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This street view of the building along County Road E shows architectural detail. Staff wanted more brick or stone added to vertical elements of the building but the Planning Commission voted it down.
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Decision makers vent over lack of affordable housing in latest project BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER WHITE BEAR LAKE — The fact an affordable housing component was nixed from the city's latest apartment complex project was “disappointing” to Planning Commission members. The word was used over and over as commissioners expressed frustration over City Council's decision to deny public financing from Schafer Richard son's planned unit development applica tion. The Minneapolis-based developer plans a 244-unit complex on the corner of Hoffman Road and County Road E, site of The Stadium Bar & Grill. The original proposal included 20%, or 48, affordable housing units as part of the project, provided Schafer Rich ardson receive tax increment financ ing, or TIF, from the city. TIF is one of a few public finance tools used by cities to promote public and private investment. City Council did not support TIF for the project, which the developer re quested to offset the gap created by low er rents for affordable units. Without it, the developer made it clear inclusion of affordable units would be impossible. Planning Commission members said it was tough to support the application after those plans changed. “This is the biggest shot the city has to reach its affordable housing goal,” observed Commissioner Erich Rein hardt. “I don't understand the council decision to remove the funding. It boggles my mind that the city is going against housing goals identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. A big piece (of the project) is now removed. It's hard for me to support the project.” Other commissioners agreed, with Mark Lynch calling the omission “a missed opportunity.” Andrea West questioned whether the city will be able to meet its affordable housing goal at all.“I feel like part of what we (commis sion members) need to do is consider how to meet those goals. If we're losing 48 here and there's not a lot of city sup port, it makes me concerned we won't meet that Communitygoal.”Development Director Jason Lindahl said the city has some time, eight years, to make progress towards the goal. “We will continue to work with future applicants to meet that goal,” he assured members. About 30% of the city's population qualifies for affordable housing. According to the 2040 Comp Plan, the Met Council allocated 200 affordable housing units to White Bear Lake for
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Review of a new land use designation for the Armory turned into a lengthy discussion about the need for more downtown park ing followed by a request to wait on a proposal to transfer ownership of the building to the White Bear Area Historical Society. Leading the discussion was Terry Kellerman, a downtown business owner who brought his attorney to the Aug. 29 Planning Commission meeting. Kell erman said he had just learned of a “full proposal” presented to the city the previous Friday regarding sale of the Armory and wanted time to study its im pact. The historical society wants to buy the proper ty for use as a museum. It was the commission's task last week to consider rezoning of the Armory from P for public to B-5, or centralOriginallybusiness.built in 1922 as a Minnesota National Guard facility, the city acquired the property in 1994 and remodeled it to serve as a banquet hall. The building is listed on the National Register of Histor ic Places and has been used to office the historical society in upstairs rooms for years. Kellerman worries the society will expand the Armory and make an already tight parking situa tion worse, particularly when it comes to the Third Street parking lot. He owns Kellerman's Event Center/The Alchemist next door to the Armory and said he plans to expand the bar and venue into the Big Wood Brewery space once they move out. (Big Wood is moving to Vadnais Heights.)
The executive director assured there is “no conspiracy” behind society plans to buy the Armory and that the White Bear nonprofit would be sole Plansowner.areto convert a kitchen and meeting room to classroom space, renovate upstairs offices and use the gymnasium, which was once a drill hall, for museum exhibit space.
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Attorney Fritz Knaak, who was representing Kellerman, started out by apologizing to commissioners for what seemed like criticism of the historical society. “Coming here and trying to delay something that the society wants is like speaking against motherhood,” he said, but the “sudden emergence of a buyer” was disturbing to his client. “We learned just Friday there was a full proposal. It's hard to know if this is impactful or not,” on the parking situation. “Business people in the core district are very sensitive to changes in use and, in particular, anything that impacts parking,” Knaak told commissioners. “The concern for parking is real,” the White Bear attorney continued. “They (his client) have no intention of being obstructors but they want to know what will happen. Rezoning is not a small Kellermanthing.”isalso miffed that the green house on the corner of Cook Street and Third was sold. It's a spot he wanted for a parking lot. “I had a verbal contract with (homeowner) John Casiday,” Keller man said. “We waited, thinking the city should buy it. Then I find out someone else bought it for the histor ical society. They're taking the only spot we had for parking.” Citing “full disclosure,” WBLAHS Executive Director Sara Hanson said a Hanifl family LLC bought the house. “The LLC is used to purchase properties around the theater district for future expansion,” she explained, and now includes the green house.
The owner of Casa Lupita and Red Luna Taco Factory restaurants, located in White Bear Lake, will be opening a restaurant at the site of the former Four Seasons in Mahtomedi. The owner said they hope to open in late October, and are currently hiring. The sign indicates the new restaurant will be named Luna Seasons. The Press will report more details about the restaurant’s opening as they become available.
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If expansion is desired, Hanson reminded the commission that the society will be back before them for approvals. “There are no immediate plans now,” she said.
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“We'd love to hold film screenings, give presentations and hold galas in the building.”
“We are crammed in there,” Han son said of their offices. “We'd love to hold film screenings, give presenta tions and hold galas in the building.” The society would also be able to hold its collections in one building instead of having boxes in storage at City Hall and the Fillebrown House. Hanson added she's excited the society has donors who have pledged funds to restore the front of the build ing to its 1930s appearance. The ele vator also needs repair, and a portion of the roof needs replacement. Once City Council support is se cured for the transfer, the society will start fundraising for those projects. Hanson said she envisions a capital need of $2 to $3 million to cover costs. Hanson said she understands Kellerman's concerns about the fu ture and parking. “I get that. We are just not there yet. We've had lots of discussion about the possibilities for the future. We're focused on taking on the Armory right now. It's a big undertaking, and we want to do it well. We are also keeping our options open. We love the building, we know how to deal with the preservation pieces and we are excited about what it could do for propertystaff’shistoricalnothistoricalThetheeasementpackettheordinance.”tionanticipationDirectoraddednocityAshtonbeforestaffconsideredsale,cussionpointedCommissionerdowntown.”ErichReinhardtoutthattheevening'sdiswasfocusingmoreonthewhichisanissuethatwillbebyCityCouncil.Heaskedifthepropertymustberezonedit'stransferred?CityPlannerMillerreplied,“Yes.Oncetheceasestoownit,thepropertycanlongerbezonedpublic.”Rezoningisseparatefromthesale,CommunityDevelopmentJasonLindahl.“Therezoningrequestisduetoofthesale.ItisacondiofthesaleasrequiredbyzoningTheproposal,bytheway,istobuyArmoryfromthecityfor$1.AlsonotedinthecommissionwasrecordofapreservationagainstthepropertywhencityprocuredtheArmoryin’94.recordedeasementensuresthenatureofthebuildingwaslostandisguaranteedwiththesocietyasowners.MembersunanimouslyapprovedrecommendationtorezonethetoB-5. SALE: Rezoning approved despite concerns
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Back to school Start planning now for your early morning and afternoon commute. It’s up to all of us to help keep kids safe in our neighborhoods. With school back in session our youth will be traveling to and from school on foot and by bus, bike, and possibly electric scooter or skateboard. Start seeing kids and stop when they are crossing the streets. Let’s give our bus drivers a break too. Many are new and have to figure out their routes, along with the stress of transporting a slew of kids and dealing with road construction and road rage. Follow the rules by stopping when the stop arm is out, give them room, and don’t tailgate or pass a bus illegally. The start of school also brings more teen drivers on the roads. As you plan your schedule for the next month or two, give yourself an extra 15 minutes of wiggle room to get where you’re going. As the school year begins let’s also keep in mind we need to give teachers a break, too. We know the past couple of years of the pandemic have been hard on students and teachers alike. Many districts are experiencing a short age of teachers. They need our help. My observation over the years I’ve had kids in school is that teachers have more pressure from parents than ever before. Teachers now have to answer countless emails from parents. It is reasonable to get in touch with your child’s teacher about major academic or behavioral concerns, but understand they cannot possibly address every little issue or home work assignment for every student in their classroom every day. Parents should be mindful about when to back off, and bring up concerns at a parent teacher confer ence. Ask how you can help support the school or class room. Volunteer in the classroom and be an encourager, not a complainer. Teachers need our support so they can do their job of teaching our kids rather than managing the needs of a few overbearing parents.
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I rarely see a person between the ages of 12 to 20 who doesn’t have a phone in their hand. Most parents I know complain about the amount of time their kids spend on their various devices, and especially about social media. Many – I would argue most - kids are looking at a screen for hours a day and it is concerning. Kids seem to be in creasingly desensitized to what they post or what is post ed about them. Many kids don't think about what their online posts portray about them or what impact their online persona might have in the future. Or, because it's fun to participate on platforms such as BeReal, TikTok and SnapChat, they just don't care about the perceptions they may be creating. I was shocked when shown the Revive app for the first time. It's a face photo animator that allows anyone to use a photo of your face and make it look as if you are talking. It's very realistic. Apps like this are another ex ample of how technology can be used against reality, and the results could be devastating. Digital technology in the wrong hands can also be used to commandeer one's likeness and use it for bullying or even extortion. Social media was designed to connect people and make it easy to be more social. It has benefits when used as it was intended. However, it's the new 'Wild West' and there are some troubling features creeping in. There is no accountability for these companies. Why is it taking so long to have oversight and ensure they are operating responsibly and legally? It's always a good time to be aware of the scams and keep talking to kids about the negative impacts of social media.
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dents believe that the community receives a good value from its investment. We are proud to know our community believes we are handling our resources well. In indicating whether we have spent past referendum funds re sponsibly, 80% responded favorably, 13% unfavorably. This figure is especially important to us, consid ering the large investment made by the community with the 2019 bond referendum that is allowing us to make important bricks-and-mortar changes throughout the district that will benefit students for years toWcome.hen asked if we do a good job of involving community leaders, parents, and interested citizens in decisions about the schools, 78% re sponded favorably, 16% responded unfavorably. We have a high level of credibility, and we are proud of the ways we have come together to allow students to learn and grow through the support of an engaged community.Finally,when asked what they like the most about White Bear Lake Area Schools, respondents’ top responses were good teachers, the variety of programs offered to students, excellent academics, and extracurricular activities available toAstudents.swebegin this new school year, we remain committed to ensuring that each student has the educa tion and support they need to be successful.
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More than 100 people attended a Sum mer Island Soirée for the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation on August 17. This event was held at Vicki and Si Ford’s beautiful home on Manitou Island. The Midwest Ski Otters made a surprise visit and presented a show, com plete with wake boarding, bare footing, a ski pyramid, and other tricks. The drum beat of the Off the Edge Dragon Boat team was heard as the 20 in-synch paddlers rounded the tip of the island and delighted guests. Food and beverages were donated by friends of the foundation. If you would like to learn more about the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation and all the wonderful things they do for our community, check out the website at gw blcf.org.
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LyndaWillernieStern They said it out loud Mahtomedi students have suffered dra matic declines in academic achievement. In 2014, 95.6% of Mahtomedi 10th graders were proficient in reading. Today, only 70% are proficient. During the same time, 11th grade math proficiency fell nearly 30% - from 86.6% to 57.5%. Today, only 51% of Mahtomedi High School students are proficient in Science. On August 11, Mahtomedi School Board Members discussed “Excellence” at their study session. Board member comments were both informative and disturbing.
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Really? Who are “we” – A community of mediocrity and “woke” political ideolo gies?Absolutely not! It is astonishing that these school board members actually said the quiet part out loud and were not even pretending to value academic achieve ment.Wow - Like being #1 is a bad thing! It is not a coincidence that Mahtomedi was ranked #1 in 2013 – and that academic proficiency has plummeted since McGraw and Payne joined the School Board in 2014. Payne and McGraw place greater value on “agency and identity” than on student aca demic proficiency. Under their leadership many significant district policies have been changed and all top-level district administrators have been replaced. Su perintendent Duffrin was hired and every Mahtomedi school has a new principal. These new, radical administrators have intentionally re-directed our school’s focus away from student academic achievement and excellence and toward “agency and identity” and academic activism. These horrifying academic declines have only been accelerated by the district’s mismanagement and policies implement ed during the COVID pandemic. Our Mahtomedi School Board members and district administrators have truly lost their way. We must elect new School Board members to restore Mahtomedi’s tradition of academic excellence.
United States District Judge Aileen Cannon was right when she ordered Don ald Trump’s lawyers to file supplemental papers clarifying the possible legal basis for his bizarre motion following the DOJ’s search at the Mar-A-Lago compound. Judge Cannon’s Order very charitably gave his lawyers a second opportunity to provide answers to a few essential legal questions.Akeyquestion
Mr. Trump’s lawyers forgot that our Federal courts aren’t courts of “general jurisdiction.”FederalCourts simply aren’t designed to reach out to remedy generalized injustice to a complaining citizen—even a former (disgruntled) President of the United States.Yet,the Trump legal team still cites not a single jurisdictional statute. Instead, they cite to the Federal Rules of Civil Pro cedure—not a basis for jurisdiction. Mr. Trump’s lawyers also claim (in correctly) that the judge has ancillary jurisdiction; but federal judges only have “ancillary jurisdiction” if they already have jurisdiction over other claims prop erly on their docket. Yet, Trump’s lawyers never give the pre cise jurisdictional basis for their “motion.” They say the Court has “inherent” power to appoint a special master. In short, Trump’s lawyers lead us on a “snipe hunt” for any clear jurisdictional basis. But, Judge Cannon seems more than fully prepared to overlook this. Her honor has signaled her inclination to grant Trump’s request for appointment of a Special Master. But even that hasty ruling may be put on hold based on the DOJ’s notice that it has already completed a “privilege” review of the search warrant fruits. A special master now would only pointlessly delay theSoinvestigation.ifMr.Trump’s action for “Judicial Supervision and Other Relief” proceeds, we may be forced to guess where it’s going and why it’s going at all. But what else is new? After all, the law’s delay is the most effective legal strategy known to Donald John Trump.
Last Thursday evening while on a walk in White Bear, I grew faint and weak resulting in me hitting the ground unable to get up. Within minutes two neighbor ladies came to my rescue. I did not know either one of them. One brought bottles of cold water and the other offered me a ride home, which I took. Praise God for these two wonderful ladies. I don’t know how I would have made it home without them. It is really refreshing to know that people like these two ladies still exist in this world.
answer is how did you get here and what’s my (the judge’s) jurisdictional basis for considering your claims?
Albert Turner Goins White Bear Lake Picking on Tally’s Encore! Yet another unjustified attack on Tally’s. When will this end? Ostensibly they are violating their neighbor’s boat (space) even though this has all been ap propriately vetted by the various agencies. Really? I’m just a lowly patron with no legal expertise, yet even I can tell, from the shore, Tally’s docks are well within their property lines. If anything, they are not the violators, yet I see no public complaints emanating from them. If one extends the property lines straight into the lake, the neighboring docks are in violation. Their docks cross Tally’s property line. And, as a previous boat owner and operator, it’s obvious one can get a Sherman tank (if it would float) in the space available to maneuver in the channel. An idiot (like me) can tell, just from the visual, without the aids of drones, gps calibrations, maps, charts, graphs and aerial reconnaissance, this complaint is nothing short of “me thinks thou dost protest too much.” And as for the various government bodies “inves tigating” this complaint, surely they have more poignant fish to fry than to spend time and the taxpayer’s money on this fri volity. That is, unless there’s some hidden agenda they are compelled to follow.
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Julie McGraw implied that people who use Test Scores, School Rankings, and US News and World Reports to measure educational excellence are misguided or ignorant. McGraw went on to say that “agency and identity” and “personal excel lence” should be used to measure school performance. McGraw stated that “Mahto medi will probably never be #1 again” [in academic achievement]. Lucy Payne agreed and said “If we become #1 again, it would change who ‘we’ are.
• A resident in the 7000 block of 73rd Court N. on Aug. 12 reported the United States Postal Service truck for striking and damaging a por tion of his house.
• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for violating a no contact order in the 1700 block of County Road E Aug. 24.
Vadnais Heights • Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies on Aug. 5 arrested a Brooklyn Center woman, 24, for DWI near the area of Vadnais Center Drive and Willow Lake Blvd. after she caused a two-ve hicle accident at that intersec tion. She was transported to jail and booked for second degree DWI, test refusal and gross mis demeanor obstruction of a peace officer.
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The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected inci dents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
• A wrong way motorist was cited at 8:09 a.m. Aug. 9 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for violating the local one-way ordinance.
The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: Two catalytic converters were reported stolen Aug. 22 in the 3900 block of Hoff man Road.
• Officers responded to a domestic inci dent in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 26.
• An unidentified motorist was pulled over Aug. 13 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. and cited for displaying registration that expired in September 2021, and for failure to obtain a Minnesota driver's license within 60 days of moving to the state.
• A driver reported being hit by a person in another vehicle who was confronta tional Aug. 26 in the 1800 block of Birch Street. The subject was gone when police arrived and the woman declined to pursue charges since there was no damage to her vehicle.
• A White Bear Township man, 30, was arrested for misdemean or domestic assault Aug. 8 in the 2600 block of Parkview Drive.
• A burglary was reported at 11:53 a.m. Aug. 7 at the abandoned Lake side Club on Old Wildwood Road. On arrival at the scene, deputies saw that the door of the business, which had been closed and vacant for more than two years, had been pried open. Deputies cleared the building and noted nothing suspi cious. At 4:31 p.m. Aug. 10, depu ties assisted other agencies at the scene of a fire at the Lakeside Club. Arson is suspected, and two juve nile females have been detained.
• A St. Paul woman reported her cell phone stolen Aug. 9 after she set it down to use the self-checkout at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. Video footage shows a man with long hair picking up the phone and leaving the store.
• A Segway scooter was report ed stolen Aug. 9 from a pick-up truck bed with the cover closed, but tailgate unlocked as it was parked in the 700 block of Ber wood Avenue W.
• A purse was reported stolen sometime over a four-hour peri od Aug. 7 from a vehicle parked in an underground garage in the 4100 block of Centerville Road, after the front passenger window was broken in.
• A business in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road on Aug. 10 report ed two unwanted juveniles on the premises and asked deputies to provide trespass paperwork and photos of the youths.
• A westbound motorist was cited at 10:35 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for driving the wrong way through the east bound-only zone. The driver said he was familiar with the one-way ordinance, but didn't want to take the long detour home.
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• Deputies on routine patrol on Wildwood Road at 2:04 a.m. Aug. 9 observed two juveniles walking and informed them about their curfew violation before providing them a courtesy ride home.
• Five Star Bath Solutions in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road E reported the side door to an enclosed trailer damaged sometime over the weekend of Aug. 6-8 during an unsuccessful attempt to gain access to the trailer interior.
• Two Minneapolis women, 33 and 29, were each cited Aug. 5 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E for misde meanor theft, after they under entered $84.29 in merchandise at the self-checkout. A St. Paul man, 38, was cited Aug. 5 at the Walmart for under entering $120.17 of merchandise at the self-checkout and banned from the store.
• Theft was reported in the 3300 block of Bellaire Avenue Aug. 24.
• A resident in the 7000 block of Ja maca Lane N. on Aug. 9 reported a pop-up scam on her computer and was concerned that her computer had been hacked. However, she offered no bank information to the scammer and suffered no financial loss.
• A motorist was cited late Aug. 7 in the 3000 block of East County Line Road for driving after suspension, after deputies conducted a traf fic stop for a burnt-out headlight and found the driver license to be revoked.
• Officers responded to reports of crim inal damage to property in the 3700 block of Van Dyke Street and the 1700 block of Fourth Street Aug. 24.
• License plates were stolen in the 2000 block of First Street Aug. 25.
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• A Puma Lane resident on Aug. 8 re ported the neighbor's dog for biting his dog.
• Officers responded to a verbal domestic incident between a couple in the 2100 block of County Road E Aug. 27.
• A handgun was reported found Aug. 10 in the 100 block of Star Circle and turned over to depu ties.
• A Little Canada woman, 20, was mailed a citation for theft, after a coffee shop employee in the 1000 block of Highway 96 report ed cash and a debit card stolen from her purse in a back room while she was working Aug. 12. The subject used the debit card fraudulently at the White Bear Lake Walgreen's, and was iden tified via video.
• A Mitchells Court resident on Aug. 8 reported an extortion scam in which an individual claimed to have information on the com plainant and was trying to use that information to coerce him into paying money.
• Officers responded to a report of juve niles joy riding in a golf cart in the 2400 block of County Road F Aug. 22.
• A Stillwater Road resident report ed on Aug. 7 a missing wallet.
• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Toyota Prius parked overnight Aug. 8-9 in a driveway in the 5500 block of Bald Eagle Blvd.
• A vehicle was stolen in the 3600 block of Highway 61 Aug. 24.
• Deputies will conduct extra pa trols of detour traffic, following an Aug. 10 complaint about higher traffic levels on Woodland Drive due to the road closures around Mahtomedi. They also conditional ly promised extra patrol near the construction barriers at Mahto medi Avenue and Wildwood Road following a complaint the same day about traffic driving through the barriers, as part of an ongoing issue. Willernie
• A shopper in the 900 block of County Road E reported her purse stolen Aug. 13, after she set it down at the end of a clothes rack to try on a shirt. When she turned around, the purse was gone.
• Three fishing poles were re ported stolen Aug. 12 from an attached garage left open in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle E.
• A Rochester woman reported her credit card used fraudu lently at the Vadnais Heights Speedway Aug. 10, after she left her purse on a chair on an outdoor patio in the 900 block of County Road E. When the victim returned for her purse, she noticed some of its contents missing.
• A St. Louis Park man was arrested for violating a protection order in the 1900 block of Spruce Place Aug. 23.
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected in cidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie: Birchwood
• A vacuum and tool set were re ported stolen over the weekend of Aug. 6-10 from a storage unit of the Comfort Inn and Suites in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive, after the maintenance room was broken into. The se rial number of the vacuum has been logged into hot files.
• A resident in the 1100 block of County Road E on Aug. 9 report ed sending money in error to a person in Pennsylvania via the Zelle app.
• Officers mediated a verbal domestic in cident in the 1800 block of Fourth Street Aug. 23.
ST. JUDE CORN FEST When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahto medi Details: Sweet corn, pulled pork dinner. And other food, beverages, Bingo, raf
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ST. MARY’S FALL FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 Where: St. Mary of the Lake Parish Life Center, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Food trucks, marketplace with handmade items, wine, jewelry sale, raffles, bindo, kids games, and live mu sic by the Emerson Avenue Band. Contact: 651-429-7771 or stmarys-wbl.org
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fles, bouncy obstacle course, cake walk, gaga ball, bake sale, corn hole contest, live music by Martin Zellar at 7 p.m. Contact: stjudeofthelake.org MOVIES IN THE PARK When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Ham mond Rd., White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly outdoor event with music, entertainment, and a featured movie. “Sing 2” on Sept. 10. Contact: 651-747-2750 or shipevents.org/movies-in-the-parkwhitebeartown
TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd., Dellwood Details: Sample food and beverages from 30 local restaurants, specialty shops, breweries and distilleries. Live music and activities. Signature fundraiser for White Bear Lake Rotary Club. Tickets $40/person. Contact: tasteofwhitebearlake.com
ANNUAL NORTH OAKS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GUILD II RUMMAGE SALE When: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 Where: Shoreview Ice Arena, 877 High way 96 W Details: Has generated more than $1 million for the Children’s Hospital Association. Many items ½ price on Sunday. Contact: 651-484-3792 or northoaksrum magesale.org 6TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE WALK FOR When:PEACE 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Where: St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave. (meet at Peace Pole) Details: Event sponsored by St. Mary's Justice, Peace and Outreach Commis sion. Short prayer service followed by 2 ½ mile walk through the neighborhood with prayer stations along the way. Open to all. Contact: 651-216-9507
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GOLDEN ACRYLICS LECTURE AND DEMO When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 9 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Presentation provides infor mation about a variety of GOLDEN acrylics and the inherent possibilities of acrylic materials. Open to all levels. Free with registration. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts. org “SINGIN' IN THE RAIN” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 2; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 (pay-what-you-can) Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Family-friendly performance of the “greatest movie musical of all time.” Tickets $30; flex passes available for multiple productions. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers. org
SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F, WBL Details: Adults 50+ are invited to explore the center, learn about weekly activities, and enjoy coffee and treats. Group leaders will be present to talk about their group and what they do. Contact: 651-653-3121
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BEAR WATER RUN When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lions Club annual fundrais er offers 10 mile and 20 mile options around White Bear Lake. USATF certified course with beverage stops every two miles and food at end of race. Registration $50 for 10-mile run; $55 for 20-mile run by Sept. 7. Contact: whitebearlions.org/bear-waterrun/ FALL FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 10 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Annual community Flea Market / Garage Sale in our parking lot. Be a seller for $20 or be a shopper and enjoy local treasures from sellers and our Craft Corner Gift Shop. A food truck will be onsite for lunch. Contact: 651-653-3121
AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Susan Borden will sign copies of her book “Clockwise” and Steve Wynn will sign his book “The Culvers Report.” Contact: 651-426-0918
WHITE BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF When:195411:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 Where: White Bear Country Inn Details: Reunion luncheon; for more in formation contact Joyce at 651-429-5083. 2022 www.presspubs.com
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When:KAZMIERCZAK 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Hear updates about upcoming capital projects levy renewal questions and other district initiatives. Contact: 651-653-3121
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any fam ily in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelfor
Friday,SCHEDULESept. 2 — at Rosemount Thursday, Sept. 7 — at Hastings Tuesday, Sept. 13 — at Hastings Saturday, Sept. 17 — at Osceola (WI) Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Chisago Lakes Saturday, Oct. 8 — at Simley Tuesday, Oct. 18 — conference at Hastings Wednesday, Oct. 20 — section at Highland, St. Paul
Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 1 — at Apple Valley Friday, Sept. 9 — at Cretin-Deham Hall Saturday, Sept. 17 — Hill-Murray (11 a.m.) Friday, Sept. 23 — Tartan Friday, Sept. 30 — at Spring Lake Park Friday, Oct. 7 — St. Thomas Academy Friday, Oct. 14 — at Simley Wednesday, Oct. 19 — South St. Paul Mahtomedi forstersdugoutbar.rocks651-440-9128 Whitney Realtor MN & WI 612-387-3052
Coach — Jim Driscoll Assistants — Lisa Irsfeld Last year — 1st in conference, 1st in section, 12th in state Captains — Sarah Brings, Greta Liner Returning starters — Seniors Sarah Brings, Greta Liner, and Juliana Nyberg; Sophomore: Gabby Fox In the mix — Freshmen Sylvia LaVigne; 7th-graders Brooklyn Erickson and Vanessa Rogosheske Fast Facts — Fox was 2nd in conference, 4th in section, 52nd at state last year. Brings was 5th in conference, 3rd in section, 62nd at state Coach says — “We are very young. Upper class returning athletes are setting a good example. Will be very competitive in conference and sections.”
Returning starters — Seniors: Wyatt Siess, John Gibbens In the mix —Seniors Ryan Pavlick and Hayden Schaefer; Juniors Hudson Otto, Will Lieberman, and Charlie Wirka; Sophomores Evan Carion, and Dan Gibbens; Freshman Matt Studenski Fast Facts — Top 4 runners graduated. Siess is the top returning runner, having placed 19th in section last year. Coach says — “We have a very deep team from last year and should be very competitive this season. Looking to do well in the conference and sections.”
Returning starters — Seniors William Harris (TE, LB), JP Johnson (OL-DL), Cody Dvorak (RB/DL), Emmett Poppelman (OL), Sam Hemenway (OL), and Ramsey Morrell (TE); Juniors: Charles Brandt (QB) and Eric Buttke (DL). In the mix — To be determined after scrimmage Fast facts — Brandt passed for 1,251 yards and 9 TD’s with 3 interceptions last year, and ran for 5 TD’s. Morrell caught 12 of 218 yards and 4 TD’s. Johnson made 50 tackles (7 for losses). Harris made 46 tackles (5 for losses).
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Fast facts — Arnason was all-conference, logging 135 kills and 130 digs. Petersen had 334 assists, 171 digs and 44 aces last year. In her 4th varsity season, she moves from setter to libero and back row. New coach Burns, an assistant for five years, takes over as head coach with Angela Helle resigning.
Coach — Jim Driscoll Assistants — Lisa Irsfeld Last year — 3rd in conference, 2nd in section, 12th in state Captains — Ryan Pavlick, Wyatt Siess and Hayden Schaefer
Last year — 4-0 conference, 10-3 overall, state Class 5A runner-up, conference and section champion Captains JP Johnson (more to be named later)
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25 — conference relays at Simley Thursday, Sept. 1 — Hill-Murray Thursday, Sept. 8 — at North St. Paul Saturday, Sept. 10 — Hastings Invitational Thursday, Sept. 15 — at Simley Thursday, Sept. 22 — at South St. Paul Thursday, Sept. 29 — at Hastings Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Two Rivers Thursday, Oct. 13 — at Tartan
Coach says — “With six experienced seniors and two standout sophomores joining our four returning starters, we have our sights set on returning to the section finals. Our strengths continue to be our pin hitters (Arnason, Bruggeman, and Malvey) but I expect a lot of production from our middles including sophomore Silvie Graetzer, a new addition. We will benefit from Ellie Mustar’s experience running our offense. In a new position, Camryn Petersen’s varsity experience will prove valuable. Our goal is to improve each week and peak at the right time.”
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Thursday,SCHEDULEAug. 25 — Cretin-Derham Hall Tuesday, Aug. 30 — at St. Paul Como Park Thursday, Sept. 1 — St. Paul Highland Park Tuesday, Sept. 6 — White Bear Lake Thursday, Sept. 8 — at Apple Valley Tuesday, Sept. 13 — at Orono Thursday, Sept. 15 — at Two Rivers Saturday, Sept. 17 — Farmington tournament Thursday, Sept. 22 — at Hastings Tuesday, Sept. 27 — South St. Paul Thursday, Sept. 29 — Simley Saturday, Oct. 1 — Chisago Lakes tournament Wednesday, Oct. 5 — at North St. Paul Tuesday, Oct. 11 — at St. Anthony Village Thursday, Oct. 13 — Tartan Saturday, Oct. 15 — Benilde-St. Margaret’s tournament
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Coach — Dave Muetzel (16th year) Assistants Robert Garry, Matt Oswald, Kenneth Stevens, John Arlandson, Robert Merthan, Joe Koscianski, Paul McGibbon, Jeff Sansgaard, Mike Isola, Jim Anderson, Tony Madline, Thad Tumbleson, David Donahoe
Last year — 2nd in conference, 2nd place in section Captains — Sydney Armstrong, Aleksa Atkinson, Ella Mattson, Zoe Roettger Returning starters — Seniors Sydney Armstrong and Ella Mattson; Junior Emmerson Buckley; Sophomores Audrey Carlson, Hannah Drektrah, Alexandra Fox, and Sidney Leciejewski; 8th-grader Abby Wright In the mix — Seniors: Joey Heinsch, Luke Yee Yick, Gavin Greeder; juniors: Ethan Splett, Micah Schmidt Fast facts — TSeniors Aleksa Atkinson, Zoe Roettger, and Grace Weibe; Juniors Isabelle Befidi, Talia Collins, and Grace Neumann; Freshman Maddie Ruppel; and 8th grader Delaney Dumermuth Coach says — “Our greatest strength is our team depth.” Thursday,SCHEDULEAug.
Coach — Jaden Burns (1st year) Assistant — Taryn Bolea, Phil Hastings, Danielle Wyse, Kelly Olson Last year — 5-2 conference, 15-14 overall, section runner-up Captains — Katherine Arnason, Camryn Petersen, and Grace Hansen Returning starters — Seniors: Arnason (RSH), Petersen (L/DS), Abby Bruggeman (OH), and Ellie Mustar (S) In the mix — Seniors Hansen (MH/RSH), Kaia McKeown (S), Clara Schimnowski (MH/OH), Kylie Poul (L/DS), Anusha Khandpur (DS), and Meghan Mead (MH); Sophomores Silvie Graetzer (MH) and Kaili Malvey (OH)
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Coach says — “We are off to a good start. We graduated a lot of really good players, which gives an opportunity for new ones to step up. The kids are working hard and having fun. This is a great group to work with and I am looking forward to the season.”
Last year — 6-0 conference, 16-5 overall, section runner-up Captains — Sonya Potthoff, Campbell Albers, and Mari Meger
Coach says — “We have 53 girls out in grades 7-12, so it’s amazing to see that a strong relational culture can grow a program. Our varsity team will practice 16, same with our JV, and our B squad will have 21 girls. I anticipate another conference championship in the Metro East. We anticipate another great showdown with Mounds View in the Section 4AA Final. We have a strong group of senior leaders who compete hard and care for their teammates.”
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ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI SOCCER // GIRLS Coach — David Wald (17th year) Assistants Allison Eitel, Glenn Lisowy, Brad Gudenkauf, Mariah Adams, Megan Lisowy
Last year — State Class 2A champions, 6-0-1 conference, 17-2-1 overall Captains Lily Lindquist, Katelyn Beulke, Anabel Hillstrom Returning starters Seniors Beulke (F), Lindquist (M), Hillstrom (M); Juniors Claire Faulkner (D), Kaila Och (D), and Savanna Stockness (D); Sophomores Emily Muetzel (D) and Allison McCleery (D)
Coach — Aaron Freer Assistant — Kristine Vick, Kendra Stone
Friday,SCHEDULEAug. 26 — at Rochester Mayo Saturday, Aug. 27 — at Rochester Century Tuesday, Aug. 30 — at White Bear Lake Thursday, Sept. 1 — Woodbury Tuesday, Sept. 6 — Orono Saturday, Sept. 10 — Benilde-St. Margaret’s Tuesday, Sept. 13 — at South St. Paul Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Two Rivers Thursday, Sept. 22 — Simley Monday, Sept. 26 — Tartan Wednesday, Sept. 28 — at Hill-Murray Saturday, Oct. 1 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Tuesday, Oct. 4 — North St. Paul Thursday, Oct. 6 — Hastings
In the mix Senior Amiah LaFrinier (D); Juniors Lauren Coy (M), Kaitlyn Moltzan (F), and Stella Grabow (G); Sophomores Sophia Peer (M), Aynslea Ulschmid (M), Madison McCoy (F), Cece Emery (M), Faith Pepper (M), and Presley Albers (D); Freshmen Jackie Worden (G) and Harlow Berger (G) Fast facts Mahtomedi won its 10th state title last year and 4th in a row (no tournament in 2020). Wald’s ledger is 6 state titles and a 257-48-23 record, and it is his 28th year with the program. Beulke led the team with 20 goals, made coaches all-state first-team and all state tourney; Beulke, Lindquist and Hillstrom were all-conference.
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Returning letterwinners — Seniors: Potthoff, Albers, Meger, Megan Langer, Anna Morriem, and Julia Swanson; Juniors Olivia Bengtson, Kate Hoffman, Hanna Meslow and Kathryne Foley; Sophomores Alayna Bartylla and Molly Moffitt
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Friday,SCHEDULEAug. 19 — Stillwater tournament Thursday, Aug. 25 — Eden Prairie Saturday, Aug. 26 — Rochester Mayo tournament Monday, Aug. 29 — Minnetonka Thursday, Sept. 1 — at Roseville Thursday, Sept. 8 — at North St. Paul Saturday, Sept. 10 — Duluth East tournament Tuesday, Sept. 13 — Tartan Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Two Rivers Thursday, Sept. 22 — at Hastings Tuesday, Sept. 27 — South St. Paul Wednesday, Sept. 28 — Stillwater Thursday, Sept. 29 — at Simley
In the mix — Sophomore Greta Munson; Freshmen Mallory Langer, Lily Carlson, and Katherine Smith Fast facts — All but two regulars return from 2021. Returning allconference players are doubles players Albers (19-5), Langer (15-5) and Hoffman (18-6), singles player Meger (21-4), and singles/doubles Potthoff (19-5). Annika Munson, who qualified for state in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10, left the program to join a tennis academy in Florida.
Coach — Dominic Isaac Assistants Joe Moeller, Josh Bates Last year — 7-1 conference (co-champion), 19-3 overall, placed 3rd in state Class 2A tournament Returning starters Seniors Angelo Diez (D), Andrew McCleery (D), Joseph Padelford (M), Leonardo de la Torre (F), and Cavanaugh Bruner (G); Juniors Liam Wise (M) Fast facts de la Torre led the 2020 team with 13 goals. Bruner had an .864 save percentage and 0.81 goals-against-average. Many defensive crew graduated.
Coach says “We return a defense that had almost no experience at the start of last year (but) improved over the season and we would like for them to continue to evolve into the strength of this team …
For attacking, we return our three captains, Beulke, Lindquist, and Hillstrom, but will need people to step up. Lauren Coy and Cece Emery have improved a lot. Sophia Peer was up for the challenge in the state championship (replacing an injured player). Goaltending could be a strength with the improvement of Stella Grabow and addition of two stellar freshmen. This team has enough talent to compete with any in the state if they come together to reach their full potential.”
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Friday,SCHEDULEAug. 26 — Duluth Denfeld Saturday, Aug. 27 — Totino-Grace Monday, Aug. 29 — at Chisago Lakes Wednesday, Aug. 31 — at Irondale Tuesday, Sept. 6 — Orono Thursday, Sept. 8 — at St. Thomas Academy Saturday, Sept. 10 — Mounds View Tuesday, Sept. 13 — at South St. Paul Saturday, Sept. 17 — at St. Paul Como Park Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Two Rivers Thursday, Sept. 22 — Simley Monday, Sept. 26 — Tartan Wednesday, Sept. 28 — at Hill-Murray Tuesday, Oct. 4 — North St. Paul Thursday, Oct. 6 — Hastings
The are holding opportunities for public engagement on Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Century College Campus and Activities Fair, Century College West Campus, and on Sept. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Downtown St. Paul Mobility Mingle at Mears Park, St. Paul.Those interested in participating can be notified about future opportunities to engage with the METRO Purple Line BRT project by signing up for e-mail updates at atcomeinpurple-line-public-engagement.metrotransit.org/ThosehavingPurpleLineprojectstafftotoaneventormeeting,contactuspurpleline@metrotransit.org
• Minnesota Senate District 36 on Sept. 14; deadline to submit ques tions is Sept. 9.
• White Bear Township supervisor on Oct. 6; deadline to submit ques tions is Oct. 3.
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The League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area will host 21 can didate forums for local elections in Sept. and Oct. Voters are invited to submit questions for candidates in advance of each forum. Questions can be submitted online by the published dead line with the forum listed in the subject line. The forums will be record ed in closed session and made available for public viewing on their YouTube channel on the following dates: • Vadnais Heights mayor and city council on Sept. 27; deadline to submit questions is Sept. 23.• Mahtomedi School Board on Sept. 29; dead line to submit questions is Sept. 26.
• Birchwood mayor and city council on Oct. 4; deadline to submit ques tions is Oct. 1.
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• Minnesota House District 36 A/B on Sept. 14; deadline to submit questions is Sept. 9.
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• Minnesota Senate District 33 on Sept. 16; deadline to submit ques tions is Sept. 12. To participate, search YouTube for “LWV White Bear Lake Area.” A link is also found under the Candidate Forums tab at lwv-wbla.org.MinnesotaHouse Dis trict 41A and Senate Dis trict 41, which includes the City of Grant, will be sponsored by LWV Woodbury Cottage Grove Area. See viewingsubmittingrumspost/2022-candidate-folwvwcg.org/forinformationonquestionsandthoseforums.
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• Minnesota House District 33 A on Sept. 16; deadline to submit ques tions is Sept. 12.
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METRO Purple Line BRT Project staff are evaluating three possible northern end points for the proposed METRO Purple Line – Maplewood Mall Transit Center, I-35 & Co. Rd. E Park & Ride in Vadnais Heights, and Century College on the White Bear Lake-Mahto mediStaffborder.would like to engage corridor residents, businesses, organizations, and transit customers in the project planning process to solicit their input and address their needs and con cerns.
Spotting the Loon family, during the last two weeks, was almost impossible with travel and work schedules, along with very challenging weather and light conditions. Fortunately, everything came together this evening. After scouring the lake for more than an hour, we spotted a very busy chick, all alone, putting on quite a show, near the eastern edge of the Birchwood shore. We suspect that that the chick is now flying and able to explore new areas of the lake, on its own. The chick was oblivious to everything around it and totally absorbed in preening and flapping its huge wings. The chick’s wing-flaps mirror those of its parents; right down to the shaking of its head, while in the air. The chick continues to thrive and appears comfortable with its newfound independence. During the next few weeks, the parents will leave the chick on its own and focus their energy on preparing for the first part of their migration to Lake Michigan. Fortunately, juveniles from other lakes will continue to drop in and gather with the other juveniles. The chick, eventually, will join that group. The old warriors also will start to drop in and may mix with the juveniles for a few weeks. We spotted our first old warrior, this evening. These are all signs that Fall is just around the corner. Loon activity on and around WBL remains busy and loud. All good news.
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EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS
If you wish to formally intervene in this case, as a party to the litigation, you must serve and file a Petition to Intervene, pursuant to Minn. R. 1400.6200.
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The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public input on the proposed rate increase. At the public hearings, interested persons have the opportunity to: (1) ask questions of the utility and agency staff; and (2) offer verbal and written comments on the merits of the proposed rate increase. Members of the public may participate without needing to intervene as a party. Representation by legal counsel is permitted but not required.
Important: Comments can be reviewed by the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information or any other information from comments received.
Residential –Overhead line service 514 $77.57 $4.98 $87.49 $9.92 $12.27 $14.75
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Energy-Controlled (Dual Fuel) 1,019 $93.43 $6.85 $106.40 $12.97 $17.78 $21.41
You can still submit comments even if you do not attend a public hearing.
To Attend by Telephone (Audio Only) If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone, or if you would prefer to attend the hearing via audio only, you may join using any type of telephone. You do not need internet access to call into the hearing; however, you will only be able to hear (not see) the speakers. You will still be able to comment and ask questions. Use the information in the box below to dial into the hearing. You will be asked to enter the access code for the hearing, as set forth below: October 31, 2022 • 1:30 p.m. November 2, 2022 • 6:00 p.m. Phone:Access1-855-282-6330Code: 21630 Phone:Access1-855-282-6330Code: 21630
Written comments can be submitted via: (1) the Commission’s website; (2) electronic mail; (3) U.S. Mail; or (4) facsimile. To learn how to submit a comment in any of these ways, please visit mn.gov/puc, select “Consumers” from the dropdown menu on the top of the page, then select “Public Comments and How to Participate.” This will take you to the Public Comment page, where you will find a list of ways to comment. Be sure to reference PUC Docket No. 21-630 in the subject line of your comment. If you do not have access to the internet, you may send or deliver your comment to: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Ste. 350 St. Paul, MN 55101
If you would like to ask a question or make a comment during the hearing, press *3 on your telephone. You will then be placed into the queue to comment. When it is your turn to speak, the last few digits of your telephone number will be announced by the moderator and your line will be unmuted, allowing you to be heard.
October 31, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. and November 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Attend by Internet Connection (Audio and Video)
at the Public Utilities Commission, 350 Metro Square Building, 121 Seventh Place East, St. Paul, Minnesota. Individuals who cannot attend in person, may attend via Microsoft Teams (Teams), a video conferencing platform. Members of the public who wish to attend the hearing through Teams may request an electronic invitation by contacting Judge Moseng legal assistant at michelle.severson@state.mn.us.
The purpose of the evidentiary hearing is to allow Xcel Energy, the Minnesota Department of Commerce – Division of Energy Resources, the Minnesota Office of Attorney General – Residential Utilities Division, and parties who have formally joined the contested case, to present testimony and to cross- examine each other’s witnesses on the proposed rate increase.
Municipal Pumping 8,369 $1,082.84 $98.44 $1,202.67 $119.83 $152.06 $166.11
VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS
Xcel Energy has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to approve an increase to electric rates over a three-year period beginning January 2022. The requested increase for 2022 is about 12.2 percent, or $396 million. Xcel Energy requested an additional 4.8 percent, or $150.2 million, for 2023; and an additional 4.2 percent, or $131.2 million, for 2024. On average, the proposed final rate change, which includes the 2022 Test Year and 2023 and 2024 Plan Years, would increase the bill for a typical residential electric customer by $18.56 per month. The MPUC may either approve or deny the requested changes and may approve a lesser or greater increase than was requested for any customer class or classes of Theservice.MPUC will likely make its decision on our rate request in the second quarter of 2023. If final rates are lower than interim (temporary) rates, we will refund customers the difference with interest. If final rates are higher than interim rates, we will not charge customers the difference. If you move before a refund is issued and we cannot find you, your refund may be treated as abandoned property and sent to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Unclaimed Property Unit. You can check for unclaimed property at www.missingmon ey.com. To make sure we can send you any refund owed, please provide a forwarding address when you stop service.
Date Time Location
Small General Service 794 $109.15 $10.21 $119.10 $9.95 $12.46 $14.63
PUBLIC HEARING AND PROCESS INFORMATION Administrative Law Judge Christa L. Moseng will preside over the public hearings and will provide the Commission with findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations after the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing.
Bad weather? Find out if a hearing is canceled – call (toll free) 855-731-6208 or 651-201-2213 or visit mn.gov/puc.
TO LEARN MORE Xcel Energy’s current and proposed rate schedules are available at: Xcel Energy 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis MN 55401 Phone: 612-330-5500 Web: minnesota_electric_rate_proposalhttps://www.xcelenergy.com/company/rates_and_regulations/filings/ Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-539-1534 Web: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp Select (21) in the year field, type (630) in the number field, select Search, and the list of documents will appear on the next page.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022 6:00 p.m. Red Wing Ignite 419 Bush Street Red Wing, MN Thursday, October 6, 2022 6:00 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott 404 W St. Germain Stree St Cloud, MN Monday, October 31, 2022 1:30 p.m. Virtual WebEx Wednesday, November 2, 2022 6:00 p.m. Virtual WebEx Thursday, November 3, 2022 6:00 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott 901 Raintree Road Mankato, MN
The table below shows the effect of both the interim and proposed rate changes on monthly bills for residential, commercial and industrial customers with average electric use. Customer type 2022AveragemonthlykWhusage monthlyCurrentcost 2022increasemonthlyInterim 2022Proposedmonthlycost 2022Proposedmonthlyincrease 2023Proposedmonthlyincrease* 2024Proposedmonthlyincrease**
Please contact Jorge Alonso at 651-201-2258 or Jorge.alonso@state.mn.us or Ben Gustafson at 651-201-2247 or ben.gustafson@state.mn.us if you have questions on how to participate or have trouble accessing the public hearing using telephone or internet.
Small Time-of-DayGeneralService 1,089 $134.93 $12.01 $147.74 $12.79 $15.72 $18.21
PUBLIC HEARINGS Administrative Law Judge Christa L. Moseng will hold five in-person public hearings and two virtual public hearings so that customers have an opportunity to comment on the company’s request. Any Xcel Energy customer or other person may attend or provide comments at the hearings. You are invited to comment on the adequacy and quality of Xcel Energy’s service, the level of rates, or other related matters. You do not need to be represented by an attorney. The hearings will begin at their sched uled time and adjourn after everyone present has had an opportunity to comment or ask questions.
To join the virtual hearing using a computer, tablet or smart phone, where you will have audio and video capability, go to: https://minnesota.webex.com. In the gray box where it says, “Enter Meeting Information,” type the Event Number below for the public hearing date you are attending: October 31, 2022 • 1:30 p.m. November 2, 2022 • 6:00 p.m. Event Number: 2497 602 4179 Event Password, if needed: Xcel! Event Number: 2482 175 8271 Event Password, if needed: Xcel! Directions for Appearing via WebEx.
WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Public hearings have been scheduled as follows to be held via video conference.
• Log on 5 to 15 minutes before the hearing begins. You will be asked to join the hearing through a Webex application or through a plug-in for your web browser.
General Service 14,670 $1,679.88 $145.19 $1,867.18 $187.30 $213.28 $226.47
Please note that the public hearings will end when all attendees present have had the opportunity to comment and all other business has been concluded. You are encouraged to join the meeting at the scheduled start time to be placed on the queue to comment. Commenters will be called in the order they enter the queue. Therefore, it is advantageous to arrive at the beginning of the hearing.
General Time-of-Day Service 123,490 $11,699.82 $918.85 $12,966.05 $1,266.24 $1,326.92 $1,872.25
Written comments may be submitted during the comment period before and after the public hearings. Follow the instructions below to provide written comment.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 1:00 p.m. Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room 316 Brookview Pkwy S Golden Valley, MN Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:00 p.m. Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A 8595 Central Park Place Woodbury, MN
How to Provide Video Comments
Time-of-DayPeak-ControlledService 605,194 $66,153.60 $5,562.15 $73,651.86 $7,498.26 $9,421.86 $11,190.54
ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR XCEL ENERGY MINNESOTA CUSTOMERS
• Next you will be asked to enter your name, your email address, and an event password (if required). After entering this information, click “Join Now” and you will be granted access to the virtual hearing.
• When you enter the hearing, your microphone will be muted. If you would like to ask a question or make a comment during the meeting, use the chat function to send a message to the meeting moderator, who will place you in the queue to comment. When it is your turn to comment, your name will be called and your line will be unmuted. You will then be able to ask questions or make a comment.
If you have questions about the MPUC’s review process or submitting comments, contact the Commission’s Consumer Affairs Office at: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us Be sure to reference Docket Number 21-630
Comment Period Comments accepted through January 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
• Comments received after the comment period closes may or may not be considered in the Commission’s decision. How to Submit a Written Comment
Public comments are encouraged as written submissions and in-person oral comments during virtual public hearings. However, if you prefer, you can record and submit a video comment using Flip. Flip is free, there is no cost to you. You will need a Microsoft or Google account, like a Gmail email address, to access Flip. Videos can be up to 3 minutes in length and must include your name and the city and state where you live. Follow the link https://flip.com/3a359fa2 to record your video. You may also visit the Flip main page at, https://info.flip.com, and type in Join Code 3a359fa2. Video comment submissions may be played during the virtual public hearings, if time permits. Recorded comments may be shown after those in attendance at the virtual hearings have had the opportunity to comment. Depending on the number of video comments received, the Administrative Law Judge will determine if time permits to play the video comments at the virtual public hearings on October 31, 2022. The video comments received may be played at either the October 31, 2022, 1:30 pm or November 2, 2022, 6:00 pm virtual hearing. Not all comments may be played given time constraints. Video comments will be played in the order received. Regardless of whether a video comment is played during the virtual hearings, all videos received by November 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm will be reviewed by Administrative Law Judge Moseng. Video comments will continue to be accepted via Flip until November 3, 2022; however, only those received by October 30, 2022 will potentially be played during one of the public hearings. The entire collection of received videos can be viewed using the Flip link above and a transcript of the videos will be included in the official eDockets record.
PROPOSED RATE INCREASES
Peak-Controlled Service 67,093 $9,040.31 $825.69 $10,100.96 $1,060.65 $1,265.88 $1,383.12
Residential Underground– line service 752 $111.78 $7.13 $125.60 $13.81 $17.24 $20.87
Anyone with hearing or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunications Relay.
• Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the close date.
• Enter the Event Number shown in the box above.
Formal evidentiary hearings on Xcel Energy’s proposal will be held on December 13 to 16, 2022 starting at 9:00 a.m. each day. The evidentiary hearing will be held
Small Municipal Pumping 615 $86.84 $8.22 $94.79 $7.96 $9.77 $12.84
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White Bear Lake had a terrific first quarter but could not keep up the pace and lost to the Blaine Bengals 24-19 in the football opener in Blaine.
The bulk of the Bears offense was Gavin Knutson passing to Rayshaun Brakes — six times for 197 yards, with touchdowns of 75 yards and 46 yards. Knutson was 14-for-26 for 250 yards overall. Brakes ran for 82 yards in nine totes. The Bears also recovered three Blaine fumbles. But they bogged themselves down with 15 penalties for 100 yards. The Bears took a quick 13-0 lead with a series of big plays — runs of 40 yards by Brakes and 18 by Knutson that set up Chris Heim’s three-yard touchdown, Brakes’ 75-yard dash untouched with a short toss from Knutson, and fumble recoveries by Imeleya Stanton (forced by Tolu Oyekunle on a strip sack) and Henry Willcoxon (forced by Mike Delaney). However, Knutson threw an interception in the second quarter and it was all Blaine after that. The Bengals scored on a Frank Daniels pass to Matthew Plankers from 38 yards, runs of 11 yards by Mike Douglas and 17 by Daniels — and a 34-yard field goal and three conversions by Kendall Stadden, the girls soccer all-stater who beat the Bears with a last-second field goal lastTheyear.Bears had 240 yards in the first quarter but only 189 more the rest of the game, 46 of those on Knutson’s long strike to Brakes with 2:28 left that closed the gap. BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Rayshaun Brakes dashed 40 yards on this play before Blaine’s Jack Johnson got him by the ankle.
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White Bear Lake girls soccer has opened with two matches against teams that played in state championships last year. The Bears nipped Class 2A champion Mahtomedi 1-0 at home, after losing to Class 3A runner-up Centennial 1-0. “We have a really difficult schedule to start the Dierkhising,acknowledgedseason,”Johnco-coach
Zephyr netters lose to state powers Mahtomedi tennis hosted three of the state’s top teams in a five-day stretch, losing to Eden Prairie 6-1, to 23-time state champion Edina 6-1, and to defending state champion Minnetonka 7-0. Winning against Eden Prairie (6-2) were Sonya Potthoff/Megan Langer at 2-doubles, and against Edina (4-0) were Mari Meger/Campbell Albers at 3-doubles. Meger normally plays 1-singles. Minnetonka (6-0) won each point in straight sets. The Zephyrs (2-4) then lost to Roseville 4-3. Meger, Albers/ Hoffman, and Potthoff/Langer won. Kickers ride defense to 3-1 start Mahtomedi boys soccer has a 3-1 record while allowing just one goal in four games. The Zephyrs lost to Duluth Denfeld 1-0 and beat Totino-Grace 1-0, both at home. They won at Chisago Lakes 5-0 and at Irondale 1-0. Mahtomedi starts 3-0 in volleyball Mahtomedi volleyball has opened with three victories -- over CretinDerham Hall 25-20, 24-26, 25-21, 2523; St. Paul Como Park 23-25, 25-15, 19-26, 25-16, 15-1; and Highland Park 25-14, 25-16, 25-22-under new head coach Jaden Burns. Against CDH, Katherine Arnason delivered 12 kills and six aces, Abby Bruggeman 11 kills, Camryn Petersen seven aces, and Ellie Mustar 27 assists and 16 digs. Against Como Park, Arnason logged 15 kills, Bruggeman 12 and Silvie Graetzer 10. Mustar made 46 assists, and Petersen three aces and 13 digs.
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Cost: Optional $10 or food donation for the local food shelf. Bear kickers blank 2 more foes White Bear Lake boys soccer has won three straight games by shutout, improving to 3-1. The Bears blanked Tartan 3-0 there and Eagan 2-0 at home. Scoring against Tartan (0-2) were Ryan Dufresne, Calvin McKinney and Karolis Kairys. Both goals against Eagan (1-3) came from Dufresne, senior midfielder. Kyle Christensen was in the nets for both shutouts. Bears lose to Tartan, beat Hutch White Bear Lake volleyball has a 1-1 mark after the first week of play, under new head coach Mackenzie Leverty. At Tartan the Bears won the first game 25-18 but the Titans took the next three 25-20, 2521, 25-22. Kylie Gustafson notched 11 kills for the Bears. Blessing Adebisi had eight kills and seven blocks. The Bears clipped Hutchinson at home 2523, 25-19, 25-19, buoyed by efficient passing. Kailey Gieske made 10 digs. Bear girls EaganMahtomedi,shade
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Zephyrs football clips Apple Valley Mahtomedi rolled past Apple Valley 36-6 in the football opener Thursday in Apple Valley. Five Zephyrs scored touchdowns: Charles Brandt on a threeyard run, Corey Bohmert on a 35-yard run, Ramsey Morrell on a 24-yard pass play from Brandt, Alec Mahoney on a one-yard run, and Jake Dalum on an eight yard run. Charlie Thein kicked four conversions and had one blocked. Tyler Gunderson, Zephyr linebacker, got the other two points on a safety.
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Zephyr swimmers 2nd in MEC Relays Mahtomedi had two first-places and four seconds to finish runner-up behind Hastings among eight teams in the season-opening Metro East Conference Relays. The Zephyrs won the 200 freestyle in 1:43.75 with Hannah Drecktrah, Aleksa Atkinson, Ella Mattson and Abby Wright, and the 200 backstroke in 1:59.11 with Emmerson Buckley, Grace Neuman, Sydney Leciejewski, and Mattson. They were second in the 4x100, 200 butterfly, 200 breaststroke and 400 freestyle. ”We had a chance to see what some of our new divers and swimmers could do and had good performances from our veterans,” said coach Mike Goldman.
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Riley,12, likes to spend quality time telling stories and jokes. He is very knowledgeable in many topics and enjoys talking about dinosaurs, science, bugs, and how things are built. Riley has a great imagination and likes putting these thoughts on paper. He loves keeping his hands busy and has a significant interest in Legos, inventing, and building things. Riley has lots of energy and finds joy in riding his bike, going to the park, hiking, swimming, and downhill skiing.
Janusz, Kenneth Charles, age 80 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Hugo. Ken was born on February 6, 1942, in Hammond IN, to Genevieve and Julius Janusz. He was a graduate of Griffith (IN) High School and Purdue University. He proudly served in the US Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Most of his naval career was spent aboard submarines, including the USS Albacore. After his honorable discharge he spent his career in various IT roles. Throughout his life, Ken was an avid reader, gardener and woodworker. Starting in high school he enjoyed keeping both salt and freshwater fish tanks.Heis survived by his beautiful, beloved wife, Rose. In addition to Rose, he leaves behind his daughter, Lucie (David) Hayward of Nashville, TN; son, Jonathan Janusz of Maplewood; granddaughter Emma (Jonathan Hernandez) Janusz of White Bear Lake; grandson, Levi Mathees of Maplewood; greatgrandchildren, Arianna and Avery Hernandez; and sister, Susan (Paul) Walsh of Nashville TN. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to the USS Albacore Museum in Portsmouth NH or your favorite local cat rescue. Ken was known as the “Cookie Monster” for his love of cookies, especially chocolate chip. Ken’s family asks that you share some cookies with your loved ones in his honor.Special thanks to the staff at the Waters of White Bear Lake and Ecumen Hospice for their care and kindness. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Monday, October 10, 2022 with visitation from 3 PM until the time of service at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Family interment at Fort Snelling National cemetery.
Richard Kaupp Richard “Rocky” Kaupp Passed peacefully at home on August 29, 2022, age 65. Celebration of Life Friday, October 14, 2022, 12:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear (one mile west of 35E). Gathering 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. Reception follows.651-407-8300 // bradshawfuneral.comwww.
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Johanna “Annie” Maria Neutkens, 96, of Mahtomedi, passed peacefully in her sleep Aug. 27 at home. Born in Losser, The Netherlands, near the German border, Annie was always proud of the fact she was the police chief’s daughter. She had many interesting stories about her teenage years living in a German-occupied town during World War II, and the hardships families experienced. One favorite was how the Germans took all the bicycles, missing one that her father cleverly hid in the attic. Dutch through and through, Annie, or Oma, never lost her native tongue, her love of Dutch sweets, her affinity for Delft blue knick knacks or her compulsion to do a spring and fall cleaning every year. She was stubborn and opinionated, but loved her family with all her heart. After meeting and marrying the love of her life in 1952, Annie and her late husband Chris immigrated to Canada and then Minnesota where they raised their four children. She was the quintessential stayat-home mother, always making sure her children were well dressed, well groomed and armed with a strong work ethic. She will be remembered for her apple strudel, a staple at every holiday gathering, her exceptional needlepoint work, her frugality, especially when it came to electricity, her deep Catholic faith and sense of fashion. Annie would dress for Mass even if she was watching it on TV. We know Oma is in heaven with her beloved and if it’s at all possible, they are listening to polka music and dancing. They did love a good neighborhood party in the basement rec room.
Bruce was a member of the Christmas tree growers association, a lifetime member of the retired educator’s association of Minnesota and member of the American Legion Post 1982. His greatest joy was his family. Bruce is survived by his three children Donald (Debra) Bernin, Diane Bisping, David (Becky) Bernin. Seven Grandchildren; Jordan (Grace) Bisping, Ryan (Jenny) Bernin, Kaylie (Christopher) Kopp, Anna (Alex) Bernin-Mallin, Nate Bernin, Jared Bernin and Joshua Bernin. Great Granddaughter, Jane Virginia Bernin; Sister Diane (Bob) Hagstrom, Sister-in-law, Cynthia Meyer, Nieces and Nephews. And his first Great-Grandson being born in September 2022. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (2021), his parents Alfred and Ruth Bernin; mother and father-in-law Theodore and Ruth Meyer, brother-in-law Jerry Meyer and sister-in-law Cindy Sklenar.Justas he helped so many in his life, Bruce has gifted his remains to the University of Minnesota medical school contributing to medical research and education. His generosity will be recognized when the University of Minnesota hosts their 2022 service of remembrance honoring those who have donated to the anatomy bequest program for the advancement of medical science. Memorial donations may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Hospice at 2076 St Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN. 55104 or by a secure online gift to: SupportOLP.orgBrucewasthe best of the best! God bless his memory.
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Bruce Alfred Bernin of Hugo, Minnesota passed away on August 31, 2022, at Renewed Spirit Care Home in Maplewood, under the hospice care from Our Lady of Peace. Bruce was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 8, 1935, the son to Alfred and Ruth Bernin. He grew up in St. Paul and was baptized and confirmed in Lutheran faith. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. Bruce graduated in 1953 from Johnson High School in St. Paul and attended Hamline University and the University of Minnesota to obtain his teaching degree in Industrial Education. He retired from teaching in the Roseville School District having taught for the district for 33 years. Bruce served his country for two years in the U.S. Navy. On June 7th, 1958, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ruth (Meyer) Bernin. Their love story included being blessed with a 63-year marriage. They were blessed to make their family homes on Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear Lake for 19 years. Then in 1976, Bruce pursued his passion of farming purchasing the Bernin family farm in Hugo, Minnesota where he resided for 46 years. This legacy included cattle farming, pig farming, raising chickens, geese, growing corn, alfalfa and finally Christmas trees. In 2002, Bruce and Virginia sold the property to the City of Hugo under a master plan in conjunction with the Minnesota DNR for the property to be maintained as an Environmental Park. The Bernin’s leased back the property from the city for twenty years. It was important to them that the land was stewarded wisely, and that their family, the residents of Hugo and the general public be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the 20 plus acres with 1600 feet of shoreline on Oneka Lake. Bruce was a great gardener and in past had shown his prized dahlia flowers at the MN. State Fair. He also enjoyed tending to his martin bird houses and had a love for hunting and fishing. In retirement, Bruce and Ginni spent several winters in New Braunfels, Texas enjoying golfing almost every day.
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Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 28th Age 89 of White Bear Lake and a former employee of the St. Paul School System. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Louis Berger; 4 siblings and granddaughter, Olivia Simon. Mary is survived by her children, Michael (Bonnie), Michele (Keith) Hagel, Paul (Sandy Anderson) and Mark (Laurie); daughter-in-law, Annette; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Joanne Christianson; and many other family members and friends. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, September 2nd at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Paul Benedictine Center or Frassati Catholic MuellerMemorial.comAcademy.651.429.4944
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Survived by children, Paul (Debra); Chris (Pamela); Terry (Linda) and Rita (Mark) Walstrom; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister Ria (Hans) Hoppe in The Netherlands, nieces and nephews. Preceded by husband Christiaan in 2020, her parents Theodorus and Johanna Ten Bos and four Memorialsiblings.Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahtomedi. Visitation at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services, White Bear Lake.
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Lisa Brock White Bear Lake PAID KudosLETTERtoSen. Chamberlain It’s rare to see a legislator deliver as Sen. Roger Chamberlain has over his 10 years in the Minnesota Senate. He’s delivered on middle-class income tax cuts (Walz is claiming credit!), Social Securi ty tax cuts, new education laws on dyslexia, funding for education in 2021 and improved environmental restrictions on companies like Water Gremlin. He also worked with the White Bear Lake community to stop Met Council’s plan for 90 buses a day coming through the city. There’s more on his accomplishments, but the point is, Sen. Chamberlain is a hard working, plain-spoken and well-respected leader who has delivered again and again for us in this area. That’s why I’m incensed at now-retiring Sen. Chuck Wiger’s below-the-belt comments on Chamberlain in the paper. The big issue with Wiger and some members of the teach ers’ union is money. It’s never enough. This spring, they eyed the whopping $9.2 billion state surplus and demanded a $1.5 billion windfall. That came after they had received a $1.3 billion increase in the 2021-22 budget from the Legislature (which Chamberlain proposed as chair of the Senate Education Committee).Isaykudos to Sen. Chamberlain, one of the few who fights for the taxpaying public and maintains a thoughtful and reasonable voice amidst the noisy, unrelenting stakeholders who come to the Legislature for funding. You can’t please everybody. I’ll continue to put my trust in Chamber lain, who seeks to do what’s fair and what’s right.
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In her August 24 letter to the editor, Laurie Carlson says I “rejoice in Neo Marxism.” She thinks Kindergartners are taught to question their gender, and that infanticide is promoted. This shows me that Ms. Carlson gets her information from questionable sources. Certainly not from sitting in a public school classroom. One of the reasons we have a serious teacher shortage is that people like Ms. Carlson are so disrespectful to teachers who spend their career caring for all aspects of ‘our children.’ Public education was started to create a level playing field so that all children are prepared for a successful work life regard less of their circumstances. We all need public education to succeed, and not have it sabotaged by senators who don’t engage in problem solving or who walk away. We are and will need educated minds to solve so many problems. To leave any child behind because one senator does not like 100% of the Governor’s proposal-this is not what we need. In a recent letter to the editor by Jim Nash, Mr. Nash feels Chamberlain should be patted on the back for halting the education of our children. If there was ever a reason to vote for someone other than Chamberlain, this would do it for me! Kids don’t have a do over. Every year of their education is critical, and they’ve already lost a couple of years of schooling. We can’t afford to have our present senator, Roger Chamberlain, continue to chair the Education Committee in the Senate. It is time to vote for people who will get some thing done and are willing to negotiate with others.Please vote for candidates who understand the needs of students and educators and will help us finally move forward.
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Under the Walz administration’s direction, they presented new standards that abandon basic academics and practical classroom skills and replaced them with politics and ideology. The proposed standards are divi sive and divide students into either oppressor or oppressed Chamberlain’sgroups.remarks display his leadership as chair of the Senate Education Committee. He writes to Judge Mortenson who is presiding over the process, “The Legislature has not approved conforming the teaching profession to a singular ideological concept of imposing a politicized belief sys tem on teacher candidates. Rule 4615 appears to adopt a particular philosophical, societal and worldview perspective.” Furthermore, he writes, there’s “no rational or clearly dis cernible need … for making such a wholesale change.”Onthe purpose for PELSB’s creation, he continues, “The Legislature only intended for objective and non-divisive criteria be developed to help ensure our public-school teachers are persons of good character (which includes fair and just treatment of each student), have subject knowledge and practical classroom skills.” If you appreciate good teachers, solid academics and kids who can read, write and do math, the proposed standards will not do that. PELSB is way off course. I want to see these proposed rule changes scrapped. That’s why I’m voting for Sen. Chamberlain and not his opponent, Heather Gustafson, a five-year teacher who re-tweet ed that she agrees with Education Minne sota’s statement that, “For many educators, the stakes are way too high to stay strictly ‘neutral’ in the classroom.” With Sen. Chamberlain and the other endorsed Republicans elected, we’ll finally have the adults in the room!
A thriving public education system is key to maintaining a healthy democracy. As a teacher, Heather Gustafson understands that our schools, students, and teachers need holistic support to succeed. Yes, they need ac cess to the most effective literacy programs, but they also need access to high quality mental health resources and smaller class sizes. Students need to have sufficient school counselors to assist them in navigating the complexities of class schedules and vocation al paths. Parents and children need access to affordable high-quality early education programs.Whenour state has billions in surplus revenue and the needs of our students and teachers have multiplied due to the challeng es of the past two years, it’s not acceptable to offer little more than a $30 million literacy program to support our schools. We need a state senator who will bring a new perspec tive to governing, one who will value collab oration and bi-partisanship, not one who’s extreme positions have only hardened over the past ten years. That’s why I’ll be voting for Heather Gustafson for Senate District 36.
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Were I billionaire or President, I could not have higher quality healthcare than I now enjoy. And yes, as a proud middle-class Minnesotan, I recognize how fortunate I am to benefit from world-class, affordable, accessible care. Any party or candidate I vote for must be committed to ensuring the exceptional level of healthcare I enjoy is, as well, available to you and your family, regardless of your income.Sadly, that leaves the Republican party out. Having grown up a Republican, it has been with an increasingly heavy heart that I have seen an organization I deeply respected be come a party where most members routinely vote “no” on measures that advance our com mon good – for example, on the 2010 Afford able Care Act, the very bill that for years has allowed me and millions of fellow Americans to afford our life-changing healthcare. And MAGA-republicans voted “no” on the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, a bill which provides multiple ways to support our good health while saving us our money, for exam ple by reducing prescription drug costs, and expanding insurance coverage. (How can you responsibly be against those?) With profound gratitude, therefore, I will confidently vote (early!) for the Democratic slate of rational, competent, servant-leaders. Each has demonstrated win-win results with complex problems. Each is committed to protecting programs like Medicare and en suring freedom from government overreach into our private healthcare decisions! We in Minnesota Senate District 36 are particularly blessed to have qualified, grounded, responsive candidates. I urge you to get to know (and vote for!) inspiring candi dates Heather Gustafson (Senate 36), Brion Curran (House 36B), and Susie Strom (House 36A). Like you, they live here and want our community to be safe and welcoming for all –where we aren’t afraid to talk to our neigh bors about our kids or our politics. And you can count on them to be powerful champions for our Votinghealthcare!beginsSept. 23. Check your regis tration Today at MNVotes. Your vote makes a huge difference in life-critical areas like healthcare. Vote Democracy, Vote Blue in ‘22.
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ADJOURNMENT: McGraw motioned, Donna seconded; adjournment. Donna – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye; Stout – Aye. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 7, 2022. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115
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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR 2022 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT ON CAROLYN LANE / EUGENE STREET / FIRST AVENUE / FLORENCE STREET / FOURTH AVENUE / KAREN PLACE / PEGGY LANE / SECOND AVENUE / THIRD AVENUE / WEBBER STREET / ALLEY CITY PROJECT NO.: 22-01 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 27, 2022, to consider, and possibly act to adopt, the proposed assessment for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project against benefitting properties on: Carolyn Lane (from C.S.A.H. 96 to End Cul-De-Sac) the four segments of Eugene Street (from West Cul-De-Sac to Bald Eagle Avenue) First Avenue (from C.S.A.H. 96 to Birch Lake Avenue) Florence Street (from Carolyn Lane to Bald Eagle Avenue) Fourth Avenue (from C.S.A.H. 96 to Birch Lake Avenue) Karen Place (from C.S.A.H. 96 to Eugene Street) Peggy Lane (from Florence Street to End Cul-De-Sac) Second Avenue (from C.S.A.H. 96 to Birch Lake Avenue) Third Avenue (from Webber Street to Birch Lake Avenue) Webber Street (from Dillon Street to Bald Eagle Avenue) Alley (between First Avenue and Bald Eagle Avenue from C.S.A.H. 96 to Eugene Street) The total amount of the proposed assessment roll for City Project 22-01 is $808,854.29. The estimated cost of the improvement is $2,982,986.09. 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 assess ments 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, interest ed 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 651-762-4821 to learn how to at tend the public hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to Min nesota Statutes, Section 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the 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 Min nesota 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 appli cant as evidenced by the applicant’s most recent Federal Income Tax return. Deferred assessments shall be subject to interest at the rate of 5.22% per an num 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 eligi ble 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 September 7, 2022.
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C.)2018 Operating Levy Update-Superintendent Barb Duffrin gave an update to the 2018 Operating Levy passed by voters on November 6, 2018. Duffrin discussed how financial stability has improved on the fund balance from 4% in 2018 to 11% in 2022, allowing the district to weather future emergencies. Duffrin also discussed the enhanced academic programming, including the addition of engineering courses at the HS and the enhancement of the Gifted and Talented opportu nities including book clubs. Duffrin spoke that they will continue working on the Secondary Redesign in the 2022-2023 school year. Duffrin also explained that Mahtomedi continues to have class sizes below the metro average and security updates including having more camera installed at all buildings along with the addition of Driver License readers for guests visiting classrooms.
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D.) Preliminary Audit -Jeff Priess, Director of Finance & Facilities, updated the School Board on the Audit from August 1, 2002 through August 3, 2022.
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STUDY SESSION MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2022 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held August 11, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDER- Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Kelly Reagan at 7:01 p.m. Reagan moved to appoint Julie McGraw as acting clerk. Donovan motioned, Payne seconded. Roll Call vote: Donna – Aye; Donovan – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye. Carried 5-0. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Paul Donna – Aye*; Kevin Donovan – Aye; Julie McGraw – Aye; Lucy Payne - Aye; Kelly Reagan - Aye. Chair Stacey Stout was absent. *Treasurer Paul Donna will be remote via Zoom at the following location: 10600 Little Brier Creek, Raleigh, North Carolina on vacation. Also present: Barb Duffrin, ex-officio; Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations; Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning; Susie Prather, O.H. Anderson Elementary Principal; Carrie Gillund, Mahtomedi High School Associate Principal; Stephanie Brug gers, Mahtomedi Middle School Principal; Kate Anderson, Director of Com munity Education, Alice Seuffert, Communications Specialist; Leslie Lovas, Assistant to the Superintendent & School Board. APPROVAL OF THE AGEN DA- McGraw motioned, Donovan seconded. Donovan motioned to amend the agenda by adding the CDC Guidance update from Superintendent Barb Duffrin as Agenda Item A., Payne seconded. Donna – Aye; Donovan – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye. Carried 5-0. Motion to approve the amended agenda. Donna – Aye; Donovan – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye. Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS- A.) CDC Update-Superintendent Barb Duffrin gave an update regarding the new CDC guidelines; including quarantine no longer being required for close con tact, isolation is 5 days for positive cases until symptoms improve and CDC recommended face coverings until day 10. Duffrin also discussed the updat ed BiPolar Ionization Air Purification Systems in all building that improve the air quality B.) Behavior Intervention and Response Document. Superinten dent Barb Duffrin introduced Carrie Gillund, Mahtomedi High School Assistant Principal; Susie Prather, O.H. Anderson Principal; and Stephanie Bruggers; Mahtomedi Middle School Principal; as they presented to the school board the Behavior Intervention and Response Document that will be e-mailed out to Parents and Students on Monday, August 15, 2022. Gillund explained to the board that this document will serve as a form of communication with common language being used across all buildings, detailing response and supports to behavior issues. Prather added that this document will also help students advocate for themselves. Discussion with the board included dif ferences in Levels of response for attendance, theft and technology misuse and how each school would handle these situations.
The public hearing is scheduled for September 27, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 4701 Highway 61 and shall continue until all interested parties have been heard. Questions regarding the hearing of the proposed levy may be directed to Kerri Kindsvater, Finance Director, 4701 Highway 61 N., 651-429-8517. Written comments received prior to the hearing shall be read at the hearing. For further information on the public hearing process, please visit the City’s website at www.whitebearlake. org/Engineering Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 7, 2022. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES JULY 14, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held July 14, 2022, beginning at 4:00 PM. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 4:14 p.m. by Chair Stacey Stout. ROLL CALL OF ATTEN DANCE-Present: Paul Donna - Aye; Julie McGraw - Aye; Lucy Payne – Aye*; Kelly Reagan – Aye; Stacey Stout – Aye and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-officio. Not present: Kevin Donovan. *Lucy Payne attended the meeting remote via Zoom at the following address: 108 Warner Way, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 for health reasons.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- McGraw mo tioned, Reagan seconded; approval of agenda. Donna – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye; Stout – Aye. Carried 5-0. Reagan motioned, McGraw seconded, Approval of Consent Agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA – McGraw motioned, Donna seconded; ap proval of agenda. Donna – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye; Stout – Aye. Carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS- Approval of Donations/Grants from June Totaling $26,283.95. The use of these funds will be to further the mission of the school district and are used towards to wishes of the donor. Reagan moved, McGraw moved; Approval of Donations/Grants from June Totaling $26,283.95. Donna – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye; Stout – Aye. Carried 5-0. B. Approval of Policies- 200 Series. Super intendent Barbara Duffrin recommended approval of the Policies in the 200 series that have been reviewed by the Policy Committee and have had 3 readings with the School Board. Duffrin clarified Policy 203.2 - Order of the Regular School Board in regards to Public Comment and Policy 208 – De velopment, Adoption and Implementation of Policies regarding the manual being available on the Website along at district offices. Policy 210 – Conflict of Interest has updated statute language. 1.Policy 201 – Legal Status of the School Board 2.Policy 202 – School Board Officers 3.Policy 202.1 – School Board Compensation 4.Policy 203 – Operation of the school Board 5.Policy 203.1 – School Board Procedures; Rules of Order 6.Policy 203.2 – Order of the Regular School Board 7.Policy 203.5 – School Board Meeting Agen da 8.Policy 203.6 – Consent Agendas 9.Policy 204 – School Board Meeting Minutes 10.Policy 205 – Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 11.Policy 207 – Public Hearing 12.Policy 208 – Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies 13.Policy 209 – Code of Ethics 14.Policy 210 – Conflict of Interest 15.Policy 212 – School Board Member Development 16.Policy 213 – School Board Committee 17.Policy 214 – Out of State Travel by School Board Mem bers 18. Policy 220 – School Board use of Electronic Email 19. Policy 298 – Meet and Confer 20. Policy 299 – Student Representation on School Board McGraw motioned, Payne seconded; Approval of Policies – 200 Series. Don na – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye; Stout – Aye. Car ried 5-0. C. Approval of Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election. Reagan motioned, McGraw seconded; Approval of Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election. Donna –Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye; Stout – Aye. Carried 5-0.
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN NOTICE OF BID Independent School District No. 624, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for WBLAHS –Ceiling Tensile Fabric Structure. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express using the following link: https://www.bidexpress.com/ businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time, on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review, please join us for a WebEx at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ KABidTabulationReviewBiddersarealsoinvited to review the results online at https://www. krausanderson.com/subcontractors/bid-tabulations/Allbidsshallbeonalumpsumbasis.Nobidmay be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids. This portion of the project involves the Tensile Fabric Structures in the stu dent union. This work will coincide with the current construction of White Bear Lake High School. Construction drawings for the current work are available uponDirectrequestcommunications regarding this Project to the office of the Construc tion Manager: Alex Titterud (alex.titterud@krausanderson.com) Kraus-Ander son Construction, 501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 612750-4100.ObtainBidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Specifications, via free electronic download by visiting MBEX.Cloud,asConstructionarewithoutwillatContactapp.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307bhttps://TaylorBeckerwithanyplanroomdownloadingororderingquestionstaylor.becker@krausanderson.comtoreceiveaninvite.Kraus-AndersonnotberesponsiblefornotifyingindividualpartieswhoobtaineddocumentsutilizingtheBuildingConnectedprocessthroughKA,whenAddendaissued.BiddingDocumentswillbeavailableforinspectionattheofficeoftheManagerandtheofficeoftheArchitect:WoldArchitect;aswellseveralBuilder’sExchanges:MHCDodgePlans,MEDA,AlbertLea,St.Mid-Minnesota,Mankato,Rochester,SouthCentral,Southwest,and
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E.) Change in Facility Use Fees Kate Andersen, Director of Community Education, pre sented to the school board a proposed Facility Fee increase for the 20222023 School Year. Andersen explained overall that fees have not increased since 2019 and we are lagging behind with other districts. This increase will be implemented in 2 tiers, allowing associations time to adjust, with the first increase happening January 1, 2022 and then the next implementation of fees happening on July 1, 2022. Andersen advised the board that this increase would help absorb some of the cost due to inflation and also help improve areas around the district including having new equipment at the Chautauqua Theater and the District Education Community Room. Feedback from the School Board included having a chart comparing the current and proposed changes. F.) Community Engagement Sessions-Alice Seuffert, Mahtome di Communication Specialists, presented to the School Board a purposed Community Engagement Events schedule; that would include the Community Engagement sessions and Zephyr Learning Showcases. The Community Engagement sessions would enable the Mahtomedi Community to have col laborative conversations with the School Board and District leadership team. The sessions would have 3 board members participating in reciprocal learning and meaningful engagements about our school district. The Zephyr Learning Showcase, is a continuation of the showcases from the spring, highlighting personal excellence, student agency and learning. Seuffert asked the School Board to review the suggested dates and times and highlighted that most dates would remain on Thursday evenings. The times for the Zephyr Learn ing Showcases would start and end earlier and have less presentations in order to facilitate meaningful conversations. The School Board suggested offering a.m. and p.m. sessions for the Community Engagement sessions and further details on suggested dates. ADJOURNMENT- Payne motioned, Don ovan seconded; adjournment. Roll call vote: Donna – Aye; Donovan – Aye; McGraw – Aye; Payne – Aye; Reagan – Aye. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Submitted by: Julie McGraw, Acting Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 7, 2022.
BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Independent School District No. 624 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 31 and September 7, 2022.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that pursuant to MN Statute Chapter 103B, the Birch Lake Improvement District requests the White Bear Lake City Council to conduct a public hearing for a proposal to assess a service charge for 2023 operations to owners of property abutting Birch Lake within the City of White Bear Lake. The service charge will fund certain improvements or actions intended to improve the quality of Birch Lake. The total proposed service charge for calendar year 2023 for all properties within the district is $21,700. Said total, if approved, will be divided equally among the total number of assessable parcels, which results in a $350.00 service charge per parcel. The Birch Lake Improvement District has submitted this amount to the City for assessment to individual properties. If you have questions or concerns regarding the purpose or use of the funds, those concerns need to be addressed to the Birch Lake Improvement Board Chairperson Steve Laliberte by e-mail at steve.laliberte@iproduction.com.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., the Brown’s Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will hold a pub lic hearing to receive comments on the District’s proposed 2023 Budget and Levy. The District’s proposed total budget for 2023 is $2,336,365, including grants, fees and levy funding sources. The proposed tax levy is $159,365 for the General Fund and $991,050 for the Management Plan Project Fund for a total proposed levy of $1,150,415, which is 2.5% increase from 2022. The public hearing will be at Family Means at 1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater. Chuck LeRoux, Secretary, Browns Creek Watershed District Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 31 and September 7, 2022.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: ENGINEERING SERVICES. The VLAWMO seeks proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services on an “as needed” basis. The VLAWMO Board is seeking a renewal of general engineering services. VLAWMO will select a firm based on experience, technical capacity, billing rate, respon siveness and the scope of services listed here: stormwater management, feasibility studies, design assistance, technical assistance with grant applica tion, stormwater management review, as requested. A full copy of the RFP is available on the VLAWMO website, www.vlawmo.org. Please submit propos als electronically via PDF by 3:00 PM on Friday September 30, 2022 to phil. belfiori@vlawmo.org. Questions should be addressed to Phil Belfiori, Admin istrator, by email and phone. Both questions and proposals: 651-204-6073. Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 7 and 21, 2022.
Priess reminded the board that each year, by November 30, school districts must provide audited financial data to the Commissioner. Preiss highlighted the General Fund had a Positive Revenue variance of .2% of 1 percent and Positive Expenditure variance of .9% of 1 percent. Food service and Commu nity Education Fund Restrictive Fund balance had increases as well mainly due to food price increases. The Fund 20, Self-Funded Health insurance had a Positive Restricted Balance as of June 30, 2022. Priess also highlighted that the Fund 20 is no longer a huge deficit. The district should receive an unmodified opinion being the best rating a district could receive.
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CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, to consider, pass upon, adopt and levy the proposed special assessments for delinquent utility accounts. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $164,836.52 Those persons having an interest in said hearing are encouraged to attend theScottmeeting.Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 7, 2022.
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Requirements: •At least 19 years old and a clean driving record 736883 the period between 2021 to 2030. Another sore point for some was the reduction in the number of three-bedroom units. Schafer Rich ardson redesigned the project after getting a thumbs down on TIF. Total units increased by one, alcove units increased by 17 and the number of three-bed room units was cut from 30 to eight. According to Katie Anthony, vice president of development, removal of the affordable housing piece meant they no longer needed that many three-bed room“Weunits.area developer who develops affordable hous ing,” she said. “We worked with the city for months to determine whether we could incorporate affordable housing into the project. We understand the value to communities and are committed to that as an orga nization. The reality is there are limited financial resources to make that happen. Unfortunately for this project, we went down that path but the answer was clear it’s not going to happen for this project, so we had to shift gears. Part of that was the number of three-bedroom units.” In this project, the lack of TIF funding left a $4.5 to $5.5 million gap, Anthony added. Again the word “disappointed” was used as Com missioner Mike Amundsen described his reaction to fewer three-bedroom units. “They are needed,” he said.During a public hearing, resident Karol Durdle expressed her “disappointment” with the reduction in three-bedroom units. “With all due respect, you seem more concerned where bikes will go than where kids will sleep,” she said. “I’m also disappointed in the reduction in afford able housing. We’re losing opportunity with this complex.”Inthestaff memo to the commission, Lindahl noted other changes to the proposal, including more sidewalks and more bike stalls. Additional exterior brick or stone was a huge point of contention during the discussion Aug. 29, but in the end a requirement to add the material was deleted. As commission members considered a vote against the project, Lindahl reminded them their role relates to zoning ordinance standards and advised they not vote on the PUD according to the affordability com ponent “in the interest of keeping the project moving forward.”“Icaution you from doing something outside zoning as a condition of the PUD,” Lindahl said, noting their concerns will be reflected in the meeting minutes. Commissioners acquiesced, with Lynch comment ing, “People here would think it’s a great project if it had affordable housing.” In the end, the PUD was approved with amendments that include more bicycle parking and additional sidewalks throughout the complex. An amendment to add brick or stone on certain vertical sections was re moved by a 5-2 vote. Commissioners Ken Baltzer and Amundsen supported staff’s recommendation to add those materials. City Council will hear the proposal Sept. 13. For clarification, it is a Schafer Richardson affili ate, SRD 2.0 LLC, that purchased the property in 2018 and has been leasing it back to the Village Sports Bar owners. In 2020, the applicant constructed the Barnum, a four-story, 192-unit apartment building located directly to the east. Market-rate units at the new site include a mix of 17 studio, 61 alcove, 88 one-bedroom, 70 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom apartments.
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THE CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings from the Township! The air is starting to change & the sun isn’t resting quite as high in the sky anymore….fall is coming! Our focus is still on doing our best in the conservation & responsible management of our Township water supply. The need for irrigation becomes less of a necessity as we have received more rain the past couple weeks, & the days are getting shorter…we need everyone’s help! Anyway, don’t forget to check out Township Day 2022 on September 17 as our annual farewell to summer & welcome to Fall. Many road improvement projects around the Township will be wrapping up in the next 45-60 days as the building season comes to an end as well; we appreciate the patience of all of our residents as we work towards making White Bear Township the best place to live in the metro area!
PAID LETTER I am enjoying the aspect of legislative campaigning expressed through letters to the editor. They do precipitate further thought and communication around shared values, even though viewed differently. The most recent salvo included a pair of missives addressing climate change, one a paid letter supporting Ms. Gustafson while lambasting Senator Chamberlain, the other in support of clean-energy products and businesses, as well as federal subsidies included in recent legislation. I too advocate and practice environmental stewardship in my own limited fashion. Be yond that I try to cultivate a global perspective and full-ranging analysis of the environ mental and energy challenges we're facing. Hence, I struggle with the paid endorsement. For example, the author mentions concerns of toxic chemicals, dangerous mining practices, poor air quality and more. Yet is this to apply only to Minnesota, or to places where lithium is extracted? From my reading, the process is toxic to air and water, affecting nearby communities (and we think sweat shops are bad). Over a half million gallons of water are needed to produce one ton of lithium. Have ESG investors looked into this? Or looked the other way? Yet another example: windmills require vast amounts of steel. The mining, logistics and production of said steel are all fossil-fuel dependent. And the windmill will never produce an energy return on investment. More "dirty" energy is burned to make and install it than it produces in a lifetime. Then we get to recycling at any product's end of use. There is no infrastructure at present to handle half-ton batteries in any great volume. Will that too have to be built and processed with the muscle of fossil fuels? And where? My backyard, yours, or else where?Renewable energy has historically only worked in subsistence economies. I'm all for clean energy, but not by placing at risk our complex economy and our citizens. A robust, rational realism should trump what appear to be provincial nimbyistic shibboleths. In this Senator Chamberlain is serving his constituents well and deserves our vote.
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Why Should We Care? This pest has the potential to damage Minnesota crops & landscape trees & become a public nuisance. The insect feeds on sap of over 100 species of woody plants that are common in Minnesota landscapes & can do economic damage to crops like apples, plums, grapes, & common landscape trees like pines, willows, & maples. In Pennsylvania alone they spend $300 million dollars annually because of damage done by these insects. If you thought box elder bugs were big & annoying, wait until you meet the spotted lanternfly. Adult lanternflies are one & a half inches long & when at rest they are taupe to gray with black polka dots on the wing & when in flight you can see their lower wings which are a combination of black, white & red. Despite being a large, showy insect, spotted lanternflies can be quite sneaky which is in part due to the appearance of its eggs. Spotted lanternfly lays a group of many eggs at a one time & isn’t too picky about where these eggs go. They can be laid on rocks, trees, wood, lawn furniture, & in wheel wells. At first glance you my think the egg mass is a splat of mud & people unknowingly move items with eggs on them & they get introduced to new areas quite easily. What Should I Do if I Spot One? If you think you’ve spotted a lanternfly, don’t be shy about reporting, even if you aren’t 100% sure. The Minnesota State Department of Agriculture keeps track of where invasive species have been spotted & you can report it to them via email at Arrest.the.Pest@state.mn.us or by calling 1.888.545.6684.
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SPOTTED LANTERNFLIES MAY BE COMING TO MINNESOTA SOON –SO WHAT ARE THEY? – Lanternflies are an invasive insect that is native to China & was first spotted in the U.S. 8 years ago & has been found in twelve states including Michigan & Iowa.
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