke Vipond were presented with certificates of excellence. 3. Superintendent Mark Larson presented school board student representative Acadia Hegedus with a bell and thanked Hegedus for her year of service as student representative. B) Early Childhood Special Education ProgramMary Jo Hei, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, presented on the Mahtomedi Early Childhood Programs for children from birth to kindergarten including Early Childhood Family Education, Mahtomedi Area Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education. C) Race to Reduce-Fran Stang, Fifth Grade Teacher, reported on O.H. Anderson Elementary Race to Reduce Water Conservation Program Stang explained the program goals to increase educators understanding of water conservation issues and embed lessons into existing and developing curriculum, so students gain valuable environmental stewardship skills, increased understanding of water science and learn to take action to apply this information. Jim Lane, Mahtomedi High School Environmental Science Teacher, introduced students: Kelsey Halverson and Anna Carlson who presented on their final class project to create a rain garden on the high school grounds. Forty environmental science students, with help from the Mahtomedi Garden Club, Rice Creek Watershed District and a $3000 grant from the H2O for Life Nonprofit Agency, worked to complete the project. PUBLIC COMMENT-The following members of the audience spoke to the school board about: Paraprofessional Contract Negotiations: Judy Karel, City of Grant Public Viewpoint of the Mahtomedi School District: Gary Bouman. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE-School Board Student Representative Acadia Hegedus reported on the following events at Mahtomedi High School: Eco Club Zero Impact Week, Spring Play Harvey, Track Team’s Bill Gangl 24-Hour Relay for Life, Prom, Spirit Days, advance placement testing, spring sports and the NHS Blood Drive. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-A) Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the minutes from the April 9, 2015, regular school board meeting. Carried 6-0. B) Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the minutes from the April 23, 2015, school board study session. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) The calendar of events was reviewed. B) Mahtomedi Middle School Professional Development-Dr. Mike Neubeck, Mahtomedi Middle School Principal, presented on the change of the Friday morning Spring conferences to a staff development day for teachers. The middle school teachers are using the four hour block of time to work in their Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) to develop goals, create a plan of action, review student work, create common assessments and research best practices. The Spring-Friday morning conferences are the least attended by parents. C) Adjusted Mahtomedi High School Scheduling-Kathe Nickleby, Mahtomedi High School Principal and Luanne Wagner, Mahtomedi High School Assistant Principal, along with Matt Huss, High School Social Studies Teacher and Courtney McCormick, Engineering Program Coordinator, discussed with the school board adjusting the high school class schedule from 54 to 50 minute periods per day with a 30 minute lunch and 30 minutes for students to receive individual academic support, makeup tests, participate in group learning, grade level social-emotional assemblies, hear speakers, exercise, receive counseling services, attend club meetings or do post-secondary research and planning. The high school scheduling committee has been doing research, conducting staff and student surveys and visited other high schools that have implemented this scheduling model. The research shows a decrease in failing grades, discipline referrals and an increased involvement in clubs and activities with stronger student relationships/connections with adults in the building. They plan to finalize plans over the summer and implement the schedule for Fall 2016. Lynne Viker, Director of Teaching and Learning, explained how the Mahtomedi World’s Best Workforce goals would be better met with this schedule change. D) Second Reading of Policies #613 and #715-The following policies were brought for a second reading: Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements and Policy 715 - Food Service Student Account Management. Superintendent Mark Larson noted the removal of procedures from From Policy 715. The third reading and request for board approval will take place at the June 9, 2016 regular school board meeting. ACTION ITEMS-A) Award Abatement Bonds-Stacy Childers, Springsted Inc., reported on the competitive bid process for awarding the sale of the bonds to Piper Jaffray & Company and the Mahtomedi School District’s enhanced AA+ credit rating by Standard & Poor’s Investor Services, which allowed the district to borrow less in the beginning to get the same project proceeds, thus the amount of the bonds dropped from the projected 8.1 million to $7,993,620.86. Superintendent Mark Larson recommended approval of the General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2016A sale award for $7,993,620.86 for the Mahtomedi pavement reconstruction projects. Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2016A sale award for $7,993,620.86. Carried 6-0. B) Award 2016 Mahtomedi School Pavement Reconstruction Contract-Paul Spakousky, Center for Efficient School Operations (CESO)/Facilities, Health & Safety, reported on the 2016 Mahtomedi School Pavement Reconstruction contract bids. Superintendent Mark Larson recommended approval of the 2016 Mahtomedi School Pavement Reconstruction Contract bid of $3,733,000 from T.A. Schifsky & Sons. Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the 2016 Mahtomedi School Pavement Reconstruction Contract with T.A. Schifsky & Sons. Carried 6-0. C) Approval of Policies-Schwartz moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of policies: 410 - Family and Medical Leave, Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence, Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse, Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Policy 506 - Student Discipline, Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition, Policy 522 - Student Sex Nondiscrimination, Policy 524 - Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, Policy 616 - School District System Accountability, Policy 806 - Crisis Management, Policy 210 - Conflict of Interest, Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students, Policy 604 - Instructional Curriculum, Policy 714 - Fund Balance. Carried 6-0. D) 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 School District Calendar Revisions-Superintendent Mark Larson recommended approval of a non-school day for Mahtomedi High School seniors on April 19, 2016 and April 19, 2017 due to testing for grades 9-11. McGraw moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 Calendar Revisions. Carried 6-0. E) 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 Calendar Revisions-Superintendent Mark Larson recommended approval of the Mahtomedi High School conferences changing to staff development time on March 31, 2017 and March 29, 2018. Donovan moved, Deters seconded, approval of 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 School District Calendar Revisions. Carried 6-0. F) Personnel: Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of Resolution Proposing to Place David Hultgren on Unrequested Leave of Absence. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Carried. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 15, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES MAY 26, 2016 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, May 26, 2016, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Board Room. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Mike Chevalier (arrived 7:04); Mary Jo Deters; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; and Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio. Also present: Rochel Manders, Director of Business Services; Beth Sneden, Professional Development and Special Education Supervisor; and Lynne Viker, Director of Learning and Accountability. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Payne moved to amend the agenda to include 2015-2016 Superintendent Evaluation Survey for the June 23 Study Session. Donovan seconded. Carried 5-0. Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 5-0.
JUNE 15, 2016 DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) Teacher Evaluation and Q-Comp & Talent Ed Teacher Development and Evaluation System-Rob Pontious, Mahtomedi Compensation Program (MCP) Coordinator, discussed the web-based tool that the district is using called TalentEd Perform for teacher evaluations. This system helps with consistency, work flow, managing the state’s requirement for teacher development including student learning goals and engagement and teacher evaluations, can be used with the MCP program and stores historical evaluation data. Pontious also discussed the benefits it provides to the superintendent, principals, peer coaches, and all types of teachers. Mahtomedi Compensation Plan covers members of the Mahtomedi Education Association (MEA) and their work in the Personal Learning Communities (PLCs). The plan is expected to be approved by the MEA and will be on the June 9 school board meeting agenda for approval. B) 2015-2016 Superintendent Evaluation Survey for the June 23 Study Session-Superintendent Mark Larson and school board members discussed the 2015-2016 Superintendent Evaluation Survey. Nicole Flesner, Human Resource Supervisor, will send out the 2016-2017 Superintendent Evaluation Process and Timeline to school board members. C) 2016-2017 Projected Enrollment Update-Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed and discussed with school board members the updated 2016-2017 projected enrollment numbers and the number of open enrollment applications to approve in June. D) Legislative Update-Superintendent Mark Larson discussed Mahtomedi District Policy #102 –Equal Educational Opportunity and transgender issues with school board members. E) School Board Summer Retreat-Superintendent Mark Larson and school board members discussed possible big picture goals: 1. Innovation 2. Equity 3. Health & Wellness 4. Individualized Instruction 5. Academics and whether to use a facilitator or subject area experts. Mary Jo Deters, School Board Member- School board member Mary Jo Deters announced her resignation from the school board effective May 27, 2016. Deters began serving on the school board on January 5, 2009 and served as treasurer from January 2011 to January 2012 and as clerk/vice chair from January 2012 to January 2015. In her capacity as board member, Deters represented the school district at the Integration District; Educational Equity Alliance. Deters will be recognized for her years of service at a future School Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT-Deters moved, Donovan seconded, adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m. Submitted by: Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 15, 2016.
VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (VLAWMO) NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN 2017-2026 (PLAN) RAMSEY AND ANOKA COUNTIES NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of VLAWMO will hold a public hearing on the 10-year amendment to its Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (Plan) on June 22, 2016 at the Vadnais Heights City Hall Council chambers at 7 PM. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the draft Plan, with its updated goals, strategies, projects, programs and budgets together with comments from state and local agencies and the watershed response. The Board will consider sending the updated Plan with a summary of both comments and changes to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources for final consideration and approval. The draft Plan is available on the VLAWMO website: www.vlawmo.org or by contacting the watershed administrator. See contact information below. Stephanie McNamara, Administrator 651-204-6073; 800 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 Published one time in the White Bear Press and the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2016.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 04/17/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $192,800.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeremy Duerson, single MORTGAGEE: Bank Of America, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/30/2007 as Document Number 4024759 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to LSF9 Master Participation Trust, C/O Caliber Home Loans, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/01/2015 as Document Number A04558528 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 03/22/2016 as Document Number 04599461 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 332923330090 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 18, Merriam Park, except the southerly 5 feet thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota. ABSTRACT STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 292 Cleveland Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Bank Of America, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $190,751.78 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 07/20/2016 at 10:00AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 01/20/2017, or the next business day if 01/20/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 05/18/2016 U.S. Bank Trust N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2016.