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June 8, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 15

Lively city election season in store Gustafson drops bid, Willenburg seeks rematch in Burnsville by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

A lively city election season awaits in Burnsville, with a possible rematch in the mayor’s race and eight candidates seeking two City Council seats. Council Member Dan Gustafson withdrew his bid for a third four-year term on Tuesday, the last day of filing. That leaves Mary Sherry as the only incumbent in a field that also includes ex-Council Member Steve Cherney. In the mayor’s race, Jer-

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ry Willenburg is seeking a rematch with 18-year incumbent Elizabeth Kautz. In 2008, campaigning as a critic of the $20 million Performing Arts Center then under construction and of the Heart of the

The loaded fields trigger an Aug. 14 primary for both mayor and council. The fields will be whittled to two mayoral candidates and four council candidates. Council candidates are Bill David Dan Sherry, Cherney, Suzanne Ansari Gustafson Nguyen, Richard Hoel, City downtown redevel- Bruce Johnson, James opment, Willenburg gave Cammarato, Rochell AnKautz the closest race of sari and Pat Madden. her career, losing with 46 Mayor percent of the vote. Bill David Ansari was a Kautz cited a litany of last-minute entrant in the accomplishments in Burnsville and touted the conrace, filing Tuesday.

The farmers market and community festival opens its summer season June 13 with an expanded roster of vendors and activities. Page 12A

Photo by Jessica Harper

Renovations have begun on the former Joe Senser’s Restaurant building. A new restaurant, Lone Oak Grill, is set to open July 30 at 3010 Eagandale Place in Eagan.

New bar and grill to replace Joe Senser’s in Eagan Apple Valley’s Kelley Park will again play host to free Friday-night concerts this summer. Page 12A

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Lacrosse final goes to the wire Eastview outlasted Eagan 8-7 in the Section 3 boys lacrosse championship game. Page 15A

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Longtime Eagan engineer named city’s public works director

Eagan Market Fest returns

Music in the summer sun

tacts she’s made during a career that has included a year and a half as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Willenburg said he aims to connect with voters he didn’t reach in 2008, when the mood of change was in the air. He’s reprising a familiar theme from his campaign, but with the number 18 instead of 14. “When you say the number 18, now you’re saying we have a mayor that’s

by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

The former Joe Senser’s restaurant building in Eagan likely won’t be vacant much longer. Local restaurateur Joel Lehman plans to revive the site at 3010 Eagandale Place with a new bar and grill. “I’m really excited about it,” Lehman said. “I think it will make a positive impact on the neighborhood, which has really wanted something since Senser’s closed.” Lehman has owned the property since 1999 and decided to open a new restaurant after Senser’s closed last November. Representatives for Senser’s said at the time the restaurant closed due to the tough economy. The closure followed charges against owner Joe Senser’s wife, Amy, who was convicted May 4 in the

hit-and-run death of a man in Minneapolis. The new restaurant, Lone Oak Grill, isn’t Lehman’s first culinary venture. For the past 13 years, he has owned and operated Trattoria Da Vinci, an Italian eatery in St. Paul’s Lowertown. Although Lone Oak will be a bar and grill, it won’t be a sports bar like its predecessor. Lehman said he believes the restaurant – located off Interstate 35E and Lone Oak Road – will thrive due to its high-quality menu and family-friendly atmosphere. Lone Oak’s menu will have a combination of classic American bar favorites such as burgers and fries, and comfort foods such as smoked brisket and barbecue ribs. The eatery will also serve lighter options such as fish

Study determines Eagan has demand for outlet mall

tacos, salads and wraps. Renovations are underway and once complete on July 30 the restaurant will include an 80-seat outdoor patio, bocce ball courts and a modern design. Eagan city officials are eager to have a new business fill the empty building. “It’s great to see that space reopen and provide some service to the community,” said Jon Hohenstein, community development director. The new restaurant also comes as good news to the nearby Hampton Inn, which once relied on Joe Senser’s for its room service. “We’re excited for it to open,” said Chris Retterath, general manager of the Hampton Inn in Eagan. Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Russ Matthys has been active in the community by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

For the past 15 years, Eagan City Engineer Russ Matthys has worked behind the scenes of many major infrastructure projects in the city. Now Matthys will move to the forefront as the new director of public works. Matthys’ promotion was unanimously approved by the City Council on June 5, after reviewing a pool of 25 applicants. “Our responsibility as good stewards of the community is to select the best candidate,” City Administrator Tom Hedges said. “Russ was the right fit and knows the culture of the community and relates well to the public.” Matthys said he is excited to start his new position, which is one he has long dreamed of obtaining. The Apple Valley resident replaces Tom Colbert, who retired May 4 after serving as Eagan’s first public works director for 34 years. Matthys describes Col-

bert as a mentor who taught him to remember the personal aspects of each project and what it Russ means to be Matthys a leader. “A good part of being a leader is being sure to value the input of fellow team members and the community,” he said. Matthys is looked upon with high regard among his peers. He was named Engineer of the Year in January by the City Engineers Association of Minnesota. A member of CEAM since 1990, Matthys previously worked for three Minnesota cities, two civil engineering firms and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Matthys said he believes his greatest accomplishment in his nearly 15 years with Eagan was his work evaluating and implementing more than $8 million worth of storm system upgrades following the July 2000 super storm. Working with residents to acquire easements after the flood was challenging at times but always rewardSee Matthys, 11A

Eagan graduates celebrate

by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

A new study brings good news for an East Coast developer who hopes to build an outlet mall in Eagan’s Cedar Grove redevelopment area. The study conducted by Maxfield Research found that the city will have a strong demand for an upscale outlet mall. The study also determined the outlet mall would not compete with plans to construct a retail complex on the Lockheed Martin property. This comes as a boost of confidence for BaltimoreSee Mall, 8A

Photo by Rick Orndorf

The Eagan High School graduating Class of 2012 tossed their caps to the sky June 2 at the conclusion of its commencement ceremony. For more photos, see page 2A or go online to SunThisweek.com.

June 8, 2012 Sun Thisweek - Burnsville / Eagan

Eagan High School Class of 2012

Photos by Rick Orndorf

The Eagan High School Concert Choir performed “In Whatever Time We Have” during Saturday’s graduation ceremony.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board Member Bob Schutte presented diplomas at the Eagan High School commencement ceremonies.

Eagan High School seniors enter the stadium at the start of the school’s 22nd annual commencement ceremony at the EHS stadium.

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Sun Thisweek - Burnsville / Eagan June 8, 2012

Burnsville Ale House opens in familiar location Fulfills ownership dream for veteran manager by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Wendy Karn’s bar and restaurant has seen many operators come and go while sometimes fighting a reputation as a rowdy biker hangout. But this bar and restaurant, Karn’s first as an owner after her nearly three decades in the business, spoke to her. “It was time,” Karn said. “And when I walked in here, I sat at the bar right over here and I just looked around and saw what was possible. Aside from that fact that there was nobody even in here, I liked the feeling of it.” Karn and a partner, Kirk Berg of Bloomington, own the Burnsville Ale House, former site of the short-lived The Edge Bar and Grill. They bought the building at 3809 Highway 13 W. in January and kept The Edge going before closing briefly and reopening as the Burnsville Ale House on April 14. Karn and Berg gave the place an interior makeover and were careful to include “Burnsville” in the new name. “My general feeling was this had been a little alienated from the community, and I wanted to bring it back into the community and soften its image a little bit,” Karn said. She grew up in Mendota Heights, where she remembers her father taking her to a local establishment called Dandy’s and ordering her a kiddy cocktail while he had bourbon. “That was the beginning of my love of the barrestaurant business,” Karn said. She transferred from Sibley to Burnsville High School for her senior year, graduating in 1981. Karn then drove bus for a while in School District 191, sometimes celebrating happy hour with workmates at the very bar she now owns. Before long she was working at La Fonda’s Res-

Photo by John Gessner

Wendy Karn, a bar and restaurant veteran, is coowner and manager of the Burnsville Ale House on West Highway 13 in Burnsville.

taurant in Eagan, another Highway 13 landmark. Then Karn went to work for the Jennings family in St. Louis Park. Over a dozen years she managed each of the family’s restaurants on Excelsior Boulevard — Jennings Red Coach Inn, Gippers and Timothy O’Toole’s. After a stint as an opening consultant and later bartender for the Champp’s in Richfield, Karn went to work for Linda Young, who owned the Axel’s restaurants, including Axel’s River Grille in Mendota, which Karn managed. She followed Young a brief stretch up Sibley Memorial Highway (Highway 13) to her new place, Lucky’s 13 Pub in Mendota, which Karn also managed. Then she was hired to open the Crave Restaurant location in St. Louis Park, which asked her to stay and manage. Karn was eventually transferred to the Crave in Edina’s Galleria. “And during my stint there, I started looking for a place, and voila,” Karn said on a recent afternoon at the Burnsville Ale House. Businesses that preceded the Ale House include Renegades (which preceded The Edge), Southside Music Cafe, Toohey’s, Jose’s and even the old Mr. Steak restaurant chain. Karn and Berg tried to

brighten up the place. “I told everybody it looked like an industrial man cave,” Karn said. “I just wanted to soften it up and make it warm and welcoming. All you can do then is just hope and pray that people like it.” They removed the stage and rigging from the south end of the L-shaped interior. That brought in daylight from previously hidden windows. Berg, who works in commercial construction, built all new tables and booths, Karn said. “I think there were 11 tables in here when we bought it, and there were hardly any chairs,” she said. “I think there’s 33 (tables) now.” Bare steel paneling on the lower walls and on the bar was painted brown and stained for a warm feeling. Some new ceiling tiles were added, and “gallons and gallons and gallons of paint,” Karn said. A lower, built-in platform will now serve as the stage for what Karn described as “smaller-venue” acts playing classic rock, blues and acoustical music. The Wayback Whens will launch a new series of bookings on June 9. “And we do it a little earlier than most places,” Karn said. “We do it from 7 to 11.” The full menu includes $6.95 lunch specials. “The food is fantastic,” Karn said. “Our burgers are called ‘beer burgers’ — all of them are made with Guinness and seasonings. ... The meatloaf sliders are probably the hit of the menu so far.” Bikers? “This is a bike run,” Karn said, gesturing toward Highway 13. “Of course we want you to come in.” The previous operator, Steve Higgins of The Edge, said in an interview last August that the Renegades period brought a concentration of biker clientele. “It was too exclusive,” he told Thisweek Newspa-

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pers. “According to police, they said it got to be a little rowdy toward the end.” Karn said there’s room for all. “I want them (bikers) to feel at home and I want everybody else to feel at home,” she said. “I don’t want people to be afraid of it anymore. ... I haven’t had one stitch of trouble since I’ve been here.” John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Up in the air: Lakeville pilot takes aerobatics nationwide by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

You have never seen the beautiful landscape of Lakeville and its neighboring townships until you have seen it from a stunt plane flying upside down, as a series of straps strive to counter gravity. The added risk involved serves to make the fields and yards greener, the sky bluer and the lakes and ponds sparkle with an augmented flare. I’m not sure, but I’d even venture to say there is a bit of a connection with the divine. When that Extra EA-300 monoplane shot through the sky, looping like a roller coaster and rolling frantically on its horizontal axis, my mind raced from dwelling on the story of Daedulus – who flew his wax wings too close to the sun – to the comforting thought that forgoing lunch was one of my smarter moves in awhile. But despite all the aerobatics and the ensuing fits of nausea, I was oddly calm about what transpired because the pilot was Lt. Col. John Klatt. When not with his wife and two children in Lakeville, Klatt spends his life in the air, whether as an airline pilot, flying F-16s with the Air National Guard or touring the country performing at air shows. “My dad was an airline mechanic,” Klatt said. “He used to take me to the Oshkosh (Wis.) air shows, where I started to get interested in airplanes as a kid.” Oshkosh’s large, popular event still has some of the same performers as it did when Klatt saw them as a kid. “Oshkosh had a lot of aerobatics,” he said. Klatt grew up in Eagan, but spent a lot of time learning to fly at Airlake Airport in the 1980s. He took the craft of flight to the next level when he decided to join the military. “I got hooked on aerobatics when I went to Air Force pilot training,” he said. “It’s a great artistic sport, if you will.” His 20 years with the military, Klatt said, offered him the experience of seeing the world. Africa and the Middle East are among those experiences. He flew relief

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missions in Africa, and in 2005, 2007 and 2009 flew an F-16 in Iraq as part of the Air National Guard out of Duluth. Flying aerobatically takes years of training, refinement and a team you can count on, especially when flying formations and performing creative, complex stunts. “You really need to trust that the other person is going to do exactly what they say they will do,” Klatt said. His team, who comprises his company, John Klatt Airshows, includes Tim Jarvis of Apple Valley and Scott Russell of Lakeville. As Klatt and I barrelled through the sky, Jarvis piloted a doorless plane that allowed Sun Thisweek Apple Valley Editor Andrew Miller to shadow closely and take the excellent photos in this paper and online. I could see the element of trust in action as Jarvis would steer his plane incredibly close to ours when we would fly upside down. The men acted in concert in a way that only a battery of rehearsals coupled with immense trust could produce. I managed to avoid getting sick during the aerobatics but did need to recuperate a bit afterward. As I chugged water and tried to will away the nausea, Russell mentioned that the team had recently performed at the Jones Beach air show on Long Island in New York. As part of the photo opportunities, the team flew in a tight formation so the photographer could catch the Statue of Liberty in the background. To fly in highly-restricted airspace in formation requires talent and teamwork, which Klatt and his crew will have on display June 9 and 10 in Mankato at the Minnesota Air Spectacular. “These guys work very hard,” Klatt

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Lt. Col. John Klatt of Lakeville (rear) pilots an inverted plane near Lakeville, while Sun Thisweek Lakeville Editor Aaron Vehling stares with amazement at the landscape. said. “They spend a lot of time on the road and flying cross country.” Klatt credits the Air National Guard for introducing him to opportunities he never would have had and wants to encourage others to look into it. “College is paid for,” he said, adding that many of the jobs offered have civilian counterparts. “It’s a great mission for a younger generation looking for ways to get involved.” While my one 45-minute flight might be a flash in the pan for Klatt, who has logged

so many hours in the heavens defying gravity in scores of ways, I feel a sense of accomplishment and a profound respect for those whose passions keep them in the clouds. “I’m lucky to be able to enjoy all different kinds of aviation,” Klatt said, “and to engage in a lifetime pursuit of trying to learn new things.” Aaron M. Vehling can be reached at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Put safety on your grilling checklist by Lee LaTourelle

Guest Columnist

Special to Sun Thisweek

Burgers? Check! Brats? Check! Buns? Check! Venturi tubes checked for blockages? Che … wait, what? With the first official day of summer just weeks away, many of us have already uncovered the backyard grill and enjoyed an evening of charbroiled brats or a juicy flame-broiled burger. For Minnesotans, grilling is a sure sign that spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. While considered a rite of passage from season to season, there are some safety precautions that should be taken before firing up that grill for the first time. If you’ve already used your grill a time, or

two, or more this year – don’t worry, better late than never. If you use a gas grill, check the Venturi tubes for blockage by insects or food drippings at least once a year. Venturi tubes are the metal tubes that extend from the grill’s burner to its control valves. The opening at the end of the tube allows air to mix with the gas as it leaves the valve. Push any blockages through the tube to the main part of the burner with a wire brush. Check hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks and replace them if neces-

sary. Make sure any hoses are far away from hot surfaces or areas that could be exposed to heat or grease droppings. Check for leaks whenever you connect your grill to its tank. To check for leaks, mix one part water with one part soap. Then, open the tank’s valve (while it is connected to the grill) and apply the soapy mixture around fittings and connections. Bubbles will form wherever there is a leak. The smell of gas while grilling is also an indication of a leak. If you find a leak, do not attempt to light the grill until it has been repaired. If you are already using the grill, shut it off right away. Remember, if you live in an apartment

building or other multi-unit housing complex in Burnsville, grills are not allowed on decks or patios (with minor exceptions for hard-wired UL-listed grills). Decks and patios are just too close to buildings, and are usually littered with items that can easily catch fire. Many apartments provide an outdoor common area that is ideal, and much safer for grilling. By starting off the grilling season with safety in the forefront, you can be more confident that your outdoor cookouts will mean more fun – and less Fire Department. Lee LaTourelle is the Burnsville fire marshal. For more information on the Burnsville Fire Department visit www.burnsville.org/ fire.

Good times help build a better community by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

Summer will set its seasonal trip to the south metro area by what’s happening in Burnsville this year. The city is opening the summer festival season with I Love Burnsville Week (which continues today and tomorrow) and close it with the Burnsville Fire Muster the weekend after Labor Day. I love this time of year not only because of the splendid weather, but also because it’s when I see people from all walks of life pull together to organize events so those in their communities can gather and celebrate a common search for a good time. Summer festivals are about so much more than rock ’n’ roll music, beer tents and parades. It is a time for individuals and businesses to connect with the larger community and for service clubs to raise funds to support their year-round missions.

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Many individuals take this opportunity to volunteer on a festival’s organizing committee, plan an event or participate in one of the many activities. No matter who you are or who you work for, you’ve got to love the chance to reach out. Several years ago when I was working in Northfield, I went to visit my barber not long before the town’s annual Defeat of Jesse James Days. During our conversation, I said to him: “You must be looking forward to JJ Days this year.”

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He gave a Scrooge-like response and said he closed his shop and left town for the week that the festival’s thousands of people poured into the street right outside his main street shop door. He said he didn’t stay open because no one ever came into his shop during the event, parking was impossible, blah, blah, bah humbug. I dropped the topic at the time, but I’ve heard similar complaints from business owners in towns when festival time rolls around. What I’ve observed is that the business owners who turn into summer festival Scrooges don’t know how to embrace the concept. The only thing my Northfield barber did to promote himself to the hordes of people who invaded the town was illuminate the barber shop pole outside his front door. With the carnival bank raid re-enactments right down the road, it’s no wonder no one paid attention to him. What he could have done, though, is moved his shop out into the street, offered discounted haircuts or handed out business cards or coupons to the many people who might not have known about the business and might come back at another time for a cut. He could have sponsored an event, organized one himself or partnered with some of his downtown business neighbors to promote shopping there. The options for businesses like his are endless, and I’ve never encountered a community festival organizer who didn’t want

more business participation. There’s another kind of community festival Scrooge that I don’t understand. It’s the people who stay at home during such events in their hometown. Do they not realize how much a community festival can benefit service organizations in their town? As a volunteer member of Rosemount Leprechaun Days, I know that the event is more than just a good time. It’s the catalyst for many service clubs and nonprofits to generate revenue for the rest of the activities they undertake during the year. The Rosemount American Legion, the seniors, the hockey association, churches and many more organize food booths or conduct other activities in an effort to fundraise. I can’t think of a better way for residents to give back to their community than by attending one of the events and having their money eventually turn into a veterans support program, a college scholarship or a youth mission trip. I encourage people to seek out the offerings of these service clubs and nonprofits during these summer festivals and businesses to find ways they can help or even do something to boost their own profile in the community. Tad Johnson, managing editor of Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune, can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Eagan council incumbents run unopposed Highway 13 closing Fields, Tilley feel it’s a sign of voter confidence

by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Eagan City Council members Cyndee Fields and Meg Tilley will run unopposed this November. After a two-week filing period ended June 5, only the two incumbents filed for the four-year terms. “I think it shows the council has worked together for the better of the community,” Fields said. Fields has served on the council since 2001. She has volunteered her time to various organizations and has received awards for her work with the Minnesota Twins Salute to Education program. In 2003, Fields was appointed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty to serve on the Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee and is the leadership legislative assistant for the Minnesota House of Representa-

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tives. She also serves on the council’s public works committee and is the liaison to the city’s Airport Relations Commission. Prior to joining the council, Fields was chair of the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District Curriculum and Instructional Committee and has served on the board of directors of a local athletic association. She has served on the site council for Dakota Hills

Middle School and Red Pine Elementary. Jessica Harper is at jessica. Tilley, who has served on harper@ecm-inc.com or facethe City Council since 2001, book.com/sunthisweek. said she believes being unopposed is a sign the community is satisfied with her work on the council. “It’s a vote of confidence that we are listening to the citizens of Eagan,” Tilley said. Tilley serves on the council’s Communications Committee and is the liaison to the Parks and Recreation

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Commission. She previously served as president of the Eagan Foundation, served on the Dakota Electric Board of Directors and was a member of the Planning and Parks and Recreation commissions. When she’s not serving on the council, Tilley works as an education consultant for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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in Eagan June 11-21 Motorists will encounter delays and a detour as both directions of Highway 13 in Eagan close between Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road at 7 a.m. Monday, June 11. A signed detour will direct motorists to Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road to bypass the closure. Access to local business will be maintained for the duration of the closure. The road is scheduled to reopen by 7 p.m. Thursday,

June 21. The work is part of the 12-mile-long Highway 13 Better Roads project. When complete, the project aims to result in a smoother ride, improved drainage and upgraded pedestrian crossings and signals that meet modern accessibility standards. To sign up for the project’s email updates or for more information, visit the project’s website at www. dot.state.mn.us/metro/ projects/hwy13burnsville/.

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TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS

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Buck Hill Watermain Project

$250,000

A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment, and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels, will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Property owners proposed to be assessed for these improvements include Buck Hill, Inc. In conducting said public hearing for making its decision on the proposed improvement, the City Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Macheal Brooks, City Clerk Published in Burnsville Sun Thisweek on June 8 and June 15, 2012. 3043240

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1265

CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10, ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 4, 7, 8, 12, 12B, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22A, 22A1, 22B, 22C, 24, 26, 26A, 26B, 28, and 30 OF THE BURNSVILLE CITY CODE REGARDING VARIOUS HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS (AMENDMENTS) CASE FILE NO. DEV12-0005

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Gary Gephart

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Burnsville will meet at their regularly scheduled Council meeting in Burnsville City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, to consider the making of the following public improvements. The estimated cost of the said improvements is $250,000.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BURNSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR

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On May 22, 2012 the City Council of the City of Burnsville adopted an ordinance to amend Title 10, Chapters 4, 7, 8, 12, 12B, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22A, 22A1, 22B, 22C, 24, 26, 26A, 26B, 28, and 30 for housekeeping changes. The following Zoning Ordinance amendments (modifications) have been proposed: * To incorporate revised state statutes and rules. * To incorporate changes recommended by legal council * To be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. * To incorporate revised city policies and procedures. * To add citations and cross references to identify other ordinance standards that may apply. * To delete outdated provisions. * To correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. A printed copy of the complete ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the Office of the City Clerk at the Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337. APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 22nd day of May, 2012, by the City Council of the City of Burnsville. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MACHEAL BROOKS, CITY CLERK 3042202 6/8/12

PUBLIC NOTICE DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT The Independent School District 196 to proposing the purchase of the facility currently leased to house its Area Learning Center (ALC), and Transition Plus, and special education Pathways programs. The facility was constructed in 2006 under a “built-to-suit lease agreement.” The school district proposes to replace the operating lease and purchase the facility with a 15-year lease purchase. By the purchasing the facility, the district will reduce facility payments and save about $118,000 annually. The estimated cost of the project is $5,030,000. The district will acquire the facility under a 15-year lease-purchase contract with annual lease levy authority under M.S. 126C.40, Subd. 1. The annual lease payments are estimated at $417,558. The school board believes that this project is in the best long-term interest of the district. REVIEW AND COMMENT STATEMENT Based upon the department’s analysis of the school district’s required documentation and other pertinent information from sources of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Commissioner of Education judges the proposed construction to be educationally and economically advisable. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE Persons desiring additional information regarding this proposal should contact the school district superintendent’s office. /s/ Brenda Cassellius Dr. Brenda Cassellius Commissioner May 30, 2012 3039645 6/8/12

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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1267

CITY OF BURNSVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE BURNSVILLE CITY CODE, BEING THE ZONING TITLE OF THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE BUCK HILL INCORPORATED CASE FILE NO. DEV12-0011 The City Council of the City of Burnsville ordains as follows: Section 1.Title 10 of the Burnsville City Code is hereby amended to allow a weekend open air market in accordance with the Amended Planned Unit Development Agreement and Interim Use Permit on file in the City clerk's office dated May 22, 2012, for the following described property located within the City of Burnsville, Minnesota: The Summit at Buck Hill, Outlot B; the PT of S 330.28 FT of SW 1⁄4 of NE 1⁄4 lying W of ISH 35-W EX S 99 FT of E 880 FT; the E 880 FT of S 99 FT of W 1⁄2 of NE 1⁄4; NW1⁄4 of SE 1⁄4 of Section 36, Township 115, Range 21, and Lot 2 NE 1⁄4 of SE 1⁄4 lying W of W R/W ISH-35 Section 2. The zoning map of the City of Burnsville referred to and described in said Title 10, shall not be republished to show the aforesaid rezoning, b u t t h e C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e nt Director or his/her designee shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the city clerk's office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning provided for in this ordinance and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this ordinance. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of May, 2012, by the city council of the City of Burnsville. CITY OF BURNSVILLE By: ___________________ Elizabeth B. Kautz, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Macheal Brooks, City Clerk 3042169

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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1266

CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 3, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 7 OF THE BURNSVILLE CITY CODE REGARDING MOVING BUILDINGS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE ORDAINS: S E C T I O N 1 . Title 3, Chapter 7 (Moving Buildings) of the Burnsville City Code is amended to read as follows: Chapter 7 RESERVED SECTION 2. E f f e c t i v e D a t e . T h i s Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2012 by the City Council of the City of Burnsville. _______________________ Elizabeth B. Kautz, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Macheal Brooks, City Clerk 3042151

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In Loving Memory Darah Lynn Robertson 8-12-89 to 6-7-08 The fragrance & the beauty of the gardens on earth are surely just a glimpse of the splendor of those that await us in God’s Kingdom.

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Age 62, of Whitefish, MT formerly Lakeville, MN passed away May 10, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Earl (Stub) and Jean (Trevis) and brother, Joseph. Survived by wife Judy; daughters, Stacey (Dan) Vanella, and Jade Gephart. Grandchildren Hunter, Haden, and Hannan Vanella. His siblings, Greg (Colleen), Mike (Sally), Jeanie Gephart, Michelle (Alan) Stedman, Mary Lee (Slick) Sleichter, Joan (Jim Poplawski) Gephart, Lisa, Gwen, and Tony Gephart; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Lakeville VFW Post 210, 8790 Upper 208th Street. from 3-6 p.m. Memorials can be sent to: Minnesota DNR Section of Fisheries Attn: Linda Eastwood 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4040. Special Note: In memory of Gary Gephart Online condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Martin & Ritha Lucking Sunday, June 24th 1-4pm 13830 South Robert Trail Rosemount, MN (At Sons, Mark & Tom’s residence!) No gifts please!

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Storlie Please join us to celebrate: Don & Alice Storlie’s 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Dessert Party Open House - Saturday, June 16th from 1-4 pm Christiania Lutheran Church 26691 Pillsbury Ave Lakeville, MN No gifts please

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Age 52 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2012 after a 6-year battle with breast cancer and into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by her father, Gerald. Survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Joe; sons, David and Chris; mother, Karen Kafka; sisters, Diane (Steve) Anderson and Geri (Bobby) Doane; nieces, nephews and in-laws. Her smile lit up a room. She was full of life, real, and wore her heart on her sleeve. Her greatest joy was accepting God’s grace and being a mother to her precious sons. Her beautiful personality was felt by many and will be greatly missed. Deb is now in her true home, heaven. Funeral Service was held at 11am, Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Hillside Church, 4300 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN. Visitation was at 9AM at Church. Interment, was in Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN White Funeral Home Apple Valley, MN 952-432-2001

Richard C. Kehrer (Dick) Age 81 of Lakeville, was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Credit River to Albert and Margaret (Wermerskirchen) Kehrer. Dick passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012. Survived by sister Kathleen Zweber and brother LeRoy (Marjorie) Kehrer. Proceeded in death by his parents, brothers, Julian and John, brother-in-law, Clinton Zweber, and nephews, Mike Kehrer and Terry Zweber. Dick was a lifelong resident of Lakeville, Korean War veteran and retired from the Lakeville Fire Department. He worked for many years at First National Bank of Lakeville and later worked for Reiger Roadways and Model Stone Company. Dick was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother, friends and nephews. He spent as much time as possible at his cabin in Northern Minnesota. Dick will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Happy Hunting Uncle Dick. Mass of Christian Burial was held 11AM Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville, MN. Visitation was 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment, All Saints Cemetery. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Sun Thisweek - Burnsville / Eagan June 8, 2012

Election, from 1A been there for nearly two decades,” said Willenburg, who ran for council in 2002 and 2004 and for the District 191 School Board in 2003. “That’s a big number. There are people out there that were born when she first took office that are now old enough to vote. And I also kind of feel that if you haven’t done what you came to do in 18 years, you’re probably not going to get it done.” “It’s OK,” Kautz said of the criticism. “But also people can see the results of the things we have achieved and accomplished.” Progress often takes patience and the cooperation of private landowners, such as the growth of job-creating businesses along County Road 42 that flourished during her tenure or future redevelopment in the Minnesota River Quadrant, Kautz said. “Please,” she said, “if you don’t know how the economy works, then you’re naive.” Kautz listed city accom-

plishments during her career including job growth along 42, the addition of more than 150 businesses from 2009 to 2011, seriouscrime reduction of more than 30 percent since 1995, an infrastructure trust fund that means lower assessments for road projects than in other cities, securing of funds for the Highway 13/County Road 5 interchange. “Under my leadership as mayor, we have improved our bond rating twice,” said Kautz, who was first elected in 1994. “We are now a strong, Triple A rate, better than the state and better than the federal government.” She praised the recent performance of the Performing Arts Center, a project she championed. The center had an operating loss of $275,000 in 2011, about $115,000 less than expected in the center’s budget. Willenburg said he didn’t set out in 2008 to “take up the banner of the PAC,” but “people just kept shoving the banner of the

PAC into my hand, because that’s what people wanted to talk about.” The center isn’t likely to pay for itself, but the annual subsidy must be pared, Willenburg said. “To me, the number $100,000 is a nice, round number,” he said. The annual loss plus debt and interest will cost Burnsville an annualized sum of “close to $2 million a year,” Willenburg said. “It’s a pretty big nut for a city our size.” He expanded his concerns about vacancies in the Heart of the City — where an empty restaurant space remains despite overall improvement since 2008 and where a CVS Pharmacy is being built — to include vacancies all over Burnsville. Willenburg suggested a coalition of business and city people form to inventory commercial properties and recruit businesses that would be a good fit. “I think we need to have a business environment that is not just steady, but robust,” Willenburg said. Kautz said the Heart

of the City — where land for the arts center and Nicollet Commons Park were bought with outside grant money — is generating more than $1 million in property taxes annually compared with $246,000 before redevelopment. “It was a very, very tiny investment for the return we’re receiving now,” the mayor said. “The Heart of the City is doing well.” Ansari said he’s reserving judgement for now on issues including the Performing Arts Center. He said he wants to promote development of vacant commercial land, including parcels in the Heart of the City. One is the city-owned property near the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, where Ansari works for his brother, owner Jamal. “I’d like to get at least three more hotels in the town,” said Ansari, a former partner with his two brothers in their former Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Eagan. A Burnsville resident since 1975, Ansari said he’s

satisfied with the city. “But I can do a little bit more, hopefully, if the people are willing to work with me. I’m willing to spread my wings, as they say.”

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construction of freeway sound walls and preventing a pipeline company from indiscriminately clearingcutting a path through numerous yards. Like Kautz, he has taken it on the chin from many arts center critics. “That goes with the territory,” said Gustafson, who thinks the center’s prospects are bright. He expects some of the new city candidates will again flog the project and its decision makers. “‘And if they want to talk about what happened in 2006, 2007, 2008, well, go ahead,” Gustafson said. “As it turns out, the theater’s here. It’s actually doing better than we anticipated for this time, and people are embracing it.” After undergoing a highly publicized bankruptcy and the loss of his freight company during his tenure, Gustafson is now hauling his Wicked Palate trailer to Burnsville locales.

The two-term council member had filed early for re-election. “I withdrew today,” he said Tuesday night. “My wife and I have been talking about it on and off for quite a while. I’ve had eight really good years on the council. I really have enjoyed it. I’m almost 60 years old. I want to go to Arizona this winter and spend two or three months (with relatives) and work on some business concepts that we have, one of which is existing right now (a roving food truck called the Wicked Palate). “We have a lot of people running. Out of that crowd, there’s going to be a good candidate.” He said accomplishments during his eight years include the Perform- John Gessner can be reached ing Arts Center, funding of at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com the 13/5 interchange, state or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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A recent study by Maxfield Research determined Eagan can support an outlet mall in the Cedar Grove redevelopment area and a retail complex on the Lockheed Martin property. Baltimore-based Paragon Outlet Partners plans to build a 400,000-square-foot complex on approximately 35 acres off Highway 13 near Silver Bell Road. Mall, from 1A based Paragon Outlet Partners, which plans to build a 400,000-square-foot complex on approximately 35 acres in the Cedar Grove redevelopment area. The development firm already has major outlet centers under way in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and near San Francisco, which it expects to complete in August and November, respectively. It also operates a retail and entertainment complex in the Orlando market. Cedar Grove – located near Highway 13 and Silver Bell Road – would not be the firm’s first development in the Midwest. It previously constructed an outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. “The outlet business has been hot,” said Kelvin Antill, development partner for Paragon. “The key to our success has been tenant relationships.” Plans for the Cedar Grove center call for an outdoor complex that includes a mix of large and small retail stores. Paragon envisions one to two 25,000-square-foot anchors surrounded by

three to four mini-anchors of 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. Pedestrian walkways will connect the shops to one another and to a central plaza. Segments of the walkway will be covered by a roof to break up the space. Bike racks, benches and mass transit will be incorporated. The plan retains five acres for possible development for other uses, such as restaurants and coffee shops. Paragon intends to integrate the regional architectural style into the project, according to Paragon’s Salem LaHood. Though the developers describe the center as a walkable development, the project includes several large parking lots and a multi-level parking structure. Representatives of the firm were quick to note that they intend to provide space for retail shops to shield the parking ramp from the nearby neighborhood. Paragon’s plans are still in their infancy. The firm anticipates the development process will take between 12 and

18 months. Construction would likely take another 15 months before the center could be occupied. The next step is for a real estate agreement to be prepared for Paragon to purchase the property from the city. The city of Eagan purchased about 80 percent of the properties in the redevelopment area between 2002 and 2007. Another retail plan by CSM Equities is in the works to turn 41.2 acres of the Lockheed Martin property into a retail complex. CSM, which is an affiliate of CSM Corp., plans to construct several freestanding restaurants and keep the remaining 6.2 acres as office space. The site is at Eagan’s busiest intersection – Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle roads – and is near its major retail centers, Promenade and Town Centre. A similar study by Maxfield determined Eagan will have strong demand for retail in the next 10 years and could support such a development. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Children, animals removed from home Loaded handgun within reach of daughter

by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Police took two children and a collection of live animals into protective custody after arresting a Burnsville man May 22 during a social worker’s visit to his home. Police encountered weapons, including a loaded handgun within reach of a 9-year-old girl, while accompanying the Dakota County social worker to the home of Joseph Victor Pierce, 33, of 414 157th St. Court. Pierce was charged with child endangerment involving a young child’s proximity to a loaded gun, negligent storage of firearms where a child could gain access, possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The first two counts are gross misdemeanors; the second two are petty misdemeanors. According to the criminal complaint: Police accompanied the social worker because the worker said he had reason to believe Pierce “had made some mention of threaten-

ing” him on his previous visit. Pierce, who has a conceal-and-carry permit, was wearing a handgun on his holster during that visit. On an earlier visit, police accompanied the social worker after someone had reported conditions inside Pierce’s home were unsafe for children and there was no running water. On May 22, police found Pierce’s 9-year-old daughter in the backseat of a car in the driveway. She told police she was cleaning the car, which included emptying milk bottles and removing diapers, stuffed animals toys and other items, including a knife that was lying near the car, the criminal complaint said. An officer saw a revolver with bullets in the cylinder in “plain view”on the dashboard of the unlocked car, whose driver’s window was partially down. Pierce said when questioned that he had left the loaded gun there. Police then arrested him and found marijuana and a pipe with marijuana residue while patting him down.

Police learned that Pierce had called his daughter’s school saying she was sick that day. Pierce’s other child, a 1-year-old boy, was buckled into his car seat by a bush near the driveway. At one point, Pierce picked up a black metal stake and threw it on the ground “about two feet” from the boy, the complaint said. Pierce was agitated by the social worker’s visit, saying he hadn’t been informed of the day of the visit, which was to include a check of conditions inside his home. He was wearing a belt with two knife sleeves and two knives, “one he had placed in there while law enforcement were on the scene.” He removed the knives when asked to. Police also took into protective custody a hedgehog, a sugar glider (a small possum), quails, tame squirrels and six chickens. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Burnsville city manager gets raise, praise by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Burnsville City Manager Craig Ebeling earned a raise and the praise of his City Council bosses June 5. The council approved new employment terms that include a 1 percent hike effective Jan. 1, as called for in his 2011 job review, and a 2 percent hike effective April 7. Ebeling’s annual salary

went from $138,613 on Jan. 1 to $141,385. The council agreed to the terms at Ebeling’s latest job review on May 12. The raise comes on top of a 2 percent raise Ebeling received in 2011, his first since 2008. Council members “never fail to talk for about two hours about what a wonderful job he’s doing,” Council

Member Mary Sherry said June 5. Ebeling’s salary is “at best midrange” for managers of comparable cities, Council Member Bill Coughlin said. Burnsville has a “great city manager for a very reasonable cost,” he said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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June 8, 2012 Sun Thisweek - Burnsville / Eagan

Michael W. Coughlin Day will honor top scholar Saturday, June 9 will be Michael W. Coughlin Day in Burnsville, honoring one of the nation’s brightest young scholars. Coughlin, the son of City Council Member Bill Coughlin, was honored at the June 5 council meeting, where a proclamation was read. Coughlin will graduate June 9 from Carleton College,

where he double majored in physics and math. He’s one of only 14 U.S. recipients of the Winston Churchill Scholarship, which will pay for his master’s degree in astronomy at Cambridge University in England. After Cambridge, Coughlin will begin doctorate studies in physics at Harvard University, where a six-year fellow-

ship covering all his expenses awaits. As an undergraduate, Coughlin wrote and co-wrote numerous physics-related articles for technical journals and made presentations on gravitational waves at conferences in the United States and Europe. — John Gessner

Prominent Burnsville businesswoman dies Susan Luikens helped plan Bite of Burnsville, other efforts

Businesswoman Suville Chamber of san A. Luikens, whose Commerce member, contributions to the serving for a time on Burnsville chamber its board of directors and local events were and many of its commany, died on May 27. mittees. She was 60. For several years, Luikens, of Apple Sue Luikens Luikens helped orValley, owned and opganize the Bite of erated Beacon Mailing Burnsville, a chamber in Burnsville for many years fundraiser that featured local with her husband, Mike, as restaurants. she became an active Burns- She also volunteered with

Burnsville Fire Muster, the city’s annual celebration that’s held in September. Luikens was selected as the Business Person of the Year by the chamber in 2004. She is survived by her husband, children Matthew and Joe (Jolene) Morgan and two grandchildren. Visitation was Wednesday at White Funeral Home in Burnsville.

Woman charged for allegedly blackmailing an Eagan man by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

December 2011 but Johnson left 20 more voice messages and 15 text messages demanding more money, according to the complaint. On May 22, the man notified police, who had him make a controlled phone call to Johnson. During the recorded conversation, Johnson allegedly asked the man to deliver $1,500 in cash to her home. Upon arriving at the agreed-upon location, the man called Johnson, who allegedly asked for more money, saying “her cousins saw the pictures and thought they were worth an additional $500.” Officers arrested Johnson as she attempted to collect the money. In an interview with police, Johnson acknowledged engaging in sexual relations with the man but denied being a prostitute. Johnson told police the man was her “sugar daddy” and denied extorting him for money. If convicted, Johnson could face up to five years in prison for each count.

A Hopkins woman faces felony charges for allegedly extorting money from an Eagan man with whom she engaged in sex. Lakeyia Shanee Johnson, 33, was charged by the Dakota County attorney on May 29 with coercion and attempted coercion, both felonies. According to the criminal complaint, Johnson exchanged sex for money on three occasions with the man after meeting him in December 2010 through an adult-oriented phone line. During these sexual encounters, photos were taken of the married man in compromising situations. In December of the following year, Johnson allegedly began demanding money from the man and threatened to show the photos to his wife if he didn’t comply. At one point, Johnson allegedly drove to the man’s home, left an item at the front door and texted him to ask how he liked it – indicating that she Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecmknows where he lives. The man paid Johnson $11,600 in inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Speaking of graduation SES students: ‘Strive to be good stewards of the earth’ by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Each year, two seniors at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley give speeches to inspire their fellow classmates during commencement ceremonies. The May 31 graduation speakers were Hunter Paulson-Smith of Apple Valley and Teghan McCarthy of Eagan. Both took time this week to answer a few questions from Sun Thisweek.

Paulson-Smith

What was the message or theme of your commencement speech, and why? My message is that SES has helped us find our voices and we need to use our voices to continue to make a difference in the world. SES has truly inspired me to become a better steward of the Earth and I wanted to share this message with all of my fellow graduates. Who has been your greatest inspiration or mentor and why? I would have to say my two biggest mentors have been Amanda Hartman and Kathleen Westgard. These two teachers have inspired me to be the best I can be in Matthys, from 1A ing, he said. In addition to restoring systems after the flood, Matthys has been lead engineer for interagency road projects (Highway 149 and the County Road 30 roundabout), as well as constructing two local bridges and overseeing 143 miles worth of street improvements. Matthys also helped

everything I do. They also helped me develop my writing and speaking greatly. What are your plans after high school? I am going to Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., to concentrate in environmental studies and writing. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? Do what you want to do, no matter what everyone else around you is doing. Also, find your passions as early as you can and start acting upon them.

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In Brief This year’s senior speakers at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley were Hunter Paulson-Smith and Teghan McCarthy. Paulson-Smith’s SES activities have included field trips to Boundary Waters Canoe Area, population conference, World Savvy competition, and student intern at Sun Thisweek. McCarthy’s SES activities have included BioBlizts Senior Overnight, Yearbook Committee, SES Population Conference and Drug Education student teacher at more than four elementary schools through programs at the University of Minnesota and 4-H.

What was the message or theme of your commencement speech, and why? My Speech is called “Only at SES.” It focuses on the SES experience and all the crazy things we as SES students are exposed to and do to learn about the world we are part of. It focuses on the teaching styles at SES, and how our teachers draw the outlines, but let us color it in, They lay the foundation but let us make up our own minds, and draw our own conclusions. Who has been your greatest inspiration or mentor and why?

One of my biggest mentors this year is Pat Schoenecker. She was my contact for my senior project, in which my friend Cheyanne and I made a documentary about the Partnership Garden that is at the front of our school. Pat is the sole founder of the garden and has touched me dearly. When Pat was done with high school, she traveled

form and supervises an internal multi-department team that has formulated and implemented a leading storm water pollution prevention plan. Matthys said he most enjoyed working on Eagan’s “ring road.” The “ring road” was built to ease congestion around Eagan’s busiest intersection: Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads. When he’s not working

on the city’s infrastructure, Matthys mentors area students. This past year, he assisted a team of Black Hawk Middle School students in an engineering competition called Future City. The students were required to design a city 150 years in the future, while incorporating energy efficient systems. The team went on to win first place in the state-

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Teghan McCarthy reminisced about her time at the School of Environmental Studies during the high school’s the commencement ceremony May 30.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Hunter Paulson-Smith gave a speech encouraging students to be good stewards of the earth during the commencement ceremony May 30 at the School of Environmental Studies. around the world on missions to help people, which is what I want to do. Pat is very selfless and loves to learn about everything. She is very wise and smart. She is self-educated, too. Being around Pat helped me through some personal problems. Seeing how Pat never focused on herself and lived for the bigger picture really set an example for me. Pat and I would always get so off topic by talking about things way beyond the Partnership Garden. It really helped shape my en-

wide competition and went to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national tournament. This was Matthys’ fifth time working with Black Hawk students in the past 12 years, an experience

vironmental ethic, which is a paper SES seniors have to write. She is amazing. What are your plans after high school? After high school I’m doing a two-year internship program called Heartland Master Commission, where I intern under a youth pastor and earn 60 credits, then I’ll transfer to North Central, the main biblical college in the cities where I will finish with a double major in business and missions. I hope to intern with missionaries I met last year down in Guatemala as well. I would love to travel the world and learn about other cultures and help those where I can. I would love to work toward supplying clean water to those without access to it or provide sex education for women in developing nations, which helps to give them a voice.

Both are subjects that were brought to my attention through research for projects at SES. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? I would have to tell any incoming SES freshman, that like I mention in my speech, when it comes to SES you get out of it what you put into it. Never be afraid to try anything and always go with the flow. Step up to take any challenge that is brought to you. When you apply yourself, and not just show up, but participate, SES comes alive and you fall in love with it. When you open your eyes and open your mind, your life, thoughts, and view begin to change.

Matthys said he always finds rewarding. In addition to working with students in the contest, Matthys has served as a Future City judge. He also mentors graduate students and interns,

and visits career fairs to generate interest in the field.

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

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Thisweekend Eagan Market Fest returns for sixth season by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Minnesota’s top-rated farmers market returns next week with an expanded roster of vendors and activities. Eagan Market Fest, which is part farmers market and part community festival, will kick off its sixth season June 13 at the Eagan Festival Grounds in Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway. Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., market-goers can choose from a plethora of locally grown produce and homemade goods, purchase dinner from local food vendors and enjoy live music at the Rotary Band Shell. “Our goal is all about bringing the community together, and it’s affordable and a great family venue,” said Kerry Phillips, Eagan Market Fest coordinator. New items such as handmade caramel candy, enchilada sauce and gourmet cupcakes will also be featured this year. In addition to edible goodies, attendees can browse the market’s selection of jewelry, woodcrafts and garden art. The market will also feature a children’s activity each week sponsored by the Eagan Art House, as well as an outdoor gaming area. Each week will have a theme, beginning with “Bike to Market Fest,” which spans June 13 to 27. People who come to the market by bicycle this month will receive a $5 produce voucher. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a friend to the market between June

20 and Aug. 22. Those who do can enter into a drawing for a basket filled with produce and other products available at Market Fest. The market will introduce a new theme called Latino Night Celebration on Aug. 1, which will celebrate Latino culture with music, dancing and traditional food. Other theme nights include Family Night on June 27, which will feature entertainment by Radio Disney and the Teddy Bear Band, Classic Car Show and Oldies Music Night on July 18, and Health and Wellness Night on Aug. 15. The market closes at dusk and ends Sept. 26. Eagan Market Fest was named in 2011 the best farmers market in Minnesota and among the top 20 markets in the United States. For more information, call (651) 675-5500 or visit www.cityofeagan.com. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan Market Fest Concert Schedule June 13 – The Fannin Family as seen on 2011’s “The Sing Off.” June 20 – Dakota Brass and South of the River Community Big Band June 27 – Family Night — Radio Disney and the Teddy Bear Band July 4 – Market closed July 11 – Gypsy Mania Trio and Songs of Hope Choir July 18 – Classic Cars and Oldies Music Night/The Rockin’ Hollywoods July 25 – Wild Honey and The Locusts Aug. 1 – Latino Night/K Libre 24 Aug. 8 – Todd Menton, and Lehto and Wright Aug. 15 – Jeff Ray and Hurricane Harold and Cool Disposition Aug. 29 – Barley Jacks

Photo by Jessica Harper

Eagan Market Fest, which is part farmers market and part community festival, will kick off its sixth season from 4 to 8 p.m. June 13 at the Eagan Festival Grounds in Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway.

Photo by Jessica Harper

Eagan Market Fest was named in 2011 the best farmers Market-goers can choose from a plethora of locally grown produce and homemade goods, market in Minnesota and among the top 20 markets in the purchase dinner from local food vendors and enjoy live music at the Eagan Rotary Band United States. Shell. New items include handmade caramel candy, enchilada sauce and gourmet cupcakes.

Summer concerts return to Apple Valley’s Kelley Park by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

Apple Valley’s Kelley Park has become a Friday night gathering spot for families in recent summers with its free concert series hosted by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation. This summer, Music in Kelley Park returns with

seven nights of music starting June 15, when the series kicks off with a double bill featuring singer-songwriter and Apple Valley native Dustin Hatzenbuhler, and local rock/country trio Four Degrees of Freedom, fronted by identical twin brothers Travis and Kalin Laurent. Each concert runs from

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6 to 9 p.m. and will see vendors offering festival food such as burgers and brats along with wine and beer. As in past years, there will be free weekly drawings guests can enter to win a new bicycle or guitar. The series continues June 22 with Menage a Neuf, a nine-piece Twin Cities funk and soul band that’s led by three female vocalists and covers artists such as Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones. After the Menage a Neuf concert, Music in Kelley Park takes a week off as attention in Apple Valley shifts to Bogart’s Place on June 29 for the annual Dancin’ & Cruisin’ classic car show, the opening event to the city’s summer Freedom Days festival. The concerts return to Kelley Park on July 6 with an evening of music by the Castaways, a band known for its single “Liar, Liar,” which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart

in 1965. The Harold Torrence Latin Vibe takes the stage July 13, followed July 20 by acoustic artist Michael Monroe, a native of Minnesota’s North Shore who’s made the trek south to Dakota County to perform in the Kelley Park music series each year since its inception in 2008. MacPhail Center for Music’s instructors and students will deliver an evening of jazz July 27, and the series concludes Aug. 3 with the indie-blues-folk fusion of Steve Sullivan and the Factory. Admission is free to the Friday night concerts in the park located at Founders Lane and West 153rd Street in Apple Valley’s Central Village. More information about the series is at Facebook.com/MusicInKelleyPFile photo ark. Michael Monroe is bringing his mix of acoustic folk, jazz and reggae to the Music in Kelley Park concert series on Andrew Miller can be reached July 20. Monroe, a native of Minnesota’s North Shore, has at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com made the trek south to Dakota County to perform in the or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Kelley Park series each year since its inception in 2008.

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Chautauqua auditions

Auditions for musicians to be part of Dakota City Heritage Village’s Chautauqua tent show during the Dakota County Fair will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16. Singers/actors will audition from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Applicants should email Jennifer Merhar, producer, at dakotatentshow@yahoo. com to register and receive an appointment time. For information, call Dakota City at (651) 460-8050.

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Romance author Pulitzer Prize winner at library at Heritage Library Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson will discuss her New York Times bestseller, “The Warmth of Other Suns,” from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

The event is free. Doors open 45 minutes in advance of program. Books will be available for sale and signing. For more information, visit www.clubbook.org or www.dakotacounty.us/library or call (651) 450-2918.

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

Books Larry Millett will be at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble store, 14880 Florence Trail, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, to sign copies of “Once There Were Castles: Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities.” Information: (952) 997-8928. Comedy Craig Allen with special guest Chris Adams at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www. minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets: $13. Concerts Music in Kelley Park featuring Dustin Hatzenbuhler and Four Degrees of Freedom from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15, at Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino St., Apple Valley. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. The Wesley Bell Ringers, a group of 33 high school students from Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, will play their nearly 200 handbells in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, at River Hills United Methodist Church, 11100 River Hills Drive, Burnsville. Minnesota Sinfonia will perform a Father’s Day concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at Caponi Art Park’s outdoor amphitheater, Eagan. A $5 per person donation is suggested. Rain date: July 15 at 7:30 p.m. Information: www. caponiartpark.org.

Exhibits World Travel Photography exhibit by artist Becqi Sherman will open June 2 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 9854640.

Festivals I Love Burnsville Week will be celebrated June 2-9. Information: www.burnsville.org/index. aspx?NID=742. Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Free. Information: www.dakotacounty.us/library. Farmington Dew Days runs June 13-16. Information: http:// farmingtondewdays.com. The International Festival of Burnsville will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 16, in Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville. The free festival will feature a variety of cultural dance and musical performances, ethnic food, cultural exhibits, and children’s activities. Information: www.intlfestburnsville.org. Theater The Chameleon Theatre Circle will present “A Chorus Line” at 7:30 p.m. June 7-9 and 14-16 and at 2 p.m. June 10 and 17 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for students, seniors, and groups and can be purchased at the box office or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Workshops/classes Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Dance DAdance will present “The Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Three Bonnies” at 7:30 p.m. Valley. Information: www.musicFriday, June 8, at Burnsville togetherclasses.com or (651) Performing Arts Center, 12600 439-4219. Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $26 for The Eagan Art House offers adults, $19 for seniors and $16 classes for all ages. For a comfor students and can be pur- plete listing go to www.eaganchased at the box office or via arthouse.org or call (651) 675Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in or ticketmaster.com. Burnsville offers oil painting

Connie Brockway, New York Times bestselling author, will discuss her romance creations at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Information: (952) 891-0360.

Music camps for children MacPhail Center for Music in Apple Valley is offering music camps for children this summer. For information, call (612) 321-0100 or go to www.macphail.org.

classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/ class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.

Ground Zero K-9 officer visits AV Petco Retired Michigan police officer Joaquin Guerrero and his writing partner, Lakeville author Barbara Marshak, will visit the Apple Valley Petco June 15-16 to talk about Guerrero’s memoir, “Michigan and Rookie: Guardians of the Night.” On 9/11, Guerrero and his K-9 partner Rookie

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

Friday, June 8 Outdoor movie, “Zoo Keeper,” 7:30 p.m. seating, dusk showtime, part of Burnsville’s “Flicks on the Bricks” series at Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City. Saturday, June 9 Eagan LakeFest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk Park, Eagan. Free fishing (equipment provided, no license needed), natural resource booths, children’s art, music and more. Information: www.cityofeagan.com or (651) 675-5300. Wild Plants for Health & Good Eating, 10 a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. For all ages, families encouraged. Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family. Tuesday, June 12 Family Fun Tuesday – Cheremosh! Ukrainian folk dance ensemble, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per person donation suggested. Information: (651) 454-9412 or www.caponiartpark.org. Tuesday Evenings in the Garden – Bon Appétit with Kay Schutte, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at UMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. (County Road 46), Rosemount. This class explores cooking with edible weeds and flowers. Fee: $10. Questions or to register by phone, call University of Minnesota Extension: (651) 480-7700. Wednesday, June 13 Eagan Market Fest, 4 to 8 p.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. Farmers market, concert by Fannin Family, children’s art, family games. Free shopping bags for the first 500 people. Bike to the market and earn a $5 free produce voucher (while supplies last). Information: www.cityofeagan.com/marketfest or (651) 6755500.

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Thursday, June 14 Music in the Parks – Sticks and Tones, 10 a.m. at Central Park Amphitheater, Rosemount. Weather-related updates: (952) 985-1780, option No. 6. Thursday Rockin’ Readers – William Byrne Principal Lyle Bomsta, 11:15 a.m., Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour – Hans Mayer Music for Kids, noon, Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. The Great Grill-Out, 6 to 8 p.m. at Market Plaza, Holyoke Avenue and 208th Street, Lakeville. Family fun. Free hot dogs and brats. Information: www.downtownlakeville.com. Friday, June 15 Summer Fresh Friday Film, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: (952) 8911212, ext. 221.

Saturday, June 16 Tenth annual Junk Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Towne and Country Shopping Center, 1998 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. Free admission. Vendor opportunities available. Held rain or shine. Father’s Day Tractor Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pahl’s Market, 6885 160th St., Apple Valley. Information: (952) 4314345, www.pahls.com. Food drive for Dakota County food shelves, 9 a.m. to noon, at Ss. Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan (Diffley and Lexington). Requested: canned food, peanut butter, dry goods, personal hygiene items, cooking oil, flour and baking items. Cash donations accepted. The International Festival of Burnsville from 3 to 9 p.m. in Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville. The free festival will feature a variety of cultural dance and musical performances, ethnic food, cultural exhibits, and plenty of children’s activities. Informa-

responded to help in the Ground Zero search efforts. Rookie died in 2004 and received an honorary memorial service. Guerrero, Rookie II, and Marshak will be appear at Petco, 7590 150th St. W., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 15, and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16.

tion: www.intlfestburnsville.org. Marriage Encounter weekend begins at Mt. Olivet Conference Center in Farmington. Visit www.marriages.org for a listing of retreats or call (651) 454-3238. Sunday, June 17 Father’s Day Tractor Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pahl’s Market, 6885 160th St., Apple Valley. Information: (952) 4314345, www.pahls.com. Open house from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Lutz Railroad Garden, 2960 Egan Ave., Eagan. Free. Trains will not run if raining. Information: (651) 454-3534. Reunions Lakeville High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th reunion at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the home of Bruce and Pat Zweber, 387 Maple Island Road, Burnsville. Information: Mary Boegeman Johnson at MBoegemanJ@ yahoo.com or Mary Ann Knox at MaryAnnKnox@visi.com. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood. org to make an appointment or for more information. • June 8, noon to 5 p.m., Diffley Square, 4130 Blackhawk Road, Eagan. • June 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 14638 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • June 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • June 12, 1 to 7 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. • June 14, noon to 6 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville. • June 15, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church - By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • June 15, 1 to 6 p.m. Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. • June 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville.

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Sports

June 8, 2012 Sun Thisweek - Burnsville / Eagan

Drought ends; Eastview to state Lightning beats Eagan in section baseball final by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Eastview teams have been consistent winners in spring and summer baseball, but there was one gaping hole in the resume: no appearances in the state high school tournament. That’s filled now. Eastview qualified for the state Class AAA tournament for the first time next week after beating Eagan 5-1 in the Section 3 final Tuesday night at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville. Driving the Lightning to state was junior Patrick Strey, who pitched the first six innings, holding Eagan to one run and striking out nine. He also hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning to break open the game. “The biggest day of his baseball life, for sure,” said Tom Strey, Patrick’s father and Eastview’s head coach. “And he’s had a lot of baseball days.” Eastview (19-5) has won eight of its last nine games, including all four of its postseason games. Patrick Strey said that’s no accident. “I’ve been playing with guys like (Evan) DeCovich and (Austin) Hebig since I was 9 years old,” said Patrick Strey, who also was the winning pitcher in Eastview’s 3-2 playoff victory over Lakeville North on Fri-

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Patrick Strey was the winning pitcher and hit a three-run homer in Eastview’s 5-1 victory over Eagan in the Section 3AAA baseball final Tuesday night. Photo by Rick Orndorf

day. “It’s kind of been our story for a long time to get it rolling at the end of the year. When the big games come up, we know how to perform.” Eastview outscored opponents 25-3 in four Section 3 games, including 7-0 and 5-1 victories over Eagan (1312). After losing to Eastview earlier in the double-elimination phase of the section tournament, Eagan needed victories over Eastview on two consecutive nights to go to state. The Wildcats got a little life in the second inning when Randy Krypel scored on Danny Alvarez’s infield single, tying the game 1-1. Eastview, however, regained the lead the next in-

ning on DeCovich’s RBI sin- Eastview players celebrate their victory over Eagan in the Section 3AAA baseball playoffs. gle. The next hitter, Patrick The Lightning qualified for the state tournament for the first time in school history. Strey, launched his homer over the left-field fence to ning and retired the side in DeCovich pitched a field next week in St. Paul, one-hit shutout and Na- Eastview High School’s put the Lightning up by order. Eastview went into the rum drove in three runs as long state baseball tournafour. “I knew I hit it well, and section tournament as the Eastview beat Eagan 7-0 in ment drought will end. Sevwhen I saw their outfielder No. 2 seed, and it was wide- the winners’ bracket final eral players said they were aware that the school had going back, I thought it had ly assumed the Lightning Saturday. a chance to go out,” he said. would have to go through Kevin Kunik was the never been to the state high For DeCovich, it was a defending Class AAA cham- winning pitcher and Jor- school tournament, but Tom sign that nothing was get- pion Burnsville, the section’s dan Brandt earned a save as Strey said he didn’t believe it ting in the way of Eastview’s top seed, to get to state. The Eagan eliminated Lakeville weighed on them. teams split two regular-sea- North 5-2 on Monday. The “I don’t think kids think path to state this year. Wildcats scored all five of of it that way,” he said. “That’s when I knew son games. we had it, because (Patrick But they never met in the their runs in the fifth inning, “They haven’t been around Strey) was also pitching a section tourney. Eagan de- with Alex Mangan’s two-run for 12 years, like coach (Mark) Groebner and I.” heck of a game,” DeCovich feated Burnsville 9-6 in nine homer the key hit. innings in the double-elimi- Eastview will play Section But they made history said. Chris Narum had three nation portion of the tour- 1 champion Red Wing in the just the same. hits and Cameron Hall and nament Friday night, and state Class 3A quarterfinals Scott Nelson had two each the Blaze departed the play- at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or in Tuesday’s game. DeCov- offs after losing to Lakeville at Midway Stadium. ich pitched the seventh in- North 1-0 the following day. When the team takes the facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Doubles team pulls through for Eagan Mannetter, Finnegan win 3-set match in state tennis opener

Dakota United second in adapted softball CI Division by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Eagan found itself matched against the defending champion at the state Class AA boys tennis tournament, and the people bothered least by that seemed to be the Wildcats themselves. Just play the way you did in the section final, coach Scott Nichols told his players, and you’ll be fine. That was easier in theory than in practice, but it turned out Nichols was right. The Wildcats edged Rochester Mayo 4-3, with Dylan Mannetter and Andrew Finnegan winning a decisive three-set match at second doubles, in the state team quarterfinals Tuesday at the University of Minnesota Baseline Tennis Center. Eagan (16-4) hoped the victory over Mayo would be a step on its way to the state championship match, but the Wildcats lost to Wayzata 5-2 in the semifinals Wednesday morning. The team played for third place Wednesday afternoon, after this edition went to press. Even though the Wildcats finished second at state two years ago, Nichols said this year’s team might be the best Eagan has sent to the tourney. “We beat Mayo in the state tournament two years ago, but we’re a lot deeper now,” Nichols said after the opening-round victory. “This is the best depth we’ve had since I’ve been here.” Rochester Mayo loaded its doubles lineup, hoping to sweep the three doubles matches and take at least one point in singles. Mannetter and Finnegan stood in the way of that strategy’s success. The other six matches had already concluded – all

Hawks can’t stop AnokaHennepin steamroller

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eagan players celebrate after clinching a 4-3 victory over defending state champion Rochester Mayo at the Class AA boys tennis tournament. were finished in straight sets – by the time Mannetter and Finnegan took the court for their third set against Mayo’s Sawyer Bock and Ingrid Neel. Neel, 13, is the only girl playing in the state high school boys tournament. She is the top-ranked girls 18-andunder player in the U.S. Tennis Association Northern Section. The Wildcats had a strategy for playing against Neel – and it wasn’t to go after her. It was to stay away from her. “I just told them, ‘Don’t hit it to Ingrid,’ ” Nichols said. “The only time we wanted to hit the ball to her was when we had to serve to her,” Finnegan said. Neel looked comfortable playing against the boys, but she also had two consecutive double faults in the ninth game of the third set, allowing Mannetter and Finnegan to break serve. They also won the next game to close out the match 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Mannetter and Finnegan said they were aware their match would determine which team moved on to the semifinals, but “I was trying not to look at the scoreboard,” said Mannetter, a junior. “I just wanted to focus on each point. But with the crowd cheering, it was hard to do that.” Zach Ekstein, Drew Nichols and Simon Barnicle were straight-set winners for Eagan at second through fourth sin-

gles. Rochester Mayo won in straight sets at first singles, first doubles and third doubles. Eagan reached the state tournament after taking the Section 3AA title 4-3 over Bloomington Jefferson, a team Nichols suggested might be stronger and deeper than Rochester Mayo. “Me and Dylan won our match against Jefferson pretty quickly, and then we watched the other matches, cheered for our teammates and got really nervous,” Finnegan said. “This time our teammates were cheering for us, and it was a great feeling.”

Individual tournament

The Class AA singles and doubles tournaments took place Thursday and Friday at Baseline Tennis Center. Zach Ekstein, who was 27-1 after winning his match against Rochester Mayo on Tuesday, played Jason Dilly of Becker in a first-round singles match. Ekstein was runner-up in the Section 3AA singles tourney. Section 3AA doubles champions Sam Hoyt and Tanner Rayman of Apple Valley played Jason Gutierrez and William Lindfors of Minnetonka in a first-round doubles match. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Dakota United coaches Mary Hautman and Jeff Anderson made certain their players knew the game plan before Saturday’s state adapted softball CI Division championship game. Don’t hit fly balls, the coaches told them, because those almost certainly would be caught. Hit line drives, or hit the ball on the ground. Trouble was, Anoka-Hennepin turned most of those into outs, too. The Mustangs’ airtight defense helped produce a 7-2 victory and their third consecutive state championship in the cognitively impaired division. “I’m standing there thinking, ‘Come on, let’s catch a break here,’ ” said Anderson, one of Dakota United’s assistant coaches. “It seemed like every time we hit the ball hard it was an at-’em ball.” Anoka-Hennepin turned two double plays in Saturday’s championship game at Coon Rapids High School, and ended another inning when one of its players made a sliding catch near the right field foul line. The Hawks were retired in order four of the first six innings before scoring twice in the top of the seventh. Dakota United had the bases loaded before Anoka-Hennepin recorded the game’s final out. The championship game matched the top seeds from North and South conferences. Both entered the game undefeated; Dakota United finished its season 11-1. Dakota United was missing several seniors in the state championship game because they had to return home for graduation ceremonies. “I still think we gave Anoka a run for its money,” said Hautman, the Hawks’ head coach. “And our kids always enjoy getting to state and being around the state tournament, so it was a great weekend for us.” The Hawks beat Minneapolis Roosevelt 13-3 in five innings in a state quarterfinal game Friday. Ben Harmon, Joe Sandey and Ricky Arends had three hits apiece. Dakota United, a cooperative that includes Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount high schools, defeated neighboring rival Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville 16-8 in the semifinals behind Sandey’s 4-for-4 performance. He had two singles, a triple and a grand slam, and scored four runs. It was the third time in four years Dakota United finished second at the state

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Dakota United assistant coach Jeff Anderson congratulates Bryce Jahnke for a defensive play Jahnke made in the state adapted softball CI Division championship game. CI Division tournament. The Hawks lost to Anoka-Hennepin in the championship game two years ago and in the semifinals last spring. And, with all-tournament players Sandey and Arends scheduled to return, Dakota United already is looking forward to next season. “We’ll have a strong team next year, and Anoka is losing two of its best players,” Hautman said. “I think we’ll be able to give them a good game next year.” Seven seniors were on this year’s Dakota United roster, including outfielder Quintin Nicolay, who was named to the all-tournament team.

PI Division Anoka-Hennepin also threw up a roadblock for Dakota United in the PI (physically impaired) Division tournament, beating the Hawks 10-8 in the quarterfinal round Friday. Dakota United, which was the PI tournament’s only undefeated team, defeated its next two opponents by a combined 20-1 to win the consolation championship and finish 11-1. Liz Kimmes and Jaayson Meyer had three hits each as Dakota United defeated St. Paul Humboldt 10-0 in the consolation semifinals. Meyer also was the winning pitcher. The Hawks beat South Suburban 10-1 in the consolation championship game as Kimmes went 4-for-4 and Grayson Nicolay hit a grand slam. Nicolay earned a spot on the PI Division alltournament team. Robbinsdale/Hopkins/Mound Westonka defeated Mounds View/Irondale/ Roseville 9-2 to win its fourth consecutive PI Division championship. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

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Blazing Cats third at CI softball state

Photo by Bill Jones

Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville’s Michael Dedeker is out trying to get to third base during the adapted softball CI Division state tournament June 1 in Coon Rapids. In the third-place game against South Washington County, the Blazing Cats scored five runs in the seventh inning to win 14-11. Every Blazing Cats player had at least one hit, and Terry Kalm and Dedeker had four hits each. The Blazing Cats defeated Owatonna 16-13 in the first round, with Daniel Kline going 5-for-5 with the game-winning RBI. Jacob Coffmann and Brandon Wong had four hits each. In the semifinals, the Blazing Cats lost to Dakota United 16-8 thanks to the hot bat of Joe Sandey. The Blazing Cats’ Dedeker and Tyler VanDerWerf were named to the all-tournament team.

Fourth-quarter rally sends Eastview past Eagan Lightning is No. 1 seed at boys lacrosse tourney by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

The lacrosse season had come full-circle for Eastview. The Lightning established itself as a state championship contender with a furious rally against Minnetonka in April. It needed another one Friday to continue its season. Trailing by four goals in the second quarter of the Section 3 championship game, Eastview rallied to beat Eagan 8-7 and qualify for the state tournament for the first time since making three consecutive appearances from 2007-09. Junior attackman Ryan McNamara made a solo end-to-end rush and scored the game-winner with 6 minutes, 25 seconds remaining. The play worked better than Lightning coach Tim Roche hoped; he said he intended to have McNamara retain possession and take some time off the clock. “I’ve never done that (running the length of the field to score a goal) in a game this big,” said McNamara, who also scored earlier in the fourth quarter. Eastview (14-1) played Edina (7-9-1) in the state quarterfinals Tuesday at Chanhassen High School. The winner faced TotinoGrace (13-3) or Eden Prairie (14-2) in the championship game Thursday night, also in Chanhassen. None of the final four teams have won a state championship since the Minnesota State High School League started sponsoring a lacrosse tournament in 2007. Eagan (14-3) led for the

equivalent of almost three quarters but couldn’t hold off Eastview in the section final at Farmington High School. “We’ve been in this situation before, against Tonka,” McNamara said, referring to Eastview’s 16-15 overtime victory against Minnetonka in its season opener. “In that game, we scored three goals in two minutes. This time it was four goals in the fourth quarter.” Eagan led 7-4 going into the final 12 minutes. Two of the Wildcats’ three losses were to Eastview, and the other was against another state tournament qualifier, Eden Prairie. Even though the Eagan sideline implored their team to keep moving the ball, head coach Bob Felter said the ball movement that helped the Wildcats get their lead went missing when Eastview made its comeback. The Wildcats had several shots to tie the game in the final two minutes, but Eastview goalie Andrew Koenen stopped Eagan’s final chance by Mike Kukulski and the Lightning ran out the final 40 seconds. “We had some good looks late in the game,” Felter said. “We got the shots we wanted. But we put ourselves in that situation because we didn’t play the whole game.” Two players – Eagan’s Cullen Willox and Eastview’s Tanner Hamill – scored hat tricks in the section final. “When (McNamara) has the ball, a lot of people pay attention to him,” Hamill said, “so I just try to move

to my spots.” “He’s our inside guy,” McNamara said of Hamill. “He does a good job of finding openings and when we get it to him, more often than not he puts it away.” Eastview was the No. 1 seed in the state tournament. “I think they’ll win it,” Eagan’s Felter said. “This was the state championship game, as far as I’m concerned.” Roche, the Eastview coach, wasn’t having any of that. Asked about the Lightning’s chances to win its first state title, he smiled and said, “We hope so, but that’s all you’re getting out of me.”

Heppner is Mr. Lacrosse Eastview senior Jacob Heppner received the Mr. Lacrosse award during a banquet Sunday in St. Paul. He is the first Eastview player – and the first from any South Suburban Conference school – to win the award, which is in its fourth year. The senior attackman had 56 points (34 goals, 22 assists) in Eastview’s first 15 games. The award is given to the state’s top senior player. Other finalists included Rosemount attackman Matt Weller. Christine Easton of Eden Prairie won the Ms. Lacrosse award. Apple Valley midfielder Hannah Segar and Eagan midfielder Simone Haugen were among the other finalists. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eastview reaches title game McNamara has 8 points in semifinal victory over Edina

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Eastview reached the state high school boys lacrosse championship for the second time in school history when it defeated Edina 15-6 in a semifinal game Tuesday at Chanhassen High School. The Lightning (15-1) played Eden Prairie (15-2) for the title Thursday night, also in Chanhassen. The game took place after this edition went to press; visit www.SunThisweek.com for an update. Eastview also played in the championship game in 2009, losing 12-10 to Minnetonka. Eden Prairie is making its fourth appearance in the title game since

the Minnesota State High School League took over sponsorship of the state tourney in 2007. Eden Prairie is 0-3 in the state final. The Lightning, seeded first, took on a below-.500 Edina team (7-10-1) in its semifinal game, but the Hornets made things tough for a while. Eastview had a 5-1 lead in the second quarter, but Edina scored four of the next five goals to pull within 6-5 early in the third quarter. Eastview scored the next eight goals to put the game out of reach. Junior attackman Ryan McNamara scored three goals during Eastview’s second-half burst and finished with four goals and four assists. Tanner Hamill and

Erik Gage had three goals each, and Brett Schweiger scored twice. Senior attackman Jacob Heppner, named the state’s Mr. Lacrosse earlier this week, had one goal and one assist in the semifinal game. Eastview and Eden Prairie did not meet during the regular season but had several common opponents. One of those is Eagan, which Eden Prairie beat by one goal in a non-conference game. Eastview edged Eagan 8-7 in the Section 3 championship game last week. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Sun Thisweek - Burnsville / Eagan June 8, 2012

One of Crichton’s favorite places

Photo by John Gessner

A memorial plaque and boulder with the face and history of the late Burnsville City Council member Charlie Crichton was unveiled on June 5 in Alimagnet Dog Park. Crichton was often seen walking his dogs, Brody and Jamie (pictured above), around the dog park. Crichton, who was 83, died in March 2011, shortly after being re-elected to a sixth term on the council. He served for 18 years.

DFL picks Thurman for Senate, Jensen and Morgan for House Democrats in the newly drawn state Senate District 56 have endorsed Leon Thurman of Burnsville for the Senate and Dave Jensen of Savage for the House of Representatives in District 56A. The endorsements were made May 29 at a meeting of the Senate District 56 DFL Central Committee held at Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Thurman will face firstterm Republican Sen. Dan Hall of Burnsville in November. Jensen will face first-term Republican Rep. Pam Myhra of Burnsville. District 56 DFLers endorsed former Rep. Will Morgan of Burnsville for the House District 56B seat at their convention in April. Morgan will face Roz Peterson of Lakeville. District 56B is mostly in Burnsville, with a small part of northern Lakeville.

The new Senate district, a product of this year’s redistricting, encompasses most of Savage and Burnsville and a portion of Lakeville. District 56A is mostly Savage, with a part of west-central Burnsville. District 56B is mostly in Burnsville, with a small part of northern Lakeville. Thurman, who has been a public school teacher, college professor and community educator, has lived in Minnesota since 1977 and in Burnsville for 22 years. A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Thurman has taught at the MacPhail Center for the Arts in Minneapolis and has served as a specialist voice educator for the Fairview Voice Center of the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Thurman told delegates Tuesday he plans to work for a sound fiscal founda-

tion for state government and to provide high-quality education to prepare Minnesota children for 21st century, living-wage jobs, according to a DFL news release. Jensen, a nurse practitioner, has been a clinical supervisor for HealthPartners Geriatrics for the past six years. A graduate of the University of North Dakota with a degree in nursing, Jensen earned his nurse practitioner certification at St. Catherine’s University. A native of Kindred, N.D., Jensen and his wife of 27 years, Michele, have two adult children, Mara and Sam. Jensen said he supports strong public education, the restoration of Minnesota’s infrastructure and health care for all Minnesotans. — John Gessner

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Two County Board primaries slated Liz Workman to face challenge in Burnsville by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

The Dakota County Board of Commissioner races have officially started, with enough candidates filing to require Aug. 14 primary elections in two commissioner districts. Primary elections will be held in District 1 that includes Farmington, Hastings and the townships, and in Burnsville’s District 5. County commissioners Tom Egan, representing Eagan, and Paul Krause, Lakeville, are running unopposed. District 1 was represented for 32 years by Joe Harris of Hastings, who did not seek re-election, and Liz Workman is completing her first term in office in District 5. Challenging Workman are Peter Beckel, a retired teacher and investor who has lived in Dakota County about 25 years, and Dave Giles, a Dakota County highway maintenance worker and former firefighter. Beckel, who ran but was not elected for Burnsville School Board in 2008 and 2010, said he would work to curb spending and increasing governmental regulations. Giles, a lifelong Burnsville resident, said he has always wanted to run for public office to serve the people and cited concerns about keeping roads safe, providing police protection and ensuring taxpayers get the “biggest bang for the buck.” Workman, a former Burnsville City Council member, said she loves be-

ing a commissioner, and has learned so much about the county in her first term. “We are a very well-run county,” Workman said. “I just want very much to continue to be a part of it.” Six candidates filed to fill the District 1 seat: Dean Birnstengel, Hastings; Brian Jaye Budenski, Eureka Township; Christy Jo Fogarty, Farmington; Mark Henry, Empire Township; Mike Slavik, Hastings, and Terry Donnelly, Farmington. Birnstengel said he wants to bring “common sense and hard work” to the county, emphasizing the need for governments to work cooperatively. A lifelong Dakota County resident, Birnstengel said he has served on several boards and commissions, including the St. Paul Planning Commission; he ran against Harris in 2008. Budenski is chair of the Eureka Township Board of Supervisors. He said he believes District 1 needs a new voice, citing concerns about maintaining property rights amidst increased watershed regulations and advocated for stronger representation for townships and the cities in the district. Fogarty is a Farmington City Council member who said her experience working with townships allows her to understand the challenges and attributes of the rural parts of the county. She is interested in human service issues, such as finding ways for low-income people to have access to dental care and would work to cut red tape to promote business development and expansion, as has been done in Farmington. Donnelly, who is also a Farmington City Council member and a past Farmington School Board member, filed late Tuesday. Henry is a Castle Rock resident who owns an ex-

cavating business, grades township roads and serves on the township’s road committee. He said he has experience with budgeting and good working relationships with county and township officials. Noting the rural nature of the district, Henry said he would work hard to represent township issues, including water and roads, but also said he would address the concerns of Farmington and Hastings residents. Slavik is a Hastings City Council member midway through his second term and small business owner. He said he understands the effect government has on business, “good and bad.” Citing concerns about the aging population and limited funding, Slavik called for innovation and collaboration to redesign government to provide services without duplicating efforts. When Will Branning announced a few weeks ago he would not seek re-election in District 7 after 15 years in that office, he endorsed Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland for the seat. Although she then announced she would seek the job, she did not file for candidacy. Hamann-Roland said she decided against running after some “soulsearching,” and hearing from disappointed residents who urged her to remain as mayor. She added the city has many projects going on, including Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit and related business development, that requires support. “We have a lot on our plates right now,” she said.”I just couldn’t leave it.” A race will still occur in the district. State Sen. Chris

Gerlach, who served eight years in the Minnesota Senate and announced he would not seek re-election to that office this fall, will run for the District 7 commissioner seat. He will be challenged by Victoria “Vicki” Swanson of Apple Valley who filed June 5, shortly before filings closed. In an interview Wednesday, Gerlach cited his experience and proven track record as a “responsive public servant.” He said he will be forthright about issues and represent citizens’ interests. “I think I’m a good match for the majority of citizens in the district,” Gerlach said.

Swanson did not return a call seeking comment. Challenging Nancy Schouweiler in District 4 for the second time is Bill Klein, an Inver Grove Heights City Council member, who told Sun Thisweek he wants to reign in spending. He cited concerns about property rights, including his work to rid governmental regulations over community gardens in Inver Grove Heights, and was critical of the county’s use of lobbyists and trips commissioners have taken to conferences and Washington, D.C. Schouweiler, chair of the County Board of Commissioners, said she

is proud of her role in the county’s achievements, which include maintaining the lowest county tax rate in the state. She said her trips have brought millions into county coffers, and noted her service as a member of the National Association of Counties Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee. Schouweiler also serves on the Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health’s Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health by governor appointment. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.