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City receives ordinance, charter petitions

SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

The city has received three petitions from residents, one relates to an ordinance amendment and the other two relate to possible charter amendments.

The ordinance amendment requests the city create an ordinance requiring developers to provide documentation of proven experience, financial health, licensing, criminal background and reputation.

One charter amendment proposes to request a new section that would “prohibit segregation.”

The other charter amendment requests to add adding a new section to “limit the pace of residential development.”

Resident Luke Walter said the “Love Lino Lakes” group collected 1,000 signatures for each of the petitions. “One thousand people wanted to slow the growth of development in Lino Lakes, are against segregation, shady developers …” he said. “We want to revisit the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; We don’t want multistory residential outside of downtown. We want commercial on existing corridors, to slow pace, less density, large lots. We want to be heard and re-consider some of the zoning in the city,” he said.

City Clerk Roberta Colotti explained the first step the city took was to make sure the petitions were “technically sufficient.”

She explained a petition for a charter amendment requires signatures amounting to 5% of the total votes cast in the previous state general election. An ordinance amendment petition needs to have signatures that amount to 5% of the votes cast in the last regular municipal election.

“All three (petitions) are sufficient and exceed those numbers,” Colotti said. She said the next step is to determine the legal validity of the petitions.

City Attorney Jay Squires said the second step is to ensure there are no legal infirmities in the proposals. “(I need to take) a deep dive into it and look at it and determine if there are issues that arise out of existing case law that the council needs to consider,” he said. “(I need to look at) how these three petitions hold up against the rules the courts have adopted over the past 20 to 30 years.”

Only the two charter amendments will need to be presented to the Charter Commission and forwarded to the City Council. If everything checks out in the legal review, the ballot language needs to be finalized and sent to the county by Aug. 13, to be included in on the November general election ballot. If the council takes no action or votes not to adopt the ordinance amendment within 60 days it would also go on the ballot.

Council Member Christopher Lyden, who served on the Charter Commission for a decade, said, “It is good to know we are still a government of We the People…” Squires says a broader discussion is planned at the July 22 City Council meeting.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Centerville Main Street Market returns with familiar favorites

AMY HOLMBERG PRESS INTERN

New and familiar faces are expected at this year’s Centerville Main Street Market and for the fourth consecutive year, the market is opening its doors with live music, food, theme nights and unique local vendors.

The free-admission weekly market will host three different theme nights packed with topicspecific events and vendors. Attendees can look forward to seeing pampering giveaways at Ladies Night July 25, a cutest pet contest at Pet Night Aug. 8, inflatable bounce houses at Kids Night Aug. 15 and more.

Vendor slots are filled with local small businesses. Each participating business produces their own original goods, which is part of what makes the Centerville Main Street Market special according to Volunteer Coordinator Angela Conley. There will be opportunities for marketgoers to build a flower bouquet, indulge in gluten-free desserts, and shop many more handmade goods.

Hennas by Jillian has been a vendor at the market each year since its beginning and Jillian Neudahl is the face behind the hand-drawn temporary henna tattoos. She remarked that the close-knit atmosphere of the

market is something she enjoys each year.

“It’s really fun to kind of be a part of the community right there in Centerville,” Neudahl said.

The Centerville Main Street Market will take place every Thursday July 18 -Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1721 Westview St. in Centerville. At 7 p.m. each night, guests are encouraged to enjoy the Bald Eagle Water Ski Show within walking distance.

Amy Holmberg is an intern with Press Publications. She can be reached by emailing news@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1200.

Centerville’s Main Street Market kicks off Thursday, July 18 at 1721 Westview St. in Centerville.

Residents seem supportive of water, sewer upgrades for Colonial Woods neighborhood

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — Residents who live in the Colonial Woods neighborhood may need to come up over $40,000 to connect to city utilities.

The Colonial Woods neighborhood includes Red Maple Lane and 62nd Street, east of West Shadow Lake Drive. The city is also considering the extension of utilities to the Pine Haven neighborhood, which includes 81st Street, Danube Street and Elbe Street.

In addition to street reconstruction in 2025, the city is evaluating the extension of municipal water and sanitary sewer to serve the area. Both neighborhoods currently use on-site private wells and septic systems. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained both neighborhoods have systems that are over 35 years old.

According to the feasibility report, the estimated cost of the street and drainage improvements is $2.58 million for Colonial Woods. There are no proposed assessments for the street reconstruction and drainage improvements. The estimated cost for the sanitary sewer and water system improvements is $1.44 million. Each unit/lot would be assessed $18,000. A connection fee of $15,337 would also be required. The total estimated cost for each property is $43,337.

The city would like to know if the area residents are interested in the utilities before moving forward with that portion of the project. “You are not required to connect at this time unless there is known non-compliance,” she explained.

Resident Steve Slatten, who was displaced from his and his wife’s home in August 2023 after a fire, said he was supportive of the utility extension and hoping to move back in soon. “We are very much in favor of city sewer and water, mainly for fire hydrants,” he said.

Resident Rick DeDomines also supports the project. “This is the first opportunity since 1984 to get a road, we have been asking for 10 years. Now to have sewer is unbelievable,” he said. “This is a good opportunity right now. If we pass this up, it is never going to happen again.” He said even if residents have a good septic system right

now, at some point “they are going to fail.” “You are going to have to pay to replace them eventually and the cost to replace them then is probably going to be double of what it is now,” he said. “We will not get this opportunity again.”

Resident Cynthia Langanki said she was also in favor of the extension. “I don’t like to spend money on something that I take for granted every day, my shower, my laundry … and now I have to find this money because I want my neighborhood to move forward,” she said. “We have waited a long time, and we really want a road that we don’t have to jump around all the puddles on.”

One resident wanted to know the plan for tree replacement, because there are large maple trees in the area.

Hankee explained that the large maple trees will be evaluated once the project gets into the design phase. “We don’t want to take those trees unless we have to or feel they will be impacted,” she said. Community Development Director Michael Grochala added that tree removals within the city’s right of way are not planned to be replaced.

Resident Jill Bushor inquired about whether there were resources for residents who may not be able to afford the connection. “I love my neighborhood too, but I know there are a few neighbors who are concerned with the cost. They just don’t see it as affordable,” she said.

Hankee urged residents to check with Anoka County, as the county might also allow residents to be assessed the connection fee and pay it over a 15-year period.

Council Member Michael Ruhland added there are also assessment deferral options available, mainly to seniors on a fixed income.

Another resident asked if residents could still use their wells for irrigation purposes after connecting to city utilities, and how the project might affect their property values.

Hankee explained residents would be allowed to connect to one utility and would not be required to hook up to both water and sewer. However, when the city has done utility extensions in the past, she said residents have found it “cost effective” to at least run the line to the property. Grochala added if a well fails, residents would not be allowed to dig a new well and would then be

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required to hook up to the city’s system.

“You can keep a well for irrigation purposes, it just has to be disconnected from the house,” Grochala explained. As far as property values go, Grochala said the value of the property would likely increase by at least $18,000 (the benefit of the connection to the system), but ultimately the tax value is determined by the county assessor and based on comparable home sales.

There will now be a 60-day period where benefiting property owners may submit a petition against the proposed sewer and water improvements. The petition must be signed by a majority of owners proposed to be assessed. If received, the city will not be able to move forward with improvements at the expense of the property owners. However, if in the meantime a petition is received asking for the improvement (signed by property owners at least equal to the number that signed the petition against) the council may disregard the petition against the improvement.

Following the 60-day period and after consideration of any petitions received, the council will determine whether to proceed with the sanitary sewer and water improvements. If the project moves forward, there would be another neighborhood meeting.

If approved, the council will likely authorize the plans and specifications this fall, award a construction contract in spring 2025 and construction would begin and be complete by fall 2025.

The public hearing for the consideration of extension of utilities for the Pine Haven neighborhood is scheduled for July 22.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Lakes Summer Festival

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 18; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, July 22; the 4th Monday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N., Hugo

Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served. Contact: 651-429-4413

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 13 through July 25

Where: Downtown White Bear Lake

Details: Community summer festival with 200+ food and vendor booths, live music, car show, kids activities, specials at local merchants. Theme weeks include: Avenue of the Arts on June 13; History Night June 20, and White Bear Lake Area Schools June 27. Contact: marketfestwbl.com

CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET, WATER SKI SHOW

When: Market 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and water ski show at 7 p.m. Thursdays, July 18-Aug. 24.

Where: Market located at 1721 Westview St, Centerville; Water ski show at Trailside Park.

Details: Shop among local artisans, pick up fresh produce from a neighborhood farmer, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat from a food vendor before walking to the popular Bald Eagle Waterski show next door. It will be an evening perfect for family fun, a date night or friends’ night out.

Contact: info@centervillemn.com ; baldeaglewaterskishows.net

LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Lexington Municipal Liquor Store front parking lot, 9271 Lake Drive

Details: Vendors selling veggies and fruit, baked goods, Maple syrup, tea and homemade gifts.

Contact: Karen Gregory 612-272-3386 or kgregory244@ gmail.com

CURRENT EVENTS

CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16

Where: Hidden Spring Park, Centerville

Fete des Lacs

When: Tuesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 21

Where: Most events take place at LaMotte Park. Details: Now in its 33rd year, Fete des Lacs (or the “Festival of Lakes”) is a week-long community festival in Centerville. This event honors the city’s history and takes advantage of the beautiful parks, lakes and trails. See http://fetedeslacs.org for full schedule of events.

Contact: www.facebook.com/fetedeslacs

Details: This week’s concert will feature Lowdown Dirty Fools Contact: Facebook.com/CentervilleMusicInThePark

FOUR WAYS OF FIRE

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17

Where: Wargo Nature Center

Details: Explore four fire-starting methids, including matches, ferro rods, bow drills, and flint and steel. All ages. Registration information online. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

LEARN AND GROW WITH US GARDEN TOUR

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20

Where: Seven gardens in White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, and Oakdale

Details: Tour 7 gardens designed and maintained by Washington County Master Gardener volunteers, who are on site ot answer questions. Discount for advance tickets. Rain or shine. Contact: 612-301-1210 or https://z.umn.edu/WCMGTour

TURTLEMAN TRIATHLON

When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, July 20

Where: Turtle Lake Park, 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview Details: Longest running triathlon in Minnesota celebrates 40 years, and includes sprint and Olympic distances.

Contact: mmraces.com/turtleman-tri

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21

Where: Pizzeria Pezzo parkimng lot, 2143 4th St. , White Bear Lake Details: Hike on sidewalks and trails through Lions Park and around Birch Lake, apprix 5 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com

POLITICAL BRIEF

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“We’re not out to change anyone’s positions on issues but to change how they relate to each other,” said the Rev. Jeff Thiemann, a co-chair of the campaign and retired Twin Cities executive. “We simply want everyone in the state to open the door to changing how they view the people on the other side.”

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

Pedestrian struck and killed in Blaine

On July 11, at approximately 6:33 p.m., the Blaine Police Department responded to a report of pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle near the 8500 block of University Ave. NE in the city of Blaine. Indications show that a SUV driven by an adult male was traveling southbound on University Avenue, when it struck an adult female on foot crossing westbound on 85th Street.

Upon arrival by emergency responders, life saving measures were administered, however the female was declared deceased at the scene.

The Coon Rapids Police Department, Fridley Police Department, Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department and Allina EMS also responded to the scene.

The investigation is ongoing by the Blaine Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

Upcoming Games

July 19-21 vs. Toledo Mud Hens

July 23-28 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937

& directions (1 mile south of Target on Lake Dr)

CONTRIBUTED

Olympic impact

As we look forward to the Olympic Games beginning next week, it’s fun to celebrate a couple of local athletes who are participating. Nuni Omot is a Mahtomedi grad who is playing on the South Sudan basketball team. Lara Dallman-Weiss, a Shoreview native who honed her sailing skills on White Bear Lake, will participate in the Mixed 470 sailing competition.

Publisher’s View

Carter Johnson

Our family has sort of a special connection to Nuni. My wife’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth “Betty” Brown, died on June 28 at the age of 105. Born in New Brunswick, Canada and spending most of her adult life in New York and Connecticut, she moved to a memory care facility in Oak Park Heights to be near my in-laws and our family in 2015. One of her favorite caregivers for the past nine years was Pillow, Nuni’s mother. Though she wasn’t working on Betty’s floor in the days leading up to her death, she stopped in every day to provide hugs to Betty – whom she called “Mama Bear”- and to visit with various members of our family.

My in-laws got to know Pillow well over the years. My father-in-law, Jim, a Mahtomedi basketball fan and sports nut in general, enjoyed getting regular updates from Pillow about Nuni and followed his career. As we were moving Betty’s things from her room he was talking to Pillow about her upcoming trip to Paris to watch Nuni at the Olympics. He pulled up a photo on his cell phone to show her. The picture (below) is of my son, Kellen, then in 1st grade, at one of the Mahtomedi youth basketball camps where Nuni, then a high school player, was one of the coaches. It was a little emotional in that moment to see a picture of Pillow’s son with “Mama Bear” Betty’s greatgrandson.

It’s a fun photo for a couple of other reasons. One is that I remember Kellen and his friends looking up to the older players who helped at the camps and thinking they were awesome. He still has a can of Sierra Mist from that era signed by Parker Fox, who plays for the Gophers. Now they will get to watch one of the older guys play in the Olympics.

The other fun thing is that Kellen, who is now a senior himself, has been helping coach young Mahtomedi players at the same basketball camp this summer.

Not many high school athletes make it to the Divsion I level in college, and securing a spot in the Olympics is extremely rare. Those who do are more gifted athletically than the majority of people, and also have the work ethic, determination, competitive spirit and mental fortitude that it takes. However, what I love most about youth sports is that while not all kids have the athletic ability to play at an elite level, when it comes to learning a work ethic, setting personal goals, being a good teammate, showing leadership and acting as a good role model, the playing field is equal for everyone.

Congratulations to our local Olympic athletes and to the family members, coaches and many others in the community who have supported them along their journey. We are cheering for you!

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

GCreating water spaces for pollinators

Gardener’s Grapevine

Tamra L. Boyce

ardeners spend time and money to thoughtfully provide our pollinators with a variety of food plants, nesting options, and shelter. However, we might not always consider another vital element for our pollinator havens – water. Water is essential for healthy pollinators, and there are many small things we can do to establish water sources for the assortment of dragonflies, bees, wasps, hummingbirds, butterflies, and bats that visit our outdoor spaces. These creatures need water for digesting their food, hydrating, bathing, building nests, regulating body temperature, reproducing, and foraging. Fun fact: honeybees collect water and spit the droplets into the hive while fanning their wings, helping to cool the hive.

In addition to creating water sources for pollinators, we should also supply our plants with enough water so they can continue to provide food and nectar. In dry conditions, water-stressed plants are shorter, produce fewer and smaller flowers, and yield lower volumes of nectar and pollen. Plant reproductivity is also affected, potentially stunting seed and fruit

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Healthy, flowering plants are dependent on pollinators and, conversely, pollinators are dependent on blossoming plants — water bonds their relationship. Your garden strategy should include a water-enriched environment for a healthy ecosystem.

Water sources do not have to be complicated or expensive; they can be as simple as a puddle or as complex as a pond. Garden plants, such as sedum whose leaves puddle with water after a rainstorm, can offer a temporary natural watering spot. However, placing artificial watering stations throughout your yard is critical if there are limited natural water sources such as dew, streams, rain puddles, and ponds, especially during prolonged dry spells.

It’s important to distribute a variety of watering stations around your yard to meet the specific needs of the species you want to support. For example, bees cannot swim, so place shallow dishes with pebbles or floating platforms like twigs for perching, resting, and sipping water. Butterflies favor damp soil or containers with damp sand to extract moisture, salts, and minerals with their proboscis.

Dragonflies prefer fresh-water and pond-type habitats, while bats drink on the wing, swooping down to pools or slow-moving water.

Here are some tips for placement and maintenance of water sources:

• Ensure water stations are

accessible, with cover from harsh elements and predators.

• Place water sources near flowering plants to provide spots for resting and drinking.

• Set dishes in partially shady locations to limit evaporation and overheating.

• Keep water sources away from high-traffic locations.

• Clean and change water frequently since stagnant, dirty water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, bacteria, or parasites.

• Remove algae and other debris often.

• Avoid chemically treated/chlorinated water.

In addition to supporting pollinators, adding water to our gardens has the benefit of attracting other animals such as frogs, chipmunks, and birds. When we establish water spaces, we are actively creating a healthy and inviting garden for a variety of creatures, making our yards even more interesting and interactive.

Do you have yard and garden questions? Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics are held at Bunker Hills Activities Center on Wednesdays, through Aug. 14, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Visit anokamastergardeners. org for more information.

Tamra L. Boyce is a volunteer with the University of Minnesota Anoka County Extension Master Gardener program.

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Moratorium needed

Per the 2040 Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan, the growth rate average over the last 50 years has been 3,772 people every 10 years.

The approximate number of houses for the four current and proposed major housing projects; Watermark, Natures Refuge (phase 1&

II), Madinah Lakes and Pulte Homes is an estimated 1,967 homes. This adds up to an approximate population growth of 7,868 people. That is a growth rate double that of the last 50 years. However, it is really much greater than that, as many of these projects are underway and likely would be finished in the next five years. That

means the current growth rate is really closer to four times as fast as the last 50 years. Another issue to be considered is that of proposed four and five-story condo/ apartment complexes in any future development. This type of high-density housing seems to cross the line between what constitutes a suburb and an urban area.

Most people moving to Lino Lakes and the other outer ring suburbs are doing so for a more open environment, less traffic and better schools. The current growth rate and potential for high-density housing, is quickly eroding these attributes, if not overwhelming them. Planning is needed before further development

anywhere in the city and a moratorium is definitely needed. It is time to step back and determine what we want the landscape and future of Lino Lakes to look like.

Lino Lakes residential moratorium will go into effect Aug. 15

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — A one year moratorium on subdividing land for residential purposes in the northwest quadrant of the city will begin Aug. 15.

The City Council has voted 4-1 (Council Member Tony Cavegn opposed) to adopt an interim ordinance prohibiting the creation of new residential lots on approximately 900 acres bound by Fourth Avenue on the east, Sunset Avenue to the west, Pine Street on the north and Carl Street/Century Trail on the south.

The city has discussed the moratorium in detail since April when Council Member Michael Ruhland expressed his concern about the city’s water infrastructure and the need for the city to do further planning along the corridor.

During the moratorium the city will develop a master plan for the area and complete an environmental review (Alternative Urban Areawide Review or AUAR.)

Lino Lakes resident Christopher Stowe supports the moratorium. “I think that too much growth too fast is very negative. If you look at what Blaine is doing, their taxes are going up faster than ours. If you look at Columbus, their taxes are maintaining or even going down.”

Resident Patty Miller also supports the moratorium. “Every wellintended development has unintended consequences,” she said, pointing out some of the issues that have come up in her neighborhood, on Lois Lane.

“Far beyond a pretty picture on paper, we need to ensure the safety of our current residents and the impact to their lives,” she said. “Let’s do it right and have well-planned developments, not just well-intended developments.”

Resident Melissa Schultz says

a master plan is necessary. She explained she has spent the last 16 years of her career working on major infrastructure projects.

“Over 50 years of development, the lot sizes have been reduced by a staggering 2.5 acres per home,” she said. “This isn’t progress. Vote yes. Let’s spend the next year having really meaningful conversations about what is best for our beautiful community.”

Suleiman Adan, deputy executive director of CAIR-Minnesota, said the city needs to stick to its mission, “a community with a vision.”

“What example do we want to set with that vision? It’s in these chambers that we include a vision that is truly inclusive and represents the welcoming nature of this great state,” he explained. “If this moratorium passes, what happens ultimately is a step-by-step plan that can be used by future cities that can

“Far beyond a pretty picture on paper, we need to ensure the safety of our current residents and the impact to their lives,”

Patty Miller Lino Lakes resident

stifle progress and keep people and community out.”

He added the moratorium is not needed and has created “immense division” not only in Lino Lakes but across the state.

Architect Dean Dovolis said he has a long history of working on various master plans and projects, but this was the first time “we never had the due process completed.” He was

referring to how the council decided to not hear Zikar Holdings’ concept plan for the proposed Madinah Lakes development.

“We wanted to present the project to the council before the consideration of a moratorium so that the facts about the project could be put on the table before this body. That was never allowed, so the rumors, the misinformation about this project lives on, not the actual plans,” he said. “This is not fair. This really felt like a pre-determined murder of this project.”

President Faraaz Yussuf of Zikar Holdings said a moratorium was not necessary to go through the master

plan and environmental review process.

“The City Council treatment of the Robinson family (landowners) and Zikar Holdings has not been fair. Your decisions will have lasting impacts far more important than any election campaign coming up,” he said. “I urge you to think deeply about the legacy that each of you want to leave behind.” He added that Zikar Holding is “here to stay.”

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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POLICE REPORTS

The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• An officer conducted a traffic stop July 2 in the 100 block of Main Street for a vehicle driving the wrong way in a construction zone. The driver was cited for multiple offenses.

• A community service officer was dispatched to an animal complaint July 2 in the 1500 block of Ash Street. The community service officer answered questions and the situation was resolved.

• Officers were requested to assist a neighboring agency July 3 with a pursuit of a stolen vehicle entering Lino Lakes. An officer was able to utilize a tire deflation device to puncture all four tires. Officers assisted once the vehicle was disabled and after a short foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody.

• Officers responded July 3 to a neighbor dispute in the 7800 block of Knoll Drive. No crime had occurred. All parties were told to stay away from one another to avoid further confrontation.

• An officer stopped a vehicle July 3 for an illegal U-turn at Lake Drive and Apollo Drive. The adult male driver was ultimately cited for an open container of marijuana in the vehicle.

• An officer responded to a fireworks complaint July 3 at a park in the 7800 block of Lake Drive. The officer was not able to locate the individuals involved.

• An officer located an adult male walking in a ditch who appeared to be intoxicated and lost July 4 in the 1100 block of Main Street. The officer gave the male a ride to his friend’s house.

• An officer responded to a residence July 4 for a found dog in the 6800 block of East Shadow Drive. The officer took custody of the dog and brought it to a shelter.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct July 4 near

Birch Street and 12th Avenue. The vehicle was also involved in a driving complaint in another city. The driver was ultimately arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI.

• Officers and fire fighters responded July 4 to a call of a fire on the deck of a home in the 700 block of Fox Road. Upon arrival, the fire had already been extinguished by the homeowner.

• On July 4, officers responded to several complaints of fireworks throughout the city. When appropriate, officers informed residents of fireworks laws.

• An officer spoke with a resident July 5 in the 6200 block of Laurene Avenue regarding nuisance wildlife. The resident was advised of trapping laws and city ordinances and informed of repellent options.

• An officer responded July 5 to a report of several dead ducks in the roadway in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive. The ducks were removed and disposed of.

• An officer stopped a vehicle July 6 for speed and lane violations in the 7700 block of Main Street. The adult female driver was subsequently arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI and alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours.

• Officers responded July 6 to a report of juveniles climbing on top of a local church in the 100 block of Elm Street. The officers contacted the juveniles’ parents and sent them home.

• An officer ran a registration check July 7 on a vehicle in parking lot in the 7500 block of Lake Drive and determined the adult male owner had an outstanding warrant. The adult male was arrested and booked into jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle July 7 for a seat belt violation. The adult male passenger was arrested and booked into jail for an outstanding warrant. The adult male was also

cited for providing false information to a police officer and violation of an instructional permit.

• An officer responded July 7 to the 6000 block of Woodchuck Circle on a report of vehicles speeding in the area. The vehicles in question were not located.

• An officer observed a vehicle traveling over 100 mph July 8 on I-35W near Main Street. The officer was unable to catch up to the vehicle and lost the vehicle.

• An officer responded July 8 to a report of a dog bite in the 500 block of Apollo Drive. The incident was documented and will be investigated further by a community service officer.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• Police responded July 1 to a burglary in progress in the 1800 block of Center Street in Centerville. Upon investigation, it was determined that juveniles in the area were knocking on doors and running away. The juveniles were subsequently located by police and released to their parents.

• Officers were dispatched June 26 to the 10 block of Central Street in Circle Pines regarding a possible fight that may happen. Police received information about the possible fight from a female caller and were able to contact both parties involved prior to any incident occurring.

• Police were dispatched June 26 to a damage to property report in the 10 block of West Road in Circle Pines. A mailbox was vandalized.

• Police arrested one party for a domestic assault June 27 in Lexington.

• Officers were dispatched June 30 to the 8800 block of Arona Avenue in Lexington for a possible structure fire. Officers assisted firefighters on scene.

• Officers took a phone call July 3 regarding a missing person from the 30th block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines.

• While performing a business check July 3 in the 2000 block of Commerce Drive in Centerville, an officer discovered an unsecured business. The keyholder was notified.

• Officers responded to a fireworks violation July 3 in the 20 block of Center Road in Circle Pines.

• Officers responded July 3 for suspicious activity near Lake Drive and Shepherd Court in Circle Pines.

• Officers were dispatched July 3 to the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington for two dogs running in traffic. Officers located the dogs and they were returned home.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop July 4 near Main Street and Peterson Trail in Centerville. The driver admitted to having a few drinks. Upon sobriety tests, the driver did not show any signs of impairment.

• Police responded July 4 to the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville for a report of counterfeit currency.

• Officers were dispatched July 6 to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington for a disorderly person.

• Officers were dispatched July 6 to the 9400 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington for a report of harassment.

• Police responded July 7 to the 3900 block of Woodland Road in Lexington for a suspicious person.

• Officers observed a female passed out on the side of the road July 7 near Restwood Road and Syndicate Avenue in Lexington. It turned out to be a medical situation.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop July 9 in the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville. A passenger was found to have an outstanding warrant and was subsequently arrested.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF LINO LAKES

ORDINANCE NO. 11-24

INTERIM ORDINANCE CREATING A MORATORIUM ON THE CRE ATION OF NEW LOTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES IN A CERTAIN PART OF THECITY OF LINO LAKES

The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains:

Section 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to exercise the City’s authority under Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4 by the creation of an interim ordinance which has the effect of creating a moratorium on the subdivision of lands for residential uses in that part of the City of Lino Lakes described and depicted in the attached Exhibit A.

Section 2. Preliminary Findings: The City Council hereby makes the fol lowing preliminary findings to serve as the basis for the necessary study to be made during the moratorium, which serve as the reasons why it is in the public interest for the City to declare a moratorium by virtue of this Ordinance:

1) Main Street at Sunset Avenue (CR 53) is identified as a “gateway” in the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

2) The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan recommends the preparation of a Master Plan for the Main Street corridor between 4th Avenue and Sunset Avenue (CR53). No such plan presently exists.

3) The City has been presented with two development proposals within the Exhibit A area that total 400 acres with approximately 900 new lots for residential use.

4) A moratorium will provide the City with time to study and work towards preparation of a Master Plan for the Exhibit A area that will address land uses, transportation, environmental resources preservation, parks, surface waters, and utility issues. A moratorium also presents the possibility of con ducting an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) environment study for the area.

Section 3. Moratorium: Until the Planning & Zoning Board and City Council complete studies related to the aforementioned findings, the City shall not accept or continue to process any land use applications for land use proposals which propose in whole or in part, the creation of new lots for residential purposes. Notwithstanding the moratorium imposed herein, a land use application for a minor subdivision in compliance with City Code Section 1001.075 thru 1001.081 may be processed. The study period will last no longer than one (1) year from the effective date of this Ordinance, unless further extended by the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4. Section 4. Effective Date: This Ordinance is effective upon publication of the Ordinance in accordance with the City Charter.

Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 8th day of July, 2024.

/s/ Rob Rafferty, Mayor

Attest: Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILINGS FOR OFFICE

The candidate filing period will be open between Tuesday, July 30, 2024, and Tuesday, August 13, 2024, during office hours. All candidate filings must be received by Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 5:00 PM.

Candidate filings for the following offices are to be filed at Administration, Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN, 55038-9794.

• Mayor • City Council Member at Large, 2 seats

• City Council Member at Large, 1 seat (special election, term ending in 2026)

Teresa Bender, City Clerk

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 16, 2024.

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The Anoka County Fair is Tuesday, July 23 to Sunday, July 28 at the Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St. Francis Blvd NW., Anoka.

On Tuesday, it will be kids’ day. Kids will be able to get into the fair and enjoy carnival rides at half price. Seniors will be able to get into the fair at a reduced price from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the Anoka County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership is funding a Momentum Refresh trailer to be on the fairgrounds. It will have fullyaccessible portable toilets with adjustable, adult-sized changing tables. The trailers also feature an overhead hoist, sinks, showers and customizable grab bars.

Fairgoers will have a new event this year to look forward to: A silent disco with live farm animals. Attendees will be able to participate in the Barnyard Beat Bash from 6:30-9 p.m. on July 26. It is free with admission to the fairgrounds.

Live music will take place at various locations throughout the fairgrounds. Fairgoers can catch a live band at the Grandstand Stage, the BandShell Stage and the Beer Garden.

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Lino Lakes Legion tops Anoka, Andover

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Lino Lakes Legion baseball team has a 9-3 record after winning two of three games last week.

The Cougars edged Anoka 7-5 with Caden Coppersmith knocking in four runs with two singles. Tyler Gruye was the winning pitcher.

The Cougars downed Andover 12-6 as several players contributed hits, walks, and steals, highlighted by Luke Gunderman driving home three runs with a double. Noel Sieg and Jake Hosfield pitched.

The Cougars lost to Champlin Park 3-1. Gundeman pitched six strong innings, allowing one earned run. Lino Lakes has away games this week against Maple Grove on Monday, Osseo on Tuesday and Park Center on Wednesday, then a threeday tournament at Princeton, Friday through Sunday. District playoffs will start next Tuesday.

Coppersmith,

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Seeking summer sports stories

The Quad Community Press would love to feature local sports teams and athletes throughout the summer. If you have ideas, reach out to our sports contributor Bruce Strand at bruce.a.strand@gmail. com.

Caden

shown here during the high school season, had a four-RBI game against Anoka last week.

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Anoka County seeks input on housing, community development needs

Residents are invited to participate in an online survey to provide input on housing and community development priorities.

Anoka County is preparing its five-year consolidated plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The consolidated planning process provides an opportunity for residents to offer input on housing, economic and community development needs and priorities for potential investments of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program funds.

The purpose of these programs is to potentially fund activities

that provide decent housing, create suitable living environments and expand economic opportunities — principally for low- and moderateincome persons and neighborhoods.

As part of this process, Anoka County is seeking feedback from a diverse group of county residents to identify local housing and community development needs.

Public participation will assist Anoka County in identifying high priorities.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and residents will be asked to rate each program or activity based on what they feel is the level of need for your of the community.

To complete the survey online, visit www.AnokaCountymn.gov/cd or call 763-324-4650 to request a printed copy of the survey.

• The city has a new council member. Circle Pines Park Board member Meagan Bachmayer was sworn into city council to fill the remainder of Dean Goldberg’s term.

• Preparation continues for the city’s 75th anniversary gathering next summer. Circle Pines residents are welcome to attend the event’s next committee meeting on July 22.

• Mayor Dave Bartholomay has brought to the public’s attention that the city is looking into the concern of powerful electric motors in the city’s lakes to consider how best to protect water quality. The City Council does not want to lose progress from years of lake restoration, so steps toward preservation are being made as they are preparing to meet with experts on the subject.

• The Park Board is looking for a few new members. Anyone interested should apply quickly.

• A motion was made to approve the Proposal for Roofing Consultation Services for the Fire Station and the Public Works Building. The roofs were

last done in 1998 and were expected to last 20 years. After nearly 27 years of use, they will move forward with a roofing consultation. According to City Administrator Patrick Antonen, they are planning to have the roofs done by this fall.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at City Hall.

Amy Holmberg

CONTRIBUTED

Mayor Dave Bartholomay swears in new City Council Member Meagan Bachmayer.