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Barnes and Sund talk taxes, economy during Third Congressional District DFL debate Candidates get ready for Third Congressional District DFL endorsement BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Minnetonka city hall’s chamber room was overrun by Democrats last week. People packed the chambers for a Third Congressional District DFL debate between candidates Brian Barnes and Sharon Sund, who showed similar party ideals and similar ideologies about federal policy and values. The debate came before the April DFL convention and party endorsement, which will essentially clear the stage for one of the DFL candidates to run against Republican Congressman Erik Paulsen in the November general election. Sund, a Plymouth resident, has lived in the Third District for 20 years; she is a scientist with undergraduate degrees

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The top five Eden Prairie superintendent candidates have been narrowed to three finalists, who will go through extensive interviewing and meet with the public before the Eden Prairie School Board makes its final selection, expected next Friday. Although Nancy AllenMastro, the assistant superintendent at Bloomington Public Schools and Nancy Rajanen, superintendent at Waconia Public Schools, made the top five, they are not among the three finalists. The school board made its selection Wednesday, March 14, following a long day of interviewing all five candidates.

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The Eden Prairie School District’s community survey results are in. The comprehensive survey showed that residents and parents believe the district provides high quality education and has great teachers. The first survey polled two pools of people, the general population living in the school district boundaries and parents of school district students. Both were randomly sampled, and have 5 percent and 6 percent margins of error respectively, which are low enough to accurately represent the overall population, Morris said. Morris shared the survey results with the school board during a workshop Tuesday, March 13. Results from two other surveys, which questioned both parents who have left and come into the district, will be shared once those results are compiled. Morris told the school board it is important to understand that two pools of people were surveyed, 400 households located in the district and 250 parents. When respondents were asked what’s the first thing that comes to their mind when they think of Eden Prairie Public Schools, 44 percent of all residents and 44 percent of parents said high quality education. When asked what they like most about the district, 29 percent of residents and 39 percent of parents said “good teachers.” A variety of school programs and quality education were bunched as the second most popular answers, mentioned 11-16 percent of the time. Respondents think the overall public school quality is high, with 74 percent of parents considering it excellent and 23 percent considering it good. As for overall residents, 65 percent said excellent and 28 percent said good. “What we’re seeing develop, then, is the high quality of education, great teachers and finally the curriculum that’s being offered here,” Morris said. And, with 94 percent of parents reporting they’re proud of the school

district and would recommend it to others, “you set the high [score]” among all districts they have surveyed, Morris said. The most serious issue facing the school district? Nearly one quarter of residents and parents (22 and 23 percent) said the elementary school boundary changes were the most serious issue. Boardmember Holly Parker asked if those responses had a negative connotation or if people said boundary changes since it was high profile. Morris said mainly there was a mix of opinion and uncertainty about the boundary changes. Follow-up questions were asked about two separate issues, the elementary grade reconfiguration from K-4 to K-6 schools, and the redrawing of the schools’ boundary map. Many parents supported the grade changes, but opinion about the boundary changes were evenly divided three ways.

Grade reconfiguration Around half, 48 percent, of the general population did not have an opinion on the grade reconfiguration; 29 percent supported or strongly supported it and 23 opposed or strongly opposed it. There was a similar level of awareness. Approximately 44 percent of residents were either not too familiar with the grade reconfiguration or knew nothing about it, while 55 percent were very familiar or somewhat familiar. Parents were a little more informed and opinionated. Approximately 26 percent ranged from not too familiar to unsure, and 75 percent were very familiar or somewhat familiar. More parents supported the grade changes than opposed them, with 42 percent who supported it; 27 percent opposed it and 31 percent were unsure of what to think.

Boundary changes Although separate issues, awareness and opinion about the grade configuration changes were similar to the school boundary changes. SURVEY: TO NEXT PAGE

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Survey FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Around half, 47 percent, of the general population did not have an opinion on the boundary changes; 26 percent supported or strongly supported it and 29 opposed or strongly opposed it. Approximately 45 percent of residents were either not too familiar with the grade reconfiguration or knew nothing about it, while 55 percent were very familiar or somewhat familiar. Parents, again, were a little more informed and opinionated. Approximately 25 percent ranged from not too familiar to unsure, and 75 percent were very familiar or somewhat familiar. Opinions on the changes were more mixed than grade changes, with 32 percent who supported it; 32 percent opposed it and 36 percent were unsure of what to think. The mixed opinion regarding the boundary changes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; split into thirds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;is a result that pollsters just hate to see,â&#x20AC;? Morris said. If the district is going to take any action, the split results say â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be very, very careful.â&#x20AC;? But, he said despite the mixed opinions about the elementary school changes, the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s base is still in tact, Morris said; survey results showed the pride, sense of high achievement and other positive signs are still evident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your foundation is still intact,â&#x20AC;? Morris said. If a similar situation happened at another school district, the foundation would have shaken, he said.

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Speak up for county library funding Unless advocates make some noise, dollars will continue to be cut At a time when more people than ever are using their community libraries, the funding gradually is being reduced. A good library is essential in a community now more than ever when people cannot afford to buy books and more people are using its computers, downloading Ebooks and checking out audio materials. At this time, advocates of local libraries need to protest some of these reductions during a time when services are most needed. Counties are responsible for providing a library system. Libraries get some revenue from the state while most of it comes from taxpayers in each county through special and general property tax levies. Hennepin and Ramsey County and its suburban libraries, bolstered by supportive county commissioners, are weathering the reductions better than most. Despite a $2.5 million reduc-

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tion this year for the Hennepin County library, neither hours nor staff were cut. The director decided to buy fewer materials. The annual total budget for 2012 is $69.9 million. Thanks to some money from the Target ballpark sales tax revenue, worked out by the county board of commissioners, Hennepin opened some libraries on Sunday and added hours to the Central Library. They are, however, expecting revenues to be tight for a while. Hennepin library users checked out 18.3 million items in the 41 libraries last year. In Ramsey County where there are separate tax levies for St. Paul and its suburban libraries, hours have not been reduced and a reduction of $100,000 has resulted in a loss of two staff and less for the collection. The collection revenues have been hit the hardest dropping from $1.3 million in 2003 to

$850,000 in 2012, Revenue to buy materials for the libraries has gone down from $1.3 million in 2003 to 850,000 in 2012. Fortunately, Ramsey and other libraries purchase materials through the Metro Library Service Agency (MELSA) at a lower price. Last year, the Ramsey County system circulated 4,317,000 materials and had 1.8 million visitors. The Dakota County Library system expects to circulate 5 million materials this year. No hours have been reduced and most of the nine libraries are open Sunday. Last year the county system circulated 4.9 million materials through its nine-library system. This year’s total budget from all sources is $11,691,000. Over the last few years, mostly through attrition and not filling positions the number of fulltime equivalents has dropped from a high of 159 to 136. The counties’ revenues are suffering because tax capacity is going down due to all the foreclosures and shrinking commercial tax base. State legislators have cut local government aid and are requiring counties to do more with less and mandating more expenses with no extra money.

The state auditor reports that cities and counties in the state have cut public library operating budgets and capital outlay by 42 percent between 2005 and 2009. Meanwhile, more people than ever are using libraries. More students are going to the library, because school districts are short-changing their media centers, once called libraries. Homeschooled children are using the libraries more. Senior citizens are attending computer classes so they can use the library’s computers. Of course, the economy and particularly reductions in local government aid from the state to the counties partly are to blame for the underfunding and reduction in services. Advocates of community libraries need to speak up particularly to legislators about this slow erosion of library hours and services unless policy makers hear protests from users, funding for libraries will continue to be reduced.

another term. New legislative districts, new constituents and new circumstances provide a natural opportunity for transition. It has been a full and exciting experience, but there is more to do and I look forward to serving this community for the remainder of my term. As a resident, I have had the pleasure of meeting our neighbors and learning their wishes. As a legislator, I have had the opportunity to author and pass several bills that

matter to the future of our great state. As a lawyer, I have had the privilege to serve as vice-chair of the Judiciary Committee that sets policy and budgets for the state court system. The experience has exceeded my anticipation. I hope that my representation has met your expectation. Pat Mazorol Bloomington

Don Heinzman is an editorial writer for ECM Publishers. Sun Newspapers welcomes responses to this and any other editorial page commentary. Send to: suneditor@acnpapers.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mazorol will not seek re-election To the editor: Thank you for the extraordinary privilege of serving the people of Bloomington and Edina in the Minnesota House of Representatives. I am thankful for the sacrifice and encouragement of my wife Barbara, loyal support from campaign volunteers and engagement of passionate

constituents that have given me the opportunity to serve. Many changes have occurred since I first announced my intention to seek election to the Minnesota House of Representatives, including in the last year increased responsibilities in my work, in personal commitments and in family. Because of these changes and my desire to serve only when and where I can fully give the service deserved by the people, I will not be seeking election to

Mazarol is the House District 41B representative.

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Let’s keep property tax changes fair for all Minnesotans This November, Minnesotans will cast ballots to fill the seats of all 201 members of the State House and Senate. As usual in an election year, property taxes will be a hot topic. As mayors of seven Twin Cities suburban communities, we are well versed in the complexities of our property tax system. At the city level, the rubber literally meets the road. Our city councils have made tough decisions over the past several years to maintain critical services while doing our best to keep property taxes down. Last year, the legislature and Gov. Dayton enacted property tax changes that have caught some homestead and commercial property taxpayers by surprise. The biggest change was the transition from the Market Value Homestead Credit to an exclusion for homes valued under $413,800. Under the old program, the state directly paid a portion of homeowners’ property taxes. However, the state frequently failed to pay the full amount. In 9 of the past 11 years, the state did not fully reimburse cities for credit payments, creating unanticipated shortfalls in local budgets. The new Homestead Market Value Exclusion instead shields a portion of a home’s value from taxation. The state will no longer pay for this homeowner property tax relief. Instead, it is funded locally by residential and commercial property owners within that home’s jurisdiction. This exclusion is a typical method used by other states to provide property tax relief. The upside is that cities will have a much more reliable revenue stream to establish their budgets. The downside is that in this transition year, some homeowners will see a one-time jump in their

taxes. Cities with more lower-valued homes will see a larger impact. To help offset some of these increases, lawmakers increased funding for the “circuit breaker” property tax refund program that benefits low-income households. During this legislative session, some lawmakers are likely to call for additional changes. Our message to the legislature is simple: Keep any property tax changes fair for all Minnesotans. Dividing Minnesota into “Greater Minnesota” and “metro area” camps doesn’t benefit anyone. While some property tax increases in Greater Minnesota may show large onetime growth on a percentage basis, the starting point is frequently much lower than in the Twin Cities. In addition, a Minnesota Department of Revenue report last year showed that as a percentage of income, metro area property taxpayers pay more in property taxes than those in Greater Minnesota. Property taxes are one of government’s more visible and transparent funding sources. We believe that’s a good thing. We are hopeful the 2012 legislature will work with cities like ours to ensure that Minnesota’s property tax system continues to head in the direction of more fairness and transparency. For more information, please visit propertytaxfairness.com. Jim Hovland is mayor of Edina; Elizabeth Kautz is mayor of Burnsville; Kelli Slavik is mayor of Plymouth; Mary Guiliani Stephens is mayor of Woodbury; George Tourville is mayor of Inver Grove Heights; Nancy Tyra-Lukens is mayor of Eden Prairie, and Gene Winstead is mayor of Bloomington. All seven serve as members of the Municipal Legislative Commission Board of Directors.

Safety in the Park estimates its LRT plan would save $100 million BY JAMI LAPRAY AND THOM MILLER GUEST COLUMNISTS The need for a new Stillwater bridge and a new Vikings stadium has brought together rare allies: Top Republicans and top Democrats have united, and soon Minnesota taxpayers will foot the bill for both of these massive projects.

Now taxpayers may have yet another enormous public undertaking to pay for: the Southwest Light Rail Transit. An interesting comparison can be drawn between the bridge and the light rail. While Stillwater’s bridge endured years of discussion about the project’s LRT: TO PAGE 9

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and the Vikings stadium differ from Southwest LRT’s freight plan: The reroute itself is being requested by no one, its users included. The railroad company doesn’t want its route moved because doing so will mean running trains up steep grades, around tight curves, across roads and practically on top of families and students, creating operating, fiscal and safety headaches. The city of St. Louis Park and its schools don’t want the reroute for myriad reasons, particularly safety ones. Local businesses don’t want the reroute because of disruptions, damage to their buildings and in some cases, seizure of their property. In fact, there is no reason to build this taxpayer-funded monstrosity except that 20 years ago, former House Speaker and Kenwood resident Dee Long remarked to many of her Kenwood neighbors and constituents that she would fight to move freight rail out of their neighborhood. Kenwood, a wealthy and influential Minneapolis area, at one time had 14 sets of freight rail tracks running through the corridor in question. Today there is only one set of freight rail tracks remaining, yet in Long’s absence current Hennepin County commissioners continue to placate a vocal Kenwood group by pushing this useless reroute. Rather than the reroute, the freight trains should remain in Kenwood, alongside the new light rail where the expense will be far less – $100 million less. However you feel about your tax dollars being spent on enormous public projects in the case of the Stillwater bridge or even the Vikings stadium, the taxpayers at least get something for their tax dollars. But what will we get for $100 million in new freight rail tracks? Nothing but a political favor. Jami LaPray and Thom Miller are cochairs for Safety in the Park, a St. Louis Park neighborhood advocacy group that opposes the freight rail reroute.

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Schools look to improve transition for 5-6th graders Grouping, enrichment and acceleration recommended BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS To make some 5th and 6th grade curriculum run more smoothly than this year, the district could make some tweaks at the elementary schools. Interim Superintendent Jon McBroom and elementary school principals have worked together to create recommendations for elementary school curriculum adjustments. After experiencing the 2011-12 school year, they have come to the realization that there are some things that need adjusting next year, McBroom said during the March 13 school board meeting. “This direction would focus on achievement for all students, closing gaps and the digital/21st Century skills,” McBroom wrote in his recommendation. He said it’s important to note that administrators see 5th and 6th graders in a different level of education, more toward middle school age than primary school age. The main changes would include allowing grouping by ability within grade levels, enrichment and accelerated math classes at the 5th and 6th grade level. The recommendation is not that these changes are mandated – it would give principals and teachers flexibility to educate students as they think is appropriate, while staying within district expectations for a high quality education. There would be some adjustments in the Gifted and Talented program as well, including a recommendation that the key teacher no longer instruct the math section, which they believe has taken away

from some work for gifted and talented students. Swimming would no longer be offered for 6th grade students, either. Next year, all the elementary schools will be K-6, rather than this year’s K-5 setup with all the 6th grade students at Oak Point Elementary, where the pool is located. Since the 5th grade students will return to their elementary school for 6th grade next year, those students would have to be transported to Oak Point for swimming classes. When looking at how long it would take to get students to Oak Point and the time left to actually be in the pool, it would be hard to justify taking away academic time from the students, McBroom said. Additionally, they need to make sure the district’s homework policies are being followed across the district, McBroom said. These aren’t all of the things administrators and principals are reviewing, but they’re offered to the school board as an initial adjustment, McBroom said, to make sure all students are being challenged academically. “We think some of these adjustments will be beneficial to our students,” McBroom said. After the district listened to community members and staff members, and after seeing the community survey that shows residents gave teachers and principals high job-approval ratings, these are appropriate improvements that put trust in the district’s respected educators, according to McBroom. These are plans and changes administrators will continue to work on, and the school board does not have to formally vote for the changes but they may discuss them further during upcoming meetings.

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Taxes and regulation on Paulsen’s mind He also promotes bipartisan efforts BY SETH ROWE – SUN NEWSPAPERS A stack of the regulations passed by Congress each year would reach 13 feet high, U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen said in comments to the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce March 16. The tax code itself “is about five times the size of the Holy Bible, without the Good News,” added Paulsen (RMinn.) while speaking at the DoubleTree Hotel in St. Louis Park. Continual tweaks of the code have resulted in an average of more than one change per day, he said. Paulsen, an Eden Prairie resident who represents the suburban Third Congressional District of Minnesota in Washington, D.C., called for tax code streamlining and a rollback on regulations in his TwinWest Legislative Breakfast speech. “Economic growth means tax reform,” Paulsen said. “The tax code is not designed today to handle the corporate economy. It’s impacting our rela-

tionship with global trade partners, with exports, and it definitely puts us at a disadvantage.” Although his Republican party often stresses such themes, Paulsen said bipartisan recognition of the need for tax reforms has emerged. He noted President Barack Obama made multiple references with such themes in his latest State of the Union Address. Regardless of who wins this year’s presidential race, Paulsen said he anticipates comprehensive tax reform will become a major theme during the next presidential term. He said talks among members of Congress have found areas of agreement during conversations not recorded for C-SPAN. “There’s a healthy environment for bridging gaps and moving forward in a consensus manner,” Paulsen asserted. He said he would be willing to close loopholes in the tax code in the interest of creating certainty and simplicity. “Fairer, simpler and, most importantly, more competitive is the way to go,” Paulsen said.

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mote free trade agreements, such as the pact with South Korea that recently went into effect. Obama signed several such agreements in 2011. “This is a huge win – a huge opportunity – and I think it signals that America is back,” Paulsen said. “It is about selling American – not just about buying American but selling American.” Bipartisan efforts led to the free trade agreements, he stressed. Likewise, he discussed his collaboration with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) regarding issues relating to the medical device industry. He called a medical device tax that would go into effect in 2013 “a little bit of a ticking time bomb.” Paulsen predicted, “It’s going to hit Minnesota hard. It will cut into (research and development), innovation and the lifeblood of what created the industry.” He read a letter from a woman who runs a small business relating to medical devices. She indicated the company, which Paulsen did not disclose, would have to make cuts and likely would not be able to introduce any new products in 2013 if the tax goes into effect. Like Paulsen, Klobuchar has long objected to

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE government essentially has money set aside for the project but the Minnesota Legislature’s approval of a state-bonding request for the line is in question, he observed. “We’ll let that play out and see what happens there,” Paulsen said. “Some businesses along the proposed route have some concerns, and some of those issues have to be ironed out as well, and hopefully there’s some consensus as that moves forward.” Some businesses and residents in St. Louis Park have expressed opposition to a proposed freight rail reroute associated with the Southwest Light Rail Line proposal. Advocacy group Safety in the Park has promoted an alternate plan to run light rail and freight trains together instead of using a reroute.

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‘Going green’ at the Senior Center The Eden Prairie Senior Center hosted a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon Thursday, March 15. It was the second year the center has offered the luncheon, this year bringing arond 50 people.

Above, Sue Bohnsack, foreground, thanks lunch goers, supporters and volunteers like Jan Conrad, left, and Joy Rolf, right, for coming to and helping with the luncheon. Below left, maybe not an Irish tradition, but white cake with a touch of green fits the dessert bill. Below right, approximately 50 people made it for the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, catered by Annie’s Café and Catering. At right, there was a lot of green, but not much kissing at the luncheon. (Photos by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

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Housing a lurking issue for many seniors By Emily Hedges Edina resident Ron Anderson believes you could write a book about all that most seniors don’t know about their available housing options. So he’s decided to write it. “It can be very difficult to examine resources with no working knowledge of what the system provides. Most people can’t tell the difference between Medicare and Medicaid or what their options are,” he said. “That’s the challenge for seniors and their families, to understand their situation.” As a member of a family that has worked in senior housing for two generations, and with his current involvement in two independent living facilities, Woodbridge Cooperative of New Hope and Chardon Court, he is in a unique position to write the guide he personally needed not too long ago. While he and his family were considering placement of his mother, a Missouri resident, in an assisted living facility, she had a fall in her home that forced the issue. “Walking through as a participant, trying to direct traffic, prompted my

research,” said Anderson. “We found there were options that were not very good.” Like so many families, they were thrust into a situation where a quick decision was necessary. “There is tremendous psychological pressure looking out for the welfare of parents. All these decisions for placement are made in the middle of a crisis. Something happens to force a decision in the middle of a Medicare-funded hospital stay,” said Anderson. “Decisions are made using a social worker at the hospital as a traffic cop.” Anderson says there is a big movement in development towards assisted living facilities, which can run seniors up to $60,000 a year in this market. “Most studies show that aging Boomers and Greatest-Generation seniors have a net worth of $240,000 including real estate,” he said. “With 90-plus the fastest growing demographic in America, how can this work over the long haul?” Anderson points out that when there are no assets remaining people will move to the least-expensive option, and they need to understand what that means in

different parts of the country. “There are two levels of nursing home care, private-pay and the Medicaid group. You find the standards of care are dramatically different,” he said. He points out that because Minnesota has a mandated quality of care that attempts to close the care gap between the two groups, things are better here. “We can’t rely on federal funding in the future to take care of these people,” said Anderson, who also believes pensions aren’t necessarily the answer either. “All pensions are under fire. Companies are filing bankruptcy to get out of pensions.” He advises seniors to take stock and use their assets wisely, and focus on quality of life above all else. “Independent living at an affordable cost, this is the challenge all seniors will face in the near future,” he said. “Who is talking about it? Local governments aren’t funded and can’t help.” This is why Anderson developed Woodbridge Cooperative of New Hope and purchased Chardon Court independent living facility, two affordable alternatives to expensive assisted living centers. Woodbridge/Next Page

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Woodbridge/From previous According to Anderson, about twothirds of all Woodbridge Coop owners pay cash for their homes. A monthly fee of approximately $500 covers heating, taxes, insurance, management fees, maintenance and a reserve account for improvements. “Most people will live at Woodbridge for much less money than they lived in their home,” he said. Chardon Court runs about $775 for a 660 square feet apartment, which includes an “I’m okay” daily visit from the staff. They are able to keep costs down because additional services and

food are purchased as needed,” said Anderson. “We are staffed there with people practiced in housing requirements for seniors.” Anderson plans to explore these and many more issues related to senior housing in the book he hopes to complete within the year. “It will be a good handbook in the future for people who need it,” he said. “The education piece is what is needed to really support people in examining all the options.” For more information on Woodbridge Cooperative of New Hope, call 763-5352013. For Chardon Court, call 763-5350607.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Volunteers needed to study flora, fauna Hennepin County and its cities have a unique volunteer opportunity for those interested in getting into the wetlands: the Wetland Health Evaluation Program. Adult volunteers – who do not need a science background or previous experience – work under the direction of a team leader and receive training on wetland monitoring protocols, including both plant

and insect identification. They wade through wetlands to collect and identify dragonflies, snails, cattails and more. The total time commitment is 20-40 hours throughout the months of May, June and July. All equipment is provided. Participating cities use the collected data to help determine the health of water resources and assist with natural resource management. Info: 612-596-9129 (Mary Karius) or mnwhep.org.

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Watershed district offers project grants The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, based in Chaska, has created a new program that will award up to $20,000 in matching funds this year to individuals, neighborhoods, or organizations that carry out environmental improvement projects. The Cost Share Incentive and Water Quality Restoration Program offers money for projects within the District, which includes portions of the cities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Carver, Chaska, Chanhassen, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Mendota, Mendota Heights and Shakopee, as well as the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Eligible entities, private or public, must submit proposals by April 1 that: • implement Best Management Practices, or • carry out studies to protect and improve natural resources. Proposals must assist in such projects as protecting or restoring quality of lakes, streams, wetlands, fens, the Minnesota River or groundwater; reducing bluff, stream bank, or main stream erosion; pro-

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Watershed seeks committee members The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is seeking Citizen’s Advisors for their Citizen’s Advisory Committee. Advisors provide suggestions to the watershed staff and board of managers. Advisors volunteer for a variety of projects and activities that help the watershed district carry out its mission of flood protection and enhancing water quality. The main focus of the committee is to assist in the development of the watershed district’s education and outreach programs and activities. This volunteer position has a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per year. The watershed district is accepting applications for the committee until April 6. Info: ninemilecreek.org or 952-358-2276 (Claire Bleser).

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at each show. PROP, a volunteer-driven agency, serves Eden Prairie and Chanhassen residents by providing neighbors in need with food and financial assistance and providing support toward self-sufficiency. Ice show performances are 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25. Tickets for “Heroes and Villains:

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Health care debate hits home for Medica’s Coleman Work on exchanges takes a breather as Supreme Court arguments loom BY PAUL WAHL – SUN NEWSPAPERS When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on the validity of portions of the Affordable Care Act March 26-27, Danette Coleman will be paying more attention than most. Coleman is vice president of public policy and government relations for Medica, based in Minnetonka. She has spent most of her professional career in the health care industry, the past year as a member of the Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Task Force. If the federal legislation approved in 2010 – sometimes called Obamacare — runs afoul of the justices, it could mean long hours of work for nothing. The Court is expected to rule on various aspects of the health care reform legislation in June. Most Americans eventually will have a legal obligation to carry health insurance or face a fine. Coleman believes if the courts determine that requiring Americans to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional, it will likely be a “dealbreaker” for this chapter of health care reform. “If you get rid of the mandate to purchase health insurance, you lose the mandate for guaranteed issue – no pre-existing conditions,” Coleman said.

“Those hang together. One without the other is like adding home insurance when you’re standing outside your house that’s burning down.” An exchange is a marketplace – essentially a website – where Minnesota consumers and employers can find, compare, choose and purchase health care coverage that best fits their person, family and business needs, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce. It would be the only place where a consumer can receive a federal subsidy to cover the cost of health care insurance, Coleman explained. Under federal law, if Minnesota does not create its own exchange, a one-sizefits-all model would be imposed upon the state. “We have been of the position that we have always done things better when we do them as Minnesotans,” said Coleman, who is one of 15 members of the task force. “The federal government does not understand our communities.” The work of the task force has been politically charged and controversial. Its efforts were funded initially with a $4.2 million federal grant. The money had no more hit the state’s bank account before Republicans objected, alleging Gov. Mark Dayton was spending money not authorized by the state legislature. Sen. David Hann (R-Eden Prairie) has been the point man for Republican opposition to the task force. Hann is chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. In February, Hann said spending

money to hire nine staffers in the State Department of Commerce to do nothing is a clear misuse of public tax dollars. Republicans were offered two slots on the task force but declined to participate. Another $26 million federal grant to continue design of an exchange was announced in late February. A Minnesota-specific exchange would have to be approved by the Republican controlled House and Senate and signed by Dayton. Bills calling for creation of an exchange were introduced last legislative session and again this year. They have not been considered in either body. Minnesota has until Jan. 1, 2013, to develop its exchange and prove to the federal government is will function. Exchanges will become the law of the land in January 2014 unless court challenges are successful. Last week, the Minnesota Senate conducted a hearing on a bill that would place limits on a health insurance exchange. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Chris Gerlach (RApple Valley), said the idea is to prevent the Obama administration from establishing exchanges without legislative consent. Another bill, sponsored by Hann, would allow consumers to save for healthcare expenses in specialized accounts. For the second time in recent weeks, GOP legislators have found themselves in opposition to business organizations that generally support conservatives. TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, which represents businesses in a wide swath across the West Metro, has spoken

in favor of the exchanges. “Requirements like individual insurance mandates, government-mandated coverage inclusions and insurance exchanges are largely yet to be sorted out, bringing a level of uncertainty to businesses as they make decisions about employee benefits,” said Bruce Nustad, president of TwinWest. “These uncertainties, coupled with potential penalties and taxes, stifle private sector job growth.” Nustad said the chamber supports “exchanges that are structured around market-based, consumer-driven principles reflecting both quality of care and price.” Coleman has been affiliated with TwinWest in a variety of capacities for a number of years. The chamber and Republican legislators have also differed recently on funding the SouthWest Light Rail plan. Other supporters also argue that the idea for exchanges originated with the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, and only when they became part of Obama’s plan did Republican opposition surface. For Coleman, a Brooklyn Park native and graduate of Park Center High School, the partisanship issues are “unfortunate.” “In an election year, it makes it difficult for Republicans to look like they support moving forward with anything related to health care reform favored by President Obama,” she said. A number of organizations are pushing for the 5½ hours of Supreme Court hearings to be televised.

announcement of the Centennial Award Honorees. Among those recognized is Linda Mona of Edina. She was recognized for a lifetime of community volunteer work. Mona has been a long-time Girl Scout

supporter, chairing the 75th anniversary celebration 25 years ago. Mona was a member of the first troop organized in Eden Prairie. Her mother, Joy Brekke, was their troop leader. Mona is a former teacher and admin-

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More visitors, less money: Three Rivers Park District leader has had an interesting five years BY JORDAN LANGER – SUN NEWSPAPERS Three River Park District Supt. Cris Gears has overseen many projects and witnessed a lot of change within the Park District since he took the position five years ago. The annual visitor count increased 60 percent, from five million in 2007 to more than eight million today at the district’s 21 parks. Gears also guided the development of Silverwood Park near St. Anthony, the largest single

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Sharon Sund makes introductory remarks during the DFL debate, where Sund and other DFL candidate Brian Barnes addressed topics such as health care, the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan, energy use, education funding, farm subsidies, No Child Left Behind and immigration.

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Ray Giske, foreground, Nan Corliss and Brian Barnes supporters line up against the back wall of the council chambers because of high turnout for the debate. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

years in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He has graduated Washington University in St. Louis with a MBA. Barnes and Sund made clear that the DFL party needs to rally together and have strong internal support before either candidate will go against Paulsen. In their opening remarks, Barnes and Sund both said they just want the DFL to win the Third District, regardless of which candidate ultimately runs against Paulsen. Although a Republican-favored district, Paulsen’s voting record “does not represent this district,” Barnes said. They individually asked for support, but Sund said she would support Barnes, and Barnes said he would support Sund in the election. Barnes said he would write out the maximum endorsement check for Sund if he didn’t get the endorsement. “It’s that important, folks,” he said. The debate moderator, Star Tribune columnist Lori Sturdevant, asked candi-

dates about several issues, including health care, the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan, energy use, education funding, farm subsidies, No Child Left Behind and immigration. The economy was one of the early and highlighted topics for the night. When asked about how the federal government should or should not function, Barnes said repairing the economy means putting people back to work should be the focus. In the short term that could mean additional jobs doing infrastructure repairs and maintenance. In Minnesota alone, there are 1,000 bridges with below-standard quality that could be repaired, he said, and no one wants another tragedy like the 35W bridge collapse. Long-term, the federal government needs to increase funding for education and research. Those investments need to happen immediately and over the long term, he said. Sund also addressed the economy when talking about the federal government’s operations. Paulsen has had the nerve to talk about what President Barack Obama has not done to improve the economy, but he voted against a bill that would have created one million jobs, she said. Other than passing the American Jobs Act, Sund said investing in infrastructure and education would get the economy moving again. It’s important to start looking at what the country’s future economy will look like, particularly its energy use, she said. Either the country needs to invest in “green” energy fully and lead the world – or not. A decision must be made, she said. Sturdevant asked the candidates to react to the claim that all Democrats want to do is raise taxes. Sund said when taxes were higher than they are now, the middle class was in good condition. Schools and roads were not crumbling. It’s not fair that top earners, such as Warren Buffett and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, pay lower tax rates than middle class Americans. Barnes said the federal deficit is out of control and needs addressing – potentially with taxes, specifically by rolling back some tax credits on top income earners and putting that additional revenue toward reducing the deficit. If the deficit is not addressed, it will saddle future generations with this generation’s mistakes. “Yes, the deficit is one of the biggest problems that we face,” he said. Sund said the biggest problem to address is jobs. More jobs would mean increased federal tax revenue and a better fiscal situation, as long as citizens are paying their fair share of the tax burden.

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23 EP Figure Skating Club: “Heroes and Villains: An On-Ice Fantasy” Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road When: 7 p.m. Info: edenprairiefsc.org Music: Swag Where: Santorini Taverna, 13000 Technology Drive When: 9:15 p.m. Info: santorinimn.com

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24 Music: Big City Where: Santorini Taverna, 13000 Technology Drive When: 9:15 p.m. Info: santorinimn.com EP Figure Skating Club: “Heroes and Villains: An On-Ice Fantasy” Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road When: 5 p.m. Info: edenprairiefsc.org

25 The First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 952-833-9540 EP Figure Skating Club: “Heroes and Villains: An On-Ice Fantasy” Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road When: 2 p.m. Info: edenprairiefsc.org

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26 Baby Storytime Where: Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S. When: 10:15 a.m. Info: 612-543-5900

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27 Eden Prairie School Board meeting Where: Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road When: 6 p.m. Info: edenpr.org

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28 Job Transition Group Where: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: standrewlu.org

29 Laura Doherty Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Info: 952-833-9540

Family Storytime Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-543-6275

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Three Rivers FROM PAGE 24 metro and in the Seattle, Wash., area. And it’s his unique professional background coupled with his “rather unflappable” disposition that makes Gears the right man for the job during challenging economic times, said Three Rivers board member Sara Wyatt. Finding ways to “manage competing priorities” that the current fiscal climate created tends to take up much of Gears’ time, he said. Exploring other ways to generate more revenue, such as increased user fees and building alliances with other agencies, are ways Three Rivers can maintain quality lev-

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els of service and keep the parks clean and safe, Gears said. “I think perhaps one of the things I am most proud of is developing relationships with other agencies that didn’t exist before, and because of those relationships, we are able to do so much more.” One of the relationships Gears has forged is the a partnership agreement between Three Rivers and Scott County, much different than the “tenuous relationship” that existed prior to Gears’ arrival. Gears also helped facilitate an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources regarding the Coon Rapids Dam. Because of the agreement, the department is going to spend $16 million to refurbish the dam, which Three Rivers owns, to help stop the advance of Asian Carp.

Wyatt noticed Gears’ resourceful efforts to maintain high quality parks and trails within fiscal constraints. “His collaborative efforts in finding cost-saving partnerships and minimizing duplication of functions have helped the district serve over eight million visitors while keeping operational costs flat,” she said. Over the next five years, many projects are on the horizon. The expansion of the Rush Creek Trail from Maple Grove to Crow-Hassan Park Reserve is in the preliminary stages as well as hopes to improve facilities at the Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area in Bloomington, Wyatt said. According to the Three Rivers’ Vision Plan, the 2012 estimated total expenditures for capital improvements is $23.8 million. The annual operational budget is $35

million, with $27 million coming from taxes and $8 million from fees, Gears said. Three Rivers Park District owns more than 27,000 acres of land in Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Wright counties. Three Rivers is the only regional parks agency in Minnesota with an elected board with its own taxing and bonding authority.

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FRYKLUND - ANDERSEN Kali Fryklund and Dustin Andersen would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Kali is the daughter of Scott and Jacque Fryklund of Eden Prairie, and is a graduate of Eden Prairie High School and is currently employed by 2 Rivers Marketing in Des Moines, IA. Dustin is the son of Tom and Lisa Andersen of Madrid, IA, and graduated from Madrid High School. Dustin is currently employed by Wells Fargo Mortgage in Des Moines. The wedding will take place at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina on April 14, 2012.

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LEGAL NOTICES School District 272 (Official Publication) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 272 SUMMARY OF THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 10, 2012 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1. CONVENE

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

SIGNEE AS

F. Appointment of Money Wire Transfers

DEPUTY CLERK AND DEPUTY TREASURER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.

2. SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZATION

MOTION BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO RESOLVE TO APPOINT US BANK, MSDLAF, MN TRUST, ASSOCIATED BANK, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTES AS DEEMED NECESSARY, AS AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTES DESIGNATED AS DEPOSITORIES FOR USE OF MONEY WIRE TRANSFERS FOR ISD 272. THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE IS GIVEN THE AUTHORITY TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL BOARD WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS SET BY LAW AND DISTRICT POLICY AND TO COMPLETE REQUIRED WIRE TRANSFERS WITH NOTIFICATION TO THE BOARD BY THE NEXT MEETING OR AS NEEDED

A. Oath of Office

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

A. Call to Order John Estall, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. B. School Board Roll Call Board Members Present: Karla Bratrud, Dave Espe, John Estall, Ranee Jacobus, Suzanne Kutina, Chuck Mueller, and Holly Parker Interim Superintendent: Jon McBroom

All Board Members affirmed the Oath of Office

G. Authorization for Early Claims Payments

B. Election of Officers

AS NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE, R. JACOBUS WAS ELECTED CHAIR

MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE IS AUTHORIZED TO PAY APPROPRIATE CLAIMS IN ADVANCE OF SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATIONS IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE VENDOR PAYMENTS AND TO UTILIZE DISCOUNT PRIVILEGES.

2). Vice Chair

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

NOMINATION BY R. JACOBUS FOR J. ESTALL

H. Designate District Legal Counsel

1). Chair NOMINATION BY J. ESTALL FOR R. JACOBUS

AS NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE, J. ESTALL WAS ELECTED VICE CHAIR 3). Clerk NOMINATION BY C. MUELLER FOR H. PARKER AS NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE, H. PARKER WAS ELECTED CLERK 4). Treasurer NOMINATION BY S. KUTINA FOR C. MUELLER AS NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE, C. MUELLER WAS ELECTED TREASURER C. Approval of School Board Compensation MOTION BY C. MUELLER, SECONDED BY J. ESTALL THAT COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1/1/12 – 12/31/12, BE REVISED DOWN TO $400 PER MONTH WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 PER MONTH FOR THE BOARD CHAIR. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED D. Designate District Newspaper MOTION BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY J. ESTALL TO RESOLVE TO DESIGNATE THE SUN CURRENT, PER STATE STATUTE, AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012, UNLESS CONDITIONS CHANGE, AND ADDITIONALLY CONTINUE TO POST PUBLIC NOTICES IN BOTH NEWSPAPERS. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED E. Designate District Depository/Financial Institutions MOTION BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO RESOLVE TO APPOINT US BANK, MSDLAF, MN TRUST, ASSOCIATED BANK, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTES AS DEEMED NECESSARY, AS AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR ISD 272 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1/1/12 – 12/31/12.

AMENDMENT UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AS AMENDED K. Facsimile Signature Authorization MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE FACSIMILE DEMAND DEPOSIT SIGNATURE PLATE USING THE NAMES OF RANEE JACOBUS, CHAIR; HOLLY PARKER, CLERK; AND CHUCK MUELLER, TREASURER, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED L. Approval of School District Policies MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO RESOLVE TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR ISD 272 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR. AMENDMENT BY J. ESTALL, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO ASK THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW DISTRICT POLICIES TO ENSURE WE HAVE A PROCESS IN PLACE THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR BOARD

MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY J. ESTALL TO RECOMMEND THAT THE FOLLOWING BE DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL: KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED AND OTHER LEGAL COUNSEL SELECTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD AS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS, AND PROTECT THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF THE DISTRICT.

GOVERNANCE POLICIES AND BRING A RECOMMENDATION BACK TO THE BOARD

AMENDMENT BY H. PARKER AND SECONDED BY J. ESTALL TO AMEND THE MOTION TO READ KENNEDY &

MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES CONTAINED WITHIN THE BOARD APPROVED BUDGET FOR ISD 272 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.

GRAVEN, CHARTERED PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO ISD 272, AND OTHER LEGAL COUNSEL SELECTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT AND/OR THE SCHOOL BOARD AS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS, AND PROTECT THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF THE DISTRICT AMENDMENT UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AS AMENDED I. Appointment of School District Responsible Authority MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MN STATUTES, SECTION 13.02, SUBDIVISION 16, AS AMENDED, THE SUPERINTENDENT IS HEREBY APPOINTED RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY FOR ISD 272 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED J. Appointment of Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE TO APPOINT THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AS DEPUTY CLERK AND DEPUTY TREASURER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR ISD 272 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR. AMENDMENT BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO APPOINT THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DE-

AMENDEMENT UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AS AMENDED M. Authorization for Superintendent to Sign Contracts

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED N. Pledge of Allegiance MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ISD 272 APPROVES A MOTION TO WAIVE THE STATE STATUTE FOR THE REQUIREMENT TO RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND REPLACE WITH OUR OWN POLICY. AMENDMENT BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY J. ESTALL TO RESOLVE THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ISD 272 APPROVES A MOTION FOLLOW STATE STATUE FOR THE REQUIREMENT TO RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; AND FURTHERMORE, THE SCHOOL BOARD ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT THE START OF EACH REGULAR BOARD MEETING AMENDMENT UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AS AMENDED O. Approval of Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED

BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT AS THE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA) REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.

MOTION BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY D. ESPE TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGENDA

FIRST READING OF THE RESULTS COMMITTEE CHARTER TO 12. F, SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AMENDEMENT BY K. BRATRUD, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO RESOLVE TO APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT

10. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

AMENDMENTS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

OR DESIGNEE AS THE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA) REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.

A. Pre-K – Participation

Congratulations to all Science Fair students

B. Follow up on OE 12.1 Board Amendments from the November 15 meeting.

Taste of Eden Prairie

AMENDMENT UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AS AMENDED P. Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for the 2012-2013 School Year MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO RESOLVE TO AFFIRM TENTATIVE DATES FOR BOARD MEETING FROM JANUARY 2012 TO JUNE 2012. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY K. BRATRUD TO RESOLVE TO DETERMINE DATES AFTER JULY 1 AT A FUTURE MEETING MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED Q. Board Committees MOTION BY R. JACOBUS, SECONDED BY H. PARKER TO RESOLVE TO DETERMINE BOARD COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS AND DETERMINE NEXT STEPS AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED 3. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA MOTION MADE BY R. JACOBUS AND SECONDED BY J. ESTALL TO APPROVE THE MEETING AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – AMENDMENT BY D. ESPSE TO ADD THE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AGENDA WHEN BOARD MEETINGS ARE CONVENED 7 A – AMENDMENT BY R. JACOBUS TO ADD DISCUSSION OF BOARD COMMITTEES UNDER BOARD BUSINESS 11 B – AMENDMENT MADE BY J. MCBROOM TO POSTPONE THE KID EDVENTURE UPDATE TO A LATER DATE WHEN ADDITIONAL SUVREY DATA AND COST INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE

12. SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS/NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION A. Board Chair Update B. Governance Committee Update

D. Financial Advocacy Committee Update

6. BOARD BUSINESS

E. WMEP, District 287 and Other Updates

A. Presentation of Leadership Profile for Superintendent Search by Ken Dragseth from School

13. ROUTINE REVIEW OF ANNUAL BOARD WORK PLAN

Exec Connect

Adjustments were offered to the Work Plan

Assertion of Superintendent

MOTION BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY J. ESTALL TO ACCEPT THE AMENDEMENTS TO THE WORK PLAN AS RECORDED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED 14. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY H. PARKER, SECONDED BY C. MUELLER TO RESOLVE TO ADJOURN THE 1/10/12 MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD at 10:47 P.M. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED A full copy of the Minutes of the January 10, 2012 School Board Meeting are available on the Eden Prairie School District website or from the Superintendent’s Office. (Mar. 22, 2012) D4-272Jan10Min

School District 272 (Official Publication) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 272 SUMMARY OF THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 24, 2012 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1. CONVENE A. Call to Order

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED

B. School Board Roll Call

5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE AGENDA

Board Members Present: Karla Bratrud, Dave Espe, John Estall, Ranee Jacobus, Suzanne Kutina, Chuck Mueller, and Holly Parker Interim Superintendent: Jon McBroom

The Board received public comments on policies of Kid EdVenture.

2. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

6. SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

RESOLVE to approve the agenda for the Tuesday, January 24, 2012 meeting of the School Board of ISD 272, Eden Prairie Schools

None to Report 7. BOARD BUSINESS Discussion of Board Committees 8. APPROVAL OF BOARD CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION MADE BY H. PARKER AND SECONDED BY S. KUTINA TO APPROVE THE MEETING AGENDA

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

7. A – AMENDMENT MADE TO MOVE ITEM 11. A TO 7. A, PRESENTATION OF LEADERSHIP PROFILE FOR SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH (BY KEN DRAGSETH)

9. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGENDA

7. D – MOTION MADE TO ADD GC5 BOARD POLICIES TO 7. D

MOTION BY S. KUTINA, SECONDED BY K. BRATRUD TO APPROVE THE BOARD CONSENT AGENDA

5. SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS Carolyn Jons – CMS Student, one of 30 finalists competing in the National Science Competition in Washington, DC.

Ranee Jacobus called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.

Announcements were made.

None to Report

C. Connections Communications Committee Update

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS

4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE AGENDA

7. C – AMENDMENT TO MOVE 7. C,

B. R 2.4 Writing Monitoring Report As Superintendent, I do not assert reasonable progress regarding all indicators. We have revised indicators and data to a new base year. For certain things we are doing well and making progress, but we are trying to reflect on what we said last time we monitored. It’s hard to say you are making progress when you are starting with a new baseline. Motion Made by J. ESTALL, Seconded by S. KUTINA TO ACCEPT THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ASSERTION. AMENDMENT MADE BY C. MUELLER AND SECONDED BY J. ESTALL – MOVE THAT THE REPORT DOESN’T INCLUDE TARGETS WHICH ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF ACCEPTING THE REASONABLE INTERPRETATION. AMENDMENT UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AMENDED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED C. OE11.1 (Anti-Bullying only) 11.2, 11.3 Monitoring Report Assertion of Superintendent As Superintendent, I do not assert full compliance. The district meets expectations regarding OE11.1 and OE 11.3. Regarding 11.2, we have an area of exception. We will explain the exception for Board decision making. MOTION Made by J. ESTALL, Seconded C. MUELLER TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AS PRESENTED • AMENDMENT MADE TO MOVE 11.3A TO GOVERNANCE TO REVIEW THE POLICY, REASONABLE INTERPRETATION AND INDICATORS TO CONFIRM WHAT THE BOARD MEANS BY INVOLVING PARENTS IN THE DETERMINING POLICIES, WHAT A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION WOULD BE AND WHAT THE APPROPRIATE INDICATORS WERE. AMENDED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED D. First Reading of the Results Committee Charter MOTION BY BOARD CLERK TO UPDATE THE COMMITTEE SECTION OF GC5, WITHOUT THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE’S APPROVAL AND BRING BACK ON FEBRUARY 14, AS A FIRST AND SECOND READING. THE Legal Notices continued on next page

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COMMUNITY NOTES April events at the Eden Prairie Library Free programs for children, teens, and adults, including story times, author and literary programs, book clubs, technology classes, career and small business workshops, and multicultural programs, are scheduled in April at Hennepin County libraries. For the complete program schedule and more information: hclib.org. The following programs are scheduled at Hennepin County Library – Eden

Search Prairie: • Paint It Green: Inventor’s Workshop Monday, April 2, 2-3 p.m.; for K-6th grade students. Create your own invention from a variety of fun and unusual scraps. Assemble your invention using tape, glue and wire. Remember, it is about the idea. Materials provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with ArtStart.

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John Thomas Huber Huber, John Thomas age 85 of Excelsior. Born and raised in Buffalo, MN., to Frank & Katherine Huber. John worked in the soda fountain of his parents hotel, the Huber Hotel, in Buffalo, MN, during his youth. He served in the Navy on a mine sweeper during the 1940’s. He then entered the University of Minnesota, School of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1948. With his wife Patricia (NEE-Malerich) they started their own funeral home in Excelsior in 1950. John retired from funeral service in 1990. He maintained his Funeral Directors license from the state of Minnesota until the day he died, just in case he was needed around the funeral home. He was always willing to help out in any way during his senior years. John was active in the Excelsior area Chamber of Commerce and was proud of the fact that he helped develop the 2 public parking lots behind the mainstreet businesses during the 1950’s. Was a former member of the Minnetonka School Board and was a cofounder of the Minnetonka Skipper Booster Club. He was awarded the Excelsior Chamber’s First-Ever, Person of the Year in 1983. He was also active in the Excelsior Rotary Club, having served all the offices and as its President in 1962/1963, and was instrumental in helping to start the Mound Westonka Rotary Club in 1962. To this day, Rotarians in the Mound Westonka Club refer

to John as the “Godfather” of the club. John served on the Minneapolis Aquatennial Committee for several years. John was awarded the WCCO Good Neighbor Award in 1983. John served as Secretary/ Treasurer of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association for more than 10 years and served as their President in 1980. John was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Catherine Huber in 1995, his first wife, Patricia M. in 1996, his daughter, Marguerite Huber in 2002, and his second wife, Patricia (Puhl) Huber in 2010. Survived by children, MaryPat Huber, John Huber Jr., Paul Huber & Jane Huber Hellen; grandchildren, Jackie & Jordan Hellen, Micaela, Lexy & Olivia Huber & Macy Huber. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680 Mill Street, Excelsior, (952-474-8868). Visitation will be on Sunday, March 18 from 4-7 PM at Huber Funeral Home, Excelsior Chapel, 520 Second Street, Excelsior. A Prayer Service will take place at 5 PM. Visitation will also be for one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood. After the interment, a luncheon reception will take place at the Bayview Event Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior (952-474-1113). In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred, to be used for several charities that were close to John’s heart. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel • 952-474-9595 www.huberfunerals.com

• Guys Read Book Club – Tuesday, April 3, 2 p.m.; for guys in grades 4-6 • TAG! Teen Action Group – Tuesdays, April 3 & May 1, 3:30-5 p.m.; for grades 7-12 • Girls Only Book Club – Wednesday, April 4, 2 p.m.; for girls in grades 4-6 • Artitude: Art Infusion Thursday, April 5, 4-6 p.m.; grades 712. • Teen Scrabble Club Mondays, April 9 & 30, May 7 & 21; 45:30 p.m.; for grades 7-12 • Tips for Landing a Summer Job Thursday, April 12, 6:30-8 p.m.; Registration required. Limit 30. • Cloud Computing: Microsoft Office Web Apps and Google Docs Monday, April 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 6-8 p.m. • Teen Anime Manga Club Tuesdays, April 17 & May 15, 3:30-5 p.m.; for grades 7-12. • Microsoft Excel: Creating and Managing Lists Tuesday, April 17, 6-8 p.m.; Registration required. Limit 8. • DNA Day: Prenatal Genetics Thursday, April 19, 6-7 p.m.; Registration required. Limit 75. • DNA Day: Family Health History Monday, April 30, 7-8 p.m.; Registration required and begins April 2. Limit 20. Info: hclib.org or 612-543-6275.

FROM PAGE 1 tendent, Glenview School District 34, Glenview, Ill. • Dr. Michael Meissen – superintendent, Glenbard Township HS District 87, Lombard, Ill. • Curt Tryggestad – superintendent, Little Falls Public Schools The final interviews will take place on March 20-22; each finalist will take an entire day to visit the district and go through interviews. Each day, a candidate will be available 5-6 p.m. in the board room of the district’s Administrative Services Center, where community members can meet and ask the candidate questions. Feedback forms will be available for attendees. • Tuesday, 5-6 p.m., March 20: Dr. Michael Meissen • Wednesday, 5-6 p.m., March 21: Curt Trggestad • Thursday, 5-6 p.m., March 22: Dr. Gerald Hill Second interviews with the school board will take place 7 p.m. each night. The school board expects to make the final decision the following day - during a meeting 9 a.m. Friday, March 23. Info: edenpr.org.

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C. Connections Communication Committee Update D. Financial Committee Update E. WMEP, District 287 and Other Updates 12. ROUTINE REVIEW OF ANNUAL BOARD WORK PLAN A. Adjustments were offered to the Work Plan MOTION MADE BY J. ESTALL AND SECONDED BY D. ESPE TO APPROVE THE CHANGES AS RECORDED

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Ethan Wragge The Eden Prairie High School graduate is a starting junior forward on the Creighton University basketball team that qualified for the NCAA tournament. Wragge made 60 three-point shots this season and shot 40.8 percent from that range.

State title up for grabs Minnesota high school sports March Madness ends this weekend as the state Class 4A boys basketball tournament convenes at Target Center. Defending champion Hopkins is the top seed. The Royals were scheduled to play Woodbury in the quarterfinals March 21. Winner of that game advances to the semifinals against either No. 4 seed Osseo or Duluth East at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 22. In the lower bracket, Eden Prairie met No. 3 seeded Eastview and No. 2 Lakeville North played Moorhead in quarterfinal games. Winners of those lower-bracket games meet in the semifinals at 8 p.m. Thursday. State Class 4A championship game is 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24.

All-star basketball Many of the state’s top senior players will appear in the 30th annual Minnesota High School All-Star Basketball Series a week after the state tournament. Forty of the state’s outstanding senior players will compete in the event. Doubleheaders will be Friday, March 30, at Halenbeck Hall on the campus of St. Cloud State University and Saturday, March 31, at Leonard Center on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul. Friday’s Blue-Gold game starts at 7 p.m. followed by the Maroon-Green game at 8:45. Saturday’s schedule will include games at 2:15 and 4 p.m. Minnetonka’s Latrell Love and Sanjay Lumpkin of Benilde-St. Margaret’s will play for the Gold AllStars. Isaiah Gray of BSM will be a member of the Green squad. Siyani Chambers of Hopkins will participate for the Maroon team. Shawn Bear of Richfield and Isaiah Zierden of BSM will compete for the Blue squad. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

Shayne Mullaney Eden Prairie’s point guard averaged 17.8 points during her senior basketball season. Mullaney is the school’s career leader in assists and scored more than 1,000 points. She will play for the University of Minnesota next fall.

Grant Shaeffer Eden Prairie junior guard Grant Shaeffer tries to regain control of the ball on a drive to the basket through the Chanhassen defense. The Eagles won 53-53 in the Section 2 finals to earn their third consecutive trip to the state tournament. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Eagles net third straight trip to state tournament EP edges Chanhassen 53-52 in Section 2 basketball title game BY GREG KLEVEN - SUN NEWSPAPERS It wasn’t easy, but Eden Prairie claimed its third consecutive trip to the state Class 4A boys basketball tournament. The top-seeded Eagles held off second-seeded Chanhassen for a hardearned 53-52 victory in the Section 2 title game March 16 before a capacity crowd at the Chaska High School gymnasium. Eden Prairie is no stranger to the state boys basketball tournament. The Eagles are making their eighth state appearance. The Eagles placed fourth in 2010 and

finished second last season, losing 64-52 to Hopkins in the title game. Eden Prairie had a 22-7 record entering its state quarterfinal game March 21 against third-seeded Eastview. Winner of that game advances to the semifinals at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Target Center against No. 2-seeded Lakeville North or Moorhead. The Class 4A championship game is 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Target Center. No. 1-seeded Hopkins is the threetime defending state champion and played Woodbury in the quarterfinals. No. 4 Osseo met Duluth East in the other Class 4A quarterfinal game. “It’s not easy qualifying for state and we are very happy to be back in the tourBASKETBALL: TO NEXT PAGE

Shaeffer, a junior guard, scored 16 points as the Eden Prairie boys basketball team defeated Bloomington Kennedy 74-57 in the Class 4A, Section 2 semifinals March 10 at Chaska High School. Shaeffer was the starting quarterback for the Eden Prairie football team that the state Class 5A title last fall.

Jackie Johnson The 6-foot-2 senior forward was the second-leading scorer for the Eden Prairie girls basketball team, averaging 17.8 points. Johnson led the Eagles in rebounds, averaging 10 per game. She will attend the University of Minnesota on a basketball scholarship next fall.

Matt Gribben The Eden Prairie junior wrestler received All-Lake Conference honors. Gribben won two of four matches at 152 pounds in the state Class 3A tournament and was 34-9 this season.

Mike Solfelt The Eden Prairie swimmer finished sixth in the 100-yard freestyle and eighth in the 200 freestyle at the state Class AA meet March 3 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Solfelt helped the Eagles win the team championship.

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At left, Eagle teammates mobbed Grant Shaeffer at the end of Eden Prairie’s one-point section championship game win over Chanhassen. The Eagles enter state competition with a 22-7 record. At right, Eden Prairie senior Abrian Carpenter (23) maneuvers for a layup attempt against Chanhassen in the Eagles’ 53-52 victory during the Class 4A, Section 2 tournament title game March 16 at Chaska High School. (Photos by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Basketball FROM PREVIOUS PAGE nament,” said Eden Prairie coach David Flom. “There are six teams that have legitimate chances of winning the state title this season. “We have gotten better as the season progressed. Many players have contributed to our success.” The Eden Prairie coach knows his team will face a strong challenge from

Eastview in the state quarterfinals. “We will be the underdog against Eastview,” said Flom. “Eastview has an experienced and physical team.” Eastview is led by 6-foot-9 forward and Drake University recruit Joey King, a candidate for this year’s Mr. Basketball award. Eden Prairie had key defensive stops on six of Chanhassen’s last seven possessions in the section finals. Eagle senior center Jordan Peterson made a hook shot with 47 seconds remaining to put his team ahead 53-52.

Eden Prairie had a defensive stop on Chanhassen’s next possession. Then the Eagles missed the front end of a oneand-one free throw opportunity, allowing Chanhassen one more scoring chance with 12 seconds remaining. However, the Eagle defense rose to the occasion, forcing a Chanhassen miss in the final seconds. “It was a great atmosphere for a high school basketball game,” said Flom. “We overcame a few injuries late in the season and were able to win the section title.

Registration is open through March 25 or until all teams have been filled. The season begins Saturday, April 28, and lasts eight weeks. EPSA is open to boys and girls currently in kindergarten through 12th grade. Fees are

$60 per child for online registrations through March 25. Most games are played at Flying Cloud fields. EPSA is seeking volunteers to serve as coaches, team managers and program administrators.

“Our defense played well against Chanhassen. Offensively, we had balanced scoring with four players in double figures. Abrian Carpenter came off the bench to score 10 points and contribute 10 rebounds.” Other Eagle double-figure scorers were Grant Shaeffer (12 points), Sander Mohn (10) and Peterson (10). Andre Wallace contributed seven points. Eden Prairie reached the section title game after defeating Burnsville 71-30 in the quarterfinals and Bloomington Kennedy 74-57 in the semifinals.

SHORTS EP youth soccer sign-up The Eden Prairie Soccer Association (EPSA) has opened online registration for the 2012 spring season at www.edenprairiesoccer.org.

Info: edenprairiesoccer.org. Editor’s note: Please send all sports releases and announcements to Eden Prairie Sun-Current sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com.

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South Suburban Flyers ninth-grade winger Andrew Mortinson (14) carries the puck past a Robbinsdale/ Hopkins/Mound Westonka defender during the state adapted floor hockey tournament March 17 at Bloomington Jefferson High School. The Flyers lost 8-1 in this semifinal game and finished fourth at state. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

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South Suburban squad finishes 10-5-1 BY GREG KLEVEN - SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield High senior Karen Kreidler capped her adapted floor hockey career in style scoring eight goals in three state tournament games March 16-17 at Bloomington Jefferson High School. Kreidler helped her South Suburban Flyers team place fourth at state in the Physically Impaired (PI) Division. The Flyers are composed of high school players from Richfield, Edina, Bloomington and Eden Prairie. South Suburban defeated BrainerdPillager 9-4 in Friday’s quarterfinals. The Flyers lost to eventual state champion, the Robins, 8-1 in Saturday’s semifinals. The Robins represent Hopkins, the Robbinsdale schools and Mound Westonka. South Suburban concluded tournament play with an 8-5 loss to AnokaHennepin in the third-place game later that day. South Suburban finished with a 10-5-1 record. The Flyers were second in the South Division with an 8-1-1 record during the regular season. “We finished the season strong at state,” said Flyers coach Dan Slinden. “We worked hard as a team. “Kreidler scored eight goals in the tournament and is our team’s career

scoring leader with 228 goals. She was named to the all-state tournament team along with Kennedy junior Dequan Williams.” Williams supplied three goals and four assists in the tournament. He is the team’s career assists leader in that category with 80. The Flyers scored six times in the third period to pull out a 9-4 victory over Brainerd-Pillager in the quarterfinals. Kreidler supplied four goals and one assist. Williams and ninth-grader Alexei Dickinson had two goals and three assists each. Senior Nicholas Nieson and ninthgrader Jacob Yancy collected one assist apiece. Kreidler scored the Flyers’ lone goal during an 8-1 loss to the Robins in the semifinals. The Robins went on to defeat Dakota United 7-2 in the title game. South Suburban goalie Christopher Reichel made 24 saves. The Flyers settled for fourth-place honors. South Suburban lost 8-5 to Anoka-Hennepin in final-round action. Kreidler led the Flyers’ offense with three goals and two assists. Williams and freshman winger Andrew Mortinson scored one goal each. Goalie Reichel stopped 13 shots. “Sophomore Daniel Schmitz did a good job at defense for us this season and Reichel played well in goal,” said coach Slinden. “I was very happy with the way our season went.”

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Drywall

2170

Excel Drywall, LLC

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Electric Repairs

2180

Free Estimates 0 Risk! Lic/Bond/Ins. CONCRETE & MASONARY

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John 952-882-0775 Tuckpointing/Brick Rpr Free Est. Insured Tim Arlt.... 952-937-6961

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

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2130

Decks

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2170

Drywall

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Fencing

2210

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2230

Flooring & Tile

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2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Call 952-451-1037

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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2230

Flooring & Tile

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2250

Furniture Repair

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2260

Garage Door

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2280

Hauling

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2290

Handyperson

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2350

Landscaping

2290

Handyperson

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2350

Landscaping

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COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SERVICES:

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fernbrooklandscape.com

2360

Lawn & Garden

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Landscaping

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Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

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SOFTSCAPES Mulch, Rock, Edging, Sod, Plantings & Irrigation Services

16 Years of Experience Mowing, Spring and Fall Cleanups Fertilization Aeration / Free Est.

Weekly Mowing & Spring Clean-Ups Any Other Outdoor Needs. Call 952-278-0126 aggressiveoutdoorservices.net

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2360

Lawn & Garden

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A Local Mover

Robinson Moving Over 27 Years of Service 10% Disc. for season contract Insured / Free Estimates Contracts include: Spring Clean Up Weekly Mowing Fall Clean Up

952-888-4296

Field of Green Lawncare

Resid & Comm Free Ests Lawn Clean Ups, Wkly Mowing Roto-tilling & Aeration. Call Now For Neighbor 952-807-1612 Discounts!

Call For Spring Specials Free Ests. 763-479-6777

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

2420

Painting

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

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

Quality Residential

Aahhh! A Fresh New Look For SPRING!

Certified Professional, BBB

est 1999

Ret. Walls, Sod, Mulch, Rock, Pavers, Fences, more!

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Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

Landscape Design, Installation, Hardscapes & Maintenance. Mowing & Delivery Services.

TOM'S LAWN SERVICE Spring Clean-ups & Aeration New Customers Free Fert.

2380

Groundscape Inc.

31+Yrs Exp in Landscaping Designing & Planting Retaining Walls Concrete: Drives & Patios Paver Patios & Drives Drainage Solutions Irrigation Lighting

Lawn & Garden

2360

SORENSEN LAWN CARE

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100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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Van Buren Landscape 952-292-7453

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Spring Clean-Up Walls Pavers Mowing

Fertilizing

952-933-6390 Fully Insured

peterdoranlawn.com

2420

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

Painting

612-716-1251

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher

Weekly Lawn Care â&#x20AC;˘ Spring & Fall Cleanups Satisfaction Guaranteed

Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

Cell (612) 865-3430 â&#x20AC;˘ Bus. (763) 786-5215 strikercoach@earthlink.net

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LOWEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY

HARDSCAPES

www.greenvalleymn.com

Aggressive Outdoor Services

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

2350

16yrs Exp Owner/Operator Weekly Mowing, Fertilizing, Pruning, Power Rake, Aeration Landscaping. Call 952-406-1229

SorensenLawnCare.com

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

2320

Lawn & Garden

2360

952-884-3200

Housecleaning

MN Lic BC20122701

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

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

3 Generations of Concrete Expertise

Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

THE CLEAN TEAM

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2310

Landscaping

RETAINING WALLS

All HOME REPAIR

Specializing In Residential Concrete #1 in Well Pit Steps Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Sidewalks â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways Exposed Aggregate â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat Work Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ References â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded

Awards

R&J Construction

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

Jim Cooper, Jr. Landscaping Inc. Quality Work Since 1983

READERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHOICE

2350

Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All â&#x20AC;˘ Lowest Rates

Member: MNLA â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed/Insured â&#x20AC;˘ FREE Estimates

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2290

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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2100

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Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilizing Spring & Fall Cleanup Landscaping Snowplowing

READERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHOICE

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Voted #1 Lawn Care Company by Sun Readers

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Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Discounts

Lic. #BC626700 Credit Cards Accepted

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

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2420

Painting

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

A German Craftsman

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

Bell Professional Painting 23 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800 DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

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

A Family Operated Bus.

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586 Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156 Roofing * Siding Gutters * Soffit/Fascia TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 32 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB TOP QUALITY ROOFING

FOR LESS $$$

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

952-472-5670

BBB

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2430

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sun Classifieds

Paperhanging

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

www.MinnLocal.com

Why Wait Roofing LLC

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

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

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

612-203-4309

Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Tree Service

2620

15% Spring 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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Any & All Home Repairs

FREE ESTIMATE S

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

Plumbing

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

Special $89/with ad!

CHIP & CLIP BUCKTHORN SPECIALIST Tree Trimming & Removals Chip & Haul Any Brush Or Tree Material. Best Rates. Chipper Always Available

612-827-7980

A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

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

Tree Service

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

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444 Window Cleaning Professionally Done. Most Houses $89. 952-454-8445

2620

Tree Service

High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up ng 20% Sopurint Disc

952-934-7600

Quality Work and Low Rates

www.idealtreemn.com Since 1978

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

An Honest Plumber

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

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted. SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2490

Powerwashing

Cemetery Lots

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000 for all. 320-243-3165

Furnishings

3160

BR Set: Qn. size, light wood, bkcase hdbrd, triple drssr, 2 nite stands. Mint cond! $400. 952-831-2998

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 Pine Log Handmade Twin vaults w/companion head- Loft Bed $500or OBO 763stone. Value $8,990. Asking 559-9344. $4,300/BO. 218-828-3608 Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

3110

Collectibles & Art

'91 World Champion MN Twins – Bobbleheads, full set (26). New – in original pkg., $599. Call 952-927-0788

Estate Sales

EDEN PRAIRIE 11003 Bell Oaks Estates Fri., March 23 (8:30-5:30) #'s Friday at 8am

Beautiful fine art! HH furnishings, quality furniture, patio furniture, sporting goods, & much more!

www.willmatthill.com EDINA - 5210 Villa Way Antiqs, furn, collectibles, 50” HD TV, DR sets, more!

3/22 (1-7); 3/23-25 (9-7) HAM LAKE

1141 133rd Lane NE Sat., March 24 (8:30-4:30)

Misc. Wanted

3270

WANTED Hifi/stereo equip., HAM, & misc. old electronics. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Musical Instuments

3280

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

3500

Sat., March 24 (8:30-4:30)

Garage Sales this week Bloomington

3506

Estate 3/24 (8-4); 3/25 (104) Furn, tools, china, HH, misc. 9219 Chicago Ave So.

Richfield

3567

Moving Sale: Furn, Antiq, HH, Fri 3/23 (12-5), Sat 3/24 (8-4) 6800 Oliver Ave S

#'s Saturday at 8am

Sun., March 25 (8:30-3:30) Model car collection, die cast items, Coca-Cola & vintage memorabilia, high quality furniture & furnishings

www.willmatthill.com

Free Ests Lic’d & Ins’d

Lic # 20431519BC

3090

3130

Ideal Tree Service Tree Removal, Tree Trimming

Roofing • Siding • Windows

*A One Man Company* 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-788-5558 Lic#4040

2620

952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Tree Service

2620

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

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Senior Discounts

POOF! Sell your stuff in

5100

Senior Rentals

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Heart Promotions 651-438-3815

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING

Sun•Classifieds

BOB’s

and watch it disappear!

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

Merchandise

392-6888

5100

Senior Rentals

Boat Services, Storage & Slips

Don't Be Left Aground Come Boat the Mississippi www.watergatemarina.net Slips available for all sizes Plenty of water!

Call JP at 651-695-3783

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

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

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

3970

Pets

Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & beautiful, bro & sis, orange tabby cats, together only to a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Jerry 952-888-9524

4000

Family Care

4200

Child Care Wanted

Shakopee - FT Nanny Mature, loving Nanny with Infant experience for Twins Beg. 5/15/12 $550 wk

LCHS 651-209-1111 lovingcarehomeservices.com

5100

Penn Ave. & 494, Bloomington

3000

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Leisure

5000

Southtown Mall

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

5400

Houses For Rent

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5100

Senior Rentals

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rents based on income for qualified adults 62 years of age and better Controlled access entry Elevator Laundry facility on site Community room with kitchen Great location, close to bus line, medical and shopping Computer lab

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SOUTH HAVEN APARTMENTS 3400 PARKLAWN AVE EDINA More Information:

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

5500

Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Home Health Aides Needed! Earn $10.00-$12.00/hr. helping Seniors in their homes. Seeking HHA's for eve, o/n, wknd shifts. Fluent English + car required. Apply online at: www.homeinstead.com/167

6400

EDINA CONDO 4 RENT

2 BR, 2 BA, 1800sf Sec Bldg No Pets/Smoke $1500/mo. Appt Only Av Now 858-663-0939

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Thomas Allen Inc.:

Registered Nurse: South St. Paul, Burnsville, Bloomington Registered Nurse 5-6 hrs/wk can be split into two positions. Must be RN, Driver's Lic, Insur, clean record, own vehicle. Prefer 3 years experience with developmental Disabled or seniors. Contact: Sandy Q, Fax resume 651-450-7923

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Contractor Drivers Independent Contractor with own Dock, Cube or Sprinter.

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MERCHANDISE MOVER (CMM) $44.00

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

GARAGE SALES (CGS) $40

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

TRANSPORTATION (CTRAN) $44

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

DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* *Earlier on Holiday Weeks BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

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

HOW TO PAY

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

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

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LOCATION

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

EDEN PRAIRIE 10917 Valley View Road

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

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

TO PLACE YOUR AD

Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD

BUSINESS SERVICES

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PRIVATE PARTY RATES

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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■ Sun•Current South

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9700 LYNDALE AVE. S. HWY 35W & 98TH ST. EXIT

1-800-875-5908

FREEWAY FORD

$11,998

OPEN 24/7 at www.freewayford.net Sat. Service Open At 7:30am

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PAINTING A FRESH LOOK, INC. by

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 15% Discount on Interior Painting in March 2012

“High quality and surprisingly affordable” Schedule your free estimate by calling

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POWER WASHING W/EXT. PAINTING

BONDED AND FULLY INSURED

WALL & CEILING REPAIR

FULL 3 YEAR WARRANTY

WALLPAPER REMOVAL

FREE ESTIMATE WITH REFERENCES

CEILING TEXTURING

SERVING ENTIRE METRO AREA

CAULKING & WINDOW GLAZING

EXCELLENCE SINCE 1991

STAINING, VARNISHING

EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMEN

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