Lexington Fall Fest returns this weekend
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
The Lexington community is kicking off fall with its annual Lexington Fall Fest Sept. 20-22. Festivalgoers of all ages will enjoy events, attractions and vendors, new and old.
“It’s the biggest event, biggest splash for the city of Lexington,” explained Cowboy’s Saloon owner Larry Ranallo.
The festival kicks off Friday at 4:30 p.m. with the ninth annual car show, presented by Cowboy’s Saloon. The show runs until 8 p.m. Cars can preregister at Cowboy’s Saloon, located at 9005 South Highway Drive, or by emailing manager@cowboyssaloon. com. Same-day registration will also be available. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to favorite cars.
North metro homeowners
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Think of an Airbnb, but for dogs. That’s where Sniffspot comes in. Dog owners are offering up their yards to other dogs. Sniffspot’s founder, David Adams, lives with a leashreactive and a dog-selective dog. He and his wife Rebecca were struggling to meet their pup Toshii’s basic needs in a city environment, as there was nowhere safe to let their guards down. Inspired by
the idea of making things better for dogs, Adams put up a simple website and started crowdsourcing yards.
Sniffspot has grown from there. Now Sniffspot operates in all 50 states.
Lin Shurtleff lives on the border of Hugo and Lino Lakes. She has offered up her 1-acre, fully fenced yard as a Sniffspot for about a month.
“I saw an ad on Facebook about renting out your yard. I clicked on it, and the more info I saw the more interested I got,” she explained. “It
Lino Lakes considers change to home occupation ordinance
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The City Council will decide whether the city should strike language from its home occupation ordinance to allow home-based businesses to involve explosives, ammunition or weapons.
Most of the fun will occur from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, with the Lexington Fire Department open house, shopping opportunities, live music, face painting, balloon artist, photo booth, pony rides and more. Saturday also features a variety of food and drink vendors.
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makes sense for us. (My husband and I) work from home and our dogs use the yard a good portion of the time but it would be a nice way to earn passive income.”
She has three dogs of her own, but thought, why not share their “sniffapalooza” with other dogs who might enjoy the space, but not be able to use dog parks?
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Resident Connor Mattioli, who lives on Quarter Horse Court, has submitted a land use application for a zoning text amendment to allow him to continue to operate his business after relocating to Lino Lakes. City Planner Katie Larsen explained to the Planning and Zoning Board that per city code, “No motor vehicle repair, paint or body work; commercial preparation of food for service on the premise; business related to or involving explosives, ammunition or weapons; or ambulance or related emergency services shall be permitted as a home occupation.” The ordinance was last amended in 2010.
Larsen pointed out that any change the city makes to the ordinance would apply to all home occupation businesses, not just the one in front of them.
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AMANDA ROTHSTEIN | CONTRIBUTED
More and more “Sniffspots” continue to pop up around the north metro.
SNIFFSPOT: Dog owners turn their yards into private playgrounds for pups
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“I know there’s a lot of people that would like to go to a dog park but don’t want to deal with the drama,” she said. “We have the perfect setup for it … why not share our yard with people who want to give their pups a chance to roam?”
And a sniffapalooza it is. In addition to roaming the yard, dogs will encounter chickens, sheep, goats, horses, miniature horses and donkeys and alpacas. Although many of the animals can be shy, an alpaca named Rusty is always first in line to greet new guests.
“Rusty is always up there in front making sure everything is okay. If it stays quiet enough, other animals will start coming forward,” Shurtleff explained.
Kristen Peterson drives all the way from Rosemount so her two pups, Apollo and Boone can enjoy Schurtleff’s Sniffspot. “I love being able to have a unique place where I can let my dogs off leash where they are not distracted by other dogs,” she said. “I like that it is an acre fenced with other animals that they haven’t been around before.”
Since April, they have explored five Sniffspots around Minnesota.
Centerville resident Gina Schmittdiel has offered up her fenced-in backyard to dogs on Sniffspot since 2022. She learned about it from someone at church.
“She has a dog with anxiety,” Schmittdiel said, “and
she was telling me about using Sniffspot. A light bulb kind of went off.” Her 10-year-old black Lab, Pepper, is also aggressive and can’t go to dog parks or doggy day care centers.
“We have a unique, really great backyard. I thought, (Pepper) doesn’t need (the yard 24/7), so we’ll share it.” Sniffspot is designed for private play, so only the dogs that booked as a part of the reservation are allowed in the area during the booking. Host dogs are not allowed to be in the play area when guest dogs are visiting, and time buffers are built in to ensure that guests aren’t leaving and arriving at the same time.
Tamarind Knutson, of Lino Lakes, often brings her two pups, Alaska the Samoyed and Glacier the Shiba Inu, to Schmittdiel’s Sniffspot. Knutson says she brings her dogs to many spots, but they prefer the one in Centerville because it is only a mile from their home and has an abundance of shade.
“We live in a town home. We go on a lot of hikes with our dogs, but for long off-leash experiences, we prefer going to Sniffspots. My 3-year-old dog is very social, but she only likes to play with one or two dogs at a time, so places like dog parks get very overwhelming for her.”
Knutson learned about Sniffspot online around two years ago when she saw someone asking online how they could exercise their dogs while on a road trip. “I looked to see if there were any (Sniffspots) in the area, and there were,” she said.
Glacier and Alaska especially enjoy going to Schmittdiel’s spot when it snows. “They can play to their heart’s content,” Knutson said.
White Bear Township resident Amanda Rothstein has been a Sniffspot host for about a year. She follows a couple of dog influencers on Instagram and randomly stumbled across a post about a Sniffspot one day.
“I have a dog of my own, and I’m always looking for enrichment opportunities for her,” Rothstein said about her Australian shepherd mix, Maddie.
She explained many of her guests who visit are folks who don’t have yards of their own, or they are older and not quite mobile enough to go on long walks with their dogs.
“It is a nice spot for folks to come, sit and relax and let their dogs play,” she explained. “It’s a good backyard for dogs and humans alike.”
Although she was a little hesitant to become a host at first, Rothstein said it has been an overall positive experience. Because a lot of her neighbors have dogs of their own, she is very open about the fact that visiting dogs might see other dogs.
“I always want to make sure I’m not impeding on my neighbors … I’ve been trying to balance being a good neighbor while being a good host,” she said.
To learn more about Sniffspot, visit www.sniffspot. com.
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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SNIFFSPOT BY THE NUMBERS 19,805 4,973 29,138 1,604 6,819 2,191
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Tundra and Twinkie pose for a photo with three alpacas at a Sniffspot located on the border of Lino Lakes and Hugo.
AMANDA ROTHSTEIN | CONTRIBUTED Kiwi enjoys a Sniffspot located in White Bear Township. LIN SHURTLEFF
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1-acre, fully fenced in Sniffspot in Lino Lakes.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ONGOING EVENTS
LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lexington Municipal Liquor Store front parking lot, 9271 Lake Drive
Details: Vendors selling veggies and fruit, baked goods, Maple syrup, tea and homemade gifts.
Contact: Karen Gregory 612-272-3386 or kgregory244@gmail.com
CURRENT EVENTS
MATA ORTIZ POTTERY SALE
When: Sept. 18-21
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts
Details: Shop hundreds of one of a kind pieces of pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico. Get first dibs at pre-sale event Sept. 17, tickets required. Contact: whitebeararts.org
BALD EAGLE YACHT CLUB QUASQUICENTENNIAL
When: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18
Where: St. Croix Boar and Packet, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater
Details: Celebrate 125 years of the Bald Eagle Yacht Club community with live music by Vinnie Franco, hors d’ouvres, dessert and cash bar. Contact: beycmn.org
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19
Where: Circle Pines Fire Station, 2 East Road
Details: Free fire extinguisher training hosted by the Centennial Fire District. RSVP to aaron.olson@centennialfire. org.
Contact: (651) 792-7900
TROOP 136 OUTDOOR SKILLS NIGHT
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19
Where: St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville
Details: The event is open to all local youth in grades 5 and up. The event, which is hosted by Scouts of Troop 136, will include Paracord bracelets, knots and rope making, team games and more. Contact: scoutmaster@troop136mn.com
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP DAY
When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road.
Details: Free community festival with live music and entertainment, vendor market, demos, car show, kids activities, Bingo, food trucks, beer garden and fireworks show.
Contact: whitebeartownship.org
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
• Three companies — Twin City Heating Air and Electric (WJW Company), Supreme Heating & Air Conditioning LLC and SR Mechanical Inc. — have had their business licenses renewed.
• At this time last year, the city was up to approximately $70,000 in delinquent utility bills. This year, according to City Administrator Patrick Antonen, that number is significantly lower. As of last week, the city had yet to collect approximately $44,000 in delinquent bills, and that number will likely go down before it is certified to the county to be included with property taxes.
“Staff has done an excellent job at collections and getting people back on track,” Antonen explained. He added that this year, many of the delinquent bills were related to removals of diseased trees. “If property owners don’t take care of it, we have to step in and do it ourselves,” he said.
Council Member Matt Percy reminded residents that if the city removes trees, it can often be more costly than if they would have handled it on their own.
• As the city continues to work on finalizing its budget
FOREST BATHING
When: 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 22
Where: Wargo Nature Center
Details: Connect with nature through an immersive, meditative session of the Japenise practice of shinrin-yoku, with a certified guide. Registration information online.
Contact: anokacountyparks.com
SAINTS OF SWING DANCE
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes
Details: Come dance to the music of the Saints of Swing Big Band. The dance will take place in St. Joe’s Great Hall, which has a beautiful wood dance floor and plenty of room to show off your dance moves. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Contact: saintsofswing.org
SHAUN JOHNSON AND THE BIG BAND EXPERIENCE
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22
Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center (Mahtomedi High School), 8000 75th St. N.
Details: Performance by Emmy-winning singer/songwriter and member of Tonic Sol-fa. Ticket information online.
Contact: wildwoodartistseries.com
for 2025, it has now approved budgets for the Centennial Fire District (CFD), Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) and North Metro TV (NMTV).
Antonen described the CFD budget as “very basic.”
The 2025 budget represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024, mainly due to the one-time public safety funds the district received from the state. The district will extend its contract with Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View (SBM) Fire, which will see a 3% contract increase. That contract is set to be approved at the next Fire Steering Committee meeting in October.
Antonen explained that overall, the cities will have to contribute about $5,000 less to the budget, which equates to approximately $2,000 for Circle Pines and Centerville.
The 2025 CLPD budget will see a 3.7% increase in expenditures, which is lower than last year’s 8.3% increase. Antonen said the main driver of the increase is staffing costs. Another contributing factor is an increase in technology-related expenses.
The formula, which determines how much each city must pay, is based on 40% calls, 45% population and 15% taxable market value. Starting next year, and for the
Lexington Fall Fest
When: Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: 9055 South Highway Drive, Lexington
Details: Lexington’s annual Fall Fest will feature a car show, bounce houses, vendors, food, live music, fireworks, a visit from the Weinermobile and more. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/annuallexingtonfallfestival.
foreseeable future, that formula will shift to 20% taxable market value, Antonen said. The city of Circle Pines portion of the budget will go up by 0.2%, or $2,924, from 2024.
Antonen described the increase in the NMTV budget as “very modest.” The 2025 budget represents a $23,430 increase over last year’s operating budget. Antonen said the biggest increase is due to office expenses related to an aging building.
• The City Council recently held a closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05 to have a “candid and confidential” conversation on pending litigation regarding the former Down Under property, located at 10100 Lake Drive.
The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at City Hall.
Upcoming Games
Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937
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Political civility
Another election is upon us. For many years our team of journalists have produced one of the most complete candidate profiles for our readers. Our annual Voters’ Guide will be distributed in the paper at the end of this month.
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As the local producer of news, our primary focus is on local issues and topics - “hyper-local,” we call it. During a presidential election year, national topics often make their way onto our pages through letters to the editor. While we always support community debate and dialogue through letter to the editor, there are so many other media outlets that cover the national scene. Let’s keep our sights on the local issues that aren’t covered by any other media. It would also be nice to bring back civility to our election process. Let’s also bring it back to our school board and city council meetings. Remember our local elected officials are your neighbors, friends, people you might have to sit next to at church or your kids sporting event, or maybe even your future in-laws. This time of year, community members are weighing in with all kinds of opinions along a broad political spectrum. What everyone has in common regardless of their political views is they want the best for their families and the community they live in. They just disagree on how to get there. If you have something to say in a letter to the editor, try to do it in a way that is respectful to others.
$326 million investment
We’re back in the swing of things with schools in session. It’s great to see the energy around town, in the classroom and on the fields.
As students try to figure out the layout of the school, classroom dynamics and settle into class with new teachers, many in our area are experiencing the benefit the state’s largest levy that was approved in 2019. The $326 million transformation of District 624 is amazing, with students once again being together at the new unified high school. As a former Bear, I’m happy to see these improvements being made around the district.
Students and teachers are not the only ones trying to figure out the lay of the land. Changes from new entrances, road construction and the rerouting of traffic can be messy. Our police department, MnDOT and neighbors of the new high school are reacting to the changes. District 832 students, families and community members are also experiencing some pains from road construction and traffic congestion through Mahtomedi and Willernie. There are reports of students who have been seen flying through neighborhoods, rolling through stop signs and driving recklessly. It’s a good time to remind student drivers about those complaints and concerns. As our cities and police departments work to improve safety, you might have noticed increased patrols on busy streets and crosswalks near the schools. I have heard about speeding tickets ranging from $130-200 – and think about what that does your insurance premium. Teachers, faculty, parents and students need to be considerate of the new traffic patterns through neighborhoods. We all need to remember to be patient and keep an eye out for students walking to school and other pedestrians. This also goes for parking to attend events local athletic fields. This has brought more congestion in terms of street parking and reports of people walking on private property. All of this takes time to sort out. As one of our friends mentioned, it great to see activity around falls sports season and our community. We all just need to slow down and plan to take extra time coming and going.
Carter Johnson is publisher at Press Publications.
IBlazing star: A prairie native with pollinator benefits
f you’re looking for a gorgeous native plant that benefits gardeners and pollinators alike, you should try blazing star. I planted my first blazing star four years ago, and I have enthusiastically added more each year. Also known as liatris, blazing star is an aesthetic standout in any garden and plays a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems.
Gardener’s
A native to North America, blazing star has tall, spiky flower stalks adorned in pink, purple or white blooms. It thrives in full-sun prairies, meadows, and woodland edges. Blazing star is adaptable to many soil types, and once established, it is low maintenance and drought tolerant. Blazing star is also relatively deer resistant. Many deer come through our yard, and so far, these are one of the few plants that have remained nibble-free.
Blazing star offers a rich source of nectar and pollen from mid-summer until fall. The unique
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flower structure makes it an attractive plant for bees, butterflies, and moths. Monarchs especially love the dense clusters of nectar-filled flowers. Plant blazing star in groups of five or more for a stunning visual display and to make it easier for pollinators to find. The tall stalks and grass-like foliage also offer a safe space for insects and other small creatures to hide. Blazing star pairs beautifully with many other sun-loving native plants such as bee balm, blackeyed Susan, butterfly milkweed, coneflower, coreopsis, daylily, great blue lobelia, penstemon and yarrow. The possible plant combinations are almost unlimited. Our state is home to five types of native blazing stars, which are easily identified by their bracts. Among native varieties, the prairie blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya) is probably what comes to mind as the gold standard of blazing stars. It has thick spikes of purple flowers and thrives in moist prairies and fields. A more unique species is rough blazing star (Liatris aspera), which stands out with its tall, spiky flower clusters and rough-textured leaves. The dotted blazing star (Liatris punctata) has more flowy, delicate flower heads. I have two hybrid liatris in my yard,
but I recently added native blazing star to my pollinator gardens since they are more beneficial to the ecosystem. Native plants provide superior ecological benefits because they are well adapted to the local climate and conditions. Once established, there is virtually no need for watering, fertilizing or pesticides. Blazing stars, and native plants in general, play a huge role in supporting local biodiversity. Attracting pollinators to the garden also ensures the pollination of other plants in the area and contributes to the overall health and resilience of the environment. Blazing star is a versatile and beneficial native plant that will return year after year, enhancing your garden with wonderful structure and beauty while also providing essential support to pollinators. I highly recommend blazing star to all gardeners! For more information about growing native blazing stars, visit: Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (bwsr.state.mn.us).
Brenda Ortmann is an Anoka County Master Gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension Office.
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Keep Judge Helen Brosnahan
I write to express my enthusiastic support for Judge Helen Brosnahan, who is a judicial candidate in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District, which includes Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties. I am convinced that endorsing her candidacy is essential due to her commitment to fairness, integrity and judicial excellence. Before becoming a judge, she was a prosecutor for 15 years, managing serious and complex criminal cases. Judge Brosnahan also has extensive experience in civil matters in both state and federal courts. In her nearly 28 years of legal experience, Judge Brosnahan has been recognized by her colleagues and the greater legal community for her excellent work.
Judge Brosnahan’s experience and proven track record render her exceptionally qualified to continue serving our community. She has earned widespread respect and admiration from colleagues, attorneys and community members for her professionalism and her capacity to deliver sound and well-reasoned judgments. Her supporters include retired Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justices Lorie Skjerven Gildea and Eric Magnuson and Justices Esther Tomljanovich, Barry Anderson, Paul Anderson and David Lillehaug, alongside numerous lawyers, community leaders and retired judges. Judge Brosnahan’s dedication to our community is not limited to her work in the courtroom. Judge Brosnahan also serves on the Washington County Law Library Board and the Litigant Services Committee, expanding access to justice to unrepresented parties. Previously, she served on an advisory committee of the Minnesota Supreme Court, where her legal experience contributed to improvements in the judicial system. Judge Brosnahan also serves as a mentor to law students, instilling the importance of integrity, diligence and compassion in the profession’s next generation.
I urge my fellow residents of the Tenth Judicial District to unite in supporting Judge Brosnahan. Our judicial system requires individuals of her caliber and integrity to oversee the administration of justice, with commitment to fairness and dedication to upholding the law. I encourage all voters to join me in supporting Judge Brosnahan in this election.
Kathleen
M. Newman Stillwater
• The City Council has yet to discuss what action it should take, if any, regarding Council Member Chris Lyden’s conduct. (See “Anti-Muslim email sparks call for council resignation,” Quad Community Press, Aug. 20.)
The discussion was initially planned for the Sept. 9 work session, but City Administrator Sarah Cotton explained that “it was not appropriate to move forward” with the discussion because council members Lyden and Tony Cavegn were absent.
Resident Jon Hermann defended Lyden during open mike. “Is the council going to potentially punish and soil a reputation of a fellow council member who has dedicated years of his life to public service based upon the interpretation of two words, ‘could’ and ‘some’?”
Herman said he read in the work session packet that “Council Member Lyden’s reply could be interpreted by some as endorsing the opinions expressed by the email.”
“I hope each and every one of you look across the aisle at your counterparts and ask yourself, is this the way I want to be judged by my peers on my action as a council member?”
• The city has decided to work with Kimley-Horn, Rapp Strategies Inc. and WSB the Main Street Corridor Master Plan. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that Rapp Strategies Inc. will handle the public engagement process. At least
three open houses are planned for the process, as well as several stakeholder meetings with developers, property owners and other interest groups. The council is expected to approve a scope of services agreement at the Sept. 23 meeting.
• Three properties within the city will likely be assessed a total of $615 ($205 each) for weed abatement. Grochala explained that every year the city has a few property owners who fail to comply with city ordinances. City staff then must take matters into their own hands to mow properties. “We give them multiple opportunities to pay the invoice, and if it is not paid by a certain date, it will be assessed,” Grochala said.
If the property owner fails to pay the costs incurred, the city may certify the charges against the property for collection with property taxes as a special assessment. A public hearing has been set for Oct. 14.
• Police Officer Katie Kraemer will be promoted to sergeant effective Sept. 22. In 2011, Kraemer joined the public safety team as a reserve officer. She was hired full-time with the Public Safety Department in October 2015.
Kraemer’s hourly rate of pay will be $48.71, the fourth step of a nine-step wage schedule. Kraemer’s promotion fills the vacancy that Sgt. DeMars left with his retirement.
• And last up is Watermark 8th Addition. Watermark is a 372-
acre master-planned residential community consisting of 692 single-family lots and 172 townhome units, totaling 864 housing units. U.S. Home LLC (aka Lennar) has submitted a land use application for the Watermark 8th Addition planned unit development final plan/final plat. A total of 97 single-family lots and 1 outlot are proposed for the final addition. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the 6th Addition is currently under construction.
• The city will hire Citygate & Associates after all to study the Public Safety Department. The City Council planned to hold a special work session after the Sept. 9 meeting but decided not to after all, since two city council members were not present. Mayor Rob Rafferty said, “Rather than kick it down the road again … we put it on the agenda for approval.” He added that City Administrator Sarah Cotton answered some of the outstanding questions he had about the proposal and that Cotton will act as the “point person” with Citygate going forward. The city will pay no more than $150,000 for the study.
The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m.
Shannon Granholm
PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103B.227 and § 103D.311 that a vacancy will occur on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers due to the expiration on January 17, 2025, of the term of Steve Wagamon, City of Columbus. Term of the appointment is for three years. Managers are eligible to be reappointed. Persons interested in being appointed to serve on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers may submit their names for consideration to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, the appointing authority. Minn. Stat. § 103D.311 permits cities in the district to jointly or severally submit nominees to the county board for consideration. As city nominees are submitted for consideration, they are added to an aggregate list of nominees. If the cities submit three or more nominees eligible for a manager’s position at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the term or by November 18, 2024, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners shall consider and appoint one of the city nominees unless it concludes none of the city nominees can fairly represent the various hydrologic areas in the watershed district. Since a list may be submitted, persons interested in being considered for appointment may wish to contact their city to request to be included on a list of nominations. In the absence of a valid aggregate list of nominees, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners may appoint any voting resident of the Rice Creek Watershed District who is not a public officer of the county, state, or federal government and who otherwise complies with the requirements and terms of Minn. Stat. § 103D.311. Jim Dickinson, County Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 17, 2024.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
SUMMARY OF ORD. #137, SECOND SERIES
Notice is hereby given, that on July 24, 2024, Ord. #137, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE EXISTING CITY CODE CHAPTER 157, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN ITS ENTIRITY AND REPLACING SAME WITH ORD. #137, SECOND SERIES, was adopted by the City Council of Centerville, Minnesota.
Notice is further given that due to the lengthy nature of the ordinance, the City Council has directed that this title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4.
Notice if further given that a complete printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during normal business hours of the City Clerk, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone contact: 651-792-7933.
Notice is further given that the general purpose of the ordinance is to amend/repeal the existing ordinance and replace with the new ordinance regulating the discharge of stormwater and related pollutants.
Section 1. This section contains the text of a substituting Chapter 157, including findings and justification for the amendment and establishing regulations for management of stormwater within the city of Centerville pursuant to regulatory requirements.
Section 2. This section provides that the effective date shall be upon publication of this summary.
Notice is further given that the Council had, by a 4/5 vote, approved this public notice on the 28th, day of August, 2024. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 17, 2024.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:
OWNER/APPLICANT: Olson Trustee Coranzon
ADDRESS: 7214 LaValle Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 10, Block 1 Bay View Villas
APPLICATION: Variance Request
The applicant desires to remove and replace the existing asphalt driveway that has access to the rear of the principal structure’s tuck under garage and extend it to the roadway (LaValle Drive). The existing driveway does not extend to the roadway (LaValle Drive). The applicant is requesting the variance due to City Code, Chapter 156.166, (M), Permitted driveways for residential uses, (7) not allowing for two driveways on one parcel.
City Hall is ADA accessible. Request for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4 p.m., September 23, 2024. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerks office at: (651) 792-7933 or by facsimile: (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information.
Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 17, 2024. CITY OF CENTERVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street, in the Council Chambers, beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter: To consider amending language to City Code, Chapter 156, zoning Code, §156.051, Mixed Use District (M-1) and §156.052, Mixed Use Neighborhood District (M-2). The Downtown Master Plan and Development Guidelines may be amended as well.
The purpose of above stated amendments will clarify discrepancies between the two documents.
City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a
sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., September 23, 2024. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at: (651) 792-7933 or by facsimile (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 17, 2024.
CITY OF LEXINGTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024 at the Council Chambers, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting property for the 2024 Street Improvements project of the following streets: Griggs Avenue between Flowerfield Road and Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue between Approximately 375 feet North of Restwood Road (to exclude the new bituminous overlay at Lexington Lofts) and Lake Drive by milling the surface and placing a bituminous overlay with street patching and repairs to the concrete curb and valley gutters, and storm sewer repairs as needed, Adoption by the council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing.
Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2025 and will bear interest at the rate of 5.0 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2025. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
You may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Lexington. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. You may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Lexington the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If you decide not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 5.0 percent per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment is available. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the city clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $ 61,620.00 . Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.
Under Minn. Stat. §§ 435.193 to 435.195 and city Ordinance, the council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead
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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• Officers responded to the 0 block of Hillcrest Lane in Circle Pines Sept. 4 for a report of a neighbor dispute.
• Officers were dispatched to a business in the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines Sept. 4 after the managers requested a disorderly consumer to leave and be trespassed from the property. Officers issued a trespass notice.
• Officers were dispatched to a business in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Sept. 4 after the business requested the person be trespassed. The person was located and issued a trespass notice.
• Officers were dispatched to a phone call threat report Sept. 5 in the 1900 block of 72nd Street in Centerville.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop Sept. 5 in the area of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Circle Pines for multiple violations. The case is pending.
• Officers were dispatched near the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue NE in Circle Pines for a two-vehicle accident Sept. 6. There were two minor injuries recorded. Officers facilitated the exchange of information and completed a crash report.
• Officers responded to an animal complaint Sept. 6 in the 6900 block of Sumac Court in Centerville.
• Police took a delayed report of vehicle theft Sept. 6 in the 8900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington.
• Police responded to a structure fire Sept. 7 in the 1600 block of Peltier Lake Drive in Centerville.
• Officers observed a male with a warrant Sept. 7 near the intersection of Brian Drive and Main Street in Centerville. The male was arrested.
• Officers attempted a warrant arrest in the 7200 block of Unity Avenue Sept. 9. One party was arrested.
The Lino Lakes Police Department report the following incidents:
• Officers responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Karth Road, where a neighbor reported a verbal argument that had been going on for several hours. Officers spoke to all involved parties. No crime had been committed.
• An officer ran a registration check on a vehicle Sept. 3 in the intersection of Birch Street and 20th Avenue. The officer observed that the registered owner had an outstanding warrant. The officer confirmed the driver was the suspect and a traffic stop was conducted. The female driver was arrested and booked at jail.
• While at a business in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Sept. 3, an officer observed an impaired adult male. The officer gave the male a courtesy ride to his home.
• Officers responded to a car versus pedestrian accident Sept. 4 in the intersection of 21st Avenue South and Main Street. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and the crash was investigated.
• An officer responded to a local business in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road Sept. 4 to trespass two people who were thought to have previously stolen items from the store. The officer trespassed the two people and documented the incident in a report.
• An officer received a report regarding concerns about potential neglect of a resident at a local assisted living facility in the 600 block of Market Place Drive Sept. 5. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded to an accident Sept. 6 at the intersection of 20th
Avenue and Ash Street. The drivers involved shared required information.
• A community service officer was dispatched to a call of a possibly injured fox Sept. 6 seen wandering out in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive. The community service officer was unable to locate the fox.
• An officer received a report of a nocontact order violation Sept 6 in the 6500 block of Enid Trail. The officer spoke with the complainant and determined a violation had occurred. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded to a report of a contained dog Sept. 6 in the 6500 block of Black Duck Drive S. The reporting party requested to look after the dog for the night in hopes of finding the owner.
• Officers responded to a report of an elderly female not breathing Sept. 7 in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway. Officer arrived and found the female was deceased. The death was investigated by the Lino Lakes Police Department and the medical examiner.
• An officer responded to a call Sept. 7 regarding a suspicious vehicle parked out front of the caller’s home in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive. The officer made contact with the vehicle owner and determined there were no problems.
• An officer responded to a residence in the 7500 block of Patti Drive Sept. 7 and took possession of a damaged cell phone that was found on the property. The phone had not been entered as stolen, and is being held for safekeeping.
• A vehicle was stopped Sept. 7 in the 700 block of 79th Street for a traffic violation. The driver was arrested and later booked at jail for DWI.
• An officer responded to a complaint Sept. 7 regarding barking dogs in the 0 block of Robinson Drive. The officer spoke with the owner, who then took steps to quiet the dogs.
• An officer located a vehicle occupied by two people sleeping behind a business Sept. 8 in the 7500 block of Lake Drive. They were advised to sleep elsewhere.
• An officer took a theft report Sept. 8 in the 7400 block of Main Street. The officer documented the incident. There is no evidence or suspect information at this time.
• An officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Evergreen Trail Sept. 8 for a report of a sick turkey in the driveway. The officer dispatched the clearly ill animal and properly disposed of it.
• An officer responded to a local residence in the 8100 block of Fourth Avenue Sept. 8 where a homeowner had located a loose dog. The officer took the dog to a local animal hospital. The dog’s owner was later called and was informed of its location.
• An officer stopped a vehicle Sept. 9 for a traffic violation in the 7800 block of Main Street. The driver was arrested for violating a no-contact order.
• An officer took a report of furniture dumped on the side of a road Sept. 9 in the 6300 block of Holly Drive. The officer notified public works to have the furniture picked up.
• An officer responded to a report of a suspicious occupied vehicle Sept. 9 in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue. The driver was contacted, and no problems were found.
• An officer took a phone call regarding a traffic complaint Sept. 9 near the intersection of Ware Road and 62nd Avenue. The officer responded to the area and stopped a vehicle. The driver was cited for a moving violation.
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FALL FEST: Grows
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Making its grand return to the festival is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. This hot dog on wheels is truly a sight to see as it makes its second appearance at the festival.
New to this year’s Fall Fest is a rummage sale hosted by the Tree of Life Church. Community members can search for treasures in the church parking lot at 3905 Woodland Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event also boasts a larger variety of bounce houses and activities for children.
The Lexington Fall Fest wraps up Saturday evening with a fireworks show at 9 or 9:30 p.m., weather depending. The best viewing spot to catch the show is at the corner of Syndicate Avenue and Woodland Road.
Decades ago, the city of Lexington hosted a city festival called “Minuteman Days.” Back in 2016, Cowboy’s Saloon and the Lexington Firemen’s Relief Association joined forces to bring back an annual festival, and it has taken place every year since except for 2020, because of the pandemic.
“The partnership with Larry is unbelievable,” said Mark Kurth, the city’s former mayor. “We (the fire relief association) couldn’t do it without him.”
Kurth said the festival gets “bigger and bigger” each year. “As a fire department, we just love opening it up to the community, seeing the kids having a ball. A lot of fall festivals charge for the bouncy houses (and require you) to purchase a wristband. As long as we can keep not charging families to come out and have a ball … we will keep doing it that way.”
For more information or a full schedule of events, see the Lexington Fall Fest’s Facebook page.
‘bigger and bigger’ every year
IF YOU GO:
When: Friday, Sept. 20, Saturday, Sept. 21 & Sunday, Sept. 22
Where: 9055 South Highway Drive, Lexington
Details: Lexington’s annual Fall Fest will feature a car show, bounce houses, vendors, food, live music, fireworks, a visit from the Weinermobile and more. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ annuallexingtonfallfestival.
The petting zoo is always a popular attraction at Fall Fest.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is scheduled to visit Saturday, Sept. 21
ORDINANCE: Lino Lakes City Council will consider changes to home occupations
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The Public Safety Department has no issue with the proposed text amendment, but the Planning and Zoning Board has mixed opinions after four members recommended removing the word “weapons” from the ordinance while two members did not support that change.
Board member Suzy Guthmueller said, “It’s not clear what we are being asked to do here. I’m not sure what this business is.”
Chair Michael Root agreed. “I don’t have an objection to this in principle, but I think there is more detail that
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS
Man charged with felonies for Northtown Mall shooting
is needed for this than just deleting the words ‘explosives, ammunition or weapons,’” he said. “I think it is the amount of material we need to think about a little more.”
Mattioli said he had his federal firearms license (FFL) for about a year and a half before he moved to the city of Lino Lakes. He explained that for the business, he would be involved in designing and manufacturing of firearms. The business would be regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tabacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
He said he has only done a couple of sales in the past year and a half and the
BLAINE — Maurice Eugene Neylon, 20, of Anoka, has been charged with two felonies in connection to the Northtown Mall shooting.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Blaine Police received multiple calls reporting gunshots being fired outside of one of the doors leading into Northtown Mall, located at 398 Northtown Drive NE.
Officers from the cities of Blaine, Fridley, Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park and
business would be “very low volume” when it comes to customers on his property. “It is mostly testing them to see if they are working properly… prototypes, research,” he said.
Board Member Nate Vojtech said, “I think there are certain things that we don’t allow in neighborhoods, and this, in my mind, is probably something that should stay on that list … I’m in favor of keeping the existing language.”
Board Member Perry Laden said he didn’t have a problem with the firearms portion of it but that he was “uncomfortable” with ammunition and explosives. “I don’t have an objection to this particular business, but I’m
Columbia Heights, along with deputies from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from Minnesota State Patrol, responded and contained the mall.
The mall was immediately locked down and cleared for any threats. It was quickly determined that the shots were contained to the exterior of the mall and there were no injuries reported.
As a State Patrol trooper arrived on-scene, he observed a male, later identified as Neylon, running in the area. Neylon was detained and found to be in possession of a firearm. Detectives were able to determine that the casings left at the scene were
concerned with what we are opening the door to.”
One resident shared that she was concerned about this specific location because there happens to be a day care directly behind the applicant’s home. Ultimately, the Planning and Zoning Board decided to make the recommendation to the City Council that the word “weapons” be stricken from the zoning ordinance. The City Council will consider the item at its Sept. 23 meeting.
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
fired from the firearm he was carrying.
The other individuals involved in the incident have not been identified.
Neylon is charged with intentional discharge of forearm that endangers safety and threats of violence - reckless disregard risk.
Fire district hosts extinguisher training
The Centennial Fire District (CFD) will host fire extinguisher training from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at CFD Station NO. 1, located at 2 East Road in Circle Pines. RSVP to aaron.olson@ centennialfire.org.
Maple Grove fends off Cougars 21-14
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Centennial gave No. 3 ranked Maple Grove a battle Friday night but lost to the Crimson 21-14 at home after leading by seven twice.
The Crimson (3-0) broke a 14-14 tie with 11 minutes left when Chuck Langama sprinted 21 yards down the sideline.
Centennial led 7-0 and 14-7 in the first half on Caleb Melser touchdown runs of two and 35 yards, and extra points by Justin Driver.
Maple Grove’s Kaden Harney responded with a twoyard touchdown run and a pass to Dylan Vokal for a nine-yard touchdown, the latter with 18 seconds left in the half.
One of the metro area’s most talented and experienced teams, Maple Grove had won its first two games over Osseo 55-7 and Champlin Park 42-14. Last year, when Centennial went 12-1 and won the state title, their lone loss came at Maple Grove, 41-28.
Melser gained 109 yards in 24 rushes and quarterback Isaac Belinske-Straus had 77 in 17 carries. Ben Clauson intercepted a pass. Josh O’Shea forced a fumble and recovered it.
For the Crimson, Harney hit seven of 12 passes for 133 yards, with Vokal catching four for 66. One 54-yard gainer to Reggie Williams set up a touchdown. Langama carried 22 times for 130 yards.
Cougar volleyball wins 3 of 7 in busy week
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Centennial volleyball started a busy week with a marathon fivegame match against unbeaten Anoka there Monday evening.
The Cougars pulled that one out 25-20, 21-25, 18-25, 25-19, 15-13,
then looked “exhausted” the next night in a three-game loss to Roseville Area.
Against Anoka, Elena Hoecke made 17 kills, eight blocks and 14 digs. Emma Peterson added 15 kills and Addison Kemper
13. Emerson Jennings made 27 assists and Gracie Meuwissen
21. Aubrie Wirkkala made 19 digs and Ella Hoenstern seven blocks.
“Great match. Both teams really came to play,” Cougar coach Nicole Christensen said. Roseville thumped the Cougars 25-20, 25-16, 25-8, led by Logan Cregan with 13 kills. “It was rough, and I believe they were exhausted from the day before,” Christensen noted.
The Cougars (6-6) rested up until the end of the week when they had five matches Friday and Saturday in Burnsville, winning two of them. Sartell beat the Cougars 25-23, 25-19, and New Prague beat them 2325, 25-23, 15-6. The Cougars then defeated Osseo 25-23, 26-28, 15-11 and Elk River 25-14, 21-25, 15-10. Edina beat the Cougars 25-21, 25-16 in the finale.
In the tournament, Hoecke tallied 43 kills, 37 digs and six aces. Kemper had 26 kills and Peterson 25. Emerson Jennings put up 97 assists. Wirkkala made 39 digs and Peterson 38. In the win over Elk River, Nora Lieser delivered nine kills and Lily Sang 20 digs.
TENNIS
Centennial tennis picked up two conference wins last week, over Armstrong 6-1 and Coon Rapids 6-1, improving to 3-1 in the NWSC and 6-5 overall. Against Armstrong, Lauren Klein, Isabel Yang and Medha Andiappen won at 1, 3, and 4 singles, with Emma Thompson losing a close 3-setter. The Cougars swept doubles with Sophie Wynn/Ella Nelson, Jenna Orcutt/Hanna Lofgren, and Tiffany Lee/Claire Olson at 1, 2, and 3. Against Coon Rapids, Klein, Thompson and Yang won and Andiappen lost. Doubles all won, with Winn Nelson, Lee/Olson and Orcutt/Lofgren at 1, 2 and 3.
CROSS COUNTRY
The Centennial boys placed 10th of 19 teams at the Applejack Invitational in Lakeville on Friday. The Centennial girls were 12th of 14 teams with their Junior Varsity lineup. Leading the Cougar boys were Alex Persing in 28th place (17:29) and Liben Ahmed in 35th place (17:42). Kyler Nielsen was 57th, Evan Lautenschlager 80th and Connor Louks 80th. Leading the Cougar girls were Madi Cruschiel in 65th place and Brooke Hayes in 78th. The Edina boys and Prior Lake girls placed first.
SWIMMING
Centennial placed sixth of eight teams at Spring Lake Park’s invitational on Saturday. The Cougars had two first-places, by Kate Woelfel in diving with 411.40 points, raising her school best, and Sophia Nguyen in backstroke with 1:00.55. The medley relay placed fourth in 2:00.1 with Nguyen, Lydia Hydukovich, Claira Zebell and Lucy Foster.
BOYS SOCCER
Centennial is 0-5-2 after tying Rogers 1-1 on Tuesday and losing to Anoka 2-1 on Thursday. Centennial has held five of seven opponents to one or two goals, but has scored only six goals, and never more than one in a game. Logan Garcia scored against Anoka.
GIRLS SOCCER
Izzy Sipe scored four of the six goals as the Centennial Cougars (3-3) got back to .500 with wins over Rogers 3-1 and Anoka 4-0 last week. In each game, the Cougars permitted just one shot on goal. Sipe, Nora Helvig and Alexis Larson scored against Rogers and Addi Wittenberg made two assists. Sipe dominated with a hat trick against Anoka. Wittenberg had the other goal and Helvig made three assists.
Note: See presspubs.com for this week’s scoreboard.
Bruce Strand
JON NAMYST | CONTRIBUTED
Evan Just (4), Josh O’Shea (left) and Riley Johnson (right) wrapped up Crimson quarterback Kaden Harney.
BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED
Addison Kemper smashed the ball through a double block for a kill at Anoka.
WEEKLY WAG
Willadeen, also known as Willa, is a sweet, sassy and charming young lady. She is a 2-year-old cattle dog/golden retriever mix and weighs about 46 pounds. She is a beautiful girl with a soft, creamy colored coat.
Willa is social with other dogs and she is friendly to everyone she meets. She is crate-trained, leash-trained and housetrained. Willa is playful and intelligent, and she is learning her basic commands. She likes car rides and playing with her toys.
Willa does have a high energy level, so she would be a great partner for someone who is active and looking for
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a walking, jogging or hiking companion. Additionally, since she is still learning her basic commands, Willa would do well in a formal training program. Being playful and smart, Willa likes to play games and do activities that include mental stimulation.
Willa arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a local impound. If you are interested in learning more about Willadeen or adopting her, fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org.
For questions, contact Dorothy Radermacher at 651-295-9093 or Todd King at 651-829-3232 (ext. 1).
