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Citizenry grows, becomes more diverse Increased population may result in more federal funds, a redrawn 2nd Congressional District by Tad Johnson

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If Dakota County grows at the same rate as it has the past 10 years, it might overtake Ramsey County as the second most populous county in Minnesota â&#x20AC;Ś in 20 years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big if as it would mean Dakota County will continue to add an averOver the past 10 years, age of 4,264 people each year as it did in the 2000s, Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s populawhich saw a housing boom tion has grown by 11.98 percent, according to 2010 through much of it.

The six cities in the Thisweek Newspapers coverage area accounted for 77.60 percent of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population gain from 2000 to 2010. The six cities also increased the share of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population they contain, which grew slightly from 67.27 to 68.38 percent.

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2010 64,206 60,306 55,954 49,084 21,874 21,086 272,510 398,552

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U.S. Census data released last week. The county added 42,648 residents, which was the highest growth number of any county in Minnesota, pushing its total to 398,552. Ramsey Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population slipped 0.5 percent

City officials address communication issues THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

with information, and is hesitant to say the sky is falling until all facts are available to provide correct information. Discussion also included reviewing the council membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money-saving ideas, and strategies for dealing with upcoming budget challenges. One of those ideas is to seek salary concessions from some department heads, including Herlofsky. Although the idea was mentioned at the retreat, it was not discussed. Under Herlofskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract, a reduction of salary or other financial benefits is deemed to be a termination. The City Council was to conduct Herlofskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual performance review in a closed session during its March 21 meeting, but it was postponed because Council Member Terry Donnelly was unable to attend. Due to other membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; schedules, the review will be April 18. To help improve communications and establish a more interactive budget process, the council agreed to meet with department heads this spring.

Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typically cheerful, joke-cracking Mayor Todd Larson was direct and serious at a March 14 retreat between council members and city staff. Just minutes after the retreat began, Larson focused on City Administrator Peter Herlofsky. Saying he wants unfiltered information, Larson asked Herlofsky if he had directed staff to rewrite memos to the council to change wording and sometimes alter the meaning of the information. Herlofsky said he has directed some memos be changed, only so the most accurate information was provided. But Larson called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;censored information,â&#x20AC;? and said some city staff told to him they have problems with Herlofsky changing the information. Herlofsky asked for the identities of staff who had complained, but Larson refused. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comfortable with you knowing who they are.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever resolve it then,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said. He added that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Laura Adelmann is at laura. want to overload the council adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

The Lakeville School Board will discuss outgoing Superintendent Gary Amorosoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement package at its Study Session April 5. As it stands, Amorosoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement package, per the contract, is $361,572. About $92,000 of this is severance, about $91,000 is unused sick leave, about $163,000 is for medical insurance and about $15,000 is dental insurance. The primary point of discussion seems to be cenGeneral 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

tered on the severance provision. At the School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 22 meeting, the issue of Amorosoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement was part of the consent agenda, which is a list of routine matters not deemed to require discussion. Amoroso will take the leadership role at the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA). Board Member Bob Erickson asked to pull the item out of the consent agenda and address it publicly.

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another superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with the same language,â&#x20AC;? he said. On the heels of almost $16 million in budget adjustments, the general sentiment at the School Board meeting was a concern that the Board needed to discuss the severance issue further. So the April 5 meeting, which will also see discussions about boundary changes, will play host to the severance discussion.

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Between 2000 and 2010, Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population increased by 70.5 percent, rising from 12,365 to 21,086 residents, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. That is the fastest rate of growth for any city in Dakota County. See Farmington, 6A

Lakeville grew larger, more diverse over the past decade City also added more senior citizens, greater economic power by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Ask someone who has been around Lakeville for awhile and that person will tell you that things have changed over the years. Since 2000, Lakeville has significantly come into See Lakevlle, 11A

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Lakeville Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alex Richter attempts a shot during the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 79-75 loss in the opening round of the state tournament Wednesday. The Lakeville North girls basketball team placed third in the Girls Class 4A State Tournament with wins over Anoka and White Bear Lake. The team lost to Eden Prairie in its semifinal game. Rachel Banham (left) was named the AP Player of the Year after the tournament. For stories and more photos, see Sports and www.ThisweeekLive.com.

He said his primary concern was the severance compensation. Erickson, whose career for 30 years was as a city administrator for several municipalities including Lakeville, said that in his experience suggests severance is usually given when someone is discharged and not when he or she retires. The wording in the contract has changed over the past decade, Erickson said, to the extent that he is a bit shocked the severance provision is in there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t approve

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City became more diverse during that time

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Lakeville teams vie at state

Mayor questions memo editing by Laura Adelmann

from 2000 to 508,640 in 2010. Scott County added the second most residents in the past 10 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40,430 to account for by far the largest percentage gain of any of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counties See Census, 3A

Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population grew 70 percent in 10 years

budget cycle because the district faces a transition year with â&#x20AC;&#x153;huge upheaval.â&#x20AC;? Board Member Julie McKnight strongly objected to the option, citing concerns about the effect on staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done to this district so far is terribly disruptive, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get better,â&#x20AC;? she said. McKnight also referred to the resignation of Linda Goers, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human resources director. Goers informed Lee last week that she accepted a position with St. Paul schools. McKnight was worried there would be more resignations to come. Board Member Brian Trekle said he asked Lee to raise that option, but said he changed his mind, and the board needs to avoid tearing positions apart now. Instead, he said the district needs to stabilize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents are out there wondering what the heck is going on with this district,â&#x20AC;? Trekle said, calling it the wrong time to look at consolidation. While the budget recommendation is to cut teachers and increase class size by an average of one student for K-12, all board members indicated they wanted to protect the classroom. Lee said it is premature to talk about cutting teachers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the last option Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to have on this budget,â&#x20AC;? she said. All board members agreed the district should work with other districts or the city to save money. Discussions to move district offices into Farmington City Hall is a strong possibility, and discussions are underway about a rental agreement option. Officials on both sides have publicly praised the idea, indicating such an arrangement would be mutually beneficial.

Farmington School Board members are concerned about protecting the classroom as they struggle to make budget cuts that could reach as high as $2.4 million. The boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current target for making cuts is $1.3 million, but an option to implement some recommendations of the Baker-Tilly accounting firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study may be considered and raise the ultimate target amount. Cuts could help address the 2013 budget, when the district wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything left from its original $1.3 million federal stimulus allocation. This is used up in the current proposal to fill an $800,000 hole in the 2012 budget. Affecting the budget decision is the surprise resignation of Superintendent Brad Meeks, which has caused some strife within the district, according to comments some district employees made during the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 14 meeting. Farmington School Board members listened for over an hour to impassioned pleas from district staff against a budget proposal to reduce teaching and learning areas, and some also tearfully praised Meeks, lamenting his leaving. At Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget meeting, Board Member Tim Burke questioned why the budget didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include money Meeks is entitled, according to his separation agreement with the district. The issue created tension, and Board Member Julie Singewald said those costs wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fully known until the board determines how it will move forward in hiring Meekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s replacement. Board Chair Tera Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggestion to combine the superintendent, assistant superintendent and the director of teaching and learning into two positions also concerned among some board members. Singewald said discus- Laura Adelmann is at laura. sions should take place next adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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Republican majorities that may be interested in moving the a portion of the 2nd District that trends more Democrat than the rest into the more liberal 4th District. The 2nd District, now represented by U.S. Rep. John Kline of Lakeville, currently spans the width of the south metro area and contains most of Dakota County, and all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue and Rice counties. It includes the cities of Cottage Grove and the southern part of Woodbury in Washington County and one precinct in Hennepin County. The rest of the data The rest of the Census data confirm much of what local officials already know. Dakota County and its largest cities are gaining in population and growing more diverse. The 2010 Census doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell much more beyond that since it exclusively used the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Short Formâ&#x20AC;? - 10 questions related to who lives in the household, their ages, gender and race, and whether the residence is owned or rented. The 2000 Census long form asked additional questions related to commuting, household income, occupation, education and size and value of household. Here are some highlights in Dakota County: â&#x20AC;˘ Dakota County accounts for 14 percent of the sevencounty metro area population. â&#x20AC;˘ Four of Dakota County

cities are among the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 most populous: Eagan (9), Burnsville (14), Lakeville (16), and Apple Valley (18). â&#x20AC;˘ Eagan remained the largest city, 64,206 residents. â&#x20AC;˘ Lakeville added the most residents, 12,826, and moved ahead of Apple Valley as the third most populous city. â&#x20AC;˘ Farmington added the most residents on a percentage basis, 70.52. â&#x20AC;˘ The six largest cities in Thisweek Newspapersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coverage area accounted for 77.60 percent of the population gain in Dakota County. â&#x20AC;˘ The six cities increased the share of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population they contain, from 67.27 in 2000 to 68.38 percent in 2010. â&#x20AC;˘ In the six cities, the minority population accounted for 64.56 of the growth from 2000 to 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nearly two out of three new residents were minorities. â&#x20AC;˘ Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minority population grew the fastest, 10.01 percent. â&#x20AC;˘ Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minority population grew at the smallest rate, 4.99 percent. The population of the Twin Cities five suburban counties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dakota, Anoka, Carver, Scott and Washington â&#x20AC;&#x201D; increased by nearly 174,000 people since 2000, accounting for 45 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth.

(45 percent). What these numbers mean is largely undecided at this point in a couple of respects. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population gain could mean that more federal funding in such areas as education, nursing homes and highways will be funneled this way, but that will depend on the structure of the formulas and how the rest of the nation grew, according to Jane Vanderpoel, from the Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis. Population increases were 9.7 percent for the U.S. and 7.8 percent for Minnesota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All things remaining the same, we might be lucky enough to have slightly more funding,â&#x20AC;? Vanderpoel said. One thing the Census data confirm is that the 2nd Congressional District would need lose about 69,524 residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than the current population of its largest city, Eagan with 64,206 residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to satisfy the requirement that all congressional districts have nearly equal population. The early line is that some 2nd District residents would move into the 4th District, which is short 48,367 people. That could mean that more of Dakota County could become part of the 4th District to the north, which already includes the northern tip of Dakota County. That decision will be left up to the Minnesota Legislature, which is controlled by

Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-worker is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with a little help by Dawn Igoe

started to do CPR on Roger until the fire department arrived and took over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire captain asked if I was I was lying in bed still queasy from worn out from doing CPR, but I a stomach bug when my husband, Joe wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? he said. Igoe, arrived home from work MonIt was explained to him that people day, March 7. After a some chit-chat, usually fatigue quickly because adI asked him how his day went. ministering CPR is strenuous and reâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I did CPR on a co-worker today until the ambulance arrived,â&#x20AC;? was his quires a lot of upper body strength. I asked Joe if Roger was OK, but at that nonchalant reply. While it is typical of him to downplay time, the most he knew was that Roger had made it to the hospital alive. most things, he still seemed to be in a At that point in our conversation, bit of shock from the blur of his day. our children entered the room to find To know Joe is to know that if you out what we were talking about. Afneed help, he is there. Usually it reter a quick explanation, our 11-yearquires tools, but this time his toolbox old son said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we learned was useless. in Scouts. You do CPR to the tune of This story played out in the halls â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Alive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? of Burnsville Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service buildUnbeknownst to me, my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scout ing where Joe is a tech â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;a mechan- Joe Igoe group had received some CPR trainic.â&#x20AC;? Joe and a co-worker, Jeff Madison, were walking toward the locker room ing a few months prior, and Joe was there when they came upon another co-worker, and watching. He said the training had changed a lot Roger Tawek, lying face-down in the hall. Jeff called Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and then rolled him over the years and that instructors now emphasize very quick chest compressions and over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was as purple as Barney the dino- focus less on the importance of administering help with breathing. Joe also learned that saur,â&#x20AC;? Joe said. Joe ran to the office, quickly explained to instructors have found that it is easier for the staff that Roger was down in the hall and people to keep chest compressions in rhythm that they needed to call 911. He ran back and to a song beat rather than the counting. THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Joe initially thought Roger had suffered a heart attack. When he received an update a week after the incident, it was still not known what caused the emergency. The news was good though: Roger had been taken off of a respirator that morning and was breathing on his own. He was scheduled to undergo many more tests and, with any luck, was to be released from the hospital at the end of the week. Joe learned later that two Burnsville ambulances were responding to other calls when the incident happened. Allina Ambulance, a private ambulance company, was called in to go outside its normal service area. This was fortunate because they have a manual chest compression device and the other ambulances do not. The brand of device many emergency services use is a Lucas Device which performs the compressions to free EMTs and paramedics to administer drugs and perform other tasks. Joe was told that if they had only called 911 and he had not done CPR, and without the luck of the responding ambulance having a chest compression device, Roger most likely would have died. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty darn proud of my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; husband in spite of his protestations to the contrary. What he may not realize or acknowledge is that not everyone has the fortitude to

do the right thing or can overcome the shock of the situation to do something, anything, about it. Yes, he is my husband, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of him, but it goes beyond that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m encouraged that there are everyday people in addition to professionals who will go the extra mile to help. We all hope that Roger has a full and speedy recovery and returns to Burnsville Toyota soon. Thinking over everything that happened, I have created my own to do list that I hope others will consider doing as well: 1. Keep an eye out for defibrillators and make a mental note of their location. Many schools, churches, and businesses have them. 2. Get certified or re-certified in CPR. You never know when you might need to administer it, and there may be no defibrillator available. 3. Thank the professionals who do this every day. Oh, and be nice to your co-workers. One of them may save your life one day. Dawn Igoe is web specialist for Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. She can be reached at dawn.igoe@ecm-inc. com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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prise doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t solve its probBut I am certain that if lems by increasing costs we as a community are truTo the editor: and becoming smaller. ly committed to improving A report recently comeducation and producing pared the costs of differJOE NIEDERMAYR students who excel in scient Minnesota lawmakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakeville ence and technology, then flights around the state. we need to support the Like the previous Minneproject-based learning that sota governor Tim Pawlenwe see in an event like the ty, our current governor Christina Huddleston SciMark Dayton has found it ence Fair. To the editor: necessary to communicate I want to congratulate face to face with Minnesota all the fifth graders who CIMBERLI KEARNS constituents. took part in Christina Hud- Lakeville He conducted a flydlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Science Fair. around tour visiting RochThe time and effort the ester, Mankato, Moorhead students put into their work and Duluth. At each stop the goverwas truly impressive. Seenor and his staff met local ing students so personally officials from towns, couninvested in a science project ties and schools to hear was inspiring. I am certain To the editor: Having learned that an plans and give feedback. that all who go to Mankato estimated 13,000 people The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party on April 30 for the South used a Minnesota DepartCentral Regional Science are homeless each night in ment of Transportation Fair will dazzle the judges. Minnesota and that 19 percent of the homeless adults plane and sold extra seats I also want to thank Jim are military veterans, I defor $617.91 to the media Weber for organizing the cided to attend the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeso the total cost of the science fair and guiding the less Day on the Hillâ&#x20AC;? at the students through months of Capitol on March 15 to see preparation. what is being done to deal Letters to the editor policy While enjoying all the with this issue. Thisweek Newspapers welcomes letters to the editor. Submitted letters must be no more than 350 words. display boards, it became The day started with a All letters must have the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone number and address for verification purposes. Anonymous letters clear to me that in addition meeting for the attendees will not be accepted. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only. Thisweek Newspapers reserves the right to learning about a variety at which we heard brief but to edit all letters. Submission of a letter does not guarantee publication. of science topics, students supportive presentations had honed presentation from Rep. Rena Moran, and project management D-St. Paul, Rep. Jim Abelskills so necessary for fu- er, R-Anoka who chairs ture success. the House Health and HuContact us at: What I think was the man Services Committee FARMINGTON NEWS: farmington.thisweek@ecm-inc.com most satisfying, however, and Rep. Diane Anderson, LAKEVILLE NEWS: lakeville.thisweek@ecm-inc.com was how proud the students R-Eagan who is the chief SPORTS: sportswriter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com were of their work. Unlike author for a bill that would AD SALES: ads.thisweek@ecm-inc.com PRODUCTION: graphics.thisweek@ecm-inc.com the results of a standard- continue the funding for ized test, the students had emergency and transitional Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julian Andersen Lakeville Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Vehling something tangible to show housing services. President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marge Winkelman Thisweekend Editor . . . . . . . . . Andrew Miller for their efforts. The attendees respondGeneral Manager/Editor . . . . . . Larry Werner Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Orndorf ed positively to all three Finally, I am dismayed at Managing Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . Tad Johnson Dakota County Reporter . . . Laura Adelmann the fact that Christina Hud- presenters and Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Gessner Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Rogers dleston is the only elemen- received a standing ovaAssistant Managing Editor . . . . Erin Johnson Sales Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Jetchick Farmington Editor . . . . . . . . Laura Adelmann Production/Office Manager . . . Ellen Reierson tary school in Lakevillle tion from the crowd when that still sponsors a fifth- she announced her authorship of the emergency and grade science fair. BURNSVILLE OFFICE I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know whether the transitional housing bill. I 12190 County Road 11 Burnsville, MN 55337 lack of support for science was happy to see that there 952-894-1111 fax: 952-846-2010 fairs is due to the pressures was bi-partisan support for www.thisweeklive.com Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-Th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday of standardized testing or homeless programs. Later that day, I atbudgetary constraints. tended the Health and Human Services Committee ďż˝ meeting where Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill was being heard. I was impressed with the respect that members of the com mittee from both parties

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sources will make us uncompetitive. Only a few of the rich will become richer. Is it good judgment and fiscally responsible for Republicans to spend twice as much to fly around the state for the purpose of staging argument? Why did they choose to give their business to â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Flight Charterâ&#x20AC;? in Jackson Hole, Wyo., when Minnesota has many air charter companies here? Did they not care to support Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small businesses and employees? Is it not counterproductive to fly around the state to be contrary? We need to find solutions to the budget crises, to create jobs and make our state attractive. This canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be just the Republican way; we need to find the best way even if it means more membership fees and a larger organization. Private enter-

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Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt a topic of debate

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by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Montgomery Griffin Tara Montgomery, daughter of Tom and Linda Montgomery of Rosemount, and Andrew Griffin, son of Connie Griffin and Lloyd Johnson of Owatonna, announce their engagement. Tara is a Registered Dietician with Fairview University Hospital, and Andrew is a Registered Nurse with Fairview Southdale Hospital. A May 21 wedding is planned at Hamline United Methodist Church in St. Paul.

Terry Lee Hansen Maureen E. Age 61, of Lakeville, passed Schultz away Saturday, March 19 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1949 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Ihla (nee Erickson) Hansen. Terry is survived by his wife of 32 years Lou, daughter Amy (Dave) Ringwald, mother Ihla Hansen, sister Debi (Dean) Thayer, nieces Brandi (Steve) Holen and Sheyna (Johnny) Ferraro, nephew Ryan (Jill) Thayer, and grandnephews Zane and Dax Holen. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas. Terry served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was quiet, gentle, humble, and loved to help out others. Terry will be forever loved and missed. The family would like to thank all his friends, neighbors and especially all the men and women at the Department of Defense, 934th Security Forces Squadron where Terry worked as a Police Officer for 21 years. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 PM Thursday, March 24 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Wednesday, March 23 and 1 hour prior to service Thursday. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Airman & Family Readiness, 934th Airlift Wing, B727, 760 Military Hwy, Minneapolis, MN 55450-2100 Attn: Mike Sanford Director, A&FR. obit.HenryWAnderson.com

Age 85, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly on March 16, 2011 in Edina. Maureen is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Don Schultz; children, Vicky (Tom) Wilson, Scott (Sandy) Schultz and Kirby Schultz; grandchildren, Heidi, Jackie, Andy and Joe; step-grandchildren, Tommy, Phillip and Nicky and g r ea t - g r a n d ch i l d r en , O l i v i a , Holden and Kahlah. Also by many other loving nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday March 19, 2011 at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Age 56, of Lakeville, owner of Uncle Wayne's Painting, died on March 15, 2011. Survived by wife of 31 years, Barbara; daughters, Erin (Kevin) and Amy (Dave); granddaughters, Catherine, Sophia, Aubrey and Lailah; mother, Shirley Bjerke; siblings, Kathy, Gloria, Steve, Bruce, Patricia, Marilyn and Jeff; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life was held at Cross of Christ Community Church, Lakeville. Cremation Society Edina Chapel (952-924-4100).

Age 53 of Savage, MN passed away March 21, 2011. Survived by loving husband, David; children, Robert (Carrie) Berendt, Michael Braven, Joseph Greeman, Amy (Adam) Lipinski, Adam Borka; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Lee (Barb), Terry (Terri),Bernie (Marie) Booth, Lori (Chuck) Shippy, Cindy Ekstrom; mother, Beverly Booth; father, Fred (Joan) Booth. Funeral Service 11AM Friday March 25, 2011 at White Funeral Home 12804 Nicollet Ave. S. Burnsville. Visitation Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 4-8PM and one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment Dawn Valley Cemetery. Burnsville White Funeral Home 952-894-5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Carol & Gerald Edlund Carol and Gerald Edlund of Apple Valley, MN will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 25th, 2011. Their children, John, Joe, and Jennifer will gather with their families, including 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren to celebrate and honor this special couple.

Greg and Sandra Miner of Farmington and Kevin and Rita Hamernick of Vadnais Heights are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Nicole Renee and Michael Kevin. Nicole is a 2003 graduate of Farmington High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stout. Michael is a 2000 graduate of St. Bernard's High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. A May 22nd wedding is planned at the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View, MN.

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Bruce & Karen Power of Eagan, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah, to Adam Nowak, son of David & Jean Nowak, of Stetsonville, WI. Rebekah is a 2008 graduate of Eastview High School, Apple Valley, and will graduate in May from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN, with a degree in Psychology. Adam is a 2005 graduate of Medford Area High School, Medford, WI, and is a 2009 Northwestern College graduate, with a degree in Music/Art. He is currently employed by ACR Homes. An August 13 wedding is planned.

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Sports Panthers rebound in third-place title game Lakeville North girls team defeats White Bear Lake after loss to Eden Prairie by Tad Johnson and Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Lakeville North girls basketball team bounced back from a loss in the Class 4A state semifinal game to claim the third-place trophy last Friday night at Concordia College. The Panthers dispatched White Bear Lake, 68-50, to cap a 29-3 season. It was the second year in a row Lakeville North de-

feated White Bear Lake in the final game. Last year, it was in the state championship game. Rachel Banham led the Panthers with 17 points, while teammate Hannah Hughes chipped in 11. A host of other Panthers tallied in the scoring column. Jaya Perkins notched nine, Apiew Ojulu seven and Maddie Saarela and Simone Kolander six each. Banham added six re-

bounds and five assists. Lakeville controlled the tempo of the game and was superior in the ball-handling department. White Bear Lake had 22 turnovers, as the Panthers created nine steals. Unlike the previous night when Lakeville North went cold from the floor in the second half, the Panthers shot better from the field in the second half (56 percent). In the first half they shot 44.8 percent while building a 31-18 first-half lead. The Panthers carried the momentum into the halftime break, closing the half with a 7-0 run. White Bear Lake didn’t give up as they cut the lead to three at the 11:24 mark of the second half, 40-37. Lakeville North responded with a 16-3 run, capped by a steal and layup by Taylor Stewart to put the Panthers up 56-40 with 5:33 remaining in the game. After the game, Banham and Ojulu were named to the Class 4A all-tournament team.

Second round It wasn’t technically an upset, but Lakeville North was certainly upset when its Class 4A semifinal game ended. The Panthers lost 4932 to Eden Prairie, ending their chance to repeat as state champions. “The ball just didn’t go Photo by Rick Orndorf Panther guard Rachel Banham drives to the basket in in,” coach Andy Berkvam the third-place game of the 2011 Girls State Basketball said. “They tried. They certainly tried.” Tournament at Concordia College on March 19.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Panther defenders Apiew Ojulu and Hannah Hughes surround a White Bear Lake player during a full court press in the first half of their third-place tournament game. In the second half the Panthers went 4-for-27 shooting, but it didn’t start that way. At one point Lakeville North led 15-6 with 9 minutes, 25 seconds remaining in the first half. Three minutes into the second half Eden Prairie took a 29-22 lead and stretched it to 4026 with 6:40 left. “They’re a better team than us,” Berkvam said. “They were certainly better tonight.” There weren’t many positives to pull from the final stretch for the Panthers. North was held to 10 points in the second half, by far its lowest total in years.

By the end, Lakeville North was out-rebounded 34-28 and the team committed 17 turnovers. They could have lived with that, but their demise was shooting percentage. The girls made 24.6 percent of their field goals and went 0-16 from behind the threepoint line. “That sums it up right there,” Berkvam said. “That’s basketball.” In was a frustrating game for Banham. She committed her fourth foul with 10:38 remaining and the team trailing 32-24. She managed 10 points, went 4-for-15 and missed five three-point shots.

Apiew Ojulu led the Panthers with 12 points and eight rebounds. Lakeville North came into the game the No. 3 seed behind Eden Prairie at No. 2. The Eagles were the last team to beat the Panthers before they went on a 24game win streak. It was also the first time in years Eden Prairie swept the Panthers. The teams played each other at least twice a year when the Panthers were part of the Lake Conference. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Sports Briefs

Cougars tamed at tourney

Bronze medal for Team Braemar

Lakeville South loses in opening round to Eden Prairie

The Team Braemar synchronized skating team earned a bronze medal at the March 11-12 World Challenge Cup for Juniors in Neuchatel, Switzerland, placing third out of 19 teams. Team Braemar earned the highest difficulty base value of the event, 42.50. The team’s technical elements totaled 54.77, the highest in the competition. Local team members include Anna Farrington, Apple Valley; Kristen Kraimer, Burnsville; Stephanie Rosicki, Eagan; Breanna Hegseth, Lakeville; and Lily Schroeder, Rosemount.

by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Lakeville South boys basketball team battled back from a 12-point secondhalf deficit to pull within two points twice in the final three minutes, but lost in the opening round of the Class 4A State Tournament on Wednesday. The Cougars were defeated by Eden Prairie, 79-75, a team they used to face twice a year in the old Lake Conference. The furious comeback started when the Eagles went up 65-53 with 7 minutes, 21 seconds left in the game. A 7-0 Cougar run in less than 1:25, including five free throws and a field goal by Alex Richter, pulled the Cougars to within five. With 2:49 to go, a threepointer by Matt Heller cut the lead to two. The Eagles held the Cougars at bay until Jon Christensen’s traditional threepoint play cut the lead to 77-75 with 22 seconds left. South had a chance to cut the lead again, but the Eagles knocked down two free throws to end the game. Richter led the team with 33 points, while Christensen poured in 25. Heller was the only other Cougar to score in double figures with 10 points. Farmington/from 1A In the past decade, the city has also increased in diversity. Whites went from making up 95.6 percent of the population to 89.8 percent of it, while the total number of African Americans, Asians and Hispanics grew from less than 2 percent to almost 9 percent of the city’s population. Census data shows in 2000, less than 1 percent of Farmington‘s population was Hispanic or Latino, but by 2010 they made up 3.64 percent of the population. Farmington’s Asian population likewise grew from 1.5 percent to 3.53 percent of residents in the last 10 years,

Lakeville goalie to play in DIII final four Photo by Rick Orndorf

Members of the Lakeville South boys basketball team Photo by Rick Orndorf celebrate their win in the Section 3-4A boys basketball Lakeville South’s Riley West drives to the hoop during championship. the Cougars’ 79-75 loss in the opening round of the state tournament Wednesday. Lakeville South trailed af- their final two games of the ter the first half, 43-34. 3-4A section tournament, added 18. The two accounted sive rhythm in the second half including two teams from for two-thirds of the Cougars’ outscoring the Eagles by 12. South qualiﬁes offensive output. Lakeville South’s Riley neighboring Apple Valley. They were more than able West added nine points, and South eliminated Eastview, The Lakeville South boys basketball team cruised 56-50, in the semifinals and to offset the one-two offensive Matt Heller chipped in seven. Dustin Fronk and Harry into the state tournament dispatched Apple Valley in punch from the Eagles. Tyus Jones and Tom Schalk scored Sonie scored 11 and six, rethe final at Skoglund Arena with a 74-58 win over Apple Valley last Friday night in on the campus of St. Olaf 23 and 16 points, respectively. spectively, for the Eagles. The Cougars posted a 34College. Northfield. Richter powered Lakeville 30 advantage in the first half, Tad Johnson is at editor. As the No. 4 seed, the Cougars defeated higher seeds in with 31 points. Christensen and found a little better offen- thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

and now almost 4 percent of the city’s residents are two or more races. About 2 percent of the people in Farmington are black, or African American. Farmington’s population also includes 108 American Indians or Alaskan natives and 15 people who are native Hawaiians or from another Pacific island. That diversity has also been reflected in the Farmington schools, said Dr. Christine Weymouth, District 192 assistant superintendent. During the 2003-04 school year, there were 105 English language learners enrolled in the district, now it serves 252 such students, more than doubling that population

since 2000. The district employs seven full-time teaching positions devoted to the English as a second language students, and also has a few teaching aides who work one-on-one with some of the students, Weymouth said. Their positions, training and supplies are funded through federal aid. As those student numbers have grown, so has the amount of money Farmington receives to serve them. In 2003, the district received $10,385 for those students, and this year the aid totals $34,673. “I think we’re a richer community as a result of more than doubling our number of English language

learners in our district. It’s housing stock. been a very good thing,” In nearby Rosemount, Weymouth said. which has a comparable population of 21,874, there Housing are 194 foreclosed properFrom 1990 to 2007, ties for sale. Many homes are sold Farmington development was booming; between by banks before they go those years, the city grew by into foreclosure, said Robb Grandt, Realtor with Keller 4,959 housing units. The 2010 Census found Williams Preferred Realty. He added that a few there are now 7,412 total housing units in the city, homeowners have been able and 346 of them are vacant. to negotiate new payments There are currently 536 with their banks and retain homes in foreclosure in their homes. While the foreclosure Farmington, according to market has hampered Dakota County. residential Farmington has a high Farmington’s number of foreclosures in market, attracting more Dakota County, and the businesses and residents is unwanted distinction of one of the goals of “Grow leading the area in sheriff’s Farmington,” an initiative sales as a percentage of its of both Farmington busi-

BJ O’Brien, a 2004 graduate of Lakeville High School, and the St. Norbert College (DePere, Wis.) men’s hockey team will play in the National NCAA Division III Final Four hockey tournament March 25-26 at Ridder Arena, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. O’Brien was part of the 2004 team that qualified for state. He played with the Indiana Ice, Fargo-Moorhead Jets and St. Cloud State University. He has since transferred to St. Norbert College and will graduate in May. ness leaders and city officials. The group has developed strategies to strengthen local economic development that include promoting the city’s assets and activities like Dew Days, the Dakota County Fairgrounds and bike path network. Through the initiative, members have already succeeded in one of its goals: bringing north and south Farmington leaders together. Thanks to the group’s efforts, this summer flower pots will brighten up local storefronts. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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Lakeville paves way for Malt-O-Meal expansion City Council votes to allow cereal maker to build in part of a conservation easement by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Lakeville City Council voted at its March 21 meeting to grant cereal giant Malt-O-Meal the ability to expand into a 1995era conservation easement adjacent to its property at 20802 Kensington Blvd. Because of the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unanimous vote, the company has the ability (with restrictions) to construct building, parking and stormwater treatment basin improvements within the 155-foot-wide conservation easement. Malt-O-Meal representatives at the meeting said

the company had already expanded its office space since moving to the former site of New Morning Windows in December 2009. Paul Holzhueter, MaltO-Mealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice president of business development, said that even though his firm is the fastest-growing cereal maker in the nation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect this kind of growth.â&#x20AC;? Part of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-range plan is to further expand its operations in Lakeville, which would include construction of an additional building near its current one in the next five to six years, Holzhueter said.

The expansion is expected to add more jobs for workers including support staff, food scientists and purchasing directors. Holzhueter said the company is not interested in purchasing or leasing space elsewhere in Lakeville. Locating all employees in one complex would give MaltO-Meal â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lot of efficiency.â&#x20AC;? Jim Reitter, a neighbor of Malt-O-Mealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current complex, has been among the vocal opponents of allowing expansion into the easement. In February, when the Planning Commission originally considered whether

to vacate the easement altogether, Reitter spoke at the marathon meeting along with other opponents. At the March 21 council meeting, Reitter asserted the city was breaking the law by allowing construction in an easement that was to exist in perpetuity. City Attorney Roger Knutson pointed to a clause in the conservation easement language that indicated it could be altered with written consent of the city. In February, the Planning Commission voted against vacating the easement, but passed onto the council a recommendation

to allow construction within the easement provided Malt-O-Meal adheres to a set of seven conditions: â&#x20AC;˘ Any future building constructed within the easement premises is limited to two stories high; â&#x20AC;˘ Future buildings must be set back at least 100 feet from the north property line; â&#x20AC;˘ Any current and future parking areas must be set back 50 feet from that property line; â&#x20AC;˘ At least 25 white pines or trees of similar species (with minimum heights of 20 feet at the time of planting) must be installed along

Farmington Liquorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern store to close for three days THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern liquor store will close March 28-30 for selling liquor to a minor in a failed compliance check conducted by Farmington police Aug. 2, 2010. In addition to the cityowned liquor store failing the check, Cancun Restaurant served beer to a minor male just months from turning 21. The minor was working with Farmington police officer Andrew Van Dorn as part of the annual complaince check.

As a result of the failed check, Cancun Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liquor license will be suspended from March 28-30. In both instances, the clerks checked the underage maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actual driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, but then still served or sold him the alcohol. After each clerk completed the sale, Van Dorn identified himself as a police officer and cited the women for selling liquor to a minor. Each business will pay a $300 fine. The clerks were prosecuted separately in February. Maria Cortes, 40, of Faribault, owner of the

E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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the entire length of the north property line. Smaller evergreens must also be planted along that line to further bolster a buffer; â&#x20AC;˘ Malt-O-Meal must direct all parking lot and exterior light away from residential properties to the north; â&#x20AC;˘ Uses within any future building are limited to research and development or general office; and â&#x20AC;˘ The city must review all future site improvements prior to the commencement of work.

Cancun Restaurant, was fined $380, placed on one year of probation and received a 90-day suspended jail sentence for furnishing liquor to a minor. Farmington Liquor store employee Emily Bersinger, Farmington, who was 19 at the time, faced identical charges and received the same suspended sentence and probation. She paid a $455 fine because it included a $75 charge for a public defender co-payment.

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Farmington Mayor Todd Larson presented a surprised Rosemary Swedin, an accountant in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finance department, with an engraved clock for her 43 years of service. City Administrator Peter Herlofsky called her â&#x20AC;&#x153;a very special person,â&#x20AC;? and thanked her for her dedication. The City Council and audience gave her a standing ovation.

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SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY CONTROLS REPLACEMENT Crystal Lake Elementary 16250 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Crystal Lake Elementary Controls Replacement until 1:00 p.m. local time on April 14, 2011 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.ersdigital.com. This project includes: Removal of existing pneumatic building automation system (VAV) and replacement with new digital building automation system including all associated electrical, piping, and ductwork modifications. Engineering Repro Systems, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about March 30, 2011. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Crystal Lake Elementary Controls Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to Engineering Repro Systems Imaging in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2011. Independent School District #194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk 2506049 3/25-4/1/11

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

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

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TOWN OF EUREKA PUBLIC NOTICE: CALL FOR ROAD GRAVEL BIDS The Town Board of Eureka Township is calling for gravel bids, to be used on township roads/projects. The outside of the envelope should indicate, "Bid for Gravel" Type of Materials: Material to follow specifications as presented in Chapter 3138, Aggregate for Surface and Base Courses, of the MnDot Standard Specifications for Construction Material. (2005 edition) 1. 100% crushed limestone-, meeting MnDot Spec #3138-1 Class 5b modified with not less than 8% or more than 12% passing the #200 sieve. 2. Surfacing gravel meeting MnDot Spec #3138-1 Class 5a modified with not less than 8% or more than 12% passing the #200 sieve Eureka Township reserves the right to test materials. Measurement: Each load must be weighed by a certified weighing device and a receipt will be delivered to a township official at time of delivery. Quantity: Material #1 Approximately 4600 tons delivered to various Eureka Township roads. Material # 2 Approximately 6200 tons delivered to various Eureka Township roads. Start date, quantity, delivery location and rate of delivery to be as directed by Eureka Township representative. Bidders are advised to submit bids by the ton, all taxes included, delivered. Sealed bids should be mailed to: Eureka Township Office, P.O. Box 576, Lakeville, MN 55044. Bids will be accepted until 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011. Bids will be publicly opened at the Regular Town Board Meeting on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM, at the Eureka Town Hall located at 25043 Cedar Ave. Farmington, MN. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk/Treasurer of Eureka 2545967 3/25-4/1/11

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its own. Downtown is fully functional, new shopping center opportunities abound and ubiquitous outdoor amenities allow for a high quality of life for Lakeville residents. Lakeville grew almost 30 percent in population, from 43,128 in 2000 to 55,954 by 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. During that decade, Lakeville moved from the 20th to the 16th largest city in the state and displaced Apple Valley as the third largest city in Dakota County (behind Eagan and Burnsville). Along with those rooftops came commerce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(From 2000 to 2010) has been the biggest boom in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history,â&#x20AC;? said Dave Olson, who has served as Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community and economic development director since 2001. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was over $300 million in commercial development over that period.â&#x20AC;? Lakeville added about 5,000 new housing units, Olson said. The nearly 13,000-person increase that represents is equivalent to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a small-to-medium-sized city in outstate

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that closed in 2006, was the only full-service grocer for years. There was no Target, Gander Mountain or Best Buy. Olson said when he moved to Lakeville in 2002, the only grocery options within the city limits were Enggrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Family Foods. Erickson was city administrator from 1989 to 2004. He presided over scores of changes in Lakeville. Among those that stick out to him are new medical clinics; transportation improvements (such as the interchanges of Interstate 35 and county roads 50, 60 and 70); opening of Lakeville South High School in 2002; an increasing elderly population; new neighborhoods; new big box retailers; and downtown restoration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very important,â&#x20AC;? Erickson said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve maintained the quality of our lakes and streams. Our parks, open spaces and trails have just flourished this past decade despite the growth.â&#x20AC;? Downtown was an increasingly ailing remnant of Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past as a tiny rural service village. But the concerted efforts of

Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minority population increased from about 6 percent in 2000 to about 11 percent in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is still small compared to Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly 23 percent and Apple Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 percent, but it represents a changing face for Lakeville. For example, District 194â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of students who speak English as a second or other language jumped from 7 to 12 percent, School Board Member Bob Erickson said. This is evident at schools like Crystal Lake Elementary. Its website features a section called â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Esquina EspaĂąola,â&#x20AC;? a resource geared toward Spanishspeaking parents.

Rooftops to shops For years, Lakeville, despite its growing population and burgeoning political power, had very few places at which people could shop. Trips to more developed neighbors such as Apple Valley and Burnsville were the norm. Enggrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, the downtown grocery store

cording to Dakota County projections. Lakeville currently has one private and three Dakota County Community Development Agency senior housing developments. Two more private ones are coming within the next couple years. The share of Lakeville households with seniors increased from 7 to 11 percent over the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Over that same period of time, the number of households with children decreased from 58 percent to 51 percent. The changing demography has led to (and will lead to) a variety of changes for the city and the three school districts that serve it. Crystal Lake will be closed this year - largely because of a $15.8 budget deficit but also because the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern neighborhoods, which were among the first suburban developments, are growing

city leaders and community members led to its resurgence in the past decade. Erickson said the downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure, pushing 50 years old, was ripe for revitalization. The city added storm sewer service and replaced aging water mains and sanitary sewer, in addition to curb and gutter. The Lakeville Area Arts Center, housed in the old All Saints Catholic Church location on Holyoke, opened 10 years ago. Market Plaza and the new Ace Hardware site were constructed within the past year.

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older. But opportunities also arise for Lakeville because the growing number of senior housing facilities represents a demand for housing and development during a time in which such a concept seems anachronistic. Erickson, in addition to his widespread civic involvement, works for Welsh Companies, which developed Highview Hills senior living community on County Road 50. He said the city emanates a â&#x20AC;&#x153;lifestyle housing component.â&#x20AC;? In other words, as the city adds different forms of housing for seniors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 55-plus independent living neighborhoods to assisted living and nursing home facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is preparing itself to be a community in which people can truly spend their lives from the cradle to the grave. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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Michael Colucci will deliver his Elvis-influenced brand of comedy hypnotism (dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikenosisâ&#x20AC;?) at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Colucci will be joined by improv comedy duo The Stagebenders. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance by calling (952) 431-1776 or visiting www. comedyinfo.com. A video clip of Colucci performing is at http://mikenosis.com.

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Lorie Line with bring her Intimate Evening Series to the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. April 28. to meet and greet fans in the lobby following the show,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, bring your camera and CDs or music books for personalized autographs.â&#x20AC;? Line resides with her husband, Tim, and her son, Jackson, in Orono. She has sold over 6 million albums under her own label. To order tickets, call the arts center box office at (952) 985-4640. Tickets are $38 per person or $33 each for a group of 10 or more. All seats are reserved. For more information about line, go online at www.lorieline.com.

Tickets are on sale for Lorie Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local Intimate Evening Series performance at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue. The Lakeville show is among 21 cities she will be playing during the series in April and May. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My audience loves the intimacy and casualness of this show,â&#x20AC;? Line said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having just a few great players surround me allows the piano to be the focal point. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautifully elegant show, yet simple, and I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why my fans like this series so much.â&#x20AC;? Line has been developing her â&#x20AC;&#x153;intimate seriesâ&#x20AC;? tour for five years. This show has become as well attended as her holiday extravaganza that has toured for over 20 years, according to Line. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will highlight Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original work and songs off of her new release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vogue.â&#x20AC;? She says fans always want to know what she will wear. She says she will grace the stage with the latest and greatest in fashion from world-class designers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m bringing just five musicians, or my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fab Fiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as I affectionately call them,â&#x20AC;? Line said. The musicians include 19-year-old violinist/fiddler Robbie Nordstrom, Dave Budimir on trombone, David Young on guitar, Ian Allison on bass and Nate Babbs on drums. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the one time of year that I have the opportunity

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theater and arts briefs Scott Hansen and The Stagebenders will perform with special guest Scott Kadrlik at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Brackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Country Club, 17976 Judicial Road, Lakeville. General admission is $20. A VIP dinner and show with meet-and-greet is $45 with seating at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling (800) 838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Flight attendant Gregg Proteaux, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attitudes at Every Altitude,â&#x20AC;? will share his experiences and sign copies of his book from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Apple Valley Barnes and Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. Proteaux has been a Minneapolis-based flight attendant for 15 years.

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Dakota Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Lady Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian Tea will be held at noon Saturday, May 7, at the Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville. The theme will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day at the Races,â&#x20AC;? featuring the Kentucky Derby. Guests are encouraged to wear hats and

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gloves with their spring attire. Tickets are $30 and are available through advance sales only. They can be ordered by sending a check made out to Dakota City Heritage Village along with the names and addresses of the guests to Dakota City Heritage Village, P.O. Box 73, Farmington, MN 55024. Tickets will be mailed to guests after April 15. For information, call (651) 460-8050.

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