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How far we’ve come: Locals share experiences with grief

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One of those is White Bear Lake resident Lynn Amon, who lost her mother, Rosie, to dementia last July. Rosie had been working as a hospice nurse at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. Rosie’s occupation frequently involved talking to and comforting end-of-life patients. Although she had been living with the disease for nine years, it was not until the last year of her life that it began to affect Rosie physically.

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Late summer Ski Otters sighting Midwest Ski Otters team members, from left, Rosie Quinn, Max Kietzman, Tasha Wall, Brian Wall, Ericka Maldgan and Charlie Woodson make a pass in front of the crowd assembled on shore of Little Goose Lake during a recent Sunday show.

Catch the talented members of the award winning water ski group in action during their final show of the season on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. During a break in the performance it was also announced that team member Pete Hegarty had been seriously injured in national ski jumping competition and is currently recovering in the ICU at Fort Wayne Hospital.

Find more information about Pete and make a donation at www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-petes-road-to-recovery.

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Bald Eagle Yacht Club celebrates quasquicentennial

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

When a group of sailors gathered on Bald Eagle Lake in 1899 to start a yacht club, they couldn’t have dreamed their descendants would be celebrating those beginnings 125 years later.

Handwritten minutes were brief for that first meeting in the home of George Lohman Sept. 18, and said only that the group was “planning the next racing season.” A second meeting two months later at Dr. I. E. Seqvelund’s office was longer, with discussions centered on

lengths of boats, maximum sail area and the fact a three-person crew could not weigh more than 450 pounds.

Officially located at a “firstclass” dock at the end of Buffalo Street for the first 30 years, the Bald Eagle Yacht Club never had a building. What it did have were dedicated people who shared a love for “yachting,” the word they often used for sailing, and the camaraderie that went with it.

The first sailboats to race on the lake were “gaff rig” style and appeared on the dock in 1900 photographs. “The flat-bottomed scows so popular today had

not been invented yet,” noted Evelyn (nee Chapin) Duvall, a fourth-generation Bald Eagle homeowner who is related to four of the 14 people attending the first club meeting.

Duvall’s relatives included Willis Pierce, her great-uncle (Duvall and husband Mark live in the house Pierce built); Gus Holterhoff, her greatgrandmother’s brother; his son Al, and Joseph Tregilgas, her great-grandfather. All were active members in the early years of the yacht club.

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First sailboats to race at Bald Eagle were ‘gaff rig’ style.

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• The district has a new director of technology and innovation. Her name is Susan Herde.

• Dr. Kazmierczak directed parents and students to school-supply and event resources for the upcoming school year on the district’s website: www.isd624.org/about/back-toschool. There will also be a “Back to School Extravaganza,” on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Student attendees can receive backpacks and school supplies, required vaccines and sports physicals.

“We have a great number of interpreters there to help parents fill out [start-of-school] forms,” Board Member Angela Thompson pointed out, “I know that can be a little bit overwhelming.” Board Member Kathleen Daniels added, “We just got 252 backpacks from Community of Grace, full of supplies. If you’re in need, please come.” Free food will be provided.

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Crop Art Classes at WBCA Prep Students for the State Fair Something seedy is growing at White Bear Center for the Arts. Under the expert guidance of Marta Shore, assistant superintendent of Crop Art and Scarecrow at the Minnesota State Fair, a group of artists have honed their skills and are ready to submit their crop art to the State Fair. Starting in July, WBCA held crop art classes and work sessions to teach students how to create their seed mosaics. The introduction class filled in a snap and work sessions were even attended by veteran award-winning crop artist Dan Lindquist.

Crop art began as a way to introduce fairgoers to Minnesota-grown crops in 1965. It has gained popularity as an art form and become a hallmark of the Minnesota State Fair. The artwork can depict anything, but submissions are often inspired by pop culture, from puns and memes or

celebrity portraits to political commentary.

Submissions to the competition are under what can seem like strict guidelines with the State Fair committee accepting submissions made only with seeds from Minnesota-grown farm crops, and no wild plant seeds, white rice, or sesame seeds allowed. But there’s one secret Marta tells students,

“you make it, they put it up.”

As long as you adhere to the supply rules and the three nonos of crop art (no swearing, no solicitation, no slander), artists will get their designs hung up at the Ag-Hort-Bee building.

As a longtime competitor herself, Marta knows this; the first piece she ever made was displayed at the State Fair in 2015. Marta only moonlights

as a crop artist. By day, she teaches biostatistics at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

In the almost 10 years that she’s been making crop art, she has won every ribbon but first place. Now, as superintendent, she has forfeited the competition and decided to help others get into the craft instead.

So, in the month between her first class and the State Fair entry deadline, Marta has taught her students about the history of crop art, from

icons like Crop Art Queen Lillian Colton, who won nine best-of-show ribbons in 11 years starting in 1966, and Cathy Camper, who through her crop art portraits of Malcolm X, George Floyd, Ilhan Omar and the like, opened a new crop art avenue for political commentary at the State Fair. Students learn everything from selecting the right materials and executing intricate designs, to tips, tricks and tools of the trade.

They learned how to paint miniature seeds, strategies for placing hundreds of seeds on a board and even how to apply to the State Fair competition.

At the end of August, as you wander and eat your way through the Great Minnesota Get-Together, don’t forget to stop by the Ag-Hort building to peruse the crop art. You might even see a White Bear Lake entry from Marta’s class at WBCA.

Mexican Clay Makes a Pilgrimage to Minnesota White Bear Center for the Arts is prepping to host the Mata Ortiz Pottery Sale again for the first time since its run in 2019. From Sept. 1821, renowned artists from the small village of Mata Ortiz, in the Northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico will display their pottery at WBCA for a special four-day sale.

With bright, intricate pots decorated in earth-toned animals, nature, and scenes depicting small microcosms on the surface of the clay, Mata Ortiz pottery is known for its intricate designs. Its origins trace back to the ancient Paquimé civilization which flourished in Northern Mexico a thousand years ago. The pottery style was lost when the city was abandoned and destroyed.

It was revived by Juan Quezada Celado, a local woodcutter who, at 12 years old, came across ancient pottery shards while gathering wood in the

hills. The shards came from Casas Grandes, now the archaeological site of a once thriving Paquimé city about 20 minutes from Mata Ortiz.

For years after, he underwent the process of attempting to recreate and rediscover the ancient shapes and patterns. Juan and other villagers developed the distinctive style now known as Mata Ortiz using wild clay from the hills of Mata Ortiz and natural pigments.

In 1967, Social Anthropologist Spencer MacCallum stumbled upon one of Juan’s pots in a New Mexico shop and traced them to Juan.

Spencer and his wife spent their lives creating a pottery marketplace in Mata Ortiz, introducing the work of Juan and eventually hundreds of other artists to the world. Since then, their work has gained international acclaim with pieces exhibited in museums across the globe and drawing the

Upcoming Events Fire, Earth, Air, and Water Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts September 10, 6:30-8:30 PM The Ford Family Gallery will be filled with ceramics, glass, paint, fiber, beads, writing and metal sculpture from the North Shore Artists League from Sept. 3 to Oct. 18 as artists

attention of art collectors worldwide.

White Bear Center for the Arts’ Mata Ortiz Sales Event marks a significant cultural exchange as Cesar Bugarini, Mata Ortiz potter from Chihuahua, Mexico, and José Mario Jimenez, art dealer and presenter of La Iguana Art Gallery in Tucson, Arizona, representing 37 Mata Ortiz artists congregate in White Bear Lake to share their heritage with a new audience. The sale features over 250 Mata Ortiz pots as well as artisanal textiles from the area. Each piece, crafted by hand without using a potter’s wheel, shows the expertise passed down through generations.

In addition to the pottery sale, the event will include presentations of Mata Ortiz and its history by José and demonstrations by Cesar giving visitors the rare opportunity to watch a Mata Ortiz artist shape, paint and fire a pot using traditional methods.

explore the heart of northern nature. Gather with the community to see all their works and hear from the artists at the artist panel, “How to Start.”

Artist Talk with Jessica Turtle White Bear Center for the Arts September 12, 7:00-8:00 PM Jessica Turtle is heading a new mural at WBCA inspired by images and ideas shared by the community. Hear Jessica talk about the mural process from crowd-sourcing photos, creating her design, and gridding out and painting a large-scale mural.

For art lovers, this is more than just a sale — it’s a cultural celebration that bridges borders and brings the rich traditions of Mata Ortiz to our own backyard.

All About Jane with Monica Livorsi The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Lawn Sunday, August 25 - 1:00 PM Monica Livorsi performs songs from her original album with a Jane Austen theme. Tickets are paywhat-you-want; advance reservations are required.

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

“From Barry”: The Perfect Pop Songs of the Bee Gees The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 14 - 7:30 PM Mick Sterling presents his love letter to Barry Gibbs in this Bee Gees tribute concert.

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t was 10:15 Saturday morning, August 3, when the fire alarm went off at our condo. We didn’t see any fire or smoke or even smell it, but we departed quickly from the first floor via the outside stairs.

Within seven minutes the police were there and a couple minutes later the fire truck arrived. The condo caretaker, Brian Mabe, came over from his house and the fire crew made some quick inspections. It was discovered one of the tenants was cooking bacon with the door open to the lobby.

The report didn’t include whether the bacon was thick-sliced or not. It appeared to be smoked.

We were all safe and no damage.

Thankfully we have a prompt and prepared fire department in our communities.

This became a special event for our 56th wedding anniversary. We had been generally homebound after Kathy had a knee replacement five weeks ago.

On a very warm August 4th day in 1968 About the we were married in a little country Baptist Town church in Blomkest, Minnesota, which was north of Olivia where I had a home with my Gene Johnson 12-year-old daughter, Julie, and owned the Oliva-Times Journal.

Our extended guest list was invited to a luncheon at Smiley’s Supper Club in Olivia and following that a good friend, the late Sander Pearson of the Red Owl store, served a Scandinavian picnic in our back yard.

Recently Kathy asked me what was my memory of the wedding day and I said it was when we were leaving home for our honeymoon. I confronted her mother for advice on how we should handle our first night. This German Lutheran mother of their only child quickly answered, “Be sure you have your pajamas under the pillow in case of fire.”

Her quick wit and humor made for a great mother-in-law.

I returned the question to Kathy. She said it was when our 12-year-old daughter Julie came running up to her after the ceremony and said with great delight, “Now I can call you Mom.” Our 6,000 mile honeymoon took us to Banff, Lake Louise, a boat ride on the Tacoma Sound, and a trip to California to visit with a sister and brother’s families. Then on our way home I surprised her with a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. It was topped off with a nice visit at Custer, South Dakota. Life continues to be a wonderful adventure and we’re very thankful to God for all the years we have had together visiting many countries of the world and salt water cruising.

Inflation Noted

Have you noticed home and business insurance rates climbing? Some carriers are pulling out of Minnesota.

Inflation is a part of it, but more than that it’s all the storms we have been having around the country, especially hurricanes, wind, rain and flooding on the coastal sides.

The fires in California have also had an effect on it. A number of insurance claims have been made on depreciated roofs thus causing excess claims to the insurance company.

This also goes into the factor of rising rates.

The heavier rains and wind have damaged a lot of trees and in many cases knocked power out, and sump pumps don’t work when there is no power.

Another issue is for lake home owners. The docks have to be reset as the water has been coming up more than anticipated.

The recent hurricane Debby hit the panhandle area at Steinhatchee, Florida with substantial winds of 80 mph. It then moved across and up through the Carolinas and made its mark as well with historic rainfall and flooding.

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I’ve entered various contests, mainly the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest and most recently the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One Awards, but I’ve never been on the other end of it.

Perhaps that’s why when an email landed in my inbox from America’s Newspapers seeking judges I thought “let’s see what this is all about.”

Shannon’s I was invited Shenanigans to be a judge for this year’s Shannon Carmage Walls Commentary Granholm Writing Prize, which honors excellence in editorial page and column writing. The contest seeks to recognize strong, courageous and positive editorial leadership.

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Dylan Elizalde Manuel were the recipients of the Minnow Tank Effect Scholarship. Funds from the scholarship, in excess of $75,000, will be awarded over the next four years to Willow Lane 5th graders who demonstrate the Minnow Tank values of service to others, teamwork, gratitude, and perseverance.

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Fall season openers listed Following is a list of fall sports season openers for White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi.

High school teams opened practices on Monday. Aug. 12.

suddenly at our side. Also, when we are given advance notice, we have extra time to move to single file on the right side of the trail, so as to give the bicyclist wide birth.

As a motorist, I would remind bicyclists not to dart across intersections in front of vehicles, even when vehicles are stopped at stop signs. Sometimes road signs, parked cars, trees and other foliage block our view of cyclists who are speeding in from the side at a fast clip. They can see us, but we can’t see them. We are stopped at a stop sign and looking in all directions for traffic. The wisest course for the bicyclist is to stop and make sure they make eye contact with the driver so that they know the driver sees them. I do this myself as a pedestrian, and I would give the same advice to bicyclists. I never step out in front of a car, even if I have the right-of-way, without first making eye contact with the driver.

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Zephyrs — Tennis was first into action, Monday at Centennial.

Opening on Thursday will be the swimmers with conference relays at Simley and the volleyball team hosting Cretin-Derham Hall.

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Bears — Tennis opens Wednesday at Hill-Murray. Boys and girls soccer open against Centennial at home Thursday. The swimmers start Thursday with conference relays at East Ridge. Volleyball will host Hutchinson on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The football team kicks off hosting Minnetonka on Thursday, Aug. 29. Boys

opens that night at Brainerd.

and girls cross country start at Rosemount on Friday, Aug, 30.

What a helpful article by Mike Brooks on bike laws and safe trail behavior Aug. 7. We can all be more safety-conscious, whether we are bikers, pedestrians, or motorists. I would like to add to Mike’s suggestions.

As pedestrians on walking trails, we try to keep to the right side of the trail, leaving room for bicyclists to get by, should they come up behind us. What we have noticed works well is that many bicyclists have small bells on their handlebars, which they sound as they are approaching. So, as pedestrians, first we hear a faint tinkle behind us, and then perhaps even a second sounding of the bell as the cyclist gets even closer, and then, when they are within speaking range, a clear and courteous, “On your left!”

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City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota Summary Financial Report CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA Revenues and Expenditures for General Operations SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT Governmental Funds REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

Revenues General property taxes Tax increment Franchise fees Licenses and permits Fines and forfeits Intergovernmental Charges for services Special assessments Investment income (loss) Rental and lease income Refunds and reimbursements Donations Dedicated fees Miscellaneous Total revenues Per capita

2023 $

9,838,998 679,503 371,353 1,739,885 52,548 4,512,998 1,856,391 814,264 2,023,028 1,243,561 331,338 14,419 122,456 157,993

$

$ 23,758,735 $ 965

$ $

Expenditures Current General government Public safety Public works Parks and recreation Community development Capital outlay General government Public safety Public works Parks and recreation Community development Debt service Principal retired on bonded debt Interest and other expenditures Total expenditures Per capita

Total

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

2022

22.5% -1.6% 10.5% 6.0% -23.2% 5.1% 10.0% -33.5% -336.2% 6.3% -19.7% -92.3% 3301.6% -51.7%

19,221,765 767

23.6% 25.9%

2,156,701 8,204,427 3,035,193 1,712,997 2,561,230

2,027,179 7,756,025 2,897,797 1,673,359 960,620

6.4% 5.8% 4.7% 2.4% 166.6%

311,597 12,043,884 587,646 724,372 20,193

372,642 808,524 2,935,499 1,911,208 82,558

-16.4% 1389.6% -80.0% -62.1% -75.5%

1,335,000 1,036,916

1,150,000 787,340

16.1% 31.7%

23,362,751 932

44.4% 47.0%

$ $

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ADDING SEWER AND WATER PERMIT FEES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN THAT THE FEE SCHEDULE IS HEREBY AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING FEE: SEWER AND WATER PERMIT 202.030, 202.040 $150.00 8/2024 STATE SURCHARGE MN STATUTE 326B.148 $1.00 EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law.

Adopted by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 6th day of August, 2024.

ATTEST: Rebecca Kellen, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

Percent Increase (Decrease)

8,034,685 690,709 336,014 1,641,987 68,385 4,292,590 1,687,657 1,225,027 (856,588) 1,169,824 412,550 188,184 3,600 327,141

$ 33,730,156 $ 1,370

AUGUST 21, 2024

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORDINANCE 2024–07-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ADDING SOLICITOR REGISTRATION FEE The City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby ordains that the fee schedule is hereby amended by adding the following fee: SOLICITOR REGISTRATION FEE (PER YEAR) 622 $100.00 8/2024 EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law.

Adopted by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 6th day of August, 2024.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, 6:45 PM NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Birchwood Village is proposing changes to its city code and will hold a public hearing, second reading, and final vote of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE 2024-08-01: AN ORDINANCE REPLACING SUBSECTION 304.020 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED “VARIANCE APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS” IN SECTION 304 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED “ZONING CODE: VARIANCES”.

The public hearing will be conducted via the regular September 2024 City Council meeting set to begin at 6:45pm on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. A copy of the text of the ordinances are available on the City’s website, or by contacting the City Administrator at 651-426-3403 to request a physical copy.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULE REVISION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers has scheduled a public hearing to receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103D.341 regarding the District’s proposed rule revisions on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Public participation using interactive technology will Total long-term indebtedness $ 27,820,000 $ 27,820,000 0.0% also be possible using Zoom. Please contact Theresa at tstasica@ricecreek.org for instructions. In addition, by a Per capita $ 1,130 $ 1,110 1.8% declaration under Minnesota Open Meeting Law Section 13D.021, all meetings of the RCWD Board of Managers are in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a health care professional, General Fund Balance - December 31 $ 9,217,317 $ 7,415,784 24.3% have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or Per capita $ 374 $ 296 26.6% infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely.

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of White Bear Information regarding the proposed rule revisions can be viewed on the District’s website, www.ricecreek.org, Lake to interested citizens. Additional information regarding this summary can be obtained by contacting the or at the District office, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Written comments can be directed to Patrick Hughes by email at phughes@ricecreek.org or by mail at the above address. All comments City's Finance Department at (651) 429-8517. Also, a complete copy of the City's Annual Comprehensive received by end of business on September 20, 2024, will be a part of the public record and given due considerFinancial Report is available at City Hall or online at www.whitebearlake.org. ation by the District.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota Statement of Cash Flows

CITY OF WHITEProprietary BEAR Funds LAKE, MINNESOTA ForSTATEMENT the Year Ended 31, 2023 OFDecember CASH FLOWS

PROPRIETARY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 License Bureau

Total Enterprise Funds

Sewer

Refuse

2,788,062 $ (1,288,546) (575,449) (152,501) 27,150 798,716

3,860,962 $ (502,295) (441,952) (1,948,715) 12,447 980,447

1,805,202 $ (1,759,118) (7,694) 29,385 67,775

1,962,805 $ (348,466) (2,145,811) 4,690 (526,782)

861,821 $ (46,491) (803,957) 49 11,422

442,949 $ (244,112) 672 199,509

11,721,801 (4,189,028) (3,974,863) (2,101,216) 74,393 1,531,087

3,562 (138,000)

(130,000)

62,880 (119,000)

239,000 233,000 (166,000)

61,257 (57,000)

18,667 (195,500)

366,699 (805,500)

(134,438)

(130,000)

(56,120)

306,000

4,257

(176,833)

(438,801)

(468,397) (175,000) (63,173) 51

(89,885) 4,830

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(292,327) 7,500

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(56,343) -

(906,952) (175,000) (63,173) 12,381

(706,519)

(85,055)

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(284,827)

-

(56,343)

(1,132,744)

Cash flows from investing activities Investment interest loss

64,141

100,022

16,907

23,252

4,084

7,204

215,610

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

21,900

865,414

28,562

(482,357)

19,763

(26,463)

426,819

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Payments to vendors Payments to employees Payments to other governments Other receipts Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

$

Cash flows from noncapital financing activities Intergovernmental receipts Transfers from other funds Transfers (to) other funds Net cash provided (used) by noncapital financing activities Cash flows from capital financing activities Purchase of property and equipment Principal paid on capital debt Interest paid on debt Proceeds from the sale of capital assets Net cash provided (used) by capital financing activities

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Operating income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation Miscellaneous (Increase) decrease in assets/deferred outflows of resources Accounts receivable Special assessments Intergovernmental receivable Prepaid expenses Deferred outflows in pension resources Increase (decrease) in liabilities/deferred inflows of resources Accounts payable Intergovernmental payable Deposits payable Deferred inflows in pension resources Unearned revenue Net pension liability Net cash provided (used) by operating activities Noncash capital and related financing activities Amortization of bond premium Capital assets purchased on account The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

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680,538

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AUTHOR VISIT When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

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Where: Bridgewood Park Details: Free outdoor

concert featuring Kashimana. Bring blankets and chairs. Opportunioty to meet Mayor Krachmer before music starts.

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TOWN HALL TALK: HISTORY OF LACROSSE When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednes-

day, Aug. 21 Where: White Bear Town Hall, Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd., White Bear Township Details: Historian John Hunter explores the meaning and significance as well as a hands-on demonstration of the “Creator’s Game” that has been played by local Dakota,

Ojibwe and Ho-Chunk tribes for over 400 years.

Free.

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FILLEBROWN FRIDAY When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday,

Aug. 23 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave, Details: Stop by for a self-guided tour and refreshemnts on the porch.

Contact: whitebearhistory. org

ARTISAN AND VENDOR FAIR When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24 Where: Hippodrome Ice Arena, 4855 Bloom Avenue Details: Crafters, makers, boutiques, and vendors.

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SUMMER LAWN CONCERT When: 1 p.m. Sunday,

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Where: Hanifl Performing

Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. Details: Concert by Monica Livorsi focuses on different characters from Jane Austen’s novels. Rain or shine; pay-what-you-want admission.

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HOMES OF THE WHITE BEAR LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT When: 6-7 p.m. Monday,

Aug. 26 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: The new public safety building will be the fourth fire house; discover what other buildings and locations the department has called home since 1888. Free; registration not required.

Contact: whitebearhistory. org

Fundraiser planned to help school rebuild A “Pickleball Charity Bash” is planned Sept.

8 to help rebuild the BrydgesCentre in Kenya after a fire. The BrydgesCentre is a home outside Nairobi for abandoned, abused and orphaned children cofounded by Birchwood couple Nancy and Bob Brydges.

The fire destroyed three classrooms and the library’s 5,000 books collected by the school’s director over the last 20 years. “Needless to say, it was a financial setback,” Nancy wrote in an email. “Along with that we rescued 17 kids from a children’s home where they had been sexually and physically abused.”

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Nancy and Bob Brydges at the Kenyan children’s home and school they helped build.

The fundraiser will be held at Smashpark in Roseville, 1721 County Road C. The pickleball tournament is 1-5 p.m. and costs $35 per person to enter. Spectators pay $10; children under 18 are free. There will also

be yard games like cornhole, shuffleboard, ping pong and more from 3 to 6 p.m. Food and beverage service available.

To enter or for more information, go to brydgescentre.org.

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Jimmy Egan, Mahtomedi High School junior-to-be and standout hockey, verbally committed to Colorado College after visiting the campus. He will be the third Egan to play there, following two great-uncles.

Egan had “a handful of offers” on Aug. 1, the first day coaches can make offers, said his father, Pat. However, Jimmy made up his mind quickly.

“The second I set foot on that campus and in Ed Robson Arena, I knew this was home,” stated the forward who had nine goals and 43 assists for Mahtomedi’s

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Jimmy Egan

state semi-finalist team last winter. “ I love the coaching staff and I know they want the best for me. Colorado Springs is a beautiful city. Can’t go wrong waking up to the view of the mountains every morning,” Jimmy’s great-uncles, Tim Egan and the late

Mike Egan, both played for Colorado College in the 1970’s after playing for Mahtomedi. Jimmy said he was not aware of that when he first visited the campus but found out soon enough from his parents.

“After hearing that, I thought it would be cool to carry on that legacy — get another generation of Egans playing in a CC jersey,” said Jimmy.

“Mike passed away, but I know his kids, Kristin and Timmy, are looking forward to watching some CC games. They thought it was pretty special that I decided to follow their father’s footsteps. Tim already told me he’ll be in Colorado Springs watching games.”

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Bonelle “Bonnie” M. Sorgenfrei Age 85, of Virginia, MN, and Lake Vermilion, Cook, MN, and formerly of White Bear Lake, MN, died peacefully Thursday, August 8, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born December 24, 1938, in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Donald and Adeline (Retterath) Lloyd.

Bonnie was a graduate of Wahpeton High School and North Dakota State College of Science. She was united in marriage to Frederick John Sorgenfrei on June 1, 1963, in Alexandria, MN. Bonnie worked as an Administrative Assistant at Honeywell and White Bear Lake School District.

She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hugo, MN. Bonnie loved the outdoors, from water skiing, to relaxing in the sun to trimming brushes.

Grandchildren and nieces and nephews were the grateful recipients of hand-made clothing and beautiful quilts. While wintering in Lake Havasu, AZ, she shared her talents as a quilting instructor.

She also enjoyed beading, making cards and playing cards and games.

Bonnie is survived by her husband: Fred; children: Steven (Kathy) Sorgenfrei of Lino Lakes, MN, and Shawna Kelsey of Hugo, MN; grandchildren: Kristi (Trevor) Smith, Matt Sorgenfrei, Andrew (Mara) Kelsey, Alex (Heather) Kelsey and Elizabeth Kelsey; great-granddaughter: Alayna Kelsey; in-laws, Shawna and Don Kishel, Orville (Vicky) Henderson; nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Donald and Adeline Lloyd; brother, Duane; sister-in-law: Carol (Sorgenfrei) Henderson and her beloved pets.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Cook, MN with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Fr. Beau Braun will be the Celebrant. Inurnment will be at the Cook Community Cemetery.

Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia.

To express condolences online please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Bruce Edmund Wittenberg

Age 66 of White Bear Lake, passed away surrounded by his family on August 1, 2024 after a recent cancer diagnosis.

Bruce was recently retired from Patterson Companies after a 50 year career.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Evelyn Wittenberg, brother, Gene and sisterin-law Anne.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 42 years Deborah; daughter, Cassandra (Derek) Wilhelm, grandchildren Olivia and Luke; siblings, David, Bonnie (Mike) Murphy, Barb (Chuck) Goggin, Becky (Mark) Ebent, and Heidi (Tom) Potter; and many nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends and family.

A Visitation will be held Saturday August 24, 2024, 10 a.m.-Noon with a memorial service starting at Noon at the Washburn-McReavy Shoreview Chapel, 515 Hwy 96 W., Shoreview, MN

Kathy (Ayde) Gullikson Age 70, Formerly of Forest Lake.

Caring Wife, Mom, Grandma, Daughter, Sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August, 9th 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was a devoted Mom and Grandma, loved making memories with her children and grandchildren even if that was just sitting around listening and laughing with an occasional eye roll or a quick witted response. She was known for her love of traveling, especially by the ocean.

Preceded in death by father, Leonard Ayde;

siblings, Robert Ayde, Clara Ayde Lucking, Joseph Ayde, Sue (Charlie) Tubman. Survived by Husband, Gary; children, Chris (Michelle King), Dan (Becky Haley), Jennifer (Rick) Benson, Jim (Angie); grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor, Chandler, Paige, Gavin, Cole, Kylee, Brayden, Reese; mother, Mary Ayde; siblings, Lenny Ayde, Jeff Ayde, Tom Ayde, Marilyn (Howard) Nelson, Steve Ayde, Richard Ayde, Annie (Dan) Winberg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of Kathy’s life 3-7 pm with a service at 6 pm, Thursday, September 19th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

Private Interment, Saint Genevieve Cemetery, Centerville. RobertsFamilyFH.com 651-464-4422

Ralph Karczewski Age 87 of Mahtomedi.

Passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pat; children Carole Lundell and Keith (Katarina) Karczewski; grandchildren, Rachel, Brendan, Mikayla, Bryce, Caroline; siblings, Phyllis Witkowski, Gerald Karczewski; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene. Ralph truly loved people - kids in particular.

For decades, he volunteered whenever and wherever he could, whether it was for the school band, camp, or vacation bible school. At camp, he was affectionally known as “Camp Gramp,” always willing to share a little tenderness with a homesick camper.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. Aandrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, with visitation one hour prior. Memorials should be specifically designated to: Presbyterian Homes Foundation, Boutwell’s Landing The Gables – Third Floor Employee Appreciation.

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Students initiate international connections at welcome picnic Above: Students from Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake area high schools gather for a group photo in West Park along with Ukrainian students participating in the YouLEAD program, host family members and chaperones during a recent welcome picnic.

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• Officers mediated a dispute in the 3600 block of Hazel Street Aug. 7.

• A motorcycle driver was apprehended by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office in the 2700 block of Riviera Drive N. after fleeing deputies and being chased by a state patrol helicopter to that address Aug. 7.

• Following a report of suspicious persons in the 2400 block of County Road F Aug. 8, officers located two adults with arrest warrants who complained of medical needd and were turned over to medical professionals.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI Aug. 8 following a traffic stop near Otter Lake Road and Highway 96.

• A man was arrested on Fourth Street Aug. 10 for violating an

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• Assault was reported in the 1700 block of Ninth Street Aug. 10.

• Officers responded to noise complaints Aug. 10 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue and the 3100 block of McKnight Road.

• Officers responded to an animal complaint near the intersection of Sharon Lane and Fourth Street Aug. 11.

• Officers responded to a civil incident in the 4800 block of Cook Avenue Aug. 11.

• A loud music disturbance was reported Aug. 11 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue.

• A woman was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault in the 3600 block of Sun Terrace Aug. 12.

• A North St. Paul man was arested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 12.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI in the 1400 block of Buerkle Road Aug. 12.

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• Deputies evicted an out of town male from Mahtomedi Beach in the 1000 block of Park Avenue July 14, after he was reported for making inappropriate comments to juvenile females in the park. The male, who had been visiting a friend, left without incident.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:06 a. m. July 15 in the 6000 block of Wildwood Road for a missing driver’s side headlight and discovered a boatload of violations, starting with vehicle registration that expired in February. The driver had no driver’s license in possession, due to it having been revoked for failure to provide proof of insurance. The driver failed to provide insurance proof during

this traffic stop as well.

• Deputies responding to the report of a disturbance at 1:30 a.m. July 16 on East Avenue and Locust Street encountered a verbal altercation between an Uber driver and a passenger. At 5:30 a.m. that same morning, deputies responded to a report of a male sitting on a resident’s front steps in Maple Street with a flashlight and a knife.

The male turned out to have been involved in the previous skirmish with the Uber driver and was found to have warrants out on him. Deputies detained him in handcuffs and released him when the warrants were determined to be non-extraditable. He was transported home to east St. Paul.

• A Huron Street neighbor dispute over ownership of the city easement of an L-shaped driveway between properties was reported July 17. Both parties told deputies they had documents from the city and/ or county proving their points.

“No Trespassing” signs also mysteriously went missing during the ongoing dispute.

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• Deputies cited a motorist July 10 on Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street

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• On July 11, deputies found the

pigs that had been reported missing in the 9000 block of Justen Trail N. On July 12, deputies discussed options on how to get rid of a skunk entering a yard in the 11000 block of Greenlefe Ave. • Deputies waiting at the red light on southbound Lake Elmo at Highway 36 cited a motorist July 19 for using a wireless device while operating a motor vehicle, after observing her swiping away for at least one minute. She was also verbally warned for expired registration.

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• Deputies on patrol cited a motorist at 4:57 a.m. July 10 on westbound Highway 36 and I-694 for driving after cancellation, following a traffic stop for speeding.

• Deputies cited a motorist at 11:30 p.m. July 17 on westbound Highway 36 over Hilton Trail N. for no rear license plate.

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• A burglary and assault were reported at 10:59 p.m. July 7 on Warwick Lane. The victim was transported to hospital, while deputies followed up with several addresses of the possible suspects.

• A Faversham Road resident at 2:26 a.m. July 13 reported her doorbell rung numerous times for no reason.

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BALD EAGLE YACHT CLUB: Going strong 125 years later, community invited to celebrate FROM PAGE 1

A treasured scrapbook compiled from “attic finds” by former Commodore Kevin Chase holds precious artifacts of club history. The book was bequeathed to Duvall for safe keeping and is brought out for viewing at the club’s many social gatherings.

Turn-of-the-century newspaper clippings, 125-year-old photographs, tiny bound booklets detailing the first bylaws and beautiful handdrawn maps of the lake are part of the collection.

A reference to sight line points on a 1900 race course map drawn by Al Holterhoff includes descriptions like A – tree at end of island; E- three blazes in a cottonwood tree, 10-inch diameter; H – Ramsden Park windmill tower; M – three blazes in a double burr oak tree, 12-inch diameter.

“I love how they described where the marks were located to

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Officers in 2024 include, from left, Russell and Polly Dedrick, social chairs; Jodey Klein, treasurer; Andrew Jagger, vice commodore, with Ceci and Liam; Chris Wiberg, commodore; and Trevor Taylor, sailing captain.

set the course,” Duvall said.

And then there’s the Jan. 22, 1900, entry in the minutes indicating that a newly elected committee was “to lay out the sailing course which they had found Mr. Fitz would survey for $15.”

A clipping about the club course indicated the committee decided to put up “post buoys instead of the more frequently used kegs so that little

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boys could not amuse themselves by sinking them with shot.”

More names were added to the attendee list in April 1900.

Among them were Lute Manship, brother to famous sculptor Paul Manship, who reportedly owned the lake’s largest yacht, and Jim Adamson, Duvall’s maternal grandfather.

The first club activity was a dance, co-hosted

by J.A. Mull, which drew 250 people, an invitation to which is part of scrapbook memorabilia.

“Then they got around to sailing, after another big party of course. Two classes of boats were admitted, Larks and a free-for-all class.”

Club history can

be divided into three eras, according to the archives: “the real early days, the war years and present day.”

Membership fizzled out around WWI (low lake levels are thought to have contributed to the decline), although there are discrepancies as to the actual year. There was a resurgence in 1939, which lasted until 1945 when the last Thomas Cup was awarded. The trophy was named for Z. H. Thomas, who was commodore in 1904. The club was revived in the 60s when families with surnames like Pearlson, David, Knight and Campbell revitalized tradition with weekly socials and summer regattas. Some of those

families are still active today.

Just like they did 125 years ago, socials continue today in people’s backyards.

“The club is a place to meet with friends who share a love for sailing,” commented longtime member Chase. “It’s a ‘light’ place: No politics, just an easy place where everyone knows your name. It exists because members want it to.

There is no real estate, no clubhouse.”

Added Duvall, “We were always the country cousin to the White Bear Yacht Club, which was active before we were. We have longevity though, despite never having a building.”

The club is not exclusive to Bald Eagle

Meeting notes to form a yacht club, Sept. 18 and Nov. 6, 1899.

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homeowners. “Anyone can join,” Duvall said.

“And they don’t have to own a boat or know how to sail. We can teach you if you want, or you can just socialize with us.”

Chase told a story about a great-uncle who would visit him on Bald Eagle. “One Sunday we went to a (clubsponsored) pancake breakfast at someone’s house, in their yard.

He asked why I never brought him to the club.

‘This is as yacht clubby as we get,’ I told him. He never understood that the club is where people gather. Our assets are limited to a dock, buoys and a cannon. It’s existed 125 years because people carry it forward. That’s a milestone we need to celebrate.”

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Weekly Outlook SUNRISE/SUNSET AUGUST 21-27, 2024

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City Project No. 24-08 • Sports Center Drive (from Birch Lake Boulevard South to C.S.A.H. 96) The total amount of the proposed assessment roll for City Project 2401 and 24-08 is $592,799.20. The estimated cost of the improvement is $2,152,838.31. Owners may contact the City to review the proposed assessment roll, which is on file with the City Clerk. The amount to be specially assessed against a particular lot, piece, or parcel of land will be mailed to the affected property owner prior to the hearing. Adoption by the Council on the proposed assessments may occur at the hearing.

At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views regarding the proposed assessments and the City Council will consider all written or oral objections raised before or at the hearing. In addition, interested persons may direct any questions or file written comments respecting the proposed assessments with the City Engineer, at or prior to the public hearing.

Please find detailed meeting information on the City’s website at www. whitebearlake.org/ or call the City Clerk at 651-429-8508 to learn how to attend the public hearing.

An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR 2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT ON CAMPBELL AVENUE / KRECH AVENUE / SECOND STREET / THIRD STREET / WOOD AVENUE / SPORTS CENTER DRIVE CITY PROJECT NOS.: 24-01, 24-08 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 4701 Highway 61, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, to consider, and possibly act to adopt, the proposed assessment for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project against benefitting properties on: City Project No. 24-01 • Campbell Avenue (from Birch Lake Avenue to Fourth Street) • Krech Avenue (from Birch Lake Avenue to Fifth Street) • Second Street (from West Cul-De-Sac to Wood Avenue) • Third Street (from West Cul-De-Sac to Wood Avenue) • Third Street (from Campbell Avenue to Bald Eagle Avenue) • Wood Avenue (from Birch Lake Avenue to Fourth Street)

City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Statement of NetLAKE, Position CITY OF WHITE BEAR MINNESOTA Proprietary Funds STATEMENT OF NET POSITION December 31, 2023 PROPRIETARY FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2023 Water Assets Current Assets Cash Receivables: Unremitted special assessments Delinquent special assessments Unavailable special assessments Accounts, net Intergovernmental Prepaid expenses Total current assets

$

Noncurrent Assets Capital Assets Land Buildings Other improvements Equipment Wells Distribution system Collection system Work in progress Less accumulated depreciation Total net capital assets

1,929,422

3,095,034

$

Ambulance

416,969

$

198,181

$

108,811

$

291,728

$

6,040,145

67,795 322,980 5,785 3,491,594

158,600 2,092 577,661

499,599 697,780

8,455 117 117,383

291,728

10,159 47,003 346,744 2,465,031 12,254 117 8,921,453

79,990 2,060,171 1,671,188 930,811 7,203,548 (7,596,614) 4,349,094

109,501 1,384,597 5,087,041 144,615 (5,334,528) 1,391,226

-

1,337,471 (952,375) 385,096

5,760 21,569 (27,329) -

410,285 2,493,478 376,522 160,023 (1,907,106) 1,533,202

490,275 4,668,910 376,522 4,574,848 930,811 7,203,548 5,087,041 144,615 (15,817,952) 7,658,618

8,094,401

4,882,820

577,661

1,082,876

117,383

1,824,930

16,580,071

73,692

56,550

992

2,744,205

100,794

-

2,976,233

Deferred outflows of resources Deferred pension resources

$

Noncurrent Liabilities Bonds payable (net of unamortized premiums and discounts) Net pension liability Total noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities

121,617 25,153 1,373 1,526 188,672 46,788 385,129

$

$

157,020 79,520 13,280 35,903 285,723

$

167,734 9,359 629 177,722

$

35,758 80,000 283,223 398,981

$

2,811 63,994 66,805

$

69,960 34,301 -

$

104,261

554,900 25,153 90,252 34,301 94,806 188,672 430,537 1,418,621

3,051,597 237,746 3,289,343

182,443 182,443

3,199 3,199

1,439,198 1,439,198

325,185 325,185

-

3,051,597 2,187,771 5,239,368

3,674,472

468,166

180,921

1,838,179

391,990

104,261

6,657,989

93,883

72,045

1,264

2,562,132

128,411

-

2,857,735

1,108,825 3,290,913 4,399,738

1,391,226 3,007,933 4,399,159

396,468 396,468

385,096 (958,326) (573,230) $

(302,224) (302,224) $

1,533,202 187,467 1,720,669

4,418,349 5,622,231 10,040,580

Deferred inflows of resources Deferred pension resources Net Position Net Investment in capital assets Unrestricted Total net position

$

Refuse

Total Enterprise Funds

Pioneer Manor

10,159 47,003 278,949 1,475,397 4,377 3,745,307

Total assets

Liabilities Current Liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued interest payable Intergovernmental payable Deposits payable Unearned revenue Bonds payable (net of unamortized premiums and discounts) Net pension liability Total current liabilities

Sewer

License Bureau

$

$

$

$

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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota

of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position STATEMENTStatement OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION Proprietary Funds PROPRIETARY FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023

Operating revenues Charges for services Penalties Rent Donations Sale of recyclables Other Total operating revenues

Water $

Operating expenses Personal services Supplies Other services and charges Disposal charges Depreciation Total operating expenses

2,749,020 6,368 24,535 2,779,923

Sewer $

3,915,592 12,447 3,928,039

Refuse $

1,776,978 732 23,920 1,801,630

License Bureau

Ambulance $

1,926,960 4,690 1,931,650

$

859,531 49 859,580

Total Enterprise Funds

Pioneer Manor $

438,131 672 438,803

$

11,228,081 6,368 438,131 732 66,313 11,739,625

575,449 297,246 971,873 162,611 210,505 2,217,684

441,952 36,523 449,494 1,998,716 161,127 3,087,812

7,694 1,483 122,845 1,644,274 1,776,296

2,887,386 144,839 204,355 116,626 3,353,206

812,045 6,392 39,669 858,106

7,674 257,846 92,278 357,798

4,724,526 494,157 2,046,082 3,805,601 580,536 11,650,902

Operating income (loss)

562,239

840,227

25,334

(1,421,556)

1,474

81,005

88,723

Nonoperating revenues (expenses) Investment income (loss) Intergovernmental Miscellaneous revenues Interest expense Gain on disposal of assets Total nonoperating revenues

64,141 3,562 2,615 (52,622) 51 17,747

100,022 4,830 104,852

16,907 62,880 3 79,790

23,252 239,000 7,500 269,752

4,084 61,257 30 65,371

7,204 3,341 10,545

215,610 366,699 5,989 (52,622) 12,381 548,057

Income (loss) before capital contributions and transfers

579,986

945,079

105,124

(1,151,804)

66,845

91,550

636,780

Capital contributions from other funds Capital contributions Transfers from other funds Transfers to other funds

10,967 (138,000)

(130,000)

(119,000)

233,000 (166,000)

(57,000)

18,667 (195,500)

10,967 251,667 (805,500)

Change in net position

452,953

815,079

(13,876)

(1,084,804)

9,845

(85,283)

93,914

Net position - beginning

3,946,785

3,584,080

410,344

511,574

(312,069)

1,805,952

9,946,666

(573,230) $

(302,224) $

1,720,669

Net position - ending

$

4,399,738

$

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

4,399,159

$

396,468

$

$

10,040,580

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Mayor or Clerk of the City within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. However, please note that no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any individual assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council may consider any such objection at the hearing or may continue the hearing and request additional information from the staff before acting on the objection.

Pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 and City Ordinance No. 612, any person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability owning and homesteading property, and which person meets the qualifications of hardship as defined herein, may apply for and receive deferred payment of special assessment so levied by applying to the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.194. A hardship shall be deemed to exist when the average annual payment for all assessments levied against the subjects’ property exceeds one percent (1%) of the adjusted gross income of the applicant as evidenced by the applicant’s most recent Federal Income Tax return.

Deferred assessments shall be subject to interest at the rate of 5.42% per annum of the remaining unpaid balance. The option to defer payment of special assessments shall terminate and all amounts accumulated, including accrued interest, shall become due upon the occurrence of any of the following events: a. The death of the owner, provided that the spouse is otherwise not eligible for the benefits hereunder; b. The sale, transfer or subdivision of the property or any part thereof; or c. If the property should, for any reason, lose its homestead status.

Paul Kauppi, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

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: On Q Home Loans 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 60613 USA 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.

Guaranteed Rate, Inc. 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 60613 USA 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: August 8, 2024 Signed: Susi Cohen Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 21 and 28, 2024.

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: TAKISHA WYCHE RICHARDSON 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: Northeast 11261 109th Place Archer Florida 32618 USA 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.

Takisha W Richardson Northeast 11261 109th Place Archer Florida 32618 USA 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: August 12, 2024 Signed: Takisha W Richardson Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 21 and 28, 2024.

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: TAKISHA LATRELL WYCHE 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: Northeast 11261 109th Place Archer Florida 32618 USA 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.

Takisha W Richardson Northeast 11261 109th Place Archer Florida 32618 USA 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: August 12, 2024 Signed: Takisha W Richardson Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 21 and 28, 2024.

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: YVONNE MARIE MIKKELSON 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: In care of Forest Trail 36 delta pennsylvania 00000 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.

Yvonne Mikkelson, Authorizing representative In care of Forest Trail 36 delta pennsylvania 00000 Yvonne Marie Mikkelson In care of Forest Trail 36 delta pennsylvania 00000 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: August 6, 2024 Signed: Yvonne Mikkelson, Authorizing representative Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 14 and 21, 2024.

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GRIEF AWARENESS: 2 women seek to help others in navigating struggles discuss their favorite memories of Rosie. “We’re bringing conversation about those happy times, even though they may create moments of sadness,” she said. “We’re not just putting voice the fact that she’s not here.”

Lynn also found herself more able to identify with complex, emotionally driven conversations with the families she works with. “It helps me identify and understand the people I work for,” she said. “I’ve benefited from navigating family meetings with them because of my personal experience with my family’s meetings.”

But stories of loss and acceptance affect everyone differently. Even certified grief specialists undergo their own struggles, reflecting on how their sessions with clients inspire them to help themselves. Dr. Amanda Nephew of Amanda Nephew Therapy Services in White Bear Lake is one such example.

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way,” said Lynn. “All the things she used to be able to find joy in through interactive participation just weren’t there anymore.”

After Rosie’s passing, Lynn admittedly struggled to grieve her loss. After attempting to join a Zoom grief support group through St. Croix Hospice, Lynn found herself unable to take part. “As a social worker myself, I realized quickly that this group wouldn’t work for me.”

However, Lynn soon came to a new realization about herself. “I realized that because I was so involved in my mom’s caregiving, all I wanted to do was try to help other people,” she said. “I realized I can’t allow myself to go through this if all I’m doing is worrying about the rest of the people in the group. I gained some selfawareness from that experience.”

For six months, Lynn pursued meditation and reading books while also attending a weekend retreat for those undergoing the loss of their mothers. Following this, she began to rejoin support groups, such as GriefShare, which held meetings at South Shore Trinity Church in White Bear Lake. Lynn also attended an educational presentation from the St. Croix Valley Grief Coalition at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in the spring of this year.

During her first year without Rosie, Lynn and the rest of her family began to revisit some of Rosie’s favorite places around the state. These include the Matoska Park Gazebo, Como Lake Observatory, and Rosie’s lakeside cabin in Hackensack. During holiday gatherings, Lynn and her family also

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White Bear Lake resident Lynn Amon (right) lost her mother, Rosie (left), to dementia the previous July. Lynn has taken it upon herself to always keep her mother’s memory in her heart.

grief, which refers to when one does not openly acknowledge their grief and keeps it hidden from others. This latter form of grief was one that, based on her experiences with clients, she vowed to overcome.

“Even though we were all isolated in COVID, I never felt isolated personally,” said Nephew. “We texted friends and family, and sometimes that would drop off food.” Nephew said it was crucial to communicate with others during this time, as it was a necessary healing method she often taught to her clients. “If there’s an invitation there, it’s important to accept it,” said Nephew. “If you start to process your trauma and grief quicker, it doesn’t live inside your body for much longer. It doesn’t feel like there’s a weight sitting on you.”

To keep Dan’s memory alive, Nephew has practiced writing letters to him, informing him of current events in her life. Amanda’s aunt has also made memory bears with pieces of Dan’s clothing as well.

“I’ve recognized how grief has impacted me and changed my relationships with others,” said Nephew. “There were times when I wanted to say, ‘You don’t understand what it’s like to lose your dad and have your kid go through this.’ I also wondered how I would ever be able to connect with anybody. It was something I had to learn to push through, especially when you feel like the world is moving and you’re stuck in this new reality.”

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Also a marriage and family therapist for 12 years, Nephew became a certified advanced grief counseling specialist earlier this year. “Through being a marriage and family therapist, I realize that a lot of emotions my clients have are rooted in grief, such as anxiety and depression. I wanted to get extra training on it and get certified.”

Nephew’s tale of loss began before the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2018, when Nephew was eight months pregnant with her daughter Ruby, her father Dan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer.

“He was dying as I had a new life,” Nephew sadly reminisced on the experience. In September 2019, a month before Dan passed away, Ruby who was a year and a half at the time, was diagnosed with adrenal cancer, resulting in a large tumor growth.

Although doctors were able to remove the tumor successfully, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which began a few months later, forced the Nephew family into isolation. However, Nephew said that she found the newfound sense of isolation a perfect time to grieve for Dan. According to Nephew, several kinds of grief that she teaches to clients were ones she felt during her own grieving process, even before Dan’s passing. One of these is anticipatory grief, which, according to Nephew, refers to the anticipation of losing a loved one when they are dying.

Another, called traumatic grief, is a complicated grief reaction that occurs following the traumatic death of someone close. One form of grief that Nephew found herself avoiding, however, is called disenfranchised

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The deadline to file for local mayoral, city council and school board races has passed, and we now know who will be on the ballot for the general election Nov. 5.

In Vadnais Heights, Mayor Mike Krachmer is running unopposed for re-election. Erik Goebel, a current city council member, and Jerome Moynagh are running for the two city council seats.

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For Mahtomedi School Board, three candidates are running for three spots: Kelly Reagan, Stacey Stout and Drew Whitson.

Six candidates are running for three spots on the White Bear Lake Area School Board. Current board members Scott Arcand and Angela Thompson are among the candidates, along with Brian Cern, Tim Klecker, Dan Skaar and R. Scott Smith.

Representative Brion Curran, the incumbent DFL House Representative in District 36B, announced their victory in the 2024 Democratic primary election.

Curran will be running against Republican representative Patty Bradway in the upcoming election. District 36B includes White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Birchwood Village, Gem Lake and parts of White Bear Township. Incumbent House Representative Republican Elliot Engen will run against DFL candidate Janelle Calhoun in District 36A, which includes White Bear Township. Incumbent House Representative Republican Patti Anderson will run against DFL candidate Jake Ross in District 33A, which includes Dellwood, Mahtomedi, Willernie and a portion of Grant. District 41A (Grant, Pine Springs) candidates are Wayne Johnson (R) and Lucia Wroblewski (DFL).

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Mayor Mike McGill is running for re-election in Dellwood without opposition. Five candidates are running for two city council positions. They are Mila Cooper, Rylan Juran, Catherine Nicholson, Melissa Peltier and Karen Quaday.

In Gem Lake, Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley is running for re-election unopposed, and Benjamin Johnson and Joshua Patrick are running for the two available council seats.

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Nicholas Jarrett of Rochester and Max Tylke of Rosemount tied for first with 70, two-underpar. Johnson and Trent Peterson of Eagan were next, each shooting 72, even par. Travis Meyer of Wisconsin also shot 72. Johnson and Peterson prevailed in a playoff with pars on the first hole.

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“USGA events are special,” said Johnson, in the MGA report on the tournament. “The courses are amazing, and you get to play against the best amateurs in the country, even the world. You don’t get that opportunity very often.”

Johnson, 53, qualified for two national tournaments last year, the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Champions and the U.S. Senior Open. His home course is Dellwood Country Club.

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WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The council adopted a resolution accepting a $25,000 matching grant through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Pathways to Policing grant program.

The program aims to enable law enforcement departments to attract nontraditional law enforcement cadets and financially assist them by contributing to their education. The funds awarded from the current grant will cover expenses related to wages, benefits, and training to support a third cadet.

• The council approved Margaret Noubissie, owner of Elegant Event Center LLC, to carry a consumption and display permit for her soon-to-be-opened event center, Elegance Venue, on Wildwood Road. The permit will allow guests to

bring their own alcoholic beverages into the building and consume them on-site.

• The council approved a single-event extension for Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub’s on-sale liquor license for its annual outdoor party, which will take place on September 7 between 3 and 11 p.m. Carbone’s has also requested permission from the owner of the parking lot, Union Park Management, for using part of its parking lot for liquor service and music entertainment. Due to previous noise complaints from last year’s party, the city has also requested Carbone’s to discontinue all musical performances by 10 p.m.

• The council certified a voluntary private property assessment to cover expenses for hazardous tree removal. The property

containing the tree is located at 2297 Fifth Street.

Per the City Code, the property owner must pay all fines to remove the tree.

Due to financial struggles in paying the total fine amount, the owner has asked to have the total repair costs assessed to their property taxes. The total cost of the project is $13,195.

• The city entered into an agreement with Ramsey County and Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization for a water quality improvement project at the White Bear Lake Sports Center. Staff from all three organizations had previously visited the center on April 18. There, staff determined that the swale on the west side of the south parking lot is a good location for a water quality improvement project.

The project would treat stormwater runoff from the parking lot and a portion of South Birch Lake Blvd before entering Birch Lake.

The county will conduct soil borings, groundwater depth measurements, and drainage area verifications to determine the project’s feasibility. Additionally, the county will use state funding from the Engineering and Technical Assistance to hire a consultant to explore the project through a study.

SRF Consulting Group will complete the study, which will include a review of existing conditions, a feasibility analysis, the preparation of construction documents, and a cost estimate. The county will manage the contract with SRF and donate $18,001 to the study, while VLAWMO and the city will split the

remaining funds. If the study determines that the project is feasible, construction on the project will begin next year.

• The council approved two setback variances for resident Patrick Walsh.

According to Walsh, both variances are to build a new home on the vacant northwest corner lot at Central Avenue and Fifth Street. The first variance will be 20 feet from the required 30-foot rear yard setback for the home, which will be 10 feet from the rear property. The second variance will be eight feet from the required 25-foot setback for a side yard adjoining a public right-ofway to construct a porch.

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CITY OF GRANT WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR 9250 DELLWOOD RD N IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,447.44 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota will meet in the Grant Town Hall at 8380 Kimbro Avenue and via Zoom on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to consider granting a property tax abatement for 9250 Dellwood Rd N Grant, MN 55110 in the amount of $22,447.44.

Dated this 14th day of August, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GRANT Kim Points, City Administrator/Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

CITY OF GRANT WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

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 3rd day of September 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall located on Kimbro Avenue. Information regarding participating via Zoom can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofgrant.us. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a variance from wetland buffer standards to replace a failing septic system at the property located at 11635 Grenelefe Ave North in Grant, MN 55110.

Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk City of Grant, Minnesota Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES JULY 8, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Vice-Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Daniels, Newmaster. Absent: Beloyed, Ellison. Ex-officio:

Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. 5) Newmaster moved and Daniels seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for Board meeting on June 10, 2024; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Field trips; e) Resolution regarding personnel items; and f) Quarterly Investment Update. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. B. PUBLIC FORUM – none.

INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about the “Bear’s Update” that was recently mailed to all district residents. He congratulated the communications department for earning honors from the National School Public Relations Association for a variety of last year’s publications. He also mentioned the success of the district Marketfest night, free summer meals, and employment opportunities. He finished with information on the Community Open House at White Bear Lake Area High School happening on August 29, 2024 from 3-6 p.m., and 2024-25 enrollment. DISCUSSION ITEMS – none. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Arcand moved and Newmasters seconded to accept the action on Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on Resolution Approving Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916’s Long-Term Facility Maintenance Budget and Authorizing the Inclusion of a Proportionate Share of Those Projects in the District’s Application for LongTerm Facility Maintenance Revenue in the amount of $43,056.00. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on 10-Year LTFM Plan. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on Designation of IOwA. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on Resolution Relating to Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. 6) Daniels moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on Official Depositories for the School District Funds and Authorized Bank Accounts and Signatures. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 7) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on School Board Committee and School Liaison Assignments. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 8) Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on School Board policies a. 417, Chemical Use and Abuse; b. 506, Student Discipline; c. 507, Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint; d. 512, School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities; e. 514, Bullying Prevention; f. 527, Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches; g. 534, School Meals; h. 606, Selection and Review of Instructional Texts and Materials; i. 704, Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System; and j. 714, Fund Balances. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Thompson moved and Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-08-2073 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-07-2063 REGARDING CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE WHEREAS, the City of White Bear Lake City Council may, pursuant to Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the Council shall direct the City Clerk to: 1. Publish the approved summary language once in the City’s official newspaper; 2. Have available for inspection during regular office hours a copy of the entire Ordinance; 3. Place a copy of the entire Ordinance at the White Bear Lake Branch of the Ramsey County Public Library; 4. Obtain an affidavit of publication of the title and summary from the official newspaper and place it in the City’s ordinance book together with the Ordinance and a copy of this Resolution; 5. Post the Ordinance on the City’s website.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for approved Ordinance No. 24-08-2073 as listed below: INTERIM ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-07-2063 REGARDING CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE The City Council of the City of White Bear Lake has adopted Ordinance 24-08-2073, titled “AN INTERIM ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-07-2063 REGARDING CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE.” The ordinance invokes the City’s authority to enact a moratorium under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.355, subdivision 4 and is intended to clarify that Ordinance No. 23-07-2063 (“Cannabis Business Moratorium”) applies to license preapprovals, early cultivation, and medical cannabis businesses notwithstanding recent legislative amendments.

The intent of the ordinance is to supplement the Cannabis Business Moratorium and provide clarity to businesses and to ensure the City’s planning process is protected while the Office of Cannabis Management continues to develop the regulatory framework around cannabis in Minnesota. The full text of the ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours and has been posted to the City’s website.

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication requirements as listed above.

The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Edberg and supported

by Councilmember Engstran, was carried unanimously on August 14, 2024.

Dan Louismet, Mayor ATTEST: Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 21, 2024.

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