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by Bryan Olson - Special to the Anoka County Record

The Anoka County Library Board at its July 18th meeting voted unanimously to pursue the preparation of a renovation feasibility study for the Centennial branch library in Circle Pines.

The library board held its annual joint meeting with the Anoka County Board a month prior. The initial work on the study will be done in-house by county staff.

Anoka County Library Director Maggie Snow told the board there were a number of maintenance issues with the 31-year old library. The bathrooms and HVAC system are original to the building, and the windows need replacing. Items such as these have been deferred for many years while the County contemplated building a new library in Lino Lakes. The last time new construction was discussed was in 2006. Since then, the project was included in some Capital Improvement Plans but by 2013 county officials decided to hold off on new library projects. (A $1 million remodeling of the Northtown Library was done in 2014).

Snow described the building and its meeting rooms as “too small” and said the entryway could be reconfigured. As to expanding the building, she told the library board that it would be studied: “we want to see what’s possible and its cost.”

The library board’s meeting packet stated, “extensive repairs were made in 1996 to correct structural problems with the walls and roof.” Carpeting was replaced in 1998 and a new boiler installed in 2011. The building is 6,300 square feet.

Volunteer hours up

Library volunteer hours during the first six months of 2016, compared to the same time frame in 2015, are up approximately 13% (teens) and 9% (adults).

The seven-member library board has been short a member since January. The open seat corresponds to

District 7, which is represented by County Commissioner Scott Schulte. Appointments to the library board are approved by the County Board.

Snow had been the interim Library Director since December 2015 and was appointed to the permanent position in May. Eleven applications were received. A memo dated May 12, 2016 from county administrator Jerry Soma said, “it was decided there were no external applications that were worthy of ongoing study.” The memo and contract were included in the May 16 library board meeting packet which is available on the library’s web site. Snow’s annual salary will be $114,000.

A training session for “Friends of the Library” groups will be held at the Rum River Library, 4201 6th Ave., Anoka, on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m., sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Library Friends (MALF).

The Minnesota Library Association convention will be held in Duluth, Sept. 29-30.

Survey of Anoka County residents and their library use

Included in the July 18th Anoka County Library Board meeting packet was a 130-page analysis of a survey that had been sent to 21,600 randomly-selected residents in the metro area.

The survey was paid for with federal tax dollars in the form of a grant funneled through MELSA, one of eleven regional library agencies of state government. Eight metro-area library systems, including that of Anoka County are in the MELSA region.

2,400 of the surveys were mailed to Anoka County residences. There were 561 completed surveys returned, for a response rate of 24%. There were two mailings: the first was a postcard alerting the resident that the survey would be coming, then the 34-question survey itself with a postage-paid envelope included.

The survey was conducted by National Research Center of Boulder, Colorado which has close ties to the National League of Cities and ICMA, the International City-County Managers Association. The results were not discussed at any great length by the Anoka County Library Board at its meeting.

The survey’s focus was limited entirely to gathering information as to how people use computers, in and outside of libraries. The survey was fashioned somewhat akin to a marketing survey. Do they use a computer to pay bills? Register to vote? Do banking? File taxes? Do they do any of these things on library computers?

Only 20 of the 34 points of the survey asked library-related questions; the other 14 were to identify the respondent like the U.S. Census would: 84% owned their own home, 91% were white, 53% were female, 25% were between the ages of 18 and 34; 43% were aged 35 to 54, and 33% of the respondents were 55 or older. 20% of the respondents lived alone, while 35% had two in the household. 36% of households had children 18 years of age or younger. 22% of households responding had people of age 65 or older.

44% of those responding to the question of education, said they had a bachelor’s degree or higher. 503 out of the 561 respondents answered a question about employment: 99 were retired and only 6 were unemployed and looking for work. 294 were employed full-time and 63 part-time.

No question was answered by all 561 respondents.

Since the mailing was to random addresses, invariably a small number of recipients may never have used a library.

To that point, 14% said they had never visited a library. 68 people had at least heard of such a thing as a library, but 5 people said they were completely unaware. 13 respondents didn’t know whether or not they had a library card. 385 people (75%) said they did. 114 did not have a library card.

To gauge frequency of use, the survey asked “how often have you visited an Anoka County library in the past

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County Offers Well Testing OptionsArsenic Found in Newly Constructed Wells

The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services (CHES) Department, in cooperation with 13 municipalities, is encouraging residents to check the safety of their private well water.

County residents may pick up a well water test kit at participating city and township offices (listed below) or in the Environmental Services Unit, Suite 360 of the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue in Anoka. Water samples can be submitted to the county’s Environmental Services Unit for analysis every Monday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon. The well water testing kit includes details about water collection and submission. A laboratory fee of $30.00 will be charged for coliform bacteria and nitrate-nitrogen analysis.

Residents are encouraged to perform an annual sanitary analysis to determine the concentration of nitrate-nitrogen and the presence of coliform bacteria in their drinking water supply. Unlike public water utilities, private well water is not treated with chlorine to prevent bacteria growth. Simply looking at the appearance of drinking water is not a reliable indicator of whether it is safe to drink. An annual coliform bacteria test is a good way to ensure that your drinking water continues to be free of bacteria.

Nitrate-nitrogen occurs naturally in groundwater and wells at concentrations below one milligram per liter (mg/L). Nitrogen can seep into private wells from a variety of sources including septic systems, nitrogen fertilizers, animal feedlots, and landfills. The Minnesota Department of Health has established a Health Risk Limit (HRL) for nitrate-nitrogen at 10 mg/L. Levels above that point may pose an immediate risk to infants and pregnant women.

In a Minnesota Department of Health program to monitor the water quality of newly constructed wells, 8.7% of private (home/cabin) wells in Anoka County exceeded the safe drinking water level for arsenic. Exposure to arsenic can have serious adverse health effects. Several water treatment options are available.

The testing of private wells used for drinking water is the responsibility of individual owners. There are an estimated 25,000 private wells in service throughout Anoka County. Only a small percentage of them are tested annually.

In addition to testing for nitrate-nitrogen and the presence of coliform bacteria, the CHES Department also can provide analyses for arsenic, lead, fluoride, iron, chloride, and total hardness. For more information about well water testing, call the Environmental Services Unit at 763-422-7063.

Along with the Anoka Conservation District, the following cities are participating in the well testing program: Andover, Bethel, Blaine, Centerville, Columbus, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, and St. Francis.

REPAIRS TO CENTENNIAL LIBRARY DISCUSSED BY ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY BOARDRESULTS OF RANDOM SURVEY PRESENTED AT MEETING

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12 months?” 139 out of 513 answered “Never”. 29% of the respondents said they visit an Anoka County library at least once a month or more frequently.

“How important, if at all, is it to you to have access to each of the following? — A computer, internet access, or a smart phone”: At least 60 people did not answer the question. Half of the respondents rated having access to a computer as “essential”. The other choices ranged from “Very important” down to “Not at all important.” In addition, half of the respondents felt internet access was “essential” and 35% thought a smart phone was “essential”.

Regarding the other extreme, 15% thought a computer was “not at all important” to them, 12% were not concerned about a lack of internet access, and 24% didn’t care one whit about smart phones.

The survey wanted to know how many people had internet service at home. 10% (51 respondents) said they didn’t, which closely follows the 12% number of respondents who were not concerned about this fact. 432 people said they had high-speed internet service and 12 people said they were still using dial-up.

Which devices do you own? 90% said they had desktop or laptop computers at home, and 10% did not. 70% of computer users also had the tablet variety. 78% had smart phones.

How frequently are these devices used in certain locations, such as home, work, school, senior center, etc., on a daily, weekly, monthly basis?

In the ‘daily’ category, home, work and school were the top 3 locations for daily computer use. Only 11 respondents said they use a computer in a public library on a daily basis. 28 respondents do this on a weekly basis; 16 said they use a library computer at least once a month, and 87 said their use is less frequent. A whopping 70% (332 respondents) said they never use a computer in a library. All response categories showed that away-from-home computer work is performed more often in coffee shops and restaurants than in libraries. Only 10 people said they ever use a computer in a senior center.

Do they use the library website? 35% said they have used the site within the past year to search the library catalog. The same number said they used the site to request or renew a library book (The survey used the words “library book” rather than the broader word, “materials”. Whether respondents’ answers reflected this distinction is unknown). About 20% said they had downloaded an e-book or other files, and the same number had used a library website to search a database.

For these questions, the survey did not specify the Anoka County Library web site. Databases and downloadable files are also available on other state-run and university websites, and the Hennepin County Library website has a more extensive research database than any of the other metro area library systems. We don’t know if respondents included these other possible uses when formulating their answers.

About 40 to 50 people said they didn’t know a library’s catalog could be searched online, didn’t know that E-books could be downloaded, nor were they aware that library fines could be paid on the website. (It’s been said at Anoka County Library Board meetings that fine collections went up after the means for electronic payment was introduced on the website and at check-out machines in the libraries).

“Would you like the library to help you with any of the following computer skills or activities?” (the respondent was asked if he wanted help from the library rather than help from any source). Respondents had a choice of “Yes”, “Maybe” or “No” among various computer tasks.

Did respondents want instruction from a library about how to use a computer? 8% said emphatically ‘yes.’ Another 13% thought ‘maybe’, and 79% were a definite ‘no.’

Combining the ‘yes’ and the ‘maybe’ responses, 12% wanted help with learning how to send email, 21% with smart phones, and a large percentage, 34%, thought they needed help with downloading E-books and files. (By comments received and research by the Record, the downloading of E-books seems to be a vexing task even for experienced computer users.)

33% want to work with photos, video or audio. 30% want help with research. 16% had an interest in learning social media skills. 21% want to know how to use a computer to contact government staffs or officials; 17% want to apply for a government program.

28% are seeking legal information. 18% are looking for jobs, while the same number want to find information about running a business. 33% have an interest in learning computer programs such as Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and the like. Banking and shopping online skills were of interest to about 10 to 12% of the respondents. (Many programs and the mechanics of using a computer are taught at fee-based classes at the Science Museum, Community Education at various schools, and at other locations).

82% said they never use a library computer to access the internet. 80% said they never use printers in the library, and 81% said they never use the library’s wireless internet while using their own computer.

Another question was specific to using a library computer to contact government online. Only 23 out of 487 answering the question said they have ever done this. Examples given for what constituted “government contact” included the filing of tax returns or registering to vote.

The survey also asked for reasons why you wouldn’t use a library computer online: 84% said they can get on the internet at home, at school, or at work. 14% said they don’t need to use a computer to contact government.

Less than 8% were concerned about the security of the library’s computers. Even fewer said they didn’t know how to use the library’s computers. 8 respondents said “there isn’t a library close to me.” 22 respondents said the library isn’t open when they need to use a computer.

A question meant to invoke a comment asked, “what would you like to be able to do at the library?” 77 made comments that supported the use of and availability of books, and 41 comments were categorized by the survey developers as “nothing needs to be added; all needs are currently met.”

The respondents were invited to make general comments at the end of the survey, but less than a quarter of them had anything to say.

A handful of comments from the elderly cited infirmities as the reason for not using a library or being interested in its offerings.

Some said they were leery of internet security and private information being stolen. There were several comments along the lines of not needing a computer and having no interest in it. One complained that “government information is misleading.”

The survey question, “What would you like to be able to do at the library?,” appears to invite suggestions for things that are not currently offered at the library. The respondents, judging by their comments, did not understand the question — which should have been more carefully phrased. Many wrote “check out books” and other things that are common in libraries and have been so for a long time.

“Drink liquor” was one respondent’s request for something to be able to do at the library. “Be able to go there without loud bratty kids whom library people can’t handle.”

“Have a quiet area away from computer operators to read in peace without having to reserve a room which should be for studying . . .”

“Read in quiet! When I was a child there was an expectation to speak in hushed tones ... now libraries sound like Chuck E. Cheese restaurants. A posting on the library to remember to respect others would be a welcome change.”

“Sit in nice comfortable chairs in a quiet area and read.” “There should be better sound control for the kids’ section.” “Build a wall between kids’ play center and us folks trying to use computers — noise problem!”

Installing coffee shops inside libraries has been a wide-spread trend of late, and four respondents had coffee on their wish lists.

There were a few comments about reading newspapers either print or online, “would like to see the New York Times every day.”

“There is nothing wrong with the library (do not fix something that is not broken).”

As far as books were concerned, there were several requests for more large print (typeface) books and “a bigger range” in the print collection. Another thumbs up for books was this comment: “I love the library — been using it since 1937. Still use it for reading books. Love it — I am 86.” Some respondents also made references to “real books”, yet there were many positive comments regarding E-books.

“I am not really aware of what all the library (has) for me to use.” “I don’t go to the library. Buy (the) books I read.”

“(The) library is a waste of tax dollars when everything there can be done online; pretty much everything.” “Close all libraries, don’t need them. Kids are now given devices free in school, and government is giving free Wi-Fi.”

Another commenter wanted to be able to send faxes from the library. (Many office supply stores are still using this 1980’s technology and will send your fax for about a dollar a page.)

“Get a library card that works at all of the librar(ies) in St. Paul and Mpls.” (This has been available for several years. Virtually any library card issued by a MELSA library can be used at any other MELSA library. Materials available only from libraries outside of your own library system can be requested online or at the library via “ILL” Inter-library Loan. The materials will be delivered to the library of your choice for pickup. One commenter praised the ILL program.)

“What opportunities are there to volunteer at the library? Do we have a ‘Friend of the Library’ program in Anoka County?” (Yes. Information can be found on the ACL website).

“I wish there was a library closer to me, I don’t have a car and cannot go there.”

A library computer user complained the machines “freeze up every five minutes.”

Another griped about not being able to pick up IRS tax forms anymore, “working taxpayers are always the last to be considered.”

“You should get the word out on what the library has to offer. You did not need to waste money sending out a (post)card telling me this letter (and survey) was coming. Poor use of my tax dollar.”

July 29, 2016

“We are not interested in moving forward on the Southwest light rail project. I think we need to get real with our priorities in Minnesota on how we spend our transportation dollars. Our plan is to spend them on roads and bridges.”

- Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt

“Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt has been unapologetic about his resistance to funding the Southwest Light Rail project. Even when members of his caucus were open to a deal he stood firm.”

- Saint Cloud Times Editorial

The Circular Firing Squad - AGAIN

In the words of the late, great Ronald Reagan, “There he goes again.”

By “he,” we mean Bob Cummins, the uber wealthy business man who seems more focused on attacking Republicans than in beating Democrats.

While this has been going on in various, ways, shapes, and forms over the years, the latest skirmish in his quest to stir internecine warfare among Republicans is perhaps his biggest.

In examining the most recent public campaign finance records, it is clear that Cummins and his ilk are spending significant resources to attack the highest ranking Republican in the legislature - Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt.

Speaker Daudt is being challenged in the Republican primary by Alan Duff.

Duff’s most recent campaign finance report shows a $1,000 donation from Bob Cummins.

Moreover, all of Duff’s major individual contributions have come from outside the district, including from known associates of Bob Cummins like Cush Minar, who contributed $1,000 as well.

Campaign finance reports also show that a political action committee (PAC) called the “New Leadership PAC” has spent money ONLY in the Daudt - Duff race, with all expenditures reported for the cycle going either to support Duff or oppose Daudt.

This PAC received all the reported revenues for the cycle from one person.

Bonus points if you can guess the last name of the sole contributor.

If you answered “Cummins,” you would be a winner.

In this case, the Cummins in question is Joan Cummins, wife of Bob.

Although listing “homemaker” as her profession, Joan Cummins has donated thousands of dollars to candidates and PACs.

A homemaker has thousands to give to politicians?

Really.

The other curious thing about this PAC is that it is run by Sheila Kihne, another captain of the Tin Foil Hat Club.

Readers may, may, recall that Sheila Kihne went out tilting at windmills in the 2014 election cycle when she tried to “primary” state Rep. Jen Loon in Eden Prairie.

Loon dispatched her with ease.

Bob and Joan Cummins were generous donors to Kihne, each giving $1,000.

It looks like they all enjoyed that losing campaign

so much they decided to take things to the next level have a PAC together.

So here we have a Republican donor funding a PAC, run by a Republican activist, aiding and abetting the Democrats in attacking and harassing the Speaker of the House in his own district.

This means that the leader of the House GOP, the one thing Republicans control in state government, staying home in his district to campaign in a primary.

His time in raising money for the caucus, helping vulnerable Republicans, and appearing before media throughout the state to deliver the GOP message is greatly reduced.

Are Joan and Bob similarly funding a PAC dedicated to attacking Democrats?

If so, we can only hope it is run by someone who has actually won something.

If know nothings like Sheila Kihne and Jack Rogers are pulling the trigger on the circular firing squad, Bob Cummins and his main squeeze are buying the bullets.

Much like the Minnesota Family Council and the Freedom Club, we will give these groups recognition when the successfully take out the liberals who are taxing us to death.

Attacking Republicans, and thankfully failing, isn’t something this publication admires.

Our prediction is that come August 10th, Speaker Daudt will have prevailed and he can get back to work preserving the GOP majority in the MN House that has single-handedly saved us from the machinations of Governor Dayton and the DFL majority in the state Senate.

If you want more conservative government, you do it by sending more Republicans to Saint Paul.

And, one more thing for those readers who think so highly of Alan Duff, Daudt’s opponent.

We hope you’ve done your homework on his voting record on the Isanti County Board and the things he’s said as a commissioner.

You might want to be fully informed on that front before you cast your vote or declare your support.

A word to the wise.

THEY FINALLY ADMITTED IT!

We hope you didn’t miss the big news this week that the Dayton Administration has finally admitted what conservatives have known - and proclaimed - for generations.

Namely, that simply throwing money at our public schools won’t increase outcomes, especially for poor kids.

The context of this news is the sobering fact that Minnesota standardized test scores have been flat for three years running, with scores for minority children running far, far behind, bespeaking a large achievement gap.

Overall, only 60% of Minnesota students are proficient in math and reading.

For black students, the proficiency rate is about 33%.

For white students only, the proficiency rate is about 70% in both subjects.

In the face of this news, Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius admitted, “schools alone can’t solve the achievement gap. Factors outside the classroom have to be addressed.”

Really.

Like the importance of an intact family led by a father and mother?

Like the importance of preventing teen pregnancy, drug abuse, and crime?

Like encouraging the dignity of productive work?

Conservatives have been talking about the importance of an intact family to instill good principles and values for many years while liberals have recommended more of the same poison.

You’re right, commissioner. Throwing money at schools won’t fix the problem.

Let us remember your words when the legislature considers a new education budget in 2017.

Of course, the liberals will declare that the solution is more government, more “supportive” programs run by unionized bureaucrats with no accountability metrics and no clear outcomes.

More “early childhood” programs, more “nutrition” programs, more “training” programs.

No, no, and no.

The solution is for government to create an environment in distressed neighborhoods in which to allow for residents to give themselves an opportunity to thrive.

Reduce crime, reduce barriers to business location, increase accountability for bureaucrats like teachers in the local public schools.

The rest is up to each individual.

WE DON’T NEED LIGHT RAIL

And finally this week, we have more confirmation that light rail is ultra-expensive and doesn’t do anything for economic development.

That isn’t the opinion of right-wing think tanks.

It’s the opinion of some of the very bureaucrats who are in charge of helping to make it happen.

There was an article in the Star Tribune this week that pensively asked, “What will happen with SWLRT isn’t built?”

Here’s a couple of opinions:

“I think St. Louis Park obviously has done quite well even without having light rail and will continue to do well without it.”

That quote from Kevin Locke, the Saint Louis Park Community Development Director.

“From a planning perspective, most of the work on transit-oriented development is still relevant, even without the line. When I’m really honest about it, I say that Hopkins will be fine.”

Kersten Elverum, the Hopkins Director of Economic Development.

And the liberals want to claim Republicans in the area are in jeopardy of losing their seats by opposing the line.

Whatever.

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My intent is to provide you, the taxpayer, with the information you need to hold your local politicians accountable.

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ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTAPUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in Anoka County, Minnesota, on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM.FEDERAL OFFICES• US Representative District 5, 6STATE OFFICES• Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 6• State Representative District 31A, 31BCOUNTY OFFICES• County Commissioner District 3The voting places are as follows:Precinct Name Voting LocationAndover P-1 Hope Lutheran Church, 16180 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-2 Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-3 Riverdale Assembly of God Church, 3210 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-4 Crooked Lake Elementary School, 2939 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-5 Andover Christian Church, 16045 Nightingale ST NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-6 Prairie Oak Community Church, 1657 161st Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-7 Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-8 Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-9 Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Andover P-10 Andover Elementary School, 14950 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Anoka P-1 Green Haven Golf & Event Center, 2800 Greenhaven Rd, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-2 Green Haven Golf & Event Center, Rm B, 2800 Greenhaven Rd, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-3 Green Haven Golf & Event Center, Rm C, 2800 Greenhaven Rd, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-4 Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-5 Lincoln School, 540 South St, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-6 Anoka City Hall, 2015 1st Ave, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-7 Anoka Covenant Church, 752 Grant St, Anoka, MN 55303Anoka P-8 Wilson Elementary School, 1025 Sunny Ln, Anoka, MN 55303Bethel P-1 Sandhill Center for the Arts, 23820 Dewey St, Bethel, MN 55005Blaine W-1 P-1 University Ave. Elementary School, 9901 University AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-1 P-2 Mary Ann Young Senior Center, 9150 Central AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-1 P-3 St. Tim’s Hospitality Center, 707 89th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-1 P-4 Christ Lutheran Church, 641 89th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-1 P-5 Gradient Financial Center “A” (formerly Schwan), 1750 105th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55449Blaine W-1 P-6 MN School of Business, 3680 Pheasant Ridge DR NE, Blaine, MN 55449Blaine W-1 P-7 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington AVE, Circle Pines, MN 55014Blaine W-1 P-8 Centennial HS - Performing Arts Center, 4757 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014Blaine W-2 P-1 King of Glory Church, 10103 University AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-2 P-2A Madison Elementary School, 650 Territorial RD NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-2 P-2B Hope Church, 1264 109th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-2 P-3 Jefferson Elementary School, 11331 Jefferson ST NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-2 P-4A Abundant Life Community Church, 1105 117th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-2 P-4B Gradient Financial Center “B” (formerly Schwan), 1750 105th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55449Blaine W-2 P-5 Oak Park Community Church NO, 12050 Aberdeen ST NE, Blaine, MN 55449Blaine W-2 P-6 Blaine City Hall Clover Leaf Farm A/B, 10801 Town Square DR, Blaine, MN 55449Blaine W-3 P-1 Blaine United Methodist Church, 621 115th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-3 P-2 SBM Fire Station #3, 11920 Ulysses ST NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-3 P-3 Roosevelt Middle School, 650 125th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-3 P-4 Way of the Lord Church, 804 131st AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-3 P-5 Johnsville Elementary School, 991 125th AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-3 P-6 Northpoint Elementary School, 2350 124th CT NE, Blaine, MN 55449Blaine W-3 P-7 Brookhall, 11930 Central AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434Blaine W-3 P-8 Bridgewood Community Church, 11670 Lexington AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55449Centerville P-1 St. Genevieve Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038Circle Pines P-1 Centennial Fire Station # 1, 2 East Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014Circle Pines P-2 Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Cir, Circle Pines, MN 55014Columbia Heights P-1 John P Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill ST NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-2 Immaculate Conception Church, 4030 Jackson ST NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-3 Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-4 Highland Elementary School, 1500 49th AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-5 First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-6 Highland Elementary School, 1500 49th AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-7 Valley View Elementary School, 800 49th AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbia Heights P-8 Valley View Elementary School, 800 49th AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421Columbus P-1 Columbus Public Works Facility, 16345 Kettle River Blvd NE, Columbus, MN 55025Coon Rapids W-1 P-1 Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (W1P1), 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Coon Rapids W-1 P-2 Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (W1P2), 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304Coon Rapids W-1 P-3 Morris Bye Elementary (W1P3), 11931 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Coon Rapids W-1 P-4 Redeemer Lutheran Church (W1P4), 2135 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-2 P-1 True North Church (W2P1), 12691 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-2 P-2 Bunker Hills Clubhouse, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-2 P-3 Sand Creek Elementary (W2P3), 12156 Olive Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-2 P-4 Sorteberg Early Childhood (W2P4), 11400 Magnolia Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-2 P-5 Faith Lutheran Church W2P5), 11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-3 P-1 Hoover Elementary School (W3 P1), 2369 109th Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-3 P-2 Coon Rapids Civic Center (W3P2), 11155 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-3 P-3 Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625, 1919 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-3 P-4 Spirit of Grace Church, 10110 Woodcrest Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-4 P-1 Riverwind Recreation Center (W4P1), 2701 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-4 P-2 Anoka Ramsey Prof Training Ctr (W4P2), 11200 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-4 P-3 Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-4 P-4 Coon Rapids United Methodist Church, 10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-5 P-1 Crosspoint Church, 10936 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-5 P-2 Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-5 P-3 Word of Life Church (W5P3), 10730 University Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448Coon Rapids W-5 P-4 Emma B. Howe YMCA-Comm Room, 8950 Springbrook Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Coon Rapids W-5 P-5 Adams Elementary School, 8989 Sycamore Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433East Bethel P-1 East Bethel Senior/Community Center, 2241 221st Ave NE, East Bethel, MN 55011East Bethel P-2 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St NE, East Bethel, MN 55011East Bethel P-3 East Bethel Fire Station #1, 2751 Viking Blvd NE, East Bethel, MN 55092Fridley W-1 P-1 Grace Evangelical Free Church, 755 73rd Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-1 P-2 Hayes Elementary School - West Gym, 615 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-1 P-3 Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-1 P-4 Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th St NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-2 P-1 Woodcrest Elementary School, 880 Osborne Rd, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-2 P-2 Michael Servetus Unitarian Church, 6565 Oakley Drive NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-2 P-3 St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, 6180 Highway 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-2 P-4 North Park Elementary School, 5575 Fillmore St NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-3 P-1 Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Avenue NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-3 P-2 Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-3 P-3 Stevenson Elementary School, 6080 E River Rd NE, Fridley, MN 55432Fridley W-3 P-4 Fridley Covenant Church, 6390 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432Ham Lake P-1 Glen Cary Lutheran Church, 15531 Central AVE NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304Ham Lake P-2 Ham Lake Senior Center, 15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304Ham Lake P-3A Oak Haven Church, 1555 Constance Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304Ham Lake P-4A Horizons Church, 1503 157th Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304Ham Lake P-5 Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 2749 Bunker Lake BLVD NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304Ham Lake P-6A St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1740 Bunker Lake BLVD NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304Hilltop P-1 Hilltop City Hall, 4555 Jackson St NE, Hilltop, MN 55421Lexington P-1 Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington AVE, Lexington, MN 55014Lino Lakes P-1 Public Works Building, 1189 Main ST, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Lino Lakes P-2 Lino Lakes Fire Station #1, 7741 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Lino Lakes P-3 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 171 Elm ST, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Lino Lakes P-4 Civic Complex, 600 Town Center PKWY, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Lino Lakes P-5 Rice Creek Covenant Church, 125 Ash ST, Lino Lakes, MN 55126Lino Lakes P-6 Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Lino Lakes P-7 Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch ST, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Linwood P-1 Linwood Town Hall, 22817 Typo Creek Drive, Stacy, MN 55079Linwood P-2 Linwood Senior Center, 22817 Typo Creek Dr NE, Stacy, MN 55079Nowthen P-1A Nowthen Fire Station, 19888 Nowthen BLVD NW, Anoka, MN 55303Nowthen P-2A Nowthen Fire Station, 19888 Nowthen Blvd NW, Nowthen, MN 55303Oak Grove P-1 City Hall, 19900 Nightingale ST NW, Cedar, MN 55011Oak Grove P-2 Abundant Life Church, 3840 197th AVE NW, Anoka, MN 55303Oak Grove P-3 Public Works, 815 Viking BLVD NW, Cedar, MN 55011Oak Grove P-4 City Hall Senior Center, 19900 Nightingale St NW, Cedar, MN 55011Ramsey W-1 P-1 Pathways Community Church, 6341 167th AVE NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-1 P-2 Cross of Hope Lutheran Church, 5730 - 179th Ln NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-2 P-1 Park Center Building, 7925 161st AVE NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-2 P-2 Independent Baptist Church, 15650 Sunfish Lake BLVD NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-3 P-1 Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-3 P-2 Ramsey Fire Station #1, 15050 Armstrong BLVD NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-4 P-1 Ramsey Fire Station #2, 5650 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Ramsey W-4 P-2 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN 55303Saint Francis P-1 St Francis Warming House, 3948 229th AVE NW, St Francis, MN 55070Saint Francis P-2 Rum River North Park Pavilion, 23100 Rum River BLVD NW, St Francis, MN 55070Spring Lake Park P-1A Spring Lake Park City Hall, 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432Spring Lake Park P-2 Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432Spring Lake Park P-3 Park Terrace Elementary School, 8301 Terrace RD NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432Cindy Reichert, Elections Manager (Published 7/26, 8/2, 2016 Anoka County Record) #481

PUBLIC NOTICES

ANOKA COUNTY BOARD MEETING

SUMMARYThe Anoka County Board met on July 12, 2016. Standing county committee information reports and action items were considered, and action was taken as necessary. The following resolutions were adopted: #2016-89 Accepting Gifts, #2016-90 Conveyance of Property and #2016-91 thru 103 Authorizing Federal Funding Applications. A full copy of the agenda, minutes, accounts, and claims greater than $2000 may be found on the Anoka County Web site: www.anokacounty.us(Published 8/2, 2016 Anoka

County Record) #485

ORDINANCE NO. 16-02

CITY OF OAK GROVE

AN ORDINANCE OPTING-OUT OF THE

REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA

STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, Governor Dayton signed into law the creation and regulation of temporary family health care dwellings, codified at Minn. Stat. § 462.3593, which permit and regulate temporary family health care dwellings;WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. §462.3593 allows cities to “opt out” of those regulations;THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK GROVE, ORDAINS as follows:SECTION 1. City Code, Section 109-193 is amended by adding a paragraph (a) as follows:(a) Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593, subdivision 9, the City of Oak Grove opts-out of the requirements of Minn. Stat. §462.3593, which defines and regulates Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings.SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.Passed and adopted this 25th day of July, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Oak Grove.Scott Lawrence,Acting MayorSheryl F. FiskewoldCity Clerk(Published 8/2, 2016 Anoka

County Record) #461

CITY OF OAK GROVE

COUNTY OF ANOKASTATE OF MINNESOTANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Oak Grove Planning Commission’s Regular Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following public hearings in the order that they appear: PUBLIC HEARING to consider the rezoning application for Kathleen Mann on behalf of Daniel Johnson, 20130 Flintwood St NW, to rezone the following legally described property from Agricultural to Single

Family Residential for the purpose of future subdivision: that part of SW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 24 lyg westerly of Johnson Cedar Creek Estates; further described by PID #24-33-24-13-0003.All written and oral comments will be heard.PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Dennis Burnevik, 19108 Cedar Dr NW, to operate an auto reconditioning/detailing business out of the following General Business zoned property legally described as: Lots 19 through 24, Block 4, Cedar; further described by PID #26-33-24-41-0025.All written and oral comments will be heardThe hearings of this request are not limited to those receiving copies of this notice, and if you know of any neighbor or affected property owner who for any reason, has not received a copy, it would be appreciated if you would inform them of this public hearing.Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact City Hall at 404-7006 no later than Wednesday, August 10, 2016.Sheryl F. FiskewoldCity Clerk(Published 8/2, 2016 Anoka

County Record) #461

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

STATE OF MNMN STATUTESCHAPTER 333

The undersigned, who is or will be conducting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. Assumed Name:

IndiPendant Glass 2. Principal Place of Business:

11361 Xavis St. NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433

3. Nameholder(s):Samantha Abigail Heinsohn11361 Xavis St. NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433

4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.FILED: 7/29/2016, # 896896000022/s/ Samantha Heinsohn(Published 8/2, 8/9, 2016

Anoka County Record) #486

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME

STATE OF MNMN STATUTESCHAPTER 333

The undersigned, who is or will be conducting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. Assumed Name:

MC Custom Homes LLC dba Michelle Johnson

2. Principal Place of Business:

2334 Veterans Memorial Blvd NEAndover, MN 55304Nameholder(s):MC Custom Homes LLC

2334 Veterans Memorial BlvdAndover, MN 55304

5. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 891370500037. Originally filed on 6/14/16 under the name MC Custom Homes dba Michelle Johnson 6. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.FILED: 7/7/2016, # 894524500028/s/ Michelle Johnson(Published 8/2, 8/9, 2016

Anoka County Record) #484

PUBLICNOTICES

UNPAID

CITY OF BLAINENOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARINGPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:CASE: 16-0036APPLICANT: Elevage Development Group

LOCATION: 10611 Baltimore Street NEPETITION: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for an instructional training center for athletes/gym in a PBD (Planned Business District) zoning district. This center will be located in a 4,600 square foot tenant space in an existing building. Subject parcel is more particularly described as:LOT 2 BLOCK 1 BALTIMORE 2ND ADDITIONHEARING DATE AND TIME: Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers, located at 10801 Town Square Drive, Blaine, Minnesota, 55449 at 7:00 p.m.All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. If you cannot attend, please mail your comments in. Persons who have questions may call the Planning Department, City of Blaine, at (763) 785-6180.Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary

aids should contact Dawn Bugge at (763) 785-6180 no later than August 3, 2016.Catherine Sorensen, City Clerk

CITY OF BLAINENOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARINGPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the City of Blaine, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on the following application:CASE: 16-0035APPLICANT: Elevage Development GroupLOCATION: 10611 Baltimore Street NEPETITION: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of an 80 room, five (5) story hotel and associated parking in a PBD (Planned Business District) zoning district.Subject parcel is more particularly described as:LOT 2 BLOCK 1 BALTIMORE 2ND ADDITIONHEARING DATE AND TIME: Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers, located at 10801 Town



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CITY OF COLUMBUSORDINANCE NO. 16-05

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7A-ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE COLUMBUS CITY CODE

The City Council of the City of Columbus ordains the following amendment to Chapter 7 A of the Columbus City Code:SECTION I. Aliicle VI Section 7 A-600 "Official Zoning Map" of the Columbus Code is amended by rezoning the following described property from CS Commercial Showroom to CR Community Retail:The Northeast QUaIier (NE 14) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 14) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Twenty-two (22), Anoka County, Minnesota (PIN #25-32-22-21-0001)ANDThe part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 14) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 14) of Twenty-five (25), Township Thirdy-two (32) North, Range Twenty-two (22), lying West of the Right of Way Line off I-35, Anoka County, Minnesota (PIN #25-32-22-12-0002).[§ 7A-600 amended by Ord. No. 16-05, effective August 4, 2016.}SECTION II. Effective Date. This Ordinance was adopted by the Columbus City Council on this 16th day of March, 2016 and shall become effective after its publication.By order of the City Council. (see maps below)

JILL K. GUSTAFSONSTATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURTCOUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTIn Re: Estate of Court File No. 02-PR-16-376Jill K. Gustafson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 14, 1991. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Thomas W. Gustafson, whose address is 18850 Jackson Street N.E., Cedar, Minnesota 55011, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons ofthe date of hearing on the objection.Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.Dated: 7/18/16/s/ Peggy Zdon, Registrar, /s/ Lori Meyer, Court AdministratorBrian W. Rude #177933; Attorney at Law; 3412 Skycroft Circle; Minneapolis, MN 55418; Telephone: 612-782-0574; email: [email protected]

(Published 7/26, 8/2, 2016 Anoka County Record) #482

Square Drive, Blaine, Minnesota, 55449 at 7:00 p.m.All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. If you cannot attend, please mail your comments in. Persons who have questions

may call the Planning Department, City of Blaine, at (763) 785-6180.Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities

who require auxiliary aids should contact Dawn Bugge at (763) 785-6180 no later than August 3, 2016.Catherine Sorensen, City Clerk

CITY OF COLUMBUS

CITY COUNCIL 2017

BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETINGNotice is hereby given that the Columbus City Council will hold a budget workshop meeting on the following dates: Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2015, 6:00 p.m. The City Council will discuss all aspects of the City’s 2017 Budget during the above mentioned dates. The meeting will be held at the Columbus City Hall, 16319 Kettle River Blvd., Minnesota. Elizabeth MurskoCity Administrator

CITY OF COLUMBUSZoning Code Amendment

Notice is hereby given that the Columbus Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as parties may be heard, in the City Hall located at 16319 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, Minnesota, to consider amendments to Chapter 7A city code to include animal densities, animal structures, and other animal regulations primarily relating to chickens, roosters, fowl and other farm-birds. A copy of the proposed changes can be requested at the City offices or viewed on the City website. The hearing shall continue until all evidence and testimony has been received.Elizabeth Mursko, Zoning Administrator

CITY OF COLUMBUSZoning Code Amendment

Notice is hereby given that the Columbus Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing

on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as parties may be heard, in the City Hall located at 16319 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, Minnesota, to consider revisions to amend Columbus City Code Chapter 7A with respect to residential and commercial planned unit developments (PUD) and adding a hotel use in the (HR) zoning district. A copy of the proposed changes can be requested at the City offices or viewed on the City website. The hearing shall continue until all evidence and testimony has been received.Elizabeth Mursko,Zoning Administrator

CITY OF COLUMBUS

VarianceNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as parties may be heard, in the City Hall located at 16319 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, Minnesota to consider a request for a variance from the required 75’ foot front yard setback to a 30’ foot front yard setback for the construction of a new home. The hearing shall continue until all evidence and testimony has been received.Applicant: South Pine Builders Property Owner: Henry G & Karen G MilletteExisting Legal Description: LOT 2 BLOCK 1 NELSON ACRES, COLUMBUS, ANOKA COUNTY, MNElizabeth Mursko, Zoning Administrator




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BRYAN KEVIN BECKLINNOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.Date: July 5, 2016YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:1. Default has occurred in the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Parkway Estates Townhouse Association, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation, dated October 9, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Anoka County Registrar of Titles on November 12, 2004, as Document No. 480524.001. An Assessment Lien Statement evidencing the lien created by such default, dated June 1, 2016 and with Bryan Kevin Becklin as Lienee, was filed with such office on or about June 15, 2016, as Document No. 539540.001.Date of Declaration: October 9, 2004 (Amended and Restated Declaration)Lienee: Bryan Kevin BecklinLienor: Parkway Estates Townhouse Association, Inc.Date Recorded: November 12, 2004Document No.: 480524.001Where Recorded: Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, MinnesotaAssignment(s) of Mortgage: N/A2. The original amount of the Assessment Lien was: $1,692.00.3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Assessment Lien, or any part thereof, and no Lienee has been released from liability on the Assessment Lien.4. The holder of the Assessment Lien has complied with all conditions precedent to the foreclosure of the Assessment Lien, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.5. At the date of this notice, the amount due on the Assessment Lien, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Assessment Lien is $2,179.00.6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Amended and Restated Declaration and Minn. Stat. Ch. 515B, the Assessment Lien will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows:Legal Description: Lot 15, Block 1, CIC No. 190 Parkway EstatesProperty Address: 1051 122nd Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434Parcel No(s): 08-31-23-23-0019will be sold by the Sheriff of Anoka County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, 13301 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304, to pay the debt then secured by the Assessment Lien and taxes on said land, if any, paid by the holder of the Assessment Lien, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees, allowed by law.7. The time allowed by law for redemption by Lienee or Lienee’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. Each holder of a junior lien may redeem in the order and manner provided in Minnesota Statutes Chapters 580 and 582, beginning after the expiration of Lienee’s redemption period.8. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE LIENEE, THE LIENEE’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.9. If the Assessment Lien is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Section 580.23, and the subject real estate is an owner-occupied single family dwelling, the Lienee must vacate the property subject to the Assessment Lien by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2017.PETERSON HABICHT, PAAttorneys for Parkway Estates Townhouse Association, Inc./s/ Norman I. Taple (Atty. No. 331090)33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3900, Minneapolis, MN 55402(612) 836-5518; 21444-0001

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR(Published 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 2016 Anoka County Record) #465

MICHAEL KELNERSTATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURTCOUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTGGNSC St. Paul Twin Rivers LLC, d/b/a Court File No: ___________Golden Living Center - Twin Rivers Plaintiff, Summonsv.Michael Kelner, DefendantTHIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO Michael Kelner, 849-154th Lane NW, Andover, Minnesota 55304.1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Peterson Habicht PA 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3900 Minneapolis, MN 55402.3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Peterson Habicht PADated: June 24, 2016 By: /s/ Ryan J. Hatton, #310803 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 [email protected] (612)836-5504 Attorneys for Plaintiff

ACKNOWLEDGMENTPlaintiff, through its attorney, acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party or parties under Minn. Stat. § 549.211, subd. 3. /s/ Ryan J. Hatton, #310803

(Published 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 2016 Anoka County Record) #478

JERALD WILLIAM ANDERSONSTATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURTCOUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTIn Re: Estate of Court File No. 02-PR-16-374Jerald William Anderson, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Todd Anderson has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on August 16, 2016, at 9:00 A.M., a hearing will be held in this Court at 325 East Main Street, Anoka, Minnesota, 55303 on the petition.The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court to determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled.Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.BY THE COURTDated: 7/19/16; /s/ Jenny Walker Jasper, Judge of District CourtLori Meyer, Court AdministratorCabak Law, LLC; John M. Cabak; MN# 0388929;243 Main Street S; Pine City, MN 55063;Telephone: (320) 629-2529; [email protected]

(Published 7/26, 8/2, 2016 Anoka County Record) #483

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