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The Centerville Lions and Centennial Fire District will celebrate the holidays at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 3 p.m. Christmas in the Park will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, photo opportunities with Santa and his Elves, and more. Visitors can also bring unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to donate.

Tour the trees: Festival of Trees returns for 2nd year in 2001, she said the historical society did a “tiny version” of the event when they had mini trees on display at the Fillebrown House. “We were brainstorming (ideas) of how to use the Armory … Our big goal for the space is to have it be almost like a community center — a place for people to gather, a place where they feel welcome and at home,” she said. “We are always looking for ways to make history fun. We are constantly fighting that perception of history is dull and boring, and it is not.” Allison Lincoln, community engagement director, described last year’s event as a “test run.” Area nonprofits were invited to participate

Thousands of people are expected to stop by the White Bear Lake Armory from Dec. 7-21 to tour the trees. It is all a part of the second annual Festival of Trees hosted by the White Bear Lake Historical Society. “I’m excited to bring joy to people. It’s been a rough year for me,” said Historical Society Executive Director Sara Hanson, who just returned after a yearlong medical leave after a fight with breast cancer. “For the organization, it’s just awareness that we are there (downtown) and want to be a part of the community.” Hanson came up with the idea last year, right before her diagnosis. Back

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in the one-day event as a part of Winterfest. There was a total of 15 trees. In the six hours the Armory was open, more than 3,000 people filed in to view the trees. “I have worked my entire career in nonprofit work (almost 10 years) and I have never once in my life had an event where I am opening the doors and being pushed in by the people that are wanting to be at that event,” A close up of the White Bear Lake Rotary’s tree. Lincoln recalled. “We had people come offer an open house on Saturday, Dec. from across the metro … Woodbury, 14. The open house will feature photo Mendota Heights, Bloomington.” opportunities, carolers, family-friendly This year, the number of trees has activities, cookies and cocoa and Santa 12/8/2024 doubled, andads the event two TIME, MDAN to will runspan ONE the week beginning visits. The historical society’s gift shop weeks. The historical society will will also be open. Lincoln said she is looking forward to the “controlled chaos” for PHOTOS BY SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS this year’s event. Hanson The LaFrance fire engine will be on display during the event. added, “Everybody will municipalities, including Birchwood a great opportunity for us to get our have a chance to show and White Bear Township, will have information out to the community as a off their story. We are all trees at the event. whole,” she said. about stories.” The League of Women Voters (LWV) The VFW’s patriotic tree will feature VFW Auxiliary will once again host the voting for the a special VFW 125th anniversary member Deb Courts event. When attendees walk into the Brown said the VFW will ornament surrounded by other ornaments that tell the VFW story and event, they will be given a ballot and once again have a tree asked to select their favorite tree. The acknowledge all the things they are at this year’s event. “It’s winner will be announced at the end of involved with, such as Relay for Life, the Dec. 14 open house. the food shelf, toy drive etc. For more information about the “We are trying to highlight some of Festival of Trees, visit https:// the things that we do throughout the Downtown White Bear Lake presents whitebearhistory.org/events/festivalyear that people might not even be of-trees-2024. aware of,” Courts Brown said. Lion Sue Hunt says “the pressure is Managing Editor Shannon Granholm on” for the club’s tree this year, as its can be reached at 651-407-1227 or tree won first place last year. whitebearnews@presspubs.com. Lincoln explained, “Their tree embodied their organization. They put a lot into it, and I’m pretty sure I came in daily to see a change or addition made to the tree.” In addition to businesses and organizations, a couple of 822122

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When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Uncover the journey of an animal by the tracks, trails and signs they leave behind. Learn how to distinguish numerous tracks and signs of local wildlife. Registration required. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

When: Nov. 22-Dec. 15 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. Details: Classic holiday story performed by Lakeshore Players. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6870 LaMotte Dr., Hugo Details: Spread holiday cheer by donate non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and monetary donations. There will also be pictures with Santa and his Elves, horse drawn carriage rides and more. Hosted by the Centerville Lions. Contact: centervillelions@gmail.com

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When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Free naturalist-led program for those 50+. May include trail hike. Registration not required; equipment provided. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Road, Circle Pines Details: Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball dinner served. Two seatings available beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets available online. Contact: 763-784-2558 or stmarkcp.org

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When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Learn how to assemble crochet wigs inspired by Disney Princesses Elsa, Rapunzel and Ariel. Contact: whimsicalwigsmn@gmail.com

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When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Guided tour of the local landmark as it's decorated for the holidays. Cocoa and cookies served. See website for ticket information. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Connect with nature through an immersive, meditative session of the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, with a certified guide. Registration information online. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14

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When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

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When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive Details: General knowledge trivia. No limit on team

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When: 10 a.m.-3 pm. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: View trees decorated by community businesses and organizations and warm up with cocoa, treats, and activities. Sanya sighting possible. Display open to the public select hours Wednesday-Sunday through Dec. 21. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

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When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University Details: Annual holiday concert by SNLVB celebrates the band's 30 year anniversary. Special guest Calvary Church choir. Carriage rides available from the parking lot at 6:15 p.m. Tickets available online, at Shoreview City Hall, Benson Great Hall ticket office, and at the door. Contact: snlvb.com or tickets.bethel.edu

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I found the glow I saw a horror movie that, I’ll admit, snatched my curiosity in a way most movies usually don’t. That movie was “I Saw the TV Glow.” The film follows teenagers Owen and Maddy, who bond over watching a Buffy The Vampire Slayer-type monster-hunting show. That bond, however, soon develops into an unhealthy obsession, leading them to question their realities and identities. For context, the story is more of a psychological drama than an Suchy’s outright horror movie. If anything, its real “horror” comes Scoop from Owen and Maddy, who believe their lives have no purpose Erik Suchy and choose to waste the greater part of their younger years being obsessed with the false reality the show has to offer them. What I found so relatable about this movie is what I interpreted its main theme to be. Life is short enough as is, and you only have so much time breathing to make an impact before the sand in the hourglass runs out. What will your impact be when you leave this earth? A legacy of success and personal achievements, or a broken road of lost opportunities? It’s because of this theme that I am writing this column. I have been right where Owen was for most of his 20s: lost and scared to make anything out of myself. As much as I’ve aspired to be an excellent creative writer, hoping to be a best-selling author someday, I have hardly written anything this year outside of my job, even in the way of doing journal entries. My aspirations, however, have not been limited to writing. I also told myself I would return to photography to take more portraits and see if they would lead me to create any fun projects I could display in a museum someday. Again, little, if any action has been taken here as well. So what exactly went wrong? Simple: fear. I was so terrified of not succeeding in doing any of these things on the first try that I had already thrown in the towel. I wanted a quick and nonexistent way to succeed without feeling what it was like to put in the blood, sweat and tears into doing so, all because I was so nervous about encountering failure. That is, until recently. Over the past few weeks, I’ve felt a change come over me. I can’t explain it, but it feels like I’m taking back control of myself. I’m finding myself less on social media and more making pre-emptive plans to set up a daily writing routine and a new reading one. Additionally, I’ve re-discovered my love of portrait photography, and am reaching out to aspiring models around Minneapolis to do some fun, shoots downtown. Slowly but surely, I am letting go of my past fears of letting myself down. Day by day, I no longer identify as an “Owen,” too scared to face reality, shackled by a lack of perseverance. I no longer care if the first several short stories I write are garbled, plotless dreck or if it will take me longer than average to develop the writing/ photography skills I would like to have. I know who I am now. Erik Suchy. Aspiring novelist. Photographer extraordinaire. And a reporter at the best local newspaper. Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1229 or emailed at lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Embracing the cold, winter events This time of year is a real challenge for me, some day a struggle. I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder and these short days are tough. I also have circulation issues, my body simply doesn’t function well in the cold. So with my mind and body unhappy with the season, it is up to my spirit to pull me through. My doctor once told me I should be a snowbird and not a snowmobilMovers & er. I’ve not gotten the point in Shakers to life where that’s an option so I’m Michelle making the most Koch of where I’m at. In addition to being the president of the Centennial Area Chamber, I’m the president of the Rice Creek Trail Association and both organizations are fully embracing winter. The chamber is hard at work planning the first community-wide celebration, Winterfest will span February 12-16, 2025. There will be daily activities offered by the county, cities, local organizations, and area businesses. We are grateful for the support of some wonderful sponsors, in-

cluding Image Printing & Graphics, Renstrom Dental Studio, and Xcel Energy. Two of the activities we’re most excited about are the medallion hunt that fun owners of Renstrom Dental Studio are putting together and Xcel Energy’s Light the Night Candlelight Walk. There are more fun things planned and ways for area organizations and businesses to get involved. The purpose is to get residents out to explore our area, shop, dine local, and fall in love with what winter has to offer. One of the things that winter has to offer is snowmobiling. The Rice Creek Trail Association is in its 41st year. It has been a challenging start to the season with development threatening to close sections of trail and funding challenges. Due to the lack of snow last year, many riders opted not to pay their registration fees. Those fees are what funds clubs like ours. Many people don’t realize it is local clubs that build and maintain trails. People commonly assume it is funded and done by the state or DNR which is not the case. Clubs volunteer countless hours to prepare and maintain the trails. We are on a very tight budget, so maintaining our equipment and paying for fuel feels precarious. Due to our limited financial

resources this year, the club opted to sell 1500 raffle calendars for a fundraiser. There are daily winners for 2025 and we’ll be giving away over $20,000. It has been a lot of work and we have hundreds still to sell by the end of the month, but we’re doing our best. In both organizations, we’re trying new things and inviting people to get involved. Winter and life in general are made better and brighter when we’re connected. The chamber’s events are listed on our website centennialareachamber.com and guests are always welcome. I encourage you to check out all that Winterfest has to offer. The enthusiasm around the event has been building and we’re hoping it becomes a special area tradition. If you’re a snowmobiler in the area, please consider joining the Rice Creek Trail Association. We’re active on Facebook and info is available at ricecreektrail. com. And of course, anyone reading this who wants to purchase a calendar is welcome to contact me, they make fun gifts! Happy winter, friends. It won’t be long and the days will be getting longer! Michelle Koch is the president of the Centennial Area Chamber and president of the Rice Creek Trail Association.

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The Anoka County Board of Commissioners has approved a 16.86% property tax levy increase. The levy amount reflects a multiyear approach by the county to bring deficit spending under control. The county’s goal is to have the levy at an approximately 5.25% annual increase by 2029.

“All of us appreciate the hard work county staff and commissioners have put into this budget and levy, and we’re now at a point where we’re starting a multiyear approach to stabilize the levy amount,” said Chair Mike Gamache. “This levy reflects our current circumstances, and it’s operational in nature –– it’s to keep services at a level our residents expect. We

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SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; November 4, 2024. 1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, ex-officio Holmberg, Schwinn, Linser, Murphy, Johnson. Member Bettinger arrived at 5:34 p.m. 3. Activities & CoCurriculars Presentation High School Activities Director St. Martin gave a presentation on activities and cocurricular programs which included information on MSHSL participation numbers, Non-MSHSL Activities and Student-Based Interest Clubs, and Academic Eligibility. The presentation is included in board packets. 4. CHS Course Proposals High School Assistant Principal Peloquin gave a presentation on the new courses which will be offered at the high school for the 2025-26 school year. The presentation is included in board packets. 5. Property Purchase Agreement for 1687 Westview St. - Discussion Item Executive Director Chaffey shared the November 12 Centerville City Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Presentation. The presentation is included in board packets. 6. Review of 2024 Legislative Session Policy Updates This was the first reading of Policy 613 Graduation Requirements and Policy 620 Credit for Learning. There will be a second reading, and the board will be asked to adopt Policy 620 at the November 18 school board meeting. Policy 613 Graduation Requirements will be brought back for discussion at the December Work Study Session. 7. Final Review of Board Member Handbook The board will be asked to approve the Board Member Handbook at the November 18 school board meeting. 8. Draft Centennial Legislative Platform Superintendent Holmberg shared a draft of the Centennial Legislative Platform. 9. Review of 2025-2026 School Calendar Executive Director Grossklaus gave an overview of the 2025-2026 School Calendar which was developed and endorsed by the District Calendar Committee. The board will be asked to approve the calendar at the November 18 school board meeting. 10. 2023-2024 Audit Presentation Executive Director Chaffey shared a shortened version of the 2023-2024 Audit Summary Presentation. MMKR will give a formal presentation, and the board will be asked to accept the results of the audit at the November 18 school board meeting. 11. District Capital Projects Update Executive Director Chaffey gave an update on the following capital projects: CHS Roof Project, Technology Surveillance Cameras, and lunchroom tables. 12. Adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 10, 2024.

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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY NOVEMBER 13, 2024 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; November 13, 2024 1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Special Meeting of the School Board to order at 7:33 a.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely ex-officio Holmberg, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson. Member Bettinger was absent. 3. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 4. November 5 School Board Election – Canvass 4.1. Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of the School District General Election - Motion to adopt the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of the School District General Election by Murphy, seconded by Johnson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 4.2. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election for the General Election and Directing School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties - Motion to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificate of Election for the General Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties by Johnson, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Linser, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:36 a.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 10, 2024.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY NOVEMBER 18, 2024 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; November 18, 2024 1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, ex-officio Holmberg, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. The following members were absent: None. 4. Approval of the Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Linser, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Recognitions – 2024-2025 Lino Lakes Ambassadors. 6. Presentation 2023-2024 Audit Report. 7. Public Comment None. 8. Consent Items 8.1. Approval of Minutes. 8.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 8.3. Approval of Personnel Items. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Bettinger, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Curriculum 9.1. World’s Best Workforce Report - No School Board action is required. 9.2. Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar - Motion to approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar by Linser, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Resource Management 10.1 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report Acceptance - Motion to accept the 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report by Johnson, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously.10.2. Property Purchase Agreement for 1687 Westview St. - Motion to approve the Property Purchase Agreement for 1687 Westview St. by Bettinger, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 10.3. Approval of 2025 Building Envelope Improvements Bid Award - Motion to approve the 2025 Building Envelope Improvements Bid Award to Peterson Brothers Roofing in the amount of $1,425,100 by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10.4. Approval of Technology Surveillance Camera Project Request for Proposal Award - Motion to award the Surveillance Camera Project Proposal to ArchKey Technologies in the amount of $527,674.38 by Linser, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10.5. Approval of Lunchroom Table Replacement Project Award - Motion to award the Lunchroom Table Replacement Project proposal to Innovative Office Solutions in the amount of $419,974.03 by Schwinn, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10.6. Adoption of Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution - Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by

Murphy, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Supplemental Items 11.1. Centennial Legislative Platform - Motion to approve the 2025 Centennial Legislative Platform by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 11.2. Second Reading/Adoption of Revised Policy 620 Credit for Learning - Motion to adopt Revised Policy 620 Credit for Learning by Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 11.3. Approval of School Board Member Handbook - Motion to approve the School Board Member Handbook by Schwinn, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Communication 12.1. AMSD. 12.2. CAEF. 12.3. NE Metro 916. 12.4. SAFF. 12.5. District Committee Reports. 13. Superintendent Report 14. Informational Items 14.1. Dates to Note. 15 Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Schwinn, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 10, 2024.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND SINGLE SORT RECYCLING HAULING Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by Centennial Independent School District 12 located at 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 until 12:00 PM CST, Friday, January 31, 2025, for Municipal Solid Waste and Single Sort Recycling Hauling. Proposals received after the time stated will not be considered. Proposals will be opened publicly, and receipt acknowledged. Request for proposal documents are available by emailing jspitzer@isd12. org with the subject line “Request for Proposal - Municipal Solid Waste and Single Sort Recycling Hauling.” January 31, 2025 - Proposal Due Date 12:00 PM CST January 31, 2025 - Proposal Public Opening 12:00 PM CST Sealed envelopes must be marked on the front: Municipal Solid Waste and Single Sort Recycling. The name and address of the provider must be placed on the envelope and submitted to: Centennial School District 12 Attn: Jonathan Spitzer, Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Published on the Centennial Schools website. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 10 and 17, 2024.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 137, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on December 5, 2024, Ordinance #137, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2025” was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #137, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a complete, printed copy of Ordinance #137, Second Series is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429-3232. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the general purpose of the ordinance is to adopt fees and charges for various purposes. Section 1. This section adopts fees and charges including fees related to garbage/ utility account certification, utility rates and charges, animal licensing, burning permits, fees for use of right-of-ways and excavations in streets, fees for business licensing, fees and deposits related building activities, fees for sign permits, development fees including fees in lieu of park dedications, planning and zoning fees, and fees for services including supplying copies and maps, and fees for vacation of streets and easements. Section 2. This section authorizes this summary of the ordinance be published in lieu of the entire text of the ordinance. Section 3. This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice. APPROVED this 5th day of December, 2024. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 10, 2024.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

2024 POND MAINTENANCE PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2024 Pond Maintenance Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Circle Pines will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 309.205.3325 and entering Meeting ID 977 9012 8510 and Passcode 390719. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 0.25 AC Clearing and Grubbing 950 CY Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) 1,000 CY Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) (Special 1) 30 TON Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) (Special 2) 16 LF 15” RCP Storm Sewer The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Circle Pines shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #9441368 on the website’s Project Search page. The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period

of 60 days. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: November 27, 2024 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Patrick Antonen, City Administrator, City of Circle Pines, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 3 and 10, 2024.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Circle Pines Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Circle Pines City Hall. The purpose of this meeting will be the discussion of TEXT AMENDMENT CHANGES TO THE ZONING CODE related to cannabis dispensaries within the City of Circle Pines. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled individual may one week in advance contact City Hall by phone at (763) 784-5898, or TDD (763) 231-2617; or in writing to request reasonable assistance to be able to participate in these proceedings. Patrick Antonen, City Administrator Dated: December 2, 2024 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 10, 2024.

CITY OF LEXINGTON

AD FOR BIDS LEXINGTON MEMORIAL PARK RESTROOM REMODEL The City of Lexington will ONLY receive and accept bids through QuestCDN.com via the online electronic bid service (QuestvBid) for the construction of Lexington Memorial Park Restroom Remodel until 2:00pm on Wednesday December 18th 2024. All bids will be downloaded and publicly read aloud at MSA Professional Services, Inc. The project is the renovation of existing Restroom Spaces and adjacent spaces including a Hall in the Lexington Memorial Park building, located at 9100 Hamline Ave N, Lexington MN 55014. The existing restroom spaces will be redesigned to be converted into two ADA compliant single user restrooms. Scope is defined in the drawings and specs and includes (but is not limited) to the following: • Redesign of the layout of restrooms to accommodate ADA clearances • New paint (and FRP panels in designated areas) on walls • Removal of existing stall partitions and lavs • Removal of existing light fixtures and replacement of with new fixtures • Removal of existing restroom accessories and replacement with new accessories (including paper towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, mirrors, grab bars etc.) • New electrical work • New ceiling finish with FRP panels. • New FRP ceiling, new wall and new floor finishes in Hall • New exhaust fans and extension of exhaust fans and plumbing vents to exterior of building • New floor finish in Concessions area • Addition of diaper changing station Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http:// www.msa-ps.com under Bids. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available starting November 26, 2024] at www.questcdn.com. Bidders may download the digital plan documents for $45 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #9429405 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount shall be required from the successful Bidder. Prequalification of bidders will not be required. Bidders to whom award of a Contract is under consideration shall submit to Architect, upon request, a properly executed AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualifications Statement. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive or not waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any proposal which they deem most favorable to the interests of the Owner. Published by the authority of the City of Lexington. ARCHITECT: Tim Bicknell, AIA MSA Professional Services, Inc. 60 Plato Blvd East, Suite 420 St. Paul MN 55107-1835 612-548-3150 | tbicknell@msa-ps.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 3 and 10, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, ANOKA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT FILE NO. 02-PR-24-724 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of MARGARET JOY MICHLIN, a/k/a Margaret J. Michlin, a/k/a Margaret Joy Kobza, Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Leslie J Kobza 5181 E County Line Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Pamela Kreier, Probate Register Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Date: November 7, 2024 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 3 and 10, 2024.

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Officers were dispatched Nov. 27 for an attempted burglary attempt in the 1600 block of Sorel Street in Centerville. The case is currently under investigation. • Officers were dispatched Nov. 27 on reports of a missing person in the 6900 block of 21st Avenue South in Centerville. A report was taken and referred to the proper agency. The person was later located. • Police fielded a theft report Nov. 27 in the 0 block of East Road in Circle Pines. The item was later found and determined to have not been stolen. • Police responded to an animal complaint Nov. 29 in the 0 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines. A dog was left in a vehicle. The owner was issued a citation. • Officers were dispatched on reports of suspicious activity Nov. 20 in the 7200 block of Brian Drive in Centerville. Officers located a possible involved vehicle. No crime had occurred. • Police were dispatched Nov. 30 to a water flow alarm in the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville. Police arrived and noticed water coming from several areas in the kitchen. The building was evacuated prior to the fire department’s arrival. The fire department was able to shut off the alarm

and clean up water from the area. • Police were dispatched Nov. 30 to the intersection of Centerville Road and Main Street in Centerville due to a property damage accident. The drivers did not sustain any injuries. • A mountain bike was left in the front yard of a property located in the 0 block of Park Drive East in Circle Pines Nov. 30. The bike was brought back to base. • Police took a crash report on private property Dec. 1 in the 6900 block of 21st Avenue South in Centerville. • Police were dispatched Dec. 2 to the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington for lost property. The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • An officer took a report Nov. 26 regarding a possible fraud in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway. The incident was documented and upon investigation it was determined no crime had occurred. • An officer received a report Nov. 26 regarding concerns about a potential neglect of a resident at an assisted living facility in the 600 block of Marketplace Drive. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a report of a theft Nov. 26 at a local gas station in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road. The suspect was identified and later returned

to pay for the items, per the wishes of the business. • An officer made contact with an individual Nov. 27 in an occupied vehicle at a closed business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive. An adult male was staying there before work after leaving his house for an unrelated problem. • Officers responded to a complaint Nov. 27 of a student being disorderly at a school in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue. Prior to arrival, officers were canceled as the situation was under control and no crime had occurred. • An officer responded to a local roadway Nov. 27 in the intersection of Lilac Street and Palomino Lane for a vehicle versus deer accident. The officer documented the report for the driver, who was injured. • An officer responded to a delayed report Nov. 27 of a stolen motor vehicle in the 6900 block of Lake Drive. The officer documented the incident. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer was dispatched Nov. 28 to a juvenile detention center in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue regarding a suspicious vehicle. The officer determined there were no problems. • Officers responded to a suspicious occupied vehicle Nov. 28 in the 7600 block of Peltier Lake Drive in front of a residence. Officers spoke with a juvenile male, who left the area.

• An officer took a phone call Nov. 29 regarding a driving complaint in the 1100 block of Main Street. The officer documented the incident and offered extra patrol in the area. • Officers responded to a report of suspicious male Nov. 20 at a gas station in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road who had attempted to steal something was acting strange before leaving the premises. The officers arrived and took a statement from staff. The officers checked the area but we unable to locate the male. • An officer responded to a delayed report of a burglary Nov. 20 that occurred in the 6300 block of Hodgson Road. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle Dec. 1 for speeding in the intersection of Hodgson Road and County Road J. The driver was arrested for 3rd degree DWI after he showed signs of impairment. • Officer and fire division personnel responded to a report of an electrical box sparking inside a home Dec. 1 in the 100 block of Morgan Lane. The home and breaker box were checked and the owner was advised to contact an electrician. • Officers responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Osprey Court Dec. 2 for a contained dog. The female Australian shepherd was transported to a local animal shelter.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: Council members wish to retain street parking traffic in both directions. Signs prohibiting parking would need to be installed on both sides of the road. A bike lane designation sign would need to be added to the west side of the road. A bike lane centerline would need to be added, too. Another possible option would be to add a bike lane on both sides of the road. Brown said by having two bike lanes, there would be room to add a buffer area between the driving lanes and bike lanes. This option would narrow the driving lanes down to 10 feet to provide more of a protected area for bicyclists. Bike lane signs would be required on both sides of the road. Option three would be a shared lane between LANNY & KAREN DAHLMAN bicyclists and vehicles. Bicyclists would be allowed to use the full MICHELE FISCHER lane. This option would allow parking to remain DAVID SCHOLZ on the west side of the road. LUTHER DALE The fourth option presented would add a shoulder on the east side ERNEST & LISA OLSON of the road that could be used by cyclists and pedestrians. Parking would still be available. “I do feel like removing any street parking is not great,” said Council Member Megan Bachmayer. “There are LOOK FOR THE WINNER OF THE a lot of people who come $250 GIFT CARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! and visit. There are a lot of people who fish at the public access.” Council Member Matt Percy said he preferred In addition to our award-winning newspaper, your subscription will option three because it get you full access to our extensive online content and e-Edition and retains the street parking. our VIP coupon sheet. Subscribe today at presspubs.com “It gives more room for parking,” Percy explained on why he preferred 4779 Bloom Ave. | White Bear Lake, MN option three. “It retains 55110-2764 | 651-407-1200 our two, free-flowing traffic on the other side, and I think it’s a little FROM PAGE 1

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Option one would create a single bike lane on the west side of the road for bicyclists and pedestrians to use.

The second option would create two bike lanes, one on each side of the road, that would follow the flow of traffic.

Option three would require bicyclists and vehicles to share a lane. This would allow parking to remain on the west side of the road.

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Option four would add a shoulder on the east side of the road. This could be used by pedestrians and cyclists. Parking on the west side of the road would still be available.

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Cougar wrestlers up in numbers, goals BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial wrestling team has a dozen returning lettermen from an 18-13 team and good numbers overall with 45 boys and nine girls, Coach Chase Steffens reports. The Cougars opened on Saturday, Dec.7 placing seventh out of 13 teams in a Coon Rapids tournament. Meanwhile, four Cougar girls won their divisions, which had four entrants each. “The lineup is looking very solid as a majority of varsity starters are returning from last year while we will be filling the lower weights with young talent,” Steffen stated. “We are going from building numbers and tradition to now establishing an expectation of excellence with tough, hardworking kids.” Centennial’s returning boys starters are Ian Shelstad, Leeton Guggenberger, Parker Leiter, Logan Gu, Jaden Lilly, Jack

Ruegesegger, Evan Just, Andrew Person, Luke Metcalf, Tyler Cook, Aiden Ford and Dylan Larson. Fu and Cook had 30-plus wins last year. Steffen said quite a few in this year’s lineup have a chance to reach state. He added that Marcus Whiting’s podium finish (top six) at state last year gives the program something to build on. Middle schoolers brought up to varsity are Evan Linn, Evan Boesch, Jack Grygelko, Chase Sundseth, Ben Johnson, Carter Stuckey and Ryan Hansen. At Coon Rapids, Cook placed second at 215 pounds, reaching finals with a pin and 13-2 decision. He lost by tech fall to a No. 1 ranked Mahtomedi wrestler. Lilly placed fifth at 133 with a 4-1 record and four pins. Placing fourth were Ford at 285 and Boesch at

Centennial lost to a pair of ranked teams last week but made a stirring rally to win their conference game 5-4 in overtime at Osseo on Thursday after trailing 4-1 in the third period. Nolan Border got the game winning goal 1:54 into overtime, assisted by Gavin Cunningham, on a power play. Cunningham scored in the first period and assisted on three goals. The third-period goals came from Nick Carls, Joey Perzichilli and Joey Hemr, who tied the score with 1:37 left. The Cougars outshot the Orioles 42-23. No. 9 ranked Wayzata beat the Orioles 7-2 on Tuesday, peppering goalie Easton Cody with 62 shots. Cooper Daikawa and Perzichilli scored. No. 1 St. Thomas Academy blanked the Cougars 6-0 on Saturday.

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107, each going 1-2. Rugesegger was 4-1 and placed fifth at 145. Placing sixth were Fu (3-2), Grygelko (2-2) and Larson (22). Boesch and Grygelko are seventh graders. Heading the girls roster is returning state entrants Nora Akpan, who was third at state last year, and Aliana Franco. There are eight girls events on the schedule. Placing first at Coon Rapids were Akpan at 126-131 with three pins, Samantha Dougherty at 131-136 with three decisions, Emily McDonald at 136-147 with two pins and a 12-1 decision, and Frank at 148-160 division with two pins and a 6-5 win.

Cougar girls rally, trip Blaine in overtime

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Centennial started the season last week with victories over New Prague 57-41 at home on Tuesday and 74-68 at Blaine on Thursday. Senior guard Jackson Driessen pumped in 28 points against New Prague. Tristan Hanson added 12 points. Against Blaine, Driessen netted 23 points, Hanson 20 and Kellen Binder 19. Nanno Gemto hit 18 points and David Diamond 15 for Blaine.

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Led by Michaela Osland, Centennial won its season opener Thursday evening, over Champlin Park 121.025 to 110.975. Osland, a freshman, won all four events. Ellarie Vo was third in allaround, beam and floor and second on bars. Bruce Strand

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Defensive plays by Autumn McCall helped Centennial rally for a 47-45 overtime win over Blaine on Thursday evening in Blaine, handing the Bengals their first loss. The Cougars (3-1) also beat Shakopee 53-45 on Tuesday. Sydney Schmitz sank 14 points, McCall 12 and Kaylin Green had nine for the Cougars. McCall grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked five shots. Marlie Jansen had 11 points and Katelyn Wozniak 10 for the Bengals (3-1). Centennial trailed 37-32 with 3:00 left in regulation. McCall then foiled five straight Blaine possessions with a block, another block, a steal leading to a fast break by Ava Taylor, a rebound after

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Autumn McCall Centennial Basketball December 10, 2024 Autumn McCall, in her fourth season on the Centennial basketball team, has sparked the Cougars to a 3-1 start. The 6-foot-2 forward is averaging 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 blocks. When the Cougars handed Blaine its first loss 47-45 last week, she had 18 rebounds, five blocks and 12 points. “Autumn is a special talent,” Coach Jamie Sobolik said. “She can move and handle the ball like a guard and still be a great post player. She can also defend all five positions.” McCall, who currently has 827 career points and 756 rebounds, has signed with St. Thomas, a Division I team.

which Kate Lee was fouled and made two free shots to tie the game, then defensive pressure that forced a pass out of bounds. Layups by Green and Wozniak for Blaine made it 3939 at the end of regulation. In the overtime, McCall sank four of six free shots and a jump shot and grabbed three defensive rebounds, the last of which led to a transition basket by Sydney Schmitz for a 47-43 lead. “It was an exciting back and forth game. Not pretty on offense, but both teams worked their tails off on defense,” coach Jamie Sobolik said. Against Shakopee, Green netted 13 points, McCall 12 and Lee seven. Sadie Hall led Shakopee with 13.

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Ella Perrault had two goals in the Cougars’ 8-0 win over the Elks.

The Centennial/Spring Lake Park girls hockey team, now ranked No. 1 in the state, rolled up three more wins last week. The Cougars are 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Northwest Suburban Conference after handing No. 6 ranked Andover its first conference loss 3-1 on Saturday, Dec.7. They beat Rogers 7-0 on Tuesday and Elk River/Zimmerman 8-0 on Thursday. The Cougars outshot Rogers 23-1 in the first period with Josie Kellzenberg, Grace Laager and Mia Sutch scoring. Sutch scored again in the second period along with

Ayla Specht and Lillian Renslow. Teagan Kulenkamp scored in the third. Celina DeWandeler made eight saves for the shutout. Scoring against the Elks were Kulenkamp (two), Ella Perrault (two), Laager (two), Erica Meade and Brooke Ueland. Kulenkamp, Annabelle Buccicone and Sutch each had assists on two goals. Kaia Welland made 12 saves. Bruce Strand

Looking ahead in SPORTS NORDIC SKIING

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