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BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A proposal to move and expand the driving range at Hyland Greens Golf Course would result in the demise of the Inside 9 course.

City officials think it’s a necessity. Youth athletic association officials think it would create a hardship for their program.

The Bloomington City Council will have the final say in the matter, a decision that could come during its July 25 meeting.

Rick Sitek, the city’s 23-year golf manager who oversees the operation of the city’s Dwan Golf Course as well as Hyland Greens, detailed the proposal during the council’s July 11 meeting.

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The Works, a science and engineering museum for children, is moving from Edina to Bloomington this fall. The hands-on museum will move into a former office building near the intersection of 98th Street and Lyndale Avenue South. (Submitted Graphic)

Edina science and engineering museum moving to Bloomington

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS Long before there were science, technology, engineering and mathematics intensive schools, Rebecca Schatz identified a need to bring engineering education to children.

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BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS There’s no playbook for opening a second restaurant, but if there were, it still probably wouldn’t have been of much benefit for the owners of a Bloomington restaurant.

Although it comes nearly a year after the fact, Fat Lorenzo’s II of Bloomington is just now getting around to having a grand opening. Owner Scott Siegel calls it the best dang restaurant in the worst dang location. Compared to his flagship location, he’s not exaggerating.

Fat Lorenzo’s of Bloomington is an extension of the popular Italian restaurant and pizza parlor in south Minneapolis. Even those who have never eaten there know of Fat Lorenzo’s, with colorful murals outside its Minneapolis restaurant, just north of Highway 62, where Cedar Avenue dumps into Highway 77. Travel north into Minneapolis via Cedar and it’s tough to miss.

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restaurant. The restaurant has augmented the Minneapolis store’s pizza delivery business, primarily by marketing the Bloomington restaurant through hotels along Interstate 494, he noted.

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Siegel, who with his wife Lisa bought the Minneapolis restaurant from its origiSiegel tells people to turn west from nal owner in 1995, takes pride in the qualiNicollet onto 84th Street. Even then it’s ty of his products, and the loyalty of those hard to know where to go for those who who work for him. “My job is making peohave never played at the adjacent bingo ple happy,” he said. hall or bellied up to the VFW bar. Fat The restaurant makes its own gelato – Lorenzo’s is part of the same building, but the Italian variant of ice cream – and doesit lacks a distinctive sign or colorful exterin’t cut costs when it comes to ingredients, or to draw customers in. according to Siegel. With food as his tool, Despite the challenges, Siegel was ener“we’re in business to gized by the possibility make the best damn the hidden location with thing,” he added. “We an equipped kitchen prodon’t skimp.” vided for expanding his Employing a staff of business. Since opening What: Fat Lorenzo’s II 60 at his its doors late last sum- Where: 311 W. 84th St., Bloomington about mer, the restaurant has Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Minneapolis restaurant, attracted enough cus- through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to mid- many employees have worked at the restaurant tomers through its exist- night Friday and Saturday since the Siegels took ing Minneapolis busi- Info: fatlorenzos.com over in 1995. The ness to fill the restaurant Bloomington location on a Friday night, but has about 25 employees, including delivery otherwise business isn’t booming. The drivers who split there time between the restaurant does serve meals to bar and two restaurants, Siegel noted. bingo patrons, but there’s room for others Employee loyalty ensures that quality to dine — if they can find the restaurant. remains high, according to Siegel. Having The grand opening comes nearly a year employees who want to work at his restauafter the restaurant opened, but just a few rant rather than employees who are only months behind schedule. The restaurant looking for a paycheck for the next few opened without a pizza oven, delaying the months means Siegel knows he has delivery of its award-winning pizza to employees who care about pleasing the Bloomington customers. That problem customers as much as he does. Great servhas long since been resolved, but even ice will keep people coming back, and with a grand opening underway, the Siegel doesn’t take repeat business or his restaurant still isn’t to Siegel’s liking. A restaurant’s reputation for granted. new wall will be erected to create a sepa“You’ve got to earn it every day,” he said. rate dining room within the building, a As part of the grand opening Fat necessity that Siegel expects to take shape Lorenzo’s is giving away a catered block in a month or so, and one that will allow party. The winner will receive a catered him to replicate the look and feel of his block party for up to 100, which will be Minneapolis restaurant within the VFW available for a National Night Out block building, he explained. party. The winner may also choose a Siegel admits that his flagship restaucatered private party for up to 24 people. rant’s reputation has been built largely by Daily prize drawings and grand opening word of mouth, and that he was probably a specials are also planned through July bit presumptuous that word of mouth 30. would drive customers to the Bloomington

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Kennedy student wins gold at competition A Bloomington Kennedy High School student earned the top honor at a national competition.

Sophie Konewko’s second consecutive trip to the National SkillsUSA competition ended with a gold medallion award in the Customer Service category. Konewko earned a bronze medal in last year’s competition.

In the Opening and Closing Ceremonies competition, the Kennedy team of McKenzie Auers,

Paulena Lem, Mahlet Makonnen, Gina Shuck, Shelby Spurlin, Anna Zaho and Emily Zaho finished in eighth place.

The 47th National Leadership and Skills Conference sponsored by SkillsUSA – a national organization serving high school students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations – was held in Kansas City, Mo., last month.

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Man dies following fiery freeway crash Crash occurred the same night of man’s reported confrontation with ex-girlfriend

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A 23-year-old Bloomington man died days after a fiery motor vehicle crash in Minnetonka, a crash that occurred hours after an altercation with an ex-girlfriend at a Bloomington apartment.

Nathaniel Cornely died on his birthday, July 11, four days after Bloomington police were called to the apartment he shared with his former girlfriend, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik.

Police were called at 8:52 p.m. July 7 to the apartment complex on the 150 block of West 96th Street. The 21-yearold woman and a 37-year-old man from Minneapolis had gone to the apartment to gather her possessions,

Stehlik explained.

Cornely and the Minneapolis man had reportedly argued at the apartment. When the woman and her friend were preparing to leave, they saw Cornely pull his car out of a garage and drive toward them at a high rate of speed, hitting the rear of the Minneapolis man’s truck. The man got out of the car while the woman stayed inside. Cornely drove away from the incident, but turned around and drove back toward the truck, this time swerving at the last minute, Stehlik said.

While police were taking statements at the scene, the Minneapolis man received a phone call from his roommate, telling him the porch of their house had been set on fire, Stehlik noted.

Later that night, Bloomington police learned that Cornely had been pulled from his vehicle by passersby following a fiery crash on Interstate 394 in Minnetonka.

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Dropping a line to the far side of the world I collect postcards. It’s a habit my friends and family have unwittingly enabled for years by sending me cards from around the country and an addiction I do not plan to give up any time soon.

As a bit of a connoisseur of the deltiologist (postcard collecting) community, I regularly peruse postcard-collecting websites to keep up on the latest trends, look at galleries of really interesting collections and generally waste time in one of my favorite ways. So I was shocked the other day to discover an organization that will not only provide you with the address of someone anywhere in the world who might like to get a postcard from you, but will give your address to card writers around the globe, as well.

Shocked, I tell you. And ridiculously enthused. I signed

DANIEL CALLAHAN Bloomington Sun-Current Managing Editor

up right away.

On a rainy afternoon, I went to the post office to drop my first postcard in the mail.

Because it was traveling roughly 4,520 miles to Latvia — yes, Latvia — I wanted to double check that I had affixed enough postage. The postal worker checked my card, assured me the stamps I’d placed on the card were sufficient and promptly stood there reading what I’d written to my new Latvian friend.

Strange, I didn’t recall saying, “Good morning, is this enough postage? Oh, and if you’re feeling bored, why don’t

you read this postcard I’m sending. It’s good stuff, I promise. Kisses!”

But that’s perfectly all right.

See, that’s what I love about postcards: the public intimacy.

Each card sent has a message written on it, destined for a single individual, but can be read by a great many people before it ever reaches that person.

On a recent trip to Ireland, I dragged my very understanding wife with me to an archeology museum near Dingle in County Kerry. The museum was decidedly unstimulating, but the small box of antique postcards — all of them circulated — in the gift shop?

Hmmm, I don’t know. How do you think Robert Ballard felt when he realized he found Titanic? It was a box of messages, some of them more than 100 years old, giving me a glimpse of those personal yet

Let’s stop talking about the achievement gap Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is often quoted saying: "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it."

I would like to borrow his sentiment and apply it to another issue that will soon be slapping us in the face once again as a new school year rolls around.

It’s the achievement gap.

You’ve no doubt heard of it.

Everyone talks about it, but nobody does anything about it.

The achievement gap is described as the difference in scoring on standardized tests between students of color and white students. In almost all instances both sets of students are exposed to the same educational process and content.

One group excels. The other fails.

I should clarify here that some districts have done something

PAUL WAHL Sun Newspapers Senior Managing Editor about it but very few have made more than cursory inroads.

Pieces of the puzzle are beginning to come together, though.

In many of the suburban school districts we cover, the achievement gap numbers are among the worst in Minnesota and are even considered disturbing when compared to national stats.

A number of assumptions have been drawn. Those aforementioned districts are designed for and by white affluent administrators, teachers and board members who aren’t particularly concerned about students of color. If they can’t succeed here,

they should go elsewhere.

Others who study the issue say the discrimination isn’t intentional but because white administrators, teachers and board members don’t understand the Black experience, as an example, they make judgments that are skewed without knowing it.

Another group claims students of color simply aren’t as intelligent as white students, which seems terribly racist on its face. You can find quite a bit about the “intelligence gene” research online.

As difficult as it is to comprehend the reasons for the disparity in scores, it is even more incomprehensible that we can’t achieve comprehensive solutions.

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wide-open messages. Too bad they were so stinkin’ expensive.

I’ve always wanted to ask to a simple question of those postal workers that read postcards before they are delivered: Did you get it? Do the postcards you read make sense to you? I can’t say that I recall ever running across someone else’s mail in that way. I wonder what it’s like.

I guess this may be just a protracted daydream. Maybe no one cares about the personal lives of people they’ve never met. But that sure won’t stop me from sending postcards to strangers around the world and wondering.

Shoot me a postcard!

D. Callahan 33 Second Street Northeast P.O. Box 280 Osseo, MN 55369

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR But will it work?

To the editor: I am perplexed about the “traffic circle” installation at Utah Road and 101st Street.

The recently installed circle has a very high curb that city trucks and plows will need to negotiate, unlike a true roundabout.

Since it’s the first and only traffic circle in Bloomington I know that it is an experiment. I will need to develop my patience to see what the result of this experiment is.

Thank you.

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Gap FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ing from the ‘60s, “they can send a man to the moon but they can’t eliminate the achievement gap.”

As I see it, at the heart of the issue is the fact that school districts view the achievement gap as an issue they must wrestle to the ground alone. It’s seldom spoken of as a community-wide issue. Remember “it takes a village to educate a child?”

It does.

I have yet to see an effective model in

which each aspect of the community – from its churches, mosques and synagogues to its municipal government to its service clubs – is engaged to do battle against the achievement gap.

We have had a war on poverty, a war on drugs, a war on terrorism. When are we going to launch the war on the achievement gap?

If the achievement gap is allowed to continue to exist, the future of our state and nation are at risk.

Either we take comprehensive action or we talk the issue to death. The view from here suggests it’s time to pay attention rather than pay lip service.

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Attempted theft A 38-year-old Minnetonka man enlisted the aid of two men in removing an arc welder from the Bloomington Home Depot, but his employer was wise to the scheme.

The man was arrested July 12 after acknowledging his role in the theft. He was working at Home Depot, 400 W. 79th St., when two men entered the store. Store surveillance personnel

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observed the men talking to the suspect inside the store. The suspect then loaded an arc welder into a cart and walk out of the store with them, telling a store cashier the men had already paid for the $524 welder, Stehlik explained.

After being questioned the suspect said the welder was for him and would not identify the two men who assisted him with the theft. The welder was returned to the store and the man faces a possible gross misdemeanor theft charge, Stehlik noted.

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The woman was arrested July 7 after telling police she had used a sharp stick to scratch a vehicle parked on the 5100 block of W. 106th St. Damage to the vehicle, which belonged to her ex-boyfriend, was estimated at $800. The woman is also suspected of knocking over mailboxes at the residence, causing an estimated $200 damage, Stehlik said. She said she hit the mailboxes accidentally upon leaving the scene in the early morning hours of July 5.

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE pose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.”

Smoking arrest Most people found to be smoking in a restricted area are issued a citation and sent on their way. A 24-year-old Riverdale, Ill., man was booked for the infraction when he failed to produce identification.

The man was detained July 7 in the transit station area at Mall of America, according to Stehlik. The man had been observed by a police officer smoking in the restricted area, walking past several signs that stated smoking was prohibited. When the man failed to produce identification he was taken to the mall’s police station and booked after the officer was unable to verify the man’s identity, Stehlik explained.

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A basement fire in Bloomington was contained to one room, but the incident caused smoke damage throughout the house.

Basement fires are always problematic because of access issues, according to Bloomington Fire Chief Ulie Seal. The July 14 incident on the 10400 block of Ewing Road was no different, Seal said. The homeowners left their residence for a short time and returned to find the fire in their basement, Seal explained. There was nothing suspicious about the fire, but its cause was not immediately known, he noted.

Due to the excessive heat, the past week has been challenging for firefighters responding to calls, Seal said. The fire department rotates firefighters at incident scenes in times of high heat, and cold drinking water is ready for dispensing at incident scenes, he explained. The department can also call in special trailers from other departments in the county that provide relief from the heat at incident scenes, he added.

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Bloomington man walks 50 miles in a day Bruce Warner raises money for nonprofit group

BY BOB RINGER • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Braving a painful shin splint in his right leg by mile 40, one determined Bloomington man persevered to walk 50 miles in a single day, raising more than $3,000 for a local nonprofit organization.

Bruce Warner celebrated his 50th birthday in an unusual way Saturday, July 9 — by waking up in the middle of the night and beginning a grueling 50-mile walk around Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington at 2 a.m.

Warner, who says he had the idea of walking 50 miles for his 50th birthday in the back of his mind for some time, combined his goal with philanthropy by partnering with local nonprofit organization Bridging Hearts.

Bridging Heats is a nonprofit organization and online social network, designed to connect young adults with learning disabilities and other setbacks in an effort to enrich their social lives.

“That organization is just changing lives,” Warner said, as he began loop nine of the ten 5-mile loops he would walk

throughout the day. “It is amazing some of the stories from the members — young adults for the first time in their lives having friends over to the house — it’s things like that a lot of us just take for granted.”

Warner, who started training for his walk in January, began collecting pledges early; something he says served as extra motivation to go through with his goal.

“Once people started pledging me x amount per mile, I said, ‘Okay, I’ve got to do it now, because it’s costing Bridging Hearts if I don’t,’” Warner said.

Bridging Hearts was founded by Denise Martin in 2006 and was started with her own investment. Martin started the organization to help her own daughter, Natalie, who has learning disabilities, gain a richer social experience. Though Bridging Hearts began as a one-woman operation, it wasn’t long before Martin had to think about expanding. The organization became a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2009.

Martin seemed impressed by Warner’s drive and appreciative of his contributions.

“It’s very impressive — to do in one day — especially in July,” Martin said, “It’s unbelievable.”

Warner’s 50-mile walk is the young nonprofit organization’s first fundraiser. The

money raised by his walk will help renovate the organization’s website, a vital aspect of Bridging Hearts, according to Martin.

“We have an outdated website. It was put together about five years ago and it is so costly, because we have an interactive site,” Martin said. “I was telling the board, and they were shocked, it can be from $5,000 and $20,000 to redo. The site is out of date, and the information is wrong.”

The group’s website is the main way its 46 members are able to connect with each other.

Money raised during the walk will also go to fund the nonprofit’s events, which include miniature golf, concerts and other ways for its members to get together and enjoy each other’s company, said Martin.

Many of Bridging Heart’s members are vulnerable adults who may not be able to live by themselves or provide their own transportation. However, members generally do not qualify for any government assistance due to the nature of their disabilities, according to Martin.

“There are other groups that are out there for folks who have fewer skills that have all paid staff, and they come with their staff or someone else who can support

them. It is all planned out and activities are done that way, usually through the community ed systems, but a lot of these people don’t fit in with that group,” said Pat Gray, a social worker involved with the organization. “Those activities are set up and plentiful, but this group kind of falls through the cracks. It’s a niche group.”

Most of Bridging Heart’s volunteers, including Warner, became involved because they knew a young adult facing the challenges of learning and developmental abilities. Many of the nonprofit’s members, as well as volunteers first heard about Bridging Hearts after being referred to the group by friends or family.

Warner first introduced Tammy Reynolds, whose brother has learning disabilities, to the group. She now volunteers with Bridging Hearts and regularly attends their events.

“I’ve always thought that people should have to volunteer some of their time to something that means something to them or else you won’t stick to it. I mean everyone is busy, but when you are doing something that you actually enjoy, it doesn’t feel that way,” said Reynolds.

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Who’s getting paid?

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS Last week, when Gov. Mark Dayton offered to accept Republican lawmaker’s June 30 budget proposal, with new conditions, it appeared the two-week government shutdown would come to an end.

During the shutdown, with thousands of state employees out of work since Dayton and legislators did not agree on a 2011-13 budget by the June 30 deadline, the issue of elected officials receiving pay or not surfaced.

In the House of Representatives, legislators who declined payment during the shutdown can choose to get paid retroactively once the shutdown is over, according to Greg Crowe, co-controller for the House.

But senators will not have the option of receiving retroactive pay, according to Mary Ferguson with the Office of the Secretary of Senate.

For legislators representing Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie, things were pretty split.

All of the representatives, except one, deferred their pay and most planned on not taking retroactive payments after the shutdown.

All four of the senators kept their pay.

Of course, it’s not always that cut and dry.

For those who took pay, some throughout the House and Senate have said they will donate their checks to local charity.

Legislators can also get paid for meetings they attend, known as per diem pay.

In both the House and Senate, per diem payments were suspended for all legislators during the shutdown.

After attempting to reach all legislators representing the four cities of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie by phone and most cases email as well, several indicated their intentions regarding retroactive payments and why they did or did not accept payments. Not all could be reached, however.

Here’s the breakdown for legislators representing the four cities:

Area legislators face tough questions following the state shutdown: Did they take payments?

Will they seek repayment after the shutdown?

Legislators who received payments during the shutdown • Sen. Geoff Michel, R-41, Edina In an email, Michel said he has not taken per diem pay since the end of the regular legislative session May 23.

“As deputy majority leader in the Senate, and part of the legislative leadership team negotiating with Governor Dayton, I continue to receive the legislative salary of $31,000 per year,” Michel said in an email Wednesday, July 13.

• Sen. Ken Kelash, D-63, Bloomington and Richfield Kelash did accept pay because he didn’t notify the proper Senate office in time, he said. He’ll most likely give his pay during the session to a charity in his district, he said.

“It’s a symbolic thing, and in the end it wouldn’t matter if we were being paid a little bit of money … or an outrageous amount of money … ” he said.

• Rep. Kirk Stensrud, 42A, Eden Prairie; Sen. Dan Hall, R-40, Bloomington; and Sen. David Hann, R-42, Eden Prairie, did accept pay during the shutdown and could not be reached.

Legislators who delayed payments • Rep. Ann Lenczewski, D-40B, Bloomington Lenczewski said she does not plan on taking retroactive pay after the shutdown.

• Rep. Keith Downey, R-41A, Edina “As a legislator, I thought it was important for me to share equally in the financial impact that other state employees were also going to experience,” he said.

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Pay FROM PREVIOUS PAGE same. If they don’t, he won’t either, he said.

• Rep. Pat Mazorol, R-41B, Bloomington and Edina In emails, Mazorol said he did not accept pay during the shutdown and does not intend to receive retroactive pay.

• Rep. Jenifer Loon, R-42B, Eden Prairie Loon said when she inquired about not receiving pay during the shutdown, she had to write a personalized note since that wasn’t an option on the payment form.

“I basically said I want to be treated the same as government employees,” she said.

But even if lawmakers decide to give retroactive payments to state workers, she does not intend to take it.

She said she normally doesn’t take per diem pay outside of a regular session, either.

• Rep. Linda Slocum, D-63B, Bloomington and Richfield Slocum delayed her payment and intends to donate it to Cornerstone, a domestic abuse prevention group.

• Rep. Paul Thissen, D-63A, Richfield did not accept pay during the shutdown, but he could not be reached.

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Works FROM PAGE 2 tech company, Schatz began channeling her energy into what would eventually become a full-time, not-for-profit museum providing a hands-on experience for children.

The Works, which traces its roots to 1995, is leaving its home of several years, the Edina Community Center, and moving to Bloomington. The Works will remain in Edina through Sept. 3 before beginning its move to a former office building near 98th Street and Lyndale Avenue South in Bloomington. The museum is expected to open at its new location in November.

What started in 1995 as a temporary exhibit in the Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota is now a full-time operation. The museum offers hands-on exhibits for visitors and provides engineering education to school groups throughout the year.

Visitors to The Works can program robots, build giant structures, make a racecar, play a harp with strings of laser lights and zip up a six-foot zipper. Every exhibit is interactive and designed to highlight how things work.

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With the increase in engineering education through STEM schools across Minnesota, traffic has increased at The Works, according to Schatz, president of the museum she founded.

Four years ago, the state department of education changed the science requirements to include engineering at every grade level, starting with kindergarten.

That change fueled interest in The Works, where its annual audience grew from 10,000 students a year to more than 40,000.

The organization has outgrown its space in Edina, space it has occupied since 2002.

The search for a new location to house the museum ended in Bloomington with an empty office complex at 9740 Grand Ave. The new building will accommodate multiple busloads of children during the school year. Schatz expects to more than triple the number of students coming through its doors on an annual basis.

To finance the expansion, The Works is conducting a multi-year capital campaign.

The organization is funded by contributions from corporations, foundations and individuals as well as revenue from memberships, admissions, and workshop fees.

The works will remain open at 5701 Normandale Road in Edina for the remainder of the summer. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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FROM PAGE 1 Hyland Greens is an anomaly among par-3 golf courses, according to Sitek. Par-3 golf courses typically consist of one ninehole course and other amenities, such as a driving range. Hyland Greens has two separate par-3 courses, the shorter Inside 9 and the longer Outside 9. The Inside 9 is used primarily by young golfers and a small portion of the senior golf population, Sitek said. It is also used by the Bloomington Athletic Association for its summer golf program, providing lessons and rounds of golf to young players in July and August.

The program has maintained steady interest over the years, according to BAA representatives.

The BAA program drives golfers to the Inside 9 for two months of the season, but the course is quiet during other times, according to Sitek. Families and young children don’t play a round of golf on the Inside 9 as frequently as they did years ago, Sitek said. With youth sports having structured programs, many children are busy with other athletic endeavors when the BAA program ends, he explained.

The problem is that with diminished use of the Inside 9 at Hyland Greens the golf courses aren’t covering their annual operating costs. The courses are considered enterprise funds, so they need to cover their operating costs. Revenue generated by Dwan Golf Course has offset the deficit created by Hyland Greens in the past, but for the past three years the overall operating deficit of the golf courses has been covered by a capital fund for projects at the courses, a short-term solution, at best.

An effort to attract more players to Hyland Greens by reducing the greens fees has had little effect on the net results.

Increasing traffic at a reduced rate hasn’t generated additional revenue, according to Sitek. Operating costs have remained consistent through staff reductions at the courses, but the maintenance demands of 18 holes at each course don’t change. As revenue has dropped at Hyland Greens Sitek had determined the solution is to do away with the Inside 9, create a larger driving range with more appeal to golfers and reduce maintenance costs at Hyland Greens.

Hyland Greens has 12 driving stations along Normandale Boulevard. Because of the need to protect passing vehicles from errant golf balls, netting along the roadway and the driving stations separates each driving station. The setup, however, necessitates hitting off a rubber mat, which discourages golfers who might otherwise be interested in using a driving range at Hyland Greens, according to Sitek.

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Golf FROM PREVIOUS PAGE A new driving range in the center of the property would allow golfers to hit off grass, and provide room for 36 driving stations, Sitek said. The tree-lined area would require no fencing, and would not be lit. Sitek noted there are no plans to turn over the driving range area along Normandale Boulevard for commercial development.

To accommodate the BAA golf program new tees would be added closer to the pins of each hole on the Outside 9, offering students a short course option similar to the Inside 9, Sitek said. Leagues using the Outside 9 each summer would work to accommodate the BAA program, according to Sitek.

Nobody should be squeezed out by moving the BAA program to the Outside 9, he noted.

By combining users of the two courses, the Outside 9 may be

‘There’s absolutely a solution that can accommodate everyone, and I think it’s just a matter of finding it.’

-Bloomington City Councilmember Tim Busse filled on a day-to-day basis, something golfers don’t encounter now, Sitek said. Playing a round of golf without having to book a tee time is a luxury Hyland Greens provides, a luxury that golfers don’t have at most courses, Sitek said.

Although he doesn’t foresee turning away individual golfers or leagues by eliminating the Inside 9, the potential necessity of having to schedule a tee time “might

inconvenience a few people,” Sitek admitted.

The Outside 9 has been a consistent revenue generator for the past decade, Sitek said. At $14 per round, the course generated nearly $248,000 last season and has consistently generated comparable revenue, spiking to $266,600 in 2008 when greens fees were increased, he noted.

Since 2000, when the Inside 9 generated $146,200, revenue has dropped for the short course. The course pulled in $124,800 in 2008 with the fee increase, but managed just $111,500 last season at $11 per round, according to Sitek.

“There’s a solution here,” Councilmember Tim Busse said.

“There’s absolutely a solution that can accommodate everyone, and I think it’s just a matter of finding it.”

“We can’t keep going the way we are with Hyland,” City Manager Mark Bernhardson said, calling the proposal a longterm solution to save Hyland Greens as a golf facility.

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COMMUNITY NOTES What can Minnesota learn from Fukushima?

Lessons Minnesota can learn from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster is the topic for the next Bloomington Progressive Issues Forum meeting.

The presentation is 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 21, at Davanni’s Restaurant, 8605 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington.

A dinner social begins at 5:30.

Christina Mills, staff scientist and policy analyst at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, will discuss the status of Minnesota’s nuclear reactors in light of the Fukushima

earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Info: addiemattson@comcast.net.

Independent music festival Mall of America in Bloomington will host an independent music festival this weekend.

The “Indie Music Channel Indoor Indie Music Festival” is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in the mall’s rotunda.

The festival will feature singers and bands of several musical genres, including pop, rock, country, jazz, folk and electronic.

Info: indiemusicchannel .com

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Jack and Donna Dahl of Bloomington are pleased to announce the recent wedding of their daughter Jennifer to Lt. Michael Bocchino of West Springfield, MA. Michael is the son of Sue and Jim Noyes of Tokyo, Japan, and Bill and Beth Bocchino of Jacksonville, FL. Jennifer and Mike were married at a Nuptial Mass at the church of St. Bonaventure in Bloomington on June 25, 2011.

Jennifer is a 1999 graduate of Bloomington's John F. Kennedy High School, and a 2003 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a BA degree in Organizational Communications. She is currently a Merchandising Presentation Manager at Target Corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis.

Mike is a 2000 graduate of West Springfield High School (MA), and a 2004 graduate of Jacksonville

University (FL) where he was commissioned as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy. After six years on active duty, Mike moved to Minnesota in September 2010. He is currently employed as a Quality Engineer for Boston Scientific Corporation in Arden Hills, and is a member of Commander, Naval Forces Japan in the Navy Reserve in Minneapolis.

Jennifer and Mike met in Hawaii in 2007, when Jennifer was vacationing (to visit a high school friend), and Mike was stationed on the USS Olympia (SSN 717) in Pearl Harbor. After a long distance relationship and many crosscountry flights, they were engaged in November of 2009 at the Nine Mile Creek Bridge in Bloomington (where Jennifer's parents had become engaged 38 years earlier). After a week's honeymoon trip to the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia, the newlyweds reside in Bloomington.

DEADLINE FOR LET IT BE KNOWN IS THURSDAYS 5:00 PM To request your order form call 952-392-6800

GULLINGSRUD Congratulations to Orris and Toshi Gullingsrud on their 60th Wedding Anniversary!

They were married July 18, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan. They have lived in North Dakota, Arizona and Minnesota. They currently reside in Eden Prairie, MN.

They have one son, Gene (wife Shannon) Gullingsrud, and one granddaughter, Phoebe Gullingsrud.

Best wishes and may you continue to be blessed with many more happy and healthy years together!

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Presents the 2nd Annual Bloomington Heritage Days

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

ADHD support group meeting scheduled Aug. 8 in Eden Prairie Families with attention issues face challenges that friends might not understand.

The Southwest Metro ADHD Support Group provides a rare opportunity to meet others who experience ADHD and to learn, discuss and share strategies.

The meetings are free and for parents and adults.

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 8 Speaker: Michael V. SeSanctis, PhD will speak on “ADHD and Sleep Disorders.”

Where: Eden Prairie Schools Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road.

Info: 612-965-3052 or Cindy@ SucceedingwithADD.com (Cindy Lea).

Saturday, September 17, 2011

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EVER WANTED TO TRY FASTPITCH SOFTBALL?

NOW YOU CAN TRY IT FREE! BLOOMINGTON FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION (BFA) IS SPONSORING FREE EVENTS TO ANY GIRLS INTERESTED IN CHECKING OUT THIS FUN, EXCITING SPORT!

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www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, July 21, 2011 – Bloomington Sun-Current

A view from the sky The Farmers’ Airship, one of two zeppelins still flying, was in town last week for the Eden Prairie Air Expo.

At left, the airship has two windows where passengers can stick their heads out the window to get the full experience. At right, the zeppelin differs from a blimp due to its framework. It’s 246-ft long, making it 15 feet longer than a Boeing 747.

Bloomington resident Jean Hanson recent took a ride on the zeppelin, her first such experience.

(Photos by Chris Dillmann • Sun Newspapers)

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Over the top At left, the pilot of the Farmers Airship checks a map during the nearly 45minute flight. Below, the shadow of the zeppelin makes its way over Target Field in Minneapolis. The zeppelin was in town last week for the Eden Prairie Air Expo.

(Photos by Chris Dillmann • Sun Newspapers)

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HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS The following class reunions have been scheduled for this year: Bloomington High School • 1956 – Noon, Saturday, Aug. 13, Moir Park, Bloomington. Info: vober123@frontiernet.net.

Bloomington Jefferson High School • 1986 – 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday, Sept.

9, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage.

• 1991 – Saturday, Aug. 20, Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Info: 763-

557-0177.

• 2001 – 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Clubhouse Jaeger, 923 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis.

Info: agroebner@gmail.com.

Bloomington Kennedy High School • 1981 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Poor Richard’s Commonhouse, 8301 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. Info: po4go2@gmail.com or xr.com/kennedy81.

• 1991 – 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 23, Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Info: xr.com/jfkhs91 or

bloomington.kennedy@yahoo.com.

Bloomington Lincoln High School • 1976 – 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, Minnesota Valley Country Club, 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington. Info: xr.com/lincoln76.

• 1981 – Friday, July 22, Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel, 618 Second Ave., Minneapolis. Info: 763-557-0177.

Edina High School • 1971 – Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23, various locations. Info: 952-9266742 or wbm218@aol.com (Bill MacLean).

Richfield High School • 1971 – 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 23, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5401 Green Valley Drive, Bloomington.

Info: richfield1971@gmail.com or 612791-4439 (Mark Stevens).

• 1991 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Richfield American Legion, 6501 Portland Ave S. Info: richfield1991.com.

To add a reunion to this list, e-mail jhuizenga@acnpapers.com, fax 763-4247388 or call 763-424-7364.

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Bloomington’s Bloomington’s Number Number 11 Homeseller Homeseller Townhomes from $315K Villa homes from $575K Koleen Rosenberg 612-701-4765

10101 Portland Avenue South • $149,900 This solid rambler has been maintained and upgraded and a recent Price Improvement makes it Bloomington’s Best Buy! Amenities include fresh paint throughout, hardwood under carpet on main, finished lower level, Mechanically sound, Cement Drive, Oversized Garage, 12 x 12 Storage Shed++ Watch for Open House 7/24 or call for your private showing. MLS# 4046036

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1354 Hampshire Ave • $260,000 CONTRACT FOR DEED! All updated 4BR unit on main with 2BAs, full basement, 1 car attached garage. Upper 2BR/1BA unit with 1 car garage. Each has its own laundry facilities. Ideal for home owner occupied & rent one of the units. MLS# 3930870

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

A Cub Scout Community:

BY ALLY SERACKI • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN Cub Scouting makes a difference in boys’ lives for many reasons; building their character and teaching them to work with others have been among the most important. Being part of Den 6, within Pack 66, is no exception.

Pack 66 is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, St. Paul. Den 6 is relatively new and was formed through an effort of St. Bernard’s volunteers to reach out to their refugee community. For the den of 10 boys, all originally from Southeast Asia, not only has Cub Scouting helped them reinforce relationships but it has also helped them break down language barriers. For Den 6, specifically, Scouting has

reiterated a lot of what they learn in school, but through experience.

“We trick kids to learn … through having fun,” said Vincent Haen, adult leader for Pack 66.

Having the Scout uniforms connects them as well. “When they put on the uniforms, it makes them feel united,” Haen added.

Boys thankful for donations For Den 6, each family’s general economic situation is, as Haen would describe, “your typical refugee story.”

What some children may take for granted, these boys cherish and appreciate. Haen described a time when the boys needed water boots for an outdoor activity. They

received boots, free of charge, that some boys might refuse to wear. But the Den 6 boys didn’t care if the boots were pink as long as their feet stayed dry.

On a case-by-case basis, a Scouting office determines through a uniform exchange what donated uniforms to give out to dens for free and reduced prices. All of Den 6 is receiving discounted or free uniforms. Especially for the families who could not otherwise afford it, the assistance is a relief. Though many of the boys’ parents do not understand a lot about Cub Scouting, they realize it is getting their sons involved in something that is crucial.

“Parents like getting them in the community,” Haen said.

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Support less fortunate youth by donating used Scouting uniforms

gram is easy during the month of July.

Used uniforms may be dropped off at all 25 Pilgrim Cleaners locations 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Find locations at pilgrimdrycleaners.com.

Uniforms are also accepted at the Gabbert Scout Service Center, 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, and the Hulings Scout Service Center, 393 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

Financial contributions should be sent to Northern Star Council BSA, Attn: Kent York, 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422.

Info: ScoutingGoodForLife.org or 763231-7201 (Northern Star Council).

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Summer Schedule

Richfield United Methodist Church

Sunday Mornings

5835 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls 612-861-6086

8:00 a.m. On the Lawn 10:00 a.m. In the Church

9:00 Sanctuary Worship 10:30 Living Waters

Saturday Chapel Service at 5:00 p.m.

Holy Communion at all Services 76th St. at Newton Ave. Richfield, MN 612·866·8449 woodlakechurch.org

Progressive Christian Worship

Giờ thờ phượng của người việt vào lúc 11:15 sáng mỗi chúa nhật.

Pastors: Elizabeth Macaulay, Max Richter, Phillip Nguyen

www.richfieldumc.org

ST. RICHARD’S Catholic Church

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

St. Alban’s

EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6716 Gleason Road Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-3065

www.stalbansedina.org Come Grow With Us In Christ

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

www.peacebloomington.org

50th Street between James & Knox Ave. So. Minneapolis

Pastor Mark Nelson 952-944-6510

www.mtolivet.org

8600 E. Bush Lake Rd. Bloomington, MN 55438

Summer Sunday Worship 9:30 am Nursery Provided

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612-926-7651

Summer Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 am

HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Wed. Evening Service 6:30 PM

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Events - Calendar - Sermons Worship 9:00 am in Amphitheater Worship 10:30 am Sanctuary - Education & Nursery Provided

5730 Grove St., Edina • 952-929-0049 (one block west of Tracy) Opening Hearts and Minds in a Divided World

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church 9920 Normandale Blvd. S. Bloomington • 952-835-7585

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“Learn, Grow, Support”

7540 Penn Ave. So. • Richfield, MN 55423 612-869-2426 www.strichards.com

Masses: Sat 5pm Sun 9 & 11am Wed 12:15pm Thurs/Fri 8am Morning Prayer with Communion: Mon & Tues 8am

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Northern Winds Concert Monday, July 25 - 7 PM Vacation Bible School Pandamania August 8-12 5:30 - 8:30 PM Pastors: Charles R. Carlson, Anne Hokenstad www.house-of-prayer.com P 7625 Chicago Ave. S., Richfield, MN 612-866-8471

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 am Hymn Sing 9:55 am Nursery Provided Pastors: Don Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Reverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

8800 Nicollet Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

(952) 888-0215 SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAY 10:30 AM . MORNING WORSHIP 6:00 PM . . . . EVENING WORSHIP

THURSDAY 7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

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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 FOR BIDS CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 1700 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, up to the time of bid opening, for construction of the: 2011-110 PMP –ROW Multi-Modal Facilities Maintenance Project Which consists of: 1. Approximately 4,000 cubic yards of common excavation, 2. Approximately 2,000 tons of Class 5 aggregate base, 3. Approximately 850 tons of bituminous plant mixture, 4. Approximately 385 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 5. Approximately 20 Linear feet of 12”storm sewer 6. Approximately 4,000 Square feet of modular block retaining wall Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the South Conference Room at 1700 W 98th St at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011.

Plans, Specifications, and Proposal forms are on file and are available from the of-

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Primary Election will be held in the City of Bloomington, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, for the purpose of voting for the following offices: Mayor Council Member at Large

Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 5 Precinct 6 Precinct 7 Precinct 8 Precinct 9 Precinct 10 Precinct 11 Precinct 12 Precinct 13 Precinct 14 Precinct 15 Precinct 16 Precinct 17 Precinct 18 Precinct 19 Precinct 20 Precinct 21 Precinct 22 Precinct 23 Precinct 24 Precinct 25 Precinct 26 Precinct 27 Precinct 28 Precinct 29 Precinct 30 Precinct 31 Precinct 32

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Building Portland Avenue United Methodist Church Cedar Valley Church Unity South Church Southtown Baptist Church Bloomington Lutheran Church Indian Mounds Elementary School Riverside Reformed Church Nativity of Mary School St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Bloomington National Guard Armory Crosspoint Church Hubert Olson Elementary School Mt. Hope Lutheran Church Westwood Elementary School Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church Peace Lutheran Church The Church of St. Edward’s St. Stephen Lutheran Church Washburn Elementary School Sunrise Park Shelter Normandale Hills Elementary School Community of the Cross Lutheran Church Bloomington Lutheran School Bethany Missionary Church Southwood Center Bethany Missionary Gymnasium Bloomington Fire Station #6 Christ the King Lutheran Church Oak Grove Presbyterian Church St. Bonaventure Catholic Church-Social Hall Oxboro Evangelical Free Church

No bids will be considered unless sealed, labeled as a bid for the project, and filed with the City Engineer of Bloomington and accompanied by Bid Security, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders (to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bonds). The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of the bid to the office of the City Engineer. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive 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, age, religion, ancestry, handicap, public assistance, marital or national origin.

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.

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

(Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES Pursuant to MSA 103B.227, Subdivision 5, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District hereby solicits proposals for a legal consultant for 2012 through 2013.

(Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ACCOUNTING SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for accounting services for 2012 through 2013. Written proposals (six copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district finances and budgets, hourly billing rates for 2012013, and names and qualifications of personnel.

Proposals should be sent to:

(Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ENGINEERING SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for engineering services for 2012 through 2013. Written proposals (six copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district matters, hourly billing rates for 2012-2013, and names and qualifications of personnel. Proposals should be sent to:

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Attn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Attn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435

Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2011.

Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2011.

The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.

The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.

For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/

For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/

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Written proposals (six copies) setting forth the experience of the company/individual(s) who would be interested in providing legal services for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District should be sent to: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Attention: Kevin Bigalke, District Administrator Proposals shall be submitted on or before Friday, August 5, 2011.

Please set forth in your written proposal company experience and the experience of the individual(s) who proposes to perform services for the District and the resumes of staff who would assist the individual in providing the contractual services. Rates of individuals should be provided. The Board will review said proposals and reserves to itself the right to take such action as it deems in the best interest of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.

For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/ (July 14,21,28, 2011) A4/D1/D2/D3/D4-LegalServices

Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer

The precinct polling places will be open for voting on election day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Precinct 1

fice of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, upon non-refundable deposit of a $75. Project documents are also available at the City web site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Keyword “Construction Bidding” The complete set of digital bidding documents are available for downloading at no cost using the City e-gram site. Users will need to contact the City at (952) 563-4870 or engineering@ci.bloomington.mn.us for assistance in user account setup.

3815 American Boulevard East

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8000 Portland Avenue South 8600 Bloomington Avenue 7950 - 1st Avenue South 2600 West 82nd Street 9350 Portland Avenue South 9801 - 11th Avenue South 10201 Nicollet Avenue South 9901 East Bloomington Freeway 1701 West Old Shakopee road 3300 West 98th Street 9801 France Avenue South 4501 West 102nd Street 3601 West Old Shakopee Road 3701 West 108th Street 9920 Normandale Boulevard South 8600 East Bush Lake Road 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South 8400 France Avenue South 8401 Xerxes Avenue South 9401 Bloomington Ferry Road 9501 Toledo Avenue South 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road 10600 Bloomington Ferry Road 6900 Auto Club Road 4901 West 112th Street 6900 Auto Club Road 8601 Lakeview Road 8600 Fremont Avenue South 2200 West Old Shakopee Road 901 East 90th Street 9431 Nicollet Avenue South

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Certificate of Assumed Name

(Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for annual services for 2012 through 2013. Written proposals (six copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district finances and budgets, hourly billing rates for 2012-2013, and names and qualifications of personnel.

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will work with the selected vendor to determine services on an annual basis. Proposals should be sent to:

For further information about the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, contact Kevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952) 835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/

(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.

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: “Angels Among Us” (home daycare) State the address of the principal place of business.

8124 Clinton Ave South, Bloomington, MN 55420 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Nicole Minke, 8124 Clinton Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420 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.

(July 14,21,28, 2011) A4/D1/D2/D3/D4-AuditServices

FILED: June 27, 2011 /s/ Nikkii Minke, Owner

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Attn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2011.

The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.

FRED (RED) ALAN GENE WINSTEAD HANS ANDERSON COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE VOTE FOR ONE MIKE LEHMANN TIM BUSSE SCOTT LECHTENBERG

To view a sample ballot or for more information, go to www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, keyword: Voting, or call Voter Registration at 952-563-8729.

(July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-PrimaryElection

AUGUST 9, 2011

Public Notice

(July 14 & 21, 2011) D3-AngelsAmong (July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-SampleBallot

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1. Approximately 1400 tons of Class 5 aggregate base,

7. Approximately 1 dewatering system (temporary).

(Official Publication) INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 1700 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, up to the time of bid opening, for construction of the:

2. Approximately 800 tons of bituminous plant mixture,

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the South Conference Room at 1700 W 98th St at:

2011-501 28th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project

3. Approximately 50 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 4. Approximately 600 square feet of 4” to 8” concrete walk or concrete pavement, 5. Approximately 150 linear feet of 12”15”storm sewer, 6. Approximately 750 linear feet of 8” 12” PVC sanitary sewer, and

Which consists of:

1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

Plans, Specifications, and Proposal forms are on file and are available from the office of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, upon non-refundable deposit of a $75. Project documents are also available at the City web site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Keyword “Construction Bidding” The com-

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Bloomington, Minnesota, to interested citizens in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 471.697(a). The complete financial statements may be examined at the City of Bloomington offices, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, telephone (952)563-8790.

Questions about this report should be directed to Lori Economy-Scholler, Chief Financial Officer.

The following summary is from the basic financial statements for the City for the year ended December 31, 2010.

For more detail, visit the City's website at www.ci.bloomington.mn.us.

Component Units Housing and Port Redevelopment Authority Authority

Governmental Activities

Business-type Activities

Total

$ 130,713,519 32,073,509 628,463 11,739,342 7,783,820 302,024 2,778,562

$ 12,558,924 5,633,888 219,582 92,509 (2,778,562)

$ 143,272,443 37,707,397 628,463 11,739,342 8,003,402 394,533 -

$ 82,013,750 418,020 1,188,916 707,909 5,273,000 84,928 -

$ 4,354,856 7,452,947 52,892 9,193,787 332,543 -

90,525,952 39,471,123 13,344,050 4,129,175 149,962,193 483,451,732

4,714,616 21,099,049 858,753 2,943,801 54,582,102 99,924,662

95,240,568 60,570,172 14,202,803 7,072,976 54,582,102 149,962,193 583,376,394

89,686,523

1,470,000 1,791,029 24,648,054

ASSETS Cash, cash equivalents, and investments Receivables, net Prepaid items Due from primary government Due from component units Inventory Other assets Internal balances Capital assets, net of related depreciation: Land - nondepreciable Buildings and structures Machinery and equipment Improvements Distribution system Infrastructure Total assets LIABILITIES Accounts payable and other current liabilities Accrued interest payable Unearned revenue Due to component units Due to primary government Noncurrent liabilities: Due to primary government Bonds payable due in more than one year Due within one year Due in more than one year Total liabilities

5,374,283 849,510 1,354,085 760,801 -

1,825,665 7,866 17,609 -

7,199,948 857,376 1,371,694 760,801 -

97,377 203,340 23,773 6,986,560

248,559 1,376 962,531

6,135,559 71,275,962 85,750,200

155,000 300,000 2,306,140

6,290,559 71,575,962 88,056,340

7,250,000 21,820,000 36,381,050

3,790,251 3,500,000 1,574,720 10,077,437

NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt Restricted for: Debt service Trust Bond covenants Unrestricted Total net assets

237,427,493

83,743,321

321,170,814

-

1,686,309

31,571,905 1,030,644 127,671,490 $ 397,701,532

183,500 13,691,701 $ 97,618,522

31,571,905 1,030,644 183,500 141,363,191 $ 495,320,054

20,412,115 32,893,358 $ 53,305,473

2,162,179 10,722,129 $ 14,570,617

(July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement

No bids will be considered unless sealed, labeled as a bid for the project, and filed with the City Engineer of Bloomington and accompanied by Bid Security, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders (to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bonds). The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of the bid to the office of the City Engineer. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive 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, age, religion, ancestry, handicap, public assistance, marital or national origin.

(Official Publication) CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Statement of Net Assets December 31, 2010 Primary Government

plete set of digital bidding documents are available for downloading at no cost using the City e-gram site. Users will need to contact the City at (952) 563-4870 or engineering@ci.bloomington.mn.us for assistance in user account setup.

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.

Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer July 11, 2011 (July 14,21,28, 2011) D3-SewerProject

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 1700 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, up to the time of bid opening, for construction of the: CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 2010-601 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT SP 107-591-001 SRTS 2711 (204) Federal Aid Project Which consists of: 1. Approximately 850 cubic yards of common excavation, 2. Approximately 350 square yards of bituminous pavement removal, 3. Approximately 500 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 4. Approximately 22,000 square feet of 4” to 6” concrete walk or concrete pavement, Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the South Conference Room at 1700 W 98th St at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

Plans, Specifications, and Proposal forms are on file and are available from the office of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, upon non-refundable deposit of a $75. Project documents are also available at the City web site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Keyword “Construction Bidding” The complete set of digital bidding documents are available for downloading at no cost using the City e-gram site. Users will need to contact the City at (952) 563-4870 or en-

gineering@ci.bloomington.mn.us for assistance in user account setup.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it.

A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contrac-

tors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”

No bids will be considered unless sealed, labeled as a bid for the project, and filed with the City Engineer of Bloomington and accompanied by Bid Security, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders (to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bonds). The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of the bid to the office of the City Engineer. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive 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, age, religion, ancestry, handicap, public assistance, marital or national origin.

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.

Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer June 20, 2011 (July 14,21,28, 2011) D3SafeRoutesProject

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the City Council CASE FILE: 10000B-11 APPLICANT: City of Bloomington PURPOSE: City Code Amendment – Modifying zoning variance provisions to match new state law requirements; Modifying city division to issue air pollution control devise permits; Modifying care of refuse standards; Clarifying definition of weeds; Modifying issuance of administrative citations for excessive nuisance service calls; Deleting the High Intensity Mixed Use District (HX-2) and references thereto; Modifying the number of required plan and specification sets required for plan review for food and lodging establishments and public pools; Modifying notice requirements for multiple dwelling maintenance standards; Modifying definitions for accessory building, use and principal use; Adding definition for wholesaling and adding as permitted use in General Commercial (B-2) districts prior to 1/1/2010;

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LEGAL NOTICES Clarifying categories of detached accessory buildings; Adding updated code references for Planned Development Overlay districts to Section 19.27; Deleting obsolete references to Chapter 16 to correspond with updated subdivision/platting ordinance provisions;

calculations; Modifying regulations for signs in retail display windows; Modifying electronic changeable copy sign duration and color requirements; Clarifying drive-through stacking space standards;

Modifying the General Industrial (I-3) zoning district by deleting “uses not specifically set forth herein” as conditional uses;

Clarifying single and two family driveway standards for off-drive parking areas;

Deleting reference to animal hospitals, replacing with pet services facilities in Freeway Development (FD-2) districts;

Reclassifying the permit use category of recreational vehicles

Deleting Central Business (CB) District and reference thereto; Clarifying the inclusion of installation costs in tree preservation surety amount

Clarifying fence height and chain link gauge standards;

Clarifying permitted home enterprises in two-family dwelling units; Clarifying final site and building plan and final development plan application content requirements;

Modifying findings for interim use permit; and Modifying planning and development fees.

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Monday, August 1, 2011 7:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road

4. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Elizabeth Shevi, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8503 (July 21, 2011) D3-CityCodeAmendment

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Review the proposed ordinance available online July 5th at www.ci.bloomington.mn.us Keyword: 10000B-11; and/or 2. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 3. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or

Shakopee Rd., on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 7:15 pm, to hold a public hearing to consider approval of a new therapeutic massage enterprise license, as follows:

of Bloomington until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 for the following position:

Number One Massage LLC dba Number One Massage 818 W 98th St.

Starting Salary: $20.55 per hour, plus excellent benefits

This notice is published pursuant to Bloomington City Code.

City of Bloomington

(July 21, 2011) D3-NumberOneMassage

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) Applications will be accepted by the City

(Official Publication) CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2010

Primary Government: Governmental activities: General Services Development Services Public Works Public Safety Community Services Interest on long-term debt Total governmental activities

Expenses

Program Revenues Operating Capital Charges for Grants and Grants and Services Contributions Contributions

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Assets Primary Government Component Units Housing and Governmental Business-type Port Redevelopment Activities Activities Total Authority Authority

6,755,313 10,201,540 16,918,065 26,208,360 12,593,495 2,312,818 74,989,591

$ 3,034,137 2,844,876 795,439 916,777 2,298,546 9,889,775

$ 147,541 1,740,952 668,050 1,519,512 3,689,260 7,765,315

$ (3,573,635) (1,353,492) (8,898,634) (23,562,588) (6,359,826) (2,312,818) (46,060,993)

21,186,738 3,207,573 5,193,546 1,119,589 409,620 567,876 31,684,942

19,974,684 4,491,970 3,695,146 1,057,490 441,953 450,298 30,111,541

16,768 16,768

-

-

(1,212,054) 1,284,397 (1,481,632) (62,099) 32,333 (117,578) (1,556,633)

(1,212,054) 1,284,397 (1,481,632) (62,099) 32,333 (117,578) (1,556,633)

-

-

$ 106,674,533

$ 40,001,316

$ 7,782,083

$ 11,273,508

(46,060,993)

(1,556,633)

(47,617,626)

-

-

$

$

$

5,154,487

$

288,152

-

-

-

(6,118,017) -

(3,167,494)

$ 5,154,487

$

288,152

-

-

-

(6,118,017)

(3,167,494)

1,001,875 7,481 242,678 217,667 1,469,701

42,996,486 6,200,706 1,167,739 106,764 2,805,272 53,276,967

7,983,027 4,543,646 1,149,178 13,675,851

3,155,964

(86,932)

5,659,341

7,557,834

41,116

97,705,454

489,660,713

45,747,639

14,529,501

$ 97,618,522

$ 495,320,054

$ 53,305,473

$ 14,570,617

$

Business-type activities: Water/Wastewater Utility Storm Water Utility Recreational Facilities Solid Waste Management Contractual Police Motor Vehicle Total business-type activities Total primary government Component units: Port Authority Housing and Redevelopment Authority Total component units

6,544,328 14,372,638

$ 20,916,966

KEY FINANCIAL HEALTH INDICATORS Estimated Population Total tax capacity Percent of property taxes collected current & delinquent City expenditures per capita (governmental funds) Outstanding debt per capita Bond Ratings Moody's Standard & Poors Fitch Ratings

2010 82,893 $150,231,185 98.67% $1,076 $606

2009 84,034 $159,593,712 99.62% $949 $483

Aaa AAA AAA

Aaa AAA AAA

1076.158373

949.3924126

426,311 5,762,505

$ 6,188,816

$

4,262,220 6,555,942 209,483 245,863 11,273,508

General revenues: Property taxes 41,994,611 Business taxes 6,200,706 2008 Grants and contributions not restricted 1,167,739 85,238 Gain on sale of capital assets 99,283 $157,773,823 Interest and investment earnings 2,562,594 99.53% Transfers (217,667) $996 Total general revenues and transfers 51,807,266 $447 Change in net assets 5,746,273 Aaa AAA Net assets - January 1 391,955,259 AAA Net assets - December 31 $ 397,701,532 995.9035055 (July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement

$

-

$

(3,573,635) (1,353,492) (8,898,634) (23,562,588) (6,359,826) (2,312,818) (46,060,993)

$

-

$

Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, or by calling (952) 563-8710.

Kent T. Michaelson Director of Human Resources

Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk

City of Bloomington

Functions/Programs

POLICE RECORDS ASSISTANT

-

52,646 3,208,610

(July 21, 2011) D3-PoliceRecordsAsst

School District 271 (Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 271 Bloomington, Minnesota June 13, 2011 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, and there being a quorum present, the Board of Education of Independent School District 271, was called to order

by Chair Chuck Walter at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2011, in the Community Room at the Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota. Members Present: Chuck Walter, Chair; Melissa Halvorson Wiklund, Vice Chair; Tim Culver, Clerk; Arlene Bush, Treasurer; Maureen Bartolotta, and Jim Sorum. Member Absent: Mark Hibbs.

Administration Present: Les Fujitake, Nancy Allen-Mastro, Rod Zivkovich, Eric Melbye, Bruce Pappas, Tom Holton and Rick Kaufman. Attorney Present: David Holman. RECOGNITIONS—Bloomington National Guard Armory, Fairview Health Systems, District Food Drive, School Finance Award. CONSENT ACTIONS: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Board on May 9, 2011 and the Special Meeting on May 16, 2011.

Personnel Items. Non-Resident Student Attendance Agreements 2010-11 and 2011-12. Appoints Arlene Bush to the Intermediate District 917 Board effective July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012. Appoints Jim Sorum to the Citizens Activities/Athletics Advisory Committee for a threeyear term. Confirms the membership appointments to the Citizens Activities/Athletics Advisory Committee (CAAAC). Approves the AVID Implementation Agreement with the AVID Center July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, at a cost $28,462.30.

Authorizes extending the terms of both the Letter of Agreement dated June 22, 2009 with Fairview Health Services to provide professional services within Independent School District 271 to June 22, 2013. Approves the renewal Occupancy Agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities on behalf of Hennepin Technical College and Independent School District 271 July 1, 2011 through July 20, 2011. Approves the renewal Occupancy Agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities on behalf of Hennepin Technical College and Independent School District 271 July 5, 2011 through July 19, 2011. Accepts the annual amount of $69,445 (SY 2007-2013) from the Department of Children Families and Learning to be used for American Indian Education Programming. Awards the contract to provide our District with Worker’s Compensation Insurance for the 12-month period from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 to SFM Mutual Insurance Company at an maximum premium of $539,501.00. Accepts gifts and donations in the amount of $13,237.50. Statements of Revenues and Expenditures for

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LEGAL NOTICES the months of April 2011 and May 2011.

Receipts and Disbursements as submitted.

ACTION ITEMS: Approved increasing the non-school bus charter rates by 2% for district and 4% for non-district for the 2011-2012 school year. Approved 20112012 pay-to-ride rates. Approved the Extended Field Trip Application for SkillsUSA students from Kennedy High School to participate in the SkillsUSA National Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Approved the Extended Field Trip Application for students from seven elementary schools to participate in the Legionville School Safety Patrol program in Brainerd, Minnesota. Adopts the Business Education curriculum for grades 912 effective with the 2011-12 school year.

Adopts the Science curriculum for grades 6-12 effective with the 2011-12 school year.

Adopts separate resolutions to place the following tenured teachers on unrequested leave of absence: Natasha Antosz, Matthew Elsen, Christy Hoyt, Dorothy Jones, Tamera Kaplan, Celeste Meyer, Brad Pike and Abby Taylor. RESOLU-

TION TO PLACE ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF TENURED TEACHERS—WHEREAS, The School Board of Independent School District 271, Bloomington, Minnesota, adopted a resolution on May 9, 2011, proposing to place the teaching contracts of the attached tenured teachers in Independent School District 271, on unrequested leave of absence; and WHEREAS, said teachers received written notice of proposed placement of unrequested leave of absence; and WHEREAS, Written notice of proposed placement on unrequested leave of absence contained a statement setting forth reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that said teachers were entitled to a hearing before the School Board; and, WHEREAS, No written request for a hearing has been made; and, WHEREAS, Said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen (14) days after receipt of notice constitutes acquiescence to placement on unrequested leave of absence; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 271 as follows: That said teachers be and

hereby are placed on unrequested leave of absence from a teaching contract without pay or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2010-11 school year, June 30, 2011, pursuant to M.S. 122A.40 and the unrequested leave provisions as negotiated. That the Clerk of the School Board shall issue written notice to be sent to said teachers regarding this placement of unrequested leave of absence and said notice shall be in essentially the following form. You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 271 held of June 13, 2011, a resolution was adopted by majority roll call vote of the full membership of the School Board, placing you on unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Independent School District No. 271 effective at the end of the 201011 school year on June 30, 2011, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 122A.40, Subd. 10(a) and Section 11 of the current Master Agreement between the School District and the Exclusive Representative, without pay or fringe benefits. On roll call vote, all directors voted aye.

Approved November 8, 2011 as the date for a School District General Election.

There will not be a School District Primary Election. The terms and conditions for these elections are on file. Approved the first reading of revised Policy 701.3 Fund Balance. Approved the first reading of revised Policy 701.4 Budget Process.

School Board members reported on school activities and events at their liaison schools as well as committees for which they are the Board’s representative. Established a Study Session at 6 p.m. on June 20th followed by a Closed Session for negotiations. Canceled the Study Session scheduled for June 27th.

Established June 27th at 6 p.m. as a Special Meeting for conducting business matters, including the adoption of the 2011-2012 budget.

There being no further business to come before the School Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Tim Culver, Clerk (July 21, 2011) D3-June13Minutes

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Balance Sheet Governmental Funds December 31, 2010

General Fund ASSETS Cash, cash equivalents and investments Accrued interest receivable Taxes receivable Accounts receivable Mortgages receivable Land held for resale Due from other funds Due from component units Due from other governments Special assessments receivable Total assets

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities: Accounts payable Retainage payable Due to other funds Due to component units Deferred revenue Deposits payable Total liabilities Fund Balances: Reserved for: Encumbrances Trust Debt service Unreserved, designated, reported in: General fund Special revenue Capital projects Total fund balances Total liabilities and fund balances

$ 20,854,628 118,809 829,501 1,091,254 98,500 171,889 105,280 31,397 $ 23,301,258

$ 1,587,853 671,330 1,591,792 3,850,975

Community Development Block Grant

Public Safety Special Revenue

Improvement Bonds

Capital Projects

Improvement Construction

Nonmajor Total State Aid Governmental Governmental Construction Funds Funds

$

$ 6,416,733 11,183 47,687 233,933 $ 6,709,536

$ 10,407,754 50,310 8,084 20,405,010 $ 30,871,158

$ 30,066,926 142,896 12,939 6,124 7,500,000 1,797,481 6,942,203 $ 46,468,569

$ 20,491,880 101,107 941,200 $ 21,534,187

$ 8,306,584 40,142 181,518 $ 8,528,244

21,355 7,990,725 52,199 $ 8,064,279

$

20,662 52,892 7,990,725 8,064,279

$

78,623 78,623

$

3,750 20,405,010 20,408,760

$

192,674 8,000 36,579 7,506,371 40,637 7,784,261

$

29,237 814,376 2,112,849 2,956,462

$

19,128 102,662 121,790

$ 5,026,762 24,730 1,422 288,017 64,182 304,242 $ 5,709,355

$ 270,480 64,182 507,363 761,039 1,603,064

$ 101,592,622 489,177 851,946 1,433,082 7,990,725 7,500,000 2,901,363 7,114,092 877,172 20,436,407 $ 151,186,586

$

2,202,407 925,038 2,177,031 760,801 38,001,261 801,676 44,868,214

328,007 -

-

-

10,462,398

-

-

-

1,030,644 1,554,007

328,007 1,030,644 12,016,405

19,122,276 19,450,283 $ 23,301,258

$ 8,064,279

6,630,913 6,630,913 $ 6,709,536

10,462,398 $ 30,871,158

38,684,308 38,684,308 $ 46,468,569

18,577,725 18,577,725 $ 21,534,187

8,406,454 8,406,454 $ 8,528,244

1,521,640 4,106,291 $ 5,709,355

19,122,276 8,152,553 65,668,487 106,318,372 $ 151,186,586

(July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement

School District 271 (Official Publication) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 Bloomington, Minnesota MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION June 27, 2011 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, and there being a quorum present, the Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 271, was called to order by Chair Chuck Walter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota. Members Present: Chuck Walter, Chair; Melissa Halvorson Wiklund, Vice Chair; Tim Culver, Clerk; Arlene Bush, Treasurer; Maureen Bartolotta, Mark Hibbs and Jim Sorum.

School Attorney Present: David Holman.

Administration Present: Les Fujitake, Rod Zivkovich, Eric Melbye, Bruce Pappas and, Tom Holton. Josh Levine and Jake Villas addressed the School Board concerning use of the activity centers by personal trainers, specifically the rates that are being proposed and the process for this new procedure. Approved the second reading of revised Policy 701.3, Fund Balance. Approved the second reading of revised Policy 701.4, Budget Process. Approved Committed Fund Balance Categories for the 2010-2011 fiscal year: Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Third Party Medical Assistance, Wellness Dollars, General Fund for Drivers Education Vehicles, Band Uniform and Instrument Replacement, Operating Referendum, Transportation Building, Transportation, Transportation Bus Purchases, Severance Insurance, Technology Replacement, LCTS Repayment, Energy Savings, and Security Systems. Approved the proposed 2011-2012 revenue and expenditure budgets for all funds.

Established Non-Athletic Co-Curricular and Instrument User Fees for the 20112012 school year. Established Student Parking Fees for Kennedy High School and Jefferson High School at $250 per year ($83, $83, and $84 for trimesters 1, 2, and 3 respectively) for the 2011-2012 school year. Approved Student Athletic Fees for the 2011-2012 school year.

[New Athletic Fee—The high schools requested to add a fee for summer Strength and Conditioning—$100 fee for five-day programs, a $60 fee for three-day programs, and a $40 fee for two-day programs. The Strength and Conditioning fee will not apply toward the individual or family fee cap. A fee will not be charged for Strength and Conditioning programs during the school year.] Approved Admission Fees for Student Activities for the 2011-2012 school year. Approved the wage schedule for athletic event workers, effective July 1, 2011. The schedule reflects a zero percent (0.0%) increase over 2010-11 with minor adjustments to group pay rates and adds missing categories. Administration and the District’s real estate agent updated the School Board on a preliminary lease proposal regarding SHAPE space and stadium parking at the General Dynamics property.

APPLICANT: RDNT LLC (Owner) Martin Luther Manor (User) PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 1301 AND 1401 East 100th Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Meadow Woods of Bloomington PURPOSE: 1. Rezone properties from R-1(BP-2), Single-family Residential (Bluff Protection 2) to R-1(PD) (BP-2), Single-family Residential (Planned Development) (Bluff Protection 2) (Case 1064A-11); 2. Preliminary Development Plan and Final Development Plan for a three-story, 70-unit senior catered living facility (Cases 1064BC-11); and 3. Conditional use permit for a threestory, 70-unit senior catered living facility (Case 1064D-11) DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, August 4, 2011 6:00 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: 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 (July 21, 2011) D3-MartinLutherManor

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE: 9280A-11 APPLICANT: CSM Investors, Inc. (Owner) Dance Endeavors, Inc. (User) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10800 Nesbitt Avenue PURPOSE: Conditional use permit for a dance studio DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, August 4, 2011 6:05 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

There being no further business to come before the School Board, the Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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

Tim Culver, Clerk

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

(July 21, 2011) D3-June27Minutes

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE(S): 1064A-11, 1064BC-11 and 1064D-11

3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Galen Doyle, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road

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LEGAL NOTICES Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8924 Email: gdoyle@ci.bloomington.mn.us (July 21, 2011) D3-DanceEndeavors

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE: 7940A-11 APPLICANT: O.E. Risvold and Sons (Owner)

Email: gdoyle@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Bloomington Tire and Auto (Users)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9331 E. Bloomington Freeway

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

PURPOSE: Conditional use permit for Class III motor vehicle sales as part of an auto service business

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

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, August 4, 2011 6:10 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road

(July 21, 2011) D3-BloomTire&Auto

Probate Notice

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

(Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 27-PA-PR-11-790 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND

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

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds Year Ended December 31, 2010 Community Public Safety Development Special Block Grant Revenue

General Fund REVENUES Property taxes Fiscal disparities Special assessments Lodging and admissions tax Business licenses Fines and forfeitures Intergovernmental Program income Interest Net change in fair value of investments Other Franchise fees Other contractual component unit Total revenues EXPENDITURES Current: General services Development services Public works Public safety Community services Debt service: Administrative charges Interest Principal retirement Capital outlay: Development services Public works Public safety Community services Total expenditures Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (under) expenditures OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers from other funds Transfers to other funds Issuance of debt Premium on bonds issued Discount on bonds issued Total other financing sources (uses) Net change in fund balance Fund balance - January 1 Fund balance - December 31

$ 34,101,434 2,954,235 34,150 6,200,709 3,623,605 1,210,067 2,085,902 2,267,649 319,020 (7,244) 499,743 -

$

668,083 222,702 -

$

305,299 1,608,494 51,916 (681) -

Improvement Bonds $ 2,226,975 191,549 3,176,372 141,788 (3,067) 57,884 -

Capital Projects $

Improvement Construction

333,062 251,282 914,124 (8,711) 786,826 -

$ 1,511,100 114,753 1,289,491 411,373 (6,166) 117,879 -

Nonmajor State Aid Governmental Construction Funds

Total Governmental Funds

$

$ 38,713,310 3,307,030 3,210,522 6,200,709 3,623,605 1,515,366 9,041,238 2,894,200 2,084,532 (29,641) 2,823,336 1,081,459

1,039,957 143,841 (2,447) 94,220 -

$

540,739 46,493 2,098,029 403,849 102,470 (1,325) 1,266,784 1,081,459

53,289,270

890,785

1,965,028

5,791,501

4,228,070 6,504,653

3,438,430

1,275,571

5,538,498

4,228,070 78,693,736

5,206,650 5,618,704 11,517,903 20,910,598 8,461,752

858,725 -

36,507 -

8,839,344 212,834

112,253 60,025 132,366 -

-

13,333 32,016 259,049 2,984,073

5,368,743 15,408,814 11,909,318 25,500,113 11,658,659

-

-

57,751 1,453,531 3,185,000

-

36,200 -

-

30,557 471,484 1,150,000

88,308 1,961,215 4,335,000

4,179 99,851 51,819,637

858,725

4,589,515 659,612 5,249,127

4,732,789

2,660,041 650,168 12,362,387

137,390 8,028,508 8,506,742

165,710 165,710

355,499 214,868 5,510,879

2,797,431 8,553,896 759,463 865,036 89,205,996

1,469,633

32,060

(3,284,099)

1,058,712

(5,857,734)

(5,068,312)

1,109,861

27,619

(10,512,260)

2,672,697 (4,604,207) (1,931,510)

(32,060) (32,060)

5,121,723 (448,000) 2,173,696 15,426 6,862,845

61,225 61,225

48,648 (2,270,304) (2,221,656)

6,144,309 (6,144,309) 6,173,775 (18,998) 6,154,777

-

126,230 (866,164) 36,304 (703,630)

14,113,607 (14,365,044) 8,445,000 15,426 (18,998) 8,189,991

(461,877) 19,912,160 $ 19,450,283

$

-

3,578,746

1,119,937

(8,079,390)

1,086,465

1,109,861

-

3,052,167

9,342,461

46,763,698

17,491,260

7,296,593

4,782,302

108,640,641

-

$ 6,630,913

$ 10,462,398

$ 38,684,308

$ 18,577,725

$ 8,406,454

$ 4,106,291

$ 106,318,372

(July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement

(676,011)

(2,322,269)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delores B. Ditlevson, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated August 25, 1995, and separate writings under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513, dated August 25, 1995, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Kevin D. Ditlevson, whose address is 6821 West 83rd Street, Bloomington, MN 55438, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 7, 2011 Julie Peterson Registrar Dated: July 7, 2011 Mark S. Thompson Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Paul N. Heckt Paul N. Heckt Law Office 9001 E. Bloomington Freeway Suite 119 Bloomington, MN 55420 Attorney License No: 0043102 Telephone: (952) 888-9400 FAX: (952) 888-9494 (July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-DitlevsonProbate

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.

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Minnesota Insurance Partners State the address of the principal place of business.

4400 W 78th Street Suite 110, Bloomington, MN 55435 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Matthew Nelson, 4400 W 78th Street Suite 110, Bloomington, MN 55435 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: June 23, 2011 /s/ Matthew Nelson, Owner (July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-MinnesotaInsurancePartners

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.

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Bloomington Counseling Center State the address of the principal place of business.

1120 80th St. East #200, Bloomington, MN 55420 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Adlerian Psychological Services, LLC, 1120 80th St. East, #200, Bloomington, MN 55420; Kathleen L. Lowry, LLC, 1120 80th St. East, #200, Bloomington, MN 55420 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: June 29, 2011 /s/ Roger A. Ballou, PhD, LMFT, LPCC (July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-BloomingtonCounselingCenter

Public Notice (Official Publication) Notice of Sale Pursuant to MN Statute 168.B06, notice is given that the following vehicle, a 1996 Dodge Dakota, vin #1B7GG23Y6TS685993, MD plate #94T963, will be eligible for sale on 7-2811 at Southside Towing, Inc., 7700 Hwy 101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379, 952-4458928 (July 21, 2011) D3-DodgeDakota

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FURTHER INFORMATION: Jen Desrude, Civil Engineer Bloomington Public Works 1700 West 98th Street Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 563-4862 Email: jdesrude@ci.bloomington.mn.us

owners on that street.

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: August 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the City Council APPLICANT: Lyndale Circle Property Owners

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road

PROPERTY ADDRESS: Lyndale Circle at the Bluffs on Sans Pierre PURPOSE: Street name change of private street “Lyndale Circle” to “Lyndale Bluffs Trail” per a petition request by a 2/3 majority of

(Official Publication) CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds Year Ended December 31, 2010

(July 21, 2011) D3-LyndaleCircle

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or

Water/Wastewater Storm Water Utility Utility

3. Email: jdesrude@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Operating revenues: Charges for services Other Total operating revenues

(Official Publication) CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Statement of Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds December 31, 2010 Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds Nonmajor Water/Wastewater Storm Water Recreational Proprietary Utility Utility Facilities Funds

$

Total

Governmental Activities Internal Service Funds

7,314,333 33,562 39,663 4,014,746 90,869 575,249 219,582 12,288,004

$ 3,250,545 17,758 920,158 4,188,461

$ 1,592,238 7,315 173,903 1,641 1,775,097

$ 401,809 2,513 55,347 368,921 828,590

$ 12,558,925 61,148 95,010 5,477,728 92,510 575,249 219,582 19,080,152

$ 29,120,896 140,753 20,431 527,674 33,819 283,820 30,127,393

2,280,001 18,386,132 1,285,132 2,117,458 88,603,967 (60,146,373) 52,526,317 64,814,321

478,858 791,498 36,094 1,908,425 27,981,659 (8,791,959) 22,404,575 26,593,036

1,955,757 14,531,838 1,073,855 2,208,900 (10,516,247) 9,254,103 11,029,200

91,863 (78,537) 13,326 841,916

4,714,616 33,709,468 2,486,944 6,234,783 116,585,626 (79,533,116) 84,198,321 103,278,473

11,432,262 39,737,026 29,370,512 472,075 (26,295,312) 54,716,563 84,843,956

LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Accounts payable Estimated claims payable Due to other funds Unearned revenue Bonds payable Accrued interest payable Deposits payable Total current liabilities

1,559,211 7,509 1,566,720

81,316 81,316

75,681 625,832 17,609 155,000 7,866 881,988

61,902 98,500 160,402

1,778,110 724,332 17,609 155,000 7,866 7,509 2,690,426

2,044,216 516,500 575,249 16,277 3,152,242

Noncurrent liabilities: Benefits payable Bonds payable Estimated claims payable Deposits payable Total noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities

40,046 40,046 1,606,766

81,316

300,000 300,000 1,181,988

160,402

300,000 40,046 340,046 3,030,472

11,382,109 5,900,000 766,738 18,048,847 21,201,089

52,526,317 10,681,238 $ 63,207,555

22,404,575 4,107,145 $ 26,511,720

8,799,103 183,500 864,609 $ 9,847,212

13,326 668,188 $ 681,514

83,743,321 183,500 16,321,180 $ 100,248,001

48,816,563 14,826,304 $ 63,642,867

$

Operating expenses: Salaries and benefits Materials, supplies and service Depreciation Water purchased Wastewater disposal cost Total operating expenses Operating income (loss) Nonoperating revenues (expenses): Taxes Fiscal disparities Intergovernmental Interest income Net change in fair value of investments Gain (loss) on sale of capital assets Other Interest expense Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) Income (loss) before transfers

NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt Restricted - other purposes Unrestricted Total net assets

Governmental Activities -

Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds

City of Bloomington

ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accrued interest receivable Taxes receivable Accounts receivable Other assets Due from other funds Due from other governments Inventory Total current assets Noncurrent assets: Land Buildings and structures Machinery and equipment Improvements Distribution system Accumulated depreciation Total noncurrent assets Total assets

City of Bloomington

(July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement

Transfers from other funds Transfers to other funds

Recreational Facilities

Nonmajor Proprietary Funds

Total

Internal Service Funds

19,861,818 112,866 19,974,684

$ 4,487,213 4,757 4,491,970

$ 3,658,146 3,658,146

$ 1,726,338 1,726,338

$ 29,733,515 117,623 29,851,138

$ 24,408,773 1,330 24,410,103

4,581,237 5,245,686 2,105,864 3,170,488 6,018,271 21,121,546

1,079,715 1,140,712 976,897 3,197,324

2,253,590 2,251,002 611,281 5,115,873

975,019 1,111,914 2,423 2,089,356

8,889,561 9,749,314 3,696,465 3,170,488 6,018,271 31,524,099

12,787,191 9,128,029 3,431,762 25,346,982

(1,146,862)

1,294,646

(1,457,727)

(363,018)

(1,672,961)

(936,879)

24,925 130,128 (2,044) 153,009

84,625 (1,083) 83,542

903,438 65,373 16,768 26,552 (446) 7,481 37,000 (20,310) 1,035,856

8,138 223,403 5,099 (153) 236,487

936,501 65,373 240,171 246,404 (3,726) 7,481 37,000 (20,310) 1,508,894

59,994 535,606 (8,584) 51,652 (306,236) 332,432

(993,853)

1,378,188

(421,871)

(126,531)

(164,067)

(604,447)

-

-

-

250,000 (32,333)

250,000 (32,333)

171,678 (137,908)

Change in net assets

(993,853)

1,378,188

(421,871)

91,136

53,600

(570,677)

Total net assets - January 1

64,201,408

25,133,532

10,269,083

590,378

100,194,401

64,213,544

63,207,555

$ 26,511,720

$ 9,847,212

$ 681,514

$ 100,248,001

$ 63,642,867

Total net assets - December 31

$

(July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Eden Prairie will be the host city for the state American Legion baseball tournament Friday, July 29, through Monday, Aug. 1. Games in the 16-team, double-elimination tournament will be played at Round Lake Stadium and Miller Park in Eden Prairie as well as Braemar Park in Edina..

Ben Cousins The Bloomington 17-year-old earned a spot on the Minnesota Storm GrecoRoman and freestyle wrestling teams that are competing this week in the National Junior Championships in Fargo, N.D. Cousins, a 152-pounder, placed third for Kennedy High School in the section tournament last season. He is also the school’s Excel Award winner and maintains a 3.6 grade-point average.

Jack Dunne The Bloomington golfer recorded a hole in one on the 152-yard 16th hole at Meadowbrook Golf Course, using a 6-iron.

Kenisha Bell The Bloomington Kennedy sophomore guard was a member of the Minnesota North Tartan girls basketball team that won the 14-and-under title at the national AAU tournament July 6-10 in Orlando, Fla. Bell scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and had five assists in her team’s 49-34 victory over the Philadelphia Bells in the championship game.

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Firemen’s tourney provides heated competition

BY GREG KLEVEN SUN NEWSPAPERS The action was as heated as the high temperatures and humidity surrounding the 53rd annual Firemen’s/Virg Ellrich Memorial Slowpitch Softball Tournament July 14-17 at Valley View and Dred Scott fields in Bloomington.

A record 160 Class A through Class D teams participated in the double-elimination tourney.

Temperatures reached the mid-90s and dew points were in the 70s. But the muggy conditions did not spoil the weekend for 20,000 players, spectators and volunteers who were part of the fourday event sponsored by the Bloomington Knights of

Columbus.

The tournament attracted teams from Canada, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Maryland and Nevada.

Bloomington and surrounding communities such as Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Lakeville supplied local entrants as well as outstate Minnesota towns.

There were six tournament brackets in men’s, women’s and co-rec divisions. Tournament results will be published in next week’s Sun-Current.

Bobby Wotherspoon catches an infield fly for the Bloomington Firefighters in the 160-team Firemen’s tourney.

Wotherspoon is a former Jefferson High School athlete.

Firemen’s softball tournament photos appear courtesy of mattvollumphotography .com.

Kelly Brinkman Brinkman, 30, of Bloomington, was the women’s 10K race winner at the Firecracker Run July 4 at Excelsior Commons. Brinkman’s winning time was 37 minutes, 15 seconds.

Tonoia Wade The Bloomington Kennedy sophomore guard/forward helped her Minnesota North Tartan AAU girls basketball team win the national 14-and-under title in Orlando.

Wade came through with nine points and seven rebounds during her team’s 49-34 win over the Philadelphia Bells in the championship game. She scored 18 points in a 54-40 semifinal victory over the Minnesota Stars.

Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com.

Youth, high school, college and adult recreational sports athletes will be considered.

At left, Stacey Kurtz DeFries focuses on an incoming pitch during a plate appearance for the Bloomington Shantytown slowpitch team in women’s Firemen’s tourney competition.

At right, Bloomington mayor Gene Winstead throws out the ceremonial first pitch to open the Firemen’s softball tourney.

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Bandits are bidding for Riverview League title Bloomington trails first-place Minnetonka by one game

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Bloomington Bandits hope to recover from a mild hitting slump as the town team prepares for its final regular season games.

The Bandits are 22-5 overall and second in the Riverview League standings with a 10-2 record. The Minnetonka Millers are first (10-1) and St. Louis Park is third (9-2).

Bloomington has struggled at the plate in recent action losing to Minnetonka (6-0), Hopkins (1-0) and Eagan (11-1).

“Our hitters have struggled lately, but hopefully we begin swinging the

bats better in the final weeks of the regular season,” said Bandits head coach George Walker. “Cliff Christopherson has been pitching great, but we haven’t hit well in the past two games he has pitched.”

Bloomington was able to put together a solid hitting attack during a 10-0 victory over the Westside Bombers July 13.

Scott Davis, Aaron Hoese and Mark Hanson had two hits each. Hanson provided two RBI. Davis, Sam Baltes, Alex Mack and Ryan Walker drove in one run each.

The Bandits have been successful at the plate and on the mound for much of the 2011 season.

Hoese leads Bloomington with a .436 batting average. Other top hitters are Baltes (.368), Kyle Bassamore (.362), Dusty Walker (.342), Davis (.333) and Mack (.333).

Christopherson has been a work-

horse on the mound for the Bandits. He has a 7-3 record and 2.06 earned-run average. Christopherson has struck out 44 in 39 innings.

Josh Gist has been another clutch pitcher for the Bandits. Gist has a 6-0 record with a 2.80 ERA and struck out 38 in 45 innings.

Nick Cobb’s record is 4-1 with a 2.08 ERA. Bloomington will host St. Louis Park at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Haddox Field.

The Bandits travel to South St. Paul to play Stockmen’s Irish at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 22, at McGuire Field.

On Saturday, Bloomington meets Hopkins at 5:15 p.m. on Big Willow Field.

The Bandits return home to play the Minneapolis Rocks at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Bloomington hosts Eagan at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.

SHORTS Dance team fundraiser

Jaguar BB golf event

The 11th annual Jefferson Football Golf Classic is Friday, Aug. 5, at Dwan Golf Course in Bloomington. Golfers should report to the course by 12:30 p.m. for a shotgun start.

Cost is $80 and includes golf, cart and dinner at Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. W., Bloomington.

Download registration information from bitly.com/JeffFB-Golf.

The Bloomington Kolleens dance team is holding a “Whopper and Wash” car wash fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, and Friday, Aug. 5, at the Burger King restaurant at 98th Street and Nicollet Avenue in Bloomington.

Tickets are $5 and include a car wash and hamburger from Burger King.

Information: 952-854-5245 (Nancy Jost).

The 16th annual Jefferson High School boys basketball golf tournament fundraiser is Sunday, Aug. 21, at Dwan Golf Course in Bloomington.

Tee times begin at 11 a.m. for the fourperson scramble. Cost is $75 and includes golf, cart, picnic dinner and awards.

Proceeds benefit Jefferson’s boys basketball program.

For more information or a registration form, contact Teresa Rosen at 952-996-0501 or trosen@comcast.net.

Bloomington Fastpitch will conduct free softball clinics for Bloomington girls ages 7-17 on Aug. 2-4. These clinics last from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily at Kelly Fields 3 and 4.

Clinics will be for all ages and skill levels with an emphasis on hitting, fielding and baserunning. Players should bring water, glove, bat and tennis shoes or cleats.

Clinics are free but donations will be accepted and given to the Bloomington Fastpitch Association scholarship fund.

Information: 612-269-7653 (Jim Hanson).

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District Legion playoffs Six teams from the South Hennepin League, six from the North Hennepin, two from the North End League and two from Wright County will vie for state tournament berths during the Tenth District playoffs Thursday, July 21, through Sunday, July 24, at Wintercrest Park in Coon Rapids.

Eden Prairie, the defending state champion, is among the district favorites along with Edina and Wayzata from the South Hennepin and Coon Rapids, Osseo and Maple Grove from the North Hennepin.

“It should be a pretty strong field,” said South Hennepin League director Gene Berg. “You’ve got the defending state champion, Eden Prairie, a team that finished second in the Legion World Series last summer, and the North Hennepin has three very competitive teams.”

A number of outstanding pitchers will have a say in the tournament outcome. Among them are Adam Bray and Tyler Ruemmele of Eden Prairie, Paul Voelker of Wayzata, James Dean of Edina, Tim Shannon of Hopkins, Pete Wenker of Maple Grove, Sam Windle of Osseo and Logan Shore of Coon Rapids.

The top four finishers in the Tenth District tournament will advance to the state tournament in Eden Prairie July 29-Aug. 1.

Town team playoffs

Jefferson FB Golf Classic

Free softball clinics

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Jefferson VB camp Bloomington Jefferson’s volleyball program is holding summer camps for girls entering grades 3-9 in the fall.

Summer camps will be Aug. 8-11 at Jefferson Activity Center. Registration forms and more information can be obtained at www.jeff2.bloomington.k12.mn.us/teach ers/jhs_volleyball/.

Contact Jefferson head coach Michelle Grice at 763-425-9201 or gricemichelle@yahoo.com.

3-on-3 basketball tourney The Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA) will sponsor a 3-on-3 basketball tournament from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Site is still to be determined.

This tournament is for boys in the following grade levels: 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12.

Girls grade levels are 6-9 and 10-12.

Teams consist of three to six players.

Player fee is $5. Team shirts will be provided.

Information: baaonline.org.

Bloomington, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park are best bets to earn first-round byes in the Riverview Amateur Baseball League playoffs.

Those clubs currently hold the top three places in the standings.

Edina is fourth in the standings and Hopkins is fifth. Both of those clubs would most likely play in first-round series beginning July 26 at local sites.

In each series, the team with the higher seed plays two games of the three-game series at home.

Dates for the three state-qualifying series are Aug. 2, 4 and 7.

Urban Wildland races Registration is open for the Urban Wildland 5K and half-marathon races.

The events are Saturday, Aug. 6, at Veterans Park in Richfield. The half-marathon will begin at 7 a.m. and the 5K starts at 7:15.

Runners may register at active.com.

– COMPILED BY JOHN SHERMAN

Editor’s note: Please e-mail all Bloomington sports shorts releases to gkleven@acnpapers.com or fax to sports editor Greg Kleven at 763-424-7388. Deadline for releases is noon on Thursday for publication in next week’s Sun-Current.

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Photographer: Shelly Peters Members of Bloomington United Juniors participated in the Woodbury Play Day in June. Juniors is an accelerated development program for players ages 6-8 years old who would like to get ready for competitive soccer.

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“All that glitters is not gold.”

William Shakespeare wrote that more than 400 years ago and it remains apropos today, especially if you’re thinking about selling your gold jewelry and looking to turn a tidy profit in today’s red-hot gold market.

But first, what do you know about selling jewelry? Where do you go? Who can you trust? That’s where Joe Beasy and Shane Maquire of The Gold Guys can help. They’ve designed a business model based on trust and fairness for selling precious metals in familiar mall-like settings. They’ll guide you through the selling process without any added pressure or expense in an open and relaxed atmosphere.

The Gold Guys formula is simple; bring in your gold chains, bracelets, class rings, cuff links or any of your precious metal including silver. First, it’s tested for authenticity and karat content then weighed right in front of you and not carted off out of sight to a back room where you don’t know what’s going on.

You’re quoted a price based on that morning’s London’s gold market and if you agree to sell, they will pay you on the spot.

“You’re in control of your transaction from start to finish. We show you how it works. We make an offer. You accept and then you’re on your way,” Maguire said Based in Minnesota, The Gold Guys started three years ago and now have more than 11 stores in California, Nevada, Hawaii and Iowa.

Their success has enabled them to expand globally and they’re currently in the process of opening a store in Bucharest, Romania.

Entrepreneurs Beasy and Maguire met 20 years ago and have been business partners and friends ever since. With advice from colleagues about the bullish gold market and their entrepreneurial expertise they came up with their successful concept.

“We’re idea guys,” Beasy said. “We saw the storm clouds on the horizon for the economy and thought how can we parlay the gold market into something. That’s how The Gold Guys was born.”

The Gold Guys mission statement stresses

the importance of exemplary customer relationship and service and paying the highest price for your gold. As a result, has earned them the 2011 Gold Award from Top Ten Reviews, an online consumer review and rating service beating out several well-known national contenders for the honor.

“We’re proud of our number one ranking with Top Ten Reviews. It’s like getting an academy award,” Beasy said.

The Gold Guys offers mobile services for customers for whatever reason can’t make it to their stores, mail-in service and their popular gold parties. Gold parties are similar to other home sales parties but without the dreaded sales pitch and oftentimes, reluctant guests. The Gold Guys provides email invitations and wine and cheese for 10 or more guests. Invitees bring their jewelry to your home where a company representative does all the work. The host receives a percentage of the sales and the guests go home happy with money in their pockets. Gold parties are also a dynamite idea for fundraisers and charities.

Charity work is a huge part of The Gold Guys commitment to the communities they serve. Beasy and Maguire are active with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure, the Hawaii food bank and many other notable charities. The Gold Guys have recently shot a pilot for a reality television similar to Pawn Stars on The History Channel and are currently shopping it around to the networks.

This recent high-profile endeavor will take The Gold Guys to another level in their already successful business.

With gold prices at an all-time high, now is the time to gather up your unwanted gold jewelry that’s been stashed away in your drawer, jewelry box or perhaps in an old sock long forgotten stuffed in the back of your closet.

All you have to do is bring it in to The Gold Guys and you’ll walk away with some cash in your pocket or you can take Maguire’s advice, “Turn your old jewelry in and go out and buy gold coins, because now, you’re preserving your wealth. Gold is the real currency of the world.”

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Landscaping

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems

Insulation & Weatherproofing

Anella Landscaping

2350

#1 in Customer Service & Professional Design

HOME SPARKLERS Reliable Fussy Reasonable 20+ yrs, Ref/Ins 612-869-3661

HANDYMAN

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

Landscaping

E-Z Landscape Retaining/Boulder Walls, Paver Patios, Bobcat Work, Sod, Mulch & Rock.

Decks & Fences

st

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services.

I'd love to do it all! 612-220-1565

JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

2350

Call 952-334-9840

No job too small!!

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices!

Free Estimates.

Landscaping

Housecleaning

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

2350

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy.

30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

www.bestcleaningservices.com

Craftsman Inspired Design

Call Today for your FREE ESTIMATE

2290

Hauling

952-451-3792

Great Time for a New Garage!

Prompt Service & Free Ests.

Licensed – Bonded – Insured

17+ Years Exp L.L.C.

2270

Ins/25 yrs Sen. Discount

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.”

Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Electric Repairs

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Garage Door

GUTTER Cleaning/Screening

Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates

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

2100

2260

952-220-8820

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

Dan 651-235-7997

2180

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner.

10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

651-457-7776

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

Alliance Drywall 30 yrs exp. Ins. Edina. Check my lower prices. Rock, text., tape & skim-coat. Free est.

2250

TROYS DECKS & FENCE St Lic # 20581059 Free Est. 651-210-1387

Flooring & Tile

2280

Low Budget Hauling

Furniture Repair

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

Doors Windows Egress New Installs Free Ests.

20+ Years Lic #20631172 Locally owned & operated!

952-292-2349

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

DECKS/PORCHES TWO TEACHER CONST. *Professionals Who Design* And Build Quality 19+ years (BBB) Visit us for photos@ Twoteacherconstruction.com Lic # 20073200 952-472-5670

2140

We offer professional services for your wood floors!

Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

D.W. FENCE Chainlink, wood, vinyl.- Over 40 yrs exp.

Free Est. Ed 763-786-4691

SANDMAN IS BEST!

Doors & Windows

Flooring & Tile

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes

This space could be yours.

2230

www.jddeckcreations.com

ANY CONCRETE Decorative/Stamped/Driv es/Steps/Walks & Addnts Bormann Construction 612-310-3283

Decks

2180

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

• Licensed/Insured • FREE Est.

YOUR HOMETOWN LANDSCAPER • Patios, Walks, Retaining Walls • Shrubbery Removal & Replacement • Shrubs, Trees, Perennials Planted • Deco. Rock, Edging, Brush/Buckthorn Clearing • Mulch Installation (Many Varieties) • Complete Landscape Renovation & Design Visit our website:

www.JimCooperJrLandscaping.com

612.869.2454

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LOW PRICES • Pulverized Dirt - $12.50 yd • Black Dirt - $11.00 yd • Decorative Rock Since 1986 • Colored Mulch - $26.50 yd • Mulches 6 miles S. of • Boulders Shakopee on 169 • Retaining Wall Block Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm • Pavers (starting @ $2.10/sq ft) Sat - Call for Hours • Edging • Poly • Fabrics

952-492-2783 - We Deliver www.hermanslandscape.com

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, July 21, 2011 – Bloomington Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2360

Lawn & Garden

2420

Painting

*A1 CEILING & WALLS* Expert Texturing-Ptg -Water Damage Reas. Prices-Senior Disc. *Free Est. 612-927-5532*

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

Beautiful Gardens

Would You Like To Have More Beauty In Your Yard?

We Will Restore or Expand Your Existing Gardens.

Experienced Gardeners Call Linda 612-598-3949

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall

Curb Appeal! Sidewalks & Driveways. Will Edge It. Good Rates. 952-288-5304 Field of Green Lawncare Resid & Comm Free Ests Lawn Clean-Ups & Weekly Mowing. Call 952-807-1612

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

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

2420

Painting

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

2360

Lawn & Garden

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

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

RAINBOW ROOFING

3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

A Family Operated Bus.

Ext/Int Quality Painting Stain, enamel, repairs, decks 30 yrs exp, master painter Ins. Free est. 612-227-1844

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Paperhanging

2360

Lawn & Garden

CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

2420

Painting

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Powerwashing

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

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

Rodney Oldenburg

Sealcoating

Performance Paving & Sealcoating.

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL Narrow Access or Backyards.

Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123

2620

Tree Service

#1 All Area Tree/Shrub Lg/Sm - Cut/trim/remvl Ins'd. Sr disc. 612-532-1162 #1 All Area Tree/Shrub Lg/Sm - Cut/trim/remvl Ins'd. Sr disc. 612-532-1162 $0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape.

Summer Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

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

612-203-4309 15% Spring Discount Tree Trimming & Removal.

Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured.

Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

Tree Service

2620

15% Summer 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

Best Rates In Town Tree Trimming & Removal Buckthorn & Storm Cleanup Lifelong Edina Resident Free Ests 612-790-0693

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

2660

Window Cleaning

BLUE SKIES

Summer Specials - All Jobs!

Free Estimates on

15% Summer Discount

Parking Lots & Driveways All Commercial Work Guar.

Patching & Sealcoating.

Tree Trimming & Removal

Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447

Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345

952-220-5692/952-492-2866

651-699-3504

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Right Way Painting Powerwashing, Decks, Staining, & Repairs 612-839-2239

Professional Service Directory

AJ's Tree Service LLC

2620

Tree Service

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

Window Cleaning

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

612-529-4444

3000

Limited Offer

3010

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

CONTROLLING YOU? 1 ON 1 Hypnosis Works Free Consultation.

612-868-8177

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Great Service Affordable Prices

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Merchandise

Senior Discounts

Powerwashing

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!

Antiques

Anniversary Sale Fri & Sat, July 22-23 (10-6) Sun, July 24 (12-5)

3020

Auctions

3020

Auctions

Selling to Highest Bidder over $99,000!!!

Lic. #20626700

Right Way PAINTING

BBB

Why Wait Roofing LLC

2530

Credit Cards Accepted

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

952-472-5670

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

WINDOWS/SIDING

Guaranteed Results.

Powerwashing

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

Stump Removal

612-275-2574

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

2490

952-201-4817 Regalenterprisesinc.net

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE 763-550-0043 • FREE INSPECTIONS 952-476-7601 • STATE LIC# 6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984 651-221-2600 www.GatesGeneralContractors.com

DECK CLEANING & STAINING

2500

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work.

Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

Lic #20156835 • Insured

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work.

Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2490

Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

Since 1978

qiar

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

CIGARETTES

A Fresh Look, Inc.

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

952-934-7600

Professional and Prompt

Residential & Commercial

Constructive Solutions, LLC. Hail Damage Repair, Roofs Siding, Windows & Decks.

Lic#20637738 – Insured Mc/Visa Sr. Discounts 612-810-2059 Mbr:BBB

Lic # 20431519BC

*A One Man Company* Toilets, Faucets, Sm jobs Steve 612-940-5920 Lic#4040

An Honest Plumber

Paint Drywall Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525

www.blomquistexteriors.com

Roofing • Siding • Windows

Bell Professional Painting 20 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 Danielsonhomeservices.com

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Special $89/with ad!

2600

RC EXTERIORS

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Roofs-Soffit-Fascia-Gutters-

Lic#20172580 763-754-2501

FREE ESTIMATE S

Plumbing

2510

BLOMQUIST EXT Siding-

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

Retaining Walls, Pavers, Shrubs, Mulch.

2420

612-802-8100

Shingles /Cedar Shake Reas rates-. 20+ yrs exp. Lic/Ins

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime.

Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

Call Now For Weekly Mowing Landscaping • Fertilization

Painting

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Ceiling & Wall Textures

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Painting

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

2430

A Lawn Service – Clean-Ups, Gardens, Hauling. Cheap Rates. Call Bryan 763-276-0368

2380

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp.

Steve 763-545-0506

2420

777 Cty Rd D East - Vadnais Hgts, MN 55117 Great Location w/ High Traffic Counts Inspection: July 17th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM or by appt.

On Line Bidding ends July 26, 2011 Place bids at www.

K-BID.com

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com Lic# 86-65

Antiques on Mainstreet 913 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 952-931-2144

Carver & Chaska Occasional Markets DOWNTOWN CARVER

* Mustard Moon * Seasons * The Good Junk Garage * The Vintage Cottage * Ms. Mac's Too DOWNTOWN CHASKA

Jeff Johnson, Broker 11541 137th St. SE – Becker, MN 55308

Alliance Bid, Inc. 763-262-5555 800-262-5092

Linda's Cellar July 21, 22, 23 Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, garden, vintg., summer

The Nature of It Antiques & Cabin Sale 7/21-23 (10-4) Carver www.thenatureofit.com

35

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Bloomington Sun-Current – Thursday, July 21, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

3060

Building Supplies

LUMBER: Approx. 8,000 bd. ft., misc. dimensions, 8', 10', 12' lengths. Call for details & price 763-561-2494

3090

Cemetery Lots

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots. $995/BO each.

Call 651-762-3727 Burial Plot Avail in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens (Garden of the Apostles).

Valued at $2625 will sell for $1400. (715) 839-7570

3210

Good Things To Eat

RASPBERRIES

Picked or U pick Hwy. 55, 12 miles W. of 494 Knapton's 763-479-1184

3250

Medical Supplies

3509

Burnsville

ONE DAY SALE - 8-3 KID'S STUFF, FURN, 13633 KRESTWOOD DR THURSDAY, JULY 21st

3519

Crystal

Estate Sale. 7/21-23 (9-4) PaceSaver 3 whl Scooter, 3217 Xenia Ave N. Antq battery operated, w/basket, Exc cond! New $2,500; furniture & misc. items ask. $1,000/BO 952-431-5781

3260

Misc.

For Sale

3523

Eagan

Multi-Family 7/21-22 (8pzipf7570@charter.net Antiq. China Cabinet, deli- 6) Fabrics, patterns, books, collectbls./dishes, Thomas cate, rounded glass, oak, Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 Good cond! $375. 26” Sony Kinkade prints, HH, kids.

1765 Monterey Lane vaults w/companion head- Bravia flatscreen, hi-def, stone. Value $8,990. Asking TV $120/BO. 952-945-0905 Eden $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Refrigerator S/Side white

Glenhaven Garden of Na- H20 $390 Exc cond ELEC tivity. Lot 93B spaces 1&2 STOVE White Glass Top companion marker and 2 $285. Call 763-424-2636 vaults. $5K 763-537-8296 Lovely Glen Haven – 2 plots, must sell, $1600 ea 952-926-4381 Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Burns. 4 lots.

Call for details 952-888-4941

3270

Misc.

Wanted

WANTED

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

3130

Estate Sales

CHANHASSEN 1071 Lake Susan Hills Dr. July 22 (8:30-5:30) July 23 (8:30-4:30)

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only.

Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

#'s Friday at 8am

Country French style decorated home -MOVING SALE

3280

www.willmatthill.com

EDINA 6805 Hillside Lane Fri 7/22 (8-4); Sat 7/23 (8-3) Contents of lovely Edina home! LR, BR & Wicker porch furn., game table, lamps, Spode China & glass, Wedgwood, Lenox, Waterford, silver plate, many LP's, books, linens, kitch., RobotCoupe + access., bumper pool, Tyco HO cars & tracks, washer, dryer, refrig., garage items Augsburg College Associates

3160

Furnishings

Musical Instuments

3524

Prairie

Crown Upright Piano

3500

3505

Garage Sales this week Blaine

Estate Sale! 7/22-23 (8-3) 1888 129th Ave NE, Mens, tools, HH & more!

3506

Bloomington

P.E.O. Multi-Family Sale Furn, HH gds, plus! 7/21-23 (9-5) 7917 South Bay Curve

3525

Edina

3529

Fridley

7/22 (9-4) & 7/23 (9-1), TV's, Misc HH, Furn, No checks, Cash Only. 6560 2nd St NE

3554

Minnetonka

Multi-Fam 7/21-22 (7-6); 7/23 (7-1) HH, books, movies, kid/adlt cloz, fishing, X-mas, collectbls. 4312 Woods Way

3565

Plymouth

Furn., Wmns plus Sz. Cloz & misc. 8406 Columbus Ave S.

Executive SteelCase Desk unit with file cabinet. Like new! Plymouth 715-571-1920

Multi-Family Sale Wed-Fri, 7/20-22 (8a - 5p) 8411 5th Ave. South

July 21-23 (8-3) Antiqs, tools, HH items, fish house, more! 12610 58th Ave. N.

Oak Table, 4 boards & 4 Oak Baby BR Set, furn., chairs, $150. Loveseat kids toys/cloz, HH 7/22-23 $125. Cash only 952-944-7939 (8-4) 8120 Rhode Island Cir

Wayzata Public Schools Sale

3200

Give-Aways & Swaps

07 Kawasaki Ninja 250R FREE! Contact me at alanwalker@blumail.org

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

Furniture, AV, and misc.

Furn, kids cloz, toys, HH items. 7/21-22 (8-5) 7/23 (812) 7423 W River Rd Crt

Thursday, July 21 (9am - 2pm) Wayzata Central Middle School - Ice Arena 305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth

Sat., July 23 (8:30-12) Hennepin Technical College

9000 Brooklyn Blvd.

Brooklyn Park Tables, chairs, culinary items, pre-schl items, misc.

3509

3567

Richfield

1 Stop shopping @ our sale 7/21-23 (8-5). Lots of items!

7421 Emerson Ave S.

Bloomington

HUGE! 10427 Aquila Av. S 7/28 & 7/30 (9-4) Tons of fabric, books, HH, port . AC

Moving 7/28-30 (8-4) Tools, car parts, X-mas, furn., Mn/Wmn cloz 8439 12th Av S

Sat 7/30 ONLY (8-2), kids cloz up to sz 14, toys, bike trailer. 8230 Penn Ave S.

Brooklyn Center

3568

Robbinsdale

Antiq. furn, glasswr., vintg. toys-Troll dolls, crafts/decor HH. 14608 Summit Oaks Dr

1 DAY ONLY 7/23 (8-3), Misc. HH, 2640 Abbott Ave North

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Fishing Boat w/2 seats, 2 motors on trailer $1500 763-497-4070

FSI International located in Chaska, a global supplier of surface conditioning equipment and technology, currently has multiple Pontoon boat: 18', 1999, Auopportunities available rora. 50hp ES Outboard for technicians and asmotor, boat cover & Bimisemblers. Individuals ni top, $3,300. 952-393-9967 with a strong electromechanical aptitude are enSports & couraged to apply! To view additional opportunities Recreation and to apply online. Please 17' Alumacraft Canoe, Very go to www.fsi-intl.com Good Cndtn, Plus Paddles $400 Plymouth 763-473-4264

3820

3900

3970

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

WORK FROM HOME!

Put faith 1st family 2nd & an opportunity to earn a great income!

952-474-4682

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

MACHINIST: DAY SHIFT: 4-10s, M-THURSDAY 7am5:30pm, WORK WITH FADAL VMC. SETUP AND OPERATE REQUIRED! Salary depends on experience: 16-22hr.

GREAT BENEFITS & OVERTIME! Richlind Metal Fabricatiors, Inc. 4155 Peavy Rd. Chaska, MN 55318. PH 952-448-4862 FAX 952-448-5437

Having a Garage Sale?

Advertise your sale in Sun•Classifieds

952-392-6888

Brooklyn United Meth.

Church 7/27 (6-9) Pre-sale $3 Adm. 7/28-29 (10-7); 7/30 (9-12). Sat. - ½ Price & Box

Poodle Standard, blk. M, 3 mos., crate trained, beg. housetrained. 763-434-5303

IMMEDIATE NEED!

www.castandardpoodles.com

*BURNSVILLE BRANCH*

sale 10:30-12 www.bumc.org

5000

7200 Brooklyn Blvd.

3608

Brooklyn Park

3619

Crystal

Large N'Hood & Yard Sales 7/28-30 (8-5) HH, Clothes for all, microwave & misc.

6905 Lombardy Lane

3629

St Philips Luth. Church Presale 7/27 (5-8p) $4 Adm; 7/28-29 (9-7); 7/30 (9-12) Half Price - $5/bag - most cloz. 6180 Hwy 65 NE

3653

5400

5600

Rooms For Rent

E. Bloom furnished sleeping room $450 w/ Util's Avl Now! 952-240-1655

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Minneapolis

Edina - 50th & France 1BR w/ deck. $685 + elec.

612-210-9744 320-274-3398

7000

9000

9100

Plymouth

Huge Sale: 7/28-29 (8-5) 7/30 (8-12) Furn, tools, books, HH & more.

220 Zinnia Lane North

Robbinsdale

Real Estate

Brainerd Lakes-Whitefish New Cabins under $100K 866-940-7069 for Open Times CottagesOnWhitefish.com

Sale! 7/31 $5 Adm. (12-6); 8/1 - 3 Free Adm. (10-8) Tues-½ price; Wed-Bag day

3668

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. $695+share utils.

Avl Immed. 952-994-3986

Temple Israel Sisterhood 24th & Fremont Ave S. (just off Hennepin Ave) - Huge

3665

Rentals

Fridley

Employment Help Wanted/ Full Time

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Fast Growth Potential Rolland 952-949-4724 Irene 952-949-4759 rsmaagaard@cbburnet.com Coldwell Banker Burnet cbburnet.com EOE

Multi-Family 7/28-30 (8-3) Greeting cards/stationary, HH, cloz, kids-Legos/Beanie, etc. 4108 Lake Dr Av N

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Burnsville

Estate Sale 7/21-23 (9-5)

Boats, New & Used

14' Alumacraft

Over 250 families!

Presale Wed 8/3 (5-8) $3 Adm Thurs 8/4 (9-7); Fri 8/5 (9-6); Sat 8/6 (9-12) - $3 Bag Day

3606

3720

Blaine

7/22 (8-5) 7/23 (8-12) Lots of baby items. 9714 Fallgold Books, DVDs, jewelry, Parkway North watches, furn, telescope, desk, misc. 5504 Oak Glen Huge 250 Family Sale!

(Btwn 71st & 72nd/Cahill Family of God Church Rd. July 22-23 (10-5) 8/3 (5-8) $3 Adm.; 8/4 (9-8); 8/5 (9-5); 8/6 (9-12) Grandmother's Sale! Toys, 8625 Zane Ave. North games, amoire -exc cond.,

7/21 (8-4); 7/22 (8-12) Kids toys/puzzles, Wmns cloz, oak furn. 4625 Jewel Ln N.

Brooklyn Park

Garage Sales next week

Christ Lutheran Church 641 89 th Ave. NE, Blaine

Multi-Fam! 7/21 (9-3) 7/23 (9/1). 8680 Grier Ln Ret. teacher stuff, HH, jewelry.

7/21-22 (9-6); 7/23 (9-1 ) HH,

3508

3605

3607

Bookcase: beautiful, off white, $40/BO. Cabinet: vintg., light brwn, $40/BO. 1948 Singer Sewing Mach. $50/BO 952-983-0345

Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included.

Works great $1,800.

Call 612-237-1415

3600

Multi Family Sale. Furn, kids clothes, collectibles, Spoon Ridge. July 21-23, 8-5

Baldwin Console Piano HH, 1 blk W of Jerry's 5604 w/bench, medium oak fin., Johnson Dr. 7/21-22 (8-4) built 1980, $600. 952-935-1566 Needs tuning. Good cond! $850/BO. 763-544-1236

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

'84 AMF Sunfish Wet Sailor all parts provide incl. trlr.

Ex cond! $1,200 612-860-1420

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