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Council approves platting for Muslim community center BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS A proposal to combine the plats associated with a future Muslim community center provided the Bloomington City Council and residents with an exercise in determining what was or wasn’t germane to the matter at hand. When the workout was complete, the council approved the preliminary and final plat for the property, as well as a variance request associated with the plan. The council approved a conditionaluse permit for the Al Farooq Youth and Family Center earlier this year. The former school building at 8201 Park Ave. S. includes a separate parcel that has an athletic field and courts, a shared amenity developed jointly by the city and the building’s former ownership. Parking for the building includes the area in front of the build-

Career day in Bloomington Boy Scouts earned merit badges while participating in career day activities Nov. 19 in Bloomington. Scott Carpenter (left) of Apple Valley explains the techniques of wire feed welding to Stuart Hutt of Minneapolis during Boy Scout Career Day at Donaldson Company of Bloomington Nov. 19. Scouts had 15 merit badge choices during career day, including drafting, engineering, graphic arts, law, photography and truck transportation. More than 200 scouts and 60 volunteers participated in the eight-hour program. (Photos by Mike Hanks – Sun Newspapers)

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A holiday concert featuring pianist Mary Beth Carlson is planned next week in Bloomington. “Rejoice! A Celebration of Christmas” is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children 16 and younger. Remaining tickets will be available one hour prior to show time. Ticket purchases include a copy of the “Seasons in the Northland” DVD. Tickets: 952-934-2319.

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A National-Louis University professor, author and motivational speaker will discuss disability and inclusion next week in Bloomington. Patrick Schwarz will present “From Disability to Possibility – The Power of Inclusion” 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. His presentation is in celebration of the 11th annual Inclusive Schools Week, Dec. 5-9. Inclusive Schools Week highlights the accomplishments of families, schools and communities who collabo-

A Bloomington church is hosting a Christmas variety show next week. The Walter Bell Variety Show features live music, drama and video. Cedar Valley Church’s choirs, band and orchestra will perform. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the church, 8600 Bloomington Ave. S. Free tickets are required for preferred seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performances. Tickets: 952-854-1100.

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Council narrowly rejects expansion of senior housing campus BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS Hearing late night pleas to keep additional traffic out of their neighborhood, the Bloomington City Council narrowly denied a proposal to expand the Martin Luther Campus in east Bloomington. The campus includes a 137-bed nursing home known as Martin Luther Manor and the 108-unit Meadow Woods assisted living facility. The proposal was for a 67-unit facility for seniors, com-

posed of 17 studio units, 44 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units. The facility was intended to provide housing with minimal care services. The new building was to connect the two existing buildings on the south side and add parking through construction of an underground parking garage. After hearing traffic concerns from residents and debating the merits of the proposal the council voted 4-3 to deny the conditional-use permit and building

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plans in the early morning hours of Nov. 22. The vote was taken more than six hours after the council convened its meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 21. The council’s 4-3 vote was to draft a resolution for denial, which will be presented to the council at its Dec. 5 meeting. Councilmember Steve Peterson was on the prevailing side of the vote. “For me it does come down to the traffic issue,” he said. With the neighborhood south of 98th Street bearing the majority of the traffic for the facility, predominantly 13th Avenue, Peterson preferred to take steps to guide the development to a better location. Councilmember Amy Grady also voted to deny the proposal, citing concerns about the existing traffic on 13th Avenue. “This add trips,” she said. “I’m not comfortable adding another trip to this neighborhood. “I think this would be injurious to the neighborhood,” she added. Mayor Gene Winstead said he has great affection for the facility and wanted to see the project move forward, noting that for many years his parents had

resided there. Councilmember Karen Nordstrom also favored the proposal and questioned if more could be done by Martin Luther Campus to minimize traffic. She doubted the expansion would increase traffic to and from the campus significantly. Councilmember Vern Wilcox opposed the plan, and criticized representatives of Martin Luther Manor for their arguments that the city has had the opportunity to restrict development opportunities of the campus in the past, but has not done so. Wilcox interpreted the argument as saying, “The city screwed up by not putting those tools in place and therefore should punish the neighborhood because we didn’t do our job. “I resent that a little bit.” If Wilcox thought there was a way to approve the project without negatively impacting the neighborhood he said he would have been willing to postpone a decision. “I just don’t see this coming together.” Councilmember Tim Busse compared the issues raised by the proposal to REJECTION: TO NEXT PAGE

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Kennedy choirs to host annual holiday show Bloomington Kennedy High School choirs will host their annual holiday show next week. Performances of “Deck the Rooftops” are 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 10, in the high school auditorium, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S. The school’s seven choirs, show

Rejection FROM PREVIOUS PAGE issues the council considered earlier in the year when Normandale Community College proposed a parking ramp on its campus. In both cases the council was weighing the benefits provided to Bloomington versus the impacts upon the immediate neighborhood, he

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Jet packs and thought pods and more Gift giving is easy, when money is no object I think for the first time I will try online Christmas shopping this year. It seems easier, and the options seem wider. I have made no purchases yet, but my hunt has begun, and I have found some doozies. Here, I will share some discoveries from a recent online windowshopping session — all things I plan on purchasing as gifts, assuming I find a couple million dollars in my the pocket of my winter jacket when I dust it off for the season. Picking the right gift can be hard, unless it’s a jet pack. And I found an ingenious one, called the Jet-Lev Flyer ($130,000) that shoots the operator 20 feet into the air, powered by water that it sucks up water via hose, regurgitating it as a punishing, propelling blast. Whoever is lucky enough to find this one under the tree will have to wait for spring, however — or go on vacation — before they can use it, as the device only works on water. But it is not your only jet

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pack option. A manufacturer called Martin Aircraft makes one that goes for only $86,000, and is said to achieve 30 minutes of flight time. The company calls it the safest jet pack in the world. It’s the Volvo of jet packs. It seems what we’re dealing with here, when picking between these two packs is, do we want to rocket around, funin-the-sun, beer-commercial style with the Jet-Lev water model? Or, do we want something a little more practical, like the Martin Aircraft pack? I think there’s room for both. For quieter times I found something called the Inspirational Archipod. The $40,000, 13 feet tall, 9 feet in diameter igloo-shaped cocoon is designed to imbue the occupant with maximum creativity. Because you’re in a dome, you see? And ideas really bounce around in there. The Inspirational Archipod is shin-

gled by the very creative and handsome Western Red Cedar, which covers the double insulated walls. A gull-winged door opens up to the dome-y interior, which features walls with no visible joints that might trap inspiration, creativity or enlightenment. Portholes, and a clear top that hinges open, allow whiffs of brilliance to float in. I foresee a bright future where Inspirational Archipods dot bucolic corporate campuses across America, ushering in some sort of Age of Aquarius and the 20-hour work week. For now, I bet some people in California have them, at least. If you like motorcycles or science fiction, I might get you the Tron-cycle ($55,000). Based on the movie “Tron: Legacy,” the Tron-cycle — actually called the Light Cycle on the website that sells it — is street legal and accented with strips of electro-luminescent lighting that is turned to a blur by a fuel injected Suzuki 996cc, 4stroke engine. Taking the hunt back to domestic territory, I have also considered my friends and family who prefer that their home décor be made of

firearms. For them I will purchase the elegant AK-47 table lamp. The lamp’s 24-inch porcelain neck is, of course, a pretend AK-47 resting upright on its butt. It costs $445, which I imagine is the price you might pay on the black market for the real thing. I am not in favor of guns — I have never even fired one — so I don’t want to belabor the point, but I must mention, the company that makes the AK-47 lamp, Loaded Objects Ceramics, also makes one modeled after a Tri9mm handgun. The classy ensemble is completed with a set of chess pawns shaped like grenades. The above is just a quick sampling. Dig, and you’ll find some gems yourself. Check out the perfectly named thisiswhyimbroke.com, or uncrate.com or hammacher.com for more outrageous gift ideas. But remember your neighbors, too. Maybe some these zany, highend items can only be obtained online, but your local retailers also could use your business. Maybe buy the jet pack online, but visit your shops can help you with the more pedestrian items. That is what responsible consumerism is all about.

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COMMUNITY NOTES AR&LE holiday show Dec. 11 in Edina The AR&LE Performers will present holiday variety show “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina. AR&LE Performers is sponsored by Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange, a cooperative partnership between the cities and school districts of Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie and Richfield. The hour-long variety show will feature holiday music and imaginative performances by adults with and without disabilities. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 per household will be accepted. Info: 952–681–6109.

‘BRAVA! Sings’ this holiday season This Christmas, Twin Cities women’s choral ensemble BRAVA! is offering the gift of musical potpourri at two a festive

concerts filled with songs to lighten hearts, lift spirits and tickle funny bones. “BRAVA! Sings... A Joyful Song of Christmas,” will feature musical selections ranging from exuberant to ethereal and rollicking to reflective. The first show is 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Ave. S., in Bloomington. A free will offering will be collected. Info: bravasings.net.

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Familiar story results in another fraud investigation BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS The last of the suspects connected to a pair of August purse thefts in Bloomington has been arrested, but one of the women arrested in connection with the case was identified as an accomplice in a new incident tied to Bloomington. A 35-year-old Fridley woman voluntarily turned herself in Nov. 18 following a Bloomington Police Department investigation that connected her to a wallet theft, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik. The victim told police that she discovered her wallet was missing from her purse on Oct. 10. She had used her wallet to make a purchase the previous day and had placed her purse inside a locker at the Bloomington Goodwill store that same day. The victim learned a credit card and debit card from her wallet were used to make multiple purchases in the area near the Goodwill store, Stehlik said. Charges on the victim’s cards included $404 at Home Dept, three separate charges at Walmart totaling $181 and a purchase at a Richfield gas station. All of the purchases were made within a short period of time, according to Stehlik. Surveillance video showed a white female exiting a dark Pontiac and making purchases connected to a stolen card. Although the Pontiac was not immediately identifiable from the surveillance video, the car was eventually identified as belonging to a 33-year-old Minneapolis woman who was a suspect in the August Bloomington incidents. The white female was also identified as the 35-year-old Fridley woman, who was also a suspect in other cases around the Twin Cities, Stehlik explained. A Bloomington investigator made contact with the Fridley woman and presented her with the information that had been collected by police. The suspect told police that she was on probation, was broke and had no way to pay her rent. She said that she had an agreement with the 33-year-old Minneapolis woman to use the stolen debit and credit cards that the Minneapolis woman obtained and split the proceeds. The Fridley woman faces possible felony charges for her role in the case, Stehlik noted.

Attempted fraud A trio attempting to use a stolen credit card at Mall of America was less than successful before being apprehended by police. The trio – a 22-year-old Fridley man, 21year-old Minneapolis man and a 17-year-

old St. Paul boy – were arrested Nov. 17 after attempting to purchase $415 worth of clothing with an unsigned credit card at Hollister. The trio selected clothing in the store without regard to size or price, according to a store employee. When the trio attempted to purchase the clothing with a credit card, a manager confirmed the card had been reported stolen, Stehlik said. Upon being questioned about the card by a loss prevention officer, nobody claimed the card as his. The trio quickly fled the store, Stehlik noted. Mall surveillance tracked two members of the trio to the mall’s transit hub, where a Bloomington police officer found them. The third person was also tracked down by police, Stehlik added.

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Memory lapse? A woman accused of shoplifting from Bloomingdale’s at Mall of America claimed that she had forgotten to pay for bed sheets, pillow cases, pajamas, a jacket and socks she had stowed in a stroller. The 43-year-old Aberdeen, S.D., woman was arrested Nov. 19. She had been observed by store security concealing items in a bag and under coats in a stroller. She was confronted at her vehicle by mall security after having purchased two pillows. She said she had forgotten to pay for the other items, totaling $1,119, and had intended to return to pay for them. When questioned by police about the incident the woman told an officer, “I have no idea what is going on.” The woman was familiar to Bloomingdale’s security, as she was recognized as a woman they observed concealing about $1,600 worth of merchandise in June. The woman had abandoned the merchandise before leaving the store, however, so she was not arrested at that time, Stehlik explained. The woman, who faces a possible felony theft charge, had three children with her during the incident. She was able to call a friend who picked them up while the woman was in custody, Stehlik noted.

alarm had been triggered and a window had been broken. It was determined that seven bottles of liquor had been removed from the bar, but two had been dropped and broken at the restaurant. Bottles of vodka, tequila and scotch had been taken from the bar, with the most expensive bottle valued at $120, Stehlik said.

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Attempted burglary Surveillance video confirmed two men burglarized a Bloomington apartment building. The burglary occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Nov. 18, according to Stehlik. The two men pried open an entry door at Pennbrooke Apartments, 2400 W. 102nd St., and were observed entering a laundry room in the building, possibly in an

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A 21-year-old Golden Valley woman who took a late night swim in a Bloomington storm water retention pond faces two felony counts. The woman, charged Nov. 18 in Hennepin County District Court, faces one count of fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and one count of firstdegree driving while impaired and refusing to submit to chemical testing. She faces up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine for the fleeing charge and three to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $14,000 for the DWI charge if convicted. The woman was arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 2 after she was

attempt to breaking into laundry room machines, but there was no sign of entry into the machines, Stehlik said. Damage to the building was estimated at $200. One perpetrator was a white male wearing a blue, hooded sweatshirt and a blue winter hat. He appeared to be in his late teens or early 20s and was cleanshaven. The other perpetrator was a white male wearing a black jacket, polo shirt, jeans and a Camel baseball cap with a large white “1” on it. He had scruffy facial hair and appeared to be in his 20s. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bloomington Police Department at 952-563-4900. observed rolling through a stoplight at the exit ramp of Interstate 35W southbound in Bloomington. The woman’s vehicle rolled over a curb and onto grass, according to the complaint. When an officer attempted to stop her vehicle, the woman began to flee. The short pursuit ended when her vehicle crashed into a bicycle rack outside Bloomington Civic Plaza. The woman fled from the vehicle on foot, swam across the pond and continued to flee on foot before being apprehended moments later, according to the complaint. The woman was previously convicted of driving while impaired on June 6, 2009, and July 5, 2011. She had been arrested in Ramsey County on suspicion of driving while impaired on Sept. 23, 2011, the complaint noted.

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Robbery suspect matches descriptions from Richfield, Bloomington incidents A man who robbed a bank in Minneapolis at gunpoint on Tuesday, Nov. 22, has a description similar to those from a Richfield bank robbery and an attempted bank robbery in Bloomington. According to the FBI, at about 1:30 p.m. a white male entered Bremer Bank at 3001 Hennepin Ave., brandished a gun and demanded cash. The robber fled to a parking ramp after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, and utilized a crossover-style vehicle, the release says. The man is suspected of several other bank robberies in the metro area, and is a white male in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a skinny build, according to the FBI. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black shoes and a ski mask during the robbery.

A man with a similar description attempted to rob Richfield Bloomington Credit Union at gunpoint Nov. 9, but left empty-handed after being told there was no cash on hand. The suspect in a Nov. 4 armed robbery of First National Bank of the Lake in Richfield also resembles the man suspected in the Minneapolis robbery. Authorities have not confirmed a connection between the incidents. “We’re reviewing all of the recent bank robberies to determine whether or not one individual is responsible,” FBI representative Kyle Loven said. Anyone with information regarding the robberies should call the FBI at 612-376-3200, the Richfield Police Department at 612-861-9800, or Bloomington Police Department at 952-563-4900. –COMPILED BY ANDREW WIG

COMMUNITY NOTES Carriage rides, holiday Tour of Trees is Dec. 3 Seniors and their families are invited to the annual Tour of Trees at Meadow Woods Assisted Living this weekend in Bloomington. Horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and decorated trees are offered 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Meadow Woods, 1301 E. 100th St. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People food shelf. Info: 952-888-1010.

Bloomington church to host cookie, candy sale More than 8,000 homemade holiday cookies and candies will be available next weekend in Bloomington. Cookies and candies will be available for $7 per pound 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Normandale Hylands

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COMMUNITY NOTES ‘What Would Jesus Buy?’ showing Dec. 5 The film “What Would Jesus Buy?” will be shown 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., in Edina. Produced by Morgan Spurlock of “Supersize Me,” the film follows the “Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir” on a cross-country, holiday revival tour that questions hyper-consumerism. The film takes viewers into the homes of families as they max out their credit cards to live up to the consumer model of Christmas, while also telling personal stories from those who remember the holidays as a simpler, less commercial and more joyful time. The free film showing is part of the Climate SOS Film Series. For more information, call 612-965-8284, contact ClimateSOSFilmSeries@gmail.com, or find “Climate Action Needed Now” on Facebook.

Home Instead wrapping gifts for seniors Edina-based Home Instead Senior Care is seeking volunteers to help wrap gifts for its Be a Santa to a Senior program. A wrapping party is scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the

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Holy Angels to present ‘Haroun and the Sea’ Students at the Academy of Holy Angels are preparing for their upcoming performance of “Haroun and the Sea Stories,” a production based on a book of children’s stories by Salman Rushdie. Public performances are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 10 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Elementary school students will be invited to a special matinee performance during the school day Dec. 9. General admission tickets for the public shows are $5. Info: 651-798-2651.

Skating Exhibition set for Dec. 11 in Edina The Edina-based Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club will host its fourth annual Holiday Pops Skating Exhibition and VEAP Benefit 5:40-7:30

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Noon concert series at Wooddale churches The Noël at Noon Advent Concert Series at Wooddale Church began Nov. 30 and will continue through Dec. 15. The concerts will be presented at Wooddale’s Eden Prairie and Edina campuses. The series will continue 12:10-12:40 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, in the Worship Center on the Eden Prairie

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Edina Stingers goalie Evan Salo, right, and Minnesota Special Hockey volunteer Ryan Williamson, left, a senior at Eden Prairie High School, skate during the team’s second practice of the season Sunday, Nov. 20, at Braemar Arena in Edina. The organization with Edina roots is adding three new teams this year. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers) from across the state to play. Miller said she saw a definite need. That fall, with the help from numerous other volunteers, Minnesota Special Hockey was launched with two teams – the Edina Stingers and Blaine Polars. “This year we have nine and we’re hoping for more than 100 players,” said Miller, who continues to serve on the organization’s board. There are now teams in New Hope,

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“I get a little overwhelmed but I enjoy it. I want to see more people on the ice,” she said. Her son Sam Cashin, 18, a senior at Edina High School, participated in the first six-week program and continues to play on the Edina Stingers. She said he had been attending his sister’s hockey games as her team’s stick boy for years before that, but never had the opportunity to be on a team himself. It’s been a great experience, she said. Participants of every age and ability are accepted to play. The Edina team has players ranging from age 4 to into their 40s. Coaches form lines based on ability so that during games, teams are evenly matched. Each team meets for an hour every Sunday November through March and plays six games a season. “It’s really a chance for kids who can’t play in normal leagues to get out on the ice,” said Greg Williamson of Eden Prairie, who has coached the Edina Stingers for three years. Williamson said “it’s a less about age, SPECIAL HOCKEY: TO NEXT PAGE

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Speaker addresses depression, holidays Lynne Silva-Breen, a licensed marriage and family therapist, will present “Expectations, the Holidays and

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Parkinson’s support group meeting Dec. 14 A Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting has been scheduled 1:30-2:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Prairie Adult Care, located in the Victory Lutheran Church, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie. The support group is for persons with Parkinson’s Disease or related neurological disorders, care givers or both. Meetings focus on current research and treatment, tips for managing daily activities of living and psy-

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Optimist pancake breakfast Dec. 10 The Richfield Optimist Club will be stacking up pancakes Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Richfield. A face painter and Santa Clause will be on hand for the breakfast, which costs $5 for adults and is free for kids 12 and under. Sausage, coffee and juice also will be served.

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2 ROTARY CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON DAYMAKERS When: 7:29 a.m. Where: Hilton Minneapolis-Bloomington, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: daymakers.org GIRLS HOCKEY: JEFFERSON VS. PRIOR LAKE When: 7:15 p.m. Where: Bloomington Ice Garden, 3600 W. 98th St. Info: 952-563-8842

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8 CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Where: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-563-4944 BOYS HOCKEY: JEFFERSON VS. CENTENNIAL When: 7:15 p.m. Where: Bloomington Ice Garden, 3600 W. 98th St. Info: 952-563-8842

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Approval FROM PAGE 1 ing through a lease arrangement with Xcel Energy, which owns property associated with the transmission corridor that runs through the area. The proposal was to combine all three parcels into one plat with a platting variance to allow conveyance of a portion of the transmission corridor to Al Farooq. The variance was requested because of the unusual characteristics of the

corridor, which runs underneath power lines for several blocks along Park Avenue. The primary parking area for the building is on Xcel Energy property through a lease agreement between Xcel Energy and the building’s previous ownership, the Concordia Academy Association of Schools. Since the leased parking area provides the primary access to the building, Al Farooq’s lenders consider the value of the school property to be dependent upon access to the land. The ability to terminate the lease agreement for the parking area by either

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party was not seen as favorable by Al Farooq’s lending agency, according to attorney Ferdinand Peters, who represented the youth and family center. The purchase of a portion of the transmission corridor was not the desire of Al Farooq’s leadership, as it was seen as advantageous only to the lenders, he noted. Xcel Energy, which prefers to sell the property rather than lease it, will retain an easement to the property for transmission line access, and structures cannot be built on the transmission corridor parcel, Planning Manager Glen Markegard told the council. By combining the parking area with the school building, Al Farooq is required to survey and plat the entire parcel, not just the portion it is acquiring, unless given a variance by the council. To grant the variance, the council had to determine that an unusual hardship exists to justify the variance and that the hardship is not the result of actions by the applicant. The city has previously granted a similar variance for a separate portion of the corridor. City Attorney Sandra Johnson reminded the council that its task was to determine, “Whether or not an unusual hardship or practical difficulty exists to vary from the platting requirement. “This is not an opportunity for the city council legally to reconsider, revoke, revisit or add any conditions to its prior conditional-use permit approvals,” she added. “Those are not

before the city council tonight,” she noted. “What you do tonight will not affect those.” In opening the public hearing, Mayor Gene Winstead reiterated its purpose. “Please keep your testimony or your comments germane to the variance or the preliminary and final platting procedure that is before us.” One question related to the platting that generated discussion was drainage of the property. The existing drainage and utility easements are being vacated as part of the process, but will be re-established as part of the new plat. Concerns raised about drainage conditions around the building, however, were not addressed by the council. “That relates to issues that are not germane to this application,” City Manager Mark Bernhardson said. “We will review the issue,” he added. “If it needs to be addressed, we will look at addressing it.” The council voted 5-2 in favor of the platting variance, with council members Tom Hulting and Vern Wilcox dissenting. Wilcox said he didn’t see a hardship in surveying and platting the entire parcel. If Xcel Energy is interested in selling the parcel, he disagreed that it should be the burden of Al Farooq to complete the work or obtain the variance. He also favored addressing drainage issues in conjunction with the re-platting. Wilcox cast the lone vote against the preliminary and final plat for the youth and family center, as well as the vacation of easements for the associated properties.

‘This is not an opportunity for the city council legally to reconsider, revoke, revisit or add any conditions to its prior conditional-use permit approvals’

PUBLIC SAFETY Fire damages kitchen, garage in Bloomington An early morning house fire in Bloomington damaged a kitchen and attached garage as well as the building’s exterior.

The fire at 7619 85th St. W. was reported 12:18 a.m. Nov. 18, according to Bloomington Fire Chief Ulie Seal. The single-family dwelling was occupied at the time of the incident, but nobody was injured, he noted. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Seal said.

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LEGAL NOTICES City of Bloomington NOTICE OF CITY OF BLOOMINGTON POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The city of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission, or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs, and activities. The city has designated coordinators to facilitate compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as required by Section 35.107 of the U.S. Department of Justice regulations, and to coordinate compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as mandated by Section 8.53 of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations. For more information contact the Human Services Division, City of Bloomington, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, telephone: 563-8700; TDD: 563-8740.

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) INVITATION TO BID FOR METROPOLITAN AREA FIBER OPTIC NETWORK EXPANSION TO MOA Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bloomington at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431, until 2:00 p.m., CST, on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and materials to construct a metropolitan area fiber system and electronics within the City of Bloomington. A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., CST, on Monday, November 28th in the McLeod Conference Room at Bloomington City Hall 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431. This will include a walk-through of the MOA and Fire Station #3 sites. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by: Elert & Associates 140 Third Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 A CD copy of the Bid Form, Contract Documents and Plans and Specifications may be obtained from: Ms. Sandi Parr Elert & Associates 140 Third Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: (651) 705-1221 Email: Sandi.Parr@elert.com Hard copies of the Bid Form, Contract Documents and Plans and Specification are available for the cost of reproduction, plus applicable shipping through Elert & Associates. Copies of the Bid Form, Contract Documents and Plans and Specification can be viewed at the City of Bloomington Purchasing Office. Each Bid must be clearly identified as “BID FOR METROPOLITAN AREA FIBER OPTIC NETWORK EXPANSION TO MOA” and shall show the name and address of the Bidder. A certified or cashiers’ check payable to the City of

Bloomington or satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and a license surety company in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid shall accompany each Bid as a guarantee that if the Bid is accepted the Bidder shall execute a written proposed contract and furnish the required bonds within ten days after the award of the contract. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of the Bid to the office of the Purchasing Agent. The City of Bloomington reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. The City also reserves the right to waive any informalities, to award the contract in whole or in part, and to award to the Bidder the City determines is in the City’s best interest. The City of Bloomington hereby notifies all bidders that businesses owned and controlled by minorities or women will be afforded maximum feasible opportunity to submit bids and/or proposals and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, ancestry, handicap, public assistance, marital or national origin.

signed this document under oath. FILED: October 6, 2011 /s/ Erika Roland, CEO (Nov. 24 & Dec. 1, 2011) D3-CentLakesDevelopment

School District 271 (Official Publication) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID No. 92911 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given by the School Board of Independent School District No. 271 located at Bloomington, Minnesota, that it will receive sealed bids for the following: 2012 Bloomington Public Schools Oak Grove Elementary School Switchgear Replacement Bid No. 929-11

the opening of bids without the consent of the Board of Education for a period of thirty (60) days after the scheduled time of closing bids. Independent School District No. 271 Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-Bid929-11

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE: 8768A-11 APPLICANT: Minnesota School of Business/Globe University

Avenue PURPOSE: Conditional Use Permit for an instructional center DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING:

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9360 Ensign

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School District 271 (Official Publication) BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ LIST OF INTENDED PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE FUNDED WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES BONDING AND LEVY PROGRAM PAY 12 LEVY INTRODUCTION State law, as set forth in Minn. Stat. §123B.59, establishes an alternative facilities bonding and levy program for school districts that have: (a) An independent or special school district qualifies to participate in the alternative facilities bonding and levy program if the district has:

Bids close at 2:00 PM local time on December 22, 2012, at the office of the Purchasing Agent. Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington Minnesota 55431. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Purchasing Agent. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud.

(1) more than 66 students per grade;

The Electrical Project at the Oak Grove Elementary School, 1301 West 104th Street Bloomington, MN 55431, includes the removal of the existing switchgear and the installation of replacement switchgear.

(b) An independent or special school district not eligible to participate in the alternative facilities bonding and levy program under paragraph (a) qualifies for limited participation in the program if the district has:

PRE-BID WALKTHROUGH: A Pre-Bid Walkthrough will be held on December 8, 2011, 2:30 p.m. Check in at the school office for meeting location.

(c) Notwithstanding the square footage limitation in paragraph (a), clause (2), a school district that qualified for eligibility under paragraph (a) as of July 1, 2007, remains eligible for funding under this section as long as the district continues to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), clauses (1), (3), and (4).

A cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond payable to the Bloomington Public Schools in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Payment and Performance Bond.

(a) A district qualifying under subdivision 1, paragraph (a), must have a ten-year facility plan approved by the commissioner that includes an inventory of projects and costs that would be eligible for:

(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.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, in triplicate, at the place and time indicated above. They shall be plainly marked for the item to be bid as follows:

(b) A district qualifying under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), must have a five-year plan that includes an inventory of projects and costs for health and safety projects with an estimated cost of $500,000 or more per site that would qualify for health and safety revenue except for the project size limitation in section 123B.57, subdivision 1, paragraph (b).

“OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT BID NO. 929-11”

(1) annually update the plans;

List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Centennial Lakes Development Strategies Group

Copies of the Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file and available for inspection at the Minneapolis and St Paul Builders’ Exchange, the F. W. Dodge and Construction Market Data plan rooms, and the National Council of Minority Contractors.

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs and activities. Upon request, the City will attempt to accommodate special needs for this information. Beverly Rausch Purchasing Agent (Nov. 17,24, Dec. 1, 2011) D3-MOAFiberNetwork

Certificate of Assumed Name

Principal Place of Business: 7809 Southtown Center #183, Bloomington, MN 55431 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: Erika Roland Development Corp., 7809 Southtown Center #183, Bloomington, MN 55431 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

and shall be addressed to Purchasing Agent, Bloomington Public Schools, Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431.

Documents are available for pickup on or after November 22, 2011 at Hallberg Engineering, Inc., 1750 Commerce Court, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 PH: (651) 748-1100, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please telephone all requests for documents prior to arranging pickup. The deposit for obtaining the documents will be $100.00. The amount of deposit for one set of documents will be refunded to each bidder who submits a bona fide bid and returns the complete documents in an unmarked condition within ten days after opening of bids. Contractors who do not submit bids will receive a refund of one half of their deposits for documents that are returned within ten days after receipt of bids. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bidding. No bids shall be withdrawn subsequent to

(2) over 1,850,000 square feet of space and the average age of building space is 15 years or older or over 1,500,000 square feet and the average age of building space is 35 years or older; (3) insufficient funds from projected health and safety revenue and capital facilities revenue to meet the requirements for deferred maintenance, to make accessibility improvements, or to make fire, safety, or health repairs; and (4) a ten-year facility plan approved by the commissioner according to subdivision 2.

(1) one or more health and safety projects with an estimated cost of $500,000 or more per site that would qualify for health and safety revenue except for the project size limitation in section 123B.57, subdivision 1, paragraph (b); and (2) insufficient funds from capital facilities revenue to fund those projects.

Subd. 2.Facility plan.

(1) health and safety revenue, without restriction as to project size; (2) disabled access levy; and (3) deferred capital expenditures and maintenance projects necessary to prevent further erosion of facilities.

(c) The school district must: (2) biennially submit a facility maintenance plan; and (3) indicate whether the district will issue bonds to finance the plan or levy for the costs. Minn. Stat. §123B.59 also specifies that a school district may levy for alternative facilities bonding and levy revenue to finance the portion of the facilities plans approved by its Board of Education and the Commissioner. A district must notify to the Commissioner that the plan will be funded through levy. A district also must publish a notice of the intended projects and their total estimated cost before it levies for alternative facilities bonding and levy revenue. DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED PROJECTS The Bloomington Public School District #271 intends a series of deferred maintenance, accessibility improvement, and fire, safety, and health repairs projects. These projects will help provide a well-maintained, accessible and safe learning environment for district students, staff and community members who use school facilities. The projects are contained in the district’s 10-year facility plan. Engineers, architects and other specialists were consulted in the preparation of this 10-year facility plan. Consultants, site teams and building & grounds leadership prioritized the projects in this 10-year plan. The following projects are intended to be funding with a Pay 12 alternative facilities bonding and levy program levy. CATEGORY OF INTENDED PROJECTS Asphalt, Cement Replacement and Repair Roof Repairs and Replacement Painting, Wall Finishes, Ceiling and Window Treatments Flooring Replacements Casework Repair and Replacements ADA Improvements Repair and Replace Restroom Hardware and Dividers Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Replacement Site Repair and Replacements Door and Hardware Repair and Replacements Electrical Systems Repairs and Replacements HVAC System Repairs and Replacements Plumbing System Repairs and Replacements Alternative Facilities Administration and Project Management Auditorium Repair and Replacement of Seating Elevator Repair and Replacement Pool and Systems Repair

NO. OF SITES AFFECTED District Wide District Wide 5 1 2 3 1 1 12 District Wide District Wide District Wide District Wide District Wide 4 2 3 TOTAL:

(Dec. 1, 2011) D3-271Projects

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ 65,000.00 $ 810,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 131,000.00 $ 156,000.00 $ 555,000.00 $ 865,000.00 $ 119,000.00 $ 129,000.00 $ 4,575.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 3,030,575.00

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LEGAL NOTICES City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road

Email: gdoyle@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Dec. 1, 2011) D3-10882ABCD-11

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Londell Pease, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8926 Email: lpease@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Dec. 1, 2011) D3-8768A-11

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE(S): 10882ABCD-11 APPLICANT: Xcel Energy PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7801, 7807 and 7815 Washington Avenue PURPOSE: 1. Variance to reduce the minimum required floor area ratio from 0.4 to 0.007 (Case 10882A-11); 2. Variance to reduce the minimum required building floor area from 20,000 square feet to 960 square feet (Case 10882B-11); 3. Variance to increase the height of the screen wall along Washington Avenue from six feet to twelve feet (Case 10882C-11); and 4. Conditional use permit for an electric substation (Case 10882D-11) DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:05 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By City Council CASE FILE(S): 10805AB-11 APPLICANT: Duke Realty (owner) Norman X LLC (user) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5701 Green Valley Drive PURPOSE: 1. Conditional Use Permit to allow placement of fill and/or extraction of materials within the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone District (Case 10805A-11); and 2. Minor Revision to Final Development Plan for a 250-unit apartment building and related parking (Case 10805B-11) DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Monday, December 19, 2011 7:15 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnham@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Dec. 1, 2011) D3-10805AB-11

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By City Council CASE FILE: 8134A-11

2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or

APPLICANT: United Properties Investment Co. (owner) Strayer University (user)

3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1600 West 82nd Street

FURTHER INFORMATION: Galen Doyle, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8924

City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnham@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Dec. 1, 2011) D3-8134A-11

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Total Budget and Property Taxes Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers of Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, on Monday, December 5, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider its 2012 budget and on the amount of the levied property taxes it is proposing to collect to pay for the costs of services the City will provide in 2012. /s/ Lori Economy-Scholler Chief Financial Officer (Dec. 1, 2011) D3-BudgetPHN

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD AT: THE LOCK UP SELF STORAGE 221 American Blvd W. Bloomington, MN 55420 DATE: December 20th, 2011 BEGINS AT 10:00 AM CONDITIONS: All units will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by cash, certified check, or money order only. No personal checks accepted. All goods must be removed from the unit within 24 hours. Payment due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Unit availability subject to prior settlement of account.

PURPOSE: Conditional use permit for a post-secondary educational institution in an existing office building

Unit #21 Finnah Conteh Approx. 10x30 Toys, Furniture, Misc. Items

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Monday, December 19, 2011 7:15 p.m.

Unit #1017 Ivan Contreras Approx. 10x10 Furniture, Misc. Items

PLACE OF HEARING:

Unit #4605 Melvin Heard

Approx. 10x10 Furniture, Totes, Electronics, Misc. Items (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-Dec20Sale

swimming pool drainage; • Modifying City Code section reference for disorderly house definition; • Modifying property conditions constituting public nuisance; • Modifying public assembly prohibitions; • Modifying enforcement responsibility and notice requirements for multiple dwelling maintenance standards; • Modifying single or two family dwelling completion of work extension requirements; • Establishing temporary stockpile standards; • Clarifying certificate of occupancy issuance linked to Minnesota State Building Code requirements;

List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Jewelry By Celita

• Clarifying order to treat or remove diseased trees;

Principal Place of Business: 10300 Rhode Island Circle, Bloomington, MN 55438

• Adding definition for manufactured homes and deleting obsolete reference to mobile homes;

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: Lillian C. Miller, 10300 Rhode Island Circle, Bloomington, MN 55438

• Adding temporary storage unit or container definition and standards;

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.

• Modifying criteria and duration requirements for special events and entertainment events, and deleting expired provision for short-term storage and parking in the Commercial-Office Mixed Use District, CO-2;

FILED: October 28, 2011 /s/ Lillian C. Miller (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-JewelryByCelita

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE: 10000C-11

• Clarifying recreational equipment prohibited in Residential District front yard; • Deleting retail business as a conditional use in the Freeway Development Districts, FD-1, FD-2;

• Modifying temporary sign regulations and fees; • Clarifying and adding exterior lighting standards; and • Modifying City Code section reference for final development plans. DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:15 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Review the proposed ordinance available online December 8th at www.ci.bloomington.mn.us Keyword: 10000C-11; and/or

APPLICANT: City of Bloomington

2. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and or

PURPOSE: Consider City Code Amendments including:

3. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal;and/or

• Deleting fee references;

4. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us

• Modifying care of refuse standards;

Please include case file number when corresponding

• Modifying and clarifying noise source requirements; • Modifying notice requirements for grass, weed and brush orders; • Adding setback standards restricting

FURTHER INFORMATION: Elizabeth Shevi, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza

1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8503 (Dec. 1, 2011) D3-10000C-11

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: Gandrud Law Principal Place of Business: 5617 River Bluff Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437 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: Gary Gandrud Law Firm, PLLC, 5617 River Bluff Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437 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: November 18, 2011 /s/ Gary Gandrud, Managing Member (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-GandrudLaw

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR One of the top early-season girls basketball match-ups will feature Bloomington Kennedy at Eden Prairie beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. EP and Kennedy are the second- and third-ranked Class 4A teams in the state.

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Elite girls BB tourney Many of the state’s top-rated girls basketball teams will appear in the Breakdown Sports Tip-Off Classic Saturday, Dec. 3, at Hopkins Lindbergh Center and Hopkins High School. Defending state Class 4A champion Hopkins will be on hand as well as Eden Prairie, presently ranked second in the state. Bloomington Kennedy, ranked third in Class 4A, will be part of the elite tournament’s field as well as Benilde-St. Margaret’s, ranked second in Class 3A. Bloomington Jefferson is also in the tourney. The Jaguars are rated 13th in Class 4A.

Tip Off Classic schedule Kennedy will play St. MichaelAlbertville at 11:45 a.m. on Lindbergh’s east court. Eden Prairie and Benilde-St. Margaret’s will battle at 5 p.m. on the same court. Jefferson will be in action against Roseville at 1:15 p.m. in the Hopkins High School gym adjacent to the Lindbergh Center. Richfield tips off against Minnetonka at 4:45 p.m. on the same court.

Star-studded playing cast Many potential Division I college players will compete in the event. Jefferson point guard Brittney Scherber is headed to Bradley University on a basketball scholarship. Kennedy senior post player Heather Bachman has signed with Kent State. Eagle junior guard-forward Jade Martin has committed to Georgetown. Another Kennedy player, sophomore guard Kenisha Bell, has committed to Minnesota. Richfield junior point guard Jessica January is also being heavily recruited by Division I coaches. January is a three-sport standout and might receive college track and volleyball offers as well. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Kennedy’s talent-laden squad has high expectations Girls basketball team is ranked third in state BY GREG KLEVEN SUN NEWSPAPERS Bloomington Kennedy head girls basketball coach Percy Wade has high expectations for his 2011-2012 squad. And the Eagle coach has plenty of reasons for optimism. Kennedy boasts four Division I college prospects. Heather Bachman, a 6-4 senior post, will attend Kent State on a basketball scholarship next school year. Jade Martin, a 6-0 junior guard/forward, is headed to Georgetown in two seasons. Kennedy’s 5-9 sophomore guard Kenisha Bell has already committed to the University of Minnesota. And 6-2 sophomore guard Tonoia Wade is being recruited heavily by Division I schools. Bell and Wade were members of the North Tartan 14under team that won the national AAU title last summer. Kennedy, ranked third in the state among Class 4A teams, has four experienced captains providing leadership. Eagle captains are Bachman, Martin, 5-9 senior guard Michaela Meredith and 5-10 senior forward Ify Odor. Other top Kennedy varsity players will be 6-0 sophomore forward Isy Odor and ninthgrade twin sisters Kailey and Kyla Adams. The Adam sis-

Bloomington Kennedy senior post Heather Bachman attempts a short jumper against Eden Prairie in section quarterfinal action last season. Bachman is one of four Eagle captains this season and will play at Kent State next school year. (File Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) ters are 5-11 forwards. “We have the talent to contend for conference and section titles and reach the state tournament,” said coach Wade. “We will use our speed to push the ball up the court fast.

“And we will use full-court pressure defense. We can rotate 12 players to keep them fresh.” Kennedy opened its season against Wayzata Nov. 29. The Eagles participate in the Breakdown Tip Off

Classic Saturday, Dec. 3 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. Kennedy will play St. MichaelAlbertville at 11:45 a.m. Kennedy stays on the road to play second-ranked Eden Prairie at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

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Jaguars face off against defending state champ Eden Prairie BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Kennedy ninth-grade goalie Christina Nelson makes one of her 29 saves during a 1-0 non-conference girls hockey loss to Northfield Nov. 27. The Eagles have a 1-4-1 record. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Jaguar girls are on four-game hockey win streak Goalie Plaman posts high save percentage for Jefferson BY GREG KLEVEN SUN NEWSPAPERS Bloomington Jefferson has gotten off to an impressive girls hockey start, winning four of its first five games. The Jaguars blanked North St. Paul 3-0 Nov. 26 as Isabel Bianchi, Kelsey Cline and Kylie Earl scored. Assists went to Sarah Freschi, Ellie DeBlieck and Erika Beek. Goalie Bailey Plaman made 13 saves. Jefferson edged Shakopee 3-2 Nov. 25. Olivia Spellmire scored the win-

ning goal. Beek and Becca DeBlieck provided the other Jaguar goals. Assists were credited to Bianchi, Ellie DeBlieck, Holly Dietzler and Cline. Peyton Stafney was in goal as Jefferson beat New Prague 7-1 Nov. 19. The Jaguars scored twice in each of the first two periods and added three goals in the final period. Cline topped the Jefferson scoring chart with two goals. Other Jaguar scorers were Meg Maciej, Spellmire, Bianchi and Earl. “We have given up only four goals in our past four games and are playing great team defense,” said Jefferson head coach Mark Stephan. “Plaman has been spectacular in goal with a 93

save percentage.” In other games, Champlin Park topped Jefferson 3-2 Nov. 15 and the Jaguars defeated Eastview 3-1. Jefferson will play Prior Lake at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Lakeville North at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Both games are at Bloomington Ice Garden.

Kennedy update The Eagles’ girls hockey team is 1-4-1 after a 1-0 loss to Northfield Nov. 26. Kennedy opened the season with a 4-2 victory over Tartan Nov. 12. Rachel Ganske, Katie Wells, Britta Mach and Amanda Dusing scored for the Eagles. Dusing and Hannah Currin had two assists each. Kennedy goalie Kathryn

McGaffey made 28 saves. Minnehaha Academy beat Kennedy 2-1 Nov. 15. Hopkins had a 9-1 victory over Kennedy Nov. 17. Dusing scored the Kennedy goal against Hopkins with assists from Currin and Mach. Kennedy and Holy Family Catholic battled to a 2-2 tie Nov. 19. Lauren Hoese and Ganske scored for the Eagles. Alexandra Cole and Elizabeth Welna had assists. Kennedy goalie Christina Nelson finished with 43 saves. North St. Paul blanked Kennedy 4-0 Nov. 25. Eagle goalie McGaffey stopped 28 shots. Kennedy will host St. Paul United at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Bloomington Ice Garden.

Bloomington Jefferson’s youthful boys hockey team will be tested early this season. The Jaguars open the 2011-12 campaign against defending state AA champion Eden Prairie at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Eden Prairie Community Center Arena. Then Jefferson will battle perennial state power Centennial at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Bloomington Ice Garden. “We have a challenging December schedule,” said Jefferson coach Jeff Lindquist. “We are young with few seniors on the squad, but those players have skills and I am optimistic about the upcoming season.” Jefferson finished third in the South Suburban Conference a year ago with a 12-4-2 record. The Jaguars’ final record was 15-9-3 after a Section 2AA semifinal loss to Burnsville. “Eagan will be the team to beat in the South Suburban after placing third at state last season,” said Lindquist. “Eagan has everybody back and will be a fast-skating and skilled team.” Senior forward Austin Hunt will provide leadership for the Jaguars as captain. Jefferson alternate captains are senior defenseman Ian Janco and junior defender Jack Weiss. Other Jaguar returnees are junior forward Colin Hernon, senior goalie Eric Fabano, junior forward Jon Lindquist, junior forward Charlie Bach and junior defenseman Tony Roisum. Also vying for varsity ice time are junior forward Zac Beek, junior forward Nate Wiklund, junior defenseman Brian Freese, senior defenseman Joey Queenan and senior goalie Will Doss. Three sophomore forwards have also made the Jefferson varsity squad. Those three players are Justin Cover, Johnny Panvica and Tyler Johnson.

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“We will be road warriors this season, playing only seven home games.” Kennedy’s co-captains are senior forward Jack Murphy, senior defenseman Jordan Peer and senior forward Payten Graykowski. Other Eagle key returnees are junior center Mike McCullen, junior forward Brad Hinrichs, senior defenseman Andrew LaMere and senior goalkeeper Tony Basil. “We should be a better team than we were a year ago,” said Dillon. “We have players who are dedicated and understand the commitment to hockey. “I’m excited about this team.” Kennedy hits the road for a game against Rochester John Marshall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. The Eagles play Hopkins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Hopkins Pavilion. Kennedy meets Eastview at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Dakotah Ice Arena. Kennedy’s coaching staff consists of Dillon, Ron Lokken, Dave Miller, Scott Manson and Jeff Atchison.

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Academy of Holy Angels athletes were represented on the various 2011 All-Missota Conference fall squads. The Holy Angels football team finished second in the Missota and seven Stars players were named to the allconference squad. Football honorees were junior quarterback Sam Keis, senior linebacker T.J. Patrias, senior running back Will Pagel, senior running back/defensive back Michael Price, senior defensive end Brett Pierce, junior linebacker Mikias Alipate and senior defensive back Patrick Harris. Two AHA players received honorable mention – senior offensive lineman Andrew Easton and senior defensive back Parker Bredow. Three Stars girls tennis players earned all-conference awards – senior Grace Quiring and juniors Rachel Schneider and Alexa Snow. Senior Jackie Hartman received all-conference honorable mention. AHA eighth-grader Laura Bagwell

gained all-conference honorable mention in cross country. Holy Angels senior Katie Cleary was all-conference honorable mention in girls swimming. In volleyball, junior middle blocker Sophia Cadle was an honorable mention pick. Holy Angels had four boys soccer players on the all-conference team. Award winners were senior defenders Jack McIlwain and Ryan Lehrke, junior forward Lucas Ciabattoni and junior midfielder Sam Vanderaarde. Senior forward Tyler Warmack and sophomore forward Shon Jordan gained honorable mention in soccer. In girls soccer, senior goalkeeper Danielle Mendez, senior defender Kayla Mulrooney and ninth-grade attacker Bridget Schoffman were allconference selections. Junior attacker Therese Wichman and senior attacker Shannon McQuillan were honorable mention. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Trebil is optimistic about youthful Stars hockey squad Holy Angels boasts talented underclassmen BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS This is Greg Trebil’s final season as Holy Angels’ head boys hockey coach. Next season he will assume the role of director of hockey operations for both the girls and boys programs at the Richfield-based private school. Former Holy Angels all-state hockey forward Billy Hengen is the Stars’ associate head coach with Trebil this season and will become head coach next year. Trebil knows this will be a rebuilding season for his Holy Angels squad with a varsity roster dominated by under- Greg Trebil classmen. But the veteran coach and longtime Bloomington resident is looking forward to this season. “We might be young but do have many top-notch players,” said Trebil.

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Minnesota, Wicklund stayed on for six years as Noyce’s assistant coach. At the same time, he started his career as a teaching pro. “I knew when I was in college that I wanted to teach tennis for a living,” said Wicklund, who has continued to play in tournaments to this day. “Teaching the game is fun for me,” he said. “I think I get more excited than my players do when they win.” Wheaton, who was ranked 12th in the world at one time, is Wicklund’s most successful student. “I started hitting with David when he was 14 and I was 24,” said Wicklund. “We still keep in touch and still hit sometimes.” Wicklund said the game has changed over the years, but it is still played on the same-sized court, so the importance of well-placed shots has not changed. “Technology and equipment have definitely changed,” said Wicklund. “Players are faster, more fit and capable of hitting the ball harder. When I played it was more of a finesse game.” Wicklund still wants his students to grasp the need for finesse. “When I work with young players, I teach strokes, strategy and footwork and also cover all the intricacies of the game,” said Wicklund. There are approximately 300 players in the Edina Country Club tennis program. Wicklund knows their names, even though he does not work directly with all of them. “Over the years, we have kind of been a feeder system for the Edina High School teams,” he said. “I love working with everyone at Edina Country Club. We have a beautiful new building and some of the best clay courts in the state.” As he looks to the future, Wicklund said that teaching tennis would remain his life’s work. Given his track record, that’s good news for a new generation of players.

SHORTS Connolly aids Luther Erin Connolly, a 2010 graduate of Kennedy High School, swam the anchor leg of the 400-yard medley relay team that set a Luther College pool record of 4 minutes, 10.77 seconds. Connolly also placed first in the 50

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Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

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

Int/Ext Painting Wallpaper removal. 3 rms $250. Jim: 651-698-0840

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

#1 All Area Snow Guys Drives/walks/roofs - Yrly rates, Sr disc 612-532-1162

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Anderson Snow Removal

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Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

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

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

612-203-4309

952-888-5885

Lic #20156835 • Insured

Snow & Ice Removal

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

From Roofs. Richfield

Resident. Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

Snow Removal

Small Engine Repair

Silver Fox Services

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

TUNE-UP/REPAIR

SNOWPLOWING

Snow blowers, Etc. 30 Years Exp. Pick-up/Delivery Avail.

Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Call 612-866-3273

2510

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

Experienced Res/Com Plowing

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Tree Service

2620

SNOW PLOWING

Reas. Rates/Very Dependable Yearly Contract 612-968-2311

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

2560

Snow Removal

2570

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Insured

Kevin 612-810-2059

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Fast Turnaround SERVING THE Reduce Energy Bills ENTIRE METO AREA Free Estimates MN LICENSE Bank Financing #20316811 Available BONDED • INSURED

15% Fall Discount

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

15 yrs exp.

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

Call Now - Fall Trimming

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices! Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458

Upholstery & Slipcovers

2630

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

Limited Offer Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

(651) 644-6900 (952) 920-8888

Window Cleaning

2660 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

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952-201-4817 Regalenterprisesinc.net

Window Cleaning

TOP QUALITY ROOFING FOR LESS $$$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-Roofing - Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

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612-529-4444

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

BBB

Painting

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

• EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE

• FREE INSPECTIONS • State Lic. #6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984

763-550-0043 952-476-7601 651-221-2600

www.gatesgeneralcontractors.com

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Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

3000

Merchandise Appliances

3030

'99 white Maytag gas stove. Self-clean, electric start, exc cond 763-788-6027

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #20626700 Credit Cards Accepted

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

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing • Decks • Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949 WWW.RIGHTWAYMN.COM

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

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Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Doll & Accessories, Toys & Bears Fri & Sat, 12/9-10 (10-4); and 12/16-17 (10-4) th

8720 135 St W, Apple Valley

Craft Sale Dec. 3 (9:30-2:30) 4201 Regent Ave. North Robbinsdale

Cemetery Lots

PLYMOUTH

Dawn Valley in Blmgtn, 2 plots, asking $1,200/BO each. Carol 612-619-4850

Snow Removal

Estate Sales

3130

Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342

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Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608

Quilters of Redeemer Lutheran Church

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Cemetery Lots

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99 Inland Lane North Fri., Dec. 2 (8:30-5:30) Sat., Dec. 3 (8:30-4:30) #'s Friday at 8am

1998 Ford F-150 truck – low miles, mint cond! Fine household furnishings & furniture.

www.willmatthill.com

Snow Removal

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3150 FIREWOOD

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

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

952-881-2122 763-381-1269 FIREWOOD

100% Premium Dried Oak 25+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com FIREWOOD

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

Hardwood Mix, 2 years dry. 4'x8'x16” $125; or 2 for $230. Call 612-214-3347

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Snow Plowing • Snowplowing • Mowing • Fertilizing www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

2620

Tree Service

2620

Great Service Affordable Prices

Furnishings

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $550 952-843-8138 For sale: Living RoomMetal & glass tables, $400. Queen Anne chair & ottoman. $125. Call for more details. 952-974-5177 SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381

Misc. Wanted

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Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

Misc. Wanted

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

3160

Furnishings

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Calle 612-987-1044

3500

Garage Sales this week

3525

Edina

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

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

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Auctions

3020

Cash only. Shoes Off.

3575

Shoreview

Huge Christmas Sale! Over 850 different Santas. Must see to believe! Selling priv collection. Sat Dec 3 rd

9-4. 19420 McKinley Ct

3583

St. Louis Park

5000

5005

Rentals Vacation Rentals

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Furnishings

Join Us for a Cabin Christmas

Thurs - Sat, Dec. 1–3 Thurs - Sat, Dec. 15–17 10 am - 6 pm

Houses For Rent

Burnsville See Craiglist! 2BR, LL, 1,000 sq. ft. 15K Remodel, Full kitch, granite CTT, full appliances, central AC, sofa, love seat, kitch table, 50” satellite TV, internet. $650+share utils. Avl Immed. 952-994-3986

5600

Rooms For Rent

Move In Special

Talheim in Chaska

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Richfield 55+: Large 2BR Condo, $775 mo. w/lease, Avail Now. Call 1-575-4969321 leave message.

RICHFIELD 612-869-1451 Charming one BR apt., quiet bldg., laundry, off-street parking, window A/C. Only $615-625/month 7137 Chicago Ave..

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

Retail or Office LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING NEXT TO H. DESIGN SALON

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

952-361-0310 EHO

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Health Care

7000

8100

Real Estate Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes Lots

For Rent Quiet community, close to shopping ctr, on bus line. Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331 or 952-807-5331

9000

9050

Employment Health Care

PCA PCA needed in Bloomington every Saturday and Sunday 10m-5pm. PCA must be non smoker, at least 25 years of age, and must have a clean driving record. Call Molly with All Home Health at 952-814-7400

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

* * * * * GREAT JOB WITH GREAT BENEFITS

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT $12.00 PER HOUR TO START. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

3034 Lyndale Ave S. Off Lake St, 33 car parking. 3,000-6,000 sq ft Available now!

612-875-8292 • 612-875-8282 9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

Quality care begins with exceptional people.

JJooin our team... Director of Nutrition Services Glencoe Regional Health Services offers a competitive wage and a full benefits package. To learn more about all of our open positions and about starting a great career with GRHS, visit our Web site to apply at www.grhsonline.org or call 320-864-7812 for more information.

Bloomington

312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

Purebred Jack Russell pups, 6 months, $200 each. 218-879-8171 or 218-879-5183

For your updated local For your updated local news visit us at news visit us at

Auctions

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

Pets

3970

5400

5100

20% Fall Tree Removal, Tree Trimming Discount High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up

Free Ests

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

NAPLES, FLORIDA 2012 SEASONAL Quality Edina Sale BEACH RENTAL 6512 Parkwood Rd. 2 BR/2BA, on the Gulf w/ #'s @ 8am. 12/3-4 (9-3). Her- spect. views. Renovated & schede grandfather clock, nicely appointed, W/D, CC Briggs baby grand pi- walk-in shower, pool, eleano, Baker sofas & dining vator. NS/NP. Avail Jan.1 rm table, Henredon sofas - May 31., 2 mo. Min. Call & end tbls, Century 4 owner @ (212) 301-3186. counter stools, Ralph Lauren chairs, many size oriSenior ental rugs, gym & weight Rentals equip., full kitchen & lots of X-mas, Hancock & Moore chairs, much more!

Ideal Tree Service the time NOW is Oaks & to trimlms E

3900

952-933-0200

Moving Sale! 11/30–12/3, SteelCase u-shaped desk 9-6. Entire contents of home unit. Like new! Reduced to & gar. 1409 Nevada Av S $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920

3270 Senior Discounts

Fireplace & Firewood

BIOLYPH needs individuals who are conscientious, mature, responsible perfectionists with strong verbal English communication skills to help produce diagnostic tests during the day shift. All training provided. Benefits include pd. holidays and vacation, health & dental ins., & 401(k). Our work environment is professional, clean, comfortable, smoke-free, quiet and friendly. You will generally be scheduled between 32-40 hrs. per wk. Call 952.936.0990 for a job description & directions. Apply in person Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00 at 1317 5th St. So., Hopkins

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

Delivery Drivers Independent Contractors need reliable large/Full size Van or covered p/u truck for same day deliveries. Call 1-800-818-7958

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Drivers

Warehouse Material Handlers (6:00pm-6:00am) 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 Warehouse Material Handlers for our night shift (6:00pm-6:00am). The Material Handler efficiently delivers materials and supplies to department equipment using floor jacks, pallet jacks, high lifts, and/or power jacks. Responsibilities also include: • Utilizing the computerized inventory system to determine location of materials and supplies • Entering material transactions into the system and completing material handling section of paperwork for return of materials to the warehouse • Moving processed material from workstations to the appropriate staging area • Ensuring the accurate repackaging of leftover materials • Assisting with other warehouse duties as assigned • Maintaining a clean and safe work area Requirements include: • • • • • • • • •

High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read and write basic English 1+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Previous experience using floor jacks, pallet jacks, high lifts, and/or power jacks Basic computer skills preferred Strong attention to detail Lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, and stoop for up to 12 hours Ability to work 12-hour shifts, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekends Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check required

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. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

General Office Full Time Job Opportunity Document Scanning Specialist SideKick, Inc Advanced Document Services of Edina has a current opening for a full time employee to perform production document preparation & scanning. Scanning experience a MUST! M-F 8-5. Wage: $10.25-$17.50/hr DOE. Please send resumes to email: jobs@sidekickinc.com

Handyman- Eagan based nationally franchised handyman co. is now hiring exp. handyman. FT & PT positions. 651-855-8632 Lindsay@callthejack.com

Account Executive

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

MATURE DRIVERS $350 + per wk driving passengers to medical appointments. Clear criminal Background driving rec, neat appearance, Exc. people skills, ability to pass a physical. Leave Msg on Care Cab. Msg Ctr 1-800-437-2094 (Metro area and St. Cloud) Now Hiring: Lead Teachers Candidates must be teacher qualified under MN Rule 3 guidelines. Call Barb: 952-941-7817 bnovak@klcorp.com KinderCare LearningCenters Warehouse/Inside Sales Work FT between warehouse & inside sales wherever needed. Warehouse duties include inventory control & shipping/receiving utilizing all common carriers for domestic and int'l shipments including HazMat. Inside sales duties include coordinating customer orders, & vendor purchasing. Requires strong knowledge of MS based software & proficient comm skills. M-F 8:30am 5:00pm. Send resume to: PO Box 20310, Minneapolis, MN 55420.

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Green Horizons seeks snow plowers & shovelers. $12-$20/hr. 952-939-0155

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Attn Holiday Help $15 base/appt. No exp. nec. Flex. FT/PT schedules. Customer sales/svc. Work locally. All ages 17+, conditions apply. Call now: Minneapolis: 952-746-8999 Maple Grove: 763-478-9856

SEPTRAN IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Maintenance Technician Senior condo has a PT maintenance position avail. Sat and Sun 11am5pm + an add. 16hrs during the week days. Duties inc'l routine cleaning and blding repairs. Basic electric, plumbing, HVAC, and handyman skills rqd. Boilers lic. or willingness to obtain. Must be reliable, a self starter, and able to shovel snow. Lake Shore Dr Condos, 6615 Lake Shore Dr., Richfield MN 55423 or LSDAssociation@gmail.com

Reception/ Medical Records Part time eves 5-9 pm and rotate Sat ams. Pediatric Clinic. Fax: 952-278-6947 Team Members Join our team, flex hours, good starting pay and on the job training. Apply in person or at: www.culvers.com Bloomington Culvers 952-881-1800 ask for Don 494 & Nicollet

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Join our professional sales team and be proud of the products you represent. Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an account executive at our Eden Prairie location. • Be part of a winning team • Enjoy selling once again • Thrive in a setting where you can succeed • Take advantage of great benefits • Free Caribou coffee • Fun/Professional workplace If you are organized, proficient on a computer, have exceptional phone skills and a desire to learn, you have found your next career. Send your resume to: Jeremy Bradfield at jbradfield@acnpapers.com

Part-Time Opportunities Lunds and Byerly’s have part-time opportunities at our Lunds Richfield, Minnetonka, Edina, Bloomington and Navarre stores. A variety of shifts are available. We are proud to provide extraordinary food, exceptional service and passionate expertise. Please join us if you’re a dedicated team player who supports our goals of respect in the workplace and innovation in the marketplace. The following positions are available:

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Seasonal Hiring

Volunteer Programs

9450

9810

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

Utility Trailer with ramp & canoe tree. Price reduced - $700. 651-681-0531

Reimbursed Senior Volunteer Positions

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

Senior Corps is seeking volunteers 55+ yrs willing to help others as friendly visitors in their homes & with outings in the community. Tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement, other benefits.

Contact: 651-310-9447 kate.neuhaus@lssmn.org www.mnseniorcorps.org

9500

Automotive

9667

06 Grand Prix: 4dr, 91K, new tires & batt. Runs & looks great. Lite hail dam on silver paint-hard to see. Black cloth int. 2nd owner. $8300/bo 612-987-1044

9810

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

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

$ $200 + UP $ JUNK& REPAIRABLE Cars/Truck JACK'S AUTO 612-919-2707 OR 763-533-7122

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

9900

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very $$$ Junk Cars & Trucks well maint., 1 owner, clean Call us 1st or Call us Last, inside/out, no rust, 3rd but Call US! 612-414-4924 seat, rear heat/ac. $5900 Mike 612 987 1044 $200+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 952-818-2585

Pontiac

Trailers

9860

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