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Nonprofit unveils new light-filled fitness center BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS It isn’t just the New Year that is driving new memberships at the Southdale YMCA in Edina. The nonprofit serving Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and south Minneapolis opened updated and expanded fitness facilities earlier this month. Executive Director Greg Hanks said the remodel many years in the making is helping attract new members to Southdale YMCA, 7355 York Ave. S., and further its mission dedicated to youth development and social responsibility, in addition to healthy living. Hanks said he expects to add about 2,000 to 3,000 new memberships this year, increasing support for other Southdale YMCA programs, including before- and after-school care, summer camp, youth sports and leadership programs that YMCA: TO PAGE 22

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To trim or de-limb? Edina grapples with trees in right-of-way Homeowners fight city order to ‘de-limb’ trees BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS

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A stand of pine trees in Edina continues to needle city officials. Months after ordering the removal of vegetation planted in the right-ofway at Sally Lane and Valley View Road, the city is still arguing with the property owners over the degree to which the trees must be downsized. An attorney for Douglas and Jill Benner recently informed the city that no further work would be done to five pine trees outside their home following a trim city officials said did not meet requirements. The city first ordered the Benners to

remove about 30 trees and shrubs on their property in October to improve visibility for drivers. The vegetation was planted in the city right-of-way by a previous homeowner. The city later revoked that order and in early December, the Edina City Council unanimously adopted a motion revising the order “from full removal of vegetation from within the public right-of-way … to removal of vegetation up to a height of 8 feet” for five of the pine trees, according to meeting minutes. At the time, Mayor Jim Hovland called it an “elegant solution,” allowing the city to clear visual obstructions and the homeowners to retain the vegetations’ aesthetic value. TREES: TO NEXT PAGE

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Trees FROM PREVIOUS PAGE At its Dec. 20 meeting, Public Works Director Wayne Houle, however, told the council there was a miscommunication about the order. Rather than remove all limbs from the bottom 8 feet of the trees as intended by the council, the lowest limbs on the trees were trimmed back several inches. The work was based on a recommendation from an engineering firm hired by the Benners to allow visibility for a 200-

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foot stopping distance, he said. The council voted unanimously to reaffirm its previous direction that the trees be “de-limbed to a height of 8 feet within two weeks,” according to minutes. Attorney Michael Glover, representing the Benners, sent a letter to the city following that decision stating no further work would be done. “The Benners fully complied with the city’s request. Now, in response to the unsubstantiated and false rantings by a neighborhood activist, the city changed its mind yet again, now demanding that the Benners de-limb

their spruce trees up to 8 feet,” reads the letter dated Jan. 6. Glover, who was out of the country and not available for comment at press time, said in the letter the city has yet to clearly identify its legal ground for requiring the branches to be removed. He said the trees are not in violation of the city’s clear view ordinance, which defines a triangular area at intersections where vegetation, signs, fences and other obstructions cannot be located. The deadline for the de-limbing was Jan. 16. City Attorney Roger Knutson said Wednesday, Jan. 18, the city does

have a legal basis to remove the trees, but would try to work with the Benners to reach a solution. “We have an easement where that street is … We have a right as the owner of the easement to remove anything that obstructs the use of our easement for a street,” he said. Knutson said the city would offer to enter mediation with the homeowners. “They’re a resident of the community and we want to work with them,” Knutson said. If that doesn’t work “we could take them to court. Hopefully that won’t happen and mediation will be successful,” he said.

COMMUNITY LINE Bridget Ruane of Edina graduated from Creighton University with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. Jeffrey Einhorn of Edina graduated from Creighton University with a Master of Security Analysis and Portfolio Management degree. Edina resident Grayce BelvedereYoung, president of organization development at Twin Cities-based The Prouty Project, was elected chair of the board directors at Edina-based Cultural Jambalaya, an award-winning nonprofit that uses international photography to promote understanding and respect for all cultures. Belvedere-Young is the past chair of the board of trustees for the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and past chair of the board of directors for MAP for Nonprofits. She has lived, worked and traveled in 40 countries across the globe. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English literature and an M.B.A. with a concentration in marketing. Info: CulturalJam.org. Edina residents Colleen O’Connell and Danielle Healy were named to the dean’s list for fall 2011 at South Dakota State University. Avion Sookdeo of Edina graduated from The Art Institutes International Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in interior design. Edina youth Peter Larson and Matthew Smeaton, both members of the Minnesota Boychoir, will perform with the choir in new musical “The Dragons Are Singing Tonight” Jan. 26 to Feb. 12 at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. The musical is a collaboration of the Minnesota Boychoir, Puppet Farm Arts, and Circus Juventas and TigerLion Arts based on the book of dragon poems by United States Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky. Info: tigerlion.org.

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Statewide DWIs reach 2,500 in December Declining, but still a problem BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Celebrate like it’s New Years Eve all year. That means safely, according to state authorities. For the third year in a row in

Minnesota, there have been zero drinkingrelated deaths on New Year’s Eve, according to the Department of Public Safety. DWI arrests are still prevalent, however. December DWI arrests totaled 2,573 statewide, with Minneapolis, Bloomington and Eden Prairie police departments representing some of the highest arrests by municipal police departments. Bloomington police made 52 arrests and Eden Prairie police made 42 arrests. December arrests were part of a

statewide DWI enforcement increase, funded by the federal government. There were 314 law enforcement agencies that reported their arrests to the state. The highest blood alcohol concentration was .39. The highest in Bloomington was .33 and Eden Prairie police arrested someone with a .32 BAC, according to the Department of Public Safety. They were among 20 agencies that reported BAC levels above 0.30, and more than 100 agencies reported their highest

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DWI FROM PREVIOUS PAGE While there has been some progress in terms of reducing these numbers, each year one-third of the state’s traffic deaths are alcohol related, Bowie said, and one in seven of Minnesota drivers has a DWI on their record. “It again demonstrates the issue here that we’re facing,” Bowie said. Preventing accidents, deaths and DWI is about planning before celebrating, Bowie said. In fact, DWI rates have actually decreased on New Year’s Eve, which is one of the largest party nights of the year. It’s a sign people are planning ahead and taking responsibility, Bowie said. So, the state and police urge people to take that same expectation and planning from New Year’s Eve and apply it to the rest of the year – designate a sober driver, expect to

get a cab or make other accommodations to be safe. “Take that same sort of attitude toward every time you go out and celebrate,” Bowie said. Outside of safety concerns, there are other troubles for those who get a DWI. In Minnesota, all repeat DWI offenders and motorists arrested for a first-time DWI with a BAC of 0.16 and above must use ignition interlock for at least a year, or they could have at least one year without driving privileges, according to the state department. Interlock requires a driver to provide a breath sample under 0.02 for their vehicle to start. There are also legal fees, driver’s license reinstatement costs, potential jail time, potential job loss, spiked insurance premiums, required DWI classes and other consequences. Fines could reach $10,000 to $20,000, Bowie said. “The fines kind of add up,” he said.

BUSINESS NOTES Suzetra boutique opens at 50th, France Suzetra, a multi-generational store with everything from casual to cocktail wear, recently opened at 50th Street and France Avenue near Edina. Suzetra also offers wardrobe styling services and closet detoxes. Owner Susie Peterson was trained by Luke Storey, a celebrity wardrobe stylist in Los Angeles, and has also done wardrobe styling for

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letter arrives. First, we examine it based on a few simple qualifications such as word length, whether it has a signature and phone number, the housekeeping side of things. The next step is a bit more intangible, but just as clear-cut: Does the letter address a local issue, an issue pertinent to the community and applicable to that community? We also determine the basis for the letter writers’ opinion. We don’t edit opinions, but we do edit facts. It’s up to the letter writers to supply the source for any fact provided. If someone makes a claim that either we know is not true, is unverifiable or is not provided with a

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Gas fireplaces are good alternative to wood burning To the editor: The Jan. 12 letter to the editor “Wood burning not the biggest pollution source” exemplifies the profound lack of public awareness many people share about the severe hazards of wood smoke. The writer’s statement, “Wood burning is not the cause of real serious pollution,” was akin to pro-smokers’ comments that tobacco smoke is no big deal, despite overwhelming evidence that there is no safe level of either. Wood smoke and vehicle exhaust are the two largest sources of black carbon soot in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Wood smoke, in fact, is a larger source of fine particles

than vehicle exhaust. Both are bundled with carcinogenic and hormone-disrupting toxins such as lead, arsenic, mercury, formaldehyde and dioxins, to name a few – some of the most insidious chemicals known to man. No one is saying that people can’t have recreational fires. But it’s time we re-think burning wood for entertainment or heating. Portable gas units are slick alternatives that go anywhere and do not assault others with caustic smoke. Indoor gas and electric fireplaces are popular in stores because people are recognizing the need for cleaner, more efficient energy. Cleaning up the air could save many lives, prevent countless asthma and heart attacks, and reduce sudden infant death syndrome and birth defects in babies. Isn’t that worthy of consideration? Julie Mellum Edina

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No January doldrums when it comes to nature BY JEANNIE K. HANSON – GUEST COLUMNIST A lot is going on out there, even in January. The star Betelgeuse is in Orion. If you can find the constellation Orion – that big box with a vertical string of three stars inside it – you can find this star. It’s nearby, slightly reddish and the eighth brightest star in the whole sky (if we could really see many stars around here). A rumor flying around the Internet is that it will “go supernova” in 2012 and fry us to death. Some good news: though this red giant star has shrunk 15 percent since 1993 and is on its way to that drastic change, it won’t harm us a bit. When it does become a supernova, it will be as bright at night as a full moon and bright enough to see in the daytime. This will be a wonderful sight, whether in 2012 or some other time in the lifetime of most Sun readers. There’s also winter weather, or lack thereof. If you lived around here before global warming started, and if you like to be active outside in winter, you probably remember when our winters were significantly colder. More winter warmth in our latitudes is a global warming effect, caused by jet stream changes. This powerful current of air – like a mighty river high up in the atmosphere – blows from west NATURE: TO NEXT PAGE

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Nature FROM PREVIOUS PAGE to east in the Northern Hemisphere. It has natural variability in strength and also in its latitude placement, sometimes blowing across the sky at more like the latitude of Winnipeg or that of Des Moines, for example. But, if the jet stream is south of us, it is blocking air masses coming up from the south. However, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening now is that it is at higher latitudes than the Twin Cities much more often, allowing southern air masses to reach us. The reason: deforestation in the tropics. The heat budget of the atmosphere has been changed by this land use change, enough that a normal north-south air circulatory pattern has changed and is now shoving our Northern Hemisphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jet stream to higher latitudes, especially in winter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little like an El Nino/Nina change, but in the atmosphere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and not tempo-

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rary. Crows are here too. Winter flocks can be immense, even hundreds of birds, like a Halloween fantasy. Even birds that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t migrate can feel the pull to flock together. Crowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most unusual talent: distinguishing one person from another based on hats and other distinct differences. The list continues with car idling. More people idle their cars in winter, hoping to stay warm while waiting. The air pollution emitted as the engine idles is worse than it is when the car is in full motion. Try not to do it. And finally, we hear cardinals. These birds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it is the males who sing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can be heard as early as sunny day in mid to late January. They have sensed a new angle to the light. This activates their sex hormones, and they begin to sing to establish their territory and begin to attract a mate. And, it seems, to announce that spring is coming. Hanson is a member of Friends of the Edina Nature Center.

Amended complaint reveals details in Amy Senser hit-and-run incident Edina woman charged with two felonies BY KATIE MINTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUN NEWSPAPERS New details have emerged in the fatal hit-and-run involving Amy Senser of Edina, wife of former Viking Joe Senser. An amended criminal complaint filed Monday, Jan. 23, in Hennepin County District Court, includes cell phone records, witness statements and a crash reconstruction report related to the August 2011 incident that killed Anousone Phanthavong, 38, of Roseville. Amy Senser, 45, is charged with criminal vehicular homicide operation and criminal vehicular homicide for allegedly leaving the scene of the accident and failing to notify law enforcement in a timely manner. Both felony counts carry up to 10 years

in prison and a $20,000 fine. She has not yet entered a plea for either charge. A jury trial is set to begin April 23, with a pre-trial hearing March 9. According to the amended criminal complaint, Minnesota State Patrol responded approximately 11:10 p.m. Aug. 23, to the ramp to eastbound Highway 94 from Riverside Avenue in Minneapolis, where they found Phanthavongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body approximately 40 feet from his vehicle. At approximately 10:30 p.m. the following day, the state patrol received a call from an attorney with Halberg Criminal Defense stating he would release a Mercedes ML350 involved in the accident. The state patrol took custody of the SUV at the Senser residence in Edina. Damage to the front passenger side was noted as well as what appeared to be blood on the hood. On Sept. 2, Amy Senser pro-

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Fire report The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents Jan. 9-15: Jan. 9 – Firefighters extinguished a fire underneath a vehicle on Highway 100 at Edina Industrial Boulevard. Paramedic firefighters responded to seven incidents that required emergency medical service. Two false fire alarms were investigated. Jan. 10 – Hopkins Fire Department requested mutual aid assistance for a house fire on the 400 block of Blake Road. Firefighters responded to the 6500 block of Sherwood Avenue to investigate a reported odor of smoke. A slight electronic burning odor was found in one room but a source was not located. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm and report of smoke on the second floor of an assisted living facility on the 7400 block of York Avenue. Staff on site were beginning to evacuate residents. Crews from neighboring St. Louis Park and Richfield also were called to begin responding for possible mutual aid. The source of the smoke, burnt popcorn, was found on the second floor. Mutual aid crews were cancelled. Paramedics responded to six calls

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BUSINESS NOTES Westin hosts Look of Love bridal event Watch the wedding of your dreams come to life at the Look of Love bridal event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria. Hosted by the Westin and Minnesota Bride Magazine, the Look of Love bridal event will feature top local vendors, including many from the Galleria Shops of Distinction, a runway fashion show and prizes. This event is free for guests who register by Thursday, Feb. 2, at mnbride.com. The cost is $20 at the door.

Business to honor senior volunteers Edina-based Home Instead Senior Care is searching for the most outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program will honor senior volunteers across the country for contributions they make to their local communities. One senior in each state will be recognized as well as a national Salute to Senior Service winner

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Hormone replacement seminar Feb. 18 Edina-based anti-aging and preventive medicine clinic Innovative Directions is offering a free seminar for women and men suffering from the symptoms of PMS, perimenopause, menopause and andropause. The seminar 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the clinic, 4005 W. 65th St., Ste. 212, will cover the use of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for relief. Dr. Richard Sinda will conduct the seminar.

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Galleria announces new stores, changes Galleria has joined the list of shopping centers making changes this year. The upscale retail destination at 69th Street and France Avenue in Edina recently announced a host of new stores, expansions and departures. Schmitt Music, an original Galleria tenant, will move to Richfield’s Southdale Square shopping center in February. Furniture and home design retailer Arhaus will open a 15,000-square-foot store in its place, anchoring Galleria’s east end. Arhaus is scheduled to open autumn 2012. This will be the first Arhaus location in the five-state region. A second national retailer debuting an upper Midwest store is Marmi, providing European-influenced footwear and accessories. The 1,980-square-foot store will be its 21st when it opens in late summer. Allure Intimate Apparel will also open a flagship boutique at the center this

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The affordable housing balancing act Opponents to Pillsbury Commons in Richfield claim surrounding communities aren’t doing their part to house low-income families; community planners and activists weigh in BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Community planners have come to accept the idea of affordable housing as a key to a healthy and diversified housing stock. It allows people to live where they work, while dispersing those with lower incomes from poor enclaves that can inhibit upward mobility. While there seems to be relative agreement, at least in theory, on the value of the notion, questions remain: How much affordable housing should communities push for? And which communities are doing their fair share in addressing the

metro- and- nation-wide issue? The concept of affordable housing is at the center of a debate that has grown since last fall, when neighbors of the abandoned city garages in Richfield learned that Ron Clark Construction was planning to build a 70-unit apartment complex in the building’s place. While the project still has political hurdles to jump and ground is far from broken, opponents say the complex will degrade the area surrounding Pillsbury Avenue South and West 77th Street, damaging property values and establishing a four-story blight by attracting those from a lower income strata and concentrating them in one corner of the neighborhood dominated by single-family homes. The developer is quick to point out that this is not the stigmatized Section 8 housing, but the project meets the standard for affordable housing set by the Metropolitan Council, which states that an apartment unit is “affordable” if priced at 30 percent of the income for a household making less than 60 percent of the median Twin Cities income. Do the math, and families in the Twin Cities making less than $49,600 a year qual-

ify for affordable housing, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. But Richfield already has enough affordable housing, and surrounding communities aren’t doing their part in welcoming the metro’s less well-off citizens, opponents to Pillsbury Commons say. Most glaringly, they point to Edina. “Edina, they’ve had a long history in combatting affordable housing,” asserted Joe Hoover of Richfield, a former community activist who specialized in tenantlandlord relations in the early 1990s. Hoover is not a neighbor to the proposed project but has been among its more vocal opponents. “Build it in Edina first,” he shouted at a community meeting organized by Ron Clark Construction in December. According to the Met Council, 11 affordable housing units were built in Edina from 1996 through 2009, amounting to about 6 percent of the goal established by the city and the Met Council. The number was established in accordance with the Living Communities Act, which allows municipalities to enter into an agreement with the Met Council saying

they will strive to create new affordable housing. The 94 metro communities enrolled in LCA receive grant dollars in return for their efforts, funding infrastructure, development planning, and the cleaning of polluted lands for redevelopment. Richfield, with a goal of 757 new affordable houses from 1996 through 2009, saw 305 of the units built, or about 40 percent of its target. Bloomington had 527 affordable units built during the period, 47 percent of its goal of 1,130, while 800 affordable units came to Eden Prairie, amounting to about 44 percent of its targeted 1,815. Factors used to establish the goals include communities’ level of development, the number of low-wage jobs nearby and available transit, according to Guy Peterson, Met Council community development director. Edina’s affordable housing goal was relatively low due it being a fully developed community, while Richfield and Bloomington’s goals were largely influenced by their proximity to the Mall of America and the low-wage jobs there, HOUSING: TO PAGE 15

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Housing FROM PAGE 13 Peterson said. Despite falling fall far short of goals, community planners say affordable housing is a priority. “We try to incorporate affordable housing in just about every project that comes through,” said Cary Teague, director of planning for Edina. The city’s goal, Teague said, is to have 20 percent of its new housing units be considered affordable. The city would have made significant progress toward the LCA goal in 2009 if plans wouldn’t have fallen through to tear down a YMCA and build a new facility plus a 130-unit, 100-percentaffordable housing complex to go with it. The Edina City Council approved the project, but it was scrapped when the YMCA experienced a fundraising shortage, which was blamed on the recessed economy. Teague offered the scrapped housing project as evidence the city is trying. “It’s a goal, it’s a priority to provide affordable housing,” he said. The effort hasn’t translated into results, but neighboring community planners aren’t pointing fingers. “I think Edina rocks,” said Molly Koivumaky, manager of housing and community services in Eden Prairie, which itself requires that developers agree to dedicate 20 percent of their projects to affordable housing if seeking financing through the city. “I think in Edina they’ve done some pretty interesting things to promote home ownershi,” she said. Richfield will worry about its own housing needs and trust the Met Council to ensure that other communities are doing their part, said John Stark, director of community planning for Richfield. “We haven’t spent a lot of time looking

Senser FROM PAGE 7 and two friends were attending a Katy Perry concert, and back west toward Minneapolis and her Edina home. A witness reported that at approximately 11:50 p.m. Aug. 23, she was driving westbound on Interstate 94 approaching Riverside Avenue when she noticed a Mercedes in front of her weaving and traveling at inconsistent speeds. She said as the vehicle approached the Riverside exit, it slowed to around 40 mph and veered from the far right lane to the far left lane. She described the driver as having long sandy blond hair and the vehicle having a headlight out.

at the other communities,” he said.

Meeting requirements, but not goals As the numbers show, affordable housing doesn’t build itself. While aging housing stock is often considered affordable even at the market rate, developers require assistance to provide new affordable housing per the need established by the Met Council. “There needs to be a public subsidy to the housing developer so they can essentially write down the cost of those units,” said Larry Lee, Bloomington’s community development director. “The problem overall has been that it’s hard to find funding to give that write down to the developer. There’s very little federal money to do that. There’s very little regional money from the Met Council to do it.” The good thing for communities competing for LCA funds is they don’t have to meet their quota to get paid. Communities are not evaluated “based on a single number,” Peterson said. “It’s more about what things are communities trying to do.” The Met Council evaluates cities based on factors including land use regulation and the level to which cities seek “dollars to help provide subsidies,” Peterson said. For instance, Edina and its scrapped 130-unit complex: “They got credit for that.” Credit came in the form of $350,000 in LCA grants in 2010, money meant for the study of the GrandView Small Area Plan, which aims to redevelop land where the city’s abandoned public works building stands. LCA money also will aid in the rehabilitation of 90 units at Yorkdale Townhomes, which will be reserved for households at 50 percent or less of the

State patrol interviewed one of the daughter’s friends. She said her mother dropped her off at the Senser residence on Aug. 23 to go to the concert. Joe Senser drove them to the concert and Amy Senser was supposed to drive them home. The girl stated that the concert ended around 11:15 p.m. and they began calling Amy Senser to arrange a place to meet. It was taking a long time, so they called Joe Senser. While he was driving them home, the friend overheard him call Amy Senser and ask where she was and state that she should “just go home.” The girl said when they returned to the Senser residence, she observed the Mercedes parked in the driveway and Amy Senser asleep on a couch on the porch. The next morning, when the friend woke up, Amy Senser did not speak to her

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area’s median income, according to the LCA’s 2011 Report to the Legislature. Richfield received $352,000 in 2010 for the redevelopment of 90 units at Woodlake Plaza apartments, 20 percent of which will be affordable, according to the report. Bloomington and Eden Prairie received no specific LCA grants in 2010, but since the beginning of LCA in 1996, they have received $6.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Since 1996 Richfield has received a total of $2.2 million through LCA, and Edina $670,000, according to the Met Council. So the money has arrived despite a lack of results, and some have questioned LCA’s efficacy. “It has no teeth,” Hoover said.

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on building and maintenance costs. However, he notes, the state’s planning department found that 85 percent of developing suburbs require lots larger than the Met Council recommendation. Also, density limits for multi-family housing were lower than recommended in 70 percent of those cities. “It’s hard to identify particular areas practicing exclusionary policies,” admitted Tim Thompson, president of the Housing Preservation Project, which promotes housing for low-income individuals and families in the Twin Cities. “I think the clearest indication is how they have done on their goals,” which have become too modest, Thompson said, noting they have been stripped down.

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“They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk,” the activist said of Edina, accusing the city of exclusionary zoning, a practice of establishing building requirements, such as large lot sizes and low density limits, that drive up housing costs. “They’ve already, in a sense, shut the housing door,” he said, citing the book written in 1997 by Myron Orfield, who is now the executive director of the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Race and Poverty. “Metropolitics: A Regional Agenda for Community and Stability,” cites a study by the U of M’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs that looked at “exclusionary zoning patterns in the 10 suburban areas with the highest job growth.” Edina and Eden Prairie were among the communities included in the study, which found that all 10 cities examined had lot size requirements larger than Met Council recommendations. Smaller lot sizes, Orfield writes, save

Edina’s new LCA goal is to create between 138 and 212 affordable housing units from 2011 through 2020. Richfield aims for between 497 and 765, while Bloomington looks to add between 625 and 961 affordable units. Eden Prairie’s goal is the most ambitious; it is supposed to create between 1,198 and 1,843 affordable housing units. “I think it’s a very lofty goal,” Koivumaky said. “It’s a little jaw-dropping, but it’s a goal.” Communities’ success regarding the goals will undoubtedly vary, and determining who is doing their part in addressing the common need for affordable housing may not be a simple calculation. But the bottom line is that all communities must do a better job providing housing for those with limited resources, Thompson concluded. “You frequently hear, ‘We have more than our fair share.’ … Virtually everybody says that,” he observed. “If we are serious about addressing the need, no one has done enough.”

and Joe Senser “appeared tense.” She said the couple talked about having to take care of a “car thing” and asked that no one answer the door or use the phone. A review of Joe Senser’s cell phone records indicate that at 8:53 a.m. Aug. 24 he called Senser’s brother, who is an Edina police officer. In an interview with the state patrol, the officer said Joe Senser asked him to recommend an attorney for someone hypothetically involved in an accident. He recommended Halberg because it had once been affiliated with the city. He said the two did not have any more discussion on that subject. Joe Senser’s phone records also show he received calls 8:20 and 8:28 a.m. Aug. 24 from a number associated with Florida Detox. Inc., and at 2:48 p.m. placed a call to

an individual associated with Minnesota Teen Challenge, a drug and alcohol treatment facility. The Minnesota State Patrol’s crash reconstruction report made several findings, including that Phanthavong’s injuries were consistent with him standing near the rear of his vehicle attempting to fill his gas tank when hit. Approximately 40 percent of his body would have been above the top edge of the Mercedes’ hood height when it collided with him and the right headlight would have illuminated him. The report also found there were no vision obstructions in the exit ramp lane to impede an approaching driver’s view of the stalled vehicle. No skidding or scuffing tire marks were found east of the disabled vehicle.

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27 EHS Theater Presents “The Burial at Thebes” Where: Edina Performing Arts Center, 6754 Valley View Road, Edina When: 7:30 p.m. Price: $8 adults, $6 students and seniors Info: edinatheater.org

28 Romp to Stomp Breast Cancer Snowshoe 5K & 3K Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $42 adults, $32 kids Info: tubbsromptostomp.com/mn Ice Harvesting Day & Wagon Rides Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $5 Info: threeriversparks.org

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First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540

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SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR Friday, Jan. 27 – Open Bowling at Southtown Lanes, 9 a.m.; Social Bridge, 9 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9:10 a.m.; Sit Fit Exercise*, 10:45 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Poker, 12:30 p.m.; BZZ**, 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 – Low Impact, 8:15 a.m.; Sit Fit Exercise*, 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9:30 a.m.; ACBL Bridge, 11:45 a.m.; 500**, 12:45 p.m.; Cribbage, 1 p.m.; Singers, 1 p.m.; Harmonica Society, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Tap Dance**, 9 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 9 a.m.; Digital Camera, 9:30 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m.; BZZ**, 1 p.m.; Canasta, 1 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, 952-833-9570.

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The League of Women Voters Edina and Bloomington will host panel discussion “Civil Discourse: Beyond Gridlock” 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, in Bloomington. Refreshments will be served beginning 6 p.m. Panelists for the discussion are Steve Sviggum, member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and former speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, president and CEO of the Minnesota High-Tech Association and also a former speaker of the Minnesota House, and Stacy Doepner-Hove, president of League of Women Voters Minnesota. Former WCCO-TV news anchor Don Shelby will moderate the discussion. The panelists will discuss the role citizens play in encouraging civil and productive dialogue among elected officials and their perspective on how Minnesotans can move politics to con-

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‘Skate for Life’ event Jan. 28 in Edina The Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club and Braemar Skating School, an Edina Parks and Recreation program, present “Celebrate Braemar…Skate for Life,” 1:45-3:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Braemar Ice Arena, 5701 Ikola Way, Edina. Braemar’s figure-skating professionals invite community members to skate and receive instruction as a part of United States Figure Skating’s National Skating Month in the east rink. The ice sessions and instruction are COMMUNITY: TO NEXT PAGE

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Green Party caucus Feb. 7 in Edina The Green Party will hold caucuses at several metro locations Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Participants may attend the closest caucus even if it is not located in the state senate district in which they live. Delegates will not be chosen at this caucus level. Delegates to the national convention will be selected at the state Green Party meeting May 19. Feb. 7 caucuses will be held: • 7-9 p.m. at Edina Community Center Room 350, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina. Info: 952-922-8165 or vandongend@yahoo.com (David VanDongen).

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Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Cory Marcus gives the new recruits a warm welcome as they line up in formation on the Yellow Footprints. (Photo by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers)

Making Marines: The Arrival Recruits read sections of the United States Code of Military Justice, which states they are now under military law. (Photo by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers) BY DANIEL CALLAHAN SUN NEWSPAPERS Looking around the USO at the San Diego International Airport, you might think the numerous Marine Corps recruits were getting ready for camp. They lounge on easy chairs, grab snacks and drinks from the kitchen, watch television and relax. For the moment, they don’t appear too concerned with why they’ve arrived in San Diego. It was said they try and make them as comfortable as they can knowing what will follow for the next three months. They’re almost carefree. For now. What they don’t know is they’ll be awake for between 36-48 hours before they’re allowed to sleep. And by that time, their lives will have changed substantially.

‘Get outside now!’ The USO volunteers, many of them retired military or parents of active duty personnel, are familiar with the “controlled chaos” that will soon ensue. “We know to move over here,” behind the counter, said volunteer Gary Couture, when the drill instructor arrives. And he arrives soon. Loudly. “Anyone here for Marine recruit training, get outside now!”

Around 100 recruits fall over themselves to get out the door and get into formation – four lines stretching along a wall while they stare straight ahead – and receive their first orders. This can be complicated by language barriers as well. To join the U.S. military, you don’t have to be a citizen, just possess a green card. Anyone wearing Marine Corps gear is told to turn it inside out. A roll call is taken. Harshly. They’re told to move their wallets and any personal belongings to their front pockets. They’re stripped of any extra clothing to only a single shirt. Those with bags are pulled aside and made quite aware they brought too much. Each movement is accentuated by the same “do you understand?” from the drill instructor and a chorus of “yes, sir,” from the recruits. Every move they make is scrutinized and monitored, as it will be for their entire training. Those movements are jerky and uncoordinated, a far cry from the precision the recruits will learn over the next three months. Then they’re hustled onto buses powered by natural gas, and sent off to stand where many have stood before.

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Diego, but as few as four can handle the work. It’s not an easy job, and it requires substantial personal sacrifice on the part of the instructor. Long hours, apart from family, are needed to properly train a Marine recruit. Breaking them down, “it’s the only way,” Gunnery Sgt. Ronna Weyland of the 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District said. And the first two weeks, Phase One of the training, consists of the breakdown. And they’re just getting started. The instructors get the recruits off the bus, on to the famed Yellow Footprints and begin with a quick lesson on standing at attention before they’re given a primer in the United States Code of Military Justice, where they learn what is expected of them as members of the U.S. military. Next is contraband. The recruits are allowed to keep very little with them. In fact, they’re told not to bring anything to recruit training. Cell phones are taken away and shipped to the address on record. Medication is taken away. Any weapons, tobacco, books (other than religious texts) are confiscated. Extra clothing is placed in one bag, any cash in another. They’ll keep the money, but their clothing will soon be put in storage for the next 13 weeks.

Getting into uniform The continual barking in recruits’ faces is intentional, said senior drill instructor Staff Sgt. Justin Hansen. It promotes a sense of chaos, carefully controlled by the drill instructors, so the recruits are disoriented. The instructors quickly become hoarse, but they’re used to the abuse on their throats. “You break your voice down and rebuild it,” said Hansen. The recruits, already beginning to show signs of the strain placed on them from the constant motion and yelling, are allowed to scream one scripted call home to let someone know they’ve arrived safely. Then they’re cut off. “For three months ... they’re out of touch with the outside world,” Weyland said. For the next two weeks at least, they won’t even be allowed to write a letter. Haircuts follow. Their heads are shaved into the buzzcut they’ll wear until they’re through training. Then onto administration where they are processed into the system. They’re issued identical camouflage uniforms and gear. The purpose of the uniformity is two-fold: To remind recruits their MARINES: TO NEXT PAGE CMYK

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Above, though some young men know what to expect when coming to boot camp, others are in the dark and it becomes a real wake up call, fast. At right, Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Cory Marcus barks out instructions as the recruits read the military honor code before entering to be processed. (Photos by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers) world has changed and to form a sense of team over the individual. Soon those wearing glasses will even have them replaced with standardized, durable plastic frames and lenses. Commonly known as “BCGs” — or “birth control glasses” — the young men aren’t going to win any beauty contests.

But, they’ve started to look like Marine Corps recruits. Check out MinnLocal.com for additional photos and stories from Marine Corps recruit training. Click the “Dan and Chris Go to Boot Camp” link on the homepage.

Recruits have their heads shaved to take away the individuality of each recruit. They will now work as a team in almost everything they do. (Photo by Daniel Callahan – Sun Newspapers)

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YMCA FROM PAGE 1 reach thousands of children each year. “We are first a community service agency,” Hanks said. “We can survive on membership, but we thrive on what goes on out in the community.” It’s not bad for a Plan B. Southdale YMCA has worked toward an expansion of the building, built in 1975, for several years, Hanks said. In 2010, it announced it had to abandon a planned partnership with nonprofit CommonBond Communities to create a new 73,000square-foot YMCA and neighboring 130unit housing component for people with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities, citing the current fundraising environment. The renovation of the existing building now nearing completion instead added 16,000 square feet, for a total of 85,000 square feet. “In the end we ended up with a facility that was half the cost and a lot more space,” said Southdale YMCA Board Chair Josh Sprague, who also sits on the Edina City Council. Construction on the $9 million project began in February 2011. Local branch members contributed about $2.5 million of the price tag. Another $6.5 million came from the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis’ $55 million Commitment to Community capital campaign, Hanks said. On Jan. 1, the association merged with the YMCA of Greater St. Paul to become the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities. Hanks said the original facility, built when there was no precedent for health centers, “was a brick fortress.” The small, windowless fitness room in the basement had a handful of exercise machines around an indoor track with 28 laps to the mile. It also held a pool, gym, four racquetball courts, locker rooms, nursery, clubrooms and community activity rooms.

Members are bathed in light as they exercise in the new 10,000-sqaure-foot fitness center at the Southdale YMCA in Edina Wednesday, Jan. 18. The center opened earlier this month as part of a $9 million expansion and renovation of the social service nonprofit serving Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Bloomington and south Minneapolis.

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“Working out was very different then,” said Hanks. It was more about recreation – families coming to swim together or friends meeting for a game of racquetball – than health, he said. As attention to physical fitness increased, changes were made at Southdale YMCA. Four more racquetball courts were added in 1977, then four of the eight courts were converted in 1996 to a weight room, classroom and strengthtraining area, allowing more space for cardio equipment in the fitness center. In the latest, most significant project, a 10,000-square-foot addition to the front of the building allows for a bright, window-filled fitness center and fitness studio, and a 6,000-square-foot addition at

the back of the building added a warm water pool with zero-depth entry, vortex current and space for group exercise classes. Two of the remaining racquetball courts were converted into a kids playground and gymnasium, also now open. Construction is still underway in the basement where the former fitness center is being converted to two fitness studios and community rooms, and a former weight room is becoming a yoga and Pilates studio. A stationary bike studio is also being added on the main level. Construction is expected wrap this spring. A grand opening event is slated for April. Hanks said before the project, the

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Southdale YMCA had only one fitness studio, yet offered the most group classes of any other YMCA in the Minneapolis association at about 130. With one additional studio now open, the number is up to 150 and will likely continue to grow when construction is complete, Hanks said. The new front façade of copper-toned panels and large windows is “a great billboard for the Y,” Sprague said. Members new and old are excited. “It’s completely reenergized our base and our mission,” Sprague said. He’s hopeful that will translate into support for the Y Partners annual campaign that raises about $300,000 to fund scholarships for gym memberships, youth athletics, child care and summer programs for low-income families in the community. Southdale YMCA staff provides before and after school care for about 800 children in Eden Prairie schools, youth sports for 4,000 children, and summer day camp for about 4,000 children at Camp Kici Yapi in Prior Lake. Southdale YMCA also runs a Model UN program and oversees the skate park next to its facility developed in partnership with the cities of Edina, Richfield and Bloomington. “Nobody is turned away for financial need,” Sprague said. “That’s what makes the Y more than just a gym.”

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Streets FROM PAGE 1 reconstruction projects. The council also directed staff to look into the possibility of extending the assessment payback period, now typically 10 years, to 15 years for the project. The Richmond Hills neighborhood, located just west of Highway 100 south of Our Lady of Grace Church, is slated for reconstruction this spring. Streets in the project area, built in the 1950s and 60s, are in need of replacement as well as the water main and other sanitary and storm sewer elements, according to city consultant SEH Engineering. The total project is estimated to cost $6.6 million. The city will pay for sanitary and storm sewer work with proceeds from utility bills. Residents are being assessed for the cost of roadway improvements and new sanitary sewer

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service pipes connecting the trunk pipe to their property line, estimated at nearly $2.9 million, or $16,800 for each of the 171 residential units. Close to 20 residents that spoke at the public hearing said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just too much to pay. Katherine Strand said she and her husband just purchased their first home in November for approximately $260,000. They had hoped to move up from the starter home in a few years, but now fear any profit from its sale will be eaten up by the assessment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you do the math [the assessment] is over 7 percent of the value of our home,â&#x20AC;? Strand said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will financially put us in such a pinch that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mayor Jim Hovland said the Richmond Hills residents face one of the highest assessments since the Country Club project, where assessments were above $20,000. For the two projects approved Jan. 3, individual estimated assessments ranged from

$4,800 to $9,600 depending on the type of housing unit. Historically, Edina has assessed adjacent residents 100 percent of road reconstruction costs. In 2005, as the city ramped up its reconstruction efforts, it instituted a new utility fee for curb and gutter to ease some of the burden on individual homeowners. At the time there was also some talk of moving away from the 100 percent assessment policy by raising city property taxes. Some cities use special assessments to cover only a portion of costs with the rest spread across the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general tax base. Others impose no special assessments. In Edina, for residents who had already paid, it was determined it would be unfair to move away from 100 percent special assessments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would not hurt to look at whether a modification of the funding approach is in order, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do,â&#x20AC;? Hovland said. On Tuesday, the council also approved the Countryside neighbor-

hood street reconstruction project just west of the Canadian Pacific rail line north of Highway 62. The cost of that project is estimated to be $1.4 million with an estimated assessment per residential unit of $12,360. The council held off on including sidewalks that were suggested as part of the plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and would add an additional approximately $1,700 to assessments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; until residents had a chance to weigh in on them. Council members also directed staff to consider new funding mechanisms for sidewalks. Bids for both projects are expected to be awarded in March or April, with construction beginning later in the spring. Construction is expected to be complete this fall. Final assessments will be sent to homeowners in fall 2013, with first payments due with tax bills in spring 2014.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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: Homestead Partners Principal Place of Business: 5250 West 74th Street, Suite 8, Edina, MN 55439 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: JMS Custom Homes, LLC, 5250 West 74th Street, Suite 8, Edina, MN 55439 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: January 11, 2012 /s/ Nancy H. Schoenwetter, Vice President (Jan. 19 & 26, 2012) D1-HomesteadPart

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: Lighthouse Renovations Principal Place of Business: 5250 West 74th Street, Suite 8, Edina, MN 55439 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: JMS Custom Homes, LLC, 5250 West 74th Street, Suite 8, Edina, MN 55439 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: January 11, 2012 /s/ Nancy H. Schoenwetter, Vice President (Jan. 19 & 26, 2012) D1-LighthouseReno

City of Edina

(Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearing THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 West 50th Street, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place consider the following:

(Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 2012 SUMMARY BUDGET The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2012 budget information concerning the City of Edina to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete: The complete budget may be examined at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street or on the City’s web site www.cityofedina.com. The City Council approved this budget on December 20, 2011.

Final Rezoning, PUD and Final Development Plan. F.E. 70 LLC. 6996 France Avenue, Edina, MN. The east 215 feet of the south 190 feet of SE QTR of Sect 30, TNSHP 28, Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Build single-story retail and office building.

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All recommendations and objections will be hearing at said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Debra Mangen City Clerk

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(Jan. 26, 2012) D1-6996France

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FILED: January 6, 2012 /s/ Evan Reidell, Owner

2011 Budget

2012 Budget

Revenues Property Taxes Tax Increments All Other Taxes(Franchise) Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Revenues Federal State Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Revenues Total Revenues

$ 25,158,934 3,972,190 650,000 2,214,358 2,309,490

$ 26,138,226 3,980,000 700,000 3,200,512 2,526,600

197,303 5,315,760 2,733,804 1,027,103 399,330 412,500 $ 44,390,772

181,365 878,760 3,146,264 1,071,821 300,700 516,800 $ 42,641,048

Other Financing Sources Proceeds from Borrowing Other Financing Sources Transfers From Other Funds Total Other Financing Sources

5,807,000 55,000 1,949,459 $ 7,811,459

3,131,700 3,000 2,993,545 $ 6,128,245

Total Revenue and Other Financing Sources

$ 52,202,231

$ 48,769,293

Expenditures General Government Public Safety Streets and Highways Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Total Current Expenditures

5,992,954 13,718,819 6,226,108 121,248 511,602 3,856,413 $ 30,427,144

6,425,396 14,556,746 6,490,886 123,610 524,454 3,867,268 $ 31,988,360

Other Financing Uses Debt Service - Principal Interest and Fiscal Charges Streets and Highways Construction Capital Outlay Transfers to Other Funds Total Other Financing Uses

4,480,000 2,216,188 11,709,960 5,001,851 1,532,359 $ 24,940,358

5,830,000 2,014,476 5,081,500 2,571,734 2,668,445 $ 18,166,155

Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

55,311,502

50,154,515

Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance $ (3,109,271)

$ (1,385,222)

Total Property Tax Levy - All Funds

$ 26,138,226

$ 25,158,934

(Jan. 19 & 26, 2012) D1-GALAXIM

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearing THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 West 50th Street, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place consider the following: Preliminary Plat Approval. Vine Hill Investors, LLC. 14 Woodland Road, Edina, MN. Lot 14, “Colonial Grove Addition, Edina, Minn”, Hennepin County, MN. Generally located south of Woodland Road and east of Wooddale Avenue. Subdivide one lot into two. All recommendations and objections will be hearing at said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Debra Mangen City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D1-VineHill

Utility Sales Cost of Sales Gross Profit Operating Revenues Charges for Services $ 16,065,043 Total Operating Revenues $ 16,065,043 Operating Expenses Personal Services 1,695,124 Contractual Services 6,836,237 Commodities 1,038,650 Cost of Goods Sold Central Services 619,452 Depreciation 2,365,000 Total Operating Expenses $ 12,554,463 Operating Income $ 3,510,580 Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) Intergovernmental Revenue 110,000 Investment Earnings 98,000 Other Revenue Interest Charges (751,725) Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expense) $ (543,725) Income (Loss) Before Transfers $ 2,966,855 Transfers In (Out) (100,000) Net Income (Loss) $ 2,866,855

$ $

Liquor 13,328,045 9,628,249 3,699,796 3,699,796

$ $

8,297,500 8,297,500

$ $

4,383,142 2,015,475 879,800 525,900 348,600 1,157,500 9,310,417 (1,012,917)

24,362,543 28,062,339 $

24,080,320 27,343,834

$ $

7,493,227 7,390,473 9,335,414 9,357,175 1,982,806 1,949,184 513,400 513,400 1,180,716 1,087,920 3,635,099 3,039,840 24,153,162 $ 23,382,992 3,909,177 $ 3,960,842 110,000 182,000 15,000 (858,545)

84,000 15,000 (106,820)

1,411,514 (1,320,100) 91,414

2011 Budget 13,367,072 10,103,558 3,263,514

1,414,961 483,702 64,356 212,664 112,599 2,288,282 1,411,514

2012 Budget 13,328,045 $ 9,628,249 3,699,796

Other

110,000 198,000 22,000 (1,296,850)

(7,820)

(551,545)

(966,850)

$ (1,020,737) 1,095,000 74,263

3,357,632 (325,100) 3,032,532

2,993,992 (417,100) 2,576,892

BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL Debra Mangen Edina City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D1-Edina2012SummaryBudget

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Adolescence comes with a one-time window for building bones that will stay stronger into adulthood and beyond. That’s why it’s so important for young teens to “build their bone banks” with weight-bearing exercise and a diet rich in calcium. At least three cups of low fat or fat free milk plus other calcium-rich foods each day is a good rule. If you have children 11–15, make sure they take advantage of this critical time frame. They won’t get a second chance to build strong bones. A public service message from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. For more information, visit orthoinfo.org and nichd.nih.gov/milk.

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Senior Will Baker, one of the mainstays for the Edina High boys Alpine ski team, flies down the hill during the Buck Hill Invitational.

Lake hockey this week Minnetonka goes into this week’s action as the first-place team in Lake Conference boys hockey. The Skippers have a chance to prove their superiority in two upcoming games. They will play Wayzata at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Minnetonka’s Pagel Arena. Next for Minnetonka is a conference game with Eden Prairie at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Eden Prairie Community Center. Minnetonka is loaded with offensive weapons as Erik Baskin, Max Coatta and Vinni Lettieri lead the attack. In other Lake games this week, Edina has two home dates. The Hornets, led by junior goalie Willy Benjamin, will play Hopkins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, and Wayzata at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Both games are scheduled for Braemar Arena. Hopkins will play St. Louis Park in a non-conference game at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Hopkins Pavilion.

Lake girls hold court All five Lake Conference girls basketball teams will be in action in 7 p.m. games Friday, Jan. 27. Eden Prairie goes on the road to play Edina, Minnetonka travels to Wayzata and Hopkins plays Park Center in a non-conference game at Park Center High. Hopkins goes into this week’s action ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 4A.

Edina plays FAIR Edina High’s boys basketball team will play FAIR Downtown Academy in a non-conference game at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Edina Community Center. – Compiled by John Sherman

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Edina Alpine skiers fly Coach Nelson praises Hornets’ work ethic BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS With less than a month to go in the high school Alpine ski season, Edina coach Dave Nelson is optimistic. His boys team has already won championships in the Wild Mountain, Buck Hill and Eden Prairie Invitationals. However, the biggest challenges lay ahead – the section and state meets. The Hornets will shoot for a section title at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at Buck Hill. State competition will follow a week later at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. “We would have to have a lot of things fall our way to beat Minnetonka in the section meet,” Nelson said last week. Minnetonka has some of the best individuals in the state in Lars Midthun and Griffin Struyk. The Hornets counter with one of Nelson’s deepest teams. “I couldn’t ask for better athletes, better attitudes or a better work ethic than we have with our kids,” said Nelson. “They deserve all of the accolades they’ve been getting.” Senior Jake Campbell is the Hornets’ team leader. “Jake finished eighth in the Wild Mountain Invitational and second in the Buck Hill Invitational,” Nelson said.

“On any given day, Peter Smith, another senior, is as fast as Jake.” Seniors Will Baker, Rolf Tengdin and Alex Thomson are other key skiers for the Hornet boys team. Junior Coleman Foley and sophomore Spencer Knack are coming on strong. While the Hornet boys are state contenders, the Hornet girls are trying to reach contender status. “Our girls team isn’t as strong as it has been in the past, but they’re improving,” said Nelson. “Senior co-captains Thea Zerbe and Mackenzie Sorensen are the leaders. New arrival Ana Martinez combines finesse and power and is very focused.” Junior Kaia Lindquist is on her way to becoming a factor in big meets. Nelson said one of the biggest challenges in coaching is replacing graduating seniors each year. “Every year, you lose kids,” he said. “And every year, you move on. The kids we coach at Edina are special, year after year.” For the first time in years there isn’t a Finsand sister on the Edina team, much to Nelson’s dismay. Not only were Meredith and Kiltie medal-winning skiers, but their father brought more than his share of intangibles to the program. “We certainly miss Bert Finsand,” said Nelson. “He might be the best barbecue chef that ever lived.”

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Who is the best boys high school hockey team in the state? Sports editor John Sherman shares his thoughts on the subject in the Feb. 2 edition.

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Ben Biewen The Edina High graduate scored 16 points Jan. 18 in Gustavus Adolphus College’s 105-79 men’s basketball victory over Hamline University.

Katybeth Biewen Edina High’s girls basketball team won 62-57 Jan. 19 at Richfield. Biewen scored 25 points as the Hornets improved to 15-0 overall.

Corinne Buie The Edina High graduate is playing varsity women’s hockey at Providence College this winter. The Friars stand 9-13-3 through 25 games. Buie has 18 points on nine goals and nine assists.

Maddie Dekko Blake School’s Alpine skiing team won a five-team Tri-Metro Conference meet Jan. 18 at Buck Hill in Burnsville. Dekko, an eighth-grader at Blake, was the medalist.

Andy Jordahl Edina High’s junior forward scored the winning goal in the third period Jan. 19 as the Hornet boys hockey team won 3-2 at Minnetonka.

Anders Lee Lee, a former three-sport star in football, hockey and baseball at Edina High, is the second-leading scorer for the University of Notre Dame hockey team. He has 22 points on 14 goals and eight assists through 24 games. The Irish stand 13-8-3 overall.

Taylor Williamson Williamson, a ninth-grade forward for the Edina High girls hockey team, scored two goals in a 4-0 Lake Conference victory over Hopkins Jan. 17 at Braemar Arena.

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Lake Conference swim teams dominate state True Team meet Eagles first, Skippers second, Hornets fifth BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Three Lake Conference boys swimming teams finished in the top five at the state True Team meet Jan. 21 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Eden Prairie won the state title with Minnetonka finishing second and Edina taking fifth place. The Eagles piled up 2,157 points to Minnetonka’s 1,969.5. Rosemount was third with 1,888.5 and Stillwater was fourth with 1,791.5. Edina rounded out the top five with 1,757.5. “We were hoping for a 1-2-3 Lake finish,” said Edina head coach Art Downey. “It was very competitive for third place between Rosemount, Stillwater and our guys. Eden Prairie deserves the No. 1 state ranking.” Lake Conference swimmers had four first-place finishes at the True Team state meet. Eden Prairie’s Maverick Hovey won the 100-yard freestyle in 47.09 seconds. EP also got a first place in the 100 butterfly as Bryce Boston went 52.46. Aaron Greenberg of the Eagles won the 200 individual medley in 1 minute, 57.69 seconds. Minnetonka’s Noah Busch won the gold medal in the 100 backstroke in 52.41. Although Edina didn’t have any first places, the Hornets’ True Team performance featured a pair of silver medalists. “We battled hard and we’re starting to

It isn’t often – if ever – that a Curt Gilescoached hockey team loses a game 6-0. One thing is certain – the Edina boys coach is not likely to let it happen a second time. “Edina came in with a chip on its shoulder,” said Minnetonka head coach Brian Urick. “They outworked us, and that’s why they won.” The Hornets, who lost to Minnetonka 60 in the Schwan Cup semifinals in December, gained revenge Jan. 19 in a Lake Conference game at Minnetonka’s Pagel Activity Center. Edina’s 3-2 victory was largely the product of team defense.

SHORTS Edina softball signup The Edina Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is accepting online registrations for the 2012 season. Registration is open through Jan. 27. Tryouts for 10-and-Under and 12-andUner teams will be on Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Edina High Field House. There are no tryouts for the 8-and-Under and 14and-Under teams. To register: www.edinafastpitch.org.

Taking a Polar Plunge

Jackson Lindell of Edina swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley during the state True Team meet Jan. 21 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer) see some time drops,” said Downey. Mitch Lentz was Edina’s leader in the True Team meet. He earned second place in the 100 butterfly and fifth in the 100 breaststroke. Jackson Lindell placed second in the 200 individual medley. The 100 breaststroke turned out to be Edina’s best event. In addition to Lentz’s fifth place, Andrew Peterson finished sixth and Erik Rehnberg finished eighth. Buzz Rehnberg finished fourth in the 50 freestyle. Chico Pagitt gave Edina points with his

sixth place in 1-meter diving. Downey is already starting to plan for the Section 6AA and state Class AA meets. “We have a lot of good swimmers,” he said. “Now, we have to figure out how we’re going to get some of them into the top eight at the state meet. That’s where the big points are.” It looks like Eden Prairie will win the Lake Conference title after defeating Edina and Eden Prairie in dual meets. The Eagles have meets with Hopkins and Wayzata remaining on the dual-meet schedule.

Hornets turn tables on Tonka boys hockey team, 3-2 BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS

“With a team like Minnetonka, you have to make them hesitate in the neutral zone,” said Giles. “Once Minnetonka gets rolling, they just go, go, go.” Four of the five goals were scored in the second period before Edina got the gamewinner in the third. Minnetonka struck first with Sam Rothstein scoring with assists by Erik Baskin and Jack Ramsey. Edina responded with Dylan Malmquist scoring on assists from Connor Hurley and Parker Reno. Edina took a 2-1 lead when Louie Nanne converted a pass from Tyler Nanne. Minnetonka tied the score on Charlie Huminski’s goal as Michael Prochno and Baskin assisted.

At 15:40 of the third period, Andy Jordahl of the Hornets converted on assists from Malmquist and Nick Leer. Edina had 28 shots on goal to Minnetonka’s 41. Junior goalie Willy Benjamin was the No. 1 star for the Hornets as he turned away 39 shots. “Willy gives us a chance to win every night,” said Giles. “Against Minnetonka, he made key saves at key times.” Edina goes into this week’s games 14-3 overall and 1-0 in the Lake Conference. Hopkins, coached by former Edina player Rolf Ulvin, will be Edina’s opponent at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Braemar Arena. Wayzata will come to Braemar to play the Hornets at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

The Edina Junior Gold traveling boys hockey team will participate in the Polar Plunge at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Burnsville. The players, who have formed a plunge team called “Feel the Sting,” will be taking pledges for the Special Olympics. The Edina team has challenged Burnsville to a fundraising contest in conjunction with the event. Donations are being taken at www.plungemn.org/team/feelthesting.

Celebrate Braemar The Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club and the Braemar Skating School will present “Celebrate Braemar … Skate for Life” from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Braemar Arena’s East Rink. Participants will be able to skate and also view skating demonstrations by members of the club. There will be refreshments and prizes. The Braemar-City of Lakes Club has produced many national champion precision skating lines as well as nationallevel individual skaters and pairs. For further information contact David.Litteken@biworldwide.com.

Skate with the Hornets Members of the Edina High boys hockey squad will have an open house and skating session to raise donations for VEAP (local food shelves) from 1:303:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Cornelia outdoor rink and warming house. Varsity players will be on hand to skate with younger students and sign autographs. They will sign jerseys, sticks or autograph books. Donations taken that day will go to local food shelves. Those attending may donate bags of non-perishable food items or make a cash donation.

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Hopkins High is still the team to beat in Lake boys basketball BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Going into the Lake Conference portion of the boys basketball schedule, Wayzata High is the only undefeated club. Coach Phil Ward watched his team improve to 14-0 with an 83-64 victory at St. Cloud Tech Jan. 17. Wayzata’s success puts Hopkins in an unfamiliar position. For the first time in years, Hopkins does not have the Lake’s best record in pre-conference play. But that’s the kind of challenge Hopkins’ head coach, Kenny Novak Jr., enjoys. “The conference is probably as balanced as it has been in years,” Novak said last week. “Wayzata has some good kids back. Eden Prairie is solid and very, very deep. I knew Edina would be good and Minnetonka is much better this year.” As of last Friday, Lake teams had a combined 61-9 record in non-conference games. That’s how dominant the Lake has been. Edina, Hopkins and Wayzata won holiday tournament titles. “I have a high opinion of the other four teams in the conference,” said Wayzata head coach Phil Ward. “Hopkins plays at an unbelievable pace and shoots the ball very well. Eden Prairie doesn’t make

JOHN SHERMAN Edina Sports Editor many mistakes. It’s a team you have to go out and beat. Edina has come all the way back now after a rocky start. Minnetonka is kind of the wild card. There’s a lot of talent there.” So who does Ward favor? “You could never say Hopkins isn’t the team to beat,” he said.

Players to watch Part of the excitement in Lake Conference boys basketball is watching the great individual talent. Hopkins senior guard Siyani Chambers is one high-profile player. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Harvard University next season. Chambers is part of an all-senior starting five that includes Nick Jorgensen, Demetrius Martin, Andre McDonald and Zach Stahl. Stahl is the leader scorer at 20.6 points per game. McDonald has been out recently

with a separated shoulder, and junior Jamal Davis has taken his spot in the lineup. Wayzata has two strong frontcourt players in 6-foot-4 senior Chad Potas and 6-4 junior Zach Robertson. Robertson, who has a long family lineage at Wayzata, is the Trojans’ leading scorer at 18.6 points per game. His father Scott, his uncle Robbie and his brother Eric all wore Trojan blue and gold before him. Senior guard Tommy McDermott and senior forward Latrell Love lead the Minnetonka Skippers into conference play. Look for freshman guard Andrew Grosz to become another impact player. Senior forward Sander Mohn leads Eden Prairie along with sophomore guard Andre Wallace. Edina has a solid 1-2 punch with junior guard Graham Woodward and senior forward Philip “Flip” DeBerg. Woodward is averaging 20 points per game. The Hornets’ 6-9 junior center, Reggie Lynch, is the tallest player in the Lake Conference. “There aren’t any 7-footers in the league, but most of the teams are pretty big,” Novak noted. “Edina has the Lynch kid. Minnetonka has Andrew Turnblad,

who is close to 6-8, and Eden Prairie has Jordan Peterson, who is also 6-8.” Novak said he has had a chance to scout all of the teams in person. “I have watched Minnetonka a couple of times, Eden Prairie a couple of times, and Wayzata,” he said. “I’ve only seen Edina one time.” Novak didn’t come right out and say it, but Hopkins is going to have to play quickly to repeat as conference champion. The Royals will give away height most nights, but their quickness and defense are the constants. Jorgensen and Stahl, both 6-5, are the tallest players in the Royals’ lineup.

Opening night The Lake boys basketball schedule is a double-round robin, home-and-away format. Action begins Tuesday, Jan. 31, with Hopkins traveling to Eden Prairie and Minnetonka playing Edina at Edina Community Center. Both games start at 7 p.m. Wayzata’s Lake opener will be against Hopkins at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Wayzata High gym. Also at 7 p.m. on the 3rd, Eden Prairie will play Minnetonka at Minnetonka’s West Gym.

Hornets make it 11 in a row Dorsey’s team wins 80-68 in homecoming BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Saturday night was a homecoming for Edina High boys basketball coach Pat Dorsey, and he celebrated in style. Dorsey’s Hornets won 80-68 over Willmar in his hometown, giving Edina its 11th consecutive victory. “Willmar is pretty good and has been ranked in the top 10 all year in Class 3A,” said Dorsey, a former starting guard at Willmar. “It’s a town that loves its basketball, and for me it’s always a special game.” The Hornets’ recent winning streak followed a string of four losses at the beginning of the season. There were tough opponents in the early going, and that had something to do with the losses. Now that the Hornets are in the groove, Dorsey hopes they can stay there. Junior guard Graham Woodward is the ringleader, averaging 20 points per game. The Hornets have three other guards who play key minutes – Marley Allison, Derek Hill and Jack McGarry. Up front, Edina relies on 6-foot-9

Jefferson transfer Reggie Lynch at center. Forwards Nick Boone, Philip DeBerg, Mark Handberg and Dane Teuteberg complete the rotation. Everyone got into the act in the Willmar game. Woodward led the attack with 28 points while DeBerg had 20 and Lynch scored 11. Hill netted eight points and McGarry came off the bench to score five. “We learned early in the season what we needed to fix,” said Dorsey. “We knew that we had to get back to playing disciplined Edina basketball, and that’s what we’ve been doing.” The Hornets will face Minnetonka in the opening round of Lake Conference play at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Edina Community Center gym. Minnetonka is rolling with a 13-2 record and has two key transfers in the lineup, junior forward Riley Dearring from DeLaSalle and senior center Latrell Love from Minneapolis Patrick Henry. “Going into conference play, we know there won’t be a day off,” said Dorsey. “If you don’t play well, there’s a chance you could be blown out. Looking at the teams in our league, it reminds me of a couple years ago when all five teams were ranked in the top 10.”

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The Edina Silver Squirt B team continued its undefeated streak by earning first place in the Spring Lake Park Panther Classic, January 6-8, 2012. Edina beat Sartell 4-0 in the first game of the tournament, and then went on to beat Orono 7-0. Chaska/Chanhassen played a fantastic match against Edina in the Championship game, with the score tied 2-2 with just over a minute remaining to play. Edina relied on its tough, gritty play to ultimately win the tournament 4-2. Congratulations to the Edina Silver Squirt B team! Team members include: Elliot Nutting, Matt McGuire, Nolan Williams, Luke Kolar, Miles Dorsey, Jake Boltmann, Griffin Spence, Sam Sherod, Brady Klemmensen, Andrew Logan, Ramsey Bell, Brett Witzke, Morgan Spence, Will Soderling, Charlie Omodt, and Martin Enfield. The team is coached by Jason Williams, Guy Logan, Scott Bell and Steve Soderling.

EDINA SQUIRT B

The Edina 12U-A Team Wins Championship in Duluth". After 3 days of intense hockey action against 4 strong opponents, the Edina 12U- A Team wins the 2012 St. Luke's Icebreaker Invitational in Duluth. Another exceptional team effort by front row (L-R): Ellie Mahoney, Emily Oden, Anna Goldstein. Middle row (L-R): Morgan Wetterberg, Anna Klein, Loli Fidler, Elizabeth Austrums, Grace Vojta, Grace Bowlby, Olivia Kilberg. Back row (L-R) Brooke Tucker, Leah Gresham, Kaitlin Enriquez, Sophie Slattery, Lydia Bellows. Head Coach, Scott Bowlby, UMD Bulldog, Assistant Coaches, Billy Klein and Dave Horan. Team is Sponsored by Kraus-Anderson.

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Personal Gun Collection for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

5000

5100

Rentals Senior Rentals

South Mpls: New opportunity to rent a 1BR apartment in an established 55+ building. Convenient location. Call 612-721-5077

#'s Saturday at 8am

Moving/Estate Sale: Bronze sculpture, signed art, high quality furniture, furs, etc.

Talheim in Chaska

www.willmatthill.com

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

3 Year dry Oak mix, 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. Stored indoors. Free delivery & stacked 612-845-0957 FIREWOOD OAK & BIRCH

Dried, money back guar. Free deliv'y/stacking. 1/2 fireplace cord: 4'x4'x16” $70. 2 for $135. 763-560-2584

3160

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

952-361-0310 EHO

Furnishings

Rooms For Rent

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

5600

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $500 952-843-8138

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

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

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Misc. Wanted

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

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

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Bloomington: 2BR, 1BA, W/D, Excellent Location, $850/mo 952-944-5532

SUN Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

7000

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Real Estate

8100

Manufactured Homes

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

9000

Employment

9020

Business Opps & Info

9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Biz-2-Biz Interviewing Home Based B2B marketing and sales experience pref'd. No home calling. 15+hrs/wk avail from your home. M-F days. $14-$18/hr. Call 952-252-6000 infotechmarketing.com

9050

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

A New Career

Quality care begins with exceptional people.

JJooin our team...

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

Customer Support Representative

Make 2012 Your Year! 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)

9100

Ambulance Paramedic/EMT-.6 Benefits Eligible Glencoe Regional Health Services offers a competitive wage and benefits package. To learn more about all of our open positions and about starting a great career with GRHS, visit our Web site at www.grhsonline.org or call 320-864-7802 for more information.

This position is responsible for sales support for all Account Managers. Processes orders, prepares correspondence, and fulfills customer needs to ensure satisfaction. Processing of documents including orders, invoices, and credits. Acts as liaison between sales and operations for order tracking and equipment allocations. Full time position with benefits including health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and 401K. Please send resume with salary requirements to Hardware.com 7667 Cahill Road, Suite 400, Edina, Mn 55439 or email to Carmen.nielsen@ hardware.com

Education

Teachers and Assistants New Horizon Academy is accepting resumes for Teachers and Assistants for our Bloomington locations. Candidates must have some college coursework completed in early childhood or related field of study and experience in an early childhood education program. Email resume to lheruth@nhacademy or call Linda at 763-383-6219. E.O.E.

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

EARN FROM HOME!

Put faith 1st family 2nd Inventory Takers Needed! & an opportunity to Pay: $9/hr. Reguearn a great income! Starting lar p/t work. Paid Travel/ 952-474-4682 per diem. Paid Training.

Health Care

Group health plan after 90

Job Fair Wednesday days. Apply Online: 9am Noon for the fol- www.RGIS.com/careers

Discover AgeWell

lowing positions: Forklift/ Warehouse/Machine Operators/Printing/Office Admin/Shipping & Receiving. Call for more info 952-924-9000

it’s all about the people! If you’ve been searching for a rewarding job that inspires you to grow, to make a difference for seniors, and become a valued member of a truly collaborative team, then you need to discover AgeWell. We are an innovative company that is committed to changing the way we care for seniors in this country. Due to the success of our unique model of care, we are experiencing continuous growth and are seeking additional team members to join us in empowering seniors and improving lives. Highly selective, we choose only the most talented, compassionate and knowledgeable people. Home Health Aides - One year experience required, working at Summit Place a SilverCrest property. Reliable transportation necessary. To apply Call Karin Carlander 952-995-1292 or email kcarlander@agewellhomecare.com EOE

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

COMMUNITY EDITOR EDINA Sun Newspapers is seeking a fulltime Community Editor, to cover the city of Edina. Our editors write, photograph & maintain close relationships with the communities they serve. Must be able to write a feature one moment & effective local government coverage the next - & take photos to accompany both. Knowledge of AP Style required. Layout experience (Quark/Indesign) preferred. We offer the opportunity to get a start in journalism or a spot to grow your career. Benefits include 401(k), health, dental, life insurance & paid vacation. Cover letter, resume & clips or links to clips should be sent to:

dcallahan@acnpapers.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators

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

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and/or Bobcat loaders. Duties include Junkers & competent operation of Repairable Wanted snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated $ $200 + UP $ with snow and ice manJUNK& REPAIRABLE agement, up to and includCars/Truck ing manual labor, snow JACK'S AUTO shoveling, lifting up to 45 612-919-2707 OR lbs, and other duties as as763-533-7122 signed. 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 Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 drug and alcohol free Licensed/Bonded/Insured work environment. www.cash4clunkers.com To submit an application/resume visit our website at $$$ Junk Cars & Trucks www.rxlandscape.com, Call us 1st or Call us Last, fax 651-488-9195, or but Call US! 612-414-4924 email sueleatherman @rxlandscape.com. For $225+ for most Vehicles more information call Free Towing Sue at 651-379-4713. 952-818-2585

9810

9500

9627

Automotive Ford

'01 Ford Taurus SE, runs / looks great. 1 ownr, graphite blue 127K. $2000 952-835-6769

CASH! For Your Junked Wrecks or Unwanted Vehicles. Free Tow-Aways

612-805-2692

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

9632

Honda

2003 Honda CRV EX: 24,000 miles, $14,000, Auto, Pwr Sunroof. Call 952-897-0697

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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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

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

By: Ali Holman, co-owner of www.coreconditioningtraining.com I think we can all agree that eating is fun. Not only is it a way for us to socialize, reward ourselves and comfort ourselves, it also is the one area of fitness where people have the most trouble. Wouldn’t it be great to know that the choices you make are actually helping your fitness program? More importantly, wouldn’t it be even better to banish the word “diet” from your vocabulary? Chances are, if you are embarking on a “diet”, it will have a beginning and an end. The end is usually followed by slowly going back to old habits and ends you right back where you started. With our clients, we really encourage them to focus on a Lifestyle Change with room for “cheat meals” and realistic goals; which inevitably lead to lifelong results and without the emotional roller coaster of a diet.

Core/Conditioning Training’s List of “Fat Burning Foods”

eggs

low-fat dairy

Eggs are high in protein and low in calories. You may have heard all the warnings about eggs and your health: opt for eggwhites for the low-cholesterol, fatburning effect. Eggs also contain the vitamin B-12, a great supplement for breaking down fat cells.

Studies show that women who eat low-fat dairy products (such as non-fat yogurt and low-fat milk) three to four times a day lost 70 percent more fat than low-dairy dieters.

beans

oatmeal

Beans are one of the best sources of protein, fiber and iron. Some of the best beans to ear are: • Navy Beans • White Beans • Kidney Beans • Lima Beans

Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol by flushing those bad digestive acids out of your system. Skip the flavored oatmeals - you lose out on all the health benefits. If you must sweeten your oatmeal, do so by adding fruit.

olive oil

lean meats

Certain fats are good for you, and your body needs them. Olive oil is one of those “good fats.” It helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down. One ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains about 85% of the daily value for monosaturated fat.

Search for lean meats - chicken (baked, broiled, grilled), fish and turkey - which are all high in protein. It is a good rule of thumb to consume at least one half-gram protein per pound of body weight each day. A chicken breast gets you well on your way, with about 22 grams of protein.

whole grains

interval training

Our body needs carbohydrates, despite what the fad diets tell you. Avoid processed carbohydrates such as white breads, bagles, pastas and white rice and look for whole grains that have not been processed and contain the fiber and minerals your body needs.

Interval training is defined as short, repeated bouts of intense exercise with minimal rest. You can burn major calories and get an all-over workout in less than 30 minutes. When you see people who are “cut,” chances ar they are partaking in interval training.

Check out Ali’s blog for more health & wellness tips!

Go to Minnlocal.com and click on the “Health” tab or check out her website:

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Please call 952-392-6888 for business rates.

MERCHANDISE MOVER (CMM) $44.00

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more • Includes mnsun.com website

GARAGE SALES (CGS) $40

• 3 lines, 2 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $10.00 • FREE Garage Sale Kit available at one of our three offices - Or we can mail it to you for an additional $4.50 • Rain Insurance $2.00 • Includes mnsun.com website

TRANSPORTATION (CTRAN) $44

Classified Phone Classified Fax Classified Billing Legal Notices

952-392-6888 952-941-5431 952-392-6890 952-392-6801

TO PLACE YOUR AD

Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* *Earlier on Holiday Weeks BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

952-392-6888 952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie Classified Office

HOW TO PAY

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Includes mnsun.com website *Includes www.wikimetro.com website

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, personal checks, and cash.

13 WEEK RUN! (CTIL)

LOCATION

$50 Merchandise only

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For 1 item priced under $2500, price must be in ad, must call every fourth week to renew, private party ads only • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

One Item for Sale, $100 or Less • Mail or FAX in only Tuesday - Thursday Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

EDEN PRAIRIE 10917 Valley View Road

SERVICES & POLICIES

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TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD

BUSINESS SERVICES

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM COMPLETELY

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PRIVATE PARTY RATES

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Mail order form to: Sun•Classifieds, 10917 Valley View Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Or fax order form to: 952-941-5431 Deadline: Mondays at 3:00 pm - Earlier deadline on Holiday Weeks Note: Newsprint does not fax legibly, you must fax a photocopy of the completed order form below. Please use this order form when placing your Classified ads.

• Use the grid below to write your ad. • Please print completely and legibly to ensure the ad is published correctly.

• Punctuate and space the ad copy properly. • Include area code with phone number. • 3 line minimum

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Choose from the following 5 zones:

Please fill out completely.

■ Sun•Sailor

Incomplete forms may not run.

Chanhassen, Excelsior, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Orono, Plymouth, Shorewood, St. Louis Park, Wayzata

■ Sun•Focus

Arden Hills, Blaine, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, Falcon Heights, Fridley, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Spring Lake Park

■ Sun•Current South

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Savage

■ Sun•Current Central

Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield

■ Sun•Post

Amount enclosed: $________________________ Classification _____________________________ Date of Publication ________________________ Credit Card Info: ■ VISA ■ MasterCard ■ American Express Card # ____________________________________ Exp. Date __________________CID #__________ Name ____________________________________ Address __________________________________ __________________________________________

Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale

City ______________________ Zip ____________

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(W) ______________________________________

Phone: (H) ________________________________

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