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Neighbor charged in connection to dog's death

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CENTERVILLE — A neighbor has been charged in connection to an incident that resulted in the death of a 3 1/2-year-old dachshund named Buddy in Centerville.

Larry Allen Hanson, 61, of Centerville, has been charged with one count of cruelty to animals. The felony offense carries a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $5,000.

“Today (Dec. 11) marks one week since Buddy's passing,” said Buddy's owner Danielle Rajewsky. “I am so happy that this is moving forward and that they are charging him. This is a positive direction in a bad situation. I feel like Buddy didn't die in vain over some stupid act.”

According to the criminal complaint, a Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) officer was dispatched to an animal cruelty report just after 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at a residence on Clear Ridge in Centerville.

Rajewsky explained she brought Buddy to the vet after she thought her other dog, North, a 6-month-old a bluenose pitbull, had been too rough with Buddy.

While at Otter Lake Animal Hospital, the veterinarian confirmed that Buddy's injuries were not caused by another animal: an X-ray revealed a pellet gun projectile lodged in Buddy's brain. Buddy passed away from his injuries 19 hours later.

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Design round 2 adds 3rd roundabout to Birch Anoka County is considering adding a third roundabout to the proposed Birch Street corridor design.

Assistant Anoka County Engineer Joe MacPherson, along with other county staff, attended the City Council's Dec. 2 work session to present a new concept for the corridor.

The county first visited the council to discuss the project back in January. The county held an open house in October at Rice Lake Elementary so residents could learn more about the project, share their comments/concerns and ask questions.

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New activity center opens for seniors

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

WHO WAS MARY ANN YOUNG?

BLAINE—For about 12 years, Mayor Tom Ryan says the City Council has been pushing for a new senior center. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, that became a reality.

The new Mary Ann Young Center is located right next door to the former Mary Ann Young Senior Center (9150 Central Ave. NE), which was built in 1982. Construction of the 15,000-squarefoot facility began last spring.

“This is really exciting. It was time.

We really started pushing hard for this.

We knew we were out of conformance with state law (American Disabilities Act),” Ryan explained.

Ryan added that many seniors who had been waiting for the new space for quite some time never got to see it become a reality because they passed away. Funding for the $4.6 million project was set up back in 1987 through a special fund.

The new facility is three times larger than the old building and includes space for a main lounge/ gathering area with seating, tables, kitchen, pool table, fi replace, TV, reception desk and offices. The building also includes a large dining facility for the daily senior lunch program and other multipurpose/activity rooms. The rooms can be sectioned off for various activities during the day, or rented out by the public after hours. There will also be outdoor patio seating once the old building is demolished.

“The one thing we

Mary Ann Young was appointed director of the senior center in 1984. Under her guidance, a very positive transition took place within the senior center that resulted in a family atmosphere in which everyone felt welcome and included in the center activities.

Young excelled in managing the senior center while responding to the needs and interests of the senior citizens, treating each senior as a special person.

Young’s service to the community ended with her untimely passing on Nov. 29, 1994. It was resolved by the City Council to memorialize her devoted public service to Blaine and the senior center participants by declaring that the senior center would thereafter be named the Mary Ann Young Senior Center and be so dedicated in her memory.

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Blaine Mayor Tom Ryan and Mary Ann Young Center Director Shelley Johnson check out some of the new equipment in the kitchen.

The new Mary Ann Young Center is located right next door to the former Mary Ann Young Senior Center (9150 Central Ave. NE), which was built in 1982. Construction of the 15,000-square-foot facility began last spring.

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The old building, which is slated for demolition, was built in 1982 and is three times smaller than the new facility that was built right next door.

were really lacking in the old building was privacy. You could hear from the kitchen all the way through the entire building,” said center Director Shelley Johnson. “We were so limited on

programming. We were maxed out for the most part because there was no privacy. We actually lost a program because of that, and we are getting them back now the fi rst of the year.”

Johnson is also

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A view of the main lounge/gathering area, which features a fire place and large TV.

excited that there will be more elbow room in the dining area. In the large multipurpose room, called the Tom Ryan Room, around 250 people can be seated comfortably. “We really had to be creative in the old building.

Spatially, tables were so close together in

order to fit everybody that you could hardly get through the tables.

We have walkers and wheelchairs and there was no room,” she said.

“Now, we will have enough room to have 5 feet in between tables.”

Now that there is more space, the Mary Ann Young Center can offer

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more to seniors. “We are looking forward to expanding our programming. We have already added several brand new groups for the new year,” Johnson said.

In addition to the various programs the center already offers such as line dancing, woodcarving, games, bingo, defensive driving and fitness and art classes, the center will offer new programs such as Living Well with COPD, Memory Café, Senior Companions and maybe even a cooking class.

Johnson said they chose to drop the word “senior” from the facility name because many people assumed that meant that seniors live in the building.

The public is invited to attend a grand opening celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.

“Seniors are practically half of our population. We (had) better take care of them,” Ryan said.

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Council pushes for changes to ambulance service

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“Essentially, they are creating monopolies for these ambulance services. Competition is good and monopolies are not. If you have a monopoly, there is no incentive to compete, and competition is what brings about a better result.

Jeff Reinert Mayor of Lino Lakes

that covers the city of Lino Lakes does meet the requirement set out in Minnesota Statute 144E.14 to require a new application.

Continues to support legislative changes that would require local approval for any changes in ambulance services.

Directs staff to research avenues to make application to the EMSRB to provide ambulance service for the city of Lino Lakes.

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Swenson explained that he had attended a couple of EMSRB meetings about MHealthFairview and no decision has been made as to whether the change in PSA that covers Lino Lakes is a change of ownership or a transfer of license (name change). That distinction is important, Swenson said, because that will determine if there is an opportunity for public input during the process. If it is a change of ownership, public hearings would be required if more than five opposing written comments were received. If it is deemed a name change, no public comment would be required.

Councilman Michael Manthey said, “This is a really important topic. This is something that has been around as long as I have sat up here. ... When you have an ambulance service that is a business and you don't allow a community to protect themselves, it is kind of butting heads there. Cities like us want to be able to make decisions for what we need for our community. It really bothers me. This needs to be changed.”

Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “Essentially, they are creating monopolies for these ambulance services. Competition is good and monopolies are not. If you have a monopoly, there is no incentive to compete, and competition is what brings about a better result. We don't have that, and we are experiencing that right now ... we are experiencing poor service and that is not good because it is a life-or-death situation.”

To push for change and establish the city's position on the topic, the council approved a resolution that memorializes three things: Requests that EMSRB Board fi nd that the June 1, 2020 change in ambulance service for the PSA

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LINO LAKES — It took 37 minutes for an ambulance to respond to a personal injury crash on the Interstate in September, 22 minutes to respond to 9-1-1 call where a 15-month-old was having difficulty breathing and 26 minutes to respond in November to an individual who was experiencing a stroke.

Those are just some of the examples of why officials in Lino Lakes are advocating for changes to ambulance primary service areas (PSAs).

The topic was discussed at the council's Dec. 9 meeting, but has previously been discussed at other work sessions and meetings dating back to last January, when the council approved a resolution showing its support for HF 1364 and SF 2136. Both bills would have required local approval for any changes to ambulance service providers.

Even though those bills didn't go anywhere last legislative session, Director of Public Safety John Swenson said he is hopeful those bills will be taken up this next session.

“We play a vital role in the delivery of emergency medical services in Lino Lakes. We are almost always fi rst on the scene. Our police officers go on every medical call. We want to make sure that our residents are getting the best public safety services and medical services that we can provide. Not knowing what this looks like going forward puts us at a disadvantage,” Swenson explained. “We believe that because of the integrated nature of how we are in the system, we ought to be at the table when changes are being discussed. There needs to be a mechanism for that.”

The city has been notified that on June 1, its ambulance service provider will change from North Memorial to MHealth Fairview, but has been given few details about what that will mean for the city and potential impacts on residents. Currently, Fairview is the owner of the ambulance PSA that covers Lino Lakes, and Fairview contracts with North Memorial for ambulance service.

“We currently don't have any information about what those changes will look like, what level of service we can expect (or) whether or not Anoka County's dispatch requirements can be met,” Swenson explained.

The Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) is the state agency that licenses ambulance services in Minnesota.

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hile attending a couple of community events last week I was reconnected with some fond, yet distant childhood memories. It’s difficult to resist the spirit of the holiday season when you hear the unmistakable classic song “Linus and Lucy,” which was played live by pianist Steven Holtz during the members show and annual holiday party at the White Bear Center for Arts. The next evening I took some comfort when I spotted one of the student volunteers at the annual PJs with Santa event in Vadnais Heights wearing a shirt Angle of emblazoned with a drawing of Snoopy napping on top of his elaborately View decorated dog house. I was pleased to see that one of the holiday classics I Paul Dols fondly remember from my childhood still has the ability to connect with members of a younger generation.

While in grade school, I avidly followed and immersed myself in the work of Charles Schulz, practicing my drawing skills and saving allowance money to acquire books that contained extensive collections of his comic strips. Growing up, I felt a bond with these characters. Their nuanced personalities and the situations they encountered seemed to be written with an emotional core of humanity and truth even a little kid could recognize.

Observing and responding to my keen interest, my father acquired a print signed by Charles Schulz featuring the core group of characters. Charles Schulz grew up in St. Paul and my dad’s office at the time was just down the street from where Schulz’ father Carl had a barber shop. The fact that this print is now one of my prized possessions is because of a quirk of fate.

When I first got the print I proudly hung it over my bed in a frame. During a bout of what my mother termed “roughhousing” with my brother, a tossed shoe hit the frame and shattered the glass. Following a scolding, my mom cleaned up the broken shards of glass and took down the frame with the print. It was never displayed in my room again and was thought to be lost. It wasn’t until my parents were preparing for a move more than 20 years later that the print reemerged in mint condition inside a nondescript manila envelope with “Charlie Brown” written on the outside. In retrospect I wonder if it was a coincidence that it was misplaced, or if my mom knew the print would more than likely end up in tatters under the care of an eight-year-old boy.

It’s hard to believe now, more than 50 years later, that this iconic holiday special was controversial, but when the Charlie Brown Christmas was first scheduled for broadcast, the network television executives didn’t like it and were worried that it would be a ratings disaster.

With the choices of music, actual children doing the voices, no laugh track and the use of quotations from scripture, the program was unlike any animated special that had been previously produced.

Perhaps as a lesson in perseverance and following one’s convictions, Charles Schulz stood his ground about what were viewed at the time to be unusual creative choices and much to the surprise of the network executives, when the show first aired in 1965 it was a resounding success. It is now considered a holiday classic.

So, if you’re of a certain generation, or just discovering the enduring charm of some of the classic shows that your parents and grandparents enjoyed, you will likely recognize the following excerpt from the scripture delivered by the character Linus Van Pelt at the conclusion of the Charlie Brown Christmas special, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Now, cue up “Linus and Lucy” and go ahead and dance, preferably in an expressive style reminiscent of your favorite cartoon character.

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n addition to a lot of extra shopping and cooking, the holidays bring a flurry of social events, work parties and extended visits with family members. While it’s great to connect with old friends and new acquaintances, it’s also guaranteed that not everyone will get along, especially during a season that can bring as much stress as it does joy.

It can be hard to know what to do or say during those difficult moments. Often we choose to let an awkward or unkind comment pass for the sake of group harmony. But when is a hard conversation worth having and when do you simply let a comment pass?

The answer isn’t always clear.

Movers & Arguing politics at the dinner table with your 96-year-old aunt probably Shakers won’t change her mind and could Jerry Hromatka spoil the meal for everyone. But remaining silent when a family member, neighbor or colleague makes an ignorant or hurtful comment aimed at yourself or others isn’t right either. Sometimes we have to speak up to prevent further harm.

Silence can be seen as complicity, says Jill Buckingham, director of Mental Health at Northeast Youth and Family Services. When a person’s comments cross an ethical line for you, there are ways to address the comment without escalating the situation. These techniques are the basis of nonviolent communication.

To effectively discuss a disagreement, Buckingham says that it’s very important to be aware of how you disagree. Meeting disrespect with disrespect makes a tense situation worse and decreases the likelihood that the person will listen to what you have to say.

Instead of getting angry, Buckingham suggests getting curious. Saying something like, “That’s

interesting to me. That’s not how I see it but I’d like to learn more about why you feel that way,” gives the person an opportunity to have a deeper conversation and can lead to a better understanding and deeper empathy between both parties. You may also have preconceived ideas about why they made that hurtful comment. They may have the same preconceptions about your beliefs. You may both be wrong.

Sometimes that deeper, more effective conversation happens right away. But often it doesn’t and you should accept that, too, Buckingham says.

Connection and understanding take time and the person you are talking to might need to think about your words for awhile. Or they might be surprised that you pushed back against what they said or believe, or they may not be willing to have a conversation at all. However, practicing nonviolent communication techniques decreases the chance that they will dismiss your viewpoint and increases the likelihood that they will examine their own.

Regardless of the outcome of your hard conversation, you will know that you were true to yourself and at the same time respectful of the other person. And in this increasingly isolated and divisive age, you might just be setting an example that others can learn from.

For more information about nonviolent communication techniques, please visit the Center for Nonviolent Communication’s website at cnvc.org.

If you need additional help managing conflicts in your own life, please consider contacting Northeast Youth & Family services at 651-486-3808 or www.nyfs. org or some other mental health service provider.

From all of us at Northeast Youth & Family Services, we wish you a happy and heartfelt holiday season.

Jerry Hromatka is President & CEO of Northeast Youth & Family Services

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Circle Pines man charged in Blaine crash Matt Hastreiter, 42, of Circle Pines, has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide (alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more) in connection to an incident that occurred Dec. 6. Around 6 a.m. the Blaine Police Department was dispatched to Naples Street, just south of Lake Drive in Blaine, for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, identified as Sheryl Ann Miller, 52, of Blaine, was found unresponsive.

Lifesaving efforts were initiated by arriving officers and paramedics and Miller was eventually

transported to Hennepin Medical Center where she was later pronounced deceased.

According to the criminal complaint, Hastreiter admitted to police that he had had eight shots of vodka the night before and three more shots of vodka that morning.

The police then had him perform some field sobriety tests, which he failed. A preliminary breath test registered a blood alcohol content of 0.117. The Minnesota State Patrol conducted a crash reconstruction and the results are still pending.

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How fighting fair can make marriages and other relationships better will be explored at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19.

The program, titled “Conquering Conflict: Healthy Ways to Tackle Disagreements,” features a filmed interview with Les and Leslie Parrott, whose relationship-building work has been featured on CNN, “Good Morning America” and “Oprah.”

Participants will gain practical insights and skills for fighting fair. Admission to the 60-minute event is free, and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree Café is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com.

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2020 levy pared down from preliminary amount The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved a property tax levy increase of 3.97% Dec 6. In September, the board adopted a preliminary budget that would result in a 4.97% levy increase. At that time, commissioners directed county management to continue looking for more opportunities to reduce the levy. County staff found solutions to lower the levy, which led to a final amount that is a percentage point lower than the preliminary levy.

Budget priorities for 2020 include public safety, cyber security and preserving and maintaining the current level of county services. The levy pays for about one-third of the county’s operational costs. The rest of the county’s budget comes from other sources, such as fees and state and federal grants. One of the main budget items in public safety was hiring more 911 operators in response to the volume of calls

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Anoka County’s dispatchers field more than 300,000 calls per year.

Protecting sensitive county data is vital, especially given the ransomware, number of intrusions and other threats Anoka County faces daily. Every day, the county’s firewall blocks an average of 3.68 million access attempts from “untrusted” sources outside of the U.S. and Canada. Explore the Anoka County 2020 budget in detail at anokacounty.us/budget.

Donations wanted for 4-H prom dress sale Anoka County 4-H will hold a sale of gently-used or new prom/formal dresses and accessories from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover. Over 1,000 garments of various designs, colors and sizes will be sold for $30 and under.

Cash and check sales only. All proceeds will support Anoka County 4-H youth leadership programs, scholarships and community service projects. If you are interested in donating formal dresses, bags, shoes or jewelry for the sale, you can drop them off at the Anoka County 4-H Office from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW. For more information, contact 763-324-3495 or visit z.umn.edu/4HPDS.

Deadline Jan. 31 for public health & environment awards nominations Do you know an individual or group of people who have devoted their time, energy and talents to improving public health and/or the environment in their communities? Anoka County would like to recognize them with a 2020 Public Health & Environment Award. Nominate an individual or group now through Jan. 31.

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Rice Creek Watershed District Lake and Stream Specialist Matt Kocian was named Watershed District Employee of the Year. Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke presented the award Dec. 6 during the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts’ annual conference at the Arrowwood Conference Center in Alexandria.

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Executive Director John Jaschke presented the 2019 Outstanding Watershed District Employee award on Dec. 6 to Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Lake and Stream Specialist Matt Kocian.

The recognition ceremony took place during the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts’ (MAWD) annual conference in Alexandria.

Kocian has been the RCWD lake and stream specialist for the past 12 years. During this time, he has led high-profile district initiatives and maintains a strong working relationship with area news outlets by using humor, storytelling, research and science to inform and change behaviors in the watershed. He applies his expertise to assist lake associations, stakeholder groups, conservation professionals and the public.

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STAR WARS PARTY AND ESCAPE ROOM When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Fans of all ages can enjoy Star Wars themed activities such as crafts, photos and galactic trivia. Escape Room for kids 10-17; register for a time slot.

Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: Noon-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Where: St Genevieve’s Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd., Centerville Details: All blood types needed; donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card for giving blood through Dec. 18. Register by phone or online.

Contact: 800-RED_ CROSS or redcrossblood. org

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics on the 3rd Saturday of the month. See costs on city website. Free shredding.

Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

4-H ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 21 and the 3rd Saturday of the month Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: New club for youth in kindergarten through one year post

high school focus on environmental education through hands-on learning experiences. Older youth have leadership opportunities. Free.

Contact: z.umn.edu/ Eclubs

Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

FAT TIRE BIKING When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Riders will cover basic skills in an introductory class. Registration is required. $15/ person.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

WINTER RECREATION SAMPLER When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Sample a variety of recreational activities, including kick sledding, snowshoeing and tips on how to dress for cold weather. Open to families and individuals of all ages. $7/adult; $5/ child. Registration is required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

WINTER WHATCHAMACALLIT When: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26 and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Drop-in for STEM activities, storytimes, art projects, crafts, building projects, bubbles or old -fashioned games.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

NATURE PLAY When: 10-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 2 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

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CENTENNIAL SPORTS ARENA OPEN HOUSE When: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 4 Where: Public open house to celebrate the new addition and renovation of the sports arena. Open house to include open skate from 10:30 a.m.-noon, JV boys hockey game at 1 p.m., Community Dedication Ceremony at 2:50 p.m., varsity boys game at 3:05 p.m. and Centennial HS Alumni game at 5:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 Where: Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Hike paved trails and neighborhood streets, approx. 5 miles.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

Ongoing BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

Winter Solstice Campfire When: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Celebrate the longest night of the year by learning about the history and traditions of the winter

sessions available. $15/ half day or $25/full day.

Contact: christoscenter.org

HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day

When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play.

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solstice and then celebrate together with a silent night hike, campfi re, mulled cider (non-alcoholic) and songs. $5/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS When: Every weekend in December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater.

Strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Saturday and Sunday. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa a various local restaurants.

Contact: mainstreetstill wateriba.com

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 22 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic fi lm about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in small-town America.

Tickets $35.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org

TONIC SOL-FA HOLIDAY TOUR

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Emmy Award-winning, Minnesota-based a cappella ensemble performs EIS TRIO: BEETHOVEN’S annual holiday show.

Tickets $40.

CHRISTMAS CAROL When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org Dec. 17 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 SENIOR DANCE Long Ave., White Bear When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Lake Dec. 20 Details: The Ebony Where: Forest Lake Ivory and Spruce Trio American Legion, 355 W. invites the listener to Broadway hear classical, jazz and Details: Enjoy mature popular music interwo- music and dancing. Held ven with stories and the 3rd Friday of every humor as Beethoven is month. $6/person inconfronted by ghosts of cludes lunch. Cash bar.

Christmas past (Bach), Public welcome. present (Schubert) and Contact: 651-464-2600 future (Brahms). Tickets $15-$20.

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TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY When: 3:30-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids ages 5-8 can dress up and bring a favorite stuffed critter to the library for a fancy tea party with hot cocoa and finger foods.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

KIDS SECRET HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Kids ages 3-12 can shop for gifts for family and friends with help from volunteers. Items range $1-$15. No registration necessary.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

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Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Traditional Christmas carols and hymns performed with

modern flair. Tickets $30/adults in advance, $35 at door; $20/students or $25 at door. Doors open at 6:40 p.m.

Contact: billymclaughlin.com

When: Saturday. Dec. 21 Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St. and Manitou Grill, 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Horse-drawn trolley rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. in front of Abbott Paint; Photos with Santa 11

a.m.-2 p.m. at the Manitou Grill; pick up at Medicine Chest. Carolers and shopping specials. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

Contact: explorewhitebear.org

ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTY When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish three-course coffee party and tours of the five historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum. org

CHRISTMAS WITH TONIA AND SARA When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Holiday concert with Sara Renner and Tonia Hughes. Advance tickets $25 Contact: 651-762-9141 or christmaswithtoniasara. eventbrite.com

THE WHITESIDEWALLS ROCK ’N ROLL REVUE When: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. show Friday, Dec. 27 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Tickets $32/presale or $35 at the door, includes lunch. $25 at the door show only.

Contact: 651-270-2733 or 651-592-3482

‘FAMILY MASQUE’ When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Pre-New Year’s Eve celebration with “Up North Glam” theme and family activities such as craft soda tasting and cocktails, food and Disney movie. Tickets $20 before Dec. 22.

Contact: childrensper formingartsMN.org

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY When: 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Party for the whole family includes face painting, crafts, carnival games, water slides, light and music show and balloon drop.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

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Ricky Hemric snags a rebound one-handed against Osseo.

Cougar cagers lose to Zephyrs, Orioles Cougar boys basketball is still looking for its first win after losing to the Mahtomedi Zephyrs 72-59 at home Tuesday, Dec. 10, and to the Osseo Orioles 72-42 there Thursday. Thomas Palmsteen and Jaxon Waldvogel netted 15 points each and Mason Lindsay 14 against Mahtomedi. Brody Fox led the Zephyrs (3-2) with 20. Evan Walsh had 10 points for the Cougars (0-4) at Osseo. Josh Ola-Joseph led the Orioles (3-2) with 22.

SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar swimmers 6th at Blaine Invitational The Centennial swimmers placed sixth of eight teams at the Blaine Invitational on Saturday after defeating Osseo (score not available) in the first dual meet Thursday. The Blaine meet was “a true test with many good local teams,” said coach Pete Crawford.

Cougar senior Andrew Billie placed fourth in both the individual medley (2:08.23) and 500 freestyle (5:15.52).

Liam Gulaid took fourth in the 200 free (1:57.53) and sixth in the 500 (5:23.13).

Hunter Belting was sixth in butterfly (1:00.16). Michael Schneider took seventh in backstroke (1:02.07) and ninth in the 100 free (53.30). Top Cougar relay finish was the 400 freestyle, which placed fifth. Mounds View won the meet.

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Connor Thompson, shown here in a previous game, scored twice against Champlin Park.

Centennial boys hockey generated three special-team goals and defeated Champlin Park 5-3 Thursday, then took unbeaten Maple Grove to overtime before losing 3-2 Saturday, both on the road. The Cougars are 3-2.

Against Champlin Park, Jordan Newpower broke a 2-2 tie with a power play goal at 10:14 of the third period and Connor Thompson scored short-handed a minute and a half later. Gavin Forga had a power-play goal in the second period. Thompson

had two goals and Henry Bartle notched the other. Devin Arneson, Jared Johnson and Ethan Mus scored for the Rebels (4-3).

Against Maple Grove, goalie Leo Troje made 38 saves to keep the Cougars in a game where they were outshot 41-15. Henry Nelson’s second goal of the game, 56 seconds into overtime, won it for the Crimson (60). Centennial took a 2-1 lead in the second period on goals by AJ Carls (power play) and Max Hamstad.

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Centennial girls, ranked 7th, cruise twice The No. 7 ranked Centennial girls basketball team picked up two more

Centennial girls hockey turned back St. Paul United 3-1 at home Saturday afternoon, improving to 5-4. Allison Pitlick and Summer Francis scored for the Cougars in the first period, and Ella O’Hearn made it 3-1 late in the second period. Goalie Anna Gilgosch made 16 saves, giving up a power play goal to Meredith Killian of SPU (4-5).

Centennial lost to Champlin Park/ Coon Rapids 4-1 on Tuesday. Pitlick had the goal. Abby Ness scored twice for CP-CR (5-4).

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Fulton wanted Quad area resident Brandy from to join the military after graduating it would be high school because she thought education her a great opportunity to pursue career shaped and travel. Her 20-year military to continue her her as a person and inspired serving. a lot of love “I am very patriotic and I have people who for our country, our flag, the up any time served,” she said. “I get teared gets played. It is “The Star Spangled Banner” the people who died a good remembrance of all stands for, and I for our country and what it really hold that dear.”

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The percentage of ninth grade they students who reported that lasting had mental health concerns six months or more increased in 2016 from 12.5% in 2013 to 17.3% and 23.1% in 2019. The percentage of 11th graders who said they the in seriously considered suicide in 9.7% from increased year past in 2013 to 12% in 2016 and 13.3% 2019.

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Rubyrae. I am 4 years old! I live in the great town of Hugo. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super nice if you could bring me these things this year: Allicorn Flying mermaid Crafts to do with my sisters Fake waves for my mermaid Seaweed, sun surf board for my mermaid Seahorses for mermaid to play with Thank you! You’re the best Santa ever!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Roland. I am 4 years old! I live in the great town of Vadnais. This year I’ve been really awes and it would be super nice if you could bring me these things this year: A Mighty Pup tower A remote control fire truck Legos – a building, car and motorcycle Thank you! You’re the best Santa ever!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Zada. I am 5 years old! I live in the great town of White Bear Lake.

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Gavin. I am 5 years old! I live in the great town of Hugo. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super nice if you could bring me these things this year: A remote control airplane A remote control boat A Paw Patrol set New claw A toy gun that shoots stars A Mario remote control Thank you! You’re the best Santa ever!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Brayden. I am 5 years old! I live in the great town of Lino Lakes. This year I’ve been really kind of good, kind of not good and it would be super nice if you could bring me these things this year: Bone crusher Optimus Prime Police station Army vehicles Nerf Gun Thank you! You’re the best Santa ever!

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Dear Santa, My name is Maeve Kettleson and I am 4 years old. For Christmas I would like: A sleeping mask Ryan’s World Treasure Chest Barbies American Girl Doll Stuffed animals This year I have been nice.

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Brush my teeth Love, Maeve Kisses Good eater I have a few special Dear Santa, Christmas wishes. They are: My name is Nell Kettleson Doll and I am 7 years old. For Doll Christmas I would like: Doll A sleeping mask I am so excited for you to Beam bar visit! I will make sure to Big square mat leave you milk, cookies and Electronic device This year I have been a little carrots for the reindeer!

Please give my favorite naughty but I will try harder reindeer Rudolph a big hug to be nice. Something I’m for me! grateful for is my mom and Sincerely, Burkely J. dad. Thank you for all your hard work.

Love, Nell Dear Saint nick Thank you for all the toys you Dear Santa, and your elves. Your elves are My name is Olin Kettleson relly good at macking toys. and I am 8 years old. For How do thay do it. Now for Christmas I would like: the toys. Can I have a eletric Hot wheels scooter and a scooter that Legos shoot nerf belets.

Nerf gun Love – Easton – 2nd grade Electronic device Squshy stufft animal Dear Santa, This year I have been nice.

I would like ten realy pretty Something I’m grateful for is dresses. Five are white and food. Thank you for all your the rest are blue! And high hard work. heel shoes! Thank you Santa!

Love, Olin Love, Maret Marjorie – 2nd grade Dear Santa, I already have a puppy and Dear Santa kitty. But I don’t have a If you don’t now what to give reindeer. Do you have a me hears my list. snowman? Can you build me a Iphone, xbox one with madden snowman outside my house?

20, a mini goal post for the Love, Izzy – 2-1/2 back yard, my own ipad and a computer, a full set of my Dear Santa, weird school and weirder I love you. I want new erasers. school and my weirdest Can you get us some more school. milk if we run out please?

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Give hugs Some books. A bucket full of Clean playroom candy. Polly pocket. dot to I have a few special dot books. 3 pars of high Christmas wishes. They are: heels and some sandles. Some R/C monster truck or race necklises. And a Apple wach car R/C helicopter Love, Sophia Y. – 2nd grade R/C airplane or big boat I am so excited for you to To Sata visit! I will make sure to This is Maverick. This is leave you milk, cookies and want for Chismas skat brod, carrots for the reindeer! teck techs, vr haed set, Please give my favorite games for new tendow shich, reindeer Jack a big hug for hockey crads, sihd hockek me! pucks, posters of them, Sincerely, Duke hasata wild and more.

Love Maverick F – 2nd grade Dear Santa, My name is Burkley and I am Dear Santa, 1 year old. I live in the city If you don’t know what to of WBL in the state of MN get me here’s a list of what which is in the County of I want.

USA. I’ve been trying my best I phone to be good this year. I’m X box 360 hoping to be on your NICE A litte goal post with a list again this year! Some of kicking te the wonderful things I have My own Ipad

A hoel set of my weird school, weird and weider school Fitbit P.S. you don’t have to get me all Love, Colton J. – 2nd grade Dear Santa, For Chrismas can I have a Ipad, litte criters, a ripe stick, American gril doll stuff, Nerf guns, and a new head pones, and a fit bit.

Love, Nola – 2nd grade Dear Mr Clos I have 3 Elk on the shalf and 3 fit lets Woht 5 tich and the new star wars legos and a stuf pyg a hachkmais, harry poter legos an moor harry poter steof.

Luke J. – 2nd grade Dear Samta I hope youer elfs ben besse making toys. My sister said she wants 2,000,000 LOL Doll and she wants a Amarokin Doll and I want a kitten, snow mobieol and ATV and buer hoper sick. Thank you Santa Cluas.

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Thank you! Sydni.

Dear Santa, It’s me Owen. I’ve been good this year. I started middle school, and it’s OK I’m learning a lot of new stuff. For Chirstmas I want a Hydroflash and LED lights. Thank you for all the presents. I would also like some pictures of my friends because one day we will all get separated, and we will miss our conversation of everything and nothing. Days, weeks and years will pass and contact will become rare.

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As soon as Rajewsky found out a human had caused Buddy's injuries, she said she was convinced it was Hanson. The criminal complaint mentions a former incident where Hanson went after Rajewsky's dogs with a broomstick. “I instantly knew who it was because of where Buddy was laying in the snow,” she said.

Rajewsky noted that she, as well as a friend who has been staying at her home, have heard the neighbor make threatening remarks such as, “I am going to get you, you little bastard.”

The day of the incident, an officer made contact with Hanson, who said he could not remember if he had been outside that morning. Hanson was also asked if he shot his neighbor's dog and owned a pellet gun, both of which he denied. He also stated he did not like dogs.

According to the complaint, officers also spoke to Hanson's wife, who confirmed that there was a pellet gun in the house and offered to show them, but the pellet gun could not be located. The wife said her husband does not like the neighbor’s dogs, the complaint noted, and has threatened to shoot them with a pellet gun in the past. When asked if she thought her husband shot Buddy, she reportedly said “yes.”

On Dec. 5, officers met with Hanson and his wife and the complaint states that Hanson admitted that he had shot Buddy with a pellet gun. He said he did not like the dogs barking and admitted to striking the dog with a broom handle earlier this year. Hanson also admitted that he had thrown his pellet gun over a fence into his

neighbor's yard. Hanson said he did not intend to kill Buddy when he shot him, but rather “sting” him.

“Animal cruelty, of any kind, is particularly heinous because of the inability of the victim to speak for itself.

In making this a felony level offense, the legislature clearly affirmed its commitment to protecting animals and prosecuting violators to the full extent of the law,” said CLPD Lt. Russell Blanck.

“While we handle all crimes with diligence, this one particularly hit home for several reasons. A domestic pet is, as was the case here, a treasured family member.

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He added, “The area where the crime took place is one of the quietest in the city of Centerville. The community was rightfully upset by the nature of the crime. We owed nothing less to the victim, her family and the community to attempt to have this matter charged out at the highest level, and we are gratified the Anoka County Attorney’s Office saw it the same way. We do not believe there is any continuing danger to the community and have taken steps to assure the same.”

To honor Buddy's memory, Rajewsky has set up a Facebook page called “Justice for Buddy.” There is a GoFundMe campaign set up to help with Buddy's outstanding medical bills. You can find it by searching “Justice for Buddy and Medical Expenses.”

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LEXINGTON COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Dec. 5 meeting: • The city received two letters of interest for the vacant City Council position and interviewed both of the candidates during Thursday night’s special workshop meeting. The council will select one of the candidates at its Dec. 19 meeting, who will then serve out the remainder of Mike Murphy’s term. The council appointed Murphy to fill the remainder of Mark Kurth’s term as mayor.

• Voted to send the proposed Lexington Lofts Development plans back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. The developer is expected to work with the commission to modify the existing proposal in hopes of

bringing it before council again to gain approval in the future.

• Approved the final 2020 budget. The city’s general levy will increase by 3%. Several items listed in the final budget priorities were cut including: Woodland Road Street improvements $112,463, Dunlap Avenue improvements $43,612, concession stand remodel architect $25,000, concession stand improvements $25,000 and riding fertilizer $16,000. The items were cutto balance the budget.

• Approved a voluntary cost sharing agreement for Anoka County Economic Development. The cost is based ona formula of .57 cents per individual resident within the city limits, making Lexington’s share $116 dollars. County wide the amount

collected comes to $20,000. The money will be used to support continued website services, social media support, marketing assistance and future services related to the economic development initiative.

• Approved a resolution to send zoning amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. The council is considering changing the current requirement of needing a 4/5 vote for zoning changes to a simple majority for most zoning changes. According to ity Attorney Kurt Glaser, the city of Lexington has one of the most stringent standards in the state with its current requirement.

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CITY OF HUGO Job Opportunity Assistant Building Official The City of Hugo, a rapidly growing community in Washington County, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Building Official within the Building Department. The candidate selected for this position will work closely with the Building Official to learn the essential functions of the position. This is a unique opportunity as the candidate selected for this position will receive the potential opportunity of promoting to Building Official upon successful completion of a designated training and probationary period. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical and specialized work while administering and enforcing State and City construction-related codes and ordinances. The Assistant Building Official will conduct inspections and execute plan review to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The selected individual will also process applications, issue permits and respond to information requests. The Assistant Building Official will serve as the City's Assistant Zoning Administrator and will be responsible for assisting with the administration and enforcement of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances as well as pertinent provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

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It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. It is Christmas season, after all. I won’t be answering any questions regarding whether it will be a white Christmas. That hasn’t been an issue for the past several weeks. I’ve already totaled 19 inches of snow, en route to my prediction of 73 inches for the season. Of that 19� I have 6-8� still left in my yard, making for a nice snow cover. Temperatures took a tumble this past week after a mild start to the month. I got down to -9 º late night on the 10th for my coldest of the season. We’ve already had a couple days of single digit highs that are normally reserved for January. Enjoy the warm-up that is expected this weekend. Winter begins Saturday, December 21 at 10:19pm. Note: My 2020 weather calendar is available. Check WeathermanWatson.com or call 651-206-5364 for more info.

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The first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, AD 336 in Rome.

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Centerville, Minnesota, in the City Hall at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038 until 10 A.M., CST, Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following: Centerville 2020 Downtown Area Street and Utility Improvements In general, Work consists of the reconstruction of storm sewer and streets within a residential neighborhood. Also included is installation of new watermain and water services. At the option of each homeowner, the services would be directionally drilled into their home and hooked to their plumbing.

The Project consists of the following approximate quantities: 2,750 LIN FT 6� to 8� PVC Watermain 1,100 LF 1� Copper or HDPE Water Service 2,000 LF 12� to 18� RCP Storm Sewer 28 EA Storm Sewer Structures 12,000 CY Common Excavation 1,200 CY Subgrade Excavation 15,500 TN Select Granular Borrow 6,500 TN Class 5 Aggregate Base 6,100 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter 2,600 SF Concrete Sidewalk 2,400 TN Bituminous Mixtures Along with draintile, geotextile fabric, removals, turf restoration, signing, VWULSLQJ WUDIÀF FRQWURO DQG RWKHU UHODWHG DSSXUWHQDQFHV Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com

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Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 lowest Bidders for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner.

Mark Statz, Administrator City of Centerville, Minnesota Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 17, 2019.

CITY OF LINO LAKES SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-19 2020 CITY FEE SCHEDULE The City of Lino Lakes City Council does ordain the following: Section 1. Findings. Pursuant to Minnesota Law, the Lino Lakes City Charter, and the Lino Lakes City Code, and upon a review of a study conducted by City staff, a fee schedule for City services and licensing is hereby

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. 6XUIDFH :DWHU 0DQDJHPHQW L. Culvert Prices; M. Land Use; N. Development Fees; O. Engineering; P. Staff Time; Q. Late Fee Section 2. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its publication.

This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 9th day of December 2019.

Jeff Reinert, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 17, 2019.

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in neighborhoods east of West Shadow Lake Drive ... the original design cut off the left in and left out for a few of the streets.”

To solve that issue, the county is considering adding another roundabout at the intersection of Old Birch Street and Birch Street.

The design is preliminary and the estimated project cost has not been updated, MacPherson said. He noted that the county first wanted to present the new design option to the council to gather feedback.

“What this does is it gives each one of those streets full access. You won't necessarily be able to make a left directly out of your street onto Birch, but you can go down and use

the roundabout, which creates a safe method to make a U-turn,” MacPherson said.

The disadvantage of the new design, Macpherson said, is residents might have a hard time coming to terms with the fact that the corridor might have three roundabouts. “A lot of people are still not comfortable with the idea of a roundabout, so going from a corridor of no roundabouts to three might be hard to grasp.”

Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “I wasn't thrilled about two roundabouts and now there are three. Is this kind of the go-to solution whenever there is a problem now? This (roundabout at Old Birch Street) seems like it is trying too hard and the other one (roundabout at Tomahawk Trail) does, too. The West Shadow (roundabout) kind of makes sense to me.”

Reinert added that he was concerned the project would force out a longtime resident on the corner of West Shadow Lade Drive and Birch Street. MacPherson said the county is reviewing the proposed roundabout configuration to potentially reduce/ minimize impacts to the resident.

Reinert was also concerned that adding the roundabout at Old Birch Street would generate more traffic near the school. MacPherson said, “Based on our traffic analysis, the volume that is out there and the projected volumes, we are not seeing any issues.”

Councilwoman Melissa Maher said, “Just like everything else, everyone will be mad at first, but five years from now people won't remember it was any different.”

The county plans to host another open house in early 2020. “We are going

to come back to the table and do a little more analysis,” MacPherson said. “We still have some work to do to show the council that it is a worthwhile project and really refine the improvements, what they expect to see and what we need to do to make improvements there, because ultimately this project is for safety and capacity. There are certain things that if we don't do them, we are not really gaining a benefit.”

The county will continue to work with city staff to refine the design.

Ultimately, the project will require municipal consent to be eligible for state aid funding.

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

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Dec. 9 meeting: • Held a closed session to discuss allegations against an employee per Minnesota Stat.13D.05, Subd. 2. After reconvening, the council voted to terminate the employee effective Dec. 17 following an internal investigation and five-day suspension without pay.

The employee is identified as Officer Pete Noll.

Noll is being represented by Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 299. City Administrator Jeff Carlson said

the case is very likely to end up in arbitration.

• Held a public hearing for the 2020 property tax levy and budget.

Resident John Sheats said, “I had the biggest tax increase in my life this year: $700, 26% over last year. I am on a fixed budget, I am retired, so it is really a big kick for me. I would just like to say that in the future I would hope that Lino Lakes would be frugal in its budgets in the coming years for people like me that just can't take a $700 hit. If this happens next year, I will have to sell my house.”

Finance Director Sarah Cotton said city staff would contact the county for more information, but it seemed unusual that Sheat's property value increased by 34% in one year.

• Adopted the final 2019 tax levy, collectible in 2020, in the amount of $10,491,518, which represents a 4.34% increase over last year's levy.

• Adopted the final 2020 general fund operating budget in the amount of just under $11.2 million a 2% increase over last year. The city's projected tax capacity rate will be 39.77%, compared to

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41.82% last year. Cotton said that's the lowest the city's tax rate has been since 2010.

• Adopted the 2020 water operating budget of $894,074 and the sewer operating budget of $549,425. The council also adopted the 2020 recreation fund budget of $6,711.

• Approved a resolution committing specific revenue sources in special revenue funds.

The resolution commits the specific revenue sources of the recreation special revenue fund for operating city sponsored recreation programming and the cable TV fund for expenditures associated with cable TV programming and communications.

• Adopted an ordinance establishing the 2020 city fee schedule. Fees were adjusted to account for inflationary increases and are generally consistent with neighboring cities, Cotton said.

• Approved a second amendment to a joint powers agreement with the city of Hugo for Elmcrest Avenue and Cedar Street improvements. The city of Hugo has received indications that there may be development interest on a parcel adjacent to Elmcrest Avenue and wishes to include a bid alternate for the extension of sanitary sewer and water main to serve the property, should it develop in the future.

The amendment indicates that all engineering invoices to prepare the bid alternate will be billed to and paid for by the city of Hugo.

The council also approved plans and specifications for the project and authorized advertisement for bids.

• Approved final payment of $3,075 to Traut Companies for the Well No. 7 screened test well.

• Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract in the amount of $35,066 to Olson's Sewer Service Inc. for the second 2019 surface water maintenance project. The city’s annual

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Outgoing Mayor Jeff Reinert received a plaque for his many years of service to the city at the Dec. 9 City Council meeting.

He is pictured with Mayor-Elect Rob Rafferty.

general fund streets budget includes $140,000 for surface water maintenance projects.

In March of this year, the city completed the Diane Street pond excavation project at a cost of $59,000. The remaining amount is $81,000.

The scope of the second maintenance project includes cleaning of storm sewer structures, removal of vegetation and sediment in stormwater ditches and storm sewer weir structure replacement.

• Approved final payment of $151,222 to North Valley Inc. for the 2019 mill and overlay improvement project. The project was completed in October.

• Approved a voluntary cost share agreement for the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership. In October 2018 the council approved the memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the partnership.

Participants include Anoka County, Connexus Energy, North Metro Chamber of Commerce and all 21 municipalities and townships within Anoka County. The 2020 budget is $20,000 and Lino Lakes’ share is $1,193.

• Authorized the preparation of plans and specifi-

cations for the city’s 2020 street rehabilitation project. The project is estimated to cost $753,000 and includes: ° Full depth mill and overlay/reclamation – Deerwood Lane from Birch Street south to Fox Road; Fox Road from Deerwood Lane west to West Shadow Lake Drive. ° Thin overlay – Carl Street from Fourth Avenue west 1,400 feet, Rehbein Street, 77th Street and Gordon Avenue. Bid alternate for Olive Street, Eva Street, Orange Street and Maple Street. ° Chip seal, crack fill and striping – City Hall parking lot and Town Center Parkway from Lake Drive to YMCA ° Curb repair – Town Center Parkway south curb line from Lake Drive to YMCA and east entrance to the City Hall parking lot.

WSB submitted a proposal to complete the plans and specifications and provide bid documents for a cost not to exceed $42,192.

• Approved a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health for $10,000. The money will pay for the city's costs to update its Wellhead Protection Plan.

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