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LEXINGTON — The City Council wants to make sure that the problems that have arisen from the Landings of Lexington development (a project of Dominium) do not happen again with the next apartment project, Lexington Lofts.

Forest Lake developer Norhart is proposing to build a 355-unit luxury apartment complex that will consist of one four-story building and one five-story building located at the intersection of Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue, behind Northway Shopping Center. The project was given the green light back in March.

Lexington Lofts will be a three-phase project, which will be completed over 3 1/2 years.

Construction of the larger building (223 units and the majority of amenity space) will happen during phases I and II. Phase III will be the smaller building, which will have 132 units.

The first phase, which will include 90 apartments, will be ready for tenants to move in next summer.

The City Council unanimously approved a revised development and subdivision agreement at its Aug. 20 meeting. City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained that this will allow Norhart to get moving on the project, even though the company is still waiting for a judge to officially combine four lots into one unified block.

“With three phases of development, they (Norhart) want to get going now so they don’t lose money,” Glaser said.

“They are doing everything they can do to make that happen, we just might have problems waiting to get that process done, like so many other things that are problematic with the pandemic.

While temporarily this might not meet some of the zoning regulations, in the end it will meet zoning regulations by having a unified block.”

The approval was made contingent on a future conditional use permit (CUP) that will address parking. Area residents have experienced significant parking problems at and around the Landings of Lexington apartment complex, located at the corner of Lovell Road and Lexington Avenue. Residents of the complex who could not afford to pay the underground parking fee were parking on city streets.

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“School is going to be different; it is not going to be the norm.”

That’s what Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson had to say about the upcoming 2020-21 school year.

Centennial Schools will keep the same start date of Tuesday, Sept. 8, despite some neighboring districts pushing their school start back a week.

The district has selected the hybrid model for grades K-12, meaning students will spend two days a week doing in-person learning, and the other days at home distance learning. Group 1 will be in school on Mondays and Tuesdays and group 2 on Thursdays and Fridays. District staff will spend Wednesday deep cleaning, planning and connecting with students who may need some extra help.

As of last week, the district finalized the schedules for group 1 and group 2. Parents had the choice to send their children back to school for the hybrid model, or keep their students at home distance learning.

As of last week, 27% of the student population had elected to do distance learning. Johnson said that number

increased by about 7 percentage points the week before the deadline (to elect distance learning). It is important to note that should families start out in the hybrid model and want to change over to distance learning, the district will accommodate them per the governor’s orders.

The Quad Community Press sat down with Johnson to see if he had any advice for parents and students on how to navigate what is sure to be a challenging year.

First and foremost, he said, students need to stay engaged. “I think the pandemic has driven a lot of people into a sense of isolation and we need those connections with other people, whether that be classmates, teachers or others,” Johnson explained. “Stay connected with your classmates and your teachers when questions arise, and they will as they typically do in a normal year. Know that you have got people you can contact.”

Parents can help their children by establishing a schedule or routine.

Students need to make sure they are getting their work done in a timely manner. Johnson advised, “Avoid procrastinating on things that need to be done. We don’t want to exacerbate the sense of being

overwhelmed or hopelessness by falling behind on work.”

Students also need to stay active, which is important not only for their academics, but also their social-emotional well-being, Johnson added.

Parents should know that the district is adhering to guidelines put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education. “We are taking the safety and security of their children and our staff as the highest priority,” Johnson said. “We are always waiting for the newest update to make sure that we are aligning our practices.”

Families should continue to monitor the district’s website, as it will be a fluid situation that will continue to evolve. For now, while in school students should come ready to learn, wear face masks, wash their hands and maintain social distance.

Students should expect to be a bit more stationary while in school.

Johnson explained that at the elementary level, students will remain in their classroom for most of the day. Lunch will be delivered to their room.

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LEXINGTON LOFTS: Pricing plan may be key to underground parking “The biggest thing that drives me nuts about Landings of Lexington is they don’t allow visitors to park in their parking lot, so they are all over the street still. I don’t want that,” said Mayor Mike Murphy. “We don’t want to have the same issue come back up again in a year from now (at the new complex).”

Glaser explained that Norhart approached the city and has come up with a solution so that the issue does not arise. The developer has agreed it will maintain the use of its underground

parking at no less than 90% of capacity.

Norhart will maintain that percentage of occupancy by changing the price for underground parking.

If the 90% occupancy of the underground parking lot is maintained by lowering the price to make it more attractive, the demand for street parking will be lower.

“I think it is a pretty fair proposal that does the best job a developer or landlord can do to alleviate problems and at the same time be fair to their tenants,” Glaser said.

A representative of Norhart explained that the project will have almost 600 parking spaces (203 of those underground) available for 355 apartments. Visitors will be allowed to park in the above-ground parking spaces.

Council Member Kim DeVries said he would like to see no parking signs installed on both sides of Griggs Avenue.

“That is a busy street. If there was going to be any parking, it would probably have to be on Restwood Road.” Council Member Diane Harris agreed. “It is very busy and it is narrow.”

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

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The Lino Lakes Police Department was dispatched to at 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 to the 6900 block of west Shadow Lake Drive. An adult male homeowner reported he arrived home and witnessed two individuals leaving through the front door. They fled the scene. Shorty thereafter, he found his adult son with life-threatening injuries inside the residence.

Additional information may be released at a later date.

This is the first homicide to take place in Lino Lakes since 2009.

A GoFundMe (gf.me/u/yuusy2), entitled “Memorial Fund for Kristy’s Family,” has been set up for Henderson’s family.

CLARIFICATION The story didn’t use the term “development,” however, the web address for the crowd funding site contains the term. For clarity, the Press has removed the web address from the online story.

Babs is a spayed 1-year-old cat who's over it — motherhood, that is. This petite cat wandered the streets of the Twin Cities with five kittens in tow until she was brought in by a kind citizen. While used to life outdoors, Babs is grateful for the care SUBMITTED and comfort of an indoor home. She's spent countless hours training her kittens to be strong, independent felines, and now she's ready to find a home of her very own to rule. Because, let's face it, being a parent is exhausting.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Blaine officer named to statewide DWI All-Star Team There are law enforcement officers and prosecutors across Minnesota whose passion for taking impaired drivers off the road make them all-stars in traffic safety. Officer Dan Stefczak is playing to win against the dangers of impaired driving in the city of Blaine.

Stefczak took 68 impaired motorists off the streets in 2019.

To recognize his efforts, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) recently honored Officer Stefczak as a 2019 DWI All-Star for SUBMITTED his dedication to protecting lives in the city of Blaine. Stefczak, a four-year veteran of Dan Stefczak the agency, is among 48 officers, deputies, troopers and prosecutors statewide on the DWI All-Star Team. This is the 13th DWI All-Star Team selected for outstanding service in enforcement and prosecution of impaired driving.

Waiting Child Timmy ,10, is very curious, inquisitive and creative. He loves to build things with building toys and everyday objects. He also likes to play sports and loves to be active and keep busy.

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Arrest made in homicide in Lino Lakes A suspect has been identified and arrested in the case of a homicide in Lino Lakes on Thursday, Aug. 27 in a private home on West Shadow Lake Drive. Authorities are no longer seeking assistance in locating a GMC Terrain identified on surveillance video that was suspected of being linked to the incident.

The victim was identified as Karl Mitchell Henderson, 22, of Lino Lakes. The preliminary investigation indicates that a struggle took place in the home and Henderson suffered a gunshot wound.

With the assistance of Centennial Lakes Police Department and Allina EMS, Lino Lakes police attempted lifesaving measures; however, Henderson was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The shooting was reported in the 6900 block of West Shadow Lake Drive around 2:42 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. According to a press release from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, the Lino Lakes Police Department was dispatched at 2:36 p.m. An adult male homeowner reported that he arrived home and witnessed two individuals leaving through the front door. They fled the scene. Shortly thereafter, he found his adult son with life-threatening injuries inside the residence.

The case remains under investigation by the Lino Lakes Police Department, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

City Administrator Bill Petracek explained that the council can have more of those discussions in the future, but while the project is under construction, the road will have a lot of construction vehicles passing through as well as parking on the side of the road.

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Council decides on new garbage, recycling service CIRCLE PINES — After going through the request for proposals process, researching different vendors, checking references and a lot of discussion, the City Council has decided to move forward with negotiating a contract with a new garbage/recycling service.

The council voted 4-1 (Council Member Matt Percy voted no) to give City Administrator Patrick Antonen the authority to try to negotiate a contract with Republic Services at its Aug. 25 meeting.

Waste Management has been the city’s hauler for around 28 years. Despite a snafu this past winter when

garbage/recycling was not picked up for a week after an ice storm, city officials and many Circle Pines residents profess to be happy with the company. However, the council decided it was time the city went through a request for proposals process to ensure residents were getting the best deal.

The city received proposals from Walter's Recycling & Refuse Inc., Republic Services and Waste Management.

The topic was discussed at a regular meeting in July and a work session in August.

“This was a challenging but good, deep and complete process,” Mayor Dave Bartholomay said.

The council (not including Percy) came to an agreement that it wanted to enter into a contract with Republic Services.

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Aug. 25 meeting: • Announced that the city’s Recycling Day event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at the public works building. The spring event was canceled because of the pandemic. Attendees will be asked to remain in their cars and wear masks in an effort to protect residents, city staff and contractors. Any funds owed will be attached to residents’ utility bills, versus at the time of the event. Lexington residents are also invited to participate in the event.

• Heard from City Administrator Patrick Antonen, who provided a COVID-19 update. Antonen said Anoka County is currently offering grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by the pandemic. Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $10,000 to organizations that submit an application online and meet certain criteria. Visit anokacountysuccess.org/covid-19-anoka-countybusiness-resources/ for more information or to apply.

• Shared that the Utilities Commission is considering the installation of solar panels on the roof of the public works building.

• Recognized former Centennial Lakes Police Department Chief James Coan with the Mayor’s Award. See full story on page X. • Approved a resolution proclaiming Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.

• Approved a resolution acknowledging the allocation of CARES Act funding for the election from Anoka County.

The county received an allocation of $272,782 from the Office of the Secretary of State, received through the 2020 CARES Act. The funds are to be distributed to municipalities in the county to be used “to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus, domestically or internationally, for the 2020 federal election cycle.” The city of Circle Pines allocation is $2,991.

• Authorized Antonen to negotiate a contract with Republic Services for garbage/recycling services. See full story on page X. Shannon Granholm

Council Member Steve McChesney said for him, the decision came down to cost. “In this case Republic is offering the same number of pickups, can sizes, leaf pickups, tree pickups, recycling days and the same level of customer service as the other two vendors and they are doing it at a cost that is significantly less,” he said. “While I understand that it might only represent $3 a month or $50-$60 a year, by going with Republic (low bidder) as opposed to Walters (high bidder), that saves our residents collectively about $66,000 a year and more than $330,000 over the course of the contract.”

Council Member Dean Goldberg agreed that picking the cheapest option makes sense amid the pandemic.

“Picking the lowest cost for

the same level of service makes a lot of sense to me,” he said. “We have citizens that are struggling because of COVID, they have lost jobs, this is a tough year for people and it is not going to get easier in the immediate future. I think we as a council need to be very sensitive to that.”

Percy said he is a big believer that “you get what you pay for” and for that reason, he said he wanted to see the city choose Walters.

“Republic is a big national fi rm. A lot of their operations when you speak to them is going to be out of state, whereas Walters is very local, and I think that does mean something to people,” he explained. “We had our big incident last year. We certainly don’t want to go through something like that

again or even get close to having that happen again. I think that if people are in a situation where they are not getting good service, or their garbage is sitting at the end of their driveway for several days, they are probably not going to care too much that they are saving $3 a month.”

Bartholomay wondered whether city staff should keep some of its customer service responsibilities when it comes to garbage/recycling versus paying the vendor more to provide that. Antonen said all of that will be worked out in the contract, which the council will ultimately have to approve.

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

Dock upgrade

The dock at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines has been replaced. City Administrator Patrick Antonen estimates the old dock was around 30 years old.

Boards were breaking on the old dock and it was not ADA accessible. The dock was one of the oldest in the DNR’s system.

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The dock was provided to the city by the DNR, but due to COVID-19, the DNR was unable to assist with the installation. The city’s parks department took on the challenge of putting the dock together and installing it so residents could enjoy the amenity this year.

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Breathing room?

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ne of the clearest and least confusing pieces of information I’ve heard since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the risk of transmission is lower when you’re outside.

This summer brought heightened gratitude to the simple act of stepping outside and taking a deep breath of fresh air. As I’ve walked, pedaled and driven around the area, I’ve witnessed numerous examples of people engaged in a variety of outside activities ranging from small groups visiting in open grassy areas, to outdoor concerts where the audience has been encouraged to maintain physical distance.

Overall, this increased awareness and appreciation for the lushness of our summertime landscape and the stress lowering possibilities of outside activities been a a positive development Angle of has and welcome relief. Unfortunately there have been some notable View instances of disrespect and abuse in some of the most beautiful Paul Dols places in our state. It was heartbreaking to see park service reports and photos showing live trees that had been cut down and campsites littered with garbage in Voyageurs National Park. Apparently these rude visitors ignored, or didn’t have a clue about a fundamental philosophy that responsible campers follow: Leave a campsite as you found it and take out what you bring in.

The renewed interest in nature the pandemic has inspired also reminded me of a book I received as a gift years ago titled, “The World Without Us” by Alan Weisman. The non-fiction thought experiment imagines what would happen if the world as we know it ended and nature took over. Using areas like the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea and an abandoned part of a city on the island of Cypress as examples, the author illustrates how quickly nature reclaims the earth if humans are taken out of the equation. Without maintenance, most of the creations of human civilization would fall into disrepair and vanish relatively quickly, with the notable exceptions of the pyramids in Egypt, the granite carvings on Mount Rushmore and unfortunately, plastic. Without humans, domesticated animals — with the exception of cats — would soon fall prey to predators in the wild. The fundamental theme I gleaned from the book is distilled in a quote from the author, “Without us, Earth will abide and endure; without her, however, we could not even be.”

When Michael Osterholm, founder and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, was interviewed on the nationally syndicated Fresh Air radio program earlier this summer, he reaffirmed that the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower in outside situations saying that, “the virus dissipates quite quickly into the air. If there’s any air movements around, it literally blows the cloud away - in a sense, disintegrates it.” During the interview Osterholm also recognized how extremely divided the country is and said that we “have politicized issues that should never be politicized” during the most severe pandemic since 1918. Emphasizing respect and personal responsibility he said, “We’ve got to figure out how to live with this virus as much as we’ve had to painfully understand how to die with this virus.” In a counterpoint to the mostly sobering information, he also chose to share the message of “we need to start an epidemic of kindness right now,” he promotes in his personal podcast. As the days shorten and we move toward autumn and winter, we’re going to need all the respect, personal responsibility, kindness and fresh air we can possibly get.

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Looking at the world through milk-colored glasses

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his time last year I was trying to figure out how to run a dairy plant.

I was up to my neck in “all things dairy.” Running a dairy plant is no easy feat.

Today, I am a mechanical engineer, sanitarian, lab technician, chemical expert, scientist, culinary steam expert, cheesemaker, manager, and all-around troubleshooter.

And that is only after the milk has left the cow.

Recently, I hired someone who I thought was a perfect fit for our team of amazing employees. They quit after day two.

They were highly educated, strong, Wild and previously worked as a Chow marketing brand Lisa Erickson rep for a large cheese company.

They were excited about working in “dairy” and actually “doing” the process.

I’m disappointed they quit, but I understand it’s not for everyone.

It’s a lot of plain old hard physical work—really hard work.

Every day is a little different at the plant, but some things remain the same; heavy lifting, long hours, and getting wet with either milk or water.

People are shocked at the amount of work required to produce a glass of milk or a 1lb of cheese. To produce one pound of cheese it takes 10 pounds of milk that have been pasteurized, cultured, coagulated, cut, cooked, milled, salted, pressed and aged for months or years.

Long after you’ve spent oodles of money on processing, you’ll see some return on your investment—that’s if it turns out as you planned.

My appreciation for dairy farmers and people in the dairy industry is somewhere in the superstar category. They truly are the hardest working people I know. The next time you take a bite of cheese or dunk a warm chocolate chip cookie in a glass of milk, marvel at the little miracle you’re holding in your hand.

I love this recipe. It combines my favorite foods; veggies and all things dairy. It’s heavenly.

Dairy Good Spinach and Artichoke Casserole One large bag of baby spinach 1 small red onion, chopped 1 tbsp. butter 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup sour cream ½ cup half & half ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for the top 3 cloves of garlic, minced Pepper to taste

2 cans of artichoke hearts, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped and stem removed ½ tsp. seasoned salt 12 Ritz or Keeble Club crackers, crushed Preheat oven to 350°.

Over high heat, place half of the spinach in a large saucepan add ½ cup of water. Bring to a boil and cover; steam until wilted; about 2 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach; set aside (don’t forget to add more water to the second batch).

Drain the water and reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and onion; cook until tender; add the cream cheese, sour cream, half & half, parmesan cheese, garlic, pepper, and seasoned salt. Stirring constantly until the cream cheese is melted. Add the spinach, artichokes and dill; fold in.

Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with crackers and more grated parmesan cheese to taste. Bake for 30 minutes until mixture is bubbling and top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes by emailing her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Lino resident opens in-home salon Lino Lakes resident Missy Rodriguez has opened Salon Alma, an in-home salon located at 307 Linda Lane. Rodriguez previously served as a master colorist, lead educator and manager at Rocco Altobelli Salons.

After 31 years in the industry, she decided it was time for a change. For more information about the business, visit Mysalonalma.com or search “Missy Hair” on Facebook.

Chamber reminds residents to ‘eat local’

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Missy Rodrguez recently opened up “Salon Alma” in her Lino Lakes home.

The Chain of Lakes Rotary and the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce launched an Eat Local campaign earlier this year in an effort to make it easier for residents to support area businesses and help them survive the impacts of COVID-19. The collaboration is an effort to support area food and beverage businesses that serve the communities of Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville.

Residents can text the word “Eatlocal” to 72727 to receive a link to the Eat Local website, which can also be found at quadareachamber.

org/eat-local.html. Once there, residents will find a list of area businesses all in one place.

Grand opening for Chef Hot Hands Sept. 1 Larry Jiles Jr., better known as “Chef Hot Hands,” has seen his dream become reality. To that end, Chef Hot Hands will hold a grand opening (curbside pick up only) at his new location at 7087 Centerville Road from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

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PAID LETTER Kris Fredrick—compassionate, common-sense leadership We’re living through dramatic change. 2020 mayhem is putting our cherished traditions and institutions to an extreme test. Schools in upheaval, families separated, essential workers in harm’s way, health care systems stressed to breaking points. It’s all overwhelming. In the midst of severe, unpredictable change, what can we do to make sense out of seemingly unending chaos?

I believe the answer starts with compassionate, smart and capable leaders like Kris Fredrick. At the end of the day, Minnesota needs community-minded leaders who truly care about the most vulnerable—our kids, seniors, veterans, the disabled. Leaders who can simultaneously look at immediate problems with a long-term view to help create policies that fi x urgent issues—like rising unemployment—without creating future disasters like environmental destruction.

Policymakers who will actively work to undo harmful systems that prevent Black, Indigenous, and people of color from accessing basic services and freedoms. All of this is why I support Kris

Fredrick for the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Kris cares deeply about our community and state. Yes, he has an impressive legal and business career, but I’m most impressed with his dedication to local initiatives. A resident of Lino Lakes for 22 years, Kris is an active member at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, offers pro bono legal services to help low-income immigrants, and has a long history of volunteering locally. Over the years he has coached T-ball and hockey, acted as committee chair for his sons’ Cub Scout pack, helped Centennial’s band and music program, and served two terms as the president of the Blue Heron Elementary PTO. All this proves to me he has what it takes to advocate for our district.

As a working mom of two school-age daughters with autism, I know I can count on Kris to fight for us. He has the compassion and common sense to speak for those who traditionally lack power. I trust him to represent our interests and never give up.

Kris Fredrick has my vote for 38A. I believe he is worthy of your vote, too.

Amy Charest Blaine

PAID LETTER Raleigh will defend police I’m thrilled that Donald Raleigh has stepped up to run for State Representative in our area. With his eight-year military background, he will strongly defend our police and fight for our important civic institutions.

Donald Raleigh has condemned the actions of the organization Black Lives Matter (BLM), which brought their anti-police protest into a Hugo neighborhood. The protest was a torrent of racial hatred and vulgar obscenities screamed at neighbors in this community by John Thompson, DFL candidate for the Minnesota House, and other participants.

John Thompson even threated to burn Hugo down. Donald Raleigh is calling for criminal charges to be brought against the lawbreakers. Minnesota Statute 609.713 makes threats of violence a felony and Minnesota Statute 609.72 spells out the crime of disorderly conduct.

For anyone who believes BLM represents positive change, check their website where they state clearly that their goal is to destroy the nuclear family and defund the police. They use fear and intimidation to shut down thoughtful discussion.

Leaders like Gov. Walz are allowing racial arguments to fuel mob action.

I’m so thankful that Donald Raleigh and Republicans agree. Donald believes all people, regardless of race, deserve to live in a safe, just environment with equal justice under the law. We have to uphold and strengthen the family, defend the police and defeat the false narratives alleging we are a racist society.

Andrew Cravero Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Vote for clean energy, Fredrick Voting for clean energy is voting for clean water, clean air, better health, better fishing and better hunting.

Voting for clean energy is voting for less asthma for our children and less vulnerability to respiratory illness for our parents and grandparents.

Burning coal and other fossil fuels is the source of mercury contamination in our lakes. It is the reason we have to limit the number of lake fish we can eat. Air and water pollution from burning fossil fuels harms the environment where deer and ducks live.

Please support legislation that supports clean

energy, our health and our environment. Please vote for Kris Fredrick for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A Nov. 3.

Steven Pratt Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Birch Street issue addressed A note of appreciation to Anoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert. This past February, with discussions centered around construction of Birch Street roundabouts for the summer of 2021, Commissioner Reinert pursued getting a major issue addressed this summer.

That is the Birch Street area just west of the S curve to West Shadow Lake Drive, also known as the washboard area of that road. Signs went up recently to share that construction would begin Aug. 26, and to expect delays.

Construction started as stated on Aug. 27 and the road is all but completed due to a very efficiently done project by the Anoka County Engineering Department.

A sincere appreciation to all those that made this happen this year for Lino Lakes.

Rob Rafferty Mayor of Lino Lakes

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will have fewer courses each day, which will eliminate some of the transitions. “We want to avoid fi lling the hallways with a lot of kids,” Johnson explained.

Johnson said the district is very much looking forward to the days when students can come back to school full time.

Decision time: Hybrid model or distance learning For many parents, making the decision about sending their children back to school part time or keeping them home was a tough decision, which came down to many factors.

Mada Skare’s daughter will be a fourth grader at Blue Heron Elementary. She selected the hybrid model, but was hoping the district would select full time, in-person learning.

“We made the decision because we felt that is what is best for our child and our family, but neither option was great,” Skare said. “I think the children need to be in school full time. The longer we are out, the more isolated people are going to be. We are doing our children a disservice not giving them the quality of education they deserve.”

Skare explained that her daughter’s mental health suffered last spring while distance learning.

“She was so isolated, kept away from her friends. Our girl is a very social person and an only child; she suffered huge amounts of depression and anxiety not being able to attend school and be with people.”

Nancy Gauthier’s daughter will be a fi fth grader at Centennial Elementary. She and her husband decided that the hybrid option would be best for their daughter after they saw her personality change from “bubbly” to “sullen and withdrawn” last spring during distance learning.

“She is the type of kid that needs the social interaction with her friends and, most importantly, she needs the structure of school,” Gauthier said. “While I love helping my daughter learn, my husband and I are not teachers. We

cannot give her the learning experience that her teachers can and she is not getting the full learning experience by being at home.”

Gauthier added that they would consider sending their daughter back to school full time if that becomes an option later in the school year.

Nate Bostrom has a fourth grader at Blue Heron Elementary and a sixth grader at Centennial Middle School. He and his wife were hoping the district would be back to fulltime in-person classes this school year and, for that reason, selected the hybrid option.

“Hybrid is a massive hardship for us, as I imagine it is for anyone with kids and a job. We work more than two days per week,” he explained.

He added that Kids Club reducing its hours by 30 minutes both before and after school and the fact that Kids Club isn’t operating on Wednesdays will be difficult with their work schedules.

Bostrom also mentioned that both he and his wife had COVID-19 earlier this summer, and even though their kids were exposed, neither of them got it.

“Our biggest frustration is that other schools in Anoka County have offered full-time in-person and Centennial has not. We are not teachers. We try our best, but the kids need to be there (in school),” Bostrom said.

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Free resources for students and families • Coronavirus Sanity Guide: Resources for managing with anxiety, including podcasts, mediations, blog posts and talks tenpercent.com/ coronavirussanityguide • Cosmic Kids: Yoga, mindfulness and mediation for kids cosmickids.com • Coping with Stress: CDC tips for coping with stress and anxiety cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/dailylife-coping/managing-stress-anxiety. html • NASA Kids' Club: Downloads, videos and science-related activities: nasa. gov/kidsclub/index.html • Adjusting to Remote Learning Guide: A collection of online lesson plans for K-12 students; additional resources available for English Language Learners and students in special education programs

sharemylesson.com/collections/freeonline-resources-educators-parentsand-students • Student Instruction Resources (MDE): education.mn.gov/ MDE/dse/health/covid19/ AcademicStandardsCOVID19Resources • PBS Learning Media: Free lesson plans, videos and games thinktv. pbslearningmedia.org • 101 Activities to Do at Home: Free activity guide for caregivers of toddlers and/or pre-schoolers paperpinecone.com/blog/101activities-do-home-toddlerspreschoolers • Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents: Activity ideas for students of all ages nctsn.org/ resources/simple-activities-childrenand-adolescents

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Aug. 24 meeting: • Approved a resolution acknowledging the allocation of CARES Act funding for the election from Anoka County. The county received an allocation

of $272,782 from the Office of the Secretary of State, received through the 2020 CARES Act. The funds are to be distributed to municipalities in the county to be used “to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus, domestically or

internationally, for the 2020 federal election cycle.” The city of Lino Lakes’ allocation is $11,220.

• Appointed Nicholas Clausen to a paid-oncall firefighter position at Station 2. Currently, the city has eight firefighters at Station

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• Authorized the advertisement for bids for door access improvements at the Civic Complex, public works facility, senior center and both fire stations. Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained that the project will utilize 100% CARES Act funding.

The project includes the installation of six automatic bi-parting sliding entries at the Civic Complex, and convert approximately 70 existing doors to touchless entry at cityowned facilities. The project is estimated to cost $470,000.

Council Member Dale Stoesz wanted to know what sources city staff had used to determine the project would be eligible to use

CARES Act funding.

City Administrator Sarah Cotton said that in addition to the U.S. Department of Treasury, Secretary of State and the state auditor, city staff has also been in communication with other cities. She said the guidelines are “rapidly evolving,” but the biggest question is whether an extension will be granted beyond the Nov. 15 deadline for when CARES Act expenses have to be incurred.

• Approved variances for 6508 West Shadow Lake Drive. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the city received a land use application for building setbacks and fence height variances from the Anoka County Highway Department on behalf of property owners Patrick and Patricia Barry.

As a part of the 2021 Birch Street project, the county had to acquire road right of way to construct the roundabout proposed at

Birch Street and West Shadow Lake Drive.

The county offered to purchase the property from the Barrys, but they were not interested.

The Barrys have since agreed to the acquisition as long as they are granted variances for two things: a 1.5-foot berm and a 6-foot fence in the front yard for screening purposes.

The proposed setbacks for the home after the acquisition will be 28.3 feet (southwest corner of the house), 29 feet (southwest corner of the deck) and 34 feet (south perimeter of the deck), whereas 40 feet is required for an arterial road (Birch Street). The fence variance is needed because city code only allows fences to be 4 feet tall in front yards.

The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at City Hall. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14.

Shannon Granholm

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Noble Welding and Manufacturing, located in Centerville, was established in 1990. The business came under new ownership two years ago and since then has expanded capabilities, reduced costs and increased efficiency.

Owner Justin Johnsen bought the business from founder Bob Sord in 2018 after Sord retired. Noble Welding now has 17 employees and more than 100 years of manufacturing experience.

Johnsen, a native of Stillwater, attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he double majored in history and anthropology. He worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture after he graduated and then went into the private sector.

Most recently, he worked as a solderer for eight years. Soldering is a process that uses a soft metal or metallic alloy to join metallic surfaces, usually involving a blowtorch.

Noble Welding does spot welding, production welding, fabrication and finishing. Some of the work includes medical production; other work involves the manufacturing of agricultural and military items. The business is currently busy making ventilators, respirators and mobile X-ray machines. Johnsen said his company has made about 50,000 facepiece respirators in the past month.

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He said the company works closely with several large manufacturers in the Twin Cities, including Herold Precision Metals in White Bear Lake.

Johnsen would like to continue to grow the company but noted that he doesn’t want to hire people and then have to do layoffs during these unpredictable times. “I strongly believe that employers need to pay their employees more. That’s one thing I’ve pushed, and have pretty much doubled payroll, and it’s been easy. And getting people to not have their problems

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Johnsen would like to offer welding classes to kids and adults so that they can consider the trades as a career path. “I have some free time and some other guys are interested in giving back to the community,� he said. “Not every kid needs a college degree, and a lot of kids are crippled from the debt they incur from it.

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ities Maintenance (LTFM) plan and indicate its intention to levy for the LTFM funds. Attached is the updated ten-year revenue projection and expenditure SODQ 7KLV SODQ OHYLHV WKH PD[LPXP IRU WKH /7)0 IXQGLQJ VR ZH FDQ PD[LPL]H our state aid. Motion to approve the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan E\ %HWWLQJHU VHFRQGHG E\ :LOVRQ 5ROO &DOO 9RWH ² $\HV %HWWLQJHU .QLVHO\ Wilson, Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 7.2 Approval of Centerville Elementary Addition Plan - The project plan included LQ ERDUG SDFNHWV VXPPDUL]HV WKH GDWD Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJV IURP WKH GHPRJUDSKLF VWXG\ SURMHFW VFRSH DQG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO SODQ IRU WKH &HQWHUYLOOH (OHPHQWDU\ $GGLWLRQ 7KH FRQFHSWXDO Ă RRU SODQ ZDV GHYHORSHG ZLWK 1H[XV DQG WKH IXQGLQJ SODQ ZLWK Baird. The Minnesota Department of Education has given us the approval to proceed with project and funding plan. District administration recommends approval to move forward with the Centerville Elementary Addition. Motion to approve moving forward with the Centerville Elementary Addition by Bettinger, VHFRQGHG E\ :LOVRQ 5ROO &DOO 9RWH ² $\HV %HWWLQJHU .QLVHO\ :LOVRQ 7LPP Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 7.3 Approval of TechQRORJ\ 3XUFKDVH )LUHĂ \ &RPSXWHUV LV RQ WKH VWDWH FRQWUDFW DQG SURYLGHG the best solution when factoring product availability/delivery timelines, pricing, and setup services. We are expecting to receive devices at Centennial in the middle of August with the goal to turn around and be ready to distribute to 9-12 students at the beginning of the school year. This will also allow us to reshape RXU H[LVWLQJ Ă HHW RI &KURPHERRNV WR DVVLJQ DW WKH 0LGGOH 6FKRRO &$/& DQG Pines. Director of Technology Mike Christensen recommends approval for the SXUFKDVH RI &KURPHERRNV IRU WKH LQLWLDWLYH IRU IURP )LUHĂ \ &RPSXWers. Motion to approve the purchase of Chromebooks for the 1:1 initiative from )LUHĂ \ &RPSXWHUV E\ 7LPP VHFRQGHG E\ %HWWLQJHU 5ROO &DOO 9RWH ² $\HV %HWWLQJHU .QLVHO\ :LOVRQ 7LPP *XWKPXHOOHU 1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ FDUULHG unanimously. 7.4 Approval of MOU between CEA and Centennial ISD 12 The Director of Human Resources, Dan Melde, recommends approval of a MOU between the CEA and Centennial ISD 12. Article X, Section 9- Duration of Insurance Contribution Hired After January 1, 2012, of the CEA Contract required a one-time irrevocable decision to choose between two HRA plans.

The original language stated that the employee must made this decision by June 15, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proper education for employees was not possible. The MOU extends the decision timeline through June 9, 2021. This will allow CEA and the Centennial School District time to provide education to staff on the choice they have. The MOU will expire on June 30, 0RWLRQ WR DSSURYH WKH 028 EHWZHHQ &($ DQG &HQWHQQLDO E\ .QLVHO\ VHFRQGHG E\ :LOVRQ 5ROO &DOO 9RWH ² $\HV %HWWLQJHU .QLVHO\ :LOVRQ Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8. C.A.R.E.S PRESENTATION 9. COMMUNICATION 9.1 CAEF. 9.2 MSBA. 9.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 9.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 10.1 Dates to Note â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 10.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 11. ADJOURN at 8:08 p.m. Motion to adjourn E\ .QLVHO\ VHFRQGHG E\ %HWWLQJHU 5ROO &DOO 9RWH ² $\HV %HWWLQJHU .QLVHly, Wilson, Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. .DWKU\Q 7LPP 6FKRRO %RDUG &OHUN 0LQXWHV SUHSDUHG E\ -RG\ -RVHSKVRQ Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 1, 2020.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY AUGUST 6, 2020 (Abbreviatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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; August 6, 2020. 1. CALL TO ORDER This meeting is being conducted in accor-

dance with Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meeting by Telephone or Other Electronic Means. Chairperson Guthmueller called the emergency meeting of WKH 6FKRRO %RDUG WR RUGHU DW D P LQ WKH 'LVWULFW 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH %RDUG 5RRP 2.

ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, Culp, BetWLQJHU .QLVHO\ 7LPP DQG H[ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLR 'LHW] 0HPEHU :LOVRQ MRLQHG UHPRWHO\ The following School Board Members were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 0RWLRQ WR DSSURYH WKH DJHQGD E\ .QLVHO\ VHFRQGHG E\ &XOS 5ROO &DOO 9RWH ² $\HV *XWKPXHOOHU &XOS %HWWLQJHU :LOVRQ .QLVHO\ Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5. RESOLUTION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ADOPTION OF BASE LEARNING MODEL FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR AND OTHER COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS Motion to adopt the Resolution for Adoption of the Base Learning Model for the 20202021 School Year and Other Covid-19 Related Matters by Guthmueller, seconded by Timm. Roll Call Vote â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ayes: Guthmueller, Culp, Bettinger, :LOVRQ .QLVHO\ 7LPP 1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ 0HPEHU Wilson left the meeting at 8:51 a.m. 6. ADJOURN at 8:53 a.m. Motion to adjourn by Bettinger, seconded by Culp. Roll Call Vote â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ayes: Guthmueller, &XOS %HWWLQJHU .QLVHO\ 7LPP 1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ .DWKU\Q 7LPP 6FKRRO %RDUG &OHUN 0LQXWHV SUHSDUHG E\ -RG\ -RVHSKVRQ Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 1, 2020.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #106, SECOND SERIES AMENDING ORDINANCE #105, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on August 12, 2020 and August 26, 2020, Ordinance #106, Second Series, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;AN ORDINANCE AMEND,1* 25',1$1&( 6(&21' 6(5,(6 72 5(9,6( 7+( &,7<¡6 =21ING CODE RELATIVE TO THE DEFINITION, LOCATION, AND WIDTH OF DRIVEWAYS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ord. #106, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a complete, printed copy of Ord. #105, Second Series and Ord. #106, Second Series are available for inspection by DQ\ SHUVRQ GXULQJ UHJXODU RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV DW WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH &LW\ &OHUN Main Street, Centerville, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429-3232.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Section 4. (M) Permitted driveways for residential uses, (1) read as follows: A driveway must enter a parcel from DQ DXWKRUL]HG ORFDWLRQ RQ D URDGZD\ DQG PD\ FURVV D SXEOLF ULJKW RI ZD\ RU roadway easement to enter a parcel. Except where necessary to enter a parFHO D GULYHZD\ VKDOO QRW EH ORFDWHG ZLWKLQ Ă&#x20AC;YH IHHW IURP D SURSHUW\ OLQH SXEOLF right of way, or roadway easement and that (2) read as follows: A driveway shall not be located within any required drainage and utility easement except via encroachment agreement.

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This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice.

APPROVED this 26th day of August, 2020 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 1, 2020.

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Rogan fends off old rival, new challengers for another Chomonix title

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Alex Rogan and Nick O’Neill have been battling for the Chomoix Golf Club championship for several years. They were pleased this year to be challenged by the club’s young bloods.

Rogan prevailed with a 75-75150 on Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 with O’Neill a stroke back at 77-74-151.

Carter Korkowski, a Centennial senior-to-be, was a close third with 75-77-152. Brody Pass, a junior-to-be, was in the thick of it Saturday before fading a bit on Sunday to finish fourth with 75-81-156.

“The two kids played really well,” said O’Neill after the tourney ended on a sweltering afternoon. “It was great to get more competition instead of just the two of us. Centennial should have a good team next season.”

“It was fun to give those two a little competition,” Korkowski acknowledged. “Alex is a family friend and I know Nick from playing at the club.”

Brian Blair, 60, was senior champion for the third straight year, shooting 76-80-156.

Rogan picked up his fourth championship and second in a row. For the sixth time in seven years, he went head-to-head with O’Neill, who has won two titles, most recently 2018, but missed last year’s tournament to attend a wedding. The duo has always finished 1-2 when both play.

Rogan led by three going into the last hole, where his drive hit a tree branch. He had to take a drop and wound up two-putting for a double bogey. He said his game was “very consistent” with no real highlights, including one birdie on the final 18, on No. 5, where he laid up on his second shot, hit an approach within two feet and sank the putt for a four.

Brian Blair nabbed his third Seniors title.

The Wisconsin-Eau Claire senior-to-be lost his junior year of college competition due the pandemic and the fall golf season has also been canceled so he was elated to have some summer competition.

“It sucked,” he said about the lost college season. “They sent us home in March and we took online classes until May.” Rogan, like most golfers, was back on the links as soon as the governor cleared golf courses to open late April with several precautionary rules.

O’Neill said of his near-miss: “After 16, he was three up, and I had to make something happen. But I three-putted on 17.” He did sink long birdie putts on No. 3 and 8.

Korkowski had one birdie in the final nine with a nice approach shot on No. 3. He just missed a pair of 10-foot putts, on 17 and 18.

Blair won the seniors title by 10 strokes. Chris Lee was second with 166.

“The heat got to me on the back nine,” said Blair. The afternoon of Aug. 23, the temp was in the 90s and it was humid with no breeze. Blair, logging the scores into the laptop (he was assisting the club pro) noticed that ‘a lot of guys’ scores were skyrocketing on that back nine.”

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Alex Rogan (right) fist-bumps after the final hole with Carter Korkowski, who finished third, just two strokes back, on Sunday.

Back in action: After lost spring season, Cougar fall teams ready to play

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial resumed high school athletic competitions the weeks of Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 and next for the first time since early March.

Prep sports have been absent since the COVID-19 pandemic caused cancelation of the remaining basketball tournaments and the entire spring sports season.

Protocols will be in place.

“Being more aware of our team meetings and gatherings. Not standing around to talk for any lengths,” said soccer coach Ginger Flohaug. “The game will have some new rules and limited fans, but most importantly, the girls want to play.”

The Cougar tennis team opened Aug. 25 at Maple Grove. The swimmers had a virtual meet against Coon Rapids Aug. 27, with each team swimming at home. Cross country opened Aug. 28 with a meet at Northwoods Park in Brooklyn Park. Meets will be limited to three teams.

The soccer teams opened at home Aug. 31. against Andover.

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Caroline Lauinger cranked up during a shooting drill last week at Cougar soccer practice. Others are (from left) Ally Hamski, Malia Bielby and Brittany Bordson.

A limited number of fans will be allowed.

Under state pandemic rules, outdoor events can have as many as 250 people in attendance, as long as they are socially distanced.

Football and volleyball, regarded as the most risky during the pandemic, have been moved to spring, scheduled to start in late March.

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