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Proposalwouldeliminate9 holesat HylandGreensNew driving rangewould be developedBY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS

A proposal to move andexpand the driving range atHyland Greens Golf Coursewould result in the demise of theInside 9 course.

City officials think it’s a neces-sity. Youth athletic associationofficials think it would create ahardship for their program.

The Bloomington City Councilwill have the final say in the mat-ter, a decision that could comeduring its July 25 meeting.

Rick Sitek, the city’s 23-yeargolf manager who oversees theoperation of the city’s Dwan GolfCourse as well as Hyland Greens,detailed the proposal during thecouncil’s July 11 meeting.

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Jean Hanson of Bloomington sticks her head out the window of the Farmers Airship, her first flight on a zeppelin. The ride marked the end to her life’s buck-et list. Hanson called it was a dream come true, and said all of bucket items involved flight. The Farmers Airship was in Eden Prairie at the Flying Cloud Airportfor the July 16 and 17 “AirExpo 2011.” (Photo by Chris Dillmann • Sun Newspapers)

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The Works, a science and engineering museum for children, is moving from Edina to Bloomington thisfall. The hands-on museum will move into a former office building near the intersection of 98th Streetand Lyndale Avenue South. (Submitted Graphic)

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Long before there were science, tech-nology, engineering and mathematicsintensive schools, Rebecca Schatz identi-fied a need to bring engineering educationto children.

There are many science museumsaimed at children throughout the country,but a place that teaches the principles ofengineering, “making stuff that works,”was hard to find. As an engineer for a high-

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Restaurant hopeswith grand openingits secret gets outFat Lorenzo’s ofMinneapolis is servingin Bloomington, tooBY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS

There’s no playbook for opening a sec-ond restaurant, but if there were, it stillprobably wouldn’t have been of much ben-efit for the owners of a Bloomingtonrestaurant.

Although it comes nearly a year afterthe fact, Fat Lorenzo’s II of Bloomington isjust now getting around to having a grandopening. Owner Scott Siegel calls it thebest dang restaurant in the worst danglocation. Compared to his flagship loca-tion, he’s not exaggerating.

Fat Lorenzo’s of Bloomington is anextension of the popular Italian restau-rant and pizza parlor in southMinneapolis. Even those who have nevereaten there know of Fat Lorenzo’s, withcolorful murals outside its Minneapolisrestaurant, just north of Highway 62,where Cedar Avenue dumps into Highway77. Travel north into Minneapolis viaCedar and it’s tough to miss.

The Bloomington location, however, is adifferent story. Siegel’s new restaurant ishard to find, and he knew that when heagreed to take over the empty kitcheninside the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296building on 84th Street. The building isbehind Cub Foods on Lyndale, and accessi-ble by navigating through the Cub lot.

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Siegel tells people to turn west fromNicollet onto 84th Street. Even then it’shard to know where to go for those whohave never played at the adjacent bingohall or bellied up to the VFW bar. FatLorenzo’s is part of the same building, butit lacks a distinctive sign or colorful exteri-or to draw customers in.

Despite the challenges, Siegel was ener-gized by the possibilitythe hidden location withan equipped kitchen pro-vided for expanding hisbusiness. Since openingits doors late last sum-mer, the restaurant hasattracted enough cus-tomers through its exist-ing Minneapolis busi-ness to fill the restauranton a Friday night, butotherwise business isn’t booming. Therestaurant does serve meals to bar andbingo patrons, but there’s room for othersto dine — if they can find the restaurant.

The grand opening comes nearly a yearafter the restaurant opened, but just a fewmonths behind schedule. The restaurantopened without a pizza oven, delaying thedelivery of its award-winning pizza toBloomington customers. That problemhas long since been resolved, but evenwith a grand opening underway, therestaurant still isn’t to Siegel’s liking. Anew wall will be erected to create a sepa-rate dining room within the building, anecessity that Siegel expects to take shapein a month or so, and one that will allowhim to replicate the look and feel of hisMinneapolis restaurant within the VFWbuilding, he explained.

Siegel admits that his flagship restau-rant’s reputation has been built largely byword of mouth, and that he was probably abit presumptuous that word of mouthwould drive customers to the Bloomington

restaurant. The restaurant has augmentedthe Minneapolis store’s pizza deliverybusiness, primarily by marketing theBloomington restaurant through hotelsalong Interstate 494, he noted.

Siegel, who with his wife Lisa boughtthe Minneapolis restaurant from its origi-nal owner in 1995, takes pride in the quali-ty of his products, and the loyalty of thosewho work for him. “My job is making peo-ple happy,” he said.

The restaurant makes its own gelato –the Italian variant of ice cream – and does-n’t cut costs when it comes to ingredients,according to Siegel. With food as his tool,

“we’re in business tomake the best damnthing,” he added. “Wedon’t skimp.”

Employing a staff ofabout 60 at hisMinneapolis restaurant,many employees haveworked at the restaurantsince the Siegels tookover in 1995. TheBloomington location

has about 25 employees, including deliverydrivers who split there time between thetwo restaurants, Siegel noted.

Employee loyalty ensures that qualityremains high, according to Siegel. Havingemployees who want to work at his restau-rant rather than employees who are onlylooking for a paycheck for the next fewmonths means Siegel knows he hasemployees who care about pleasing thecustomers as much as he does. Great serv-ice will keep people coming back, andSiegel doesn’t take repeat business or hisrestaurant’s reputation for granted.“You’ve got to earn it every day,” he said.

As part of the grand opening FatLorenzo’s is giving away a catered blockparty. The winner will receive a cateredblock party for up to 100, which will beavailable for a National Night Out blockparty. The winner may also choose acatered private party for up to 24 people.Daily prize drawings and grand openingspecials are also planned through July30.


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A Bloomington Kennedy HighSchool student earned the top honorat a national competition.

Sophie Konewko’s second consec-utive trip to the National SkillsUSAcompetition ended with a gold medal-lion award in the Customer Servicecategory. Konewko earned a bronzemedal in last year’s competition.

In the Opening and ClosingCeremonies competition, theKennedy team of McKenzie Auers,

Paulena Lem, Mahlet Makonnen,Gina Shuck, Shelby Spurlin, AnnaZaho and Emily Zaho finished ineighth place.

The 47th National Leadership andSkills Conference sponsored bySkillsUSA – a national organizationserving high school students who arepreparing for careers in technical,skilled and service occupations –was held in Kansas City, Mo., lastmonth.

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Man dies followingfiery freeway crashCrash occurred thesame night of man’sreported confrontationwith ex-girlfriendBY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS

A 23-year-old Bloomington mandied days after a fiery motor vehiclecrash in Minnetonka, a crash thatoccurred hours after an altercationwith an ex-girlfriend at a Bloomingtonapartment.

Nathaniel Cornely died on hisbirthday, July 11, four days afterBloomington police were called to theapartment he shared with his formergirlfriend, according to BloomingtonPolice Commander Mark Stehlik.

Police were called at 8:52 p.m. July 7to the apartment complex on the 150block of West 96th Street. The 21-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man fromMinneapolis had gone to the apart-ment to gather her possessions,

Stehlik explained.Cornely and the Minneapolis man

had reportedly argued at the apart-ment. When the woman and her friendwere preparing to leave, they sawCornely pull his car out of a garageand drive toward them at a high rate ofspeed, hitting the rear of theMinneapolis man’s truck. The man gotout of the car while the woman stayedinside. Cornely drove away from theincident, but turned around and droveback toward the truck, this timeswerving at the last minute, Stehliksaid.

While police were taking state-ments at the scene, the Minneapolisman received a phone call from hisroommate, telling him the porch oftheir house had been set on fire,Stehlik noted.

Later that night, Bloomingtonpolice learned that Cornely had beenpulled from his vehicle by passersbyfollowing a fiery crash on Interstate394 in Minnetonka.

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Dropping a line to the far side of the worldI collect postcards. It’s a

habit my friends and familyhave unwittingly enabled foryears by sending me cardsfrom around the country andan addiction I do not plan togive up any time soon.

As a bit of a connoisseur ofthe deltiologist (postcard col-lecting) community, I regularlyperuse postcard-collectingwebsites to keep up on the lat-est trends, look at galleries ofreally interesting collectionsand generally waste time inone of my favorite ways. So Iwas shocked the other day todiscover an organization thatwill not only provide you withthe address of someone any-where in the world who mightlike to get a postcard from you,but will give your address tocard writers around the globe,as well.

Shocked, I tell you. Andridiculously enthused. I signed

up right away.On a rainy afternoon, I went

to the post office to drop myfirst postcard in the mail.Because it was traveling rough-ly 4,520 miles to Latvia — yes,Latvia — I wanted to doublecheck that I had affixed enoughpostage. The postal workerchecked my card, assured methe stamps I’d placed on thecard were sufficient andpromptly stood there readingwhat I’d written to my newLatvian friend.

Strange, I didn’t recall say-ing, “Good morning, is thisenough postage? Oh, and ifyou’re feeling bored, why don’t

you read this postcard I’msending. It’s good stuff, I prom-ise. Kisses!”

But that’s perfectly all right.See, that’s what I love aboutpostcards: the public intimacy.Each card sent has a messagewritten on it, destined for a sin-gle individual, but can be readby a great many people beforeit ever reaches that person.

On a recent trip to Ireland, Idragged my very understand-ing wife with me to an archeol-ogy museum near Dingle inCounty Kerry. The museumwas decidedly unstimulating,but the small box of antiquepostcards — all of them circu-lated — in the gift shop?Hmmm, I don’t know. How doyou think Robert Ballard feltwhen he realized he foundTitanic? It was a box of mes-sages, some of them more than100 years old, giving me aglimpse of those personal yet

wide-open messages. Too badthey were so stinkin’ expen-sive.

I’ve always wanted to ask toa simple question of thosepostal workers that read post-cards before they are delivered:Did you get it? Do the postcardsyou read make sense to you? Ican’t say that I recall ever run-ning across someone else’smail in that way. I wonder whatit’s like.

I guess this may be just aprotracted daydream. Maybeno one cares about the personallives of people they’ve nevermet. But that sure won’t stopme from sending postcards tostrangers around the worldand wondering.

Shoot me a postcard!D. Callahan33 Second Street NortheastP.O. Box 280Osseo, MN 55369

DANIELCALLAHANBloomington Sun-CurrentManaging Editor

Let’s stop talking about the achievement gapMark Twain (Samuel L.

Clemens) is often quoted saying:"Everybody talks about theweather but nobody does any-thing about it."

I would like to borrow his sen-timent and apply it to anotherissue that will soon be slappingus in the face once again as a newschool year rolls around.

It’s the achievement gap.You’ve no doubt heard of it.Everyone talks about it, butnobody does anything about it.

The achievement gap isdescribed as the difference inscoring on standardized testsbetween students of color andwhite students. In almost allinstances both sets of studentsare exposed to the same educa-tional process and content.

One group excels. The otherfails.

I should clarify here that somedistricts have done something

about it but very few have mademore than cursory inroads.Pieces of the puzzle are begin-ning to come together, though.

In many of the suburbanschool districts we cover, theachievement gap numbers areamong the worst in Minnesotaand are even considered disturb-ing when compared to nationalstats.

A number of assumptionshave been drawn. Those afore-mentioned districts are designedfor and by white affluent admin-istrators, teachers and boardmembers who aren’t particularlyconcerned about students ofcolor. If they can’t succeed here,

they should go elsewhere.Others who study the issue

say the discrimination isn’tintentional but because whiteadministrators, teachers andboard members don’t under-stand the Black experience, as anexample, they make judgmentsthat are skewed without knowingit.

Another group claims stu-dents of color simply aren’t asintelligent as white students,which seems terribly racist on itsface. You can find quite a bitabout the “intelligence gene”research online.

As difficult as it is to compre-hend the reasons for the dispari-ty in scores, it is even moreincomprehensible that we can’tachieve comprehensive solu-tions.

To paraphrase a famous say-

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But will it work?To the editor:

I am perplexed about the“traffic circle” installationat Utah Road and 101stStreet. The recentlyinstalled circle has a veryhigh curb that city trucksand plows will need to nego-tiate, unlike a true round-about.

Since it’s the first andonly traffic circle inBloomington I know that itis an experiment. I willneed to develop mypatience to see what theresult of this experimentis.

Thank you.Bonnie Strand

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ing from the ‘60s, “they can send a man tothe moon but they can’t eliminate theachievement gap.”

As I see it, at the heart of the issue is thefact that school districts view the achieve-ment gap as an issue they must wrestle tothe ground alone. It’s seldom spoken of asa community-wide issue. Remember “ittakes a village to educate a child?”

It does.I have yet to see an effective model in

which each aspect of the community –from its churches, mosques and syna-gogues to its municipal government to itsservice clubs – is engaged to do battleagainst the achievement gap.

We have had a war on poverty, a war ondrugs, a war on terrorism. When are wegoing to launch the war on the achieve-ment gap?

If the achievement gap is allowed tocontinue to exist, the future of our stateand nation are at risk.

Either we take comprehensive action orwe talk the issue to death. The view fromhere suggests it’s time to pay attentionrather than pay lip service.

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Attempted theftA 38-year-old Minnetonka man

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The man was arrested July 12 afteracknowledging his role in the theft. Hewas working at Home Depot, 400 W.79th St., when two men entered thestore. Store surveillance personnel

observed the men talking to the sus-pect inside the store. The suspect thenloaded an arc welder into a cart andwalk out of the store with them,telling a store cashier the men hadalready paid for the $524 welder,Stehlik explained.

After being questioned the suspectsaid the welder was for him and wouldnot identify the two men who assistedhim with the theft. The welder wasreturned to the store and the manfaces a possible gross misdemeanortheft charge, Stehlik noted.

Vandalism arrestA 20-year-old Burnsville woman

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after telling police she had used asharp stick to scratch a vehicle parkedon the 5100 block of W. 106th St.

Damage to the vehicle, whichbelonged to her ex-boyfriend, was esti-mated at $800. The woman is also sus-pected of knocking over mailboxes atthe residence, causing an estimated$200 damage, Stehlik said. She saidshe hit the mailboxes accidentallyupon leaving the scene in the earlymorning hours of July 5.

Panhandling arrestA 47-year-old man with no perma-

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An officer saw the man holding asign asking for money along the exitramp of westbound Interstate 494 at24th Avenue South. The man wasfamiliar to the officer, who later deter-mined he was the same man the officerhad warned against soliciting inFebruary 2007, Stehlik explained.

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Braving a painful shin splint in his rightleg by mile 40, one determinedBloomington man persevered to walk 50miles in a single day, raising more than$3,000 for a local nonprofit organization.

Bruce Warner celebrated his 50th birth-day in an unusual way Saturday, July 9 —by waking up in the middle of the night andbeginning a grueling 50-mile walk aroundHyland Lake Park in Bloomington at 2 a.m.

Warner, who says he had the idea ofwalking 50 miles for his 50th birthday in theback of his mind for some time, combinedhis goal with philanthropy by partneringwith local nonprofit organization BridgingHearts.

Bridging Heats is a nonprofit organiza-tion and online social network, designed toconnect young adults with learning disabil-ities and other setbacks in an effort toenrich their social lives.

“That organization is just changinglives,” Warner said, as he began loop nineof the ten 5-mile loops he would walk

throughout the day. “It is amazing some ofthe stories from the members — youngadults for the first time in their lives havingfriends over to the house — it’s things likethat a lot of us just take for granted.”

Warner, who started training for hiswalk in January, began collecting pledgesearly; something he says served as extramotivation to go through with his goal.

“Once people started pledging me xamount per mile, I said, ‘Okay, I’ve got to doit now, because it’s costing Bridging Heartsif I don’t,’” Warner said.

Bridging Hearts was founded by DeniseMartin in 2006 and was started with herown investment. Martin started the organi-zation to help her own daughter, Natalie,who has learning disabilities, gain a richersocial experience. Though Bridging Heartsbegan as a one-woman operation, it wasn’tlong before Martin had to think aboutexpanding. The organization became a501(c)3 nonprofit in 2009.

Martin seemed impressed by Warner’sdrive and appreciative of his contributions.

“It’s very impressive — to do in one day— especially in July,” Martin said, “It’sunbelievable.”

Warner’s 50-mile walk is the young non-profit organization’s first fundraiser. The

money raised by his walk will help reno-vate the organization’s website, a vitalaspect of Bridging Hearts, according toMartin.

“We have an outdated website. It was puttogether about five years ago and it is socostly, because we have an interactive site,”Martin said. “I was telling the board, andthey were shocked, it can be from $5,000 and$20,000 to redo. The site is out of date, andthe information is wrong.”

The group’s website is the main way its46 members are able to connect with eachother.

Money raised during the walk will alsogo to fund the nonprofit’s events, whichinclude miniature golf, concerts and otherways for its members to get together andenjoy each other’s company, said Martin.

Many of Bridging Heart’s members arevulnerable adults who may not be able tolive by themselves or provide their owntransportation. However, members general-ly do not qualify for any government assis-tance due to the nature of their disabilities,according to Martin.

“There are other groups that are outthere for folks who have fewer skills thathave all paid staff, and they come with theirstaff or someone else who can support

them. It is all planned out and activities aredone that way, usually through the commu-nity ed systems, but a lot of these peopledon’t fit in with that group,” said Pat Gray,a social worker involved with the organi-zation. “Those activities are set up andplentiful, but this group kind of fallsthrough the cracks. It’s a niche group.”

Most of Bridging Heart’s volunteers,including Warner, became involvedbecause they knew a young adult facingthe challenges of learning and develop-mental abilities. Many of the nonprofit’smembers, as well as volunteers firstheard about Bridging Hearts after beingreferred to the group by friends or fami-ly.

Warner first introduced TammyReynolds, whose brother has learningdisabilities, to the group. She now volun-teers with Bridging Hearts and regularlyattends their events.

“I’ve always thought that peopleshould have to volunteer some of theirtime to something that means somethingto them or else you won’t stick to it. Imean everyone is busy, but when you aredoing something that you actually enjoy,it doesn’t feel that way,” said Reynolds.

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Last week, when Gov. Mark Daytonoffered to accept Republican lawmaker’sJune 30 budget proposal, with new con-ditions, it appeared the two-week gov-ernment shutdown would come to anend.

During the shutdown, with thou-sands of state employees out of worksince Dayton and legislators did notagree on a 2011-13 budget by the June 30deadline, the issue of elected officialsreceiving pay or not surfaced.

In the House of Representatives, leg-islators who declined payment duringthe shutdown can choose to get paidretroactively once the shutdown is over,according to Greg Crowe, co-controllerfor the House.

But senators will not have the optionof receiving retroactive pay, accordingto Mary Ferguson with the Office of theSecretary of Senate.

For legislators representingBloomington, Richfield, Edina and EdenPrairie, things were pretty split.

All of the representatives, except one,deferred their pay and most planned onnot taking retroactive payments afterthe shutdown.

All four of the senators kept their pay.Of course, it’s not always that cut and

dry.For those who took pay, some

throughout the House and Senate havesaid they will donate their checks tolocal charity.

Legislators can also get paid for meet-ings they attend, known as per diem pay.In both the House and Senate, per diempayments were suspended for all legisla-tors during the shutdown.

After attempting to reach all legisla-tors representing the four cities ofBloomington, Richfield, Edina and EdenPrairie by phone and most cases emailas well, several indicated their inten-tions regarding retroactive paymentsand why they did or did not accept pay-ments. Not all could be reached, howev-er.

Here’s the breakdown for legislatorsrepresenting the four cities:

Legislators who receivedpayments during the

shutdown• Sen. Geoff Michel, R-41, Edina

In an email, Michel said he has nottaken per diem pay since the end of theregular legislative session May 23.

“As deputy majority leader in theSenate, and part of the legislative leader-ship team negotiating with GovernorDayton, I continue to receive the legisla-tive salary of $31,000 per year,” Michelsaid in an email Wednesday, July 13.

• Sen. Ken Kelash, D-63,Bloomington and Richfield

Kelash did accept pay because he did-n’t notify the proper Senate office in time,he said. He’ll most likely give his pay dur-ing the session to a charity in his district,he said.

“It’s a symbolic thing, and in the end itwouldn’t matter if we were being paid alittle bit of money … or an outrageousamount of money … ” he said.

• Rep. Kirk Stensrud, 42A, EdenPrairie; Sen. Dan Hall, R-40, Bloomington;and Sen. David Hann, R-42, Eden Prairie,did accept pay during the shutdown andcould not be reached.

Legislators who delayedpayments

• Rep. Ann Lenczewski, D-40B,Bloomington

Lenczewski said she does not plan ontaking retroactive pay after the shut-down.

• Rep. Keith Downey, R-41A, Edina“As a legislator, I thought it was impor-

tant for me to share equally in the finan-cial impact that other state employeeswere also going to experience,” he said.“So, my intention is to share in equalmeasure, if you will, the same kind ofimpact in my own compensation that theaverage state worker would experience.”

That includes back pay. If stateworkers receive it, he would seek the

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• Rep. Pat Mazorol, R-41B,Bloomington and Edina

In emails, Mazorol said he did notaccept pay during the shutdown anddoes not intend to receive retroactivepay.

• Rep. Jenifer Loon, R-42B, Eden Prairie

Loon said when she inquired aboutnot receiving pay during the shutdown,she had to write a personalized notesince that wasn’t an option on the pay-ment form.

“I basically said I want to be treatedthe same as government employees,”she said.

But even if lawmakers decide to giveretroactive payments to state workers,she does not intend to take it.

She said she normally doesn’t takeper diem pay outside of a regular ses-sion, either.

• Rep. Linda Slocum, D-63B,Bloomington and Richfield

Slocum delayed her payment andintends to donate it to Cornerstone, adomestic abuse prevention group.

• Rep. Paul Thissen, D-63A, Richfielddid not accept pay during the shut-down, but he could not be reached.

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tech company, Schatz began channelingher energy into what would eventuallybecome a full-time, not-for-profit museumproviding a hands-on experience for chil-dren.

The Works, which traces its roots to1995, is leaving its home of several years,the Edina Community Center, and movingto Bloomington. The Works will remain inEdina through Sept. 3 before beginning itsmove to a former office building near 98thStreet and Lyndale Avenue South inBloomington. The museum is expected toopen at its new location in November.

What started in 1995 as a temporaryexhibit in the Bell Museum at theUniversity of Minnesota is now a full-timeoperation. The museum offers hands-onexhibits for visitors and provides engi-neering education to school groupsthroughout the year.

Visitors to The Works can programrobots, build giant structures, make a race-car, play a harp with strings of laser lightsand zip up a six-foot zipper. Every exhibitis interactive and designed to highlighthow things work.

The educational programs feature avariety of projects for students, such asbuilding a catapult for launching marsh-mallows. By building the catapult, stu-dents learn how the structure works and

how design elements can be altered tochange the end result, according to KrisBest, development director of The Works.

With the increase in engineering educa-tion through STEM schools acrossMinnesota, traffic has increased at TheWorks, according to Schatz, president ofthe museum she founded.

Four years ago, the state department ofeducation changed the science require-ments to include engineering at everygrade level, starting with kindergarten.That change fueled interest in The Works,where its annual audience grew from10,000 students a year to more than 40,000.The organization has outgrown its spacein Edina, space it has occupied since 2002.The search for a new location to house themuseum ended in Bloomington with anempty office complex at 9740 Grand Ave.

The new building will accommodatemultiple busloads of children during theschool year. Schatz expects to more thantriple the number of students comingthrough its doors on an annual basis.

To finance the expansion, The Works isconducting a multi-year capital campaign.The organization is funded by contribu-tions from corporations, foundations andindividuals as well as revenue from mem-berships, admissions, and workshop fees.

The works will remain open at 5701Normandale Road in Edina for the remain-der of the summer. It is open 10 a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays.

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Hyland Greens is an anomaly amongpar-3 golf courses, according to Sitek. Par-3golf courses typically consist of one nine-hole course and other amenities, such as adriving range. Hyland Greens has two sepa-rate par-3 courses, the shorter Inside 9 andthe longer Outside 9. The Inside 9 is usedprimarily by young golfers and a small por-tion of the senior golf population, Siteksaid. It is also used by the BloomingtonAthletic Association for its summer golfprogram, providing lessons and rounds ofgolf to young players in July and August.The program has maintained steady inter-est over the years, according to BAA repre-sentatives.

The BAA program drives golfers to theInside 9 for two months of the season, butthe course is quiet during other times,according to Sitek. Families and young chil-dren don’t play a round of golf on the Inside9 as frequently as they did years ago, Siteksaid. With youth sports having structuredprograms, many children are busy withother athletic endeavors when the BAA pro-gram ends, he explained.

The problem is that with diminished useof the Inside 9 at Hyland Greens the golfcourses aren’t covering their annual oper-ating costs. The courses are consideredenterprise funds, so they need to cover theiroperating costs. Revenue generated byDwan Golf Course has offset the deficit cre-ated by Hyland Greens in the past, but forthe past three years the overall operatingdeficit of the golf courses has been coveredby a capital fund for projects at the courses,a short-term solution, at best.

An effort to attract more players toHyland Greens by reducing the greens feeshas had little effect on the net results.Increasing traffic at a reduced rate hasn’tgenerated additional revenue, according toSitek. Operating costs have remained con-sistent through staff reductions at thecourses, but the maintenance demands of18 holes at each course don’t change. As rev-enue has dropped at Hyland Greens Sitekhad determined the solution is to do awaywith the Inside 9, create a larger drivingrange with more appeal to golfers andreduce maintenance costs at HylandGreens.

Hyland Greens has 12 driving stationsalong Normandale Boulevard. Because ofthe need to protect passing vehicles fromerrant golf balls, netting along the roadwayand the driving stations separates eachdriving station. The setup, however, neces-sitates hitting off a rubber mat, which dis-courages golfers who might otherwise beinterested in using a driving range atHyland Greens, according to Sitek.

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A new driving range in thecenter of the property wouldallow golfers to hit off grass, andprovide room for 36 driving sta-tions, Sitek said. The tree-linedarea would require no fencing,and would not be lit. Sitek notedthere are no plans to turn over thedriving range area alongNormandale Boulevard for com-mercial development.

To accommodate the BAA golfprogram new tees would be addedcloser to the pins of each hole onthe Outside 9, offering students ashort course option similar to theInside 9, Sitek said. Leagues usingthe Outside 9 each summer wouldwork to accommodate the BAAprogram, according to Sitek.Nobody should be squeezed out bymoving the BAA program to theOutside 9, he noted.

By combining users of the twocourses, the Outside 9 may be

filled on a day-to-day basis, some-thing golfers don’t encounter now,Sitek said. Playing a round of golfwithout having to book a tee timeis a luxury Hyland Greens pro-vides, a luxury that golfers don’thave at most courses, Sitek said.Although he doesn’t foresee turn-ing away individual golfers orleagues by eliminating the Inside9, the potential necessity of hav-ing to schedule a tee time “might

inconvenience a few people,”Sitek admitted.

The Outside 9 has been a con-sistent revenue generator for thepast decade, Sitek said. At $14 perround, the course generated near-ly $248,000 last season and hasconsistently generated compara-ble revenue, spiking to $266,600 in2008 when greens fees wereincreased, he noted.

Since 2000, when the Inside 9generated $146,200, revenue hasdropped for the short course. Thecourse pulled in $124,800 in 2008with the fee increase, but man-aged just $111,500 last season at$11 per round, according to Sitek.

“There’s a solution here,”Councilmember Tim Busse said.“There’s absolutely a solutionthat can accommodate everyone,and I think it’s just a matter offinding it.”

“We can’t keep going the waywe are with Hyland,” CityManager Mark Bernhardsonsaid, calling the proposal a long-term solution to save HylandGreens as a golf facility.

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

Golf ‘There’s absolutelya solution that can

accommodateeveryone, and Ithink it’s just a

matter of finding it.’-Bloomington City

Councilmember TimBusse

What canMinnesota learnfrom Fukushima?

Lessons Minnesota canlearn from Japan’sFukushima nuclear disaster isthe topic for the nextBloomington ProgressiveIssues Forum meeting.

The presentation is 6 p.m.Thursday, July 21, atDavanni’s Restaurant, 8605Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington.A dinner social begins at 5:30.

Christina Mills, staff scien-tist and policy analyst at theInstitute for Energy andEnvironmental Research, willdiscuss the status ofMinnesota’s nuclear reactorsin light of the Fukushima

earthquake and subsequenttsunami.

Info: [email protected].

Independentmusic festival

Mall of America inBloomington will host an inde-pendent music festival thisweekend.

The “Indie Music ChannelIndoor Indie Music Festival”is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday,July 23, in the mall’s rotunda.

The festival will featuresingers and bands of severalmusical genres, including pop,rock, country, jazz, folk andelectronic.

Info: indiemusicchannel.com

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SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS WITH EVERYONE!!Call 952-392-6800 or download a form. Go to www.minnlocal.com, click on “Advertising” tab, scroll down to “Sun Announcement forms” and click on the form you require.

Jack and Donna Dahl ofBloomington are pleased to announcethe recent wedding of their daughterJennifer to Lt. Michael Bocchino ofWest Springfield, MA. Michael is theson of Sue and Jim Noyes of Tokyo,Japan, and Bill and Beth Bocchino ofJacksonville, FL.

Jennifer and Mike were married at aNuptial Mass at the church of St.Bonaventure in Bloomington on June25, 2011.

Jennifer is a 1999 graduate ofBloomington's John F. Kennedy HighSchool, and a 2003 graduate of theUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire witha BA degree in OrganizationalCommunications. She is currently aMerchandising Presentation Managerat Target Corporate Headquarters inMinneapolis.

Mike is a 2000 graduate of WestSpringfield High School (MA), and a2004 graduate of Jacksonville

University (FL) where he was commis-sioned as a submarine officer in theU.S. Navy. After six years on activeduty, Mike moved to Minnesota inSeptember 2010. He is currentlyemployed as a Quality Engineer forBoston Scientific Corporation in ArdenHills, and is a member of Commander,Naval Forces Japan in the NavyReserve in Minneapolis.

Jennifer and Mike met in Hawaii in2007, when Jennifer was vacationing(to visit a high school friend), and Mikewas stationed on the USS Olympia(SSN 717) in Pearl Harbor. After a longdistance relationship and many cross-country flights, they were engaged inNovember of 2009 at the Nine MileCreek Bridge in Bloomington (whereJennifer's parents had becomeengaged 38 years earlier). After aweek's honeymoon trip to theCaribbean Island of St. Lucia, the new-lyweds reside in Bloomington.

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They were married July 18, 1951 inTokyo, Japan. They have lived in NorthDakota, Arizona and Minnesota. Theycurrently reside in Eden Prairie, MN.

They have one son, Gene (wifeShannon) Gullingsrud, and one grand-daughter, Phoebe Gullingsrud.

Best wishes and may you continueto be blessed with many more happyand healthy years together!


Families with attention issues facechallenges that friends might notunderstand.

The Southwest Metro ADHDSupport Group provides a rare oppor-tunity to meet others who experienceADHD and to learn, discuss and sharestrategies.

The meetings are free and for par-ents and adults.

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 8 Speaker: Michael V. SeSanctis,

PhD will speak on “ADHD and SleepDisorders.”

Where: Eden Prairie SchoolsAdministrative Services Building,8100 School Road.

Info: 612-965-3052 or [email protected] (CindyLea).

ADHD support group meetingscheduled Aug. 8 in Eden Prairie

There are many opportunities to be more than a spectator at the 2nd annualBloomington Heritage Days. You can enter your car in the car show. Students can enterthe essay contest. High school students can enter the talent show or lip synch contest.The entire family can register for thinkPINKkids 5k walk. And anyone can volunteer.

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A view from the skyThe Farmers’ Airship, oneof two zeppelins still flying,was in town last week forthe Eden Prairie Air Expo.

At left, the airship has twowindows where passen-gers can stick their headsout the window to get thefull experience. At right,the zeppelin differs from ablimp due to its frame-work. It’s 246-ft long,making it 15 feet longerthan a Boeing 747.Bloomington resident JeanHanson recent took a rideon the zeppelin, her firstsuch experience.

(Photos by Chris Dillmann• Sun Newspapers)

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Over the topAt left, the pilot of theFarmers Airship checks amap during the nearly 45-minute flight. Below, theshadow of the zeppelinmakes its way over TargetField in Minneapolis. The zep-pelin was in town last weekfor the Eden Prairie Air Expo.

(Photos by Chris Dillmann •Sun Newspapers)

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FUNERAL CHAPELS, CEMETERIES,AND CREMATION SERVICES

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HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS

The following class reunions havebeen scheduled for this year:

Bloomington High School• 1956 – Noon, Saturday, Aug. 13, Moir

Park, Bloomington. Info: [email protected].

Bloomington Jefferson HighSchool

• 1986 – 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday, Sept.9, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W.123rd St., Savage.

• 1991 – Saturday, Aug. 20, Westin EdinaGalleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Info: 763-

557-0177.• 2001 – 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6,

Clubhouse Jaeger, 923 Washington Ave.N., Minneapolis. Info:[email protected].

Bloomington Kennedy High School• 1981 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, Poor

Richard’s Commonhouse, 8301Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. Info:[email protected] or xr.com/kennedy81.

• 1991 – 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday,July 23, Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave.,Minneapolis. Info: xr.com/jfkhs91 or

[email protected] Lincoln High School

• 1976 – 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13,Minnesota Valley Country Club, 6300Auto Club Road, Bloomington. Info:xr.com/lincoln76.

• 1981 – Friday, July 22, Crowne PlazaNorthstar Hotel, 618 Second Ave.,Minneapolis. Info: 763-557-0177.

Edina High School• 1971 – Friday, July 22, and Saturday,

July 23, various locations. Info: 952-926-6742 or [email protected] (Bill MacLean).

Richfield High School• 1971 – 6:30 p.m. to midnight,

Saturday, July 23, Crowne Plaza Hotel,5401 Green Valley Drive, Bloomington.Info: [email protected] or 612-791-4439 (Mark Stevens).

• 1991 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6,Richfield American Legion, 6501Portland Ave S. Info: richfield1991.com.

To add a reunion to this list, [email protected], fax 763-424-7388 or call 763-424-7364.


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Many updates & very efficient use of space in this So. Mpls Rambler.Generous size LR w/fplc,DR opens to new sunroom w/tile in floor & base-board heat. Coved ceilings, hardwood floors, new roof, gutters andsome windows/door. Ample cabinetry & storage space. MLS# 4021183.

Bill Bliss612-275-1026

10101 Portland Avenue South • $149,900This solid rambler has been maintained and upgraded and a recent Price Improvement makes itBloomington’s Best Buy! Amenities include fresh paint throughout, hardwood under carpet onmain, finished lower level, Mechanically sound, Cement Drive, Oversized Garage, 12 x 12Storage Shed++ Watch for Open House 7/24 or call for your private showing. MLS# 4046036

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Hyland Hill South Condo • $169,0001BR + den condo on main floor that overlooks wooded privacy to the south!Fabulous 4 season porch – hardwood floors – great amenities include indoorpool, whirlpool and party room. 8430 Pennsylvania Road # 114MLS # 4055084.

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8100 5th Ave S • $199,900Wonderful Bloomington rambler. Fantastic main level living with a recentlyremodeled lower level to give you additional spacious and comfortable livingand entertainment areas. Lots of updates so just move in and enjoy! MLS # 4032498

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10036 Colorado Circle • $337,500Views of Hyland Lake & Park! Private setting. Sunset Vistas! Pristine 4BR+ indemand in West Bloomington. Turnkey condition-many recent updates. Sunportch off dining, large private deck & patio, walk-out lower level.A must see!MLS #40139651

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A Cub Scout Community:BY ALLY SERACKI • SUN NEWSPAPERS INTERN

Cub Scouting makes a difference inboys’ lives for many reasons; buildingtheir character and teaching them to workwith others have been among the mostimportant. Being part of Den 6, withinPack 66, is no exception.

Pack 66 is sponsored by St. Bernard’sCatholic Church, St. Paul. Den 6 is relative-ly new and was formed through an effortof St. Bernard’s volunteers to reach out totheir refugee community. For the den of 10boys, all originally from Southeast Asia,not only has Cub Scouting helped themreinforce relationships but it has alsohelped them break down language barri-ers. For Den 6, specifically, Scouting has

reiterated a lot of what they learn inschool, but through experience.

“We trick kids to learn … through hav-ing fun,” said Vincent Haen, adult leaderfor Pack 66.

Having the Scout uniforms connectsthem as well. “When they put on the uni-forms, it makes them feel united,” Haenadded.

Boys thankful for donationsFor Den 6, each family’s general eco-

nomic situation is, as Haen woulddescribe, “your typical refugee story.”What some children may take for granted,these boys cherish and appreciate. Haendescribed a time when the boys neededwater boots for an outdoor activity. They

received boots, free of charge, that someboys might refuse to wear. But the Den 6boys didn’t care if the boots were pink aslong as their feet stayed dry.

On a case-by-case basis, a Scoutingoffice determines through a uniformexchange what donated uniforms to giveout to dens for free and reduced prices. Allof Den 6 is receiving discounted or freeuniforms. Especially for the families whocould not otherwise afford it, the assis-tance is a relief. Though many of the boys’parents do not understand a lot about CubScouting, they realize it is getting theirsons involved in something that is crucial.“Parents like getting them in the commu-nity,” Haen said.

Supporting the uniform exchange pro-

gram is easy during the month of July.Used uniforms may be dropped off at all 25Pilgrim Cleaners locations 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday. Find locations at pil-grimdrycleaners.com.

Uniforms are also accepted at theGabbert Scout Service Center, 5300Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, and theHulings Scout Service Center, 393Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Monday through Saturday.

Financial contributions should be sentto Northern Star Council BSA, Attn: KentYork, 5300 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley,MN 55422.

Info: ScoutingGoodForLife.org or 763-231-7201 (Northern Star Council).

Support less fortunateyouth by donating usedScouting uniforms

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CALVARY UNITEDPENTECOSTAL CHURCHReverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

8800 Nicollet Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420

(952) 888-0215

SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAY10:30 AM . MORNING WORSHIP

6:00 PM . . . . EVENING WORSHIP

THURSDAY

7:30 PM EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

ST. RICHARD’SCatholic Church7540 Penn Ave. So. • Richfield, MN 55423612-869-2426 www.strichards.com

Masses: Sat 5pmSun 9 & 11amWed 12:15pmThurs/Fri 8am

Morning Prayer with Communion:Mon & Tues 8am

St. Alban’sEPISCOPAL CHURCH

6716 Gleason RoadEdina, MN 55439(952) 941-3065

www.stalbansedina.orgCome Grow With Us In Christ

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

Richfield United Richfield United Richfield United Richfield United

Methodist ChurchMethodist ChurchMethodist ChurchMethodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls

612-861-6086

9:00 Sanctuary Worship9:00 Sanctuary Worship9:00 Sanctuary Worship9:00 Sanctuary Worship 10:30 Living Waters10:30 Living Waters10:30 Living Waters10:30 Living Waters

Progressive Christian Worship

Giờ thờ phượng của người việt vào lúc 11:15 sáng mỗi chúa nhật.

Pastors: Elizabeth Macaulay, Max Richter, Phillip Nguyen

www.richfieldumc.orgwww.richfieldumc.orgwww.richfieldumc.orgwww.richfieldumc.org

HOUSE OF PRAYERLUTHERAN CHURCH

“Learn, Grow, Support”

Sunday Worship 9:30 AMWed. Evening Service 6:30 PM

Northern Winds ConcertMonday, July 25 - 7 PMVacation Bible School -

PandamaniaAugust 8-12 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Pastors: Charles R. Carlson,Anne Hokenstad

www.house-of-prayer.com7625 Chicago Ave. S.,

Richfield, MN 612-866-8471

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SummerSunday Worship8:30 & 10:30 am

Hymn Sing 9:55 amNursery Provided

Pastors: Don Eslinger,Otis P. Borop

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NormandaleHylands United

Methodist Church9920 Normandale Blvd. S.

Bloomington • 952-835-7585

Summer Schedule Sunday Mornings

8:00 a.m. On the Lawn 10:00 a.m. In the Church

76th St. at Newton Ave. Richfield, MN 612·866·8449

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Holy Communion at all Services

Saturday Chapel Service at 5:00 p.m.

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Worship 9:00 am in AmphitheaterWorship 10:30 am Sanctuary - Education & Nursery Provided

5730 Grove St., Edina • 952-929-0049(one block west of Tracy)

Opening Hearts and Minds in a Divided World

PEACELUTHERANCHURCH

SummerSunday Worship

9:30 amNursery Provided

8600 E. Bush Lake Rd.Bloomington, MN 55438www.peacebloomington.org

Pastor Mark Nelson952-944-6510

Mount OlivetLutheran Church

50th Street betweenJames & Knox Ave. So.

Minneapolis612-926-7651

www.mtolivet.org

SummerSunday Worship

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City of Bloomington(Official Publication)

INVITATION FOR BIDSCITY OF BLOOMINGTON,

MINNESOTASealed bids will be received at the officeof the City Engineer, 1700 W 98th St,Bloomington, MN 55431, up to the timeof bid opening, for construction of the:

2011-110 PMP –ROW Multi-Modal Facil-ities Maintenance Project

Which consists of:

1. Approximately 4,000 cubic yards ofcommon excavation,

2. Approximately 2,000 tons of Class 5aggregate base,

3. Approximately 850 tons of bituminousplant mixture,

4. Approximately 385 linear feet of con-crete curb and gutter,

5. Approximately 20 Linear feet of12”storm sewer

6. Approximately 4,000 Square feet ofmodular block retaining wall

Bids will be publicly opened and readaloud in the South Conference Room at1700 W 98th St at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,July 29, 2011.

Plans, Specifications, and Proposal formsare on file and are available from the of-

fice of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98thStreet, Bloomington, MN 55431, uponnon-refundable deposit of a $75. Projectdocuments are also available at the Cityweb site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Key-word “Construction Bidding” The com-plete set of digital bidding documents areavailable for downloading at no cost usingthe City e-gram site. Users will need tocontact the City at (952) 563-4870 or [email protected] for as-sistance in user account setup.

No bids will be considered unless sealed,labeled as a bid for the project, and filedwith the City Engineer of Bloomingtonand accompanied by Bid Security, in ac-cordance with the Instructions to Bidders(to be forfeited as liquidated damages inthe event the bid be accepted and thebidder shall fail to enter promptly into awritten contract and furnish the requiredbonds). The Contractor is responsible forthe delivery of the bid to the office of theCity Engineer. The right is reserved to re-ject any or all bids, to waive informalities,to award the contract in whole or in part,and to award to the bidder the City deter-mines is in the City’s best interest.

The City of Bloomington hereby notifiesall bidders that businesses owned andcontrolled by minorities or women will beafforded maximum feasible opportunityto submit bids and/or proposals and willnot be subjected to discrimination on thebasis of race, color, sex, age, religion, an-cestry, handicap, public assistance, mar-ital or national origin.

The City of Bloomington does not dis-criminate on the basis of disability in theadmission or access to, or treatment oremployment in, its services, programs, oractivities. Upon request, accommoda-tion will be provided to allow individualswith disabilities to participate in all City ofBloomington services, programs and ac-tivities. Upon request, the City will at-tempt to accommodate special needs forthis information.

Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer

June 20, 2011

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Public Notice(Official Publication)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF

NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHEDDISTRICT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR LEGAL SERVICESPursuant to MSA 103B.227, Subdivi-sion 5, Nine Mile Creek Watershed Dis-trict hereby solicits proposals for a legalconsultant for 2012 through 2013.

Written proposals (six copies) settingforth the experience of the company/in-dividual(s) who would be interested inproviding legal services for the Nine MileCreek Watershed District should be sentto:

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135Edina, MN 55435Attention: Kevin Bigalke, District Admin-istrator

Proposals shall be submitted on or be-fore Friday, August 5, 2011.

Please set forth in your written proposalcompany experience and the experienceof the individual(s) who proposes to per-form services for the District and the re-sumes of staff who would assist the in-dividual in providing the contractual ser-vices. Rates of individuals should beprovided. The Board will review saidproposals and reserves to itself the rightto take such action as it deems in thebest interest of Nine Mile Creek Water-shed District.

For further information about the NineMile Creek Watershed District, contactKevin Bigalke, Administrator at (952)835-2078 or visit: http://www.ninemile-creek.org/

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile CreekWatershed District is soliciting proposalsfor accounting services for 2012 through2013. Written proposals (six copies)should include background and profileinformation on the firm, along with thespecific information as to expertise inwatershed district finances and budgets,hourly billing rates for 2012013, andnames and qualifications of personnel.Proposals should be sent to:

Nine Mile Creek Watershed DistrictAttn: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135Edina, MN 55435

Proposals must be submitted by Friday,August 5, 2011.

The Board of Managers will review pro-posals, reserves the right to reject anyand all proposals, and otherwise takesuch action it deems in the best interestof the Nine Mile Creek Watershed Dis-trict.


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PUBLIC NOTICE OF


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile CreekWatershed District is soliciting proposalsfor annual services for 2012 through2013. Written proposals (six copies)should include background and profileinformation on the firm, along with thespecific information as to expertise inwatershed district finances and budgets,hourly billing rates for 2012-2013, andnames and qualifications of personnel.The Nine Mile Creek Watershed DistrictBoard of Managers will work with the se-lected vendor to determine services onan annual basis. Proposals should besent to:





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PUBLIC NOTICE OF


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:ENGINEERING SERVICES

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section103B.227, Subd. 5, the Nine Mile CreekWatershed District is soliciting proposalsfor engineering services for 2012through 2013. Written proposals (sixcopies) should include background andprofile information on the firm, along withthe specific information as to expertise inwatershed district matters, hourly billingrates for 2012-2013, and names andqualifications of personnel. Proposalsshould be sent to:





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Certificate of Assumed Name(Official Publication)

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333The filing of an assumed name

does not provide a user with exclusiverights to that name. The filing is re-quired for consumer protection inorder to enable consumers to be ableto identify the true owner of a busi-ness.

State the exact assumed nameunder which the business is or will beconducted:“Angels Among Us” (home daycare)

State the address of the principalplace of business.8124 Clinton Ave South, Blooming-ton, MN 55420

List the name and complete streetaddress of all persons conducting busi-ness under the above Assumed Name.Nicole Minke, 8124 Clinton Ave S.,Bloomington, MN 55420

I, the undersigned, certify that I amsigning this document as the personwhose signature is required, or asagent of the person(s) whose signaturewould be required who has authorizedme to sign this document on his/herbehalf, or in both capacities. I furthercertify that I have completed all re-quired fields, and that the informationin this document is true and correctand in compliance with the applicablechapter of Minnesota Statutes. I un-derstand that by signing this docu-ment I am subject to the penalties ofperjury as set forth in Section 609.48as if I had signed this document underoath.

FILED: June 27, 2011/s/ Nikkii Minke, Owner

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City of BloomingtonNOTICE OF CITY OF

BLOOMINGTONPOLICY OF

NONDISCRIMINATIONON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY

The city of Bloomington does notdiscriminate on the basis of disabil-ity in the admission, or access to, ortreatment or employment in, its ser-vices, programs, or activities. Uponrequest accommodation will be pro-vided to allow individuals with dis-abilities to participate in all City ofBloomington services, programs,and activities. The city has desig-nated coordinators to facilitate com-pliance with the Americans with Dis-abilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as re-quired by Section 35.107 of the U.S.Department of Justice regulations,and to coordinate compliance withSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, as mandated by Section8.53 of the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban Developmentregulations. For more informationcontact the Human Services Divi-sion, City of Bloomington, 1800West Old Shakopee Road, Bloom-ington, Minnesota 55431, tele-phone: 563-8700; TDD: 563-8740.


NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Primary Election will be held in the City ofBloomington, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, for the purpose of voting forthe following offices:

Mayor

Council Member at Large

The precinct polling places will be open for voting on election day from 7:00 a.m. to8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Precinct 1 Minnesota Valley National 3815 American Boulevard EastWildlife Refuge Building

Precinct 2 Portland Avenue United 8000 Portland Avenue SouthMethodist Church

Precinct 3 Cedar Valley Church 8600 Bloomington AvenuePrecinct 4 Unity South Church 7950 - 1st Avenue SouthPrecinct 5 Southtown Baptist Church 2600 West 82nd StreetPrecinct 6 Bloomington Lutheran Church 9350 Portland Avenue SouthPrecinct 7 Indian Mounds Elementary School 9801 - 11th Avenue SouthPrecinct 8 Riverside Reformed Church 10201 Nicollet Avenue SouthPrecinct 9 Nativity of Mary School 9901 East Bloomington FreewayPrecinct 10 St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 1701 West Old Shakopee roadPrecinct 11 Bloomington National Guard Armory 3300 West 98th StreetPrecinct 12 Crosspoint Church 9801 France Avenue SouthPrecinct 13 Hubert Olson Elementary School 4501 West 102nd StreetPrecinct 14 Mt. Hope Lutheran Church 3601 West Old Shakopee RoadPrecinct 15 Westwood Elementary School 3701 West 108th StreetPrecinct 16 Normandale Hylands United 9920 Normandale Boulevard South

Methodist ChurchPrecinct 17 Peace Lutheran Church 8600 East Bush Lake RoadPrecinct 18 The Church of St. Edward’s 9401 Nesbitt Avenue SouthPrecinct 19 St. Stephen Lutheran Church 8400 France Avenue SouthPrecinct 20 Washburn Elementary School 8401 Xerxes Avenue SouthPrecinct 21 Sunrise Park Shelter 9401 Bloomington Ferry RoadPrecinct 22 Normandale Hills Elementary School 9501 Toledo Avenue SouthPrecinct 23 Community of the Cross 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road

Lutheran ChurchPrecinct 24 Bloomington Lutheran School 10600 Bloomington Ferry RoadPrecinct 25 Bethany Missionary Church 6900 Auto Club RoadPrecinct 26 Southwood Center 4901 West 112th StreetPrecinct 27 Bethany Missionary Gymnasium 6900 Auto Club RoadPrecinct 28 Bloomington Fire Station #6 8601 Lakeview RoadPrecinct 29 Christ the King Lutheran Church 8600 Fremont Avenue SouthPrecinct 30 Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 2200 West Old Shakopee RoadPrecinct 31 St. Bonaventure Catholic 901 East 90th Street

Church-Social HallPrecinct 32 Oxboro Evangelical Free Church 9431 Nicollet Avenue South

Thomas P. FerberCity Clerk

To view a sample ballot or for more information, go to www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, key-word: Voting, or call Voter Registration at 952-563-8729.

(July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-PrimaryElection

CITY ELECTION BALLOT CITY OF BLOOMINGTON

PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 9, 2011

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:

OFFICIAL BALLOT Judge _________ Judge_________

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

CITY OFFICES

MAYORVOTE FOR ONE

FRED (RED) ALAN

GENE WINSTEAD

HANS ANDERSON

COUNCIL MEMBERAT LARGE

VOTE FOR ONE

MIKE LEHMANN

TIM BUSSE

SCOTT LECHTENBERG

BLOOMINGTON W-1 P-07 HENNEPIN COUNTY AUGUST 9, 2011A B C


(July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-SampleBallot





2011-50128th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project

Which consists of:

1. Approximately 1400 tons of Class 5aggregate base,

2. Approximately 800 tons of bituminousplant mixture,


4. Approximately 600 square feet of 4” to8” concrete walk or concrete pavement,

5. Approximately 150 linear feet of 12”-15”storm sewer,

6. Approximately 750 linear feet of 8” -12” PVC sanitary sewer, and

7. Approximately 1 dewatering system(temporary).

Bids will be publicly opened and readaloud in the South Conference Room at1700 W 98th St at:

1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

Plans, Specifications, and Proposal formsare on file and are available from the of-fice of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98thStreet, Bloomington, MN 55431, uponnon-refundable deposit of a $75. Projectdocuments are also available at the Cityweb site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Key-word “Construction Bidding” The com-

plete set of digital bidding documents areavailable for downloading at no cost usingthe City e-gram site. Users will need tocontact the City at (952) 563-4870 or [email protected] for as-sistance in user account setup.





July 11, 2011

(July 14,21,28, 2011) D3-SewerProject




CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 2010-601SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT SP 107-591-001SRTS 2711 (204)Federal Aid Project

Which consists of:

1. Approximately 850 cubic yards of com-mon excavation,

2. Approximately 350 square yards of bi-tuminous pavement removal,


4. Approximately 22,000 square feet of 4”to 6” concrete walk or concrete pave-ment,

Bids will be publicly opened and readaloud in the South Conference Room at1700 W 98th St at 11:00 a.m. on Tues-day, August 9, 2011.

Plans, Specifications, and Proposal formsare on file and are available from the of-fice of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98thStreet, Bloomington, MN 55431, uponnon-refundable deposit of a $75. Projectdocuments are also available at the Cityweb site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Key-word “Construction Bidding” The com-plete set of digital bidding documents areavailable for downloading at no cost usingthe City e-gram site. Users will need tocontact the City at (952) 563-4870 or en-

[email protected] for as-sistance in user account setup.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by theContractors have been predeterminedand are subject to the Work Hours Act of1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing reg-ulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGESCALES AND DIVISION A OF THESPECIAL

PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECTTHIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS

The Minnesota Department of Trans-portation hereby notifies all bidders:

in accordance with Title VI of the CivilRights Act of 1964 (Act), as amendedand Title 49, Code of Federal Regula-tions, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimina-tion in Federally-assisted programs of theDepartment of Transportation, it will affir-matively assure that in any contract en-tered into pursuant to this advertisement,disadvantaged business enterprises willbe afforded maximum opportunity to par-ticipate and/or to submit bids in responseto this invitation, and will not be discrimi-nated against on the grounds of race,color, disability, age, religion, sex or na-tional origin in consideration for anaward;

in accordance with Title VI of the CivilRights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Op-portunity on Federal and Federal-AidConstruction Contracts (including sup-portive services), it will affirmatively as-sure increased participation of minoritygroups and disadvantaged persons andwomen in all phases of the highway con-struction industry, and that on any projectconstructed pursuant to this advertise-ment equal employment opportunity willbe provided to all persons without regardto their race, color, disability, age, reli-gion, sex or national origin;

in accordance with the MinnesotaHuman Rights Act, Minnesota Statute363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices,it will affirmatively assure that on any pro-ject constructed pursuant to this adver-tisement equal employment opportunitywill be offered to all persons without re-gard to race, color, creed, religion, na-tional origin, sex, marital status, statuswith regard to public assistance, mem-bership or activity in a local commission,disability, sexual orientation, or age;

in accordance with the MinnesotaHuman Rights Act, Minnesota Statute363A.36 Certificates of Compliance forPublic Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules forCertificates of Compliance, it will assurethat appropriate parties to any contractentered into pursuant to this advertise-ment possess valid Certificates of Com-pliance.

If you are not a current holder of a com-pliance certificate issued by the Min-nesota Department of Human Rights andintend to bid on any job in this advertise-ment you must contact the Department ofHuman Rights immediately for assis-tance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the MinnesotaDepartment of Human Rights applies toall contractors:

“It is hereby agreed between the partiesthat Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400to 5000.3600 are incorporated into anycontract between these parties based onthis specification or any modification of it.A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400to 5000.3600 is available upon requestfrom the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the partiesthat this agency will require affirmativeaction requirements be met by contrac-

tors in relation to Minnesota Statute363A.36 and Minnesota Rules5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to im-plement an affirmative action plan ormake a good faith effort shall result in re-vocation of its certificate or revocation ofthe contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36,Subd. 2 and 3).”





June 20, 2011

(July 14,21,28, 2011) D3-SafeRoutesProject


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBy the City Council

CASE FILE:10000B-11

APPLICANT:City of Bloomington

PURPOSE: City Code Amendment –

Modifying zoning variance provisions tomatch new state law requirements;

Modifying city division to issue air pollu-tion control devise permits;

Modifying care of refuse standards;

Clarifying definition of weeds;

Modifying issuance of administrative ci-tations for excessive nuisance servicecalls;

Deleting the High Intensity Mixed UseDistrict (HX-2) and references thereto;

Modifying the number of required planand specification sets required for planreview for food and lodging establish-ments and public pools;

Modifying notice requirements for multi-ple dwelling maintenance standards;

Modifying definitions for accessory build-ing, use and principal use;

Adding definition for wholesaling andadding as permitted use in General Com-mercial (B-2) districts prior to 1/1/2010;

LEGAL NOTICES


The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Bloomington, Minnesota,

to interested citizens in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 471.697(a). The complete financial statements

may be examined at the City of Bloomington offices, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, telephone (952)563-8790.

Questions about this report should be directed to Lori Economy-Scholler, Chief Financial Officer.

The following summary is from the basic financial statements for the City for the year ended December 31, 2010.

For more detail, visit the City's website at www.ci.bloomington.mn.us.

(Official Publication)

Housing and

Governmental Business-type Port Redevelopment

Activities Activities Total Authority Authority

ASSETS

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments 130,713,519$ 12,558,924$ 143,272,443$ 82,013,750$ 4,354,856$

Receivables, net 32,073,509 5,633,888 37,707,397 418,020 7,452,947

Prepaid items 628,463 - 628,463 1,188,916 -

Due from primary government - - - 707,909 52,892

Due from component units 11,739,342 - 11,739,342 - -

Inventory 7,783,820 219,582 8,003,402 5,273,000 9,193,787

Other assets 302,024 92,509 394,533 84,928 332,543

Internal balances 2,778,562 (2,778,562) - - -

Capital assets, net of related depreciation:

Land - nondepreciable 90,525,952 4,714,616 95,240,568 - 1,470,000

Buildings and structures 39,471,123 21,099,049 60,570,172 - 1,791,029

Machinery and equipment 13,344,050 858,753 14,202,803 - -

Improvements 4,129,175 2,943,801 7,072,976 - -

Distribution system - 54,582,102 54,582,102 - -

Infrastructure 149,962,193 - 149,962,193 - -

Total assets 483,451,732 99,924,662 583,376,394 89,686,523 24,648,054

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and other current liabilities 5,374,283 1,825,665 7,199,948 97,377 248,559

Accrued interest payable 849,510 7,866 857,376 203,340 -

Unearned revenue 1,354,085 17,609 1,371,694 23,773 1,376

Due to component units 760,801 - 760,801 - -

Due to primary government - - - 6,986,560 962,531

Noncurrent liabilities:

Due to primary government -

Bonds payable due in more than one year - - - - 3,790,251

Due within one year 6,135,559 155,000 6,290,559 7,250,000 3,500,000

Due in more than one year 71,275,962 300,000 71,575,962 21,820,000 1,574,720

Total liabilities 85,750,200 2,306,140 88,056,340 36,381,050 10,077,437

NET ASSETS

Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 237,427,493 83,743,321 321,170,814 - 1,686,309

Restricted for:

Debt service 31,571,905 - 31,571,905 20,412,115 2,162,179

Trust 1,030,644 - 1,030,644 - -

Bond covenants - 183,500 183,500 - -

Unrestricted 127,671,490 13,691,701 141,363,191 32,893,358 10,722,129

Total net assets 397,701,532$ 97,618,522$ 495,320,054$ 53,305,473$ 14,570,617$

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA

Statement of Net Assets

December 31, 2010

Primary Government Component Units


(July 21, 2011) D3-Bloomington Financial Statement


Clarifying categories of detached acces-sory buildings;

Adding updated code references forPlanned Development Overlay districtsto Section 19.27;

Deleting obsolete references to Chapter16 to correspond with updated subdivi-sion/platting ordinance provisions;

Modifying the General Industrial (I-3)zoning district by deleting “uses notspecifically set forth herein” as condition-al uses;

Deleting reference to animal hospitals,replacing with pet services facilities inFreeway Development (FD-2) districts;

Deleting Central Business (CB) Districtand reference thereto;

Clarifying the inclusion of installationcosts in tree preservation surety amount

calculations;

Modifying regulations for signs in retaildisplay windows;

Modifying electronic changeable copysign duration and color requirements;

Clarifying drive-through stacking spacestandards;

Clarifying single and two family drivewaystandards for off-drive parking areas;

Clarifying fence height and chain linkgauge standards;

Reclassifying the permit use category ofrecreational vehicles

Clarifying permitted home enterprises intwo-family dwelling units;

Clarifying final site and building plan andfinal development plan application con-tent requirements;

Modifying findings for interim use permit;and

Modifying planning and developmentfees.

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING:Monday, August 1, 20117:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING:City Council ChambersBloomington Civic Plaza1800 West Old Shakopee Road

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Review the proposed ordinance avail-able online July 5th at www.ci.blooming-ton.mn.us Keyword: 10000B-11; and/or

2. Submit a letter to the address belowexpressing your views; and/or

3. Attend the hearing and give testimonyabout the proposal; and/or

4. Email: [email protected]

Please include case file number whencorresponding

FURTHER INFORMATION:Elizabeth Shevi, PlannerPlanning DivisionBloomington Civic Plaza1800 West Old Shakopee RoadBloomington, MN 55431-3027(952) 563-8503

(July 21, 2011) D3-CityCodeAmendment


NOTICE OF HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Bloom-ington City Council will meet in the CityCouncil Chambers, 1800 W. Old

Shakopee Rd., on Monday, August 1,2011, at 7:15 pm, to hold a public hear-ing to consider approval of a new thera-peutic massage enterprise license, asfollows:

Number One Massage LLCdba

Number One Massage 818 W 98th St.

This notice is published pursuant toBloomington City Code.

Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk

(July 21, 2011) D3-NumberOneMassage


Applications will be accepted by the City

of Bloomington until 4:30 p.m. Wednes-day, July 27, 2011 for the following posi-tion:

POLICE RECORDS ASSISTANT

Starting Salary: $20.55 per hour, plusexcellent benefits

Applications may be obtained from theHuman Resources Department, 1800 W.Old Shakopee Road, or by calling (952)563-8710.

Kent T. MichaelsonDirector of Human Resources

(July 21, 2011) D3-PoliceRecordsAsst

School District 271(Official Publication)

MINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE BOARD OF

EDUCATIONINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

271Bloomington, Minnesota

June 13, 2011Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,and there being a quorum present, theBoard of Education of IndependentSchool District 271, was called to orderby Chair Chuck Walter at 7:00 p.m. onJune 13, 2011, in the Community Roomat the Educational Services Center, 1350West 106th Street, Bloomington, Min-nesota. Members Present: Chuck Walter,Chair; Melissa Halvorson Wiklund, ViceChair; Tim Culver, Clerk; Arlene Bush,Treasurer; Maureen Bartolotta, and JimSorum. Member Absent: Mark Hibbs.Administration Present: Les Fujitake,Nancy Allen-Mastro, Rod Zivkovich, EricMelbye, Bruce Pappas, Tom Holton andRick Kaufman. Attorney Present: DavidHolman. RECOGNITIONS—Blooming-ton National Guard Armory, FairviewHealth Systems, District Food Drive,School Finance Award. CONSENT AC-TIONS: Minutes of the Regular Meetingof the School Board on May 9, 2011 andthe Special Meeting on May 16, 2011.Personnel Items. Non-Resident StudentAttendance Agreements 2010-11 and2011-12. Appoints Arlene Bush to the In-termediate District 917 Board effectiveJuly 1, 2011-June 30, 2012. AppointsJim Sorum to the Citizens Activities/Ath-letics Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Confirms the membership ap-pointments to the Citizens Activities/Ath-letics Advisory Committee (CAAAC). Ap-proves the AVID Implementation Agree-ment with the AVID Center July 1, 2011to June 30, 2012, at a cost $28,462.30.Authorizes extending the terms of boththe Letter of Agreement dated June 22,2009 with Fairview Health Services toprovide professional services within In-dependent School District 271 to June22, 2013. Approves the renewal Occu-pancy Agreement between the Board ofTrustees of the Minnesota State Collegesand Universities on behalf of HennepinTechnical College and IndependentSchool District 271 July 1, 2011 throughJuly 20, 2011. Approves the renewal Oc-cupancy Agreement between the Boardof Trustees of the Minnesota State Col-leges and Universities on behalf of Hen-nepin Technical College and Indepen-dent School District 271 July 5, 2011through July 19, 2011. Accepts the an-nual amount of $69,445 (SY 2007-2013)from the Department of Children Familiesand Learning to be used for American In-dian Education Programming. Awardsthe contract to provide our District withWorker’s Compensation Insurance forthe 12-month period from July 1, 2011 toJune 30, 2012 to SFM Mutual InsuranceCompany at an maximum premium of$539,501.00. Accepts gifts and dona-tions in the amount of $13,237.50. State-ments of Revenues and Expenditures for

LEGAL NOTICES




Statement of Activities

Year Ended December 31, 2010

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Assets

Operating Capital Housing and

Charges for Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-type Port Redevelopment

Functions/Programs Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total Authority Authority

Primary Government:

Governmental activities:

General Services 6,755,313$ 3,034,137$ 147,541$ -$ (3,573,635)$ -$ (3,573,635)$ -$ -$

Development Services 10,201,540 2,844,876 1,740,952 4,262,220 (1,353,492) - (1,353,492) - -

Public Works 16,918,065 795,439 668,050 6,555,942 (8,898,634) - (8,898,634) - -

Public Safety 26,208,360 916,777 1,519,512 209,483 (23,562,588) - (23,562,588) - -

Community Services 12,593,495 2,298,546 3,689,260 245,863 (6,359,826) - (6,359,826) - -

Interest on long-term debt 2,312,818 - - - (2,312,818) - (2,312,818) - -

Total governmental activities 74,989,591 9,889,775 7,765,315 11,273,508 (46,060,993) - (46,060,993) - -

Business-type activities:

Water/Wastewater Utility 21,186,738 19,974,684 - - - (1,212,054) (1,212,054) - -

Storm Water Utility 3,207,573 4,491,970 - - - 1,284,397 1,284,397 - -

Recreational Facilities 5,193,546 3,695,146 16,768 - - (1,481,632) (1,481,632) - -

Solid Waste Management 1,119,589 1,057,490 - - - (62,099) (62,099) - -

Contractual Police 409,620 441,953 - - - 32,333 32,333 - -

Motor Vehicle 567,876 450,298 - - - (117,578) (117,578) - -

Total business-type activities 31,684,942 30,111,541 16,768 - - (1,556,633) (1,556,633) - -

Total primary government 106,674,533$ 40,001,316$ 7,782,083$ 11,273,508$ (46,060,993) (1,556,633) (47,617,626) - -

Component units:

Port Authority 6,544,328$ 426,311$ -$ -$ - - - (6,118,017) -

Housing and Redevelopment Authority 14,372,638 5,762,505 5,154,487 288,152 - - - - (3,167,494)

Total component units 20,916,966$ 6,188,816$ 5,154,487$ 288,152$ - - - (6,118,017) (3,167,494)

General revenues:

Property taxes 41,994,611 1,001,875 42,996,486 7,983,027 3,155,964

KEY FINANCIAL HEALTH INDICATORS Business taxes 6,200,706 - 6,200,706 4,543,646 -

2010 2009 2008 Grants and contributions not restricted 1,167,739 - 1,167,739 - -

Estimated Population 82,893 84,034 85,238 Gain on sale of capital assets 99,283 7,481 106,764 - -

Total tax capacity $150,231,185 $159,593,712 $157,773,823 Interest and investment earnings 2,562,594 242,678 2,805,272 1,149,178 52,646

Percent of property taxes collected current & delinquent 98.67% 99.62% 99.53% Transfers (217,667) 217,667 - - -

City expenditures per capita (governmental funds) $1,076 $949 $996 Total general revenues and transfers 51,807,266 1,469,701 53,276,967 13,675,851 3,208,610

Outstanding debt per capita $606 $483 $447

Bond Ratings - Change in net assets 5,746,273 (86,932) 5,659,341 7,557,834 41,116

Moody's Aaa Aaa Aaa

Standard & Poors AAA AAA AAA Net assets - January 1 391,955,259 97,705,454 489,660,713 45,747,639 14,529,501

Fitch Ratings AAA AAA AAA

Net assets - December 31 397,701,532$ 97,618,522$ 495,320,054$ 53,305,473$ 14,570,617$

1076.158373 949.3924126 995.9035055

Program Revenues Primary Government Component Units

City of Bloomington



the months of April 2011 and May 2011.Receipts and Disbursements as submit-ted.

ACTION ITEMS: Approved increasingthe non-school bus charter rates by 2%for district and 4% for non-district for the2011-2012 school year. Approved 2011-2012 pay-to-ride rates. Approved the Ex-tended Field Trip Application for Skill-sUSA students from Kennedy HighSchool to participate in the SkillsUSA Na-tional Championships in Kansas City,Missouri. Approved the Extended FieldTrip Application for students from sevenelementary schools to participate in theLegionville School Safety Patrol programin Brainerd, Minnesota. Adopts the Busi-ness Education curriculum for grades 9-12 effective with the 2011-12 school year.Adopts the Science curriculum for grades6-12 effective with the 2011-12 schoolyear.

Adopts separate resolutions to place thefollowing tenured teachers on unrequest-ed leave of absence: Natasha Antosz,Matthew Elsen, Christy Hoyt, DorothyJones, Tamera Kaplan, Celeste Meyer,Brad Pike and Abby Taylor. RESOLU-

TION TO PLACE ON UNREQUESTEDLEAVE OF ABSENCE THE TEACHINGCONTRACTS OF TENURED TEACH-ERS—WHEREAS, The School Board ofIndependent School District 271, Bloom-ington, Minnesota, adopted a resolutionon May 9, 2011, proposing to place theteaching contracts of the attachedtenured teachers in Independent SchoolDistrict 271, on unrequested leave of ab-sence; and WHEREAS, said teachers re-ceived written notice of proposed place-ment of unrequested leave of absence;and WHEREAS, Written notice of pro-posed placement on unrequested leaveof absence contained a statement settingforth reasons for the proposed placementas well as a statement that said teacherswere entitled to a hearing before theSchool Board; and, WHEREAS, No writ-ten request for a hearing has been made;and, WHEREAS, Said failure to makewritten request for a hearing within four-teen (14) days after receipt of notice con-stitutes acquiescence to placement onunrequested leave of absence; THERE-FORE BE IT RESOLVED by the SchoolBoard of Independent School District No.271 as follows: That said teachers be and

hereby are placed on unrequested leaveof absence from a teaching contract with-out pay or fringe benefits, effective at theend of the 2010-11 school year, June 30,2011, pursuant to M.S. 122A.40 and theunrequested leave provisions as negoti-ated. That the Clerk of the School Boardshall issue written notice to be sent tosaid teachers regarding this placement ofunrequested leave of absence and saidnotice shall be in essentially the followingform. You are hereby notified that at theregular meeting of the School Board ofIndependent School District No. 271 heldof June 13, 2011, a resolution was adopt-ed by majority roll call vote of the fullmembership of the School Board, placingyou on unrequested leave of absence asa teacher of Independent School DistrictNo. 271 effective at the end of the 2010-11 school year on June 30, 2011, pur-suant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec.122A.40, Subd. 10(a) and Section 11 ofthe current Master Agreement betweenthe School District and the ExclusiveRepresentative, without pay or fringebenefits. On roll call vote, all directorsvoted aye.

Approved November 8, 2011 as the datefor a School District General Election.There will not be a School District Prima-ry Election. The terms and conditions forthese elections are on file. Approved thefirst reading of revised Policy 701.3 FundBalance. Approved the first reading of re-vised Policy 701.4 Budget Process.

School Board members reported onschool activities and events at their liai-son schools as well as committees forwhich they are the Board’s representa-tive. Established a Study Session at 6p.m. on June 20th followed by a ClosedSession for negotiations. Canceled theStudy Session scheduled for June 27th.Established June 27th at 6 p.m. as a Spe-cial Meeting for conducting businessmatters, including the adoption of the2011-2012 budget.

There being no further business to comebefore the School Board, the meetingwas adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Tim Culver, Clerk

(July 21, 2011) D3-June13Minutes

School District 271(Official Publication)

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTNO. 271

Bloomington, MinnesotaMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL

MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION

June 27, 2011Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,and there being a quorum present, theSpecial Meeting of the Board of Educa-tion of Independent School District 271,was called to order by Chair Chuck Wal-ter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27,2011, at the Educational Services Cen-ter, 1350 West 106th Street, Blooming-ton, Minnesota. Members Present:Chuck Walter, Chair; Melissa HalvorsonWiklund, Vice Chair; Tim Culver, Clerk;Arlene Bush, Treasurer; Maureen Bar-tolotta, Mark Hibbs and Jim Sorum.School Attorney Present: David Holman.Administration Present: Les Fujitake,Rod Zivkovich, Eric Melbye, Bruce Pap-pas and, Tom Holton. Josh Levine andJake Villas addressed the School Boardconcerning use of the activity centers bypersonal trainers, specifically the ratesthat are being proposed and the processfor this new procedure. Approved thesecond reading of revised Policy 701.3,Fund Balance. Approved the secondreading of revised Policy 701.4, BudgetProcess. Approved Committed Fund Bal-ance Categories for the 2010-2011 fiscalyear: Worker’s Compensation Insurance,Third Party Medical Assistance, Well-ness Dollars, General Fund for DriversEducation Vehicles, Band Uniform andInstrument Replacement, Operating Ref-erendum, Transportation Building, Trans-portation, Transportation Bus Purchas-es, Severance Insurance, TechnologyReplacement, LCTS Repayment, Ener-gy Savings, and Security Systems. Ap-proved the proposed 2011-2012 revenueand expenditure budgets for all funds.Established Non-Athletic Co-Curricularand Instrument User Fees for the 2011-2012 school year. Established StudentParking Fees for Kennedy High Schooland Jefferson High School at $250 peryear ($83, $83, and $84 for trimesters 1,2, and 3 respectively) for the 2011-2012school year. Approved Student AthleticFees for the 2011-2012 school year.[New Athletic Fee—The high schools re-quested to add a fee for summer Strengthand Conditioning—$100 fee for five-dayprograms, a $60 fee for three-day pro-grams, and a $40 fee for two-day pro-grams. The Strength and Conditioningfee will not apply toward the individual orfamily fee cap. A fee will not be chargedfor Strength and Conditioning programsduring the school year.] Approved Ad-mission Fees for Student Activities for the2011-2012 school year. Approved thewage schedule for athletic event workers,effective July 1, 2011. The schedule re-flects a zero percent (0.0%) increaseover 2010-11 with minor adjustments togroup pay rates and adds missing cate-gories. Administration and the District’sreal estate agent updated the SchoolBoard on a preliminary lease proposal re-garding SHAPE space and stadium park-ing at the General Dynamics property.

There being no further business to comebefore the School Board, the SpecialMeeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Tim Culver, Clerk

(July 21, 2011) D3-June27Minutes


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBy the Planning Commission

CASE FILE(S):1064A-11, 1064BC-11 and 1064D-11

APPLICANT:RDNT LLC (Owner)Martin Luther Manor (User)

PROPERTY ADDRESSES:1301 AND 1401 East 100th Street

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Meadow Woods ofBloomington

PURPOSE:1. Rezone properties from R-1(BP-2),Single-family Residential (Bluff Protec-tion 2) to R-1(PD) (BP-2), Single-familyResidential (Planned Development)(Bluff Protection 2) (Case 1064A-11);

2. Preliminary Development Plan andFinal Development Plan for a three-story,70-unit senior catered living facility(Cases 1064BC-11); and

3. Conditional use permit for a three-story, 70-unit senior catered living facility(Case 1064D-11)

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING:Thursday, August 4, 20116:00 p.m.


HOW TO PARTICIPATE:



3. Email: [email protected] include case file number whencorresponding

FURTHER INFORMATION:Londell Pease, PlannerPlanning DivisionBloomington Civic Plaza1800 West Old Shakopee RoadBloomington, MN 55431-3027(952) 563-8926 Email: [email protected]

(July 21, 2011) D3-MartinLutherManor



CASE FILE:9280A-11

APPLICANT:CSM Investors, Inc. (Owner)Dance Endeavors, Inc. (User)

PROPERTY ADDRESS:10800 Nesbitt Avenue

PURPOSE:Conditional use permit for a dance studio



HOW TO PARTICIPATE:




FURTHER INFORMATION:Galen Doyle, PlannerPlanning DivisionBloomington Civic Plaza1800 West Old Shakopee Road

LEGAL NOTICES




Balance Sheet

Governmental Funds

December 31, 2010

Community Public Safety Nonmajor Total

General Development Special Improvement Capital Improvement State Aid Governmental Governmental

Fund Block Grant Revenue Bonds Projects Construction Construction Funds Funds

ASSETS

Cash, cash equivalents and investments 20,854,628$ 21,355$ 6,416,733$ 10,407,754$ 30,066,926$ 20,491,880$ 8,306,584$ 5,026,762$ 101,592,622$

Accrued interest receivable 118,809 - 11,183 50,310 142,896 101,107 40,142 24,730 489,177

Taxes receivable 829,501 - - 8,084 12,939 - - 1,422 851,946

Accounts receivable 1,091,254 - 47,687 - 6,124 - - 288,017 1,433,082

Mortgages receivable - 7,990,725 - - - - - - 7,990,725

Land held for resale - - - - 7,500,000 - - - 7,500,000

Due from other funds 98,500 - - - 1,797,481 941,200 - 64,182 2,901,363

Due from component units 171,889 - - - 6,942,203 - - - 7,114,092

Due from other governments 105,280 52,199 233,933 - - - 181,518 304,242 877,172

Special assessments receivable 31,397 - - 20,405,010 - - - - 20,436,407

Total assets 23,301,258$ 8,064,279$ 6,709,536$ 30,871,158$ 46,468,569$ 21,534,187$ 8,528,244$ 5,709,355$ 151,186,586$

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

Liabilities:

Accounts payable 1,587,853$ 20,662$ 78,623$ 3,750$ 192,674$ 29,237$ 19,128$ 270,480$ 2,202,407$

Retainage payable - - - - 8,000 814,376 102,662 - 925,038

Due to other funds - - - - - 2,112,849 - 64,182 2,177,031

Due to component units 671,330 52,892 - - 36,579 - - - 760,801

Deferred revenue 1,591,792 7,990,725 - 20,405,010 7,506,371 - - 507,363 38,001,261

Deposits payable - - - - 40,637 - - 761,039 801,676

Total liabilities 3,850,975 8,064,279 78,623 20,408,760 7,784,261 2,956,462 121,790 1,603,064 44,868,214

Fund Balances:

Reserved for:

Encumbrances 328,007 - - - - - - - 328,007

Trust - - - - - - - 1,030,644 1,030,644

Debt service - - - 10,462,398 - - - 1,554,007 12,016,405

Unreserved, designated, reported in:

General fund 19,122,276 - - - - - - - 19,122,276

Special revenue - - 6,630,913 - - - - 1,521,640 8,152,553

Capital projects - - - - 38,684,308 18,577,725 8,406,454 - 65,668,487

Total fund balances 19,450,283 - 6,630,913 10,462,398 38,684,308 18,577,725 8,406,454 4,106,291 106,318,372

Total liabilities and fund balances 23,301,258$ 8,064,279$ 6,709,536$ 30,871,158$ 46,468,569$ 21,534,187$ 8,528,244$ 5,709,355$ 151,186,586$

City of Bloomington



Bloomington, MN 55431-3027(952) 563-8924Email: [email protected]

(July 21, 2011) D3-DanceEndeavors



CASE FILE:7940A-11

APPLICANT:O.E. Risvold and Sons (Owner)

Bloomington Tire and Auto (Users)

PROPERTY ADDRESS:9331 E. Bloomington Freeway

PURPOSE:Conditional use permit for Class III motorvehicle sales as part of an auto servicebusiness



HOW TO PARTICIPATE:




FURTHER INFORMATION:Galen Doyle, PlannerPlanning DivisionBloomington Civic Plaza1800 West Old Shakopee RoadBloomington, MN 55431-3027(952) 563-8924

Email: [email protected]

(July 21, 2011) D3-BloomTire&Auto

Probate Notice(Official Publication)

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF HENNEPIN

FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTDISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISIONCourt File No. 27-PA-PR-11-790

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate ofDelores B. Ditlevson,Decedent

Notice is given that an application for in-formal probate of the Decedent’s Will,dated August 25, 1995, and separatewritings under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513,dated August 25, 1995, (“Will”), has beenfiled with the Registrar. The applicationhas been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar hasinformally appointed Kevin D. Ditlevson,whose address is 6821 West 83rd Street,Bloomington, MN 55438, as personalrepresentative of the Estate of the Dece-dent. Any heir, devisee or other interest-ed person may be entitled to appointmentas personal representative or may objectto the appointment of the personal repre-sentative. Unless objections are filed withthe Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, thepersonal representative has full power toadminister the Estate, including, after 30days from the date of issuance of letters,the power to sell, encumber, lease or dis-tribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Willor appointment of the Personal Repre-sentative must be filed with this Courtand will be heard by the Court after thefiling of an appropriate petition and prop-er notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn.Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors havingclaims against the Estate are required topresent the claims to the personal repre-sentative or to the Court Administratorwithin four months after the date of thisNotice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 7, 2011Julie PetersonRegistrar

Dated: July 7, 2011Mark S. ThompsonCourt Administrator

Attorney for Personal RepresentativePaul N. HecktPaul N. Heckt Law Office9001 E. Bloomington Freeway Suite 119Bloomington, MN 55420Attorney License No: 0043102Telephone: (952) 888-9400FAX: (952) 888-9494

(July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-DitlevsonProbate






State the exact assumed nameunder which the business is or will beconducted:Minnesota Insurance Partners

State the address of the principalplace of business.4400 W 78th Street Suite 110,Bloomington, MN 55435

List the name and complete streetaddress of all persons conducting busi-ness under the above Assumed Name.Matthew Nelson, 4400 W 78th StreetSuite 110, Bloomington, MN 55435

I, the undersigned, certify that I amsigning this document as the personwhose signature is required, or asagent of the person(s) whose signaturewould be required who has authorizedme to sign this document on his/herbehalf, or in both capacities. I further

certify that I have completed all re-quired fields, and that the informationin this document is true and correctand in compliance with the applicablechapter of Minnesota Statutes. I un-derstand that by signing this docu-ment I am subject to the penalties ofperjury as set forth in Section 609.48as if I had signed this document underoath.

FILED: June 23, 2011/s/ Matthew Nelson, Owner

(July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-MinnesotaInsurancePartners






State the exact assumed nameunder which the business is or will beconducted:Bloomington Counseling Center

State the address of the principalplace of business.1120 80th St. East #200, Blooming-ton, MN 55420

List the name and complete streetaddress of all persons conducting busi-ness under the above Assumed Name.Adlerian Psychological Services,LLC, 1120 80th St. East, #200,Bloomington, MN 55420; KathleenL. Lowry, LLC, 1120 80th St. East,#200, Bloomington, MN 55420

I, the undersigned, certify that I amsigning this document as the personwhose signature is required, or asagent of the person(s) whose signaturewould be required who has authorizedme to sign this document on his/herbehalf, or in both capacities. I furthercertify that I have completed all re-quired fields, and that the informationin this document is true and correctand in compliance with the applicablechapter of Minnesota Statutes. I un-derstand that by signing this docu-ment I am subject to the penalties ofperjury as set forth in Section 609.48as if I had signed this document underoath.

FILED: June 29, 2011/s/ Roger A. Ballou, PhD, LMFT,

LPCC

(July 21 & 28, 2011) D3-BloomingtonCounselingCenter


Notice of SalePursuant to MN Statute 168.B06, notice is given that the following vehicle, a 1996 Dodge Dakota, vin#1B7GG23Y6TS685993, MD plate#94T963, will be eligible for sale on 7-28-11 at Southside Towing, Inc., 7700 Hwy101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379, 952-445-8928

(July 21, 2011) D3-DodgeDakota

LEGAL NOTICES




Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances

Governmental Funds


Community Public Safety Nonmajor Total

General Development Special Improvement Capital Improvement State Aid Governmental Governmental

Fund Block Grant Revenue Bonds Projects Construction Construction Funds Funds

REVENUES

Property taxes 34,101,434$ -$ -$ 2,226,975$ 333,062$ 1,511,100$ -$ 540,739$ 38,713,310$

Fiscal disparities 2,954,235 - - 191,549 - 114,753 - 46,493 3,307,030

Special assessments 34,150 - - 3,176,372 - - - - 3,210,522

Lodging and admissions tax 6,200,709 - - - - - - - 6,200,709

Business licenses 3,623,605 - - - - - - - 3,623,605

Fines and forfeitures 1,210,067 - 305,299 - - - - - 1,515,366

Intergovernmental 2,085,902 668,083 1,608,494 - 251,282 1,289,491 1,039,957 2,098,029 9,041,238

Program income 2,267,649 222,702 - - - - - 403,849 2,894,200

Interest 319,020 - 51,916 141,788 914,124 411,373 143,841 102,470 2,084,532

Net change in fair value of investments (7,244) - (681) (3,067) (8,711) (6,166) (2,447) (1,325) (29,641)

Other 499,743 - - 57,884 786,826 117,879 94,220 1,266,784 2,823,336

Franchise fees - - - - - - - 1,081,459 1,081,459

Other contractual component unit - - - - 4,228,070 - - - 4,228,070

Total revenues 53,289,270 890,785 1,965,028 5,791,501 6,504,653 3,438,430 1,275,571 5,538,498 78,693,736

EXPENDITURES

Current:

General services 5,206,650 - - 36,507 - 112,253 - 13,333 5,368,743

Development services 5,618,704 858,725 - - 8,839,344 60,025 - 32,016 15,408,814

Public works 11,517,903 - - - - 132,366 - 259,049 11,909,318

Public safety 20,910,598 - 4,589,515 - - - - - 25,500,113

Community services 8,461,752 - - - 212,834 - - 2,984,073 11,658,659

Debt service: -

Administrative charges - - - 57,751 - - - 30,557 88,308

Interest - - - 1,453,531 - 36,200 - 471,484 1,961,215

Principal retirement - - - 3,185,000 - - - 1,150,000 4,335,000

Capital outlay: -

Development services - - - - 2,660,041 137,390 - - 2,797,431

Public works 4,179 - - - - 8,028,508 165,710 355,499 8,553,896

Public safety 99,851 - 659,612 - - - - - 759,463

Community services - - - - 650,168 - - 214,868 865,036

Total expenditures 51,819,637 858,725 5,249,127 4,732,789 12,362,387 8,506,742 165,710 5,510,879 89,205,996

Excess (deficiency) of

revenues over (under) expenditures 1,469,633 32,060 (3,284,099) 1,058,712 (5,857,734) (5,068,312) 1,109,861 27,619 (10,512,260)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)

Transfers from other funds 2,672,697 - 5,121,723 - 48,648 6,144,309 - 126,230 14,113,607

Transfers to other funds (4,604,207) (32,060) (448,000) - (2,270,304) (6,144,309) - (866,164) (14,365,044)

Issuance of debt - - 2,173,696 61,225 - 6,173,775 - 36,304 8,445,000

Premium on bonds issued - - 15,426 - - - - - 15,426

Discount on bonds issued - - - - - (18,998) - - (18,998)

Total other financing sources (uses) (1,931,510) (32,060) 6,862,845 61,225 (2,221,656) 6,154,777 - (703,630) 8,189,991

Net change in fund balance (461,877) - 3,578,746 1,119,937 (8,079,390) 1,086,465 1,109,861 (676,011) (2,322,269)

Fund balance - January 1 19,912,160 - 3,052,167 9,342,461 46,763,698 17,491,260 7,296,593 4,782,302 108,640,641

Fund balance - December 31 19,450,283$ -$ 6,630,913$ 10,462,398$ 38,684,308$ 18,577,725$ 8,406,454$ 4,106,291$ 106,318,372$

City of Bloomington




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBy the City Council

APPLICANT:Lyndale Circle Property Owners

PROPERTY ADDRESS:Lyndale Circle at the Bluffs on SansPierre

PURPOSE:Street name change of private street“Lyndale Circle” to “Lyndale Bluffs Trail”per a petition request by a 2/3 majority of

owners on that street.

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING:August 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM


HOW TO PARTICIPATE:Submit a letter to the address below ex-pressing your views; and/or


3. Email: [email protected]

FURTHER INFORMATION:Jen Desrude, Civil EngineerBloomington Public Works1700 West 98th StreetBloomington, MN 55431(952) 563-4862Email: [email protected]

(July 21, 2011) D3-LyndaleCircle

LEGAL NOTICES



Statement of Fund Net Assets

Proprietary Funds

December 31, 2010

Governmental

Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds Activities -

Nonmajor Internal

Water/Wastewater Storm Water Recreational Proprietary Service

Utility Utility Facilities Funds Total Funds

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents 7,314,333$ 3,250,545$ 1,592,238$ 401,809$ 12,558,925$ 29,120,896$

Accrued interest receivable 33,562 17,758 7,315 2,513 61,148 140,753

Taxes receivable 39,663 - - 55,347 95,010 -

Accounts receivable 4,014,746 920,158 173,903 368,921 5,477,728 20,431

Other assets 90,869 - 1,641 - 92,510 527,674

Due from other funds 575,249 - - - 575,249 -

Due from other governments - - - - - 33,819

Inventory 219,582 - - - 219,582 283,820

Total current assets 12,288,004 4,188,461 1,775,097 828,590 19,080,152 30,127,393

Noncurrent assets:

Land 2,280,001 478,858 1,955,757 - 4,714,616 11,432,262

Buildings and structures 18,386,132 791,498 14,531,838 - 33,709,468 39,737,026

Machinery and equipment 1,285,132 36,094 1,073,855 91,863 2,486,944 29,370,512

Improvements 2,117,458 1,908,425 2,208,900 - 6,234,783 472,075

Distribution system 88,603,967 27,981,659 - - 116,585,626 -

Accumulated depreciation (60,146,373) (8,791,959) (10,516,247) (78,537) (79,533,116) (26,295,312)

Total noncurrent assets 52,526,317 22,404,575 9,254,103 13,326 84,198,321 54,716,563

Total assets 64,814,321 26,593,036 11,029,200 841,916 103,278,473 84,843,956

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable 1,559,211 81,316 75,681 61,902 1,778,110 2,044,216

Estimated claims payable - - - - - 516,500

Due to other funds - - 625,832 98,500 724,332 575,249

Unearned revenue - - 17,609 - 17,609 -

Bonds payable - - 155,000 - 155,000 -

Accrued interest payable - - 7,866 - 7,866 16,277

Deposits payable 7,509 - - - 7,509 -

Total current liabilities 1,566,720 81,316 881,988 160,402 2,690,426 3,152,242

Noncurrent liabilities:

Benefits payable - - - - - 11,382,109

Bonds payable - - 300,000 - 300,000 5,900,000

Estimated claims payable - - - - - 766,738

Deposits payable 40,046 - - - 40,046 -

Total noncurrent liabilities 40,046 - 300,000 - 340,046 18,048,847

Total liabilities 1,606,766 81,316 1,181,988 160,402 3,030,472 21,201,089

NET ASSETS

Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 52,526,317 22,404,575 8,799,103 13,326 83,743,321 48,816,563

Restricted - other purposes - - 183,500 - 183,500 -

Unrestricted 10,681,238 4,107,145 864,609 668,188 16,321,180 14,826,304

Total net assets 63,207,555$ 26,511,720$ 9,847,212$ 681,514$ 100,248,001$ 63,642,867$

City of Bloomington




Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets

Proprietary Funds


Governmental

Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds Activities -

Nonmajor Internal

Water/Wastewater Storm Water Recreational Proprietary Service

Utility Utility Facilities Funds Total Funds

Operating revenues:

Charges for services 19,861,818$ 4,487,213$ 3,658,146$ 1,726,338$ 29,733,515$ 24,408,773$

Other 112,866 4,757 - - 117,623 1,330

Total operating revenues 19,974,684 4,491,970 3,658,146 1,726,338 29,851,138 24,410,103

Operating expenses:

Salaries and benefits 4,581,237 1,079,715 2,253,590 975,019 8,889,561 12,787,191

Materials, supplies and service 5,245,686 1,140,712 2,251,002 1,111,914 9,749,314 9,128,029

Depreciation 2,105,864 976,897 611,281 2,423 3,696,465 3,431,762

Water purchased 3,170,488 - - - 3,170,488 -

Wastewater disposal cost 6,018,271 - - - 6,018,271 -

Total operating expenses 21,121,546 3,197,324 5,115,873 2,089,356 31,524,099 25,346,982

Operating income (loss) (1,146,862) 1,294,646 (1,457,727) (363,018) (1,672,961) (936,879)

Nonoperating revenues (expenses):

Taxes 24,925 - 903,438 8,138 936,501 -

Fiscal disparities - - 65,373 - 65,373 -

Intergovernmental - - 16,768 223,403 240,171 59,994

Interest income 130,128 84,625 26,552 5,099 246,404 535,606

Net change in fair value of investments (2,044) (1,083) (446) (153) (3,726) (8,584)

Gain (loss) on sale of capital assets - - 7,481 - 7,481 51,652

Other - - 37,000 - 37,000 -

Interest expense - - (20,310) - (20,310) (306,236)

Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 153,009 83,542 1,035,856 236,487 1,508,894 332,432

Income (loss) before transfers (993,853) 1,378,188 (421,871) (126,531) (164,067) (604,447)

Transfers from other funds - - - 250,000 250,000 171,678

Transfers to other funds - - - (32,333) (32,333) (137,908)

Change in net assets (993,853) 1,378,188 (421,871) 91,136 53,600 (570,677)

Total net assets - January 1 64,201,408 25,133,532 10,269,083 590,378 100,194,401 64,213,544

Total net assets - December 31 63,207,555$ 26,511,720$ 9,847,212$ 681,514$ 100,248,001$ 63,642,867$

City of Bloomington


SPORTSThursday, July 21, 2011 Bloomington Visit us online at minnlocal.com Page 30

STARS OF THE WEEK

Ben CousinsThe Bloomington 17-year-old earned a

spot on the Minnesota Storm Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling teams thatare competing this week in the NationalJunior Championships in Fargo, N.D.Cousins, a 152-pounder, placed third forKennedy High School in the section tourna-ment last season. He is also the school’sExcel Award winner and maintains a 3.6grade-point average.

Jack DunneThe Bloomington golfer recorded a hole

in one on the 152-yard 16th hole atMeadowbrook Golf Course, using a 6-iron.

Kenisha BellThe Bloomington Kennedy sophomore

guard was a member of the MinnesotaNorth Tartan girls basketball team that wonthe 14-and-under title at the national AAUtournament July 6-10 in Orlando, Fla. Bellscored 15 points, grabbed five reboundsand had five assists in her team’s 49-34victory over the Philadelphia Bells in thechampionship game.

Kelly BrinkmanBrinkman, 30, of Bloomington, was the

women’s 10K race winner at theFirecracker Run July 4 at ExcelsiorCommons. Brinkman’s winning time was37 minutes, 15 seconds.

Tonoia WadeThe Bloomington Kennedy sophomore

guard/forward helped her Minnesota NorthTartan AAU girls basketball team win thenational 14-and-under title in Orlando.Wade came through with nine points andseven rebounds during her team’s 49-34win over the Philadelphia Bells in thechampionship game. She scored 18 pointsin a 54-40 semifinal victory over theMinnesota Stars.

Editor’s note: Send nominationsfor Stars of the Week honors tosports editor Greg Kleven [email protected]. Youth,high school, college and adult recre-ational sports athletes will be con-sidered.

Firemen’s tourney provides heated competitionBY GREG KLEVENSUN NEWSPAPERS

The action was as heatedas the high temperaturesand humidity surroundingthe 53rd annualFiremen’s/Virg EllrichMemorial Slowpitch SoftballTournament July 14-17 atValley View and Dred Scottfields in Bloomington.

A record 160 Class Athrough Class D teams par-ticipated in the double-elimi-nation tourney.Temperatures reached themid-90s and dew points werein the 70s. But the muggyconditions did not spoil theweekend for 20,000 players,spectators and volunteerswho were part of the four-day event sponsored by theBloomington Knights of

Columbus.The tournament attracted

teams from Canada,Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa,Wyoming, North and SouthDakota, Maryland andNevada.

Bloomington and sur-rounding communities suchas Edina, Eden Prairie,Richfield, Burnsville, AppleValley and Lakeville sup-plied local entrants as wellas outstate Minnesota towns.

There were six tourna-ment brackets in men’s,women’s and co-rec divi-sions. Tournament resultswill be published in nextweek’s Sun-Current.

Firemen’s softball tourna-ment photos appear courtesyof mattvollumphotography.com.

At left, Stacey KurtzDeFries focuses onan incoming pitchduring a plateappearance for theB l o o m i n g t o nShantytown slow-pitch team inwomen’s Firemen’stourney competi-tion.

At right, Bloomingtonmayor GeneWinstead throws outthe ceremonial firstpitch to open theFiremen’s softballtourney.

BobbyWotherspooncatches aninfield fly fortheBloomingtonFirefighters inthe 160-teamFiremen’stourney.Wotherspoonis a formerJeffersonHigh Schoolathlete.

MARK YOUR CALENDAREden Prairie will be the host city for the state American Legion baseballtournament Friday, July 29, through Monday, Aug. 1. Games in the 16-team,double-elimination tournament will be played at Round Lake Stadium andMiller Park in Eden Prairie as well as Braemar Park in Edina..


Jefferson FB Golf ClassicThe 11th annual Jefferson Football Golf

Classic is Friday, Aug. 5, at Dwan GolfCourse in Bloomington. Golfers shouldreport to the course by 12:30 p.m. for a shot-gun start.

Cost is $80 and includes golf, cart anddinner at Embassy Suites, 2800 AmericanBlvd. W., Bloomington.

Download registration informationfrom bitly.com/JeffFB-Golf.

Free softball clinicsBloomington Fastpitch will conduct

free softball clinics for Bloomington girlsages 7-17 on Aug. 2-4. These clinics lastfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily at Kelly Fields3 and 4.

Clinics will be for all ages and skill lev-els with an emphasis on hitting, fieldingand baserunning. Players should bringwater, glove, bat and tennis shoes or cleats.

Clinics are free but donations will beaccepted and given to the BloomingtonFastpitch Association scholarship fund.

Information: 612-269-7653 (Jim Hanson).

Dance team fundraiserThe Bloomington Kolleens dance

team is holding a “Whopper and Wash”car wash fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, July 23, and Friday, Aug.5, at the Burger King restaurant at 98thStreet and Nicollet Avenue inBloomington.

Tickets are $5 and include a car washand hamburger from Burger King.

Information: 952-854-5245 (NancyJost).

Jefferson VB campBloomington Jefferson’s volleyball

program is holding summer camps forgirls entering grades 3-9 in the fall.

Summer camps will be Aug. 8-11 atJefferson Activity Center. Registrationforms and more information can beobtained atwww.jeff2.bloomington.k12.mn.us/teachers/jhs_volleyball/.

Contact Jefferson head coachMichelle Grice at 763-425-9201 [email protected].

Jaguar BB golf eventThe 16th annual Jefferson High School

boys basketball golf tournament fundrais-er is Sunday, Aug. 21, at Dwan Golf Coursein Bloomington.

Tee times begin at 11 a.m. for the four-person scramble. Cost is $75 and includesgolf, cart, picnic dinner and awards.Proceeds benefit Jefferson’s boys basket-ball program.

For more information or a registrationform, contact Teresa Rosen at 952-996-0501or [email protected].

3-on-3 basketball tourneyThe Bloomington Athletic Association

(BAA) will sponsor a 3-on-3 basketballtournament from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 17. Site is still to be determined.

This tournament is for boys in the fol-lowing grade levels: 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12.Girls grade levels are 6-9 and 10-12.

Teams consist of three to six players.Player fee is $5. Team shirts will be provid-ed.

Information: baaonline.org.

Editor’s note: Please e-mail allBloomington sports shorts releases [email protected] or fax to sportseditor Greg Kleven at 763-424-7388. Deadlinefor releases is noon on Thursday for publi-cation in next week’s Sun-Current.

LOOKING AHEAD

District Legion playoffsSix teams from the South Hennepin League, six

from the North Hennepin, two from the North EndLeague and two from Wright County will vie forstate tournament berths during the Tenth Districtplayoffs Thursday, July 21, through Sunday, July24, at Wintercrest Park in Coon Rapids.

Eden Prairie, the defending state champion, isamong the district favorites along with Edina andWayzata from the South Hennepin and CoonRapids, Osseo and Maple Grove from the NorthHennepin.

“It should be a pretty strong field,” said SouthHennepin League director Gene Berg. “You’ve gotthe defending state champion, Eden Prairie, a teamthat finished second in the Legion World Series lastsummer, and the North Hennepin has three verycompetitive teams.”

A number of outstanding pitchers will have asay in the tournament outcome. Among them areAdam Bray and Tyler Ruemmele of Eden Prairie,Paul Voelker of Wayzata, James Dean of Edina, TimShannon of Hopkins, Pete Wenker of Maple Grove,Sam Windle of Osseo and Logan Shore of CoonRapids.

The top four finishers in the Tenth District tour-nament will advance to the state tournament inEden Prairie July 29-Aug. 1.

Town team playoffsBloomington, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park

are best bets to earn first-round byes in theRiverview Amateur Baseball League playoffs.

Those clubs currently hold the top three placesin the standings.

Edina is fourth in the standings and Hopkins isfifth. Both of those clubs would most likely play infirst-round series beginning July 26 at local sites.

In each series, the team with the higher seedplays two games of the three-game series at home.Dates for the three state-qualifying series are Aug.2, 4 and 7.

Urban Wildland racesRegistration is open for the Urban Wildland 5K

and half-marathon races.The events are Saturday, Aug. 6, at Veterans

Park in Richfield. The half-marathon will begin at 7a.m. and the 5K starts at 7:15.

Runners may register at active.com.

– COMPILED BY JOHN SHERMAN

Bandits are bidding forRiverview League titleBloomington trails first-place Minnetonkaby one gameBY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Bloomington Bandits hope to recov-er from a mild hitting slump as the townteam prepares for its final regular sea-son games.

The Bandits are 22-5 overall and sec-ond in the Riverview League standingswith a 10-2 record. The MinnetonkaMillers are first (10-1) and St. Louis Parkis third (9-2).

Bloomington has struggled at theplate in recent action losing toMinnetonka (6-0), Hopkins (1-0) andEagan (11-1).

“Our hitters have struggled lately,but hopefully we begin swinging the

bats better in the final weeks of the reg-ular season,” said Bandits head coachGeorge Walker. “Cliff Christophersonhas been pitching great, but we haven’thit well in the past two games he haspitched.”

Bloomington was able to put togethera solid hitting attack during a 10-0 victo-ry over the Westside Bombers July 13.

Scott Davis, Aaron Hoese and MarkHanson had two hits each. Hanson pro-vided two RBI. Davis, Sam Baltes, AlexMack and Ryan Walker drove in one runeach.

The Bandits have been successful atthe plate and on the mound for much ofthe 2011 season.

Hoese leads Bloomington with a .436batting average. Other top hitters areBaltes (.368), Kyle Bassamore (.362),Dusty Walker (.342), Davis (.333) andMack (.333).

Christopherson has been a work-

horse on the mound for the Bandits. Hehas a 7-3 record and 2.06 earned-runaverage. Christopherson has struck out44 in 39 innings.

Josh Gist has been another clutchpitcher for the Bandits. Gist has a 6-0record with a 2.80 ERA and struck out 38in 45 innings.

Nick Cobb’s record is 4-1 with a 2.08ERA.

Bloomington will host St. Louis Parkat 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at HaddoxField.

The Bandits travel to South St. Paulto play Stockmen’s Irish at 7:30 p.m.Friday, July 22, at McGuire Field.

On Saturday, Bloomington meetsHopkins at 5:15 p.m. on Big WillowField.

The Bandits return home to play theMinneapolis Rocks at 5 p.m. Sunday,July 24. Bloomington hosts Eagan at 8p.m. Tuesday, July 26.

SHORTS


The items in the photo above are examples of what “The Gold Guys” will accept from people wanting to turnold jewelry, coins and other things made from valuable metals into cash. (Submitted photo)

By REBECCA KORTUSSpecial to the Sun-Current

“All that glitters is not gold.”William Shakespeare wrote that more than

400 years ago and it remains apropos today,especially if you’re thinking about selling yourgold jewelry and looking to turn a tidy profit intoday’s red-hot gold market.

But first, what do you know about sellingjewelry? Where do you go? Who can youtrust? That’s where Joe Beasy and ShaneMaquire of The Gold Guys can help. They’vedesigned a business model based on trustand fairness for selling precious metals infamiliar mall-like settings. They’ll guide youthrough the selling process without any addedpressure or expense in an open and relaxedatmosphere.

The Gold Guys formula is simple; bring inyour gold chains, bracelets, class rings, cufflinks or any of your precious metal includingsilver. First, it’s tested for authenticity andkarat content then weighed right in front ofyou and not carted off out of sight to a backroom where you don’t know what’s going on.You’re quoted a price based on that morning’sLondon’s gold market and if you agree to sell,they will pay you on the spot.

“You’re in control of your transaction fromstart to finish. We show you how it works. Wemake an offer. You accept and then you’re onyour way,” Maguire said

Based in Minnesota, The Gold Guys startedthree years ago and now have more than 11stores in California, Nevada, Hawaii and Iowa.Their success has enabled them to expandglobally and they’re currently in the process ofopening a store in Bucharest, Romania.

Entrepreneurs Beasy and Maguire met 20years ago and have been business partnersand friends ever since. With advice from col-leagues about the bullish gold market andtheir entrepreneurial expertise they came upwith their successful concept.

“We’re idea guys,” Beasy said. “We saw thestorm clouds on the horizon for the economyand thought how can we parlay the gold mar-ket into something. That’s how The Gold Guyswas born.”

The Gold Guys mission statement stresses

the importance of exemplary customer rela-tionship and service and paying the highestprice for your gold. As a result, has earnedthem the 2011 Gold Award from Top TenReviews, an online consumer review and rat-ing service beating out several well-knownnational contenders for the honor.

“We’re proud of our number one rankingwith Top Ten Reviews. It’s like getting anacademy award,” Beasy said.

The Gold Guys offers mobile services forcustomers for whatever reason can’t make itto their stores, mail-in service and their popu-lar gold parties. Gold parties are similar toother home sales parties but without thedreaded sales pitch and oftentimes, reluctantguests. The Gold Guys provides email invita-tions and wine and cheese for 10 or moreguests. Invitees bring their jewelry to yourhome where a company representative doesall the work. The host receives a percentageof the sales and the guests go home happywith money in their pockets. Gold parties arealso a dynamite idea for fundraisers and char-ities.

Charity work is a huge part of The GoldGuys commitment to the communities theyserve. Beasy and Maguire are active with theJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, theSusan G. Komen Race For the Cure, theHawaii food bank and many other notablecharities. The Gold Guys have recently shot apilot for a reality television similar to PawnStars on The History Channel and are cur-rently shopping it around to the networks.This recent high-profile endeavor will take TheGold Guys to another level in their alreadysuccessful business.

With gold prices at an all-time high, now isthe time to gather up your unwanted gold jew-elry that’s been stashed away in your drawer,jewelry box or perhaps in an old sock longforgotten stuffed in the back of your closet.All you have to do is bring it in to The GoldGuys and you’ll walk away with some cash inyour pocket or you can take Maguire’s advice,“Turn your old jewelry in and go out and buygold coins, because now, you’re preservingyour wealth. Gold is the real currency of theworld.”

You can strike it rich with ‘The Gold Guys’

CALL 952-392-6800 TO REQUEST AN ORDER FORM,OR DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM FROM WWW.MNSUN.COM

Members of Bloomington United Juniors participated in the Woodbury Play Day in June. Juniors is an accelerateddevelopment program for players ages 6-8 years old who would like to get ready for competitive soccer.

BYSC is accepting registrations for the South Metro High School Prep Camp (SMHSPC), running August 1-5,and Fall Kickers recreational soccer programs for pre-Kindergarten through sixth graders. Register atwww.bysc.org, or call 952-926-2844.

"WE LOVE SOCCER!"

Photographer: Shelly Peters

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2620

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2600

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2620

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2510

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2360

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2360

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2380

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Help Wanted/Part Time

9200

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Edina - 50th & France1BR w/ deck. $685 + elec.612-210-9744 320-274-3398

Apartments &Condos For Rent

6400

E. Bloom furnished sleep-ing room $450 w/ Util'sAvl Now! 952-240-1655

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5600

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HousesFor Rent

5400

Rentals5000

Poodle Standard, blk. M,3 mos., crate trained, beg.housetrained. 763-434-5303www.castandardpoodles.com

Pets3970

Agriculture/Animals/Pets3900

17' Alumacraft Canoe, VeryGood Cndtn, Plus Paddles$400 Plymouth 763-473-4264

Sports &Recreation

3820

Pontoon boat: 18', 1999, Au-rora. 50hp ES Outboardmotor, boat cover & Bimi-ni top, $3,300. 952-393-9967

14' Alumacraft Fishing Boat w/2 seats, 2 motors on trailer $1500

763-497-4070

Boats, New& Used

3720

'84 AMF Sunfish Wet Sailorall parts provide incl. trlr.Ex cond! $1,200 612-860-1420

Boats, New& Used

3720

Leisure3700

Multi-Family 7/28-30 (8-3)Greeting cards/stationary,HH, cloz, kids-Legos/Beanie,etc. 4108 Lake Dr Av N

Robbinsdale3668

Huge Sale: 7/28-29 (8-5)7/30 (8-12) Furn, tools,books, HH & more. 220 Zinnia Lane North

Plymouth3665

Temple Israel Sisterhood24th & Fremont Ave S. (just

off Hennepin Ave) - HugeSale! 7/31 $5 Adm. (12-6);8/1 - 3 Free Adm. (10-8)

Tues-½ price; Wed-Bag day

Minneapolis3653

St Philips Luth. ChurchPresale 7/27 (5-8p) $4 Adm;7/28-29 (9-7); 7/30 (9-12)Half Price - $5/bag - mostcloz. 6180 Hwy 65 NE

Fridley3629

Large N'Hood & YardSales 7/28-30 (8-5)HH, Clothes for all, microwave & misc.

6905 Lombardy Lane

Crystal3619

Huge 250 Family Sale!Family of God Church

8/3 (5-8) $3 Adm.; 8/4 (9-8);8/5 (9-5); 8/6 (9-12)

8625 Zane Ave. North

7/22 (8-5) 7/23 (8-12) Lots ofbaby items. 9714 FallgoldParkway North

BrooklynPark

3608

Brooklyn United Meth.Church 7/27 (6-9) Pre-sale$3 Adm. 7/28-29 (10-7); 7/30(9-12). Sat. - ½ Price & Boxsale 10:30-12 www.bumc.org

7200 Brooklyn Blvd.

BrooklynCenter

3607

Sat 7/30 ONLY (8-2), kidscloz up to sz 14, toys, biketrailer. 8230 Penn Ave S.

Moving 7/28-30 (8-4) Tools,car parts, X-mas, furn.,Mn/Wmn cloz 8439 12th Av S

HUGE! 10427 Aquila Av. S7/28 & 7/30 (9-4) Tons offabric, books, HH, port . AC

Bloomington3606

Christ Lutheran Church641 89th Ave. NE, Blaine

Over 250 families!Presale Wed 8/3 (5-8) $3 AdmThurs 8/4 (9-7); Fri 8/5 (9-6);

Sat 8/6 (9-12) - $3 Bag Day

Blaine3605

Garage Salesnext week3600

1 DAY ONLY 7/23 (8-3),Misc. HH,

2640 Abbott Ave North

Robbinsdale3568

1 Stop shopping @ our sale7/21-23 (8-5). Lots of items!

7421 Emerson Ave S.

Richfield3567

WayzataPublic Schools Sale

Furniture, AV, and misc.Thursday, July 21

(9am - 2pm)Wayzata Central Middle

School - Ice Arena305 Vicksburg Lane

Plymouth

July 21-23 (8-3) Antiqs,tools, HH items, fish house,more! 12610 58th Ave. N.

7/21 (8-4); 7/22 (8-12) Kidstoys/puzzles, Wmns cloz,oak furn. 4625 Jewel Ln N.

Plymouth3565

Multi-Fam 7/21-22 (7-6); 7/23(7-1) HH, books, movies,kid/adlt cloz, fishing, X-mas,collectbls. 4312 Woods Way

Minnetonka

3554

7/22 (9-4) & 7/23 (9-1), TV's,Misc HH, Furn, No checks,Cash Only. 6560 2nd St NE

Fridley

3529

Grandmother's Sale! Toys,games, amoire -exc cond.,HH, 1 blk W of Jerry's 5604Johnson Dr. 7/21-22 (8-4)

Books, DVDs, jewelry,watches, furn, telescope,desk, misc. 5504 Oak Glen(Btwn 71st & 72nd/CahillRd. July 22-23 (10-5)

Edina

3525

P.E.O. Multi-Family SaleFurn, HH gds, plus! 7/21-23(9-5) 7917 South Bay Curve

Multi-Fam! 7/21 (9-3) 7/23(9/1). 8680 Grier Ln Ret.teacher stuff, HH, jewelry.

Multi Family Sale. Furn,kids clothes, collectibles,Spoon Ridge. July 21-23, 8-5

Eden Prairie

3524

Multi-Family 7/21-22 (8-6) Fabrics, patterns, books,collectbls./dishes, ThomasKinkade prints, HH, kids.1765 Monterey Lane

Eagan

3523

Estate Sale. 7/21-23 (9-4)3217 Xenia Ave N. Antqfurniture & misc. items

Crystal

3519

ONE DAY SALE - 8-3KID'S STUFF, FURN,

13633 KRESTWOOD DRTHURSDAY, JULY 21st

Burnsville3509

Estate Sale 7/21-23 (9-5)Antiq. furn, glasswr., vintg.toys-Troll dolls, crafts/decorHH. 14608 Summit Oaks Dr

Burnsville3509

Sat., July 23 (8:30-12)Hennepin Technical College

9000 Brooklyn Blvd.Brooklyn Park

Tables, chairs, culinaryitems, pre-schl items, misc.

Furn, kids cloz, toys, HHitems. 7/21-22 (8-5) 7/23 (8-12) 7423 W River Rd Crt

BrooklynPark

3508

Oak Baby BR Set, furn.,kids toys/cloz, HH 7/22-23(8-4) 8120 Rhode Island Cir

Multi-Family SaleWed-Fri, 7/20-22 (8a - 5p)

8411 5th Ave. South

7/21-22 (9-6); 7/23 (9-1) HH,Furn., Wmns plus Sz. Cloz &misc. 8406 Columbus Ave S.

Bloomington3506

Estate Sale! 7/22-23 (8-3)1888 129th Ave NE, Mens,tools, HH & more!

Blaine3505

Garage Salesthis week3500

Crown Upright PianoNeeds tuning. Good cond!$850/BO. 763-544-1236

Baldwin Console Pianow/bench, medium oak fin.,built 1980, $600. 952-935-1566

MusicalInstuments

3280

Polaris Snowmobile &ATV's. Non-working only.Will pick-up, will paycash! Call 612-987-1044

Buying Old Trains & ToysSTEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not

work. Andy 651-329-0515

Misc.Wanted

3270

Refrigerator S/Side whiteH20 $390 Exc cond ELECSTOVE White Glass Top$285. Call 763-424-2636

Antiq. China Cabinet, deli-cate, rounded glass, oak,Good cond! $375. 26” SonyBravia flatscreen, hi-def,TV $120/BO. 952-945-0905

Misc.For Sale

3260

PaceSaver 3 whl Scooter,battery operated, w/bas-ket, Exc cond! New $2,500;ask. $1,000/BO 952-431-5781

MedicalSupplies

3250

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Good ThingsTo Eat

3210

07 Kawasaki Ninja 250RFREE! Contact me at

[email protected]

Give-Aways& Swaps

3200

Sleep Number bed forsale, series 9000. Electric

adjustable frame with pil-low top. Head board with

mirror, and side pierswith drawers included.

Works great $1,800. Call 612-237-1415

Oak Table, 4 boards & 4chairs, $150. Loveseat$125. Cash only 952-944-7939

Executive SteelCase Deskunit with file cabinet. Likenew! Plymouth 715-571-1920

Bookcase: beautiful, offwhite, $40/BO. Cabinet:vintg., light brwn, $40/BO.1948 Singer SewingMach. $50/BO 952-983-0345

Furnishings3160

EDINA6805 Hillside Lane

Fri 7/22 (8-4); Sat 7/23 (8-3)Contents of lovely Edinahome! LR, BR & Wickerporch furn., game table,lamps, Spode China &glass, Wedgwood, Lenox,Waterford, silver plate,many LP's, books, linens,kitch., RobotCoupe + ac-cess., bumper pool, TycoHO cars & tracks, washer,dryer, refrig., garage items

Augsburg CollegeAssociates

CHANHASSEN1071 Lake Susan Hills Dr.

July 22 (8:30-5:30)July 23 (8:30-4:30)

#'s Friday at 8amCountry French style deco-rated home -MOVING SALEwww.willmatthill.com

EstateSales

3130

Pleasant View MemorialGardens, Burns. 4 lots.Call for details 952-888-4941

Lovely Glen Haven – 2 plots, must sell, $1600

ea 952-926-4381

Glenhaven Garden of Na-tivity. Lot 93B spaces 1&2companion marker and 2vaults. $5K 763-537-8296

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2vaults w/companion head-stone. Value $8,990. Asking$6,500/BO. 218-828-3608

Burial Plot Avail in GlenHaven Memorial Gardens(Garden of the Apostles).Valued at $2625 will sellfor $1400. (715) [email protected]

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