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Development concept could add ‘variety’ to Lino Lakes

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — The city has received a concept plan for a new residential development along Lake Drive.

The Environmental Board and the Planning and Zoning Board have already offered their comments on the plan; next up will be the City Council on Aug. 1.

The applicant, Ranger Development, has submitted a land use application for planned unit development (PUD) concept plan review. The proposed residential development, Villas on Vicky, would be located on an approximately 5-acre parcel west of CSAH 23 (Lake Drive) and south of Vicky Lane.

The concept plan proposes 23 single-family detached townhome villas. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the applicant is proposing varying lots sizes, setbacks and building design standards that would require PUD flexibility.

Developer Jon Blattmann, of Blaine, said Villas on Vicky would be his company’s fifth development of this kind, three of which are located in Blaine.

Per the applicant’s narrative, the intent would be to develop 23 housing units that are either one- or two-level with private streets and a homeowners association. The lot sizes range from 5,358 square feet to 11,066 square feet.

According to the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the area is guided medium-density residential, which allows for four to six units per acre. Ranger Development is proposing 5.12 units per acre.

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Stirring up summer Students entering grades 6-12 recently tried out their cooking and baking skills through a variety of classes offered through Centennial Community Education (CCE). Classes included Global Cuisine from Scratch, Cooking with Chemistry, Minnesota Fair Foods at Home, and Sweet Treats.

The courses were offered by Chess & Strategy Game Association, a nonprofit organization that offers student activities before and after school as well as summer enrichment activities all over the metro area. Instructor Jason Livine says the 3D printing and coding classes are picking up in popularity. To see upcoming CCE offerings, visit https://isd12.ce.eleyo.com .

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Living Waters Lutheran Church lives up to its name Living Waters Lutheran Church in Lino Lakes has been focused on tending to the needs of the environment and the large lakefront property on which the church is located.

One of its largest project partnerships is with a business called “Growing Green Hearts.”

Growing Green Hearts is devoted to building such community partnerships in order to address climate change, clean water, climate change, habitat and promoting youth leadership.

Environmental educator and founder Heidi Ferris connects people to land, air, water and living things using science education and hands-on experience.

She also believes places of worship, like Living Waters, provide places and spaces for growth in science literacy and service to others.

Growing Green Hearts works with a variety of water partnership projects, including natural playground design, waterfocused teacher trainings, native plantings for shorelines, rain gardens and water enviroSTEM workshops for leaders.

In June, Living Waters introduced a curriculum that Ferris developed called “Connect-the-Drops: Faith, Science & Youth Leadership” to an all ages bible study. The curriculum focuses on a framework called SEE LIVING WATERS, PAGE 2

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Longtime Living Waters Member Carl Nelson uses his cane to move a part of the interactive watershed they created. Also pictured: Heidi Ferris, Pastor Ivy Huston, Doris Nelson and Mark and Jackie Braun.

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LIVING WATERS: Brings community together through ecotheology FROM PAGE 1

watershed discipleship, which teaches the connection between ecology and theology. The heart of the curriculum, Ferris says, is translating environmental knowledge into community action. Since then, Living Waters has been exploring natural systems through the lens of the Bible and have been having conversations about the water justice movement.

This partnership has allowed the Living Waters Creation Care Team to seek out grants from the Anoka County Conservation District, Rice Creek Watershed and the Lawns to Legumes Program. Earlier this summer, volunteers from the church helped plant a prairie with around 300 plant plugs, a cylinder in which a plant is grown.

“I think that Living Waters is really modeling for the community. They are in a sense becoming a learning site, whether it’s church groups or not.

They’re inviting the community to come and see what we can do here a little differently,” Ferris said.

Community members are also working together to undertake a big prairie restoration project on the church’s property. Not only will this restoration benefit pollinators, but it will help improve water quality in Lake Reshanau and, ultimately, the entire watershed. The church is also looking into future projects such as creating a pollinator lawn and rain gardens.

“There’s so much happening with water justice and care of creation. There is an excitement and energy that is hard to define,” said Katie Weber, director of ministry.

On July 26, Living Waters will host 40 youth from Iowa, who will complete a service project. They plant some pocket prairies within the existing prairie, perform restoration work in the labyrinth and complete a list of other ecofriendly projects.

“This project is connecting so many groups, both civic and religious,” Weber said.

Pastor Ivy Huston says church members have come to see how easy it is to love the earth as they love one another. To celebrate, Living Waters Church will host an outdoor festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28. The theme is “Celebrating what Connects Us: Water-Food-Music-Fun.” Along with live music and food trucks, a variety of activities based on water conservation, native plants and prairie restoration and building relationships across the generations will be offered to festival goers.

To learn more about Growing Green Hearts, visit http:// growinggreenhearts.com/services/.

Intern Ella Roberts can be reached by emailing news@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1200.

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Over the past year, Living Waters Lutheran Church has been engaged in a curriculum called “Connect-the-Drops: Faith, Science & Youth Leadership” developed by Environmental educator and founder of Growing Green Hearts Heidi Ferris (in green, top photo). Pictured in the bottom right photo is Moni Slatten planting.

WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING ONGOING EVENTS CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June and July Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Community concerts with various artists/ bands.

Contact: centervillemn.com

CIRCLE PINES-LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB FARMER'S MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 15-Aug. 31; 2-6 p.m.

Sept. 7-Oct. 5 Where: Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd., Lexington Details: Every week, rain or shine.

Contact: 612-272-3386

CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET & WATER SKI SHOW

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 7-Aug. 11.

Water Ski Show at 7 p.m.

Where: Next to Centerville Elementary, 1721 West View Ave. Details: Shop among local artisans, pick up produce from a neighborhood farmer and grab a bite to eat from a food truck and watch the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club show. Special events and prizes on Ladies’ Night and July 21, and Kid’s Fest on Aug. 4.

Contact: facebook.com/ CentervilleMainStreetMarket or 651-429-3232

CURRENT EVENTS WHIMSICAL WIGS WORKSHOPS AND CROCHETERS GET TOGETHER

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Make a wig or share crochet patterns, and tips & tricks for making super hero beanies and accessories for princess wigs to be given to kids going through cancer treatment. No cost to join and free yarn. RSVP. Contact: WhimsicalWigsMN@gmail.com

THREE SEASONS OF COLOR

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Where: Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Park Dr. NE, Blaine

Details: Learn about Minnesota colors from Master Gardeners and see blossoms.

Contact: anokamastergardeners.org

SLICE OF SHOREVIEW DAYS

When: July 22-24 Where: Island Lake Park, 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: Past events have included carnival, art and food vendors, kids activities, and live entertainment. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday; fireworks at dusk. Car show Sunday at noon.

Contact: 651-483-2416 or sliceofshoreview.com

STILLWATER FLEA & CRAFTER MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24; Aug 27 & 28; Sept. 24 & 25 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor market with 200+ vendors, food trucks, farmer's market.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com

BUTTERFLY BONANZA

When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory class to butterfly identification followed by a stroll through the prairie and flower gardens. Binoculars and nets provided or bring your own. $5/person; registration required. Ages 7+.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

CAMPFIRE TALKS

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, 7401 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Join a naturalist for a campfire, interactive activities, and presentation at the campground.

Meet at amphitheater. Free.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

When: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Where: New Life Church, 6000 N. 148th St., Hugo Details: Register to give blood online and fill out a rapid pass in advance.

Contact: redcrosssblood.org/RapidPass

28TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA RELAY FOR LIFE

When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 29 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Typically more than 100 teams and 1,500 participate in a run/walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Live music, food, kids activities, online auction, and stories from survivors.

Contact: relay.acsevents.org Editor’s note: For the full regional calendar of events, visit presspubs.com.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • Judges have been appointed for the state primary election Aug. 9 for Lino Lakes voters.

• Daniel Chrzanowski, a representative of Edward Jones Financial, can now go door to door within the city for the next 12 months, following approval of a peddler license by the City Council.

• A separation agreement is now in place between the city and a police sergeant. The sergeant is no longer able to perform the duties of a licensed peace officer due to medical reasons.

• Daniel Howell is the newest streets and stormwater maintenance worker in the public works department.

Howell has worked as a seasonal streets maintenance worker since June 2021 and was recently appointed to the new role. His hourly rate of pay will be $27.77, the starting step of a six-step wage schedule.

• AnnMarie Busack will start in the records technician position in the public safety department beginning July 25. Recently, Jessica Crowe moved to the administrative assistant position, which created the vacancy. Busack’s hourly rate of pay will be $28.23, step four of a six-step union wage-schedule.

• Those who would like to be in the Blue Heron Days Parade need to submit an application and $50 fee by Friday, July 22. For more information, visit www. linolakes.us or call Kellie Schmidt at 651-982-2442.

The next City Council meeting will be 6:30 p.m.

Monday, July 25, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Sheriff’s office swears in new detectives, deputies The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) recently welcomed two new detectives, two new deputies and a new detention deputy to the team. Deputy Matthew Wyatt was promoted to detective and will join the major crimes investigators in the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), where he will investigate crimes against children, assaults, deaths scenes and other serious incidents. Detective Jessica Miller, who comes from the Wright County Sheriff’s

Office, will be assigned to the Crime Scene Unit (CSU), where she will work alongside major crimes investigators to process and document complex crime scenes. Deputies Lauren Sycks and Kade Madden will be assigned to the patrol division, where they will serve as primary responders to calls for service across the many communities served by the ACSO. Detention Deputy Kyle Walter will be assigned to the jail division, where he will help ensure the safety and security of the inmate population.

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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office swears in two new detectives, two new deputies and a new detention deputy to the team. Pictured (from left) are: Detention Deputy Walter, Sheriff Stuart, Detective Miller in the back row, Deputy Sycks, Deputy Madden and Detective Wyatt in the front row.

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fourth-degree DWI and booked into jail.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the • An officer responded to a driving complaint in the following incidents: 100 block of White Pine Road July 10. Parents of the • An officer received a phone call traffic complaint involved juveniles were advised of the incident. regarding Chokecherry Road July 5. The incident • An officer responded to a report of juveniles ringing was documented and extra patrol was requested. doorbells and running away in the 6500 block of • An officer was dispatched to assist with a Lacasse Drive July 11. The officer checked the neighborhood dispute in the 1900 block of Red Oak area but was unable to locate the juveniles nor any Lane July 5. The officer spoke with all involved apparent problems. parties and answered their questions. No criminal activity occurred.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the • An officer took a report of a theft of gas in the following incidents: 8000 block of Lake Drive July 5. The incident was • An officer conducted a traffic stop near the documented and is being investigated. intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in • Officers responded to a suspicious female at a Circle Pines July 6. An adult male was subsequently church in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue July 5. The arrested on narcotics charges. female was asked to leave the property.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the • An officer observed a traffic violation and attempted intersection of Lexington Avenue and West Road to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection of in Circle Pines July 7. The occupants were found Main Street and 21st Avenue July 5. The driver to be juveniles and their guardians were contacted attempted to flee but lost control of his moped when about the incident. A citation was issued for an driving over a curb and crashed. The suspect was instructional permit violation. taken into custody on account of several charges • Police responded to the 9100 block of South Highway and booked into jail.

Drive in Lexington July 7 regarding a property • An officer responded to a residence in the 900 block damage accident. of Pheasant Run South on a fireworks complaint • Officers received an animal neglect complaint in the July 5. The officer spoke with the parties involved.

3900 block of Lovell Road in Lexington July 7.

• Officers observed two juveniles out after curfew in • Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle property the 7400 block of Lake Drive July 6. The juveniles damage accident near 20th Avenue and Gateway were given warnings and returned to their parents.

Circle in Centerville July 8.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a suspected driver’s •Officers were dispatched to a report of suspicious license violation in the 7100 block of Lake Drive activity near County Road J and Indian Hills Drive July 6. The officer arrested the male driver for in Circle Pines July 8. Offices shared information driving after cancellation – inimical to public with the county parks division. safety (IPS) and no insurance. The male was • Police responded to the 20 block of West Road in transported to and booked into jail.

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• Police checked on a male sleeping in his vehicle in • Officers responded to a report of a dog bite resulting the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington in injuries to a juvenile and another dog in the July 8. The male was ultimately arrested for third6700 block of Teal Court July 8. The juvenile was degree DWI. transported to the hospital by a parent and the • Police responded to the city of Lexington July 9 on incident was documented.

July 26-31 vs. Iowa Cubs a report of criminal sexual conduct. One person • Extra patrol was requested in the 7800 block of was sent to the hospital. The case has been sent Marilyn Drive July 8.

Aug. 9-14 vs. Columbus Clippers to the criminal investigation division for further • An officer was requested to respond to another city investigation. to assist on a K-9 track following an armed robbery Aug. 16-21 vs. Scranton/WB RailRiders • A theft was reported at a business in the 9200 block July 9. Upon arrival, a track was obtained that led of South Highway Drive in Lexington July 9. to a residence. The requesting agency handled the • Property damage was reported at Village rest of the incident.

Apartments in Circle Pines July 10.

• An officer was requested to assist with a K-9 track in • An officer followed up on stolen property in the 4100 another city July 9. The officer assisted in taking a block of Lovell Road in Lexington July 10, which led suspect into custody without incident. to an arrest.

• Officers responded to the 1000 block of Pheasant • An officer conducted a traffic stop near Naples Run South for a suspicious flyer in a plastic bag Street and Restwood Road in Lexington July 11. A placed in the caller’s driveway July 9. The flyer was juvenile male was arrested. collected and the incident was documented. Several • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 7300 block similar incidents were reported that same day and of Main Street in Centerville July 11. The juvenile the following day throughout the city. driver was picked up by a guardian.

• An officer responded to a gas drive-off in the • Police responded to Village Parkway in Circle Pines 7500 block of Lake Drive July 9. The incident was to investigate a domestic dispute July 11. An adult documented and is being investigated. male was subsequently arrested for obstructing the • A community service officer responded to a delayed legal process. report of damage to property in the 6400 block of • Officers damaged a parked car while in the city of Hodgson Road July 9.

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Mass shootings symptom of a deeper problem

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ASS SHOOTINGS ARE on the increase.

They are tragic and devastating. Families and children are fearful and law enforcement is not able to prevent them or reduce the incidence of these merciless killings.

I don’t see gun control, confiscation or more regulations as the only answer to reducing this growing problem. It’s a much, much deeper problem in our society and I think we’ve been skirting the root cause.

What creates so much anger that provokes young men to walk into a school and kill innocent children and teachers?

What creates so much hatred that provokes a person to walk into a place of worship and kill innocent people who only want to exercise their freedom of religion, or to kill people simply because the color of their skin or sexual About the of orientation?

I fear for our country. As an American, Town democratic society, I think we have lost Gene Johnson our way. We have broken homes, children not being raised by parents, poverty, poor educational systems, and gangs. Violence is everywhere—on television, in the movies, on the Internet, in video games, on social media and in real-life news programs.

Today there is a disrespect for law and order, for police, for teachers, for employers, for parents and for each other.

We have lost many of the fundamentals of civil life.

Perhaps it’s partly the decline in church attendance that has led to this, or parents no longer teaching basic manners and politeness to children. Worse, many parents may also lack these attributes. The moral fabric of this country seems to be coming apart.

Many people who feel isolated, marginalized and insignificant are susceptible to dangerous messages found on social media and the Internet.

Unless we begin to make progress solving these deeper problems of our society, I don’t see mass shootings going away.

Our society, beginning with children, has lost respect for the responsibility of being parents. We have lost some of the basic fundamentals of civility and rules for living that Moses brought down from Mount Sinai known as the Ten Commandments.

Today many pastors through their sermon communication are finding it difficult to challenge areas of immorality and ethics in our society.

There is fear of reprisal, fear that their church won’t grow or it will lose financially.

People are trying to rewrite the Constitution. In the first place, they should read it and understand it.

Our government and our elected representatives are supposed to serve the people, not concentrate on personal financial gain.

What information can you trust today? The Bible is our manufacturer’s handbook. It is God-inspired word, but throughout history sinful people have turned against God. They have lost what the words “Love your neighbor as yourself ” mean.

Our nation is on the road to self-destruction and we cannot continue on this path. If we don’t make changes, we will continue to lose freedoms that we have fought so hard to protect.

You can make a difference. Be an encourager. Invite people to church and help them be involved. Read the Bible or attend a Bible study. You may discover that the society written about and condemned in the Bible is very similar to our society today. Check it out!

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Succulents for Minnesota landscapes

ou don’t have to live in the desert to grow succulents as perennials; many are happily growing here in Minnesota.

There are many reasons to give them a chance in your garden.

Succulents are beautiful in the landscape and low maintenance once established, and they are a great way to save water because they are well adapted to survive dry conditions. Succulents can thrive in diffiparts of your Gardener’s cult yard where many Grapevine plants would fail.

They are good for Brenda dry, rocky areas, sloped landOrtmann scapes, or areas around buildings that get lots of direct sunlight.

While they can survive drought conditions, succulents still need regular water during particularly hot or dry spells to look their best.

Some of my favorite succulents make great weed-blocking groundcovers in difficult areas. Many low-growing sedums are great for this purpose and are readily available at your local garden center. Sedums come in many shapes, sizes

and colors ranging from burgundy to green to chartreuse. Some will flower under the right conditions.

One currently establishing in my garden is Red Carpet (Sedum spurium), which I’m using as a border plant to fill in up to the sidewalk.

Tall sedums make excellent decorative perennial plants. The most notable is Autumn Joy (Hylotelephium telephium). It is a clumping perennial that grows pink flowers in late summer that fade to a rusty red color in the fall. The green foliage dies back in the winter but re-emerges in the spring. It is a very simple succulent to grow and easily divides or propagates into new plants. If grown in fertile soil, cut it back by one-third before blooms form to prevent flopping.

Several varieties of tall sedum exist, so if Autumn Joy isn’t your jam, check out other options. Varieties like ‘Purple Emperor’ with purple foliage are stunning.

Another Zone 3-9 hardy succulent is sempervivum (Sempervivum tectorum) also known as hen and chicks. This plant needs little care and tolerates poor soils and slopes. The main rosette, the “hen,” grows many babies, the “chicks.” It is a low grower, perfect for rockscapes with gritty soils where it can spread. Sempervivum rosettes vary in size, color, texture and bloom color. Under strong sun, it has enhanced color or complete-

ly changes color, known as “heat stress,” which is normal for many succulents.

Prickly pear is also, perhaps surprisingly, a Minnesota-hardy cactus. Eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) can grow and spread to make a great little patch in local xeriscape gardens. Flowers are yellow, and these plants can bear fruit. The pads are edible when despined and cooked. In the winter, prickly pear plants get soft and fall flat, but in the spring when sunlight increases and temperatures warm, they perk up and turn green again.

Gardens that require less water are not only economical but also more Earth friendly. You don’t have to intend to convert your entire yard into succulents or a xeriscape garden, but there is always space for succulents to be beautifully incorporated into any landscape.

Anoka County Master Gardeners are hosting guided garden tours in July and August: Three Seasons of Color; Growing Vegetables in the Home Garden; and Feeding the Community: Vegetable Donation Gardening. Tours are free and no registration is required. Visit anokamastergardeners.org for details.

Brenda Ortmann is an Anoka County Master Gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension.

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PAID LETTER A recent poll found that the overwhelming majority of gun owners support commonsense gun control measures like universal background checks, red flag laws and raising the minimum age to buy guns to 21. The 2022 election gives us the opportunity to elect leaders who will work to enact these policies. In House District 36A, which includes the communities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks and part of White Bear Township, that leader is Susie Strom.

As the mom of two young daughters, Susie shares the concerns of many in our community about school shootings, 27 of which have occurred this year alone in the United States. She supports increased funding for mental health services and staff in schools and policies that make it more difficult for youth to obtain firearms.

As a veteran, Susie understands how difficult it

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Madi Newman, sophomore from Centennial, was one of the leaders of an outstanding Minnesota State (Mankato) softball team this spring.

Newman, the Mavericks’ left fielder, batted .345 and led the team with 47 runs-batted-in, eight homers, 16 doubles and 44 runs. She stole 19 bases in 23 attempts, and made 55 putouts with just one error. She earned all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate (NSIC) honors. As a freshman, Newman hit .328 with five homers.

The Mavericks were 48-14 overall, and 26-4 in NSIC play for second place among 16 teams behind Augustana (27-3). They were 2-2 in the North Central Regionals, falling one win short of nationals.

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Alyssa Montero, junior pitcher and infielder from Centennial, posted a 12-7 record and 3.49 ERA in 113 innings, striking out 116 batters. Montero hit .388, led the Wildcats with four home runs, and knocked in 27 runs. Julia Azure, junior catcher from Centennial, batted .289 with 23 runs and 18 runs-batted-in. She made no errors all season, and threw out 11 of 30 base-stealers. St. Catherine’s was 18-22 overall and 14-8 in the MIAC. The all-MIAC list included 38 players.

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/CLOSED SESSION SUMMARY JUNE 6, 2022 (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; June 6,2022.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Special School Board Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL Clerk Linser called the roll. The following members were present: Guthmueller, ex-offixio Holmberg, Bettinger, Timm, Linser. The following member was absent: Vollbrecht. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Timm, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 4. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(a) the board adjourned into closed session for the purpose of sharing the results of the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance with the Superintendent. Motion to adjourn into closed session to share the results of annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance with the Superintendent

by Knisely, seconded by Timm. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. The board adjourned at 6:34 p.m. to go into closed session to share the results of the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. The closed session was called to order at 6:35 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. The following members were present Knisely, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Linser, Timm. Motion to adjourn the closed session by Knisely, seconded by Timm. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. The closed session adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 5. RECONVENE The special meeting of the School Board reconvened at 7:40 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

Chairperson Guthmueller reported that no action was taken during the closed session. 6. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Timm, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:42 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 19, 2022.

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SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY JUNE 6, 2022 (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; June 6,2022.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present Guthmueller, Holmberg, Knisely, Bettinger, Timm, Linser. The following members were absent Vollbrecht. 3. ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATION (QCOMP) ANNUAL REPORT CACS Facilatators Kimberly Hartert and Andrea Krueger presented the annual QCOMP Report to the School Board. This is an annual report which needs to be submitted to MDE by June 15. 4. SCOREBOARD Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey and High School Activities Director Brian Jamros presented the CHS Scoreboard Plan Proposal. The proposal will be brought back for further discussion at the next Work Study Session. 5. 2022-23 ADOPTED BUDGET Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey presented the proposed 2022-23 Adopted Budget. The budget will be brought back to the Board at the June 20 meeting. 6. INFORMATIONAL UPDATES Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey gave updates on bus schedules, transportation agreements type III, LTFM, and solar projects. 7.

ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Bettinger, seconded by Timm. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 6:31 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 19, 2022.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JUNE 20, 2022 (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; June 20,2022.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Acting Clerk Bettinger called the roll.

The following members were present: Vollbrecht, Timm, Knisely, Guthmueller, Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg. The following members were absent: Linser. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to amend the agenda removing Item 6.1 Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: Ayes – 4; Nays – 1 (Timm), Abstain – None. Motion to amend the agenda passes. Motion to approve the amended agenda with the removal of Item 6.1 Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar by Knisely,

seconded by Vollbrecht. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the amended agenda. PUBLIC FORUM None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS 5.1. Approval of Minutes. 5.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 5.3. Personnel Items. 5.4. Field Trips. 5.5. Gifts to the District. 5.6. Dues and Memberships. 5.7. City of Blaine 2022-2025 School Resource Officer Agreement. 5.8. Approval of School Nutrition Programs Join Powers Agreement. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Vollbrecht, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Human Resources Director Dan Melde introduced new Middle School Assistant Principal Andrea Krueger to the Board. 6. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 6.2.

Approval of 2022-2023 Adopted Budget – Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Adopted Budget by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.3. Approval of Transportation Agreements – Motion to approve the Transportation Agreements by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-00, motion carried unanimously. 6.4. Approval of Solar Project Plan – Motion to approve the Solar Project Plan for Golden Lake and High School East Buildings by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.5. Approval of Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue Plan – Motion to approve the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue Plan by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Vollbrecht, Timm, Knisely, Guthmueller, Bettinger. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.6. Milk Bid Approval – Motion to approve award of the Milk Bid to St. Paul Beverage Solutions by Knisely, seconded by Vollbrecht. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.7. Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate for the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy of Independent School District 12 – Motion to adopt the Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate for the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy of Independent School District 12 by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Vollbrecht, Timm, Knisely, Guthmueller, Bettinger. Nays: None.

Motion Carried unanimously. 6.8. Approval of Individual Contract Settlements – Motion to approve the Individual Contract Settlements by Knisely, seconded

by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.9. Approval of the Contract of Employment for the Health and Safety/Facility Operations Specialist – Motion to approve the Contract of Employment for the Health and Safety/ Facility Operations Specialist by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7. REPORT – SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION The School Board has completed the evaluation of the Superintendent of Centennial Schools. Superintendent Holmberg received high marks in all 5 areas of the evaluation: Leadership/District Culture, Policy/Governance, Strategic Plan, School Culture/Learning and Management of Resources. 8.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 8.1. Adoption of Resolution Calling Special Election to Fill School Board Vacancy – Motion to adopt the Resolution Calling Special Election to Fill School Board Vacancy by Knisely, seconded by Timm. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Vollbrecht, Timm, Knisely, Guthmueller, Bettinger. Nays: None.

Motion carried unanimously. 8.2. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy – Motion to adopt the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy by Bettinger, seconded by Timm. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Vollbrecht, Timm, Knisely, Guthmueller, Bettinger. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9. COMMUNICATION As warranted and available, School Board members will report significant activities of and/or actions by organizations in which the school district holds membership and/ or serves in a governance capacity: AMSD, CAEF, MSBA, NE Metro 916, SEE, District Committee Reports. 10. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 11.1. Dates to Note. 12 ADJOURN Motion to adjourn

by Bettinger, seconded by Timm. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 19, 2022.

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Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 lowest Bidders for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner.

The successful bidder must be a “responsible contractor.” The term “responsible contractor” means a contractor as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. Any prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that does not meet the minimum criteria or fails to comply with the verification requirements is not a responsible contractor and is not eligible to be awarded a construction contract for the project or to perform work on the project. A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project, and the submission of a false statement may result in termination of a contract awarded to a prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that submits the false statement. A prime contractor shall include in its verification of compliance a list of all of its first-tier subcontractors that it intends to retain for work on the project. Before execution of a construction contract, a prime contractor shall submit a supplemental verification under oath confirming that all subcontractors and motor carriers that the prime contractor intends to use to perform project work have verified to the prime contractor, through a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer, that they meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor.

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CITY OF CIRCLE PINES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the August 9, 2022 Primary Election will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014.

If you would like to witness this demonstration, you are welcome to do so at the above mentioned location.

Chandra Peterson, Assistant City Administrator for Public Services Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 19, 2022.

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NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILINGS FOR OFFICE The candidate filing period will be open between Tuesday, August 2, 2022, and Tuesday, August 16, 2022, during office hours. All candidate filings must be received by Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the August 9, 2022 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038-9794.

If you would like to witness this demonstration, you are welcome to do so at the above mentioned location.

Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 19, 2022.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the August 9, 2022 Primary Election will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Lino Lakes Senior Center 1189 Main Street, Lino Lakes.

Questions regarding the City’s election system and testing procedures can be directed to the City Clerk’s office at 651-982-2406.

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Matt St. Martin is the new activities director for Centennial High School. He started his duties earlier this month.

“Matt comes to us with a lot of experience,” said Dan Melde, human resources director, in formally introducing St. Martin to the board prior to recommending a two-year contract last week.

St. Martin most recently served as associate activities director at White Bear Lake from August 2019 through early July of this year.

He started his administrative career as an assistant activities director at Benilde-St. Margaret’s from 2005 through 2011 while also teaching business classes. He was then activities director at Spring Lake Park, where he served from 2011 through 2018-19. He was named Section 5AA activities director of the year in 2018.

When asked what attracted him to the Centennial position, St. Martin said,

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“Centennial is a destination school district. As a district, they are highly regarded for their academics, activities, arts and athletics. Being a part of a school community that highlights those respective student achievements is very special, and I am honored to be part of that in Centennial.”

St. Martin played soccer, hockey and golf in his own high school days at South St. Paul. He earned his degrees from Concordia (Moorhead), University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas.

Asked about his first orders of business, St. Martin said he will be getting acquainted with head coaches, advisors and directors of various programs, to start building relationships that are crucial “to create positive and meaningful experiences for our students” through activities.

His first hires will be a head baseball coach, an administrative assistant, and an assistant swimming/ diving coach.

Brian Jamros, activities director the past three years, left to take another position in South Dakota.

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• The city has signed off on the North Metro Telecommunications Commission budget for next year. The commission’s operating budget for 2023 is proposed at $1,413,098, which represents a $59,589 increase over last year’s budget. The increase includes up to a 2.75% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for staff as well as a benefits increase, building maintenance costs, bandwidth costs, higher energy rates and insurance costs.

Budgeted capital costs for 2023 are $628,335, which represents a $39,161 decrease from the 2022 budget.

Capital expenditures include video equipment, office equipment, parking lot repairs, a bond payment and $200,000 to be returned to cities for capital expenditures. (In total, the 2023 budget is $20,248 higher than the 2022 budget.)

• Several businesses have had their licenses renewed, including: Martial Arts Academy, Republic Services, Walgreens, C&M Inc., D&E Driving School, Ace Solid Waste, Tires Plus, Creative Kids, Kelley Animal Hospital, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Dunn Brother’s Coffee and Edward Jones.

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Larsen explained that a development like Villas on Vicky could be zoned R-2 (Two Family Residential) or R-3 (Medium Density Residential).

“As proposed, the PUD concept plan is most comparable to the R-2 Single Family requirements.

PUD flexibility would be required for lot sizes, lot widths, lot depth, side setbacks and housing products,” Larsen explained. She also noted that the applicant would need to provide some sort of public benefit in order to be considered for PUD zoning. Currently, no open space is provided with the concept presented.

The developer would be required to provide a traffic study. If the development goes through, the developer would need to bear the costs of the realignment of Vicky Lane and Kelly Street.

The Environmental Board shared that its members would like to see a landscape buffer and screening, the addition of open space and trails and a more diverse mix of native plants.

The Planning and Zoning Board generally agreed that the project did not provide enough of a public benefit in order to be zoned PUD. Chair Paul Tralle said the realignment of Vicky Lane and Kelly Street could be considered a public benefit.

The board also agreed that there is a need for a housing product of this kind in Lino Lakes.

“I think single-family detached townhomes provide a little bit of variety as opposed to a duplex and triplex,” Member Perry Laden explained. “I’d like to see more variety of product in the city and I think this offers that … Some variety of product within the city is always good.”

Blattmann noted that typically, these products sell to seniors who are age 60 and above.

A couple of comments were made that the

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“I think it is a product that has its place… I think the city needs that,” Tralle said. “I think it is a pretty good concept. It certainly needs to be tweaked for lot sizes, there are just too many.”

Tralle told Blattmann to tweak the plan and come back.

The city’s review and comments on the concept plan do not grant any rights to the applicant to develop the property as depicted by the concept plan. A land use application for PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat would be required.

Larsen explained that the developer would also be encouraged to set up a neighborhood meeting for residents who live adjacent to the site before submittal of the PUD development stage plan/ preliminary plat.

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