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And then there was one Two Cedar Grove businesses have chosen not to appeal court decision; only U-Haul will push ahead by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Charlie Crichton, center, is pictured with two City Council colleagues — Dan Gustafson, left, and Dan Kealey — at the opening of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

Burnsville’s veteran fiscal hawk Crichton dies at 83 by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Burnsville City Council Member Charlie Crichton pounded in the campaign signs for his sixth and final election, even though he was 82 and in weakening health. He was slow to climb the stairs at his house on Manor Drive, but still energized by doing the peo-

ple’s business. “If a citizen called or something came up for the council, he’d lose 10 years instantly,” said Crichton’s wife, Terry. “In other words, he was strong – he was all ready to get up and go. That was his life. He loved this city with everything in him, and he was so proud to be a part of it.” Crichton, the council’s

resident fiscal hawk for nearly two decades, died Sunday, March 13, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. His death followed a brief illness for which he was hospitalized in early February. First elected in 1992 and re-elected for the final time last November, Crichton, See Crichton, 3A

Two of three businesses in the Cedar Grove redevelopment area that sued Eagan over eminent domain have agreed to let the city purchase their properties, leaving only U-Haul to pursue an appeal. The owners of Competition Engines, Randy and Sandy Quam, reached a settlement agreement with the city March 15 after dropping their appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The Quams agreed to sell their current property to the city for $880,000 and relocate their business to the soonto-be-vacant fire station on Lone Oak Circle, which the city will sell to them for $450,000. The Quams will remain in their current building until the new fire safety campus, which will replace the fire station, is completed this spring. “I’m really pleased we’ve come to an agreement and settlement, in particular with the Quams,” Mayor Mike Maguire said. “They are longtime residents of the city of Eagan, and it is good that they will be remaining both as residents and keeping their business here.” Larson Automotive owner Jerry Larson has also agreed to withdraw his appeal and allow the city to buy

his property. He has since closed his business and has no plans to relocate. That leaves U-Haul as the only remaining business continuing with an appeal to the state’s highest court. The Supreme Court already ruled in favor of the city last August, but then sent the case back to the appeals court, which it said had failed to rule on all of the issues. The appeals court ruled in favor of the city in December, prompting the three businesses to again appeal to the Supreme Court. Now two of the three have dropped their appeals. The Supreme Court determines which cases it hears, and it has not yet announced whether it will hear U-Haul’s petition. Quam said for his part, settling with the city has been a relief. “I feel like a giant weight has been lifted from me,” he said. “I’m just happy that we’re going to be able to stay in business and stay in Eagan.” Quam said he’s glad the fire station became available, because he was having trouble finding a location within Eagan that could accommodate an automotive shop. “The big problem wasn’t that I wanted to stay here,

but that I had nowhere else to go,” he said. The station is located in an industrial area and already has garage doors, bays, and floor drains. But it will still need quite a bit of work to turn it into a functioning auto shop, he said. He said he only wishes the building had been available three years ago. “We could have saved a lot on lawyer’s fees,” he said. The three businesses sued the city in 2008 when it initiated a quick-take condemnation of several properties for a planned urban village. An initial court ruling sided with the city, but an appeals court reversed that decision. The city appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, which sided with the city, then sent it back to the appeals court, which also sided with Eagan. Maguire said the city is encouraged by the settlements with the two property owners. “We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to come to the same kind of amicable agreement with the one remaining property owner in Cedar Grove and remove the legal uncertainties around that redevelopment,” he said. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Police detectives take a piece of history with them in retirement Tackaberry, Huberty began in old police-fire department by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Newly retired Burnsville police detective Mike Tackaberry says he wouldn’t have traded professions or worked anywhere else. But every career has its baggage. Tackaberry gets a twinge whenever he drives past Burnsville’s Terrace Oaks Park, where a young mother “who did not deserve to die” was bound, robbed of her car and credit cards and strangled. “Over the years, those snapshots are in the head,” said Tackaberry, who investigated the October 2002 murder of Cheryl Lyn Thompson by a previously small-time crook named Brian Batchelor. “They never really go away. You

just learn how to deal with them.” Fellow detective Dan Huberty gained Batchelor’s jail-cell murder confession after the suspect had been arrested for using the victim’s credit card. Cops, Huberty said, “get to see the sad side of the world.” These two also witnessed local history in the making, and they’re taking a piece of it with them. Tackaberry, who retired Jan. 28, and Huberty, who leaves April 30, are the last Burnsville Police Department members to have also served as city firefighters.

End of an era Both became sworn officers on Sept. 1, 1978, when Burnsville’s Pub-

lic Safety Department was, according to Tackaberry, one of only two in the nation that combined police and fire services. “We would do a 12-week assignment on police patrol and then six weeks in the fire service,” said Huberty, 53. “And also carry fire gear in the police car,” added Tackaberry, 55. “A lot of the history will soon end,” Huberty said. Not that either cop is complaining. Both enjoyed firefighting, even continuing as fire reservists after Burnsville’s police and fire services Photo by John Gessner were split in 1981. Dan Huberty, left, and Mike Tackaberry are the last But few would question that both members of the Burnsville Police Department who fought See Detectives, 14A fires and patrolled the streets.

Performing arts center in Eagan? One resident is looking to make it happen by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

She’s not sure how to fund it or where to build it, but one resident is on a mission to open a performing arts center in Eagan. Amy Kamarainen, founder of the Young Actors Theater Company, recently posted an online survey to gauge public interest in an Eagan PAC. It would be a private venture, she said, and nowhere near the scale of the 1,000-seat PAC in Burnsville, a controversial project that cost $20 million and was funded by the city. Kamarainen envisions a smaller, 500-seat venue with retractable theater chairs that could serve multiple purposes. The facility could be rented for events such as weddings and receptions, concerts, proms, family reunions and dance recitals, she said.

Kamarainen points out that both Lakeville and Rosemount, which are less populated than Eagan, have their own PACs. So why not Eagan? “I’m pretty determined,” she said. Kamarainen runs an after-school drama program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade at three Eagan schools. She started the program at Pinewood Elementary in 2009 and got such an overwhelming response she soon had a waiting list of 40. “I realized there’s huge demand for this,” she said. But finding space has been an issue. Performances are currently held at the Mall of America or the Rosemount Community Center. “We’re making it work, but it’s not ideal,” she said. “Every time I try to book somewhere, it’s astronomically priced or already booked. It’s really hard to find anything, especially south of the river.” Kamarainen said she has heard of similar struggles from others in-

volved in local theater and even local choral groups, which leads her to believe there is definitely a need for such a facility. Kamarainen would like her theater business to anchor the facility, but said she doesn’t have the funds to do it on her own. She is looking for private investors, other businesses wanting to partner with her, possible grants or even a small-business loan. “Short of winning the lottery … I have to figure out how to fund it,” she said. She would like it to be a community facility, but the city makes it clear it is not at all involved in the venture. “It isn’t anything the city is looking to build. It’s not in our short- or long-term plans,” City Administrator Tom Hedges said. Kamarainen is also having trouble finding land. She’d like four acres, but needs at least 2.9, she said. See Arts Center, 3A

Burnsville couple allegedly locked 7-year-old in room smeared with feces A Burnsville couple allegedly maltreated their disabled 7-year-old son, who was found locked in a fecessmeared bedroom. Andrew Worcester, 31, and his wife, Delilah, 30, are each charged with one count of gross-misdemeanor child neglect. Burnsville police executed a search warrant of the couple’s townhouse at 1186 McAndrews Road E. on Jan. 28. The Worcesters live there with their four children, ages 2, 4, 7 and 11. According to criminal complaints filed in Dakota County District Court, the smell of urine in the townhouse was so strong officers had to periodically step out for fresh air.

They found the 7-yearold “locked and barricaded in a bedroom that had a tarp on the floor,” complaints said. The boy is “nonverbal with multiple medical issues” and “morbidly obese,” complaints said. He had sores on his head and body. The boy was wearing an overflowing diaper, and feces were smeared on the floor, walls and window coverings, complaints said. The odor of urine and feces in the room was “overpowering.” The townhouse was “filthy, with garbage and debris stacked throughout the residence,” complaints said. — John Gessner

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School evacuated after fire ignites in bathroom garbage Fire appears deliberate, district officials say

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A small fire at a Savage elementary school caused students to be sent home Monday. Students and staff were evacuated on March 14 to a nearby fire station after smoke filled the second level of Harriet Bishop Elementary in the 14000 block of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Road, said Ruth Dunn, communications director for District 191. Firefighters responded at about 10:30 a.m. and were

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able to quickly extinguish the flames, which were confined to a garbage can in the second level boys bathroom. The ignition of the fire â&#x20AC;&#x153;appears deliberate,â&#x20AC;? Dunn said. The incident is still under investigation by the Savage Fire Department, which spent much of the day mitigating smoke damage. No one was injured and the building structure did not sustain damage, Dunn said. Most of the children

Steve Albrecht, the city engineer and public works director in Prior Lake, has been named Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new public works director, the city announced Friday. This is the second time Albrecht has followed in the footsteps of Bud Osmundson, his predecessor in both Prior Lake and Burnsville. Albrecht replaced Osmundson in 2005 after Osmundson left the Prior Lake job to become Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public works director and engineer. Osmundson retired at the end of January. Albrecht is expected to begin work in Burnsville in early April. He has more than 17 years of engineering experi-

ence in the public and private sectors. As Prior Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city engineer and public works director since 2005, Albrecht directed a 35-person staff responsible for maintenance and improvement of city streets, utilities, buildings and parks. He oversaw development and construction of city projects, coordination of county and state roadway projects, and development of long-range financial plans for infrastructure projects. He has also been the city engineer in Waconia, Norwood Young America, St. Bonifacius, Deephaven, Hampton, Vermillion and Empire Township. Albre-

cht has served as project engineer/manager for municipal and county projects in Hastings, Belle Plaine, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Savage and Scott County. Before working in the public sector he worked for the consulting firm of Bolton & Menk Inc. Albrecht holds a bachelor of science degree in water resource/agricultural engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the City Engineers Association of Minnesota, the American Public Works Association and the American Water Works Association. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Gessner

Burnsville prepares for potential spring flooding The city of Burnsville is preparing for the possibility of flooding along the Minnesota River this spring. Forecasters from The National Weather Service are predicting a high probability of flooding along the river area due to melting of the heavy snowfall and already saturated ground. The severity of flooding will depend on weather conditions

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were picked up by their parents by early afternoon. The remaining children were given lunch and activities while they waited for a bus to bring them home at the end of the school day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Firefighters and staff have been great with the children at the station,â&#x20AC;? Dunn said. The school reopened the two days later.

ditions (above freezing temperatures and heavy rains) promote greater flooding of the Minnesota River. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is responsible for flooding preparations on I-35W. For more information on potentially affected areas and links to the National Weather Service, visit www. burnsville.org.

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Engraved bricks available for Eagan tribute plaza by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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ber and features two lifesized bronze statues, one of a police officer and one of a firefighter. Organizers have raised half the cost for the statue of the soldier, but still need about $25,000 to complete it, said Eagan Lioness Margo Danner, whose group spearheaded the project with American Legion Post 594. Donations can be made online at eaganlionessmn. lionwap.org, or by sending a check to Eagan Tribute Fund, c/o Eagan Foundation, P.O. Box 211192, Eagan, MN 55121.

The first engraved pavers will be added to the entrance of Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tribute and Memorial Plaza before Memorial Day this year. Residents, businesses and organizations interested in being part of the first installation can purchase a brick by early April. Pavers can feature the name of the donor or in honor of an individual. The bricks will recognize those who have contributed $500 or more to the project, which honors the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and present police, fire and military personnel. The plaza was unveiled Erin Johnson is at eagan. in Central Park last Octo- thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

ISD 191 Community Education will offer the following classes. Register online at www.communityed191.org or call (952) 707-4110 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Get Completely Out of Debt, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. Cost is $29 per person or $39 per pair. â&#x20AC;˘ Establishing Guardians: Protecting Your Children, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. Cost is $19 per person or $29 per pair.

Crichton/from 1A 83, was known for his oftenunswerving opinions, being a stickler for zoning rules and, perhaps most of all, trying to keep a lid on taxes. In his 18 career votes on Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual budget and tax levy, Crichton voted for only three. Many of the votes were 4-1 tallies on tax hikes his council colleagues considered reasonable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the whole community knew where he stood,â&#x20AC;? said Council Member Mary Sherry, who was elected in 2008 but said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been a Crichton fan for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He made everyone aware of spending.â&#x20AC;?

Sherry credits Crichton â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a lot of the good financial shape that the city is in. You always need loyal opposition, and that was Charlie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he was the loyal opposition.â&#x20AC;? For 2010, a council chastened by the Great Recession unanimously joined Crichton in delivering what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d publicly pined for over the years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a budget with no tax increase. The city cut $3.5 million in spending in 2009 and 2010. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very clearly, the citizens and taxpayers of Burnsville have lost a fiscal tax hawk on the City Council,â&#x20AC;? said Council Member Dan Kealey, who joined Crichton in

voting against a 5.2 percent tax increase for 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have lost a personal friend and mentor in my City Council experience.â&#x20AC;? Terry, Crichtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second wife, whom he married in 1983, said her husband was always fiscally conservative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a tightwad at home,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, sometimes I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of stupid about what he buys. But heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always had that philosophy.â&#x20AC;? The son of a Navy admiral, Crichton was born in 1927 in San Pedro, Calif., and moved often while growing up, Terry said. She said she and Charlie See Crichton, 12A

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The two properties sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interested in and highlights in her survey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one is in Cedar Grove, the other next to the Eagan Art House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are both owned by the city. The land around the Eagan Art House is dedicated parkland and not for sale, Hedges said. She is now having to look at land in Mendota Heights, just across the street from Eagan, but said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d much rather stay in Eagan. Kamarainen believes the arts can help pull communities together, drive the economy, help children achieve academically, and attract a younger generation to the city. She also believes such a facility would bring money to Eagan and create jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would love to provide this for the community. I also want to be able to expand my business and offer it to other kids,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just need to figure out how Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to fund it and where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to put it.â&#x20AC;? To participate in Kamarainenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/eagancenter.

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Ten years is an eternity for a school chief by Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

I went home Tuesday with the news we reported earlier that day on ThisweekLive.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that Gary Amoroso, Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school superintendent, had announced his retirement after 10 years on the job. My wife, Ann, who has been in education as long as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in newspapers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about 40 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responded to the news by saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long time to be a school superintendent.â&#x20AC;? Ten years? My father worked 40 years as a truck mechanic with the same company. But he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to face the pressures of trying to keep everyone happy from rebellious students to meddling parents to unionized teachers. Not to mention school board members who change every few years. Yes, 10 years is a long time to run a school district, with some studies showing the average tenure is less than five years for that job. And Amoroso has certainly had

his share of stresses during his time with District 194. He became superintendent when Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth was forcing the district to open new schools, with the big project a second high school. He is leaving after the School Board made the painful decision to close Crystal Lake Elementary and eliminate jobs and programs because of the funding cuts brought on by the Great Recession. Similar stresses were felt a few miles down the road in Farmington, where Superintendent Brad Meeks has agreed to resign this summer after years of turmoil associated with building a new high school and more recent controversy over cuts. Since 2008, when Randy Clegg replaced the retiring Ben Kanninen as superintendent of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage schools, all four districts covered by Thisweek Newspapers have changed bosses. In 2009, Jane Berenz was named superintendent of District

196 to replace the retiring John Currie. Meeks is the only one of the four who wanted to stay in the school-superintendent pressure cooker. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a finalist for the job of superintendent in Stillwater. The others have found other things to do that presumably donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep them up nights worrying about the next major controversy and the next overflow board meeting where no one is happy with the decisions youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known Amoroso since he came to Lakeville, and it seemed he had the personality for the job. He is a friendly fellow who has been involved in the community, whether it was the Rotary or chamber of commerce events. He did a nice job of presenting the facts at annual State of the School lunches and at community meetings when the district was asking voters to approve levies. If he felt the stress of the job, he hid it well behind a smile and a hearty handshake. But the responsibility of the position, especially in these pen-

ny-pinching times, can wear on even those most youthful, resilient of superintendents. Managing a public school system is a well-paying, but thankless, job these days. We expect a lot, maybe too much, from our educators. We want them to treat our children as individuals in classes that are large and getting larger as funding dries up. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but wonder whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to change the way we do our schools. Ann and I found that despite our loyalty to the mainstream public schools, our son, Zack, needed the personal attention available in a charter school that he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get in the large public schools. Many other parents are resorting to home-schooling and parochial schools. In Detroit, which clearly has more problems than our cities, the school district has decided to cut expenses by turning a third of its public schools into charter schools that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t saddled with the expense of union contracts and staff pensions.

These are turbulent times in public education. They are probably not going to get easier as legislatures and school districts wrestle with budget deficits. So you can expect that the turnover among school superintendents will continue. As Aaron Vehling, our Lakeville editor, reported on our website Wednesday morning, Amoroso will be taking over as executive director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. So instead of putting up with the daily stresses of managing schools, he can hold the hands and dry the tears of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school leaders as they deal with the stresses that Gary has now put in his rearview mirror. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of the Dakota County Tribune and Thisweek Newspapers. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Thanks, Charlie To the editor: Burnsville has lost a dedicated public servant in the passing of Charlie Crichton. For many years the people of Burnsville depended on Charlie to fight against raising taxes and to be always there for every citizen. I had the pleasure, and honor, to take part in his campaigns for City Council through the years. I was always interested in politics, but Charlie was the person who encouraged me to become an active participant. For that, and his long friendship, I am grateful. Thanks, Charlie. CHUCK ERICKSON Burnsville

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The loss of a friend Educate our To the editor: young people It is with much sadness that I say goodbye to my old friend, Charlie Crichton. Charlie served the city of Burnsville with honesty, honor, integrity, wisdom and wit for decades. Every single person in Burnsville has been touched by Charlie in one way or another. The work that he has done and the impact that he leaves behind will live on for many, many years. I was always amazed at the level of energy and passion that Charlie demonstrated in everything he did. Although many years my senior I often had to hustle to keep up with him. Charlie taught me so much. To me he was a teacher, a mentor, an example of proper citizenship, a leader, and most of all, my friend. Charlie and I agreed on many things and disagreed on some, but always held the highest respect for each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position. I am passionate about politics in Burnsville, and I learned that from Charlie as well. I cannot think about Burnsville city government without thinking of Charlie. Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing has touched me profoundly. Even as I write this I struggle for words that are adequate to express the flood of emotion that I feel at the loss of this great man. We will go on because we must. Our world has been changed by his presence, and the future will be changed by his absence. Goodbye, my good friend.

To the editor: I read with interest the letter from Paul Hoffinger about the need for legislators to hold listening sessions. I agree. That is why I am pleased that new elected Sen. Ted Daley, R-Eagan, and Rep. Doug Wardlow, R-Eagan, are holding listening sessions with constituents regularly on Saturday mornings at the Wescott Library in Eagan (no appointments necessary). I have raised concerns with both, and they have been very open to hearing my concerns. I also know they are willing to meet constituents at their offices in St. Paul and are also willing to do additional meetings in the district as time permits. You can also sign up for their e-mail updates by contacting their of- JERRY WILLENBURG fices. Burnsville

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To the editor: A recent letter discussed increases in property taxes and their unfortunate impact on senior citizens on fixed incomes. Certain investments in our future are key. They include educating our young people so they can compete in an increasingly technical world. Senior citizens should not bear the brunt of these expenses, in fact many feel there should be a way of exempting them from such payments. And the legacy we leave our young people, particularly in the crucial area of education, gives them an example of the priorities we hope they follow when they are funding their priorities.

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amount we buy. We spend recycle bins are not charged the first 30 years of our life for by garbage haulers. You getting things and the rest of can get a larger recycle bin our lives giving them away. for no extra charge. Reuse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; use hand-meAvoid plastic altogether. down products whenever Everything that is plastic is possible. Give to friends and still around, it never goes family whenever possible. away. Never buy water in a To the editor: Shop at secondhand shops plastic bottle. Reduce, reuse and recycle To the editor: whenever possible. Everyone agrees that our â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is a good reason they Recycle everything else. HARLEY HORSAGER are in that order. educational system needs It is a little-known fact that Lakeville First, we must reduce the to be revamped. No debate there. However, it seems that Letters to the editor policy the debate has taken a disThisweek Newspapers welcomes letters to the editor. Submitted letters must be no more than 350 words. turbing turn toward blaming All letters must have the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone number and address for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be accepted. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only. Thisweek Newspapers reserves the right those within the system who to edit all letters. Submission of a letter does not guarantee publication. should be valued and supported â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teachers. I am a teacher and can tell you that I did not go into this profession for the pay, respect from the community Contact us at: APPLE VALLEY NEWS: andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or even the summers off. BURNSVILLE NEWS: john.gessner@ecm-inc.com I went into teaching beEAGAN NEWS: erin.johnson@ecm-inc.com cause I genuinely care about ROSEMOUNT NEWS: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com what happens to the students EDUCATION NEWS: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com in my care. I can honestly SPORTS: andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com say they are my top priority AD SALES: ads.thisweek@ecm-inc.com PRODUCTION: graphics.thisweek@ecm-inc.com and I am getting pretty discouraged with the current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Andersen Dakota County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Adelmann teacher-bashing atmosphere Publisher President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge Winkelman Rosemount/Education Editor . . . . . . . Jessica Harper in the press, the government General Manager/Editor . . . . . . . . . . Larry Werner Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Orndorf and local communities. Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tad Johnson Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Rogers Educators want nothing Managing Editor/Burnsville. . . . . . . . John Gessner Sales Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Jetchick more than to be a part of the Assistant Managing Editor/Eagan . . . Erin Johnson Production/Office Manager . . . . . . . Ellen Reierson solution to our educational Thisweekend/Apple Valley Editor . . Andrew Miller systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dilemma. Please BURNSVILLE OFFICE 12190 County Road 11 stand up for the good teachBurnsville, MN 55337 ers who care and want noth952-894-1111 fax: 952-846-2010 ing more than to see their www.thisweeklive.com Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday students succeed. We are good people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not the enemy. CONSTANCE PETERSON Eagan

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Marlys Bowling, Ozanne, 89, Emery, SD, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at her home under hospice care. The service was held on Monday, March 7, at St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Emery. She was born Sept. 25, 1921, at her parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home near Farmers, SD, to Thomas and Bertha (Theis) Bowling. On June 29, 1939, she married Maynard R. Ozanne in Mitchell, SD. They lived in Lakeville, MN, until the 1970s, when they moved to Henderson, NV, and Carlos, MN, before retiring in 1985 and moving to Emery. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary for more than 40 years and served as past president in Lakeville. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Emery. She is survived by twin daughters: Jeannette Ozanne, Emery, and Jeannene Jensen, Henderson; a son, Deone and wife Susan, Burnsville; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers: Howard Bowling, Rapid City, SD, and Darrell Bowling, Isanti, MN; and one sister, Marilyn Zeal of Temecula, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant daughter, Myrna; her parents; and two brothers: Lowell and Harlan.

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Ag e 9 2 o f La k e vi l l e H a r r i s Hagen 3/10/1919-3/10/2011 passed away at home surrounded by family on his 92nd birthday. Harris was a lifelong resident of Eureka Township. He was born at home on March 10, 1919, to Tony (Anton) and Elvira (nee Wahl) Hagen. He was christened and confirmed at the West Christiania Lutheran Church. He attended Eidswold School Dist. 29. In 1942 he married Ruby Anderson, daughter of John and Hilma Anderson of New Market Township. Harris farmed his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property until 1959 when he and Ruby purchased the farm. During his life he was a farmer, a milk hauler, a school bus driver, a truck driver and finally promoted to full time grandfather. He played softball in his youth and shared the game with all five of his children. He was a 4-H leader, AFS parent, member of the Sons of Norway and lifetime member of his church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Elvira Hagen, brother Ernest, sister Marian Jacobs, and niece Geneva (Stan) Knutsen He is survived by his wife, Ruby, his brother Erwin (Helen) of Farmington, son Wayne (Nancy) of LeRoy, daughters Elaine (Lee) Stump of West St. Paul, Linda (Jeff) Otto of Lakeville, Joyce (Keith) Mundy of Overland Park, KS, and Kay (Steve) Helkenn of Blooming Prairie, MN. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces Funeral Service was Monday,3/14/11 at Christiania Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-272 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Age 83, of Burnsville, formerly of Arden Hills, passed away after a short illness on March 13, 2011. Burnsville's longest serving city council member. Survived by wife, Terry; children, Tenney, Jan, Beth, Ross, Bob and Deb; 27 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Neil of Washington. Memorial gathering with opportunities to share memories from 3-6 PM Thurs., March 17 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Memorials preferred to the Rotary Foundation. Cremation Society Edina Chapel (952-924-4100).

Steve Allan Tverberg Tverberg, Steve Allan, age 52 of Burnsville passed away March 7, 2011. Survived by his wife, Cyndy; daughters, Bonnie (fiancĂŠ Chris), Valerie, Jo, Krystle (fiancĂŠ Billy); grandchildren: Collin, Averianna, Audrey; parents: Virgil and Shirley; siblings: Greg, Kevin (Vicki), and Tammy (John), Dawn (Jeremiah), and Mari (John). Also survived by his best friend, Marty Pierce and other loving relatives. Funeral Service, 11am Friday, March 11, 2011 at White Funeral Home (1460 Pennock Ave) Apple Valley. Visitation from 5-8pm Thursday at White Funeral Home. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952 432 2001 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Krafka - Gryga Mackenzie Marie Krafka, daughter of Karen Krafka and the late David Krafka of Burnsville, and Aaron Michael Gryga, son of Jeanne Graham of Ladysmith, WI, and Dan Gryga of Kennan, WI, became engaged April 3, 2010. Mackenzie is a 2004 graduate of Burnsville High School. She attended the U of WI River Falls and WITC New Richmond and is lead childcare teacher at Trinity Academy Childcare in Hudson. Aaron graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1998. He attended WITC Ricelake and earned an Associates Degree in CIS-Microcomputer Specialist. He is the Millwork Department Manager at Menards in Hudson. A May 7 wedding is planned in New Richmond.

Brunch and Corrie ten Boom Speaker The Woman of Faith are hosting a Brunch April 2, 2011 at 11am presenting Corrie ten Boom on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hiding Place Yearsâ&#x20AC;?. Pati Kachel, a Professional Storyteller will be in costume and her Dutch accent to portray Corrie ten Boom. The event will be held at The Faith United Methodist Church 710 8th Street Farmington, MN 55024. The cost is $6.50 per person with tickets in advance. Get your tickets by calling 651-460-6110.

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Kristine Maria Deuermeyer passed away on February 15, 2011 after a brief illness. Kristine was born on April 30, 1981 and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1999, where she played varsity hockey. She was a valued employee at Blue Cross/Blue Shield for many years. Kristine loved her family deeply, and all who knew Kristine enjoyed her stories, her love of magic, spies, and counting Honuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Hawaii. Kristine was beloved by her Opa, Teunis Jacobse, who preceded her in death, and by those who survived her, fiancĂŠ Scott Johnson; parents, Hendrina and Dawson Deuermeyer; sister and brothers, Andrea (Dean), Britany (Ted), Aaron (Michelle); Oma Tine Jacobse; grandma and grandpa, Darwin and Arlene Deuermeyer; nieces, Emelia and Lauren and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday 2/19 at United Methodist Church of Rosemount, 14770 Canada Avenue, Rosemount with visitation 5-8 Friday 2/18 at White Funeral Ho m e , 1 4 5 6 0 Pennock Avenue, Apple Valley and one hour prior to service at church. Interment, Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights. In Lieu of flowers, memorial preferred. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Taylor Anne Litke Brad and Anne Litke welcome with love Taylor Anne Born January 11, 2011. Proud grandparents are Bob and Elaine Litke and Tim and Terry Holker both from Burnsville.

Magee-Grand Mike and Becky Magee of Burnsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Breanna, to Mike Grand, son of Ron and Jill Grand of St. Cloud. Breanna is a 2006 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2009 graduate from the University of St. Thomas. She is currently employed with Mn/DOT. Mike is a 2006 graduate of St. Cloud Tech High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. He is currently employed with Accretive Health. An October wedding is planned.

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Bill would create a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;safe harborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for youths Dakota County officials back measure that would not charge juveniles forced into prostitution with crimes by T.W. Budig

voice strained with emotion. She lost her family. She lost her friends. Boyum, now 31, said had she known there were places like Breaking Free, a St. Paul-based organization serving women and girls who have been involved in prostitution, things might have turned out differently for her. It is important for people to know â&#x20AC;&#x153;that there is a safe place to go, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to be treated like criminals,â&#x20AC;? she said of Breaking Free. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill defines prostitution as a crime chargeable only to adults. The legislation denotes those who wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be charged with a crime as â&#x20AC;&#x153;sexually exploited youth.â&#x20AC;? The bill increases penalties for adults convicted of engaging in prostitution activity with other adults, slating the additional revenue for development of a statewide â&#x20AC;&#x153;safe harborâ&#x20AC;? program for sexually exploited youths. One committee member asked what would happen to a child engaging in prostitution who refused to participate in such a program. Backstrom explained existing child protection laws could intervene in such a case. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill was held over for possible inclusion into a larger bill. No votes were taken.

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Dakota County officials testified before a House committee Tuesday, March 15, on behalf of legislation advocates believe will protect children caught up in prostitution from being legally victimized. Rep. Steve Smith, RMound, is carrying legislation that would exclude alleged child prostitutes from falling under such labels as juvenile petty offender. Advocates cite studies showing child sexual trafficking is a growing problem in Minnesota â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the average age of girls forced into prostitution is between 11 to 14. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong such victims are treated by the legal system as criminals, they argue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an important piece of legislation,â&#x20AC;? Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said. He said Ramsey County Attorney John Choi believes children forced into prostitution should not be treated as juvenile delinquents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(They should) treat

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Burnsville Police Department Capt. Eric Werner testified on behalf of the legislation, saying it would help keep children safe.

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Former child prostitute Heather Boyum testifed on behalf of a bill that seeks to treat children forced into prostitution these exploited young and â&#x20AC;&#x153;put themselves in the as exploited children rather than young criminals. women as the victims they line of fire, so to speak,â&#x20AC;? he rightfully are, and not as said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are exploited. treating children caught in saying officers in the departcriminals in our system of They are traumatized. And prostitution in the manner ment have witnessed the justice,â&#x20AC;? Backstrom said. the trauma can be devastat- the legislation prescribes, he long-term, devastating imâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a serious problem.â&#x20AC;? ing for the young woman.â&#x20AC;? said. pact child prostitution can Millions of children run By policy agreement, have on the young. away from home every year metro county attorneys are Keep children safe â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe the bill will Burnsville Police Depart- help keep our children safe,â&#x20AC;? Capt. Eric Werner Werner said. ment Former child prostitutes spoke in favor of the bill, testified before the commit tee. Heather Boyum said she was 16 when she became in volved in prostitution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To begin with, I thought he was my boyfriend,â&#x20AC;? she said of her first pimp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shortly thereafter, I was seeing multiple num ber of johns every day of E-mail T.W. Budig at: ! the week,â&#x20AC;? said Boyum, her tim.budig@ecm-inc.com " " ! #

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Thisweekend The inmates are running the asylum, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited Chameleon Theatre Circle presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a nightmare of insanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with its latest production, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Marat/Sadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A brutal flogging. A sickly man in a bathtub ranting about revolution. Orgiastic revelry among booze-addled insane asylum inmates. Burnsville-based Chameleon Theatre Circleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of the avantgarde classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marat/Sadeâ&#x20AC;? is nothing if not lurid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a dull moment,â&#x20AC;? director Garrick Dietze said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is definitely suggested for mature audiences.â&#x20AC;? And when Dietze says â&#x20AC;&#x153;there might be nudityâ&#x20AC;? in the show, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just being coy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the final decision on whether or not to include scenes of nudity was to be made Thursday (after this edition went to press). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marat/Sade,â&#x20AC;? which opens March 25 for a threeweek run at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, is set in a French insane asylum in 1808, and depicts looney bin denizens in various states of psychosis (and drunkenness) staging a play about the French Revolution under the direction of that grimly pornographic

IN BRIEF â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marat/Sadeâ&#x20AC;? runs March 25-April 10 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students/seniors, and are available at the PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box office and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. litterateur the Marquis de Sade. The actor playing de Sade, Adam Scarpello, said the role is a change of pace. No kidding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his most recent acting gig was in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Number the Stars,â&#x20AC;? a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater production in New Richmond, Wis. He described his character in that show as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;loving father and helpful family guy.â&#x20AC;? Now, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast as the acid-tongued, libertinearistocrat whose surname is the basis for the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;sadism.â&#x20AC;? Said Scarpello: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so not the Marquis de Sade, so to go there is to go to a dark place.â&#x20AC;? Scarpello is not the only actor whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be traversing dark psychic terra for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marat/Sade.â&#x20AC;? Among the inmates inhabiting the

asylum, some are schizophrenic, some suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, others are just stinking drunk. At times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear which character is suffering from which malady. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be interesting for the audience to Photos by Andrew Miller watch the show and won- The cast of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marat/Sadeâ&#x20AC;? der what ailment they reâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Brendan Etter ally have,â&#x20AC;? Dietze said. and Megan Hadley (above) Brendan Etter, who and Kasey Scarpello, Sarah plays the ailing, bathtubHolmer, Chris Engelhard bound French philosopher and Jim Larsen (at right) Jean Paul Marat in the â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rehearsed Monday in show, said the general atpreparation for opening mosphere the cast hopes to night March 25. Set in a conjure is that of â&#x20AC;&#x153;a nightFrench insane asylum in mare of insanity.â&#x20AC;? 1808, the show has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the feel you want within a playâ&#x20AC;? format, with to get,â&#x20AC;? Etter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But insane asylum inmates stagI hope people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get ing a production about the nightmares.â&#x20AC;? French Revolution. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

Calendars can be found online at www.ThisweekLive.com

theater and arts briefs Local author to sign Guitar ensembleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere Lakeville performance baseball book

South Metro Chorale concerts

The South Metro Chorale will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Presence of Angelsâ&#x20AC;? concerts on the following dates: â&#x20AC;˘ April 29, 7:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 12508 Lynn Ave., Savage. â&#x20AC;˘ April 30, 7:30 p.m., All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ May 1, 4 p.m., Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Find more information about the concerts and South Metro Chorale at www.southmetrochorale.org.

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Paula Lammers and Cloud Nine at LAAC

A 7 p.m. show has been added to the Dakota Valley Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dynamic Duos concert on March 20 in the Black Box Theatre at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The previously scheduled 2 p.m. concert is almost sold out. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office and via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center will present a concert by Paula Lammers and Cloud Nine at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Cloud Nine is a ninepiece jazz repertory ensemble fronted by vocalist Lammers. The concert will feature blues, Latin, swing, and big band jazz arrangements. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling the box office at (952) 985-4640 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Tom Swift, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chief Benderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burden: The Silent Struggle of a Baseball Star,â&#x20AC;? will sign copies of his book at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Apple Valley Barnes and Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. The book won the 2009 Seymour Medal, which honors the best book of baseball history published during the preceding calendar year. It tells the true story of Charles Albert Bender, the first Minnesota-born man inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the most accomplished American Indian baseball player of all time. An award-winning author and journalist, Swift lives in Northfield. For more information, call Photo submitted Barnes and Noble at (952) Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Lakeville Area 997-8928. Arts Center. The quartet features both popular and folk music of Finland, Scotland and the United States. Tickets are $15 and are available at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., or by calling (952) 985-4640.

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Sports Eagles basketball one win from state Apple Valley boys will play Lakeville South on Friday in the Section 3-4A final by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There won’t be too many surprises when Apple Valley travels to Northfield for the Section 3-4A boys basketball final Friday night. Waiting for the Eagles will be senior-heavy Lakeville South, a team Apple Valley’s all-time leading scorer Tom Schalk has played against for years. “I’ve always had good battles with them,” Schalk said. “We’ve played them so many times. We know what their tendencies are. I’ve been playing those seniors since eighth grade. It’s going to be a fun game.” The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Skoglund Arena at St. Olaf College. The Eagles have been on quite a run ever since the team has been

at full strength. Freshman guard Tyus Jones missed half the season with an injury and Schalk didn’t play in three games. Since losing to Lakeville North on Jan. 25 by 13 points, Apple Valley has gone 12-1 thanks to a healthy roster and the development of several younger players. It’s no coincidence that the Eagles turned an 7-8 record to 19-9 when Jones and Schalk returned to the court. “Tom and Tyus have been playing really well,” head coach Zach Goring said. “Going to state has been the focus all season.” Their absence gave room for other players to grow. Jones isn’t the only underclassman propelling the Eagles. Sophomores Harry Sonie and Dustin Fronk

have become key cogs in the machine. “We lost a couple seniors from last year’s team,” Schalk said. “We didn’t know who was going to fill those spots. They’ve done a lot for us.” Seniors Josh Johnson, Gavin Bronson and Jordan Crockett have played supporting roles in advancing the Eagles to the section final. Apple Valley got there by beating Rosemount 67-59 in the semifinals March 12 in Northfield. Although Rosemount was the section’s No. 7 seed, Apple Valley didn’t take the team lightly. “We beat them like a week ago by two points (66-64 on March 4),” Goring said. “We weren’t surprised about what they did in the quarterfinals.” Rosemount upset No. 2 seed

Eagan 60-59 on March 8. Against Apple Valley, the Irish came from all angles. Matt Nelson led Rosemount with 13 points. Evan Mitchell and Brandon Forcier each had 11. The Eagles led the entire game, and they never let their guard down. “We made plays when we needed too,” Schalk said. “They’re a tough team to beat. We did a good job of taking away what they wanted to do.” Mitchell sank two free throws to cut Apple Valley’s lead to 6159 with 48 seconds left. “We just couldn’t put them away,” Goring said. “I’m not surprised. They’re a tough match-up for us.” Jones, who led all scorers with 21 points, made some free throws, created a steal and tossed

in a layup to seal the win in the final seconds. Apple Valley last qualified for state in 2009 when it lost to Osseo 54-46 in the first round. Schalk is the only current player who logged significant minutes during the Osseo game. His advice is to do what you do best and treat the section final like any other game. “Don’t try to do too much,” Schalk said. “Hit your free throws, and get the rebounds, and I think we’ll be alright.” The Eagles also qualified in 2007 when they defeated Lakeville South 91-69 in the third-place game at state. Although there are very few connections left besides the names on the uniforms they will be wearing. Andy Rogers is andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Wildcats bring home the bronze Eagan boys hockey defeats Edina in Class AA third-place game by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It’s hard to muster motivation once a team has been bounced into the consolation bracket, but the Eagan boys hockey team regained its winning spirit. In Eagan’s second-ever trip to the boys state hockey tournament, the Wildcats placed third. After a disappointing semifinal loss to Eden Prairie on March 11, the Wildcats beat Edina less than 24 hours later to bring home the third-place trophy on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center. Eagan’s defense played a major role in the Wildcats state tournament run. “They forced some of our best guys to not have a good game, I can tell you that,” Moorhead head coach Dave Morinville said of their quarterfinal game. Eagan head coach Mike Taylor said his team spends a lot of time practicing defense and takes pride in playing physical. “We say you have to play defense if you want to be an

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eagan’s Michael Zajac, No. 16, emerges from the pack with the puck as Cody Mason, No. 5, watches in the Class AA state third-place game Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. For more photos, go online at www.ThisweekLive.com.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eagan celebrates winning the Class AA third-place game against Edina on Saturday. For more photos, go online at www.ThisweekLive.com. elite team,” Taylor said. “If we give up so many goals, we have the kids skate them off in practice. We had a couple slip-ups this year, but we’re pretty poised in our own net.” The players don’t mind the philosophy. “We have a lot of guys

who like to hit, and we find it fun,” Eagan junior forward Michael Zajac said. In the third-place game, Eagan defeated No. 2 seed Edina 5-4. Eagan took a 3-0 lead early with goals from Ryan Nelson, Eli May and Nick Kuchera. Edina cut it to 4-3 early in the third pe-

riod, but an empty-net goal by Will Merchant sealed the win. Goalie Tommy Bodeker made 16 saves for the Wildcats. Eagan lost to eventual state champion Eden Prairie in the quarterfinals, 5-1. Eagan trailed 4-0 before

The Icettes figure skating team from Apple Valley Sports Arena finished first in the Large Production Team event at the 2011 ISI Winter Classic Skating National Competition in St. Louis, Mo. The Icettes consistently finished in the top three in most of their individual and team events, which put them in second place overall. The Winter Classic had more than 750 skaters representing 33 teams, 11 states and Mexico. Next up for the Icettes is the annual ice show “On Broadway” at 7 p.m. on March 18 and 19 at the Apple Valley Sports Arena. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students/seniors.

The program is on the list to be cut from School District 196’s budget. “Right now our booster club is appealing to the school district,” Icettes public relations director Erica Schmidt said. “It is nothing but a positive influence on the kids. We are really working hard to keep it alive.”

Valley Natural Foods sponsors 5K Burnsville’s Valley Natural Foods will be hosting its inaugural 5K “Run for Hope” to benefit Hope for Tomorrow, a local nonprofit mentoring organization for boys and girls. The event will begin and end at the Valley Natural Foods parking lot on May 7. Participants must preregister at www.runforhope5k.com by April 7 to receive a free T-shirt.

remaining in the contest. Bodeker had 72 saves during the three-game tournament. Kuchera and Merchant were named to the all-tournament team. Eagan’s season ended with a 21-7-2 record, and the excitement is already growing for next season with several juniors on the team. It was the last game for seniors Bodeker, Loew, Kyle Bonstrom, Ryan Lenson, John Carroll, Matt Yetzer and Alex Cimochowski, but several players should return for another run. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Kuchera scored the only Eagan goal. The Wildcats defeated Moorhead 4-0 in the quarterfinals. Kuchera broke the ice early with an unassisted goal, which helped the Wildcats ease the anxiety of playing at state for the first time. “It helped us a lot just not being scared and just playing our game,” Merchant said. The score remained 1-0 until there was 4:18 left in the game when Merchant sent several fans to the exit with an unassisted goal. Cody Mason added an empty net goal with 2:10 left and Brady Loew added another with two seconds

Women’s golf league looking for members The Parkview Women’s 18-hole golf league is looking for new members. The league plays Wednesday mornings as four-person teams. Join as a whole team, pair, or as a single. An informational meeting is at 9:30 a.m. April 14 at Parkview. Call Donna Beckman at (952) 423-5152 for more information.

Nash named Alpine Coach of the Year Derek Nash of Burnsville High School was named as the 2010-11 Alpine Coach of the Year by the Minnesota State Alpine Coaches Association.

“I was nominated by my fellow coaches, and am honored to be recognized for the work that I do in the high school ski racing community,” Nash said. “To be nominated was really honor enough, but to actually be voted in by my peers is truly a humbling experience.” Nash is in his 12th season coaching either girls or boys Alpine ski teams. The boys Alpine ski team finished the season with a 21-13 overall record, placed second in the South Suburban Conference, and placed second in Section 6, which qualified the team for state. At state, the team placed fifth. Skiers on the team were Erik Bain, David DuSchane, Jimmy Coyne, Jordan Huus, Tom Flickinger and Jon Garbe.

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Eastview’s Jenna Dockter drives to the basket while Lakeville North’s Hannah Hughes defends in the Section 3-4A final March 11 in Northfield. Lakeville North won 4642, sending the team to state. Alex Beckman led Eastview with 30 points, and Dockter added 10. It was the third straight year the two teams have met in the section final. The Lightning finished the season at 22-7. For more photos, go online at www.ThisweekLive.com.

Basketball playoff partners re-aligned for next year by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

As the Section 3-4A playoffs come to a close, the Minnesota State High School League has announced it’s moving several area basketball teams to a different sections for 2011-12. Every two years, the MSHSL board re-classifies and re-assigns sections based on enrollment, geography and competitive bal-

ance. There are no appeals on the moves. In boys basketball, Lakeville North rejoins Section 1-4A with southern Minnesota schools from the Rochester area. Lakeville played in the section for several years until the school was moved to Section 3-4A after the 2007 season. Burnsville and Lakeville South have been moved from Section 3-4A to 2-4A

with other southwestern metro schools such as Eden Prairie, Prior Lake and the two Bloomington schools. Apple Valley, Eagan and Rosemount remain in Section 3-4A. Cretin-Derham Hall, East Ridge and Henry Sibley will replace Burnsville, Lakeville North and Lakeville South. In girls basketball, the moves are basically the same except Burnsville will remain

in Section 3-4A. There was a major revision for gymnastics. Apple Valley, Eastview, Lakeville North and Lakeville South will move to Section 2AA with the Bloomington, Chanhassen and Prior Lake schools. Eagan and Rosemount remain in Section 3AA, but they will have a new opponent in the playoffs from Farmington, which moved

from Section 1AA. Other moves of note: • Henry Sibley football moved from Class 5A to 4A. They were in Section 4 with Eagan. Henry Sibley will also leave the Section 3AA hockey bracket and play in Class A. • Lakeville South golf was moved from Section 1AAA to Section 2AAA. • Holy Angels joins Section 3AAA volleyball.

• In wrestling, Eden Prairie and Edina were added to Section 2AAA, where Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Farmington wrestle. • Hastings switched from Section 3AAA to Section 1AAA in wrestling. It was replaced by Minneapolis Southwest. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Elsewhereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; author visits Glacier Hills Elementary Jacqueline West spent past week speaking about her series and literature to fourth-graders by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Books come to life at one Eagan elementary school as students meet the authors behind their favorite tales. Author Jacqueline West spent the past week speaking to fourthgraders at Glacier Hills Elementary about her series called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Books of Elsewhereâ&#x20AC;? and literature in general. Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first book in the series, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shadows,â&#x20AC;? was a hit among the students who read it prior to her visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They would often beg me to let them continue reading at

the end of each session,â&#x20AC;? said Dan Gasteazoro, a fourth-grade teacher at Glacier Hills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The character really resonates with the students.â&#x20AC;? The book, which was released in June, features an 11-year-old girl named Olive Dunwoody who faces a wacky adventure after her family moves into a rundown Victorian mansion filled with oddities and talking cats. West, a Red Wing resident, said the character and setting was inspired by an eerie mansion in her hometown of River Falls, Wis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The owner was an inventor of wind-powered machines that were all over his lawn,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a child, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d dream about what the family was like that lived there.â&#x20AC;? West said she hopes her book, which is a New York Times Best Seller and 2010 Minnesota Book Award finalist, inspires students

to trust themselves and their abilities. Her visit is part of the magnet schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author-in-residence program, which encourages authors to teach students about literature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having her here, has gotten students excited to read and learn about literature,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said fourthgrade teacher Ann Yule. Students in Yuleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class eagerly raised their hands on March 15 hoping to earn a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Books of Elsewhereâ&#x20AC;? bookmark as West quizzed them on famous authors and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. West said she plans to have five books in the series. The second is expected to be released in July, while she finishes the third. In addition to her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photo by Jessica Harper series, West an award-winning author of various books of short- Fourth-grade Glacier Hills Elementary students eagerly raised their hands on March 15 hoping to earn a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Books of Elsewhereâ&#x20AC;? bookmark as author fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Jacqueline West quizzed them on famous writers and literature. West, auE-mail Jessica Harper at: thor of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Books of Elsewhere,â&#x20AC;? series is the Eagan magnet schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest author-in-residence. jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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Crichton/from 3A met when she was a human resources manager at Control Data and Charlie was a division manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a pioneer in the computer field,â&#x20AC;? Terry said, noting that Charlie, who had a statistics degree from George Washington University, worked on developing the Univac II computer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was not an educated programmer,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was learn-as-you-go in those days. And they had a hell of a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? Crichton served on the Arden Hills City Council from 1972 through 1982, according to a Burnsville city news release. His Arden Hills career was capped by winning a mayoral election but soon stepping down when he left the city after his divorce. After moving to Burnsville, Crichton served for five years on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Commission before winning his first council election in 1992 and taking

office in 1993. Crichton and Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, who was appointed to fill a council vacancy in December 1992, are the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longestserving members. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve clashed over many issues, including taxes and spending, creation of the Heart of the City redevelopment district and construction of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Crichton opposed the Heart of the City and the arts center. He ran against Kautz for mayor in 2000, when Heart of the City was a hot topic. She won easily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie and I have served for over 18 years on the council together, and I am going to miss a valued friend,â&#x20AC;? the mayor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie and I agreed on most things. But we also disagreed on some things. And those things that we disagreed on, it was mostly about tactics.â&#x20AC;? Notably, the two found legion on water-quality projects and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-

term plan to spend $15 million to clean up lakes and ponds, Kautz said. He voted against the infrastructure trust fund â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a plan that raised taxes and utility fees to build a pot for street reconstruction â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and later admitted it was a good idea, Kautz said. Crichton complained about a consultantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability plan but ultimately voted for the energy- and money-saving plan, she noted. Burnsville resident Elwood Narum, who said he first met Crichton in the late 1950s when they both worked for Sperry Rand, is an organizer of Positive Change for Burnsville, a group that initially formed to oppose construction of the $20 million arts center, which opened in 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was the most staunch supporter of opposing the spending of all that money for the PAC,â&#x20AC;? Narum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never wavered in that stance. He had, I think, a deeper grasp

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strengthened his hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was frustrated because he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make anything happen,â&#x20AC;? Terry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dan Kealey (elected in 2006) was the first ray of light, so to speak. And then, of course, Mary Sherry (elected in 2008).â&#x20AC;? Said Council Member Dan Gustafson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie, suddenly, on some issues, became the majority, for probably the first time in his career in Burnsville. He was instrumental in a zero percent increase last year in taxes.â&#x20AC;? The two often differed, but Crichton didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the differences personally, Gustafson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d holler at each other on one subject, and the next subject weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be laughing at each other. ... If he was going to go, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad he went in office. I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he would have wanted.â&#x20AC;? A memorial service was held Thursday afternoon at the Performing Arts Center. Crichton is survived by

his wife; children, Tenney, Jan, Beth, Ross, Bob and Deb; 27 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Neil, of Washington. Donations may be made to the Rotary Foundation through the Rotary Club of Burnsville, P.O. Box 1346 Burnsville, Minn., 55337.

Choosing a successor City Manager Craig Ebeling said state law gives the council two options for filling Crichtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacant seat: â&#x20AC;˘ Holding a special election, the winner of which would serve the remainder of the four-year term. â&#x20AC;˘ Appointing a replacement and then holding a special election for the seat at the time of the next general election â&#x20AC;&#x201D; November 2012. The council will discuss the matter at its Monday, March 12 meeting. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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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. 2536081 3/18/11

PUBLIC NOTICE Lower Minnesota River Watershed District - Dakota County Vacancy on Board of Managers The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to fill one vacancy on the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board of Managers. This five-member board directs implementation of the watershed management plan, including an annual budget and work plan. This appointee must be a resident of the watershed district (reside in that portion of Burnsville, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Mendota or Lilydale within the jurisdictional boundary of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District), be registered as eligible to vote, and not be a public officer of the county, state, or federal government (but may be a member of the SWCD Board of Supervisors). The Managers meet monthly in Chaska. This appointment is for a three year term. See a jurisdictional b o u n d a r y m a p a t www.watersheddistrict.org. Application deadline is March 31, 2011 by 4:30 p.m. Citizens interested in serving on this Board should submit their name to the Dakota County Water Resources Department by calling 952-891-7000, or sending an email to water@co.dakota.mn.us. 2540149 3/18-3/25/11

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SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EASTVIEW ELEMENTARY PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT Eastview Elementary School 18060 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Eastview Elementary Parking Lot Replacement until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 14, 2011 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.ersdigital.com. This project includes: Complete removal and replacement of the bituminous bus loop lot at Eastview Elementary. Engineering Repro Systems, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about March 25, 2011. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Eastview Elementary Parking Lot Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to Engineering Repro Systems Imaging in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2011. Independent School District #194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: March 18 March 25 2506057 3/18-3/25/11

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MCGUIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT McGuire Middle School 21220 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the McGuire Middle School Roof Replacement until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 5, 2011 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.ersdigital.com. This project includes: Complete tear-off and re-roof of a portion of McGuire Middle School Roof with a 90-mil fully adhered EPDM roof system. Including all associated general, mechanical, and electrical work. Engineering Repro Systems, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about March 15, 2011. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select McGuire Middle School Roof Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to Engineering Repro Systems Imaging in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2011. Independent School District #194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: March 18 March 25 2506041 3/18-3/25/11

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposal bids will be received by the City of Eagan, Minnesota, in City Hall at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, until 10:00 A.M., C.D.S.T., on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all else necessary for the following: DUCKWOOD DRIVE OVERPASS CITY OF EAGAN S.A.P. 195-114-08 S.A.P. 195-020-014 S.A.P. 019-631-035 CITY PROJECT NO. 971 City Contract No. 09-18 Involving Approximately: 6,500 S.Y. Remove Bituminous Pavement 4,000 L.F. Remove Curb and Gutter 15,000 C.Y. Common Excavation 5,000 C.Y. Subgrade Excavation 5,500 C.Y. Select Granular Borrow (CV) 30,000 C.Y. Excavation Special 4,000 C.Y. Aggregate Base 3,000 Ton Base & Wear Course Bituminous SP Mixture 1,000 C.Y. Structural Concrete 20,000 S.F. Bridge Slab Concrete 2,500 L.F. Prestressed Concrete Beams 292,000 LBS. Reinforcement Bars 5,500 L.F. C-I-P Concrete Piling 2,500 L.F. RC Storm Sewer Pipe 250 L.F. Drainage Structures 300 L.F. PVC Sanitary Sewer Pipe 5,000 L.F. Concrete Curb & Gutter 1 System Revise Signal System 400 S.F. Truncated Domes Detectable Warning Paver 6,000 L.F. Pavement Markings Together with Miscellaneous Structure Adjustment & Site Restoration Complete digital contract bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest project #1430880 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Complete contract documents may also be seen at the offices of the City Clerk and City Engineer, Eagan, MN, at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone (651) 675-5646. Contractors desiring a hardcopy of the complete bidding documents may obtain them from the office of the City Clerk, Eagan, MN upon payment of $50.00. No money will be refunded to any person who obtains plans and specifications. Best Value Contracting Selection: This project is extensive, involving many affected property owners. Timing of the project is critical for the safety of the general public and to minimize disruption. In addition, the City has limited financial resources to commit to the project. Accordingly, the project must be accomplished with a minimum of interruption, on time, and without cost overruns. The City believes that only a contractor with good experience in constructing this kind of project is necessary. Two factors will be considered in the contractor selection process: price and performance. The process for the consideration of proposals for the award of this Project will take into account not only the Contract amount bid for construction items, but also the bidder's ability and performance on previous similar projects, within and outside the City of Eagan, and the bidder's availability of major equipment to perform this project. The evaluation criteria to be utilized will be the total proposal price divided by the aggregate average technical performance score, as determined by the technical evaluation committee. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting : A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M., C.D.S.T. at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in the Eagan Room (2nd Floor). The purpose of the conference is to provide details and answer questions regarding the evaluation/ selection criteria that will be used, along with bid price, to select a Contractor for contract award under the Best Value Contracting Authority. Failure to attend this meeting shall eliminate an absent bidder's bid submission from contract award consideration. Attendance at the conference will be recorded. Technical Proposal Deadline: Prospective Bidders' technical proposals must be received by 10:00 A.M. C.D.S.T., Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. Christina M. Scipioni, Clerk, City of Eagan 2533485 3/11-3/18/11

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CALL FOR BIDS 2011 Hardscape Rehabilitation Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2011 Hardscape Rehabilitation by Independent School District 196,at the Facilities and Grounds Office, located at 14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 10 a.m. local time on April 7, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from SRI Consultants, Inc. can be found at: http://www.district196 .org/District/LegalNotices/index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2540310 3/18-3/25/11

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District 194 School Board Proceedings This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Board of Education Meetings on Tues, February 22, 2011 with full text available for public inspection on t h e d i s t r i c t w e b s i t e a t www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 Called to order at 5:04 p.m. was a joint meeting with the Burnsville, ISD 191 Board of Education. ISD 194 Board Director Skelly was absent. Board members and administrators from both districts received a presentation from Stacy Wells of ISD 194 and Pa t F l y n n o f I S D 1 9 1 o n t h e 2 0 1 1 - 1 5 Multi-District Collaborative Council Integration Plan. Adjournment at 5:52 p.m. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. Public Comment: Tara Michlitsch, 21154 Hummingbird Lane, shared musical instruments that are used by 5th grade band students and requested continuation of the band program if funds are made available; Andrew Resner, 9866 Upper 173rd Ct. W, requested budget reform regarding benefit packages; Dan Nelson, 19520 Oak Grove Ave spoke regarding teacher performance evaluation and incentive; Randel Pronschinske, 9885 Upper 173rd Ct, questioned position of school board, use of one time money and membership of finance advisory council. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes of the meetings on February 3 and 8; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; wire transfers and investments; donations; field trips. Reports presented: Gifted program; integration and equity; MN student survey results. Recommended actions approved: 2011 graduation site at Roy Wilkens Auditorium. Adjournment at 8:37 p.m. 2534263 3/18/11

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