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Costco, Kautz, congestion 2010 was a year of were highlights in Burnsville celebration, loss in Eagan by John Gessner

Carriage Hills, Cedar Grove battles see resolution, Lockheed says goodbye as city reaches 150-year milestone

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Costco finally came to town. Motorists and businesses struggled through construction season on Burnsville Parkway. The mayor gained national exposure alongside big-city mayors. 2010 was an attentiongetting year in Burnsville, one that changed the city’s landscape and promised future change. Burnsville’s state legislative delegation switched from Democrat back to Republican. A major employer launched an expansion. The Burnsville Bowl, a Highway 13 landmark, was closed but will reopen. The local animal shelter will close and not reopen. The city’s Performing Arts Center had better news to report after a difficult opening in 2009. Here’s a year-end recap of newsmaking events.

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The year began with Eagan celebrating its 150th anniversary, and ended with one of its largest corporate citizens announcing its departure. While the sluggish economy remained one of the top stories of 2010, there were some signs of development progress in the city, as well as a great showing of community spirit to celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial. Here’s a recap of some of the top stories of 2010.

Major milestone

Costco After at least five years of scouting for a south-ofthe-river location, Costco Wholesale Corp. opened a membership warehouse in Burnsville on Nov. 23. The 156,000-squarefoot warehouse is at 14050 Burnhaven Drive, two blocks north of Burnsville Center. It’s the former site of Grossman Chevrolet and Cadillac. The opening was welcomed by area residents who previously drove 18 miles to Eden Prairie or 19 miles to St. Louis Park to get their Costco fix. Since the company’s initial talks with city officials several years ago, the City

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Above: Family and friends left a memorial marker at the intersection where Tejas Malakapalli was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle May 13. He died two days later. Below: Jon Elbaum started work in April as the second executive director of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. He had been director of the civic center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Council added more off-sale liquor licenses, which helped pave the way for Costco. Grossman Chevrolet and Cadillac waged a futile, lastditch campaign to save its franchise from being terminated by General Motors Corp. Defeated, the dealer-

ship completed sale of its property to the retail warehouse giant.

Burnsville Parkway Reconstruction of Burnsville Parkway from Aldrich Avenue on the west to ParkSee Burnsville, 14A

Eagan spent the year celebrating its 150th anniversary as a township, reminiscing about the city’s Native American roots and its early days as Onion Capital of the United States. The celebration included creating a 50-year time capsule, which will be filled with contributions from the community and sealed in the floor of the new fire station. The celebration also included a much-needed drive for area food shelves. The whole community got in on the act and helped the city exceed its initial goal of 150,000 pounds of food within the first three months. The city then raised the bar, aiming to collect 300,000 pounds of food by the end of the year. Again, the community came through – residents,

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Above: Eagan City Council members Gary Hansen, Cyndee Fields, Paul Bakken and Mayor Mike Maguire help paint fire hydrants green at the site of the new ecofriendly fire station, which began construction in July Below: Lockheed Martin announced in November it would close its Eagan facility by 2013. business, schools and orEven so, donations bareganizations donated a jaw- ly kept up with demand. dropping 400,000 pounds Food shelf use continued of food to the effort. See Eagan, 7A

City of Eagan triumphs in eminent domain case the city of Eagan has won its battle with property owners in the Cedar Grove redevelopment area. The Minnesota Court of Appeals sided with the city in its ruling Dec. 28, which involved three property owners who objected to the use of eminent doby Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS main to acquire their propIt took three years and erties. In its decision, the court four court decisions, but

Three business owners sued over taking of their properties in Cedar Grove redevelopment area

agreed the redevelopment district is blighted and that redevelopment will lead to “increased employment and improve the general state of the economy.� The city said it is pleased with the ruling, and remains committed to appropriately compensating the owners for their properties. “After nearly three years of litigation, we are con-

fident that this ruling removes the legal uncertainty so that the redevelopment in Cedar Grove can now move forward as the economy recovers,� said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire. The ruling comes after the Minnesota Supreme Court sided with the city in August, then gave the case back to the appeals court because it failed to weigh

in on a couple of key issues. The legal battle with the three businesses began in 2007 when Eagan initiated a quick-take condemnation of several properties for a planned urban village. Larson Automotive Repair Services, Competition Engines and U-Haul sued the city to prevent the move.

An initial court ruling sided with the city. An appeals court reversed that decision, claiming the City Council limited its Economic Development Authority’s power of eminent domain by requiring a binding development agreement before any property could be acquired. See Eminent Domain, 10A

Pawlenty proudly conservative as he exits state government by T.W. Budig

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Gov. Tim Pawlenty insists he is still weighing his future options and has not made the final decision to run for president or not. He has indicated he would make an announcement sometime after the first of the year.

Whatever life the portrait artist Rossin coaxes out of his canvas will soon replace Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the Minnesota state Capitol. The former Eagan City Council member, state legislator and twoterm governor is making final preparations for leaving office. His choice of an artist to

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dential election states — he methodically went over handouts listing the perceived accomplishments of his administration. “I’m the first true fiscally conservative governor in that regard the state has had, in the modern history of the state,� he said of refusing to continue a pattern of double-digit state general fund spending. Not that Pawlenty

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ill motive or a mental defect, because he just won’t raise taxes or act like a Democrat,’� Pawlenty said, mocking the tax-raising mentality. “I would say to you respectfully, it’s a bunch of crap,� said Pawlenty. “I’ve always had these (conservative) positions,� he said. “I had them in the Legislature. I had them as governor,�

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isn’t mindful that less flattering explanations exist. So ingrained is the idea among Democrats, among the “chattering class,� that increasing taxes is normal, Pawlenty said, that they can’t comprehend someone unwilling to do so.

paint his gubernatorial portrait is one of the last decisions on an eightyear-long list. Not that everything is set. “I genuinely haven’t decided yet,� Pawlenty said of his future plans. Pawlenty, who just turned 50, is seen as a potential presidential candidate. Whatever Pawlenty’s future holds — an upcoming book tour has him visiting key presi-

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The surprise early retirement of Dakota County Sheriff Don Gudmundson in February set off a contentious election race for his successor that continued until ballots were counted. In September 2009, Gudmundson announced that after 16 years in office, he would not seek re-election. But in a surprise action, Gudmundson resigned his position in February‚ 10 months early, citing family reasons. He recommended Chief Deputy Dave Bellows as the next Dakota County sheriff, and asked Dakota County commissioners to appoint Bellows as interim sheriff to fulfill his term. Commissioners followed through with Gudmundson’s recommendation, an action Bellows’ opponent, Apple Valley Sgt. Mitch Scott, vehemently opposed. Scott instead advocated for an open process to fill the position. In a press release, Scott described commissioners as “kingmakers� for appointing Bellows as sheriff. Commissioners said a selection process would take months to complete, and negatively affect the already short-staffed department. Six weeks after announcing his retirement, Gudmundson surprised county officials again by applying for, and then being selected as, interim sheriff of Steele County. Scott said the action boosted his complaint that Gudmundson retired to Censured judge make his friend Bellows After sailing through the sheriff, a charge Gudmund- August primary election,

First District incumbent Judge Timothy Blakely was roundly defeated in November’s general election. The turnaround was likely because the public became more aware of the fact that the Minnesota Supreme Court had publicly reprimanded Blakely for using his position to refer clients to his personal divorce attorney to get a $64,000 discount on his legal bill. In the August primary, Blakely had led his two challengers, attorneys Larry Clark and Steven Allan Baker, with 38 percent of votes cast. Both challengers had emphasized restoring honor to the judicial seat, and after earning 32 percent of ballots cast in the primary, Clark went on to win election night with a 58.91 percent take of the vote. Blakely lost, earning 6,063 votes, 40.86 percent of ballots cast in the race. Backstrom, who ran unopposed and was re-elected in November, was one of many local officials who had endorsed Clark in the race.

son repeatedly denied. Throughout the campaign, Scott raised issues about Bellows and operations within the sheriff’s department. In September, Scott said he’d discovered that Bellows had purchased the domain name mitchscottforsheriff. com months before Scott announced his candidacy for sheriff. Scott said Bellows’ behavior lacked the kind of integrity and ethics that are necessary in law enforcement. Bellows said he did buy the name as a way of determining if Scott was going to run or not, but that he regretted the purchase. Throughout the campaign, Bellows called on Scott to focus on qualifications as he had in his campaign. Bellows emphasized his three decades of police service in Lakeville and the sheriff’s department and public safety issues. Scott raised other issues, and was critical when it was later revealed the department had inadvertently violated federal labor laws when it changed workers’ schedules in 2007. County Attorney James Backstrom said the county was working with the U.S. Department of Labor to rectify the situation. Ultimately, Bellows was elected sheriff, winning 54.26 percent of ballots cast, garnering 67,377 votes, while Scott earned 56,216 votes, earning 45.27 percent of votes cast.

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L’Oreal names Cheerful Givers founder ‘Woman of Worth’ Eagan-based nonprofit provides birthday gifts for children in need by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Robin Steele, founder of Eagan-based nonprofit Cheerful Givers, has been named a Woman of Worth by L’Oreal Paris. Steele was one of 10 women honored at an awards banquet held at Hearst Tower in New York City on Dec. 9. “These 10 women truly embody the spirit of volunteerism; a group of passionate, hardworking and giving women with charitable programs ranging from health care to hunger to literacy, and every heartfelt cause in between,� L’Oreal Paris said in a statement. Each honoree received $5,000 to put toward their charitable cause. “Cheerful Givers is very deserving of this recognition and it’s a solid organization that does really great, meaningful work,� said

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Cheerful Givers founder Robin Steele poses with Hoda Kotb, co-host of NBC’s “Today� show, after being honored at the L’Oreal Women of Worth Awards in New York City on Dec. 9. Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire. “It always feels good to have these quality organizations in Eagan.� Steele founded Cheerful Givers in 1994; since then, the organization has served more than 375,000 children. The nonprofit provides toy-filled birthday gift bags

to shelters and food shelves so less fortunate parents can give their child a birthday gift. Steele was moved to start Cheerful Givers after talking to a food shelf worker, who said parents typically choose a boxed cake mix for their child’s birthday.

But because cake mix isn’t always available, parents often have nothing to give their children on their special day. Steele said she was shocked. “It just dawned on me, this is what I’m going to do. I’ve never looked back,� she

said. “Every kid deserves a happy birthday.� She began by buying a toys and other items and putting them in a gift bag to give to the food shelf. “I wanted the parents to be able to give the gifts to their kids themselves,� she said. Steele still gets emotional when recalling one mother who transferred buses three times to get to a food shelf, only to find it was out of cake mix. The mother broke down in tears, until she was told there were birthday bags available. The mother said she had prayed that she would be able to have a birthday present to give her child. “So my first birthday bag was an answer to a prayer,� Steele said. Cheerful Givers now regularly provides birthday bags for thousands of children every year. Each bag costs approximately $10 to make and includes at least one big item, such as a stuffed animal, book or DVD, and several smaller items such as candy and

crayons. Community organizations, families, schools and other groups regularly volunteer to fill the bags, and some corporate groups buy all the items themselves before assembling the bags. “It takes 3,000 volunteers each year to make this happen,� Steele said. The organization has only one paid staff member, its president, Karen Kitchel. Steele herself remains in a volunteer capacity. “I do this because I love it. I never take a salary from it,� she said. Steele said she is honored by the L’Oreal award, and shares it with all the organization’s volunteers and contributers. But she said it feels strange to be honored for something she does every day. “I feel like Cheerful Givers is just part of my life. I don’t think of myself as a volunteer,� she said. “It’s just part of who I am.� Erin Johnson is at erin.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Opinion ECM Editorial Pawlenty legacy: Good ambassador leaves huge deficit Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty recently tried to put a positive spin on his uneven record of accomplishment during the past four years. The all-but-announced candidate for the Republican Party presidential race claims he’s leaving the state in good shape with a budget surplus of $399 million for June of next year. He ironically claims credit for a budget surplus that most experts say was due to the infusion of federal government stimulus and Medicaid dollars. The governor also brushes off criticism that the projected $6.2 billion budget deficit forecast for 2012 is manageable and casts doubt on the budget process itself. Never in the state’s history has a governor left such a forecasted deficit for his successor (Gov.-

elect Mark Dayton) to handle. The no-tax governor, who drastically cut local government aid, also is leaving with the state’s property taxpayers having paid $3 billion more under his two-term administration. In 2006, this newspaper endorsed the re-election of Tim Pawlenty when he convinced the majority of ECM Editorial Board members that he had learned some lessons during his first four years. One was he had to be more conciliatory and compromising with legislators. He did not fulfill that promise. Instead, he and the lockstep Republican Senate and House members stonewalled the DFL attempt to close the budget deficit with spending cuts and tax-raising measures. The governor, however, does

not have to put a spin on his many positive accomplishments. He deserves credit for leading the state through the worst recession since the Great Depression. Minnesota has 7.1 percent unemployment compared with the nation’s 9.8 percent. The state did not go bankrupt, and its operations were never stopped. Pawlenty and the Legislature maintained the state per-pupil aid for K-12 education, while also prodding educators to reform education to prepare students for global competition. Because of mounting expenses, however, school districts have had to cut millions of dollars of expenditures, resulting in larger class sizes, fewer electives, higher fees for extracurricular activities and longer walking distances for many students.

Because of reduced funding to the state’s higher education system, tuition costs have doubled over the past 10 years. To his credit, while millions of dollars were cut in human services, he did protect the state’s health system, while pointing out that the upward trend in health costs is unsustainable. He and the Legislature cut millions in state aid to cities and counties, forcing them to raise property taxes but also to find new efficiencies. The governor led trade missions to foreign countries, which resulted in more business for Minnesota companies. He and his wife, Mary, were great backers of Minnesota National Guard men and women, who are serving this country with distinction while being sent re-

peatedly to Iraq and Afghanistan. Pawlenty has been a leader in getting federal disaster aid for cities struck by floods and tornadoes. His backing of Minnesota’s Northstar commuter rail was key to getting the funding for it. The governor has been a good ambassador for the state and deserves gratitude for the many hours he and his family devoted to governing. From a fiscal standpoint, he is leaving the state worse off than when he took office eight years ago. That cannot be spun away. An editorial from the ECM Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Letters Make snow removal more efficient To the editor: I think the time has come for the city of Eagan to revisit its policy regarding parking and snowplowing. When we first moved to Eagan in 1995, there were not as many cars parked on our street and the plows came through our neighborhood at 4:30 or 5:30 a.m. Now the plows often come through at 11 in the morning, after everyone has compacted the snow into a mess. (I understand that this last major storm was difficult. I’m talking about the rest of the time.) The Eagan parking ordinance further complicates things by allowing on-street parking on both sides of the street all evening and night, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. How can snowplows do a good job during the night, before people go to work in the morning, if there are cars parked on both sides of the street? It is further complicated by the “odd/ even” plan that is easy for visitors to miss, and that residents often ignore. Does anyone get up at 6 in the morning to move their car to the other side of the street? Residents need to do their part, too. I often see people who have home garages and plenty of driveway space parking vehicles on the street in the winter. The result? This morning there is a mountain of snow in front of my driveway and my mailbox that is vastly larger than it would have been if someone had not left their vehicle in front of my yard. The plow was here bright and early, but I’m stuck in my house because a neighbor left his vehicle in front of my yard and the snowplow had to lift its blade to keep from hitting it. Please, let’s rethink this system and work together to make for more efficient

snow removal. JULIE MCCARTY Eagan

Burnsville snow removal To the editor: I would like to commend the many people who plowed our streets after the snow storm of Dec. 11. They did a superior job. Kudos and thank you. SUE ERICKSON Burnsville

‘Junk science’ of global warming To the editor: In response to Don Heinzman’s column regarding the threat of global warming, and the need to get serious about it, I do agree with one thing he stated in his piece. “During these difficult economic times, the public has difficulty focusing on such threats as global warming,” he wrote. Yes, we do. But it isn’t only the difficult economic times that deter us from the buy-in. It is because of the junk science behind the global warming lobby, which has been widely exposed by scientists. Heinzman painted all of us who don’t agree with him with a broad brush as “deniers.” Back to the economic question: Yes, the public is more concerned with unsustainable debt and the overreach of government into our personal lives. One course correction in this theater would be to defund Minnesota GreenStep Cities of taxpayer dollars and let them raise dollars for their cause in the private sector, among their base, who are presumably not deniers. DENINE LEROUX Burnsville

Does Kline truly represent us? To the editor: There has been an exchange of letters in this paper in the last few weeks debating whether U.S. Rep. John Kline represents our interests at all. Then there was an answer from a John Kline supporter stating that he simply is against increasing the deficit and will not support any expenditure in his district for that reason. Events and actions from Kline have clarified the issue. First, we know that Kline recently voted to increase the deficit by a trillion dollars on tax cuts, much of which goes to billionaires, making his antideficit supporters look like idiots. Thirty years ago when Kline was in the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps was paid for by the taxpayers. Today the Corps and all of the military are paid for with borrowed money (Chinese and other) and he is happy to give the military to us for free. The next happening is the closing of the Lockheed Martin defense contractor in Eagan – with the loss of a thousand technical jobs. When I worked there decades ago, it was clear that our congressional representative was working vigorously to keep and increase the federal defense funding in our operation. Kline was clearly out of touch with this business and pretty much any federal projects, as actually representing his district in Congress is not any kind of priority. The pathetic letter he sent about the Department of Labor helping these Lockheed employees is very late and not of much help. This situation is similar to a colonial operation where our jobs, transportation funding and money are sent to unproductive and subsidized states like Mississippi, South Dakota and Texas. Their congressmen, who actually represent their

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interests, are telling Kline specifically. Good grief, Grinch. where to send the jobs and Voluntary charity is the the money. purest manifestation of human caring. It’s freely offered, MIKE FEDDE not out of compulsion but Eagan out of compassion. Charity is dropping coins in the Red Kettle, to be sure. But it’s far more than a dollars and cents issue. To the editor: It’s giving a helping hand As we wind down toward to a neighbor stuck in a the end of the year 2010, I’d snowdrift, offering a kind once again like to express word to a harried retail clerk, my gratitude at having the helping a stranger lift a heavy opportunity to represent parcel into her trunk or overthe people of Apple Valley looking a friend’s Christmas and Burnsville in the Min- cookie weight gain. nesota House. The author of the Dec. 17 In the coming months, letter is clearly obsessed with we will be discussing many the property of others and hot topics, including how figuring out how to get conto eliminate a projected trol of it. It is also clear that $6.2 billion budget deficit, she prefers forced redistribuhow to put more people to tion of wealth through taxawork in Minnesota, how to tion (tyranny) to voluntary improve Minnesota’s educa- charity (compassion). Sadly, tion system, and so much she seems more than willing more. to impinge upon the lovely I encourage you to con- and time-honored Toys for tinue calling and e-mailing Tots program to promote her with any thoughts and sug- preference. gestions you may have. I can be reached at rep.tara. JAN DOBSON mack@house.mn or by Lakeville phone at (651) 296-5506. It is truly an honor to once again represent your interests at the state Capitol, and I wish you a wonderful holiday season spent To the editor: A recent columnist pointwith loved ones and a happy ed to the impact our purNew Year. chases have on many aspects of our world: economically, TARA MACK District 37A representative environmentally, businesswise and in other ways. Apple Valley As we buy locally, we reduce the carbon footprint made by burning gasoline to transport products to us. We support local businesses To the editor: by buying locally, and local Muddled political rants businesses pay property taxare hardly rarities in letters to es, which permit local govthe editor, but a Dec. 17 let- ernment units to plow streets, ter in Thisweek, “Two-faced maintain parks and librarKline,” establishes a new ies and other services. And, benchmark for how low such we or our neighbors may be tirades can go. employed or enriched by the Bashing U.S. Rep. John presence of these businesses Kline isn’t what sets the let- and government units. ter apart. Neither does its The idea of acting locally blatant promotion of class doesn’t even have the need envy between less-rich Amer- to think globally, and the icans and more-rich Ameri- environmental part of our cans. Both those hackneyed actions has worldwide effect. whines are far too overused By being thoughtful about to deserve distinction. our purchasing habits, we The thing that does differ- can ensure our children and entiate the letter from others their children have a healthy, of its irksome ilk is its despi- thriving planet to live on. cable denunciation of voluntary charity in general and PAUL HOFFINGER the Toys for Tots program, Eagan

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Alzheimer’s awareness To the editor: Over 100,000 Minnesotans currently have Alzheimer’s, and that number will swell threefold as our baby boom generation ages over the next decade. Most Minnesota families are directly affected by the enormous impact on our budget and state health care system. On Jan. 13, there will be a rally at the state Capitol to spread the message to our legislators that we must act now to avoid a heath care and fiscal crisis of the highest order. All in attendance will hear experts in the Alzheimer’s field describe the issues that must be addressed and solved if we are to defeat this health care public enemy. You will also be given a chance to visit with your legislators to add your voice to the chorus that says “Act now to solve Alzheimer’s.” Transportation from designated places and lunch will be provided for all those in attendance. Visit the Alzheimer’s Association website (www. alz.org/mnnd or www. facebook.com/family/ Alz/1) for exact details regarding times and transportation. Last year our Minnesota legislators formed a study group to recommend what needs to be done to help deal with this vital issue. The U.S. House and Senate just passed a similar bill. One in eight people over 65 currently have this disease, which affects patients, family members and all taxpayers. Come to the rally to tell our legislators that we can solve this problem, saving suffering and our health care system. For those in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Farmington, you can call or e-mail your Alzheimer’s Ambassador (Doug DuSold) for questions relating to the event at (952) 454-2881 and DuSold@integra.net. DOUG DUSOLD Lakeville

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Levy increases, but property taxes drop for most District 191 residents

School Board approves $131,482 increase to tax levy

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The Burnsville-EaganSavage School District slightly raised its levy for 2011, yet most homeowners will pay less toward the district’s portion of taxes. On Dec. 16, the School Board approved increasing the district levy by $131,482 (0.39 percent) to $33.9 million in 2011. “I think this is a very reasonable recommendation,� Board Member Susan Martin said at the Thursday night meeting.

Dakota County/from 2A when he allegedly tried to pay another inmate, scheduled to be released in December, to murder Backstrom and Stacey, who presided over Woodward’s 2007 drug conviction. Woodward was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit premeditated first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, according to a Rice County complaint filed Sept. 29. Woodward is currently being held in the Oak Park Heights prison.

Emergency director After an extensive search, Diane Lind is expected to be named executive director of the Dakota Communications Center in January, said Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste, a member of the DCC Board of Directors. Droste said the board voted to extend Lind’s contract at its Dec. 16 meeting, and is expected to give final approval to the contract at a special meeting Jan. 20. Lind’s nomination is the only agenda item the board is then expecting to review, according to Droste. In 2010, the DCC conducted a search to replace

The levy was increased to cover rising unemployment insurance costs and to pay interest on bonds, according to district officials. Despite the higher levy, property taxes will go down for most homeowners as a result of falling property values. For instance, the owner of a home valued at $200,000 would pay $22 less in property taxes in 2011. Commercial property owners can also expect to see a drop in District 191 taxes this coming year.

The owner of a $2 million commercial property would pay $10,657 in 2011, $304 less than in 2010. “We do our best to keep these levies down,� said Lisa Rider, the district’s executive director of business services. Property taxes account for $23.9 million (22 percent) of the school district’s general fund budget of $107.45 million.

Kent Therkelsen, who resigned as director in June and has since started a private consulting business. Therkelsen said the next director would be responsible for overseeing the DCC’s move into next-generation 911, which will focus on improving system operations as more people use wireless phones to make emergency calls. Ten other candidates were considered for the position, and Lind was one of three finalists considered for the position. Droste said Lind, who was a communications supervisor with the Burnsville Police Department before becoming the DCC’s first operations director when it opened in 2007, has a lot of experience and is familiar with Dakota County. “She knows the territory, she has management experience; she is highly qualified,� Droste said.

proved using the land for construction of Cedar Avenue bus rapid transit, a shoulder-running express and station-to-station bus service. Utility relocation began in 2010, and beginning in 2011 roads will be widened. The project, funded through dozens of sources on the federal, state and local level, has taken years of planning and cost millions. To fund transit, in 2010, the county raised the Regional Rail levy by 38 percent, which will increase taxes on a median-value home of $206,100 by $2.35 per year, going from $5.69 per year to $8.04 annually. The funds would help pay for continued transit improvements along Cedar Avenue and the Robert Street corridor. The county’s 2011 $307.5 million budget includes a levy of $129.4 million, an increase of 0.8 percent from 2010. To cover state funding losses, the county cut its budget by 16.6 percent, and eliminated 60 positions, 17 of which were filled.

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Either through negotiations or quick-take condemnation, about 160 parcels along Cedar Avenue became part of the biggest transportation project in Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com. county history. In early 2010, Dakota County commissioners ap-

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Eagan Foundation grants awarded The Eagan Foundation has announced nearly $10,000 in funding to 10 local community nonprofits. The following is a list of selected recipients and a brief description of each funded project: • Caponi Art Park, for the 2011 Summer Performance and Family Fun Tuesdays series; • Cheerful Givers, for birthday gift bags, toys and treats for underprivileged children; • Deerwood Elementary, for participation in the Junior FIRST Lego League; • Eagan High School, for equipment to assist English Language Learner students; • Eagan Lioness and Eagan American Legion Post 594, to complete a military statue to be erected as part of the Eagan Tribute & Memorial Plaza; • Eagan Young Life, for scholarships for students to attend summer camp; • Eagan’s July 4th Fun Fest Committee, to create

a volunteer training and recruitment program; • Friends of the Farm, to build an accessible ramp at Holtz Farm; • Kids ’n Kinship, to offset activity costs for local volunteer mentors and their matched youth; • Southwest Area YMCA, to provide financial support to youths of District 196 families for before and after school programs in 2011. Awards are for one year and range from about $500 to $1,800. Grants were awarded based on their ability to benefit large numbers of residents and to build supportive environments that help improve Eagan residents’ well-being. Grant funds are made possible through the contribution of individuals and corporations through taxdeductible gifts. For more information on the Eagan Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.eaganfoundation.com.

Education Eagan High School nominates two for ExCEL Award Eagan High School has nominated Britta Johnson and Lucas Petersen for the ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership) Award. Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, ExCEL is a recognition program for Minnesota high school juniors. Students who are active in fine arts and/or athletic activities, showing leadership qualities, and who are model citizens in their community are eligible for the award. Johnson is a participant in Eagan’s arts activities including band (marching, wind ensemble and jazz), pit orchestras, tech crews and stage-managing for theater. She is a LINK Crew leader and is a member of student government and National Honor Society. She is also a member of the tennis team. Johnson has volunteered for a number community organizations both in the United States and Africa. She is also active at her church and at Regions Hospital. She is the daughter of David and Sheryl Johnson of Eagan. Lucas Petersen is a twoyear letter winner in lacrosse

at Eagan High School and has been named a team captain for this school year. He is a member of the school’s choir program including the ensemble VOX and has been active in the theater program as a cast member in Encore and the musical “Hairspray.� Petersen is a member of the LINK crew and has been a letter winner on the speech team. He is active in several community service activities, including being a confirmation retreat leader and working the soundboard at church. Petersen has worked with the adopt-a-highway program and food drives. He is the son of Daryle and Laura Petersen of Eagan.

Registration begins at Berean Preschool and kindergarten registration for 201112 has begun for currently enrolled families at Berean Education Center (BEC) in Burnsville. An open house will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14. Registration will open to the public on Jan. 24. BEC is located in Berean Baptist Church on County Road 42 and Plymouth Avenue in Burnsville. Call Pam or Marilyn at (952) 2231814 for more information.

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Richard A. Chronowski 51, slipped from this earth far too early on 12-12-10 at home. He was a devoted, loving husband, involved, proud father and life enthusiast. He understood the importance of family and invested his heart and soul in each moment with them. Unswaying and true, Dick believed in himself and others, lived life to his full potential both body and mind while remaining humble and honest. He was always eager to learn and lend a helping hand, hardworking, always giving 100% and took pride in every endeavor he engaged in. He experienced the world fully through his senses; stayed active and physical, appreciated music and the arts, savored food and respected and admired all the beauty of nature. An understated humorist, Dick could light up a room with his wit, charm and sparkle in his eyes. This great man will live on in those he touched but will be infinitely missed. Dick is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patti; daughters, Alex and Erica; brothers, Larry, Bob, Tom and John; many nephews and nieces, extended family and friends . He was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Jane and brother, Ken. Memorials preferred to the family for a state park project.

Christianson, Rodney W. age 62 of Apple Valley passed away unexpectedly on 12/17/10. Survived by wife Pat; Children Tara (Patrick) Peterson, Dr. Lucas ( Dr. Lee) Christianson, Nick (Heather) Christianson, Ben and Katy Christianson; Grandchildren Robbie & Fernando Souza; Anastasiya Peterson. Parents Alvin & Allene Christianson; Siblings Marcus (Sara) Christianson, Marsha (Mike) Ryan & Ryan (Nora) Christianson. Funeral Service 11AM Wednesday, Hope Church, 7477 145th St. W. Apple Valley, MN. Visitation 5-8pm Tuesday at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. and also one hour prior to service at ch u r ch . I n t er m en t , L eb a n o n Cemetery. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Delbert E. Stevens Age 78, of Lakeville, formerly of New Prague, passed away December 18, 2010. Delbert retired from the Richfield Police Department. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; son, Wesley Allen Stevens; siblings, Gordon Stevens and Norman Wind; also sister-in-law, Janet Stevens. He is survived by his living children, Chris (Rick) Peterson, Harold "Hal" (Kathy) and Brian (Lori) Stevens; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Sevens. Funeral Service was held Monday 12/27 at White Funeral Home Chapel, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville (Cty Rd. 50) visitation was on Sunday from 2-5 PM also at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to service. Interment was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. White Funeral Home 469-2723 Lakeville www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Hilleque, Elizabeth Ann Age 36 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in Burnsville on Tuesday December 14th, 2010 due to complications related to Down’s syndrome. A graduate of Burnsville Senior High School’s special education program, Liz worked as an administrative assistant at City Hall. She also loved eating, bowling, writing, playing Sequence, and drinking Diet Coke. Known for her perseverance and love for family and friends, she will be missed. Survived by her parents Bob and Linda Hilleque and her three siblings Victoria Peterson-Hilleque, Gordon Hilleque, and Katie (Hilleque) Sutherland, brother-in-laws Brent Peterson-Hilleque and Josh Sutherland, and sister-in-law Emily (Erusha) Hilleque, nephews Abhinav Peterson-Hilleque and Cody Sutherland, and nieces Mariama Peterson-Hilleque and Aubrie Sutherland. Visitation Fri Dec 17th 5:30-8 PM at White Funeral Home 12804 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville, MN, 55337. Funeral Sat. Dec 18th at 11 AM at Berean Baptist Church, 309 County Rd 42 East, Burnsville, MN 55306. Reviewal one hour prior. Burial after funeral. Luncheon will begin following funeral and will continue after burial. Memorials will be given to Fraser school and Berean Baptist Church. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952-894-5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Donald J. McCready Donald J. McCready, age 71, of Burnsville passed away on 12-15-10. Preceded in death by father, John. Survived by wife, Sarah; children, Denise (David) Puppe, Darren (Lori) McCready, Douglas (Rose) McCready; mother, Marie McCready; 5 grandchildren; sister, Marge Cochran-Tuck. Funeral Service 2pm Saturday, December 18, 2010, at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. S. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Sailer-Delgado Sara J. Sailer and Nathan M. Delgado announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Sara, daughter of Ron and Pam Sailer of Apple Valley, is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is presently employed at Marian Care Center in St. Paul. Nathan, son of Juan Delgado and Janet Ackerman of Apple Valley, is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor in Business Management. He is serving on active duty as an infantry platoon sergeant and training NCO with the MN National Guard.

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Eagan firefighters salute fellow volunteer Roy Prudencio, who died from liver cancer in February. and the Fire Administration Building, located on the corner of Pilot Knob and Wescott roads. The new station is expected to cut response times nearly in half; Fire Station Two is hard to reach and far from where most volunteer firefighters live, officials said. Current and former firefighters – along with police officers and soldiers – were honored in 2010 with a new Tribute and Memorial Plaza in Eagan. Installed in Central Park, the plaza gives the city an official site at which to hold Memorial Day services. Spearheaded by the Eagan Lioness Club and American Legion Post 594, the plaza is a tribute to those who serve and a memorial for those who have died while serving. The two life-sized bronze statues, one of a police officer and one of a firefighter, will eventually be joined by a third statue of a soldier as more donations are raised. The Cedar Grove redevelopment area saw some movement with a new $4.2 million, park-and-ride transit station at Nicols Road and Cedar Grove Parkway that will anchor one end of the planned urban village. The opposite end of the redevelopment area saw a first-of-its-kind housing development for young adults in transition, called Lincoln Place, built on the corner of Cedar Grove Parkway and Gold Trail.

The facility features 24 affordable efficiency apartments for 18- to 25-yearolds who need supportive services, are leaving foster care, or are at risk of becoming homeless. Both Cedar Grove properties were built with multiple eco-friendly features, and the Eagan Civic Arena got an eco-friendly overhaul of its own using some funds from the Federal Recovery Act. The facility now uses geothermal energy and was expected to save about $135,000 on energy costs this year alone.

Sad Goodbyes Eagan lost a few institutions this year, including Tesseract School, which was so beloved by parents they bought it back in 2001, the first time it nearly closed. The school, which served students from pre-school through sixth grade, filed for bankruptcy in April. The city also lost the Minnesota Valley Humane Society, the only animal shelter in the south metro, which was in the process of relocating from Burnsville to Eagan. Founded in 1981, the organization announced in December it would close its doors for good by the end of the year due to financial troubles. But perhaps the most major institutional loss came with the announcement that Lockheed Martin would be closing its Eagan facility as a cost-saving measure.

The company announced in November it will close the Eagan location by 2013, resulting in about 350 layoffs and 650 job transfers to other facilities throughout the country. Lockheed Martin opened its 623,000-squarefoot Eagan facility in 1964; at the time it was called Univac. Now part of the MS2 division of Lockheed, the facility provides surface, air and undersea applications for the U.S. military and other clients, including radar, surveillance and combat systems. Layoffs and transfers are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2011 and continue over the next two years. The city said untimely goodbyes to more than just institutions in 2010; it also lost one of its most dedicated citizens, Terry Davis. Davis died unexpectedly

Tragedy

Bhattacharyya was Svetlana Hanson’s ex-husband. He shot the couple while their three children slept in another room, police said. Svetlana Hanson’s father was also inside the home at the time of the shooting and was unharmed.

Moving forward The year ended with the city emerging victorious from a court battle with three property owners in the Cedar Grove redevelopment area (see story in this issue). According to Mayor Mike Maguire, the ruling removes the legal uncertainty so that the redevelopment in Cedar Grove can now move forward as the economy recovers. Officials also hope to move forward in 2011 on the final phase of the “ring road,� a long-planned fix for Eagan’s busiest intersection. The ring road would connect existing streets to form a loop around the Yankee Doodle/Pilot Knob/35E intersections, providing local traffic with alternative routes. And as the forecasts predict freezing rain and even more snow to start the new year, residents can look forward to warming up with a hot cup of joe at Wescott Library: the new cafe is scheduled to open in January.

A home on the 1300 block of Berry Ridge Drive was the scene of a horrific tragedy in August as three people were shot to death in an apparent double murdersuicide. Robin Bhattacharyya, 29, of Minneapolis shot and killed Charles Hanson, 42, and Svetlana Hanson, 25, around 10 p.m. He then Erin Johnson is at eagan. shot himself. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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While Eagan residents re-elected Mayor Mike Maguire and Council members Paul Bakken and Gary Hansen, the city’s incumbent legislators didn’t fare as well. Mirroring the mood of the nation, voters swept in a wave of Republicans in November as they ousted their Democratic incumbents. Ted Daley was elected to Sen. Jim Carlson’s seat, while Rep. Sandra Masin and Rep. Mike Obermueller lost their seats to Diane Anderson and Doug Wardlow, respectively. The city also saw some new development in 2010, including a major post office expansion that brought 900 new employees to Eagan. The USPS moved its St. Paul sorting facility and Minneapolis hub facility operations to the Eagan bulk mail facility, which sits on 95 acres at Lone Oak Road and Lexington Avenue. The move also connected a 2,300-foot gap in Denmark Avenue, which previously came to an abrupt end next to Home Depot and picked up again near Sam’s Club. Construction on a new fire station began this year on a portion of the former Carriage Hills golf course. The rest of the property was approved as a housing development that also began construction in 2010. Located at the corner of Yankee Doodle and Road and Wescott Woodlands, the $6.3 million fire station is slated for completion next April and will include numerous environmentally friendly features. The 38,000-square-foot facility will replace the current Fire Station Two, which sits in the middle of an industrial park on Lone Oak Road,

from pancreatic cancer July 29 at the age of 63, just a week after being diagnosed. Known for being incredibly devoted to his community and its people, Davis had served as a volunteer in some capacity with the city for the past 20 years. Friends said he was passionate about the environment, progressive politics, and Eagan. Davis was memorialized with a bench in his name at Patrick Eagan Park. An Eagan firefighter was also taken before his time in 2010. Roy Prudencio died Feb. 19 at the age of 50 after a nearly year-long battle with liver cancer. Friends and fellow firefighters describe Prudencio as a dedicated firefighter who “lived and breathed fire service.� Prudencio had been with the Eagan Fire Department since 2001. A lieutenant with Fire Station No. 1 on Rahn Road, Prudencio was the department’s equipment manager for several years.

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ORDINANCE NO. 468 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER TEN ENTITLED "PUBLIC PROTECTION, CRIMES AND OFFENSES" BY AMENDING SECTION 10.32 REGARDING OBSTRUCTIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 10.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Ten is hereby amended by changing Section 10.32 to read as follows: Sec. 10.32 Obstructions and Dumping on Public Property Subd. 1. Obstructions. It is unlawful for any person to excavate, obstruct, or place, deposit, display, install, or maintain, or offer for sale any object or materials, including but not limited to: any fence, goods, building or landscaping materials, any structure, any landscaping, any garbage or refuse of any kind, or other objects, on or within any public property, unless granted written permission from the City. This paragraph shall not apply to operable and registered motor vehicles lawfully parked within any designated public parking area, provided the motor vehicle is not blocking any portion of a sidewalk or trail. Subd. 2. Fires. Except where authorized in this Code, it is unlawful for any person to build or maintain a fire upon public property. Subd. 3. Dumping on public property. It is unlawful for any person to throw, deposit, place or cause to be placed on public property any household furnishings, appliances or parts or components thereof, vehicle parts or components, construction debris, dirt, earth, yard waste, garbage, refuse, kitchen waste, recyclables or other similar substances, sewage, petroleum products, antifreeze; including fluids leaking from vehicles, or to any water or other fluids thereon. Refuse and recyclables generated during the proper use of a public property facility and properly disposed of in designated refuse or recyclable receptacles at the same location is not a violation of this subdivision. Subd. 4. Signs and other structures. It is unlawful for any person to place or maintain a sign, advertisement, or other structure on public property without first having obtained a written permit from the council. Subd. 5. Snow or ice on public property. It is unlawful for any person not acting under a contract with the city to dump snow or ice on public property. Subd. 6. Continuing violation. Each day that any person continues in violation of this section shall be a separate offense and punishable as such. Subd. 7. Condition. Before granting any permit under any of the provisions of this section, the council may impose such insurance or bonding conditions thereon as it, considering the projected danger to public or private property or to persons, deems proper for safeguarding such persons and property. Such insurance or bond shall also protect the city from any suit, action or cause of action arising by reason of such obstruction. Subd. 8. City Employees and Authorized Agents Exempt. This Section does not apply to any employee or authorized agent of a unit of government having jurisdiction within the City while performing the required duties of his/her job to protect public safety or maintain public streets, property or infrastructure. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 10.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Mira Broyles /s/ Mike Maguire ________________ _________________ By: Mira Broyles By: Mike Maguire Its: Deputy City Clerk Its: Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: December 21, 2010 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: December 31, 2010 2463063 12/31/10

ORDINANCE NO. 469 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER SIX ENTITLED "OTHER BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSING" BY AMENDING SECTION 6.54 REGARDING BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 6.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Six is hereby amended by modifying Section 6.54, Subd. 3 to read as follows: Subd. 3A. Body art establishment license required. No person, partnership, corporation or other form of business entity shall operate a body art establishment without first obtaining a body art establishment license from the State of Minnesota. Jewelry stores and accessory stores that provide ear-piercing services exclusively using piercing guns shall be exempt from this section. This section does not apply to any body art performed or provided by a licensed medical or dental professional in a medical or dental office. Subd. 3B. Body art technician license required. No person shall engage in or perform any body art technique or procedure upon another unless the person holds a valid body art technician license from the State of Minnesota in accordance with the state law regulating body art. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter Six is hereby amended by deleting Section 6.54, Subdivisions 4 through 12. Section 3. Eagan City Code Chapter Six is hereby amended by adding a new Section 6.54, Subd. 4 to read as follows: Subd. 4. Requirements. A. No person, partnership, corporation, or other form of business entity shall operate a body art establishment that is located on property that is not zoned for retail uses as a permitted use, pursuant to the zoning regulations set forth in this Code. B. No premises licensed by the State of Minnesota as a body art establishment, whether temporary or permanent, shall sell or provide alcoholic beverages. C. No body art establishment shall be open for business before 7:00 A.M. or after 10:00 P.M. D. All body art technicians and body art establishments licensed by the State of Minnesota shall comply with all state statutes, rules, and regulations governing body art. Section 4. Eagan City Code Chapter Six is hereby amended by renumbering Section 6.54, Subd. 13 to a new Section 6.54, Subd. 5. Section 5. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 6.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Mira Broyles /s/ Mike Maguire ___________________ __________________ By: Mira Broyles By: Mike Maguire Its: Deputy City Clerk Its: Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: December 21, 2010 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: December 31, 2010 2463065 12/31/10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the vacation of public drainage and utility easements lying over and across the following described property in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota: Parcel 1: Lot One (1), Block One (1), in Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 7, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. (Torrens property: Certificate of Title No. 70464) Parcel 2: That part of Lot Four (4), Block One (1) in Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 7, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying northerly of the following described line, said line being the former south lot line of Lot Two (2), Block One (1) in Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 6: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot Four (4); thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the easterly line of said Lot Four (4), a distance of 396.09 feet; thence continuing northerly along the easterly line of said Lot Four (4) a distance of 31.22 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 305.90 feet and a central angle of 5 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 15 seconds West, not tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 391.59 feet to the west line of said Lot Four (4), and there terminating. (Torrens property: Certificate of Title No. 68570) Description of easement to be vacated: The 5.0' platted drainage and utility easement parallel to the southwest line of said Lot 1 except for the southeasterly 10.0'. and, the 5.0' platted drainage and utility easement parallel to the northeast line of said Lot 4 except for the southeasterly 10.0'. Dated: December 21, 2010 /s/ Mira Broyles Mira Broyles, Deputy Clerk Dakota County, Minnesota 2463069 12/31/10-1/7/11

ORDINANCE NO. 467 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER SEVEN ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS GENERALLY" BY AMENDING SECTION 7.05 REGARDING OBSTRUCTIONS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 7.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Seven is hereby amended by changing Section 7.05 to read as follows: Sec. 7.05. Obstructions and Excavations within Public Rights-of-Way (Streets or Sidewalks/Trails). Subd. 1. Application and scope. This Section shall not apply to obstructions or excavations within public rights-of-way by a person or entity owning or controlling a utility service facility therein, which is regulated elsewhere in this Chapter. Subd. 2 Definitions The following terms, as used in this Section, shall have the meaning stated: "Construction debris," "yard waste," "garbage," "kitchen waste," "recyclables," and "refuse" mean as the terms are defined in the regulations governing storage and disposal of refuse set forth elsewhere in this Code. "Excavate" or "excavation" means to dig into or in any way remove or physically disturb or penetrate any public right-of-way ground surface, or any portion thereof. "Obstruct" or "obstruction" means to place or the placement of any object in a public right-of-way, or to remove or the removal of an existing structure, or any portion thereof, from a public right-of-way, for an aggregate period of eight (8) hours or more. "Public Right-of-way" means the surface, air space above the surface and the area below the surface of any public street, highway, lane, path, alley, sidewalk, trail, avenue, boulevard, drive, court, concourse, bridge, tunnel, park, parkway, skyway, waterway, or similar property within the City owned by or under control of the City, or dedicated or otherwise conveyed to the City, for general public use. "Street" means the entire width of the roadway surface open to the public for use as a matter of right for the purposes of vehicular traffic, including any private street or road. Subd. 3. Obstructions & excavations. No person shall excavate, obstruct, or place, deposit, display, install, or maintain any obstruction, including but not limited to: a fence, goods, building or landscaping materials, any structure, landscaping, electrical cords or devises of any kind, or other objects, within any public right-of-way. This paragraph shall not apply to operable and registered motor vehicles lawfully parked within the street or upon a portion of a driveway within the public right-of-way, provided the motor vehicle is not blocking any portion of a sidewalk or trail. No violation shall occur if the person obtains a written permit from the council for the excavation or obstruction, provided a permit will be issued only for mailboxes, irrigation systems and landscaping that do not create a public safety concern and are placed and maintained in compliance in all respects with the terms and conditions of such permit and the regulations of this Code. Subd. 4. Fires. It is a misdemeanor for any person to build or maintain a fire within or upon a public right-of-way. Subd. 5. Dumping in streets, sidewalk or trail, storm-sewers, or catch basins. This subdivision shall include all streets, storm sewers and catch basins, public or private. It is unlawful and deemed as a public nuisance for any person to throw, deposit, place or cause to be deposited or placed onto any street, sidewalk/trail or into any catch basin or storm-sewer any refuse or garbage, dirt, rock, yard waste, sewage, petroleum products, paint, stain, finishing products or the like, chemicals, solid or liquid, antifreeze, including fluids leaking from vehicles or any other fluid that is not composed entirely of storm water or tap water. This subdivision shall not include swimming pool water or clean ground water from sump pumps when discharged overland before reaching the street or storm sewer or basin provided discharge is in accordance with City policies or water from permitted irrigation systems installed or placed in the right-of-way. Subd. 6. Signs and other structures. Except as otherwise permitted by the City Code, it is a misdemeanor for any person to place or maintain a sign, advertisement, or other structure in any public right-of-way without first having obtained a written permit from the council. In a district zoned for commercial or industrial enterprises, special permission allowing an applicant to erect and maintain signs overhanging into the public right-of-way may be granted upon such terms and conditions as may be set forth in the zoning or construction provisions of the City Code. A violation of this subdivision shall be deemed a public nuisance. Any person who is in violation of this subdivision shall immediately remove the obstruction upon demand by the city and upon failure to do so, the violator shall pay the costs incurred by the city in connection with its removal. Subd. 7. Snow in streets or on sidewalks/trails. A. Placement of snow or ice within street, sidewalk or trail right-of-way. No person, unless acting under a specific contract with the city or with special permission from the city, shall place snow or ice in any travel portion of any street, sidewalk or trail right-of-way or push, blow or otherwise move snow or ice across the travel portion of any public street to be deposited within the public right-of-way on the opposite side of street. B. The owner or occupant of any property who deposits, or employs another who deposits, snow or ice in any travel portion of any street, sidewalk or trail right-of-way shall remove the deposit snow or ice within 12 hours after notice is given by the city. If the owner or occupant fails to remove the snow or ice as required in the notice within the 12 hours, the city may perform such work and the owner or occupant shall be personally liable and shall pay the cost within 30 days of mailing of invoice by the city. When payment is not remitted as required herein, the city clerk may, at the next meeting, present such information to the city council. The city council may approve all or a portion of any snow removal costs as herein provided as a special assessment against the abutting property and such special assessments shall, at the time of certifying taxes to the county auditor, be certified for collection as other special assessments are certified and collected pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.101. C. Violation. Any violation of this subdivision shall be a petty misdemeanor offense. Subd. 8. Tracking dirt, clay or soil onto streets/responsibility of vehicle operators. A. It shall be the responsibility of the construction project's development contract obligee, project permit holder or property owner to immediately clean up any siltation, dirt, earth, concrete (including concrete wash wastes and runoff liquids), asphalt or other similar substance deposited upon any street right-of-way as a result of motor vehicle traffic from such construction site or area or improper or insufficient erosion control measures on such site or area. B. All direct or indirect costs incurred by the city for the removal of any substance deposited upon any street in violation of this subdivision and not so removed as required above shall be charged to the development contract obligee, permit holder or property owner. If the city's invoice for its costs for removal is not paid within 30 days of the mailing of the invoice, then the city may specially assess the charges against the property. C. Any person who operates a motor vehicle or tows a trailer shall remove any dirt, earth, concrete, asphalt or other similar substance from all tires, frame, and exterior body of any motor vehicle or trailer before driving upon any street in order that such dirt, earth, concrete, asphalt or other similar substance shall not be tracked onto or fall upon the street. D. Any person that operates a motor vehicle or tows a trailer with any load or contents so unsecured or inadequately enclosed or covered that a portion of the load is allowed to fall upon public right-of-way or spill into a storm sewer or catch basin shall be personally liable for and shall pay for all costs incurred by the city for the removal, proper disposal of the load or contents thereof deposited upon the public right-of-way, and any repairs or restoration the public right-of-way. Subd. 9. Continuing violation. Each day that any person continues in violation of this section shall be a separate offense and punishable as such. A violation of this Section shall be deemed a public nuisance. Any person who is in violation of this Section shall immediately remove the obstruction, fill the excavation or otherwise comply with the Section upon demand by the city; upon failure to do so, the violator shall pay the costs incurred by the city in connection with its removal. Subd. 10. Condition. Before granting any permit under any of the provisions of this section, the council may impose such insurance or bonding conditions thereon as it, considering the projected danger to public or private property or to persons, deems proper for safeguarding such persons and property. Such insurance or bond shall also protect the city from any suit, action or cause of action arising by reason of such obstruction. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 7.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Mira Broyles /s/ Mike Maguire ___________________________ ______________________________ By: Mira Broyles By: Mike Maguire Its: Deputy City Clerk Its: Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: December 21, 2010 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: December 31, 2010 2463061 12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 2457039 12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1021 - Park Knoll Addition Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1021. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $35,000. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the South 1â „2 of Section 26, East of Lexington Avenue, West of Dodd Road, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452349 12/17, 12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1045 - Galaxie/Cliff Plaza (Plaza Drive) Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1045. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $120,300. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the North 1â „2 of Section 32, East of I-35E, West of Galaxie Avenue, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452366 12/17,12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale: SS MNRI,LLC doing business as Simply Self Storage intends to enforce its lien on certain personal property belonging to the following, at the facility. The sale will take place (unless otherwise withdrawn) on Wednesday January 12th, 2011 on or after 10am at the Simply Self Storage location at 4025 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan,MN 55122 Phone 651-894-5550. This public sale will result in the goods being sold to the highest bidder. Certain terms and conditions apply. K. Shannon - #162 Mattress, kids toys, speakers A. Schindeldecker - # 830 motorcycle, stereo equip, tools B.Biendra - #153 Bikes, Garden Equip, toys D. English - #219 toys, electrical scooters, file cabinet, stereo equip, beds, misc furniture C. Packard - #113a toys, misc items C. Adema-Sadipe - # 514d misc items 2449838 12/17/10, 12/31/10

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1039 - Wilderness Ponds Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1039. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $91,600. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the South 1â „2 of Section 27, East of Pilot Knob Road, West of Lexington Avenue, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452358 12/17, 12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1040 - Fairway Hills Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1040. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $355,600. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the North 1â „2 of Section 34, East of Pilot Knob Road, South of Cliff Road (CSAH 32), in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452362 12/17,12/31/10

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District 194 School Board Proceedings This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at or 8670 210th www.isd194.k12.mn.us Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. All board members and administration were present. Discussions were held regarding the 2009-10 preliminary audit; joint integration plan; and 2011-13 budget adjustments. Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. _________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Joint Meeting with ISD 191 Board of Education on Thursday, November 18, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. All board members and administration were present except Bob Erickson. Discussions were held regarding the joint integration plan that will be developed over the next couple months. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. __________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tues, November 23, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present except Superintendent Amoroso. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes of the meeting on October 27 and November 9; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; investments and wire transfers; alt facilities change orders; donations; field trips. Reports presented: 2009-10 audit review; district improvement plan; property tax information and 2011-12 student enrollment projection report. Recommended actions approved: 2011-12 LNHS & LSHS program of studies; National Inclusive Schools Week. Adjournment at 8:46 p.m. ________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. All board members and administration were present. Agenda Addition: Fieldtrip for LNHS Gymnastics to Brainerd, Dec 17-18 approved unanimously. Closed Session was held from 6:36 p.m. until 7:19 p.m. for contract negotiation discussion. Discussions were held regarding November levy election results; 2011-13 budget adjustment parameters and time-line; thoughts on possible budget adjustments. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Truth in Taxation Hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. All board members and administration were present. Public Hearing was held with a presentation regarding the 2010 payable 2011 tax levy. Public Comment by Dan Nelson, 19520 Oak Grove Ave, Ron Gerk, 10466 West 175th Street, and Randy Pronschinske, 9885 Upper 173rd Court. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. 2463058 12/31/10

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Sports All Conference Volleyball All Conference Alli Butler, Burnsville Katie Kvas, Eagan Ashley Murtha, Eastview Kelsey Schile, Eastview Kara Cousins, Eastview Honorable Mention Camille Benson, Burnsville Laura Beckman, Burnsville Megan Scholl, Burnsville Sarah Linder, Eagan Kyndra Beekman, Eagan Lindsey Ryan, Eastview Miquel Green, Eastview

Girls Soccer All Conference Bre Steele, Eagan Haley Slater, Eagan Jess Hart, Eagan Molly Sparks, Eagan Brianne Price, Eastview Claire Elliot, Eastview Taryn MacMillan, Eastview Tristyn Walczak, Burnsville Alyssa Blahnik, Burnsville Jenny Stover, Burnsville Honorable Mention Sarah Lochner, Eagan Marissa Ganske, Eagan Katie Peterson, Eagan Amanda Beckman, Eastview Leah Nesheim, Eastview Courtney Driscoll, Eastview Maraya Johnson, Burnsville Chloe Karageorgiou, Burnsville Bailly Drayton, Burnsville

Boys Soccer All Conference Gustavo Pliego, Eagan Eric Bailly, Eagan AJ Albers, Eagan Ben Kasper, Eagan Casey Powell, Burnsville Mario Medina, Burnsville Matt Knutson, Burnsville Sam Benda, Eastview Sam Ruelas, Eastview Honorable Mention Dan Bell, Eagan Tyler Burger, Eagan Chris Murphy, Eagan Andrew Stalock, Burnsville Zack Zimmerman, Burnsville Quinn Franti, Burnsville Joe Karam, Eastview Ben Schmitz, Eastview Brennan Espinda Bannick, Eastview

Cross Country Girls

Blaze burns bright in 2010 by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The spring season was a thrill for Burnsville High School in 2010. The girls softball team won its third state title in school history in June, beating North High School 3-2 in the state finals in North Mankato. Kelsey Anderson, Taylor Mackey and Meghan Lehnan were named to the all-tournament team. The girls went 25-3 and perhaps their biggest game was beating Eagan in the Section 3AAA finals. The Blaze baseball team finished in second place in the Class AAA baseball tournament, playing at the newly opened Target Field in Minneapolis. The boys defeated Brainerd in the quarterfinals 6-5 and Coon Rapids 5-3 in the semifinals. In the finals, a slow start put Burnsville behind Eden Prairie early, but a pair of home runs – including a two-run bomb by Brandon Peterson and a solo homer by Tom Sherman – in the sixth inning kept their hopes alive. But they ran out of innings, losing 7-5. Several other athletic achievements made headlines in 2010. Buck Hill had its own party during the Olympics, watching Lindsey Vonn win the gold medal in the downhill. She got her start on the slopes in Burnsville. The Blaze girls hockey

team won Section 3AA by beating Rosemount in the finals 6-1. The Blaze lost to Hopkins 6-3 in the state quarterfinals. Amanda Colin, Irene Hanson and Megan Klllmer each had goals in the loss. The girls ended their season with the state consolation title, besting Proctor/ Hermantown/Duluth Marshall 4-3 and Roseau 6-4, and finishing the season with a 22-8-1 record. Yusef Hassan made the most out of his trip to the Xcel Energy Center to wrestle. He took home the silver medal at 215 pounds. Bill and Andy Underhill also qualified for the state wrestling tournament. Tom Elling proved to be one of the best swimmers in the state in 2010. He won the prestigious 200-yard individual medley at the Class AA boys meet in March. Elling and Erik Kollasch helped the team finish 11th at state. Anne Elling and Teresa DiGregorio led the girls swim team to 13th at state in November. Mya Smith-Dennis and Nazhone Wilkins combined forces to play doubles at the Class AA state tennis tournament. The Blaze boys cross country team finished in third place at the state meet. Cole O’Brien was second across the finish line. Abdulah Salah was 14th and Shane Boeser was 22nd. O’Brien also ran to fifth

at the state track and field meet in the 3200-meter run in June. In the girls state cross country race, Sharmila Ahmed was 43rd and Vivian Hett was 78th. Hett also finished 53rd at the state Nordic meet in February. The Burnsville girls high kick team earned high praise from the judges at the Class AAA state tournamnet in February, coming in fifth place. Kristen Vendel and Liz Brunner were named to the all-tournament team. Andy Rogers is at File photo by Andy Rogers andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. The Burnsville softball team won the state title in 2010.

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The Burnsville baseball team got to play at Target Field during the state finals in 2010.

All Conference Elizabeth Frick, Eagan Anne Ferguson, Eastview Danielle Anderson, Eagan Alanna Stangl, Eagan Vivian Hett, Burnsville Sharmila Ahmed, Burnsville Michaela Banz, Eagan

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The Eastview boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament in March.

Honorable Mention Jane Koch, Burnsville Courtney Conroy, Eastview MacKenzie Burkstrand, Eastview

Cross Country Boys All Conference Cole O’Brien, Burnsville Sidney Speir, Eagan Erik Rosvold, Eastview Abdulah Salan, Burnsville Ken Hoffman, Eastview Shane Boeser, Burnsville Erik Kollach, Burnsville Nick Oelke, Eastview

Lightning strikes in 2010 by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Honorable Mention David Salter, Eastview John Donlan, Eastview Erik Lindstrom, Burnsville Kevin Chan, Eagan Chris Parr, Eagan Justin Renneke, Eagan

Girls Swimming All Conference Anna Elling, Burnsville Teresa DiGregorio, Burnsville Alexis Dobrzynski, Burnsville Natalie Simon, Burnsville Nicole Stevens, Eagan MacKenzie Heller, Eagan Erica Bucki, Eagan Sondra Tanji, Eagan Kayla Hutsell, Eastview Kristen Podratz, Eastview Leah Anderson, Eastview Sophie Running, Eastview Kelsey Deinhammer, Eastview Honorable Mention Celia Brown, Burnsville Sarah Kabes, Burnsville Julia Kramer, Burnsville Chelsea Thompson, Burnsville Ashley Gaertner, Eagan Maddy Hayes, Eagan Sonja Hedblom, Eagan Paige Peton, Eagan Katharine Hamand, Eastview Mackenzie Hanegraaf, Eastview Breanna Schlegel, Eastview

Football All Conference Eastview Frank Veldman DB/WR/P Zach Johnson OL Derek Schatz RB Jacob Ulrich DL Matt Larson LB Eagan: Jameson Parsons QB Matt Keller LB Matt Hentges WR/DB Bob Rada DB/RB Burnsville: CJ Smith RB/DB Cam Jones QB Chase Rovllier OL/DL Honorable Mention Eastview: Cam Cropsey LB/RB Ryan Reger QB Matt Galloway DL Lethzee Calderon DB Aaron Wesser DB Jack Frederickson DL Eagan: Drew Bauer WR Jake Levck LB Tommy Bodecker OL Eric Wittenberg DL Burnsville: Zach Severson OL/DL Riley Shook LB Brian Lien DL Chad Dove TE

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Eagan boys lacrosse had one of the more exciting seasons in 2010.

Eagan has a wild year by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Spring was an exciting time to be a Wildcat in 2010. Between boys lacrosse, softball, golf and tennis, Eagan had something to cheer about. The Eagan boys lacrosse team finished third at the state tournament in June. The Wildcats won the Section 3 tournament, beating Burnsville and Apple Valley along the way. At state Eagan lost to Totino Grace in the semifinals 4-3, but the next day the team bounced back to defeat Wayzata 14-6 and take third thanks to players such as Chris Bowen, Sam Kanwischer and Kyle Sturgeon, Connor Simpson, Kyle Grovenstien and Will Hersmann. The boys tennis team also played for a state title in June. The Wildcats beat Forest Lake and Rochester Mayo 4-3 each to get to the state finals, where they lost to Eden Prairie 6-1. Justin Abrams had an exciting year on the tennis court, qualifying for state in singles. The girls tennis team made the most of its season, winning the consolation title at state. The girls de-

feated Cretin-Derham Hall 4-3 in the consolation finals. Danielle Donahue qualified for the state singles tournament as well. Eagan boys golf left its mark at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids, the site of the state tournament, in June. The team finished seventh in the Class AAA state meet. Ryan Lutz had the lowest score for Eagan, tying for 21st. Nick Kuchera was a few shots behind him in 32rd. Julia Wolter proved to be one of the best gymnasts in the state, coming in ninth place all around at the Class AA state meet in February. She was also fifth in the balance beam. The boys soccer team kept the pace with the top teams in the state again this season with a 15-5-3 record. The team played in the Section 3AA finals but lost to Apple Valley. The Eagan softball team went undefeated in the Lake Conference and played for the Section 3AAA title in May. Eagan finished in 10th at the boys swimming and diving state meet in March thanks to some solid swims by Griffin Voss, Will Meagher and Rob Miller.

Several other individuals had achievements in 2010: • Kelly Arnopp was 39th at the state Alpine meet in February. Allie Fredbo was 78th. • Sydney Spier came in 53rd at the Class AA state cross country meet. In the girls race, Elizabeth Frick was 14th and Danielle Anderson was 23rd. • Sonja Hedblom was 13th at the state Nordic meet. • Nicole Stevens, MacKenzie Heller, Sondra Tanji, Hedblom and Erica Bucki led the girls swim team to 26th at state. • Luke Parker came in fifth in the high jump at the Class AA state boys track and field meet in June. • Jordy Drenttel was 50th at the state girls golf meet in June. Jessica Braun was 57th. • Nick Mele finished 89th in the state Nordic meet in February. • Elise Raney was fourth in the high jump at the Class AA state track meet in June. • Mitch Johnson qualified for the state wrestling tournament. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

in the triple jump with a leap of 37 feet, 11.5 inches. She was also sixth in the 100 and Amanda Beckman was fourth in the long jump. The Eastview girls high kick team had the fourth best score at the Class AAA tournament in February. Erica Tramonte and Kailyn Pederson were named to the all-tournament team. The jazz dance team finished in third place in Class AAA state. Kelsey Martin and Katie Schneidler were named to the all-tournament teams. Many other athletes had accolades in 2010. • Kayla Hutsell swam to third best in the 100-yard backstroke and second in the 100 butterfly at the state swim meet in November. • Max Tylke was 10th at the state golf meet in June. Sam Christian was a few strokes back at 14th. • Erik Rosvold finished in 52nd place in the Class AA state boys cross country meet in November. • Anne Ferguson was 39th across the finish line in the girls state cross country meet. • Will Biernat broke onto the tennis scene, qualifying for the state singles tournament. • The Eastview wrestling team went 26-6 and 13 wrestlers were section place winners. • The volleyball team spent most of the season ranked in the top 10. • The Eastview football team went 7-4 and played in the Section 3-5A finals, losing to Rosemount. • The baseball team tied for second with Burnsville in the last season of the Lake Conference. • Anne Ferguson was 39th across the finish line in the girls state cross country meet.

There were several highlights for Eastview in 2010, but perhaps the brightest was the boys basketball team’s late-season play. The Lightning went on a brilliant run, losing just three games in February and March leading up to the state tournament. Their biggest achievement was winning the Section 3-4A title, beating ranked teams Apple Valley and Lakeville South, with big performances from players such as Joey King, Vinard Birch and Frank Veldman. The Lightning lost to Henry Sibley 50-47 in the state quarterfinals at the Target Center in a game that came down to the final second. The boys came into the 2010-11 season ranked in the top 5 in Class 4A and ready to make another run. The Eastview girls basketball team also made headlines, playing for the Section 3-4A title in March, nearly knocking off eventual state champions Lakeville North. The Eastview girls golf team qualified for the Class AAA state meet in June and finished in sixth place. Sara Detlefesen had a remarkable season, winning several competitions. She was second at the state high school meet and continued to tear up golf courses through the summer. During spring, the track teams were consistently finishing ahead of several others. At state, the Lightning boys team jumped to fifth in Class AA. Veldman was third in the high jump and second in the triple jump. David Pearcill was third in the triple and eighth in the long jump. Kahlil Jordon was right behind them at fifth in the triple jump. Rogers is at The girls track team was Andy also featured at state. Alex andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Beckman won the state title

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Eminent Domain/from 1A No such agreement was in place at the time of condemnation. The city appealed that decision to the Supreme Court, which said the city’s Economic Development Authority “did not exceed the scope of its authority when it acquired the prop-

Pawlenty/from 1A Pawlenty said. One thing Pawlenty admits that has changed is his sense of humor, or at least his willingness to show it. As a lawmaker, Pawlenty was known for his wisecracks. But the playfulness went away over his time as governor. “I think I’m still that same person,� Pawlenty said of enjoying a laugh. “(But) everybody is looking for that one phrase that can get on a blog to drive readership,� he said, adding that attempts at humor can come across as mean-spirited. “I miss those days, because I’d rather continue like that,� Pawlenty said.

Reviews achievements In reviewing his administration’s achievements, Pawlenty made a number

erty owner’s property.� The appeals court was told to weigh in on the issue of the public purpose of using eminent domain, and the issue of the city’s quick-taking of the properties. It sided with the city on those issues. While the Cedar Grove area hasn’t seen much progress recently, officials

said the project was not stalled due to the court battle; the first phase of the redevelopment project does not include the three properties in question. The Village at Cedar Grove, located east of Cedar Avenue along Highway 13, has long been planned as a mix of commercial retail space, life-cycle hous-

ing, office buildings, and open space. Current plans for phase one of the development include 150 units of senior housing, 250 apartment units, two four-story hotels, a retail building with three or four tenants, and a building for child care/ commercial use. The city purchased

about 80 percent of the properties in the redevelopment area between 2002 and 2007. When negotiations over the remaining properties stalled, the Economic Development Authority used eminent domain. Of the 31 properties the city condemned, six owners objected. Three later

dropped their objections and reached deals with the city. Phase one of the project will develop about 60 percent of the land in the area. Plans for a future phase have yet to be determined.

of comments. He expressed concern over recent Northstar Commuter Rail ridership numbers showing that the line is falling short of projections. “I was a little surprised and disappointed by the numbers,� said Pawlenty, whose support for Northstar was critical in getting the line built. He looks to better promotion as making good the ridership gap and still believes it makes sense to push the line to St. Cloud. But such projects also require sharp analysis, Pawlenty said. As for the proposed Northern Lights Passenger Rail Line between Duluth and Minneapolis, Pawlenty suggests it will not happen. “The main proponent of it was (Democratic) Congressman (James) Oberstar. And with him now gone, I think the odds of that hap-

pening go down significantly,� said Pawlenty. “My goodness, you can drive to Duluth in less than three hours,� he said.

said former Republican state Sen. Bill Belanger of Bloomington. Former Republican state Rep. Phil Krinkie, president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota and recently appointed by Pawlenty to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, called Pawlenty “a steady hand at the wheel.� “Gov. Pawlenty was a great caretaker for the state of Minnesota,� said Krinkie. Charlie Weaver, former Pawlenty chief of staff and executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, praised his former boss’ fiscal conservatism.

deal,� he said of lowering state spending. Weaver views Pawlenty’s legacy as enduring, noting that the governor was instrumental in creating Lake Vermillion State Park, Minnesota’s first new state park in nearly 30 years. “That’s a legacy kind of achievement that 20, 50, 100 years from now people will say, ‘That was important,’ � Weaver said. Dan McElroy, a former Burnsville mayor, state representative, Pawlenty chief of staff and state commissioner, believes Pawlenty is still deciding what to do next. “I sincerely believe he is still exploring that decision of what he wants to do,� said McElroy, who first met Pawlenty in the early 1990s.

(and he) served in the Legislature. And he was a very effective legislator,� said McElroy. “He followed the advice I tried to follow — pick the spot when you wanted to engage; speak infrequently and well,� said McElroy. Incoming Democratic Gov.-elect Mark Dayton warmly praised Pawlenty’s attention to those serving in the military and their families. But Dayton also portrays Pawlenty as a reason the state currently faces a projected $6.2 billion state budget deficit. “I think he (Pawlenty) left us in a terrible situation,� said Dayton, speaking at a recent Capitol press conference.

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In talking about property taxes — critics have long charged that Pawlenty’s unwillingness to raise state taxes has increased the local property tax burden — Pawlenty portrays the blame as falling elsewhere. “I don’t buy the notion there’s only one way that county and city (taxes) can go and that’s up forever,â€? said Pawlenty. “The only real way to limit property taxes is to cap them,â€? he said. While Pawlenty depicts Democrats and the “chat- Pawlenty reinstated tering classâ€? as unable to ďŹ scal sanity, says grasp his conservatism, some moderate Republi- Weaver cans, too, find it a bit much. “In a nutshell I’d say “The only thing I can he reinstated fiscal sanity,â€? see is his ‘no new tax,’ â€? said Weaver. “That’s a big

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Senator Gerlach elected Senate whip process is a great asset,� said Senate Majority Leaderelect Amy Koch, RBuffalo. The role of the whip is to communicate with caucus members, take vote counts, and perform

Sen. Chris Gerlach, R-Apple Valley, has been elected whip of the state Senate Republican caucus. “Chris is a natural mentor to new Chris members, and his Gerlach knowledge of the

other tasks. Gerlach is also an assistant majority leader and will be the chairman of the Commerce and Consumer Protection Budget and Policy Committee when the legislative session convenes in January.

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for remodeling, the group will meet at the Burnsville Barnes & Noble store. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings are free and open to anyone who

enjoys reading and discussing books. New attendees are always welcome, and no advance registration is necessary. For more information, contact Maggie Hein at (952) 891-0314.

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by the Planning Commission at a public hearing on March 28. The Economic Development Commission will take public comments at its Feb. 9 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The city has also developed an informational portal at www.burnsville. org with an e-mail feedback form. The website will have copies of the draft ordinance as it moves through

the review process, a timeline, and meeting videos. Comments from the public are welcome and can be sent to the city via the website portal. The council will consider approval of the revised sign ordinance at its meeting on April 5. For more information contact Jenni Faulkner, community development director, at (952) 895-4467, or visit the sign ordinance link at www.burnsville.org.

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Burnsville/from 1A wood Drive on the east caused traffic delays and took a toll on local businesses. In August, the contractor, Palda and Sons Inc., qualified for a $100,000 city bonus for finishing most of the work ahead of schedule. The bonus was on top of the company’s $5.8 million base bid. But work and traffic delays continued into the fall. By then, two businesses – Burnsville Parkway BP and Anthony’s Parkway Grille – had closed, saying that interruption in business traffic caused by the construction finally doomed their already-struggling ventures. Anthony’s quickly reopened, though, as a Carbone’s Pizza and Sports Bar.

Mayor Kautz Elizabeth Kautz, Burnsville’s mayor since 1995, was inaugurated on Jan. 5 as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The ceremony was at the Performing Arts Center, a project she championed as mayor. Long active in the Conference of Mayors, Kautz had been in line for the presidency since being elected second vice president in 2008. She was vice president before her inauguration to president. Her ascendance was hastened by the November 2009 election defeat of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, who had been president. Kautz will serve the balance of his term, through June, and then serve a full term of her own, through June 2011.

Arts center Opened in January 2009, the city’s Performing Arts Center had a tough first year, requiring a city operating subsidy of $553,920, compared with a city budget estimate of only $265,475. Management company VenuWorks had predicted a $346,200 subsidy. The picture brightened

some in 2010. From January through November, Executive Director Jon Elbaum reports, revenue totaled $610,650, compared with $506,290 for all of last year. The City Council-approved operating budget for the year is $616,610, Elbaum said. The city budgeted for a 2010 operating loss of $451,870, he said. The actual operating loss through November was $339,585, he said. In March, the city’s auditor issued a report finding that VenuWorks hadn’t complied with numerous prescribed financial procedures. Compliance “went up dramatically� after Elbaum – the center’s second executive director, who began work in April – and new Business Manager Jean Martinson arrived, according to Tammy Omdal, Burnsville’s chief financial officer. The City Council appointed a nine-member Performing Arts Center Advisory Commission, which began meeting in July.

Hatten had tried to sell Burnsville Bowl. His lender, Commercial Bank, took ownership when he couldn’t find a buyer.

Humane Society

A mainstay in Burnsville since 1991, the Minnesota Valley Humane Society animal shelter will close on Dec. 31. Humane Society officials announced the closing earlier this month. Officials said a bad economy and rising costs are to blame for the closing of the shelter at 1313 E. Highway 13, the old City Hall building. Some volunteers suspect bad management has much to do with the closing, which comes after suspension of a failed capital campaign to raise money for a new site in Eagan. But MVHS Executive Director Lynae Gieseke said donations had eroded while the number of animals the organization has taken in has held steady or increased in recent years. Eden Baptist Church of Savage had already bought Burnsville Bowl the property for its new The 42-year-old bowling church home when the capiand nightclub complex at tal campaign fizzled. 1200 E. Highway 13, which closed under a cloud on July Political winds 6, will reopen under new Democrats who turned ownership. traditionally Republican The new owners are Mat- Burnsville-area state legislatie and Chris Ross, who own tive seats from red to blue Mattie’s Lanes, Sports Bar in 2006 were swept from ofand Grille in South St. Paul. fice on the political winds of Chris said in early November 2010. the couple would rename the Losing DFL legislators place Mattie’s Lanes, Sports whose districts include parts Bar and Grille-Burnsville, of Burnsville were District 40 and hoped to be open by Sen. John Doll of Burnsville, New Year’s Eve. District 40A Rep. Will MorShe said the bowling cen- gan of Burnsville, District 38 ter is undergoing extensive Sen. Jim Carlson of Eagan renovation and will be the and District 38A Rep. Sanfocus of the business, not the dra Masin of Eagan. nightclub that got previous Their replacements are owner Bob Hatten in trouble Sen.-elect Dan Hall of Burnswith police, nearby residents ville in District 40, Rep.-elect and the City Council. Pam Myhra of Burnsville in The 1200 Club nightclub District 40A, Sen.-elect Ted had drawn frequent police Daley of Eagan in District 38 calls. Shots were fired in two and Rep.-elect Diane Anderincidents but no one was in- son of Eagan in District 38A. jured. In city politics, incum-

bent City Council members Charlie Crichton and Dan Kealey were easy winners in a four-way race for two council seats. Also running were Greg Tomlinson and Paul Mudge.

dates back to 1963, has had a white-elephant reputation for years. A 2004 city study tagged it as a prime candidate for redevelopment. The redevelopment is a partnership between the Dakota County Community Jobs, jobs, jobs Development Agency and Aided by a state tax ex- Presbyterian Homes. emption approved by the 2010 Legislature, Burns- Basketbrawl ville’s third-largest employer A Minneapolis man was planned an expansion slated sentenced to six years in pristo add at least 250 jobs. on in November for assaultGoodrich Sensors and ing a youth sports director Integrated Systems planned and a parent at a sixth-grade a first-phase, 50,000-square- basketball game in Burnsfoot expansion at the global ville. company’s 240,000-squareRobin Johnson, 49, foot Burnsville plant. The pleaded guilty in June to one Goodrich campus south of count each of first-degree County Road 42 at 14300 Ju- and third-degree assault, dicial Road is also the com- both felonies, and one count pany headquarters. each of interfering with a 911 Further expansion plans call (a gross misdemeanor) for 2012 and beyond were and disorderly conduct (a still in the works, the com- misdemeanor). pany said in June. Johnson was a spectator A provision for Goodrich at a Burnsville Athletic Club in Minnesota’s 2010 omnibus boys basketball game on Feb. tax bill granted a sales-tax 13 at Burnsville High School. exemption on construction Upset by a referee’s call that materials and equipment led to a game-winning free once the company invests $60 throw in overtime, Johnson million of its own money in punched a Burnsville Aththe expansion. letic Club commissioner and The provision, which is a player’s father when he expected to generate $4 mil- tried to intervene. The comlion or $5 million in aid, also missioner was knocked unrequires that the company conscious and suffered three add 250 jobs to the 1,100 it cracked molars, one of which provides in Burnsville and had to be extracted. the 300 it provides at a smallShooting verdict er plant in Eagan. Formerly Rosemount A Burnsville man was acAerospace, the company has quitted of manslaughter last been in Burnsville since 1978 month in the November 2009 and was bought by Goodrich shooting death of his best Corp. in 1994. friend. Michael Cody Schwartz, White elephant 26, was instead sentenced to Valley Ridge Shopping 90 days in jail on a misdeCenter near Burnsville Park- meanor charge of recklessly way and County Road 5 will handling a gun. Half the sentence was stayed for one year. finally be redeveloped. Schwartz’s friend, This month the City Council approved plans for 25-year-old Logan Daniel 140 senior apartment units Ehlers of Burnsville, died of and future commercial de- a gunshot wound the mornvelopment on the property. ing of Nov. 21, 2009, at The CDA has an agreement Schwartz’s apartment. They to buy the property from En- had wrestled over Schwartz’s gelsma Limited Partnership. loaded Glock handgun after Now 50 percent vacant, a night of heavy drinking at the mall, part of which a local bar.

Joey The community rallied around the Balistreri family of Burnsville after 11-yearold Joey was killed in a headon collision on Highway 13 that seriously injured his father, Geoffrey. Joey, a baseball and hockey player, was mourned by his school, St. John the Baptist in Savage, and teammates and coaches with the Burnsville Athletic Club and Burnsville Hockey Club. Leah Christina Graeber, 28, of Savage, was charged Dec. 6 with felony criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation and a controlled-substance crime. She was driving southbound in the left lane when her Buick LeSabre crossed the grass median near Washburn Avenue in Burnsville and vaulted into opposing traffic, striking the Balistreri family’s GMC Yukon.

More young lives lost Friends, family and schoolmates at Metcalf Junior High mourned the death of 15-year-old Tejas Malakapalli of Burnsville, who was bicycling when he was hit by a car May 13 at the intersection of Cliff Road and River Hills Drive. He died two days later of head injuries. Alexander Maslow, 16, of Burnsville, died on July 4 of injuries suffered in a single-car crash early that morning in Star Prairie, Wis. A student at Trinity School at River Ridge in Eagan, he was driving to the cabin of a classmate’s family to spend the holiday. Kallie Palmer, 6, of Burnsville, was struck and killed March 5 after running onto Interstate 35W. She and a group of friends climbed a 5-foot chain-link fence along the freeway right-of-way. The children were playing in the snow at the freeway’s edge, a State Patrol spokesman said. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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com/eaganarthouse or call at (651) 686-9134. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington. Cost is $5 per class. Call Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages. For class and registration information, visit www.lakevillemn.gov or call the Arts Center office at (952) 985-4640.

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able at ticketmaster.com. Information: (952) 895-4685. Classes/workshops Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters. Register online at www. danpetrovart.com or call (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, winter/spring and summer at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville. Register online at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call (651) 214-4732. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 686-9134. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For class and registration information, visit www.cityofeagan.

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Power Plant, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, Comedy Joe Lovitt with special guest 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, David Johnson at 8:30 p.m. Good for Gary, 9:30 p.m., (952) 846-4513. Mark Mraz, 9 p.m. to 12:30 Friday, Jan. 7, and 8 and 10:30 Bogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Min20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, neHAHA Comedy Club, 251 W. 432-1515. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville Pop Rocks (front) and (952) 469-0711. (lower level of Carbone’s), (612) Touched (back), special 860-9388, www.minnehahacomguest Jaded, 9:30 p.m., Neisedyclub.com. Tickets are $12.50 en’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 Brat Pack Radio, Bogart’s (early show) and $9 (late show). W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., On deck for Jan. 14-15: Cathy 846-4513. Ladman and Ron Lamprect. New Year’s Eve Bash, Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Space Needle, 9:30 p.m., Theater Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 “Antigone� presented by EnHolyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, vision Academy of the Arts at 7 469-5200. p.m. Jan. 13-14 at the Black Box GB Leighton, 9:30 p.m., (952) 846-4513. Audio Circus, Babe’s Mu- Theatre at Burnsville Performing McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) sic Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. adults and $5 for students; avail277-0197. Ken Wanovich, 9 p.m. able at ticketmaster.com. InforDJ Diesel with special guest, Primetime Sports Bar to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Red- mation: (952) 895-4685. “Peter Pan� presented by the & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., eye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711. Burnsville Civic Light Opera Jan. Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Poor Cousin John, 8-11 21-23 on the main stage at BurnsDave Hudson, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, ville Performing Arts Center. TickGrill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob ets are $25/$15 adults, $20/$15 Road, Farmington, (651) 463- seniors, $15/$15 students; availLakeville, (952) 469-0711. Ben Aaron, 8 p.m., The 6844. Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, Additional Calendars can be 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farm-

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Heartbeat Studios’ Acting Company’s original play, “Let It Be,� will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. “Let It Be,� a story inspired by music of The Beatles, is a trip down memory lane for fans of the Fab Four. Featured in the play are Heartbeat’s junior and senior dance companies performing original pieces and Beatles’ classics sung by Heartbeat’s new singing ensemble. Tickets are $5 for children under age 5, $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults, and can be purchased at Heartbeat Studios, 7661 W. 145th St., Apple Valley, or by calling (952) 432-7833. For more information, visit www. heartbeat-studios.com.

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