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Water Gremlin draws line at housecleaning, files appeal BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
ST. PAUL — Water Gremlin is appealing a court order to test and clean the homes of current and former employees for lead dust. In a declaration to Ramsey County District Court last week, Carl Dubois, vice president of international manufacturing, said the decontamination of 1,270 residences will cost millions. District Judge Leonardo Castro ordered Water Gremlin Nov. 22 to take steps regarding cleaning its plant, cleaning vehicles driven to the plant and facilitating blood lead level testing for employees and their families. The order also requires the commissioners of the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and Department of Health (MDH) to provide notice of potential residential lead contamination. The notice must go to all Water Gremlin employees and former employees who worked at the plant at any time during the last two years. All notified workers must be given the opportunity of having their homes tested for lead contamination. Owners of homes testing above applicable lead levels at the time of testing have the option of having their homes decontaminated. Water Gremlin must pay for the testing and decontamination. Attorney Thaddeus Lightfoot, who represents Water Gremlin, maintains that the "Residential Testing and Cleaning" order exceeds both the commissioners' and district court's authority. An immediate stay pending appeal was also sought Dec. 10 by Water Gremlin as the appellate court decides the statutory authority question. Lightfoot argued that his client seeks only a halt to enforcement outside the plant at individual persons' homes and is not challenging the other provisions of the order: cleanup of the facility, improvements to layout and design, and vehicle decontamination. The commissioners, plaintiffs in the case and represented by Peter Surdo with the attorney general's office, urged the judge to deny the emergency stay, claiming Water Gremlin seeks to avoid or delay its responsibility to clean up the lead. Surdo told Castro the migration of lead out of the plant is "impacting employees, their families and the community at large." Judge Castro denied the request for an immediate stay and set a hearing for Dec. 23. Water Gremlin started making fishing lures and lead sinkers in 1949 and broadened its scope in the 1970s to include manufacture of industry-leading lead terminals for industrial, commercial and automotive batteries. The Japanese-owned company is the leading supplier of lead battery terminals in North America. According to Dubois, 13% of its
Call it providential, but when Paul Carlson started searching the Worldwide Web for a Santa suit seamstress, he found one in his own backyard. That's pretty remarkable seeing how there are maybe six full-time professional Santa suit makers in the country. Deborah Mumaugh of White Bear Township is one of them. Mumaugh happens to be married to a Santa, too, and accompanies her husband Gary as Mrs. Claus during his many stops. When children ask her age, Mrs. Claus doesn't hesitate: “325,” she replies. Both Mumaugh and Carlson make it clear not just anyone can don the costume and become the jolly old elf, even if they do have a little round belly that shakes like jelly. According to Mumaugh, Santa's large waistline is losing its appeal. "There's a move afloat for Santa to slim down," she said. "It's a health thing." Carlson finds a big belly too restrictive and refuses to wear padding. If a child notices a lack of stomach, he's ready with an explanation. He blames it on Mrs. Claus who put him on a diet and demanded he exercise. “But there’s much more to Santa than looks,” explained Carlson, who is a relative newcomer to the profession. “The mannerisms, the voice. Everyone is on the same backstory. You have to learn how to walk, how to answer questions, how to carry the bag of toys,
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hile attending a couple of community events last week I was reconnected with some fond, yet distant childhood memories. It’s difficult to resist the spirit of the holiday season when you hear the unmistakable classic song “Linus and Lucy,” which was played live by pianist Steven Holtz during the members show and annual holiday party at the White Bear Center for Arts. The next evening I took some comfort when I spotted one of the student volunteers at the annual PJs with Santa event in Vadnais Heights wearing a shirt Angle of emblazoned with a drawing of Snoopy napping on top of his elaborately View decorated dog house. I was pleased to see that one of the holiday classics I Paul Dols fondly remember from my childhood still has the ability to connect with members of a younger generation. While in grade school, I avidly followed and immersed myself in the work of Charles Schulz, practicing my drawing skills and saving allowance money to acquire books that contained extensive collections of his comic strips. Growing up, I felt a bond with these characters. Their nuanced personalities and the situations they encountered seemed to be written with an emotional core of humanity and truth even a little kid could recognize. Observing and responding to my keen interest, my father acquired a print signed by Charles Schulz featuring the core group of characters. Charles Schulz grew up in St. Paul and my dad’s office at the time was just down the street from where Schulz’ father Carl had a barber shop. The fact that this print is now one of my prized possessions is because of a quirk of fate. When I first got the print I proudly hung it over my bed in a frame. During a bout of what my mother termed “roughhousing” with my brother, a tossed shoe hit the frame and shattered the glass. Following a scolding, my mom cleaned up the broken shards of glass and took down the frame with the print. It was never displayed in my room again and was thought to be lost. It wasn’t until my parents were preparing for a move more than 20 years later that the print reemerged in mint condition inside a nondescript manila envelope with “Charlie Brown” written on the outside. In retrospect I wonder if it was a coincidence that it was misplaced, or if my mom knew the print would more than likely end up in tatters under the care of an eight-year-old boy. It’s hard to believe now, more than 50 years later, that this iconic holiday special was controversial, but when the Charlie Brown Christmas was first scheduled for broadcast, the network television executives didn’t like it and were worried that it would be a ratings disaster. With the choices of music, actual children doing the voices, no laugh track and the use of quotations from scripture, the program was unlike any animated special that had been previously produced. Perhaps as a lesson in perseverance and following one’s convictions, Charles Schulz stood his ground about what were viewed at the time to be unusual creative choices and much to the surprise of the network executives, when the show first aired in 1965 it was a resounding success. It is now considered a holiday classic. So, if you’re of a certain generation, or just discovering the enduring charm of some of the classic shows that your parents and grandparents enjoyed, you will likely recognize the following excerpt from the scripture delivered by the character Linus Van Pelt at the conclusion of the Charlie Brown Christmas special, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Now, cue up “Linus and Lucy” and go ahead and dance, preferably in an expressive style reminiscent of your favorite cartoon character. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant
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n addition to a lot of extra shopping and cooking, the holidays bring a flurry of social events, work parties and extended visits with family members. While it’s great to connect with old friends and new acquaintances, it’s also guaranteed that not everyone will get along, especially during a season that can bring as much stress as it does joy. It can be hard to know what to do or say during those difficult moments. Often we choose to let an awkward or unkind comment pass for the sake of group harmony. But when is a hard conversation worth having and when do you simply let a comment pass? The answer isn’t always clear. Movers & Arguing politics at the dinner table with your 96-year-old aunt probably Shakers won’t change her mind and could Jerry Hromatka spoil the meal for everyone. But remaining silent when a family member, neighbor or colleague makes an ignorant or hurtful comment aimed at yourself or others isn’t right either. Sometimes we have to speak up to prevent further harm. Silence can be seen as complicity, says Jill Buckingham, director of Mental Health at Northeast Youth and Family Services. When a person’s comments cross an ethical line for you, there are ways to address the comment without escalating the situation. These techniques are the basis of nonviolent communication. To effectively discuss a disagreement, Buckingham says that it’s very important to be aware of how you disagree. Meeting disrespect with disrespect makes a tense situation worse and decreases the likelihood that the person will listen to what you have to say. Instead of getting angry, Buckingham suggests getting curious. Saying something like, “That’s
interesting to me. That’s not how I see it but I’d like to learn more about why you feel that way,” gives the person an opportunity to have a deeper conversation and can lead to a better understanding and deeper empathy between both parties. You may also have preconceived ideas about why they made that hurtful comment. They may have the same preconceptions about your beliefs. You may both be wrong. Sometimes that deeper, more effective conversation happens right away. But often it doesn’t and you should accept that, too, Buckingham says. Connection and understanding take time and the person you are talking to might need to think about your words for awhile. Or they might be surprised that you pushed back against what they said or believe, or they may not be willing to have a conversation at all. However, practicing nonviolent communication techniques decreases the chance that they will dismiss your viewpoint and increases the likelihood that they will examine their own. Regardless of the outcome of your hard conversation, you will know that you were true to yourself and at the same time respectful of the other person. And in this increasingly isolated and divisive age, you might just be setting an example that others can learn from. For more information about nonviolent communication techniques, please visit the Center for Nonviolent Communication’s website at cnvc.org. If you need additional help managing conflicts in your own life, please consider contacting Northeast Youth & Family services at 651-486-3808 or www.nyfs. org or some other mental health service provider. From all of us at Northeast Youth & Family Services, we wish you a happy and heartfelt holiday season. Jerry Hromatka is President & CEO of Northeast Youth & Family Services
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White Bear delegates to Germany get taste of global climate issue WHITE BEAR LAKE — Paper or plastic? Germans will not choose plastic. That was just one observation by White Bear Lake delegates who traveled to Germany in September as part of the Climate Smart Municipalities Exchange program. In a short PowerPoint presentation to City Council Dec. 10, Mayor Jo Emerson, councilmen Doug Biehn and Kevin Edberg and City Manager Ellen Hiniker talked about takeaways from their travels to Ludenscheid, Germany, as part of the University of Minnesota exchange program. Six Minnesota cities are partnered with German counterparts in the program to accelerate progress toward a cleaner and more efficient energy footprint. One prominent takeaway, the delegates said, was Germany's waste reduction culture. Mayor Emerson observed that Styrofoam cups, paper plates and plastic forks were absent at their meetings. Coffee and water came in glass. There are no plastic bags for purchases when you shop or plastic water bottles. And recyclables have very specific sorting containers to keep them pure and marketable. The White Bear group also visited Saerbeck, where they toured an old army munitions plant that was converted into a bioenergy park. Citizens and businesses invested in the park to sell energy to the grid. “The takeaway here is
how private citizen action matters,” Edberg said. “The energy park is privately owned. They invested in solar and wind towers and a recycling center.” A comment the delegation heard more than once was how lucky they were to live in Minnesota. The state is geographically suited for solar and wind power, Emerson said, more so than Germany. Edberg added that young people are key to reducing energy use. He happened to be in Bonn during a Fridays for Future rally, a middle-school-age movement of youth pushing for change. They also met members of a high school meteorology club in Ludenscheid that monitors a weather station. There may be opportunity for White Bear Lake high school students to collaborate on a project with the club or be part of an exchange program. They also heard a fascinating presentation by Gerard Reid of Alexa Capital, currently a fellow at the U of M. Edberg would like to set up a presentation by Reid for community leaders. Regardless of one's opinion on the consequences of human-caused climate change, the economic case is what's important, added Biehn. “The rest of the world believes this and is going with energy conservation and renewables,” he said. “They are making big business out of this. We need to get with the program or get out of the way. Shell Oil wants to be largest solar producer
Milo A. Graber
Milo A. Graber, age 92, of Hugo. Preceded in death by wife Ruth. Survived by children Keith (Teddy), Kevin (Lisa), and Milo; grandchildren Carl (Brenda), Christina, and Mike; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mahtomedi. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home
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Age 84 Of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her son Rick. Survived by her husband of 66 years, Dick; children Sandy (Ron) Nohava, Jim (Janice); 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. Jude of the Lake, Mahtomedi. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, White Bear Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
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in the world. I found the business/ economic aspect of this amazing.” Ludenscheid has a 50-member city council that unanimously voted on a climate action plan. Among its 59 actions: a car-free city center by 2030, abandonment of single-use containers, new construction that requires solar and green roof and facades and 20% of city budget surpluses dedicated to environmental projects. Hiniker said White Bear plans to put together a list of suggestions the city can use to support climate change initiatives, with input from a steering committee. Five other cities are involved in the Climate Smart program as well, so White Bear will look at things those cities are doing in their communities. Hiniker said Trane company also offered to do an extensive review of city facilities to look for energy inefficiencies. Councilman Dan Jones pointed out that the name Climate Smart says a lot. “The name avoids controversy. But I would warn us to go at a pace of residents' acceptance. I learned that trying to clean up a lake (Goose Lake). The neighbors won't support it; neither will we or the DNR. We can't even clean up our own backyard. Let’s do that before we tell neighbors what to do.” Debra Neutkens
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I want to applaud the Garceau task force for its work, and we should all support the recommendation to the City Council to develop the site into a brewery/distillery. However, residents must remember that the city had a better opportunity to develop the site back in 2016. The city had secured $1 million for site cleanup from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency but lost the funding because our previous mayor, Bob Fletcher, did not support the proposed high-end apartment building. It is worth mentioning that rents would have started at $1,600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Many of us have mortgages that amount to less than that per month. The city stood to not only clean up and develop the site into a fi rst-class apartment building but it would have also created a new property tax income stream to the city. We would have also profited greatly from the proposed apartment building project. The city would have recouped its initial investment of $800,000 and added another $500,000 into our general fund. Keep in mind that our annual city budget is just over $4 million. I now see that according to the Star Tribune, Sheriff Bob Fletcher has overspent his 2019 budget by $2.5 million due to hiring political cronies rather than directing those valuable resources into proper law enforcement personnel. Fletcher should not be allowed to manage taxpayers dollars as he simply can’t be trusted. I applaud our county manager and county board for imposing restrictions on his spending authority. Still, the damage to Vadnais Heights taxpayers from his opposition to the development of the Garceau site into a high-end apartment building is still a huge fi nancial loss to our city coffers. Joe Murphy Vadnais Heights
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Constance Genevieve Marier “Connie”
Age 99 of Hugo. Born November 26, 1920 to Joseph J and Constance Schuhr LaMotte in St Paul, and passed away December 9, 2019, one day after her and Joe Marier’s 40th wedding anniversary and nearly six months of home hospice care. Survived by husband (T. J.) Joe Marier of Hugo, MN, who was also preceded in death by fi rst wife, Emma LaCasse Marier. Connie is preceded in death by fi rst husband, George Logajan. Survived by Logajan children: George (Kay), Jean Day, John (Olya), Jim (Jeanne), Gery (Terry), Greg, Janet Shefchik (Mark), and Marier step-children: Leo (Dottie), Vince (Christy), Camille Grant (Ralph), Greg (Cindy), Steve, Fran (Jaci), Jim and a plethora of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Connie was an incredibly strong woman, raising seven kids ranging from 5 to 17 alone, when widowed at age 45, which launched her from stay-at-home mom to the work world. She met Joe at age 59 and proved that love can happen a second time and last another lifetime's worth. Her spunk and love will be missed by all. A huge thank you to the caregivers and staff of Living Life Home Care and Health East Hospice for walking us all through this fi nal journey with grace and love. Memorials are preferred. Memorial Mass was Tuesday, December 17 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church – St. John site, in Hugo. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. MuellerMemorial.com 651-429-4944
William E. “Big Bill” Crowther
William E. “Big Bill” Crowther, 69, of White Bear Lake. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation 10 a.m. at church. Honsa Family Funeral Home
George D. Kostuch
George D. Kostuch, 89, of White Bear Lake. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home.
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The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:
Vadnais Heights • A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1100 block of County Road D East Dec. 3. A vehicle was struck in the rear and damaged. • A hit-and-run accident was reported near Greenhaven Drive and Marys Circle Dec. 3. A vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 96 E stopped at a light in the left turn lane toward southbound Greenhaven Drive and was rear-ended. The driver of the second vehicle was located and cited for failure to stop for a collision and failure to carry proof of insurance. • Fraud was reported at the Barnett Chrysler dealership Dec. 4. An email phishing scam involving a paycheck occurred while an employee was on vacation. The incident is under investigation. • Two males were arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance near I-35E and Little Canada Road Dec. 4. The incident is under investigation. • An adult female was arrested for felony drug possession in the 3700 block of Labore Road Dec. 5. The incident is under investigation.
The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Buerkle Road Dec. 5. • A 42-year-old White Bear Township man was arrested for third-degree DWI near Sports Center Drive Dec. 6. Blood alcohol level was 0.13. • A 33-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for DWI near Highway 96 Dec. 7. • A commercial burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Dec. 7. The investigation is ongoing. • An assault was reported at a business in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Dec. 7. • A Social Security scam and loss of about $32,000 was reported in the 1700 block of Elm Street Dec. 7. The investigation continues. • A license plate was reported stolen in the 2300 block of County Road E Dec. 7. • Theft of paraphernalia from a store was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 61 Dec. 7. The suspects fled in a vehicle and the license plate number was obtained. The vehicle was later lo-
cated, and a citation was mailed. • A driver was arrested for DWI near Fourth Street and Wood Avenue Dec. 8. • A 26-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested for third-degree DWI near I-694 and Century Avenue Dec. 8. Alcohol level was 0.12. • During a public nuisance call on White Bear Avenue under I-694 Dec. 8, a 56-year-old was arrested on an active gross misdemeanor warrant for possession of counterfeit currency. • A 26-year-old driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near White Bear Avenue and Ronald Avenue Dec. 8. Alcohol level was 0.10. • A St. Paul resident was arrested for possession of stolen property in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Dec. 9. The vehicle had stolen license plates. • Damage to property amounting to $1,500 was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Dec. 9. • During a traffic stop, a 39-yearold driver was found with a revoked license and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was cited and released to a
valid driver. • A 52-year-old Roseville resident was arrested when a small amount of crack cocaine was found during a traffic stop. The vehicle was impounded and held for forfeiture. • Theft of a vehicle worth about $24,000 was reported in the 3800 block of Highway 61 Dec. 10. • A 21-year-old White Bear Lake woman was found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia near Second Street Dec. 11. The driver was cited and released. • Two people were reportedly eating items they did not pay for at a business in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Dec. 11. One of the suspects gave officers a false name. He was arrested on warrants and for giving false information to police. • A gas drive-off and theft of merchandise was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Dec. 11. • A 46-year-old Hugo resident was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and a weapons violation near Highway 61 and Hoffman Road Dec. 12. Alcohol level was 0.11. He had a handgun.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood • Neighbors reporting each other for shooting off pellet guns and driving four-wheelers were reported Nov. 17 in the 3000 block of East County Line Road. One neighbor admitted to shooting at pop cans in his backyard but denied driving a four-wheeler. His neighbor admitted to having a four-wheeler but denied driving it. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies checked round and round over the area but could not find anyone driving a four-wheeler.
Grant • A resident in the 9000 block of Ivy Avenue N. on Nov. 15 reported a male hunting on his property after he noticed a strange vehicle parked in front of his house. • A resident in the 7000 block of Jocelyn Road N. on Nov. 16 reported receiving a scam phone call instructing her to buy three $100 gift cards from Target and to read the numbers to the caller. After the complainant had read one of the numbers to the scammer, she realized it was all a scam and returned the other cards to Target. No personal information was given out. • A citation was issued Nov. 18 on Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone. • Suspicious males walking with flashlights through a yard in the 10000 block of Jody Avenue Court N. at 9:21 p.m. Nov. 20 turned out to be two men looking for deer. Deputies advised the complainant about hunting regulations. • An unknown man was cited at 1:16 a.m. Nov. 22 on westbound Highway 36 at Demontreville Trail N. for driving without a valid driver's license after being pulled over for speeding and crossing the fog line several times. The driver admitted to knowing he couldn't drive without a valid license. Deputies left him to find a ride as they were dispatched to another call. • After he’d hit a parked vehicle, a son was arrested at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 23 in the 10000 block of 69th Street N. for DWI and leaving the scene of a crash. The subject's father was on the scene of the crashed vehicle and stated his son was the driver of a truck that hit the parked vehicle and where to find him. Deputies went to the son's residence and found him hiding behind a tree.
Mahtomedi • An adult female was cited Nov. 14 in the 7000 block of Hilton Trail N. for driving after revocation after
deputies on patrol received an automatic license plate reader hit on her vehicle as it passed them. The driver told deputies she was at a nonemergency doctor's appointment. • A homeowner on Dunbar Knoll reported his house toilet-papered at 10:47 p.m. Nov. 14 by several juveniles who'd arrived on the scene in two vehicles. The complainant noticed the toilet paper while the juveniles were still on the scene and ran outside to confront them. He reached one of the vehicles just before it sped away. The escape vehicle caused the complainant to lose his balance and fall. The complainant said he thought his daughter might know who the culprits were. The investigation continues. • A Minnesota woman was cited Nov. 16 on Lincolntown Avenue and Long Lake Road for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph zone by deputies who clocked her at 55 mph. The driver was also cited for failure to provide proof of insurance. • A Minnesota man was cited Nov. 16 on Wildwood Road and Century Avenue N. for driving after suspension after deputies ran his license plate number and got a hit. The driver admitted to being suspended for failure to pay a reinstatement fee and was advised to park the vehicle and start walking. • A Lindstrom youth is being sought on two felony warrants after he fled the vehicle in which he was driving at 8:28 a.m. Nov. 17 on Hallam Avenue N. and Hickory Street during a traffic stop initiated after his failure to signal. One of the passengers said the subject was driving her vehicle overnight to intentionally run over mailboxes in the Hugo area. After deputies turned the other two juveniles over to their parents, the mom of the subject-at-large said he hadn't been home for more than a month. Deputies mailed a citation for unsafe equipment and fleeing on foot to the missing youth's mom. The vehicle was towed. The next day deputies twice tried unsuccessfully to arrest the subject after they thought he was at a friend's home on Edith Avenue. • A burglary was reported overnight Nov. 19-20 on Mahtomedi Avenue. Nothing was reported taken. • An unidentified motorist was issued a written warning at 7:48 p.m. Nov. 20 on Long Lake Road and Century Avenue for an inoperable license plate light, driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance. • Two sets of cross-country skis were reported taken Nov. 21 from an unlocked vehicle on 69th Street N. • Gas drive-off was reported Nov. 21 from the Holiday station on Stillwater Road. • A resident on Rose Street reported a package stolen Nov. 21.
• A resident in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue reported contractors trespassing onto his property Nov. 21. • A resident on Dartmoor Road reported a strange man for yelling out in the street at 3:26 a.m. Nov. 23 and trying to knock on his door. On arrival, deputies found the male wearing only a T-shirt and jeans that were falling down. A tattoo on his head identified him as a Hell's Outcast member. As he was extremely cold and extremely intoxicated. Deputies placed him into the back of their squad car hoping he would thaw out enough to tell them where he was staying. He was unable to do so and was transported to Regions Hospital for evaluation. • A male was cited Nov. 23 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue for no vehicle registration, no proof of insurance and for possession of a stolen vehicle after deputies conducted a random check of his license plate number and found it registered as stolen. In addition, the vehicle the subject was driving didn't match the description of the vehicle registered to the license plate number. The subject admitted to not wanting to register his vehicle in Minnesota and to stealing the license plate. The vehicle remained at the BP station while the subject walked home.
Pine Springs • A resident in the 3000 block of Oakdale Drive on Nov. 18 reported a collection agency for trying to force him to pay a bill that was not his and that they requested a police report before they would leave him alone.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT BRIEF Charged in Washington County Court Dec. 6 was Brandon D. Garrett, 30, of White Bear Lake. According to the criminal complaint, Garrett was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by a deputy in Mahtomedi. The deputy knew the driver had his driving privileges revoked. During the stop, the deputy saw a female and male passenger not wearing seatbelts. The officer asked for identification. Garrett's was unclear due to discrepancies in his weight and he was asked to exit the car. When he did so, he tried to hide something between the seat and center console. The deputy also saw a capped syringe on the floor. The vehicle was searched and a plastic baggie with a white crystal substance was found in the passenger seat where the defendant was sitting. It tested positive for 0.94 grams of methamphetamine. The driver was cited, the female was released and the defendant was arrested for fifth-degree drug possession, a gross misdemeanor.
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City submits purchase agreement for rental property WHITE BEAR LAKE — The city is buying another house. This one is a rental property at the corner of Eighth Street and Washington near the Arts District. It's also next door to a future Rush Line bus station. After the Seventh Street location was selected for a downtown station, the property owner of 2174 Eighth St. approached the city, saying she'd like to sell the duplex for future public use. Staff felt the acquisition would relieve pressure on Beartown Bar & Grill by providing space for a small parking area and rest services for the bus driver. The bus platform would be behind the restaurant. At its Dec. 10 meeting, the City Council agreed to authorize a purchase agreement to acquire the property at its appraised value of $212,000. The vote was not unanimous, however. Councilman Bill Walsh objected to the purchase, noting the city shouldn't be in the business of owning real estate. “This (acquisition) was prompted by the proposed Rush Line and the downtown bus station, which is not a city project,” Walsh pointed out. “Why would the city buy the property instead of Ramsey County? It doesn't make sense to me. It's their project.” According to City Manager Ellen Hiniker, the county is not able to purchase the land at this particular point in the multiphase project. The county must first await federal approval of the project if it expects to be reimbursed. Walsh didn't feel the time frame was prudent for the city either, since the
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The back of this duplex on the corner of Eighth Street and Washington Avenue abuts property designated for a future downtown bus station.
project has not been federally approved, and couldn't support the purchase. “Let the county buy it,” he said. “I've said it before. Our mission is not to own property. Sewers, streets, police and fire are our mission. We own too much property now. I think it's a really bad idea.” Councilman Dan Jones took exception to Walsh's argument, even throwing in a four-letter word, for which he later apologized.
“Even without the bus, this should be done,” he stated. “This City Hall wouldn't be sitting here if we didn't buy property. This is a key development area, and (the purchase) gives us control of it.” City Planner Anne Kane pointed out that the property could play a “key role” in unifying the block situated between downtown and the Arts District. The city will also continue to rent the
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property in the short term, a practice that supports affordable housing goals in the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan, she added. Tenants will come from households earning 50% of the area median income or less. Kane told council members the current residents would be moving out. The city would provide relocation assistance that would cost no more than $3,000. Councilman Kevin Edberg questioned why they had to relocate. Mandatory displacement without knowing where the tenants will go, to their detriment, is a concern to him. “That was not the tone of the agreement,” Kane said. “The current owner desires to find another property and take the tenants along to her new investment.” A memo in the council packet indicated that “Staff anticipates the area to be highly desirable for redevelopment in the future. It is in the best interest of the city to negotiate future redevelopment outcomes by leveraging ownership should its use not be needed for the future Rush Line station.” Also noted, the city expects to recover more than half the purchase price in rental income in seven years. The balance will likely be recovered if the property is sold to accommodate the future station or is sold for redevelopment. The vote was 3-2 with Walsh and Councilman Steve Engstran opposed. Debra Neutkens
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Named managing director at White Bear Center for the Arts is Sara Nephew. She has been on the art center board of directors for a number of years, currently serving as treasurer. Rice Creek Watershed District Lake and Stream Specialist Matt Kocian received the 2019 Outstanding Watershed District Employee White award by the Minnestoa Board of Water and Soil Resources. Among his intiatives is the Bald Eagle Lake aluminum sulfate treatment from 2012-2016. The lake began meeting state water quality standards shortly after completion.
Gov. Tim Walz announced 23 appointments to the Young Women’s Cabinet Nov. 18. Among them is Jennifer Adams of White Bear Lake. The initiative is a fi rst-of-its-kind partnership between the governor’s office and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota to improve outcomes for young women.
25,000 diapers donated Volunteers delivered more than 25,000 diapers for the diaper drive at Community of Grace Lutheran Church. Diapers will be donated to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf’s executive director, Perry Peterson. “Thank you so much for the generous donation of diapers to the White Bear Food Shelf,” wrote Peterson. “It is pretty special to be on the receiving end of this service project. I appreciate all your support of me and our community.” Peterson worked at the church previously as service and missions director.
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State agencies make it Water Gremlin meeting No. 4 BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Commissioner Laura Bishop wants to assure residents the agencies are “doing their job.” “Safety is paramount, and our job and MPCA’s mission is to protect the environment and human health,” Bishop said. “This (Water Gremlin) issue has been a central focus. We hope to get this past us at some point.” The commissioner and staff from MPCA, the Department of Health (MDH), Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and Ramsey County held a town hall-type meeting Dec. 11 at Jimmy’s Event Center to brief the community on Water Gremlin’s status. Since the last area meeting, MPCA has found new violations at Water Gremlin, Bishop reported. “The company was not treating hazardous waste as hazardous. As a result of our inspection, MPCA issued 20 corrective actions in another administrative order.” (The Press reported on the pollution charges Nov. 13.) Bishop acknowledged the community’s agitation and frustration. “Water Gremlin has continued to violate your trust. It has not been a good neighbor,” she said. “It is imperative they look out for the community they operate in. I know you’re frustrated with your government to hold the company accountable. MPCA has used every tool in our toolbox to hold them accountable. We have shut down operations and state agencies have taken them to court.” The commissioner noted that her agency has issued financial penalties against the company “and will again for violating public trust.” She added that the agency cannot shut down a company if its operations come
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Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group board member Leigh Thiel is being interviewed by a cable television station following the Dec. 11 community meeting on Water Gremlin.
back into compliance with state law. “That is the goal,” Bishop said. “These orders are to get Water Gremlin back into compliance.” Jim Kelly, MDH environmental health division manager, brought the community up to date on Water Gremlin’s lead problems. “Lead is a known neurotoxin and a public health hazard,” he said. “Lead dust can be carried home by workers, transfer to vehicles and expose others.” An increased blood lead level in children of Water Gremlin employees was first noticed in 2018, Kelly said. MDH strategized with the county, which was to work with Water Gremlin on a vol-
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untary basis to prevent lead dust from leaving the facility. That work was proceeding when in January 2019 the first report was received regarding a child of an employee with an elevated blood lead level — about 15 micrograms per deciliter — that demanded a more proactive response. In October, a second child was diagnosed with elevated blood levels. “By then, there were 12 children. That is when we consulted with DLI to end this practice,” Kelly said. Both agencies filed an injunction in district court with help from the attorney general’s office. The judge ordered a multiphase cleanup, including shortterm cleaning of the facility, sealing of floors, worker training, protective booties and worker hygiene improvements. Long term, temporary locker rooms must be brought in to create a separate area that is not contaminated with lead. The judge also ordered the facility be reconstructed to have permanent locker rooms with showers — considered standard practice in the lead industry. The cleaning of employee residences is action in the order yet to be taken, Kelly added. (See separate story). Kelly assured residents the agency
will continue to hold community meetings to keep people informed. Next up was MPCA division manager Jeff Smith. He assured residents there are no lead impacts in surface water off site of Water Gremlin. “Lead levels are not moving off site,” he iterated. The same for volatile organic compounds (VOC) in water and soil vapor. “There are no soil vapor concerns and there are no VOC emissions, or very little, beyond the building. That is a positive message.” The manufacturing plant has undergone intensive, unannounced inspections on a regular basis. “We are out there every week, sometimes every day,” Smith said. Water Gremlin’s new air emissions permit is still in the works, he added. Smith promised that the public will have time to review the draft permit before it is issued sometime in March or April. “The company has been responsive to the agency’s requests,” Smith maintained. “They have invested significant time and resources. Sometimes they are slow to respond but they have been responsive to the agency. We want them back into compliance.”
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revenues are from exports. It employs 275 full-time people and about 65 temporary workers. Its monthly payroll is about $1.5 million. The district court order would require Water Gremlin to identify and conduct cleanup and abatement of about 1,270 residences, including 920 former or current temporary workers. A national environmental consulting and engineering company estimated the cost to complete the residential testing and cleaning as between $3.8 and $7.9 million. Last August, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shut down Water Gremlin's terminal coating process due to high levels of TCE emissions. The carcinogenic solvent, used to degrease parts, has been removed from the premises. An alternative called tDCE, the main ingredient in FluoSolv, took its place. The line remains closed while Water Gremlin works to meet MPCA standards. The lead issue surfaced in October with reports from MDH that employees' children had elevated blood levels from take-home lead. The lead sinker
operation was shut down Oct. 28 under order by the DLI, which then sought an injunction alleging a public health nuisance. The judge agreed, eventually issuing the Nov. 22 order mandating changes in hygiene at the plant and cleanup of employee vehicles. More than 300 vehicles have been cleaned to date. Without a stay, Water Gremlin will expend millions of dollars to comply with an order that the district court had no statutory authority to issue, said the company's legal counsel. Lightfoot also argues in his motion that an MDH request for injunction is inappropriate "absent a valid finding of public health nuisance." "The definition of public health requires a focus on health of the population as a whole, which," Lightfoot points out, "is fundamentally different from the circumstance here." The Dorsey & Whitney attorney went on to say the company presented evidence to show its employees were not exposed to impermissible levels of lead in the workplace and that its employee blood lead levels are actually far below the levels requiring intervention under federal regulations.
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how to sit a certain way. Kids are bright. They’ll try to trip you up.” Mumaugh jokes that Santa and the Mrs. have to be pathological liars, in a good way. “Kids ask crazy questions. You have to come up with a story and our stories have to match,” she said. Youngsters will ask about her sparkly skin (she wears special powder), for example. Mumaugh answers that she is part elf. Being Santa is serious business. There are conventions, like the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, of which Carlson attends in April. It draws about 4,000 Santas from around the world. There are classes on beard care and reindeer history. Locally there are the North Star Santas, an exclusive group who mentor the wannabees. Members are expected to follow a Christmas-worthy code of conduct. Wearing the red suit is an honor for Carlson, who has been a professional Santa for two seasons. He has always
loved Christmas and decorates his Bald Eagle Lake home with about 70 Santas. In fact, his suit is modeled after one of his Santa dolls. “I’m helping make God’s world a better place,” Carlson said. “He (referring to Santa) brings joy to people of all ages. You can touch people’s lives in a way no one else can.” Both Carlson and Mumaugh have sad stories about children who tell them they lost their mother to cancer, or a child who has a terminal illness and likely won’t see another Christmas. Last week a little girl said she just wants her blind grandpa to see, Mumaugh said. “Santa told her ‘I’m just a toymaker, but I will pray for your grandpa.’” There is a piece of spirituality to the job, Mumaugh maintained. People with a strong faith can deal with sad stories a whole lot easier because they believe the Christmas story, she said. And that’s why she embroidered special words inside Carlson’s suit that read: Jesus is the reason for the season.
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Paul Carlson liked Deborah Mumaugh’s professional approach to designing his special suit. A seamstress her entire life, she custom-made 17 suits this season for Santas around the country. Her suits range from $1,000 to $2,500, depending on the faux fur and fabric. She calls herself a stylist for Santa and Mrs. Claus. She has never advertised but is on Facebook and at least a half-dozen Santa sites. She also has an Etsy store at BeeWhimsicalDesigns.
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Mumaugh uses a dress form like this to fit out-of-town customers. Once a piece is done, like this vest, she takes photos to send for Santa’s approval.
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Even the buttons say Santa Claus and North Pole. The vest has reindeer buttons.
Candy canes are really Christmas canes, according to Santa Carlson. Hold two together and they form a heart. Held upright a cane makes a “J” for Jesus. The red and white stands for Jesus’ blood and purity.
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Mumaugh is updating the dowdy Mrs. Claus look with creative costuming like this dress. She says a shortage of Santas is growing the demand for his female counterpart.
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Christmas carols Frassati Catholic Academy students performed a Christmas concert recently.
Choir invited to perform at Disney World Mahtomedi High School Choir students performed at Disney World at an invitation-only 2019 International Festival of the Holidays Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center. The choir students sang with a professional 50-piece orchestra and Disney choral ensembles.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council conducted the following business at its Dec. 10 meeting: • Approved second reading of sign code to allow dynamic display drive-thru signs and digital signs in commercial and industrial districts. The intent of the amendment is not more signs, but to allow new technology to be used on menu boards. • Approved second reading of ordinance adopting 2020 fee and utility rate schedule. The fees are embedded in the new budget. One increase was the massage establishment license fee, now $75. The increase is due to extensive staff time devoted to background investigations. A modest rent increase of 1.5% is effective April 1 for Pioneer Manor residents. Ice rental fees increased at the Sports Center and utility rates will see an increase in 2020. Ambulance fees also went up.
amend the charter regarding assessment of code enforcement penalties and fi nes. That means unpaid administrative fi nes against properties will be assessed. While most individuals take action to resolve alleged violations when notified, about 1 to 2% ignore the correction order, which is then forwarded to District Court, according to Charter Commission Chair Tim Geck. This is an expensive action that is not often enforced by judges. The amendment would allow City Council to levy unpaid fi nes against the subject's property.
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Retiring Planning Commission member Mary Alice Divine holds the bear statue she received from the city Dec. 10 in appreciation of her five years of service.
• Approved second reading of amendment to the winter parking ordinance. The code will be amended to allow storage of towed vehicles within 15 miles of the Public Safety building. The Bald Eagle Avenue storage lot has limited space for the number of vehicles towed during a snow event. Expanded storage capacity was needed. • Approved second reading of ordinance amendment establishing
a community reinvestment fund. The original fund started in 1996 with $1 million dedicated to a park improvement trust and $3.2 million to a street improvement trust. The fund has grown to $7.6 million. The amendment allows the fund to draw down to $6 million with the balance supporting capital projects in lieu of interest earnings. • Heard a fi rst reading of a Charter Commission recommendation to
• Heard a fi rst reading of a city-initiated request to amend the zoning code to clarify that only one stairway to a waterbody is permitted per property. The move was suggested after hearing from other communities that lake property owners were selling private easements. • Ordered feasibility report for 2020 street reconstruction project and 2020 mill and overlay project. Cottage Park and Bellaire Avenue from Orchard Lane to County Road E are on the schedule for new streets next year. The mill and overlay project affects 21 streets, mostly in south White Bear. Neighborhood meetings have been held.
The city applied for $49,500 in grants but is receiving $26,300 due to the large number of requests. A 25% city match is required, which totals $8,770. The goal of the program is to encourage water conservation. Up to $200 in rebates will be given to public water utility customers who replace existing toilets with WaterSense toilets that flush 1.28 gallons or less. Through the initiative, 175 toilet replacements are estimated to save nearly 3.55 million gallons a year. • Approved a massage therapist establishment license for Jessica Gustafson for her new business called Reverie Acupuncture LLC, 2025 Fourth St., Suite 100, White Bear Lake. • Approved a 1-foot variance for an eave overhang encroaching into a setback for property owned by Richard Farrell, 4763 Lake Ave. • Authorized use of a portion of a city parking lot by Big Wood for a chili cook-off Sunday, Feb. 9. • Heard that Dan Pawlenty is retiring from Public Works. His last day is Jan. 3. There will likely be some sort of open house at Public Works so the community can wish him well. “Mark Meyer took over snow events so now Dan can sit home,” said his boss, Paul Kauppi. Debra Neutkens
• Authorized city manager to execute a water efficiency grant agreement with Metropolitan Council.
White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X
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3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 4 pm
Traditional Worship
Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3pm
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First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota
SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am
AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online - All ages welcome
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Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm
3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org
650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330
Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin
COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER 9am Tradi ons service 10:45am New Crossings
Nursery available during worship
Nursery for infants-3 years
Community bread oven | Nourishing the hungers of life 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake | 651-429-9026 | wblumc.org
LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER L Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Capt’s Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 208 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood • 651-779-9177
Worship Every Sunday at 8, 9, & 11 am
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch
651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
Rev. Victoria Safford LEAD MINISTER
Sunday Services & Religious Ed: 9 & 11am
Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour 9:30 – for all ages – Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org
We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join US!
Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church 2175 1st St • 55110-3462 StJohnWilderness.org
NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261
South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS
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5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org
Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church
Worship time: Sundays 10am 9:00 am Sunday School and Adult Ed 10:15 am Worship 11:15 am Coffee Fellowship
Contemporary Worship
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A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community Rev. Sara Goodman Rev. Jack Gaede
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UPCOMING EVENTS Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When and where: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the White Bear Lake Fire Department, 4701 Highway 61 Details: All blood types needed; donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card for giving blood through Dec. 18. Register by phone or online. Contact: 800-RED_CROSS or redcrossblood.org
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When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. F Details: Distribution of food and toys for Vadnais Heights residents or families in need who are considered lower income. Must bring proof of residency. Contact: 651-746-4158 or cityvadnaisheights.com
NEW YEAR’S PARTY STORYTIME
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. WINTERFEST Details: Special storytime WHITE BEAR LAKE with stories, songs and a When: 11 a.m. Saturday, craft to ring in the New Dec. 21 Year! Appropriate for Where: Abbott Paint and ages 2-5. No registration Carpet, 2223 4th St., and Manitou Grill, 2171 4th St., necessary. Contact: 651-724-6007 or White Bear Lake Details: Horse-drawn trol- rclreads.org ley rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE in front of Abbott Paint; BASH AND BEAR DROP Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Manitou When: Tuesday, Dec. 31 Grill; pick up at MediWhere: Rudy’s Redeye cine Chest. Carolers and Grill, 4940 Highway 61, shopping specials. Events White Bear Lake free with donation to the Details: Celebrate the New White Bear Area EmerYear with a party and gency Food Shelf. watch as a 7 ft tall bear Contact: slides down a pole atop explorewhitebear.org Rudy’s. Contact: explorewhitebear.org
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
Theater ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 22 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in small-town America. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyr theatre.org
When: Traditionally the two Saturdays before Christmas Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. City Road E., White Bear Lake
Details: Live Nativity scene performed by Fools for Christ, live animals and petting zoo. Family activities and church open house. Contact: 651-777-1107 or ststephenwbl.org/fools
‘FAMILY MASQUE’ When: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Pre- New Year’s Eve celebration with Freaky Friday theme and family activities. Details: childrens performingartsMN.org
Music TONIC SOL-FA HOLIDAY TOUR When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Emmy Award-winning, Minnesota-based a cappella ensemble performs annual holiday show. Tickets $40. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org
BILLY MCLAUGHLIN AND SIMPLEGIFTS When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Traditional Christmas carols and hymns performed with modern flair. Tickets $30/adults in advance, $35 at door; $20/ students or $25 at door. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Contact: billymclaughlin. com
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THE WHITESIDEWALLS ROCK ’N ROLL REVUE When: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. show Friday, Dec. 27 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Tickets $32/presale or $35 at the door, includes lunch. $25 at the door show only. Contact: 651-270-2733 or 651-592-3482
Art WBCA ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION When: Through Dec. 18 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Work by local artists on display. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST
When: 9:30-12:30 a.m. Fridays, through March 20 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Come for coffee from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss art, artists, techCHRISTMAS WITH TONIA niques and trends with Neil Johnston; stay for AND SARA open studio and make art When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. from 10-12:30. For adults, 22 experienced beginner to Where: St. Andrews advanced. Free with regisLutheran Church, 900 tration. Bring snacks. Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Contact: 651-407-0597 or Details: Holiday concert whitebeararts.org with Sara Renner and Tonia Hughes. Advance
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS When: Every weekend in December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Sat. and Sun. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants. Contact: mainstreet stillwateriba.com
SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing. Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600
WINTER SOLSTICE BONFIRE When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire, storytelling, hikes, cider and cookies. $5/car. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
KIDS SECRET HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Kids ages 3-12 can shop for gifts for family and friends with help from volunteers. Items range $1-$15. No registration necessary. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTY When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee Party and tours of the 5 historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum. org
WINTER SOLSTICE CAMPFIRE When: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Celebrate the longest night of the year by learning about the history and traditions of the winter solstice and then celebrate together with a silent night hike, campfire, mulled cider (non-alcoholic,) and songs. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
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1919 The following notice has been posted in the lobby of the post office. The children who have lately acquired the habit of writing on the posters, walls and woodwork of the Post office lobby are hereby warned to discontinue this practice at once. It is unlawful to deface government posters or mutilate post office property and anyone caught doing so will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Post master…
1944 We need to spend more money on the young folks, keep them interested and show that that we have an interest in them. In their behalf The Press suggests that the City provide immediately a number of ice rinks, and that they are well lighted and supervised. The people of Ramaley Park are one jump ahead of us, and have a rink in their park. There is one at Webster school which has been in use for years, though not given public help. Talk to your mayor, your alderman, your police officer, discuss it with your pastor and see if they are not favorable to the idea….
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Schuhr, moved to White Bear as a young child. The Schuhrs owned and operated the White Bear House, (where the Park Liquor Store now stands), a hotel, and restaurant and bar…..
activities may sound, these families are brought together under the roof of the Hill Home because they have left the abusive environment of their real homes…..
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4. Jaiden and Rylan Bethke enjoyed a visit with Santa along with cookies and punch Dec. 8. The holiday event is hosted annually by Kramer Berg American Legion Post 507 and Mahtomedi Community Education at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. — Submitted 5. Each month, Magnuson Christian School selects a mission and collects money at weekly chapel to fund the mission. The mission for December was Toys for Tots. The students collected over 100 toys and took them to KARE 11 for distribution. They appeared on the 4 p.m. news.— Louann Lindbeck 6. Lions Club volunteer Dianna Stryinski sorts the many hats knitted by area seniors for the toy shelf Dec. 14 at the White Bear Armory. — Debra Neutkens
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Bear grid, hoops leader doubled up in memorable day BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Brice Peters enjoyed a day of double duty in cleats and sneakers on Dec. 7. He played in the state all-star football game in the afternoon, then hustled home to suit up for a Bears basketball game. “It was quite a unique experience, playing in both a football and basketball game in the same day,” the White Bear Lake senior acknowledged. “My body definitely felt it the next day. Definitely something I’ll always remember.” Peters was the Bear football MVP this fall when his contributions included 10 touchdowns and 879 yards rushing and receiving, along with kick returns and defensive back duty. This winter he’s the lone veteran and
top scorer on the basketball team, thus his determination to get back in time for hoops. “His example of hard work and energy is valuable for our younger players and their development this season,” coach Keith Lockwood said, adding that Peters is a vocal leader as well. Playing slot receiver for North in the coaches association all-star game at U.S. Bank Stadium, Peters caught two passes, a 15-yard gainer from Buffalo’s Aidan Bowman and a five-yarder from Becker’s Josh Fobbe. The game was dominated by the defenses with South winning 13-3. “It was a whole different game because they are all great athletes,” he reflected. “In a normal high school game, you know the defense’s weak spots. Those didn’t exist in this game.”
The all-stars practiced twice a day Wednesday through Friday, leading up to Saturday’s game. “The game meant a lot to me,” Peters said. “It was one of my goals I had written down before the season started. I’d say it was as fun, if not more fun, than a regular season game, just playing in that atmosphere. There’s nothing like it.” Peters missed the St. Croix Prep game, a 56-53 loss, that Friday evening, but after the football game he hustled home, had a quick supper and got to the school. He said he knew of a couple other players doing the same thing. Peters, who’s averaging 16.7 points in three games, scored 15 points in a 72-45 loss to Eagan. “I was surprisingly energized,” he said. “Basketball conditioning helped a lot, but
I also think the adrenaline running through me from the football game helped for sure.” After serving as football captain, Peters is also a floor leader in basketball after being a top sub on last year’s senior-dominated 20-7 team. “Basketball this year is completely different,” he related. “Last year, that senior group had been playing together almost their entire basketball careers. For our team this year, it’s like the complete opposite. Not only am I depended on more for how I play, but also how my mindset and attitude is. Our team ranges from freshmen to seniors, so I have to lead the best way I can.” Peters said he’s “100 percent” planning on college football and has talked to several schools.
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MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Mahtomedi gymnasts are 2-0 after outscoring North St. Paul 143.075 to 107.050 at home Wednesday evening. Bella Frattalone tallied 38.325 allaround, Kate Ryan 35.825 and Savannah Huber 34.175. Frattalone won vault (9.625), bars (9.65), beam (9.475) and floor (9.575). Ryan was second on vault (9.2), bars (9.025) and beam (8.425), and third on floor (9.175); Huber took second on floor (9.250). Zoe Bush placed third on vault (9.0) and beam (8.375) and Abbey Bush placed third on bars (8.2).
Zephyr hoopsters beat Centennial, Como Mahtomedi boys basketball (3-2) picked up two victories last week. The Zephyrs defeated Centennial 72-59 on Tuesday with Brody Fox sinking 20 points, Cole Chapman 18 and Luke Ricker 10. For Centennial (0-4), Thomas
Palmsteen and Jaxon Waldvogel tallied 15 points each. The Zephyrs cruised 77-32 over St. Paul Como Park (0-4) on Friday evening. Fox netted 17 points and Cal Greene and Ricker hit 16 each. Twelve players scored.
wood eight, Hronski and Anna Raney seven each, and Washington five. The Zephyrs, ranked No. 14 in Class 3A, are scoring 65 points per game with good shooting all around the dial rather than one or two main scorers. Washington averages 12.6 points, Hronski 12.2, Salmen 11.6, Zoie Centers 9.2, Underwood 7.4 and Raney 6.2.
Zephyr girl cagers (5-0) meet two challenges Mahtomedi girls basketball is 5-0 after handing St. Croix Lutheran (5-1) its first loss 68-67, then prevailing 62-54 over another solid foe, Fridley (4-2). Julia Salmen drove for the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left against SCL at home Tuesday. She was fouled but missed the free shot. The Crusaders got the rebound but missed a shot with one second left. Ella Hronski and Zoey Washington netted 17 points apiece and Salmen 14 for the Zephyrs. The Zephyrs held off Fridley by rely-
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ing on their usual balance there Friday. Zoie Centers notched 14 points, Salmen 11, Greta Schimnowski 10, Saley Under-
Mahtomedi boys hockey (5-1) blanked Monticello 3-0 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in their lone game last week. Nikolai Dulak delivered the second and third goals, after assisting on the first, scored by Colin Hagstrom. Billy Buttermore and Ryan Berglund assisted on Dulak’s goals. Ben Dardis stopped 22 shots to get the shutout against Monticello (4-3). Bruce Strand
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Skiers delighted to start season on time for once BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Nordic Ski is a sport that does not usually start its season on schedule. Usually skiers must wait for the white stuff to fall before they start competing. Not this year. Thanks to massive snowfall just after Thanksgiving, White Bear Lake’s and Mahtomedi’s first competitions took place last week. “Unlike the last several years, the SEC (Suburban East Conference) has not cancelled a meet yet due to lack of snow,” reports Seth Salenger, White Bear Lake coach. “We have held two skate races and one classic race.” Adds Mahtomedi’s fifth-year coach Dave Bridges: “Every year there has not been enough snow to ski in early December. This is the first year we have been able to hold our first conference race.” Salenger said the results for the Bears have been encouraging in Suburban
East Conference meets at Como Park Golf Course on Dec. 3 and Battle Creek Regional Park on Dec. 10. “Again the SEC is a strong conference, with several ranked teams in state, and a couple teams that are going to be shooting for a state title,” Salenger said. With the boys placing third in two races and fourth in another, among eight teams, those were “wonderful results” and got them mentioned in the state rankings “as a team on the cusp.” Liam Fritz and Hayden Weddell have shown huge improvement in skate races to lead the way, while Isaac Maruyama and Kolby Bachmeier have set the pace in classic races, Salenger said. Coming on strong are second-year skier Trevor Locke and rookie Sage Durdle, both counted upon to help get Bears up another level. Leading a young Bear girls team is junior Lauren Loppnow, looking like a contender for all-conference and possibly a state berth, Salenger reports.
Second-year skiers Nicole Murphy, Jordyn Schmittdel, Megan Ryan and Maddie Bystrom are showing nice improvement and rookie Gianna McLeod also looks promising, he said. The Bears roster is the largest in several years, with many young skiers learning the sport, the coach said, adding, “Snow from early on helps keep kids interested in the sport from the beginning.” The Mahtomedi girls, after winning the Metro East Conference last year, returned to win the first conference race of the season, on Lake Elmo Park Reserve on Dec. 10. Mahtomedi scored 478 with Hastings second (446) among five squads. Makayla Fischer “easily took first place” individually, Bridges reports. Not far behind, placing five through eight, were Liz Hansen, Lauren Whiterabbit, Sarah Brings, and Maya Tarnowski. Also skiing varsity were Claire Brings, Jenna Halverson, Alyne
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Torenvliet and Ava Schimnoski. The boys placed third, led by Max Nelson fourth place. Luke Larson was next in 13th place. Also skiing varsity were Mackinley Commander, Jon Nelson, Elex Tell, Finnian Falvey, Isaiah Horsager, Jonah Bechard and Casey Hagen.
WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Four Bear wrestlers place at Paul Bunyan
White Bear Lake wrestlers (2-4-1) had four entrants earn podium finishes at Brainerd’s Paul Bunyan Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 14, after losing to Woodbury 56-19 and Cambridge-Isanti 72-10 on Thursday evening at home. At Brainerd, Matt Sloan placed fourth at 182, Tyler Brock seventh at 120, Monte Collins seventh at 160 and Luke Prokosch eighth at 220. “This 16-team ‘invite’ has many ranked out-state teams we typically don’t see, so it makes for a challenging tournament,” coach Craig Nasvick said. “To place there is a good accomplishment.” Winning against Woodbury were Brock (12-3) at 120, Kesean Woods-Lipscomb (2-1) at 138, Collins (pin) at 160 and Sloan (pin) at 195. Against Cambridge-Isanti, Sloan got a pin at 182 and Nick Kastner won 12-3 at 220.
Bear icemen thump Raptors, Mustangs
The No. 7 ranked White Bear Lake boys hockey team cruised twice last week and remained unbeaten at 5-0-1. The Bears drilled five goals in the second period — two each by Lleyton Roed and Billy Rose, and one by Triston Johnson — and beat the East Ridge Raptors 6-0 there Thursday. Nicky O’Brien scored the other goal, Rose made three assists and Tyler Steffens made 11 saves for the shutout. Five players notched a goal each in a 5-2 win over the Mounds View Mustangs at home Saturday. Scoring were Johnson, Sam Newpower, Rose, Sam Verkerke, and Grant Hofeld, in that order. Newpower assisted on two goals. The Bears were 5-for-5 on penalty kills. Steffens made 30 saves.
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Ella Janicki of the Bears chases a loose ball with East Ridge’s Grace Bennett, left, and Grace Knupp.
Freshman guard Jack Janicki tallied 47 points in two games as White Bear Lake beat Roseville Area 62-54 and lost to East Ridge 71-42 last week. “Jack is a 6-2 shooting guard. He scores mainly from the perimeter and has great court vision and reads defenses very well for his age,” coach Keith Lockwood said. “He is also one of our leading rebounders. He also has a very high basketball IQ.” Janicki led with 23 points and Brice Peters added 20 in the win over Roseville on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Keyshawn Payne scored 18 and Elijah Burns 16 for Roseville (2-2). East Ridge, ranked No. 4 in Class 4A, stymied the Bears there Thursday, led by 6-9 Wisconsin recruit Ben Carlson with 26 points. Janicki sank 24 of the Bears’ 42, Kanye Raheem was next with nine.
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White Bear Lake girls hockey had a tough week, losing to Forest Lake 10-0 there Tuesday and Roseville Area 4-0 at home Saturday. The Bears are 3-8. Forest Lake is 8-2 and Roseville 5-4-1.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports a total of 170,915 deer harvested during this year's firearms season. The highest number of deer came from Area 213 in west-central Minnesota with 6,087 registered tags. Deer numbers in Area 213 have been high for a number of years. The area, north of Alexandria and east of Fergus
surrounding Bemidji includes much of southern Beltrami County and a portion of northern Hubbard County and has 470 square miles of public hunting land. Total harvest in 2018 was 155,975 deer. The number of licenses sold has been trending down since 2008, when 376,000 were issued. In 2018, 360,873 resident licenses were sold. Success rate for hunters last year was 31.7%. The number of licenses sold peaked in 2013 at 391,967. That number does not count nonresident, bonus permits or youth sales. This year was the DNR's inaugural statewide youth season, which led to a record number of youth licenses sold. Nearly 5,700 young deer hunters harvested a deer during the season, Oct. 17-20. The tally represents a 77% increase from the 2018 youth deer season, when the hunt was limited to fewer areas. The DNR maintains a deer harvest report for anyone who wishes to dig deeper into the stats at https://tinyurl. com/tdhcp9d. “A key objective of our statewide deer plan is to provide timely and accessible information about deer management and one of the more popular metrics of interest — especially this time of year — is up-to-date deer harvest data,” said Barbara Keller, DNR big game program leader. “We’re excited to provide these data online so people can track the season along with DNR staff, and we’ll
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This Birchwood buck likely survived the 2019 hunting season.
continue to work on additional ways to make relevant and interesting information more available.” In a change this year, a preliminary deer harvest report was posted multiple times a week on the deer reports and statistics webpage during the firearms deer season. The report identified deer harvest by age (adult or fawn) and gender in each deer permit area, as well as cumulative totals for each permit area and the entire state. The webpage also features an interactive map and graph that visualizes the data. See https://tinyurl.com/tew4cqy. Debra Neutkens
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‘A good story about good people’ A snowstorm didn’t keep new owners Elissa and Brian Forster from opening their hearts and doors to the Phil Partlow Cancer Benefit earlier this month at Forster’s Dugout, Mahtomedi. Hericane Alice, Billy McLaughlin, Audio Circus and Jordan Krolak all performed, donating time and energy to the cause. Said one member of Team Phil, “We can never thank everyone enough, as there are no words to express just how much this meant to the Partlow family and community. We are surrounded by great, caring people.” Team Phil members Julie Popelka, Shari Scott and Robyn Engen had the idea for a benefit weeks ago. They approached the Forsters, who readily agreed to open the remodeled Dugout for the fundraiser. “They literally handed over their establishment, solely for the good, simply because three women asked,” Engen said. “This doesn’t happen in larger cities; this doesn’t happen at larger venues; this happens right here. The benefit is a testament that you’re never truly alone in your community. “And while we’re talking about a community stepping up to help one man with cancer, let’s throw Billy McLaughlin in the mix,” Engen added. “Right in the middle of his SimpleGifts holiday concert tour, he also said yes to performing on Sunday between shows. And Jordan Krolak, our local autistic young man who sings
as if he’s a true old soul, will take the mic. And our own Bruce Naumann, of White Bear Lake, is headlining with his band, Hericane Alice. And then there’s Audio Circus, who said yes within minutes of receiving an email from a woman they’d never met, about a man with cancer they didn’t even know.” In an email to the Press, Engen said the outpouring of support provides proof that “on the days when you leave the doctor’s office or hospital and feel empty and alone, you aren’t. We are all right there, a community walking with you even when you don’t see us. When you ask for help, people will respond.” Added Engen, “This is a good story about good people. This is community and this is kind. None of the entertainment is charging a dime. Forster’s Dugout isn’t charging rent. The bouncers are working gratis, the volunteer list is long, and none of these folks even knew Phil and his wife, Julie, nor what they have been going through the last 10 years, and yet they all have said yes. This is a good story about good people.” Partlow has struggled with six different cancer diagnoses in less than 10 years. “That’s an average of being told you have cancer, yet again, about every 550 days,” Engen pointed out. Her friend had a kidney transplant in 2000 and is a diabetic. According to Engen, anti-rejection medication can lead to cancer. More information can be found at https://www.gofundme.
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Pictured at the benefit from left: Shari Scott, Julie Popelka, Phil Partlow, Tony Morris and Robyn Engen.
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Thanksgiving grocery giveaway Each Thanksgiving, the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities distributes thousands of holiday meals to those in need. This year, between the mission’s Thanksgiving grocery giveaway and hot meals served over the holiday, it fed up to 60,000 people. The Mission’s 62-year holiday tradition involves 700 to 800 volunteers. This year, Eagle Brook Church members in White Bear Lake and Lino Lakes contributed 1,400 bags of Thanksgiving groceries to Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. The traditional holiday items, which included yams, cranberries and stuffing mix, were given out with frozen turkeys and five-pound bags of potatoes on Thanksgiving week at the Mission. The grocery bags each fed a family of five. Close to 40 area churches and nearly 20 Thrivent Financial offices collected the groceries for this massive effort. Volunteers sorted and repackaged the bags for distribution. Over two days, 4,200 bags of food were picked up by families in need. Submitted
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An Eagle Brook Church crew from White Bear Lake returned for a second year to staff the registration desk and package potatoes at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. The church has designated the nonprofit as a “Parish Partner.”
City tax levy sails through unchanged Also unchanged is the $563,000 increase over last year's levy. Councilman Bill Walsh wondered what the city was doing differently to account for the increase. As explained by Finance Director Kerri Kindergarten and City Manager Ellen Hiniker, these additional funds support projected 2020 general fund operations: 83% of the increase is due to personnel-related costs such as wage increases, benefits and health insurance. Also included in the increase is the addition of a police officer and continuation of the combination-staffing model for the fire department. The remaining 17% of the increase supports materials and supplies and “other services” accounts. Councilman Kevin Edberg wanted to make two observations at the Dec. 10 meeting: “A conversation up here (at the dais) sometimes sounds like we are the ones making the decisions. What is not spoken about is the role of individual citizens. Our school district put together a bond referendum to build buildings because there are another 3,000 children coming to the district. The district didn't give birth to those 3,000 people. They are responsible for carrying out a public
Residents note sizable bump in city taxes DELLWOOD — When it comes to paying down debt, the city maintains an aggressive policy. That's the reason the city portion of the county tax statement for Dellwood property owners doubled — at least, in most cases. Blame it on infrastructure. Mayor Mike McGill explained that several roads in the small community, population 1,100, needed replacing all at the same time. “We had to bond for it,” he said. “The total assessment was $471,000, which we're paying off in five years.” The mayor said his property taxes increased by $400 on his
Pine Tree Hills home. Its assessed value is $400,000. The city portion jumped 86%. His increase wasn't quite 100%, but many did see that number. McGill said the increase “looks bad” because the city collects minimal tax. “The city charges residents little tax,” the mayor pointed out. “People can absorb the hit. It keeps us solvent so we don't have to roll debt on top of other debt.” McGill was city treasurer for 20 years before joining the council. He said city leaders decided long ago to bill everyone the same for infrastructure improvements instead of trying to assess individ-
ually. The road construction has been planned for several years. “We have to pay for the roads somehow,” McGill added. “We don't sit on much cash one year to the next. The city has about $500,000 in a CD. It's not like we're living large.” The median home in Dellwood is valued at $553,700. According to McGill, the impact of the bond is $385 on a $400,000 home; $482 on a $500,000 home; $784 on a $750,000 home and $1,085 on a $1 million home. Debra Neutkens
will to provide a service. “When we look at the number of calls we get from people and fire, those calls are going up. It's not the City Council telling folks you can have a property issue or a domestic tonight. We have to deal with the aggregate effect. ‘Folks, your taxes are going up because we are dealing with the things you're doing.’ We are doing what we have to do to maintain service, keep up infrastructure and keep people alive. We don't talk about that enough.” Debra Neutkens
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — As it does every year at the December meeting, City Council approved adoption of the 2019 tax levy and proposed 2020 budget. The preliminary levy figure recommended in September, $6.9 million, did not change for taxes collectible in 2020. The figure can be reduced but not increased. The levy supports the general fund, which accounts for revenues and expenditures necessary to provide basic services such as public safety, public works, zoning and administration. The city's tax levy provides half, or 53%, of the fund's operating revenue in addition to supporting the debt service obligations that result from bonding. With total expenditures of $11.9 million, the general fund represents 30% of the city's total budget, set at $40.2 million for 2020. The remaining 70% of budgeted expenditures supports street improvements, sewer and water operations, refuse service, capital projects, major equipment purchases, ambulance operations and other enterprise funds. Revenues for these funds outside of the general fund come from utility and service fees, grants, state aid and bond proceeds.
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Type
2020 FINAL FEE SCHEDULE
Dump truck w/operator Pickup/Van w/operator Sewer jetter w/operator Tractor/mower w/operator Loader w/operator Ford tractor/loader/attachments w/operator One-ton truck w/operator Street sweeper w/operator Black top Salt Administration Costs
2020 Ord
Type
Terms & Conditions
Ambulance Transport Rates Basic Life Support - Emergency Advanced Life Support - Non-Emergency Advance Life Support - Emergency Advanced Life Support Category 2 - Emergency Scene Treatment Mileage Extrication 3.03-4 3.03-5
Animals
3.05-3 3.05-3 3.03-8Di 3.03-8Dii 3.03-8Dii
3.11 3.12
Dog License - Biennial
$1,400.00 $1,700.00 $1,800.00 $2,000.00 $620.00 $26.00 $620.00 Renewal, new resident, puppies 6 months to 1 year, and new dogs to City Duplicate license After April 1 - for renewals
Potentially Dangerous Dog License Dangerous Dog License
Annual License Annual License
Impoundment Fee Schedule
1st Violation 2nd Violation 3rd Violation
Beekeeping Permit Chicken Keeping Permit Business Permits / Service Charges Copy Cost Colored Copy Cost Labels
$20.00 $5.00 $27.00 $300.00 $400.00 $100.00 $200.00 $300.00 plus an additional fine of $500 for the third and each succeeding offense.
Every five (5) years Every five (5) years
$50.00 $50.00
Per Page - plus tax Per Page - plus tax Per Label Sheet
0.25/1st 10 - .15 all add'l $1.00 $2.00
Per year or copy charge if requesting specific meeting Per year or copy charge if requesting specific meeting
Video Copy of Meeting to DVD
Tax Included
Fax Cost Notary Fee (not City related)
Per Page City Residents Non-Residents
Candidacy Filing Fee
$5.00 if DVD provided $10.00 if not provided $1.00 No Charge $5.00 per document
$26.78 $26.78 $26.78
Special Assessment Search Zoning Compliance Letter Returned Check Charge Peddler or Solicitor License Gambling License Investigation Fee Refuse Hauler License
Per search Per property Fee Registration required Gambling License Application Annual License
$20.00 $50.00 $30.00 $0.00 $300.00 $250.00
7.08-2-A
Rental Dwelling License
Bi-Annual License Fee
7.08-12
Rental Dwelling License -
Reinspection Fee
7.08-2-A
Rental Dwelling License -
Late Fee
DURATION/EXPIRATION $3,200.00 $400.00 $300.00 $200.00
B. 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor i. "On-sale" ii "Off-sale"
1 year/April 30 1 year/April 30
$150.00 $100.00
8.01-16
C. Sunday Liquor
1 year/April 30
$200.00
8.01-4-B-iv
D. Special Event
Per Event
8.01-4-C 8.01-4-A
$50.00 plus $7.00 for each additional dwelling unit 25% of the license fee or $50.00, whichever is greater
2) 8 or more days after expiration 50% over original fee
Rental Dwelling License -
Transfer Fee
7.09-3
Pawnbroker
License Fee - Annual
7.09-5 & 2.21
Pawnbroker Background Investigation Fee In the case of any application for a Pawnbroker business not already existing, or upon a change in ownership or management of an existing Pawnbroker business, the licensee shall deposit $1,500 with the City Clerk at the time an application is submitted to cover the costs involved in verifying the license application and to cover the expense of any investigation needed to assure compliance with this Section. If the investigation process is conducted solely within the State of Minnesota, the fee shall be $750 and the remainder of the deposit shall be returned to the applicant upon completion of the investigation. If the investigation is conducted outside the State of Minnesota, the City may recover the actual investigation costs not to exceed $10,000.
15.05-4-B Water
Single-family dwellings and commercial buildings 3-4 unit dwellings 5 unit dwellings 6 unit dwellings 11 unit dwellings 12 unit dwellings 24 unit dwellings 36 unit dwellings 48 unit dwellings 70 unit dwellings 79 unit dwellings 141 unit dwellings
Demand Charge - per quarter
11.01-9.1-B 7.07-1 7.04-1 7.03-2
Home Occupation Tree Trimmer Mechanical Contractor Gasoline Filling Stations
Permit Fee One year/March 1 One year/From date of license License Fee - Annual
7.10-5
Adult Oriented Business
License Fee - Annual
Adult Oriented Business Background Investigation Fee In the case of any application for an Adult Oriented Business not already existing, or upon a change in ownership or management of an existing Adult Oriented Business, the licensee shall deposit $1,500 with the City Clerk at the time an application is submitted to cover the costs involved in verifying the license application and to cover the expense of any background investigation needed to ensure compliance with the requirements of City Code Section 7.10. If the investigation process is conducted solely within the State of Minnesota, the fee shall be $750 and the remainder of the deposit shall be returned to the applicant upon completion of the investigation. If the investigation is conducted outside the State of Minnesota, the City may recover the actual investigation costs, not to exceed $10,000. If the City believes that the public interest so warrants, it may require a similar investigation at the time of renewal of a license.
$750-$10,000
$2.89
15.05-4-B Water
Irrigation-All Usage Irrigation (all usage)
$3.65
15.05-4-B Water
Commercial Water Tiered Usage Tier 1: 0-100 Units (100 Cubic Feet per Unit) or 074,800 Gallons Tier 2: 101-300 Units: 74,801-224,400 Gallons Tier 3: 301-600 Units: 224,401-448,800 Gallons Tier 4: Over 600 Units: Over 448,800 Gallons
$2.89 $3.02 $3.65 $5.10
Multi-Family Water-Tiered Usage Tier 1: 0-50 Units (100 Cubic Feet per Unit) or 037,400 Gallons Tier 2: 51-100 Units: 37,401-74,800 Gallons Tier 3: 101-150 Units: 74,801-112,200 Gallons Tier 4: Over 150 Units: Over 112,200 Gallons
$2.89 $3.02 $3.20 $3.35
School Water Tiered Usage Tier 1: 0-100 Units (100 Cubic Feet per Unit) or 074,800 Gallons Tier 2: 101-300 Units: 74,801-224,400 Gallons Tier 3: 301-600 Units: 224,401-448,800 Gallons Tier 4: Over 600 Units: Over 448,800 Gallons
$2.89 $3.02 $3.65 $5.10
15.05-4B Water
15.05-4B Water
Water
$2,500
Residential Water-Tiered Usage Tier 1: 0-20 Units (100 Cubic Feet per Unit) or 014,960 Gallons Tier 2: 21-33 Units: 14,961-24,684 Gallons
$3.02 $3.65 $5.10
$750-$10,000
$50.00 $45.00 $45.00 $25/per pump plus $5/per hose
15.05-4
City of Willernie Water Rates City of Willernie Hydrant Water Fee Water Sales Hydrant Usage Fee-Period of 3 months (flat rate add rate fee) Water Rate Fee Per 1,000 Gallons
$58.97 $10.00
15.05-10-B
Hydrant Meter Deposit (refundable)
15.05-5-H 15.05-5-B
Manual Meter Reading Fee Shut-off and turn-on
$1,400.00
15.04-12Ai Sewer
Demand Charge - per quarter
Single-family dwellings and commercial buildings 3-4 unit dwellings 5 unit dwellings 6 unit dwellings 11 unit dwellings 12 unit dwellings 24 unit dwellings 36 unit dwellings 48 unit dwellings 70 unit dwellings 79 unit dwellings 141 unit dwellings
15.04-12Aii Sewer
Use Charge
All metered customers shall pay in addition to the demand charge a use charge of $5.81 per 100 cubic feet of water, and shall be payable quarterly. Residential metered customers (single-family and multi-family dwellings)
The City will charge a cancellation fee if not cancelled within 7 days of reservation date City Hall * *
* 10.12
$25.00
10.03-7
$5.98
shall be based upon the water metered during the winter quarter (1st quarter) City/City Sponsored Events Mahtomedi residents/District #832 and Washington County Activities/Local Non-profits
No Charge No Charge $175 per 4 hour block
Non-residents/other schools/outside non-profits
the year is less than water metered during the winter quarter (1st quarter). 15.04-12B
Katherine Abbott Shelter * City/City Sponsored Events * Mahtomedi residents/District #832 and Washington County Activities/Local Non-profits Non-residents/other schools/outside non-profits Businesses/events charging for attendance(four hour minimum) Wildwood Park Shelter
Wedgewood Park Shelter
No Charge $125 per 4 hour block
15.07-10
$65 per hour
Residents Non-residents Business Non-profit groups within Mahtomedi School District #832 single event
$30 per 4 hour block $40 per 4 hour block $30 per hour N/C N/C
Residents Non-residents Business Non-profit groups within Mahtomedi School District #832 single event
$30 per 4 hour block $40 per 4 hour block $30 per hour N/C N/C
Business Park Permit - Required for all businesses selling items in City Parks
City Equipment Rental Canoe Rack Rental
Non-metered sewer service customers
Quarterly charge
12.02-3-A Recycling
* *
10.12
$15.85 $44.85 $56.09 $67.27 $123.21 $134.44 $268.85 $403.31 $537.68 $784.09 $884.88 $1,579.38
for the year except when water metered during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter of
$200 per 4 hour block
10.12
$50.00 $50.00
Each time
$200.00 $300.00
The City will retain $25.00 of the damage deposit if the key is not returned by the next business day following the event
$3.09 $44.17
Per Hydrant
City Facility Rental Damage Deposit on all City Building Rentals - Including City Hall Residents Non-Residents
$18.88 $52.84 $66.02 $79.26 $145.29 $158.52 $317.04 $475.75 $634.12 $924.78 $1,043.64 $1,862.78
Tier 3: 34-45 Units: 24,685-33,660 Gallons Tier 4: Over 45 Units: Over 33,660 Gallons
$20.00 $2,500.00
$500-$10,000
CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECKS ONLY Utility Rates 15.05-4-A Water
3) 30 days after expiration legal procedures will begin 7.08-7
$50.00
Intoxicating Liquor License Investigation Fee The City Council shall conduct a preliminary background and financial investigation on a license applicant or on the transfer applicant or contract with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to do the same. In addition, an investigation may be required prior to renewal of an existing license when the City deems it in the public interest. Upon submission of the license application, the applicant shall pay an investigation fee of $500, which shall be in addition to any license fee. If the investigation is conducted outside of the State of Minnesota, the applicant shall pay the actual cost of the investigation, not to exceed $10,000.
1) 1-7 days after expiration 25% over original fee
7.10-12-A
25%
$2.00 Per document (tax included) Per document (tax included) Per document (tax included)
$95.00 $78.50 $95.00 $78.50 $116.50 $88.75 $78.50 $116.50 $80.75 $81.75
1 year/April 30 1 year/April 30 1 year/April 30 1 year/April 30
$20.00 $15.00
Copy: Chapter 11 - Planning and Development Copy: Municipal Code Copy: Comprehensive Plan
7.05 7.02-8-D 12.02-2-E-i
8.01-4-B
Per Hour Per Hour Per Hour Per Hour Per Hour Per Hour Per Hour Per Hour Per Ton - minimum Per Ton - minimum
Liquor License Fees LICENSE A. Intoxicating Liquor i. "On-sale" (1) Retail (2) Club: (3) Wine ii "Off-sale"
2.21
Mailed Minutes Mailed Agendas
Terms & Conditions
Boat Mooring Rental Chimney Brushes Weed Wrench
Deposit $35.00 Deposit $35.00 - 7 day rental - $5.00/day late fee
Labor/Public Works Staff - Business Hours Labor/Public Works Staff - After Hours
Per hour - 1 hour minimum Per hour - 2 hour minimum
$50.00 $75.00 $500.00 N/C N/C $41.50 $62.25
Storm Drainage Utility Land Use Single Family Townhomes/Trailers Apartments Churches Schools Planned Open Space Commercial Industrial
15.07-10
Billing Unit Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit Acre Acre Acre Acre Acre Acre
Utility Penalty
Late payment fee
$153.26 $8.81
$30.94 $21.22 $123.93 $138.26 $138.26 $34.25 $223.42 $223.42 10% of unpaid balance
Utility Connection Charges 15.05-C
Water Connection Fee
*
15.04-11
Sewer Connection Fee
*
*
$125 per event plus facility rental Season May 1 - Oct 15 Resident Non-Resident Resident
Per Quarter
cost
$1,141.00
Depreciated existing sewer system connection fee
$1,334.00
Buildings or dwellings existing or constructed in the City of Mahtomedi must connect to the municipal water and sanitary sewer system so long as it is reasonably available. Prior to connecting to public utilities, the owner or representative must pay the fee per home as required for the Metropolitan Council Sewer Access Charge (SAC) for all communities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
Water Meter and Accessory Prices I. Water Meters Badger Bronze w/transmitter
cost cost
Depreciated existing water system connection fee
Badger Turbo w/transmitter
5/8" x 3/4" (100 cu. ft.) 1" (100 cu. ft.) 1.5" (100 cu. ft.) 2" (100 cu. ft.)
$334.00 $511.00 $857.00 $1,151.00
1-1/2" (100 cu.ft.) 2" (100 cu. ft.) 3" (100 cu. ft.)
$1,262.00 $1,414.00 $1,690.00
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Type Badger Compound w/transmitter
2020
Terms & Conditions 2" (100 cu. ft.) 3" (100 cu. ft.)
$2,767.00 $3,375.00
Note: Larger meters are special order Meters listed are basic meters - any other meter types will be charged cost plus 25% administrative cost, shipping and tax cost
II. Accessories Connectors Meter Connectors
cost
Flange Kits w/gaskets
11.07-4.03 11.01-8.16 11.01-8.21 11.01-8.22 11.01-8.17 11.01-8.18 11.01-8.20 11.01-8.11 11.01-8.1E 11.01-8.11-3 11.01-8.4
Planning and Zoning Wetland Alteration Permit Comprehensive Plan Amendment Conditional Use Permit Interim Use Permit Rezoning Application Zoning Amendment Variance Site Plan Review Administrative Site Plan Review Sketch Plan Review Sign Permit
11.02-6.0
Subdivision
11.02-6.0 11.01-8.19
Final Plat Planned Unit Development (PUD) Public Financing Assistance Vacation Application Fee Determination of Substantially Similar Use Appeal of an Administrative Decision
11.01-8.23 11.01-8.12 11.01-8.24
3/4" (set) 1" (set)
$33.00 $55.00
1.5" (set) 2" (set) 3" (set)
$59.00 $71.00 $140.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 No Charge $65.00
1-3 lots 4-15 lots 15-30 lots Over 30 lots
$250.00 $375.00 $500.00 $625.00
4.03-6 Roofing Siding Windows Doors
Residential Site Commercial Site Commercial Site over 2 acres
$90.00 $350.00 450.00
Permit Investigation Fee FLAT FEE PERMITS
Double the permit fee NOTE - $1.00 state surcharge
Double the permit fee
Door(s) Egress window (s) Roof Siding (includes soffitt & fascia) Window(s) Garage Only Roof (residential) Garage Only Siding (residential) Swimming Pools Roof Solar Panels Parking Lot Replacement
1 door = $80 / 2 or more = $110 1 egress = $80 / 2 or more = $135 Res = $160 / Repair = $80 Res = $160 / Repair = $80 1 window = $65 / 2 or more = $135
Interior Demo Accessory Structure Residential Building Commercial Bldg
Zoning
Fences New and Replacement Driveways Sheds up to 200 sq ft
4.07-5
11.02-10
4.03-1
Park Dedication Residential
Commercial
Minimum of 10% of the fair market value of the land prior to subdivision OR a fee equal to $3,000.00 per new dwelling unit for single family residence and $2,600.00 per new dwelling unit for multiple family residence, whichever is less, prior to subdivision when the subdivision is too small for practical dedication of public land or if no land is the subdivision is suitable for such use. Minimum of 7% of the fair market value of the land prior to subdivision OR a fee equal to $6,000.00 per acre of the gross area subdivided, whichever is less, shall be dedicated for public recreation space or open space.
Fee $30.00
$501 to 2,000
$30.00 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.
$2,001 to 25,000
$82.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.
$25,001 to 50,000
$452.80 for the first $25,000 plus $11.65 for each additional 1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.
$50,001 - 100,000
$744.05 for the first $50,000 plus $8.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.
$100,001 to 500,000
$1,151.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.
$500,001 to 1,000,000
$3,751.55 for the first $500,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.
$1,000,001 and up
$5,991.55 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
4.03 4.03-5-A
4.03-1
4.03-5-A
B. Other Inspections and Fees: Inspections outside business hours Re-inspection fees Inspections for which no fee is indicated Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans. Outside consultants for plan checking and inspections or both
4.07-5
$62.00 $62.00 $62.00
(Minimum charge - 1/2 hour) (Minimum 1/2 hour charge)
Minimum permit fee
Each Fire Alarm (New, Addition, Upgrade) Each Miscelleaneous Fire Related Permit Chemical/Ansul Hood Exinguisher System Each Fuel Storage Tank Install/Removal Each Fuel Storage Tank Install/Removal Fire Permit Plan Review Fee
11.01-10.1H
Plus Circuits
Miscellaneous Road Deposit - Refundable Building Plans Deposit 13.10-7-A
13.10-7-B $70.00 $40.00 $100.00 $175.00 $30.00 $50.00 $40.00 $40.00 $30.00
G. State Surcharge Fees Grading, Filling/or Excavation
1 - 10 heads, including risers For each additional 10 heads or fraction thereof $75 Each $75 Each $75 Each Under 1000 gallons per tank Over 1000 gallons per tank Per Minnesota Statute 326B.148 (see current Statute) Permit (10-100 cubic yards unless it is determined by the City Engineer or other Authorized Agent that a Conditional Use Permit is required)
$75.00 $5.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $225.00 50% of the permit fee See Statute
$8.00 $40.00 $40.00 $1.00/device or apparatus $40.00 $100.00 $80.00
Fee $50/source $100/source $150/source $12/feeder or circuit $30/feeder or circuit $100/dwelling unit $8.00 $100/unit $8.00 $20/transformer $40/transformer $40/pedestal $8.00 $5/standard $5/power supply $1.00/device or apparatus 25¢/fixture $100.00 $80.00
For review of plans and specificaions of proposed installations there shall be a minimum fee of $100 up to and including $30,000 of electrical estimate, plus 1/10 of one percent (1%) of any amount in excess of $30,000 to be paid by persons or fiems requesting review. The inspection fee for the installation of solar PV systems is: (1) 0 watts to and including 5,000 watts, $90 or (2) 5,001 watts to and including 10,000 watts, $150 or (3) 10,001 watts to and including 20,000 watts, $225 or (4) 20,001 watts to and including 30,000 watts, $300 or (5) 30,001 watts to and including 40,000 watts, $375 or (6) 40,001 watts to and including 1,000,000 watts $375, and $25 for each additional 10,000 watts over 40,000 watts or (7) 1,000,000 watts to 5,000,000 watts $3,975, and $15 for each additional 10,000 watts over 1,000,000 watts or (8) 5,000,000 watts and larger, $12,975, and $10 for each additional 10,000 watts over 5,000,000 watts
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Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee
$8.00 $100/dwelling unit
Double fee
Circuits over 250 volts
$3,000.00 $500.00
$200 plus $0.20 per lineal ft for each excavation over 1,000 feet
Emergency Hole Trench
$90/100 lineal feet $200 minimum
Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit Fee Base Fee
$100 plus $0.05 per lineal foot
$100 + $0.05/ft
$60 plus $20/day each day late over three days
$60 + $20/day
Delay Penalty 9.02-2 9.03-1 9.03-2
Per Site Deposit will be forfeited if plans are not returned within three (3) business days
Right-of-Way Excavation Permit Fee Hole
Open Burning Permit Outdoor Fireworks Display Retail Sale of Fireworks Investigation Fee Special Assessments Roadway Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Assessment Rates: Single family and duplexes
F. Fire Sprinkler System Fee Schedule For each automatic fire suppression system
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Pools
$50.00 $15.00 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $30.00 $50.00 $50.00 $20.00 per device
$27.00 $27.00 $57.00 $57.00 $57.00 $42.00 $42.00 $42.00
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C. Solar Fees
Fee $50/source $100/source $150/source $8.00 $30/feeder or circuit
$40.00
Panel Changes
$20.00
For a review of mechanical plans and other data, the fee is equal to 25% of the permit fee or the minimum, whichever is greater 4.03-5-A
B. Non-Dwellings and Multi Family Dwellings TOTAL INSPECTION FEE from REI fee worksheet, or $40.00 multiplied by the number of required inspection trips, whichever is greater SPECIAL INSPECTION - $100.00 (Weekend rates for special inspecion are double) A surcharge of $1 is imposed on every permit effective 7/1/10 as per M.S. § 326B.148, in addition to the inspection fee
$62.00 Actual costs**
E. Mechanical Permit Fees Mechanical permit fees are based on 1% of job valuation or the miniumum fee, whichever is greater, plus the stat surcharge of .0005% of job valuation. For review of mechanical plans and other data, the fee is equal to 25% of the permit fee or the minimum, whichever is greater. Heating System Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning HVAC for new residential construction Ductwork Fireplace Process piping Miscellaneous appliance or equipment regulated by code Repair - Heating and/or AC
Per Enclosure Plus Circuits
Item Description 0 to 400 Amp Power Source 401 – 800 Amp Power Source Over 800 Amp Power Source 0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder New Multi Family Dwelling Unit (with up to 20 circuits and feeders per unit) New Multi Family Dwelling Unit (additional circuits over 20 per unit) Does not Existing Multi Family Dwelling Unit (up to 10 feeders or circuits are installed Existing Multi Family Dwelling Unit (where 10 or more feeders or circuits are Transformer (Light, Heat or Power) rated up to 10KVA Transformer (Light, Heat or Power) rated in excess of 10KVA Manufactured Home Park (Lot Supply) RV Pedestals (all circuits originating in pedestal incl. factory circuits) Street, Parking Lot, Outdoor, Traffic Standards Power Supplies for Signs & Outline Lighting Technology circuits & circuits less than 50 volts Retrofit of existing lighting fixtures
(Minimum 2 hour charge)
D. Sewer and Water - Unit Fee Schedule Street excavation For each water tap For each sewer tap Water Line Install or Repair Sewer Line Install or Repair For each hydrostatic and conductivity test Storm Sewer Sewer Disconnect Water Disconnect
$40.00 $100.00
Additional inspection trip(s)
Certificate of Occupancy C. Plumbing Fixture Unit Fees Residential Fee For each fixture or fixture opening For each water heater and/or vent For each backflow protection device For each water softener Gas piping Water Piping/Drain/Waste/Vent Alteration Plumbing General Repair Backflow Prevention Annual Test
$50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Electrical Permits A. One and Two Family Dwellings TOTAL INSPECTION FEE from REI fee worksheet, or $40.00 multiplied by the number of required inspection trips, whichever is greater (Maximum 3 inspection trips) SPECIAL INSPECTION - $100.00 (Weekend rates for special inspecion are double) A surcharge of $1.00 is imposed on every permit effective 7/1/10 as per M.S. § 326B.148, in addition to the inspection fee
Panel Changes Pools
$80/$110 $80/$135 $160/$80 $160/$80 $65/$135 $80.00 $80.00 $75/$125 $175/$275 $150.00 $60.00 $85.00 $200.00 $350.00
Technology circuits & circuits less than 50 volts
Refunds are limited to 180 days from original permit date - State surcharge will not be refunded 4.03-1
Above Ground $75/Underground $125 Residential $175/Commercial $275
Item Description 0 – 400 Amp Power Source 401 – 800 Amp Power Source Over 800 Amp Power Source 0 to 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder Over 200 Amp Circuit or Feeder New One or Two Family Dwelling (up to 25 circuits and feeders per unit) Does not include service New One or Two Family Dwelling (additional circuits over 25 per unit) Does not include service Existing One or Two Family Dwelling (up to 15 feeders or circuits are installed or extended per unit) Does not include service Existing One or Two Family Dwelling (where less than 15 feeders or circuits are installed or extended per unit) Does not include service Separate bonding inspection Inspection of concrete-encased grounding electrode
Building Construction A. Building Permit Fee Schedule Valuation $1 to 500
Terms & Conditions
NOTE: State surcharge of $1.00
Bldg Demo
$250.00 $250.00 $6,500.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
TIF, Tax Abatement, Etc.
Type
In addition to the application fee, applicants are responsible for the City's out-of-pocket costs for the planner, engineer, attorney and/or other consultants to review the application. City staff will determine an escrow deposit at the time of application to apply to those costs. If costs are less than the deposit, the difference will be returned. If the costs are greater than the deposit, the difference will be billed to the applicant.
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Commercial, Industrial, Tax-Exempt and Multi-family
Certification Fee for Delinquent Utility Accounts and Diseased Trees
Per Event Per Event Annual Permit Fee
$200 + $0.20/ft $65.00 $90/100 ft or $200
$25.00 $100.00 $100.00 $500.00
Complete Reconstruction Partial Reconstruction Roadway Reclamation/Overlay Urban Roadway Mill/Overlay Rural Roadway Overlay
$8,500/unit $6,000/unit $5,200/unit $2,200/unit $2,200/unit
Complete Reconstruction Partial Reconstruction Roadway Reclamation/Overlay Urban Roadway Mill/Overlay Rural Roadway Overlay
$125.00/foot $88.24/foot $76.47/foot $32.35/foot $32.35/foot
Per Parcel
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done to be good are: my family. Thank you for all Brush my teeth your hard work. Love, Maeve Kisses Good eater I have a few special Dear Santa, Christmas wishes. They are: My name is Nell Kettleson Doll and I am 7 years old. For Doll Christmas I would like: Doll A sleeping mask I am so excited for you to Beam bar visit! I will make sure to Big square mat leave you milk, cookies and Electronic device This year I have been a little carrots for the reindeer! Please give my favorite naughty but I will try harder reindeer Rudolph a big hug to be nice. Something I’m for me! grateful for is my mom and Sincerely, Burkely J. dad. Thank you for all your hard work. Love, Nell Dear Saint nick Thank you for all the toys you Dear Santa, and your elves. Your elves are relly good at macking toys. My name is Olin Kettleson How do thay do it. Now for and I am 8 years old. For the toys. Can I have a eletric Christmas I would like: scooter and a scooter that Hot wheels shoot nerf belets. Legos Love – Easton – 2nd grade Nerf gun Electronic device Dear Santa, Squshy stufft animal I would like ten realy pretty This year I have been nice. Something I’m grateful for is dresses. Five are white and the rest are blue! And high food. Thank you for all your heel shoes! Thank you Santa! hard work. Love, Maret Marjorie – 2nd Love, Olin grade Dear Santa, Dear Santa I already have a puppy and If you don’t now what to give kitty. But I don’t have a me hears my list. reindeer. Do you have a Iphone, xbox one with madden snowman? Can you build me a 20, a mini goal post for the snowman outside my house? Love, Izzy – 2-1/2 back yard, my own ipad and a computer, a full set of my weird school and weirder Dear Santa, I love you. I want new erasers. school and my weirdest school. Can you get us some more P.S. you don’t need to get me milk if we run out please? Love, Sloane – 3-1/2 evreythim. By Owen T – 2nd grade Dear Santa, Dear Santa My name is Duke and I am 3 I would like a slim set. Lol years old. I live in the city doll house from last year. of WBL in the state of MN Some bires, Elof int and which is in the County of USA. I’ve been trying my best piggy books, 3 pars of new high heels and some sqoushies to be good this year. I’m to, appl wach. hoping to be on your NICE list again this year! Some of Love, Emma C. – 2nd grade the wonderful things I have Dear Santa done to be good are: Share toys I would like a slime set. Lol Give hugs doll house. A make up kit. Clean playroom Some books. A bucket full of I have a few special candy. Polly pocket. dot to Christmas wishes. They are: dot books. 3 pars of high R/C monster truck or race heels and some sandles. Some car necklises. And a Apple wach R/C helicopter Love, Sophia Y. – 2nd grade R/C airplane or big boat I am so excited for you to To Sata visit! I will make sure to This is Maverick. This is leave you milk, cookies and want for Chismas skat brod, carrots for the reindeer! teck techs, vr haed set, Please give my favorite games for new tendow shich, reindeer Jack a big hug for hockey crads, sihd hockek me! pucks, posters of them, Sincerely, Duke hasata wild and more. Love Maverick F – 2nd grade Dear Santa, My name is Burkley and I am Dear Santa, 1 year old. I live in the city If you don’t know what to of WBL in the state of MN get me here’s a list of what which is in the County of I want. USA. I’ve been trying my best I phone to be good this year. I’m X box 360 hoping to be on your NICE A litte goal post with a list again this year! Some of kicking te the wonderful things I have My own Ipad
A hoel set of my weird school, weird and weider school Fitbit P.S. you don’t have to get me all Love, Colton J. – 2nd grade Dear Santa, For Chrismas can I have a Ipad, litte criters, a ripe stick, American gril doll stuff, Nerf guns, and a new head pones, and a fit bit. Love, Nola – 2nd grade Dear Mr Clos I have 3 Elk on the shalf and 3 fit lets Woht 5 tich and the new star wars legos and a stuf pyg a hachkmais, harry poter legos an moor harry poter steof. Luke J. – 2nd grade Dear Samta I hope youer elfs ben besse making toys. My sister said she wants 2,000,000 LOL Doll and she wants a Amarokin Doll and I want a kitten, snow mobieol and ATV and buer hoper sick. Thank you Santa Cluas. Brayden C – 2nd grade Dear Santa, This is Sydni Blat speaking. This year I would like the following: Squishmallows, gift cards to Ulta, Michaels, Target and Walgreens. I would also appreciate slime supplies like glue, glitter and pigment and stuff like that. Earrings and backings. I would also like to get lindor blue dark chocolates and I can never have enough makeup. Thank you! Sydni. Dear Santa, It’s me Owen. I’ve been good this year. I started middle school, and it’s OK I’m learning a lot of new stuff. For Chirstmas I want a Hydroflash and LED lights. Thank you for all the presents. I would also like some pictures of my friends because one day we will all get separated, and we will miss our conversation of everything and nothing. Days, weeks and years will pass and contact will become rare. My kids will point to the pictures of them and ask “Who is that”? and I will respond with pain in my eyes because those names touch a very happy place in my heart. I will respond with “Those are the people that made me happy.” Also my school counselor told that no one should be responsible for anybody’s happiness because I was handling others crap too much and if what she said was true than you are out of a job because “you are not responsible for anyones joy or happiness.” From Owen – Age 11
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Students at Mahtomedi Middle School recently learned about bridge engineering.
Mahtomedi High School alum Josh Zeien recently visited to show students what he has been learning about automotive engineering in college.
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How many times have our students crossed a bridge or seen the effects of earthquakes publicized through media without really thinking about the engineering and technology involved in improving public safety? One of the goals at Mahtomedi Middle School is to have students think about and have a better understanding of the world around them. Two examples of this happen in sixth grade design and make I class and eighth grade science class. Students learn about
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Mahtomedi High School recently had a visit from Josh Zeien, a student at Iowa State University. Zeien, a Mahtomedi High School graduate (class of 2017), serves on the executive cabinet for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Student Chapter at Iowa State University. "SAE International is an Iowa State engineering student organization made up of five teams,” said Zeien. “Each year, members design, build and compete on one of five teams.
We build everything from a formula race car and an off-road car to a snowmobile, RC airplane and super high-mileage vehicle. Most of our vehicles are designed and built from the ground up each year before we take them across the country and North America to compete against other collegiate teams." During his visit, Zeien was able to meet with students from the middle school and high school who are currently taking an engineering class as well as a few students curious enough to attend Zeien’s talk.
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LOVELY IN THE COUNTRY Wooded half acre lot in the woods. Three bedrooms, 2 baths and a large fenced yard for the dogs. Many upgrades and ready for you to move in!
NEW CONSTRUCTION To be built. DeWitt Homes. 2 story on almost .5 acres. Mahtomedi Schools
LANNY KURYSH 651-653-2531
$269,900
PAT MCGRATH 651-653-2449
$1,250,000
BLOOMINGTON CHARMER! Updated 3 BR/2 BA rambler in a fantastic location with easy access to 494/35W! Updates thruout, finished lower level, hardwood, fenced yard & more!
3.42 ACRES OF PRIVACY Newly updated multi level home. Unfinished 3rd and 4th level for your ideas, 3 beds/ 2 baths, great location, Move in Ready!!!
CATHY STOREY 612-270-3427
$289,900
JOSH LEONHARDT 651-769-5329
$300,000
1 LEVEL WITH LAKEFRONT Architecturally designed walkout rambler on Pine Tree Lake. Beautifully designed with full walls of windows. Perfectly private setting. Upper Bracket
AFFORDABLE CONDO Spectular Roseville location. Across the street from Lake Josephine. Enjoy nature views from the sun room that offers an abundant amount of light.
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JOHN & RYAN MANN 612-751-1072
$109,900
NEW ON MARKET Best lot in North Oaks. Architecturally designed with long natural views. Open floor plan with plenty of windows. Peace and Privacy on 5+ acres
JUST LISTED Large Rambler, 3BR’s 2 New BA’s Hardwood Flrs, New Kit W/ Solid Surface counters,1400 Sq. ft on the Mn. 3 Season Porch, 3 Car Htd. Garage
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SANDY ESPE SORENSON 612-812-9792
$315,900
CLASSIC CONDO! NORTH OAKS DETACHED SANDY ESPE Beautiful Pratt Built Walk-Out Rambler Townhome Timeless Quality Finishes, Nestled On A Private Wooded Lot, Thousands Below Replacement Cost.
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Everything is updated! New kitchen, mechanicals and more! Maintenance free exterior - 2+ car garage - Hurry!
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$689,900
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$269,500
A FAMILY GIFT! Spacious Walk-Out Rambler, On A Gorgeous Lot, Bald Eagle Lake Access With Marina, 4 BR’s, Hearthrm W/Fp, Screen Porch, 3 Car Garage, All The Extra’s!
ROSEVILLE CHARMER! Updated kitchen with new cabinets, counters, SS appliances, hardwood floors throughout, 3 season porch, great deck large fenced-in backyard.
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$769,900
TOM CARR 651-303-8001
$259,900
BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM! JIM WALKER NEW PRICING! Tree covered land (1.54 acres) just above St. Croix River Bluffs. Pristine site to build the home of your Dreams!
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$161,500
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HISTORIC BARTLETT HOME This beautiful home has been extensively updated, 5 bds, 4 baths, custom maple cabinets, granite counters, SS appl, hardwood floors throughout!
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No steps end unit 2BR, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Convenient Coon Rapids Neighborhood More Time For Leisure. Call for private showing.
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