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2005-09-09 Friday NewsLilydale School (By Bernie Friel) HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF This week Sgt. Donn Anderson who is a member of the Dakota County Incident Management Team volunteered along with 10 other Police Officers and Fire Fighters within the County to go to New Orleans, LA to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts,. The team's activation was cancelled at the last minute, but they anticipate being called up again soon. (Good Luck and thanks to Donn). POLICE OFFICER KILLED On Tuesday of this week at .5:15 P.M. Officer Sean Silvera from Lino Lakes was killed attempting to stop a South Dakota fugitive wanted on home invasion, robbery and drug charges. Police Chief Mike Aschenbrener helped hire Sean, who then worked with him at Forest Lake for 4 or .5 years. Mike considered Sean a good friend.. Our sympathy's go out to Sean's family (wife and two small kids). PARKS TOUR On Thursday evening of this week, members of the City Council and Parks Commission met at 5:30 pm at City Hall and boarded a DARTS bus for a tour of the City's Parks,. City Staffers Sue McDermott, Patrick Hollister, Guy Kullander and I joined the Council and Commission for the tour. We toured Rogers Lake Park, Wagon Wheel Trail, Friendly Hills Park, Sibley High School, Wentworth Park, Somerset Elementary playground, Ivy Hill Park, OPUS (Ecolab) and Pilot Knob,. The tour provided an opportunity for the Council and Commissioners to "network".. Rogers Lake Park was where the stragglers caught up with us (including Dick Spicer who was still in his "work" uniform),. Along the way we saw Stan Linnell's exotic Fleece Flowers at Wentworth Park, and Paul Portz introduced us to buckthorn, Dick Spicer conquered the space net at the new Somerset Elementary playground (although he was beat in a race to the top by a .5 -year old girl that was there) and Stan conquered the new climbing rock. We ended the tour at Pilot Knob where we were treated to a most beautiful sunset.. After the workshop the Mayor and Parks Chair asked me to schedule another joint workshop to be conducted during the normal October Parks meeting. We will use that workshop to inform the Commission on the status of Pilot Knob., MJ APPOINTED Councilmember Schneeman informed me this week that she has been elected to be on the Board for UCare (a medical care organization for seniors). Congratulations MJ!! Respectfully submitted, Jim Danielson City Administrator Attachments: Just the Facts, Pipeline, ARC Agenda, SouthWest Review Article "School Dist. 197 construction projects finish on budget", St. Paul Pioneer Press "Letter to the Editor" Article "Pictometry invades privacy". Twincities.com Article "School board primary election wide open" and "Golfers aim to aid soldiers' families". Issue # 09-33 TPwti �. MSU NU P&Z, D.x 09/09/2005 Medical 09-01-05 1823 hours Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to the Health Club in Lilydale on a man down in the weight room. When Sergeant Garlock arrived, several people were administering CPR. The Health Club's Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) was hooked up and had shocked the man twice„ After Sergeant Garlock arrived two more shocks were administered and the man was transported to the hospital breathing on his own with a steady pulse. Turtle Call 09-01-05 1857 hours In keeping with last week's call of a muskrat in the garage Officer Brian Convery received a call of a large turtle in the yard. He captured the ever elusive turtle and set it free in the Dodge Nature Center. Harassing Communications 09-02-05 0218 hours Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to a local business on a harassing communications complaint. In speaking with the victim it was learned that the victim's brother has been threatening him repeatedly for the last three weeks. The calls are over a $2.0 debt. The victim was advised not to answer the phone or to get a new number. The suspect was advised to stop calling. Not a drop DUI / Damage to Property 09-03-05 0329 hours Officer Denise Urmann responded to a call of two cars in the street facing each other. Upon arrival she observed two cars in the street and several people outside of the cars. The parties standing in the street said they were called by their friend to help change a flat tire. At this time Officer Urmann observed fresh damage to the truck. The driver of the truck smelled of alcohol, When asked how old he was he replied 17. 'The friends were sent on their way. The damage was traced back to 85 feet of tire tracks on the lawn and across a fire hydrant. The underage driver blew a .014 on the PBT. After calling several family members he was released to his grandparents. The next day mom called requesting that Officer Urmann add unauthorized use of a motor vehicle to the list of charges,. The case has been forwarded to the County Attorney. Theft of Motor Vehicle 09-03-05 1438 hours Caller reported to Sergeant Donn Anderson that she had loaned -1- Issue # 09-33 09/09/2005 her car to her 42 YOA adult drug addict son. He was to attend a meeting at a treatment center and return the car. The son had not returned the car.. Mom had located some information that leads her to believe that her son was up to no good. The vehicle was entered as stolen. A short time later the car appeared in the driveway. The son was not around and the car had minor damage. Cleared exceptionally. DAR / Suspicious Circumstances 09-05-05 1022 hours Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to a suspicious vehicle call at the Holiday gas station on Hwy 13. An employee working outside observed the car as it pulled into the parking lot and the driver began acting strangely. The employee took a closer look and saw the driver was using a screw driver in the ignition,. When Sergeant Garlock arrived he found the driver was revoked.. The registered owner of the car could not be reached by phone. The driver was cited and the car impounded. Violation of order for Protection 09-06-05 0900 hours Officer Eric Petersen received a call about an Order for Protection (OFP) violation the victim reported that her soon to be ex-husband had called her 5X in the last two hours. Officer Petersen obtained a copy of the OFP and determined that contact by phone was a violation. The suspect was located at work in Inver Grove Heights. He was taken into custody and read Miranda. During the interview he admitted making the calls and knowing that it was against the court order. The suspect was booked into the DC jail for the OFP violation and an outstanding Ramsey County warrant for Domestic Assault. Medical 09-07-05 1226 hours Officer Eric Petersen responded to a call of a young man who swallowed a marble and was turning blue. The marble was dislodged when the Officer arrived on the scene. Parking Complaint 09-07-05 1931 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a complaint of a car parked in a handicapped spot without a permit. The car was located and as Officer Lambert was filling out the citation the owner of the car came out,. She was advised that her driver's license was suspended and that she could not legally move the car. DUI / Injury Accident 09-09-05 0152 hours Officer's Spicer, Meyer and Convery responded to an accident with injuries call on Lexington Avenue,. Upon arrival they found two parties out of their car that had gone off the road and crashed into a telephone pole„ Both parties had been drinking the female stated she was the driver. She was requested to do SFST's which she failed. She was complaining of injuries from the air bag deployment. She refused medical treatment. The male party was being treated by HealthEast for a broken arm. Once the female was hand cuffed she changed her mind and stated that the guy was driving. After some time it was determined that the male was actually the driver. He was read the MN Implied Consent Advisory and a blood test was taken. He blew a .09 on the PBT. Female was released and male was left at Regions Hospital. DAS 09-09-05 0318 h ours While on patrol Officer Steve Meyer spotted a car on 135 that was crossing the fog line and continuously braking in an effort to get the squad car to pass them. The car was stopped and the driver was found to have an expired learner's permit. The driver was cited and the car was towed by Southeast Towing.. Have a great weekend! O fib;. -2- NEWS LETTER The P'ipeline Public Works Engineering Code Enforcement h ':- September 9, 2005 , r Public Works The Parks Crew dragged fields, cut grass and picked up the trash. They worked on maintaining the equipment by servicing all mowers and cleaning equipment. Rich dug out and raised two manholes in the Ivy Hill easement. The Street Crew blacktopped around one the raised manholes and Rich put dirt and grass seed around the other. Rich and Tom Knuth inspected the sanitary sewer lines in the Somerset neighborhood. The Street Crew cut and chipped up over hanging trees on Valley Curve between Willow Lane and Hilltop. They trimmed trees where there were sight distance problems on eastbound Marie Avenue and Wachtler Avenue. Two patches were put down for Rich around a manhole by the Ivy Falls town homes, a final lift patch was put down on Mendota Heights Road west of Lake Drive and patching was done on Mendota Heights Road. Street name and regulatory signs are starting to be replaced in the Somerset neighborhood. They also cleaned catch basins. Engineering The 2005 Street improvement project is underway. Northdale Construction started storm sewer on Dodge Lane this week. Residents on Dodge have experienced interruption to their utilities as Northdale severed cable and telephone. When Qwest was fixing the phone lines, they hit the gas and electric! Northdale will start on Sunset Lane storm sewer today. The Engineering Department has received several calls about the "water spurting out of the ground" at Town Center! Sue and Tom Olund will be attending the American Public Works Association National Congress from September 12 to 14 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Code Enforcement A new single family home building permit was issued for 2540 Arbor Court. The estimated cost for, the new home is $365,000.00. A wetlands permit was approved by City Council for this home on August 2, 2005. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA September 14, 2005 — City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order - 7:00 p.m.. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the August 10, 2005 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.. 4. Unfinished and New Business: a. Presentation on Emergency Response b. City Administrator Update C. Updates for Introduction Book 5. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence: a. MAC 7 -year CIP Information b. MSP Airport/NOC Meeting Agenda — September 22, 2005 C. Update to the Guide to Airport Noise Rules & Use Restrictions d. July 2005 ANOM Technical Advisor's Report. e. July 2005 ANOM Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor- Analysis f Airport Noise Report, August 8, 2005 g. Airport Noise Report, August 15, 2005 h. Airport Noise Report, August 22, 2005 i. Airport Noise Report, August 29, 2005 j. Airport Noise Report, September 5, 2005 6. Other Commissioner Comments or Concerns 7. Upcoming Meetings City Council Meeting 9-20-0.5 - 7.30 NOC Meeting 9-22-05 - 1:30 MAC Meeting 9-26-0.5 - 1:00 8. Public Comments 9. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of'Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at (651) 452-1850 with requests. ;;briefs ire - ort in r- i- �e d s t- l - e t n ly Sunday, Sept 4, 2005 Page 3 School Dist. 197 construction projects finish on budget School District 197's vari- ous summer construction projects are nearly complete, as district officials and con- tractors prepare for the start of the new school year, on Sept. 1. The projects were dubbed "pull-out" because of their, ability to be completed within the months of ,June - August and because, for the most part, they were also able to be completed in-house or with contracts separate from the contracts that will make up the bulk of the larger con- struction projects slated to begin in winter and spring 2006. Citizens may watch the progress of all projects by vis- iting www.isdl97.org and going to "District" off the top menu and then to "Bond Construction." Once at the site, citizens may find infor- mation regarding project FREE Junk Car schedules and budgets. They may also submit questions or, view photographs of con- struction in progress. Major summer pull-out projects included roof replacements at Henry Sibley High School and Heritage Middle School; gym floor replacement at Henry Sibley auditorium seating replace- ment at Henry Sibley; brick repair, at Henry Sibley, Her- itage, Pilot Knob and Somer- set elementary schools, and the district Transportation Building; baseball -softball field and track upgrades/cor r'ections at Henry Sibley;' playground equipment replacement at Somerset; backstop/fencing replace= ment at Henry Sibley, Her• itage, and Garlough, More;, land, Pilot Knob and Men dota elementary schools; and fuel island replacement and parking lot resurfacing at the Transportation Building,, tl HF»0. (A H Viking ice (At Hwy. 36 &Rice St.) Retail Store Hours: Since 1971 St. Paul, Mn 55117 UPINIUN iURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS WWW.TWINCITIES.COM ► •IVESNEWS. EXECUT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pictornetry invades privacy After reading Brian Bonner's Septa 3 article, "Images of any address available," about Dakota County starting to use Pictome- try, I can't help but wonder how long it will be before micro- phones will be clandestinely placed on everyone's property so that government and agencies can listen in on the conversations of private citizens., The fact that not one con- cern was raised in the article about privacy or confidentiality for the average citizen is fright- ening. Have we as a society become so complacent that we just accept these levels of intrusion into our lives without comment? Big Brother keeps getting bigger and bigger. MITCH ANDERSON St. Paul School board primary election wide open Page 1 of 2 Posted on Fri, Sep, 09, 2005 School board primary election wide open With no incumbents, Sev,'-n c:k. d d #tet s".:, _,:<aUct, fe'r tr`ree seats BY MEGGEN LINDSAY Pioneer press Longtime school board members in the West St. Paul -Mendota Heights -Eagan district are not running for re-election this year, opening the door for a primary election Tuesday in the district. Three seats are up for grabs, and with no incumbents on the ballot, the fields are wide open. Seven candidates filed for the three seats. State law requires a primary because more than twice as many candidates filed as positions available„ The six candidates in the district who get the most votes on Sept. 13 will move on to the Nov. 8 general election. Voters in four, other, Dakota County school districts that don't have primaries also have elections that day. District 197's finances are in decent shape, but incoming board members still will face challenges, said Tim Nikolai, District 197's longest -serving board member. Nikolai, who has served almost 15 years, is not seeking re-election because he wants to spend more time with his children and has grown increasingly frustrated with the post. "A lot of the same issues seem to get recycled every three or four, years," he said. "The biggest struggle that I've had relates to my desire to see the district improve students' performance, specifically for the kids having the most difficult time." He said eighth -graders have scored below the state average two years in a row, and he doesn't see enough done to get those test scores up.. Nicolai's fellow board member Tami Bakeberg said she is not seeking a second term because she also wants to spend more time with her family. Max Saucedo is the third board member not running for re-election. One candidate, Dave Anderson, has pulled out of the race, but his name will remain on the ballot„ LEONARD (LENNY) AXELROD Age: 54 City: Mendota Heights Occupation: Government account manager, Thomson -West Children in school: Son starting at Friendly Hills Middle School and daughter graduated from Henry Sibley High School Relevant experience: Holds a law degree and master's degree in public administration; management consultant for more than 15 years; public/court administrator; teaches business law; served on the Minnesota Petrofund and Minnesota Hearing Society boards; served on the PTA and Shared Decision -Making Committee at Mendota Elementary; co-chaired with the senior class graduation party and was a band booster at Sibley; coach in the Mendota Heights athletic associations Most important issue: "These are challenging fiscal, educational and administrative times for the state and district. However, I want the district to be FIT: Facility and equipment maintenance and management, Integrity of curriculum and academics and Teacher, staff and administration enhancement.. I can do the most by being a member of the board." http://www.,twincities . com/mld/twincities/news/local/states/minnesota/counties/dakota/ 1259,... 9/9/2005 School board primary election wide open GREGORY HUDALLA Age: 40 City: Mendota Heights Occupation: President, Crosby Lake Associates, independent insurance agent Children in school: Two children, attending Cretin -Derham Hall as fourth-generation students Page 2 of 2 Relevant experience: Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management; Cretin High School; president of finance board, St. James and St. Francis de Sales Churches; member, St Paul Rotary; district coordinator and chair, Rotary Youth Leadership training Most important issue: "I am excited to build upon the success of the $56••2 million referendum and enhance the exceptional educational opportunities available by promoting remedial programs that strengthen areas in need of educational improvement. Our district must continue student security efforts and preparedness. I support fiscally sound policies and encourage creative solutions." ELISE JAMISON Age: 52 City: Mendota Heights Occupation: Marketing research consultant Children in school: Son David, 13, in eighth grade at Heritage Middle School and daughter Erika, 9, in fourth grade at Somerset Heights Elementary School Relevant experience: Active member of the PTA at Somerset, including three years as president and one as treasurer; parent representative on a budget task force at the district level; board member and former president of the Minnesota Marketing Association; founding member of the board of the Associations Medical Marketing Subgroup in the late 1980s; House of Hope Presbyterian Church elder and trustee Single most important issue: "The most important goals are to ensure that District 197 provides the best possible general curriculum for its students; provides the options necessary to meet the individual needs of students in addition to that curriculum; and provides an environment (buildings, technology, teachers and staff) that supports learning." http://www..twincities . com/mld/twincities/news/local/states/minnesota/counties/dakota/ 12.59. •. •. 9/9/2005 Golfers aim to aid soldiers' families Posted on Fri, Sep. 09, 2005 Golfers aim to aid soldiers' families Set 100,000 90as for Scholarships EX BRIAN SOINOZER Pioneer P;ess Pagel of 2 If 'Tee it up for the Troops takes off as a 9/11 tradition, a share of the credit goes to Tyler Ball, who is serving in Iraq and is the son of Burnsville financial planner.I.B. Ball. When J,B„ Ball talked to his son by telephone several months ago, the 22 -year-old U.S. Army specialist refused offers of help, "I have everything I need," Tyler Ball told his father', but suggested that he and his friends look for ways to help families of slain or disabled Minnesota soldiers„ That father -son exchange led to the birth of a charity golf tournament today that is expected to raise $100,000 in scholarships for the children or spouses of slain or disabled Minnesota soldiers. About half the money will come from corporate sponsors„ The tournament starts at 11 a„m, with a tee -off after a ceremony in early afternoon. Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights is hosting the event. A diverse collection of local celebrities, members of the military and others will participate in the tournament.. Some of those include Minnesota native and best-selling author Vince Flynn, former Minnesota Vikings players and former National Hockey League players. John Bloom, brother of the late NBC correspondent and Minnesota native David Bloom, also will participate. David Bloom died in April 2003 while on assignment in Iraq. 7.B, Ball said he's satisfied with how the idea took off. "That's where it started: Friends and clients chatting about doing a small golf tournament,” Ball said.. "It snowballed from there." Ball is president of the nonprofit organization 'Tee it up for the Troops Inc. Families of disabled or slain Minnesota soldiers, not,just from the war in Iraq but also from previous wars, are eligible to apply for the scholarships, Ball said. He said the board of directors is considering disbursing scholarships in $2,500 increments. Ball said government support for educational needs of soldiers' families is uneven. "Some are (covered) and some aren't," Ball said. "We're not sure what the levels are they're covered at.." He said that Tee it up for the Troops has minimal expenses, so that close to "100 percent of the proceeds go to the cause." He said he chose a date close to 9/11 because so many people signed up for the military after the terrorist attacks. Arrangements have been made for a live videostream between the country club and troops in Iraq. Golf clubs and supplies also have been shipped to Iraq so that troops can participate in a long -drive competition to be broadcast at the country club. Brian Bonner can be reached at =bhon€ger _,pioneer press care or 651-228-2173, http://www,.twincities. comlmldltwincitieslnews/local/stateslminnesota/countiesldakotaI 12.59. ,.. 9/9/2005 Golfers aim to aid soldiers' families Page 2 of 2 HOW TO HELP Scholarship contributions are accepted at 1- n,,,.tee itup`orthetroops.colM, which also has more information about supplies soldiers need. That Web site also lists 952-646-2490 and the e-mail address info@teeitupforti et 'oops.com for more information,. Contributions also can be sent by mail to: Tee it up for the Troops, c/o First Community Bank, P.O. Box 345, Savage, MN 55378. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/states/minnesota/counties/dakota/ 12.59,.,.. 9/9/2005