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property line and provide adequate vehicle stacking space at the Jansen and Bellaire Avenues.”

According to Lindahl, the property is 0.67-acre (approximately 29,185 square feet) in size. Building permit data shows the property had been used as a gas station since approximately 1971 with the existing building constructed in 1985. City records indicate water service to the property ended 13 years ago in December 2009 and the fuel tanks were removed from the site in 2016.

A second reading of the rezoning application and action on the PUD and subdivision applications will be held at the July 25 City Council meeting.

“The project has gone through quite a few redesigns and I think we could we could write a book with all the different memoirs of concepts, sketches and conversations that we

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got to have with people and to see the project evolve,” McKilligan said.

“I think it was a meaningful process and we’re definitely excited about where we’ve gotten to now. I do think this is also a very uncommon opportunity to actually have four re-developable sites at a strategic intersection in an economically viable neighborhood. We’re excited to be able to contribute (hopefully) to redeveloping that and change the look, feel, vibrance and health of that neighborhood.”

Mayor Dan Louismet thanked McKilligan for his commitment to developing the site.

“I think we’ve got a plan that sounds like there’s not really any neighborhood opposition to it and it would be a benefit and an asset to the community,” Louismet said. “I think it looks good and I think we should build it.”

Lucas Riesgraf has been named Associate Principal of Mahtomedi Middle School. He comes to the position from University Avenue Elementary school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District where he was assistant principal. He began his career as a middle school counselor.

Dellwood resident Catherine Nicholson has been named to the Governor's Residence Council, for a term that runs through Jan. 4, 2027. The Governor’s Residence Council develops and implements an overall restoration plan for the residence and surrounding grounds; solicits and accepts contributions to restore, maintain, improve, decorate, and furnish the building; and approves alterations to the structure.

WBCA announces next Executive Director

Chris Scholl will become the executive director of White Bear Center for the Arts on Aug. 7.

Chris comes to the position following 5 years as executive director of Maplewood-based theater Ashland Productions. He also served in fundraising roles with Jungle Theater, The University of Minnesota's College of Design, and the U of M Foundation. His work at DePaul University and the Goodman Theater in Chicago helped him develop skills in building sponsorships, corporate donors, foundation grants, and ensuring the sustainability of arts organizations to fulfill their missions.

“I was first an artist myself, and later realized that my gifts as an administrator are greater than as an artist,” said Scholl in a statement. “Since then I've used my leadership roles to ensure that the creativity of others is given the opportunity to achieve full expression, including next generation artists, underserved community members, and everyone who wishes to explore their artistry to the utmost.”

Scholl has an MBA from the U of M's Carlson School of Management, an MFA in scenic design from the University of North Carolina School of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts in theatre from Bucknell University. He and his family live in Shoreview.

Postage rates increase

For the second time this year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is raising rates.

Effective July 9, First class mail prices are increasing 4.8% to 66 cents.

This hike is the fifth increase since early 2019, when a Forever stamp cost 50 cents. The higher postage prices haven't come without criticism, however, with some postal experts pointing out that customers are paying more while getting less for their money.

That's because the 10-year plan has slowed the post office's delivery standard for mail to six days, down from its prior goal of three-day delivery to any destination within the U.S. And the series of price hikes means that the cost of a postage stamp has soared much higher than inflation, which has jumped 20% in the same period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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