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www.SunThisweek.com OPINION Redesigning MN comes to town The Bush Foundation’s Redesigning MN initiative raises good questions for a group gathered in Apple Valley. Page 4A

NEWS

Art festival dazzles fans The Eagan Art Festival took visitors on a journey around the world through the various cultural works on display. Page 9A

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June 29, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 18

District may shift magnet approach All parents may be asked to choose their school by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

District 191 School Board members reaffirmed their commitment to magnet schools June 21 but gave the go-ahead for a fresh look at the program. What could emerge are even more magnet schools or programs across the district and a process by which each family chooses its elementary school. A “controlled-choice” system would cluster elementary schools by geography and require parents to choose one school within the cluster. Meeting in a workshop June 21, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage board members directed Superintendent Randy Clegg to study a controlled-choice system with expanded magnet opportunities. Such a system could more evenly distribute students in schools

across the district, which range from 78 percent full (Sioux Trail Elementary) to 123 percent (William Byrne Elementary). It could also chip away at nagging concentrations of poor and minority students while exposing more of them to magnet opportunities. One elementary school — Sky Oaks in Burnsville, with about 70 percent minority students — has been labeled “racially identified” by the state Education Department. So far, the district’s three years of offering magnets have produced enrollment numbers that don’t match the district’s makeup. Seventy-five percent of magnet students don’t qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared with 48 percent of the full student body, See MAGNETS, 3A

Tax hike likely to come in below 4.5 percent Dew Days showers fun Dew Days offered a wide range of activities during the annual festival in the city of Farmington. Page 12A

SPORTS

Father, son run half marathon When Eagan residents Peter and Andrew Kaul ran the Grandma’s HalfMarathon, the latter was likely the event’s youngest participant. Page 14A

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Burnsville kicks off budget talks by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Burnsville officials kicked off 2013 budget discussions June 26 by announcing that a 4.5 percent levy increase is needed to maintain current city services but also offering City Council members options for paring the tax hike. The increase is likely to shrink as council members debate taxes and spending before certifying a maximum levy in September and approve a final levy and budget in December. But it won’t be a repeat of this year, when city taxes on an average-valued home fell by about $100. A 3.7 percent drop in the 2012 city levy reflected the Legislature’s axing of the Market Value Homestead Credit, which would have required the city to levy an extra $1.2 million

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Incumbent will face Laurie Halverson by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

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Each year, Eagan July Fourth Funfest parade has a patriotic theme to honor those who have served the nation locally and abroad.

Eagan Funfest drives new events Annual festival to span from July 3 to 9

by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

to pay property tax reimbursements. The levy, which stands at $26.8 million, would have to rise by $1.2 million to fund current services, according to Heather Johnston, director of administrative services and chief financial officer. A 4.5 percent levy increase would raise taxes on an average-valued home ($187,000) by an estimated $38. The value reflects a 7.5 percent reduction from its 2012 value. Taxes on a $983,000 commercial property (devalued from its $1 million value in 2012) would rise by an estimated $907. Council members offered a down-payment on shaving the increase by agreeing to delay yet again a planned restoration of $100,000 in annual

Wardlow looks to November with confidence

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The Eagan July Fourth Funfest will include its usual parade, carnival and fireworks, returning attractions such as the car show and new ones including BINGO and Healthy Hour.

Due to popular demand, organizers of the Eagan July Fourth Funfest has brought back a show that is bound to get area gearheads’ motors running. “We brought the car show back due to interest by enthusiasts,” said Andy Gardner, communications director for Eagan July 4th Funfest. The car show, which will be from 1 to 5 p.m. July 4 at the Eagan Community Center, won’t be a run-of-themill show, Gardner said. As in most car shows, the list of 30 vehicles includes classic cars, but Eagan’s show will have hot rods, mudders and souped up lawn mowers. Other new events include a Healthy Hour, an ambassador program and BINGO. Organizers of the Healthy Hour hope to encourage event-goers to pick up healthy habits by introducing them to yoga and

kick-boxing, among other forms of exercise between 4 and 6 p.m. July 3 at the Eagan Festival Grounds. All Healthy Hour activities are free and open to people ages 10 and older. An Eagan Ambassador coronation will be held Monday, July 9, at 7 p.m. in the Eagan Community Center Oaks Room. Tickets are available at the door. The Red Cross will be at Funfest Tuesday, July 3. collecting blood donations between 2 and 7 p.m. Eagan’s annual parade has featured a patriotic theme for the past few years, and this year is no exception. The parade, which will start at 10 a.m. July 4, will be dedicated to Eagan’s new status as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon City. Several area military veterans will serve as grand marshals in the parade. After watching the children’s bike parade or trying a hand at a Texas Hold-em game, festival-goers can listen to The Dweebs on July 3

or The Under Achievers on July 4. An estimated 200,000 people attended Eagan Funfest last year, Gardner said, adding that he expects the festival will exceed that next week. “Our goal is to provide a fun time for families to enjoy the holidays together,” Gardner said. “It’s good to see so many people come to the event.” A complete event schedule and carnival tickets can be found at www.eaganfunfest.org. Those who ‘Like” Eagan Funfest on Facebook will received a chance to win special prizes. The annual coupon book with discounts from local companies can be purchased at Eagan City Hall and at the Eagan Community Center. Advance tickets for the carnival can also be purchased at the Eagan city hall. Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Food trucks pose regulatory questions Gustafson raises issues, sits out votes, discussion by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Dan Gustafson didn’t know what he’d be stirring up when he consulted with the city attorney on the legalities of operating a food truck in Burnsville. Gustafson and attorney Joel Jamnik discovered unforeseen obstacles to food trucks’ ability to do business in town. Other questions followed from city staffers, such as whether the city should issue annual vending permits for its parks and whether street peddlers should have to limit their products to food. Gustafson happens to be a City Council member and one of only two permitted food-truck operators in Burnsville. He has limited his involvement to raising issues as a businessman in a largely uncharted market niche in Burnsville with growth potential.

On June 5 he recused himself from a vote on an issue he brought to light – that the city required a conditional use permit each time a vendor was invited onto private property to sell food. The council struck down the requirement. Gustafson, who has a transient merchant permit for the business he launched this spring, also recused himself from a June 26 work session discussion that touched on another of his objections to current city ordinance. It limits on-street truck and trailer parking in residential neighborhoods to only loading and unloading if a vehicle weighs more than 5,000 pounds. That’s counter to common practice in Burnsville, where the cable guy and the lawn-care operator often park on the street while performing their duties. Gustafson’s Wicked Palate food

trailer alone weights 7,200 pounds, and the Suburban he uses to pull it around weighs 6,200. Officials agree that, too, needs changing in current ordinance. But there’s more. The council gave the go-ahead June 26 to developing a food truck ordinance, which would be in addition to the ordinance regulating peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants and parking and stopping of vehicles. The council green-lighted development of a policy by parks officials for vending in city parks. The city has received a request for annual vending permits for city parks. The current park ordinance allows vending in parks only by permit. Policies and permit fees are geared toward one-day or shorter events. Only Nicollet Commons See FOOD TRUCKS, 22A

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Education Three students plead guilty Inappropriate middle school locker room photos, videos were part of a game by Aaron M. Vehling SUN THISWEEK

Three of four students involved in taking inappropriate photos and video of students in a locker room at Century Middle School in Lakeville in May 2012 each pleaded guilty June 26 to one count of conspiracy to interfere with privacy, a gross misdemeanor, according to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. Judge Michael Sovis handed down the following: a stay of adjudication, which means if all conditions are complied with there will be no criminal conviction on their juvenile records; probation for 180 days; 30 hours of community work service; and each must attend a victim empathy class and write a letter of apology to the victims. The three students who took the pleas were a 14-year-old boy, a 13-year-old boy and

a 14-year-old girl. The other 14-year-old girl involved in the incident was charged with criminal defamation in addition to conspiracy to interfere with privacy, and was not part of this plea. The incident occurred May 21, when two girls allegedly took photos and video of two other girls undressing in the locker room. The three pleaded guilty to these allegations in the original criminal complaint: The first girl took four photos of one victim and a video of another. The second girl took one photo of the same victims. The video and photos showed the backs of the victims partially undressed from the waist down, though none of them featured nudity. The first girl later shared the media content with one of the two boys charged. That boy then shared the data with two other

boys. The second boy charged then forwarded the photos of one victim to four other boys. The Dakota County Attorney’s office said earlier this month that it believes that as many as 40 students at Century saw the photos and video. The two boys charged had apparently created a game in which they took photos of the buttocks of girls in the hallway and forwarded these photos to other students. Each boy paid one of the girls $5 and one of the boys gave her a can of soda as payment to take the photos in the locker room. The second girl charged is believed to have taken one inappropriate photo as a result of the urging of the first girl charged in the case. Aaron M. Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Briefs Filing opens July 31 for 191 School Board Filing dates are July 31 through Aug. 14 for the Burnsville-EaganSavage School District 191 Board of Education. Candidates can file for one two-year term or three four-year terms and will be asked to specify what term they would like to run for when they sign up. Candidates can file from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 31 through Aug. 13 and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Business Office in the lower level of the Administrative Services Center, 100 River Ridge Court, Burnsville. The filing fee is $2. There is no primary election. All those who file for office will be on the ballot for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6, unless they file an affidavit of withdrawal by Aug. 16. The terms of board members DeeDee Currier, Ron Hill, Sandy Sweep and Bob VandenBoom expire on Dec. 31. Newly elected board members will begin their terms in January 2013. Others on the seven-member school board include Dan Luth, Jim Schmid and Paula Teiken. For more information, call the district at (952) 707-2051.

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Eagan. A district arts high Clegg said. school magnet, Envision “The magnets have not Academy, closed in 2011 attracted a sample popula- because of low enrollment. tion that is representative of our general student de- Little integration mographics,” he said in an Though magnet costs interview. “It is a concern, are being funded from an because if you only attract annual $1.4 million in state one segment of your to- integration funds meant to tal student population, it promote racial integration means there’s another seg- between 191 and the far ment of students who are less diverse Lakeville disnot, for whatever reason, trict, magnets haven’t inaccessing the opportuni- tegrated 191 students and ties that are available in the have attracted hardly any district.” Lakeville students. Complicating the mag- “What we haven’t seen net issue is the likelihood is the inter-district movethat a school will be closed ment” of students between before the 2013-14 school Burnsville and Lakeville, year. The board has asked Clegg said. for budget-cutting recom- Integration funding has mendations for 2013-14 been scrutinized in recent that include a school clos- years by wary state legising. lators. If it’s curtailed or Clegg is expected to de- eliminated, the district can liver recommendations for offer magnets without the the budget, the magnet sys- funding, Clegg said, citing tem and a school closing in the low-budget startup of September. Clegg said he Rahn’s arts and technoldoesn’t know which school ogy magnet, which drew 65 might be recommended for students from outside the closing. attendance boundary dur The district now has a ing the past school year. gifted and talented magnet “You can go Cadillac school at Harriet Bishop or you can go Chevrolet,” Elementary and Eagle he told the board. The disRidge Junior High in Sav- trict has also sought ways age, a STEM (science, to wean its magnets off of technology, engineering integration funding, Board and math) magnet school Chair Ron Hill said. at William Byrne Elemen- Integration transportatary in Burnsville and a tion funding covers 90 perSTEM magnet program cent of the cost of busing at Metcalf Junior High in students from anywhere in Burnsville, an AVID col- the district to their magnet lege-prep magnet school schools. Controlled-choice at Nicollet Junior High in clusters would hold down Burnsville, and an arts and the cost of busing to magtechnology magnet school nets. at Rahn Elementary in Eliminating magnets

would put 191 at a competitive disadvantage to surrounding districts that have them, Board Member Jim Schmid said. “It’s my opinion that we grow the program,” said Board Member Paula Teiken, who also voiced concern about uneven enrollments and concentrations of low-income students across the district. “It’s good for our districts, it’s good for student choice.” Magnet teachers and parents are more engaged with their schools, Board Member Bob VandenBoom said. “The struggle I’m having is, are we creating more of a gap or are we increasing gaps?” he said. Forcing all families to make a school choice would, theoretically, boost parent engagement in the schools. Clegg said some studies have found that otherwise disengaged parents “are as engaged and committed to the school as any other parent” when forced to choose a school. District officials may have another reason for wanting to expose more students to its magnets: perception. Magnet schools are sometimes perceived as “being better, better resourced, and the other schools become secondclass cousins,” said Clegg, who rejects the perception.

Sky Oaks ‘racially identifiable’ Based on this past year’s enrollment, the state Edu-

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cation Department has labeled Sky Oaks “racially identified,” Clegg said in an interview. That means the school has at least 20 percent more minority students than elementary schools districtwide, which are just under 50 percent minority, he said. In response, the state requires the district to develop a plan to promote racial intermingling within the district, Clegg said. The district must also provide documentation to help the state determine whether the district contributed to the school’s

heavy minority concentration through such means as attendance boundaries. In 2010, the board rejected attendance-boundary changes recommended by a board-appointed task force. The changes, which would have affected 774 elementary students, were loudly opposed by many parents. Instead, the district set up an incentive program, including free or subsidized all-day kindergarten, to try to attract students to Rahn. It targeted Sky Oaks specifically, offering free busing in targeted Sky

Oaks neighborhoods. The approach has been “marginally successful at best,” Clegg said. Rahn’s magnet program has boosted attendance. The school is up to 82 percent of capacity, compared with 62 percent in 2010. The district hasn’t changed boundaries in about 15 years, since Harriet Bishop opened, he noted. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Opinion

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Redesigning our lives for the new economy by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

One participant at a recent gathering of Dakota County residents said he had to quit school and his job because there wasn’t a reliable transit option from Rosemount to Mendota Heights after he couldn’t afford to keep his car. Another resident lamented the fact that the social fabric of her Burnsville neighborhoods seemed to be fraying. Yet another feared that a wave of people retiring would not only saddle the economy with unforeseen costs but drain the workforce of experienced leaders. The solution to all of these problems may rest in innovation spurred by the Bush Foundation’s Redesigning MN project. Earlier this month about 30 people gathered at the Apple Valley Hayes Community and Senior Center to talk about how the framework of Redesigning MN could work in their communities. Here’s the crux of it: Minnesota’s 1.3 million Baby Boomers started to retire in January 2008, a “silver tsunami” that will keep crashing on our shores for the next 20 years. From a government delivery perspective, the silver set will demand more expenses (medical assistance, long-term care), while generating a lot less tax revenue. With fewer people entering the workforce to feed tax revenues, government agencies will have to increase productivity to meet the new demands, according to state demographer Tom Gillaspy. Redesigning MN is a process through which government can innovate public services to become more efficient in such areas as transportation, housing, health programs and natural resource conservation with a focus on outcomes expected rather

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than how they are delivered. As the Apple Valley session proved, Redesigning MN is about so much more than government agencies adapting to the New Normal. It pertains to private businesses, nonprofits, families and, yes, each and every one of us. As a participant in the session, I was impressed with the open and free exchange of ideas and opinions – that were in many cases in direct opposition to each other. There was a diversity in the room that went beyond its typical racial definition. There were young and old, longtime residents and those new to the area, there were some political leaders, but they were far outnumbered by regular Jacks and Jills. The session, which will become part of a documentary to air this fall in an eight-part Twin Cities Public Television series, seemed to capture the attention of those involved. After viewing a short video that set the stage for the need to “redesign,” participants discussed what could inhibit and incite redesign. They were asked to talk about why it is important, what could be some results and how could its concepts spread. The session turned its attention to transportation for a portion of the evening, which included a panel discussion involving some of the leaders of the estimated 36 organizations in Dakota County that offer

IN BRIEF Sun Thisweek would like to hear readers’ perspectives on Redesigning MN. To learn more about the project, go online to www.RedesigningMN.org. Send reactions to how you think government agencies in Dakota County can redesign its services to tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or comment on this column at SunThisweek.com. If you would like to take part in a discussion group on the topic, send an email to the same address. transportation services. (Look for more about this in a future edition.) As the conversation carried on, I was impressed with the responses to the questions. The body public is often scorned for its lack of community engagement, but that may be because they rarely are asked to share their opinions in such a forum. If Dakota County is going to meet the challenges of the future, it is going to need all the ideas it can get in all levels of government – county, city, school district, township and beyond. Businesses, which may be ahead of the curve on redesign, will be required to go even further to reassess how they can deliver their services. Nonprofits must innovate in the face of declining contributions. Families will be asked to continue to tighten their budgets. Even with all the negative overtones, I can’t help but see a tremendous opportunity in all of this. There will be millions of seniors leaving Minnesota jobs in the next 20 years.

Their departure can set innovation in motion not unlike what happened in Dakota County government when it redesigned by attrition as a wave of retirees hit in recent years and many of those positions went unfilled. In such instances, people ask: How can we do things differently? Can duties be reassigned to others? Can one person do the work of two people through innovation, like putting technology to its highest and best use? Retirements mean in many cases these workers will need replacements in search of greater responsibility and leadership roles. We need to identify areas in which there is a concentration of silver workers and train those currently working or the unemployed in those fields. We need to learn all that we can from these experienced workers now, so that knowledge can be applied in redesign efforts. We need to encourage them not to go to Florida or Arizona and to continue to use their talents in a volunteer capacity for Minnesota agencies that sorely need volunteers. Redesigning MN will not happen overnight or in one evening with a two-hour meeting of a few citizens. It will take a comprehensive approach that involves as much mobilization of ideas and energy as possible. So, what are your ideas? Tad Johnson, managing editor of Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune, can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Poverty’s reach startling, but not unbeatable

It’s hard to imagine that one out of every 10 Minnesotans is now living in poverty. For a family of four that’s annual income of about $23,000, or $442 per week. In the last 10 years poverty rates grew by 3 percent in Minnesota. What’s most surprising is that it’s no longer confined to the inner city. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, an estimated 11 percent of Minnesotans live in poverty. That’s roughly 587,000 people, or the combined population of Minneapolis, Rochester and Bloomington. Minneapolis and St. Paul still lead the way at more than 22 percent each, but suburban growth demonstrates it’s not just confined to the Twin Cities. In Burnsville, 8.1 percent of the population is living in poverty. In Bloomington, 7.3 percent live at or below the poverty level. In Chaska, on the western-most edge of the metro, 7.6 percent of the population is living at the poverty level. The proliferation shows up virtually everywhere: St. Louis Park, 8.2 percent; Spring Lake Park, 8.2 percent; Maplewood, 10.6 percent; Coon Rapids, 7.6 percent; Isanti, 9.9 percent; and Richfield, 11.8 percent. And it can be even tougher in Greater Minnesota. Morrison and Mille Lacs counties each have more than 12 percent of the population at or below the poverty level. Here’s where it gets really concerning. More than 16 percent of Minnesota’s children under the age of 6, our future lead-

ECM Editorial ers, are living in poverty. And a stunning 35 percent of African-Americans in Minnesota live in poverty. The poverty rate for all people of color is a staggering 26 percent. The first place this usually impacts a family is at the dinner table. From 2008 to 2010, food shelf visits by metro families in need jumped by 97 percent, according to Hunger Solutions. Without an adequate food source, everything else breaks down. Clearly, proper nutrition is critical to early development and the learning ability of children, especially in the first three years of life. Without it, more children struggle and fall behind in their development. The growth in food shelf use has put a tremendous strain on local food shelves, not only in keeping shelves stocked, but also in their ability to staff facilities. Part of the solution is to show genuine concern for fellow citizens. All Minnesotans can do something to make life better for those in need. It can start with volunteering at food shelves, homeless shelters or through church and civic organizations that seek ways to teach others to be more self-sufficient. In 2010 more than 1.5 million Minnesotans volunteered their time to help others. That equated to roughly 170 million hours of time. Almost 30 percent of that time was spent collecting and distributing food to those in need. Volunteerism is not only valuable in combating poverty,

it creates compassion and understanding among community members. It makes this a better place. Perhaps the greatest weapon in the arsenal, though, is education. Understanding the consuming nature of poverty is the first step in fixing the problem. If it’s not understood it cannot be fixed. Left unchecked, it will create more problems for everyone. With help from parents and families, the education of our children will be the best and most effective way to slow and reduce poverty in Minnesota. An educated population is one that is valuable to the workforce, has the ability to overcome obstacles and makes society stronger. Education offers the most direct path out of poverty. But it takes personal sacrifice, not just by students, but by parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and everyone who has an impact on children. Minnesota schools spend more than $11,000 per pupil each year, yet many high schools struggle to get students graduated in four years largely because of diverse populations. In fact, there are more than eight suburban districts that have a fouryear graduation rate below 80 percent. Other states have already discovered that higher per-pupil spending does not necessarily equate to a better result. The key is identifying at-risk students early and making sure effort is made to help them succeed with a variety of state and federal programs that keeps the focus on individuals and ultimately directs them on a path toward col-

lege. That’s important when considering that by 2018 Minnesota employers are expecting that 70 percent of the jobs here will require education beyond high school, according to a Georgetown University study. While a high school graduation may have translated into a good job in 20th century, a college-educated workforce will be necessary for Minnesota to be competitive from this point forward. We have some work to do, but it is achievable. Right now fewer than 19 percent of Brooklyn Center’s adults possess a bachelor’s degree. The same is true of adults in Isanti County, where 16 percent have a bachelor’s degree. And in Mille Lacs and Morrison counties, only 15 percent of adults have a bachelor’s degree. Education is the foundation upon which this state’s future will flourish or falter. People will ultimately make the real difference in this campaign. If we don’t care, who will? Through a renewed commitment to education that reinforces knowledge as a means for a better life, students who are living in poverty can discover that there is hope and that they have value. But it must be a shared vision, one that all Minnesotans recognize as critical to the continued success of the state. An editorial from the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Letters It’s in the water

groups surveyed a common concern by 51 percent. To the editor: Drinking water has de Burnsville is great, but teriorated since 2009 – has a new city-commissioned a terrible after-taste, smell survey showed out of both

and ruins every pot of coffee. People complained, contacted the city at that time – told the man in charge was taking care of

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the problem at “great expense” – same problem continued. Then that same man retired with great fanfare. Fifty-one percent of those surveyed say it is a problem now in 2012. Burnsville may be great, but the water is not. As a resident, it is disheartening that something the city fathers changed in July of 2009 continues to be an agony to over 51 percent of the residents. ELIZABETH ADAMS Burnsville

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Spreading like those yellow flowers

neighborhood. When folks don’t want to befriend their neighbors, but prefer to let the government solve the problem, we are heading down a undesirable path. Whenever we give the government something that is our responsibility, we give up a piece of our freedom. Germany used the technique of putting neighbor against neighbor. It worked well for them prior to World War II. I checked out some areas that are Burnsville’s responsibility to maintain. Lots of yellow flowers in the median along Highway 5 and Burnsville Parkway, the boulevards have lots of yellow flowers and the area around the pond on Burnsville Parkway and Irving has a plenty of yellow flowers along with a downed tree and few branches. So, maybe Burnsville should clean up its own act first – kinda like the federal government shaking its finger at the banks as the $13 trillion federal debt increases every day.

To the editor: So, Burnsville thinks it’s a great idea to turn neighbor against neighbor to solve the yellow flower problem. I have lived in the same neighborhood for 20-plus years. We have always had at least one neighbor who loved to grow the yellow flowers. Time would pass and either they changed or they sold their house and moved. It was and is a great lesson in TOM ANDERSON tolerance for the rest of the Burnsville

Second thoughts on bumper stickers To the editor: I am a supporter of the marriage amendment on the ballot this November. A couple months ago I called the Twin Cities office for this campaign. I suggested bumper stickers promoting the amendment. I was told due to a fear of violence and vandalism of the cars, they had decided against it. I was also told during the successful campaign for the marriage amendment in California, supporters of the amendment had bricks and concrete blocks thrown through their house windows, their cars vandalized and received death threats on the phone. This is the kind of hate opponents have for Christians, conservatives and for marriage. RALPH GILBERTSEN Burnsville

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College News Minnesota State University, Mankato, spring 2012 dean’s list, from Burnsville – Paul Amell, Victor Bakardjiev, Zachary Biggar, Dominic Digatono, Jillian Dotas, Natalie Feldmeier, LaMaria Gill, Katie Goulet, Ryan Grove, Sarah Hopper, Jennifer Hummel, Cassandra Kaul, Teresa Kenney, Ryan Maxson, Jeffrey Meier, Heather Nelson, Christine Olsen, Laura Peterson, Lauren Smith, Anna Stevens, Jamie Stockwell, Joseph Timgren, Leanne Walterson, Dan Wical, Sarah Wiens, Nicole Willenburg. Normandale Community College, spring 2012 dean’s list, from Burnsville – Lorene Akroush, Samuel Anderson, Elena Balandina, Leslie Banyard, Gail Behnke, Micah Dalluge, Steffan Diaz, Aubrey Dunshee, Jacob Dylla, Emilee Eastes,

Zachary Farmer, Sayna Fatehi Khameneh, Darryn Freeman, Franziska Geschwindner, Kerstin Glenister-Grange, Lisa Goehring Lindemann, Samuel Gregg, Mikaela Gustafson, Laura Haider, Glory Hall, Muna Hassan, Kalene Hayes, Arefat Heyder, Hamdia Heyder, Kristine Hildebrand, Brent Horwart, Sanaz Jabbari, Michael Jants, Steffani Leifeld, Diego Leite, Giang Luong, Yun-Wen Lu, David Maga, John Marsden, Joseph McAdams, Brett McNamara, Taylor Melton, Benjamin Michaels, Karla Morales, Deborah Munger, Sara Nelson, Quyen Nguyen, Kaitlyn Oliver, Emily Orr, Sikiru Osoba, Ryan Ostroot, Shannon Palma, Daniel Petersen, Vinh Pham, Mitchell Poythress, Caitlin Schroeder, Tyler Schrupp, Michael Sertic, Anna Siriouthay, Mat-

thew Stanke, Megan Storch, Robert Stubbs, Lindsey Supalo, Sarah Thunstrom, Lena Tran, Antonio Trinh, Melissa Tweten, Melissa VanDerostyne, Alexander Vincent, Katelyn Vold, Crystal Warner, Adam Webster, Sarah Wensink, Sarah White, Amber Willenburg, Cesar Zambrano. St. Catherine University, spring 2012 graduate, Breanna Berg of Champlin, B.A., English. She is the daughter of Jenifer and Andrew Vetter and Rick and Kari Berg of Champlin and Eagan. Berg is a 2007 graduate of Champlin Park High School. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, second semester 2011-12 dean’s list, from Burnsville – Ashley Cermak; from Eagan – Alexa Wallick.

June 29, 2012 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville / Eagan

Elko man charged in prostitution �� of minors at Eagan hotel by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

An Elko man faces four counts of engaging in prostitution with a minor for allegedly meeting two teenage girls for sex in Eagan. Mickey Albert Cupkie, 36, who was charged on June 21, admitted he used a smartphone while at his St. Paul job to look up the 16- and 17-year-old on Backpage.com, according to the criminal complaint. Explicit photos of both girls were posted in the ad along with their cell phone numbers. Minneapolis police had been tracking the 16-yearold girl in May after suspecting the runaway was forced into prostitution. Once the officers tracked down the girls, both teens said they were forced into prostitution at an Eagan hotel. Using phone records and video surveillance, officers identified Cupkie as one of three men who paid the girls for sex on May 9.

Cupkie was arrested on June 6 and allegedly admitted during an interview with police Mickey he paid the Cupkie girls for sex. He admitted to engaging in oral sex with the 16-year-old girl, but it is unclear whether he engaged in the same acts with the 17-year-old girl, according to the complaint. Cupkie did confess, though, that the girl touched him sexually and was at least partially undressed. He also said he felt the girls were “too young to be engaging in prostitution.” The Eagan incident is one of several connected to ads on Backpage.com, causing its owner, Village Voice Media, to be under fire by local authorities and advocacy groups. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and vic-

tim advocates have called for the media company to close its adult-themed section. “Again, we are presented with a case involving the selling of Minnesota children for sex on Backpage. com at a suburban hotel,” Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said in a statement. “We will vigorously prosecute this case against the defendant, and the investigation involving the traffickers is ongoing.” Village Voice Media, which also owns City Pages, has said in a recent Star Tribune report that it doesn’t intend to profit from prostitution and that it is working with local authorities to find “workable solutions.” Cupkie is scheduled to appear in Ramsey County District Court July 5. If convicted, Cupkie could face up to 10 years in prison on each count.

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William Victor Gagnon William Victor Gagnon, age 48 passed away on June 13th after a short battle with colon cancer. Survived by wife, Leanne, two children, daughter Victoria and son Zachary, his parents Noel and Nancy Gagnon, sister Tami Gagnon, 4 nephews and his extended family. Memorial service was held on Tuesday June 19th, 2012 at Hope Church in Apple Valley.

Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Endersbe Johnston Tom and Lisa Endersbe of Eagan announce the engagement of their daughter Tori to Clint Johnston the son of Gary Johnston of Las Vegas, NV and Barbara Cohen of West Roxbury, Massachusetts. The bride to be is a 2005 Graduate of Eagan High School and has a degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas. The future groom is a 2003 graduate from Wellesley High School in Massachusetts and has his degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas. The couple currently live in Minneapolis, MN and is planning an August 11th wedding in the groom’s home town of Chatham, MA.

Handtke Johnson Lindsay Handtke, daughter of Bruce and April Handtke of Onalaska WI, and Andrew Johnson, son of Bob and Lisa Johnson of Lakeville, MN, announce their engagement. Lindsay is a 2005 graduate of Holmen High School, in 2009 earned her B.S. degree in English/Spanish at the U of M Twin Cities. She will begin her new job teaching at Adelante College Prep Middle School in Mpls this fall. Andrew is a 2004 graduate of Lakeville High School, graduated in 2008 with an Electrical Engineering degree from the U of M Inst. of Technology Twin Cities. He is employed by Starkey Hearing Technologies in Eden Prairie. A July 21st wedding is planned at the Onalaska Church of Christ in Onalaska, WI.

Deanna Lynn Darling Age 51, of Lakeville passed away at her home surround by her family on June 23, 2012. She was a 1979 Graduate from Rosemount High School. Deanna worked 17+ years for Walgreens in the Pharmacy Department. She is preceded in death by her father, Carl G. Leidner. Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Brent; children, Candice Borchert, Crystal Metzler, Brandon Darling and Nicholas Darling; grandchildren, Isaac, Faith, Grace, Olivia and Avalon; mother, Marlene Leidner; siblings, Don (Julie) Leidner, Dale (Ellen) Leidner, and Debra (Robert) Hilmoe; many nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Memorial service was held, 1 PM Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley with memorial visitation was Tuesday 4-8 PM (6/26) at the W h it e F u n er a l H o me, 20 1 34 Kenwood Tr. Lakeville (952 469 2723) and 1 hr. prior to service at church. Private Interment, Rosemount Cemetery, Rosemount, MN. Online condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Jeanna McMahon and Lucas (Luke) Martin, both of Eagan, announced their engagement. She is the daughter of Terry McMahon of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Jeanine McMahon of Kenosha, WI. He is the son of Roger and Melinda Martin of Apple Valley. Jeanna graduated in 2005 from Tremper High School, Kenosha, and Rasmussen College in Minneapolis, receiving an associate's degree in ISM Database Administration. She works for Dell, in Edina, as Software Development Senior Data Analyst. Luke graduated from Eagan High School in 1999 and the University of Minnesota in 2003, receiving a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. He is employed at the Minnesota Department of Health. They plan to be married on October 5 in Eagan.

Klee - Destein David and Mary Klee of Eagan announce the engagement of their daughter, Telesha Klee, to Michael Destein, son of Richard and Billie Destein of Lakeland, FL. Telesha graduated from Visitation in 1996 and earned her BA from Drake University. Michael received his BS from UC Santa Cruz. Telesha and Michael reside in San Francisco and will be married September 29, 2012 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Sonoma. Telesha sells digital imaging equipment to hospitals for GE Healthcare and Michael is a Software Solutions Architect for Informatica.

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Lily May Larson

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Dylan Daniel Klingelhut Dylan Daniel Klingelhut was born on May 14, 2012 to the proud parents of Ross and Jennifer Klingelhut of Lakeville. Dylan weighed 7lbs, 7oz, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Lily May Larson was born May 28th, 2012 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville to Jacqueline and Michael Larson of Webster. Lily weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches. Hunter is the proud big brother. Lily’s grandparents are Susan and Michael Challenger and Kathy and Eric Larson, all from Lakeville.

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Congratulations Lindianna J. Steffan Daughter of Wesley and Vicki Steffan, 2008 graduate of Lakeville South High School, recently was commissioned as an Officer and Ensign in the United States Navy. She has reported to flight school at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL to begin her training as a military pilot. Lindianna graduated from Norwich University, the nation's oldest private military college in the United States of America, summa cum laude, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and as a member of the Corps of Cadets.

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June 29, 2012 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville / Eagan

SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville / Eagan June 29, 2012

Photo by Jessica Harper

Several booths at the Eagan Art Festival, which spanned from June 23 to 24, contained various forms of metal work, including lawn ornaments.

Eagan Art Fest Photo by Jessica Harper

The Eagan Art Festival exhibited artists from across many media, including handmade dolls. The twoday event also displayed more traditional art forms such as photography, painting and sculpture.

Photo by Jessica Harper

Despite occasional rain, 7,500 people attended the Eagan Art Festival last weekend, which is a 10 percent increase from 2011.

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Pawlenty joins Smart Sand board

Twins are cheerful givers

Photo submitted

After their game on June 16, Minnesota Twins players Justin Morneau, Jamey Carroll, Jeff Gray, Carl Pavano, Brian Duensing, Chris Parmelee and PJ Walters were joined by their wives to assemble 211 birthday gift bags for Cheerful Givers in Eagan. Prior to the event, the wives purchased puzzles, books, yo-yos, crayons, plush animals and assorted toys including plastic baseball bats and balls. Joe Mauer and his fiancée also helped prepare all of the filled bags to be picked up by Second Harvest and distributed to food shelves throughout Minnesota for the Cheerful Givers nonprofit organization. Pictured from left are Duensing, Walters, Pavano and Morneau.

Smart Sand Inc., a Pennsylvania provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry, announced that former Minnesota governor and Eagan resident Tim Pawlenty has joined its board of directors. Pawlenty served as the governor for two terms, from 2003 until 2011. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing a $60 billion biennial budget and 30,000 employees, and worked closely with state agencies including those dealing with natural resource and transportation issues. “Shale oil and gas is one of the fastest growing sectors in the U.S. With proper stewardship, it will help solve our nation’s energy crisis and dramatically boost our econo-

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my,” said Pawlenty. “I’m pleased to join Smart Sand at this very important time in the industry. The company provides a much-needed product, utilizes superior delivery logistics and is a leader in this critical industry. I look forward to collaborating with Smart Sand’s talented and innovative team.” This appointment follows the announcement last week that funds affiliated with Clearlake Capital Group L.P. have made a major investment in the company’s stateof-the-art frac sand facility in Oakdale, Wis. The facility, located on more than 1,100 acres, has an initial processing capacity of over 1 million tons per year, an extensive base of in-place permitted frac

sand reserves, and is expected to be operational later this month. José E. Feliciano, founding partner at Clearlake and chairman of the Smart Sand board of directors said: “We welcome Mr. Pawlenty to the Smart Sand board, as we continue to grow the company and bring its many benefits to partners in key U.S. regions including the Bakken and Eagle Ford formations, and the Utica and Marcellus shales. With more than 100 years of reserves, the flexibility to reliably produce various sizes and blends of raw sand proppant, and direct access to a major rail line and superior transportation logistics, we believe Smart Sand is poised for success.”

Search for missing Lakeville pilot ends Bratlie went missing June 8, search crews’ efforts unsuccessful by Aaron M. Vehling SUN THISWEEK

The search has been suspended for Lakeville pilot Michael Bratlie, 67, whose plane went missing June 8 north of Duluth after what was supposed to be a day trip from South St. Paul to Duluth and back. Crews from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois searched for nearly two weeks, covering more than 2,000 miles in northeastern Minnesota without any success, according to the Civil Air Patrol. Bratlie, a former airline and Navy pilot, was testing out a new engine on his Piper PA-31 Navajo plane, according to various media reports. Lt. Col. Paul Hertel of the patrol said that likely crash areas were searched multiple times. Patrol vol-

unteers volunteered 641 “person-days” and flew about 62,000 miles over the region in search of Bratlie, he said. The patrol was able to isolate a general search area – from Silver Bay to the border with Ontario and from Lake Superior inland seven miles – based on data from radar and cell phone signals, reports said. Up to as many as 10 planes and four ground teams were deployed in the area. There was no evidence Bratlie landed at any of the areas airports, nor was there a flight plan on file, according to the patrol. Aaron M. Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

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TAX HIKE, from 1A funding for the parks capital fund. The council also agreed to postpone a planned $50,000 increase in the infrastructure trust fund and capture savings of $45,000 through a lower member fee for the countywide police and fire dispatch service. Staff offered possible savings of $430,000 from the $1.2 million levy increase, including savings of up to $160,000 from the May retirement of Deputy City Manager Tom Hansen and postponement of $50,000 in annual spending to prepare for an infestation of emerald ash borer. Council Member Dan Kealey wants to go even lower, slashing the tax hike from 4.5 percent to 0.5 percent — the amount generated by tax base from new construction in the past year. That increase would total $89,500. “I do think our goal has to be zero for existing taxpayers every year,” Kealey said, challenging city staffers to find the needed savings. The city has emerged healthy from deep budget cuts in recent years because the staff was innovative in delivering services, Kealey said. Council Member Bill Coughlin called on staffers to take one more crack at wringing the most savings possible. “I want to leave that open for discussion,” he said. “And it may be a very quick discussion.” Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and council members Mary Sherry and Dan Gustafson voiced less austere positions. “We took our bitter medicine in 2009 for the 2010 budget. That was when we had our zero increase” in the 2010 levy, Sherry said. The austerity was good for the city, she said. “But like all good medicine, if you take too much of it you can kill the patient. I don’t want to do that. ... I don’t want to reduce services. I can’t see anyplace to cut.” Kautz said “every division throughout this organization” has undergone cuts. “We’ve done a lot of cuts,” Gustafson said. “I’m not sure

Burnsville is Best of the Road finalist

Burnsville will welcome the Road Bros June 29-July 1 as a part of the Rand McNally and USA Today Best of the Road Rally. The Road Bros will judge Burnsville in the “Best for Food” category. Stops on the visit will include locally owned restaurants and businesses, a presentation of a key to the city of Burnsville, and a boat cruise on Crystal Lake. A public welcome will be held at Jo Jo’s Rise and Wine at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 29. All are welcome to join in the fun. The day will continue with a presentation of a key to the city by Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, a visit to Abdallah Candies, food and drink tastings at local restaurants Rack Shack BBQ, Mediterranean Cruise Café, and Chianti Grill, and a tour of the gardens and locally grown food tasting at Valley Natural Foods. Sunday, July 1, will include brunch at the Roasted Pear, and a food and drink tasting at Porter Creek. All are welcome to greet the Road Bros at their stops in Burnsville. Burnsville was a “Best for Food” town finalist in 2011. The Road Bros are one of five teams of travelers who started on a four-week journey leaving Washington, D.C., on June 15 and arriving in Seattle on July 14 with winners announced at the Destination Marketing Association International’s (DMAI) annual convention on July 17 in Seattle. To learn more about the Best of the Road or to follow the road rally, visit www.bestoftheroad. com. To follow Burnsville’s participation, check out the Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau on Facebook (facebook.com/ burnsvilleconventionvisitorsbureau) and Twitter (@ burnsvillemncvb).

where else they come from.” Department heads said they can withstand postponed payments council members agreed to for infrastructure and parks capital. But not year after year. “It will catch up with us,” Terry Schultz said of the parks funding delay. “At some point we will have to consider taking out some of our park amenities because they will be unsafe,” said Schultz, director of parks, recreation and natural resources. Kautz said contributions to the parks capital fund have been postponed for more than 10 years. The postponement of a $50,000 increase for the infrastructure trust fund is easier to swallow because decertification of a taxincrement financing district in 2014 will pump an added $1.4 million into city coffers. The council has been planning to use $1 million of that to bolster the fund for infrastructure replacement. The city has held poorly attended budget open houses in recent years, in addition to the annual tax hearing in December. Officials are seeking ways to generate more citizen involvement in the budget. The council will discuss the topic at July 17 work session. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

WARDLOW, from 1A between two philosophies,” Wardlow said. “One that believes in individual liberty and the other that wants more taxes, more spending and more debt. People in Minnesota will choose the former.” Though this is Halverson’s first attempt to win a state office, she has been a popular fixture in Eagan politics. The Eagan resident has previously served in various capacities, including membership on the Eagan Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission. Halverson said she has no reservation about competing against Wardlow. Wardlow recalls his past two years in office with pride, and said he believes his voting record is consistent with the wishes of his constituents. The one-term legislator said he believes voters are most concerned about taxes, jobs, and government spending and debt. In the past two years, Wardlow said he has taken a hard stance against tax increases and his pushed for tax incentives for Minnesota businesses. He has voted in favor of spending cuts, particularly of social welfare programs, and co-authored a bill that would have provided tort reform. His 2011 tort reform bill, which was vetoed in Febru-

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ary by Gov. Mark Dayton, would have limited claims against municipalities. If elected, Wardlow said he plans to continue to work toward stimulating job growth and lowering taxes. “There needs to be continued growth in the private sector, not government,” he said. Wardlow added that he believes corporate taxes are too high for businesses to thrive in the state — something he hopes to change. “Raising taxes only hurts us as we lose economic stability to other states,” he said. Most recently Wardlow became a chief author of an effort that he says would have empowered employees by making union membership optional. “I believe this would have improved the business climate in the state,” he said. The bill, which never made it past the House, would have placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot that, if passed, would have allowed union members to opt out. Opponents claim the bill was nothing more than attack on unions.

Education funding, amendments Wardlow said, if re-elected, he will continue to push efforts to restore K-12 education funding. Shifts in state aid and property tax revenue over

the past decade have left school districts struggling to pay their bills. As a result, many school districts including the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District have been forced to borrow millions to balance their books. Officials at District 196 predict the district will spend approximately $100,000 for borrowing by the end of 2013. Wardlow voted in favor of a bill last session that would have repaid school districts using contingency funds, but it was vetoed by Dayton, who preferred the districts be repaid using new tax revenue. “We need to pay back the debt to schools more than anything else,” Wardlow said. “Raising taxes in a tenuous economy is not the ideal way to do that.” Dayton and other Democrats defended their position by stating that using contingency funds would have put the state deeper into debt later on. Although Wardlow doesn’t place the controversial constitutional amendments at the forefront of his campaign, he voted in favor of both the marriage and voter ID amendments, which will go before voters in November. “I believe these will pass,” Wardlow said. “It’s important for Minnesota voters to vote on these fundamental issues.” Wardlow said he believes

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the voter ID amendment, which would require a state issued ID to register to vote, would prevent voter fraud. Opponents have noted that supporters of the bill have been unable to provide evidence of voter fraud in prior elections. Others say the bills will prevent low-income and elderly citizens from voting. Wardlow and other supporters note that a new provision will ensure a free ID is provided to those who cannot afford a driver’s license or another form of identification. The marriage amendment, which would define marriage in Minnesota as between one man and one woman, also moved forward with Wardlow’s vote. When asked if he thought such an amendment would be redundant considering state law already prohibits gay marriage, Wardlow said no. “I think it’s an important issue that should be left for Minnesotans, not legislators or judges to decide,” he said. On the campaign trail, Wardlow said he will focus most of his efforts on meeting with as many constituents as possible. “I want to hear their thoughts and ideas so I can best represent them,” he said. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Thisweekend Dew Days showers visitors with fun

Photo by Laura Adelmann

Wearing Tiger orange colors, Farmington School District Superintendent Jay Haugen and Farmington School Board members ran hard against a blue team during the Dew Days bed race event last Friday.

Nine Miss Farmington Pageant princesses and 11 community members participated in the June 15 Dew Days pie-eating contest, sponsored by the Farmington Bakery. Several contests were held, and winners received gift certificates to the bakery.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Farmington High School students provided plenty of pep during the Dew Days Parade last weekend in Farmington.

Photo by Laura Adelmann

Photo by Rick Orndorf

The Farmington Basketball Association handed out candy to eager children during the Dew Days Parade last weekend in Farmington.

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theater and arts briefs

‘Cinderella’ Broadway hits Bortnick, tickets on sale at area parks Kidz Bop Kids Dakota Valley Sum- concert for July dates merThePops Orchestra and

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

Friday, June 29 Open house by the Apple Valley MOMS Club-South (Moms Offering Moms Support) from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lac Lavon Park in Burnsville. Information: momsclubofapplevalleysouth@ live.com. Summer Fresh Friday Film, “Locavore: Local Diet, Healthy Planet,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: (952) 891-1212, ext. 221. Monday, July 2 Children’s author Patrick Mader will read from his farm book, “Oma Finds a Miracle,” from 1 to 2 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, Burnsville. Register for the class 32 hours in advance in the store, at (952) 891-1212, ext. 221, or online at www.eventbee. com/v/valleynaturalfoods/boxoffice. Tuesday, July 3 Family Fun Tuesday – Raptors from Dodge Nature Center, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per person donation is suggested. Information: (651)

454-9412 or www.caponiartpark. org. Thursday, July 5 Children’s author Gordon Fredrickson will read from “If I Were a Farmer, Tommy’s Adventure” from 1 to 2 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, Burnsville. Register for the class 32 hours in advance in the store, at (952) 891-1212, ext. 221, or online at www.eventbee.com/v/valleynaturalfoods/boxoffice. Friday, July 6 Forever Wild Family Friday: Dakota Wild Animals, 7 p.m., in the Discovery Room at Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Meet a friendly collection of live animals. All ages. Free. Registration required at http://parks.co.dakota.mn.us/Activities/Activities.asp?SCheck=74 3696172&SDT=39002.7589004 63&sectionId=2. Course number 4088. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood. org to make an appointment or for more information. • June 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane,

arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com.

Books Atina Diffley, author of “Turn Here Sweet Corn,” will be at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on July 10 to discuss her family’s experience as organic farmers and sign copies of her book. Free, but registration required by July 9 due to space considerations. Call (952) 891-1212, ext. 221 to register. Comedy Benny Quash with special guest Todd Jay at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets: $13. Concerts John Prine with Willie Watson, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 29, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $67. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. David Gray with Yuna, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $67. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Ziggy Marley with The New Primitives, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $38. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Dark Star Orchestra, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 5, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $30. Tickets available at ticketmaster. com. Music in Kelley Park featuring The Castaways from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino St., Apple Valley. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. DeVotchKa with Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $31. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Melody and The Dramatics will perform at 7 p.m. on July 8 as part of Sunday Night Music in the Park at Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. Exhibits World Travel Photography exhibit by artist Becqi Sherman at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. Festivals Apple Valley Freedom Days runs June 29-July 4. Information: www.avfreedomdays.com. Lakeville Pan-O-Prog runs July 1-8. Information: www.panoprog.org. Eagan July 4th Funfest runs July 3-4. Information: www.eaganfunfest.org. Workshops/classes Heartbeat Studios, Apple Val-

ley, will offer a six-week youth dance, singing and acting class summer session beginning July 9 in the amphitheater at Caponi Art Park in Eagan. This fairy tale production is open to ages 3 to middle school, and will be presented in mid-August. For class registration information, contact Heartbeat Studios, (952) 4327833, or heartbeat-studios.com. Mystery Art Night will be offered Fridays, July 20 through Aug. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagan Art House. All supplies will be included and light refreshments will be served. Cost per class is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Register at www.eaganarthouse.org. Call (651) 675-5521 for information. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www.savageartstudios.com or (952) 8950375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 9854640.

Eleven-year-old music sensation Ethan Bortnick will perform with special guests, The Kidz Bop Kids, at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $51 to $71 and can be purchased at the box office, ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 982-2787.

Salute to the Rat Pack

Michael Jackson tribute artist Tickets are on sale for the 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, performance of “Moonwalker: A Reflection of Michael” by tribute artist Michael Firestone at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600

Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets range from $51 to $71 and can be purchased at the box office, ticketmaster. com or by phone at (800) 982-2787.

7:35 p.m.; Travis Tritt, 9 p.m. July 14 schedule: The Butanes Soul Revue, 5 p.m.; GB Leighton, 6:25 p.m.; Mitch Ryder, 7:50 p.m.; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 ($10.50 online) in advance and $15 at the gate. Visit Lakefrontmusicfest.com for informa Prior Lake’s Lakefront tion. Music Fest will be held July 13-14 at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kopp Parkway. July 13 schedule: Rocket Club, 6 p.m.; Rockie Lynne,

Lakefront Music Fest

Tickets to the 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, performance of Salute to the Rat Pack & the Legends of Las Vegas at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center will be on sale beginning Friday, June 29. Tickets range from $31 to $51 for adults, $22 for chil-

Eagan. • July 2, 2 to 7 p.m., Carmike 15 Cinemas, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • July 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LearningRx, 2874 Highway 55, Eagan. • July 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville.

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Chorus will present “Broadway, Baby!” at the following venues: • Tuesday, July 3, 7 p.m., Antler’s Park, Lakeville. • Sunday, July 8, 6:30 p.m., Caponi Art Park, Eagan. • Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m., Civic Center Park, Burnsville. The performance will include songs from “Guys and Dolls,” “West Side Story,” “Oklahoma,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” The orchestra will be accompanied by the Summer Pops Chorus for music from “Les Miserables” and popular tunes from Andrew Lloyd Webber. In case of rain, the July 8 concert will be moved to July 15.

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Tickets for Eagan Summer Community Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” are now on sale. Performances will be in the Eagan High School auditorium, 4185 Braddock Trail, at 7:30 p.m. July 12 (free senior preview), 7:30 p.m. July 13-14, 18-21, 2528, and 2 p.m. July 15, 22 and 28. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors 62-plus and children under 12. To purchase tickets, call (651) 683-6964 between 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or purchase online at https://tix6.seatyourself.biz/ webstore/webstore.html.

dren under 12. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 982-2787.

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Birthday present: Beating his dad by 1 second Eagan youth runs half-marathon at Grandma’s on the first day he’s eligible by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Peter Kaul has run eight marathons since jumping into the sport with both feet in the spring of 2011. He was all set to enter Grandma’s Marathon until he checked the calendar and saw that it was going to be the same weekend as his oldest son’s 12th birthday. But he didn’t back out of the event to celebrate Andrew Kaul’s big day. Peter brought Andrew to Duluth – not as a spectator, but as a competitor. Kaul, an Eagan resident, had no intention of putting his son in the 26.2mile race, the main event at Grandma’s. But the half-marathon appeared doable for someone who had run a 10-kilometer race and several 5Ks. So, on the morning of June 16, off they went in the Garry Bjorklund HalfMarathon. Andrew was 12 years and 15 minutes old. “He was born at 6:30 a.m. (June 16, 2000), and the race started at 6:45 a.m. (June 16, 2012),” Peter Kaul said. Runners in non-youth events at Grandma’s must be at least 12 years old. A Grandma’s Marathon publicist said Andrew Kaul was likely the youngest competitor in the halfmarathon or marathon, although there is no reliable way to confirm that because race organizers ask only for date of birth –

not time of birth – on the registration form. The Kauls started together and finished together at Canal Park in Duluth. Andrew’s time was 2 hours, 13 minutes, 51 seconds, one second faster than his father. The half-marathon course is the second half of the Grandma’s Marathon course. Peter Kaul said that Andrew, not surprisingly, had been mapping out strategies that had him finishing ahead of his father. In all seriousness, though, “he did great,” Peter Kaul said. “We thought between 2:15 and 2:30 was realistic, based on his times in other races he’s run, and he came in at 2:13.” Still, it was the longest race Andrew has ever run, and Peter needed to be cognizant of that. They walked up one hill so Andrew could catch his breath and get something to drink before running again. When he noticed his son’s pace slowing, Peter Kaul appealed to the spectators for help. “Hey! Got a birthday boy here!” Peter would say, and the spectators would applaud. It seemed to help, although Kaul said Andrew’s reaction to the encouragement seemed to be, “C’mon, Dad, knock it off,” he said.

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Peter Kaul and his son Andrew pose for a photo after running the Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon on June 16 in Duluth. Andrew turned 12 the day of the race; 12 is the minimum age to participate. They’re holding the “Bait Bucket Trophy” from a youth lacrosse tournament in Bloomington. An Eagan Athletic Association team that Andrew plays for and Peter coaches won its division at the lacrosse tourney. His other children, Haley, 14, and Adam, 9, also have done some 5K races, although they haven’t

Notebook: Jones, U.S. pursue world title U17 basketball tourney starts Friday

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Apple Valley High School junior-tobe Tyus Jones is a key figure on the USA Basketball team that will compete in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) U17 World Championship beginning Friday in Lithuania. Jones is expected to see a lot of playing time at point guard when the U.S. team begins its tournament against Australia. Other preliminary-round games for the U.S. are against the Czech Republic (Saturday), Egypt (Sunday), France (Tuesday) and China (Wednesday). Medalround play begins July 6, with the finals July 8. The U.S. team warmed up for the world championships by winning both of its games at the Gran Canaria U17 International Invitational in the Canary Islands. Jones scored eight points and had a game-high five assists as the U.S. team defeated Australia 89-64 in the championship game Monday. Jones had 10 assists and five steals as the U.S. beat Latvia 108-72 in the first round. “In the second quarter and in the beginning of the third quarter our defensive pressure picked up a lot, and that’s kind of where our lead came from,” Jones told usabasketball.com after the victory over Latvia. The U.S. won the first world U17 men’s championships in 2010. The 12-player roster for this year’s tournament was chosen following a four-day training camp in Colorado Springs, Colo. Last summer Jones played for a USA Basketball team that won the FIBA Americas U16 Championship, thereby qualifying for this year’s U17 world tournament.

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time than one of the automatic finals qualifiers from the other semifinal heat.

All-star football Several local football players are dealing with the heat this week to take the field for one last high school game. Seven players from the Sun Thisweek coverage area will be in the Minnesota High School All-Star Game at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Cloud State University. Trey Heid of Lakeville North and Drew Bauer of Eagan will be quarterbacks for the South squad. Also playing for the South team are Lakeville North receiver Charlie Hayes, Lakeville South receiver Matt Heller, Eastview offensive lineman Zack Johnson and Eagan offensive lineman Connor Randall.

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Eagan’s boys hockey team will participate in the 2013 Hockey Day Minnesota on Jan. 19 at Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids. The Wildcats, who finished third in the 2012 state Class AA tournament, will play Hibbing in one of three high school games played outdoors on the lake. Defending Class AA boys champion Benilde-St. Margaret’s will face Grand Rapids, and Hibbing will take on Grand Rapids in a girls game. A University of Minnesota game against North Dakota and a Minnesota U.S. Olympic track trials Several athletes with local ties fell Wild game against Pittsburgh also will just short of earning places on the U.S. be part of the 2013 event, which will be the seventh Hockey Day Minnesota. Olympic track and field team. Former Lakeville High School and Irish lacrosse team wins University of Minnesota track and basketball standout Liz Podominick threw Rosemount High School’s boys lathe discus 194 feet, 11 inches on Sun- crosse prep team won the grade 9-10 diday to place fifth at the U.S. Olympic vision in the Minnesota Boys Scholastic Trials in Eugene, Ore. That was about 2 Lacrosse Association playoffs, complet1/2 feet short of the third-place throw; ing an undefeated (16-0) season. the top three individuals qualify for the Rosemount defeated Maple Grove 12-7 in the championship game June Olympics. Heather (Dorniden) Kampf of Rose- 9 in Orono. The team defeated Edina, mount High School and the University Eden Prairie Black and Prior Lake of Minnesota reached the women’s Navy in earlier rounds of the playoffs. 800-meter final and placed eighth in 2 The Irish entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed. Eastview received the No. 1 minutes, 2.86 seconds. David Pachuta, who starred in track seed but lost to Maple Grove 6-5 in the at Eastview High School and the U of semifinals. M, reached the semifinals in the men’s 800 but did not advance to the finals. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughPachuta ran 1:46.83 in the faster of two nessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunsemifinal heats. He actually had a faster thisweek.

races already in 2012, including five marathons. He ran two marathons in eight days in Rochester and Minneapolis in late May and early June, and will run a marathon in Iowa next month. It started because “I was coaching my son’s track team with the Eagan Athletic Association,” he said. “That was a great time, and I used to run, so I started doing laps on the track. Then I started running on the streets, and all of a sudden I was entering races.” Peter Kaul’s personal best in the marathon is 3:44. He said he could run faster, but then would need more time to recover and couldn’t enter as many races. “The top marathoners, the ones who really push themselves, usually need about a month to recover after a race,” he said. Andrew is still assessing running’s place in his life. He spent much of the week following Grandma’s Marathon at a basketball camp at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. He also plays for an Eagan youth lacrosse team coached by his father. But chances are he’ll run again soon, sometime, somewhere – and probably with his father at his side.

gone into it full-bore like Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. their father. According to shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or athlinks.com, Peter Kaul, facebook.com/sunthisweek. 46, has run in 14 distance

Mud run obstacle course coming to Buck Hill campTITAN will raise funds for LifeAbove charity

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

If crawling through mud, climbing up walls, lifting heavy objects and running up hills in the middle of summer sounds like your idea of fun, there’s good news. Registration is open for campTITAN, a 3-mile-plus obstacle mud run scheduled Aug. 4 at Buck Hill in Burnsville. The course is designed to test strength, speed and endurance as well as mental capacity. It’s similar to a Tough Mudder or Warrior Dash, but campTITAN plans to have a few twists. “Many of them have you stand around and wait to do the obstacles,” said Devon Allen, associate director of LifeAbove, which is sponsoring the event. “This one you pretty much just push through the whole thing without stopping.” Jamie Bartlett, a personal trainer at Acceleration Sports Training Center in Arden Hills who helped design the course, said organizers wanted to arrange the obstacles so there would not be as many traffic jams. “For the elite recreational athlete, there’s no downtime,” Bartlett said. “You can have a goal of finishing without stopping.” The course will go up and down Buck Hill about six times. “Just walking up Buck Hill is a challenge,” Allen said. “In the midst of summer, it should be quite the challenge.” If there’s one thing to do to prepare for the event, it’s running hills. “Doing the obstacles is the fun part,” Bartlett said. “It’s the hills that can really burn up the legs.” On a scale of one to 10 in difficulty, Bartlett said the course would be between five and eight, depending on an individual’s athletic ability. “At the same time, we set it up for everyone,” Bartlett said. “If you’re not in shape, you’ll be able to get through it. “What’s great about these mud runs is it’s fun to do with friends and have someone there to help you and push you. It’s going to be more fun if you have someone to talk about it with afterwards. Some obstacles you might need assistance with, but

everybody there will probably help you.” Several clubs, such as Acceleration Sports Training Center and Crossfit, have programs in place to prepare people for events such as mud runs. The programs emphasize improving strength, endurance and core stability. “Everybody is an athlete in my eyes,” Bartlett said. Another difference is the cost, with campTITAN at $40 compared to the Tough Mudder costing between $90 and $155. “It’s not like a Tough Mudder or Warrior Dash that travels around the country,” Bartlett said. “The training programs are here and the money stays here.” Allen said it’s a strictly Minnesota event with 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity. “It’s solely a fundraiser for us,” Allen said. “I invite people just to come out and have fun with us and help us raise funds for what we need to do for places like Haiti and Guatemala.” The profits will go to LifeAbove, a nonprofit Christian organization that provides humanitarian aid to areas affected by natural disasters. Allen, a pilot for Pinnacle Airlines, is going to Haiti from July 4-7 with his with wife Marte, a chiropractor and medical director for the Athletic Enhancement Clinic in Arden Hills, to help rehabilitate Haitians still affected by the 2010 earthquake. “It’s our heart and passion to help those who are disabled,” Allen said. “After a natural disaster event like the earthquake in Haiti, there was a lot of help at first, but that started to disappear. These people still need rehabilitation and therapy.” For more information about campTITAN, to sign up, or to find gyms in the Twin Cities offering training for the event, visit www.camptitan.com. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

New NAHL hockey team coming to south metro to look for players Lakeville resident helping run Johnstown Tomahawks by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

A new junior hockey team from Pennsylvania is coming to Minnesota to look for talent next week. The Johnstown Tomahawks will hold a tryout camp July 6-8 at the Dakotah! Sport and Fitness rink in Prior Lake. The camp is open to players ages 16-20. The team will play at the Tier II Junior A level in the North American Hockey League. Johnstown acquired the NAHL team known as the Alaska Avalanche in the spring and changed its name to the Tomahawks. Its new home will be the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, where hockey scenes from the movie “Slap Shot” were filmed. So why is a junior hockey team in Pennsylvania holding tryouts in Minnesota? One reason is the south metro is known for producing quality hockey players. The Alaska Avalanche goalie last season, Bodhi Engum, graduated from Burnsville High School in 2011. “I know some (United States Hockey League) teams really look to Minnesota to get some players,” Tomahawks president Rick Bouchard said. “We should get some good talent from Minnesota.” Another reason is that Bouchard has lived in Lakeville for 15 years. His brother, Jim Bouchard, is the principal owner and asked Rick to help out after purchasing the team. “Our whole goal is to promote youth hockey and help kids move on to the next level and get a look from colleges,” Rick Bouchard said. Rick Bouchard commutes between Pennsylvania and Minnesota. He’s spending his time welcoming incoming players who chose to relocate from Alaska as well as holding player tryouts, running team operations, looking for sponsors and doing community outreach. “Just me being in the area I’ll be able to find some talent here,” Rick Bouchard said. “The connection really fits.” Space in the camp is limited, so players are encouraged to register as early as possible. Tryout cost is $250. Players who impress the Tomahawks coaching staff during the camp will be invited to the Tomahawks’ main camp Aug. 3-7 at Planet Ice in Johnstown. The 24-team NAHL features several alumni currently playing in the NHL. The Tomahawks will play in the North Division against teams from the Midwest including the Janesville (Wis.) Jets. Other NAHL teams hail from places such as Onalaska Wis., and Austin, Minn. The league has five teams in Texas and still will have two in Alaska. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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Two businesses connect through running Two local business owners have found a way to support each other and it started with a stop for some running shoes. When Closets For Life owner Rick Lyrek stopped in at Burnsville’s Run ’N’ Fun for some new shoes, the owner of the shop, Perry Bach, took note of Lyrek’s blue work van, which bears the logo for his Apple Valley custom closet company. Bach was looking to install employee lockers at his store and asked Lyrek if he would take a look at the employee area and give a project quote. Lyrek had stopped at Run ’N’ Fun to buy shoes prior to the Boston Marathon, which is often regarded as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. To enter the marathon, runners need a qualifying time in another marathon. Lyrek clocked a qualifying time at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth last June and had been

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When Closets For Life owner Rick Lyrek stopped in at Burnsville’s Run ’N’ Fun for some new shoes, the owner of the shop, Perry Bach, took note of Lyrek’s blue work van, which bears the logo for his Apple Valley custom closet company and hired him to complete a job at the store. training heavily this winter with a group of runners. Averaging 30-40 miles of running a week, Lyrek wears out his shoes quickly. He said he likes shopping at specialty running stores for their expertise and personal service. Closets For Life, which works with residential cli-

ents and designers, builders and architects, installed the employee lockers at Run ’N’ Fun earlier this year. “In this economy, it is great when local businesses can support each other.” Lyrek said. “It’s an example of how you can make a difference locally and help your community.”

Grazzini Brothers wins ‘Job of the Year’ Photo submitted

Grazzini Brothers & Company of Eagan was recognized by the National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association as its winner of the Job of the Year award for a terrazzo floor installation (above) in the Kalahari Resort of Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The company received the award at NTMA’s 89th annual convention May 9 in Miami, Fla. Entries were judged on creativity, design, scope and quality of craftsmanship.

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Burnsville camera company Business Briefs runs afoul of bureau Newspaper’s The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota has issued an alert on Darn Toothy Sam, a Burnsville company that offers camera repair services and sells camera equipment on its website (www.darntoothysam.com). The company has an “F” rating with the BBB due to a pattern of customer complaints, the BBB said in a news release. Customers allege that after paying up front for merchandise or repairs, the business didn’t meet promised deadlines. Many complainants also state that Darn Toothy Sam was not responsive to follow-up inquiries. “We have a very clear pattern of a problem with this company,” said Dana Bad-

gerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Consumers pay the company in advance for repairs or equipment, and then wait – and wait. From there, their calls and emails to the company are not returned and people are left with no guidance and few options.” In the last three years, Darn Toothy Sam has been the subject of more than 50 customer complaints. The company has responded to most complaints brought to its attention by the BBB, and has generally resolved issues by trying to explain the reason for delays, offering refunds or offering to return equipment – often in the same condition as when it was shipped to the company for repairs. Five complaints have been closed as unanswered and five more

are currently pending. Darn Toothy Sam was accredited by the BBB in 2009, but had its accreditation revoked in November of 2010 due to an increase in complaint volume and for failing to address the underlying cause of these complaints. In recent weeks, the BBB has received reports that the company is threatening to charge consumers who file complaints with the BBB a fee of $35, claiming that’s what the BBB charges them per complaint. The BBB handles complaints as a free service to the public and business community. Customers who have disputes with Darn Toothy Sam are welcome to file complaints with the BBB at bbb. org.

list of top workplaces has local ties

The Star Tribune recently released its Top Workplaces 2012 list. Several companies with local ties were named to the list. They include: • Lloyd Management, operator of Westview Apartments in Farmington, was ranked 13th on the small company list. • Twin Cities Orthopedics has 28 locations across the metro area, including Burnsville, and more than 700 employees. This is the second year in a row the company has made the Star Tribune list. Twin Cities Orthopedics was ranked 20th on the large company list.

• Keller Williams Realty Inc., a Texas-based real estate franchise company with offices in Apple Valley, Eagan and Lakeville, was ranked No. 1 on the large company list for the third year in a row. • Prime Therapeutics LLC, an Eagan-based pharmacy benefit management company, was ranked 19th on the large company list.

Tee it up for the Troops golf scramble Tee it up for the TroopsLakeville will hold its inaugural golf scramble benefit Monday, Sept. 17, at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club. The benefit will raise money to sup-

port urgent needs of the men and women in the armed services and their families. The benefit will begin at 10 a.m. and participants will be served lunch, take part in the “Honoring our Veterans” opening ceremony, and play in an 18hole golf scramble. Following the scramble, there will be a reception, dinner and awards ceremony. Tee it up for the TroopsLakeville is offering several sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship information can be found at www.teeituplakeville. org/Resources or by contacting Ken Titcomb at (952) 451-9421. Sponsorships will be accepted through Aug. 25.

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�� PUBLIC NOTICE 2012 Nicollet Avenue Watermain Improvements and Street Rehabilitation (12-102A) Nicollet Avenue & TH 13 Turn Lane (10-502) RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals for the following described local improvements under Minnesota Statues, Chapter 429 will be received at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337, until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 10th day of July, 2012, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read. The Council will consider such bids in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17th, 2012. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately: 365 SY Concrete Pavement 2740 TON Bituminous Mixture 1 LS Altitude Valve Vault Improvements 1940 LF 36" DIP Watermain 19,000 LB Ductile Iron Fittings 1 SYSTEM Revise Signal System together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must completed by November 30, 2012, along with interim substantial completion dates. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Burnsville City Hall, address above. PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addendums and bid tabulation will be available on-line at www.bolton-menk.com . Any addendums will be mailed, faxed or electronically delivered to all planholders. TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com . You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by entering Quest project #2096588 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $75.00 per set (non-refundable), which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check to payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 12224 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337-1649, (952) 890-0509, fax (952) 890-8065 BID SECURITY: A certified check or proposal bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Burnsville shall accompany each bid. OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Burnsville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award the bid in the best interest of the City. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in Burnsville Sun Thisweek on June 22nd and 29th, 2012 Published in the Finance & Commerce on June 22nd and 29th, 2012 3058959 6/22-6/29/12

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Notice of Public Sale SS MNRI, LLC doing business as Simply Self Storage intends to enforce its lien on certain personal property belonging to the following, at the facility. The sale will take place (unless otherwise withdrawn) on Wednesday July 11, 2012 on or after 9:30am at the Simply Self Storage location at 4025 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55122 Phone 651-894-5550. This public sale will result in the goods being sold to the highest bidder. Certain terms and conditions apply. V. Sandelin #148 Clothes, Luggage, Childrens Toys E. Morganti #510C Clothes, Boxes, Household Items L. Debreto #528 Household Items L. Debreto #530A Television, Artwork, Plastic Totes 3043088 6/22-6/29/12

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR PROPOSALS Student Information System Notice is hereby given that PROPOSALS will be received to award a contract for purpose of purchasing a single Student Information System solution by Independent School District 196 at the District Office located at 3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068 until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at which time and place Proposals will be publicly opened. Complete instructions on how to obtain Proposal Documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm The School Board of Independent School District 196 reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any informalities. Joel Albright, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 3059023 6/22-6/29/12

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AGENDA EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING July 3, 2012 6:30 P.M. I. II. III. IV.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items are acted on with one motion unless a request is made for an item to be pulled for discussion) A. APPROVE MINUTES B. PERSONNEL ITEMS C. APPROVE Check Registers D. APPROVE a Resolution to accept a donation from State Farm Agents for Fire fighter helmets and authorize the necessary budget adjustment E. APPROVE an Amended resolution adopting and implementing the performance benchmarks developed by the Council on Local Results and Innovation attorney access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Communications Net work (CJDN) F. APPROVE a JPA with the Minnesota BCA to provide the City's prosecuting attorney access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Communications Net work (CJDN) G. APPROVE Change Order No. 1, Contract 12-10 - Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements H. APPROVE amendment to dark fiber license agreement between the City of Eagan and the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). I. EXTENSION of completion dates for Interim Use Permit - 915 Yankee Doodle Road (Hoovestol) J. APPROVE Final Subdivision and Final Planned Development for Nicols Ridge 5th Addition K. AUTHORIZE Submittal of Comments to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency regarding the Dakota County Community Development Agency's proposed River Ridge Family Townhomes at 3206 Sibley Memorial Highway L. APPROVE Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement for Lot 2, Block 1, Eagan Pointe M. APPROVE On-Sale Liquor License for Lone Oak Grill, LLC, DBA Lone Oak Grill, 3010 Eagandale Place N. APPROVE Premise Permit for Metro Baseball League to conduct lawful gambling at Lone Oak Grill, 3010 Eagandale Place O. APPROVE Resolution to temporarily extend the licensed premise of Bonfire Restaurant Co, LLC, DBA Axel's Bonfire located at 1555 Cliff Road P. APPROVE a Temporary Construction Easement over a portion of Captain Dodd Park to accommodate contractor access for an adjacent development and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the appropriate documents V. PUBLIC HEARINGS VI. OLD BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 5 Regarding Hours of Off-Sale Liquor Sales VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Suburban Landscape Service - A Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of salt/sand, pallets and related landscape equipment and materials located at 3486 Dodd Road VIII. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE IX. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY A. CALL TO ORDER B. ADOPT AGENDA C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVE EDA Minutes 2. SCHEDULE Public Hearing on July 17, 2012 to Consider a Purchase Agreement between the Paragon Outlets and the EDA for Property in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVE Professional Services Proposal from Braun for Next Phase of Environmental Remediation Activities at Cedar Grove Redevelopment District F. OTHER BUSINESS G. ADJOURN X. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA A. City Attorney B. City Council Comments C. City Administrator D. Director of Public Works E. Director of Community Development XI. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (for those persons not on the agenda) XII. CLOSED SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT 3066668 6/29/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED EASEMENT VACATION CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the vacation of public drainage and utility easements lying over and across the following described property in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Cedar Industrial Park, described as follows: Commencing at the Easternmost corner of said Lot 2; thence assumed bearing of North 47 degrees 02 minutes 53 seconds West along the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 40.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 21 minutes 39 seconds West, 145.00 feet to the point of beginning of easement; thence continuing South 43 degrees 21 minutes 39 seconds West, 15.00 feet; thence South 46 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds East, 20.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 21 minutes 39 seconds East, 15.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds West, 20.00 feet to point of beginning. Dated: June 19, 2012 /s/ Christina M. Scipioni Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Dakota County, Minnesota 3061864 6/29-7/6/12

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PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on July 9, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville Planning Commission, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers on the application of Torgerson and Torgerson LLC for a Planned Unit Development amendment to allow a patio for outdoor seating located at12950 Aldrich Avenue. The application will be scheduled for the next appropriate City Council meeting following the Planning Commission meeting. All persons desiring to speak on this application are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact Planner Chris Slania (952) 895-4451 at the City of Burnsville. Chris Slania On Behalf of the Chair of the Burnsville Planning Commission 3061356 6/29-7/6/12

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Sioux Trail Elementary Safe Route to School City Project No. 12-313 State Project No. 179-591-001 Minnesota Project No. SRTS 2712 (199) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the City Council of the City of Burnsville at 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337, until 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday the 10th day of July, 2012, said proposal for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in place of the following approximate quantities: 80 310 180 200 90 159 800 125 1

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The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by the City Engineer, which are on file with the City Clerk and may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer. Digital copies of the Contract Documents can be obtained at www.questcdn.com or www.burnsville.org/bids . The Quest CDN project number is #2122340. Bidders can download the Contract Documents for $20 by searching for the project on the QuestCDN website's Project Search page or selecting the Engineering/Public Work Bid link and then the project on the Burnsville website. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. Bidders can also view the Contract Documents at either website free of charge. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Burnsville endorsed upon the outside wrapper with a brief statement or summary as to the work for which the bids is made and accompanied by a cash deposit, certified check, bid bond, or cashier's check payable to the City of Burnsville in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid is accepted and the bidder shall fail to promptly enter into a written contract and furnish the required bond. The City of Burnsville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award the bid in the best interest of the City. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, the City Clerk and Engineer will publicly open bids in the City Hall. The Council will consider such bids in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. July, 17, 2012. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: "It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency." "It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3)." BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in the Burnsville Sun Thisweek: June 22nd and 29th, 2012 Published in the Finance & Commerce: June 14th, 21st and 28th, 2012 To receive future bid notices via email or to see the plan holders' list, visit www.burnsville.org/bids. 3058808 6/22-6/29/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED EASEMENT VACATION CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the vacation of public drainage and utility easements lying over and across the following described property in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Northwood Business Park 3rd Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence S 00° 23' 49" W, along the East line of said Lot 2, a distance of 216.66 feet; thence N 44° 52' 42" W, a distance of 14.07 feet to the point of beginning of the easement to be vacated; thence N 44° 52' 42" W, a distance of 104.80 feet; thence N 89° 59' 28" E, a distance of 26.70 feet; thence S 32° 27' 54" E, a distance of 88.02 feet to the point of beginning. Dated: June 19, 2012 /s/ Christina M. Scipioni Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Dakota County, Minnesota 3061882 6/29-7/6/12

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NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 3061889 6/29-7/6/12

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Park Dental Farmington plans opening festivities Park Dental Farmington will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony/grand opening Tuesday, July 17. All Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce members are welcome to attend. Schedule: • 11:30 a.m. to noon, ribbon cutting and open house sponsored by the city of Farmington and the Chamber of Commerce, 511 Elm St. • Noon to 2 p.m., luncheon at the Longbranch Supper Club & Saloon, 309 Third St. • 4 to 6 p.m., grand opening celebration on the front law, 511 Elm St. Attendees should RSVP by June 29 to Jan Tiffany at jtiffany@parkdental.com and identify which event(s) they will attend.

Lakeville Chamber holds food drive The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual Lakeville Business Food Drive began June 18 and will run through Aug. 10. Its goal is to raise a minimum of 7,500 pounds of food during the eight-week period. Food collected will go to 360 Communities and Lakeville Resource Center food shelves. Participating businesses include: Railworks Track Systems, Sprint by ASW, Frontier Communications of MN, Lakeville Woods, Advanced Wireless Communications, Coldwell Banker Burnet Lakeville, Cartridge World, Pizazz Salon & Boutique, ISD 194 Summer Adventures - Eastview, ISD 194 Summer Adventures - Oak Hills, ISD 194 Summer Adventures - JFK, Lakeville Community Education, New Market Bank, Lakeville Tire & Auto, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Brunswick Zone XL, Citizens

Bank, Park Nicollet Clinic, Lakeview Bank, Dick’s Lakeville Sanitation, Cedar View Electric, CGT Ltd, Cornerstone Copy Lakeville, Merchants Bank, MOM Brands - Malt-O-Meal, Anchor Bank, Ensemble Creative & Marketing, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, ProTech Automotive, Family Swim School, Hometown Auto Service, Rudy’s Redeye Grill.

Blue Cross Foundation Launches health initiative The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation is accepting proposals for a new program that is designed to engage public libraries in improving the health of residents in low-income communities. The foundation will fund up to four grants of up to $50,000 each. Proposals are due by noon on July 20. The program is part of a larger health equity initiative launched in 2011 that seeks to ensure that all Minnesotans have an equal opportunity to live a healthy life regardless of income, education, race and other socioeconomic factors that affect health. Interested organizations must meet the legal definition of a Minnesota-based public library or Minnesota-based public library service as defined in Minnesota state statutes. For complete guidelines and to apply, visit bcbsmnfoundation.org.

Credit union to host blood drive in Burnsville US Federal Credit Union, 1400 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville, will host its biannual blood drive with Memorial Blood Centers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 13. For contact and registration information, visit https://allstarclub.mbc.org/mbc/mobi-

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Data Sales celebrates 40 years Burnsville-based Data Sales Company, a privately held, full-service lessor with a history in information technology hardware, has announced a year-long celebration leading up to its 40-year anniversary. The company will recognize employees, customers and the community throughout the year with special events, corporate activities and a desire to give back to the community. Company founder and chairman Ron Breckner kicked off the year of celebration with “Data Sales Gives Back,” a community service campaign that provides 400 company paid hours for employees to volunteer to aid local nonprofit organizations to reach out to the community at large.

MOM Brands wins two awards MOM Brands, with a location in Lakeville, received two Healthy Food Awards from SELF Magazine: Mom’s Best Naturals Toasted Wheat-fuls was awarded Best Unsweetened Cereal and Better Oats Organic RAW Pure & Simple Bare instant oatmeal was awarded Best Unsweetened Oatmeal. The 2012 SELF Healthy Food Awards brought together 135 readers to test nearly 300 products. All winning products were selected by taste and were required to comply with SELF’s criteria that they be low in calories, saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar, and free of artificial sweeteners. The 2012 SELF Healthy Food Awards are featured in the June issue of the publication.

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Briefs Northbound Hwy. 13 closing June 29-July 2 Motorists will encounter delays and a detour when northbound Highway 13 closes between Interstate 35W and Cliff Road in Burnsville at 8 p.m. Friday, June 29. A signed detour will direct motorists to northbound 35W to Cliff Road in order to bypass the closure. Access to local business will be maintained for the duration of the closure. The road is scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, July 2.

Retro 5K set July 14 The inaugural Retro 5K Run & Walk benefiting Burnsville Women of Today and Burnsville’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Crystal Lake West Park, 11 Crystal Lake Road E., Burnsville. All registrants get a tie-dye T-shirt. Registration is $30 by July 11 or $35 on the day of the event. Register online at www.active.com/running/ burnsville-mn/retro-5krun-and-walk-presentedby-the-burnsville-womenof-today-2012, by phone at (612) 564-5684 or email at retro5k@burnsvillewomenoftoday.com.

BHS grad selected for science camp Carissa Kloncz, a 2012 graduate of Burnsville High School, was selected to represent Minnesota as a delegate to the 2012 National Youth Science Camp to be held June 27 through July 21 in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The camp integrates scientific programming with opportunities for delegates to explore music, art, and the outdoors.

Climate meeting set July 7 The Dakota County chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Jonathan Patz will speak via conference call about the health impacts of climate change. For more information, contact Paul Hoffinger at (651) 882-0671.

Compost site open through July 8 Due to continued demand, Burnsville’s compost site will remain open for storm debris drop-off until 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 8. The site is located directly behind Dodge of Burnsville on Pleasant Avenue. Residents should not put debris in plastic bags to dispose of it at the compost site. If tree debris has been placed in plastic bags for hauling purposes, residents are asked to open bags and empty them at the compost site. The plastic bags can then be reused or disposed of properly. Hours of operation for the compost site will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week through July 8. Homeowners are also able to pursue other methods for tree removal and disposal through private contractors should they desire. A list of tree contractors licensed in the city of Burnsville is listed at www.burnsville.org/forestry. For more information on tree disposal, contact the Burnsville Maintenance Facility at (952) 895-4550.

FOOD TRUCKS, from 1A Nicollet Commons Park to sell sunscreen, said J.J. Ryan, Park in the Heart of the City recreation and facilities suhas a specifically created sea- perintendent. sonal vending permit. “Food and beverage is an Current city practice has easy place to draw the line,” been to not allow vendors in Council Member Mary Sherparks (except Nicollet Com- ry said. mons) unless they’re asso- Other sales amount to ciated with an event – like “commercialization of the the soccer tournament Gus- parks that I don’t think is aptafson was invited to work propriate,” Council Member this weekend at Rose Park. Dan Kealey said. The park ordinance is si- Mayor Elizabeth Kautz is lent on what a vendor can sell concerned about private ven– just food, or merchandise? dors in or near parks com One vendor sought per- peting with nonprofits such mission for an Avon booth in as Baseball Association 191

and the Burnsville Athletic Club, which pour their revenues back into youth programs. Some council members also raised concerns about food trucks competing with taxpaying, brick-and-mortar businesses, as in the case of Nicollet Commons, which is near many restaurants. “The cost of a permit to do that has to be commensurate with the business” while creating “a level playing field with the brick-and-mortars that might be just across the street,” Kealey said.

Food truck ordinance A food truck ordinance Food trucks aren’t defined in current city code. They qualify as part peddler (going from place to place or vending in the street) and part transient (parked in a lot or a fixed location). Gustafson has plied mostly that end of the business, selling his American fare by invitation at places of business including Asset Marketing, the Minnesota WorkForce Center location in Burnsville, Northern Tool and Equipment and Business Card Service.

could limit vending in public right-of-way to food while restricting other types of vending. “Many other cities have such ordinances,” said a city staff report. A food truck ordinance might “even identify food truck pads or acceptable vending areas within the city,” the report said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.