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Thisweek Apple Valley-Rosemount JULY 15, 2011

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‘Our little miracle man’

Nine charged with felonies after park vandalism

Apple Valley family works for epilepsy awareness after scare with newborn son by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

By his mom’s account, Tyler Carney is your typical 2-year-old. The first child of Erik and Stacy Carney of Apple Valley speaks about 30 words, loves to stack blocks, and is glued to the TV when “Sesame Street” comes on. “He thinks he’s Cookie Monster sometimes,” Stacy said with a laugh. “He’s got a goofy personality.” It’s a world of difference from the months following his birth in June 2009, when the sudden and unexpected onset of epilepsy symptoms left his parents wondering if they were going to lose their child. A month after he was born, Tyler developed a twitch on his cheek and eye. Just as the Carneys’ doctor was telling them it was nothing to be concerned about, Tyler had a seizure there in the clinic. He was admitted to the hospital that night. Diagnosed with epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis complex, or TSC, which causes non-cancerous tumors on the body’s organs, Tyler had a three-week hospital stay ahead that would see him suffering more than 12 seizures a day, lasting between 40 seconds and 40 minutes. Doctors put him on multiple medications, and he was hooked up to a ventilator and an IV, with sensor-electrodes covering his head.

“Your world gets flipped upside-down,” Stacy said. “He was just covered with a lot of stuff. We couldn’t even hold him for a week and a half. “It was very hard – I quit my job to be with Tyler, and my husband would come to the hospital straight from work.” The family’s grim hospital ordeal had a happy ending, with doctors performing surgery on Tyler’s brain to remove a 1- to 2-inch mass they believed was causing the seizures. Post-surgery, things have been looking up. Tyler hasn’t had any seizures since August of 2009, and currently takes just one medication. “Our faith, our family and our friends got us through,” Stacy said. “We’re blessed to have a normal child after a very, very rough start.”

All but one accused of burglary, property damage are from Rosemount by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Two years after their son Tyler’s brain surgery to remove a growth on his brain doctors believed was causing his seizures, Erik and Stacy Carney are now working to help raise funds and awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota.

The Carneys are now working to help raise awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. They’ll be participating in the annual Stroll for Epilepsy on Aug. 11 in St. Paul’s Como Park. Stroll participants form teams and gather donations in an effort to raise $275,000 hotmail.com; more information about the that will help fund programs and services Stroll for Epilepsy is at www.efmn.org. such as Camp Oz for children with epilepsy. Andrew Miller is at Donors wishing to support the Carneys’ andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com. team can contact Stacy at stacymcarney@

Local Republicans standing firm Shutdown standoff deep as GOP rejects new tax revenue by John Gessner AND THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS STAFF

Comments from several legislators in the solidly Republican southern suburbs show the depth of the standoff that has kept Minnesota government partially shut Chris Tara Mack Kurt Bills down since July 1. Gerlach With $1.4 billion still has been increasing so fast we absoseparating Republicans from DFL lutely have to bring down the spendGov. Mark Dayton in the fight over ing increase,” said the Apple Valley spending for the next two-year bud- lawmaker, who represents District get period, local Republicans are 37. “The root cause is overspending. standing firm against Dayton’s pro- The problem is not that we don’t tax posals to raise new tax revenue. Minnesotans enough.” “For me, where to get revenue Most Republican lawmakers say to grow government isn’t the right the $34.2 billion in spending they question,” said freshman Sen. Dave approved this session is the limit. Thompson of Lakeville, who repre- Republican legislative leaders have sents District 36. taken that stance into talks with Sen. Chris Gerlach of Apple Dayton. There’s a $5 billion gap beValley, a Capitol veteran in a south tween the Republican budget meametro area infused with freshmen sures and forecasted spending for from the 2010 electoral sweep that the 2012-13 biennium based on curput both houses of the Legislature in rent spending levels. Republican hands, said state spend“The leadership has the pulse ing growth must be slowed. of our caucus,” said Senate Re“I have pretty strong feelings that publican Dan Hall of Burnsville, a our state spending for many years freshman representing District 40.

Eight Rosemount adults and one Apple Valley resident were charged on July 7 in connection with vandalism estimated in the thousands of dollars at Afton State Park in Washington County. They were charged with felony third-degree burglary aiding and abetting and firstdegree property damage. Those charged were Rosemount residents Malik A. Butler Martinez, 23; Abadir M. Daoued, 23; James J. Flagg, 20; Emily K. Miller, 20; Ariel L. Neally, 19; John R. Scott, 18; Joseph B. Slater, 20; Alexander B. Witso, 19; and David McLin, 20, of Apple Valley. Of those initially arrested, a Rosemount man and a St. Louis Park woman were charged with misdemeanors, not felonies. Those charged were arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on July 4 after they were found hiding in cars and in wooded areas by sheriff’s deputies. A person walking in the park around See Vandalism, 3A

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“They’re certainly in agreement with us as a caucus,” Hall said. “We feel good about where we’re at. We just feel sad about what the governor’s done. The governor, the DFL, the unions – they’re pretty much all together on this: Raise taxes. We’re pretty much saying that’s the wrong way; we don’t need that in this economy.” The Republican budget represents a 6 percent spending increase, noted District 37A Rep. Tara Mack of Apple Valley, who is serving her second term in the House of Representatives. “We expect the state to receive 6 percent more in revenue without raising taxes in the upcoming biennium, and that should be enough to support state government priorities,” Mack said. “Families and businesses everywhere are making do with flat or reduced incomes in this economy, See Shutdown, 7A

by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Bluegrass, pop, rock, gospel and orchestral sounds to fill Rosemount’s Central Park by Tad Johnson Music of many kinds will fill the air at Central Park during Rosemount Leprechaun Days. The sounds of pop, rock, orchestral, bluegrass and gospel will be featured at different times at the park’s centerpiece amphitheater. One of the new additions will feature the Medalist Concert Band and 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” Band performing at 7 p.m. Monday, July 25. The show will include the Rosemount-based Red Bulls playing mostly patriotic tunes for the first hour, including a tribute to all veterans in peace and in war time and to firefighters and police officers. The 10-year-old Red Devil Rock Combo will General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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Thompson of Lakeville. In the House, Rep. Kurt Bills of Rosemount, Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington, and Rep. Doug Wardlow of Eagan have all declined their July paychecks. House members who continued to get paid during the shutdown include Rep. Diane Anderson of Eagan, Rep. Mary Liz Holberg of Lakeville, Rep. Tara Mack of Apple Valley, and Rep. Pam Myhra of Burnsville. According to House payroll officials, lawmakers can choose to permanently not collect the pay, or they can still choose to collect the full amount retroactively when the shutdown ends.

Some Minnesota lawmakers have declined their July paychecks, but more have continued to receive payment even as the state remains shut down for the foreseeable future. Gov. Mark Dayton announced June 18 that he would refuse pay during the shutdown, and some local legislators have followed suit. Sen. Ted Daley of Eagan is the only state senator in Thisweek’s coverage area who declined his July paycheck. Senators who chose to take their paycheck during the shutdown include Sen. Chris Gerlach of Apple Valley, Sen. Dan Hall of Erin Johnson is at eagan. Burnsville, and Sen. Dave thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Medallion hunt has changes in store by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After Rosemount National Bank closed earlier this year due to financial problems, the future of the long-running Rosemount Leprechaun Days medallion hunt was in doubt. Thanks to the cooperation of Sterling State Bank and Thisweek Newspapers, the annual medallion hunt aims to not only continue the fun but add some new twists. This year, the newly named Hunt for the Leprechaun’s Lost Medallion will offer a $500 cash prize to the winner, compliments of Sterling State Bank. The winner will be able to keep the medallion and will receive a framed picture of themselves with the prize and a collage of other photos from Leprechaun Days. The hunt has enough clues, in limerick format (a nod to the city’s Irish heritage), to have it run all 10 days of the festival. The hunt lasted five days in previous years. Organizers of the event have gathered tips from the hunt’s secret clue writer, See Medallion Hunt, 15A


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Long-time advocate takes job Two charged as Dakota Ridge coordinator after vehicle by Jessica Harper services. THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS “She does a phenomenal For Nandi Rieck, advocat- job at bringing the team together to do things ing for society’s most differently to keep vulnerable children – students in the least those with academic, restrictive environphysical, emotional ments,� Kreger said. and other challenges Rieck is known for – has been a lifelong working closely with passion. families and teachers Now this mission Nandi Rieck as well to ensure stuhas driven her to take on a new role on July 1 as the dents are receiving individualcoordinator of Dakota Ridge ized services. “She has great empathy for School, an alternative learning center in Apple Valley for kids and works to ensure they students who have significant are successful,� Kreger said. As she prepares for the behavioral and emotional upcoming school year, Rieck challenges. “This allows me to not said her primary goal is to only serve children with spe- assess the school’s current incial needs, but an entire edu- structional strategy and see cation program,� said Rieck, where it can make improvewho was previously the spe- ments in graduation rates and cial education coordinator for in meeting state standards. “We want to ensure (stuthe Rosemount-Apple Valleydents) can leave as strong acaEagan School District. Rieck’s dedication and demic people,� she said. Rieck said she has been leadership made her the perfect candidate for the job, said passionate about serving speMary Kreger, director of spe- cial needs children for as long cial education for District 196. as she can remember. “The biggest reward for me “She’s a great leader to have in that program because is the advocacy I can do for she understands how to look kids and the day-to-day interat where that child’s behavior action,� she said. Rieck began her career comes from and how to help make them successful,� Kre- 17 years ago as a school psychologist in Benson, Minn., ger said. Rieck has served as the shortly after earning a masdistrict’s special education co- ter’s degree in school psycholordinator for eight years, and ogy from the University of served as the interim coordi- Wisconsin-Stout, Rieck also has a bachelor’s nator at Dakota Ridge since February following the resig- degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau nation of Stephanie Sadek. As the district’s special Claire, and a specialist degree education coordinator, Rieck in educational administrawas instrumental in creat- tion and special education liing teams at the district’s el- censure from St. Cloud State ementary schools to evaluate University. children for special education

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Two men have been charged with felonies after a rash of late-night vehicle break-ins in Apple Valley earlier this year. Edward J. Maloney of Burnsville and Anthony K. Willey of Savage, both 19, are accused of stealing GPS units and other electronics from multiple vehicles in the residential area near 144th Street and Ebony Lane. Maloney and Willey allegedly fled from Apple Valley officers who arrived on the scene after a resident reported two men peering into vehicles just after 4 a.m. Jan. 28. Willey was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, according to a recently filed Dakota County criminal complaint. Maloney initially escaped the officer pursuing him but was later tracked down when police followed his footprints. Among the approximately $1,200 in stolen items police recovered were GPS units, a handheld vehicle diagnostic tool, computer flash drives, gift cards and a cupholder full of coins. Through reports filed by victims and additional investigation, police identified five people who had items taken from their cars. All of the stolen property has since been returned to its owners, police said. Both Maloney and Willey have been charged with theft and receiving stolen property. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $10,000 fine. —Andrew Miller

New look, new stores coming to Burnsville Center This spring Burnsville Center started a multi-million dollar floor renovation that included new carpet on the upper level and new tile on the lower level. To date, most of the new carpet has been installed and the tile installation on the lower level was slated to begin this week. In addition to the new look of the common area, Dress Barn and Teavana are

slated to open along with an expansion and remodel of Aeropostale. DressBarn offers casual, career and special occasion fashion apparel and accessories at value prices for women ages 35 to 55. The store will be located on the upper level, Macy’s Court and will open late fall. Teavana offers customers a healthy lifestyle and tea.

Its goal is to be a “heaven of tea.� This store, scheduled to open late fall, will be located on the upper level, Center Court near the elevators. Starting mid-August, Aeropostale will temporarily relocate to the upper level, Sears Court while its current location undergoes construction for a bigger store and new look. The new location will reopen this fall.

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THISWEEK July 15, 2011

Dakota County Brief

Apple Valley Briefs

Shutdown could take beer away

Apple Valley mayor appointed to livable communities group

MillerCoors products to be taken off shelves because of inability to renew brand registration by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

As if closed state parks and a shuttered lottery weren’t enough, now the state shutdown will affect what kind of beer you can drink. MillerCoors, maker of scores of brands that go beyond those suggested in its name, will lose its right to sell products in Minnesota because it did not renew its brand label registration before the state shutdown on June 30. Under state statute, brewers must renew those registrations, pertaining to each label on a beer brand, every three years. Lakeville City Administrator Steve Mielke said the city’s liquor operations will be affected but not to a great extent, despite MillerCoors’ pervasive product line. “Most likely people will just switch beer brands,� he said. If people opt out of switching brands and forgo beer altogether, then sales could be affected, he said. Lakeville’s Liquor Operations Director Brenda

Visnovec said she received a call from MillerCoors on Wednesday, July 13, indicating that the company would be sending people to Lakeville’s municipal liquor stores to remove product. Visnovec, who has served in her role for 29 years, said a major beer distributor having to pull its entire product line because of a shutdown is unprecedented. “Nothing like this has ever happened,� she said. “I can’t think of anything similar.� Reports in regional media indicate that MillerCoors did indeed turn in its registration before the shutdown, but experienced some problems. Initially, it paid too much (Visnovec said the cost is about $30 per brand). Then when the company submitted its corrected registration check on June 27 nothing happened. Visnovec said MillerCoors had planned this past week to argue its case before a judge. The problem might not stop with MillerCoors. Visnovec said Anheuser-Busch,

maker of Budweiser, Michelob and Busch (and more), could face the same problem in October. MillerCoors’ beer offerings include Blue Moon, Miller, Coors, Molson, Fosters and Mickey’s products. Visnovec said that restaurants and bars could lose their ability to sell all liquor if they do not have the opportunity to renew their “buyer’s card,� which the state requires businesses to have to purchase liquor. “Some of them didn’t realize you need both a liquor license and buyer’s card,� she said. Retailers such as Lakeville Liquors also need one. Visnovec said the city’s card expires on Dec. 31. Mielke said on Wednesday, July 13, that the MillerCoors products could be pulled off the Lakeville Liquors shelves by the weekend. By the time Thisweek went to press on that same day, the issue had not been resolved.

Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42. For more information, call the church at (952) 432-7273.

a marketing plan, refining resumes, networking to uncover new opportunities, preparing for interviews, and making use of all the available resources. For a list of upcoming topics, go to www.princeofpeaceonline.org/jcg. The Job Connections Group continuously seeks volunteers to join its team. Leaders with human resources and hiring experience are preferred. Those interested should contact John Brumbaugh at JBrumba742@aol.com.

Religion Depression support speaker Speaker and author John Crudele will present “The Will to Live: A Testimony to the Human Spirit� at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. County Road 42, Apple Valley. The presentation is part of the educational speaker series sponsored by the Depression Support Coalition. For more information, call Amy Fleser, RN, (952) 4327273.

Community meals at Grace Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley will serve free community meals on Mondays, July 18 and 25. Dining hall doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed and fun environment. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted.

Friday Mornings Out The Friday Mornings Out program at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, is currently accepting registrations for the 2011-12 school year. FMO is a program for children ages 2 to 5. Class time is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Susan at (952) 985-7354 or susan.mitsch@sotv.org.

Employment help Prince of Peace and Shepherd of the Valley churches have partnered to create the Job Connections Group, which meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Prince of Peace in Burnsville. The free program is “how to� focused. Topics cover the basic elements of job search such as devising

The Metropolitan Council has appointed Apple Valley Mayor Mary HamannRoland and four others to the Livable Communities Advisory Committee. The com- Mary mittee is Hamanncharged with Roland evaluating proposals and making funding recommendations to the council for grant awards made under the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. Hamann-Roland was appointed chair of the group.

Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road. On Thursday, July 21, community leaders and elected officials will participate in work sessions throughout the day. A final presentation of the team’s sustainable design recommendation will be presented at 6 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W. All Apple Valley residents are invited to attend the Wednesday and Friday evening presentations. Those interested in participating should contact Apple Valley Community Development at (952) 953-2575 or commdev@ ci.apple-valley.mn.us, or visit www.ci.apple-valley. mn.us.

Garden party and wine celebration

Cedar Avenue meetings set

A team of experts from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will be in Apple Valley July 20-22 to lead residents and businesses in an assessment of the Cedar Avenue corridor and the changes that may occur Aaron Vehling is at aaron.veh- when Minnesota’s first Bus ling@ecm-inc.com and www. Rapid Transit (BRT) line starts operating in 2012. facebook.com/thisweeklive. A community input meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Hayes Community and

The Eastview Community Foundation will host its second annual Garden Party and Wine Celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the home of foundation board president Peter Coyle, 4854 Dominica Way, Apple Valley. The evening will include a beautiful garden, wine, wine raffle, hors d’oeuvres and music. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple and may be purchased at the EVCF website, www.evcf.

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org/. The Eastview Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance academics, arts and athletics opportunities for the 10 schools in the Eastview community.

Dance team hosts car wash The Apple Valley High School dance team will host its annual car wash from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Quick Stop Marathon Gas at the intersection of County Road 42 and Gardenview in Apple Valley.

Toastmasters host open house The Apple Valley Toastmasters Club is hosting an open house from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Coldwell Banker Burnet located at 157th Street and Pennock Avenue (behind Walmart) in Apple Valley. The guest speaker will be Kenny Morgan, who is representing District 6 at the international speech contest in Las Vegas in August. Morgan won the humorous speech contests at the club, area, division and district levels to qualify for the Las Vegas event. The open house is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

District 196 Open enrollment offered for summer school Families whose children are not enrolled in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District but wish to participate in its summer school program will be able to do so next year – but at a price. The School Board approved a proposal July 11 to open next year’s summer school enrollment to

students who attend private schools and nearby districts. Elementary students can enroll for $4.60 per hour. The middle school fees will be $4.21 an hour, while the high school program will cost $5.96 an hour. Officials decided to open enrollment to students outside the district after receiving numerous requests from

parents, said Mark Parr, director of secondary education for District 196. “Usually, every year we get about a handful of requests districtwide,� Parr said. Summer school will continue to be free for students who are enrolled in District 196. — Jessica Harper

Depression support Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley offers a depression support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month. This support group is for those experiencing depression and those concerned about someone experiencing depression. The public is welcome. For more information, call (952) 432-6351. Shepherd of the Valley is at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road.

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significant damage. • A second cabin was entered forcibly but there was no interior damage. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Summer is time for us to celebrate community Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last Saturday was another one of those hot, humid days for the annual Pan-O-Prog parade in downtown Lakeville. Festival officials brag that it’s never rained on the parade over its 45 years. But for those of us walking in the parade as representatives of Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune, sunny skies mean a test of whether we’re fit enough to survive the heat during this mile-long march of 135 floats, bands and other entries. As I handed out Thisweek note pads while trying to keep up with the truck carrying our banners, a guy shouted from the crowd, “Why is the young guy driving the truck?� That young guy, Jade Harper, husband of education reporter Jessica Harper, was driving because it was his truck. And the

old guy wasn’t driving because I love walking in the parade, even though it is a fitness challenge. Tad Johnson, our managing editor, loves a parade also. And even though he was on baby-sitting duty with his 16-month-old daughter, Eleanor, he was there handing out note pads while pushing a stroller along Holyoke Avenue. It’s summer, and that means it’s time for the newspaper staff to join in community celebrations. We do it because it’s fun, and because it’s what the staff of a community newspaper should be doing. During almost 40 years working for daily newspapers, I wasn’t once asked to march in a parade. But a local newspaper is expected to be closer to local people and local events. There’s no better time for us to do that than summer. We’ll be handing out note pads on July 30 at the Leprechaun Days

parade in downtown Rosemount. We are sponsors of Eagan’s Marketfest, which attracts thousands of our neighbors on Wednesday evenings to the Community Center grounds for music, food and a farmers market. In September, we’ll be calling bingo numbers at Burnsville’s Fire Muster. We were at Apple Valley’s Freedom Days and Farmington’s Dew Days. Each spring as our “promotion committee� gathers to set up a schedule for festival participation, it’s tempting to say we’re all too busy to give up weekends and evenings for festivals. And since we give our papers away, rather than sell them, is it really necessary to spend time and money on promotion? Yes. Community journalism is more than publishing weekly papers and posting stories on Thisweeklive. com. It’s about building community by keeping people informed and being part of the events that

bring our neighbors together. My late mother-in-law, Helen Zweber, raised six kids on a farm near Lakeville before moving into town with her husband, LeRoy. One of her grandest days came several years after LeRoy died. Helen and her grammar-school beau, Bob White, had married shortly before Pan-O-Prog. I’ll never forget the joy they got riding a golf cart in the parade with a “Just Married� sign on the back. It’s that kind of small-town summer fun that makes these festivals irresistible to an aging newspaper guy who probably should have been driving the truck, rather than running behind. Maybe next year. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of the Dakota County Tribune and Thisweek Newspapers. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Thisweek Newspapers managing editor Tad Johnson walks along the Pan-O-Prog parade route with his daughter, Eleanor, 16 months.

Letters Thank you for community support To the editor: Words cannot express our gratitude for your generous support and donations to the first annual Christopher Goeke Leadership Foundation fundraiser that was held May 28. The Ultimate Frisbee tournament, Family Fun Day and evening reception with silent auction and raffle were a huge success. Thank you. This truly amazing community effort will provide college scholarships and education activities supporting the foundation’s mission “to develop, encourage and support young adults in pursuit of leadership excellence in mind, body and spirit.� Thank you very much for being a part of this mission and for helping to keep Chris’ leadership memory alive. We could not have done it without you.

Bill Coughlin, a longLooking forward to seetime Burnsville resident ing you again next year. and a leader in his church and community, is ready DEBBIE HEISEL Christopher Goeke Leader- for the job. He will hold the line on taxes. He supports ship Foundation a strong business climate in Burnsville. As an attorney, he understands the city code. He supports a strong law enforcement program. To the editor: Bill is prepared to serve on I was a campaign manag- the council and will hit the er for the late Burnsville City ground running. Council member Charlie I encourage you to vote Crichton, and served with for Bill Coughlin in the July him on the Burnsville Fire 26 special election. Muster Board of Directors. If I learned anything from TOM TAYLOR Charlie during those years Burnsville was that a council member has to understand the city code and be available to all citizens at all times. I have had the opportunity to interview almost all of the candidates. No one will ever be able to replace To the editor: On behalf of the Dakota Charlie, but one candidate Center for the Arts Board, in the July 26 special election does stand out above I would like to thank our Eagan community for supall others. porting the 17th Annual

Bill Coughlin has the skills to serve

Eagan Art Festival served thousands of area residents

Last week for Burnsville City Council election letters

Eagan Art Festival held June 25 and 26 at Eagan Central Park. We had 100 juried artists exhibiting their art for purchase and great food and entertainment throughout the two-day event, serving over 6,500 area residents. I would like to thank our many sponsors for their support of this event, as well as the news media for their work in making our community viewers aware of the festival. Thank you to the artists who volunteered to judge the event. Congratulations to our 2011 Award Winners including Best of Show – Craig Richardson. I would also like to thank the many volunteers who cheerfully greeted our patrons and supported our artists and to those artists who provided wonderful demonstrations of their art and music. Thanks again and we hope to see all of you again next year at the 18th Annual Eagan Art Festival with even more artists and funfilled activities for all ages.

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Supports Coughlin To the editor: A few months back we all lost a great public servant with the passing of Council Member Charlie Crichton. Crichton was the one that most closely represented my views, and I think the views of many of us. Although we will never be able to truly replace Crichton, we must move forward with the business of filling this now open seat on our City Council. A number of fine individuals have stepped forward as candidates for this position, and I have a great respect for all who put themselves into that public light. It is critical that we select someone who shares the same fiscal and community ideals as Crichton. Because Crichton was a personal friend and mentor to me, I also feel it is important that the person selected is also of good character as well. Bill Coughlin is the one in this race that meets the high ideals that I expect in the person who will sit in Crichton’s seat. Coughlin is an attorney, has fiscally responsible views, and is someone who will stand on his own and not be swayed by political pressure. Join me in showing respect for Charlie Crichton by voting for Bill Coughlin on July 26.

To the editor: Several millionaires wrote in last week thanking our state representatives for standing tough against Gov. Mark Dayton and holding down their taxes. Unfortunately, I am not a millionaire. As a middleclass citizen, my taxes will probably increase as local governments and school districts raise property taxes in their scramble to continue to provide services that we all need. I am, however, very thankful that when my chil- JERRY WILLENBURG dren were growing up our Burnsville political leaders were able to find compromise which provided outstanding public schools and state parks. My children received an To the editor: education which was secNow that we’re apond to none and enjoyed

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proaching the third week of the state government shutdown, I’m beginning to recognize the Minnesota GOP as a religious cult. What else to you call a cohesive group of people who are dogmatically faithful to a particular doctrine to a destructive degree? While Gov. Mark Dayton and Democratic legislators have compromised and offered fair budget solutions featuring spending cuts and modest tax increases, Republican legislators remain firmly committed to their “no tax� mantra. Meanwhile private contractors can’t do business with the government, public employees are without work, and vulnerable families and individuals are without needed assistance. Fortunately most cults come to an end and unless Republican legislators can’t realistically and reasonably compromise for the good of their constituents their cult will surely be dismantled after the November 2012 election. ERIC JAYNE Apple Valley

Who do our representatives represent? To the editor: I attended a Thursday, July 7 Eagan Town Hall meeting sponsored by a local affiliate of the AFL/ CIO. Sen. Ted Daley and Reps. Diane Anderson and Doug Wardlow chose not to attend. It seems strange that all three of them would have conflicts at the same time that would preclude their participation. With the state of the state right now, I would think that hearing the concerns of their constituents at this meeting would be a priority for them. After all, they do represent us ‌ or do they? GERI HETTERICK Eagan

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many weekends camping in Minnesota’s beautiful state parks. I see it as my duty to pass that on to the next generation. I find it sad that our political leaders and others in this state do not feel the same.

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THISWEEK July 15, 2011

Eagan

Three charged in copper theft that cut power in Eagan

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Three people have been charged in an attempted copper theft from a power station that left one suspect badly burned and cut power to an Eagan neighborhood. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office has charged Alanna Lindsey Magnuson, 30, of St. Paul; Brad Jules Krekelberg, 33, of St. Paul; and David Paul Stachowiak, 35, of Blaine, in connection with the crime. According to the criminal complaint, officers were called out to Taconite Trail for a medical emergency just after midnight Dec. 23, 2009. The reporting party stated a man was on fire. Just prior to the call, the power at the Eagan Police Department was interrupted for about 15 seconds. Officers on their way to the call saw that the street and traffic lights were out along Pilot Knob Road, and residences west of Pilot Knob had a power outage. When officers arrived on scene, they found Stachowiak, whose body and clothes were burned and who complained of being in extreme pain. Stachowiak, who was found near a Dakota Electric substation, was taken to Regions Hospital. Officers tracked footprints from Stachowiak’s location toward the substation and found a burned jacket and a glove, and saw the

top of the chain-link fence around the station had been cut. Upon entering the substation, officers and Dakota Electric workers found numerous areas where heavy copper cables had been cut from parts of the transformers and equipment. Officers could see where an individual had made contact and completed a circuit, which launched him in the air and set him on fire. Neighbors nearby told police they heard a loud bang and then all the lights went out in the neighborhood. While investigating the scene, officers approached Magnuson and Krekelberg, who were standing across the street from the substation. Both said they were on their way to Mystic Lake Casino from St. Paul and had stopped to see what was going on. Officers knew they were nowhere near such a route, so they continued to question them and eventually took them into custody. During the investigation, staff at a recycling facility in St. Paul recognized photos of Stachowiak and Magnuson and provided them with documentation of all the copper they’d sold. Since 2008, Magnuson has sold 3,611 pounds of copper and Stachowiak has sold 518. After bringing Magnuson back in for questioning, she allegedly admitted to of-

ficers that the three suspects had been at the substation that night to steal copper. She said Stachowiak and Krekelberg went over the fence into the substation, where Stachowiak was electrocuted. She said he was launched 15 feet in the air, hit the ground, then ran 40 yards or so to the fence, climbed 10 feet, then fell back to the ground, still on fire. Magnuson told officers the three suspects had been stealing copper for some time, including $10,000 worth from a utility company in Savage from which Stachowiak had been fired. She said she sells the copper because Stachowiak doesn’t have identification. Dakota Electric and Great River Energy estimated the damage to the substation property to be more than $78,000. All three suspects have been charged with one count of damage or theft to energy transmission or telecommunications equipment, one count of first-degree criminal property damage, and one count of possession of burglary tools, all felonies. If convicted, they face up to five years and/or a fine of $3,000 to $10,000 for the first two counts and up to three years and/or a fine of $1,500 to $5,000 for the third count. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Eagan Parks and Recreation is currently taking registrations for summer dance camps. Little Leapers for children ages 4-6 will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 25-28. Dance Like You’re a Star for children ages 8-14 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. July

camps for children ages 3-6. Exploring the Outdoors, Little Leapers Dance Camp, Safety Camp, and Little Sporties Soccer Camp for are all being offered. Camps run in July and August. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.cityofeaEagan Parks and Rec- gan.com/preschool, or call reation is currently taking (651) 675-5500. registrations for preschool 25-28. Camps will take place at the Eagan Community Center. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.cityofeagan. com, or call (651) 675-5500.

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Tammy Omdal, the city of Burnsville’s chief financial officer, is leaving for a private-sector job. Omdal said she’s leaving Aug. 12 to head the public finance group of Northland Securities in Minneapolis. “And they’re going to move quickly to replace,� Omdal said in an interview Tuesday night. Omdal, 42, one of two deputy city managers under City Manager Craig Ebeling, had been mentioned at City Hall as a possible successor to Ebeling should both he and Deputy City Manager Tom Hansen retire in coming years. “Burnsville is a great place for the employees and is a great community,� she said. Omdal said the opportunity arose to head Northland’s public finance group, which serves municipalities and government agencies across the Upper Midwest. She came to Burnsville in January 2004 after working for the city of Minneapolis. — John Gessner

Explosion in Burnsville sewer line still a mystery Investigators aren’t sure what caused an explosion in a sanitary sewer line in Burnsville on Friday, July 8. Police and firefighters were called at about 1:35 p.m. after three manhole covers were blown off in a northeast Burnsville neighborhood. The manholes are on West River Hills Drive in the area of Ridgewood Court, according to a fire department news release. About 100 homes were evacuated. Residents were allowed to return to their homes at around 9:30 p.m. Firefighters detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide and flammable atmospheric readings in the underground sewer line. Readings returned to normal later that day, but investigators still haven’t identified the material that caused the explosion. Burnsville’s own Mobile Volunteer Network of trained public safety volunteers helped with traffic control and resident notifications. Evacuated residents were able to go to River Hills United Methodist Church, where Burnsville’s police and fire chaplains were on hand. Investigation continues by the fire, police and public works departments.

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Viola Henrietta (Vye) Nelson Age 101, of Farmington, passed away Dec. 31, 2010 in San Diego, CA. Vye was born on the family farm (in a log cabin) west of Webster, MN. Dec. 27, 1909 to William and Anna (Keske) Wiese. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster. After her primary schooling, she attended a beauty school in Minneapolis. She was united in marriage to Christ Nelson in 1932. They settled in Farmington where she opened the Charm Beauty Shop which she owned until the early 50’s. She and Christ purchased the Farmington Auto Co. in 1947. They were married 59 years until his death in 1992. Upon retirement, they spent the winters in Sun City, AZ. and the summers in Farmington. Vye’s final years were spent with her daughter and family in California in the winter, Farmington in the summer, living alone there and driving until she was 99. She and Christ loved to travel. They visited many countries and places in the US. Vye was a long time member of Farmington Lutheran Church. She held many positions in the church and sang in the choir. She was active in Eastern Star serving different offices at the local and state level. She was very devoted to her faith, her family and friends. Her unwavering love and support was known by everyone she touched. Vye was very gifted in the hobbies she pursued. Her pastime was spent doing hardanger, needlepoint, knitting, reading and playing cards, especially bridge, and she was a wonderful cook. At 100 years old she was knitting caps for cancer survivors! Viola Nelson is survived by children, Vordyn Nelson and Kay Mahoney, sister-in-law Beverly Wiese, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 7 brothers and sisters. Her 8th and final sibling passed away in Feb. 2011. She was and always will be the loving matriarch of our family. She truly loved her extended family and friends and they loved her. And now she is with the Lord and the family and friends that have gone before her. A memorial service will be held on July 23, 2011 at 11am at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road, Farmington, MN. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the services at the church In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Farmington Lutheran Church or San Diego Hospice, 4311 3rd Ave., San Diego, CA ; Att’n: Foundation White Funeral Home Farmington 651-463-7374 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Alice Henry Age 85, of Lakeville passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Catherine Dircks; siblings, Walter, Marcella Campion, Ray, George, Martin and Bernie Dircks. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Lester Henry; children, Joe Henry (Maria Lilia), Jean (Gene) Casler, Kathy (Don) Monnens, Mike (Debi) Henry and Mark (Diane) Henry; 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Bernadine (Donald) Damann. Also by many other loving nieces, nephews, realtives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 11AM Monday, July 11 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville with visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. Pall Bearers: Tracy, Rick and Cory Henry, Brian and Scott Monnens and Cory Ellingson. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Lakeville. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Melvin Daniel Schermann “Dan�

Age 50 of Lakeville passed away on July 4, 2011 in Burnsville, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his brother, Randy Schermann. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mary (Ocel) Schermann; children, Kylie, Tyler and Trevor; father, Melvin J (Karen) Schermann; mother, Kay (Joe) Gerou; siblings, Lori Knutson and John (Jenny) Schermann; brothers and sisters in-law, Terrie(Alex) Verduzco, Danny (Kim), Jeff (Pam), Pete, Cheryl, Paula (Mike) Gaffney and Joe Ocel; parents-in-law, Sam (Mary) Ocel; 20 nieces and nephews. Also by other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service was held Sunday July 10, 2011 at Hosanna! Church, 9600 163rd Street W., Lakeville. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

James Free Jefferey Scott Allcorn Passed away on July 5, 2011. He was born on April 9, 1968 in Alliance, Ohio to his parents Mr. & Mrs. Robert Allcorn of 11002 Schoolcraft Road, Burnsville. He was for many years a Pulltab seller at Casper’s Sports Bar in Eagan. Funeral arrangements are being held up for the present time. In lieu of flowers donations should be given to Burnsville Special Olympics 13201 Highview Drive or Presbyterian Church of the Apostles 701 East 130th St. Burnsville.

Age 74, of Northfield passed away on July, 4, 2011 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Clara Free; brother, Robert. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Janice (Hecht) Free, children, Renee Rote, John Free and Cindy (Garr) Nelson; grandchildren, Cindy, James, Amber, Chelsea and Jordan; great grandchildren, Aidan and Ryan. Funeral service was held Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd Street, Farmington. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donors choice of charities.

Age 16, passed away June 14, 2011 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Born March 14, 1995 in Burnsville, MN to Mike and Cindy (Gorkowski) Miller. Preceded in death by grandfather, Robert Miller. Survived by her father, Mike; mother, Cindy; brother, Sean; sister, Sarah; grandparents, Mary Miller, Robert and Stella Gorkowski; aunts and uncles, Darryl and Deb Engel, Frank and Linda Gorkowski, Jim and Jackie Gorkowski, John and Mary Gorkowski, Bob and Sue Attwell, Joe Miller, Julie Miller, Brian and Ashley Miller; as well as many cousins and friends who loved her dearly. Laura was a passionate learner, not only in school but in her hobbies; crocheting, knitting, sewing, jewelry making, drawing, poetry, and piano. Her wardrobe, along with her jewelry and bedroom, was dominated by the color purple. She was almost never without a book in her hand. She enjoyed having quiet time to herself just as much as she loved being around others. Laura was an inspiration to those around her for her honesty and kind spirit, and she always put others before herself. Laura’s family and friends will greatly miss her gentle loving spirit. Visitation Friday, June 17, 2011 from 4-8pm at White Funeral Home in Apple Valley. Funeral mass Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11am at St. Thomas Becket, 4455 South Robert Trail, Eagan. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the funeral home will fund a scholarship in Laura’s name. Memorials will be going to the Laura C. Miller Scholarship fund.

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Age 65 of Lakeville passed away peacefully on July 6, 2011. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Farrell and infant grandson, Leo. Survived by her husband, Jay; sons; Jay R. (Wendy), Brian (Linda), and Todd (Chrys); grandchildren; Jay W., Samantha, Alexis, Bennett, and Morgan; mother, Terese Farrell; siblings: Richard (Jennifer) Farrell, Elaine (Bob) Breedlove, and Robert (Peggy) Farrell; also by other loving relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Church of the Risen Savior (CR 42) Burnsville. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952 432 2001

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Schafer Gossman Steve and Kim Schafer of Hastings, MN (formerly of Rosemount, MN) are pleased to announce the engagement/wedding of their daughter, Nicole Renee Schafer to Benjamin Eli Gossman, son of Dan Gossman of Janesville, M N and M ary Sherwood of Mankato, MN. Nicole is a 2004 graduate of Rosemount High School. She attended Minnesota State University of Mankato and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting. She is currently employed with State Farm in Mankato, MN as an office manager and an insurance account representative.

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Klein-Conrey Chelsea Marie Klein, daughter of Jeff & Karen Klein of Lakeville, and Trevor Alan Conrey, son of Michael & Nancy Conrey of Lakeville, announce their engagement. Chelsea is a 2004 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2008 graduate of Bemidji State University. Trevor is a 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School. A February 25, 2012 wedding is planned in Minneapolis.

Benjamin is a 2003 graduate of Welcome Memorial High School, Lake Crystal, MN. He is currently a foreman/painter with Reichel Painting Inc. located in Mankato, MN. The couple will wed on August 6th, 2011 in an outdoor ceremony at Sibley Park Mankato, MN; the ceremony will be followed by a reception in Mankato, MN at the AmericInn Hotel. The couple will reside in Mankato, MN where they purchased their first home in August 2009. They plan to honeymoon this winter in the Caribbean’s.

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Al and Shari Ramswick The children of Al and Shari (Weidenbach) Ramswick happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on July 15, 1961, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Hopkins. They have two children, Robin (Drew) Fuller and Kelly (Amy) R a m s w i ck , a n d t h ree grandchildren. They resided in Eagan for over 30 years before moving to Prior Lake. Their love and commitment is an inspiration and we congratulate them on this very special day!

announce the engagement of their daughter Ivy Nicole Miller to Sharad Rathnam, son of Capt S.S. and Pushpa Rathnam of Bangalore, India. Ivy is a 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2006 graduate of Drake University with a B.S. in psychology and B.A. in Creative Writing. She is currently a PHD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Boston University, Boston, MA. Sharad is a 1996 graduate of Jamnabai Narsee School, Bombay, India, a 2001 graduate of the University of Maine-Orono with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a 2003 graduate of Georgia Tech with a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a 2008 graduate of MIT with a Masters in Business Administration. He is currently employed with Fidelity Investments in Boston. A fall wedding is planned at the home of the bride's parents.

Barb Knutson and Steve Hanson are happy to announce they were married on January 1st, 2011. Barb is the daughter of Herb Buermann and the late Joan Buermann of Richmond, MN. Steve is the son of Ron and Anne Hanson on Winthrop, MN. The wedding took place at the Holiday Surf and Racquet Club in Destin, Florida. Steve has been a resident of Rosemount for 21 years, and works at Carleton College in Northfield for the past 20 years. Barb has been a resident of Rosemount for the past 18 years, and has been the owner of Little Blessings Childcare for the past 21 years. They have three beautiful daughters that have graduated from Rosemount High School, and attend the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and Rasmussen College in Eagan.


THISWEEK July 15, 2011

Major retailer plugs into Eagan company’s solar pods Burnsville-based Northern Tool and Equipment distributes Mouli Engineering alternative energy product by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Guests enjoy the expanded patio at Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge in Eagan, which reopened this week after a fire forced it to close in February.

Ansari’s reopens after fire Renovation brings some changes to Mediterranean restaurant THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge in Eagan has reopened its doors after a fire forced it to close in February. The restaurant officially opened Monday, July 11, to much fanfare from loyal customers. “It was very successful. A lot of old regulars came and we had a lot of fun,� said Hussein Ansari, whose sons David and Ramsey own the restaurant. “The boys did a good job redoing the restaurant.� Ansari’s originally opened in 2009 in a former Baker’s Square. The fire, which was caused by a faulty heating unit, resulted in major damage to the restaurant’s restroom area, and the dining room and bar areas were heavily damaged by smoke and water. Rebuilding the restaurant has given the owners an opportunity to make some improvements, and to finally lose that “Baker’s Square look,� Ramsey said. “That’s what we were go- Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. ing for,� he said.

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Higher ceilings, new tables and chairs, new “VIP� booths, remodeled bathrooms and a larger patio and bar area are some of the changes customers will see. “It just looks so much bigger in here,� Ramsey said. In addition, new menu items include an expanded selection of Mediterranean specialties and more vegetarian options. A new happy hour will be held daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Ansari’s was able to retain the same staff it had five months ago, all of whom continued to be paid while the restaurant was closed, Hussein said. “They were getting paid their hourly wages, but they lost out on a lot of tips,� he said. Ramsey said he’s glad to have the restaurant up and running again, and to see the larger patio already being filled each night. “It feels good to have that door open again,� Ramsey said. “It’s been great seeing all the old faces come back.�

Only months after launching its plug-in solar energy systems for homes and businesses, Mouli Engineering Inc. struck a deal with a major distributor to sell its patented product worldwide. The Eagan engineering and renewable energy consulting firm signed an agreement last month guaranteeing its system known as solar pod will be sold online by Northern Tool and Equipment, an international hardware retail chain based in Burnsville. “It seems like there’s a lot of these out there, but this is the first true plug and play system available,� said Travis Johnson, merchan-

dise manager for Northern Tool and Equipment. Johnson said the product’s simple installation and ability to expand was appealing to company executives. With some simple rewiring by an electrician, the pods can be plugged into a home or commercial building’s electrical outlet. Installation takes only a few hours, said Mouli Vaidyanathan, founder and president of Mouli Engineering. “That’s the innovative aspect of it,â€? he said. Customers can purchase one or two pods at a time, rather than invest in one complete unit like more conventional systems. Each pod is available for $6,799 at Northern Tool and Equipment’s website www.northerntool.com. Approximately four to eight pods will enable a typical home to be completely independent from the electrical grid, Vaidyanathan said. The number required for small businesses vary depending upon the size of ďż˝ ďż˝

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District 196 may change middle school attendance area

Eagan YMCA employee charged with stealing from co-workers

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board is considering a slight attendance area change for two of its middle schools. If approved, students living in the Walden Pond neighborhood in Eagan would no longer attend Blackhawk Middle School. Instead, they would be sent to nearby Falcon Ridge Middle School in Apple Valley. The recommendation was prompted by the fact that many Walden Pond parents are already sending their children to Falcon Ridge, district officials said. “It seems parents have already trumped us, and we are supporting their decision,� School Board Member Bob Schutte said. —Jessica Harper

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Immediately after discovering their credit cards were missing, O’Keefe’s co-workers notified police. Through their investigation, police found a surveillance video of O’Keefe making purchases with the stolen credit cards at a local retailer, the complaint said. Questioned by police, O’Keefe allegedly admitted taking her co-workers credit cards without permission. O’Keefe is scheduled to appear in Dakota County District Court on Aug. 1.

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A Prior Lake woman is accused of stealing credit cards from co-workers at an Eagan elementary school. Bonnie Ann O’Keefe, 22, was charged by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office June 24 with felony fraud for allegedly stealing credit cards from her co-workers at the YMCA after-school child care program at Deerwood Elementary. According to the complaint, O’Keefe took credit cards from the wallets of five co-workers and made multiple purchases totaling about $925 at retail- E-mail Jessica Harper at: ers in West St. Paul, Eagan and jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com Apple Valley.

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Penguins now on exhibit at zoo The Minnesota Zoo’s newest residents are ready to meet the public. The 3M Penguins of the African Coast exhibit which opened July 9 features 18 African penguins in a replica of their habitat on South Africa’s Boulders Beach. The exhibit includes a 15,000-gallon, 7-foot-deep pool along with a beach and cliffs with built-in nest boxes for the penguins to sleep and breed. For zoo visitors, it offers above and below water views, a sound system to convey the braying noises the penguins make, and daily feeding demonstrations by zookeepers. According to zoo director Lee Ehmke, the zoo plans to breed the 18 penguins as part of the African Penguin Species Survival Plan. The South African penguin population has been declining rapidly due to over-fishing, pollution and fluctuating temperatures.

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The new 3M Penguins of the African Coast exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo offers visitors above and below water views of the penguins in a replica of their habitat on South Africa’s Boulders Beach. The penguins are housed in an area previously known as the Indoor Theatre, a space renovated as part of the zoo’s $20 million, multiphase Heart of the Zoo initiative, which also included the addition of the Target Learning Center and the Cargill Environmental Education Center. The penguins are the first in a series of “social animal� exhibits planned through Heart of the Zoo, Ehmke

said. 3M Penguins of the African Coast opened on schedule, despite the state government shutdown. The zoo closed for two days July 1-2, but reopened July 3 after a court hearing in which the zoo argued its gate revenue can cover expenses. More about the penguin exhibit is at dothewaddle. com. —Andrew Miller

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Athlete turned actor shooting for the stars ‘JOSEPH’ COMES TO EAGAN STAGE Photo by Rick Orndorf

EHS grad returns to his alma mater for leading role in ‘Joseph’ by Andrew Miller

to his alma mater this summer. Oxborough is cast in the His junior year at Eagan High School, Jordan Oxbor- lead role of Joseph in Eagan ough had to make a tough de- Summer Community Theatre’s production of “Joseph cision: sports or theater? and the Amazing The three-sport Technicolor Dreamathlete and regular in coat.� He’s also leadthe school’s theater ing acting camps for productions knew he students in grades couldn’t devote his full one through five at attention to both. the high school this “I loved cross summer. country, but I chose The “Joseph� role theater,� said the Oxborough puts him back on 19-year-old actor. “I couldn’t balance both of the stage where it all started. them. I can honestly say it was In sixth grade, he scored a the most difficult decision I small part in the high school’s had to make in high school.� production of “The Secret Garden,� a show in which his He hasn’t looked back. The 2010 Eagan graduate older brother Jared, then a is now working toward his 12th-grader, was also cast. During high school, Oxgoal of a career in theater, a goal that’s brought him back borough was a regular in the THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Kate Kidwell, left, and Sarah Shervey are a conspicuous presence as the narrators of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,� as they are the only whitecostumed actors in an otherwise colorfully clad cast. Eagan Summer Community Theatre’s production of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opens tonight (Friday, July 15) and runs through July 30 at Eagan High School. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and children under 12, and can be purchased by calling (651) 683-6964 or at the door.

school’s annual “Encore� music and dance reviews and starred in shows such as “Pippin� and “High School Musical.� He plans to pursue a musical theater degree from Minnesota State UniversityMankato after completing his general credits at a local community college. After that, he said, it’s just a matter of where the casting calls take him. “It’s a tough business, but I want theater in some shape or form to be part of my life – be it acting, directing, stage managing,� he said. “Theater has always been my passion and the stage has always been a second home to me.� Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

Festival offers panorama o’ fun for all

Soul Asylum and frontman Dave Pirner played on July 9 to a crowd of at least a thousand people. Read Aaron Vehling’s review of the concert at www.thisweeklive. com.

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L o c a l residents had a chance to participate in a wide range of contests from a softball tournament to pet show judging.

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Above, Firefighter Tim Bohlman serves a customer during the Waffle Breakfast on July 9 at Fire Station No. 1. Below, hundreds lined Holyoke Avenue in downtown Lakeville to catch a glimpse of custom and classic cars such as this hydraulic-reinforced low-rider.

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theater and arts briefs Sumunar Indonesian Gamelan and Dance Ensemble will perform at Caponi Art Park and Learning Center’s Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24, as part of the Summer Performance Series. Artists from Sumunar will perform cultural music on the gamelan – an Indonesian orchestra of bronze and teak instruments – and a dance ensemble will accompany the orchestra. Admission to the performance is free; a donation of $4 per person is suggested. Gelato will be for sale. More information is at www.caponiartpark.org. Sumunar will also perform at Caponi Art Park on July 19 at 10 a.m. as part of the Family Fun Tuesday series.

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Sports Lundin’s hockey journey comes home Apple Valley High School alumnus, Lakeville resident signs with Minnesota Wild by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Minnesota Wild felt like they signed a steady, veteran defender when they acquired fouryear NHL pro Mike Lundin last weekend. The 2003 Apple Valley High School graduate felt at home, finally. After graduating, he played for the University of Maine, where he caught the eye of the Tampa Bay Lightning, which selected him 104th in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He played within the Tampa Bay organization for 224 games the past four seasons, including the team’s most recent run to the Eastern Conference finals. The Lightning’s season ended when one goal in game seven favored the Boston Bruins, which went on to win the Stanley Cup. Following the game, Lundin was a free agent. It’s nice to be paid to play hockey and skate in the NHL, but being a free agent is tough on the nerves. “It’s been a little bit of a crazy summer with free agency not knowing where you’re able to play,� he said. “The Wild were always in the picture. You have to factor in opportunity and money and who wants you. It’s a lot to take in. You listen to teams that don’t want you or don’t like your game. It’s tough. When it ends up you get to play for your home

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Mike Lundin, left, will switch jerseys this upcoming season as a member of the Minnesota Wild after spending the past four seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lundin graduated from Apple Valley in 2003. team it’s a good way to end it.� It was always a dream of his to play for the Wild, but with 30 teams in the NHL it was not up to him. “It seemed like a long shot,� Lundin said. “My friends were always asking: ‘When are the Wild going to sign you?’ Once I heard they were interested, I thought it would be amazing if it worked out.� He hopes his playoff experience will rub off on the Wild, which hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2008. “It’s hard to explain how in-

tense it is,� Lundin said. “That first game out there is so fast and intense. I thought, ‘I don’t see how they can keep this up. We’re all going to be injured in a few weeks.’ � Lundin is used to being one of the younger players on defense, but with the Wild he’s older than about half of his teammates. “It’s a new role for me,� Lundin said. “I always felt like a younger guy.� Lundin’s numbers don’t stand out on the stat sheet, but that’s OK for defenders. “I’m steady, solid,� Lundin said when asked what Wild fans can

Jayatilaka family earns high marks at taekwondo world championship Devmini, 8, wins three world titles; Agasthi, 12, wins silver by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Jayatilaka family had plenty to cheer about after the American Taekwondo Association held its annual world championship June 24-26 in Little Rock, Ark. First-degree black belt Devmini Jayatilaka, 8, won world championships in XMA Forms, Creative Forms and XMA Weapons in her age group. She also took third in Creative Weapons. She’s not the only talented martial arts student in the family. Her brother, seconddegree black belt Agasthi Jayatilaka, 12, finished second in Traditional Weapons and third for XMA Weapons and XMA Forms. His division, comprised of 11- to 13-yearolds, is considered the most competitive. He also won a world championship in 2010 in Traditional Forms. They both train at the ATA Black Belt Academy in Burnsville. Fellow members Vladimir Kornev from Apple Valley was the champion in Extreme Forms, and Burnsville sixth-degree black belt ATA master instructor Janelle Gleisner won in Weapons. To advance to the world championship, participants vie in several regional and national tournaments throughout the season accumulating points along the way. The top 10 black belts with the most points were invited to Little Rock. “The biggest thing is their dedication,� said Joe Abbott, Burnsville ATA chief instructor and third-degree black belt. “The time they spent training and the support they get from their family is just amazing. Their parents are both instructors, and they’re held in high regard around here.� Abbott figures during the tournament season they spent about 40-50 hours practicing taekwondo in some form. Agasthi also teaches and takes private lessons and

expect. “I haven’t put up a ton of points or been real offensive at the high level. Hopefully I can contribute and help other guys score.� For Lundin fans, it will be much more fun to watch him play this year. “I always made a point to watch him play,� Apple Valley head coach Jerry Hayes said. “As much as I hated watching the Lighting jersey with the Eastview connection I always made a point to go when they were in tow. It’s nice now I don’t have to block off one particular day. I can go to a lot of games now.� Hayes had an idea that he had something special when Lundin stepped on the ice almost 10 years ago. “He was so dominant and such a great skater,� Hayes said. “He used to play 42 out of 48 minutes and just take a breather. I don’t know if I ever saw a high school player play as much. He neutralized so many other players and didn’t take a lot of penalties. It was just so effortless.� If anything, his level of pride and excitement to play for Minnesota may be unmatched by anyone on the team. Though he is much traveled, he has always maintained an address in the south metro having been born in Burnsville and raised in Apple Valley. “Just the experience of high school hockey in Minnesota is something,� he said. “You don’t

Eastview graduate moving up the ranks in the Tampa Bay Rays organization by Andy Rogers

gymnastics to help with the flips and conditioning. “They’re very involved and the results show,� their father, Venuka Jayatilaka, said with a smile. Venuka is a second-degree black belt, but doesn’t compete as much with three children in competition. He has a 5-yearold who is also involved. Venuka has observed several personal benefits from taekwondo, and he’s happy to share it with his children. “Taekwondo teaches a lot of life skills like honor, integrity, discipline,� Venuka said. “Instilling these values from a young age is very important.� Improved flexibility, confidence and stamina doesn’t hurt either no matter what age. It’s become more than just a family hobby. It will take them to Fargo, N.D., Dallas, Orlando, Fla., Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Portland, Ore., for various tournaments within the next 12 months. The ATA World Championship is a week-long celebration of martial arts that drew 20,000 martial art students, instructors and fans from nearly 20 countries for specialty training seminars, high rank belt testing and competition. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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really know it until you go out into the world and see other guys who haven’t had that.� When training camp begins in a few months he won’t have to pack up the family and belongings from his residence in Lakeville like he has in previous years. His wife Shelly Lundin is a coach with the Apple Valley volleyball team and he has a son “I’ll be right home and stay at my own house,� Lundin said. “My dad was saying I haven’t seen a Minnesota winter in nine years now. In hockey, there are two worlds: offseason and season. They’re separate. A lot of people aren’t lucky enough to be in the same city for both of those lives.� It will also give him the opportunity to stay active in the Minnesota hockey community. He remain in contact with his high school coaches Jerry Hayes, Chris Sikich and Bob Altavilla and skates with high school players in summer camps. Lundin won’t be alone on the Wild either. Kyle Medvec, a 2006 graduate of Apple Valley, made the Wild Development Camp roster this summer. They both hope to give everyone in Minnesota something to cheer about when the season opens Oct. 8.

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Organizational Notices

Organizational Notices

Organizational Notices

Abraham Low Self-Help Systems

South Suburban Alanon

Farmington AA

(Recovery, Int'l)

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

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Ebenezer Ridges Care Center

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612-759-5407 or Marty

612-701-5345

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE to St. Martin's Way SMW provides assistance to empower people to improve their life situation through education counseling and donated cars. • Tax deductible if you itemize • Free pick-up ; : 6A9 :6 St. Martin's Way 14450 So Robert Trail #203, Rosemount 651-423-9606 www.stmartinsway.org

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

If you want to STOP that’s ours.

Burnsville Lakeville

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

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

Find a meeting:

www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

Closed Mixed Meetings Mon, Wed, Thurs at 8 PM Open Meeting 2nd Sat.

Alanon Mtgs Thurs at 8pm

All meetings at: Rambling River Center 325 Oak Street

Questions? Call Mike W. at 952-240-1262 www.aa.org

Vehicles 96’ FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

98,000 miles, Full Power, New Top, Good Tires and New Battery. $5,000 or BO.

Contact Ken 651-406-9927

RV’s & Campers

South Suburban Alanon & Alateen All Saints Catholic Church 19795 Holyoke Ave Lakeville, MN A 2 6# *+%$ :(% %, Concurrent Alateen Meeting Ages 12-17 Contact (Alanon) Kathy: 952-956-4198

Parts & Services

$$ $200 - $7500 $$

Junkers & Repairables

More if Saleable

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612-861-3020 651-645-7715

1999 Pace-Arrow Vision 3B $ 1" $* ) / ; - ďż˝ 2% . $%'ďż˝ $49,500 952-469-4594

JOHNSON 14’ ALUM. BOAT 7 1/2 HP All Accessories. $1,500 OBO. 952-469-2983

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

Houses For Rent

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Houses For Rent

Burnsville: Rambush Estates Gorgeous 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2240 sf all 1 floor living Mobile Home! Has Storage shed.

Newer! One floor Living! 2 BR

Mobile Homes Rent starting at $800 W/D hookups

W/D Hookups!

952-435-7979

952-890-8440

Great counter space!

Lakeville: 2 BR, Apply same day as tour & save on deposit! Starting $725 per month Manufactured Home! With W/D hookups. Call Tanya 952-435-7979 No shared walls!

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Advertise! Classifieds 952-846-2000

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Garage & Estate Sales

Household BEDS BEDS 952-882-0595 All New With Warranty DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Guns Professional Firearms Training & Carry Permit Classes Conceal Women Only Courses Handgun Course Defensive & More - Call Now! FirearmsAndLiberty.com Shade’s Landing Inc.

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(Alateen) Kevin: 651-325-6708

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Apts & Condos

Outdoor Equipment

Parts & Services

Watercraft

Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 pm

EAGAN/BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE AA

Call

DEADLINE WEDNESDAY 3 pm TO HAVE YOUR AD IN FRIDAY’S EDITION

Houses For Rent

Real Estate For Sale

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Newfoundland pup for sale, F/shots, $700 Parents are AKC certified. 651-353-4087

Place An Ad Here! Only $37.50 For 5 Lines + Picture Runs for 6 weeks! 952-894-1111

Vacation Properties

Modular/ Mfg For Sale

FREE KITTENS! Some Calicos, 4 -'/ 2% ' % * )% 'ďż˝ 952-469-5155

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July 15, 2011 THISWEEK

Apple Valley Financial Statement CITY OF APPLE VALLEY SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Apple Valley to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at the City Hall – 7100 147th Street South. Questions about this report may be directed to Ronald Hedberg, Finance Director at 953-2540.

December 31, 2010

The following summaries are from the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Apple Valley for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The right hand column shows the percentage change in dollars between the two years.

Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Municipal

Municipal

Sports

Water &

Storm

Liquor Fund

Golf Course Fund

Arena Fund

Sewer Fund

Drainage Fund

Cemetery Fund

Street Light

Total

Internal

Utility Fund

Enterprise Funds

Service Funds

Assets: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,557,504

Special assessments receivable Accounts receivable - net

$

68,760

$

13,693,593

$

975,629

$

588,668

$

18,664

$

17,166,098

-

-

259,812

1,224

-

-

261,036

$

3,102,874

-

-

124,593

2,116,064

182,937

-

39,771

2,463,365

-

-

-

-

-

-

28

-

-

-

246,743

2,820

-

-

-

249,563

-

1,319,931

28,231

-

55,070

-

-

-

1,403,232

-

13,766

219

-

207,513

-

-

-

221,498

123,209

2,891,229

291,730

440,096

16,334,872

1,159,790

588,668

58,435

21,764,820

3,226,083

-

Due from other governments Prepaid items Total current assets

263,280

28

Interest receivable Inventory

$

-

-

Noncurrent assets: Restricted cash with fiscal agent

291,591

-

-

-

-

291,591

-

-

-

-

11,480

-

-

11,480

-

47,975

-

7,195

-

5,414

-

-

60,584

-

-

-

-

770,983

-

-

-

770,983

-

Land

1,179,183

991,179

2,000

1,678,137

1,118,444

358,187

-

5,327,130

-

Buildings and structures

3,410,285

294,496

2,970,660

8,269,633

-

-

-

14,945,074

-

Deferred special assessments Deferred charges Due from other funds

-

Capital assets:

25,000

385,269

371,650

77,023,509

41,845,614

640,404

-

120,291,446

Furniture and equipment

Other improvements

263,767

689,268

188,338

3,215,567

-

-

-

4,356,940

-

Construction in progress

-

-

-

519,410

188,464

-

-

707,874

-

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(1,110,545)

(1,922,186)

(26,072,958)

(9,197,233)

(99,557)

-

(39,124,093)

-

4,156,621

(721,614)

1,249,667

1,610,462

64,633,298

33,955,289

899,034

-

106,504,371

-

$

4,496,187 7,387,416

$

1,249,667 1,541,397

$

1,617,657 2,057,753

$

65,404,281 81,739,153

$

33,972,183 35,131,973

$

899,034 1,487,702

$

58,435

107,639,009 $ 129,403,829

$

3,226,083

$

611,597

$

6,666

$

16,310

$

148,288

$

92,850

$

4,075

$

$

$

7,783

Capital assets, net Total noncurrent assets Total assets Liabilities: Current liabilities:

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS

Accounts payable Contracts payable

-

879,786

-

-

-

90,075

-

-

-

90,075

-

Accrued wages payable

42,085

9,386

18,058

48,149

-

-

-

117,678

-

Accrued interest payable

10,454

3,412

1,617

735

984

-

-

17,202

-

Due to other governmental units

33,520

283

16,576

37,054

4,624

-

-

92,057

-

Long term liabilities due within one year

189,660

49,536

123,300

254,400

85,000

-

-

701,896

1,435,224

887,316

69,283

175,861

578,701

183,458

4,075

-

1,898,694

1,443,007

116,180

75,388

71,961

194,303

-

-

-

457,832

2,197,355

24,309

10,473

6,813

45,683

-

-

-

87,278

-

-

-

770,983

-

-

-

-

770,983

-

-

109,211

-

-

-

-

-

109,211

-

3,050,000

-

430,000

240,000

355,000

-

-

4,075,000

(123,300)

(254,400)

(85,000)

-

-

Total current liabilities Noncurrent liabilities: Compensated absences payable Net Other Post-Employment Benefits Obligation Due to other funds Capital lease payable Bonds payable - noncurrent portion Less amounts due within one year

(189,660)

(49,536)

-

(701,896)

(1,435,224)

Total noncurrent liabilities

3,000,829

145,536

1,156,457

225,586

270,000

-

-

4,798,408

762,131

Total liabilities

3,888,145

214,819

1,332,318

804,287

453,458

4,075

-

6,697,102

2,205,138

1,106,621

1,140,456

1,180,462

64,393,298

33,600,289

899,034

-

102,320,160

-

Net assets:

Invested in capital assets, net of debt Restricted:

-

Future debt service Unrestricted Total net assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

! ďż˝# #$ % &ďż˝

$

291,591

-

2,101,059

186,122

3,499,271

1,326,578

7,387,416

ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝

$

-

1,541,397

$

-

-

-

-

291,591

-

(455,027)

16,541,568

1,078,226

584,593

58,435

20,094,976

1,020,945

725,435

80,934,866

34,678,515

1,483,627

58,435

122,706,727

1,020,945

58,435

$ 129,403,829

2,057,753

$

81,739,153

$

35,131,973

$

1,487,702

$

$

3,226,083

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND

ďż˝# % ďż˝ ďż˝ % ' #$ ( ') # ďż˝

CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS For The Year Ended December 31, 2010

! !" # $%& " '()ďż˝ +!+, - , .- - /, /ďż˝$$, 0 +!+, - , .- - $&, /ďż˝$$+

Governmental

Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds

" ! ' +!+ 1 +!+ - , !" 1, /ďż˝$$+ 2 - ! !" 3 " ! - +

Municipal

Municipal

Sports

Water &

Storm

Liquor Fund

Golf Course Fund

Arena Fund

Sewer Fund

Drainage Fund

Cemetery Fund

Street Light

Total

Activities -

Utility Fund

Enterprise Funds

Internal Service Funds

Operating revenues: Liquor sales

. " - - 4'()ďż˝ +!+56 +!+, 7 - 2 , .- - / 8 .- - $0, - 0 +!+, - , .- - $&, /ďż˝$$9 ! , )600 $0) : ,

! - 4&0$56/)5'')&9+ !- 5 - " ;/ -"! 0�� - + . !- " " , /$ ! -! 4< - /, /�$/9, !- " # $%& )� " 5 ! " = +

$

9,032,194

Golf fees and rentals

-

Sports arena rentals Charges for services Connection charges

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

-

$

-

-

$

-

-

9,032,194

$

-

$

-

1,114,395

-

1,114,395

-

-

-

606,262

-

-

-

-

606,262

-

-

-

-

8,439,232

1,360,483

89,695

465,552

10,354,962

1,105,822

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total operating revenues

9,032,194

1,114,395

606,262

8,439,232

1,360,483

89,695

465,552

21,107,813

1,105,822

Cost of Goods Sold

6,545,733

185,199

753

15,859

-

-

-

6,747,544

-

Gross Profit

2,486,461

929,196

605,509

8,423,373

1,360,483

89,695

465,552

14,360,269

1,105,822

Personal services

978,123

538,074

359,665

1,375,177

-

935

-

3,251,974

727,082

Contractual services

174,827

19,881

49,231

242,709

57,341

34,466

10,149

588,604

8,000

Other charges

224,380

75,291

22,739

726,385

318,434

6,317

-

1,373,546

671,136

Operating expenses:

. 3 ! >- ! " ! ! " " 3 ?+ @ !- " + ! >- ! ! " +

Operating and maintenance:

Supplies & repairs

38,588

135,903

43,816

640,824

731

11,745

26,481

898,088

-

" ! !- " 0 +!+, - , .- - $&, /ďż˝$$+

Utilities

51,138

36,488

118,765

402,223

-

765

374,157

983,536

-

140,930

61,744

128,669

1,410,545

430,000

14,640

-

2,186,528

-

-

-

-

2,487,517

-

-

-

2,487,517

-

1,607,986

867,381

722,885

7,285,380

806,506

68,868

410,787

11,769,793

1,406,218

878,475

61,815

(117,376)

1,137,993

553,977

20,827

54,765

2,590,476

(1,060)

Depreciation MCES - Sewer charges Total operating expenses

# ( <- /', /ďż˝$$

Operating income (loss)

# 2 A . # B B . - ? /&'$'1/

Nonoperating revenues (expenses): Investment earnings 'B$0B$$

27,730

3,868

265,647

13,483

9,649

849

320,166

50,405

Taxes and assessments

-

-

125,000

3,371

-

-

-

128,371

-

Connection charges

-

-

-

233,187

7,322

-

-

240,509

-

Other revenues

-

129

135

23,435

-

25

2,821

26,545

11,181

Interest expense and agent fees Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)

ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ 2 & 3

4 ) 2 5 ! ) 6 !

6

ďż˝

(5,264)

(24,903)

(12,189)

(40,237)

-

-

(1,267)

99,172

513,451

(19,432)

9,674

3,670

500,876

(18,204)

774,083

60,548

1,651,444

534,545

30,501

58,435

3,091,352

Capital contributions

contributions and transfers

-

-

84,500

585,820

162,349

-

-

832,669

Transfers in

-

-

-

100,000

-

-

-

100,000

-

-

-

-

Transfers out

(485,000)

Change in net assets

Net assets - December 31

ďż˝

ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝

61,586

$

(1,364,450)

(305,000)

289,083

60,548

66,296

972,814

391,894

30,501

58,435

1,869,571

1,266,030

659,139

79,962,052

34,286,621

1,453,126

-

120,837,156

58,435

$ 122,706,727

$

1,326,578

$

725,435

$

80,934,866

$

34,678,515

$

1,483,627

$

-

(2,154,450)

3,210,188 3,499,271

(238,810)

(238,810) 1,259,755 $

1,020,945

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS PROPRIETARY FUNDS For The Year Ended December 31, 2010 Governmental

Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds ďż˝

ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ! ďż˝ ďż˝ "#

(214,715)

Income (loss) before

Net assets - January 1

! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . )

(132,122) (104,392)

& ) / 0 % 1

(300,396)

ďż˝

Receipts from customers and users

$

Payments to suppliers Payments to employees

Sports

Water &

Storm

Liquor

Golf Course

Arena

Sewer

Drainage

Fund

Fund

Fund

Fund

Fund

9,034,745

Net cash flows from operating activities

$

1,117,413

$

582,193

$

7,770,689

(7,160,945)

(454,815)

(236,087)

(4,557,456)

(973,405)

(529,382)

(380,420)

(1,320,869)

Internal activity

Street Light

Total

Cemetery

Utility

Enterprise

Activities Internal

Fund

Fund

Funds

Service Funds

-

$

1,426,024

89,695

$

(51,683)

-

425,781

$

(410,787)

(935)

20,446,540

$

-

(13,179,607)

-

-

(3,205,011)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(144,895)

1,892,364

1,118,190

37,077

14,994

4,061,922

(144,895)

-

-

-

-

-

(2,154,450)

-

-

900,395

133,216

-

-

-

-

-

(1,364,450)

(305,000)

(277,346)

(240,000)

(34,314)

$

(307,834)

Cash flows from noncapital financing activities: Transfers in from other funds

(485,000)

100,000

100,000

-

Payment of due from / to other funds

-

-

-

-

-

(517,346)

Proceeds from Due to other funds

-

-

141,990

-

-

-

-

141,990

-

Intergovernmental revenue

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

27,631

-

-

125,135

-

25

2,821

-

267,125

(1,526,164)

(545,000)

25

2,821

(2,286,193)

Tax, assessments and aids Net cash flows from noncapital financing activities

(485,000)

15,632

-

143,613

27,631

Cash flows from capital & related financing activities (35,340)

(17,862)

(39,591)

(1,192,824)

(191,518)

-

-

(1,477,135)

-

Principal payments on debt

(130,000)

(35,612)

(100,000)

(105,000)

(670,000)

-

-

(1,040,612)

-

Interest & agent fees paid

(129,220)

(1,852)

(23,400)

(12,495)

(31,035)

-

-

(198,002)

-

-

-

355,000 240,509

Acquisition of capital assets

ďż˝

Municipal

Cash flows from operating activities:

Transfers out to other funds

Municipal

-

-

-

355,000

-

-

-

233,187

7,322

-

-

-

6,105

-

11,174

-

-

-

-

-

Bond proceeds

-

Connection fees received Proceeds from sale of capital assets Net cash flows from capital & financing activities

(294,560)

(49,221)

(162,991)

(530,231)

(1,065,958)

17,279

-

(2,102,961)

-

Cash flows from investing activities:

ďż˝

! ""

ďż˝

# # $$$ %&

27,702

3,868

(1,060)

265,647

13,483

9,649

849

320,138

Net cash flows from investing activities

27,702

3,868

(1,060)

265,647

13,483

9,649

849

320,138

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

148,537

87,863

68,760

(434,111)

56,442

46,751

18,664

Investment earnings

Cash and cash equivalents - January 1

1,700,558

Cash and cash equivalents - December 31

$

1,849,095

175,417 $

263,280

$

68,760

ďż˝

. / &$ & %" # " $ $ 0& & /

975,629

541,917 $

588,668

$

18,664

17,464,783 $

17,457,689

3,426,947 $

3,381,198

ďż˝ ďż˝

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ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝

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ďż˝

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71,515

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ďż˝

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919,187

14,127,704 $

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Dakota County Briefs Car and bike Dakota Electric provides show benefit members free zoo event on July 28 Dakota Electric As- 3M Penguins of the Afriis set sociation members and can Coast and many other Eagan’s El Loro Mexican Restaurant will host a car and bike show to benefit HopeKids from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 17. The event will be held at the Yankee Square parking lot, 1428 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan. HopeKids is a nonprofit organization that provides events and activities and a support community for families who have a child with cancer or other lifethreatening medical condition. Schedule of events: noon, car check-in ($15 registration fee); 1 to 3 p.m., Eagan Fire Department fire truck appearance (free firefighter hat for children while supplies last); 3 p.m., taco eating contest; 4 p.m., silent auction; 5 p.m., prizes for car and bike winners. For more information on the event, contact Samuel Arellano at (651) 249-4785 or crusin57@hotmail.com.

Photo by Tad Johnson

The Johnny Holm Band played during last year’s Rosemount Leprechaun Days. This year, the group will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30.

The band is a past recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Silver Scroll, which recognizes community bands that have a consistent high level of excellence and have made a significant musical and cultural contribution. The band’s conductor is Jerry Luckhardt, an associate professor of music at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities. He conducts the Symphonic Band, Chamber Winds, and teaches courses in conducting.

More music

Medallion Hunt/from 1A medallion maker and concealer of the prize. Over the years, the medallion has taken on various shapes, sizes and colors. It’s been green to blend in with grass, red when attached to a fire hydrant and made of wood when placed on a bench. Medallion-seekers should note that this tradition will continue, along with it being hidden on city of Rosemount park property that can be seen and reached by even the youngest of hunters. Hunters should note that they won’t have to move, damage or destroy park property in order to find the medallion. Official rules and a picture of the prize will be posted at clue central at ThisweekLive. com and on the front door of the bank. Clues will be published every morning at 9 a.m. at the entrance to Sterling State Bank, 4520 150th St. W., corner of County Road 42 and Diamond Path, and on the newspaper’s website.

exhibits, including Russia’s Grizzly Coast, the Minnesota Trail, World of Birds Show, free monorail rides and more. The IMAX Theater is also providing discounted movie prices. Dakota Electric’s guests w i l l also enjoy swing music from Opus One and walk-around magic by Bob Miller. Children can enjoy the splash pad, the Woodland Adventure play area and Louie the Lightning Bug, Dakota Electric’s safety mascot, who will be greeting children. Dakota Electric welcomes its members and their families to enjoy this great family event. More information can be found at www.dakotaelectric.com.

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School of Rock, said in a previous interview. The school opened in October 2010 near Burnsville Center shopping mall. Another musical highlight will be the Mid-Summer Faire in Central Park on Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30. Dance-party band Pop Rocks and Twin Cities live show legend the Johnny Holm Band will take to the entertainment stage on the respective nights. For more on the musical acts, see a previous story posted online at www. ThisweekLive.com. Last week’s edition carried a story about the Bluegrass Americana Family Weekend from July 22-24 in Central Park. The event includes a square dance, bluegrass festival and gospel sing on the respective days. A craft fair is planned in conjunction with the festival. For more details, see the story at ThisweekLive.com or go to www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com.

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their families should mark the date for the 14th annual Member Appreciation Event from 4 to 8 p.m. on July 28. During the event, Dakota Electric provides complimentary admission to the Minnesota Zoo for those who purchase electricity from the cooperative. Tickets to the event were included in electric bills, or members may bring a copy of a recent bill. Members attending the event are encouraged to bring food or cash to be donated to local food shelves. In the last 13 years, Dakota Electric’s members have donated more than eight tons of food and more than $5,000 toward local food shelves. Cooperative members can enjoy the zoo’s new

Another addition to Leprechaun Days will be a performance by students from the School of Rock in Burnsville. The concert will be from 7-10 p.m. during Family Fun Night on Thursday, July 28. Select School of Rock students will perform as the School of Rock Road Crew. “That’s an auditioned School of Rock band, and they’re fantastic,� Melody Tad Johnson is at editor. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Mendis, instructor at the thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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