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Game-changing budget proposal hits 194 Lakeville schools could see large classes, 100 fewer teachers, fewer activities, one fewer elementary school by Aaron Vehling

Administration, teachers differ on shared pain after 10 years of budget cuts

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Fewer activities and sports, larger class sizes and a closed elementary school are the likely results of the budgetadjustment discussions in Lakeville public schools. District administrators presented the first draft of their budget-adjustment proposals to the School Board at a special Jan. 5 meeting and talked about it further at the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan. 11 meeting. The result is essentially what Superintendent Gary Amoroso calls a â&#x20AC;&#x153;systemic changeâ&#x20AC;? in the way the district will operate. The plan addresses a $15.8 million budget deficit the district faces beginning in 20112012 and continuing in 20122013. Among the activities included for elimination are the gymnastics programs and debate teams at the high schools, some middle school music instruction and bands, competitive cheer and some levels of choir and some drama performances. This has drawn some vocal opposition. An audience of about 100 people crammed

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When a community faces a paradigm shift of pervasive proportions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in this case, major changes in Lakeville schools because of budget issues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it often evokes strong emotions and spirited, thoughtful debate. This has come out as the school board, district administrators and teachers and staff discuss how to balance the budget while retaining a high-quality educational system. Superintendent Gary Amoroso said at the School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan. 11 meeting that the current budget proposal reflects the ninth and tenth year of budget adjustments in the district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So far, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve adjusted more than $20 million in this system,â&#x20AC;? Amoroso said. Shared pain, he said, is only now coming about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been about protecting our classrooms,â&#x20AC;?

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This is a portion of the crowd that gathered to give voice to the concerns of people affected by the Lakeville school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed budget adjustments, which include eliminating several programs and staffing positions. into the School Board chambers on Jan. 11. The audience members held up signs, tossed out the occasional vocal affirmation and offered up some

spirited applause, as students, staff and parents pleaded with the Board for reprieve during the public comment portion of the meeting.

In an interview this week, 2009 Lakeville South High School graduate Sarah Rosenthal said that it is getSee 194 Budget, 3A

he said. Only about 8 percent of the cuts over the past eight years have been teachers, he added. This compares to 36 percent who were education assistants, 18 percent from buildings and grounds and 8 percent from administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to do everything we could to support and protect our classrooms,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but with the $15.8 million deficit we can no longer do that.â&#x20AC;? He is not the only one to make the assessment that teachers need to share more of the pain. Ruthie Nelson, a junior at Lakeville South, said the district should freeze teacher salaries for two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any teacher ought to be willing to take a temporary pay freeze,â&#x20AC;? Nelson told the Board and administrators before an audience of almost 100 people crammed See Cuts, 10A

New school board members push for change Members vote 4-2 to cut their salaries by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

For the controverseyembroiled Farmington School Board, change started in dramatic fashion at its 2011 inaugural meeting, Jan. 10. With three new members, School Board incumbents Julie Singewald and Julie McKnight found themselves in the minority, unable to stop a board pay cut or review of the full investigative report against Board Member Tim Burke. Based on an eight-page summary of the approximately 600-page investigative report, the 2010 board had censured Burke for possibly violating the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conduct codes and state data practices laws. The matter has been recommended for review by a city attorney for possible

charges. Neither Burke nor his attorney have read the entire report, but Burke has maintained the district has withheld information, and has expressed frustration that the prior board refused further review of those issues. But Burke may have found support in newly elected members, Tera Lee, Brian Treakle and Melissa Sauser. The three were voted into leadership roles: Lee is chair, Treakle, vice-chair and Sauser clerk. The new majority then determined a full review of the report is needed; McKnight and Singewald voted against full review. Lee said after members read a redacted version of the full report, they will determine if further consideration of its findings are

pleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior, as cited in the report, should be considered by the board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, the purpose is to get an understanding of all the investigator found, because we did pay $10,000 for that investigation,â&#x20AC;? Burke said. The district has also been billed approximately $3,000 more for November legal expenses related to the report, and it is expected additional charges will be on Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill.

Pay Cuts Singewald and McKnight also were the only opposition to Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion to cut board memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay from $5,200 to $4,500 for the chair and from $4,200 to $3,600 for other members. Citing anticipated budget challenges, which were later quantified by District Finance Director Jeff Priess as a $1.8 million deficit, sti-

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Incumbent School Board Member Julie McKnight congratulated new school board members Tera Lee, right, Brian Treakle and Melissa Sauser, left, after swearing them in to office. During the meeting, McKnight unsuccessfully opposed many of their votes, including one calling for board review of the full investigative report of Board Member Tim Burke. warranted. consider a closed topic.â&#x20AC;? Singewald cited concerns Burke, who was elected about additional costs of treasurer, supported the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rehashing, what I would review, and said other peo-

pends for additional or unplanned meetings were also eliminated. McKnight and Singewald opposed all cuts because they said the money helps them make up to their families for their time they sacrifice with school board activities. In reviewing the budget, Priess said 80 percent of district expenditures are on salaries and benefits, indicating cuts may come from that area. In passing the board pay cuts, Treakle said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be faced with a lot of cutting this yearâ&#x20AC;Śit may be employees. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re contributing ourselves, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see how we can look teachers in the face and say you have to go home, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep our salaries.â&#x20AC;? Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

City administrator a finalist Rep. Holberg says voters want for top job in Eden Prairie government tight-fistedness Steve Mielke has worked for Lakeville since 2004 by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Lakeville City Administrator Steve Mielke is one of three finalists for a city manager position in Eden Prairie. Mielke, who has been with Lakeville since 2004, said that Eden Prairie had asked him to apply for the position in November. He decided to pursue it to see where the opportunity led, he said. Before coming to Lakeville, Mielke was the city manager of Hopkins, where he was instrumental in redeGeneral 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

veloping its iconic downtown. His experience in redevelopment in that built-out city is among Mielke the qualities that would qualify him for the position in Eden Prairie, he said. The other two finalists, according to reports, are current Hopkins city manager Rick Getschow and Ryan Schroeder, city administrator for Cottage Grove. Mielke and the other fi-

nalists will meet residents of Eden Prairie on Jan. 19 and then the Eden Prairie City Council will make a final decision on Feb. 3

Manager vs. Administrator The positions are slightly different. Mielke said a city manager has the power to hire and terminate staff, whereas a city administrator must defer to a city council on such matters. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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Lakeville legislator brings local values to state government by Tim Budig ECM CAPITOL REPORTER

Never before has House Ways and Means Committee Chairwoman Mary Liz Holberg felt a keener appetite among voters for government tight-fistedness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they (voters) want to make darn sure things get turned around before their kids are in a whole world of hurt,â&#x20AC;? Holberg said of government spending. Holberg, a Republican from Lakeville, traces the origins of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projected $6 billion budget deficit in part to the last legislative session â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to an unwillingness to make tough decisions. There has been a rash of commentary blaming former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty for the big deficit, but Pawlenty was far more willing to make structural cuts than Democrats, Holberg argued.

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Mary Liz Holberg â&#x20AC;&#x153;So trying to wring the deficit around only Pawlentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neck is unfair,â&#x20AC;? she said. How Republicans and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected to propose tax increases on wealthier Minnesotans, See Holberg, 11A

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ting harder for students to get into universities, and programs such as gymnastics and music allow students to set themselves apart. Good grades go a long way but there has to be more, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine arts and non-traditional sports are critical opportunities and factors to a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success in the real world,â&#x20AC;? Rosenthal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; does not carry the same weight it once did.â&#x20AC;? Rosenthalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister is a freshman and gymnast at Lakeville South. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gymnastics is what will set her apart from the other million students who have good grades or come from a middle-class, suburban high school,â&#x20AC;? Rosenthal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She needs this. I do not use the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;needâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lightly.â&#x20AC;? Some of the larger proposed cuts include closing an elementary school by fall 2012, likely in the northern part of the city, in addition to the aforementioned activities. Academically, the plan calls for eliminating nearly 100 full-time equivalent positions (almost 94 of those are teaching positions). High school administrators said in their presentation they expect class sizes to increase to the mid-40s to 50 students in some cases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We looked at these budget adjustments from the perspective of creating a system that would serve children to the best of our abilities with the available resources,â&#x20AC;? Amoroso said at the Jan. 5 High school meeting. Administratorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget At the same meeting, adjustment plan for the two Board Member Bob Erickson called the budget proposal high schools calls for cutting 14.7 teaching positions from â&#x20AC;&#x153;very humbling.â&#x20AC;? Lakeville North and 15.3 Classrooms affected from Lakeville South. From the teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union Early-bird class offerperspective, the first draft bal- ings would be nixed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cenances the budget on the backs ter-based programming,â&#x20AC;? of the students. The district in which students travel to has 703.3 full-time equivalent each high school for specific teaching positions. The pro- courses, is also on the eliminaposal to cut 93.55 represents tion list as part of an overall a 13.3 percent cut in teachers, $618,000 in transportation reEducation Minnesota Lakev- ductions districtwide. ille President Don Sinner said One physical education rein an interview. quirement would be eliminatThe resulting class-size in- ed. The Geology and Space creases do not bode well for Systems class would be intestudent achievement, Sinner grated into existing curricula. said. In terms of activities, both With an average class load schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; debate teams would

be eliminated, as would the one-act play, one of two drama productions, chess and the Math League. About four and a half assistant coaching positions in fine arts and activities would be cut.

Middle school The budget-adjustment plan calls for a reduction of 9.6 teaching positions at each middle school, totalling almost 30. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;teaming modelâ&#x20AC;? would be eliminated, along with a semester of social studies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The loss of teaming alters communications systems that formally ensured balanced student workloads, consistent classroom practices and collaborative learning interventions,â&#x20AC;? middle school administrators said in their presentation. Industrial technology classes would be eliminated. Physical education, health and music offerings would be curtailed. Music lessons would no longer be provided during the school day. The first draft budget proposal directly affects the structure of the school day for middle school students. Instead of the existing eightperiod day, the new schedule would consist of a seven-period day with 54-minute class periods. Class sizes would range from 31 to 37 students. Among the middle school activities on the chopping block are band and vocal ensembles, Destination Imagination, Math Masters, Lego League, Literary Magazine and all club stipends (there would be more than 30 clubs eliminated).

Elementary school Demographic changes in Lakeville mean fewer elementary students in some parts of town. Because of this, the budget

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plan calls for $725,000 in savings by closing one elementary school by fall 2012. Boundary changes for elementary students would accompany this move. In terms of teaching positions, the plan calls for 30 fewer than today. The end result would be as many as 35 students in classrooms in fourth and fifth grades. This would also mean elimination of fifth-grade band and reduced physical education and art instruction by teachers not specifically licensed in those areas..

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of 185 students a day per teacher, Sinner said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How much individual attention will each student really get? We have great teachers, but this will impact the quality of classroom instruction and will impact student achievement.â&#x20AC;? Class sizes in kindergarten and first grade would be about 27 students, a figure Sinner finds appalling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elementary kids are very susceptible to class size,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are less self-directed and need more mentoring and help from the teacher in the classroom.â&#x20AC;? Sinner said he and the teachers are formulating an alternative budget recommendation that will affect the classroom â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; less. said the administratorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; proposed cuts are 77 percent at the classroom level, while classroom positions represent 60 percent of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. The alternative plan would bring all stakeholders together and would stretch the budget cuts over four years so as to not â&#x20AC;&#x153;dismantle in two months what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been building for years.â&#x20AC;? The size of the budget deficit would have been smaller had voters not rejected levy questions asking for nearly $13.4 million in new taxes to fund operations and buy new computers, but district officials and school board members recognize that those voters have sent them a distinct message: austerity.

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Opinion Letters Keep the cheer To the editor: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m writing to offer my support of the Lakeville competition cheerleading program, as I understand budget restraints have recently rendered the program in jeopardy of being cut. My experience as a cheerleader (1997-2000) has truly shaped my personal and professional life, and I consider it one of my greatest achievements while a student at Lakeville. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m now a photo editor who has worked abroad in London, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m currently in Sydney. It seems a long way from the gym at Lakeville North where we used to roll out wrestling mats to practice on, but in many ways, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still that same girl, cheering for myself and my teammates as we tumble through life, together.

Cheerleading is unlike any of the traditional programs that Lakeville is known for: It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attract the crowds that football does; it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the glory of a championship history like Science Olympiad. But what it does have is something none of those activities can match: a defining sense of team spirit, built by confidence in one another and in our individual abilities. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting thrown in the air, waiting for someone below to catch you, you learn how important trust, confidence, and teamwork really can be. Although cheerleading has often been the victim of district budget cuts, and in spite of having other sports often prioritized over it, the program has continued to persevere. Because we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given any practice space, my team moved tables aside to

practice in the lunchroom, or shared a field with the marching band while we practiced on the grass outside. Then we quietly, confidently won state championships. We modestly made our way to nationals. I commend Susan Link, Anne Larson, and other coaches and parents for making this possible. But beyond just awards, those involved in Lakeville cheerleading walk away from high school and begin their adult life with confidence, positivity, and an unwavering belief in teamwork. I know I did. I urge the School Board to reconsider ending this important program, which is crucial to helping build confidence and positivity in many young people at Lakeville schools. MEGAN RETKA TIDD 2000 Lakeville graduate

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We can do better for our students To the editor: Earlier this week, EMLakeville (representing the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers) shared with the board an alternative draft of possible budget adjustments. Our version includes parts of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current draft, suggestions from EML, and some prior ideas from board members. This was done in the spirit of finding collaborative and creative solutions to the financial challenges the district now faces. EML believes the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current draft represents: a narrowing of curriculum which ignores the â&#x20AC;&#x153;whole childâ&#x20AC;? and does not develop the individualized and unique talents and interests of many students; and cedes control of what Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system of education will look like to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;minimumsâ&#x20AC;? required by the state. This is the opposite of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;local controlâ&#x20AC;? philosophy that the board currently believes in. The EML draft of budget suggestions represents four key principles. It contains long-term systematic change in the delivery model which will account for $11.8 million in savings over the next two years. It contains an increased workload for all employees currently working in the district. It makes a distribution of cuts which is equitable across all grade levels, curricular departments, and employee groups. And most importantly, it maintains almost all of the student classroom opportunities currently afforded our students. In difficult times, the board must make sure it continues to make decisions that are truly in the best interest of students. It cannot fall prey to all the political drama associated with this economy. EML believes that its draft represents the needs of all the stakeholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; voices in the community. Compared to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first draft of adjustments, we can do better for students. DON SINNER Education MinnesotaLakeville president

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To the editor: I have been following the antics of Farmington School Board Member Tim Burke for the last few years through the local cable channel during the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s televised meetings. Before being elected as a School Board member, Burke would voice his opinions regarding board decisions during the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open forum sessions. Burke would challenge every penny being spent along with questioning the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every move. His tactless questioning and personal attacks on board members and administrative staff during these open forum sessions forced the board to change its open forum policy. Ironically, Burke, now a Farmington School Board member himself, is costing us taxpayers over $10,000

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Something askew To the editor: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off with his head!â&#x20AC;? Little did I realize when moving to Farmington that I was following Alice down the rabbit hole. Things run a bit askew, a lot of things seem abnormal. The Farmington School Board in particular seems to be a small fiefdom that continually spends money belonging to others in pursuit of personal goals. So the report on Tim Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;crimesâ&#x20AC;? is in, all 700 pages of it, at an extreme cost, and now it is the ugly gift that no one wants to keep. I can understand the City Council not wanting to handle this thing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure council members wish, like the taxpayers in the district, that the Farmington School Board had gone to the city attorney to begin with. Now this weighty report demands that something be done to justify the expanse and the expense of it. The City Council should correct the School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s error now, rather than later. If a crime has been committed, there are resources to investigate that fact. Set the 700 pages aside and do that investigation. Then, if there are findings that there is indeed a crime, use the School Board report as a fact-finding document. This process gets the City Council out of the burden of someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s albatross, saves the taxpayers some money, and returns the effort to normalcy. And shame on City Attorney Joel Jamnik for suggesting that outside help is needed to avoid a conflict of interest. The Farmington School Board has no say in his job. Board members should be treated like any other citizens. If Jamnik doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to investigate this, for what alleged crime does he have time? There were a few earlier comments that perhaps Burke has learned from this and the board will think on common lines in the future. If this was the intent of the investigation, this is as wrong as it can be. The citizens of Farmington deserve a School Board that will do the best for everyone, not be a rubber stamp for its leadership.

To the editor: In reference to the Jan. 7 edition of the Thisweek newspaper article about the new Lakeville mayor and council members and their inclination toward being â&#x20AC;&#x153;business and development friendly,â&#x20AC;? it will be interesting how they translate that phrase into specific actions to benefit Lakeville as a whole. As decisions are made, each Lakeville city project and expenditure should be evaluated based on aligning with the vision of Lakeville as both a desirable residential place to live and a location where businesses can thrive and desire to locate. Financial decisions should be evaluated with regards to expenses versus revenues but also alignment with a desirable place to live and work and the overall definition of what Lakeville wants to be known for. Decisions such as selling a city-owned piece of land in 2009 assessed at over $627,000 to Image Trend for one-third (about $209,000) of its assessed value must be evaluated on the financial merits to the city of Lakeville. How long will it take for the city and taxpayers to recoup the $418,000 discount, and what profit-loss financial evaluation was performed to justify this giveaway? Another example is the budget line item for almost $192,000 each year through 2014 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;DKM tax increment financing rebateâ&#x20AC;? for the DKM professional building. This district was created in 1988, 22 years ago. Why is the city providing a four-year rebate of almost $760,000, STEVE SPENCER and how is this recurring re- Farmington bate expense benefiting the

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community and taxpayers? Another historical example was the sale of the 14.4 acres of property to New Morning Windows for $1. The property is now worth approximately $2.1 million (land only) 15 years later. Just as corporate boards of directors make decisions for commercial corporations, the city should evaluate financial implications of each decision to determine the future revenue to be derived from a project as compared to the expenditure. And it should review other alternatives that provide tangible benefits to the city of Lakeville and all of its residents.

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Announcements Weddings

Cherry - Putnam Sarah Elizabeth Cherry and Cody Lee Putnam were married at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville, MN. October 2, 2010. Sarah is the daughter of Gwenda and Mark Cherry of Lakeville, MN; Cody is the son of Tamara and Arturo Mata of Coon Rapids. Sarah is a graduate of Inver Hills Community College and is employed by Target and Edina Realty. Cody is employed by Target and currently serves in the Army National Guard.

This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Board Members Present: Dan Cater, Deb Clark, Jill Lewis, Kathy Lewis, Tom Ryerson, Vicki Roy, Vanda Pressnall, Veronica Walter. Board Members Absent: None. Administrators Present: Nicolle Roush, Melissa Schaller, Dan Hurley, Don Budach. Others present: Theresa Bowlin, Jim Eichten, Linda Berg. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, bills to be paid, and wire transfers. Theresa Bowlin and Amy O'Brien were awarded the Special Education Teacher and Employee of the Fall Quarter. Recommended actions approved: Audit Report for 2009-2010; Policy 405, Veteran's Preference; Resolution approving the Flex Choice Plan Summary - all Board members voting aye; Salary and Benefits for Superintendent for 2010-2011. Adjournment at 6:16 PM. 2475704 1/14/11

PUBLIC NOTICE CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF SCOTT STATE OF MINNESOTA Adoption of Ordinance 2011-1 Governing the Territory Environmental Subordinate Service District Wastewater Collection Systems Adoption of Ordinance 2011-2 Governing the Monterey Heights South Passage Environmental Subordinate Service District Wastewater Collection Systems Adoption of Ordinance 2011-3 Governing the Stonebridge Environmental Subordinate Service District Wastewater Collection Systems

PatchinDavenport Katie Patchin and Ben Davenport were married August 28th, 2010 in Minneapolis at Minnehaha Park. A reception followed at Windows atop o f t h e IDS building. After honeymooning in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple currently resides in Savage, MN.

To submit an announcement Forms for birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary and obituaries announcements are available at our office and online at www. thisweeklive.com (click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Announcementsâ&#x20AC;? and then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send Announcementâ&#x20AC;?). Completed forms may be e-mailed to class.thisweek@ ecm-inc.com or mailed to Thisweek Newspapers, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337. If you are submitting a photograph along with your announcement, please only submit photographs for which you have the right to permit Thisweek Newspapers to use and publish. Deadline for announcements is 5 p.m. Monday. A fee of $25 will be charged for the first 5 inches and $5 per inch thereafter. They will run in all editions of Thisweek Newspapers. Photos may be picked up at the office within 60 days or returned by mail if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

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The Board of Supervisors for the Town of Credit River, Scott County, Minnesota, now hereby ordains that on the 3rd day of January, 2011, they adopted the above Ordinances. Due to the lengthy content of the provisions, a brief Summary follows: Section One: Authority - Identifies the authorities used in preparation of said Ordinance Section Two: Introduction - Identifies the boundaries and establishment of the Territory Environmental Subordinate Service Districts in Credit River Township Section Three: Definitions - Clarifies language used in the Ordinance Section Four: General Provisions and Conditions - Identifies and clarifies the Ownership and Management of the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEMS Section Five: Rates, Charges and Connections to the District's System - Such fees necessary to operate and manage the DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEMS and Landowners responsibilities for connection to the system. Section Six: Damage to DISTRICT SYSTEMS Prohibited - Identifies what is not allowed and could harm the DISTRICTS SYSTEMS Section Seven: Violation(s) are a Misdemeanor - Consequences for violation(s) of this Ordinance and DISTRICT CSTS SYSTEMS Section Eight: Amendments or Changes - Process for amendments or changes to DISTRICTS Ordinance Section Nine: Validity and Severability Validity of the Ordinance should a provision be declared invalid Section Ten: Effective Date - Effective date of Ordinance Ordinance 2011-1 Governing the Territory Environmental Subordinate Service District Wastewater Collection Systems; Ordinance 2011-2 Governing the Monterey Heights - South Passage Environmental Subordinate Service District Wastewater Collection Systems; and Ordinance 2011-3 Governing the Stonebridge Environmental Subordinate Service District Wastewater Collection Systems shall each take effect and be in full force immediately following its adoption and upon publication. A copy of the Ordinance can be viewed during Township office business hours. An additional copy of the Ordinance will also be on file at the Prior Lake Public Library. /s/ Leroy Schommer Credit River Township ATTEST: /s/ Cathy Haugh Clerk, Credit River Township 2477682 1/14/11

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PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CABLE FRANCHISE and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CABLE FRANCHISE Notice is hereby given that it is the intent of the Board of Supervisors of New Market Township, Minnesota, to consider issuance of a franchise authorizing operation of a system to provide cable service in the Township. This notice is given in accordance with Minnesota law, Chapter 238. Notice is also given of a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of a cable franchise before the Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Hall beginning at 7 P.M. on January 31, 2011. Any person seeking to provide cable service must submit an application. Copies of the official Application Instructions are available upon request at the Township Hall, 8950 230th St., Lakeville, MN 55044. 1. Applications in response to this Notice must be submitted to the Township by 5:00 P.M., January 27, 2011. 2. Applications must be in writing, notarized, and consistent with the application instructions. Applicants must submit an original and five copies of the application. 3. Each application shall be submitted along with an application fee of $4,000.00 in the form of a certified check made payable to New Market Township, Minnesota. 4. Applicants are requested to present at a public hearing before the Township Board of Supervisors beginning at 7:00 P.M., January 31, 2011. 5. The minimum system design and services to be offered must meet or exceed those required of the incumbent cable operator pursuant to the Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing cable franchise. The desired design includes a system: serving the Township based on a reasonable service area/line extension policy; capable of delivering in excess of 100 video programmed channels with the potential for increasing channels; providing a reasonable number of public, educational and governmental access channels and reasonable access support, and; providing connections and free services to the Township Hall. Desired operations and services include: reasonable rates; a mix, level and quality of programs and services comparable to other systems, and; customer service and system maintenance plans to ensure the provision of high quality services to the subscriber. 6. Factors that will be considered in evaluating applications and making determinations are as follows: a. Compliance with the statutory requirements, this notice, and the Application Instructions available upon request from the Clerk of the Township; b. The proposed system design; c. The programs and services offered initially and plans and processes for adding programs and services; d. The initial service area and the line extension policy; e. The time for construction and/or initial service provision; f. Customer service policies and system testing; g. The legal, technical, and financial qualifications of the applicant; h. The proposal for community services, including public, educational, and governmental access and/or institutional network services; and i. Other factors deemed relevant by the Township. 7. In no event will submission of a conforming application entitle any applicant to receive a franchise and the Township expressly reserves the right to reject both conforming and non-conforming applications. 8. Any applicant(s) selected by the Township Board will be required to accept the Franchise granted within thirty (30) days after adoption. Applicants will be required to reimburse the Township for any expenses not covered by the application fee. 9. Any questions concerning applications should be directed to: Town Clerk, Leroy Clausen, New Market Township, 8950 230th St. E., Lakeville, MN 55044, facsimile 952-461-1930. Dated: January 7, 2011. s/ Leroy Clausen Leroy Clausen, Town Clerk Published in: Lakeville Times, and New Prague Times on January 7, 2011 and January 14, 2011. 2467802 1/7-1/14/11

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team

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

Overall W L 7 2 8 2 7 2 6 3 5 5 4 6 4 6 3 6 3 8 5 6

Friday, Jan 14 • Lakeville South at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 18 • Lakeville North at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan 21 • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville North 5 0 Eastview 4 1 B Jefferson 3 2 B Kennedy 3 2 Prior Lake 3 2 Rosemount 2 3 Burnsville 2 3 Eagan 2 3 Apple Valley 1 4 Lakeville South 0 5

Overall W L 11 2 10 3 10 3 6 6 5 7 7 6 5 7 5 8 3 8 1 12

Friday, Jan 14 • Prior Lake at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 18 • Burnsville at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan 21 • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference W L T Burnsville 5 0 1 Apple Valley 5 1 0 Eagan 4 1 1 B Jefferson 4 1 1 Lakeville South 3 2 1 Lakeville North 3 3 0 Eastview 3 3 0 Rosemount 1 5 0 Prior Lake 0 6 0 B Kennedy 0 6 0

Overall W L T 7 4 1 9 3 0 9 3 1 5 5 2 5 4 1 6 6 1 5 7 0 4 9 0 2 8 1 2 10 0

Saturday, Jan 15 • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 3 p.m. • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan 20 • Eastview at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team

Conference W L T Lakeville South 10 1 1 Eastview 8 2 1 Rosemount 7 2 1 Lakeville North 6 3 0 Eagan 6 4 1 Burnsville 5 5 0 B Jefferson 3 7 0 Prior Lake 3 7 0 Apple Valley 2 8 0 B Kennedy 0 11 0

Overall W L T 14 2 1 12 3 2 11 4 1 11 4 0 9 7 1 8 9 0 7 11 0 5 12 0 5 12 0 1 15 0

Saturday, Jan 15 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 3 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 18 • Eastview at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan 20 • Hopkins at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m.

Farmington Boys Basketball Team Northfield New Prague Chaska Red Wing Farmington Shakopee Holy Angels Chanhassen

Conference W L 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Overall W L 1 10 9 2 7 3 7 4 5 6 4 5 4 8 3 7

Tuesday, Jan 18 • Holy Angels Farmington at Holy Angels, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 21 • Northfield at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Team Farmington Shakopee New Prague Red Wing Chaska Holy Angels Chanhassen Northfield

Conference W L 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 3

Overall W L 11 0 10 1 8 3 10 2 6 7 5 8 6 5 5 5

Friday, Jan 14 • Farmington at Shakopee, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 18 • Holy Angels at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team Holy Angels New Prague Farmington Northfield Red Wing Shakopee Chaska Chanhassen

Conference W L T 4 0 0 4 0 0 3 2 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 2 4 0 1 3 0 0 4 0

Overall W L T 7 3 0 7 6 0 8 6 0 5 7 0 2 10 0 3 9 0 1 9 2 2 7 1

Friday, Jan 14 • New Prague at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 18 • Farmington at Chanhassen, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team Farmington Chaska/Chan Shakopee Northfield New Prague Red Wing Holy Angels

Conference W L T 7 0 0 5 2 0 4 2 0 3 2 1 1 4 1 1 5 1 0 6 1

Overall W L T 12 5 0 12 7 0 10 7 1 8 7 2 7 10 1 7 9 1 1 13 1

Tuesday, Jan 18 • Blake at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan 21 • Farmington at Red Wing, 7 p.m.

Lakeville hockey on the way up Both North, South having best seasons in years by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Girls hockey has entered a new phase in the south metro. Gone are the days with one or two dominating teams with two or three superstars. Now every team seems to have a few go-to scorers, a tough defender and a stout goaltender and Lakeville North and South are right in the thick of it all. Lakeville North and South have battled it out with the likes of Eastview, Rosemount, Eagan and Burnsville this season and come out relatively unscathed. “This has been one of these years where anyone can beat anyone,” Lakeville North coach Buck Kochevar said. “You’ll have to prepare a lot harder now than a few years ago.”

Lakeville South Head coach Perry Wilkinson had some of the highest praise yet for the Cougars in their sixth year. “This is the best team we have had at South,” he said. “Most people will evaluate that based on where we finish but in terms of the mix of players we have, this is the best we have ever been.” They have more seniors than ever before including two Division I players, Morgan Fritz-Ward and Chelsea Laden, with Sam

Moore and Mara Post also drawing some college attention. Defenders Lauren Grose and Nikki Jackson also earned high praise from Wilkinson. It’s a boom season for South. That said, Wilkinson feels the Cougars still haven’t found their groove. He said they’re just not finishing off teams like they should. “We’re trying to do more than just win,” Wilkinson said. “We’re trying to be the best team we possibly can be and finishing is part of that.” It’s going to take a group effort to get there. “Our play has been inconsistent and that is due to effort, focus, and coaching,” Wilkinson said. “I think everyone needs to do better. I know we can do better. We have not yet met our own expectations offensively or defensively. The Cougars are in the drivers seat in the South Suburban Conference, but they still have Eagan, Rosemount and Eastview left on the schedule. “It’s going to take a lot of effort and a little bit of luck in order to take this conference,” Wilkinson said. “I wouldn’t count anybody out.” Much of it will rely on goalie Laden, who is up to the task. “She has carried us for stretches when we have been playing poorly,” Wilkinson said.” She expects a lot out

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Lakeville South’s Ari Reid, No. 17, keeps an eye on the puck while Lakeville North’s Taylor Flaherty, No. 19, defends. Lakeville South won the game 4-1.

on Tuesday night at home completing the regular season sweep. They could see each other again in the Section 1AA playoffs where they met last year in the finals. The Panthers have already beaten Eastview and Rosemount and they’ll meet one more time this season. “We play well when we get a lead,” Kochevar said. “If that happens again we should be in good shape. We do need to be playing better in our end of the rink. “The first half the season we didn’t give up many shots. We have to get back to that part of the game again.” If a shot does get through the defense, goaltenders Dani Dexter and Cassie Alexander have been ready. “Both are playing with more confidence this year and they support each other when the other one is playing,” Kochevar said. Christi Vetter and Alexis Joyce have continued to grow on the ice proving to be two of the more potent freshmen hockey players in the state. “Vetter gets to the net and makes havoc for the opponents,” Kochevar said. “Joyce is so smooth and has great ice sense. She can put that puck just about any place you want it to go. “Emily Yetzer has been our top defense in scoring too. She logs a lot of ice time for a reason.”

of herself and works very said. “I really think we will hard each and every day.” be stronger come February ... that’s the plan anyway.” Lakeville North The Panthers are in the The Panthers already mix with Lakeville South, have double-digit wins with Eastview and Rosemount nine games left. Last year hovering around the top of they didn’t get to 11 wins the South Suburban Conuntil playoffs began, and ference. that team qualified for state. The two losses to Lakev“Earlier in the season my ille South hasn’t kept North coaching staff all agreed from the top. Rogers is at that we were ahead of pace North lost to South 4-1 Andy andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. from last year,” Kochevar

Tigers tearing through their schedule Lake-Liners have some Farmington girls basketball team still without a loss by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington girls basketball team is one of the few teams left in Minnesota with an undefeated record. The Tigers are on an 11-0 run stretching back to November, besting teams such as Owatonna, Rosemount, Lakeville South, Chaska, Red Wing and Chanhassen among others along the way. There are many reasons for the run, but one thing is for sure: It’s been a team effort. “Probably the biggest (reason) is that you need different kids to step up at different times,” coach Jason Berg said. “Not everyone is going to play great every night, so it is important to have players pick each other up on nights when the going is tough.” The Tigers go nine deep, so if someone isn’t playing well, another can step right in. Taylor Meyer is leading the team in scoring, Jordan Bridges in rebounding and Elena Koch in assists. All

three are capable of doing scoring, rebounding or assisting when needed. One big reason is the defense. Only two teams, Red Wing and Chanhassen, were able to score more than 50 points against Farmington. The Tigers adjusted their game plan by not pressing as much. “We are a long, athletic team, so we are playing a little more conservative on defense,” Berg said. “ Really forcing teams to shoot contested perimeter shots and then getting the rebound. We have really made it hard for teams to score.” The girls have also latched on to a team-first mentality. “We have 12 kids that are committed to getting better in practice and doing what it takes to win during games,” Berg said. Our kids have really figured out their roles and played to their strengths ... They really don’t care who gets the credit.” The season-opening win against Owatonna, which has all its starters back off a team that was two points

from going to state last year, got the Tigers heading in the right direction. Beating South Suburban Conference teams Rosemount and Lakeville South along with the No. 3 Class AAA team Red Wing has only boosted their confidence. On Tuesday, the Tigers were relieved to get a 56-50 win against Chanhassen. “We did not play particularly well, but really gutted out the last five minutes,” Berg said. “We were down three with about five minutes to go and finished on a 16-7 run.” The goal for now is to win the Missota Conference. “I don’t think there are any teams that you look at and say, ‘That is a win,’” Berg said. “All our games the rest of the way out will be a battle.” They still have to play Shakopee twice, New Prague twice, and Red Wing again. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Tiger gymnasts set school records by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

In a year of many firsts for Farmington gymnastics, the Tigers set a new school record on Tuesday night during a dual meet with Northfield, one of the top teams in the state. The girls put together a score of 142.7, a school record. It wasn’t high enough to beat Northfield’s 149.675, but it was still fun to get. “The girls had outstanding performances,” coach Lynn

Baumann said. “The crowd was on the edge of their seats with all the talent in the gym. “We broke two records and tied another; they were on fire. A little more polishing and I believe we still can go higher as a team.” Nadia Lorenz tied the school record in the vault with a 9.45, which was also the best at the meet. Terra Klima also broke her own school record in the bars with a 9.575. All-around, Kiana Lord

had Farmington’s top score at 35.775. Kylie Wharton wasn’t far behind at 35.275. This weekend the Tigers will welcome Austin, Minneapolis South and Columbia Heights for an invitational starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday. “We have a few new skills to add on Saturday for our invite, which will be lots of fun,” Baumann said. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

high kicks in mind Lakeville North takes third in the conference by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Lakeville North dance team’s first meet with the newly formed South Suburban Conference proved to be a positive experience. Lakeville North was second in the jazz competition and fourth in the high kick. Those combined put the Lake-Liners at second in the South Suburban Conference. Not a bad start for a team with high aspirations for 2011. “Our theme this year for the Lake-Liners is ‘Soaring to New Heights,’ ” coach Gena Buckley said. “We have been setting goals and trying to encourage our girls to really push to reach the next level.” Senior captains Kelsey VonEschen, Katie Sternberg, Shannon Svobodny, and Alexa Jones and the rest of the Lake-Liners are refining their routines to prepare for the Section 1AAA meet on Feb. 12 at Bloomington Kennedy. They spent time over the holiday break revamping both their kick and jazz routines, changing choreography and formations. “We will continue to clean up both of our dances,” Buckley said. The Lake-Liners will perform at four basketball games in January, and they’ll host a Lake-Liners show with varsity, junior varsity and the B-squad at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22. They will also head to Mounds View for an invite on Jan. 29 in preparation for state on Feb. 18 and 19 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

“Of course it’s always our goal to go to state for both kick and jazz,” Buckley said. “But we also want to focus on continuing to improve our scores and our performances each time we are on the gym floor and finish out the season stronger than ever before.” They simply want to enjoy the journey for the last month.

South The Lakeville South dance team is young with just three seniors, but the Cougars continue to make steps toward improving their record. Performing in the South Suburban Conference has been a challenge, but coach Kelly Colbert is pleased with the results. “They continue to make improvements from last year and will finish ahead of last year’s record,” Colbert said. South’s next exciting event this season is the CDT Dance Clinic “For the Love of Dance,” which will be held on Jan. 29 at Lakeville South. It’s a clinic for anyone grades kindergarten through eight, giving students a chance to train with the Cougar dance team. The Cougars will also perform their new sections/ state routines as well as showcase the junior varsity dances. Some of the local dance studios will also present a few dances in the evening show. For more information contact Sheree Seaver at (952) 469-4567 or seav1@ frontiernet.net. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Sports Briefs North Nordic seventh at Mesabi East Invite Lakeville Nordic girls team skied to seventh place out of 67 teams at the Mesabi East Cross Country Invitational last weekend at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, which is the largest high school Nordic meet in the country. Michelle Ferguson was the first Panther across the finish line coming

in fourth in the freestyle. The Lakeville South girls team finished in 23rd. Jane Kirby was the top placer for the Cougars at 32nd in the freestyle. The Panther boys team skied to 20th and Lewis Kunik was fourth best overall in the freestyle. Lakeville South boys were 35th and Alex Panzer was 29th in the classic.

Panther girls sixth, Cougars seventh at Buck Hill Invite The Lakeville North girls Alpine team hung with the best teams in the state finishing sixth at the 23-team Buck Hill Invitational in Burnsville last weekend. Briar Smith was the fast-

est skier for North placing 19th. Courtney Kavanaugh was 27th and Alex Knutson 43nd out of 170 girls. The Lakeville South girls team was close behind at seventh. Amanda Larson was the first skier down for South at 14th place. Hayleigh Adams was 23rd and Amy Sullivan 33rd. The Lakeville North boys team finished in 11th

place out of 23 teams. Connor Croasdale was the top finisher coming in 10th for North out of 177 skiers. Matt Xi placed 17th, Mike Konietzko 34th and Bryce Kossack 39th. For Lakeville South, Jonathan Schwegman was the team’s top placer coming in 28th. The Cougars were 19th overall as a team.

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2010 a year for leadership change in 192 Farmington schools did end up with funds to pay for facilities upgrades by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

For Farmington public schools, 2010 was a period of School Board unrest, budget questions and some opportunity.

Tim Burke Conflict on the School Board came to a head in November, when Board Member Tim Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colleagues accused him of creating a hostile work environment and bullying district administrators with excessive information requests and clandestine blind copying of e-mails. The board voted in favor of hiring an outside attorney to pore over hundreds of documents and interview several people to determine if Burke had violated School Board bylaws and committed misconduct. In December, the investigator, Jim Martin of a Minnetonka-based law firm, submitted his 700page report to the district.

He found evidence of misconduct, including the possibility that Burke may have disclosed closed-meeting personnel data, a misdemeanor. Based on a summary of the report, the board voted to censure Burke. The total cost of the investigation was $10,000, after Martin discounted his billing by more than $4,000. Farmington schools attorney Michael Waldspurger passed the case to the office of Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, which passed it to Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city attorney, who then decided to pass it to another city attorney so as to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. Burke has disputed the charges and spoken out against the investigation from the start. He has called the investigation a waste of taxpayer dollars. Burke attributes the ani-

mosity that led to the conflict to his connection with the organization of a 2007 â&#x20AC;&#x153;vote noâ&#x20AC;? campaign against a sports complex, in addition to his being publicly against a levy referendum in 2007 and making requests for the contract of Superintendent Brad Meeks in 2008. Burke was elected to the board that fall. Some portions of the report offer Burke some validation. Apparently, at least some school district information was indeed withheld from him. According to the report, a district staffer said the district â&#x20AC;&#x153;intentionally delayed providing information to Mr. Burke and his cronies because they are not certain what he will do with it and to whom he will send the information.â&#x20AC;?

Board changes On Aug. 19, School Board Chairman Bob Heman resigned from his position. He said he was devoting too much time to

serving on the board and the workload became more than a part-time job. Working to maintain a balance between work and family, Heman said all his time off was devoted to the board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My time was very rewarding, and I got to see a lot of changes throughout the district,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have seen tremendous gains everywhere in the district.â&#x20AC;? Heman served from 1994 to 2001, and returned in 2006 to run for the board when there was a lack of interest and an uncontested election. The School Board elected then-Vice Chairwoman Veronica Walter the new chair. She was defeated in a re-election bid in November. In September, Craig Davis was appointed to Hemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat on the board. Voters elected three new board members in November: Tera Lee, Brian Treakle and Melissa Sauser. The

message to the district was clear: The residents want more transparency. Lee, a vocal Farmington parent and frequent Burke ally, fought for lower class sizes. She wants to keep more dollars in the classroom and thinks this should be a top priority for the board. Treakle campaigned on three main issues: fiscal responsibility, lower class size and better communication. Sauser, like Treakle and Lee, campaigned on improved communication and transparency. Sauser has worked as a paraprofessional at all levels of education. Recently, Sauser worked as an English as a second language paraprofessional at Edina High School. She said her experience working with students from different backgrounds compelled her to become active in the Farmington districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic planning committee, of which she is

a member.

Facilities The district had about $18 million left from its 2007 capital levy referendum. It originally intended to build a sixth elementary school, but enrollment and population growth have slowed enough that this is no longer a viable option. Instead, the district decided to upgrade some of its oldest buildings so students in those schools have facilities more equal to those who attend the newer schools. Among projects proposed were upgrades to classrooms and installing a pool at the high school (which was part of the original plans). In an unrelated facilities matter, Farmington schools partnered with the city of Farmington to remodel the Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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into the Board chambers and spilling out into the hall. Don Sinner, president of Education MinnesotaLakeville (EML), the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s union, said teachers have indeed shared the pain. He counters Amoroso. Sinner said about 53 percent of the cuts have been teachers. The total number of District jobs lost in the last four years was 157, amounting to $6.5 million worth of cuts, Sinner said. The number of teachers cut in that time was 69 (or $3.4 million worth of cuts), he added. Over the past eight years, Sinner said, teacher cuts and pay freezes have amounted to $4.6 million. Teachers are â&#x20AC;&#x153;making sacrifices,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that his own pay is $700 less than it was two years ago. Sinner said that teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workloads have increased. Eight years ago, when the budget-cutting process began, the average middle school teacher saw 135 students a day, Sinner said. Next year, the expectation is 185 students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been part of the solution all along,â&#x20AC;? he said.

made it so the burden of increased property taxes has left the community unable to approve levy dollars even if it wanted to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that they (community members) donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like their schools,â&#x20AC;? he said, referring to the recent vote against two of three levy referenda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to help anymore.â&#x20AC;? Amoroso said at the Jan. 11 meeting that he anticipates more funding reductions from the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all due respect to our friends in St. Paul,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there will be a Year 11 and 12 (of cuts).â&#x20AC;? Sinner said the scenario leaves the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school districts in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;race to the bottom. The state isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting the job done.â&#x20AC;?

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ity, of faith-based social initiatives, rather than looking to government for solutions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it,â&#x20AC;? she said of a perceived culture of entitlement. Republicans want to move quickly this session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to have final bills to the governor in early May, with plenty of time for negotiations,â&#x20AC;? Holberg said. To view part of the Holberg interview, visit: http://www.youtube.com watch?v=OKlBSjzGivY.

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Thisweekend Minnesota writer lives and breathes baseball Prolific sports author/official scorer for Minnesota Twins to speak at Robert Trail Library by Andrew Miller

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the Major League Baseball website. In that capacity, he attends Stew Thornley remembers the first Minnesota Twins almost every Twins home game he attended like it was game each season. As a fan, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been to at least one home yesterday. game of every Major Thornley can still League team, and tell you who was has attended games pitching and who at about 25 minor the big hitters were league ballparks. in that game against And if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any Cleveland he attenddoubt about Thorned with his father in ley being a true fan, 1962. know that he owns â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad was a Thornley a pair of cats named big fan, and I was a fan right from the beginning â&#x20AC;&#x153;A-Rodâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeter.â&#x20AC;? His first book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as soon as I was old enough to understand the rules,â&#x20AC;? said Nicollet: The Glory and the author of more than 40 Fame of the Minneapolis books, mostly sports-related Millers,â&#x20AC;? was published in titles, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baseball in 1988. Since then, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written Minnesota: The Definitive a host of athlete biographies geared toward young readers History.â&#x20AC;? Thornley has bolstered his (including ones on Brett Faâ&#x20AC;&#x153;baseball fanâ&#x20AC;? resumĂŠ in a vre, Randy Moss and Kobe big way since that first Twins Bryant), collaborated with famed local sportscasters game almost 50 years ago. Employed as a health Ray Christensen and Herb educator with the Minnesota Carneal on their autobiograDepartment of Health, he phies, and even published a also works as one of two offi- book about one of his other cial scorers for the Minnesota hobbies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grave hunting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Six Feet Under: A Twins, and as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;datacasterâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; doing pitch-by-pitch data Graveyard Guide to Minneentry at Twins home games sota,â&#x20AC;? locates the final resting

places and tells the stories of more than 375 notable Minnesotans. As a graveyardhunting hobbyist, Thornley has visited the graves of 40 U.S. presidents (all the dead ones) and, not surprisingly, has sought out the burial plot of nearly every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s died. Thornley is set to speak Jan. 18 at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount as part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet the Authorâ&#x20AC;? series hosted by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. His presentation will focus mainly on his research and writing process, he said, but he will be happy to discuss and field questions about baseball and his work as an official scorer/ datacaster. Thornley will be the fifth speaker in the author series,

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March 12, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $29.50 and can be purThe Minnesota Zoo in chased in person at the box Apple Valley will come alive office, at ticketmaster.com, or during Animals, Books, and by calling (800) 892-2787. Children (ABC) Weekend, Jan. 15-17, with an appearance by costumed character Snoopy. ABC Weekend is designed The Chameleon Theatre to teach children the impor- Circle will present the cometance of animals and conser- dy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artâ&#x20AC;? Jan. 28 through Feb. vation through literature. It 13 at the Burnsville Performalso offers children the oppor- ing Arts Center. tunity to make animal pop-up â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artâ&#x20AC;? tells the story of books, listen to zookeeper three friends whose relationanimal stories, and have fun ship is tested by their radiwith hands-on activities. cally different reactions to a Schedule: Animal story work of art. time, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 Friday and Saturday perp.m.; meet Snoopy, 11 a.m. formances begin at 7:30 p.m.; to 1 p.m.; zookeeper talks, 11 Sunday performances begin a.m. and 1 p.m.; make animal at 2 p.m. pop-up books, 11 a.m. to 2 Tickets are $15 for adults p.m.; guest author Ian Pun- and $13 for seniors, students, nett, 1:30 p.m. (Jan. 17 only). and groups of eight or more. For more information, call Tickets can be purchased in (952) 431-9500. person at the box office, at ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 892-2787.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comes to Burnsville

The Lakeville Area Arts Center will present The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra on Friday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. This progressive bluegrass band fuses its music with jazz and world elements. The ensemble puts on a multimedia show including short films and projected graphics featuring animated Hubble telescope imagery. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. For tickets or additional information, call (952) 9854640.

Ralphie May tickets on sale Tickets go on sale Jan. 14 for comedian Ralphie Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 p.m. show on Saturday,

Jay Leno to perform at Mystic Lake Jay Leno, comedian and host of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tonight Show,â&#x20AC;? will perform at 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake. Tickets are $67. Contact the box office at (952) 496-6563 or go to mysticlake. com for more details.

Author and baseball buff Stew Thornley will speak at 6:30 p.m Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount as part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet the Authorâ&#x20AC;? series presented by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. The event is free and open to the public.

To submit items for the Arts Calendar, e-mail: eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Comedy Cathy Ladman with special guest Ron Lamprect at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 251 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville (lower level of Carboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets are $12.50 (early show) and $9 (late show). On deck for Jan. 21-22: Dennis Ross with special guest â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ole.â&#x20AC;? Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antigoneâ&#x20AC;? presented by Envision Academy of the Arts at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Black Box Theatre at Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students; avail-

Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

able at ticketmaster.com. Information: (952) 895-4685. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;? presented by the Burnsville Civic Light Opera Jan. 21-23 on the main stage at Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25/$15 adults, $20/$15 seniors, $15/$15 students; available at ticketmaster.com. Information: (952) 895-4685. Classes/workshops Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters. Register online at www. danpetrovart.com or call (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, winter/spring and summer at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville. Register online at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call

To submit items for Thisweekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Calendar, e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

(952) 469-0711. No Name Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Joshua Kloyda, 8-11 p.m., Galactic Cowboy Orches- The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and tra, 7:30 p.m., Lakeville Area Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Farmington, (651) 463-6844. Lakeville, (952) 985-4640. Pop Rocks, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Peabody, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, Valley, (952) 432-1515. Mister Peabody (front) and 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, Stoned Acoustic (back), 9:30 (952) 432-1515. Sum of All, 9:30 p.m., Neisp.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846(952) 846-4513. Smoke Screen, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music 4513. Chris Lawrence, 9 p.m. to Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakev12:30 a.m., Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye Grill, ille, (952) 469-5200. JB Leighton, Primetime 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving (952) 469-0711. Urban Jazz Experiment, Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 4357:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & 6111. Timothy Howe, 9 p.m. to Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 12:30 a.m., Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye Grill, 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Fu-Ga-We Tribe, 8-11 p.m., 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville,

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which the arts council started in 2009. Past speakers in the series have been Craig Macintosh, author of the World War II suspense novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fortunate Orphansâ&#x20AC;? (and illustrator of the syndicated comic strip â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sally Forthâ&#x20AC;?); longtime Golden Gophers sports announcer Ray Christensen; former Star Tribune political reporter Betty Wilson; and LG Bradshaw, author of the novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dot to Dot.â&#x20AC;? Thornley, of Roseville, maintains a website, which includes a full bibliography, at www.stewthornley.net. His books are available through online booksellers such as Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

(651) 214-4732. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 686-9134. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For class and registration information, visit www.cityofeagan. com/eaganarthouse or call at (651) 686-9134. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota.

Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington. Cost is $5 per class. Call Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages. For class and registration information, visit www.lakevillemn.gov or call the Arts Center office at (952) 985-4640.

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Valley, (952) 432-1515. High & Mighty (front) and The Pearl (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Ouchard Piano Trio Coffee Skitzo, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, Concert, 2 p.m., Lakeville Area 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., (952) 469-5200. Lakeville, (952) 985-4640. Good for Gary, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435Cherry Gun, Primetime 6111. Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Mark Mraz, 9 p.m. to 12:30 Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435- a.m., Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye Grill, 20800 6111. Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711. Stoned Acoustic, 7:30 to 10 Whiskey Tango, 9:30 p.m., p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burns4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) ville, (952) 736-3001. East of Innocence, 8-11 846-4513. p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844. Arch Allies, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple

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