Thisweek Newspapers Burnsville and Eagan

Magic’s in the air in Burnsville. See Thisweekend Page 11A

A

Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan March 2, 2012

VOLUME 33, NO. 1

NEWS OPINION SPORTS

www.thisweeklive.com

Opinion/4A

Sports/5A

Announcements/6A

Public Notices/6A

Classifieds/8A

Deadline at Country Village Questions remain

Many residents expected to linger after license officially revoked

Lack of disclosure typical in severance agreements like Tania Chance’s, lawyer says

by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers

Residents remaining at Country Village Apartments can expect a knock on their doors next week. A police officer and city inspector will go to each of the troubled complex’s 138 units to find out how many are still occupied, Deputy City Manager Tom Hansen said. The city revoked Country Village’s rental license on Jan. 19 after owner Lindahl Properties failed to meet a deadline for fixing fire code violations. There was a later deadline for fixing numerous property code violations inside the units of the west Burnsville complex, which the city has been wrestling with for nearly a year. But that may not be the end of Country Village, whose owner wants to repair the buildings and obtain new rental licenses. The revocation took effect Thursday, March 1. Hansen

by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Some residents moving out of Country Village Apartments in Burnsville loaded a trailer Wednesday morning. said the visits will begin after the weekend, when more residents have had the chance to move out. “We’ll be knocking on every door finding out if anyone

is still there,” Hansen said. “If they are, we will issue a citation to property ownership for each and every occupied unit. And that citation is a $1,000 fine, and those will pile

up quick.” The number of remaining residents is “dwindling,” said Eric Grumdahl, housing manager for Dakota County See Country Village, 12A

The separation agreement that pays nearly $255,000 to School District 191’s former human resources director is a financial blockbuster, according to Mark Anfinson, general counsel for the Minnesota Tania Chance Newspaper Association and an expert on the state’s data practices law. But dollar amount aside, the agreement is typically opaque, the kind of no-harm, no-foul document often used when a local government and an employee it’s at odds with part ways, Anfinson said. The lack of detail in the agreement has intensified questions over why the district is paying former Organizational Development Director Tania Z. Chance $254,815 to sit out the last 18 months of her two-year contract. “This happens all the time all over the state,” Anfinson said in an interview this week. “When there’s a dispute of some kind going on, the law creates very powerful incentives for the government agency and the See Chance, 12A

Eagan to see more mail, jobs at processing facility It’s unknown how many positions will be transferred to Dakota County by Jessica Harper Thisweek Newspapers

Eagan will soon become a larger mail processing hub under a new consolidation plan. The U.S. Postal Service announced the plan last week, which moves mail processing to the Eagan facility from Duluth and Rochester in Minnesota, and La Crosse and Eau Claire in Wisconsin. “We’re excited about the consolidation becoming a benefit for our community,” said City Administrator Tom Hedges. Hedges noted that the Postal Service will be among several industries to grow jobs in Eagan in recent years. Prime Therapeutics and Pennsylvania-based Diversified Information Technologies are just a few companies to expand in the city. Prime Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical management firm, an-

nounced in December it plans to add 300 head-of-household jobs in Eagan. Then Diversified Information Technologies, a document management company, said in February it plans to expand to Eagan, which will add 20 jobs. “We hear stories about companies leaving with the Great Recession, but Eagan has been garnering quite a bit a growth,” Hedges said. The Postal Service’s move is aimed at reducing its growing deficit, which is predicted to be approximately $12 billion in 2012. The nationwide consolidation could affect 35,000 jobs at 223 facilities. About 400 processing jobs are

expected to be affected by the move to Eagan. Of those, 165 will be cut. “This is something that is not an easy consideration for us,” said Peter Nowacki, spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service. “Any time we move people around it causes a concern but we believe we are looking at all options in this changing market.” It’s unknown how many postal jobs will be transferred to Eagan, Nowacki said. Nearly 950 employees work at the Eagan facility with 500 in distribution. The consolidated facilities will likely be closed, Nowacki said. See Postal, 7A

Redistricting shuffles the deck Burnsville legislators will seek re-election in new districts by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers

State Rep. Pam Myhra of Burnsville caught a break last week. The newly released map of redrawn legislative districts showed Myhra and another Republican member of the House of Representatives paired in the new District 56A. But the other lawmaker — Rep. Mark Buesgens, who had recently moved from Jordan to Savage — quickly announced his retirement after 14 years in office. That removed one obstacle from Myhra’s re-election plans. But like many Minnesota legislators, she’ll have to introduce herself to thousands of new voters before General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

Dan Hall

Photo by Jessica Harper

More mail will soon be processed at the Eagan postal facility under a new consolidation plan that will move operations to Eagan from Minnesota facilities in Duluth and Rochester and Wisconsin facilities in La Crosse and Eau Claire.

Pam Myhra

the election in November. Both legislators who live in Burnsville, first-term Republicans elected in 2010, say the new districts in which they’ll seek re-election are a good fit for them. Myhra, who now represents House District 40A, will lose much of her current Burnsville constituency while picking up all of Savage. Sen. Dan Hall, who now represents Senate District Thisweek Newspapers graphic The map shows new Burnsville-area legislative districts that will take effect next year. See Redistricting, 7A

Thisweek Newspapers moves in March Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly will have a new address effective March 16. The newspaper office is moving from its location in Burnsville to the second floor in the Shops on Galaxie with its new address: 15322 Galaxie Ave., Suite 219, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Readers can send notices of upcoming events, letters to the editor and other correspondence to this address. The phone numbers and email of staff members will not change. Phone and fax numbers will be out of service March 15 and 16 during the move, so people should use email to contact staff members.

2A

March 2, 2012 THISWEEK

Murder mystery comes to Eagan by Jessica Harper Thisweek Newspapers

��

Drinking, gambling and murder are in store this month at the Eagan Community Center as a new theater company performs its second ever production. The Eagan Theater Company, which was established last year, will perform “Dealt a Deadly Hand: Murder at Pocono Royale Casino” on March 16 at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. The upcoming mystery takes place at a casino where someone is murdered and everyone is a suspect. The play invites the audience to join in by guessing the murderer and motive. Prizes will be awarded to those who are first to guess correctly. Former state senator Mike Obermueller directs and stars as his antithesis, a corrupt senator. The character, he said, is not inspired by him or anyone in the Minnesota Senate. Instead, the Sen. Terry Le-

��

� ��

Photo submitted

“Dealt a Deadly Hand: Murder at Pocono Royale Casino” will be performed by the Eagan Theater Company March 16 at the Eagan Community Center. Tickets cost $35 and include dinner and theater performance. Registeration is required and must be completed by March 8. The event will begin at 6 p.m. for socializing, cash bar and non-betting casino games. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m., folled by the performance. nape is a caricature of all senators. Obermueller has taken on various roles in numer-

��

•�� • ��

��

�� • �� • �� • ��• • ��• • �� • �� • �� • • �� • ��

�

� � ��

ous theater productions since he was a child. “I most enjoy working with all the people, and I think it gives me inspiration that I can bring to work,” Obermueller said. Unlike Obermueller, these are the first acting roles for Eagan residents Tami Sulyisto and Judy Marder. “I’ve always fantasized about acting, and decided to finally go for it,” Marder said. Both women, who play sisters in the murder mystery, said they enjoy the opportunity to step outside themselves to become someone else. The event begins at 6 p.m. for socializing, cash bar and non-betting casino games. A buffet will be served at 6:45 p.m., followed by the performance. Tickets to the play cost $35 and include dinner and theater performance. Proceeds will benefit the Eagan 55 Plus/Senior. Those interested in attending must register by March 8. The Eagan Theater Company, which is See Murder Mystery, 8A

�

��

THISWEEK March 2, 2012

Thisweek Newspapers

What Maurice Sendak, Madonna, and an 11-year-old Eagan girl have in common? They are all authors of published children’s books. Annie Suckow of Eagan recently released her first published children’s book, “Corny, The Lost Unicorn,” on Amazon.com The book for children ages 5 to 7 features a unicorn who is lost and enlists help from other creatures along the way. Suckow created the story as a class project at Oak Ridge Elementary. “I came up with the idea after brainstorming a while, and wanted to write about unicorns because they’re cute,” she said. Suckow’s friends enjoyed

the book so much they offered to buy copies for 25 cents. The fifth-grader sold nearly 10 hand-made copies to her classmates within a few days. Her mother, Shawna, then began searching for publishers and came upon an Amazon subsidiary, Cre-

she said. Suckow, who strives to someday be a full-time author, is currently working on two more books she hopes to publish. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

�

��

ative Space.com, which published the book earlier this month. Since then, the site has sold 41 copies. Though it’s her first published work, “Corny” is far from her first children’s book. Suckow has written several children’s stories over the years as a hobby. “I like that I am able to create what I want to,”

by Jessica Harper

��

Young author publishes children’s book

3A

��

Teachers, District 191 reach tentative deal Negotiators have reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract for teachers in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. News of the tentative agreement was announced at a rally of the teachers union, the Burnsville Education Association, on Thursday, Feb. 23, a district news release said. “The response was definitely positive,” Burnsville Education Association President Libby Duethman said. District negotiators didn’t immediately release details of the proposed settlement. “The tentative agreement is reflective of current economic reality,” Superintendent Randy Clegg said. “It also allows the district to attract and retain quality teachers and to offer a contract that is competitive with neighboring school

districts.” On Monday, BEA negotiators presented details of the proposed contract to the union’s 45-member executive board, Duethman told Thisweek. The board was scheduled to vote on Thursday. If the board approves the proposal, BEA leaders will schedule information meetings for teachers before a general membership vote on March 8, according to Duethman. The negotiating teams might release details of the proposal before the March 8 vote, she said. The negotiations process was collaborative and respectful throughout, according to Stacey Sovine, the district’s director of labor relations. It was characterized by open dialogue and time spent on real issues – those identified as significant to teachers and the district. “It takes time to discuss

issues like this,” he said, “but it is valuable time.” Negotiators on both sides exhibited a willingness to look for solutions, even outside of the contract, for challenging issues facing public education, he added. The tentative agreement would be retroactive to July 1, 2011, and continue until June 30, 2013, for the 720 teachers, nurses, psychologists, counselors and others who make up the district’s largest employee group. — John Gessner

� ��

��

� � � � ��

��

� ��

��

Opinion 4A

March 2, 2012 THISWEEK

Thisweek Columnist Two Dakota County business, community leaders have retired by Larry Werner THISWEEK Newspapers

In June, I’ll celebrate the fifth anniversary of my failed attempt at retirement. After almost 24 years with the Star Tribune, I left when it was purchased by some Wall Street types who reduced the staff through buyouts and eventually took my newspaper through bankruptcy reorganization and a sale to its current owners. My plan was to retire at age 60 and spend my time doing something other than work – such as golf or travel. My plan didn’t work. Within a few months, I was talking to ECM Publishers about managing its Dakota County papers, which has given me the opportunity to meet new people, including two who have recently decided to retire. They are Bill Tschohl and LaDonna Boyd. They are different people retiring at different ages, but they share a devotion to community service. And they both plan to continue their community work now that they’ve given up their paying jobs. Bill Tschohl retired in January after more than 30 years selling real estate, most of that time with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Eagan office. At 77, with some nagging health problems, he decided it was time to start sleeping in after a career of selling everything from curtain rods to vacuum-

Larry Werner

Bill Tschohl

LaDonna Boyd

cleaner motors to houses. LaDonna Boyd decided, at 68, that she would leave her position as economic development director for Dakota Electric to “have fun” and enjoy warmer winters at her second home in Arizona. Both Bill and LaDonna will continue to “give back,” which they’ve been doing while working long days for Coldwell Banker and Dakota Electric. Among the organizations Bill has worked with to do good is the Apple Valley Rotary, where he plans to continue as a fundraiser for scholarships and other causes. LaDonna plans to continue with some of her volunteer jobs, including the Dakota County Arts Collaborative, which she created to promote collaboration among a hundred or so arts organizations in the county. These two retirees have something else in common: They appreciate the role a news-

paper plays in building community. I can’t tell you how many times Bill has called to remind me that as other real-estate agents have taken their advertising to the Internet or dropped it entirely during the Great Recession, he has continued to remind Thisweek readers that he’s got houses for sale. “Your newspaper was a big part of my success,” Bill said during a recent lunch at the Valley Diner in his community of Apple Valley. LaDonna, likewise, has never missed an opportunity to thank me at meetings of the arts collaborative for the coverage we give to the arts in Dakota County. Newspapers are important community institutions. They connect neighbors by providing information about their schools, their city councils, their local heroes, such as Bill and LaDonna. In addition to providing important and interesting stories in the news columns, newspapers provide opportunities for local businesses to promote their products and services to local residents. It’s no secret that competition for advertising dollars has been intense as new media have emerged in the digital world to offer low-cost ads to our local customers. That competition and other forces, including the recession, have meant tough times for many

newspapers. Recently, we told you that ECM Publishers has acquired the Sun Newspapers that had gone through a bankruptcy-reorganization sale a couple years ago. ECM’s purchase included the Sun Current papers that have served Dakota County readers for many years. On March 30, we’ll be delivering a new paper called Sun Thisweek, which will contain the kind of news and advertising you’ve been receiving from the weekly papers that have been competitors for more than 30 years. Sun Thisweek will be bigger and better than either Thisweek or the Sun Current is now. And as I’ve told my friends Bill and LaDonna, the prospect of being part of this new adventure called Sun Thisweek has caused me to postpone my retirement, which was scheduled for this summer, when I’ll be 65. As I told my boss, Marge Winkelman, launching a new community newspaper sounds like more fun than golf or travel. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Objections should have been heard To the editor: I have read the articles on the removal and subsequent payout of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District human resources director Tania Chance. I also watched a portion of the June 1, 2011, School Board meeting where Ms. Chance’s employment was ratified prior to employment reviews to the objec-

tion of board members DeeDee Currier and Paula Teiken. In light of these objections, it dumbfounds me to the total lack of any fiscal responsibility to the taxpaying citizens of District 191 to give an employee compensation over $250,000 just to leave and two letters of recommendation so future employers can be blindsided. The offer of a letter of recommendation dilutes the

integrity of this board and of any letter of recommendation the board will submit in the future on someone’s behalf. This board has shown incompetence in the hiring and handling of this situation to the tune of over $250,000, while smart, productive children in classrooms all across District 191 have to share textbooks in overcrowded classrooms. Then, when confronted with the rule of law to disclose the specifics of the

��

separation agreement, the board does the bare minimum by stating that it complied with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, according to their interpretation of this statute. From this taxpayer’s position, and many like me, the board has done the bare minimum to inform its taxpaying base of what went wrong and now cowardly stands behind its compliance to the statute in order to not answer difficult questions. It’s undeniable that this board or the superintendent or both have shown incompetence in this matter. Performing one’s job correctly simply doesn’t result in large monetary payouts to an incompetent employee from an already financially strapped school district. The board needs to address how they write their employment contracts and not rely on how everyone else does theirs. The vetting of future cabinet posts such as this human resources position needs to be better scrutinized and termination of underperforming employees should be just that, termination. Not termination with large cash payouts. This is a very concerning matter to this tax-paying citizen. Scott Walters Burnsville

way of dealing with Iran’s threats yet. I guess as an independent, I don’t quite know who I am voting for yet in the upcoming presidential election, but I do know which incumbent that I am not voting for. Ron Brevig Burnsville

Residents keep writing the checks To the editor: Pioneer Press columnist Joe Soucheray was right in his Sunday editorial on Feb. 26, regarding the severance package given to a recently departed Burnsville-EaganSavage School District employee. Burnsville residents are good little foot soldiers and we do keep writing those checks made out to the “Bottomless Pit.” We even allowed our mayor to build her Performing Arts Center after residents voted it down and still re-elected her. This might be why the School Board believes it can pull this crap with impunity. Guess Burnsville residents are the liberal sheep that were are being portrayed to be. Tom Goyette Burnsville

Don’t let fear guide the debate

Incumbent is on the way out To the editor: Let’s see, gas prices on the rise up to $4 or even $5 a gallon this summer, food prices rising with no signs of stopping, still way too many jobless people, no clear cut

of protecting my marriage and those of others from the onslaught of gay marriages. I do not wish for nor need the pastor’s protection. He goes on to say marriage has always been between a man and a woman since even before Minnesota became the great state it had always been until my fellow Eagan resident took over as governor. But I digress. I’d like to present the good pastor with a list of things that were always the same until changed, and ask him which of these he would like changed back to the way they have always been. Legal slavery, blacks being allowed to vote, blacks being allowed to choose their own spouses, placing “In God We Trust” on our currency, adding “under God” to the pledge of allegiance (only happened during the “Red Scare” of the 50s), allowing women the right to own property, allowing women the right to vote, separate restrooms, restricted clubs, any number of businesses allowed to discriminate in hiring or providing services to individuals based on race, religion, etc. The common denominator to the Minnesota Marriage Amendment and all the above changes which have already occurred is fear, in most cases fear of allowing small groups to have the same rights as the majority. I for one do not fear any two adults having the right to enjoy the benefits of marriage.

To the editor: A few weeks ago, my wife and I celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary. The very next week this newspaper published a letter to the editor from pastor Pat Hall Tom Rybak of Apple Valley in support Eagan

Letters to the editor policy

Thisweek Newspapers welcomes letters to the editor. Submitted letters must be no more than 350 words. All letters must have the author’s phone number and address for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be accepted. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only. Thisweek Newspapers reserves the right to edit all letters. Submission of a letter does not guarantee publication.

Thisweek Newspapers Contact us at: APPLE VALLEY NEWS: andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com BURNSVILLE NEWS: john.gessner@ecm-inc.com EAGAN NEWS: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com ROSEMOUNT NEWS: tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com SPORTS: andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com AD SALES: ads.thisweek@ecm-inc.com PRODUCTION: graphics.thisweek@ecm-inc.com

� ��

Managing Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tad Johnson / John Gessner Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Andersen President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge Winkelman General Manager/Editor . . . . . . . . . . Larry Werner Apple Valley/Thisweekend Editor. . Andrew Miller Burnsville/District 191 Editor . . . . . . . John Gessner Eagan/District 196 Editor. . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Harper

Rosemount Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tad Johnson Photo Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Orndorf Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Rogers Sales Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Jetchick Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Reierson

BURNSVILLE OFFICE 12190 County Road 11 Burnsville, MN 55337 952-894-1111 fax: 952-846-2010 www.thisweeklive.com Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday

Sports Standings South Suburban Boys Basketball

Team Conference W Lakeville North 16 Eastview 16 Apple Valley 13 Prior Lake 10 Eagan 10 Lakeville South 6 B Kennedy 6 Rosemount 5 B Jefferson 2 Burnsville 1

Overall L W 1 24 1 24 4 20 7 14 7 14 11 11 11 9 12 11 15 5 16 1

Friday, Mar 2 • Eagan at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • Burnsville Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 • Lakeville North at Section 1AAAA quarterfinal • Lakeville South at Section 2AAAA quarterfinal • Eastview, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Rosemount at Section 3AAAA quarterfinal

Girls Basketball Team Conference W B Kennedy 16 Eastview 16 Lakeville North 14 Prior Lake 10 Apple Valley 9 B Jefferson 8 Eagan 5 Burnsville 4 Lakeville South 4 Rosemount 4

Overall L W 2 22 2 21 4 18 8 13 9 14 10 10 13 8 14 9 14 9 14 9

L 4 5 8 13 12 16 18 17 17 17

Wednesday, Feb 29 • Hastings at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Farmington at Rochester Mayo, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Edina, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Eagan, 7 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Eastview, 7 p.m. • Rosemount at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar 3 • Eagan/Burnsville winner vs. Eastiew/ Henry Sibley winner, Hutton Arena, Hamline • Apple Valley/Rosemount winner vs. Park/East Ridge winner, Hutton Arena, Hamline • Lakeville North/Hastings winner vs. Northfield/Owatonna winner, 7 p.m., High seed • Farmington/Rochester Mayo winner vs. Rochester John Marshall/ Rocheter Century winner, 7 p.m. high seed • Lakeville South/Edina winner vs. Chanhassen/Prior Lake winner, 6 p.m. Hopkins Lindbergh Center Thursday, March 8 • Section 3AAAA final, 7 p.m., Hutton Arena, Hamline Friday, March 9 • Section 1AAAA final, 6 p.m. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester • Section 2AAAA final, 7:30 p.m., Hopkins Lindberg Center Wednesday, March 14 • Class AAAA state quarterfinal Thursday, March 15 • Class AAAA state semifinal Saturday, March 17 • Class AAAA state final • Class AAAA state third place game

Boys Hockey Team Conference Overall W L T W L T Eagan 15 1 1 21 3 1 Lakeville South 13 4 0 17 8 0 Burnsville 11 4 1 15 9 1 Apple Valley 8 6 3 11 11 3 Prior Lake 8 7 0 15 10 0 Lakeville North 7 9 0 12 13 0 B Jefferson 6 9 2 6 16 3 Eastview 4 10 1 10 13 2 Rosemount 1 15 0 5 20 0 B Kennedy 0 8 0 5 20 0 Thursday, Feb. 23 • Lakeville South 19, Winona 0 • Lakeville North 8, Farmington 2 • Burnsville 9, Shakopee 0 • Eagan 12, Rosemount 0 • Park 5, Eastview 0 • East Ridge 3, Apple Valley 2, 3OT Saturday, Feb. 25 • Lakeville South 7, Rochester Mayo 0 • Lakeville North 6, Rochester Century 1 • Burnsville 4, Prior Lake 1 • Eagan 7, Park 1 Wednesday, Feb. 29 • Burnsville vs. Edina, 8 p.m. Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis Thursday, March 1 • Eagan vs. Hastings 7 p.m. Coliseum in St. Paul • Lakeville North vs. Lakeville South, Rochester Rec Center, 7 p.m. Thursday March 8 • Lakeville North/Lakeville South winner at Class AA state tournament, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul • Burnsville/Edina winner at Class AA state tournament, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul • Eagan/Hastings winner at Class AA state tournament, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

Girls Hockey Thursday, Feb. 23 • Minnetonka 4, Eagan 1 • Lakeville North 5, Roseau 0 Friday, Feb. 24 • Minnetonka 2, Lakeville North 1, OT • Roseau 5, Eagan 0 Saturday, Feb. 25 • Edina 1, Lakeville North 0, Class AA third place game

5A

Torres pleased with state performance Wildcat places 22nd overall at state by Andy Rogers

L 1 1 5 11 11 14 16 14 19 23

THISWEEK March 2, 2012

Thisweek Newspapers

Eagan’s Kat Torres wasn’t sure at first how to react after the state gymnastics meet last weekend. She scored an all-around score of 36.125, good enough for 22nd at the Sports Pavilion at the University of Minnesota. It was a point shy of her season best of 37.1. Still, she felt good about her performance, but the judges don’t always agree. “I would say that I put my best effort into my all around, but unfortunately it wasn’t my day,” Torres said. “I am really proud of what I accomplished regardless of the all-around score.” In the end, she realized her own reaction is all that really matters and she was proud. Her vault score was her best, coming in at 9.550. “Vault was very exciting for me, not because of the score, but because I felt I did exactly what I wanted to do and was successful at it,” Torres said. She also nailed a 9.075

on the floor exercise, 6.624 on the beam and an 8.875 on the bars. The experience of performing at the University of Minnesota in front of hundreds of fans with the best gymnasts in the state was exhilarating, if not a little intimidating. “It was so exciting and full of energy,” Torres said. “At first I was a little overwhelmed by the huge crowd, and the noise but I enjoyed every minute of performing. I think the drastic difference between the meets I am accustomed to competing at impacted my concentration at times but I am satisfied with my performance. “It makes you feel accomplished, proud and honored.” Last year Torres made the move from club gymnastics to varsity in search of something different. “Coming to high school I was uneasy because I have never known anything besides club gymnastics,” Torres said. The seasons are differ-

ent. In high school there are more meets concentrated into winter, but it’s over in February. The club season runs much longer, but spread out. It was a pleasant experience for Torres participating with her friends at her own high school. “I feel like the love of gymnastics I had when I first set foot in the gym was back,” Torres said. “I knew what I wanted to get out of this sport and the opportunities are endless in high school gymnastics. The team is the main focus and you don’t just compete for yourself. You compete for each and every girl on the team and for your school.” As a junior, Torres has another year left of varsity gymnastics with a goal of getting back to state in 2013. Before then, she’ll switch her focus to track and field, where she sprints and hurdles for the Wildcats. Photo by Rick Orndorf

Andy Rogers is at andy. Eagan’s Kat Torres performs her floor exercise routine at rogers@ecm-inc.com. state. To view more photos of area gymnasts at state visit www.Thisweeklive.com.

Eagan girls hockey falls to defending state champ at state Minnetonka’s three-goal third period sends Wildcats to consolation bracket by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers

The Class AA state tournament didn’t quite go the way the Eagan girls hockey team had hoped. The Wildcats went 0-2 at state last week, losing to eventual champion Minnetonka 4-1 in the quarterfinals Feb. 23 and 5-1 to Roseau the following day. Two consecutive losses were a first for the Wildcats (22-5-3) this season. During the regular season, Eagan gave up four or more goals just twice. In the consolation semifinal, Eagan took the lead early against Roseau with a power-play goal by Alanna Stangl, assisted by Megan Wolfe and Brooke Madison. The Wildcats took 23 more shots in the game, but couldn’t find the back of the net. Roseau evened the score before the end of the first period, then took advantage of a power play in the second to take the lead

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eagan’s Megan Wolfe, No. 8, takes control in the Class AA state quarterfinal game last week against the eventual state champions from Minnetonka. and never looked back. Eagan goalie Emma May had 25 saves in the loss. It was a tough week for the Wildcats, but it was a positive experience for the young team to even get to the state tournament. “We’re playing a lot of ninth-graders,” co-head coach Scott Darwitz said. “We have a ninth-grade goaltender. An eighthgrade goaltender. We’re starting an eighth on the first line. (Shelby) Williams and (Megan) Wolfe will be

back. We’re young.” The Wildcats were playing with just four seniors: Stangl, Megan Juricko, Emily Johannes and Alyssa Markstrom. “We’ll miss the leadership of the four captains,” co-head coach Jeff Kolehmainen said. “They worked hard.” The Wildcats didn’t have the easiest draw of the state tournament, playing No. 1-seeded and defending state champion Minnetonka in the first

round. After defeating Eagan, the Skippers beat Lakeville North 2-1 in overtime in the semifinals and Roseville 3-0 in the championship game. “We had a tough draw, but we weren’t worried about it,” Darwitz said. “We told the kids, ‘Hey, you’re playing the state champs. There’s your motivation right there.’ “We’re happy with the way we played. We got a few bad bounces and a few questionable penalties.” It took a power play to give Minnetonka a 1-0 lead in the first period after the Skippers outplayed and outshot Eagan for nearly 10 minutes. Three Minnetonka shots rang off goalposts in the first five minutes. While nerves played a factor in the quarterfinals for Eagan, the Wildcats calmed down after the first intermission. Eagan evened the score quickly in the second period. Alexia Wilson stole the puck from under Minnetonka goalie Syd-

Apple Valley sends 13 individuals to state wrestling tourney Eagan has section champions at 220, 285 pounds by Mike Shaughnessy Thisweek Newspapers

Apple Valley wrestlers were 12-1 in championship matches at the Class 3A, Section 3 individual tournament last weekend, meaning 13 Eagles will compete in the state tournament this weekend, matching their total from last year. Apple Valley had a section champion at every weight from 106 pounds through 195. It had the section runner-up at 220. And the Eagles’ heavyweight narrowly missed qualifying for state after losing his semifinal match by one point and eventually finishing third. Two of the more eagerly anticipated matches of the Feb. 25 section finals at Eastview High School took place at 152 and 160 pounds. Apple Valley eighth-grader Mason Manville edged Rosemount senior Adam Jackson in the championship match at 152. Manville and Jackson, both 38-3, were ranked first and second in Class 3A at that weight class by The Guillotine. Jackson also was runner-up at 152 in last year’s state tournament. Both will compete at state this week, meaning a rematch is possible. Apple Valley senior Brandon Kingsley, a three-time state champion, battled past Eastview’s Mitch Rechtzigel 6-4 in the section champion-

ship match at 160. Kingsley was ranked first in his weight class and Rechtzigel was fourth. Also seeking a fourth state title is Apple Valley’s Dakota Trom, who pinned Eastview’s B.J. Groskreutz in 2 minutes, 56 seconds in the championship match at 132. Also winning section championships for Apple Valley were Maolu Woiwor at 106, Brock Morgan at 113, Seth Gross at 120, Shamar Williams at 126, Dayton Racer at 138, Mark Hall at 145, Ben Sullivan at 170, Daniel Woiwor at 182 and Paul Cheney at 195. Apple Valley sophomore Trom Petersen finished second at 220 to qualify for state. Eagan wrestlers won the two weight-class championships that weren’t taken by Apple Valley. Wildcats senior Mitch Johnson pinned Petersen in 3:46 in the championship match at 220. Johnson is 28-1 and ranked fifth in Class 3A but has a tough draw at the state tournament. He faces No. 1-ranked Nick Edling of St. MichaelAlbertville in the first round. Colin Fisher of Eagan won in a decision over Stefan Sauer of Rosemount 5-1 in the championship match at 285. Rosemount, which finished second in the Section 3 team tournament, sends five wres-

tlers to the state individual competition. In addition to Jackson and Sauer, Dan Rosa (113), Steve Levine (126) and Sam Moeller (170) were second in their weight classes. Rosa, Levine and Moeller all had to win matches for true second place. Groskreutz, Rechtzigel and sophomore Jacob Rukavina (138) will represent Eastview at state. Rukavina pinned his opponent in a match for true second to earn his place in the Class 3A tourney. Burnsville senior Andy Underhill will return to the state tournament after finishing second at 120 in Section 3. Underhill, 33-2, defeated Rosemount’s Adam Hedin in the true second match. Also advancing from Burnsville was senior Harry Bramley, who placed second at 145. First round of the Class 3A individual tournament will be 9 a.m. Friday, March 2, at Xcel Energy Center. Thirdand fifth-place matches will be 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3, followed by championship matches at 7:30. Apple Valley will seek a seventh consecutive Class 3A championship at the state team tournament Thursday, March 1, also at Xcel Energy Center. The Eagles (26-1) wrestle Willmar (20-5) in a quarterfinal match at 9 a.m.

ney Rossman’s glove on a rebound and punched it through. Johannes and Juricko were credited with the assists. The Wildcats rode the surge, outshooting Minnetonka in the second period. “We were really impressed with Eagan’s effort, especially the way they played in the second period,” Minnetonka head coach Eric Johnson said. “They were very tenacious.” It was all Minnetonka from there. “We didn’t get some good bounces,” Darwitz said. “We still battled and we had some opportunities. We just didn’t have the good numbers coming down the ice. It was always a two-ontwo or one-on-two. We never had a three-on-two. Once we got in the zone they had everybody in front of the net and we couldn’t get the rebound. That’s the game sometimes.” Andy Rogers is at andy. rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Irish gymnasts compete at state

.Photo by Rick Orndorf

Rosemount’s Abby Nelson finished in 14th place on the balance beam with an 8.75 at the Class AA state individual gymnastics meet last weekend at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion. Her teammate Ashley Askew was 24th on the uneven bars with an 8.6.

6A

March 2, 2012 THISWEEK

��

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ann Elizabeth Risdon

Alden G. Fredrickson ‘Aldy’ Age 85, of Apple Valley, MN born September 6, 1926 in Lake City, MN passed away on February 25, 2012. He served the US Army during WWII in the Philippines. Founder of A & B Auto Electric Inc. since 1954, with shops in Burnsville and Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by step-siblings, Alyce, Helen, Angie, Roy and Duane. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Harriet; children, James (Karen), Gary, Donna (David) Haugen, Carol (Bruce) Huston and Jayne Fredrickson, also by 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; one nice and two nephews, many cousins and a host of friends. Funeral service was held 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the White Funeral Home Chapel, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley (952 432 2001) with visitation 1 hr prior to service. Interment, Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley. Alden was a mechanic, business owner, outdoorsman, a fast pitch softball player, traveler & builder. His father died when Alden was 12 years old and his mother raised him and his younger brother alone. As a child he had many interests, including speed skating where he won many medals. He served as a corporal in the Army in the South Pacific in WWII. As an adult he like snowmobiling with his grandsons and hunting in northern Minnesota and Wyoming with his sons and friends. He played fast-pitch tournaments until he was 40. He took up golfing with his friends for many years, but most of all he enjoyed traveling with his wife. Many trips were for the pleasures of researching genealogy for the 12 various family lines, including his own Swedish ancestry. In 1954 Alden joined Bill Jacobson in the auto electric repair business, and the Burnsville shop is still in business today. In 1949 he built his first house in Brooklyn Center with two friends and his father-in-law, Arthur Hazelton. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Of Lakeville, MN, passed away on 21 February, 2012. She was born on 14 November, 1946 in Ottumwa, IA to John and Esther Hagberg. Ann attended college at 16, and married Ron Risdon at 17. She was a Brownie Troop Leader, volunteer teacher, nanny and Target employee. Ann was an avid reader, traveler, Mom and Grandma. Ann is survived by her children, Chris (Marci) Risdon, Gretchen (Matt Goetten) Risdon, and Pete (Shannon) Risdon; her sister, Mary (Craig) Sumner; her 7 grandchildren; her many loving cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service was held 11 AM Monday 27, February, 2012 at Spirit of Joy Church, 7570 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the church or Paws and Claws of Rochester. Cremation Society Edina Chapel (952-924-4100).

Wanda M. Novacek Age 57, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly on Feb. 24, 2012. Wanda was part of a family team who owned and operated Nova-chek Auto Body in Lakeville. Wanda is preceded in death by her mother, Ravenna Anderson and infant baby. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Allen; children, Anna (Jacob) Schweich, Robert (Cindy), Mary (Clinton) Pankonin, Katie (Fiancé Andre Steele), Ryan, Krystal and Christina Novacek; grandchildren, Samantha, Isabella, Delray, Diviah, Mikko and Reagan; father, Stanley (Julia) Anderson; siblings, Gregg (Karen), Bradley, Shawn and Mellissa Anderson. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 AM, Tuesday (2/28), at the All Saints Catholic Church, 19570 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville, with visitation was on Monday (2/27) from 4-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood TR. Lakeville (952 469 2723) and 1 hr. prior to Mass at Church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. On line condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

To submit an announcement Forms for birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary and obituaries announcements are available at our office and online at www.thisweeklive.com (click on “Announcements” and then “Send Announcement”). Completed forms may be e-mailed to class.thisweek@ ecm-inc.com or mailed to Thisweek Newspapers, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337. If you are submitting a photograph along with your announcement, please only submit photographs for which you have the right to permit Thisweek Newspapers to use and publish. Deadline for announcements is 4 p.m. Tuesday. A fee of $50 will be charged for the first 5 inches and $10 per inch thereafter. They will run in all editions of Thisweek Newspapers. Photos may be picked up at the office within 60 days or returned by mail if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

��

ORDINANCE NO. 499 SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER ELEVEN ENTITLED "LAND USE REGULATIONS (ZONING)" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 11.30 AND 11.60 REGARDING AMUSEMENT DEVICES; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99. The Eagan City Code has been amended by removing the definition of amusements device; mechanical amusement device as it appears in Section 11.30. The zoning restrictions for amusement devices have been removed within the LB Limited Business, NB Neighborhood Business, GB General Business and CSC Community Shopping Districts. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. 2921567 3/2/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 495 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER FIVE ENTITLED "BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSING AND REGULATION" BY AMENDING SECTION 5.13 REGARDING BEER LICENSE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; AND SECTION 5.52, SUBD. 11, REGARDING ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE RESTRICTIONS; ADDING SECTION 5.70 REGARDING WINE FESTIVALS; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 5.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Five is hereby amended by changing Section 5.13, subd. 2, to read as follows: Subd. 2. Exception. This section does not apply to on-sale beer licensees with sales of beer of less than $25,000.00 for the preceding year nor to off-sale beer licensees with sales of beer of less than $50,000.00 for the preceding year nor does it apply to holders of on-sale wine licenses with sales of wine of less than $25,000.00 for the preceding year. An affidavit of the licensee shall be required to establish the exemption under this subdivision. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter Five is hereby amended by changing Section 5.52, subd. 11, to read as follows: Subd. 11. Thirty-seven on-sale licenses may be authorized. All on-sale licenses shall be for premises situated in a commercial or industrial use district under a conditional use permit or terms of planned development approval. The 37 licenses shall be distributed as follows: A. Three licenses for hotels; B. 27 licenses for traditional restaurants; C. Seven unallocated licenses; D. No license shall be held for more than two years without being used. E. Any on-sale license issued to the following entities shall be excluded from and in addition to the number of on-sale licenses authorized by this subdivision. (1) Clubs or congressionally chartered veteran organizations. Section 3. Eagan City Code Chapter Five is hereby amended by adding Section 5.70, subd. 4, to read as follows: Subd. 4. Wine festival. A. S u b j e c t t o t h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e Commissioner of Public Safety, a bona fide association of owners and operators of wineries sponsoring an annual festival to showcase wines produced by members of the association shall qualify for a temporary wine festival license. The license issued under this subdivision authorizes the sale of table, sparkling or fortified wines produced by wineries at on-sale by the glass, provided that no more than two glasses per customer may be sold, and the dispensing of free samples of the wines offered for sale within designated premises of the festival. A license issued under this subdivision is subject to all laws and ordinances governing the sale, possession, and consumption of table, sparkling, or fortified wines. B. The license fee shall be in an amount set forth by Council resolution. C. The council may, but at no time shall it be under any obligation whatsoever to, grant a wine festival license on premises owned or controlled by the city. Any such license may be conditioned, qualified, or restricted as the council sees fit. If the premises to be licensed are owned or under control of the city, the applicant shall file with the city, prior to the issuance of the license, a certificate of liability insurance coverage in at least the sum of $300,000.00 for injury to any one person, $600,000.00 for injury to more than one person and $25,000.00 for property damage, naming the city as an insured during the license period. D. For purposes of this subdivision, a "bona fide association of owners and operators of wineries" means an association of more than ten wineries that has been in existence for more than two years at the time of application for the temporary license. Section 4. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 5.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council ________________ ________________ By: Christina M. Scipioni By: Mike Maguire Its: City Clerk Its: Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: February 21, 2012 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: March 2, 2012 2921536 3/2/12

��

AGENDA EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING MARCH 6, 2012 6:30 P.M.

The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 499 as approved by the City Council of the City of Eagan on February 21, 2012.

��

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Progressive Christian Community Sunday Worship Hour 10:30 AM Adult Education 9:30 AM (Children’s Education during Worship)

spiritofjoymn.com

Not Your Usual Church

��

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 Resolutions to accept cash donations from two citizens in memory of Retired Firefighter Dave Feterl who recently passed away E. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1054 (Fairway Hills Ultra-High Pressure Zone Improvements) and schedule a Public Hearing (April 3, 2012) F. REQUEST MnDOT Consideration of Proposed Municipal State Aid System Revisions G. APPROVE Plans & Specifications for Contract 11-09 (Yankee Doodle Rd & Denmark Avenue - Street & Traffic Signal Improvements) H. APPROVE Final Payment for Contract 11-03 (Deerwood Reservoir - Repainting) I. APPROVE Joint Powers Agreement for Project 1086 (Pilot Knob Road & Wescott, Lexington Ave & Northwood Pkwy/Neil Armstrong Boulevard - Flashing Yellow Arrows) with Dakota County J. APPROVE Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Contract 12-02 (City-Wide Street Improvements) K. AWARD Contract No. 12-05 (Inflow & Infiltration Mitigation - City-Wide Sanitary Sewer Improvements) L. AWARD Contract No. 12-06 (Outlet Modifications & Pond Sediment Removal 2012 Water Quality/Storm Sewer Improvements) M. APPROVE Resolution confirming certain properties should be included in the Coachman Oaks Housing Improvement Area V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE - 3105 Sibley Memorial Highway - Ted Anderson - Multiple Variances: 1) reduced number of parking stalls; 2) reduced parking stall sizes and widths; 3) reduced parking lot setbacks; 4) for zero setback or encroachment onto adjacent property of satellite dish and trash enclosure and trash enclosure within a front yard; 5) reduced green space below 25%; and 6) for relief from landscape requirements VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS A. INTERIM USE PERMIT- 3045 Highway 13 - Sowles Properties - An Interim Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of construction equipment, materials, trailers, and vehicles, and a 113' tower crane VIII. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE IX. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (There are no EDA items to be considered at this time) 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 2924765 3/2/12

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposal bids will be received by the City of Eagan, Minnesota, in City Hall at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, until 10:30 A.M., C.D.S.T., on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all else necessary for the following: JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE ROAD PROJECT NO. 1047 Overlay

WESCOTT ROAD/GLACIER DRIVE PROJECT NO. 1073 Overlay

SLATER ROAD/WHISPERING WOODS 4TH AND 5TH PROJECT NO. 1076 Overlay

NORTHVIEW PARK ROAD/ BRADDOCK TRAIL/ELRENE ROAD PROJECT NO. 1077 Overlay

JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE ROAD PROJECT NO. 1078 Overlay

DENMARK AVENUE/ CLUBVIEW DRIVE PROJECT NO. 1079 Overlay

RAHN ROAD PROJECT NO. 1080 Overlay City Contract No. 12-01 Involving Approximately: 100,000 7,000 20,000 230 200 180 73,000

S.Y. Mill Bituminous Pavement L.F. Concrete Curb & Gutter Removal & Replacement TON Wear Course Bituminous SP Mixture EA Truncated Domes Detectable Warning Paver Plates S.Y. Concrete Driveway Pavement S.Y. Concrete Valley Gutter Removal & Replacement L.F. Pavement Markings Together with Miscellaneous Structure Adjustment & Site Restoration

Complete digital contract bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com . You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest project # 1847635 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. Complete contract documents may also be seen at the offices of the City Clerk and City Engineer, Eagan, MN, at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone (651) 675-5646. Contractors desiring a hardcopy of the complete bidding documents may obtain them from the office of the City Clerk, Eagan, MN upon payment of $50.00. No money will be refunded to any person who obtains plans and specifications. Best Value Contracting Selection: This project is extensive, involving many affected property owners. Timing of the project is critical for the safety of the general public and to minimize disruption. In addition, the City has limited financial resources to commit to the project. Accordingly, the project must be accomplished with a minimum of interruption, on time, and without cost overruns. The City believes that only a contractor with good experience in constructing this kind of project is necessary. Two factors will be considered in the contractor selection process: price and performance. The process for the consideration of proposals for the award of this Project will take into account not only the Contract amount bid for construction items, but also the bidder's ability and performance on previous similar projects, within and outside the City of Eagan, and the bidder's availability of major equipment to perform this project. The evaluation criteria to be utilized will be the total proposal price divided by the aggregate average technical performance score, as determined by the technical evaluation committee. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting : A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:30 A.M., C.D.S.T. at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in the Eagan Room (2nd Floor). The purpose of the conference is to provide details and answer questions regarding the evaluation/ selection criteria that will be used, along with bid price, to select a Contractor for contract award under the Best Value Contracting Authority. Failure to attend this meeting shall eliminate an absent bidder's bid submission from contract award consideration. Attendance at the conference will be recorded. Technical Proposal Deadline: Prospective Bidders' technical proposals must be received by 10:30 A.M. C.D.S.T., Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. Christina M. Scipioni, Clerk, City of Eagan 2917812 3/2-3/9/12

PUBLIC NOTICE The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 498 as approved by the City Council of the City of Eagan on February 21, 2012. ORDINANCE NO. 498 SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER SIX ENTITLED "OTHER BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSING" BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS REGARDING BUSINESS AND ACTIVITY PERMITS AND LICENSES; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 6.99. Chapter Six was amended to provide for administrative approval of certain permits or licenses; to delete or revise licensing requirements for certain businesses or activities; and update certain regulations for consistency with State law or City practices. Additionally, the ordinance amendment revises regulations regarding mechanical amusement devices, dance halls, shows, kennels, stables and paintball facilities, and establishes grounds for administrative action on massage therapy and pet shop license/permit applications. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. 2921557 3/2/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Pinewood Elementary Building Automation System Replacement by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 p.m., March 22, 2012, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Joel Albright, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2924431 3/2-3/9/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

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. 2919979 3/2-3/9/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1083 - Beacon Hill Road Storm Sewer Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, March 20, 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 improvements, known as Project No. 1083. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated February, 2012, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $29,800. The area proposed to be impacted by said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Northwest 1⁄4 of Section 33, in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated February 21, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 2922310 3/2-3/9/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 496 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER EIGHT ENTITLED "TRAFFIC REGULATIONS" BY AMENDING SECTION 8.08 REGARDING MOTORIZED GOLF CART USE PERMIT; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 8.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Eight is hereby amended by changing Section 8.08, subd. 3, to read as follows: Subd. 3. Granting or denying issuance of permit. The city clerk may grant a permit hereunder. No permit shall be issued hereunder until a certificate of insurance, evidencing coverage for liability in compliance with the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 65B.41-65B.71, is filed with the city clerk. The city clerk may deny a permit hereunder for any of the following reasons: A. The application is incomplete and contains false, fraudulent or deceptive statements. B. The applicant has not complied with one or more of the provisions hereunder. C. The applicant has been convicted of a violation under this section. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 8.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Christina M. Scipioni /s/ Mike Maguire ________________ ________________ By: Christina M. Scipioni By: Mike Maguire Its: City Clerk Its: Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: February 21, 2012 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: March 2, 2012 2921543 3/2/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 497 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER TEN ENTITLED "PUBLIC PROTECTION, CRIMES AND OFFENSES" BY AMENDING SECTION 10.12 REGARDING CARRIER PIGEONS PERMIT; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 10.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Ten is hereby amended by changing Section 10.12, subd. 7(D), to read as follows: D. Granting or denying issuance of permit. The city clerk may grant a permit hereunder. The city clerk shall deny a permit hereunder for any of the following reasons: 1. The application is incomplete and contains false, fraudulent or deceptive statements. 2. The applicant has not complied with one or more of the provisions hereunder. 3. The premises or loft thereof for which the permit is sought is not in compliance with all provisions of this subdivision, other City Code provisions or state laws relating to zoning, health, fire, building or safety regulations. 4. The applicant or owner of the premises or carrier pigeons harbored or kept thereon has been convicted of a violation under this subdivision. 5. The applicant is not the owner of the pigeon(s) and is not the occupant of the property for which the permit is issued. 6. The applicant is not a member in good standing of an organized pigeon club, such as the American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc., the International Federation of Racing Pigeon Fanciers, the National Pigeon Association, the American Tippler Society, the International Roller Association, the Rare Breeds Pigeon Club, or a local club that has rules that will help preserve the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. No permit shall be issued for any property less than one-half acre in size. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter Ten is hereby amended by changing Section 10.12, subd. 7(E)(2), to read as follows: E. C o n d i t i o n s o f p e r m i t . A p e r m i t granted hereunder shall be subject to the following conditions and to such other conditions as the council may deem necessary and expedient for the protection of health, safety and general welfare of the city: *

*

2. Transferability of permit. Any permit issued hereunder shall be nontransferable except upon application to and with the consent of the city clerk. An application for the transfer shall be made as an application for issuance of the initial permit and shall conform in all respects with the provisions of subparagraph B, above, governing the filing of the original application. The application for transfer is to be accompanied by a transfer fee as to be determined by council resolution. *

*

Section 3. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 10.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Christina M. Scipioni /s/ Mike Maguire ________________ _______________ By: Christina M. Scipioni By: Mike Maguire Its: City Clerk Its: Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: February 21, 2012 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: March 2, 2012 2921548 3/2/12

THISWEEK March 2, 2012

Snoozer is loser in marijuana bust Snoozing in his vehicle was a losing proposition for a Prior Lake man arrested in Burnsville with 300 grams of marijuana. Christopher Jay Delong, 22, was charged recently with a fifth-degree controlled substance crime, a felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a petty misdemeanor. Burnsville police responded Nov. 29 to a report of a driver asleep in his vehicle. The officer tapped on the window, which Delong opened. The inside of the vehicle

Postal/from 1A The Duluth and La Crosse centers contain post offices, which will remain opened. The Eagan center opened in 2010 as an expansion of the existing postal center. The project added 600,000 square feet to the 88-acre site at 3232 Denmark Ave., which increased the building’s total footprint to 950,000 square feet. Several changes have been considered as the Postal Service looks to adapt to shrinking volumes of mail, Nowacki said. Mail volumes reached their peak in 2006 with 213 billion letters,

Redistricting/from 1A 40, will be in the new District 56. Hall loses all of his south Bloomington constituency and two precincts in north Burnsville while picking up more of south Burnsville, all of Savage and northwestern Lakeville. “I’m excited to get to know all of the folks in Lakeville and Savage and, of course, to continue to represent Burnsville to the best of my ability,” Hall said. About half of his current constituents are now in Bloomington. Hall said the new constituencies in Savage and Lakeville “are probably more conservative than Bloomington was. In that respect, it will probably be better for me.” Myhra has deep roots in Burnsville, where she’s lived a total of 33 years and graduated from high school in 1975. If she’s re-elected, her Burnsville territory will be reduced to five voting precincts south of Highway 13, west of Interstate 35W and north of County Road 42. Her Savage territory would expand from one precinct to the entire city. “It’s a great city,” Myhra said. “There’s a lot of strong Republicans in the area.

smelled strongly of marijuana, which Delong confessed to having smoked before driving from Oakdale to Burnsville, the criminal complaint said. A search of the vehicle turned up a backpack in the trunk that contained the marijuana in plastic bundles and plastic baggies, according to the complaint. Police also found a bong and pipes with green residue, as well as more than 100 empty baggies, the complaint said. — John Gessner

Apple Valley teen wins Distinguished Young Women competition Burnsville teen is first runner-up Aria Stiles of Apple Valley is the new Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota. Stiles, an Eastview High school senior, took first overall in Distinguished Young Women of Minnesota scholarship competition held Feb. 18 at Eastview in Apple Valley. Another local competitor, Alison Kispert of Burnsville, was first runnerup in the 10-person competition. Kispert is a senior at Minehaha Academy. Stiles will now compete in the national program in Mobile, Ala., June 28 to 30. Burnsville has served as host city for the state competition since 1985. Out-oftown competitors stay with local host families. Restau-

magazines, newspapers, and the like, but by 2011 this fell to 168 billion items. The Internet was a major contributing factor. In the past, banks, insurance companies and real estate agencies were heavy postal service users, Nowacki said. Today, more people are banking and paying bills online. Most people use email or social media sites to connect with loved ones rather than send handwritten letters. Even wedding invitations are commonly distributed online. “It’s had a big impact on us. ... We have no need for as many facilities,” Nowacki

said. The Postal Service is hoping Congress will once again consider eliminating Saturday delivery, which would save $3 billion annually. Without that change, the Postal Service will move forward with its consolidation plans. Plans also include moving St. Cloud, Bemidji and Mankato processing operations to Minneapolis. None of the plans will move forward until May 15.

There’s a couple precincts that lean more Democrat. ... It’s not that different, in comparison, from the city of Burnsville.” Myhra noted that she attends church at Bethesda in Prior Lake, where she was director of the girls club for many years, and also has southwest-metro contacts through her past tenure as a Republican committeewoman for the 2nd Congressional District. “I don’t really think of it as a totally new frontier,” she said of the new House district.

Carlson, who was unseated by Daley in 2010 after serving since 2006, are seeking DFL endorsement for the seat. Sandy Masin, an Eagan DFLer who represented House District 38A from 2006 to 2010 and was unseated by current Rep. Diane Anderson, R-Eagan, has announced her bid to challenge Anderson for the new District 51A seat. Myhra and Rep. Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley, now claim parts of what will become House District 56B, which includes southern Burnsville and an east-central portion of the city. Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, would represent the new district. She hasn’t announced her reelection plans. Former Rep. Will Morgan, a Burnsville DFLer who represented District 40A from 2006 to 2010, has announced he will run in 56B.

Fewer districts in Burnsville

��

�

��

�

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

�

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

�

��

rants and other business in Burnsville and surrounding cities host the girls, who make event appearances and get a whirlwind tour of the Twin Cities during their week here.

��

� ��

��

Aria Stiles

Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

Under the map in effect since 2002, Burnsville has three Senate districts — 40, 38 and 37 — and one House district in each. The new map, drawn by a panel of judges, puts the city in part of two Senate districts, 56 and 51. Burnsville will be part of three House districts: 56A, 56B and 51A. John Gessner is at john.gess Northeast Burnsville will ner@ecm-inc.com. continue to share districts with Eagan, as it does under the current map. Ted Daley of Eagan, a �� Republican elected in 2010, �� is the senator in District 38. �� Eagan Mayor Mike Ma- �� guire and former Sen. Jim ��

��• •�� • � •� ��

7A

��

�

��

� ��

��

8A ��

March ��2,��2012 �� THISWEEK ��

Frattallones return the hardware store to Burnsville Ace opens near County Road 42 by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers

Larry Frattallone couldn’t believe it either. “Sixty-thousand people and no hardware store?” he said. That was the case in Burnsville, where Frattallone and his sons, Tom and Mike, are expanding their Twin Cities chain of Frattallone’s Ace Hardware and Garden Centers with a new store at the Burnhill Plaza mall. The 23,000-square-foot store, located north of County Road 42 and east of Irving Avenue, is Burnsville’s first hardware store since George’s Hardware Hank at Highway 13 and Cliff Road. The collective wisdom around town is that it’s been nearly a decade since George’s closed, said Burnsville Chamber of Commerce President Daron Van Helden. “It’s kind of unheard of,” said Frattallone, of St. Paul. “I’ve got two stores in Minneapolis a mile away from each other. ... and they’re both doing really good busi-

Murder Mystery/from 2A associated with the Eagan Foundation, was founded in 2011 by a group of theater enthusiasts who yearned for more options during the winter months. Eagan Community Sum-

ness.” Of course, there are places nearby where you can get a lot of the products Frattallone’s Ace Hardware is selling. “Everybody’s our competitor — Costco, Mills Fleet Farm,” said Frattallone, who opened his first store in 1975 and is opening his 17th at age 69. “But we’re a unique thing. We can do what they do, but they can’t do what we do.” The difference, he said, is in the level of customer service and the array services the hardware store offers — everything from product assembly and computer color matching to repairing snowblowers and weed trimmers. “It’s not a Target,” Frattallone said, adding that many younger shoppers may not even be familiar with traditional hardware stores. “We’re the guys that get the things done — the pipethreading, the cutting of a piece of glass, power-equipment repair. It’s service, service, service, all the way through.” Frattallone, who grew

up in St. Paul, got his start in retail working at a Sears appliance satellite store at Har Mar Mall in Roseville. When Sears closed the stores Frattallone and a partner, whom he soon bought out, opened an Ace Hardware in Arden Hills. It’s still there, but Frattallone said it took him three

years to get his head above water in business and about eight before he could open a second store, in White Bear Lake. “It was three years before I started seeing light with my first store,” he said. “I remember sitting there in tears because it cost $25 a night for heat and lighting,

and there were no customers. I was 32 years old and pretty much in debt.” In recent years, he and his sons have added about a store a year, including a Bloomington store that opened last year on 98th Street, Frattallone said. All their stores are under the flag of Ace Hardware, an

mer Theater offers theatrical opportunities in the area but only during the summer. “I believe Eagan has matured enough to warrant this kind of artistic venue, which will provide the community with another form

of entertainment,” said Kay Brown, founder and managing director of the Eagan Theater Company. Over the past five decades, Brown has been involved in various community arts and theater groups such as the Northfield Arts

Guild and the Eagan Arts Council. The greatest challenge to starting a theater company, Brown said, has been advertising. “We want people to know we are a communitybased group and are here

for the community. The company is currently comprised of between 20 and 25 volunteers and is open to all adults interested in theater. After its murder mystery production, the company plans to perform a melo-

Photo by John Gessner

Larry Frattallone, who opened his first Ace Hardware store in 1975, is opening his newest one in Burnsville with his sons, Tom and Mike.

Illinois-based retailers cooperative with more than 4,400 stores. The Burnsville store is his second largest behind Circle Pines, Frattallone said. He hopes employment at the store will top 50 people once gardening season arrives. “We’ll have tents here and some of the best plants,” Frattallone said. He and his sons haven’t skimped on promotion and advertising in building their empire. A catchy last name — an Italian surname bequeathed by his stepfather — doesn’t hurt, Frattallone said. “We have a perfect name,” he said. “It’s so easy to pronounce and easy to spell. It’s distinctive.” His son, Mike, is the guy people know from radio and TV ads, Frattallone said. “The professional people think Mike is one of the best. He can read the Gideon Bible in 30 seconds. He’s fast.” John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

drama this fall. For more information on the Eagan Theater Company, or to register for its upcoming performance, call (651) 675-5500. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

�

� ��

� � � � ��

��

� ��

��

�

��

�

��

� � � � � ��

��

Organizational Notices

�� Organizational Notices

Organizational Notices

Abraham Low Self-Help Systems

South Suburban Alanon

��

�� Contact Scott

(Recovery, Int'l)

��

Ebenezer Ridges Care Center

612-759-5407 or Marty

612-701-5345

Dona: 612-824-5773 www. LowSelfHelp Systems.org

��

Burnsville Lakeville

If you want to drink that’s your business...

A Vision for You-AA Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at

Grace United Methodist Church East Frontage Road of 35W across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

��

If you want to STOP that’s ours. Call

Alcoholics Anonymous Minneapolis: 952-922-0880 St. Paul: 651-227-5502

Find a meeting:

www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

EAGAN/BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE AA 3600 Kennebec Drive (2nd Floor) Eagan, MN (Off of Hwy 13)

Meeting Schedule

• Sundays 6:30pm (Men’s) & 8pm (Mixed) • Mondays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed) • Tuesdays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed) •Wednesdays Noon (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed) • Thursdays 6:30pm Alanon & 8pm (Mixed) • Friday 6:30 (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed) • Saturdays 8pm (Open) Speaker Meeting

Questions? 651-253-9163

Garage & Estate Sales

Misc. For Sale �� COURT RESOURCES- SAVE! �� start ��

�� Moving Sale Sat. 9-5 Sun 9-5. Mar 3-4 20697 Cypress Dr. ��

Misc. Wanted ��

Last Hope Pet Adoption Apple Valley Petco 11-3pm Every Saturday! Cats, Kittens, Dogs & Pups! Adopt or donate to your animal rescue:

Last Hope Inc.

Box 114 Farmington, MN 55024 Beverly 651-463-8739

��

Looking For Good Homes For Puppies You Are Selling?

� ��

Place An Ad Here! Only $49 For 5 Lines + Picture Runs for 6 weeks! 952-894-1111

��

BEST FRIENDS! ��

��

� � � � � � � ��

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747

��

Full-Time

��

�� Customer Service department. ��

��

Email at mnirrsys@gmail.com or leave a msg at 651-592-4581

Please email resume to

OSTERTAG CEMENT, INC.

sryerse@ jbomeara.com

�� 14551 Judicial Rd. Suite 140, Burnsville 952-681-2053

or mail to: Scott

J B O'Meara Co.

12301 Dupont Ave S Burnsville, MN 55337 No phone calls please.

��

1 Full time position; 2 Seasonal, 4-5 months 2nd Shift �� Please send resume to

Boise Building Materials

8714 215th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044 or fax to 952-469-2692 or Email to JudyNorman@bc.com Boise is an Equal Opportunity Employer

�� 952-997-7305 kathyleaon@hotmail.com

Part-Time Apt. Caretaker Couple Wanted-PT

Live on site at Apple Valley apt complex. Duties include cleaning, snow removal, assisting manager. Will train. Must have excellent work history/ references, and qualify for apartment. Full bkground check. Call between 9am-3pm M-F only for details & phone interview.

952-431-6456

��

Part-Time

��

Work with children and adults in the South Metro area.

��

952-898-4911 or email

kris@

superiorhomecare.org

��

952-469-3972

www.isd191.org

for more details and to apply.

��

Beltz, Kes, Darling, & Associates (BKDA) �� The Payroll Specialist ��

BKDA �� Email resume to: bkda20@hotmail.com Deadline to apply is March 9th, 2012.

�� Beltz, Kes, Darling, & Associates (BKDA) �� The Accounts Payable Specialist ��

�� BKDA �� Email resume to: bkda20@hotmail.com Application deadline is March 9th, 2012. ��

��

Part-Time

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

Trinity Care Center congratulates its staff on a third consecutive MDH deficiency free survey. Become part of our outstanding team today! Please apply at:

TRINITY CARE CENTER 3410 213th Street West Farmington, MN 55024 Or send resumes to:

mpomroy@sfhs.org ��

��

�� Visit

Part-Time

��

Full-Time or Part-Time ��

��

�� www.cityof applevalley.org ��

��

Please see website at www. cityofapplevalley.org ��

Advertising Disclaimer ��

��

Full-Time or Part-Time

��

� ��

��

�� REACH NEARLY 1 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS! ��

��

MISCELLANEOUS: Ever Consider a Reverse Mortgage? �� MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! ��

TO INVESTIGATE OTHER ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES �� APPLE & FRUIT TREES low as $15. �� HEALTH: Canada Drug Center is your choice for ��

safe and affordable medications. ��

VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg!! �� ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. �� GENERAL HELP WANTED: PAID IN ADVANCE! ��

DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/month �� SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. �� ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. �� AUTO: DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. �� CASH FOR CARS: ��

��

Vehicles ��

��

Parts & Services $$ $200 - $7500 $$

Junkers & Repairables

More if Saleable ��

www.crosstownauto.net

��

612-861-3020 651-645-7715

$ WANTED JUNK CARS $ Viking Auto Salvage (651)460-6166

��

Child & Adult Care

Burnsville� �� 952-894-3474 �� Misty 952-953-3933 �� 651-905-0356

��

Electrical & Plumbing �� 952-758-7585 �� www.teamelectricmn.com

10% off w/this ad �� 952-492-2440 �� MVES. 651-463-4918

�� Call Kelly 651-460-4226 � � Daycare Design �� 952-432-8885 �� 651-357-0220

Business Professionals

Roofing & Siding

� ��

TH, Dbls Duplexes

��

�� 952-469-3732 �� 651-437-8627 �� 612-968-7487 �� So. Metro 2 BR, �� Don 952-898-2777 �� $875. 507-450-5868

��

�� NO PETS. �� 952-944-7983

�� Palomino East Apts u � �� u & 2BR, 2BA! Avl. Now! Free Cable, W/D. $99 Deposit.

952-686-0800

RENTS START AT 1BR $685

$250 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

Rosewood Manor

14599 Cimarron Ave

Rosemount

651-423-2299

Commercial For Rent �� 952-955-9118

Burnsville/Cliff Road Warehouse Space 2000 sf w/office. 10’ overhead door

��

612-889-9162

Waste Control

Lakeville: Starting $800 per month 2 BR, Manufactured Home! No shared walls! Call Tanya 952-435-7979 W/D Hookups!

�� 651-329-5783 �� •Cleaning • Painting � �� 952-890-7983

Landscaping Lawn/Tree Care

Absolute Tree Service

�� 651-338-5881 absolutetreeservicemn.com

��

612-716-0590

�� • �� 651-324-4725 PearsonDrywall.com ��

�� 952-200-6303 �� Glen Rautio 612-210-3112

Electrical & Plumbing �� • Gen. Help + Lic. Elec. • Low By-the-hour Rates 651-815-2316 ��

�� Use your Visa, Discover or Master Card 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

��

� � � � � � � � � � ��

Lakeville: Manufactured Home!

For Sale $5000

952-435-7979 2 BR, 1 BA.

��

�� . 651-423-2522

Modular/ Mfg For Sale

��

� � � � � � � � �� 612-581-3833 See Your Classified Ad On The Internet

��

www.thisweeklive.com

��

ADOPTION ��

MISCELLANEOUS ��

AUTOS WANTED ��

REAL ESTATE

EDUCATION �� EMPLOYMENT �� FINANCIAL ��

MISCELLANEOUS ��

�� WANTED TO BUY �� Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the above classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada.

��

952-432-2605

Michael DeWitt Remodeling

��

Dave’s Painting & Wallpapering LLC

Int/Ext, Res/Comm. Free est, 29 yrs exp. Will meet or beat any price. Refs/Ins. 952-469-6800 BBB Member

��

�� 952-607-1009/ 612-636-9501 ��

��

�� 612-644-1153

Don’s Handyman Service �� 952-882-0257

HOME TUNE-UP

Fix It•Replace It•Upgrade It ��

Benson Residential Services

�� 952-457-9419 �� www.bensonresidential.com Dakota Home Improvement Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tile, Flooring, Decks & Repairs. 952-270-1895

Ron 612-221-9480

��

�� 952-380-6202

��

u �� u �� u �� u �� u ��

651-261-7621

��

�� Free estimates, no job too big or too small! ��

Living Spaces Plus

��

Daymar Construction Remodeling

Lic. BC017447

Friendly, that’s us! Classifieds 952-846-2000

��

651-303-9602

�� (651) 284-5069 or www.dli.mn.gov

952-985-5477

��

plateaudrivewoodshop.com

��

www.daymarconst.com

��

PLATEAU DRIVE WOODSHOP LLC ��

Decks & Outdoor Structures New, Replace, Repair Home Repairs-Inside & Out 952-738-1260/952-905-0963 Member BBB ��

•Additions •Garages & Decks •Basement Finishing

��

� ��

��

�� 4 - 30 Yd Dumpsters ��

Drywall

��

� ��

Real Estate For Sale

NORTHWAY TREE SERV. �� Terry 952 461-3618

�� “George’s Painting” *Int/Clean, Quality Work!* �� 952-469-2232 �� 651-829-1776 Melissa’s Housecleaning �� 612-598-6950 �� 612-270-4900 �� • Ben’s Painting • �� Will meet or beat prices! Tracey 952-239-4397 Int/Ext, Drywall Repair Paint/Stain/Ceilings ��

Miscellaneous

Apts & Condos

HELP WANTED ��

Houses For Rent

�� We Haul Rubbish � � �� 952-894-7470 ��

Cleaning

Roommates/ Houses Rooms For Rent For Rent

Apts & Condos

��

� ��

��

THISWEEK March 2, 2012

11A

Thisweekend A little bit Houdini, a little bit rock’n’roll ‘Theatre of Illusion’ coming to the Burnsville PAC March 8 by Andrew Miller Thisweek Newspapers

Kevin Spencer was doing some yard work outside his home at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia when he got an unexpected call from an old friend. On the line was worldrenowned illusionist David Copperfield, calling to congratulate Spencer and his wife, Cindy, on being named 2010’s International Magicians of the Year. Photo submitted Kevin Spencer incorporates both original and classic tricks into his act. “I learned a long “I didn’t even know I’d time ago there are some illusions audiences expect a magician to do,” Spencer said. “I do been nominated,” Spencer said with a laugh. “That cut a lady in half, but hopefully it’s done in a way they’ve never seen before.” was a really cool moment. (Copperfield) told me I’d be getting a call in a little while with the official announcement. And he told me that I should sound surprised.” The award given out by Home Free, an a cap- the International Magipella group, will perform cians Society put the Spenat 7:30 p.m. Saturday, cers in some elite compaMarch 10, at the Lakeville ny. Past recipients include Area Arts Center, 20965 Penn and Teller, Criss AnHolyoke Ave. gel and Copperfield him Home Free combines self. comedy and music for an The Spencers will be evening of entertainment bringing their touring for all ages. show, “Theatre of Illu Tickets are $15 for sion,” to the Burnsville adults and $8 for seniors/ Performing Arts Center on students. Tickets are avail- March 8. able at the arts center. For If you go, expect more more information, call than card tricks and rab(952) 985-4640.

Cabaret in Lakeville

Home Free to perform at Lakeville Area Arts Center

Photo submitted

The South Metro Chorale will present its annual Cabaret show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. From left, Robin Kutz, Wolf Bartel, and Chris Norris perform “It’s Raining Men.” The show will feature pieces from “Godspell,” Gershwin, westernmovie favorites, Natalie and Nat King Cole songs, show tunes, hits from the ’60s through the ’90s, and a return of the “Simon and Garfunkel” duo. A silent auction will be open a half hour before each performance and during intermission. Other activities include a cash raffle and a bead game. Tickets are $18; $15 for students and seniors. Call (952) 985-4640, or email tickets@southmetrochorale.org.

theater and arts briefs ‘Caribbean Cruise Conspiracy’ dinner theater set Mr. Mystery Productions will present “Caribbean Cruise Conspiracy” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Tickets are $33 and include admission and mystery dinner participation, prime rib dinner and a complimentary dessert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call (952) 431-1776 for reservations.

Ditch Lilies to play bluegrass series in Rosemount The Ditch Lilies will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Celts Pub & Grill in downtown Rosemount as part of the monthly Bluegrass Americana Family Night series. The concert is free and open to all ages. More information is at www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com under the “Family Night” link.

Mystery dinner theater deals a deadly hand Eagan Theater Company will present “Dealt a Deadly Hand: Murder at the Pocono Royale Casino” at 6 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. This mystery dinner

bits being pulled from hats. The emphasis, Spencer said, is on the spectacle. “I personally believe magic has the ability to captivate an audience the way music and dance and theater do,” he said. “The show has all of the great elements of Broadway combined with the high energy of a rock concert. Magic is just the vehicle that moves the show along.” One of the tricks at “Theatre of Illusion” involves Spencer walking through a wall of concrete blocks. According to Spencer, the trick was pioneered in 1914 by Harry Houdini, who only performed the feat for a few months before abandoning it, and it hadn’t been attempted by another magician until Spencer gave it a go a few years ago. There are also some magic-act standards in the show, such as the classic sawing-a-lady-in-half routine. “I learned a long time ago there are some illusions audiences expect a

magician to do,” Spencer said. “I do cut a lady in half, but hopefully it’s done in a way they’ve never seen before.” The Spencers’ stop in Minnesota will include a visit to the Courage Center in Burnsville where they’ll present their “Healing of Magic” program, using magic tricks as a healing tool for the physically challenged. They also plan to visit local schools with their “Hocus Focus” program, which incorporates magic into curriculum for students with autism and developmental disabilities. Tickets for “Theatre of Illusion” range from $15-$39 and are available in person at the Burnsville PAC box office and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. More about “Theatre of Illusion” is at www. spencersmagic.com. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

��

�

� ��

��

show spoofs the movie “Casablanca” and the American dream of winning the jackpot. Tickets are $35 and are available at Eagan Parks and Recreation, 3838 Pilot Knob Road, or by calling (651) 675-5500. Proceeds will benefit Eagan 55 Plus/ Seniors and the Eagan Theater Company.

��

March 2, 2012 THISWEEK

employee to settle this way as opposed to doing anything else.” Those incentives are avoiding both litigation costs and the airing of dirty laundry, Anfinson said. The agreement required Chance, who worked for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district for 18 months, to resign effective Feb. 1. According to the agreement, the payment covers Chance’s $136,273 annual salary, sick leave, personal leave, vacation leave, severance pay, insurance benefits and any other compensation due her.

Country Village/from 1A Community Services, but he’s still bracing for up to 75 units remaining occupied after March 1. The county and several nonprofits have combined efforts to help relocate families needing assistance. “With all this teamwork, we have been able to identify a lot of services and resources that are available to residents in need,” Grumdahl said. “The challenge remains finding a sufficient supply of affordable housing, because we’re in the tightest rental market we’ve had in 10 years. And there are very few other housing options available at the Country Village price point.”

“It’s one of the largest payoffs to an employee under a severance agreement ever” in Minnesota, Anfinson said. “And given the brevity of her employment, it makes it really a headscratcher.” The agreement says the district admits to no wrongdoing. No disciplinary action was taken against Chance, the district points out. The agreement requires the district to provide Chance, 39, with two letters of recommendation – one signed by School Board Chair Ron Hill and one signed by Superintendent Randy Clegg.

Chance also waived her right to make legal claims against the district and agreed to not make statements disparaging the district or implying that it acted improperly. Most government “personnel data” is presumed to be private under the Minnesota Data Practices Act. (There are a number of exceptions, including salary, status of complaints against an employee and final disposition of employee discipline.) The law also says that terms of any settlement agreement arising from an employment dispute are public. It further states that

specific reasons for the settlement agreement must be stated in the agreement if the payout exceeds $10,000. But the presumption of privacy for most personnel data creates an exploitable “black hole” in the law, according to Anfinson. “Any sensible government lawyer will always err on the side of privacy,” Anfinson said. “Because the penalties for wrongfully making information about an employee public are far, far greater than the penalties for refusing to disclose the information that should be public. It’s so out of balance, it’s a no-brainer. When in doubt, you always opt

against public access.” About 10 years ago a South Washington County School District teacher who claimed her private personnel data had been wrongly disclosed won a jury verdict exceeding $500,000, Anfinson noted. “All the attorneys advising the public bodies know that case, and they know about that level of exposure,” he said. “They’re going to be very cautious and conservative. And you can’t entirely blame them.” Government lawyers often couch passages of such agreements in terms they intend to portray as the statutorily required reasons for

the agreement, according to Anfinson. In Chance’s case, the document explains that she and the school district “wish to terminate their employment relationship.” “None of that does anything to tell the public about the nature of the dispute or why a certain amount of money should have been paid,” Anfinson said. “But the law’s ambiguous.” A legislative fix would be the best way to assure the law provides for full disclosure of such agreements, he said.

It’s the least expensive apartment complex in Burnsville, Grumdahl said. Meanwhile, Lindahl continues to have a contractor doing some work on the complex, Hansen said. He suspects the owner wants everyone out so the vast amount of needed repair work can begin in earnest. Hansen said he suspects Lindahl would then seek to have its rental license reinstated, perhaps on a piecemeal basis. Jason Hutchison, the attorney for Lindahl Properties, confirmed the plan. “The Lindahls keep on paying their contractors to keep working on those buildings to bring them into complete code compliance with the city

of Burnsville,” he said in a phone message. “It’s certainly their intent to be able to reapply for rental licenses in a few weeks or short months, whichever it turns out to take, and to get those properties re-rented and get people living there again.” Along with the county, agencies involved in the relocation effort include the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency, Cenneidigh/KCQ Inc.-Dakota Outreach, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services and the Salvation Army, Grumdahl said. Many families have moved or won’t need help moving, but others could be tough to budge. “We’ve reached out to residents in the building,

but there are many families that either haven’t engaged with us, or some families we know want to stay and are resisting moving,” Grumdahl said. “We don’t have a firm number on how many are without their own transition plans.” Said Grumdahl, “This has been something that’s been building for months. And for many of these residents, this has been their home for decades. It’s not a small situation for them.” The agencies have held two resource fairs, each attended by 25 to 30 Country

Village families, Grumdahl said. Mailings have been sent and flyers posted, and the agencies have fielded “many calls as people just reach out individually for help,” he said. The agencies have some funding assistance available, such as the CAP Agency’s deposit assistance, according to Grumdahl. But the biggest barriers to relocating families are the short supply of affordable housing and the residents’ own rental barriers, such as low incomes, past

landlord-tenant problems, immigration status or criminal records, he said. Some apartment managers, mostly in Burnsville, know of the problem and have expressed a willingness to work with Country Village residents even if they don’t bring a glowing rental reference, Grumdahl said. Apparently, the complex didn’t always provide references when tenants moved out, he said.

��

John Gessner is at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com.

� � � �

�

��

Chance/from 1A

��

12A

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook