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Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan JULY 15, 2011

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Local Republicans N W standing firm O D T U SH Shutdown standoff deep as GOP rejects new tax revenue by John Gessner AND THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS STAFF

Comments from several legislators in the solidly Republican southern suburbs show the depth of the standoff that has kept Minnesota government partially shut down since July 1. With $1.4 billion still separating Republicans from DFL Gov. Mark Dayton in the fight over spending for the next two-year budget period, local Republicans are standing firm against Dayton’s proposals to raise new tax revenue. “For me, where to get revenue to grow government isn’t the right question,� said freshman Sen. Dave Thompson of Lakeville, who represents District 36. Sen. Chris Gerlach of Apple Valley, a Capitol veteran in a south metro area infused with freshmen from the 2010 electoral sweep that put both

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

houses of the Legislature in Republican hands, said state spending growth must be slowed. “I have pretty strong feelings that our state spending for many years has been increasing so fast we absolutely have to bring down the spending increase,� said the Apple Valley lawmaker, who represents District 37. “The root cause is overspending. The problem is not that we don’t tax Minnesotans enough.� Most Republican lawmakers say the $34.2 billion in spending they approved this session is the limit. Republican legislative leaders have taken that stance into talks with Dayton. There’s a $5 billion gap between the Republican budget measures and forecasted spending for the 2012-13 biennium based on current spending levels. “The leadership has the pulse of our caucus,� said Senate Republican Dan Hall of Burnsville, a freshman representing District 40. “They’re certainly in agreement with us as a caucus,� Hall said. See Shutdown, 7A

More are choosing to get paid during shutdown than not by Erin Johnson

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

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

Eagan company stands up for healthier workplaces by Jessica Harper

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Pete Segar, president of Ergotron branded products, has used WorkFit – the Eagan company’s sit-stand workstation – for three years. Segar said he likes that the computer stand enables him to move more freely.

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One quick look around Eagan-based Ergotron reveals workers literally standing behind its latest product, which they say will greatly improve employee health. The company, which designs, manufactures and distributes workstations for clinics, hospitals and offices, recently released the WorkFit, a computer stand that enables workers to sit or stand at their desks. “If you use the product, we’re convinced you’ll see the benefits yourself,� said Pete Segar, president of Ergotron branded products. The greatest benefit, he said, is that the stand helps prevent what he calls “sitting disease.� We sit an average of 7.7 hours a day, he said, when you add up time in the car, behind a desk and in front of the television. A study by the American Cancer Society found that women who were inactive and sat for more than six hours a day were more than 94 percent more likely to die during the study than those where who physically active and sat for only three hours. The study found inactive men were 48 percent more likely to die than their standing counterparts. By standing at work, employees are not only

Burnsville candidate profiles inside Nine candidates are competing for one City Council seat in a Tuesday, July 26 special election in Burnsville. The candidates are seeking to finish the term of Charlie Crichton, an 18-year council veteran who died on March 13 at age 83. Crichton was reelected last November, and his term runs through December 2014. The candidates’ responses to a Thisweek Newspapers questionnaire can be found on pages 15A and 16A. Polling and other election information can be found on the city website, www. burnsville.org.

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improving their health, but also productivity, Segar said. Several studies have shown that standing can increase productivity by 12 to 18 percent. This health issue was what inspired the company — which historically made stands for hos-

pitals and clinics — to branch out two to three years ago into corporate offices. “We missed the top problem,� Segar said. In May the company launched the WorkFit, which is available on amazon.com under the See Ergotron, 3A

City watches closely as Xcel plans $600 million plant upgrade Black Dog plant will be converted entirely to natural gas by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Burnsville will have limited authority over a massive upgrade of Xcel Energy’s Black Dog plant, but city officials will watch closely as plans proceed. City concerns about the $600 million project, which will convert the 1950s-built generating plant entirely to natural gas, include the potential for noise and plumes from the refashioned plant. The project is directly regulated by the Public

Utilities Commission, but Burnsville will have authority on issues such as wetland impacts in the Minnesota River valley, platting and building and fire code compliance. And the city is eager to end nagging problems with access to the plant. The main access road, Black Dog Road, floods frequently, needs repairs and, when closed, sends coal ash trucks rumbling through northeast Burnsville residential streets.

“We’re not adversarial,� City Manager Craig Ebeling said at a July 12 City Council work session. “This is not something we want to make difficult for Xcel. But there are issues that need to be hashed out a little bit.� Preconstruction work at the riverfront plant east of Interstate 35W is proposed to begin next year. Photo by Rick Orndorf “This will be one of the most expensive proj- Xcel Energy’s Black Dog plant in Burnsville will lose its towering ects brought into our city,� smokestack once the plant is converted entirely to natural gas. Xcel is planning a $600 million upgrade of the riverfront plant. See Projects, 2A

Burnsville eyes infrastructure projects to grease development by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Burnsville is poised to pour money into infrastructure projects in hopes that resulting development will provide a return on investment. The city is looking to jump-start redevelopment in the 1,700-acre Minnesota River Quadrant west of In-

terstate 35W, Burnsville’s last great vista of redevelopment potential. Dominated by mining, landfills and other heavy industry for the last half century, the area has little public infrastructure. Zoning is already in place to guide mixed-use development, and special state legislation allows the city to

create tax-increment financing districts in the area. And momentum for redevelopment is building with funding finally in place for a long-awaited new interchange at Highway 13 and County Road 5, officials say. A Walmart store to be built next year east of the freeway could also entice developers to the area.

But “meaningful redevelopment� isn’t likely without public improvements first, said a city staff report. Now’s the time for “bold� action to grease the skids, City Manager Craig Ebeling told the City Council at a July 12 work session. The council gave city staff the go-ahead to plan several infrastructure proj-

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ects. The costs, officials hope, will be offset by the increased value of developed property that can be captured through tax-increment financing. But the projects will add to the city’s total tax levy, with no guarantees or timeline for full payback. It’s possible that “the See Black Dog, 2A

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Projects/from 1A Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. Two of four turbines have already been converted from coal to natural gas. The other two are scheduled for conversion and repowering by the end of 2015. Coal facilities are scheduled to be demolished from 2016 to 2019. The gas turbines will be up to 50 percent more efficient than the coal turbines. The existing smokestacks, one of which towers over the plant, will be replaced by two short stacks. “That’s going to go away,� Faulkner said of the tallest stack, which is visible for miles. “In my mind, that’s always been iconic to Burnsville.� It’s unclear whether noise

Black Dog/from 1A amount generated will be insufficient to offset the costs of the public improvements, and then the tax levy will need to be set to service the debt,� the staff report said. Ebeling likened the upfront improvements to site preparation the city did in the Southcross industrial park along County Road 42 in west Burnsville. Launched with TIF districts in the 1980s, Southcross proved a “model of tax-increment financing� whose eventual development has been “a great boon

and plumes from a gas-fired plant could be a nuisance to nearby residents in the North River Hills area, according to Faulkner. Xcel has agreed to bring residents to its St. Paul gas plant to experience the effects firsthand, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said. A “low-grade noise� that plagued the plant when it was converted to gas has apparently been eliminated, according to Kautz. “They did find a fix for that for St. Paul, so they don’t expect we will have that issue,� she said, The city is proposing to assess Xcel for two road projects. One is the $5.5 million extension of 12th Avenue to provide year-round access to the plant, even when Black Dog road is flooded. The other is replacement

to the city,� Ebeling said. The up-front projects in the Minnesota River Quadrant include improvements to the I-35W/Cliff Road interchange, at a cost of up to $5.3 million. Another $4.9 million would be spent on road improvements, utilities and turn lanes on 126th Street and Dupont Avenue. Officials are also eying $250,000 of work to replace substandard soils with buildable soils in the Lady Bird Lane/Dupont Avenue area. The city is already prepared to chip in up to $6.4

of the Black Dog Road bridge west of the plant, at a cost of $826,000. The bridge has been closed since spring of 2010, causing increased truck traffic on Nichols Road on the Eagan end of Black Dog Road. And flood-prone Black Dog Road has closed five times in the last 18 months for a total of 12 weeks, forcing use of an emergency access from Black Dog Park that funnels traffic through North River Hills neighborhood streets. Up to 30 coal ash trucks a day have gone through the area, said Public Works Director Steve Albrecht. The project also includes relocation of transmission lines from the plant. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

million for the 5/13 interchange, which is expected to cost about $45 million. Work is set to start in 2012 or 2013. The project will create a County Road 5 overpass over Highway 13, eliminating the current stoplight bottleneck on 13. The city is waiting on another long-planned, but very expensive, project: extension of County Road 5 from Highway 13 to Cliff Road. Funding hasn’t been lined up, and the estimated cost is $27 million. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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So far the WorkFit stations have proven popular among businesses across the globe. Ergotron has sold approximately 10,000 WorkFit stands to more than 15 major corporations in the United States, Asia and Europe. However, the company’s focus is on well-known computer companies such as Dell and HP, which E-mail Jessica Harper at: would enable them to sell jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com the WorkFit as a computer package. Segar said he believes the stands will double the $191 million company. “It’s going to be huge,â€? Segar said. Ergotron was established in 1982 by Harry Sweere. It currently holds 35 patents on digital display and mounting devices. For the past seven years, the company has been overseen by CEO Joel Hazzard. ďż˝ ďż˝

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Dell, Hewlett-Packard and others. It was acquired for $280 million by Norteck — a publicly traded company in Providence, R.I. — in December. Today it operates as a subsidiary. The company has 177 employees at its global headquarters in Eagan, and operates warehouses and factories in the United States, China and Holland. The company’s best selling product is its height adjustable stands for desktop monitors, which were launched eight years ago. Ergotron has sold 15 million worldwide.

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companies free trials periods. WorkFit received rave reviews by employees at HealthPartners corporate headquarters in Bloomington, which received 25 units as part of a free trail. Thirty-four employees in the health care company’s wellness department tested Ergotron’s sit-stand desks for about seven weeks earlier this year to evaluate how the set-up affected back pain, mood and work performance. Half of the participants said they felt less back pain, about three-quarters reported feeling healthier and twothirds said they felt more productive while using the workstations. “We really liked them, and wanted them back after the project was over,� said Kathy Jackson, a HealthPartners health management consultant who participated in the study. Jackson said she found that the workstations helped her focus better and improved her posture. HealthPartners ordered additional units after the trial and is considering whether to continue to expand upon it in the future, said Jeff Shelman, a HealthPartners spokesperson. Ergotron’s employees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Eagan Art Festival served thousands of area residents

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

This is the last print edition for letters on tion on July 22. MARGIE DANIELS the July 26 Burnsville City Council special Thisweek will continue to receive all Eagan election. Only letters that respond directly election-related letters and consider them to a previously published election-related for use online at www.thisweeklive.com. letter will be considered for print publica-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melvin Daniel Schermann “Dan�

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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District 196 may change middle school attendance area

Eagan YMCA employee charged with stealing from co-workers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Festival offers panorama o’ fun for all

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

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

Photo by Rick Orndorf and Aaron Vehling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ULTRA HIGH ZONE BOOSTER STATION AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 1054 CITY CONTRACT NO. 11-05 FOR THE CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Eagan at the office of the City Clerk until 10:30 a.m. CST, Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Eagan City Hall located at 3830 Pilot Knob Road and will be publicly opened and read at said time and place by representatives of the City of Eagan. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: This project includes, but is not limited to: * "Two high service pumps * "One fire pump * "Electrical systems * "Heating, ventilation, and dehumidification systems * "Instrumentation and controls * "Process piping, valves, fittings, and appurtenances * "Site work including paving and underground piping * "Pressure reducing valve station The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, which are on file with the City Engineer of Eagan and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Engineer. Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com . You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 by inputting Quest project #1669061 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, for a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase digital or paper Bidding Documents as specified above. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited as liquidated damages to the City in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fails to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. DATED: July 5, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/sChristina M. Scipioni City Clerk Eagan, MN PUBLISHED IN THE: E a g a n T h i s W e e k : July 8, 2011, and July 15, 2011 Finance & Commerce: J u l y 8 , 2 0 1 1 , a n d July 15, 2011 2672886 7/8-7/15/11

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF EAGAN DATE/LOCATION OF HEARING: Advisory Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 6:30 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd DEVELOPMENT/APPLICANT: Lupe Holdings Corp. /Steven M. Minn LOCATION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 2075 Cliff Road, Lot 1, Block 1, Park Center Fourth Addition

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposal bids will be received by the City of Eagan, Minnesota, in City Hall at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, until 10:30 A.M., C.D.S.T., on July 29, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all else necessary for the following: CITYWIDE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS City Contract No. 11-11 Involving Approximately: 2,400 CY Common Excavation 1,100 TN Class 5 Aggregate Base 3,000 SF Modular Block Retaining Wall 7,000 SF 3-Inch Bituminous Walk 8 EA Remove Trail Overgrowth 9 EA Traffic Control 1,500 L.F. Concrete Curb & Gutter Removal & Replacement 500 Ton Wear Course Bituminous Mixture - Trail Overlay 1,000 S.F. 4-inch Concrete Ped Ramp 90 Each Truncated Domes Detectable Warning Paver (2’x 2’) Together with Miscellaneous Structure Installments, Adjustment & Site Restoration Complete digital contract bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com . You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest project #1668693 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Complete contract documents may also be seen at the offices of the City Clerk and City Engineer, Eagan, MN, at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone (651) 675-5646. Contractors desiring a hardcopy of the complete bidding documents may obtain them from the office of the City Clerk, Eagan, MN upon payment of $50.00. No money will be refunded to any person who obtains plans and specifications. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. Christina M. Scipioni, Clerk, City of Eagan 2672602 7/8-7/15/11

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Burnsville City Council Candidates Nine candidates vying for seat on Burnsville City Council Burnsville will have a rare midsummer election on July 26 to fill the City Council seat left vacant by the March 13 death

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a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling and other election information is available at the city’s website, www.burnsville.org.

Occupation: Insurance service consultant Qualifications: Burnsville resident for 36 years. Bachelor of arts, speech/theName: Donna Alberts ater; fellow, Life ManageAge: 64 ment Institute; volunteer, Address: 10848 Hayes Scouts to PTO president, Drive Healing Haiti to Feed My Family: Husband, Bob; Starving Children; memtwo adult children ber, Corporate Volunteer-

ism Council-Twin Cities; member, Minnesota Society of Architectural Historians. I have extensive experience in working with groups. I served on the committee which planned the first Grand Old Day in St. Paul. I’m responsible for employee community involvement for my cur-

rent employer. Why are you running to complete the term of the late City Council member Charlie Crichton? As the only candidate in attendance at the City Council meeting on June 14, 2011, when the budget for 2012 was presented, I will be prepared to face the finan-

cial issues and decisions for the next year immediately following the election. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? Attract new businesses to provide additional job opportunities, by leveraging

our strengths of stability, livability and accessibility. Expand public transportation options through collaborative efforts with service providers and surrounding communities. Maintain the level of service the citizens of Burnsville have come to expect and deserve.

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before but I think that my education makes me a good candidate. I am finishing my master’s degree in business administration this month and I believe that my business studies give me strategic tools that can be used for the council and the city. Why are you running to complete the term of the late City Council member

Charlie Crichton? I am running for the City Council because I believe the council needs more financially conservative voices. Mr. Crichton was a champion of sound fiscal policy and I would like to follow him in this direction. The city needs to control spending, not raise taxes. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? I believe the biggest issue facing Burnsville is that it

is an aging bedroom community without a clear vision of which direction to go in the future. The city needs a strategic plan in order to remain a vibrant community. We need to bring more employers to the city that will pay a premium wage, in turn creating higher average income and property values for the city. Has the city achieved a reasonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you

change? I do not believe the city has a good balance between taxes and service. Too much of the taxes that go to the city are being spent on nonessential items when they could be going to vital services. I do think that our fire and police departments provide excellent service, but they could be even better with properly aligned spending. What are your thoughts on both the construction and the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Cen-

ter, which opened in 2009? The Performing Arts Center was a mistake. The financial burden that the center is putting on the community is unacceptable. Even more unacceptable is that there is no aggressive plan in place to fix the problem. Even though we can never recover the investment to build the center we do need to do something about the operational costs.

has given me the opportunity and experience in making difficult decisions. I have been consistently in community service since moving to Burnsville over 22 years ago. I have previously served on boards and committees with significant budget oversight, including as a board member at Prince of Peace Church. Why are you running to complete the term of the late City Council member Char-

lie Crichton? I am a fiscal conservative who believes that the Burnsville City Council needs to continue to have such a voice. I have been endorsed by Charlie Crichton’s two most recent campaign chairs as well as the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee. I will be a strong voice for fiscal responsibility. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? Taxes, aging streets, sewer infrastructure, and public safety are major

issues. I will make attracting and retaining businesses a priority as a way to expand our tax base. I will seek greater community involvement on prioritizing street and other improvements. I will pursue initiatives to recruit, train and equip volunteers to help maintain our parks, streetscapes and safety. I will crack down on blighted properties that hurt home values and make our community less attractive.

Has the city achieved a reasonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? For the most part, yes. I also believe we can continue our current service levels with a zero percent tax increase. It can be done by pursuing additional internal efficiencies, plus creating cooperative agreements with other governmental bodies. Every city department should be seeking new opportunities to work with neighboring communities.

What are your thoughts on both the construction and the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? Although I would have voted against building the BPAC because of its taxpayer funding design, I will work diligently to improve revenues with innovative thinking to reduce the operating costs. We need to hold the management company accountable for this, with the BPAC advisory committee partnering with them on initiatives.

Name: Steven Atkins Age: 53 Address: 12316 Michelle Circle Family: Wife, Sherie; three grown children; two grandchildren Occupation: I work in quality control for a food manufacturer in Eagan. Qualifications: I have never held public office

Bill Coughlin Name: Bill Coughlin Age: 56 Address: 13204 Longview Drive Family: Married to Lisa for over 22 years; father of three sons, Michael (21), Scotty (19) and Eric (15) Occupation: Practicing attorney with over 26 years legal experience Qualifications: My law background allows me to well understand ordinances, zoning, and variance issues as well as how government at the city level works. It also

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July 15, 2011 THISWEEK

Burnsville City Council Candidates Name: John Lynn Gullickson Age: 54 Address: Ridgeview Condos, 12854 Nicollet Ave. Family: Five children, ages 17 to 29 Occupation: Student at Metropolitan State and U.S. Army veteran (2006 to 2010)

Tom Hanson Name: Tom Hanson Age: 48 Address: 12309 Parkwood Place Family: Wife, Val; son, Sam; daughter, Summer Occupation: Supply Chain Manager, TE Connectivity Qualifications: My family has invested our lives in the Burnsville community for the past 19 years. I care

Aaron Hoy Name: Aaron Hoy Age: 32 Address: 12755 Eagle Ridge Drive Family: Monica (wife) Occupation: Systems Engineer at American Medical Systems Qualifications: For the two years I have lived in Burnsville, I have noticed a trend that mirrors that of both the state and federal governments. There has been

Bruce Johnson Name: Bruce Johnson Age: 46 Address: 2504 Crestmount Lane Family: Wife, Kristin Occupation: Operations manager Qualifications: I have experience as an operations manager, overseeing entire maintenance and landscaping crews. This also involves balancing a budget, hiring

Shane Wyatt McCartney Name: Shane Wyatt McCartney Age: 36 Address: 15151 Greenhaven Drive, Apt. 302 Family: Wife, Victoria, and two pets Occupation: Ordained minister (nondenominational) and volunteer Qualifications: As your elected council member, I would bring integrity, impartialness and innovation to the city while working without any salary or benefits. I would keep an eye on budgets and advocate realistic city expansions and promote the development of business as well as usher those potential investors into the city. I would do everything to work within a reasonable tolerance and create needed discussions for global and national economical encouragements that support Burnsville as a whole. Why are you running to complete the term of the late City Council member Char-

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Qualifications: Member and contributor, Basilica of St Mary; Minnesota Army National Guard (retired); Knights of Columbus (Bloomington); Army Veteran, 2006 to 2010; graduate of Wellstone Action Why are you running to complete the term of the late

City Council member Charlie Crichton? My greatest attribute as a City Council candidate is my independence. I am not beholden to any special interest; I believe the citizens are looking for someone to represent the family “homeowner.� I understand the workday world of being a parent in our city. My military experience has given me a keen sense of service and impartiality. What are the major issues

facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? City budget. Mistakes have been made (i.e., Burnsville Performing Arts Center, wage increases for city employees, raising the tax rate). We need to hold the line on spending. Citizen involvement. I want to expand the size of the City Council and shorten the length of terms to two years. Shorter terms and less com-

pensation draw more committed candidates and make them more accountable. The future. I believe we need to re-examine some of the city’s priorities. Has the city achieved a reasonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? I would wait and see. The perspective of a “reasonable balance� is relative to understanding the operation once elected and what change is

feasible. What are your thoughts on both the construction and the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? I am concerned that there are some conflict of interest issues with the persons appointed with regard to the operation of the Performing Arts Center. In addition, we absolutely need a Plan B if it continues to be the “white elephant� it appears to be.

about the future direction of Burnsville. My business administration degree is also a fit. I’m conservative-natured, but will always look for the best value for the Burnsville community. Managing finances is extremely important, but

equally important is a vision for our future. My vision statement is “Best. City. Ever.� Let’s make Burnsville the neighborhood of choice. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? As the city matures we need to continually reinvest in our community. Property that has fallen into disrepair impacts the surrounding neighborhood.

Our property represents one of our single biggest investments. Let’s act as a community. If your neighbor needs help, please offer to help them. To protect neighborhoods against property that has fallen into disrepair the city has adopted standards regarding property maintenance. When appropriate the city has an obligation to enforce these standards. Has the city achieved a rea-

sonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? I think Burnsville is a great value to our taxpayers. That said, it is the obligation of our city to look for, find and reduce waste continually. If elected I would challenge every component of our government to run more efficiently. What are your thoughts on both the construction and

the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? The BPAC has been received with mixed reactions, centered on the financial burden to our taxpayers. Great progress was made in 2010. More is needed. The 2010 loss was reduced significantly to approximately $6.40 per citizen ($390,000 loss, 60,000 residents). The trend looks positive. I support the BPAC.

an increase in spending and debt without the revenues to offset either of those. I believe that the city needs a voice that is willing to stand up to the “business as usual� crowd and is not afraid to fight for the citizens to do what is right. Why are you running to complete the term of the late City Council member

Charlie Crichton? Crichton wasn’t afraid to voice his concerns and say “no� when he needed to. We need more members on the council with the same resolve, steadfastness and awareness of the citizens’ needs. Burnsville cannot afford to have another council member that wants to spend taxpayers’ hard-earned money on useless projects. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? Some issues

I see are that regulations, fees and various restrictions are keeping businesses out of Burnsville. The restrictions need to be lifted and fees lowered so they can fill the numerous empty office spaces and create jobs for our residents. Higher property taxes are preventing potential homebuyers from considering Burnsville as their residence. By lowering property taxes and bringing in more business, the city can raise revenues and help spur overall growth.

Has the city achieved a reasonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? I believe there is a pretty fair balance between taxes and services. However, the main problem is the wasteful spending on unnecessary projects such as the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, the additional traffic signal on Nicollet, etc. There are many items within the budget that can and should be removed. What are your thoughts on

both the construction and the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? Taxpayers are the biggest losers in this. Besides the $20 million construction cost it has lost $1 million annually. Venuworks needs to be replaced. The city cannot sustain BPAC like this. By filling the seats it will create a positive buzz for Burnsville and bring more customers to surrounding businesses.

e m p l oye e s, p ro c e s s i n g payroll and daily operations. I was also a candidate for state representative in District 40A in 2010. I have experience running a campaign. I have worked for other campaigns as well. I am also involved with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Habitat for Humanity and National Trust for Historic Preservation. Why are you running to

complete the term of the late City Council member Charlie Crichton? I want to carry on Charlie’s great work, such as fiscal responsibility, common sense and accountability. I also want to make sure we continue to provide good public safety, good roads, clean drinking water, and lower taxes for our community. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? • Burnsville Performing Arts Center – I would sup-

port a one-year deadline to give it a chance to turn it around and break even, before ending taxpayer funding. • Many of our roads are in bad condition, mainly due to the diversion of tax funds designated for road repair, but have gone to cover BPAC losses. I would eliminate tax funding for BPAC within one year if it does not break even, and direct the

tax funds back to roads. Has the city achieved a reasonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? No. I would support lowering taxes by working with surrounding communities to consolidate services to reduce costs and become more efficient. What are your thoughts on both the construction and the operation of the Burns-

ville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? I would have voted no on building it. The concept has been duplicated. There should have been a referendum on the $20 million project (including a $16.5 million bond) so residents of Burnsville would have had the opportunity to vote on it. It has been poorly operated and has lost close to $500,000 so far.

lie Crichton? I have a diverse educational background and hands-on experiences that allow me the ability to counsel the city through its challenges and provide assistance with reasonable, resourceful and progressive economic developments while the city competes against emerging economies on a tightened budget. Think global, act local. What are the major issues facing the city of Burnsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? Burnsville, like many other communities, is constantly battling locally and globally for business developments. I would encourage developments of hobbyist to cottage businesses, and I am in favor of franchised science and attraction museums. I encourage developments of aquaculture, hydroponic farming and more geothermal programs. I would encourage robotics and biosciences and their technologies through edu-

cational programs with the Performing Arts Center. I would also promote the city and strengthen neighborhood associations. Has the city achieved a reasonable balance between taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? In August of 2010 Burnsville received a Moody’s Investors Aaa rating. There have been a few grant opportunities used for the police, fire and park departments. There are city amenities that can improve but the city has to remain diligent to develop those economic opportunities to keep those services operational. What are your thoughts on both the construction and the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? I would advocate for the addition of applied science programs held with the arts and I would support the developments that promote “First Fridays,� a monthly event held throughout the year in which the center would host musicians, artists, food vendors and others for all to come down and enjoy.

What are the major issues facing the city of Bur nsville? What actions regarding them do you propose? Wasteful spending, high unemployment and the Burnsville Performing Arts Center losing money. I would go through the budget and cut out the spending that is not essential to the city or citizens. Work with local business to attract new business to the city. Look into alternatives to a PAC.

but with the BPAC losing so much money each year the council is being forced to consider raising taxes or cut services. BPAC losses must be cut in half as soon as possible. Then taxes must be lowered to encourage growth. What are your thoughts on both the construction and the operation of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2009? It was a terrible idea from the start, a huge waste of taxpayer money. The operation has been worse than the idea itself. A new management company needs to be hired to book it more often so that it loses less money, or it needs to be made into some other venue that will be more successful.

Name: Greg Tomlinson Age: 29 Address: 14745 Portland Ave., No. 218 Family: Wife, Jessica; daughter, Leighla Occupation: Twins usher, delivery driver, special ed assistant Qualifications: No response Why are you running to complete the term of the late City Council member Charlie Crichton? I am hoping to continue Charlie’s hard work on the council, keep- Has the city achieved a reaing taxes low and cutting sonable balance between excess spending. taxes and services? What, if anything, would you change? So far it is quite reasonable,

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