In a joint effort between City Hall, the Fire Department, the First Response Team and the Police Department in Royalton to raise funds to help pay for future expenses without affecting taxpayers, representatives met to brainstorm different ways to raise money. It was a roundtable discussion between Mayor Andrea Laurer, Police Chief Adam Gunderson, Deputy Clerk Leah Walberg, Fire Chief Nathan Bellefeuille and Travis Blais, who is the treasurer at the Royalton Fire Department Relief Association.

The result is “Fire Up The Splash Pad,” which will be held Saturday, July 9, starting at 4 p.m., at the Royalton Splash Pad, 1040 Plattewood Drive in Royalton.

Visiting with local businesses to see if they would help fund a fireworks display, Blais said the support was overwhelming.

“Not one single business that we talked to turned us down,” he said.

Blais said those who want to participate in either the 1K or 5K run/walk may register that day at 4 p.m. The entry fee for the run/walk is $25 per person, which includes a T-shirt.

Blais said that a chiropractic clinic from Little Falls will also be at the event to provide free massages to those who participate in the run/walk.

Starting at 6 p.m., Blais said there will be more of a carnival theme with snow cones, burgers, pop, water, as well as activities, such as kids games, face painting, fake tattooing and a DJ playing music. The splash pad will also be open for all to enjoy.

“It’s going to be a blast. We will also have a water balloon fight between the kids and the fire department,” said Blais. “We are currently trying to talk the mayor into joining too.”

People can enjoy watching the fireworks display at dusk, Blais said.

Since this is the first year of the event, Blais said it’s difficult to anticipate how many will come to the event.

“If it’s a success, we’ll continue doing it annually,” he said.

Blais said the event also enables people in the community to interact with emergency response personnel in a non-emergency.

“It’s a fun way for us to deal with and interact with the customers we serve in a fun setting rather than in an emergency situation,” he said.

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The Forest Lake City Council tackled a variety of subjects during its June 20 work session, including a new ice rink proposal from the Forest Lake Hockey Association, a potential development option for the old city hall property and the city’s tobacco ordinance.

New rinks

The Forest Lake Hockey Association started off the meeting with a request to partner with the city on the construction of multiple ice rinks on city property just to the northwest of the Forest Lake Sports Center. The current proposal was to construct two rinks at regulation size that could be used by public and the hockey association for practices and games, along with a pleasure rink. Three other smaller rinks could be built later under the proposal.

Association President Ryan Wuotila and project task force coordinator Curt Smith presented the project, explaining that the two public rinks at Tower Park had fallen into disrepair; one so much so that the ice is often not suitable for skating. This was confirmed by Parks, Lakes and Trails Commission Chairman Tim Schingen, who said that ground currents or an unknown problem have resulted in the rink sometimes producing slushy ice even in the dead of winter.

Since Tower Park isn’t one of Forest Lake’s most used or well known parks, Wuotila and Smith suggested turning that park into an area that could be marketed for businesses while the 3.3 acres on the northwest side of the Forest Lake Sports Center, currently an undeveloped portion of the Airport Business Park, could be turned into parkland. They said that the association already studied a number of other options for locating the rinks and that the option they presented was the optimal one, as it allowed greater use of the sports center and the rinks and placed the rinks in a central area where many in the community could enjoy them.

“Maybe it makes the most sense to try to develop one very, very nice facility,” Smith said of placing the outdoor rinks next to the indoor ice of the sports center.

The council was sympathetic to the request for new rinks – Schingen said a lack of park oversight, which the current parks commission is trying to reverse, may have contributed to the current state of the Tower Park rinks – but members were leery of the association’s proposed site. Councilman Ben Winnick liked the idea of the placing the rinks near the sports center but said the city had already invested in wooing businesses to the business park.

“When I look at the site that you’re proposing, my biggest concern is we have so much money invested in infrastructure out there,” he said.

Councilman Michael Freer agreed and added that since the Forest Lake Hockey Association comprised an area roughly encompassing the local school district, it shouldn’t only explore Forest Lake as a potential partner in donating land or time to the project.

“Every time (area groups) come, they’re coming to the city of Forest Lake to ask Forest Lake to give up something,” he said. “We’re not getting anything from the other cities.”

He also suggested speaking with the Forest Lake Area School District about locating the rinks to the southeast of the center, where the district had proposed installing solar panels (that plan has currently stalled due to the rejection of the City Council). The city owns the land but it is part of a long term lease by the school district, which operates the sports center. Some council members suggested earlier this year that ice rinks would be a better use for the land than solar panels. Smith and Wuotila said that in conversations with the district, the association was told that if that site was available, only one rink would fit there. They added that the district felt the northwest side of the building was a better fit, but Freer expressed skepticism. No one from the district or school board attended the work session.

Old city hall

The council also discussed (and later voted to approve at its June 27 meeting) a proposed preliminary development agreement for the old city hall site with Gaughan Companies. Gaughan is interested in building a “higher end multifamily development” on the site, according to city staff, and City Administrator Aaron Parrish described the agreement as a sort of “letter of intent” that allows Gaughan access to the site to conduct a site plan and various feasibility studies. Though the agreement could take the site off the market for up to a year, Gaughan would be required to complete a concept plan by four months, and staff said the developer should have a good idea early on if it wanted to move forward with a building at the site.

If Gaughan does decide to move forward with the building, a number of issues will have to be settled. In 2015, the council voted to establish a list of criteria that a developer could meet that would let the council consider selling the property for a dollar, but one of the criteria is that the developer would pay for demolishing the old city hall building, which Parrish said Gaughan did not want to do. Council members were skeptical of giving away the land and also paying for demolition costs; Councilman Ed Eigner said it seemed Gaughan had been the beneficiary of multiple “sweetheart deals” from the city.

Tobacco ordinance

The council was split on what, if any, additional regulations needed to be put in place regarding the “sampling” of tobacco and e-cigarette products in Forest Lake. The issue was brought to the body in the spring by Deputy Clerk Jolleen Chaika, who told the council multiple people had contacted the city about the possibility of opening a hookah bar in Forest Lake. Though Minnesota bans smoking inside of business establishments, there is an exception for the practice of “sampling,” a loophole that hookah bars use to stay in operation. Multiple businesses in Forest Lake that sell tobacco, nicotine or e-cigarette products already take advantage of the sampling rule to allow customers to smoke or vape in or near their establishments.

Freer said he didn’t see the need for Forest Lake to ensconce the loophole in existing law.

“I don’t see any purpose for it. Sorry,” he said, joking, “That’s one big government thing I’m in favor of.”

Councilman Rich Weber worried that hookah lounges could attract a bad element when they were open late, and city staff said that in some communities that have the lounges, the establishments attract people who come to them late at night after being at a bar. On the other hand, Eigner and Winnick were skeptical of more regulations. They joined Stegner in saying that if additional rules were needed, they felt the best option presented by staff was one that continued to allow sampling but only before 10 p.m., with the rationale that the rule would allow the current businesses that participate in sampling to continue their practices while keeping a hookah bar from staying open late.

16-103543

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:

November 2, 2004

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $157,000.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Kenneth H. Sneen, a single man individual

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

MIN#: 100052550036064482

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE:

Source Lending Corp.

SERVICER:

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING:

Filed December 27, 2004, Washington County Recorder, as Document Number 3488566

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.; Thereafter assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Thereafter assigned to Bank of America, N.A.,thereafter assigned to American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. thereafter assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Parcel A:

That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: beginning at the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence East 10 chains thence North 3 chains and 25 links; thence West 10 chains; thence South 3 chains and 25 links to the point of beginning; excepting therefrom the West 33 feet thereof;

Parcel B:

The North 66 feet of the South half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota; excepting therefrom the East 120 rods thereof; also excepting therefrom the West 33 feet thereof, Washington County, Minnesota.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 807 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 32.029.20.22.0004

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:

$172,234.88

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

August 29, 2016, 10:00 am

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriffs Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082

to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2017, or the next business day if February 28, 2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

Dated: June 29, 2016

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Assignee of Mortgagee

SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP

BY /s/

Lawrence P. Zielke – 152559

Diane F. Mach – 273788

Melissa L. B. Porter – 0337778

Randolph W. Dawdy – 2160X

Gary J. Evers – 0134764

Tracy J. Halliday – 034610X

Attorneys for Mortgagee

12550 West Frontage Road,

Suite 200

Burnsville, MN 55337

(952) 831-4060

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

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July 7, 14, 21, 28,

August 4, 11, 2016

568635

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:

August 12, 2005

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $152,000.00

MORTGAGOR(S):

Christine M Klein and Brent Klein, wife and husband

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., DBA FRM Network, Inc., its successors and/or assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: September 08, 2005 Washington County Recorder

Document Number: 3538142

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:

And assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-14 Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-14

Dated: May 31, 2016

Recorded: June 29, 2016 Washington County Recorder

Document Number: 4072679

Transaction Agent:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number:

100275600100537540

Lender or Broker:

First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., DBA FRM Network, Inc.

Residential Mortgage Servicer:

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Mortgage Originator:

Not Applicable

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington

Property Address:

705 Kingfisher Ln Apt J, Woodbury, MN 55125-1850

Tax Parcel ID Number:

04.028.21.32.0190

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 705J, Common Interest Community No. 93, Lodges at the Preserve, a Condominium, 15th Supplemental Condominium Plat, Washington County, Minnesota

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $158,671.99

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

August 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriffs Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota

to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 20, 2017, or the next business day if February 20, 2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: May 10, 2016

ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-14 Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-14

Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A.

Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee

7616 Currell Blvd Ste 200

Woodbury, MN 55125-2296

(651) 209-3300

File Number: 035707F01

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July 7, 14, 21, 28,

August 4, 11, 2016

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15-101630

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:

August 18, 2006

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $42,372.00

MORTGAGOR(S):

David J. Drucker, a single person

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

MIN#: 1001337-0001624426-4

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE:

Countrywide Home Loans of Minnesota, Inc.

SERVICER:

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed November 27, 2006, Washington County Recorder, as Document Number 3617404

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: E*TRADE BANK; Dated: April 27, 2016

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Unit 211, Common Interest Community 215, Oakcrest Village Condominiums

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7529 12th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 29.029.21.43.0042

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $44,255.17

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

August 25, 2016, 10:00 am

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriffs Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082

to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on February 25, 2017, or the next business day if February 25, 2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

Dated: June 30, 2016

E*TRADE BANK

Assignee of Mortgagee

SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP

BY /s/

Lawrence P. Zielke – 152559

Diane F. Mach – 273788

Melissa L. B. Porter – 0337778

Randolph W. Dawdy – 2160X

Gary J. Evers – 0134764

Tracy J. Halliday – 034610X

Attorneys for Mortgagee

12550 West Frontage Road,

Suite 200

Burnsville, MN 55337

(952) 831-4060

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

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July 7, 14, 21, 28,

August 4, 11, 2016

569227

ORDINANCE # 157

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 1. PARKING AND MAILBOXES, OF CHAPTER III. STREET, PARKING, PUBLIC PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, OF THE LINWOOD TOWN CODE.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF LINWOOD ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 1. PARKING AND MAILBOXES, OF CHAPTER III. STREET, PARKING, PUBLIC PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, OF THE LINWOOD TOWN CODE is amended to be as follows:

301.02. Parking.

Subd. 1. Parking Restrictions. No vehicle, or any portion of a vehicle, shall be allowed to remain parked upon the roadway in such a manner or place that obstructs or impedes emergency vehicles or general traffic.

No vehicle, or any portion of a vehicle, shall be allowed to remain parked upon the shoulder or non-driving portion of right-of-way continuously, without being moved, for more than 72 hours.

These provisions include those vehicles believed to constitute a potential traffic hazard, as determined by the local authority.

Subd. 2. Seasonal Parking Restrictions. Additionally, during the period of November 1 through May 1 of any calendar year, no vehicle, or any portion of a vehicle, shall be allowed to remain parked within the road right-of-way of any town road or street in such a manner or place that obstructs or impedes township snow removal vehicles during snow removal conditions.

Subd. 3. Vehicles May Be Towed. Any vehicle found by any law enforcement officer to be in violation of this section shall be tagged, and the owner of the vehicle shall be charged by citation, and if the vehicle constitutes a public safety hazard, it may be towed to a place of storage, at the owners expense, and not released to the owner until all expenses of the towing have been paid.

Subd. 4. Definitions.

1. Vehicle. Vehicle means any device for carrying passengers, goods, or equipment, whether self-propelled or not.

2. Right-of-Way. Right-of-way of a public road, street, or alley means the area between the boundary lines of abutting lots or parcels delineating the roads, streets, or alleys right-of-way.

3. Roadway. Roadway means that portion of a right-of-way improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder.

4. Shoulder. Shoulder means the portion that supports the edge of the driving surface. The shoulder supporting a gravel road is integral with the driving surface of a gravel surfaced road.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according law.

ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Linwood this 28th day of June, 2016. ATTEST: Philip Osterhus, Chairman

Judy Hanna, Town Clerk Approved as to form:

Michael P. Haag

Township Attorney

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Forest Lake Times

July 7, 14, 2016

569480

ORDINANCE NO. 657

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 653 ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR LICENSES, PERMITS, SERVICES, AND OTHER CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY OF

FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA

The City Council of the City of Forest Lake hereby ordains:

The following is revised within the fee schedule established by Ordinance 651 establishing fees for licenses, permits, and services fees and other City charges is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota, as follows:

PLANNING AND ZONING

Tree Mitigation Fee:

$75.00 per caliper inch

Woodland Preservation Performance Guarantee

An amount to guarantee preservation of all trees identified by the approved Woodland Preservation Plan to be preserved within the construction zone shall be deposited with the City. The amount shall be calculated by multiplying the total caliper inches of significant trees to be preserved by the rate of payment of $75.00 per caliper inch and/or the total square feet of woodlands to be preserved at the rate of $1.50 per square foot.

Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective upon its adoption and publication according to law, but not prior to June 30, 2016.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Lake this 27th of June, 2016.

Stev Stegner, Mayor

Aaron Parrish, City Administrator

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Forest Lake Times

July 7, 2016

569518

16-103858

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:

January 7, 2014

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $263,145.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Steven D. Yaritz, an unmarried man

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

MIN#: 100107311333601228

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc.

SERVICER: Cenlar FSB

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed January 15, 2014, Washington County Recorder, as Document Number 3977467

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 8, Creekview Preserve

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5643 157th Way N, Hugo, MN 55038

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17.031.21.24.0044

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:

$263,747.16

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

August 25, 2016, 10:00 am

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriffs Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082

to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on February 25, 2017, or the next business day if February 25, 2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

Dated: June 30, 2016

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Assignee of Mortgagee

SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP

BY /s/

Lawrence P. Zielke – 152559

Diane F. Mach – 273788

Melissa L. B. Porter – 0337778

Randolph W. Dawdy – 2160X

Gary J. Evers – 0134764

Tracy J. Halliday – 034610X

Attorneys for Mortgagee

12550 West Frontage Road,

Suite 200

Burnsville, MN 55337

(952) 831-4060

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

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July 7, 14, 21, 28,

August 4, 11, 2016

569522

Summary Financial Report

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information per Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.697 (2015) concerning the City of Columbus to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at the City Hall, 16319 Kettle River Blvd. Questions about this report should be directed to Elizabeth Mursko, City Administrator at (651) 464-3120 ext. 11

Revenues and Expenditures for General Operations

(Governmental Funds)

Published in the

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July 7, 2016

568142

http://forestlaketimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2016/07/568142-1.pdf

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A Honor Roll
Grade 11

Madilyn J. Anderson, Micaela E. Anderson, Abigayle Asperheim, Matthew D. Becker, Sasha M. Bengtson, Kalley F. Berg, Alexander J. Biedny, Joanna Bjork, Lindsay M. Boleen, Jack Breitbach, Peter C. Brennhofer, Remington J. Brisbois, Cameron R. Bronner, Abigail A. Buesseler, Sarah Y. Burger, Lucas S. Byl, Victoria A. Cebulla, Zachary M. Chanak, Shelby L. Collins, Andrew J. Croft, Sara A. De Sobrino, Nicolas D. Dironca, Jorden C. Duda, Mary M. Duffy, Jayson R. Eisch, Paige P. Ewert, Brittany J. Farnham, Anna W. Felland, Benton L. Fry, Jack D. Furry, Amanda E. Gemuenden, Emilie S. Grindahl, Caroline L. Hansen, Nkaujzuagpaaj O. Her, Savannah M. Hervig, Marissa M. Hommes, Joslyn E. Hugger, Olivia Hunn, Leah N. Jaqua, Brenna H. Joselyn, Zoe Karan, Allan J. Kemplin, Alyssa G. Kleven, Madison M. Kolbow, Lauren R. Kuchenmeister, Laura N. Kundel, Garrett E. Labarre, Grace J. Lanasa, Olivia R. Lefto, Jocelyn Leonard, Jordan C. Leslie, Megan E. Levander, Carolyn M. Lutz, Kayla R. Madison, Erin M. McCleary, Ryan R. McGrath, Kaitlyn C. McMahon, Nicholas E. Musta, Anna E. Navratil, Linette K. Nde, Ashley C. Nelson, Emma M. Nelson, Spencer A. Nelson, Sydney M. Norcross, Sierra C. Nutter, Zachary T. Ochsenbauer, Brenna L. Olson, Anna J. Organ, Miranda Overland, Megan M. Palmer, Luke Z. Palo, Abbie A. Payne, Charles R. Payne, Ashley J. Perala, Mikaela K. Peterson, Tayler Plante, Sophie L. Poynter, Savannah J. Rachel, Katrin F. Rink, Journey C. Roberge, Eline J. Rodsjo, Antonio L. Rubio, Kirsten E. Saari, Mia E. Schmidtke, Jason D. Schultz, Shayla R. Schumacher, Brooke I. Shepherd, Anna M. Sherman, Ariel M. Sievers, Eryn J. Slagle, Kassy L. Slowinski, Zoey L. Sonke, Abigail K. Sonnek, Katelyn B. Soukkala, Grace C. Steinmann, Katelyn M. Swan, Paige Thurnbeck, Maria Y. Valentin, Mary Vue, Alexis N. Welch, Tory J. Welsh, Jessica S. Welte

A Honor Roll
Grade 12

Joseph P. Alberg, Caleb P. Anderson, Genavieve N. Baklund, Hayley Bannochie, Amanda Bierman, Jenny A. Birkholz, Spencer G. Boyd, Alexander M. Brand, Dylan J. Brown, Haley A. Cherry, Mariah K. Crawford, Phillip S. Davis, Brittana M. Dehler, Isabella C. Delambo, Grayson C. Dewolfe, Emma Dolby, Jack E. Dow, Andrea N. Dunrud, Cody W. Dusterhoft, Benjamin D. Ebel, Alyssa M. Eggersgluss, Brianna E. Entwistle, Amelia Espinosa, Brenden A. Ferraro, Christian R. Forster, Katelyn L. Foss, Kelli S. Frederickson, Heather A. Gabrielson, Cullen B. Gaffy, Mason E. Giles, David A. Gordy, Joseph G. Gorka, Emma T. Grams, Justin L. Grant, Melanie R. Haas, David J. Hagen, Jessica A. Haines, Madison Halley, Drew M. Hanson, Leah E. Heilig, Allison L. Heitman, Jessica R. Hentges, Cole Herbert, Ethan J. Herzog, Madelyn A. Heurung, Kevin J. Hildreth, Amanda J. Hill, Casey L. Howard, Henry A. Hudoba, Megan E. Hultgren, Jaime L. Hunt, Jenna M. Hunt, Anthony J. Hyrkas, Michaela R. Ihfe, Easton W. Jacobson, David M. Jankowski, Marilee K. Jenson, Madelyn B. Jents, Megan R. Johnson, Lane J. Jorgenson, Abigail R. Jungwirth, Samantha M. Kaiser, Patrick Kasl, Sarah A. Knieff, Karen A. Koenig, Marin E. Kolstad, Hannah A. Larson, Renee Leeson, Andrew A. Lemke, Radian N. Lenz, Callista M. Lindberg, Tyler M. Lindstrom, Taylor M. Linell, Kallie M. Liston, Zoey L. Lobejko, Sophia Loescher, Margarethe Longsdorf, Martin Longsdorf, Carlie Lund, Benjamin T. Mahonen, Anna M. Mielke, Shelby R. Miller, Madison Moeller, Samuel D. Nielsen, Nicholas D. Norem, Alexis S. Olson, Steven C. Pennison, Klara A. Peterson, Laura A. Pilarski, Amber L. Poeschl, Samantha J. Pogue, Mackenzie Puleo, Kaylee Remington, Samuel J. Resler, Megan A. Riel, Madalyn G. Romines, Abbey R. Rue, Katherine D. Schaaf, Meghan E. Schires, Jacob T. Schmitz, Ross A. Schultz, Hunter R. Shortly, Kylee L. Sigstad, Alexis A. Sjerven, Paige A. Smith, Amanda J. Stafford, Abby M. Steinhoff, Emma A. Stockinger, Megan Storkan, Kassity K. Swanson, Jared A. Thiele, Jennifer S. Thill, Kaitlyn R. Van Tassel, Touphong Vang, Dylan J. Wald, Matthew J. Wallner, Madison M. Warner, Lexis E. Wedell, Kyla J. Yost

B Honor Roll
Grade 10

Madeline M. Alamo, Wyatt M. Anderson, Gabrielle A. Augustine, Ashley M. Aukes, Laura G. Bailey, Megan M. Baniecke, Hannah L. Belanger, Cooper M. Berg, Bridget Beynon, Gracie Blackburn, Graden C. Bloom, Anna M. Bloomberg, Donovan R. Bohn, Stephen S. Cardinal, Brecken S. Carr, Melissa R. Carr, Zachary Cerwinske, Jessica M. Charpentier, Swati M. Clements, Austin W. Cline, Kaitlyn Culver, Ivy G. Doucette, Katelyn M. Eberspacher, Callie E. Fletcher, Ian Flickinger, Ryan Frasl, Lucas Gaffney, Sheridan L. Glashan, Alyssa R. Graven, Luke N. Grossen, Dean C. Grundmeier, Taylor R. Hagen, Connor B. Hale, Lacey M. Hallstrom, Wyatt M. Hallstrom, Carol A. Hanson, Natalie O. Hausker, Madeline G. Hawkinson, Devin P. Heath, Madison K. Hegland, Samantha J. Henderson, Nina S. Hertaus, Alexis M. Hickerson, Jacob D. Himraj, Olivia S. Howe, Meghan J. Ihfe, William A. Ihlenfeldt, Samuel A. Jackomino, Joseph M. Jankowski, Hannah Jents, Rylee M. Johnson, Alexandra A. Jordan, Avery K. Jorgenson, Emily C. Jorgenson, Kayla M. Kasel, Zachary S. Kenoyer, Elliott Krohnke, Anna M. Kronmiller, Lindsey J. Lautigar, Shannon A. Leavitt, Alexander W. Leigh, Courtney K. Leonard, Ashley D. Leroux, Dillon S. Levin, Molly R. Longtin, Theresa A. Lutz, Madison G. Mack, Veronica R. Mahnke, Kate L. Mahonen, Karley Manning, Daniel L. Marshall, Colin Martens, Joseph A. Marusich, Quinn P. Massey, Brennhan S. Matyi, Ryan T. Mead, Jasmine Melchor, Devon D. Melton, Michael C. Messingham, Lacresia Meyer, Steven J. Miller, Allyson G. Mitchell, Kelsey L. Mortenson, Samantha A. Moseng, Amber M. Nelson, Branden T. Nelson, April M. Nielsen, Alexander Niemi, Roman W. Notch, Lucas Olson, Jennifer L. Parent, Lukas P. Parenteau, Paige A. Parrucci, John P. Pennig, Natalie L. Peterson, Amanda B. Pothen, William J. Potry, Noah J. Praught, Christopher R. Przybilla, Zachary B. Raabe, Josephine G. Rehbein, Justin Rivard, Macy L. Roberts, Gabriel A. Robertson, Paige N. Robinson, Alexis J. Ryder, Joshua P. Sarver, Caroline G. Schoessow, Jacob R. Schwaab, Summer N. Schwintek, Nicolas A. Slowinski, Kaley A. Springman, Megan N. Steele, Adam Stenning, Anna R. Stockinger, Hanna K. Storvick, Madalyn Strenger, Savannah R. Stuttgen, Whitney A. Thatcher, Tyler Toensing, Moriah F. Ulbricht, Sarah E. Urmann, William E. Valentin, Grace A. Vanbergen, Tyler J. Vandermyde, Angela Vogel, Carolyn M. Voss, Young Vue, Hailey J. Walker, Madison F. Watson, Robert G. Wavrin, Kyra Wilde, Lucas S. Will, Cortez J. Williams, Cole V. Yaeger, Kashia Yang, Sunshine N. Yang, Melissa J. Young, Taylor E. Young, Maya A. Youngman, Blake L. Zemke, Katherine C. Zimmerman, Matthew Zimmerman

B Honor Roll
Grade 11

Matthew R. Armitage, Beau E. Bartholmy, Allison G. Bartlett, Dallas R. Beecher, Girard A. Belair, Kristen R. Benhardus, Samantha J. Bethke, Tyler Blechinger, Tyler Boesel, Emily B. Bramley, Ariel A. Brown, Matthias M. Brown, Dana K. Buesseler, Hunter J. Capeti, Alexis M. Christenson, Andrea R. Christianson, Dominic J. Decker, Alison E. Downs, Elizabeth C. Ebsen, Emily A. Edstrom, Samantha Fedorchak, Amanda M. Forliti, Riley C. Fountain, Owen J. Friesen, Jonathan M. Full, Megan Furlong, Thomas A. Gagliardi, Brynn E. Gestson, Douglas R. Gross, Grace E. Haseltine, Emily Hekele, Klaressa A. Hollenkamp, Madison M. Hudson, Jared R. Hunt, Camryn R. Jackson, Eric R. Jacobs, Hannah J. Jacobson, Duncan E. Johnson, Amanda E. Johnston, Noah T. Kasa, Marisa R. Kasel, Emily A. Kilpela, Hannah M. Kohls, Theodore E. Korby, Caitlin A. Kosec, Jacob D. Larson, Txuqi Lee, Isabel G. Leininger, Alexi Letch, Evelyn M. Lieffring, Philip A. Litecky, Irene M. Manning, Thomas M. Maurer, Kellie M. Mccord, Benjamin McMahon, Ellie L. Mercil, Madeline J. Messin, Tara L. Mihelich, Anna L. Morgan, Tia J. Moscatelli, Kaylee M. Munt, Hailey R. Neudecker, Hunter C. Nolan, Madison H. Nolan, Allie N. Nyblom, Dustin E. Nyblom, Derek R. Odland, Miranda M. Olson, Isabelle P. O’Neil, Emily M. Ostercamp, Keidan H. Patterson, Kaitlin M. Paulsen, Michelle D. Perkins, Ross R. Peterson, Kyra D. Quillen, Ashley L. Rahmeyer, Rachel A. Redepenning, Ethan M. Renslow, Christian W. Ritchot, Isabella R. Sanders, Danielle N. Sardeson, Heather G. Sauve, Anna M. Schmidtke, Megan A. Schmitt, Michael B. Schmitt, Christopher J. Schumacher, Jeffrey Shaw, Brady M. Sowers, Allison M. Steele, Cameron M. Strand, Carter J. Stumne, Erin M. Sullivan, Jared Swanson, Olivia I. Taylor, Colin M. Thorp, Carter C. Tornio, Madison J. Trog, Clarice R. Ulrich, Thomas J. Ulrich, Angelica Van Heel, Brenden C. Waataja, Lauren T. Wachter, Ian J. Walker, Luke Wallner, Owen E. Walstrom, Jiuli Wang, Samuel J. Wassmund, Paige A. Wesbrook, Annabelle M. Wright, Katherine I. Zarembinski, Alexis C. Zawacki, Violet R. Zupon

B Honor Roll
Grade 12

Noah R. Alm, Megan P. Anderson, Natalie M. Arola, Joseph J. Ballard, Gabriel Benson, Ellen M. Blackmer Rebecca C. Bloch, Elli T. Bloom, Elizabeth Blount, Madeline J. Broom, Morgan R. Buckley, Samuel C. Cartford, Alex M. Cebulla, Elizabeth A. Cerwinske, Cole R. Charpentier, Derek T. Dahly, Jonah T. De Smet, Nathan E. Delgado, Caitlyn M. Dewitt, Cole I. Dimeglio, Nathan Dorsey, Cole Emly, Ellen D. Erchul, Laura M. Fagin, Erika F. Fischer, Brianna L. Flasch, Triston Gilbert, Nicholas S. Girard, Maxwell Gunter, Rebecca J. Hastings, Brandon L. Hawkinson, Jack D. Heldman, Emily M. Her, Jeanna M. Hirsch, Ryan W. Howe, Alexander A. Jackomino, Bailey S. Jacobson, Lauren M. Johnsen, Brandon M. Johnson, Richard T. Johnston, Ean D. Jurgens, Kyler R. Klein, Margaret E. Kramer, Dominick A. Lange, Matthew T. Larkey, Kaylee J. Larsen, Tyler D. Leach, Davis J. Long, Megan E. Maassen, Cody R. Madison, Spencer B. Marsh, Thomas O. Marshall, Daniel S. Matykiewicz, Cassandra J. McCollough, Madisyn R. Mesenbring, Chase R. Mouch, Maxwell J. Narow, Nicholas S. Nelson, Carlo N. Nitti, Aaron J. Noe, Margaret J. Nolden, Jacob A. Oberholtzer, Destiny M. Olson, Nathan A. Patterson, Mia C. Peloquin, Kyle K. Pierson, Zachary Pothen, David Rapheal, Ronald D. Reed, Caleb R. Riermann, Eduardo J. Rubio, Nicholas Rue, Lauren Samec, Maria K. Scherz, Josie A. Schlosser, Emily A. Schmidt, Hanna L. Schmidt, Phoebe W. Schmidt, Gabrielle J. Shimota, Philip R. Skarhus, Madelyn R. Smith, Casey K. Snaza, Anthony J. Steele, Kenzie M. Stiles, Edgar B. Tapia, Jessica M. Tomasko, Taylor M. Tonn, Zoey Torgerson, Tori L. Twa, Brooke K. Vandermyde, Alexander R. Varani, Joshua R. Wagner, Kiera Waskey, Mackenzie L. Wassman, Jenna C. Whitson, Kongmeng D. Xiong, Mitchell E. Young, Bradley M. Youngquist

Research on topics including Jacques Cousteau, the Black Death and women in WWII helped six Minnesota entries, including two from Forest Lake, be selected as medal winners at the 2016 National History Day competition. An award ceremony was held June 16 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Sixty-six Minnesota students joined almost 2,800 other students from across the nation in the week-long competition. The students, representing grades six through 12, came from schools across Minnesota and presented exhibits, papers, documentaries, performances and websites that showcased months of research into topics based on the 2016 National History Day theme: “Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History.”
Strom Norcross from Lakes International Language Academy took third place in the junior individual performance category for his presentation, “Strength in Numbers: Exploring the Role of Industrial Unions Through the 1894 Encounter Between the American Railway Union and the Great Northern Railway.” Kate Mahonen, Forest Lake Area High School, earned fifth place in the senior individual exhibit category with her presentation, “Rolling Stone Magazine: Exploring the Boundaries of Music Journalism.” She also received the senior division outstanding entry award for Minnesota.

National History Day in Minnesota is a historical research program that builds college readiness skills for middle and high school students. 27,000 students from over 250 schools participate in Minnesota each year. The program in Minnesota is a partnership of the Minnesota Historical Society and the University of Minnesota, Department of History.

For more information, see the National History Day in Minnesota page on the Minnesota Historical Society’s website at education.mnhs.org/historyday.

Submitted photo
Mike Schultz, Mike Perreault, and Ralph Magnusson, members of Forest Lake Masonic Lodge 344, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Most FL. Most is a resource to help teens make better choices about drugs and alcohol. Representing Most to receive the check was Forest Lake police Detective Nancy Carlson.

The Wildlife Science Center at 5463 West Broadway in Columbus will present an evening with Mike Link and Kate Crowley at 6:30 p.m. July 14. Mike Link is the founder and former director of the Audubon Center of the Northwoods, and Kate is a life-long naturalist and educator. Mike and Kate are the only husband/wife team to have walked the entire circumference of Lake Superior in an effort to draw the world’s attention to the issues facing fresh water. On this evening, they will read from their newest book, “Meandering; Notes of a Mississippi Riverlorian.” Mike and Kate traveled the length of the Mississippi up and back by foot, bike, car, and paddle wheel, gathering stories from folks along the way and compiling their own observations. They wove the stories and their own experiences into an informative read. Guests are welcome to come listen to excerpts from the book with wolf howls and a campfire as a backdrop. As a special perk, you will get a chance to see this year’s wolf pups up close.
There is no charge for this event. Space is limited, so RSVP at wscinfo@wildlifesciencecenter.org.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters will be accepted for the Open Forum for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Letters may be sent to Forest Lake Times, 146 N. Lake St., Suite 125, Forest Lake, or by e-mail to ryan.howard@ecm-inc.com. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed with the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Deadline is noon Monday. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters and assure that rules of libel and good taste are not violated.

Context matters

In 1791, Congress (and not God, as Brad Kriss cites in his June 30 letter) gave the citizens of this great country the right to bear arms. And since we know that our political leaders are never wrong, there are some that would consider discussion of further amendments to this right to be a near act of terrorism. In the debate over limiting gun and ammunition ownership, it is paramount that we know the details and understand the context in which our Bill of Rights was written. It is worth mentioning that this right to bear arms was limited to a select group of citizens, among which women and people of color were not included. Thankfully, Congress have made amendments over the years to reflect the values of an evolving and progressive nation, because believe it or not, there are stark differences between the America of 1791 and the America of 2016. So I say it again. The details and the context matters. We must be prepared to view our society and its issues through a critical lens. We cannot dismiss issues like mass shootings as tragic aberrations when there were 372 of them just last year. As with any epidemic, we must be open to all possible solutions, carefully weighing the risks and benefits. Before we were given the right to bear arms, we were given the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Brianna Heilman
Forest Lake

Time for progress

A tragic accident claimed a young girl’s life. Our hearts and sincere sympathies go out to her family and friends.

This spring, district parents were sent a “safety survey.” I stated my concerns over the major intersection of State Highway 97, Goodview Avenue and 8th Street, where 7th through 12th grade students walk daily to and from Century Junior High and the high school.

Forest Lake School District, you’ve stated school safety is important and included plans for such upgrades across the district in this massive bond project, but how will you address intersection safety concerns? Why haven’t you spent a pittance on a school crossing guard before and after school hours here? Why haven’t you petitioned MNDoT to request for a school speed limit zone (e.g. 15-20 mph during school hours in this vicinity)? How is it that the speed limit is 55 mph at a critical school crossing juncture?

Superintendent Madsen, School Board and Forest Lake School District: how will you now address the daily safety issue of children to be able safely walk across the road? What funds will you allocate for a new pedestrian bridge over one of the most notorious crossings in our city, where construction trucks, cars and minivans blow red lights daily?

Our tax dollars are calling out to you as we pave the way to a brighter Forest Lake. We ask that our brightest lights, our students, simply be able to walk to and from school each day and into their future.

Dawn Quigley
Forest Lake

The Wyoming City Council accepted specifications for city’s 2016 street improvement project and authorized the advertisement for bids for it at the council’s June 21 meeting.

The project includes reconstruction on 245th Street from US-61 to Fallbrook Avenue, and on Fondant Avenue from 245th Street to 250th Street.

City Engineer Mark Erichson reviewed the city’s assessment policy and suggested assessing properties on 250th Street for substantial reconstruction because that segment will be a long-term repair. On Goodview Avenue from 250th to 258th, there are 34 assessable parcels. There are 22 on 250th Street. The estimated cost for repairs for the two streets is about $383,000. If an assessment is used to pay for part of the project, 20 percent is the minimum amount which must be assessed to sell bonds for the project.

Referring to a potential project, Councilwoman Claire Luger said whatever is done, council members “owe it to residents to do it well.” She wanted the assessments for the work in this area to be consistent with other projects citywide. Councilwoman Lisa Iverson favored expanding the assessment policy.

Erichson explained that timing of projects is important. With Goodview Avenue and 250th Street work, assessment hearings would have to be scheduled and advertised. He explained that if the work is completed as a reconstruction project, eligible for state aid funds, the schedule would be rushed to allow for public hearings and other parts of the timeline. It is also a busy time for contractors. It would be a stretch for the work to begin in September.

This discussion, with more defined proposals and further looks at the assessment policy, will be on the agenda in the next two council meetings.

Kennedy Estates

A small parcel has been added to the southwest corner of the Kennedy Estates development. This addition is enough to accommodate three lots. Zoning Administrator Fred Weck summarized the requests for the Kennedy Estates 2nd Addition development. Four agenda items were related to this addition and considered sequentially in action on Tuesday evening.

The first was an application for rezoning the property from the R6 (limited multiple family dwelling) to R4 (one and two family residential dwellings). The council approved the zoning change.
The second variance request was to allow the depth of the proposed Lot 1, Block 1, to exceed the lot width by a more than a 4-1 ratio. The lot is almost double the depth of other lots on that side of Kennedy Estates and the two other lots in Kennedy Estates 2nd Addition. Wetland surrounds most of the front of the building site near the future Frontier Avenue, with the drier area in the far west end of the lot. This variance was also granted by the council.

The third variance request was to allow construction of a new home on Lot 3, Block 1, with a shorter setback from the centerline of Viking Boulevard (CR-22) than the required 135 feet. In October 2015, a similar request was granted for Lot 1, Block 2 of Kennedy Estates. The City Council approved a setback of no closer than 82 feet from the centerline.

Based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the final council action was approval of the preliminary plat of the addition, contingent upon some additional engineer recommendations. Council approval was unanimous on all four resolutions.

In other business, the council:

-Learned from Public Safety Director Paul Hoppe of several instances where on-sale and off-sale employees of city businesses failed to check identification of potential customers during the Police Department’s alcohol compliance checks. There are to be future checks at businesses to ensure employees check for underage customers.
– Learned from the Erichson’s report that the concrete column for the water tower is complete at slightly more than 90 feet. Work was set to begin on the concrete supporting platform. Welding of the tank pieces will begin the last week in July.

Photos by Jason DeMoe
Firehouse played to a sold out crowd as part of the Running Aces outdoor summer concert series June 23. Upcoming shows include P.O.D and Drowning Pool Aug. 4 and Thompson Square Oct. 1.

Terry Traver
Scandia Reporter

At the June 21 Scandia City Council meeting, Planning Commissioner Walt Anderson asked to address the council regarding a request from Ameresco (an independent energy service company) for a conditional use permit to develop a community solar garden to be located on approximately 40 acres at 23359 Oldfield Road North. There were quite a few interested Scandia residents in attendance and also representatives from Ameresco.

The Planning Commission had reviewed the request for the permit at a public hearing on March 2 and at two additional meetings on April 5 and June 7. City Planner Sheri Buss advised the council that homeowners had addressed the Planning Commission three times, the last time at the June meeting.

“There were general concerns, such as whether this property is screened enough or can be screened more,” Buss said. “It is screened as much as possible per city ordinance.” The Planning Commission recommended that the council approve the permit with some conditions.

Anderson’s concerns included the screening, such as the size of trees and shrubs that would be used at the solar garden site. He said without using trees possibly more than 12 feet high, the garden panel array could be seen by the residents there. The site is on a hill, he explained.

“I think it’s the wrong ground to begin with,” Anderson said. “When it goes up a hill, it can’t be screened properly. Not all ground is conducive to solar gardens.”

Some residents were also concerned that property values would be affected. Ameresco representatives said that different screening would be unfair to property owners because it would unfairly affect property values. An Ameresco representative said that homeowners can subscribe for free and get a reduction on their energy bill. The savings per household could be as much as $100 per year.

Mary Matze, a planner with land consultant Landform, showed a video simulation of proposed screening at the Oldfield location with landscaping and berms included. The video had been viewed previously at a Planning Commission meeting. Anderson was concerned that the video misrepresented the contour of the land.

The council members were torn on the topic.

Councilman Jim Schneider said, “I am for it and against it for various reasons.”

Councilman Dan Lee worried that approving the project might open the door for more controversial projects in the future.

The council voted unanimously to table the issue for now and revisit it at the July meeting. The council asked to see a landscaping plan and a tree count of trees 10 to 12 feet tall that will be used for screening.

Veterans Memorial

The council discussed the draft of an agreement with Scandia Marine Lions Foundation and the Scandia Veterans Memorial Committee concerning responsibility for construction, capital improvements and maintenance of the Scandia Veterans Memorial project, which was previously approved by the city in July 2015 and to be completed and placed in Lilleskogen Park by Veterans Day of this year.

The draft agreement states that the Scandia Veterans Memorial Committee agrees to construct the memorial on the park site as previously approved by the city. It would be a part of the city-owned park open to the public during park hours. The committee may use the premises for conducting any veteran or military service appreciation ceremony at its discretion. The Scandia Marine Lions Foundation will oversee all costs of construction and maintenance to keep the memorial in good condition.

The memorial committee and Lions foundation will oversee the maintenance of the memorial premises, and the city will continue to oversee the maintenance of the park outside the perimeter of the memorial.

The city agrees to provide insurance coverage for the memorial premises at $1 per $100 of coverage. The city will also provide workers compensation and liability insurance coverage for volunteer workers at the site pursuant to a volunteer policy once one is adopted. This coverage is already included in the city’s policies.

The committee will be solely responsible for conducting fundraising drives. All donations to the committee will be the property of the foundation.

The agreement was adopted unanimously by the council.

Come and celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes July 12-13, 2016! The huge cast iron kettles of beans are buried on Tuesday, July 12 so they can cook overnight and be served free of charge on Wednesday, July 13 at noon.

It’s time to dig out Thor, Big Bertha, Ole, Sven, Lena and Baby Olga for the Pequot Lakes Bean Hole Days celebration July 12-13. Since 1938, this tradition brings thousands together as they share a free lunch of baked beans, dinner roll, and beverage.

The fun begins with the Paddle Hunt – your first clue will be released at 9 a.m. July 11. Tuesday evening the baked beans are buried in the ground to cook overnight and then the huge kettles of beans are unearthed mid-morning on Wednesday. The celebration culminates with the raising of the beans, a Queen and King Bean Coronation, an arts and crafts fair, food market, children’s games, and of course, lunch!

Schedule of Events:
TUESDAY, JULY 12

• 5:30 Burying of the Bean Ceremony – The beans, prepared from Paul Bunyan’s Secret Recipe are buried in five huge cast iron kettles and cooked over a wood fire during the night. Join us for this special ceremony!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Crafter Show
• 10:30 a.m. – Polka Music by Teddy Bear Sound
• 11:15 a.m. – Coronation Ceremony – Prince & Princess Jellybean and Crowning of the Queen or King Bean.
• 12:00 p.m. – Serving of the Beans. Friendly volunteers serve a FREE and delicious bowl of baked beans, dinner roll, and beverage to thousands of attendees.
• 1:00 p.m. – Truth & Lore Tour

Judith “Judy” Ann Coates (Anderson), age 73, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Tyrus and Dorothy Anderson. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jerry; children, Suzanne (Craig) Peterson, Steven (Aimee) Coates, Sarah (Jesse) Lange; grandchildren, Carter, Caden, Emma, Samantha, Colton, Claire; siblings, Mary Kay Pettersen, John Anderson; sister-in-law, Shelli Reeder; nieces and nephews, Nicole, Chris, Angela, Bridget, Jenelle, and Ty.
Judy’s passions were for The Lord, her family, music, singing, dancing, teaching, sending cards, cooking, fishing, sharing stories with her grandchildren, and celebrating birthdays and holidays.
Memorial service was 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury. Visitation 1-3 p.m., Wednesday at the church. Private interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Woodbury Lutheran Church.