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Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan DECEMBER 23, 2011 VOLUME 32, NO. 43

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Country Village spared its rental license Council takes landlord to task, imposes deadlines by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After two hours of withering criticism and intense City Council debate, the company that owns Country Village Apartments in Burnsville barely escaped with its rental license Tuesday night. The council voted 4-1 to approve the license and give Lindahl Properties LP a series of deadlines for fixing dozens of fire and property

code violations. Officials say the problems have festered for years and should have been fixed by now after city intervention earlier this year. Council members debated whether to draw a line in the sand over the mold-, pest- and disrepair-plagued complex or forge a compromise with Lindahl that would keep residents in their apartments. Revocation of the 2012 rental license, which is up for renewal, would have had dwellers of the complex’s 101 occupied units needing new homes by Jan. 1. Council Member Mary Sherry cast the dissenting vote on the compromise

measure, which still triggers automatic revocation by unit or building if Lindahl misses any of the deadlines. “I want your license pulled on Jan. 1,� Sherry snapped at Paul Lindahl, who owns the 138-unit west Burnsville complex with his mother, Delores, and said it was previously owned by his late father. She and Council Member Dan Gustafson voted for a separate motion to revoke the license. It failed, with Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and council members Bill Coughlin and Dan Kealey Photo by Rick Orndorf voting “no.� Lindahl, of Shakopee, Country Village Apartments in Burnsville was given a series of deadlines to meet to maintain its 2012 rental license. See Apartments, 5A

Agency tight-lipped Study says Eagan can support more retail Findings offer about Ajax’s ouster optimism for by John Gessner

“I do want to emphasize that Mary made significant positive contribuThe board chair of tions to the community, to Dakota County non360 Communities,� Diessprofit 360 Communities ner said. “It’s certainly not was tight-lipped Tuesday an easy time for 360 or the about the ouster of Mary people involved.� Ajax, the agency’s long- Mary Ajax Ajax didn’t return a call time president and CEO. But a community observer to her home. She joined the agency, then suggested Ajax’s creation of a staff “hierarchy� at 360 cost her called Community Action Counsome goodwill among supporters cil, in 1975 and was appointed president and CEO in 1992. In of the 40-year-old agency. The board acted to “change recent years, Ajax oversaw the the organization’s leadership� ef- agency’s transition to 360 Comfective Dec. 16, Chair Pete Diess- munities, which included moving its headquarters from Lakeville ner said Tuesday. Ajax, a Burnsville resident back to Burnsville, where it had with family ties that date back been for many years. Bob Erickson, a former to her community’s farming origins, worked for the agency for 37 Lakeville city administrator years. See Ajax, 9A THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

developer’s plan to turn Lockheed Martin property into retail by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A new study provides a glimmer of hope for developers looking to build retail complexes in Eagan. The study conducted by Maxfield Research found that the city will have a strong demand for new retail over the next 10 years. This is good news for Minneapolis developer CSM Equities LLC, which hopes to turn 41.2 acres of the Lockheed Martin property into retail. CSM, which is an affiliate of CSM Corp., also plans to construct several free-standing res-

Prime Therapeutics to add 300 jobs in Eagan Pharmacy benefits manager to occupy former Buffets Inc. building

taurants and keep the remaining 6.2 acres as office space. The site is at a prime location – the intersection of Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle roads, Eagan’s busiest intersection – and is near its major retail centers, Promenade and Town Centre. Although the Maxfield study indicates a need for retail, it also shows that any new retail would need to be options that are new to the city. A few examples include men’s and women’s business attire and sporting goods stores. “This would bring people in from across the region,� Eagan’s Community Development Director Jon Hohenstein said. Tom Palmquist, vice president of commercial development for CSM Corp., has previously said CSM’s retail complex will bring in unique options that would complement existing businesses.

The developer purchased the property in April and closed on the sale in June, but Lockheed Martin will continue to occupy the space under a lease agreement until it officially closes its Eagan operation in the spring of 2013. The company announced the closure last November, which will result in about 350 layoffs and 650 job transfers to other Lockheed Martin facilities. CSM’s redevelopment plans are still in their infancy. The Metropolitan Council is considering a proposed comprehensive guide change that would enable the property to be rezoned from research and development to retail. The City Council must also approve changes to the guide and zoning before plans can move forward. Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com.

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While several major employers have downsized recently, one Eagan company plans to add hundreds of head-of-household jobs in the next two years. Prime Therapeutics, a client-owned company, plans to add 300 information technology and business analyst jobs as apart of a $5 million expansion near its Eagan headquarters. “We are so pleased to choose this region to grow our company,� Prime Therapeutics CEO Eric Elliot said at a Dec. 20 press conference. “It’s a win for the state, region, unty and city, and it’s a win for Prime Therapeutics.� The pharmacy benefits manager already employs 2,100 workers in nine U.S. cities. Most of the jobs are in Eagan and Bloomington. The new employees, who will receive annuSee Prime Therapeutics, 8A

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Prime Therapeutics is a pharmacy benefits management company based in Eagan. It employs 2,100 workers in nine U.S. cities and is owned by 12 Blue Cross and Blue Shield providers, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Marissa Bauer, the eventual winner of the 28th annual School District 191 Spelling Championship Dec. 19, competed in early-round action. Bauer is an eighth-grader at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Savage. Her last word was “lillies,� which followed a string of more challenging words. Runner-up was Eyakem Yilma, a sixth-grader at Harriet Bishop Elementary in Savage. The competition was held in the Mraz Center for the Performing Arts at Burnsville High School. For more photos, go online at www.ThisweekLive.com.

ECM Publishers of Coon Rapids agrees to acquire Minnesota Sun Newspapers ECM Publishers, a media company based in Coon Rapids, and the parent company of Thisweek Newspapers, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the Minnesota Sun Newspapers from American Community Newspapers II located in Dallas, Texas. While ACN has accepted the Letter of Intent, purchase agreement negotiations are ongoing. “This potential combination promises vital hometown journalism for scores of suburban communities,� said Julian Andersen,

CEO and chairman of ECM. “Both of these newspaper groups are staffed and led by talented and effective associates, who will bring vim and vigor to the opportunities and responsibilities of a larger media enterprise.� “ECM is always looking for ways to grow as an information company,� said Marge Winkelman, president and chief operating officer. “ECM has grown over 35 years from a weekly newspaper in Princeton, Minn., to a company with 21 publications delivered

to more than 300,000 Minnesota homes.� “Opportunities of this magnitude rarely happen and ECM is looking forward to working with all the associates at the Sun Newspaper Group and to continue to provide quality newspapers and an online presence to all the communities that we serve�, Winkelman emphasized that no final agreement has been reached with ACN, but hopes a signed agreement will happen before the end of this year.

Jeffrey Coolman, vice president and group publisher for Minnesota Sun Newspapers states: “The greatest resource we have are the people who work for us.The merger will bring our talented staff from both companies together to create one of the strongest community newspaper groups in the region. The future will bring us great opportunities to serve our readers and advertisers, grow our market share, and develop new print and digital products. Both companies have a

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Woman proves lifelong learning never ends One-day blitz planned Eagan resident earns bachelor’s degree at age 82 by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Since she was a young girl, Dolores Timlin of Eagan dreamed of earning a college degree. But Timlin abandoned that dream in 1947 when she dropped out of high school at the age of 18 to marry her husband. Six decades and six children later, Timlin picked her dream back up by earning a bachelor’s degree at the age of 82. “It was a wonderful experience,� she said. “It keeps me young.� Timlin has spent much of her adult life as an nontraditional student. She returned to high school in her early 40s after spending time as a stay-at-home mother. The endeavor required quite a bit of persistence on her part to convince the

Dolores Timlin school to allow her to take traditional classes rather than earn a GED. “It really meant a lot to me to have a diploma, not a GED,� she said.

Timlin went on to earn an associate’s degree from Normandale Community College in Bloomington. While most people her age were reaching the midpoint of their careers, Timlin was just beginning hers as a medical secretary. Timlin continued her career until retiring a few years after her husband’s death in 1989. After a while, Timlin again grew restless and began mulling over the idea of returning to college. With encouragement from her youngest daughter, who has a Ph.D., Timlin decided in 2009 to go for it. Timlin knew traditional campus classes would be impossible due to a degenerative spinal condition, so she researched online ones. Eventually she settled on Grand Canyon University,

a private Christian college in Phoenix, Ariz., which offers online courses. Within two years, Timlin was able to earn a degree in English literature. Timlin said she had virtually no reservations about returning to school and obtaining student loans. “I wasn’t sure if I could get a loan at my age,� she said. “But fortunately the program was affordable.� This time, Timlin has no intentions of returning to the work force. “It was simply a way to fulfill a lifelong goal,� she said. Now that that’s off the bucket list, Timlin is searching for her new adventure and weighing whether to pursue a master’s. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

to pack meals The South Metro Meal Packing team, an affiliate of Feed My Starving Children, will hold a one-day blitz to pack up to 200,000 meals for impoverished children on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. Shifts are planned from 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Up to 100,000 meals can be packed for each shift. Sponsors are still needed for the event. Sponsors

are asked to cover the cost of the ingredients (24 cents per meal) packed by their respective organizations. During a two-hour period each volunteer packs about 200 meals, on average, according to FMSC. Thus a tax-deductible gift of $48 (24 cents times 200 meals) is needed per volunteer. For more information, contact Gary Orris at (952) 607-8157 or Paul Gilje at (952) 890-5220.

Credit union holds mitten, hat drive United Educators Credit Union, 14989 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, will hold its second annual Holiday Mitten and Hat Drive, Dec. 1-31. Throughout the month,

the credit union welcomes its members and the Apple Valley community to donate new mittens and hats, to benefit local elementary schools in District 196.

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Eagan council approves 2012 tax levy, budget by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Eagan’s city 2012 property tax levy and budget have been finalized. The City Council voted on Dec. 20 to lower the city’s property tax levy by 2.9 percent to $27.4 million in 2012, which city officials previously thought would keep taxes the same for most homeowners. But the state’s new homestead credit law will likely cause property taxes to rise, explained Gene VanOverbeke, director of administrative services. Under the previous market value homestead credit, homeowners would receive a credit based on their property value. The state then promised to pay this credit to the city. However, Eagan did not always receive timely payments in the past, VanOverbeke said. “When the state failed to pay previously, the council decided to raise the levy to fill this gap,� he said at the Dec. 6 truth in taxation hearing. Legislators eliminated that credit formula and

replaced it with a market value exclusion. This new formula also is based on property values and offers homeowners an exclusion that lowers their taxable market value. For instance, a home with a market value of $250,700 would be assigned a taxable market value of $236,215. “Across the entire community of Eagan there are about $3 million of taxes that will be excluded,� VanOverbeke said previously. Since the state no longer pays a credit, the burden is shifted to taxpayers. For instance, the average home value is expected to drop to $237,696 in 2012, but taxes on that property are expected to rise by $5 to $805. If the homestead credit had been left alone, taxes on the average value home would have fallen by $32 in Eagan, VanOverbeke said. City officials initially predicted that most homeowners would pay the same in city taxes next year. Property taxes would not

decline for most property owners because the tax base is shrinking, VanOverbeke said in previous council meetings. Taxes for commercial property will likely increase at an even higher rate. Though city officials are looking to lower the property tax levy in payable 2012, total revenues are projected to rise slightly. City documents project total revenues to be $27.4 million in 2012, which is approximately $700,000 more than this year. The city will be able to increase its budget without raising the property tax levy by increasing nontax revenues, City Manager Tom Hedges said. City officials have been able to contain several cost factors such as health insurance, while preparing for rising inflation and 2012 election expenses. Eagan also saved money by cutting two positions through restructuring. City officials expect the 2012 general fund to be $21.5 million. Each year, city officials

aim to maintain a general fund balance that is between 40 and 45 percent of the general fund. This money is used for operating capital to ensure the city has enough cash flow. Eagan is on track to meet this goal by the end of fiscal 2011, VanOverbeke said. The city would continue to meet this goal in fiscal 2012 if the council approves the proposed property tax levy, according to his projections.

City officials expect that staff count and services will remain the same next year, Hedges said. Eagan has a history of keeping a tight rein on its spending compared with similar-sized communities. According to a 2011 state auditor’s report, Eagan spent fewer tax dollars per capita in 2009 than other similar-sized cities in the state. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

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Dakota County Jail officer charged with sexual abuse Mascorro, a soldier in the Army, called a relative on Dec. 10 from Indiana, and admitted to sexually assaulting one of the girls “only as much as she was comfortable with.� Hospitalized after claiming to be suicidal, he admitted to military and hospital staff that he had sexually abused the girls. Mascorro is charged with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct and faces penalties of up to 30 years in prison and/or fines of up to $40,000. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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December 23, 2011 THISWEEK

Opinion Thisweek Columnist Ajax was probably better at hugging people in need than managing finances by Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

When you’re raised by a German father and a Polish mother, as I was, you’re not all that comfortable with hugging. Mary Ajax, who was removed as president and CEO of 360 Communities this week, is a hugger. Mary likes people and, even at public events, she’ll wrap her arms around folks like me rather than offer a businesslike handshake. Ironically, my last hug came about a year ago, when we recognized her as a Dakota County Tribune Exceptional Businesswoman. Ironically, I say, because it was probably business choices that cost her a job with an organization she started working for in 1975, that she’s run as president and CEO since 1992. Mary built and led a nonprofit that did exceptional work deserving of recognition, even if her financial decisions were

less than exceptional. For several years, too many people in Dakota County have been critical of the salaries she paid herself and some prominent folks she hired as managers at the organization. An organization supported by contributions and government grants shouldn’t be paying sixfigure salaries to its executives, the critics have been saying. And why give salaries like that to retired city managers, school superintendents and judges who made plenty in their public jobs before retiring to nonprofit work? Were they managers worth the money Mary paid them or friends Mary took care of with the organization’s precious funds? Last month, Thisweek’s Burnsville editor, John Gessner, reported on the departure of several 360 managers, and this week, we’re reporting on the departure of Mary,

whom I first met at the coffee shop in downtown Lakeville. It sits a block down Holyoke Avenue from the offices that were occupied for years by what was then known as the Community Action Council. Before moving, Mary decided that the name of the organization created confusion with other dogooder groups and agencies, and we were then told CAC would be 360 Communities. It was the kind of touchy-feely name you’d expect from a touchy-feely person like Mary. Her organization was providing 360 degrees of support to those who need it. The name change was criticized, as was the move from a humble space in downtown Lakeville to fancier space in Burnsville, the town Mary’s family had lived in for several generations. Even if she got a good deal in Burnsville, the space looked more like a business headquarters than the old mall offices in Lakeville.

And the criticism increased when 360 Communities decided to close the food shelf it operated for many years below the headquarters in Lakeville. The hum of criticism built to a roar as the agency hired prominent former public officials at big salaries. When the recession hit, funding dropped, and the gossip about problems at the organization were fueled by Mary’s decision to cut some of those management positions. The 360 Communities board decided to make the tough call to remove its executive director for the good of the organization. It would be unfortunate if the news of this change detracts from the good work the organization does – the food shelves throughout the county, the Lewis House women’s shelters in Eagan and Hastings and the Armful of Love program that collects gifts at this holiday time for struggling families. Bill Tschohl, an Eagan real es-

tate broker and Apple Valley resident, wrote a letter we published a couple weeks ago. Mary had spoken to Bill’s Rotary Club about the need to support her agency in these difficult times. As Bill wrote: “By supporting 360 Communities we change lives and help to strengthen communities.� In her 20 years running the organization many of us still call “CAC,� the hugging CEO made some management mistakes, but she also wrapped her caring arms around the poor, the abused, the hungry and others less fortunate. And she gave thousands of others in Dakota County an opportunity to do the same. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry.werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Assessment policy shouldn’t be changed To the editor: Apple Valley’s City Council has a request from its new public works director to re-establish an assessment policy for road maintenance projects. Apple Valley abandoned assessing maintenance projects in about 1985 and established a city-wide road maintenance program based upon addressing street pavement overlays on a 12- to 16-year rotation. The program is funded by general tax revenues generated by city property taxes. This approach has

worked well, and Apple Valley streets meet the industry maintenance standard, a “75 score� for 2011. Burnsville’s score is 69. For 26 years, no Apple Valley homeowner or property owner faced an assessment for maintaining an abutting street, and yet the roads have been well maintained. This proposed policy would change that. The problem with assessments against abutting property owners is that it is extremely inequitable. If you are homeowner fronting Whitney Drive, one of the streets proposed for assessment, your assessment would be $2,500. The value of your home would immediately drop $2,500

since a buyer cannot get a mortgage unless the assessments are paid. Your property value is already affected by having a driveway onto a neighborhood collector. It will take at least 16 years for the rest of the homeowners in Apple Valley to catch up since roads are maintained on a nominal 16-year schedule. None of the users on your neighborhood collector street will be financially affected. The second street that would be affected is Johnny Cake Ridge Road. This street has no homeowners with direct access to it. It has a couple of businesses, schools, parks, the state zoo, and four or five churches.

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Only the businesses and the churches would pay assessments. Churches do not pay property taxes, but their members do. They also vote. “Getting some money� out the churches does not make sense in a very tight economy, or ever. Please contact the mayor and council and ask to reconsider or reject the proposal. This is an unnecessary step backward for the city. GARY HUMPHREY Apple Valley Former mayor, council member 1983-1998

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Perhaps from the point of view of a conservative ideologue, this would constitute an unbiased organization and assessment. Rather than the “wisdom and discernment� Iffert attributes to Daley, I suggest BARB EDLUND Daley represents the worst Eagan of the short-sightedness, selfishness and unwillingness to compromise that characterized the Republican approach to the last session and resulted in the state govTo the editor: The title “Great job, Ted� ernment shutdown. None of given to Richard Iffert’s re- them deserve to be honored cent letter regarding Sen. Ted for such a performance. Daley, R-Eagan, reminded me of President George WAYNE SAMES W. Bush’s “Heckuva job, Eagan Brownie.� While “Brownie’s� actual incompetence related to a natural disaster, Daley helped create the political To the editor: Are they really serious disaster that was the last legabout placing a roundabout islative session. Iffert cites a recent report at Cedar Avenue and 140th of the LEA (apparently re- Street? In the early morning ferring to the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of there are thousands of cars Minnesota’s recent annual coming up Cedar from the report), which lists Daley as south, and in the afternoon one of its Senate honorees there are thousands that for the last session. Iffert come south from Minneclaims the LEA “has great apolis and suburbs. With the stoplights, there credence with legislators and citizens because of its objec- is a big backup at 140th tive research and scoring and Street. With the roundabout, because it is not affiliated the backup will be all the with any political party.� way to Bloomington. Cars Yeah, right. A quick look at the LEA will be tailgating so close website indicates it is a right- to get through north and wing organization. The or- south that those going east ganization’s vice president is and west will never be able Mark Olson, a former very to get through. Someone should have to conservative Republican legislator. The bio for the secre- explain in detail to the pubtary brags that “Tammy was lic south of the river how arrested seven times in the this will work. late 1980s and early 1990s for peacefully, prayerfully BOB CRAWFORD blocking the doors to abor- Apple Valley tion facilities in S.D., N.D., MN, NE and Washington, D.C.� It lists the several difA Dec. 16 story in the ferent charges and the fact Burnsville-Eagan edition that she spent “over 100 days about the possible cost of incarcerated.� Storz nozzle fire hydrant Oh, and all nine of the retrofits that could be legislators listed in the recent charged on Burnsville water report as honorees and all bills should have said the 15 who received honorable cost is 5 cents per 1,000 galmention are Republicans. lons used. Christmas? Wonder how they would feel if it happened to them? This was years of buying and saving the decorations, and now they are useless.

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To the editor: My daughter, a single mom with two teenage sons, enjoys decorating her Apple Valley patio for the holidays. She is on a budget and tries to pick up new decorations at season’s end. She started putting up her lights on Thanksgiving morning. After working all day, she planned to continue with the decorating. However, someone had vandalized all of her decorations. Not stealing them but cutting the cords right at the plugs. This looked like it had been done with a wire cutter or scissors. They even left the plugs on the ground. She was just sick at the thought that anyone would be so intent on doing this – we figured it had to be an adult as it was done with some premeditation. The police were contacted. This is the one thing she really looked forward to doing each year. Yes, she lives in an apartment complex and has won the lighting contests in the past. Was this the work of someone who was jealous of her decorating or someone out there who is anti-

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Joel Jamnik said. It’s better to set the deadlines than to shut the complex down and force people living in good units to move out, Kealey insisted. “I can’t do that,� he said. “It’s wrong in my mind.� Sherry is skeptical that Lindahl will deliver. “We’re just extending city inspection hours into playing this game,� she said. Why do we want to play any longer? Game over.� Hansen said the deadlines are achievable. He said Lindahl has put about $300,000 into repairs, less than half of what the city estimates is needed. “If they are serious about doing the work – and I understand that’s a big if – if they are serious, it can be done,� he said. Some residents have had it with Country Village. Rachel Krieg said her son developed bronchial spasms after workers opened the ceiling of her apartment to remove mold. Autra Willis said she’s moving out after nearly three years. She said after her toilet leaked, the landlord directed her family to use another bathroom in another unit until hers was fixed. She said her apartment has mold, and the landlord has only patched, not fixed, the leakage under her kitchen sink. “The plumbing, the pests, the mice and the roaches – I’m going; I can’t deal with that,� she said. Karen Selden, who was on a one-year lease, said she hasn’t lived at Country Village since July but is still paying partial rent after rent dispute between the parties went to court. She said she was supposed to be assigned a new apartment after parts of hers were taken apart to remove mold. She said living room walls that were removed to get at the mold were later sheetrocked again, and leaks from upstairs show on the sheetrock. John Gessner is at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com.

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Monday showed that Lindahl had fixed about 70 percent of the problems identified in October, Hansen said. The contractor is doing its work but Lindahl’s own maintenance staff hasn’t finished its work, Hansen said. And while 83 units have undergone improvements, the Monday inspection revealed 119 new violations affecting 63 units, Hansen said. Only about 40 units now meet code requirements for licensure, Hansen said. “This property was cited in May,� Gustafson said. “He (Lindahl) did not take it seriously until he was in front of this council in October. ... He’s had more than ample time to get this property up to speed.� The compromise measure calls for all fire doors and alarm systems to be repaired by Jan. 15. All interior work proscribed by the city after multiple inspections must be finished by March 1. All exterior work, including roof repairs on four buildings, must be done by May 1. The nonworking swimming pool must be working or removed by May 31. License revocation by unit is automatic if inspections prior to deadlines show the problems haven’t been fixed. If exterior repairs aren’t fixed by the deadline, the license for all the units in that building will be automatically revoked. The complex can accept no new rentals until the unit to be rented passes inspection. And, from now on, the city will charge its standard inspection rate of $130 per unit and per building. “We will invoke that every time we go out there now,� said Hansen, who said the nearly 760 hours of staff time the city has devoted to Country Village cost $20,000 or more. “That will run into the several thousands of dollars.� The renewal terms don’t guarantee that some residents won’t be displaced by failed unit inspections, “but it’s close,� City Attorney

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Sports Standings

Area players help Concordia win fifth-straight title

Boys Basketball Team

Conference W Lakeville North 0 Eastview 0 Apple Valley 0 Lakeville South 0 Rosemount 0 Eagan 0 B Jefferson 0 B Kennedy 0 Prior Lake 0 Burnsville 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4

Friday, Dec. 23 • Moorhead at Eastview, 5 p.m. • Eagan at Minneapolis South, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 • Lakeville South at Rochester Tournament, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 • Apple Valley, Rosemount at Granite City Classic in St. Cloud • Burnsville at Hastings tournament, 7 p.m. • Shakopee at Lakeville North, 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 • Rosemount, Apple Valley at Granite City Classic in St. Could • Lakeville North tournament • Burnsville at Hastings tournament, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 • Minneapolis South at Eastview, 7:15 p.m

Girls Basketball Team

Conference W Lakeville North 3 Lakeville South 2 B Kennedy 1 Rosemount 1 Eastview 1 Apple Valley 1 Eagan 1 Prior Lake 1 Burnsville 0 B Jefferson 0

L 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

Overall W 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 1 0

L 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 3 6

Tuesday, Dec. 27 • Minneapolis South at Lakeville South, 8 p.m. • Lakeville North vs. Rochester Century at the Rochester Rotary Tournament, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 • Eastview, Eagan at St. Olaf • Lakeville North at the Rochester Rotary Tournament • Burnsville at Roseville, 6:15 p.m • Prior Lake at Hopkins, 8 p.m. • Chanhassen at Lakeville South, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 • Burnsville at Roseville • Eagan, Eastview at St. Olaf • Prior Lake at Hopkins • Rosemount at Grand Rapids, noon Friday, Dec. 30 • Burnsville at Roseville • Eagan, Eastview at St. Olaf • Prior Lake at Hopkins • Rosemount at Grand Rapids, noon

Boys Hockey Team Eagan Burnsville Lakeville South Apple Valley Prior Lake Eastview Lakeville North B Kennedy Rosemount B Jefferson

Conference Overall W L T W L T 2 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 5 2 0 2 0 0 3 2 0 2 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 4 3 0 0 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 4 2

Monday, Dec. 26 • Lakeville South tournament • Apple Valley vs. Breck at Schwan’s Cup, Blaine • Eagan at South St. Paul tournament, Wakota Arena, 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 • Lakeville South tournament • Eagan at South St. Paul tournament, Wakota Arena, 3:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Schwan’s Cup, Blaine • Lakeville North at Virginia, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 • Lakeville South tournament • Eagan at South St. Paul tournament, Wakota Arena, 3:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Schwan’s Cup, Blaine • Eastview at Kiwanis ThinkBank Tournament at Graham Arena in Rochester • Lakeville North at Grand Rapids, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 • Lakeville North at Hibbing, 3 p.m.

Eagan High School coach reportedly on paid leave by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Eagan High School teacher and boys basketball and soccer coach Kurt Virgin was placed on paid leave as of Nov. 21 and an investigation is ongoing following a complaint filed against him, according to multiple news reports. Calls to the School District 196 administration office regarding the leave and investigation were not returned as of presstime. Mike Sullivan, longtime assistant boys basketball coach at Eagan, will lead the team. When asked about Virgin’s status with the team, Sullivan did not wish to comment. Virgin has more than 400 high school career victories in both boys soccer and basketball. He’s been a coach since 1975 and a coach at Eagan since 1990. Andy Rogers is at andy. rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Lakeville’s Fieldsted, Weaver; Farmington’s Habeck; Eastview’s Murtha propel team to championship by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The south metro has been a longtime training ground for some of the best volleyball players in Minnesota. A few area alumnae showed their power earlier this month as they helped Concordia University in St. Paul compile a 34-2 record and sweep previously unbeaten California State, San Bernardino, 25-20, 3129, 25-18 to win its fifthstraight NCAA Division II National title. “It was emotionally and physically the most exciting experience ever,” said 2011 Farmington graduate Katie Habeck, who was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Freshman of the Year. “It was the first time for me and the other freshmen. I’ve never experienced something like that before. “I think everybody was just on their game. We all knew we all wanted to win so bad. We had the fight in us.” Even though Concordia won the previous four national titles, the team was the underdog, yet its confidence never wavered. “Our team is really good at holding our ground,” Habeck said. “We never get nervous. We just support each other and fight for ourselves and our teammates.” The game was played in San Bernardino’s home gym, so they were up against nearly 3,000 fans, too. “Our whole team is able to block big crowds out,” said 2011 Eastview graduate freshman Ashley Murtha, who was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. “The energy of the whole gym and crowd being extremely loud. It makes us play better.” Their friends and family made the trip and a crowd of fans watched back on

the St. Paul campus. Coming into the season as a four-time defending champion, Concordia was every team’s target. The team had its share of injuries, which pressed several young players into action. It was a new set of challenges, but by the time they played San Bernardino, it was behind them. “I was expecting a five-game match,” 2010 Lakeville North graduate sophomore Cassie Weaver said. “It was unreal. There was nothing we couldn’t do. You could see that they were frustrated. We knew they were undefeated. We just gave it our all and played a little bit better.”

Since high school Murtha said the transition from high school to college was pretty drastic. “In college you’re playing with girls who are all better than you,” Murtha said. “In high school some of us might have been the good players. When you come to college, you’re not the only one.” Her experience at Eastview prepared her well. “Playing with coach Becky Egan and Kate Bennett, having them as coaches helped me out and be competitive,” Murtha said. “They were always tough on me.” Senior Taylor Fieldsted, a 2008 graduate of Lakeville North, and Weaver are Panther volleyball alumnae who were coached by Doug Bergman, Milan Mader and Steve Willingham. “Everyone was out to get us,” Fieldsted said. “We were always top-ranked and always playing toplevel teams. It helped me compete for a spot on the court.” It was a little easier for Weaver to ease into college volleyball with Fieldsted on the team. “She was my mentor coming into college,” Weav-

Photo courtesy of Concordia University

Concordia University women’s volleyball players Taylor Fieldsted, No. 6, Ashley Murtha, No. 7, Katie Habeck, No. 8, and Cassie Weaver, No. 9, helped the Golden Bears win their fifth straight NCAA Division II National Title on Dec. 3 in California. Habeck graduated from Farmington, Murtha from Eastview, and Fieldsted and Weaver are graduates of Lakeville North. er said. “We played togethHead coach Brady Star- are always looking to win a er and I looked up to her key and assistant George national championship, but and hope one day I can be Padjen like to keep the team we took it week by week. a superstar like her.” focused and relaxed, but A lot of freshmen stepped Habeck, who led the there is no half-speed at any up.” team with 122 blocks and time. In her first career game, was third on the team with “Practices are basically Concordia lost to Cal State, 278 kills, started as a fresh- my favorite part of my day,” San Bernardino, but she man. Weaver said. “There’s al- went out beating them in Coming from Farming- ways so much energy at the her last game. ton, where she led the team gym. It’s hard to not going “That’s the only team in to a state tournament ap- full speed. That’s probably my career I hadn’t beaten,” pearance as a junior, Ha- why we’re so successful.” Fieldsted said. beck said her time with the It was perhaps her final Tigers helped her get this Go for six? game of competitive volleyfar. The fact that Concordia ball. “It made my love for the has won five national cham“Unless you count old game grow and grow,” she pionships in a row hasn’t lady volleyball, my career said. “I just love being on sunk in for Fieldsted. is going to be done. But the court. I love having my She was on four of the I’m going to still coach teammates out there and five teams that won nation- and mentor young girls in working hard. There’s never al titles as one of their top the game I always loved to any doubt.” servers and defensive spe- play,” Fieldsted said. Habeck, Murtha and cialists. It’s just practice But she didn’t go to Weaver plan on going for Every girl mentioned Concordia thinking this No. 6 next season, although one of the secrets to their was going to be the case. they don’t feel any pressure. “I’m stoked,” Weaver success was the fact there’s She made her intentions no down time during the known before Concordia said. “There’s going to be roles that need to be filled. I season in practices. won its first title. Win or lose, the next She chose the school so know it’s going to be anothpractice is usually more her friends and family could er good season. Our coachchallenging than the last. watch her play and because es are never like: ‘Oh, we’re out to win another national “Our coaches know that of the academic offerings. every single practice we Every win has meant championship.’ But I expect work our hardest and that something different to her, next year will be the same. makes us better,” Murtha but going out on top has There’s a calm confidence about this team.” said. “Every single time we been special. come to practice, even after “We had a lot of injuries a game, you come in ready this year and a lot of set- Andy Rogers is at andy. to work your hardest.” backs,” Fieldsted said. “We rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Irish swimmers have big plans for 2012 Eagan gymnasts reload With many returning swimmers, Rosemount going for the gold by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It’s safe to say the expectations for the boys swimming and diving team at Rosemount have been elevated. With dozens of returning swimmers who helped the Irish place seventh at the Class AA swim meet last season, there’s an excitement brewing in the water that’s to a boiling point. “It is hard to tell where we will go this year,” coach Patti Wegner said. “There is a lot of talent on the team and a lot of the guys trained off-season in preparation for this year. I am just a little unsure of how far that will take us.” She said the team would like a top-five finish at both True Team State and at individual team state championships. “However, I think we can do better than that. … The bar has been raised for a great season, now we just have to go out there and do it,” she said. “We have a large group of seniors who are undefeated so far in their conference swimming careers, so we would like to help them finish that run out.” The backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley and all the relays feature several top-flight swimmers, including Jake Stern, Luke Dowell, Conor Manning, Braden McCormack, Andrew Urness, Sheldon Hatlen, Matthew McCormack, Nick Jeffrey and Tyler Lawson. A few elite swimmers

have graduated, leaving shallow depth in the sprint freestyle event. Still, this is one of Wegner’s favorite teams to coach. She says the swimmers are motivated to swim fast and they’re not afraid to let loose. “I believe they are best dancing team in the conference, or so they hope to think, and they practice it quite a bit too,” Wegner said. “Overall a great team to coach. Great athletes from freshmen up to the seniors. Oh, and they grow the best mustaches, too.” The Irish lost to Eden Prairie, the No. 1 ranked team in Class AA, on Dec. 13 by a score of 102-81, but it’s still early. “If we want to compete with (Eden Prairie) by the end of the season, we are going to have to do all the little things right,” she said. “So far I am still looking for guys who are going to put the team on their shoulders and beat other teams’ No. 1 guy.” The 200-yard medley relay is one event to watch. After finishing second in the state last season with Braden McCormack, Stern, Dowell and Conor Manning, who are all back, the boys have unfinished business. The four swam the relay in 1 minute, 37.96 seconds against Eden Prairie, about two seconds behind their state tournament time. They broke their own pool record already and broke Eagan’s pool record last Friday. Stern was second in the 100 breaststroke at state in

2011 and is aiming for the top spot. “Maybe even eyeing a state record,” Wegner said. “It will be very tough, but he’s one of the toughest people I have ever met, so it’s not out of the question. It’s just up to him and how much he wants it.”

Eagan After tying for the South Suburban Conference title in 2011, the Wildcats will have a tough time defending it after losing six state qualifiers to graduation. That leaves just one past state participant – diver Keith Krawza who placed 11th and helped the Wildcats finish in the top 10. The program has 21 new swimmers, which helps with depth and the diving group looks very strong. “We could have four of the top eight at sections with three going to state,”coach Christopher Morgan said. Morgan figures to send a few more to state in March with swimmers such as Eli Broman and Bill Leighton on pace to swim qualifying times. “(Broman) is perhaps the fastest freshman in the metro area,” Morgan said. “He’s already at state cuts in three different events. (Leighton) is on pace to be an all-state athlete.” Morgan had some concerns about the team’s attitude after losing so many leaders to graduation. “We have a long way to go, but the pace this team is setting so far on the improvement front is quite impressive,” Morgan said.

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last season was an incredible year for the Eagan gymnastics team. Armed with a contingent of talented seniors such as Julia Wolter and Katie Palluck, who both qualified for the state meet, the girls put together scores in the upper 147s, but the key word now is that they were both seniors. “We had an awesome season last year — hope to have just as an exciting one this year but it will be probably in different ways,” head coach Shelly Eklund said. “Lots of learning and improving will be taking place.” The Wildcats graduated all five all around gymnasts from a year ago, leaving just two returning letter winners. “I have a very young but talented group of kids,” Eklund said. “I’m excited to see what these kids can do. They have the talent and gymnastic experience just not a lot of competition experience at the varsity level. It will be fun to watch this team grow and improve.” Kat Torres joins a roster without any seniors. Other juniors include Nicole Kruchten, Marin Haugen and Emily Swenson and Claire Gutknecht. “It’s a young fresh new group with lots of talent and a lot of enthusiasm to improve,” Eklund said.

Apple Valley

the jumping events. She was an all around gymnast and all conference for two years, but this is her first year as a head coach anywhere, although she coached for a Parks and Recreation department in her hometown. Horton is planning on student teaching at Apple Valley in January in the special education department. Her team is young, too, with five sophomores, fourth eighth graders and a seventh grader. “Because we are young, we are building the program and increasing skill level, cleanliness of routines, and consistency the best we can,” Horton said. “It is exciting to have a new team because we, the team, parents, and I, know the gymnasts will be back for at least a few years and we can see them improve from the beginning and compete until the very end.” The key will be providing a high level of support and motivation as the season progresses. She has a healthy list of returning gymnasts in Karley Almgren, Sidney Bethke, Synthia McBrayer, Ariane Dilling, Amelia Meyer, Lauren Meyer, Kaylynn Pope, Grace Ropeke and Emily Schildgen along with newcomer Linnea Carlson. She says they’re filled with potential and support for one another. Although many are young, she says it’s a good core that will continue to build the program. The goal is to have some fun and keep improving by adding skills along the way. She hopes to get the team’s scores to 125 while maintaining a high level of self confidence along they way.

The Apple Valley gymnastics team is young both in roster and in coaching staff. Ashley Horton takes over as the head coach for the Eagles. She’s a student at Winona State University Andy Rogers is at andy. where she was on the track Andy Rogers is at andy. rogers@ecm-inc.com. and field team competing in rogers@ecm-inc.com.


THISWEEK December 23, 2011

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Age 81, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully December 13, 2011 with family at his side after a long battle with Cancer. Ken is survived by his daughter, Tara and son in-law Jeffrey Cohn. He is preceded by his wife, Charlotte and his two brothers, Roland and Wallace. He leaves behind several treasured nieces, nephews, cousins aunts and a loving sister in-law. Ken was born in Albert Lea, MN. When the call to arms came, he enlisted and joined the 25th Division Infantry of the US Army in the Korean War. At the age of 19 he started working at Rochester State Hospital as a Psychiatric Tech. After meeting his future wife, they moved to California and lived there for over 40 years. He worked as an X-Ray Tech, and later sold X-Ray equipment. Later in life, he worked at Camarillo State Hospital as a Psych Tech then at the Ventura County Crisis Center. After the death of his wife he retired. In 2008 he moved back to Minnesota to be where his family tree and roots are. He had finally come home. He was an avid writer and he and his brother’s war stories can be viewed at the Minnesota Historical Society. He was a dedicated and passionate contributor to a cancer blog support site named RedToenail. Each year of remission, he would paint a toenail red. Dad was one tough Viking Warrior. With a smile, his quick wit, a kind heart, and sage wisdom, Ken enriched the lives of everyone he met. He was an avid wildlife lover, and is now soaring as a Bald Eagle‌so if you see one dipping its wings over the mighty Mississippi, wave back, because that’s our Dad saying hello. Ken was a loving, caring, dedicated son, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He will be missed by all. A open house celebration of his life will be held sometime in January. Details pending. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to be made to either Redtoenail.org, Wildlife Science Center of Forest Lake, MN. or Wolves-Woods & Wildlife of Lakeville, MN. Online condolences are available at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Of Lakeville, formerly of Detroit Lakes area, died December 19 after a struggle with cancer. Born on October 4, 1938 in Detroit Lakes, MN, she graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1956 . Bonnie attended Saint Cloud State University where she graduated with a degree in English and Spanish in 1960. She embarked on her 35 year teaching career in Lakeville with her husband Dennis before going to work for the Burnsville School District teaching at both Metcalf and Nicollet Junior High Schools. An enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, she encouraged and shared her love of writing and books with countless students over the years. Many of her countless former students to this day recall studying and learning to love “The Miracle Worker�. Upon her retirement, `Bonnie and Dennis enjoyed traveling and divided their time between Lakeville, Destin, FL, and their beloved lake home in Nevis, Minnesota. She was a voracious reader, an avid crossword enthusiast, and an expert gardener. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dennis, her three daughters Jackie Seurer (Mark), Laurie Hardie (John), and Molly McNelis-Guse (Eric) and five grandchildren, as well has her sisters Joyce Kautz of St. Louis Park and Joann Irvin of Chesterfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Bess Anderson. She was a strong and gentle woman who led by example. Memorial Mass was held 11AM on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville there was a gathering of family and friends 5-8 Wed (12/21) at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr., Lakeville and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment, All Saints Cemetery, Lakeville, MN. Memorials preferred to Headwat e rs An im a l S h e lt er i n P a r k Rapids, MN or The Special Olympics. Online condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723

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Greg and Theresa Utecht of Apple Valley announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Anne, to Joshua Slater, son of Paul Slater of Marietta, GA and Reba Slater of Lubbock, TX. Cathy trained at AVEDA Institute and is a Master Stylist/Color Specialist in Alpharetta, GA. Joshua graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta, GA and is a Professional High End Automobile Photographer. The April, 2012 wedding will be in Burnsville, MN

Carlea Marae Michel Born Friday, September 2, 2011 at Northfield Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Alex and Becca (Ninneman) Michel of Lonsdale. Grandparents are Anita and Jerry Kniefel, Rosemount, the late Carl Ninneman, Rosemount and Robert and Cindy Michel, Webster. Great grandparents are Peggy Macy, Shakopee, Bernice Senart, Lakeville and David and Mary Kay Velishek, Prior Lake.

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Wilfred M. "Mike" Fritz Mason City-Wilfred M. "Mike" Fritz, 70, died Tuesday December 20, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. A funeral Mass was be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2011, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with Reverend Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Mike's viewing was Thursday, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 6:00 p.m., at Hogan Bremer Moore Memorial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa. Wilfred Michael Fritz was born on March 20, 1941, at Mason City, IA to Wilfrid and Lucille (Gephart) Fritz. He was raised in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School. He also attended Hawkeye Technical College in Waterloo, IA. Mike was united in marriage to Rosie Sheka on February 1, 1964, in Plymouth at St. Michael's Catholic Church; to this union four children were born. Mike had a variety of careers during his life including working for Northwestern State Portland Cement, White Farm Equipment, owning Fritz's Texaco in Mason City, IA, but most recently he was employed and retired from the City of Mason City where he worked as an Operator of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. After retirement Mike and Rosie relocated to Lakeville, MN to help their granddaughter pursue her dream of playing hockey. In October of 2011 they moved back to Mason City to be closer to family. He became very active with the Lakeville Booster Club and helped Morgan's hockey team. While in Lakeville Mike and Rosie met many great people and established new friendships. Mike loved spending time with his family; especially attending his grandchildren's school and sport activities. He enjoyed traveling, taking cruises, fishing and will be remembered most for his sense of humor and his gift of gabbing! Mike is survived by his wife, Rosie Fritz, Mason City, daughters Brenda Fritz, Forest City; Cheryl (Dave) Ellingson, Indianola, Anne (John) Ward, Mason City, and Kathryn Fritz and special friend Travis Wieland, Hanska, MN; eight grandchildren: Megan, Emily, Lindsay, Josh, Morgan, Zach, JD, and Claire; his sister, Suzanne (Glen) Wike, his brother, Edward (Mary) Fritz; his Aunts Margaret and Lois; brothers and sisters-in-law Claudia (Wesley) Combs, Jean (Dennis) Fitzl, Jane(Edward) Ohden, Glenn (Satta) Sheka; along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mike is preceded in death by his parents. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 3rd Street N.E. Mason City, Iowa 50401 641-423-2372 www.colonialchapels.com

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Prime Therapeutics/from 1A al salaries between $73,000 and $83,000, will work in the former Buffets Inc. headquarters at 1460 Buffet Way. The national buffet chain moved out of the 100,000-square-foot building about two to three years ago after filing for bankruptcy, said Tom Hedges, Eagan city administrator. Prime Therapeutics plans to move employees into the building by the first quarter of 2012 after minor renovations are completed, Elliot said. Mayor Mike Maguire said he is pleased to hear a long-vacant building will be filled in Eagan and bring hundreds of jobs with it. “It’s a relief to have this building occupied,� he said, adding that he believes the company’s expansion supports a recent survey in which a large portion local

business leaders stated they expect to grow in the near future. The news comes at a time when several major employers such as Lockheed Martin have laid off workers and announced plans to move from Eagan. In addition to financing the project itself, Prime Therapeutics will receive a $500,000 forgivable loan from the Department of Employment and Economic Development. The loan will be forgiven once the company meets its employment goals under the deal. Prime Therapeutics, which is owned by 12 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans nationally, is among the 50 fastest growing companies in the Twin Cities, according to recent reports. The billion-dollar company already added 300 jobs this year. Some of this growth has been created by new

health care reform and a growing client base, Elliot said. Company representatives searched nationwide for a location for Prime Therapeutics’ expansion, but settled on Eagan due to its proximity to the company’s headquarters, data center, and the Blue Cross headquarters as well as the area’s pool of qualified workers. “We thought we would be better off going to a place where we have a history of attracting high quality workers,� Elliot said. Prime Therapeutics was launched in 1987 as the pharmacy department for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and maintains a headquarters at 1305 Corporate Center Drive in Eagan. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

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AGENDA EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING JANUARY 3, 2012 6:30 P.M. I.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ADOPT AGENDA III. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS IV. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items are acted on with one motion unless a request is made f o r a n i t e m t o b e pulled for discussion) A. APPROVE MINUTES B. PERSONNEL ITEMS C. APPROVE Check Registers D. APPROVE Agreement with Diam o n d O f f i c i a l s o f E a g a n Umpires Association E. APPROVE Agreement with Suburban Officials Association F. APPROVE Agreement with Metro Volleyball Officials Association G. APPROVE a 2012 Promotion at the Eagan Community Center and Cascade Bay for Military Families H. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1063 (Chatterton - Street Overlay) and Schedule Public Hearing (February 7, 2012) I. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1064 (Hills of Stonebridge 2nd & 3rd Additions - Street Overlay) and Schedule Public Hearing (February 7, 2012) J. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1067 (Hawthorne - Street Overlay) and Schedule Public Hearing (February 7, 2012) K. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1068 (Lexington Pointe 1st & 2 n d A d d i t i o n s - S t r e e t Overlay) a n d S c h e d u l e P u b l i c Hearing February 7, 2012) L. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1077 (Northview Park Road/ Braddock Trail/ Elrene Road - S t r e e t O v e r l a y ) a n d Schedule Public Hearing (February 7, 2012) M. AUTHORIZE RFP Franchise Attorney V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PROJECT 1076 (Slater Road/ Whispering Woods 4th & 5th Addi tions - Street Overlay) B. PROJECT 1061 (S & W Industrial - Street Overlay) C. PROJECT 1060 (Tesseract Place -Street Overlay) VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Steininger Property - A Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of contractor equipment and trailers; and truck and trailer repair and service located at 829 Aldrin Drive B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT and INTERIM USE PERMIT - Aspen Waste Systems - A Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of trucks and containers and Interim Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of trailers, equipment and materials associated with a lawn care service business located at 3259 Terminal Drive C. P L A N N E D D E V E L O P M E N T AMENDMENT- Day By Day Child care - A Planned Development Amendment to allow a daycare located at 1964 Rahncliff Court D. DIRECT PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR DOMESTIC PARTNER REGISTRATION. VIII. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE IX. E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T AUTHORITY (There are no EDA items to be considered at this time) X. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA A. City Attorney B. City Council Comments C. City Administrator D. Director of Public Works E. Director of Community Development XI. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (for those persons not on the agenda) XII. CLOSED SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT 2859885 12/23/11

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Black Dog Watershed Management Commission is soliciting letters of interest for legal, auditing, and engineering services. Letters should be submitted to the Commission in care of: Mr. Daryl Jacobson Black Dog WMO Administrator Burnsville Maintenance Facility 13713 Frontier Court Burnsville, MN 55337 Written letters must be received on or before January 30, 2012. Dated: December 13, 2011 BY: /s/ Roger N. Knutson Roger N. Knutson Attorney for the Black Dog Watershed Management Commission 2853772 12/23/11 & 1/6/12

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential APPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BLEACHER REPLACEMENT 14450 Hayes Road Apple Valley, Minnesota Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Apple Valley High School Bleacher Replacement by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 p.m., January 5, 2012, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from American Reprographics Company can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2852566 12/16-12/23/11

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Burnsville Country Village occupancy down, but most want to stay Help relocating is available by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Occupancy at Country Village Apartments has fallen since the Burnsville City Council ordered widespread repairs and cleanup on Oct. 18. And even though the council on Tuesday gave owner Lindahl Properties LP a series of deadlines that will allow Country Village

to remain in business, help is available for those looking to flee the trouble-plagued complex. “Most of them want to stay,� said Rebecca Bowers, vice president of development for the nonprofit Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency. “They want their apartments to be fixed up and they want to stay. That’s where their community is, their connections, their family.� The number of vacancies in the 138-unit complex

Country Village has risen from 21 in October to 37, Deputy City Manager Tom Hansen said. After Oct. 18, when the council suspended the complex’s right to accept new tenants, the city contacted the CAP Agency, Dakota County, other local apartment managers and others to form a support net in the event a license revocation would force residents out of their homes on Jan. 1. Most of the people who moved have jobs and were

able to find new housing, said Liz Workman, CAP Agency board chair and a Dakota County commissioner from Burnsville. For some others, moving could be a problem – for reasons of immigration status, a lack of cash or an inability to pass criminal background checks, Workman told the council Tuesday. A limited supply of affordable housing in Dakota County and a rock-bottom 1.9 percent apartment vacancy rate make things even

tougher, said Eric Grumdahl, housing manager for Dakota County Community Services. In a pinch, Hansen said, CAP reported that it could place occupants of as many as 60 units at one time. CAP organized a housing resource fair on Nov. 30 at the Hamilton Head Start location in Savage for Country Village residents, Bowers said in an interview. Tenants were largely concerned about their legal rights as leaseholders, given

all the turmoil surrounding Country Village, Bowers said. Across its three counties, the agency gets 25 to 30 calls a day for emergency housing assistance, Bowers said. “We don’t have a lot of housing resources,� she said. “We try to help where we can. It’s just one of these areas that’s really a growing need in the three-county area.� John Gessner is at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com.

Volunteerism thriving at Burnsville High School Burnsville business earns Student efforts include growing weekend nutrition program THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Volunteerism is thriving at Burnsville High School, where students have embraced a program to help local schoolchildren at risk of going hungry. BrainPower in a BackPack, which provides backpacks of food to needy children over weekends and other times when school isn’t in session, has grown since its inception in 2009. The program, a project of the high school’s Youth Service Program, provided 60 backpacks a week in 2009 to students at Sky Oaks Elementary in Burnsville, where more than half the students qualify for free or subsidized lunch. It was expanded in 2010 to Hidden Valley Elementary in Savage, another District 191 school with a high concentration of low-income students. A total of 112 backpacks were delivered weekly last year. In 2011, the total has reached 160 backpacks weekly between the two

Newspapers/from 1A 38,000, respectively. ECM websites attract 1,000,000 page views a month, and Sun Group websites attract 461,000 page views per month. ECM was created in 1976 by Elmer L. Andersen, who started the newspaper company after a successful

Ajax/from 1A and current Lakeville Area School Board member, praised Ajax’s work over the years but said the staff hierarchy she created turned heads in the community. “More recently, from feedback I’ve gotten from the community, there was growing concern regarding the organization and the hierarchy of that organization, and individuals who had been supporters of the previous CAC were starting to question the compensation of the various positions that had been created,� Erickson said. “They were questioning the appropriateness of that in relation to its nonprofit status.� Earlier this year, four top 360 employees left or lost their jobs during what Ajax described in November as a time of budget retrenchment. Terminated were Greg Konat, a former Burnsville city manager and Dakota County physical development director who served as 360’s executive vice president, and Steve Haschig, former senior pastor of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, who served as 360’s senior development director. Two other high-profile hires retired: former School District 191 Superintendent Ben Kanninen, who was 360’s senior director of school success, and former District Court Judge Leslie Metzen, who was the agency’s senior violence-prevention coordinator. According to federal tax filings from 360, Ajax earned $235,359 in 2009 (including $63,306 in “other� compensation from the or-

schools. “I know the need is much greater than we are reaching with 160 backpacks,� Fay Finn, coordinator of the youth service program, told the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board Dec. 15. The school – and the community – have rallied behind BrainPower in a BackPack, Finn said. Needy students are well-fed at school, but BrainPower aims to ensure they eat enough over the weekend so they can “come to school Monday ready to learn,� Finn said. “It’s hard to prove that one way or another,� she added, “but I think it’s happening.� Finn gave a report on the Youth Service Program, a Community Education elective program through which students can earn a halfcredit, twice, by completing 40 hours of service and reporting on their work. Last school year, Finn reported, 300 students were enrolled in the program, 146 earned credit, and 683 volunteered in one way or another.

Students contributed 10,166 hours to 100 various organizations and schools. BrainPower in a BackPack has a committed volunteer corps, and each week 10 to 15 high school students can be found stuffing backpacks for children to take home over the weekend, Finn said. Sources of support for the program include student fundraisers and donations from some student councilsponsored activities, small grants, private donations, and school and community food drives, according to Finn. Last school year, $20,000 in cash and food donations was raised for BrainPower in a BackPack, with some reserved for this year’s program. So far this year, $17,700 in cash, food donations and reserves has been raised, still short of the estimated $23,500 that will be spent. Finn said she hopes a district fundraiser, Empty Bowls for Full Bellies, scheduled for April 19, will

career as businessman, state legislator, and governor. The company began when Andersen bought competing weekly newspapers in Princeton and combined them into the Princeton Union-Eagle. Subsequently, ECM added a commercial web printing plant in Princeton and acquired an independent delivery company

that now operates as a division of ECM. In a sequence of transactions over the past 30 years, ECM acquired additional newspapers. Dirks, Van Essen & Murray, a newspaper merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, N.M., represented American Community Newspapers in the transaction.

ganization and related organizations), and her executive vice president, Konat, earned $172,776 (including $29,935 in other compensation). Filings for 2010 show Ajax earning $172,459 and Konat earning $123,107. The agency had a fiscalyear-ending deficit in 2010 of $580,540, according to information on charities compiled by the state attorney general’s office. Ajax said in a Nov. 4 interview that the agency, which set a $4.3 million budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year, is used to adjusting to shifting fiscal fortunes. “We’re in a strong, healthy financial position now because we’ve got the staffing level that we can sustain and support,� she told Thisweek after being asked about the loss of top staffers. Erickson praised 360 Communities programs including the two Lewis House family shelters and the agency’s annual domestic abuse awareness luncheon. “That will certainly be part of (Ajax’s) legacy, in my opinion,� he said. School-based family support workers are also part of her legacy, Erickson said. “I have had the privilege of working with Mary and several of her associates at Community Action Council,� he said. “She certainly left an indelible mark on the community.� Jeff Mortensen, 360’s leader of strategic development, is serving as interim president and CEO while the agency seeks a replacement. The leadership change will not affect any of the critical services 360 Communities

provides to the many people who depend on it, 360’s release said. Ajax received a 2011 Dakota County Tribune Exceptional Businesswoman award, the 2007 Minnesota State University Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award, the 2003 Minnesota Medical Association Stop the Violence Award and a 2005 recognition from former Gov. Tim Pawlenty for her 30 years of service with 360 Communities. In addition to overseeing 360 Communities, Ajax has served on the Fairview Minnesota Valley Care System Board of Trustees, is past president of the Burnsville Rotary Club, and is past chair of the United Way Council of Agency Executives. She is a member of various Dakota County Rotary clubs, several chambers of commerce and a variety of boards. To find out more about 360 Communities, visit www.360communities.org. John Gessner is at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com. � �

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Therapy Partners Inc. and Minnesota Sport & Spine Rehabilitation, an independent physical therapy practice in Burnsville, were recently awarded HealthPartners’ highest award for clinical care – 2011 Excellence in Innovation – for their project that measured value of physical therapy services provided to patients. The project, titled “Value-based Purchasing Model for Therapy Services,� involved collecting data on the health and cost outcomes of physical therapy treatment and using that data to develop a new payment model that rewards quality outcomes. As a members of Therapy Partners Inc, MSSR and five other independent physical therapy practices collected outcomes information using a patient-reporting tool over the course of one year. That information helped HealthPartners in the development of a “payfor-performance� model for therapy services that focuses payment on value rather than on volume of

services. HealthPartners’ Excellence in Innovation award is the highest recognition in its Partners in Excellence Program, which promotes The Triple Aim for health care reform – measurable quality, exceptional patient experience and lower total cost of care. Since 1991, MSSR therapists have been diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders for people of all ages. Therapy Partners’ practices include: Creekside Physical Therapy, Minnesota Sport & Spine Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Orthopedic Sports Inc., OSI Physical Therapy and Lake Area Therapy Services. For more information about Minnesota Sport & Spine Rehabilitation, call (952) 892-6777 or email mssr@therapypartners. com. For more information about Therapy Partners Inc., visit the website at w w w. t h e r apy p a r t n e r s. com.

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A Vision for You-AA Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at

Grace United Methodist Church East Frontage Road of 35W across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

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

If you want to STOP that’s ours. Call

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

Find a meeting:

www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

Abraham Low Self-Help Systems (Recovery, Int'l)

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EAGAN/BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE AA 3600 Kennebec Drive (2nd Floor) Eagan, MN (Off of Hwy 13)

Meeting Schedule

• Sundays 6:30pm (Men’s) & 8pm (Mixed) • Mondays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed) • Tuesdays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed) •Wednesdays Noon (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed) • Thursdays 6:30pm Alanon & 8pm (Mixed) • Friday 6:30 (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed) • Saturdays 8pm (Open) Speaker Meeting

Questions? 651-253-9163

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

Alanon Mtgs Thurs at 8pm

All meetings at: Rambling River Center 325 Oak Street

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

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Thisweekend Events to ring in the new year Music, comedy highlight the night by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There are many ways to ring in the new year in Dakota County. People can rock out with their friends at one of the many clubs or pubs or dash down the slopes at Buck Hill. The following is a list of some of the New Year’s Eve events planned on Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party, 5-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center – Discovery Room, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. With rain in the forecast, luminaries won’t be lit on the hiking and snowshoe trails, but the New Year’s Eve party will go on – now for free. All pre-registered guests will receive a full refund. There will be no cost at the door. Instead of snowshoeing or ice skating, bring sleds for a sliding party on a lit hill, enjoy a children’s storyteller in the center and cuddle up with s’mores around the campfire. There will be no live music or live animals from Dakota Wild Animals, but the New Year’s Eve ball will still drop at 7:59 p.m. Hot beverages and lemonade will be available to purchase. For questions, call the Lebanon Hills Visitor Cen-

ter at (651) 554-6530. Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge, Champagne Dinner Special, 1960 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, (651) 452-0999, www.ansarisgrill.com. Legends Club Grill, Special New Year’s Eve Buffet, 8670 Credit River Blvd., Prior Lake, (952) 226-9989. Bogart’s Place, Good For Gary, 9:30 p.m., $12, doors open at 7 p.m., no reservations. Good For Gary is a cover band that plays current top 40/dance/hip-hop, including Lady Gaga, FloRida, Eminem, Rihanna, Usher, Enrique Iglesias, Katy Perry, Ke$ha. Address: 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 4321515. The Bang for the Buck New Year’s Eve Party, Primetime Bar and Grill, DJ Diesel and many special guests throughout the night along with hourly drink specials, contests, prizes and giveaways. Address: 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Babe’s New Year All-Request Dance Party, Babe’s Music Bar, free party favors, free champagne toast at midnight, taxi service all night long. Address: 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Rudy’s Red Eye Grill, Lakeville, Dave Hudson

and Shawn Vaughn, http:// davehudsonmusic.com/index2.php. Address: 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711. New Year’s Eve with Louie Anderson, 7:30-9 p.m. and 10-11:30 p.m., comedy, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, $31.95 to $69.95 / $101.95 VIP meet and greet. Address: 12600 Nicollet Ave., (952) 895-4680, www. burnsvillepac.com. Jeff Gerbino’s New Year’s Eve farewell to Minnesota show, 8 p.m., comedy, Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley. Tickets are $20 in advance by calling (952) 431-1776 or at www. comedygallery.com. Tickets are $25 the day of the show. New Year’s Eve with Root City Band and The Devine Collection, 8 p.m., Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, $15. Root City is a funky blues band based out of Minneapolis. The Devine Collection is a female-fronted band with soulful vocals. Tickets are available through JamBase at www. jambasetickets.com/evinfo. php?eventid=180469, $15 in advance / $20 day of show (if available). Dinner reservations before the event can be made at Morgan’s on Nicollet. Address: 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 435-

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Legendary Minnesota funnyman Louie Anderson will be spreading holiday cheer this New Year’s Eve at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, with two standup shows scheduled – at 7:30 and 10 p.m. – in the PAC’s 1,000-seat theater. Tickets range from $32 to $102 for the Saturday, Dec. 31 shows and are available in person at the PAC’s box office and via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. 1855, www.nicolletinn.com/ morgans. Buck Hill, ski, ride, or tube until midnight, Gabe’s Ski Race, Kevin Hall of Halls of Magic, Zombie Boardshop Big Air Comp, KS95 Party in main chalet 6-8:30 p.m., then moving to the BuckStone lodge for the remainder of the celebration, Secret Boarding Santa bearing gifts, free glitter glam hairdos, free tarot

card readings. Seating for dinner in the Whittier Room will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For reservations, contact Diane at (952) 432-6566, ext. 3, or email diane@crystallakegolfcourse.com. Rhythm Junkies Live in the Lodge, huge fireworks display at midnight, live entertainment including magicians, clowns, jugglers and more.

There are no additional charges for the extra activities on New Year’s Eve, however, as always, there is a charge for lift tickets, rentals, food, beverages and the Big Air Competition. The Nicollet Inn (formerly the Holiday Inn) in Burnsville will be running a shuttle to and from Buck Hill for guests staying there. Mention the Buck Hill deal and get a special rate.

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Twenty-five years after they were named “Best New American Band� in a Rolling Stone readers poll, the BoDeans are still going strong. The Wisconsin roots rockers best known for their alt-rock anthem “Closer to Free� – which was the theme song of the TV show “Party of Five� – are now touring in support of their 10th studio album, “Indigo Dreams,� and will be playing the Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s main hall Friday, Dec. 30. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show range from $41 to $44 and are available in person at the PAC’s box office and via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787 or Ticketmaster.com. Photo submitted

Auditions open for ‘Wizard of Oz’

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ence for a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon audition time. Emails will be returned beginning Dec. 27 with an audition location, time and the audition readings. Giant Step Theatre is a collaboration of Lakeville Area Schools Community Education and the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

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Apple Valley Briefs

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ce, email communityed@ tion and services provided district196.org or call (651) by the Apple Valley Police 423-7920. Department. Registration is open to anyone attending high school in Apple Valley or anyone of high school age who lives in Apple ValThe Apple Valley Police ley. Criminal background Department will offer its checks will be conducted on free Teen Police Academy all applicants. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. TuesFor more information, days, Feb. 7 through March call (952) 953-2706. To reg20. ister, visit www.cityofapThe academy provides plevalley.org. an inside look at the opera-

Registration open for winter classes Registration is open for winter classes offered through District 196 Community Education. Register before Jan. 18 to receive a $2 Early Bird Discount on many classes. The winter catalog will be distributed via U.S. mail to all residents in School District 196 after Jan. 3. For more information, visit www.district196.org/

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Burnsville Briefs other public lands in the Wednesdays, Jan. 11 and 25. The topic for Jan. 11 will be area. Sydney and Queensland, Australia. The topic for Jan. 25 will be Eastern Africa. An American Red Cross No registration is required. blood drive will be held from Light refreshments will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, served. Dec. 29, at St. James Lu• Author and profestheran Church, 3650 Wil- sional blogger Charlotte liams Drive, Burnsville. Hilton Andersen, 2 to 3:30 Register by calling (952) p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. She 890-4534 or online at www. will talk about creating a redcrossblood.org. travel blog online, including pictures, journal entries, and video. Registration is limited to 30, and begins on Jan. 3. The Burnhaven Library The library is at 1101 W. in Burnsville will offer the County Road 42, Burnsfollowing events in January: ville. Call (952) 891-0300 for • Winter Wednesday Film information. Series, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Burmester completes service

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Nathan Burmester of Burnsville recently completed an 11-month service term with Conservation Corps Minnesota, a nonprofit that engages young people in hands-on service managing natural resources, conserving energy and responding to disasters. Burmester co-led a crew of five other AmeriCorps members in Park Rapids. He and his crew completed habitat restoration projects in Itasca State Park, Lake Bemidji State Park, Paul Bunyan State Forest, Chippewa National Forest and

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School District 196 transportation employees held a food drive and fundraiser for the Rosemount Family Resource Center. The employees collected hundreds of pounds of food and a cash donation of $550. SEIU Local 284, which represents the bus drivers and chaperones of School District 196, has matched dollar donations up to $500.

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Eagan Briefs The programs will run back-to-back all day Saturday, Dec. 24, and Sunday, Eagan Television will Dec. 25, on cable channel present “Voices of Cel- 20. ebration,� a program featuring songs of the season performed by eight Eagan choirs. Performances will include children, adult and The National Alliance hand bell choirs. on Mental Illness of MinE-TV will also run the nesota will hold a free ParEagan Women of Note ent Training Class from 6 Christmas concert. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 in the

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NAMI parent training slated

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