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Little Hot Hands carries on late husband’s legacy

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Many people in the north metro are familiar with the name “Chef Hot Hands,” but they might not have heard of “Little Hot Hands” just yet. Esmerelda Jiles is the wife of Larry Jiles Jr., who was also known

as Chef Hot Hands. He was one of two people killed in a shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul in February. Chef Hot Hands, originally from St. Paul, moved to Hugo when he was 13 and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2006 with a dream of opening his own restaurant.

Before his death, Chef Hot Hands had been operating a restaurant and catering business in downtown Centerville. That business has since closed its doors and a salon now resides there, but Chef Hot Hands’ name continues, thanks to his wife, who lives in Stillwater.

Centerville remembers people's council member

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Council Member Steve King, who died on Aug. 20 after serving for 10 years on the Centerville City Council, was a public servant who questioned just about everything. Sometimes, the rest of council and city staff were stumped at a question King posed.

Lexington Fall Fest: Fun for the whole family

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile is expected to roll into town later this week to visit during Lexington Fall Fest, which runs Friday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 24.

Lexington Fall Fest, which replaced Minute Man Days, is an event that brings together local businesses and citizens of all ages to encourage a spirit of pride, a sense of community and an atmosphere of celebration. Cowboy’s Saloon and Lexington Fire/Rescue, along with many other sponsors, help to make sure the tradition of the annual event continues. The event will kick off at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, with a car show along South Highway Drive.

IF YOU GO:

What: Lexington Fall Fest

When: Sept. 22-24

Where: South Highway Drive from Restwood Road to Woodlawn Road

Details: The annual event will feature a car show, Family Fun Fest and a Vikings Party. For more information, find Lexington Fall Fest on Facebook or visit cowboyssaloon.co.

Family Fun Fest will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, and will feature kids games, inflatables, climbing wall, bungee jump, food, games, business/vendor show case, fire department open house, face paint-

ing, petting zoo and pony rides. All of the Family Fun Fest activities are free.

Other Saturday events will include a street dance featuring live music by Alibi from 3 to 6 p.m. and Up South at 7 p.m. Fireworks, sponsored by Lexington Fire Relief, will launch at 9 p.m. Tree of Life Church also plans to host a fireworks viewing party.

Wrapping up the event Sunday will be a Vikings Party at noon.

For more information, or a full schedule of events, visit https:// cowboyssaloon.co/lexington-cowboy-s-saloon-events.

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

King's wife, Donna King, said that when his colleague, Russ Koski, first joined council in 2017, he told her, “I don't understand where Steve gets the questions to ask.”

“Steve is so analytical,” Donna said. “God was always at the top of his list, and he held strong beliefs,” she said. “But even when he was young, he questioned.”

Along with his questioning, King “earned the respect of fellow council members by his ability to disagree and debate with civility and thoughtfulness,” said City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz. King was not afraid to be the lone voice of dissent on any given issue; he often championed the cause of the less fortunate, Statz said. His lone “nay” vote was especially evident when council was asked to approve a grant application — saying that the “free money” had been taken from the taxpayer in the first place.

As a council member expected to vote on requests, budgets and ordinances, King was diligent and finished his homework before each meeting. He read through and researched agenda packets that were often 100 to 200 pages long. He could be seen marching to his seat on the dais with several inches of paper under his arm.He had a strong work ethic, Donna said. He read

Esmerelda Jiles continues her husband’s legacy with her little pink food truck known as Little Hot Hands.

CURRENT EVENTS

9TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL

JURIED EXHIBITION

When: Sept. 15 to Oct. 29

Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI

Details: 80 selected paintings by regional and national watermedia artists. Mon-Sat 9:30am-9:30pm ; Sun noon-5pm

Websites: www.northstarwatermedia.com/ exhibitions

'THE THREE MUSKETEERS'

When: Sept. 15-Oct. 1

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave.

Details: Lakeshore Players' presents the story of adventure, unexpected heroes, and everlasting friendship. Ticket details online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OPEN HOUSE

When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21

Where: Anoka County Sheriff's office, 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW, Andover

Details: Outdoor demonstrations, displays, food trucks, and opportunities to interact with public safety partners.

FALL FEST

When: Sept. 21-23

Where: Downtown White Bear Lake

Details: Celebrate the harvest season with a ladies night out event, Scarecrown Stroll, live music, Polka & Pumpkins in the Park from 1-4 Saturday, and restaurant and store specials.

Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22

Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake

Details: Sarah Nelson will sign copies of her children's book on bird migration, 'Follow the Flyway'. Contact: 651-426-0918

ROCKTOBERFEST

When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24

Where: River Siren Brewing Co., 225 Main St. N., Stillwater

Details: Beer, German-inspired cuisine, and live music at the brewery and in the parking lot. Free admission.

Contact: riversirenbrewing.com

Fall Fest

What: Lexington Fall Fest

When: Sept. 22-24

Where: South Highway Drive from Restwood Road to Woodlawn Road

Details: The annual event will feature a car show, Family Fun Fest and a Vikings Party.

Contact: cowboyssaloon.co.

WITHROW CAR & TRACTOR SHOW

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24

Where: Sal's Angus Grill & Withrow Ballroom, 12000 Keystone Ave., Stillwater

Details: 15th annual car and tractor show. 200 dash plaques. Awards will be given for best of show car and tractor. All proceeds benefit Wishes & More and the Minnesota Military Family Foundation.

ONGOING EVENTS

COURTHOUSE BY CANDLELIGHT

When: 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.

Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Third and Pine Streets, Stillwater

Details: Walk the halls of the courthouse bu candlelight and see areas typically closed to the public, including the basement, sheriff’s residence, and 1900’s jail. Ages 10+; registration required, $10/ person.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/parks

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5

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

Lakes

Details: Free naturalist-led program for those 50+. May include trail hike. Registration not required; equipment provided.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

SHOREVIEW INDOOR FARMERS MARKET

When: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15

Where: Shoreview Community Center fireside lounge, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: More than 30 vendors with produce and food items, artisan crafts, entertainment and activities. Contact: shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

CIRCLE LEX FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

Contact: 612-272-3386

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR

SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20

Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater

Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities.

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Fall foliage and fishing

Fall is my favorite season. Every year I look forward to the Minnesota Vikings and a possible playoff run for the Minnesota Twins. But most of all, I look forward to fishing. Recently, I went up to Onamia to fish on Mille Lacs Lake. I haven’t had much luck there as far as fishing goes and I call it the “Dead Sea.” I usually try and fish there at least once a year.

Noelle’s Notes

Noelle Olson

I went out on a four-hour launch recently and didn’t even have a bite (hence the “Dead Sea” comment). However, the launch was entertaining. I was with a friend of mine and it’s always interesting to meet other people on the launch. It’s fun to watch other people catch fish. Someone caught the smallest walleye I’ve ever seen. To be honest, it looked like a minnow. But I was surprised how many larger walleyes were caught. It’s been years since I’ve seen that many walleye caught over 20 inches in Mille Lacs. I should note that Mille Lacs has a possession limit of one walleye between 20-23 inches or one longer than 28 inches. All other walleye must be immediately released. Personally, I like the smallmouth bass in the lake. They are great fighters and I seem to have better luck at catching them. But not this day.

There was a young woman on the launch who did something I had never seen before in my over 50 years of fishing. She was sitting at the back of the launch boat and had just caught a small walleye. After her boyfriend took off the fish, she lost control of her fishing pole. I was looking at her and all of a sudden I saw her pole slowly slip from her hands and go into the water. I didn’t say anything but my friend said, “Captain, we have a pole overboard.” She didn’t panic but softly said to her boyfriend, “I just dropped my pole in the water.” He told her not to say anything. I couldn’t help but laugh. The “captain” was too busy in the front of the boat and didn’t know this had happened. If you’ve never been on a launch at Mille Lacs, the boats are pretty big and have plenty of room for people to move around freely. Needless to say, he never knew a fishing pole was missing when we left the launch.

Fall foliage

Fall colors are starting to emerge in the St. Croix Valley. I live in St. Croix Falls and immediately noticed the leaves starting to change color while driving home recently on Highway 95. It really is a spectacular sight when those leaves are at their peak. It inspires people to drive for miles just to look at the splendor of color before they fall to the ground. What we don’t think about is whether we have to rake or leaf blow them into a fire or a bag. When I lived in Ohio, we had to bring them to the curb and the city picked them up. That was really nice because we had a lot of leaves. My kids loved jumping into the pile of leaves when they were young. What child doesn’t? I know I did. Honestly, I don’t like the work but it’s what we do every year when we have trees in our yard. And if you have a cabin, it’s extra work. But I believe it’s worth it to have trees and it’s a great way to get together with my kids and family. It goes by much faster when you have a lot of rakes working. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a great resource on its website to see when the peak colors will arrive in a town near you.

Noelle Olson is editor of the White Bear Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

3 sisters companion planting

Plants often have symbiotic relationships with their environment; they rely on the strengths of other plants, animals, bacteria and fungi to survive, while also funneling their own strengths back into the ecosystem. These beneficial relationships can be cultivated and domesticated in our own gardens with one of the oldest forms of companion planting, called the ‘Three Sisters.’

ground cover against weeds, evaporation and protection from pests. The Three Sisters is still practiced by indigenous peoples, and it is making its way into mainstream gardening because it saves space and can reduce water and fertilizer requirements.

Here’s how to implement Three-Sisters planting in your garden:

Gardener’s Grapevine

Timothy Newcomb

While many indigenous people practiced Three-Sisters planting, the term came from the Haudenosaunee (Hodeh-no-shaw-nee), also known as the Iroquois. The traditional Three Sisters are corn, beans and squash, although other culturally significant plants like amaranth and tobacco were sometimes substituted. It was discovered that these plants tend to perform better when grown in close proximity. Each plant has a role in the success of the others; the corn provides a stalk for the beans to climb, the beans provide nitrogen for the soil, and the squash provide

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• Create mounds once the ground is warm (in late May or early June). Mounds should be approximately four inches high and four feet in diameter. Corn is wind-pollinated, so you will need more than one mound, or you can substitute sunflowers if you don’t have enough space.

• Plant four to seven corn seeds, evenly spaced, in the middle of the mound. Keep the seeds evenly moist until they germinate. The corn will be the support plants for the beans.

• Once the corn reaches about six inches in height, plant the other two ‘sisters.’ Start by planting four bean seeds around the perimeter of the corn, and space them three inches away from the stalks.

• Next, plant a few squash seeds on each end of the mound. If you select squash that vines vigorously, prevent them from growing up the corn and be prepared to thin them later.

• Keep the mounds well-wa-

tered and free of weeds until the squash leaves are big enough to provide protection. You may need to fertilize, as the nitrogen from the beans won’t be fixed in the soil until the following year.

In addition to substituting sunflowers for corn, you can experiment with melons or your favorite squashes. Make sure to use pole beans for your ‘middle sister’ as bush beans will not climb the support.

As we see degradation of land, water, plants and wildlife through today’s monoculture practices, it would be wise for us to take some lessons from this ancient indigenous tradition. In addition to perpetuating sustainable gardening practices, the Three Sisters reminds us that individual strengths can contribute to the greater good, which is an important lesson for a brighter and more connected future. I hope you’re inspired to continue the Three-Sisters tradition in your own garden! Interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener volunteer? Applications accepted now through October 1. Visit https://extension. umn.edu/master-gardener/become-master-gardener to apply.

Timothy Newcomb is an Anoka County master gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension.

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Waldoch opens corn maze

Waldoch Farm’s pumpkin patch and corn maze will open to the public this weekend. The corn maze honors the state’s bird, the loon. Maze-goers can choose from two different phases; the shorter route takes about 15 minutes. On average, maze-goers will wander for more than an hour seeking the exit if they choose to do the entire maze. Visit waldochfarm.com.

Become a chamber ambassador

Are you interested in becoming a Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador? Current ambassadors, as well as those who are interested in becoming an ambassador, are invited to attend an Ambassador Program Builder from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. The location for the meeting has not yet been determined. Sarah Soderlind, vice president of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce, will lead the training, sharing some insights from her past and current ambassadorships.

• The citizens of Centerville, as well as its city council, will always remember Council Member Steve King. After Mayor D. Love read a resolution establishing Aug. 20, 2023, as Steven Douglas King Day, council unanimously approved the resolution and shared their thoughts about the loss of a colleague they held in high regard. Several council members cited King's love of his city and community, his empathy for all citizens and how much they had learned from him. “His contributions will last for many years,” Council Member Russ Koski said. Donna King, Steve's wife of 50 years, attended the meeting and received council's Token of Appreciation for Service on behalf of her late husband. She thanked the community for their cards, time and personal messages. “Not many people know this, but he was also a talented artist,” she said. “He was a patriot.”

• Cub Scout Pack 432 and BSA Troop 136 have partnered with the Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) to install a new exhibit in the city's history niche at City Hall, which features the story of Scouting through the region. It’s titled, “A Scouting Narrative.”

• The city could be served by up to two more officers next year, after council approved the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) budget. The budget includes the addition of one more officer. If the CLPD and city receive a public safety grant, they would be able to fund the addition of the second officer. The CLPD budget also includes salary step increases and capital improvements.

Can Minnesota's foreign trade zones help your bottom line?

Are tariffs and duties for your global business a significant drain on your bottom line?

A foreign trade zone designation may be the answer to serious savings. The Washington County Community Development Agency and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are ready to help explore the benefits and cost savings offered by foreign trade zones (FTZs) through a virtual workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Whether importer, exporter, merchandise processing, warehouse or manufacturer — however you work in the global economy — you may be paying significant tariff, duties or processing fees. Foreign trade zones are designed to help global companies that have more than $2 million in revenue potentially realize hundreds of thousands or more in savings. The virtual information session “Foreign Trade Zones: Possibly the best tax incentive you’ve never heard of” is provided at no cost.

This session features Marshall Miller, president of Miller & Company, a renowned expert in strategies and techniques for importing and exporting and special customs procedures, including analysis of benefits and establishment of U.S. foreign trade zones. The session will help you learn the benefits of FTZs, such as how to defer and reduce duty payments, how to store imported goods and export without incurring duties, and much more. See https:// mn.gov/deed and search “Minnesota Foreign Trade Zones”.

• Earlier this year, the city had started work on establishing no-parking zones throughout the city after trucks waiting to enter businesses on Commerce Drive started to stack up on Main Street. After receiving communications from several companies opposing part of the no-parking proposal, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the matter and held a public hearing. The commission determined that one option to solve the issue involved allowing on-street parking in the city's industrial district and recommended approval of some no-parking areas downtown. City staff researched and carved out a two-hour, on-street parking zone on the south side of Commerce Drive.

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To further alleviate parked vehicles stacking up on Main Street, the city will use $7,250 from the street capital fund to contract with Century Fence to stripe Commerce Drive and Progress Road into two northbound lanes and one southbound lane to reduce stacking on Main Street from the drop-off and pick-up lines for Centerville Elementary School.

• The city has received a $1,000 donation as part of its award for the Junior Council Member Program. The donation amount will be deposited into the general fund.

• The city has received $200 in donations from two residents for a park bench to be installed in Eagle Park.

• As cities may accept donations, they may also give them. After the Forest Lake Area YMCA (FLA YMCA) Board requested a

donation of $500, council briefly discussed whether to donate to an organization outside the city and even outside the county. Koski pointed out that the FLA YMCA provides programs to Centerville citizens that no organization in the city is able to provide. And, indeed, 97 of the city's residents are FLA YMCA members. The Parks and Recreation Committee had also expressed a desire to partner with the FLA YMCA. Half of the donation will come from the parks and recreation portion of the general fund. The other $250 will be budgeted from sources recommended by the committee. The city supports many private nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest, Love said. For example, Alexandra House is such an organization that the city supports, he said. • It happens every year around this time — not Christmas, not spring, but Constitution Week. Sept. 17, 2023 marks the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Every year, council proclaims this week as Constitution Week, and did so again on Sept. 13. Council follows the lead of the nation’s president, who annually issues the Constitution Week proclamation as required by Public Law 915.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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POLICE REPORTS

The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• An officer took a report of an incident that happened at Rice Lake Elementary Sept. 5. The officer documented the incident and informed the caller to also report it to the school.

• An officer took a phone call report for a delayed hit-and-run accident that occurred in the 2100 block of Bay Drive Sept. 5. The officer was able to contact the other driver, who was reportedly unaware they had struck another vehicle. The incident was documented.

• Officers responded to a motorist aid and learned it was a property damage accident blocking both lanes on I-35E near Main Street Sept. 6. Officers assisted the State Patrol until the vehicle was moved.

• Officers responded to a personal injury crash involving two vehicles near Main Street and Lake Drive Sept. 6. Allina ambulance responded to provide care, and both vehicles were towed off the roadway.

• An officer responded to a delayed report of a gas drive-off in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South Sept. 6. There is no suspect information available at this time.

• An officer located a suspicious vehicle in a closed park in the 1100 block of Main Street Sept. 6. The officer made contact with the occupants and advised them of park hours.

• An officer responded to a report of a school bus stop-arm violation in the 7700 block of Lake Drive Sept. 7. Video footage was available, and a driver was cited for a stop-arm violation.

• An officer was dispatched to a delayed report of assault that occurred inside a correctional facility in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Sept. 7. The incident was investigated, and a juvenile was

charged with fifth-degree assault.

• An officer responded to a roadway intersection along Sunset Avenue on a report of a fight between a male and female Sept. 7. Officers conducted an investigation; the male was subsequently arrested and booked into jail on domestic assault charges.

• An officer responded to a call of a suspicious female on White Pine Road claiming to be from a service company with no identification Sept. 8. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the female. The police department received no other similar complaints.

• An officer took a report of theft in the 6200 block of Hollow Lane Sept. 8. The officer investigated and was not able to identify any suspects. The case is considered inactive pending new information.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation near Main Street and 20th Avenue Sept. 9. The adult male driver showed signs of impairment and was ultimately arrested for thirddegree DWI and booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer responded to a report of construction cones intentionally placed in the roadway blocking the lanes of traffic near Ash Street and Hodgson Road Sept. 9. The cones were removed off the roadway.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of Main Street Sept. 10. The male driver showed signs of impairment and was ultimately charged with fourthdegree DWI.

• An officer responded to a report of criminal sexual conduct at a local business Sept. 11. The case is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a report of damage to property in the 1800 block of 77th Street Sept. 11. No

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• An officer responded to a report of a male in the 300 block of Ware Circle who appeared to be using narcotics Sept.11. The male was found to be from a group home and was not found to be using narcotics, but imitating it. The male was asked to stop his behavior and was told he could be charged with disorderly conduct if he continued the activity.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• A theft was reported on Oak Leaf Lane in Circle Pines Sept. 6.

• One party was arrested for domestic assault in Centerville Sept. 7.

• Officers were dispatched to the 0 block of Pointcross Drive in Circle Pines Sept. 7 for a neighborhood dispute. The parties were advised to leave each other alone.

• A Centerville resident called Sept. 8 to report a male had left harassing messages on a company line.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft in progress in the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue NE in Circle Pines Sept. 9.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Sept. 9. The driver was ultimately arrested for third-degree DWI by the Lino Lakes Police Department.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported near the 9300 block of Ryan Place in Lexington Sept. 11.

• Officers responded to the 7100 block of 21st Avenue N. in Centerville Sept. 11 on a report of damage to property.

• Police responded to the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Sept. 11 on a report of theft from motor vehicle and damage to property.

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Blaine NSC bonding project presented

The House Capital Investment Committee recently toured the National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine as Rep. Matt Norris (DFL - Blaine) presented the need for increased maintenance funding.

“The NSC is integral to the success of our community and critical maintenance has been deferred for too long,” said Rep. Norris. “I’m happy that this was one of the first stops for the Capital Investment Committee, as it was a great opportunity to impress the importance of investment in this state facility. I will continue to work hard to make sure this site receives the funding it needs and deserves.”

The full request for state funding is for $25 million, which will help address the $80 million maintenance backlog at the NSC. The funds would primarily be used for upgrades to the outdated mechanical systems in the Super Rink and to renovate the dormitories, including making them ADA-compliant. These improvements would help the NSC attract major international events in the future like the 2026 Special Olympics and a potential FIFA World Cup training site.

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Early voting begins Sept. 22

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• Click on “other ways to vote.”

• Click on “vote early by mail.”

• Fill out the application for an absentee ballot.

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the packets thoroughly, talked to people, phoned government agencies and searched the internet, she said. During meetings, questions flowed as a result of his poring through the packets. Sometimes, individuals pitching proposals before council were challenged to be equally prepared to defend their positions.

For his constituents, King was a strong advocate, often calling state and federal politicians and agencies directly to inquire about new laws and policies.

While representing the small-town values of his constituents, King's primary concerns included fiduciary responsibility and independence from overregulation by government at all levels.

“God blessed him with the ability to handle money,” Donna said, relating one of her husband'spolitical highlights that did not involve Centerville. King was voted in as an alternate for Ron Paul at the 2012 Republican National Convention. One of the delegates couldn't attend, and King, who didn't want to fly all the way out to the convention due to the cost, did so anyway with Donna's encouragement, and stepped in to vote. In the end, he was glad he went, Donna said, but had hesitated with a refrain familiar to many: “I don't know if we have the money.”

One of King's pet peeves was noise, Donna said, and he was instrumental in making public events more tolerable for those who lived near the center of all the action. King worked at length to get the noise toned down during the annual Fete des Lacs. His motto was, “Compromise is not an option,” Donna said.

Another of King's main concerns had always been individual rights of the people. “Just leave people alone,” he would say.

Today, King's impact on council meetings becomes evident within seconds after the gavel pounds, and the mayor calls the meeting to order. It is thanks to Steve and Donna King that the city began each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, starting with King's first meeting on Jan. 12, 2011.

During his political career, King never lost an election. Donna noted that he didn't campaign, but said instead, “They know who I am; if they like me, they'll vote for me.”

“Steve felt he had a duty to be involved if something wasn't right. It was his duty in life,” Donna said. “There were policies he wasn't happy with, and he did something about it by filing for candidacy. He got his name on the ballot and got in.” King filed for office three times in 12 years and was elected all three times.

At the December 2018 council meeting — when King retired for the first time — he said he “ran for council eight years ago because I was mad about something going on, and Donna finally told me to shut up or run for council — plus a few other words in there.”

At a recent meeting, City Attorney Kurt Glaser said he first met King as a young city attorney when King attended the meetings. “He was really annoyed with the city and decided to join council,” he said. Glaser wanted to know a little more about the man who was “so mad at us,” so he went to get a haircut from King. “I had a good conversation with him, and that kind of solved everything. It has been nice

to have him,” Glaser said.

While on council, King served a liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee. He also represented council on the Centennial Fire District Steering Committee, North Metro Telecommunications Commission, Anoka County Fire Protection Council and Economic Development Authority. He also eventually moved up the council hierarchy to serve as alternate acting mayor.

Steve and Donna King's 50-year relationship was spent entirely in Centerville, after they met at the bar and pool hall next door to her home on Centerville Road. As a girl growing up in Centerville, she had learned to shoot pool and would go to the bar to practice. “I was never as good as Steve — he was on the men's pool team.” They shot pool together, and he invited her to play a game for beer. He beat her and won the beer, while she got better and joined the women's team. They married not long after that; the couple continued to make Centerville their home.

After a four-year tour with the U.S. Air Force, King stayed busy running different businesses throughout his life. After he and Donna started out in Centerville, he started a chimney sweep business. Any time he would have to take a professional qualification test regarding things like repair and relining, he would pass with flying colors, because he studied and did his research, Donna said.

King was hardworking and was never a job snob. He also worked as a school bus driver and a barber. King would accept chimney sweep work while also working at the rendering plant in New Brighton, Donna said.

Donna added that her husband was deliberate at whatever he did, thinking everything through before he jumped in. She said that he always told her, “You gotta be careful about what you say when you're running a business.”

When her husband retired from council in 2018, he told Donna he didn't want a lot of accolades, feeling it had been his duty, Donna said. But she attended that last meeting anyway, and heaped on the accolades. She knew that King loved it when she thanked him and when individuals thanked him.

“Steve was humbled and embarrassed to receive a lot of public attention,” Donna said. “But he deserved the attention, after how hard he worked and all the phone calls he had, and that's why I wanted to give him attention.”

As he retired from council in 2018, King said he'd learned a tremendous amount about how council worked and thanked the citizens who voted for him and those who didn't. “Maybe if I get mad again, I'll run again in two years,” he said at the time.

He must have gotten mad, because he ran again in less than two years. He filed again in August 2020 and was reelected. He started his third four-year term in January 2021. Once again, he didn't campaign, saying, “They know who I am; if they like me, they'll vote for me.”

They did, they did and they did.

Another reason to look forward to Tuesdays!

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LITTLE HOT HANDS: Chef Hot Hands lives on through wife’s business

For the past couple of months, Esmerelda has been operating Little Hot Hands, inspired by both Larry and their 6-year-old daughter, Brialee. “She’s my Little Hot Hands. She would always tell Larry, ‘I want to cook something’, ‘Dad give me some work,’” Esmerelda explained, adding that Brialee loves to cook and also enjoys hot things, just like her dad did.

Customers may not know that Esmerelda was very involved in the Chef Hot Hands operation. She did a little bit of everything, including decorating the restaurant space and shopping for ingredients, and often served as a taste tester for Larry.

“I was always in the kitchen watching him. He would move so fast,” Esmerelda recalled. “We would laugh and fight. It was everything in there. It was really fun. I miss that time.” She says she learned a lot from Larry.

After Larry’s death, Esmerelda says she lost herself for a while. She was working at Culver’s in Stillwater, but that wasn’t cutting it. The bills were piling up.

“I thought, ‘How am I going to do this? ... This is too much for me,” she said. “I had to do something.”

So, to support her family and continue her husband’s dream, she bought a little pink trailer and started making and selling mini donuts and churros. Her

menu has continued to evolve, and she now is known for tamales, walking tacos, fajita hot dogs, waffles and Elotes (Mexican street corn, mayonnaise and cheese).

Esmerelda has been overwhelmed by the support of former Chef Hot Hands customers and the community at large. She attends the Stillwater Farmers Market every Saturday, and continues to visit Applecrest Orchards and T & Nae Flower Farm, both of which are located on Elmcrest Avenue N. on the border of Hugo and Lino Lakes. She is also dabbling in catering.

“I can see the love. The support means a lot to me, and people make me smile after everything,” she said. “When I’m there, I forget about everything.”

Larry’s dream was always to have a little restaurant in his name. Now, Esmerelda says that is her dream, too. She hopes to one day have her own restaurant called “Little Hot Hands.”

“I’m happy with how far I’ve come with this, but sometimes you cry and think this was something Larry would have loved,” she said. “Sometimes it is hard to keep going, but I know he would say, ‘I’m so proud of you.’”

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

Stillwater resident Esmerelda Jiles brings her little pink food truck to area events and businesses.

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Little Hot Hands' menu offers: tamales, walking tacos, fajita hot dogs, waffles and Elotes (Mexican street corn, mayonnaise and cheese).

“I can see the love. The support means a lot to me, and people make me smile after everything. ”

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Cougars get blowout win, scoreless tie

Centennial boys soccer has scored 11 goals in seven games so far, and got six of those last Tuesday to defeat the Rogers Royals 6-1 in Rogers. On Thursday, goals were hard to come by again as the Cougars (4-2-1) scrapped to a 0-0 tie at Anoka (4-2-2). Carried by defense, the Cougars are 4-1-1 in the Northwest Suburban and 4-2-1 overall — allowing just four goals total. Against Rogers (2-6), the score was 1-1 at halftime, but the Cougars broke it open with three goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half.  Dominic Trejo-Munson and CJ Sherer each booted two goals, and Mason Willenbring and Sebastian Fernandez one each.  Fernandez made two assists, and Trejo-Munson, JJ Bliss and Brady Patrick one each. Preston Blay scored for the Royals, who had just two shots on goal. The Cougars are 4-1-1 in conference.

Bruce Strand

Sept. 19

4 p.m. – Girls tennis vs. Champlin Park at Centennial High School

5 p.m. – Boys soccer vs. Elk River at Centennial High School

7 p.m. – Girls soccer vs. Elk River at Centennial High School

Sept. 20

7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Coon Rapids at Coon Rapids High School

Sept. 21

4 p.m. – Girls tennis vs. Anoka at Anoka High School

5 p.m. – Girls soccer vs. Osseo at Osseo High School

Cougars battle back but fall to Crimson 41-28

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Down 20-0 after 15 minutes, against the defending state champion, on the road, Centennial appeared headed for a blowout loss.

Instead, the Cougars, coming off two lopsided wins, fought back admirably and took a 21-20 lead at Maple Grove, but the Crimson finished strong and handed them their first setback 41-28 Thursday evening.

“It was a tough start!  We were not ready to play, and that was my fault,” coach Mike Diggins reflected. “You cannot fall behind by 20 to a good team and expect to win.”

Maple Grove (2-1) was boosted by a rampaging tailback and a lucky bounce. Charles Langama, a 5-foot9, 190-pound junior who runs hard and low, blasted for 234 yards and four touchdowns in 33 carries for defending Class 6A champions, who are fielding a largely new and young lineup this year.

“Their running back was maybe the best we’ll play,” Diggins said, “but we need to improve on our tackling and pursuit of the football.”

After Maple Grove regained the lead at 26-21, their subsequent kickoff took a crazy hop over the Cougar returner and the Crimson pounced on the ball at the eight. Langama scored two plays later for a 33-21 lead.

Centennial still didn’t buckle. Josh Lee and Ty Burgoon made great catches of Daylen Cummings passes for first downs and Marcus Whiting powered the last five yards to make it 33-28. But Langama blasted 28 yards for his final touchdown and Dylan

7 p.m. – Boys soccer vs. Osseo at Osseo High School

Sept. 22

TBD – Girls cross country at Les Bolstad University of Minnesota Golf Course

7 p.m. – Football vs. Saint Michael-Albertville at Saint Michael-Albertville High School

Sept. 23

1 p.m. – Boys soccer vs. Coon Rapids at Centennial High School

3 p.m. – Girls soccer vs. Coon Rapids at Centennial High School

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Julia Zalewski

Brol Scherman

Vokol intercepted Cummings to seal the deal.

Cummings hit nine of 13 passes for 134 yards. Maverick Harper carried 20 times for 92 yards, Burgoon eight for 83, Cummings nine for 46 and Whiting three for 21. Lee caught five passes of 64 yards, Kellen Binder two for 31, Burgoon one for 31 and Brock Burgraff one for eight.

“There were a lot of positives,” Diggins said. “We played good defense in the second and third quarters. We came back from being 20 points down, and our passing game was excellent. Our pass blocking was good and Daylen delivered the ball.”

Maple Grove took a quick 14-0 lead on Langama’s 27-yard run and Henry Stang’s 40-yard run, on their first and fourth offensive plays, each time after forcing a Cougar three-andout. Bo Draheim caught an 11-yard touchdown toss from Kaden Harney, making it 20-0. The Cougars blocked the point-after.

Then the Cougars got going. Cummings hit Binder for a 35-yard gain and capped the drive with a 17-yard sprint to the end zone. The Cougars forced Maple Grove’s first punt of the game, then rumbled 80 yards, capped by a nine-yard touchdown burst by Whiting, their defensive line standout who makes cameo appearances as a fullback. Harper ran for a two-point conversion. It was 20-15 at the half.

To start the second half, Ayden Sadowski intercepted a pass and the Cougars marched 60 yards for another touchdown, a three-yard burst by Cummings. A two-point pass attempt failed but the Cougars had the lead.

Maple Grove, which lost to Champlin Park 25-24 a week earlier after leading 17-0, resolved not to let another one slip away. "We've got a long way to go, but tonight was a good win over a good Centennial team,” Crimson coach Matt Lombardi said.

Cougar girls win at Rogers and Anoka

Cross Country

Centennial Lacrosse

Julia Zalewski is a two-year co-captain on the strong Centennial girls cross country team and has made allconference as a sophomore and junior. Zalewski is the Cougars’ No. 4 runner and is counted upon for veteran leadership during the season and in the summer workouts. This season, she has placed 12th in a five-team Duluth meet, 22nd in an 11-team Maple Grove meet and 20th in a 12-team Lakeville meet, helping her team finish third against strong competition in each. Last year, she placed 13th in the conference, 20th in the section and 53rd of 160 at state.

Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted 22 goals and provided seven assists for the Cougars (4-2) while notching 17 ground balls (a change of possession statistic). Scherman was all-conference as a sophomore with 36 goals and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “Endto-end playmaking machine with striking confidence both on and off the field. Versatile offensive threat with strong outside shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and positive influencer.”

Centennial girls soccer cruised to a pair of conference wins on the road last week, 3-0 over Rogers on Tuesday and 4-1 over Anoka on Thursday.  Addison Van Zee tallied four of the seven goals as the Cougars, ranked No. 7 in Class 3A, improved to 4-1-1 overall with four straight wins, and 4-0 in the Northwest Suburban. Against Rogers (5-3-1), Nora Helvig, Van Zee and Isabella Sipe had the goals and Jordan Metz made four saves in the shutout. Against Anoka (5-3), Van Zee pumped in three goals, lifting the senior forward’s season total to eight. Helvig had the other goal and Metz stopped five of six shots.

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Willenbring (right) celebrated his goal at Rogers with Camden Janacek (left), Mateo Ortiz (36) and Beckett Babiash.

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The Cougars were chasing Maple Grove’s Charles Langama all game. Owen Ringen (16) and Timmy Ball (47) caught Langama on this play but he racked up 234 yards and four touchdowns.

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Centennial swept Mounds View 25-15, 2521, 25-17 last Tuesday evening, boosted by 15 service aces, then fell to undefeated Anoka 26-24, 25-21, 25-11 Thursday. The Cougars are 4-7 overall and 0-2 in conference. Against Mounds View (4-3), Addison Kemper aced five serves and got kills on both her attempts. Aubrie Wirkkala made 12 digs, four aces, and five kills. “We really focused on our serving to keep them out of system, knowing that they have the best setter/ hitter in the state,” said coach Nicole Christensen, referring to Audrey Kocon. “It was fun to watch all of the pieces come together.” Anoka (6-0) was better than the Cougars on serve and serve receive, Christensen assessed. Elena Hoecke helped the Cougars keep it close for two games, logging 12 kills in 23 attempts while making five blocks. Chase Manthey notched 23 assists, three blocks and seven digs. Ella Hohenstein spiked 7-for-7 with five kills.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Centennial placed third among 12 teams, led by second-place Kylie Nelson, in Lakeville North’s Apple Jack Invitational on Friday. The top five teams were Prior Lake 44, Edina 70, Centennial 74, Eagan 96 and Woodbury 110. Nelson hit the chute in 19:22.80, behind Lakeville South’s Claire Vukovics (19:13.80). The Cougars also had Abby Smith in ninth place (20:04), Abby Wood 13th (20:30), Julia Zalewski 20th (20:42) and Miranda Sawvel 30th (21:03) among 119 runners.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Centennial placed 13th of 18 teams in Lakeville North’s Apple Jack Invitational on Friday. Edina, Lakeville South and Andover placed 1-2-3. For the Cougars, Alex Persing placed 36th (17:40), Jacob Podratz 74th (18:32), Cody Nelson 77th (18:33), Mikey Aska 83rd (18:41) and Talen Greeson 92nd (19:02) among 141 runners. First place individually was Osseo’s Cade Sank in 15:49.

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Weekly Outlook

Weather Tidbits

It has been abysmally dry. Our last meaningful rain event was back on August 14 when we totaled 1.51 inches. Since then we’ve experienced a handful of rain events totaling 0.42 inch. The culprit for this is our upper winds, the jet stream. The highway for storms. You may have also noted it really hasn’t been that humid. The jet stream has been flowing west to east, a zonal flow. We totaled 80% of our moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. That flow has been cut off and consequently the moisture has been cut off. September 2022 the pattern was similar and we totaled 0.68” of rain. It wasn’t until November when the moisture pattern picked up. We all remember our top 5 snow season from last year.

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CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Circle Pines City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Circle Pines City Hall. The purpose of this meeting will be to review the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is a document required by the State and Federal government that outlines how the City will work towards reducing pollution in the rainwater runoff. This Plan will be reviewed at the meeting. Public comment either orally or in written form regarding the plan is encouraged.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled individual may one week in advance contact City Hall by phone at (763) 7845989, or TDD (763) 231-2617; or writing to request reasonable assistance to be able to participate in these proceedings.

Patrick Antonen, Clerk of the City of Circle Pines

Dated: September 6, 2023

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 19, 2023.

CITY OF LINO LAKES

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING

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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota (the “City”) will meet at the City Council chambers of City Hall, located at 600 Town Center Parkway in the City, at or after 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2023, to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessments against the following described properties:

at the rate of 5 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, 2024.

The property owner 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. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. The property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City 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 the property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 5 percent per year.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. 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 Code Section 303.10, the Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law and City Code all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and City Code may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his/her property.

ii. The performance of city or state authorized, sponsored or licensed work to undertake emergency utility repairs, such as water main breaks, shall be exempt from the restrictions of this section. In other circumstances, where work is needed outside working hours and daily restrictions to protect the public health, safety or welfare of city residents, work may be allowed by the City Engineer or Public Services Director upon determination that the performance of work is necessary to restore public service or eliminate a public hazard. Any person responsible for such work shall take all reasonable actions to minimize the amount of noise.

iii. Private construction activity that requires continuous hours of operation to complete, such as dewatering, may be allowed subject to the written approval of the City Engineer. Such approval shall be subject to any condition deemed necessary, by the City Engineer, to mitigate noise impacts.

Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law.

Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 11th day of September, 2023.

BY: Rob Rafferty, Mayor

ATTEST: Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 19, 2023.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 09-23

ORDINANCE APPROVING SALE OF LAND TO JAVA COMPANIES, LLC

The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains:

Section 1. Property. The City is the fee owner of the Property legally described as: Lot 12 and Lot 13, Block 2, Carole’s Estates 2nd Addition; and Lot 4, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 134 (7685 Lake Drive)

Section 2. Findings.

1. Lots 12 and 13, Block 2, Carole Estates 2nd Addition and that part of Lot 4, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 134 (excepting therefrom the proposed right-of-way for Marketplace Drive) as shown in the attached Exhibit A, is excess property identified for sale to promote economic development.

55014 for expenses incurred by the City to abate weed and grass nuisances found on the property. The total amount proposed to be assessed is $360.00. Adoption by the Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in a single installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2024, and will bear interest

An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.

Dated: September 19, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA

/S/Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk, City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 19, 2023.

CITY OF LINO LAKES

ORDINANCE NO. 08-23

ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 901.03 (4) (B)

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOUR RESTRICTIONS

The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains:

Section 1. That Section 901.03 (4) (b) of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances related to Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety is hereby amended as follows:

2. Exceptions

i. The restriction on working hours in this § 901.03(4)(b)1.does not apply to persons working on their own existing private residences;

2. The Property is guided for Commercial use in the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and zoned GB, General Business District and NB, Neighborhood Business.

3. The sale of property will result in development of the property and enhancement of the City’s tax base.

4. The sale of property will facilitate realignment of the 77th Street/ Marketplace Drive to provide commercial and residential access to property west of Lake Drive.

Section 3. Authorization

The City Council approves the sale of the Property to JAVA Companies, LLC. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a purchase agreement, deed and other documents as may be necessary in order to

• The city of Lino Lakes may be approached by the Centerville Lake Association and/or the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) in the near future regarding a funding request for an alum (aluminum sulfate) treatment for Centerville Lake to help control phosphorus. Robert Schack, of the Centerville Lake Association, said that for the last five years, the lake has experienced “extensive” algae blooms. “It’s gotten so bad they have had to close the public beach,” he said.

For the past three years, Schack said the association has been working closely with the RCWD. Recently, the lake association applied for a $900,000 grant for an alum treatment, but that grant would cover the entire cost. “We are hoping the lake will resort back to where it was eight or nine years ago,” he said.

The RCWD is in the process of trying to set up a taxing district around the lake to generate revenue. XXXX

• Don’t forget this week is Constitution Week. The week, which was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is celebrated annually to commemorate history and bring attention to how the Constitution still serves today.

• Lino Lakes Quick Stop, which now has a new owner, has been granted a new tobacco license for the remainder of the year.

• St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church will host a raffle on Nov. 21.

• The council has signed off on capital purchases the city plans to make in 2024. Purchases include two new unmarked administration vehicles as well as three marked patrol vehicles for the Public Safety Department, which total $326,000. The city will also purchase a plow truck for $318,000;

digital mobile evidence unit (squad car video and body worn camera system) for $200,000; and fire equipment for the new tenders for $156,230.

• The city will now allow some construction work to take place outside of the working hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The change comes as a way to allow for emergency repairs such as a water main break. Other work may be allowed by the city engineer or public services director on a case-by-case basis if determined necessary to restore public service.

• Another change order is needed for the Pheasant Run reconstruction project. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that the council approved the first change order back in July for the contractor to perform a pre-condition survey and monitor the vibration on the project. As construction has commenced, staff has been required to turn additional valves that are not within the project limits to supply temporary water to residents. It has been found that these (three) additional valves are leaking and need emergency replacement.

Hankee added that the area is also prone to high water levels and corrosion, so the sanitary manholes need to be lined with an epoxy flex seal on the interior (to supplement the gator wrap on the exterior) to keep water out and extend the life of the sanitary sewer system. The change order is for $58,440.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Council Chambers at City Hall. The next work session will be immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room.

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When to expect fall colors and where to enjoy them

Fall colors in Minnesota typically peak in mid-to-late-September through mid-October, starting in the northernmost part of the state and working southward. Peak fall color usually lasts two weeks but can vary widely depending on location and weather.

Many factors play into the timing and brilliance of the fall color season in Minnesota, such as day length, temperatures and rainfall. Weather impacts fall colors both before and during the fall season.

“Brilliant fall color occurs when late summer and early fall days are sunny, nights are chilly and there is adequate rainfall throughout the growing season,” said Brian Schwingle, Minnesota DNR forest health specialist.

Leaves change color mainly in response to the decrease of daily sunlight. Photosynthesis, or the production of sugars that depend on sunlight, begins to slow down in response to shortening days. This leads to a reduction of chlorophyll, the pigment that supports photosynthesis and gives leaves their green color. When chlorophyll is reduced, other color pigments in the leaves begin to show, like yellow and red.

Patterns of temperature, precipitation and wind, and the timing of hard freezes can impact when fall colors peak and how long they last. While a light frost might intensify colors, a hard freeze can cause trees to drop leaves early. Rain and wind can shorten the peak color period. These weather phenomena can only be predicted a week or so in advance, making a peak color forecast difficult.

Minnesota is in its third summer with drought conditions in at least part of the state. Though severe summer drought may lessen the intensity of fall colors, there has been

no correlation to the timing of peak fall colors and drought.

“Temperatures in September have played a bigger role than drought in determining when peak colors form,” Schwingle said. “When September minimum temperatures are cooler than average, like we had in 2020, fall colors have been earlier.”

The Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder (mndnr.gov/fallcolors) is a way for the public to follow the annual progression of fall color change throughout the state. Minnesota DNR staff throughout the state share reports from their location each Wednesday, in time for people to make travel plans for the coming weekend. The webpage includes a color-coded map that shows the approximate percentage of leaves that have changed color across the state and a slideshow of recent photos taken by staff and visitors. The public is also welcome to submit their photos from visits to state parks, forests and trails, which might be included in online galleries, social media or newsletters.

“Fall is the perfect season to spend time outdoors, when nature puts on a beautiful show for all to see,” said Ann Pierce, Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails Division director. “From the north woods to the prairies to the lakeshores and everything in between, there are so many spots to view the stunning scenery that autumn in Minnesota brings. We invite everyone to follow along with our Fall Color Finder and get out to Minnesota state parks, trails and forests and other public lands this season.”

This week the Minnesota DNR launches its weekly fall color update newsletter with trip planning resources. From scenic drives to hiking, biking, paddling, birding, picnicking and more, the Minnesota DNR offers itineraries and tips to encourage Minnesotans to get out and enjoy the changing leaves.

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Top: Paid-on-call firefighters Kent Alley (left) and Mark Tembreull are recognized for their years of service to the city at a recent City Council meeting. Alley joined the fire department in May 2016 and retired in May 2023; Tembreull joined the fire department in June 2015 and retired in August 2022.

Left: Public Safety Director John Swenson introduces new Firefighter Gabrielle Streater. She has nine years of experience and will be a member of the city’s duty crew.

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Centerville 2024 budget increases, but in flux

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

At the moment, Centerville's 2024 preliminary budget and general fund levy are fluid.

But in a good way. The city has until the end of December to finalize the budget. The key, however, is that after the city submits the preliminary budget to the county at the end of September, the budget is not allowed to increase. Between now and finalization, however, the budget may decrease.

That realization is the central to the city's budget strategy between now and December.

The Centerville City Council has approved the 2024 preliminary budget and general fund levy —and even padded it a little bit — to cover capital improvement contingencies.

The reason for the unusual maneuver is that Council Member Russ Koski pointed out that some major capital improvement expenditures were in the offing, and he didn't want the city to be unprepared for cost spikes.

Koski moved and council unanimously passed a proposal to increase the proposed levy by $25,000.

The proposed budget has been evolving since the first figures were calculated in August. Finance Director Bruce DeJong presented two changes since the August planning meeting.

Some $5,000 was added to the police contract on the expenditures side, DeJong said. This adjustment is to allow additional flexibility in negotiations with the other members of the joint powers agreement regarding the funding formula, he noted.

The second change is a significant increase in estimated interest earnings, he said. “Staff has analyzed our average cash balance in light of the higher current interest rates. With the changes we see, we have projected an additional $50,000 (in revenues) for 2024,” DeJong said.

The estimated preliminary budget as originally presented — before council added $25,000 to it — showed an increase of slightly more than $347,000 in general fund expenditures. The vast majority of anticipated increases are due to public safety costs. A $160,000 increase is from a proposed Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) change in the funding formula and increasing expenditures. There is also a $58,000 in increased Centennial Fire District costs. This $218,000

cost increase will be partially offset by a one-time state public safety grant of $171,000, DeJong said.

General fund budget stood at $3.3 million and the general fund levy at $2.7 million. The total debt levy was $308,338, and the total proposed tax levy was $3,007,321.

Before council added the $25,000 to the budget, the levy increase stood at 3%, the lowest increase in Anoka County, DeJong said.

The $25,000 addition to the budget would increase the 3% bump to 3.5%, and the 3.5% general fund tax levy increase would bump up to 4%, City Administrator Mark Statz said.

“This (addition of $25,000) allows us time to look at a potential discussion of using the water and sewer funds,” said Mayor D. Love. “We can have (the discussion) at a future work session to see if this is where we want to go in December.”

The approved resolution also set the date for the public truth-in-taxation hearing at the regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

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

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via state statute, which is also the same ordinance that the city of Centerville plans to follow.

Antonen explained that the use of cannabis (in any form) would be allowed at private residences, on private property, or in establishments or at events where licensed.

Council Member Steve McChesney said he liked that option, as it would provide consistency between the cities and make it easier for enforcement for the police department.

Percy said he still felt the council should hold off and not pass an ordinance just yet. If the council did decide to pursue the same option as Centerville, he requested the council do two readings of the ordinance, so Goldberg could have an opportunity to weigh in on the topic.

• Going forward, the Spring Lake Park, Blaine Mounds View Fire Department and Centennial Fire District (CFD) will likely be purchasing more used equipment than new equipment, according to Fire Chief Dan Retka. He said that in addition to supply chain issues that have caused major delays on securing new apparatus, the department can still purchase used equipment and get several years of service out of them.

“I’m not a fan of buying $1 million fire trucks,” he said. “I think it is getting out of hand with all of the equipment we have got floating around here.” Retka suggested that the area departments do an audit of equipment. • CFD has budgeted $855,402 in expenditures for 2024, an increase of $150,093 over this year. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that Circle Pines’ contribution to the budget will go down by $2,475, while Centerville’s will go up by that amount. Antonen said the main reasons for the increase include officer salaries, travel/training and vehicle repairs/maintenance. The city of Circle Pines also plans to use 30% of its public safety dollars from the state on the fire department.

The city of Centerville’s contribution is proposed to increase by $2,475 from $321,489 to $323,964.

• The Centennial Lakes Police Department’s 2024 budget ($3,362,264) represents an increase of 8.4 percent, or $257,930 from 2023. Antonen said the majority of the increase is due to the addition of one police officer. He said that even though the city’s population and call volumes have continued to rise, the department hasn’t added an additional officer for around 20 years.

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The city of Circle Pines’ contribution will remain flat from last year, thanks to the addition of those onetime public safety dollars, Antonen said. The city of Centerville’s portion is proposed to increase by 7.8% and the city of Lexington’s by 12.4%. The city of Lexington did not approve the 2024 budget in hopes that the Police Governing Board will make changes to the funding formula which could affect Lexington’s contribution.

• The 2024 budget for North Metro Telecommunications Commission budget will “remain relatively flat” from 2023, according to Antonen.

The operating budget is proposed at $1,420,610, a $27,692 increase in expenditures over 2023. Budgeted capital costs for 2024 are $570,884, a $57,451 decrease from 2023. In total, the 2024 budget is $29,759 lower than the 2023 budget.

• For the first time since 2008, beginning Jan. 1 2024, the mayor and City Council members will earn a larger stipend for their service. The salary of the mayor will increase from $4,900 to $6,000 and the salary of the council members will go from $3,900 to $5,000. The increase will bring the city closer to what other neighboring cities pay their mayor and council. Circle Pines’ stipends still remain lower than stipends provided by Centerville and Lexington.

• The council will hold a second reading of an ordinance relating to the use of cannabis at its next meeting, Sept. 26. After some discussion, the council was provided with three options for a possible ordinance. The council voted 3-1 (Council Member Matt Percy voted no; Council Member Dean Goldberg was absent) to pursue an ordinance that relies heavily on what is allowed

• Resident Joe Thilgen will not be permitted to keep a sign up in his yard that violates the city’s sign ordinance. Thilgen recently visited the council to appeal the sign permit denial for his property on East Road. Antonen explained that the city attorney Shelley Ryan determined that the sign violates city code. The sign, which is directed at Antonen, is 32 square feet, whereas signs of 4 square feet or less are permitted. The ordinance also prohibits a sign painted on plywood, and a sign being illuminated at night, which Thilgen’s sign is.

“The sign is 100% truthful,” Thilgen said. “I said if you don’t do the right thing, I will drag your name through the mud.”

The conflict stems back to the city’s 2018 street and utility project. Thilgen alleges that the sewer system that was installed is faulty and he now has tree roots growing within a section of the pipe that has caused a backup.

According to City Engineer Eric Eckman, the tree in question was going to be removed, but was left in place at request of Mr. Thilgen.

Mayor Dave Bartholomay said he didn’t appreciate that (sign) language about city staff.

Council Member Nicci Dorner said, “I understand where you are coming from … but I would not approve of this sign. I live in your neighborhood and I see this sign. I’m not going to approve a sign that says that.”

After the council denied his appeal, Dorner added, “We are denying the appeal for the sign, but that doesn’t mean we are against you. We want to help you solve your problem too … We just don’t approve of the sign.”

Thilgen is scheduled to visit the utilities commission in the near future.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at City Hall.

Shannon Granholm

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This graph depicts the cost share by city (Circle Pines and Centerville) for fire services provided by the Centennial Fire District.