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Life lessons from dad

This Father's Day Press Publications wanted to honor local dads. We asked our readers to share what life lessons they have learned from their fathers.

Here were the responses:

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

One of the most used phrases from him is “what can I do to help?” He’s quick to help out with whatever you might need— from small engine repair to dropping off groceries because he was at the store and wanted to save me a trip out. He was a t-ball coach when I was younger, a science fair judge when school needed helpers, chaperoned many field trips, a Girl Scout cookie parent, church photographer, and taught my sister Molly and I the importance of service and helping fellow humans out.

My parents together raised us to place importance in our community well being, to be helpers because we could and not because we wanted the accolades of others. It’s something that he still continues into his retirement and now teaches his granddaughters.

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When a council or board makes appointments or reappointments to boards or committees, it is typically done in a unanimous fashion. Often, the appointment is placed on the consent agenda. That was not the case with a recent Rice Creek Watershed District board reappointment.

After a lengthy discussion, the Anoka County Board voted 5-2 to reappoint Patricia Preiner to the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers June 9. Commissioner Jeff Reinert (District 6) and Commissioner Matt Look (District 1) voted no.

The Quad Community Press has previously reported in detail numerous complaints that area city administrators have with the district when it comes to the district’s appointment process, oversight, budgets and more.

Reinert said he was confused as to why the item was even on the agenda in the first place. He explained that when he was elected in February's special election, he was asked to recommend someone for appointment to the RCWD Board of Managers.

“When starting my process, I ran into a lot of opinions about this candidate, some very good and some very bad. I also found when talking with a lot of the cities, that issues exist with the RCWD and there are processes that are very cumbersome and costly for cities,” he said. “I have talked with literally dozens of people. I have spent countless hours, had various meetings. We identified through that process issues that existed and solutions.”

Reinert said that the RCWD is currently putting together a document that will memorialize the process and spell out what RCWD is willing to do to try to address some of the issues and concerns that have arisen.

“As soon as this document is finished, if, in fact, Patricia Preiner is my recommendation, at least then she will be taking that seat with accountability,” Reinert said. “I think that voting and putting someone in place prior to the completion of the process that has been going on for two months right now is somewhat disrespectful to the dozens of people and the countless hours that have been spent to get to the point that we are at.”

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Our dad, Robert Madson has called White Bear Lake home now for over 50 years. Our dad always instills the importance of family.

Family fi rst! Thank you for being an amazing father and grandpa!

Happy Father’s Day! We love you!

The biggest lesson our dad has taught us is to be ourselves. Ignore the distractions and listen to our own inner voices.

Mind our own business and don’t be scared to walk alone sometimes.

Work hard and enjoy life.

And don’t let anyone’s ignorance, drama, or negativity derail us. We love you dad.

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Through example my dad taught me what it truly means to have integrity. He showed me this by the way he treats and respects my mom, which taught me my value when I was a young girl. He never lets me down. He is a man of his word and holds himself accountable for his actions. He knows how to lift you up with his words and provide comfort and encouragement when you’re struggling.

My husband is a phenomenal father of two beautiful daughters.

He teaches them to have self-confidence, how to do hard math and laughs a lot with them.

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School board considers addition to Centerville Elementary

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For a while now, the Centennial School District has been projecting an increase in enrollment. To accommodate that growth and future growth, the district continues to delve into whether an addition at Centerville Elementary makes sense.

The Centennial School Board heard a presentation from Dennis Cheesebrow and Sheri Allen from TeamWorks International at its June 8 meeting. In a presentation that would normally take over two hours, Cheesebrow did the best he could to summarize the process the company went through and what they found while authoring a 106-page demographic, housing and enrollment analysis.

That's in addition to the information the district already received in 2019 from Hazel Reinhardt, who shared her enrollment projections for the district over the next decade. Reinhardt is a former state demographer who has owned her own consulting business since the 1990s.

“For the last few years, especially in the Centerville and Lino Lakes area, we have sort of seen this coming,” said Superintendent Brian Dietz.

“It has been good to go through this process to get better data to make sure what we heard from Hazel, developers and cities is still accurate and how that all plays together.”

Dietz explained that the board was not being asked to make a decision on the school addition at this time, but to authorize the district's administrative team to seek approval from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Approval from MDE would be required since the project would be paid for through lease levy funding.

A key element Cheesebrow mentioned during his presentation is market share, which means out of the total number of school-aged children (according to census data), how many are enrolled in the district. “Market share can double the size of the facility if you are not paying attention,” he said.

“You have the highest enrollment we have ever seen. We literally have not seen across grade level market shares of these numbers. Market shares outside of your district are nearing 70% of students.

This is what we would call an attraction district.”

The district is also paying close attention to housing developments. Watermark, an ongoing residential development in Lino Lakes that spreads

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Here is a preliminary rendering of what the 21,820-square-foot addition could look like at Centerville Elementary School. The proposal would add 12 new classrooms, four of those for preschool.

across 372 acres and will include approximately 860 homes, is expected to have a significant impact on not only the Centennial School District but also the White Bear Lake and Forest Lake school districts.

According to projections, the Watermark development is expected to have a student population (K-12) of 499. Of this number, 239 would be at the elementary level. A number of other developments are underway, or planned in the near future, that will also impact the district.

Centerville Elementary is currently at 95% capacity and the next-closest elementary school, Rice Lake Elementary, is at 83.7% capacity. Dietz said the Rice Lake Elementary percentage is a bit deceiving, as it does not include the rooms used for preschool, early childhood and other programming in the building.

Centerville Elementary has 26 classrooms, including one preschool classroom. A total of 530 students are split into 20 sections across grades K-5, with an average class size of 26.5.

The proposed 21,820-square-foot addition would add 12 more classrooms (four for preschool) and two flex spaces. The addition would allow the district to serve up to 795 students spread across 30 sections with the same average class size.

The project, which is estimated to cost $7.95 million, would be paid for by lease levy funding.

Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey explained that because the Centennial Area Learning Center (CALC) lease levy will drop off in 2021, a tax increase to pay for the project would not be necessary. In fact, he said a $225,000 home would see a reduction of $3 annually.

If given the green light from the school board and MDE, construction would begin in spring of 2021 with occupancy in fall of 2022.

School Board Director Christina Wilson and School Board Chair Suzy Guthmueller both wonder if the boundaries for Rice Lake Elementary and Centerville Elementary could be revised. Dietz explained that the demand for pre-K at Rice Lake continues to go up, and that the school saw its largest kindergarten class yet this year, at least since 2005.

The school board ultimately authorized the district's administrative team to move forward with presenting the project to MDE for lease levy approval. The topic will be discussed in further detail at the board's work study session and regular meeting July 13.

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Scholarship winners recognized The Centennial School District created a slideshow to honor students that would have normally been honored at an in-person scholarship night ceremony.

The district awarded 50 scholarships totaling $79,320.

A.P. Bergee Scholarship: Abigail Lynn Willenbring, Joseph Laurence Cassidy;

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #566 Scholarship: Kiana Jolynn Coleman-Woods;

American Legion Post #566 Scholarship: Madeline Ann Westerham;

Applebee's Good Neighbor Award: Luke Henning Carlson, Kaitlyn Rose Rantz;

Blaine Police Federation Scholarship: Andrew Thomas Blilie;

Blue Heron PTO Scholarship: Zoe Kay Eicher, Alex Christopher Hoglund;

Bluedorn Jump Start Scholarship: Adam Errett Horst;

Byrd Family Foundation Scholarship: Isaiah Leon Bettinger;

Cathy Biehn Memorial Scholarship: Carly Marie Huntington;

Centennial 2012 Varsity Softball Team Honorarium: Sophia Arlene Taylor;

Centennial Alumni Association Scholarship: Sophia Serpico Summers, Scott JaeParker Nelson, Kilyn Elizabeth McClellan;

Centennial Area Education Foundation Scholarship:

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Golden Lake Mentoring Scholarship:

The Connexus Energy Foundation:

Keyana M. Ford;

Mark Patrick Hanson, Megan Mae Northey;

Julie Fjeld Memorial Scholarship:

The Jerry Pounds Memorial Scholarship:

Justine Genevieve Case, Abigail Annette Stoesz;

Megan Elizabeth Guyer;

Katie Huston Memorial Scholarship:

The Mark Frances Quinlan Fine Arts Legacy Scholarship:

Grace Alexandra Johnson;

Kiana Jolynn Coleman-Woods;

Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship:

The William J. Mattke Family Scholarship Fund of InFaith Community Foundation Scholarship:

Claire Louise McArdle, Samantha Rose Ensign, Ryan Walker Gramse;

Annika Grace Beuning, Cassandra Mary Sherman, Maximilian R. Percy, Cameron Michael Wolf, Christopher J. Meng, Isaac Joseph Nowacki, Nolan Anton Summerfield, Kimberly Marie Hareland, Abigail Hope Herbrechtsmeyer, Kaiza Nahid Haque, Tevis Jon Linser, Anna Margery Sauter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bolkcom, Andrew William Ratz, August Lewis Johnson;

New Creations Early Childhood Senior Scholarship:

Centennial Baseball Boosters Scholarship:

Rice Lake Elementary Scholarship:

Olivia Grace Olson;

Zach Nordine/McNally Smith College of Music New Chapter Scholarship:

Principal Lawrence Biehn Memorial Scholarship:

Danielle Deborah Gjerde, Sierra Jean Sommerfeldt.

Mia Elizabeth Troska;

RE/MAX Synergy's Muske Community Support Foundation Scholarship:

Noah A Haile, Molly Ann Perzichilli;

Centennial Basketball Association Scholarship:

Slipka Foundation Leadership Scholarship:

Centennial Boys Lacrosse Booster Scholarship: Nate Michael Erichsrud;

Centennial Choir Boosters Scholarship: Erin Rogan Muenzer, Zoe Kay Eicher, Danielle Deborah Gjerde, Mia Elizabeth Troska, Samantha Rose Ensign, Meadow Elizabeth Wilson, Isaac Joseph Nowacki, Owen Bradley Ratgen, Ellie Rose Lange;

Hunter James Berger, Lauren Nicole Couillard;

Soccer Science Scholarship: Noah A. Haile, Reagan Marie Flaschberger;

Steve "Stu" Peterson Scholarship: Isaiah Leon Bettinger;

Support Services Scholarship: Joseph David Boyd;

The Betty Halland Memorial Scholarship: Katelyn Rose Ramacher, Alicia Elizabeth Koehnen;

The Blue Line Club Boys Hockey Scholarship: Jake Donald Pierson;

Centennial Class of 1994 Scholarship: Madison Renee Monson;

Centennial Cooks Scholarship: Allison Nicole Pitlick, Jennifer Grace Green, Nicholas Caleb Geschwill, Sophia Rose Spear;

Centennial Education Association Scholarship: Ethan Alexander Dietz, Jaxon Cole Waldvogel, Avery Ann Thompson, Olivia Marie Trettel;

Centennial Future Problem Solvers Scholarship: Christopher J. Meng, Kaiza Nahid Haque, Lauren Nicole Couillard;

Centennial Girls Soccer Booster Scholarship: Mallory Christine Monson, Madison Renee Monson;

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Chain of Lakes Rotary STRIVE Program Scholarship: Alyssa Lynn Auge, Melany Baltazar-Montenegro, Elliott Vance McVey, Kiana Jolynn Coleman-Woods, Golzer Vue;

Cougar Big Paw Football Scholarship: August Lewis Johnson;

David Dobovsky Memorial Scholarship: Bethany Ann Peitso, Christina Grace Ries, Jenna Nadine Young, Jared Bryan Carlson;

Dietz Family Scholarship: Ryan Walker Gramse; Droel Family Dentistry Scholarship: Misky Awil Osman;

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Stay vigilant

t is good to see local businesses, including restaurants, opening last week. Many of the small businesses throughout our community were on the verge of dying and needed to open back up.

Most of the local businesses I have visited in the past week are doing their best to follow the guidelines to keep their customers safe. Employees are wearing masks and sometimes gloves, and creative shields like shower curtains, plexiglass stands and old storm windows have been painted or repurposed as barriers.

I have learned many businesses are still struggling as they bring back employees and try to keep up and get back into a groove. Business and retail areas and restaurants seem to be bustling again. It will be a matter of time to see if they can pull through.

However, just because life is starting to feel back to normal, we Publisher’s can’t throw all caution to the wind.

I’m really shocked that people View are no longer social distancing or Carter Johnson wearing masks. The re-opening assumed that we would continue to follow some basic safety measures, and my observation is that many—perhaps most— are not. The quarantine and stay-at-home order were hard on everyone, and we can’t risk throwing all of that away and going back to square one. Aside from the obvious health concerns, I believe our economy will be devastated long-term if we can’t keep this virus at bay.

People who are elderly or have known health issues need to stay especially vigilant. Everyone wants to live normally again, but some people just shouldn’t.

And it’s not fair. Everyone should be able to get out and shop for groceries without feeling they might be putting their life at risk. Everyone needs to get out of the house for the sake of mental health, too.

It’s not fair when there are some basic measures we can all take to protect others. We all need to do our part to get through this pandemic. So, stay vigilant about social distancing, washing hands and wearing masks in public and indoors when possible. Of course, if you have any symptoms at all, stay home. Do the right thing.

Buzzing honey bees I often get questions about our family’s beehives.

Beekeeping and raising chickens are a newer option for residents in many cities and townships with a permit. We started beekeeping a few years ago. We purchased most of our equipment used and have many beekeeping friends to discuss issues with. This season we purchased two nukes, so we will have two colonies of bees in two hives. So far, our bees are off to a good start. The early spring has offered early food.

I first thought of getting bees when a friend who works at the University of Minnesota shared with me about the struggle to stop colony collapse. People ask me why I would want to have bees when they sting (and I’ve learned the hard way that I am allergic). Bees are nature’s pollination tool. Not all honey bees sting and they don’t want to sting you because they die. Bees are hard working. They get ornery and restless if they are stuck in the hive for too many days because of rain or strong winds, as they just want to get out and forage for food. Many people are fearful of honey bees, but they aren’t like the carnivorous yellow jackets that are no one’s friend at a picnic. Honey bees are pretty small and their color is golden brown. Check out your garden’s flowers and see if you have honey bees in your neighborhood. If so, it means someone is beekeeping in your neighborhood, as most bees only travel a few miles. Look at their legs as they are often loaded up with pollen. DreamWorks’ “Bee Movie” is a fun way for kids and even adults to learn more about bees and their contributions. Beekeeping is hard work but can be rewarding.

May God bless us all It is amazing to see the messages of love and peace in windows and yards throughout our communities.

With so much hurt, so much anger and so much pain, may we all learn to love and respect one another. May God bless us all.

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Regenerative agriculture focuses on biodiversity

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term keeps cropping up in our news lately: regenerative or restorative agriculture.

Let me share a little more detail about what it is and how it differs from conventional farming.

To put it simply, it is a process of farming that moves away from the monocultural large farming practices and instead focuses on biodiversity and soil improvement. would Movers & Some describe this Shakers approach as a return to the Kari Martin traditional history of small farming, where many different elements combine to create a mini ecosystem of connected animals and plants that support the overall health of the farm.

Oftentimes, there is a nonchemical or machine solution to issues that arise, such as goats to manage cover crops instead of machines to mow or attracting birds of prey to handle the pest that burrow and steal the crop yields instead of traps and poison. This type of farming is

increasingly studied to try to determine the benefits.

The University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) has a wealth of information and continues to work to measure the benefits of these techniques, including an urban gardening pamphlet to educate people in how to protect their soil.

A recent documentary film, “The Biggest Little Farm,” offers up a front row seat to a family that makes the transition from city dwellers to taking on a farm and transitioning it to a regenerative farm. Taking place at Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, outside of Los Angeles, California, this farm is a classic example of the diversity of plants and animals. With over 75 fruit varieties, as well as 100 vegetables and several animals, this small farm produces a punch of biodiversity.

The main tenants of this type of farming include very little to no tilling, cover crops, crop rotations, composts, biodiverse ecosystem and grazing to increase plant stimulation.

Criticisms of this style of farming can be around the overall costs of switching and building up the ecosystem to a sustainable level. Many farms have poor or smaller yields than conventional farms.

There is a significant learning curve due to needing to learn both animal husbandry as well as agriculture across a broad range of specimens. A recent study released by Forbes found that although yields of crops was about 29% less than conventional farms, the overall costs of the farm was 78% more profitable due to less watering, machine processing, as well as increased demand.

For several of us who do not live or work on farms, there is an opportunity to incorporate several practices in our yards that take advantage of the same principles at play at regenerative farms. Increasing your biodiversity of plants that attracts birds and other animals that can help manage insects.

In addition, improving overall soil health to enable better water retention using composting and cover crops. Each of us in our own way can incorporate small changes that improve the gardens around and the plants will thrive.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS for an absentee ballot online at mnvotes.org or can request a paper application by calling Anoka County Elections at 763-324-1300. Anoka County Elections will be sending a countywide postcard mailing this month that will outline absentee and in-person voting options for the 2020 elections. Those who wish to be removed from future mailings from the Center for Voter Information can contact them directly at 866-377-7396.

Be aware of unsolicited absentee ballot mailings Anoka County Elections was contacted by several voters expressing concern about unsolicited mailings that they received from the Center for Voter Information. The mailing includes a letter addressed to the voter, along with an absentee ballot application with some information already fi lled out on the form.

The letters are not sent by Anoka County Elections. They were mailed by a nonprofit organization using their own mailing lists.

The mailing is not a scam. If a voter returns the completed application to Anoka County Elections, it will be processed and the voter will be sent an absentee ballot.

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Lino Lakes Recycling Saturdays resume Lino Lakes Recycling Saturday will resume June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive.

Accepted items include: aluminum cans, appliances, batteries, bicycles, computer monitors, couches, fluorescent bulbs, grills (charcoal-free),

hide-a-beds, hard drives, mattresses, small furniture, miscellaneous

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It has been wonderful to see all the outdoor activity by folks of all ages these past few weeks. The area along Aqua Lane between Lake Drive and the Chomonix Golf Course has been especially busy.

There are bikers, walkers, canoe and kayak users, golfers and many fi shing off the bridge, particularly young folk. Many families and, of course, many children.

Please be mindful of your speed. As vehicles enter the Rice Lake Park area it may look “empty,” but as soon as one makes the curve, there is an abundance of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The posted limit is 20 as you enter the area, and many are most certainly exceeding that limit. The area is even more enjoyable when you slowly enjoy the ride.

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Rodney K. Quimby Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Rodney K. Quimby, age 67, of Circle Pines; passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents, Don and Elsie. Survived by wife of 33 years, Doreen; children, Frances Kelly (Brett) Schultz, Randy (Becka), and Richard (Amanda); seven grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Thompson, Dean (Renee), and Wayne; sister-in-law, Patti; and many other family and friends. Longtime employee of Don’s Circle Service and member of Midwest Mopars. Rod was a strong man of faith; he loved and served the Lord. Service at a later date.

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Get your absentee ballot I am writing in response to Mary Ann McDougal’s letter to the editor in the May 19 edition of the Quad Community Press.

I would like to thank Ms. McDougal for pointing out that currently, all voters can request an application for an absentee ballot.

You can go to mnvotes. org, where you provide your driver’s license number and/ or last four digits of your Social Security number along with your mailing address.

It is recommended you apply at least seven days before Election Day. I encourage everyone to do it now to avoid potentially exposing yourself and others to COVID-19 at the polling place. If you do not get it submitted soon enough, voting by absentee ballot may no longer be an option for you.

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Susan Kay Edenloff (Nee Larson) Susan Kay Edenloff (Nee Larson) passed away May 31, 2020, 13 days short of her 74th birthday, on June 13 at the Fairview- University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota from the COVID-19 virus. She was a resident of the New Brighton-Avilla Health and Rehab Center in New Brighton, Minnesota. Susan was born on June 13, 1946 in Bertha, Minnesota, the daughter of Oliver and Nina (Grow) Larson.

She graduated from Bertha-Hewitt High School in 1964 and then attended and graduated from the Minnesota School of Business (secretarial science) and the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She worked for some years at Honeywell in Minnesota. On Dec. 1, 1968 in Osakis, Minnesota, Susan married the love of her life, her late husband, David A. Edenloff. Susan and David resided in Circle Pines, Minnesota during the majority of their married life. They were active horseshoe players. Susan and David were proud parents of their son, Dennis and daughter, Sarina.

They also were very proud of their granddaughter, Summer Schwintek and grandson, Cullin Schwintek. Susan enjoyed reading novels and doing art work. She won an art contest while in high school.

She especially enjoyed attending family and holiday gatherings. Many will remember Susan for her fond love and ownership of her house feline cats.

She was a member of the Circle Pines Lino Lakes Lionettes. She enjoyed studying Native American History. Susan is survived by her children Dennis and Sarina Edenloff of Circle Pines, Minnesota and her grandchildren Summer and Cullin Schwintek of Wyoming, Minnesota. In addition, she is survived by two brothers and one sister, Richard Larson and (Elsie) of Maine: Robert Larson and (Mary Cypher) of Arizona along with Robert’s daughter, Jennifer and family of Missouri: Beverly (Larson) Prather of Fergus Falls, Minnesota and son Dan Prather of Dilworth, Minnesota. Susan was preceded in death by her husband David Edenloff and her parents Oliver and Nina (Grow) Larson of Bertha, Minnesota. Funeral services and interment were held at the Sauk Valley Lutheran Church in rural Osakis, Minnesota on Sunday, June 7. Memorials may be sent to either the New Brighton-Avilla Care Ctr. 825 1st Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 or the Sauk Valley Lutheran Church in rural Osakis, Minnesota 56360. Washburn-McReavy.com New Brighton Chapel 651-636-9821

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Class of 2020: A new beginning Editor's note: Alyssa Vue, Brooke Willenbring and August Johnson all spoke at Centennial High School's virtual commencement June 13. Here are their speeches.

Alyssa Vue Centennial, tthank you for tthis incredible h honor. Giving a graduation sspeech is by far m my greatest acccomplishment a and the one I’ve p pinched myself tthe most over.

However, the p process of writiing this speech was stressful. I worried about everything.

Things like: How do I effectively get my message across?

How do I write a thesis again?

Should I joke about confusing the Ripkens?

Maybe I should play video games for two more hours.

I just couldn’t figure out the next step.

Then I realized not only me, but my fellow graduates, educators and families of the class of 2020 are also pondering: What is the next step?

As we carry the torch and face current issues, we need courage and unity now more than ever.

And that starts with hope.

Hope is like a building block; it is the next step to achievement.

When I was younger, I felt hopeless, insecure about my abilities and struggling to be honest. So when I transferred to Centennial during my freshman year, I felt even more displaced. For two years I shut out the world, pushing away opportunities and those who cared about me. Somedays, I still feel confused about myself, but I’ve learned it’s okay if things take time, as long as you’re going somewhere.

This is where the beauty of hope shined in my life.

I had hope. And combined with the efforts of my loving parents and my desire to move forward, I began to believe in myself. Like spontaneously joining the tennis team or becoming an officer for Junior Class Committee, I strived to be my best even if I was inexperienced.

That hope gave me purpose; a drive to work hard for what I believe in.

Hope requires courage, and courage is accepting, adapting and expanding with the unknown.

Something new I tried this year was CIS Physics, and what set it apart from my other classes was the emphasis on group work. Every day I’d blank on Newton’s numerous laws or the “Conservation of Whatchamacallit,” while my group members aced their assignments. Seeing everyone progress when I was struggling to contribute was discouraging.

So I mustered up the courage and went to my teacher, Mrs. Norberg, for help.

She taught me two things about physics: one, there are several ways you can solve a problem, and two, trust in yourself.

Trusting yourself, and at the same time seeing possibilities other than your own is a tricky balance.

So instead of solving problems step-by-step with my group, we worked separately; then I learned from their methods.

Everyone thinks differently.

Acknowledging and embracing that takes courage, even when you might be wrong.

That courage allowed me to realize that life is a puzzle: we can pick ourselves up by adapting to new solutions and perspectives.

And when we have the courage to take that step, to see others’ perspectives, we gain unity.

And unity will always prevail.

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However, hearing about the Student Council hosting a food drive for people in need, seeing neighbors talking with each other on opposite ends of the street, and even my mom and I sharing our schedules, people from all walks of life and perspectives making innovative efforts to make connections, made me realize that unity is still thriving in a multitude of ways.

It is important that we embrace our differences rather than let them divide us. If we use our skills to reach out to others, we will grow together and stronger.

These uncertain times call for hope, that we gain through courage, that will create unity.

When all seems impossible, we can transform our fears and confusion into new advantages and stand true beside our fellow man.

The past 13 years have been a tribute to our tenacity, and I’m confident that whether you want to start a business, connect with people from Colombia to the Philippines, or brave your anxiety of public speaking, we are prepared to make it a reality.

Life is a marathon. No matter how arduous a journey, we can prevail with hope, courage and unity.

This is our next step.

Brooke Willenbring From the m moment we e entered high s school we t thought this w going to was b the perfect be y year: “perfect v vision, perfect y year” we’d say.

H However, it w overtaken was b the more by p popular line: “the one that didn’t happen.” For the most part, it was true. Our class was stripped of a lot of the traditions we looked forward to as freshmen. In particular, our senior athletic seasons.

I was devastated as me and other classmates watched our final seasons come to an end before they ever started.

It's almost like we were all caught witness to the death of a loved one that everyone had formed a common connection with.

We never got to hear the final whistle, the final gunshot or buzzer before the fatality of our final season came, and much too soon.

But why were we so sad? I thought about that question a lot.

And I told myself, it’s because we’ll — never play again.

Then I realized—we were so upset in the moment that we let that feeling overtake our passion for the game, and assume the end. The same paralysis that made us forget about all of the amazing games and events that did happen.

And this isn’t just about sports.

As seniors, we sacrificed a lot of things this year — that will truly be missed — but that doesn’t give any of us the right to say the words “never play again.”

Because “play” goes far beyond the partaking of a sport. It is about enjoying life; it’s finding something you love so much that you can no longer label it with the word “work.” Such a passion is never-ending, and we are letting it slip through the grasp of our palms by telling ourselves that. These joys are fundamental, and we need them more than ever as we soon make our most life-changing decisions. Take the time to reflect on the things you miss right now as a way of determining what will bring you exhilaration in the future.

We must know that walking across the stage did not mark the end, but the start of a new beginning. After all of the compromises I have seen our class

make, including today, I have every reason to believe that as we walked across the stage we will not leave behind all 13 years of hard work and integrity in pursuit of this day, for it to be washed away.

We now have the resilience, and unconditional ability to not take a single moment for granted. And with that, I know each and every one of us will do brilliant things as we embark on the next chapter of our lives.We are the class that never lost our love for the game … that never extinguished our burning curiosity for the unknown. Let this year be a reflection of our ability to see the light in the darkest of times as we supported each other through a national crisis. And after all that was taken from us, came back, and burned brighter than ever before. Because we are the future, and we decide how this ends.We are the class of 2020, and we will play again.

August Johnson I want to ttalk about w what it means tto persevere.

P Perseverance iis the idea of ccontinuing to p push through tthe hard times.

No one e embodies the cconcept of p perseverance llike my mom.

My mom is one of the strongest people I know. She works two jobs and her main job is at an assisted living. Now she has to deal with longer working hours and sanitizing literally everything and, in general, just dealing with a lot of stuff. And when she isn’t working she is at home cooking dinner or cleaning the house or she is caring for me and my sister. Like seriously, my family could not function without her. She has really taught me this mentality of perseverance, always pushing on and never stopping, of doing everything I can, and she taught me I can do anything I put my mind to.

Why is it important to persevere?

Why not just quit? Perseverance creates the change we need, it is what enables us to make the world a better place, nothing ever got accomplished by just quitting. And if we all persevere, we can create the change that betters the world. We can find the solutions as long as we fight on.

To persevere means always get back up no matter how many times you have been knocked down. And to always keep your head up. The class of 2020 embodies this mentality. I mean our motto is practically “It is what it is,” but seriously — we have a mentality of not only being strong, but continuing to be strong regardless of what life throws at us. Though recent events have highlighted this. We have always shown this throughout high school. We pushed through those late nights of studying and turbulent times in social circles. And these recent events are just another obstacle that we will get through.

But most important: When we all persevere, it means that we don’t have to be alone.

Because if we all persevere, if we all take pride and carry on, then when we get knocked down we can always lend a hand to help each other back up. When we are feeling down we lend a shoulder to cry on, and when we are done pushing on, when we are through the tough times and no longer have to persevere, we have become friends and family for one another to smile and laugh with.

I'm very grateful to be a part of the Centennial community and so very proud to be a part of this class of 2020 and so excited to see what we will become.

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WATERSHED: Disagreement over watershed district continues FROM PAGE 1

Reinert requested the item be postponed to the board's next meeting, when he was hopeful RCWD would have that document completed.

The postponement failed when a required supermajority vote was not reached, and the discussion continued.

Chair Scott Schulte (District 7) explained that he was the one who requested the item be placed on the agenda.

“This was before us in (the fall) and we decided not to act on it at that time to allow the notelected yet, but would-be elected commissioner from District 6 to have some insight to at least understand their perspective,” Schulte said.

“It is our job as county commissioners when we appoint watershed district folks to assess their performance on a watershed board or their ability to perform on a watershed board. It is not our job to micromanage their process and their policy ... All we can do is appoint people based on their performance.”

Schulte added that Preiner has served as board president for 12 years and a member of the board even longer. He said he has heard nothing but good things about her from residents, cities and businesses.

Look said he was concerned that Reinert was asked to supply a recommendation, which was now being overridden. Schulte said that when the board makes an appointment, it is the entire board that makes the appointment, not just one commissioner from one district.

Look responded, “I understand that, but as has always been done by this board, the commissioner representing that district goes out, samples the people who would be interested in this and they make the recommendation for that person. Never have I ever seen a commissioner other than the appointing commissioner say, ‘I don't like Joe Blow’ ... It is kind of put upon the commissioner representing the district to make that decision, and it is respected and gone forth with.”

Reinert explained that it is not necessarily that he is against the appointment of Preiner, but rather there is a process that is yet to be completed. “With the completion of the process, there will be some accountability put in place ... We are just putting some process in place that allows for the RCWD to be the asset that cities expect from them,” he said.

“I look at cities as customers of the RCWD. There should be a partnership; they should be working together. The RCWD should be taking cities by the hand, walking them through the bureaucracy of what they need to do to get projects completed.”

Reinert said he was worried if the board went through with the appointment, it may cause the RCWD to not complete the document. “Now this seems to subvert the fi nal completion of that document just weeks before (it is) complete. It is a bit suspect.”

Commissioner Mike Gamache (District 5) said, “I have no issues with work that Patricia Preiner has been doing with the RCWD. I think whatever issues the cities may have with RCWD needs to be addressed with them.” He added that the county board needs to do a better job with how it communicates the appointment process to cities.

The RCWD Board of Managers is made up of five members, two of whom are from Anoka County. Reinert pointed out that both of Anoka County's RCWD representatives are from the same town (Columbus), but RCWD represents 28 cities. Minnesota Statute 103D.311 dictates the appointment process. Per subdivision 3, “If the district is wholly within the metropolitan area, the county commissioners shall appoint the managers from a list of persons nominated jointly or severally by the towns and municipalities within the district ... The county commissioners may appoint any managers from towns and municipalities that fail to submit a list of nominees.”

It also states that managers of a watershed district contained entirely within the metropolitan area must be appointed to fairly represent the

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Portions of the District can be found in the following municipalities: Arden Hills, Birchwood Village, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Dellwood, Falcon Heights, Forest Lake, Fridley, Grant, Hugo, Lauderdale, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, May Township, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Scandia, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie.

various hydrologic areas within the watershed district by residence of the manager appointed.

Circle Pines City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained in a phone interview after the June 9 meeting that the city of Circle Pines submitted a list of three candidates it wanted the board to consider.

Preiner was not one of them. That list was also supported by the city administrators of Centerville and Lexington. Antonen said he was disappointed their list was not considered, as it is not easy to find three people who are willing to make that commitment and passionate about the topic.

Schulte said, “The cities submit applications to us. If we are dissatisfied with the current manager on the board, we hold interviews ... We do the interviews and then recommend one person for appointment or recommend reappointment of the existing person. The process lately has been if we approve of the particular manager's processes they have used, the decisions they have made, then we go to appointment without interviewing.”

Schulte said he felt like “the time was up” and that it had been put off too long.

Reinert said, “There is absolutely no sense of urgency to act today. The person that is up for appointment is in the chair that she has been in.

Work is being done ... I ran into an awful lot of controversy, so it took longer and I'm sorry that you

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In an interview after the meeting, RCWD Communications and Outreach Coordinator Beth Carreño said, “RCWD prioritizes developing and maintaining strong relationships with our city and county partners. As a result of the recent adoption of our 2020-2029 Watershed Management Plan, the board of managers was already working with staff and partners to consider rule revisions, identify and implement processes to improve efficiency and user-experience and ensure transparency. Issues presented to RCWD by one of the Anoka County Board members and three of our 28 cities were and continue to be thoughtfully considered and balanced with the needs of the entire district.”

Carreño said although the RCWD had not committed to an official letter previously, the board of managers has asked staff to develop a draft letter for the county to consider at its June 24 meeting.

Preiner's term will be up in January 2023.

Antonen said Circle Pines is looking at its options, one of which would be bringing the matter through the court system.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to a park on report of a noise complaint June 2 but found no problems after checking the area. • A man was arrested June 2 in the 7500 block of Lake Drive for violating a no contact order, providing false information to a police office and fleeing from an officer on foot. • An officer was requested to check the welfare of a woman in the 800 block of Maple Street June 2, but was unable to make contact with her. • A shotgun slug was found in the parking lot of a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive June 2 and turned into an officer. • A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 700 block of Apollo Drive June 2. An office stopped the vehicle and arrest the driver for possession of a controlled substance. • An officer took a harassment report in the 600 block of Arlo Lane June 2. The other involved party was extra to cease contact. Extra patrol will be provided for the complainant. • A stalled vehicle in the center median of I- 35 W was reported

June 3. The vehicle was towed out of the median. • A resident in the 900 block of Aspen Lane called June 3 to complain about their neighbor’s dogs wandering onto their property. Officers spoke with the dogs’ owners and made them aware of the complaint. No other problems were reported. • Officers responded to the zero block of Willow Pond Trail on report of the possible death of a 65-year-old woman June 3.

The death was confi rmed and later determined by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office to be the result of natural causes. • A resident in the 400 block of Linden Lane reported a suspicious vehicle taking photos outside of their home. After stopping the vehicle, officers determined the driver and passengers to be real estate agents. • Officers responded to a 911 open line in the 6500 block of Killdeer Road June 3. The call was later determined to be an accident. • An officer stopped two juveniles out past curfew June 4. They were left in the care of a parent. • Officers responded to a report of an audible burglar

alarm at a business in the 200 block of Apollo Drive June 4. After investigating, no problems were found. • Officers responded to a distress alarm in the 6400 block of Deerwood Lane June 4. Officers spoke to the homeowner and learned it was accidental and related to construction at the house. • A caller in the 7500 block of Lake Drive reported that people were chasing deer in the area. Officers were unable to locate anyone upon arrival. • An assault by a juvenile was reported in the 500 block of Birch Street June 4. The juvenile suspect was found, brought home and charged. • An officer responded to report of a pontoon boat and trailer that had flipped over and were blocking the roadway on Otter Lake Road June 5. They were removed without further incident. • While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle near Main Street and County Parkway E June 5 for a stolen license plate. The officer found that the wrong plate had been entered as stolen by another agency, and no crime had occurred.

• A resident called to report suspicious activity involving an out-of-state vehicle at a gas station in the 6500 block of Ware Road June 6. The vehicle was located and the driver was advised of the complaint.

The officer determined no crime had been committed. • Officers responded to a vehicle fire on I-35 W June 8. The Lino Lakes Fire Department extinguished the fire.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington on a delayed domestic assault report June 3. Upon arrival, officers checked the area and did not fi nd the suspect. The victim refused medical treatment and was picked up by a family member. The investigation is ongoing. • A stop sign at Old Mill Road and 73rd street in Centerville was seen missing around 5 p.m. June 3. • A child was reported wandering near the 9300 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington June 4. The mother was located, and the child was

found to be safe by the time officers arrived. • A theft was reported June 4 in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville. • A missing three-year-old boy was found in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington June 5. The boy's mother was located, and he is now safe. • A fraud was reported in the 800 block of Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines June 5.

The caller said that someone had used her debit card for an unauthorized online purchase. • A driver was arrested near Main Street and 21st Avenue in Centerville June 5 for fourth degree DWI. • A Lexington resident was attacked by a dog near Lovell Road and Hamline Avenue in Centerville June 6. The dog has been quarantined, and the resident was advised to go to the emergency room. The case is still pending. • Police responded to the 1700 block of Main Street in Centerville for a medical emergency June 6. One individual was transported to the hospital. • An abandoned vehicle was seen blocking traffic in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville June 8. The vehicle was impounded.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Centennial Lakes Police Chief search coming to end The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) will interview the final six candidates this week for the chief position.

Chief James Coan plans to retire this summer after 10 Chief James Coan years with CLPD. A total of 27 candidates applied for the position.

The list was narrowed down to 18;

now there are six finalists. Those finalists include: CLPD Lt. Patrick Aldrich; Investigations Division Lt. James Mork of the Fridley Police Department; CLPD Lt. Russell Blanck; Dilworth Police Chief Ty Sharpe; Deputy Chief of Police Christopher Fischer of the Orono Police Department; and Deputy Chief of Police John Kornmann of the Lakeville Police Department. The police governing board will conduct interviews this week and ultimately choose the final candidate.

Anoka County Sheriff responds to events in Minneapolis The Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart posted an official statement last week after the Minneapolis City Council announced its intent to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and invest in community-led public safety. The post read in part, “The members of the Minneapolis City Council should be mindful that numerous other law enforcement agencies have responded to support them, to restore order, to protect their citizens and to return peace to their city during recent tragic days. We did this

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SPECIAL MEETING/CLOSED SESSION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MAY 11, 2020 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; May 11, 2020.

1. CALL TO ORDER Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations, the Minnesota directive to residents to stay at home, and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this meeting of the Centennial ISD 12 School Board is being conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 13D.021— Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means. Chairperson Guthmueller called the Special Meeting of the School Board to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Wilson, Knisely, Timm.

The following School Board Members were absent: None. 3. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION Chairperson: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, Chairperson Guthmueller entertained a motion to go into closed session for the purpose of completing the annual, systematic review and evalXDWLRQ RI WKH 6XSHULQWHQGHQW¡V SHUIRUPDQFH 0RWLRQ E\ *XWKPXHOOHU VHFRQGed by Knisely to go into closed session to complete the annual, systematic UHYLHZ DQG HYDOXDWLRQ RI WKH 6XSHULQWHQGHQW¡V SHUIRUPDQFH 5ROO &DOO 9RWH Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Wilson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned at 5:32 p.m. to go into closed session to complete the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the SuSHULQWHQGHQW¡V SHUIRUPDQFH 7KH FORVHG VHVVLRQ ZDV FDOOHG WR RUGHU DW p.m. via telephone or other electronic means. The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Wilson, Knisely, Timm. The following members were absent: None. Motion by Wilson, seconded by Knisely to adjourn the closed session. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Wilson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. The closed session adjourned at 6:14 p.m. 4. RECONVENE The Special Closed Session Meeting of the School Board reconvened at 6:30 p.m. via telephone or other electronic means. Chairperson Guthmueller reported that no action was taken GXULQJ WKH FORVHG VHVVLRQ 5HVXOWV RI WKH 6XSHULQWHQGHQW¡V HYDOXDWLRQ ZLOO EH shared with the Superintendent at a Special Closed Session Meeting on June 1 at 5:30 p.m. and with the public at a Regular Meeting of the School Board on June 1 at 6:30 p.m. 5. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Culp, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 6:33 p.m.

Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 16, 2020.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MAY 11, 2020 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; May 11, 2020.

1. CALL TO ORDER Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations, the Minnesota directive to residents to stay at home, and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, this meeting of the Centennial ISD 12 School Board is being conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 13D.021— Meetings

by Telephone or Other Electronic Means. Chairperson Guthmueller called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:34 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, .QLVHO\ :LOVRQ 7LPP H[ RIÀFLR 'LHW] 7KH IROORZLQJ 6FKRRO %RDUG 0HPbers were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: 6XSHULQWHQGHQW 'LHW] JDYH DQ XSGDWH RQ 'LVWDQFH /HDUQLQJ ÀQDO PDWHULDOV GURS RII JUDGXDWLRQ DQG VXPmer programming. 6. CONSENT ITEMS 6.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2020. 6.2 Approval of Monthly 'LVEXUVHPHQWV 3D\UROO WR EH UDWLÀHG $FFRXQWV 3D\DEOH WR EH UDWLÀHG 3HUVRQQHO 5HWLUHPHQWV 7HUPLQDWLRQV Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Leaves of Absence.

6.4 Gifts to the District. 6.5 916 Agreement to Provide Special Education DQG 6WDIĂ€QJ 7. CURRICULUM 7.1 Retention of Student Records Addendum - It is the recommendation of Scott Johnson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, that the School Board approve this addendum to the School District General Records Retention Schedule as described.

Motion to approve the addendum to the School District General Records Retention Schedule by Bettinger, seconded by Wilson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 5(6285&( 0$1$*(0(17 $SSURYDO RI WKH 2020-2021 Adopted Budget - The Executive Director of Business Services UHFRPPHQGV DSSURYDO RI WKH $GRSWHG %XGJHW DV VXPPDUL]HG LQ the documents included in board packets. Motion to approve the 2020-2021 $GRSWHG %XGJHW DV VXPPDUL]HG LQ WKH GRFXPHQWV LQFOXGHG LQ ERDUG SDFNHWV

by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanLPRXVO\ $SSURYDO RI 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ $JUHHPHQW 7KH DGGHQGXP LV IRU WKH 'LVWULFW¡V &ROODERUDWLYH 6WXGHQW 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ RI 0LQQHVRWD &67 WUDQVportation services agreement. Highlights of the addendum are in the memo included in board packets. The Executive Director of Business Services rec-

while joining our communities in disgust over the way in which George Floyd lost his life and in hopes of a stronger, unified future.� “There are clearly concerns to be addressed and areas to be fi xed.

However, if they choose to eliminate their police department through defunding operations without a realistic plan, they must also choose to live with the consequences of their decisions. We are one of many agencies who have no appetite for going back to their city to restore order again, especially if their decision is to actively compromise the safety of the city.�

ommends approval of the transportation services agreement addendum for distance learning with CST. Motion to approve the Transportation Services Addendum for distance learning with CST by Culp, seconded by Wilson.

Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm.

1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ $SSURYDO RI WKH $PHQGPHQW WR the Use Agreement with Blaine Youth Hockey - The District is recommending approval of an amendment to the use agreement with Blaine Youth Hockey Association due the recent changes in the structure of our Arena operations.

Motion to approve the Amendment to the Use Agreement with Blaine Youth Hockey by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried XQDQLPRXVO\ $SSURYDO RI .DUQHU %OXH 6FKRRO 1XWULWLRQ 3URJUDPV Joint Agreement - The District is recommending approval of the School Nutrition Program Joint Agreement with Northeast Metro 916. This agreement is required by the Minnesota Department of Education to allow the district to serve meals at the Karner Blue site. Motion to approve the School Nutrition Program Joint Agreement with Northeast Metro 916 by Culp, seconded by Wilson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, 7LPP 1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ $SSURYDO RI $QRND County & Centennial School District for use of Educational Space - The Executive Director of Business Services recommends approval of the Cooperative Agreement between Anoka County & Centennial for use of Educational Space. Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between Anoka County & Centennial for use of Educational Space by Bettinger, seconded

by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, :LOVRQ 7LPP 1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ $SSURYDO RI Individual Contract Addendums - The Director of Human Resources, Dan Melde, recommends approval of changes to individual contracts. These contracts are being adjusted because of the COVID19 pandemic and loss of revenue in the Community Education and Food Service budgets. Motion to approve the changes to individual contracts due to loss of revenue in the Community Education and Food Service budgets by Wilson, seconded by Culp. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9. COMMUNICATION 9.1 CAEF. 9.2 MSBA. 9.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 9.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 10.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and event in the school district. 10.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members 11. ADJOURN at 7:53 p.m.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its June 9 meeting, held via teleconference: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay, who read a statement from Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Coan in response to the events in Minneapolis. To see the full statement, visit the CLPD's Facebook page.

Bartholomay offered some thoughts of his own. “The past few months have been extremely challenging for our city and for all of its residents. I am an optimist, and I believe that we can learn and grow in order to build a better life and a better community.

However, optimism takes action.

Building fairness and equity into a community takes work. Both take commitment,” he said. “While we live in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, I am compelled to tell you that racism and inequity are woven into the fabric of our own community and all of America. I believe it is woven into our justice system, into our economic system and into our education system.

Being optimistic that our country will treat everyone fairly isn’t enough. Yes, it is important to be optimistic and believe that equity can be accomplished, but then that optimism needs to be coupled with personal understanding and growth, and then joining with others to make the changes necessary to accomplish the goal of equity for all.”

• Asked for an update on the ongoing street project. City Administrator Patrick Antonen said the fi rst layer of asphalt has been placed on the southern end of the project. “It is moving along very quickly ... This is the earliest I have ever seen curb laid down on a project,” he said.

• Heard a COVID-19 update from Antonen, who said city staff are preparing to bring all staff back to City Hall in preparation to open the building back up to the public

by June 26, when early voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins. Some modifications will need to be made to City Hall to allow city staff to maintain proper social distancing.

Antonen noted that the council should be able to start having inperson meetings later this month, but if council members are not comfortable returning, they should be able to continue using Zoom until Gov. Walz lifts his executive order.

• Received a report from the Fire Steering Committee. Council Member Matt Percy said the committee held a special meeting June 8 after Chief Harlan Lundstrom submitted his resignation effective at the end of the month. Lundstrom will retire after about five years with the district.

Although the plan is still evolving, Percy said the district will likely hire an interim chief to fi ll in until a comprehensive study (which is ongoing) is completed. The study will look at the district as a whole and explore if there are ways to improve service and efficiencies. Training Chief Kathy Peil may step in to help take on some chief duties as well.

• Approved licenses for Minnesota Mechanical LLC and Alexander Management Co. (DBA Richfield Blacktop).

• Approved a resolution authorizing participation in state performance measures and continuation of the 10 city performance measures of the Council on Local Results and Innovation. Antonen explained that each year the city receives around $800 from the state to help offset the costs of sending out its annual survey. In return, the city is required to submit its results to the state auditor.

• Approved pay voucher No. 2 to Kuechle Underground for $695,037 for the 2020 street and utility project.

Antonen explained that the project is around 30% complete and normally around this time the project would only be around 15-20% complete.

“They have been able to move a little faster this year since they didn't have to wait for school to get out for some of the work,” he said.

• Authorized request for proposals (RFP) for garbage, recycling and organics. The city's current contract with Waste Management expires at the end of this year, and previously some council members expressed that they would like to see the city go through the RFP process. Antonen said the city has received a lot of interest from residents about an organics option, so that was included in the RFP. Through the RFP process, the city is also hoping it can find a contract that will eliminate the need for the city to play “middleman.”

“If a pickup is missed or a bulk item is placed on the curb, the resident has to call City Hall and then we have to call Waste Management ... We want the residents to be able to contact the hauler directly,” he said.

Antonen said he hopes the hauler will be selected by August. If the hauler does change, a cart exchange would need to be set up. “It would be quite an undertaking if we change haulers, but it is defi nitely doable,” he said.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. The council may meet in person at City Hall; check the city website for more information.

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its June 4 meeting, held via teleconference: • Approved an emergency ordinance to assist businesses and establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ordinance will allow the council to authorize staff to assist business to reopen pursuant to the governor’s executive order by temporarily adjusting ordinances and authorizing the city to take action that allows businesses to conduct and maximize their operations during the pandemic.

Some of the ordinances that might be relaxed to assist businesses include signage and zoning as well as allowing businesses to conduct business on city lands, including certain easements and rights of way.

The ordinance will only stay in effect for as long as the city’s proclamation and emergency declaration is in place.

• Received an update from City Administrator Bill Petracek, who said that there will not be a farmers market this year. He said the Lexington Fire and Rescue Auxiliary didn't have enough vendors sign up. With the COVID-19 virus, it didn’t make sense for the market to open. Petracek also informed the council that the Centennial Little League would begin practicing at Memorial Park and will be exercising social distancing.

Petracek also informed the council that interviews with six finalists for the Centennial Lakes Police Chief position will be held June 16. He requested a representative from the council attend to represent the city. Council Member Kim Devries agreed to

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES represent the council.

• Agreed to give liquor store employees a $3 an hour hazard pay bump to their salary. The hazard pay will be calculated for a 3.5-month period running from March 13 to June 30. The additional $3 increase in pay will cost the city approximately $15,000.

The council approved the increase with a 4-1 vote; Council Member Diane Harris objected.

“I don’t think it's necessary; they didn’t even start wearing masks until, like, two weeks ago.”

Council Member John Hughes said he supported the ordinance.

“It just shows that you value your employees.”

• Decided against doing a formal review for Petracek. Mayor Mike Murphy said that he didn’t feel that doing an official review was needed. “At the end of the day, it comes down to how everyone feels and that your work is easily judged; it’s not like it’s a hidden thing.” The council unanimously agreed to give Petracek a 5% increase in pay. Murphy thanked Petracek for all his hard work. “Every time I talk to you, you’ve got 90 projects going on at one time,” Murphy said. The council also agreed to give several management and non-union employees a 2.5% increase in pay. The city’s union employees will also receive a 2.5% pay increase under a previously negotiated contract.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, held via teleconference. At that meeting, the council will take action to allow in-person meetings again.

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The Lino Lakes City Council accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for the 2020 trail maintenance project at its June 8 meeting. The project area is the trail that connects to West Shadow Lake Drive between River Birch Place and White Owl Drive and will include milling and repaving the trail, root cutting along portions of the trail and repairing existing culverts to improve drainage.The completion date for the project is Sept. 30.

The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its June 8 meeting, held at City Hall: • Held its first in-person meeting since March 9. Residents now have the option of attending meetings in person or watching the live stream online.

• Approved tobacco and liquor, wine and beer license renewals. Tobacco license renewals included: KLVZ Corporation (DBA Eagle Liquor); JP's Liquor, Wine & Beer; Holiday Stationstores; KRO Inc. (DBA Lino Lakes One Stop); Chomonix Golf Course; Fast Break; TJ Lino Lakes (DBA Corner Express); Cherokee Liquors, Inc. (DBA G-Will Liquors); Rademacher Co. Inc. (DBA Bill's Superette); Lakes 1 Stop; Lino Lakes Tobacco; and Ecig Crib.

Liquor, wine and beer license renewals included: American Legion Post 566; KLVZ Corporation (DBA Eagle Liquor); JP's Liquor, Wine and Beer; Trapper's Bar & Grill LLC; Chomonix Golf Course; Target Corporation; Hammerheart LLC (DBA Hammerheart Brewing Co.); Cherokee Liquors Inc. (DBA G-Will Liquors); Don Julio Mexican Restaurant; Myithar LLC (DBA Chili Thai Cuisine); and Campanelle Restaurant & Bar. • Approved an exempt permit for lawful gambling for St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church to conduct a raffle on Saturday, Aug. 9, for a fundraiser.

• Awarded the sale of $4.8 million in general obligation utility revenue bonds, Series 2020A. On Aug. 26, 2019, the council accepted bids and awarded a construction contract for Water Tower No. 3, a 1.5-milliongallon composite tower located off Birch Street and Centerville Road.

Total project cost, based on bids awarded and a construction contingency of 5%, is approximately $4.68 million. The bonds will be repaid over a 15-year period by utilizing revenues from the city’s area and unit trunk utility fund.

• Accepted the 2019 annual audit report. Finance Director Sarah Cotton explained that the city received a modified, or clean opinion, on its financial statements.

The city also received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its 2018 Comprehensive

Annual Financial Report. The city has received this award each year since 1995.

• Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for the 2020 trail maintenance project.

The project area is the trail that connects to West Shadow Lake Drive between River Birch Place and White Owl Drive and will include milling and repaving the trail, root cutting along portions of the trail and repairing existing culverts to improve drainage.

Allied Blacktop Co. submitted the $ 59,899 low bid, nearly $ 3,000 under the engineer's estimate.

The completion date for the project is Sept. 30.

• Accepted quotes for pavement and concrete restoration for the Lift Station No. 5 project. On April 27, the council approved a construction contract to install a new forcemain from Lift Station No. 5 to the gravity sewer in Timberwolf Drive. The work occurred along Snow Goose Circle and Pheasant Hills Drive. The new forcemain has been installed and area is ready for restoration.

The low quote for pavement restoration was submitted by Bituminous Roadways Inc. for $25,200, which includes trail paving and multiple roadway repairs. The low quote for concrete restoration was submitted by CR Fischer & Sons Inc. for $10,700. This includes a driveway repair and curb and gutter replacement. The project will start this week.

• Held a closed meeting to discuss the Diehl vs. Lino Lakes lawsuit, which is scheduled for mediation June 19.

Homeowners Richard and Peggy Diehl are taking the city to court due to a water main break that caused damage to their property.

City Administrator Jeff Karlson said, “Because of attorney-client privilege, I am not able to share any details, but the council discussed the Diehl’s demand for damages and a settlement with representatives from the League of Minnesota Insurance Trust, the city’s insurance carrier.”

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, in Council Chambers. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m.

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