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Self-service tab renewal kiosks coming to Anoka County

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Getting your tabs may soon be as easy as withdrawing cash from an ATM.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says Minnesotans will soon see bright yellow kiosks at deputy registrar offices and grocery stores.

Wonders of butterflies

State Fair is fast approaching. Immerse yourself in the wonders of butterflies by visiting the Butterfly

and watch the creatures soar around. The Butterfly

The kiosks allow you to skip the registrar line and renew your registration with a touch of a few buttons. A $4.95 convenience fee will be charged.

located on the corner

and Dan Patch Avenue is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the State Fair, which runs Aug. 24 through Sept. 4.

Everything you need to know about 988

BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER

It has been a year since Minnesota began to use the number 988 as the new mental health crisis hotline.

It was introduced to the state last July in hopes to help localize the new number that was formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which was 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline was created in 2022 by the United States in hopes to improve access to crisis services that can meet the country’s growing needs related to mental health.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides emotional support for people in distress or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The Lifeline is able to connect callers to additional local

resources and community support services as needed.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) during 2022, Minnesota’s 988 Lifeline centers answered over 30,000 calls, which is a 154 percent increase from 2021. Minnesota has since then expanded its capacity to respond to texts and chats 24/7 in April 2023 and has engaged with over 600 people through those functions.

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In Minnesota, 988 calls, chats and texts are answered by five organizations: Carver County Health and Human Services, First Call for Help, Greater Twin Cities United Way, FirstLink and Mental Health Minnesota (text and chat only).

During the month of May, the MDH reported that there were 4,353 calls, 978 chat messages and 1,345 texts sent to the Lifeline. Each 988 Lifeline Center is staffed with trained crisis specialists that are focused on promoting safety, offering emotional support, providing crisis intervention and connecting people to appropriate local resources.

In Minnesota, operators respond to around 3,600 calls and

“At DVS (Driver and Vehicle Services), our focus is providing convenient, efficient service,” said DVS Director Pong Xiong. “We know Minnesotans are busy, so we’re doing everything we can to remove barriers and meet our customers where they are.”

The state is working with Intellectual Technology Inc., a company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company currently has self-service kiosk programs in in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and West Virginia. According to the company’s website, $3.3 billion has been processed by their self-service kiosks.

Kiosk capabilities include renewing and printing vehicle registrations and decals, collecting agency fees, ordering duplicate vehicle registrations/driver’s licenses/IDs and permits, registering as an organ donor, registering to vote, registering a new vehicle, renewing a driver’s license or state ID cards, printing official driving records and updating contact information.

At first the kiosks will be used for renewing tabs and ordering duplicate license plates for passenger class vehicles.

According to Jon Lenarz, Anoka County License and Passport Services director, the state is considering 10 to 15 locations for kiosks.

Anoka County will install kiosks at Cub Foods

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Self-service kiosks will be installed at four locations in Anoka County.

Senator touts Hwy 65 funding, critical of transit funding

BY BROOKE WOHLRABE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Sen. Michael Kreun likes the $100 million in funding earmarked for Highway 65 in the recently passed state transportation bill, but he is critical of the distribution of $4 billion in new transportation taxes.

Eighty-three percent of the tax increase will go to mass transit while 17% is for road and bridges which, according to Kreun, is not an appropriate distribution. The $4 billion in new transportations taxes are over a fouryear period.

Kreun, who represents the cities of Lexington, Blaine, Columbus and about half of Ham Lake, recently informed members of the Lexington city council about state legislative action on transportation, housing and taxes.

“Transportation, Highway 65 is probably the most critical highway in the state from a congestion and a safety standpoint. In session we’ve got over $100 million in funding for Highway 65 that we recently just approved. We’ve got another $20 million in federal funding and $30 million more… in Congress

programs,” Kreun said.

Kreun also said $50 million was approved for the Minneapolis blue line light rail expansion and $200 million on the train from Minneapolis to Duluth.

“Housing really got funded in this session.”

A budget of $1 billion is targeted for affordable housing, but Kreun says it

of supply. That’s the root cause of why housing is so expensive,” Kreun said.

Unfortunately, the city of Lexington won’t receive a penny of the new money because it’s too small and the distributions only go to first, second and third-class cities in the metro. (The four first-class cities are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Duluth. Second class cities have 20,000 to 100,000 people; third-class cities have 10,000 to 20,000 people.)

“Fifty percent goes to counties and 25% goes to cities and that’s going to raise $31.125 million in payments to cities in the metro,” Kreun said.

Taxes

In addition to the $4 billion in new transportation taxes there’s another $2.2 billion in tax increases over four years, according to Kreun. He noted there are good things in the bill, but overall, he believes it’s a poor bill.

modest property tax refunds, funding for renter’s credit and one-time funding for law enforcement.

“Lexington will actually receive money… Lexington will get $114,214. So, you can expect that payment. It’s one-time money so you’ll want to spend it wisely,” Kreun said.

The city is considering spending the money on community violence prevention and intervention, mental health crisis response, victim services, training programs and equipment related to fire, rescue and EMS.

Council Member Diane Harris continues to press for improvements to Lexington’s water but Kreun said he did not believe any action was taken by the legislature.

“I’m willing to work with you guys… certainly we can be in touch going into next year,” Kreun said.

is really for subsidized and low-income housing and emergency rental assistance.

“It’s a lot of money, but it doesn’t get at the root of the problem for housing. It’s a Band-Aid. The root is there was nothing in this bill to deal with the shortage

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

• American Legion Post 566 will host a family picnic at Blue Heron Days Aug. 18-19. There will be activities, outdoor games and live music. Food will be available to purchase.

• The Rookery Activity Center continues to hire part-time staff. Recently, the city hired three lifeguards, three swim instructors, one on-duty manager, one aquatics lead, three child watch attendants, one recreation attendant and one aqua fitness instructor.

• Ehlers will serve as the city’s new financial advisor. The city interviewed three financial advisory firms because the current contract with Baker Tilly was expiring.

• Anoka County and the city of Lino Lakes have a new another five-year joint powers agreement for assessment services.

• The city no longer needs its ordinance relating to catalytic converters. Director of Public Safety John Swenson says in May 2022 the city adopted the ordinance to enable police officers to address catalytic converter thefts. At that time there wasn’t any state legislation specific to catalytic converters. During the 2023 legislative session, the legislature made it illegal effective Aug.1 to possess a used catalytic converter not attached to a motor vehicle except in clearly defined exceptions.

• Watermark 6th Addition will include 48 single-family lots and two out lots. Watermark is a 372acre planned residential community consisting of 692 single family lots and 172 townhome units. Community Development Director Michael Grochala said the 1st, 2nd and 3rd additions are nearly built out, house building is underway in the 4th addition and construction grading in the 5th addition.

“You might hear some things about the largest tax cut in history. Really, it’s not a tax cut. What they’re calling tax cuts are really just redistributions,” Kreun said.

Other aspects of the bill highlighted by Kreun are one-time funding for

Brooke Wohlrabe is a contributing writer with Press Publications. She can be reached by emailing news@presspubs. com or calling 651-407-1200.

• The city will pay Allied Blacktop Co. $95,379 for the 2023 crack fill and seal coat project. The project, completed in June, included seal coating and crack filling approximately 2.3 miles of streets in the Millers Crossing neighborhood, Trappers Crossing neighborhood and along Woodridge Lane.

• Dimke Excavating Inc. will do the city’s 2023 surface water management project for $139,800. The project will include storm sewer repair and cleaning, vegetation removal, sediment removal and pond cleaning and includes seven sites. City Engineer

Waiting Child

Dennis,16, is a polite and soft-spoken young man. Many people describe him as cooperative, helpful, and kind. Dennis makes it point to go out of his way to do a random act of kindness for a friend or stranger every day – whether it’s lending someone a pen or pencil in class or helping a stranger while out and about. Dennis excels in school and would like to be a meteorologist and storm chaser in the future. In his free time, he likes to play Magic: The Gathering and basketball with his peers. Dennis loves food and is always down for a trip to a buffet (Pizza Ranch is his favorite!).

Makaila,12, is outgoing with a big personality! Makaila enjoys making friends and having conversations with peers and adults. She has a huge heart and is very artistic and creative. Makaila enjoys being helpful around the home, especially when it comes to caring for animals, as she dreams of becoming a vet someday. She likes to stay active and loves to spend hours at the local park. In her free time, you will find Makaila working on arts and craft projects, playing with her Pop-Its collection, completing word search puzzles, or learning a new board game. She also enjoys reading, and proudly reports that she was able to read 50 books over summer break last year. Dennis and Makaila prefer a home with pets. They will do best with caregivers who can provide structure and routine. Following adoption, Dennis and Makaila need to maintain contact with their older sibling.

Diane Hankee says it is best to complete the project in dry conditions during the winter months.

The next City Council work session is 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 in the community room. The next regular meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the council chambers.

Shannon Granholm

“Lexington will get $114,214. So, you can expect that payment. It’s one-time money so you’ll want to spend it wisely,”

Michael Kreun Senator

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY '500'

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday Aug. 3 and 17 and 31; 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

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, June 19; the 3rd Monday of every month

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

Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, June 26; 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

CIRCLE LEX FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14Oct. 4

Where: Back parking lot, Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd.

Details: Open air market with local vegetables, crafters, and baked goods. Rain or shine.

Contact: 612-272-3386

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CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 10

Where: 1721 West View Ave., next to Centerville Elementary

Details: Items made by local artisans, produce, live music, and food trucks. Stay to watch Bald Eagle Water Ski Show.

CURRENT EVENTS

WESTFIELD PARK BIOSWALE KICK-OFF

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Westfield Park, 520 Westfield Lane, Vadnais Heights

Details:  Tour the new stormwater feature that supports Lambert Creek, soil health, and pollinators. Event includes pollinator talks and Q&A with Master Gardeners.

Contact: vlawmo.org/events/westfieldpark-bioswale-tour

PINE TREE APPLE TENNIS CLASSIC

When: Aug 3-6

Where: LifeTime Fitness, White Bear

Lake

Details: Four day event features 175 of the top mixed doubles players in the upper Midwest. Proceeds support pediatric oncgology research at Children's Minnesota and 200 other hospitals worldwide. Free for spectators. Contact: ptacf.org

FOREST BATHING

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Connect with nature through an immersive, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku with a forest therapy guide. See registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

TACO JOHN'S RUN BABY RUN 10K

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Boatworks Commons,

Details: Flat and fast course on paved trail along the lake. Early registration incentives. Proceeds support Strive scholarships for White Bear Lake Area High School students.

Contact: midwestevents.com

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOUR

When: 10 & 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug 5

Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue

Details: Tour the 1879 lakeside cottage and learn about life during the resort era. Registration required.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

VOCALITY CONCERT FROM THE PORCH

When: 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: 4371 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: 8th Annual free concert on the porch of a Lake Avenue residence, with guest quartet Spice. Bring a chair and beverage. Park on Banning St.

Contact: vocalityquartet.com

WARGO NATURE CENTER PROJECT RESTORATION DAY

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Volunteer to help restore the natural environment by removing invasive species, cleaning up gardens, or gathering native plant seeds. Free; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

CAMPFIRE TALKS

When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground; 7373 Main St, Lino Lakes

Details: Join a naturalist at the amphitheater for a program that includes a campfire, interactive activities, and presentation on “Native American Games”

Free.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

POPS ON THE PORCH

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10

Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic and enjoy the Big Band sounds of the Moonlight Serenaders. Free; donations welcome.

Contact: whitebearhistory.org

THE JOLLY POPS CONCERT

When: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11

Where: Lions Volunteer Park, 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo

Details: The City of Hugo partners with the Hardwood Creek Library to bring an upbeat concert geared to kids that includes music, movement, and possibly puppets. Free; bring a chair or blanket.

Contact: ci.hugo.mn.us

The Wargo Nature Center will host Forest Bathing from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Forest Bathing is your opportunity to connect with nature through an immersive and meditative walk with a forest therapy guide. For more information, see calendar listing.

Hi, I’m Madeline, but my friends call me ‘Mads’

Iam the newest staff writer for Shoreview Press and The Lowdown. I graduated from the University of St. Thomas in May with a degree in English-creative writing and a minor in communications. At St. Thomas, I juggled both academics and being on the track team all four years. As a junior, I spent the whole year designing and editing the student literary newspaper — The Summit Avenue Review — with nine other fellow students. My next great adventure is graduate school, where I am studying creative writing, editing and publishing.

A history to celebrate

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But first, how did I get here?

I grew up in Wyoming – the city, not the state. It is a quiet, small town just about an hour north of the Twin Cities. My family has lived in the same house since before I was born. We have never moved, nor do I think we ever will. I lived the typical small-town life. I went to elementary school 2 miles down the road from my house, I played with my older sister and the kids that lived next door, and my favorite place to hang out was the Dairy Queen which was a quick bike ride away from where I lived.

Madeline Dolby

My childhood was consumed with ice cream, friends, school and sports. I did gymnastics from the ages of 4 to 15. From the age of 11, I spent 24 hours at practice each week perfecting my salute and pointing my toes till my feet hurt. When I turned 13, my focus started to shift from gymnastics to track. I did both sports till I was 15 when I ultimately had to pick between them. Track won by a landslide. I attended Forest Lake High School where I graduated in 2019. I also spent my four years on the track team, I gained multiple All-Conference and All-State titles and walked away with two school records.   After I graduated from college, I spent my first month of summer reading 10 books, moving out of my college apartment and trying to learn how to golf. At the beginning of July, I joined the Press Publications team to grow as a writer. They are the perfect fit for me. Everyone is passionate about what they do, and it reflects in their work. I am at my desk from Monday to Friday and spend my weekends sitting on my front porch trying to finish yet another book on my never-ending “to-be-read” list or visiting my friends in the cities.

I have always had a passion for storytelling and writing. It has been something I have enjoyed since I was in elementary school. During my free time, instead of messing around with the cute boys in my sixth-grade class, I would sit in the reading corner trying to finish a book before time was up. My diary was filled with poorly written stories. It still is. But I know that these experiences I have had growing up, in college and at Press Publications will be invaluable to wherever I end up.

Madeline Dolby is a staff writer at Press Publications. She can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.

This year the Anoka County Library system is celebrating our 65th anniversary. Longtime residents of Circle Pines might remember that the Centennial Library has been around that entire time, though it is very different today than when it first opened.

ing room and not much space for kids to play in the children’s area. The first library catalog for Anoka County in 1975 was in a physical book, before being upgraded to microfiche. Still, the original library was very loved, serving generations of friends and families throughout the years.

Matt Youngbauer

Prior to 1959, there was a small lending library in the home of a resident. It outgrew the home very quickly, and in February 1959, the Southeast Library opened in the old Lovell Building (now Landings of Lexington). It would soon merge with the new Anoka County system. The high school was also being built around this time, and the name Centennial was suggested for both, tying in the centennial celebration of Minnesota statehood.

In 1962, the library moved to a rented space in what is now the Circle Pines License Center, behind the McDonalds. The move to where we are currently located at 100 Civic Heights Drive happened in 1985, but there are notable differences between the 1980s building and the one we have today!

The building was half as big as it is today, with one small meet-

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As our community grew, so did the library. Late in 2018, the library closed for a nine-month extensive remodel and expansion. Reopening in the summer of 2019 at nearly twice the size, the Centennial Library now has a large community room for library programs that can also be reserved for free by community groups to meet, learn, and socialize together. The room is available even when the library is closed. Additional small conference rooms were also added, the children’s area was expanded and includes a very popular Lego table, and the IQ kitchen was added for cooking classes and reservations by the public. In 2023, patrons can browse our catalog online and place holds on items right from their computer or mobile device. For physical items, we’ll have them waiting for you on the holds shelf when they’re ready to be picked up. For digital eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, you have immediate access with a couple of taps on your screen through our free Libby app.

Of course, Centennial Library is not the only one with an

interesting history. For example, the Crooked Lake branch building started out as a church, the Rum River library has a stained-glass window from Anoka Public Library’s original Carnegie library, and the Northtown branch had two levels at one point. Moving from its small storefront rental space to the location it is today, the Northtown branch opened in 1966 before the mall was built. As our largest location, all our materials flow through that branch as they move throughout the county to the next person waiting for them. This “floating” aspect of our collection allows patrons to place a hold on any item we have in the county and pick it up at the location most convenient for them.

To help us celebrate the anniversary, share how you use the library with us at anokacountylibrary.org, follow us on the socials, where we’ll be posting historical photos and memories, and stop by our Sapphire Jubilee party at the Northtown branch on Nov. 18th.

Here’s to the past, present and future of Anoka County Library and the amazing community we serve!

Matt Youngbauer is an associate librarian at the Centennial Library located in Circle Pines.

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SELF SERVICE KIOSKS: Renewing vehicle registration will get easier

locations on Northdale Boulevard in Coon Rapids and Northtown Drive in Blaine, and the store on Silver Lake Road in St. Anthony. The Cub Foods store in Fridley will have a kiosk, managed by Hennepin County due to its proximity to their deputy registrar office.

“It's an opportunity for people to have further access to services in locations they are more apt to be more often… and at hours outside of our typical deputy registrar offices,” Lenarz said. “This gives the customer the ability to go to one of these kiosks and get it printed out right then.”

Currently, according to Lenarz, motorists can renew their tabs online or via the mail. In most cases it takes seven to 14 days to receive, and if there is a problem or delivery issue, they must visit a deputy registrar office.

“I think it will be a benefit for citizens,” said City of Roseville License Center Manager

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Pam Ryan Senden. “If they are shopping and realize their tabs are expired and it’s a Sunday and no offices are open, they can just walk right in and get them printed.”

Phil Freeman, License and Service Center division manager for Washington County, says the kiosks will streamline the process.

“This innovative addition is set to have a positive and transformative impact on our community,” Freeman said.

“The kiosk will bring about improvements with a more streamlined and efficient renewal process. As for motorists and drivers, the kiosk will bring added convenience and ease. This improvement is expected to contribute to smoother traffic flow and happier drivers throughout the state.”

Other nearby kiosks will include the Maplewood West Cub on Rice Street, managed by the city of Roseville’s deputy registrar and the Cub Foods in Oakdale on10th Street in Washington County.

Meet English Muffin, or Bagel as his foster likes to call him. Muffin is a sweet, friendly little fellow looking for his forever home.

Muffin is a Chihuahua mix who weighs about 8 pounds and is approximately two years old.

Muffin arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from Texas as part of the organization’s Lone Star to North Star program. Muffin is good with his foster family and with all the people he meets and is social with other dogs. He’s playful, eager to please, intelligent, even tempered, gentle, a little goofy and a bit bossy. He likes to play with his toys and he likes to play fetch. When Muffin isn’t playing, he’s an affectionate lap dog and loves personal attention.

Muffin is a spunky little guy and will make a great companion for any small dog lover. If you are interested in learning more about English Muffin or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org.

Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

Both Senden and Lenarz agree wait times at deputy registrar offices will decrease, because staff are free to do other types of transactions.

A potential negative impact are fewer transactions at deputy registrar offices. However, deputy registrars will keep a percentage of the filing fees collected at kiosks.

The counties will benefit when motorists choose to use the kiosks instead of the online or mail-in option, according to Lenarz.

Senden added, “My hope is there isn’t a negative impact on any offices and it is just a positive for customers.” There is no timeline for when the kiosks will be installed. Once installed, the state may add and expand kiosk capabilities.

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

IF YOU GO:

If you don’t have your renewal notice to scan, you can still get your tabs at the kiosk.

What you need:

• Your address.

• License plate number.

• Insurance provider’s name, policy number and expiration date.

• The county name in which the vehicle is kept.

• Either the account ID number from your renewal notice or your house/building number.

• The last three characters of the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Submitting Public Notices

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

POLICE REPORTS

The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle stopping at several mailboxes in the 7100 block of Snow Owl Lane July 18. Officers located the vehicle, which was found to be delivering newspapers.

• While on patrol, an officer located a herd of goats in the 1600 block of Birch Street July 18. The owner of the escaped goats arrived and led them home.

• An officer investigated an assault at a juvenile correctional facility in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue July 18. The involved juvenile will be formally charged with assault.

• An officer handled a complaint about a pan handler in the 7500 block of Lake Drive July 18. The caller was educated on laws around pan handling and trespassing.

• A n officer responded to a phone call regarding neighbor dispute over property in the 1300 block of Birch Street July 18. The caller was advised of city ordinances and to work with zoning officials.

• An officer took a phone call regarding a protected animal that was hunted out of season in the 700 block of Aqua Lane July 18. The investigation is ongoing in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

• An officer checked on a suspicious occupied vehicle parked at a closed school in the 500 block of Birch Street July 18. The officer confiscated drug paraphernalia from the vehicle.

• An officer responded to a call of a theft from a motor vehicle in the 7700 block of Main Street July 19. The incident is under investigation.

• A n officer received a phone call harassment complaint from a resident in the 8100 block of Diane Street July 19. The source of the calls was contacted and was advised that any further calls would r esult in criminal charges.

• An officer responded to a delayed theft report of electrical equipment in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road July 19. There is no suspect information was available.

• An officer received a traffic complaint involving a tow truck company in the 7700 block of Lake

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Lt. Matt Nelson, a longtime volunteer of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department, was recently recognized by the City Council. Nelson started volunteering for the department in February 2006 as a reserve officer. He was eventually promoted to sergeant and ultimately to lieutenant.

Public Safety Director John Swenson says reserve officers are expected to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours a month, but Nelson averaged 38.4 hours per month during his over 17 years of service, which totals 7,951 hours of volunteering for the city of Lino Lakes.

Nelson spent countless hours assisting and training as a role player for officers, patrolling streets, completing prisoner transports, providing traffic control and more.

Drive July 19. The officer reached out to the company and will be following up with the driver.

• An officer responded to a delayed assault report at a correctional facility in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue July 19. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to the area of Hodgson Road and Birch Street on a report of a downed power line as result of a storm July 19. The line was found lying between the roadway and bike path but out of the path of travel. Officers laid out safety cones around the area and the power company was notified of the situation but was going to be delayed in responding due to other calls from the storm.

• Officers responded to a report of an adult male yelling and swearing in the 300 block of Ware Circle July 19. The adult male was cited with disorderly conduct.

• Officers responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Red Clover Lane July 19. Once on scene, officers confirmed the house had been evacuated. The fire was extinguished. The fire division responded and was assisted by the Centennial Fire District and Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View Fire Department

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 6300 block of I-35E July 20. The adult male driver was arrested and booked into jail on an outstanding warrant and was also cited for giving a false name and date of birth, and driving after revocation.

• An officer received a phone call report from a mail delivery service July 20 regarding a package possibly containing drugs in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive. The incident is under investigation.

• A n officer responded to a residence in the 7800 block of Lois L ane for a report of harassing messages sent to a resident July 20. The incident is under investigation.

• A n officer took a phone call report of someone throwing objects at vehicles in the area of Birch Street and 12th Avenue July 20. The area was searched and no suspects were located.

• Officers responded to a report of

suspicious activity in the 800 block of Old Birch Street July 21. A juvenile male is being charged with d isorderly conduct. A second juvenile male is being charged with d isorderly conduct and discharging a single ball ammunition.

• A n officer received a call of suspicious activity in the 100 block of Egret Lane July 22 with a person entering a complainant’s unlocked vehicle late at night. The officer was unable to locate the suspect but it didn't appear anything was stolen from the complainant's vehicle.

• Officers responded to a report of a found child in the roadway in the 800 block of Orange Street July 22. The child was returned home to their parent.

• Officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Aqua Circle on a call of an oven fire July 22. The homeowner was able to put the fire out and Lino Lakes Fire responded to assist.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for failure to display current registration and illegal driving conduct in t he 2200 block of Main Street July 23. An adult male was arrested and booked into jail for second-degree DWI.

• A n officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1300 block of I-35W July 23. The male driver showed signs of impairment and was charged with DWI refusal and booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer responded to a report of a counterfeit bill that was passed by a customer at a gas station in the 6500 block of Ware Road July 23. The officer documented the incident and is investigating the incident.

• An officer was on a domestic-related call when they learned one of the involved persons had stolen items from a nearby store in the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 23. The business was advised of the theft and they did not wish to press charges.

• An officer responded to Willow Pond Trail on a report of fraudulent activity on a retirement account July 24. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a residence in Lino Lakes July 24 for a report

CHURCH

St. Joe’s seeks classic car owners

Do you have a classic car to show off?

Registration is open for a classic car show at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church. The show is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, as part of the summer festival. Registration is limited to 45 cars. Persons can register at https://tinyurl.com/52zx33vw. For questions or more information, contact Ron and Lois at 651-271-3686 or levinrl23@ gmail.com or Maggie at 763-434-8591 or marnevik1968@gmail.com.

of assault. After investigating the incident, an adult male was arrested for domestic assault.

T he Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Main Street and 2 0th Avenue in Centerville July 19. The driver was cited for the violation and a passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

• Officers responded to the 300 block of Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines July 19 for a property damage accident.

• A n officer responded to Village Parkway in Circle Pines July 20 for a suspicious person near an ATM.

• An officer responded to the 1600 block of Hunters Trail in Centerville July 21 for a motor vehicle property damage accident.

• Police responded to a trespassing matter in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 21.

• A n officer responded to the 1900 block of Eagle Trail in Centerville July 21 for a report of a wild a nimal that was caught in a chain link fence.

• An officer responded to a fraud report at a business on Pine Drive South in Circle Pines July 21. The business received counterfeit currency in a deposit from an unknown suspect.

• D amage to city property was reported in the 6900 block of LaMotte D rive in Centerville July 21. A city worker advised an unknown suspect destroyed the plastic garbage c an at the park. The estimated loss is $200.

• Police responded to a trespassing complaint in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 23.

• Officers responded to a motor vehicle theft in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 24.

• Police responded to the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington for suspicious activity July 25.

• Officers investigated a possible theft on East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 25.

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Lino Lakes Public Safety Director John Swenson presents a shadow box to longtime public safety volunteer Lt. Matt Nelson at a City Council meeting.

“Any task we asked him to do he was always willing to step up and volunteer his time,” Swenson said.

Good Shepherd to host annual rummage, bake sale

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines will host its annual rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. The sale includes clothes of all sizes, knick-knacks, kitchen utensils, games,

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will host a car show Aug. 13.

St. Joseph of the

puzzles and other household items. Good Shepherd is located at 1 Shepherd Court. For more information, call 763-784-8417.

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988: Expands access to established crisis care services

FROM PAGE 1 960 texts a month.

Even though the line has increased engagement, the suicide rates in Minnesota are slowly rising each year. The most recent data from the MDH is from 2020, which shows that from 2016-2020 there were more than 10,000 hospital visits related to self-harm injuries (suicide attempts).

The state’s main goal for 988 is to expand access to established crisis care services, offering those in need someone to speak with, someone to come to their aid or somewhere to go if needed. Additionally, the MDH hopes to continue to build the infrastructure of the Lifeline Centers to answer the demand for calls being received.

For the future, the MDH stated that they would like to facilitate collaboration between partners across the state to improve connection to crisis services and inform partners, organizations, and the public about the 988 Lifeline. The state would like to ensure policies and practices continue to align with national standards and requirements, ensuring healthy equity, effective messaging and communication about the service, follow-up services, updating information and referral sources, as well as data collection and evaluation.

Minnesota is only one of six states that have been able to secure funding for 988 through a telecom fee.

There are a few major factors that differentiate 988 from other crisis call lines, 911 specifically.

First, 988 provides easier access to the Lifeline network and related crisis responses while 911 is strictly for public safety purposes, such as dispatching emergency medical services (the police

or fire department if needed). The 988 Lifeline has a nationwide network that helps route calls to national crisis centers if regional centers are busy. Another factor that makes 988 different then the 911 line is the capacity to connect to ongoing treatment.

The 988 line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round to anyone in need or to anyone who knows someone in crisis. If someone or yourself is in immediate danger, call 911.

For more information, visit www. health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/mnresponse/988.html.

Madeline Dolby can be reached by emailing shoreviewnews@presspubs. com or calling 651-407-1226.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS

• New staff hired for the upcoming school year include Breanna Peloquin, Centennial High School assistant principal; Ben Fuller, Centennial High School assistant principal; Amy Gibson, assistant director of alternative learning; and Raycheal Zamora, student services coordinator.

• The district will again work with St Paul Beverage Solutions to provide milk and related products.

• Each year the district is required by the Minnesota Department of Education to approve and submit a long-term facilities maintenance plan. Executive Director of Business Services, Patrick Chaffey, said upcoming projects include the middle school roof in summer 2024 and the roof at Blue Heron Elementary school in 2025 or 2026. Chaffey added the district will revise the plan and present it to the board in February.

• The school board decided to contin-

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Education foundation hosts golf tournament

The Centennial Area Education Foundation will host a golf tournament Friday, Sept. 8

ue its membership of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts and Schools for Equity in Education.

• The Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View Fire Department may conduct a live burn training on recently acquired school district property on 103rd Lane. Several details need to be worked out between the district and fire department.

• A staff meeting is scheduled at 8 am. Monday, Aug. 28 in the high school west gym; Teacher workshop is Aug. 28 through Aug. 31; and the first day of school, depending on grade level, is Tuesday, Sept. 5 or Wednesday, Sept. 6.

The next School Board meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 in the district office.

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at Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Registration will include 18 holes of golf, dinner, awards, surprise competitions along the course and party carts. Participants can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win

prizes. The tournament will raise funds for the foundation’s grant and scholarship programs. For more information, or to register, visit https:// www.caefoundation.org/ golf-tournament .

Tri-City Red caps 17-10 season at state tournament

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Tri-City Red, the American Legion baseball team consisting of Mounds View players, qualified for the state tournament by winning their district playoffs at home July 17-22. The “Red” lost twice at state on Thursday in Rochester and finished 17-10.

“We have a great group of young men that showed up every day ready to compete and carry on the tradition of excellence that is Tri-City Red Baseball,” coach Bo Lovdahl said.

“There is a phenomenal baseball community in the Shoreview area, and I have no doubt we will be stronger in the next few years."

He thanked the American Legion and Gail Kalata for "working impossibly hard to give these players the best baseball experience they can have.”

In the district, the Red opened with a 7-5 win over TriCity Maroon, overcoming a 5-4 deficit with a three-run inning on RBI hits by Chris Then and Thomas Shields. Joey Price, who’ll play at Concordia-Moorhead, got the win, allowing five runs (two earned) in six innings. Then pitched a scoreless seventh for the save.

The Red out-slugged Chisago Lakes 15-7, featuring a wild first inning in which they gave up six runs but came back with seven in their half. Tanner Hoemann, infielder who’ll play for St. John’s, was a one-man wrecking crew with a triple, two doubles, a single, and four RBI’s. Meanwhile, the TCR defense settled in after a shaky first inning, said Lovdahl.

Hoeman took the mound in

game three and led a 4-2 win over Stillwater, allowing just four hits and no earned runs, striking out five, against “a very capable Stillwater lineup,” Lovdahl noted. Punching two hits each were Then and Landon Both, a 2022 graduate still eligible to play. Rosetown downed the Red

5-3 in the fourth game. Sawyer Anderson pitched well “and gave us a great chance to win,” said Lovdahl, but TCR couldn’t get the timely hits they needed. Shields rapped a pair of hits.

The was TCR’s lone loss in the double-elimination tournament. The Red advanced to  the finals and, after a hard

rain, Aiden Bale blanked Stillwater 5-0 to earn the state trip. That was “one of the the most dominant performances I’ve seen as a coach,” Lovdahl said. Bale threw 80 percent strikes, struck out seven, and was helped by catcher David Shields throwing out two base-runners. The Red scored all five runs in the first.

Lovdahl added, “The MVP of this game was the whole team for getting the field into shape to play,” Lovdahl added. We received heavy rainfall before the game and it took everyone’s best effort.”

Tri-City Red was ousted from state tournament contention by losing its first two games, to Northfield 8-4 and to Foley 5-4 in eight innings. They had one more game, losing to Mankato American 7-1. In the three games, Then and Landon Both each rapped four hits, and Thomas Shields and David Shields each had three hits. Joey Price had a solid  pitching performance against Mankato, allowing their earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.

Raptor Center nurses internally injured eagle back to health

BY SEBASTIAN STUDIER PRESS INTERN

A previously injured eagle chick was reunited July 14 with its parents at a nesting site on White Bear Lake.

The work was conducted by the University of Minnesota Raptor Center, which also placed a new orphan eagle chick into the nest.

The White Bear Press previously reported the injured young eagle was located and picked up along the shore of White Bear Lake (White Bear Press, July 19) by experienced falconer Frank Taylor. He brought the eagle to Gail Buhl, the person who stabilized the dehydrated bird.

The eagle had “internal trauma” according to Lori Arent, Assistant Director at the Raptor Center, “Lots of times, these birds are dehydrated,” said Arent. “One of the first things you want to do is rehydrate.”

Buhl held the bird overnight in her basement triage station before bringing it into the Raptor Center the next day.

Currently, all the new birds the Raptor Center takes in must go through a quarantine period while being tested for avian influenza.

The tests were negative and the bird was moved into the regular clinical hospital space.

Raptor Center staff then conducted more advanced diagnostic procedures on the bird and discovered the bird was found to have internal trauma.

“It must have had some type of collision,” Arent said. “It had a little bit of blood internally, outside of the organs.”

But all the bird needed was time to recover and plenty of fluids and food.

After sufficient recovery time, the bird on July 9 was cleared for re-nesting. The Raptor Center contacted the homeowner where the nest was located as well as Taylor to devise a plan to get the eagle back home.

The Raptor Center wanted to make sure the adults were still in the nest and the environment was safe for the eagle chick to return.

Both adults remained in the nest, and the Raptor Center discovered there was another chick in the nest the parents were currently nursing.

The Raptor Center, according to Arent, knew these adult eagles were a traditional breeding pair and had used the nesting site for years.

“They’re pretty loyal to it,” Arent said. “We weren’t as concerned about returning the original chick because that bird knew the area, it had a mental image of that.”

The Raptor Center also had another eagle chick at the center it could not reunite with its original parents and saw an opportunity to release it to a new set of parents because it was similar in age to the injured chick.

50th Reunion White Bear Class of 1973

“We brought that one with us just in case the situation would allow us to potentially foster a second bird there,” Arent said.

The Raptor Center decided to return the previously injured eagle chick the evening of July 14 to allow the eagle to immediately reunite with its parents.

“A little bit before dark, typically, they’re not going to want to move or fly very far,” Arent said. “They want to start looking for a place to settle down for the night, so that’s why we took it back then versus the middle of the day.”

This situation turned out to also be ideal to release the other chick because the nest

was located on an island which made it difficult for a bird to leave because it could not fully fly.

John Arent, Lori’s husband, and seasoned falconer, helped the staff strategically place the two birds into an area that would encourage them to stay put that night.

The birds were placed in an area with tall grass rather than an open area that would have enticed the birds to move around a little more.

According to Arent, eagles and all raptors, for that matter, are great parents and will adopt ones not their own.

“As long as the chick stays in the area and begs food, it has to respond appropriately to the presence of adults,” Arent said.

The Raptor Center verified the original young eagle was injured when it left the nest before it was ready to fly.

But there are a variety of reasons eagle chicks can fall from the nest.

When there are a number of chicks in one nest, according to Arent, they can start flapping their wings to build their flight muscles and can simply push another bird out of the nest. It is also possible, according to Arent, high winds during that time could have pushed a flapping bird out of the nest.

“There are so many reasons why a chick can come out early,” Arent said. “It does seem like whatever happened, he was not able to land very gracefully, and somehow he collided with something, whether it was the ground or a tree on his way down, and that’s probably how he got that internal trauma.”

Arent says if anyone finds an injured bird, they should immediately call the Raptor Center so the bird can have the best chance at survival.

For more information on the Raptor Center, visit raptor.umn.edu.

Sebastian Studier is an intern at Press Publications. He can be reached by calling 651-242-2775 or emailing intern1@presspubs. com.

Tanner Hoeman drilled this pitch to the left-field fence for a triple against Chisago Lakes.

PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Sawyer Anderson celebrated a double against Chisago Lakes.

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Raptor Center volunteer John Arent releases one of the injured eagles on the White Bear Lake shoreline.

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Century College to train Ukrainian healthcare professionals

BY SEBASTIAN STUDIER PRESS INTERN

Century College and the Protez Foundation have formed a partnership together to provide a training for Ukrainian health care professionals in prosthetics July 24 - Aug. 11. The training will take place in the Century College orthotics and prosthetics lab and will be led by Century College orthotics and prosthetics expert faculty. Twenty Ukrainian health care professionals will participate in the intensive th ree-week training.

The Protez Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works t owards providing care to Ukrainians who have lost limbs during the R ussian invasion by giving them high-quality prosthetic care.

Eric Riedel, Dean of Health Sciences at Century, thinks that this p artnership is a great opportunity for Century College to expand its outreach and impact in the world.

“I think this is a great opportunity to support the Protez Foundation and support those who have suffered from the war in Ukraine,” Riedel said. “It’s also an opportunity for us to provide the very best of our prosthetics training in a manner that will turn around and be applied very directly and immediately to

those in need in Ukraine.”

According to Riedel, the health programs at Century College, including prosthetics and orthotics, h ave always had strong partnerships in the community. There are very few specialized prosthetic and orthotic programs across the country, so Century gets students from all over the country and even sometimes from other countries.

“Our partnerships are much more geographically spread,” Riedel said.

Roger Wagner is a professor of orthotics and prosthetics and Century

who specializes in clinical instruction and will be one of the main instructors during the training. Wagner teaches in the prosthetic clinical applications program, which means that he teaches students how to both design and fabricate, but also how to fit patients with artificial limbs.

Wagner is a Century College alum and completed his training in the mid ’90s. Eleven years ago, he received a phone call from the college offering him a teaching position, and he has not looked back since.

“I have the greatest job in the world because I worked in the field for nearly 17 years in private practice where I provided direct patient care,” Wagner said. “Now I get to teach that, as my primary role here at the college.”  Century’s partnership with the Protez Foundation began to move forward during a visit earlier in the spring arranged by the White Bear Lake Rotary that allowed health care professionals from Ukraine to visit the extremely active orthotics and prosthetics program at Century College. The Ukrainian professionals got a chance to look at the facilities and learn a little bit about the process at Century.

Wagner helped and volunteered at the Protez Foundation prior to the partnership and had conversations with Yavok Gradinar, Co-Founder, Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist, and Chief

Medical Officer of the Protez Foundation. Wagner and Gradinar continued to have conversations about a potential partnership, and according to Wagner, it just “grew and grew.”

“It started out as a conversation, and now has grown into a willingness to help others,” Wagner said.

Wagner is now in the process of writing and designing the curriculum for the training and views it as a labor of love.

Wagner thinks that those who work in the industry of prosthetics are inherently driven to help others. He searches for places where he and his colleagues can really make a difference.

“There’s only so much we can do here in Minnesota, so we’re trying to make the biggest difference,” Wagner said.

Riedel thinks that the partnership formed with the Protez Foundation falls perfectly in line with the mission statement of the college, which seeks to inspire, prepare and empower students to succeed in a changing world.

“We hope it’ll continue,” Riedel said. “It’s clearly in the college mission and the mission of the health programs to prepare students to adapt to a changing world, and this is a great example of it.”

Sebastian Studier is an intern at Press Publications. He can be reached by calling 651-242-2775 or emailing intern1@ presspubs.com.

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Roger Wager, Century College Orthotics and Prosthetics professor, works with Ukrainian healthcare students during their visit to Century College put on by the White Bear Lake Rotary in March.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JUNE 5, 2023

(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 5, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Knisely called the Special Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:38 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL The following members were present: ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Johnson, Schwinn, Linser. The following members were absent: Bettinger. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(a) the board will adjourn into closed session for the purpose of completing the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. Motion to adjourn into closed session to complete the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance by Linser, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. The board adjourned at 6:40 p.m. to go into closed session to complete the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. The closed session was called to order at 6:45 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room. The following members were present: ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Johnson, Schwinn, Linser. The following members were absent: Bettinger. Motion to adjourn the closed session by Linser, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. The closed session adjourned at 8:02 p.m. 6. RECONVENE The special meeting of the School Board reconvened at 8:02 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. Vice Chair Knisely reported that no action was taken during the closed session. A report on the evaluation results will be provided at the Regular Meeting of the School Board on June 13. 7. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 8:06 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 1, 2023.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING SUMMARY

JUNE 13, 2023

(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 13, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Bettinger called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL The following members were

present: Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. The following members were absent: None. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Knisely, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. CONSENT ITEMS 6.1. Approval of Minutes: Work Study Session Minutes of May 1, 2023, Special Meeting/Closed Session Meeting Minutes and Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023. 6.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 6.3. Approval of Personnel Items. 6.4. Dues and Memberships. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Murphy, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously.

7. CURRICULUM 7.1. Summer Professional Development Plans - Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus shared information about Summer Staff Development meetings scheduled and Curriculum Writing plans. No School Board action is required. 7.2. New Staff/Fall Workshop Overview - Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus gave an overview of New Staff/Fall Workshop activities. No School Board action is required. 8. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 8.1. Adoption of Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution - Motion to approve the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Murphy, seconded by Johnson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.2. Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate for the 2023 Payable 2024 Levy of Independent School District 12 - Motion to approve the Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate for the 2023 Payable 2024 Levy of Independent School District 12 by Knisely, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.3. Approval of 2023-2024 Parking and Admission Fees - Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Parking and Admission Fees by Linser, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 8.4. Approval of Technology Chromebook Purchase - Motion to award the purchase of Chromebooks to Transfera in the amount of $288,123 by Schwinn, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously.

8.5. Approval for Assistant Director of Alternative Learning Position - Motion to approve the Assistant Director of Alternative Learning Position by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9. REPORT - SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION The School Board has completed the evaluation of the Superintendent of Centennial Schools. Board members noted that in his two years he has done a great job. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS

10.1. Approval of Revised 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule - There will be a board retreat on August 7which will be facilitated by TeamWorks in a closed session. Motion to approve the revised 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule by Knisely, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10.2. Approval for Dissolution of Summer Academy Joint Powers Agreement - Motion to dissolve the Summer Academy Joint Powers Agreement effective June 30, 2023 by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 11. COMMUNICATION 11.1. AMSD. 11.2. CAEF. 11.3. NE Metro 916. 11.4. SEE. 11.5. District Committee Reports –CALC. 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13.1. Dates to Note. 14. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Knisely, seconded

by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:13 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 1, 2023.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY JUNE 5, 2023

(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 5, 2023.

1. Call to Order Vice Chair Knisely called the Work Study Session to order at 5:31 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Chair Bettinger was absent. 3. Centennial Alternative Compensation System (CACS) Executive Director Melde introduced CACS Facilitators Theresa Siegienski and Julia Steffensmeier who presented the annual QComp report to the School Board. This is an annual report that needs to be submitted to MDE by June 15. The presentation is included in board packets. 4. Safety & Security Update Principal Stevens, Executive Director Melde, Principals Breuning and Hartman, and Directors Bergert, Burton and Christensen gave a presentation on school safety that included an overview of current practices, Standard Response Protocol/Standard Reunification Method, future planning and next steps. The presentation is included in board packets. 5. Staffing

Recommendations: Special Ed – Based on enrollment numbers and student needs additional staff will be added. Alternative Learning – Administration is proposing to bring back the Assistant Director of Alternative Learning position which was eliminated several years ago. This will allow us to have an administrator on site at both the Pines and CALC buildings. Student Services Department – We currently have one Director and one Coordinator in Student Services. With more students needing services, we are seeing a definite need for an additional Student Services Coordinator position to be created. One Student Services Coordinator will focus on Early Childhood through elementary students, and one Coordinator will focus on secondary through age 22 students. 6. Adjourn at 6:31 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

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BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION MEETING

In June 2023, the Anoka County Board of Appeal and Equalization met. The board considered and acted upon property owner valuation appeals. For more information relating to the actions taken by the board, refer to the Anoka County Web site: www.anokacounty.us

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The city now is negotiating an agreement, according to Community Development Director Michael Grochala.

Grochala says Lots 12 and 13 were acquired by the city in 1990 from the city’s economic development authority, along with several adjacent lots, to build a fire station known at the time as Centennial Fire Station No. 2. The city purchased 7685 Lake Drive in 2019 for

right-of-way to allow for the 77th Street realignment. If an agreement is reached the sale of the property will require adoption of an ordinance in accordance with City Charter requirements.

Shannon Granholm

CITY BRIEF

BUSINESS BRIEFS

New senior living community opens

Independent living apartments are now open at the new Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes senior living complex. The assisted living apartments and memory care units will open in late summer.

The 20-acre campus is located at the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J.

The front of the main building of Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes.

assisted living apartments and 17 memory care suites.

Humble Roots Boutique is now open in Centerville.

It includes 20 detached, one-level rental townhomes and a multi-level building that consists of 96 independent living apartments, 36

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“This is an historic time for Lyngblomsten because it marks the first time since 1912 that Lyngblomsten has opened a continuum-of-care campus,” said Jeff Heinecke, President & CEO of Lyngblomsten. “I can only imagine that the excitement, pride, and blessings we are experiencing today are much the same that the founding women felt a century ago when they welcomed the first residents to the St. Paul campus.”

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Humble Roots Boutique

Humble Roots Boutique in Centerville held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony last week. For more information on the business, visit humble-roots.com.

Kwik Trip hosts open house, ribbon cutting

Lyngblomsten’s campus in Lino Lakes is located at 6070 Blanchard Boulevard.

The new Kwik Trip, located at 6775 Hodgson Road in Lino Lakes, will open its doors Aug.3. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.

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