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Warm temp can’t thaw Edina Winter Ice Fest Eden Prairie resident Matt Heinrichs and sons Carter, 7, (left) and Nolen, 5, (right) watch as Roger Rust of Rusty Clipper Ice Carving cuts an angel into a slab of ice at Edina’s annual Winter Ice Festival Sunday, Jan. 8, at Centennial Lakes Park. Despite unseasonably warm weather, it was smooth skating at the events. Park visitors enjoyed face painting, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice sculpting demonstrations and even ice-skating as the temperature hovered around 40 degrees. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

Sen. Michel, Reps. Downey and Mazorol get ready for session BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS Local legislators said this session, with a biennial budget on the books, they hope to focus on other education issues. Sen. Geoff Michel, R-41, Rep. Keith Downey, R-41A, and Rep. Pat Mazorol, R-41B, addressed the Edina School District community Thursday evening, Jan. 5, at the Edina Community Center. “This past legislative session, the total dominating topic was the budget,” said Michel of Edina. According to Michel, more than 40 percent of state funds go to K-12 education, making it the “single biggest slice of the pie.” Because of that, it was also vulnerable as the state addressed a $5 billion deficit last spring, he DIALOGUE: TO PAGE 14

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911 dispatch facility recently green-lighted Groundbreaking for structure to be built in Plymouth planned in 2012 BY PAUL WAHL – SUN NEWSPAPERS A proposal to build a new Hennepin County Sheriff ’s Office 911 Emergency Communications Facility in Plymouth has received another 10-4. Hennepin County Commissioners voted Dec. 11 to approve the schematic design for the facility. Initial approval for the work was granted by the county board last November. The 59,200-square-foot facility will be constructed on county owned land near Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility, 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth. Groundbreaking is planned in 2012 with completion scheduled for 2014. “When you call 911, our dispatching system must send emergency service without delay,” said Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek. “This is a critical service and we must have the needed infrastructure in order to provide this

communications equipment in fire, police, emergency medical and public works vehicles for agencies across the county. It will also house the Critical Infrastructure Radio and Data Network Center, one of six sites in the state, which hosts the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response system. It was developed to improve communication amongst emergency services during natural and man-made disasters. In July, the county was granted $4.7 million from the state to be used toward funding the Plymouth facility. It was part of a bonding bill approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor. The county had originally requested $30 million. The county has also been seeking federal funding to help pay for a portion of the dispatch center’s cost. A proposal to appropriate $500,000, offered by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DMinn.) was eventually defeated. According to records, the county continues to seek $975,000, primarily for technology and equipment. Before the Plymouth location with its communications towers already in place was approved, the county had considered spending $50 million to build at another location.

service in a way that is always reliable and uninterrupted.” The current facility in Golden Valley, which has been in service 64 years, can no longer handle the infrastructure and technology requirements, the sheriff ’s office maintains. The 14,400-square-foot center is one of the largest consolidated public safety answering points in the Upper Midwest. Personnel dispatch for 19 fire departments and 23 police agencies in 36 communities. The center receives 670,000 calls and anticipates an average annual call growth of almost 5 percent – an expected maximum of 750,000 calls going in to 2012. Almost no opposition to the construction proposal was heard when it came before the Plymouth City Council in January. City officials were assured that the facility would generate few additional “lights and sirens” calls. In May the board approved a contract with Wold Architects & Engineers for preparing a schematic design for the facility in an amount not to exceed $302,600. The entire project is budgeted at $33.75 million. In addition to the dispatch center, the building is expected to house the Sheriff ’s Radio Systems Operations and Technical Services. The unit maintains

Hennepin County Administrator Richard Johnson has gone on record saying the project costs would range between $30 million and $40 million. Part of the expense is building a “hardened” structure that can withstand blizzards, tornadoes and even terror attacks, something the Golden Valley facility does not offer. Several emergency services departments have in previous years requested the county take over dispatch responsibilities, including Golden Valley. Sheriff ’s Department spokeswoman Lisa Kiava said that no requests for service were pending. Golden Valley eventually secured dispatch services through Edina Police Department. Golden Valley had been paying $337,0000 annually to contract with St. Louis Park Police Department previously. Plymouth is the largest of the cities served by the county facility, which was answering a phone or radio call every 11 seconds in February 2010. Among municipalities that are served by the communication center are Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shorewood, St. Anthony, St. Louis Park, Tonka Bay and Woodland.

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New Edina salon run by expert nitpickers Minnesota Lice Lady in Edina offers head lice removal for customers BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS A new Edina business has lousy customers – a lot of them. Minnesota Lice Lady, located in Edina’s Morningside neighborhood, offers expert head lice removal. Owned by married couple Gonne Asser and Sunil Bawa of St. Paul, the business offers chemical-free lice removal with a 30-day guarantee. Asser, a self-proclaimed nitpicker, said her experience with lice started the same way it does for most parents. Several years ago, two of her three kids came home with a note from school. A friend who’d already tried shampoos said they didn’t work. According to Asser, lice are growing resistant to the pesticides in the products. The friend offered to help comb the bugs and nits out of her children’s hair strand by strand. KAREL SMITH 612-986-3704

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The Edina Art Center is launching a new program “The Author’s Studio” as part of a continuing effort to explore new artistic mediums. Local author Colin T. Nelson will interview a variety of writers from the Twin Cities starting 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St. The program will continue the second Saturday of each month. Like in the old TV show “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” the interviewer will explore each author’s background and work and moderate an audience questionand-answer session. Authors will also read excerpts from their books. Each month, the program will offer different genres of writing, ranging from mystery to historical fiction to poetry. The writers have been selected for the quality of their work and their interesting personalities. The program will kick off with writer Christopher Valen, who will talk about

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‘Boneheaded’ bridal dress destruction or business decision? CURRENT EDINA

Closed Edina bridal shop destroys unsold dresses to much dismay I love a good bargain, part by necessity and part for the thrill. The majority of my closet is filled with decent items scored on the cheap at consignment shops and thrift stores. For me, there’s nothing like flipping through racks of secondhand clothes to discover a $5 Jean

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Paul Gaultier sweater someone else bought for at least 100 times the price. Thanks for that one, Arc’s Value Village in Richfield. Usually, delight at my own luck fades to shock – People actually spend this much on a piece of clothing? – then to dismay – And then they get rid of it? – and finally, back around to

gratitude. Well, at least they didn’t just throw it in the trash. So you’d think I’d be especially taken aback by the big story last week that an Edina bridal shop destroyed gowns worth thousands of dollars. All 19 Priscilla of Boston locations across the country, including the 50th and France outpost, closed their doors in the last days of 2011. In Edina, leftover dresses were spray-painted Dec. 30 with big red Xs in public view before being tossed in a Dumpster. I came across the story as it lit up my Twitter feed back at

work from the New Year holiday. Other people were certainly outraged. Links to local media reports were accompanied with messages calling the move “heartless,” “disgusting,” “so, so wasteful,” a “boneheaded corporate decision” and “a bad PR move.” Some said “shame on you,” “this makes me sick,” and “sad they didn’t think of others in need.” I’ll admit, while I’m not in the market for a wedding dress, if I came across a good one for the right price, I might buy it

burning is not the cause of real serious pollution. How many people have been hurt by the air from fires compared to our search for coal, gas and other sources of energy? It is too bad a small group of people are trying to control our ability to have wood-burning fires in Edina. On a crisp fall day, to be able to walk down a street and smell an early wood fire is really enjoyable, and likewise are the fire pits that are set out on Halloween to have neighbors gather around and enjoy the night as children trick-ortreat. These joys should not be disturbed. Growing up on a farm that only used the renewable resource of wood, I believe that practice should be continued. Burning wood, compared to searching for more gas or other energy supplies, is our least harmful activity. Dick Johnson Edina

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Doesn’t like ‘campaign puff pieces’ To the editor: As a 20-year resident of Edina, I often used to receive constituent surveys in the mail from former U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad. These contained many questions covering various issues of importance and offered space for two residents to reply. They were printed in a plain fashion on white paper, and I took no issue with the fact that they were franked, as they were helping conduct the affairs of the congressman’s district. This stands in stark contrast to the flashy, multicolored pamphlets routinely franked by Rep. Erik Paulsen, which read more like campaign fliers than surveys. The most recent one was over six pages long and contained a survey the

size of a small postcard consisting of three biased questions which only one person could answer. Mr. Paulsen should follow Ramstad’s example and save taxpayers’ money for actual district business instead of franking thinly veiled, lengthy campaign puff pieces. Laura Lehmann Edina

Wood burning not the biggest pollution source To the editor: In the Dec. 22 issue of the Edina Sun-Current, the headline over a letter to the editor, “City council members support dirty air,” was misleading. We all believe in having clean air. Our city council, in my opinion, supports the rights of lots of people. Wood

To the editor: Kudos to the city of Edina and its public works department for the reconstruction of 70th Street between France Avenue and Highway 100. The thoughtful application of bike lanes, sidewalks and well-marked crosswalks – along with car lanes – recognizes the diversity of travel options used by Edina residents and should serve as a model for future roadway developments. The reduction of the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph improves safety for all users, be they in cars, on bikes or on foot. As has been demonstrated in Minneapolis, the investment in multimodal transportation options encourages people to get out of their cars, improving not only their health and that of the environment, but the health our LETTERS: TO PAGE 8

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Mintz FROM PREVIOUS PAGE just for the deal. But better yet, as many said, the dresses could have gone to a number of nonprofits that help provide special moments for women in need. Priscilla of Boston parent company David’s Bridal, in statements to media, said the store does donate quality gowns to a variety of charitable causes, but not dresses that are damaged or in poor condition. Later it said contractual agreements with some designer labels prevent them from donating unsold dresses. By the end of the week, after the news made it all the way to “The Today Show,” David’s Bridal released a public apology stating it understood the anger and frustration expressed about the incident. It said it would do better next time. “David’s Bridal has already begun bringing together all of the remaining Priscilla of Boston gowns to evaluate them and ensure that they are donated to our charitable partners wherever possible,” the apology read, in part. But should they have to apologize? I am not condoning the defiling of dresses said to be worth thousands, however, I think there are plenty other areas of waste that go without the same level of

fury. Hotel rooms empty at nightfall aren’t opened to people who could use the shelter. Movies, plays and concerts don’t give away seats still open on the day of the show. Restaurants and bakeries throw out uneaten goods. I sometimes let food in my own fridge go bad even though there are starving children in Africa. I, and probably you, would not do what David’s Bridal did. Really, who thought it was a good idea to blatantly squander something as sentimental as a wedding dress outside in daylight on a Friday in a busy shopping area? But it was their – and the designer labels they work with – business decision to destroy unsold dresses to prevent resale. Apparently, its not uncommon for high-end brands to ruin their goods rather they are offered at a large discount in a dingy bargain basement, cheapening the idea of luxury that many of their customers have bought into. And I guess I can understand that. Imagine if every time you needed a hotel, you stall until the midnight hour when vacant rooms are offered up free, or if you waited to buy that designer dress you covet because you knew inevitably it’d show up at the local outlet. Well, eventually, I’d bet those companies would go out of business for lack of fullpaying customers. And then how would I find my bargains at the thrift store?

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donations from the community. Chace Thanks for supporting Street reconstruction who was recently diagnosed with LettersW e e k l yformer colon cancer, will use the money to pay S Edina u p Hornet e r S athev substantial i n gout-of-pocket s ! costs practice not so green FROM PAGE 6 community. The more people who bike and walk to their jobs or to the store, the fewer cars there will be on our streets, reducing maintenance costs and improving traffic flow for those who choose to drive. Thank you to city leaders for their foresight in supporting this development. Peter Kelley Edina Kelley is co-chair of the Bike Edina Task Force.

To the editor: Edina native Chace Johnson, his family and friends would like to thank all those who organized and participated in a recent fund raising event for Chace at Braemar Arena. The event, which took place between periods of a recent Edina boy’s hockey game, featured a chuck-apuck contest. Over 500 pucks were sold and more than $4,300 was raised through the sale of pucks and other generous

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Letters FROM PREVIOUS PAGE but there are no potholes and no bumps. These are streets that are perfectly comfortable for driving, biking and walking and the Valley Estates people are happy with their condition. A petition to delay this project was signed by more than 60 percent of the residents and six people spoke at the public hearing against the project giving reasons for delaying it while one gentleman spoke for it. If the street replacement were delayed for three or maybe five years, we would get that many more years of pollution-free service from them. To do the project before it is necessary is environmentally irresponsible. The pollution created by manufacturing asphalt and to have carbon- and smoke-belching machines and trucks at work unnecessarily is not being green. Mayor Jim Hovland and the council are not walking their green talk with this vote to force street replacement on Valley Estates people, who by the way will have to pay the $760,000 cost of the project themselves. Dick Erlandson Edina

COMMUNITY NOTES Edina Family Center registration opening Online registration for Edina Family Center classes begins this month. Registration for the 2012-2013 school year opens to Edina School District residents 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, and to non-district residents 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The Edina Family Center catalog showing class offerings is available online at edinacommunityed.org/familycenter. Info: 952-848-3949 (Danni).

Edina Woman’s Club meets Jan. 23 The Edina Woman’s Club will meet Monday, Jan. 23, at Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, in Edina. Lunch will be served at noon. The business meeting and program will follow at 1 p.m. Representatives from SHAPE, South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education, will speak about adults

served by the program in Edina, Bloomington, Richfield and Eden Prairie. SHAPE offers English language classes, GED and diploma programs and helps adults build reading, math and writing skills. Tickets cost $15 for guests. Reservations close Wednesday, Jan. 18. Info: 952-927-9617 (Bea).

professor, who recently biked 4,070 miles from Buenos Aires to Lima, Peru, with several agronomy students. He’ll speak about their adventures and firsthand experience with global hunger issues. The events are free and open to all Edina women. Info: 952-933-5787.

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The Edina Federated Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 17, at St. Alban’s Church, 6716 Gleason Road, in Edina. Daytime Feds, meeting 11:15 a.m. for lunch and a speaker, will hear Jeffrey Haniel, director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, on issues in flying. Haniel has extensive knowledge of airport concerns with experience as a pilot, manager of environmental affairs and noise abatement. The evening group will meet 6 p.m. for dinner and then hear from Paul Porter, a University of Minnesota

John Howard of Edina, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District, will host a “meet the candidate” gathering in Bloomington. Howard, 24, is a Republican candidate for the seat and will introduce himself and answer questions 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Davanni’s Restaurant, 8605 Lyndale Ave. S. His presentation will include a discussion of the “Prudent Person Resolution on Climate Change” which he wants people to present at party caucus in February. Info: JohnHoward3.com.

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BUSINESS LINE Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina earned distinction as a 2011 Top Performing Hospital through Premier’s QUEST collaborative. QUEST, comprised of more than 270 hospitals across 38 states, is the most comprehensive hospital collaborative in the nation committed to measuring, comparing and scaling innovations in patient care. To be among the QUEST 2011 Top Performing Hospitals, Fairview Southdale had to deliver recommended evidence-based care to every patient, every time at least 84 percent of the time, achieve a mortality observed-to-expected ratio of 0.98 or better, and safely reduce the cost of care per adjusted discharge with rates equal to or less than $5,170. Edina-based Rapid Refill has joined the International Franchise Association in finding, recruiting and hiring more veterans as part of the industry’s Operation Enduring Opportunity campaign. Operation

Enduring Opportunity is the franchise community’s commitment to hire 80,000 veterans and spouses by 2014, including 5,000 wounded warriors. Rapid Refill President Jason Block said Rapid Refill offers training and on-going corporate support, making it a good choice for first-time business owners. The company is offering a $2,500 discount on the franchise fee to veterans. Info: 877-8804465 or rapidrefillfranchise.com. William W. Owens III, 60, of Edina, retired from Securian Financial Group Inc. at the end of 2011 after 30 years with the company. Owens’ entire career with Securian was spent in field leadership, supporting and training the advisors and managing partners in the financial advisory firms across the country that comprise the Securian Financial Network. Owens was born and raised in St. Paul. He graduated from the St. Paul Academy in 1965 and Windham

College in Putney, VT, in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree. Owens is on the board of the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, which he joined in 2003. Owens’ son Chris also works at Securian. He joined the company 12 years ago and is now a sales executive. The Dairy Queen system, which is headquartered in Edina, raised more than $5 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during the 6th annual DQ Miracle Treat Day. On Aug. 11, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants throughout North America donated $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada. Since 1984, the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $90 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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to-hair contact and affects primarily young children and teens. Their heads are close as they share an iPod on the bus or read a book together in the school library, she said. “These cute little pumpkins are climbing all over each other,” Asser said. At Minnesota Lice Lady, each head is sprayed with enzymes and then combed out thoroughly with a professional grade nit comb. A thorough nitpicking comes next as each strand of hair is examined one by one. Then, just to be sure the nits are gone, the Minnesota Lice Lady does a second visual check and a final comb-out. The service costs $80 an hour. Asser said it usually takes 45-90 minutes for boys with short hair and up to three hours for girls. Within a week, clients return for a follow-up visit. An additional two free checks are offered after removal for peace of mind. Service is guaranteed for 30 days, she said. Tara Baker and her daughter Emma, 7, who live just over the Edina border in Minneapolis, were in on Wednesday, Dec. 28, for a follow-up visit. Baker said she heard about Minnesota Lice Lady from other par-

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Edinborough FROM PAGE 1 Results of a Braemar Golf Course study were presented this summer. The Edina Art Center will be studied later this year. “They’re keenly interested in these enterprise facilities to come closer to a break even. That’s the bottom line,” Keprios said. Enterprise funds, which differ from typical governmental funds, are designed for self-sustaining operations. User fees are meant to cover staff and capital costs, rather than property tax dollars. Most of Edina’s enterprise facilities, with the exception of the Edina Aquatic Center, however, operate at a loss, including the golf course, art center, Edinborough Park, Centennial Lakes Park and Braemar Ice Arena. In the recently adopted 2012 budget, Edinborough Park is anticipated to cost $1.55 million to operate this year, but generate only $1.15 million in revenue – a shortfall of about $400,000. Jeff King, president of Coloradobased recreation consulting firm Ballard King, said the enclosed oneacre park has the potential to bring in more revenue with some significant changes. The park was developed in the late ’80s as part of a mixed-use project, which includes the Edinborough Corporate Center office building, Residence Inn hotel and Edina Park Plaza senior building. Located in a central atrium, today the park features the Adventure Peak playground and Great Hall multi-purpose play area, a 250-seat amphitheater, junior-Olympic size swimming pool, running track and fitness area. More than 6,000 live plants also fill the climate-controlled interior. King said the city should build off the success of Adventure Peak, which hosted more than 1,300 children’s birthday parties in 2011, by expanding youth attractions. The recommended four-phased approach would first infill the pool to create a large soft play area, additional party rooms, restrooms and storage. Second, the track and fitness center would be modified to become a picnic area, provide meeting spaces, offices and storage. Next, a high ropes challenge course would be installed above the new soft play area with the potential to extend over the Great Hall and amphitheater. Finally, most of the planted grotto pathway would be removed to install an interactive technology zone with components like large screen Wii and light floor. The amphitheater could also be utilized for

tech play when performances aren’t scheduled. “Any and all of these options would have a positive impact on your operating budget as it stands today,” King said According to King, Edinborough Park draws 80 percent of its customers from a 20-mile radius compared to the typical community center, which has 57 mile radius. He said Adventure Peak – one of largest indoor play structures in the country – is a popular attraction, while the pool, track and fitness center are languishing. “Our analysis suggests that less than 4 percent of the admission that you receive at Edinborough actually represent the fitness components,” King said. He said limited space makes it difficult for the city to compete against neighboring Southdale YMCA, currently undergoing an expansion, and many private facilities. The pool is also costly to operate, running about $30,000 in annual expenses, he said. According to the study, the renovations would increase admissions to Edinborough Park by 22,500 annually. All four phases would cost an estimated $3.7 million to construct and generate about $135,000 in net income each year not accounting for any debt service payments the city would have to make. The consulting firms also recommended Edina move ahead with approximately $744,000 in other infrastructure and efficiency improvements, like new doors, lighting and sidewalks. Some council and park board members said they hoped the study would have considered more options for Edinborough, like privatization or removing fitness components to create more general public space. “By the time you build it out it really doesn’t sound like there will be much left of what makes Edinborough special today,” said Councilmember Joni Bennett. By expanding kid-friendly uses, she

The Adventure Peak play area at Edinborough Park in Edina was busy on a Saturday morning in early December. Consultants hired to study operations at the indoor park recommend converting existing fitness areas to more kid-friendly features.

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said it would be impossible for residents to visit the park without paying a fee. “I would really love to know what it would cost us as a community just to operate the facility as a park,” Bennett said. Park board member David Deeds said he wants more information about the potential cost and revenue for the

recommended changes, including bestand worst-case scenarios. “Overall, this is not going to get it to break even. It will close the gap somewhat,” he said. The city council and park board plan to meet again for further discussion on the study results likely in March, when consultants will also have answers to their questions.

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Dialogue FROM PAGE 1 said. In the final budget, schools saw a $50 per pupil increase in the state funding formula, but also a delay in state payments causing many districts, including Edina, to borrow money at a cost to meet cash flow needs. While an $876 million budget surplus projected in November could help refill state reserves and pay back schools, Michel said the next budget forecast expected in late February would set the tone for the rest of the session, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 24. If a large deficit is forecast about a month into the 10-week session, Michel said it would force the Legislature back into another budget discussion. “Hopefully we’re at a point economically with our budget that we can not just talk about how we balance things and get through the next year, but talk about how do we right size our school calendar,” Michel said. Michel said one of his priorities is increasing the number of days Minnesota children are in school each year. Currently, the average is about 170 days, compared to 180 days nationally and more than 200 days

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accountable to a performance contract.” globally. He said he’d also like to give disHe said while Edina Public School contricts more flexibility to set their own caltinues to provide excellent education endars, including doing away with the prodespite challenging times, other districts hibition on pre-Labor Day start dates. are struggling. The innovation zones Mazorol, elected in 2010, said the last would help develop models that could be session saw positive education reform duplicated. measures that increased independence “This particular legislative session through mandate relief. He hopes for more things are going to happen really, really of the same in his second session. fast,” Downey of “We’re trying to Edina said, also look more at how we noting Minnesota do things and not Department of just the amount of Education’s money we spend on recent application things,” Mazorol of for waiver from Bloomington said. No Child Left He said there also has to be - Rep. Keith Downey, R-41A Behind and the receipt of a $45 accountability in million federal addition to mandate Race to the Top grant for early education. relief, and expects reform measures this One of about 60 community members year to focus on teacher effectiveness and and district staff who attended the forum student learning. asked the legislators what they would do if “At the same time, because we have the deficit continues, saying the current such a large amount of state funding in practice of shifting funds can’t go on indefour schools, there does have to be some initely. accountability to the state as to the results Michel said he’d like to see Minnesota that are achieved with the money that’s “grow our way out of it” by being the No. 1 spent,” Mazorol said. state in the country for business growth. Downey said he plans to introduce a bill Downey and Mazorol also said the state this session that would create what he must increase revenue while reducing called “innovation zones” at 100 individual spending. During the forum, legislators school sites in Minnesota, giving them mentioned the growing Health and “the flexibility at the site-level to be free Human Services budget as an area that from every state mandate but be held

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CITY NEWS Sculpture finds home at Centennial Lakes Christmas came a few days early for local art lovers, courtesy of the Edina Community Foundation. On Thursday, Dec. 22, “Reflecting on Friendship,” an award-winning, bronze sculpture by Edina artist Nicholas Legeros, was relocated to the front walkway to Hughes Pavilion at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S. Centennial Lakes Park regulars may recognize “Reflecting on Friendship” from its previous location along the Edina Promenade, where it won a People’s Choice Award in 2010. The piece, which along with its sandstone plinth measures about 4 feet tall, captures two preschool-aged children in the act of chasing and popping bubbles. The new position outside Hughes Pavilion offers good lighting and sees steady pedestrian traffic in all seasons. In addition, the bronzed reflection of the bubbles at the top of the sculpture complements the gazebo by giving viewers a unique look at its interior architecture. Dick Crocket, executive director of the Edina Community Foundation, said the piece is worthy of the new location. Crocket and his wife Suzie made the reinstallation projection possible through a donation to the foundation for the sculpture’s acquisition.

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Edina is now open for business Among 13 other cities to help small businesses, entrepreneurs BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie is partnering with Hennepin County to give small business owners some free help. The city and county are splitting a $10,000 admission rate to join the nonprofit Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers, a group that offers small business assistance. Eden Prairie City Council approved the contract during its Dec. 6 meeting, when Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah gave an overview of the consortium’s “Open to Business” program. Through the program, the consortium offers small business owners and entrepreneurs one-on-one assistance in several areas, including businesses plan development, feasibility studies

and marketing. And, it’s free. The services are free for any entrepreneur or business owner who lives or works in Eden Prairie. Members of the consortium also offer finance projections, loan request preparation and advocacy with small business lenders, something that has shown popular and useful in other cities given, Jeremiah said. This service could come in handy since there are an estimated 1,000 athome businesses in the city, according to a recent business survey. There’s an estimated 3,400 businesses in the city, Jeremiah said. “We don’t know exactly what the need for this program is,” Jeremiah said, but in the past six months, Minnetonka businesses have utilized 112 hours of assistance from the consortium. “Minnetonka got a lot of calls right out of the gate,” said Patricia Fitzgerald, a county planner who oversees the program. The Open to Business program

started with a partnership between Brooklyn Park. It has since expanded to Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. Next came Eden Prairie, which will join 12 other cities in a 2012 membership. “It is relatively new, but we’re hearing really great feedback out of Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park,” Fitzgerald said. For a shared cost of $10,000 it’s an efficient use of resources, Fitzgerald said. “It’s far too expensive for smaller cities to hire technical assistance experts. … It’s in the city’s best interest to market it widely,” she said. Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy TyraLukens asked Jeremiah during the meeting if there was a cap on the number of hours of assistance the consortium offers. Jeremiah said there is not, and looking at Minnetonka’s rate of service, 112 hours over six months, the contract is valuable. “[It] would offer a nice service at very low dollar fee, especially since

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PUBLIC SAFETY Police report The following is a summary of selected incidents listed on the Edina Police Department weekly crime report Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Dec. 26 – A 36-year-old Shorewood man was arrested for driving while intoxicated on the 7100 block of Washington Avenue South after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A 16-year-old boy was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after JC Penney employees observed him leave the store without paying for a $75 hat. An 18-year-old St. Paul man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia on the 4000 block of Inglewood Avenue after an officer on routine patrol observed suspicious activity. A 20-year-old Edina man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia on the 4000 block of Inglewood Avenue after an officer on routine patrol observed suspicious activity. A 52-year-old Edina man was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Gleason Road and Vernon Avenue after officers responded to the report of an impaired driver. A woman reported her credit cards were stolen while she was shopping at JoAnn Fabrics, 3411 Hazelton Road. Dec. 27 – Assault was reported on the 7300 block of Gallagher Drive. The victim reported being assaulted by several unknown persons. A 47-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after he was found to have stolen merchandise valued at $277 from Ulta. A purse and contents valued at $405 were reported stolen from a vehicle at South View Middle School, 4725 South View Lane. Property damage to the vehicle was also reported. Property damage was reported at Southdale Center. Unidentified persons slashed all four tires on a vehicle. Gasoline valued at $67 was reported stolen from Shell, 5101 Edina Industrial Blvd. An unidentified person pumped gas into a vehicle and left without paying. A 36-year-old Edina man was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Southdale Service Road and York Avenue South after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. Dec. 28 – Burglary was reported at Massage Retreat and Spa, 6811 York Ave. S. Cash in the amount of $447 was report-

ed stolen. A 23-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for theft and driving after suspension at Southdale Center after JC Penney employees observed him leave the store without paying for clothing valued at $284. The man fled the scene and was stopped by officers. A 26-year-old Minneapolis woman was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after she helped a man select jeans from the display rack, return them and receive merchandise credit in the amount of $300 for the items he never purchased. Three female juveniles ages 15, 14 and 16 were arrested for theft at Southdale Center after Macy’s employees observed them leave the store without paying for clothing valued at $411. Dec. 29 – A 46-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for driving without insurance and driving after revocation on the 3700 block of 70th Street West after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A Minneapolis man, age not given, was arrested for trespassing at Southdale Center after officers responded to the area of 66th Street and France Avenue on report of a person rummaging through desks in an office building. Building security followed the person toward Southdale, where he was subsequently located and arrested. A 21-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of marijuana, driving without insurance and driving after revocation on the 6000 block of Xerxes Avenue South after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A 23-year-old Minneapolis woman was arrested for driving after suspension and without proof of insurance on the 6600 block of Upton Avenue South after the vehicle she was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. Dec. 30 – Scrap metal valued at $360 was reported stolen from Renova Data Services, 6887 Washington Ave. S. Possible counterfeit currency was reported on the 3300 block of 66th Street West. A 26-year-old Crystal man as arrested for theft at Southdale Center after he was found to have stolen $120 cash from a register at Macy’s, where he was employed. Camera equipment valued at $3,360 was reported stolen from the trunk of a vehicle on the 7500 block of France Avenue South. Cash and a credit card valued at $141

were reported stolen from a locker at YMCA, 7355 York Ave. S. A 57-year-old Edina woman was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Ewing Circle South and 55th Street West after the vehicle she was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. Dec. 31 – Burglary was reported at Franklin Street Bakery, 3904 Sunnyside Road. An iPod, safe and cash valued at $1,500 were reported stolen. A 45-year-old Edina woman, a 19-yearold Edina man, two 18-year-old Edina men and two 17-year-old boys were arrested for hosting an open house party and/or underage consumption on the 3900 block of Sunnyside Road after officers located the underage drinking party during the investigation of a burglary. A GPS device valued at $150 was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 4000 block of Mavelle Drive. A 30-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for DWI on eastbound Highway 62 at northbound Highway 169 after officers responded to the report of an erratic driver. A 16-year-old girl and two 15-year-old girls were arrested for theft at Southdale Center after JC Penney employees observed them leave the store without paying for clothing valued at $200.

Fire report The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Dec. 26 – Edina firefighters assisted at a structure fire on the 12400 block of Sunnybrook Road in Eden Prairie. Firefighters checked a home on the 5900 block of Olinger Road for a reported odor of gas. No gas was detected using the gas monitor. A burn on a chair on the 4000 block of Parklawn Avenue was checked for possible smoldering. Low batteries were found to be the cause of a carbon monoxide alarm on the 4700 block of Hibiscus Avenue. A fire alarm malfunction was checked in an apartment on the 6600 block of Vernon Avenue. Paramedic firefighters responded to nine incidents requiring emergency medical service. Dec. 27 – Paramedics and an engine crew assisted at a vehicle crash with injuries on West 56th Street and France Avenue. A malfunctioning fluorescent light

ballast was found to be the cause of a reported burning odor on the 6500 block of France Avenue. There were 12 EMS incidents. Dec. 28 – A request for mutual aid from St. Louis Park Fire Department was cancelled en route. There were six EMS responses and three false fire alarms reported. Dec. 29 – Paramedics responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of France Avenue and West 54th Street. There were no injuries. A request for mutual aid from St. Louis Park Fire Department was cancelled en route. There were nine EMS calls and three false fire alarms reported. Dec. 30 – A natural gas odor was reported in the parking ramp behind a restaurant on the 5000 block of France Avenue. A slight odor was found outside the restaurant but was not noted or detected inside. The fire department assisted the gas company with the investigation of a rooftop HVAC unit. Odor was noted near the unit but no readings were detected using gas monitors. Centerpoint Energy remained on the scene to investigate further. A request for mutual aid from Hopkins Fire Department was cancelled en route. There were eight EMS incidents and two false fire alarms. Dec. 31 – A report of a fire was investigated on the 5200 block of Villa Way. A power line was down and power was out in the area. Tree branches were arcing on power lines, but no fire was found. The power company responded to the scene. Firefighters investigated a natural gas odor at a business on the 4900 block of France Avenue. No gas was detected using gas monitors and the odor was suspected to be due to sewer gas coming from floor drains. Firefighters investigated possible sparking power lines in the area of Tracy Avenue and Vernon Avenue and did not find a problem. There were 13 EMS responses. Jan. 1 – Firefighters responded to the report of an arcing power line on Vernon Avenue at Tracy Avenue. The line was no longer arcing when fire crews arrived. Xcel Energy arrived and stated there was too much sag in the line and they would repair it. Paramedics responded to nine EMS incidents. One false fire alarm was reported.

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BUSINESS NOTES Fairview participating in new care model Edina-based Fairview Health Services was recently selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as one of 32 provider groups across the country to participate in its new Pioneer Accountable Care Organization model. The competitive selection process began last May to identify organizations that have demonstrated capabilities to offer high quality, coordinated and cost-effective care. ACOs are groups of doctors and other healthcare providers who work together to provide high quality, costeffective care for Medicare beneficiaries. Over the last several years,

Fairview and Fairview Physician Associates have been developing this type of provider network, called Fairview Health Network. More than 360 providers from 46 Fairview Health Network clinics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both Fairview-owned and independent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will participate in the pioneer model. The providers will work together to implement new models of care delivery, including care coordination, and to deliver greater value to patients. Under the model, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will provide incentives for participating health care providers who form an organization to coordinate care for patients and achieve specified outcomes.

Edina Senior Center Friday, Jan. 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open Bowling at Southtown Lanes, 9 a.m.; Social Bridge, 9 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9:10 a.m.; Mexican Train Dominoes, 9:30 a.m.; Sit Fit Exercise*, 10:45 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Poker, 12:30 p.m.; BZZ**, 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior Center Closed for Martin Luther King Day Tuesday, Jan. 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tap Dance**, 9 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m.; Computer Genealogy, 9:30 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.; Tuesday Book Club, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m.; BZZ**, 1 p.m.; Canasta, 1 p.m.; Pool

Tournament, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tap Dance**, 8 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Low Impact*, 8 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9 a.m.; Computer Group, 9:30 a.m.; Sit Fit Exercise*, 10:30 and 11:45 a.m.; Needle Talk, 1 p.m.; Scrabble, 1 p.m.; OLLITap, 1 p.m.; Rhythmic Feet, 2:30 p.m. All events are held at the Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, unless otherwise noted. *Register with Edina Community Education, 952-848-3952. **Register with Edina Senior Center, 952833-9570.

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13 Friday Night Line Dance: Foot Loose Where: Edina Community Center Studio 301, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina When: 7-8:30 p.m. Price: $12 Info: edina.thatscommunityed.com

Women’s Winter Walk Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Price: Free When: 3-4 p.m. Info: xr.com/walk

Potters’ Games Where: Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St., Edina When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Price: $5 with lunch Info: 952-903-5780

Free Family Flick: “Bee Movie” Where: Theaters at Mall of America, Mall of America, Bloomington When: 10 a.m. Price: Free Info: xr.com/moa

Harmonic Relief Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540

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17 Edina City Council Meeting Where: Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: cityofedina.com Toddler Tuesdays: Chinese New Year Celebration Where: Mall of America, Rotunda, Bloomington When: 10 a.m. to noon Price: Free Info: mallofamerica.com

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18 Story Time: Elephants Where: Galleria Barnes & Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 11 a.m. Price: Free Info: 952-920-0633 Open House for Prospective Students Where: Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Ave, Richfield When: 6 p.m. Price: Free Info: academyofholyangels.org

19 Brodini Comedy and Magic Act Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540 EHS Theater Presents “The Diviners” Where: EDPC 6754 Valley View Road, Edina When: 7:30 p.m. Price: $8 adults, $6 students and seniors Info: edinatheater.org

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CITY NEWS Edina park employee receives top honor A city of Edina Park and Recreation employee will receive the highest award given by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association at its annual meeting. Donna Tilsner, recreation supervisor, will join the likes of former Edina park employees Ken Rosland, Bob Kojetin

and Rick Jacobson and current Park and Recreation Director John Keprios as the recipient of the Clifton E. French Distinguished Service Award. The Clifton E. French Distinguished Service Award is the highest professional award given by MRPA to its members. Recipients have more than 20 years’ experience in the field and “provided long and outstanding service to the parks and recreation field and to the MRPA.” “It’s just really humbling,” Tilsner

said of the award. She said she could not have done anything without the help and support of her coworkers, committee members and employers. Tilsner is a 34-year veteran of the field, 11 of which have been with Edina. She previously worked for Eagan and the Hopkins/Minnetonka joint park and recreation department. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and currently serves as adjunct instructor and mentor there for the

Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies Department and students. The award will be presented at the MRPA Annual Meeting and Award Luncheon on Jan. 12 in Brooklyn Park. The meeting also serves as a kick-off a yearlong celebration of MRPA’s 75th year. At the same meeting, Tilsner will be announced as and sworn in as a member of the MRPA Board of Directors, representing the west metro. Her twoyear term will begin Jan. 12.

LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DISSOLUTION OF PULTE TITLE AGENCY OF MINNESOTA, LLC December 29, 2011 TO: ALL CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF PULTE TITLE AGENCY OF MINNESOTA, LLC, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, PRESENT OR FUTURE, AND CONTINGENT OR NON-CONTINGENT. Pulte Title Agency of Minnesota, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, (“Pulte”) has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs. On October 19, 2011, Pulte filed a Notice of Dissolution in the Offices of the Minnesota Secretary of State. If you have a claim against Pulte, the written claim must be presented no later than March 28, 2012 by sending such claim to: Wilkerson & Hegna, P.L.L.P. Attn.: Jaclynn M. Hennen 7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 300 Edina, MN 55439 Phone: (952) 897-1707 Facsimile: (952) 897-3534 (Dec. 29, 2011, Jan. 5,12,19, 2012) D1-PulteDissolution

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Books Should Be Free Principal Place of Business: 5328 Hiawatha Ln., Minneapolis, MN 55417 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Twist Idea LLC, 5328 Hiawatha Ln., Minneapolis, MN 55417 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose

signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: December 7, 2011 /s/ Andrej Maczka, Member

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streets in accordance with Section 850.10. Subd. 2.C.

All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting.

(Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2012-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF UTILITY EQUIPMENT The City Council Of Edina Ordains:

5. Noise from mechanical equipment shall be subject to the City’s Noise regulations in accordance with Section 1040.

Section 1. Subsection 850.07. Subd. 23. is amended to read:

First Reading: January 3, 2012 Second Reading: Waived Published: January 12, 2012

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(Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: PagePicture Principal Place of Business: 5328 Hiawatha Ln., Minneapolis, MN 55417 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Twist Idea LLC, 5328 Hiawatha Ln., Minneapolis, MN 55417 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: December 7, 2011 /s/ Andrej Maczka, Member (Jan. 5 & 12, 2012) D1-PagePicture

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BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Debra Mangen City Clerk (Jan. 12, 2012) D1-JMSCustomHomes

City of Edina (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING REVISIONS TO APPROVED SITE PLANS The City Council Of Edina Ordains: Section 1. Subsection 850.04. Subd. 3.I is amended to read: I. Plan Modifications. Minor changes may be authorized by the Planner only one time. Changes are considered minor if:

I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

1. There is no increase to the proposed number of dwelling units; and

FILED: December 7, 2011 /s/ Andrej Maczka, Member

All other plan modifications shall be acted on, reviewed and processed by the Commission and Council in the same manner as they reviewed and processed the site plan.

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Subd. 23 Utility Buildings and Structures. A. Utility Buildings and Structures Owned by the City. Utility buildings and structures owned by the City and used for rendering service to all or any part of the City (but excluding warehouses, maintenance buildings and storage yards) shall be a permitted principal or accessory use in all districts. B. Other Utility Buildings and Structures. Utility buildings and structures owned by private utility companies or governmental units other than the City, and used for rendering service to all or any part of the City (but excluding warehouses, maintenance buildings and storage yards) shall be a conditional use in all districts and shall only be constructed pursuant to a conditional use permit granted in accordance with Subd. 4 of Subsection 850.04. C. Utility poles and wires, water, gas, electric and mechanical equipment regulations: 1. If the footprint is 36 square feet in area or less, and 6 feet in height, utility and/or mechanical equipment shall be permitted at any location in a front, side or rear yard with no minimum setback from any property line. If utility or mechanical equipment is located within city right-ofway a permit is required. 2. If the footprint is larger than 36 square feet in area or 6 feet in height, utility and/or mechanical equipment shall be required to meet all setback requirements in the underlying zoning district. Utility and mechanical equipment that is grouped together and in the aggregate exceeds 36 square feet in area shall also be required to meet all setback requirements in the underlying zoning district. 3. Air conditioning units and privately owned mechanical equipment in the R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts shall comply with the setback requirements for accessory buildings and structures in accordance with Section 850.11.Subd. 6.B.4.g. 4. All mechanical equipment accessory to any building, except single dwelling unit and double dwelling unit buildings, shall be screened from all lot lines and

Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication.

Attest Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor (Jan. 12, 2012) D1-Ord2012-02

Public Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY PS Orangeco, Inc and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at Edina 08309: 4425 West 77th St, Edina, MN 55435. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on January 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: 1001 - Wrubel, Carole; 1119 - Richmann, Matthew; 1137 - Hobson, David; 1303 Barnett, Frank; 2221 - Kaju, James; 2299 - Baker, Casares; 2427 - Willette, Chris. (Jan. 12 & 19, 2012) PS 08309 D1-Edina-Jan27 Auction

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Prep puck faceoff In a battle between top-five high school boys hockey teams, No. 2ranked Maple Grove will play No. 5 Edina at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Braemar Arena. Maple Grove is coming off a 4-1 loss to No. 1 Duluth East last week. Edina head coach Curt Giles said he is pleased with the way his team has performed. There are only two seniors on the roster, however, the young players have progressed quickly. Captains Nick Leer, Louie Nanne and Parker Reno lead the Hornets.

Showdown on ice Two of the highest-scoring high school hockey teams in Minnesota will face off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, when Benilde-St. Margaret’s High plays Minnetonka at Pagel Activity Center. BSM has creative goal scorers such as Grant Besse and Christian Horn, while Minnetonka counters with Vinni Lettieri and Erik Baskin as its offensive leaders. Minnetonka came into 2012 ranked second in state in Class AA.

Guimont leads Edina Edina High’s star gymnast, Emily Guimont, will lead the Hornets into a Lake Conference dual meet with the Hopkins Royals at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Edina High School. Guimont placed third on balance beam during last year’s state Class AA meet.

Edina-Hopkins III One of the best girls hockey rivalries in the western suburbs features Lake Conference foes Edina and Hopkins. They will face off for the third time this season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Edina’s Braemar Arena. The first game was a 2-2 tie and Edina won the second meeting 2-1. – Compiled by John Sherman

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BY NICK CLARK – SUN NEWSPAPERS Lou Nanne, former NHL player and general manager of the Minnesota North Stars, has seldom been guaranteed he would be on the winning side. However, he might have that guarantee when Edina and Minnetonka play a boys high school hockey game at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Braemar Arena. That night, his grandsons, Louie Nanne of Edina and Vinni Lettieri of Minnetonka, will be on opposite sides. One will win, one will lose. Or better yet, they might play to a tie. Most likely, there would be some consoling to do on one side of the family, and some celebrating on the other. But that is for mom and dad to worry about. Nanne is the grandpa. Earlier this season, when Edina and Minnetonka played in the Schwan Cup at Xcel Energy Center, it was young Louie Nanne who needed consoling. His Hornet team lost to Minnetonka 6-0. “It is always the best situation I could ever be in at a hockey game,” said Lou Nanne, recounting the times he’s spent watching his grandsons square off against each other. “I just get to watch the boys and enjoy it. I can just root for them, hope they play well, and let the outcome decide itself.” The Skippers enter this week’s action 12-1-0 overall and the Hornets are 11-2-0, so the upcoming game is worth much more than family bragging rights. Last summer, when the two boys had college choices to make, grandpa Lou had a definite stake in the

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Miguel Fidler Fidler was a top playmaker with three assists during the Edina High boys hockey team’s 6-2 victory over Holy Angels Jan. 5 at Braemar Arena.

James Lettow The Edina High wrestler took second place in the 138-pound division at the Hopkins Paul Bengtson Invitational Jan. 7 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. Lettow lost a decision to Kyle Opsahl of HinckleyFinlayson/Pine City in the finals. Edina High forward Louie Nanne handles the puck during Schwan Cup action at Xcel Energy Center. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer). outcome, and freely admitted he wanted a say in the decisions. Nanne, as he has so many times in both the hockey world and in business, won. In a matter of weeks, both Louie Nanne, a junior at Edina High School, and Lettieri, a junior at Minnetonka High, committed to play hockey at the University of Minnesota. The elder Nanne skated for the Gophers, and was an All-American defensemen with the team in 1963. His youngest son Marty – Louie’s father – also played at Minnesota. Ultimately, Louie and Vinni will too. But it was never the cinch some expected it to be when Gophers head coach Don Lucia extended offers to both. Louie Nanne was also being COUSINS: TO NEXT PAGE

Louie Nanne The Edina High boys hockey team defeated Holy Angels 6-2 in a non-conference game Jan. 5 at Braemar Arena. Nanne had two goals for the Hornets. The victory raised Edina’s season record to 10-20. The Hornets followed up with a 31 win over White Bear Lake Jan. 7.

Taylor Williamson Edina High’s ninth-grade forward scored two goals in a 4-2 Lake Conference girls hockey victory over Eden Prairie Jan. 3 at Eden Prairie Community Center. Williamson had a goal and three assists in a 6-3 non-conference win over Buffalo Jan. 7.

Graham Woodward The Edina High junior guard scored 18 points Jan. 6 as the Hornets defeated Shakopee 60-44 in a non-conference boys basketball game at Edina Community Center. It was the Hornets’ sixth consecutive victory.

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Benjamin bars the door to Edina’s hockey goal Tall junior emerges as Hornets’ stopper BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS When Willy Benjamin first started playing Mite Division hockey in Edina, he was a skater. But it didn’t take him long to develop a curiosity about playing in goal. “I kind of liked the equipment,” he said. Once he became a full-time goalie at the end of his Mite career, Benjamin got used to the heavy equipment. He didn’t mind hauling it around everywhere he went. Head coach Curt Giles of the Edina High boys hockey team is glad Benjamin’s career veered toward the goal. “Willy showed up for the first practice ready to play,” Giles said recently. “He has quick hands and quick feet for a big kid. When he’s at his best, Willy is one of the best goalies around. He makes the saves he is supposed to make, and he will make some difficult saves, too.”

Cousins FROM PREVIOUS PAGE courted by a number of Eastern schools, while Lettieri had an offer from North Dakota. There was no wrong choice. Their grandfather made sure to deliver that message. But he made his pitch as well. “I know for both of us he wanted the decision to be ours to make,” said Lettieri. “But I also know he also really wanted us to go play for the Gophers. I took my time, but in the end, it was hard to say no.” But when they join the Gophers, pressure is sure to follow. There are few names in the Minnesota hockey community more familiar than Nanne. Lettieri doesn’t wear the badge on the same level as his cousin, though his father Tino Lettieri was a huge Minnesota sports figure in his soccer playing days with the Minnesota Kicks and Strikers. Tino Lettieri also represented Canada in two Olympic soccer tournaments and one World Cup. Both boys know what it’s like to deal with the pressure.

During the Edina Invitational and Schwan Cup tournaments, Benjamin, who is a junior, helped Edina go 5-1 against stiff competition. He had wins over Grand Rapids (43), Elk River (4-1), Eden Prairie (4-1), Blaine (2-0) and St. Thomas Academy (3-2) during that stretch. The only speed bump came with a 6-0 loss to Minnetonka in the Schwan Cup semifinals at Xcel Energy Center. “In both tournaments, we had three tough games in three nights,” said Giles. Benjamin said his favorite game so far was the Hornets’ win over Eden Prairie in the final round of the Edina Invitational. “All of our systems worked that night, and we played well as a team,” said Benjamin. “We only have two seniors on the roster, so we knew we would have some rough spots. We’re still making some young mistakes, including me.” At 6 feet, 3 inches and 195 pounds, Benjamin’s size and agility allow him to put the eraser to some of his own mistakes. HOCKEY: TO NEXT PAGE

“I know people see us and think we’ve had it easy,” said Louie Nanne. “We’ve faced trials. We know we are a target. For me, I’ve just tried to carve my own path. It’s obviously an honor to share a name with my grandfather, but I think both me and Vinni try and be our own person.” Perceptions being what they may, national team roster spots and scholarship offers from the state’s premier college hockey program don’t get handed out because of the name on the back of a uniform. Louie Nanne played for the Under-18 national team at the U18 Ivan Hlinka Tournament in Slovakia this past August. At the same time, Lettieri was in Ann Arbor, Mich., skating with Team USA in the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. Both committed to the Gophers shortly after their appearance on the national stage, but each had already cemented himself into the lineup of a powerful Minnesota high school team. Lettieri skated for Minnetonka his entire sophomore season and had 40 points for a team that won 16 games. Nanne scored 29 points in helping guide Edina to a fourth-place finish in the

Edina High boys hockey goalie Willy Benjamin stretches to kick the puck wide in a 4-1 victory over Eden Prairie. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Class AA boys state high school hockey tournament. They are on pace for similar or better numbers this season. Nanne started playing for the Hornets as a ninth-grader, finishing with five points, which included an assist in Edina’s state championship game victory over … Minnetonka. “Yeah, that night was interesting,” Louie Nanne said. “Vinni was still playing Bantams, but my dad had a [suite] for the game, and Vinni’s mom Michelle was in it. We scored 26 seconds in, and she kicked something, so my dad kicked her out. She was upset, so she was out right away. I wasn’t that surprised, though. It’s a pretty competitive family.” It’s that way between Vinni and Louie, too. They play like brothers. There is a winner. And a loser. Always. It so happens their opportunity to play it out comes inside one of high school hockey’s biggest rivalries. “I don’t think we really care about each other when we are on the other team,” Lettieri said. “It’s bragging rights really, so we just go all out and try and hit each other. I remember last year, he got me good one time. It’s definitely super-competitive when we are playing.”

Soon, they will be together. But they will have decisions to make about their route to college hockey. Each has a season and a half of high school eligibility remaining. They are committed to their high school teams this season. Next year, they might have to decide between remaining with their schools and playing junior hockey someplace. Lucia will likely have a say, and with it being Louie Nanne’s draft year, he’s hoping a National Hockey League club has an opinion on the matter too. Grandpa is sure to get his point across as well. For his part, Lou Nanne said there are few better moments in life than graduating with your high school class. And that’s not all. “Maybe they even get the good fortune of going to a state tournament again,” said Lou Nanne, the television voice of the tournament since 1964. “If they go to juniors, it might accelerate their short-term development. And it might not. “I will tell them this: Playing in high school will not hold you back from your long-term goals. If they are good enough to play pro someday, that won’t change because they played another year of high school hockey.”

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Hornet basketball teams are red hot in non-conference action Girls and boys teams both build impressive winning streaks BY JOHN SHERMAN SUN NEWSPAPERS Injuries have not stopped the Edina High girls basketball team (12-0) from taking hold of second place in the state Class 4A rankings. However, Hornet head coach Matt Nilsen has had to be judicious in making sure everyone is fit to play. “M.C. McGrory and Vivian Engen have had concussions, Shannon Good had a sprained thumb and Hailey Merrill had a partially separated shoulder,” said Nilsen. “I feel like an NFL coach, listing players as probable or doubtful for games.” There is no doubt that sen-

ior guard Katybeth Biewen is having a healthy impact on the team’s success. In a 45-35 victory over Duluth East Jan. 7, she controlled the action from start to finish. Her line included 26 points, six steals, five assists and seven rebounds. Earlier in the week, during a 56-42 victory over Shakopee, Biewen passed the 1,000-point career scoring mark with 18 points. Senior forward Lindsey Johnson added 15 points and McGrory had nine points. “We have to rely heavily on defense,” said Nilsen. “We’re not like Hopkins. We’re not a team that’s going to score 80 points a game.” Hopkins (14-0) is the only team ahead of Edina in the state Class 4A rankings. All three other Lake Conference teams, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Wayzata, are ranked among the top seven in state. Next for the Hornets is a game at Rochester John

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Boys basketball After a 0-4 start, the Edina High boys basketball team has charged to a 6-4 record. The Hornets stormed to a 39-16 halftime lead in a 60-44 rout of Shakopee Jan. 6 at Edina Community Center. The big news was the fact that Reggie Lynch, a 6-foot-9 junior transfer from Jefferson, got clearance to play after waiting a month and a half to hear from officials at the state high school league. Lynch didn’t disappoint as he scored 11 points and helped the Hornets control the boards in his debut. Graham Woodward led Edina with 18 points and Marley Allison had 10 points. Edina will play Blake in a neighborhood rivalry game at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Edina Community Center.

Edina High forward Mark Handberg is a force on the boards and also a consistent scorer. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Hockey FROM PREVIOUS PAGE “Obviously, there is skill involved in goaltending, but a lot of it is mental strength and ability,” he said. “I have worked hard at this for a long time.” Benjamin has put in the time in the weight room as well as on the ice. “The weightlifting I do is goalie-specific, focusing on the lower body,” he said. “I need strong hips and flexibility.” The Hornets entered 2012 with a record of 8-2-0, which is good for such a young team, Benjamin said. They added a couple of big wins last week, beating Holy Angels 6-2 and White Bear Lake 3-1.

Junior Louie Nanne led the Hornets against Holy Angels with two goals. Freshman Dylan Malmquist was the No. 1 star against White Bear Lake with two goals. Benjamin was the No. 2 star against White Bear Lake with 22 saves. Only one game this season, the 6-0 loss to Minnetonka, gnaws at the Edina players. “Minnetonka is the best team I’ve seen this year,” said Benjamin. “They’re faster than anyone else, and against us, they capitalized on every chance.” What will it take to beat the Skippers? “We need to stay cool and play the way we can play,” said Benjamin. “We have skills and speed, and we’re good enough to do really well. Even though we’re young, we can overcome that. Our goal is to be a threat in the playoffs.”

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The Edina Girls U12A team rings in the New Year with another tournament Championship at the Wayzata Holiday Star. Players are pictured front Row (L-R): Morgan Wetterberg, Leah Gresham, Ellie Mahoney, Loli Fidler, Emily Oden, Kaitlin Enriquez, Elizabeth Austrums, Anna Klein. Back Row (L-R): Anna Goldstein, Lydia Bellows, Olivia Kilberg, Brooke Tucker, Grace Vojta, Grace Bowlby, Sophie Slattery. Coaches (L-R): Billy KIein, Scott Wetterberg, Dave Horan and Head Coach, Scott Bowlby The Team would like to Thank their sponsor, Kraus-Anderson Companies!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE U12B WHITE HOLIDAY STAR CHAMPS! The Edina U12B White team won the Wayzata Holiday Star hockey tournament held over New Year's weekend. The title marks the the teams' third tournament win of the season. Pictured front row (L to R): Elsa Deinema, Catherine Kerin, Margaret Potts, Quin Ramos, Uma Kumar-Montei. Second row (L to R): Savanna Atol, Matti Gisselbeck. Back row (L to R): Grace Ann Rerat, Grace Webert, Catherine Snow, Grace Hendricks, Quinn Johnson, Britta Lindborg. Not pictured Shelby Wang, Head Coach Brad Atol, Assistant Coaches Mike Potts, Tim Hendricks, and Sarah Meacham. The team is sponsored by Fusion Home Improvement.

Congratulations to the Edina Peewee B2 Green who won the Eagan New Years Classic Tourney Jan. 1. Pictured front row (l to r): Dario Orr, Henry Koch, Cole Knutson. Second row (l to r): Carter Theis, Tommy Anderson, Luke Hauritz, Patrick Swanson. Third row (l to r): Tommy Flinn, Matthew Bidgood. Fourth row (l to r): Max Weber, Nick Azar, Mason Dorgan, Peter Komarek, Jack Grage, Tommy Simon, Jake Stratton, Aaron Frenkel. Back row (l to r): Assistant Coach Larry Koch, Assistant Coach Matt Stratton, Liam Lynch, Head Coach Leif Knutson and Assistant Coach Reed Coil.

Goalie Jarrett Strand, who unexpectedly lost his mother two weeks prior, dedicated the tournament & wanted to win it for his mom & so he & his teammates did in a dramatic come from behind 4 -3 OT win vs Minnetonka Blue. Coaches: Tom Delaney, Jim Rasmussen, Rob Dixon, Brad Begley. Back row: Justin Green, Elliot Cavanaugh, Max Delaney, Chester Dixon. Middle row: Danny Holmes, Michael Begley, Nick Dahlquist, Chris Hall, Collin Steele, Charley Flanagan, Drew Bartodziej, Jack Rasmussen, Landon Weikle, Louis LeFebvre, Landon Tselepis, Kevin Delaney, Walter Brandt. Front row: Dave Strand & Jarrett Strand.

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(952) 431- 9970

PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

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Electric Repairs

612-501-1093

WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

2290

Handyperson

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

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Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

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Flooring & Tile

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20+ Years In Tiling Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

Call 952-451-1037 Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

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SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2260

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

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2280

Hauling

#1 All Area Hauling Lg/Sm I haul all rubbish Move, Sr. Disc 612-532-1162 **First

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LICENSED BONDED INSURED

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763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

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2290

Handyperson

952-451-3792

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

LetUs Be Your Handyman! Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

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952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

Multi-Year Service Award Winner

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Any & All Home Repairs

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

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Call 952-240-4538

Ray's Snowplowing & Handyman Services. HANDY RANDY MN Lic BC20122701

Tile Drywall Trim Cabinets Doors Windows Baths Flooring Randy 612-281-8930

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HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

R&J Construction

• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

2420

Painting

2310

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611 www.bestcleaningservices.com

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2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Spray Foam

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

Robinson Moving Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955

2420

Painting

Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts Credit Cards Accepted

aacehaulingservices.com

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

Need A Pick-Up? Whatever your hauling needs. Frank 612-240-2453

Right Way PAINTING

Reasonably Priced!

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Interior Specials including ceilings, walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, Kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair. Fully insured.

Carpentry, Paint & Remodel Exp'd/Lic/Ins 612-590-1887

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

2290

Handyperson

#1 All Area Handyman Lg/Sm - We do it all! Reas, Sr disc. 612-532-1162

Plumbing

2470

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

Quality Residential

Winter Discounts! Regal Enterprises Inc

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Regalenterprisesinc.net

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

A Family Operated Bus.

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800 DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

Int/Ext Painting Wallpaper removal. 3 rms $250. Jim: 651-698-0840 St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2470

2510

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted.

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571.

952-201-4817

Why Wait Roofing LLC Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Snow Removal

2570 Cubic Roofing Re-Roofing & Tearoffs Great Rates & Service!!! Free Ests/Bonded/Insured

651-235-5681 Lic# RR639308 Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156 TOP QUALITY ROOFING

FOR LESS $$$

Two Teacher Construction Re-roofing-Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # BC 073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

BBB

2620

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Call 952-933-4856 GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

952-888-5885

Snow & Ice Removal From Roofs. Richfield Resident. Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

SNOW REMOVAL Roofs & Driveways

Will Beat Anybody's Price! NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

612-203-4309

3000

15% Winter Discount

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www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services. Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business A Good Job!!

2630

Cemetery Lots

3090

Dawn Acres Memorial Park 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

Dawn Valley Cemetery 2 plots asking $1,750 each or best offer. 312-927-2060

Tree Service

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000 for all. 320-243-3165 Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery – Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

2620

Merchandise

15 yrs exp.

Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608

Tree Service

2620

Ideal Tree Service 20% Winter Tree Removal, Tree Trimming Discount High Risk Climbing, Stump

Theyson Const 612-239-3181

Grinding and Storm Clean Up

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Window Cleaning

2660

Anderson Snow Removal Experienced Res/Com Plowing

the time NOW is Oaks & to trimlms E

Plumbing

Quality Work and Low Rates Free Ests Lic’d & Ins’d

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

*A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040 A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

An Honest Plumber

Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

Powerwashing

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

Special $89/with ad!

2490

Tree Service

Thomas Tree Service

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (612) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #BC626700

612-598-2276 Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

2420

Painting

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 3020

Auctions

3020

Auctions

Bloomington

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 9911 Newton Avenue. For Sale by On-Line Auction. Visit www.realestatesales.gov or call (312) 886-9480 for more information. 312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

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3150

Fireplace & Firewood

5000

Rentals

2.5 yrs dried oak & mixed Duplexes/Dbl hdwd. 4x6x16, $120; 2/$225 Bungalows For Rent Guarant'd to burn. Free deliv/stack. Serving the Bloomington: 2BR, 1BA, area since '85. 952-412-9052 W/D, Excellent Location, $850/mo 952-944-5532 3 Year dry Oak mix, 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. Senior Stored indoors. Free delivRentals ery & stacked 612-845-0957

5300

5100

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

4' x 8 'x 16” - $120 or 2 for $225 Free Delivery

952-881-2122 763-381-1269 FIREWOOD

Clean Dry Very Nice Oak Fireplace Wood 4'x8'x16” $125 delivered, quantity discounts. Call 320-980-2498

3160

Furnishings

Authentic, lovely, Amish Oak Rolltop Desk, 25x57x54 $2,350 Must see! 612-750-0499

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $500 952-843-8138 Entertainment Ctr. Saunder Oak, perfect condition. $70. 952-884-3484 Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344. SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381 SteelCase u-shaped desk unit. Like new! Reduced to $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920 Stickley Solid Cherry Wood DR Table, w/2 ext. & table pads, $450. 2 Mahog. Beds (twin size) w/box. & matt., $150 ea. Exc cond! 952-897-3589 Leave msg.

3260

Misc. For Sale

Memorial Urns A Custom Beautiful Tribute to Your Loved One Hand Crafted Wood $159 -$279 Simple Serenity Call Jerry at (763) 639-2597

3270

Misc. Wanted

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515

Talheim in Chaska Now accepting applications for the 1BR waiting list for Senior 62 years & older.

952-361-0310 EHO

5600

Move In Special Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

8100

Real Estate Manufactured Homes

2008 Mobile Home for Rent with obtain to Buy 3BR, 1BA, $800/mo Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331

9000

9020

Employment Business Opps & Info

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Looking for ambitious network marketing distributors desiring leadership positions. We have the products - people - positioning - pay plan - track record. Discover for yourself. 800-240-8340(24 HR MSG) or 800-621-2065 (LIVE)

9050

Health Care

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part/full time; STEVE'S TRAIN CITY day RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator de952-933-0200 pendent clients in private settings. Seeking 3500 Garage Sales home nurses in Minneapolis. this week Must have great attention to detail, problem solving, Bloomington excellent comm & clinical skills. Vent exp preferred, Apartment/Estate Sale: current MN nursing li1/14 (8-?). Danish Teak cense required. Submit dining Tbl. 501 East 98th St. online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie 3900 Agriculture/ @ 651-488-4656. EOE Buying Old Trains & Toys

3506

Animals/Pets

3970

Pets

Chinchillas: 2 females, cage & accessories, $225 for both. 651-334-1842

Health Care

RN - Home Care Program Director Sholom seeks an experienced RN for program development & mgmnt of our Private Duty/Medicare Home Care division (Class A licensure). The ideal candidate will have worked in home care in hands-on & supervisory roles. Medicare Home Care exp pref'd. Current licensure as a RN in the State of Minnesota. Strong computer skills req'd. Submit applications online at: www.sholom.com EOE/AA

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

A New Career We're looking for motivated individuals to join Minnesota's #1 real estate team. We'll provide the training and resources. You bring the desire for personal and financial growth. Together we'll build your real estate career. Call Irene Levy at 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com

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9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Job Fair Wednesday 9am Noon for the following positions: Forklift/ Warehouse/Machine Operators/Printing/Office Admin/Shipping & Receiving. Call for more info 952-924-9000

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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• RN - Casual position available for pediatric male in Apple Valley. Occasional weekday and every other Saturdays. Daytime hours.

Braun Intertec, a leader in the engineering and environmental consulting field, has immediate openings for self-motivated team players at our Bloomington office. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus for these openings in our Finance/Accounting Dept.

Invoicing Coordinator Duties will include new project set up within accounting system; posting and reviewing time sheets and expense reports; reviewing unit pricing activity; invoice coordination; and problem solving accounts receivable on billing issues. Will also manage and reconcile revenue recognition; and enter vendor invoices, prepare vendor payments and reconcile vendor statements. Qualified candidates will have 2+ years experience and PC proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and a multi-module accounting system. Must have good problem solving and 10-key skills, and the ability to multi-task. Prior experience in the architectural, environmental, engineering or construction industry preferred, but experience in a professional services firm will be considered.

Credit Collections Assistant Duties will include posting payments, reviewing Accounts Receivable aging to determine past due accounts, communicating with customers to resolve past due accounts and miscellaneous projects. Qualified candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and PC proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prior accounts receivable experience and/or BS/BA strongly preferred. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please apply online via our website at:

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Janitorial PT mornings MF $15/hr to start. Must pass criminal and background checks, Must be US citizen. 952-884-5110

• RN - Casual position available for pediatric male in Carver. Every other weekend. Daytime hours. • LPN/RN - On-call position available for 1-2 weekday shifts and 1-2 weekend shifts per month. Must be able to care for pediatrics and adults in Southwest Metro area.

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

LPN, PT Foot care in client's homes & group settings in Golden Valley, Plymouth, & So Mpls areas. 9am-3pm. Happy Feet 763-560-5136

SEPTRAN IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

RN/LPN’S Private Duty One-on One Care Need for qualified, motivated professionals (must have pediatric experience) in the following areas:

952-392-6888

9200

MATURE DRIVERS $350 + per wk driving passengers to medical appointments. Clear criminal Background driving rec, neat appearance, Exc. people skills, ability to pass a physical. Leave Msg on Care Cab. Msg Ctr 1-800-437-2094 (Metro area and St. Cloud)

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Rooms For Rent

Incl. all utils, phone, cable & Internet. Weekly pay option.

7000

9050

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

• No CDL Experience Needed • Paid CDL Instruction • Benefits Available • Average 4-6 hours per day • Monday ~ Friday, A.M. & P.M. * We Can Save You: .50/mile travel expense $150–$300/wk Daycare Cost * You Can Earn: Up to .88/hr in bonuses

Please apply in person:

Prairie River Home Care, Inc.

If interested in joining our caring team of professionals, please email resume to: adminhut@prhomecare.com. Call Kelly at 1-800-624-9024 for more information. EOE/Drug Free Workplace

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2000 W. 96TH ST. • BLOOMINGTON

9100

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9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

IWCO Direct is the fastest growing integrated solutions provider for direct marketers. Our company provides direct marketing campaigns for some of the most recognizable companies in the country and offers print, envelope (printing and converting), promotional plastics, personalization, bindery, lettershop, and Automated Marketing Program (AMP™) services. If you are interested in a career opportunity that offers innovative employee programs and fosters an environment where individuals are encouraged to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently seeking energetic, team-oriented individuals for the following positions: • Machine Operators • Printer Operators • Technicians • Preventative Maintenance Mechanic • Client Service Representatives • Client Service Clerks

• Press Operators • Press Roll Tenders • Quality Assurance Coordinators • Warehouse Material Handlers • Shipping & Receiving Coordinators

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IWCO Direct is located in Chanhassen, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. IWCO Direct offers an excellent work environment along with a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, an onsite fitness center, and the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry. For more information about IWCO Direct or to apply for open positions, please visit our website at www.iwco.com/careers.html EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Attn PT Openings $15 base/appt. No exp. nec. 1-5 wk work program. Customer sales/svc. Work locally. All ages 17+, conditions apply. Call now: Minneapolis: 952-746-8999 Maple Grove: 763-478-9856

Delivery Driver Delivery drivers needed to deliver business lunches. Great supplemental income, especially for homemakers & active retirees. Customer service oriented individuals. Professional appearance & behavior are essential. Position includes routine light lifting. Must have a reliable vehicle. Hours are approx 10:00am-12:00 noon Tues, Wed & Thur. Mon & Fri are optional & are not guaranteed. Earn $27.75 to $55.50 gross/day.You must drive to our New Hope office each day to start your shift. Call Art before 3:00pm at 763-512-1212

RECEPTIONIST / DATA ENTRY PT Data entry & computer experience required. Responsible & professional, Mon-Fri days, weekends & Evening visitations Family owned funeral home in Mpls. Please fax letter of interest to: 612-782-9418

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and/or Bobcat loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated with snow and ice management, up to and including manual labor, snow shoveling, lifting up to 45 lbs, and other duties as assigned. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. We have 2 locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal. This is a seasonal position with opportunity for year-round employment. We are a drug and alcohol free work environment. To submit an application/resume visit our website at www.rxlandscape.com, fax 651-488-9195, or email sueleatherman @rxlandscape.com. For more information call Sue at 651-379-4713.

9667

Pontiac

06 Grand Prix: 4dr, 104K, new tires & batt. Runs & looks great. Lite hail dam on silver paint-hard to see. Black cloth int. 2nd owner. $6750/bo 612-987-1044

9810

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Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 Licensed/Bonded/Insured www.cash4clunkers.com

$200+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 952-818-2585 CASH! For Your Junked Wrecks or Unwanted Vehicles. Free Tow-Aways

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9820

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

Motorcycles Wanted! Cash for used & Damaged 651-285-1532

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very well maint., 1 owner, clean inside/out, no rust, 3rd seat, rear heat/ac. $5300 Mike 612 987 1044

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