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Public safety aid will make difference in NE metro BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
About $17 million. That’s the amount of money that is being disbursed to cities, counties and townships in the northeast metro area to be used under the umbrella of public safety. This year, Gov. Tim Walz signed $300 million into law to help communities meet
respectively, in public safety aid. Eligible uses of the funding include community violence prevention and intervention programs, community engagement, mental health crisis responses, victim services, training programs, first responder wellness, emergency services
their local police, fire and emergency management needs. The Department of Revenue has begun sending the funds to local governments. Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) was the author of the bill. Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties will receive over $4.1 million, $6 million and $3.3 million,
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Canine Inspired Change: Dogs serve as bridge to connection BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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Got blood? The American Red Cross has several opportunities in the area for the public to roll up a sleeve and give as we head into 2024. St. Genevieve in Centerville just hosted a blood drive and next up will be St Mark Lutheran Church in Circle Pines Jan. 8. Visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to sign up. Those who give during the month of January will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Las Vegas.
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he was going to have Hutch be a therapy dog when he finished his treatment — So instead, I did that for him.” Loftus got about halfway through the training when Hutch was attacked by another dog during training. “I was so discouraged, but SEE CANINE INSPIRED CHANGE, PAGE 12
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The county board has voted down a resolution that would have approved final design, submission of plans and construction of new Anoka County Jail facilities.
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to life right before your eyes,” said Parks Communications Supervisor Nicole Greenwell. Each year since 1977, the AMC has recognized valuable innovations and improvements in county government with County Achievement Awards. Awards were presented at the AMC annual conference Dec. 4-6. AMC is a voluntary statewide organization that assists the 87 counties in providing effective county governance to the people of Minnesota.
Finance and Central Services receives cashVest Award The county’s Finance and Central Services Division recently received a cashVest 90+ award, which signifies excellence in the implementation and management of
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Going into the 2024 legislative session, Anoka County has a few priorities it would like to focus on. Commissioner Jeff Reinert, chair of the Intergovernmental and Community Relations Committee, noted that the committee discussed the county’s 2024 legislative platform at its last meeting. Some of the items discussed included
The Anoka county board will enter into a funding agreement with the Metropolitan Council for hazardous tree removal and ash tree replacement throughout the county’s regional parks and trail system. During the last legislative session, the state made funds available to regional park implementing agencies for the removal of hazardous trees and tree replacement to address the damaging effects of the emerald ash borer. The county received $161,384 for this purpose.
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all liquidity in the public and higher-ed marketplace. Anoka County is the only county in Minnesota to receive this award this year. County’s chief officer, Property Records and Taxation receives award The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) recently recognized Anoka County Chief Officer of Property Records and Taxation Pam LeBlanc by presenting her with an AMC outstanding service award for her 42 years of service to Anoka County. County reaches agreement with director of Social Services The Anoka County Board has reached an employment agreement with George Borrell to appoint him as the new department director of Anoka County Social Services and Behavioral Health. Borrell replaces Jerry Pederson, who recently retired.
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ometimes things happen that are just too perfect to be a coincidence. Oftentimes in the newsroom we talk about social media and start to get frustrated at some of the negative impacts that can happen, like a rumor growing bigger and bigger and spreading further and further. But sometimes social media can be positive too. Recently I was scrolling Facebook when I stumbled across a post in a dog group. To my surprise it was a picture of a wooden plaque that said “no longer by our side but forever in our hearts” and had a Shannon’s picture of my Frosty, my 10-yearold white German shepherd that Shenanigans recently passed away after a battle with degenerative myelopathy. Shannon A woman found the plaque Granholm lying in the grass next to a medical building in Edina. I was so shocked. I don’t remember the last time I was in Edina, Frosty has never been to Edina and I don’t think we know anyone who lives in Edina. Frosty touched several lives while she was here, and people from the dog community immediately recognized her and started tagging me in the post. Some even recognized her from her Instagram (@frosty_and_baby_twinkie) and included screenshots to that. My first thoughts were maybe someone had the plaque made and it got sent to the wrong address. Then I thought maybe the package was stolen somewhere along the way, or perhaps someone was carrying it and dropped it? My mind was spinning! How does a beautiful plaque of your dog just show up in the grass? The mystery was eventually solved. A friend of mine contacted me to let me know she had purchased the plaque for our family in honor of Frosty. It was in her car overnight, when her car was broken into. The thief(s) ravaged through her car and disposed of the things they didn’t want nearby. I’d like to think my Frosty girl didn’t want to be stolen or disposed of like trash and had something to do with the reason a random stranger noticed the plaque and was kind enough to pick it up and try to find the owner. Social media did its job — connecting people. I will forever be grateful, not only for the person who purchased the plaque in the first place, but for the dog lover who knew Frosty was missed and should be back home where she belongs. Fly High my Frosty girl. You are so missed. The scenario made me think of other stories where social media had a positive impact. Think about a lost wedding ring; someone needing a kidney; a dog being reunited with their family; finding a long-lost sister; or all the people who have been able to raise thousands of dollars for someone who experienced a tragedy. Social media is also the reason we found our new addition, Tundra, a six-month-old American Eskimo puppy. Social media is not always bad. Shannon Granholm is the Managing Editor at Press Publications. CONTRIBUTED
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years of just over $20,000.” Monies will also be used to buy fire suppression and rescue equipment to outfit the new engines; replace squad and body-worn cameras; and for emergency preparedness training for city officials and staff, he noted. At the council’s next work session Jan. 8, the council will discuss its priorities for the remaining $260,000 in aid. The Centennial Lakes Police Department, which serves the cities of Circle Pines, Centerville and Lexington will receive just over $500,000. “For the first time in about 20 years, we are going to be adding a police officer to our force. We're going from 16 full-time officers to 17,” CLPD Chief James Mork explained. “And while some people might not think that's a big addition, when your family member is having a heart attack … having another car out that can respond to the medical (call) to help save the life is critical.” Mork said a priority for the department is also traffic and speed concerns. The department plans to purchase some electronic speed signs
equipment, recruitment and retention, and personnel costs. One perk of the public safety aid dollars is that it is up to each jurisdiction to decide how it would like to spend the funds. “Every community is unique,” said Lino Lakes Director of Public Safety John Swenson. “Here in Lino Lakes, our council has made a very robust investment in employee wellness, in mental health and physical health … If the Legislature simply said, ‘Here's money, you have to use it for this,’ that wouldn't address the needs that we have.” Gov. Walz and Sen. Gustafson recently held an event highlighting how local police and fire departments plan to utilize the funds. The city of Lino Lakes received $929,294. Swenson explained that Lino Lakes plans to use the funds “in a multitude of ways,” including using approximately $230,000 to buy down a portion of its $2.2 million investment in two fire engines. “That translates to a savings for the city of Lino Lakes over the next 10
Centennial Lakes Police Department Chief James Mork shares how his department plans to utilize the public safety monies.
that can be moved around to different areas of the three cities. The city of White Bear Lake will receive $1,096,939. “A lot of the purchases that we are going to do with this money would either be delayed, or we would not financially be able to do with the restrictions that we have,” Fire Chief Greg Peterson said. “One of the things that hasn't been mentioned yet is (that) the cost of equipment has gone up significantly, and
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Cougars trip Dodge County 3-1 for 10th win BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Centennial/Spring Lake Park has a fivegame win streak after defeating a strong Dodge County team 3-1 on Wednesday evening at The Blake School in Edina. The Cougars improved to 10-1-2. Dodge County (11-2), a pairing of KassonMantorville and Byron, took a 1-0 lead on Hannah Peterson’s first-period goal. Cougar goalie Kaitlin Groess stopped the Wildcats’ other 20 shots. CLP netted one goal in each period: by Grace Laager (Noelle Hemr
assisting), Teagan Kulenkamp (Laager assisting) and Alexis Larsen (Annabelle Buccicone assisting). Each team was 0-for-7 on power plays. Participating in Blake’s Crosstown Cup holiday event, the Cougars faced Rogers on Thursday, after the early deadline for this week’s paper. On Dec. 21, the Cougars edged Wayzata 1-0 at home, with Katie Ball delivering the lone goal at 11:40 of the third period. Groess stopped 32 shots by the Trojans (5-8).
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The Cougars rebuffed this scoring threat by Dodge County’s Molly Koch (9) and McKenna LaFleur (55). Cougar goalie Kaitlin Groess hunkered down while Alexis Larsen (21) reached for the puck after hitting the ice. Behind them are Annabelle Buccicone (5) and Paige Clauson (8).
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GIRLS BASKETBALL Molly Monson, a new offensive threat for the Cougars this year, scored 27 points in a 77-60 win over Forest Lake on Dec. 21, while senior 1,000-pointer Marisa Frost led with 31 points. “She is starting to get comfortable, and mapping out her role on the team,” coach Jamie Sobolik said about Monson, a sophomore guard who led the JV in scoring last year. Monson is shooting a torrid 16for-29 on three-pointers along with 26for-55 on two’s. Averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 steals, she’s helping to pick up the slack with junior post Autumn McCall missing four-plus games due to an ankle sprain. McCall returned against Forest Lake and scored three points. When McCall gets back to 100 percent, Sobolik said, it should open more space for the sharpshooting guards. Forest Lake (2-6), in the loss to Centennial, had Savanna Puent with 18 points and Cassidy Pitzl with 17.
BOYS HOCKEY Champlin Park emerged a 6-4 winner over Centennial after a freewheeling third period Dec. 21. The Rebels outscored the Cougars
4-2 in the last period. Brett Solomon netted three goals for the Rebels (5-31), giving him 19 for the season, and Taylor Aberwald added two. Heath Nelson notched two goals, and Gavin Cunningham and Joey Hemr one each for the Cougars (4-4-1). Rebel goalie Evan Whipple stopped 18 of 22 shots while Cougar goalie Easton Cody saved 29 of 34.
BOYS BASKETBALL Centennial pulled out an overtime win over Forest Lake, 78-76, at home Thursday evening. Tristan Hanson sank the game-winner as time expired in overtime. Jackson Driessen netted 24 points and Ty Burgoon 17 for the Cougars (3-6). Luke Gunderman and Hanson added nine points each. Driessen and Jack D’Agostino delivered crucial threepointers late in regulation to force overtime with the score 63-63. Owen Waldoch sank 21 points and Braeden Turk 19 for the Rangers (3-2). Coach Spencer Waldvogel cited Charlie Augustin, Landon Gnadke, and Hanson for a great job guarding Forest Lake’s dominant big men. Bruce Strand
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 3, staff from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center will discuss the tracks that animals leave behind in the snow, how to interpret the tracks and how learning to read tracks can improve a person’s outdoor skills. The Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series webinars are free and offered year-round, though registration is required. Visit the Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webpage at mndnr.gov/discover for the registration portal, more information about upcoming webinars and recordings of past webinars.
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then I found Canine Inspired Change (CIC)” she recalled. Canine Inspired Change was founded by professional dog trainer Danielle Graczyk of Little Canada in 2010. It officially became a nonprofit organization in 2013. “Life has its ups and downs, and I found myself in a really Dark Night of the Soul in which I had to confront my drug and alcohol usage,” Graczyk explained. This March, she will mark 13 years of sobriety. “It was messy and really terrible, and I almost lost everything, but through it all I had the constant of the dogs.” At the time, not only was Graczyk a dog trainer, but she also had certified therapy dogs of her own. She received an email from a school in Lakeland inquiring about if she could bring in her dogs to work with youth with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD). Word began to spread about her work, things “serendipitously” fell into place and the nonprofit was launched. CIC harnesses the healing power of dogs to break down barriers and spark powerful connections while empowering youth and adults who
have socially isolating conditions or who have experienced trauma. Since its inception, CIC has trained over 189 therapy dog teams, supported more than 1,000 students and partnered with over 30 schools and organizations across the Twin Cities. Some organizations go to CIC’s 3,000-square-foot facility in St. Paul, but most of the programs happen off site. CIC contracts with Ramsey County to bring programming to the juvenile detention center and contracts with the state of Minnesota for programming at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center. CIC also provides programming to Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District, specifically Work Experience Life Skills (WELS) North in Vadnais Heights, Karner Blue in Blaine, Pankalo Education Center in Lake Elmo and Quora Secondary School in Little Canada. CIC vets and trains its therapy dog teams, as it’s not the “traditional” therapy dog work. CIC currently has approximately 250 volunteer teams. “Traditional therapy dog work would be, you go to a hospital; the dog is super docile and just lays there and lets people pet them, and it is awesome. What we do is active
dog training in conjunction with supporting pro-social skills in the students that we work with,” Graczyk said. “People start to feel what it is like to have a safe, loving relationship. They start to learn boundaries, how to deal with a difficult emotions like impatience or frustration. They start to learn how to connect with others with the dog as the bridge.” Loftus and Hutch completed the training in November 2022 and started visiting schools in January 2023. Five-year-old Hutch is also certified as a literacy therapy dog, and helps students gain confidence in their reading skills. Through CIC, so far the two have visited Karner Blue, Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center and an elementary school in St. Paul. “We don’t know the specific challenges each child in the group has, but we know some might be nonverbal,” Loftus said. “When you see a child who hasn’t really spoken or is very shy and then Hutch goes over these big jumps and the kids are smiling, clapping, it is such a sense of confidence,” she said. “I feel selfish because I get so much out of it.” Loftus added, “We see our dogs
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every day; they bring us joy … but it is such an amazing thing when you see your dog through the eyes of someone else.” For more information on CIC, visit https://canineinspiredchange.org . Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 1, 2023 RESOLUTION #2023-149 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE AMOUNTS FOR ANOKA COUNTY EMPLOYEES, UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, APPOINTED CHIEF OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR 2024 WHEREAS, adjustments to compensation levels of governmental units are considered on an annual basis; and, WHEREAS, the total compensation package must be affordable for Anoka County; and,
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WHEREAS, the Personnel Rules and Regulations of Anoka County, Minnesota, adopted by the county board, proand, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the general adjustment for 2024 is zero (0) percent on January 1,
subject to availability of funds. The approval authority for these job performance increases is hereby delegated to the Management Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that regular county employees who are in collective bargaining agreements with the matters covering terms and conditions of employment except as provided in this paragraph. Pay increases for union employees are governed by their collective bargaining agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anoka County commissioners’ annualized salary for 2024 will be $90,625.60, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statute Sections 375.055 and 383E.01, and that pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 383E.02, an expense allowance, in lieu of seven-county metropolitan area mileage and other unreimbursed business-related county expenses, for county commissioners and chair of the county board shall be a maximum of $7,500 for each commissioner and $8,500 for the board chair. These expense allowances shall be in addition to the are expended and accounted for. Other expenses incurred by/for commissioners while performing their duties outside the seven-county metropolitan area shall be reimbursed or directly paid in the same manner as county employees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for 2024 the sheriff’s annual salary shall be $208,000; and the county attorney’s annual salary shall be $218,524.80. In addition, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 388.18 Subd. 5(3), the county attorney shall have an expense allowance of $8,500 in lieu of in-state mileage and other unreimbursed travel expenses pensation except to the extent for which the funds are expended and accounted for.
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Passcode 962776. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 850 L F Abandon Watermain 1290 S Y Mill Bituminous Surface 9690 S Y Mill Bituminous Surface (1.5”) 1340 S Y Mill Bituminous Surface (2.0”) 2390 TON Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,B) 9 EACH 12” Gate Valve & Box 1900 L F 12” PVC Watermain (Directional Drilled) 930 L F 18” Watermain HDPE (Directional Drilled) The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www.questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #8908342 on the website’s Project Search page. The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other informabe offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: December 11, 2023 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on January 2 and 9, 2024.
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SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2024 budget information concerning the City of Lino Lakes to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with MN Statutes Section 471.6965. This budget is not during regular business hours. The City Council adopted this budget on December 11, 2023.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 134, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on December 13, 2023, Ordinance #134, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2024” was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #134, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a complete, printed copy of Ordinance #134, Second Series is available for or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429-3232. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the general purpose of the ordinance is to adopt fees and charges for various purposes. Section 1. charges, animal licensing, burning permits, fees for use of right-of-ways and excavations in streets, fees for business licensing, fees and deposits related building activities, fees for sign permits, development fees including fees in lieu of park dedications, planning and zoning fees, and fees for services including supplying copies and maps, and fees for vacation of streets and easements. Section 2. This section authorizes this summary of the ordinance be published in lieu of the entire text of the ordinance. Section 3. This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice. APPROVED this 13th day of December, 2023. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 2, 2024.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2024 STREET REHABILITATION AND TRUNK WATER MAIN PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2024 Street Rehabilitation and Trunk Water Main Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Tuesday, January 30, 2023 at 10:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 309.205.3325 and entering Meeting ID 918 3115 4530 and
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