For kids: The (almost) just-right planet
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Shakopee Valley News
October 4, 2007
For kids: The (almost) just-right planet
The Chamber Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce
Carol Schultz President
Meet the Ambassador Team of the Shakopee Chamber You see these people quite often in the newspaper and we list their name, but not their business background. Let’s take time this week to associate them with a membership business. Yes, the business they represent shall be a member of the Chamber and since these people are the public relations arm of the Chamber, preferably they need to be a member for at least one year. They are given an orientation about the Chamber operations, placing them in a better position to answer questions. They are: Paul Achman, M & I Bank (also chairman of the board this year); Daryl Brengman, Riverfront Press; Brad Flaagan, Casualty Assurance; Mary Fleming, Canterbury Park (and Ambassador chair this year);
Editor’s note: This is the first in a monthly column provided by NASA for young people Earth is the perfect home. It may not always seems perfect. Often it’s either too wet or too dry. Too warm or too chilly. But, unlike Earth’s nearest neighbors, the weather here probably won’t kill you. Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is so hot you would fry instantly. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is so cold you would freeze in a snap. It’s not just that hot Venus is too near the Sun and cold Mars too far. Their atmospheres are all wrong. The atmosphere on Venus is too thick. On Mars it’s too thin. And their air is made of the “wrong” stuff. On Earth, the atmosphere is just about right — for now. When energy from the sun reaches Earth’s atmosphere, some bounces off into space and some shines through to warm the land and seas. The land and seas, in turn, warm the atmosphere. Some of the heat from the atmosphere leaks back out into space at night. When all is well, the outgoing heat balances the incoming heat. But, like a toothick blanket, the atmosphere may hold in too much of the heat. If this happens, over time Earth
Lorri Helkamp; Kubes Realty; Dan Hughes, Shakopee Police Department; Mary Monnens, Klein Bank; Jacki Schwartz, Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative; Mark Spanton, CenterPoint Energy; and myself, Carol Schultz, president, Shakopee Chamber and Visitor Bureau. The Ambassadors’ primary function is to recognize new businesses once they have joined the Chamber, recognize members who complete substantial business improvements, and they deliver an informational packet to new members and when members renew their dues. They also attend numerous Chamber events as greeters and hosts. This volunteer group of the Chamber represents the members and organization very well. Hats off to each and every one of them. Welcome to a New Member The Chamber extends a welcome to the following business that has invested in the Shakopee area through Chamber membership: Petland Shakopee, Heather Latko, owner. Grand opening is in November in the Southbridge Shopping Center. Information about new members is available on the Chamber’s online business directory at www.shakopee.org/chamber.
Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce 1801 East County Road 101 — PO Box 717 Shakopee, MN 55379-0717 (952) 445-1660 e-mail: [email protected] www.shakopee.org
3XEOLF1RWLFHV Copies of the proposed Ordinances, a map of the properties in the Township designated by the County’s Zoning Ordinance for commecial and industrial development, and other materials are available for review at the Scott County Library, 235 S. Lewis Street, Shakopee, Minnesota and also available on the Town’s website www.louisvilletownship.com. These materials and other information can also be obtained by calling the Town Planner, Michael Cronin, at (952)9417487. Dated this 21st day of September, 2007. LuAnne Lemke, Township Clerk (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5817) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 720 SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DATE: September 10, 2007 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: District Office Board Room PRESENT: Anderson, Berg, Romansky, Schneider, and Busch ABSENT: Loonan and Unseth -----------------------------------------------------------------------At 7:30 p.m., Chair Busch called the meeting to order. Roll was taken as noted above. Also present were District administrators, staff, community members, and representatives of the press. Members of the audience who wished to address the Board about an item not on the agenda were recognized at this time. Romansky/Schneider moved to approve the agenda as presented; motion passed unanimously. Romansky/Berg moved to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion passed unanimously. The following bills as presented and ordered to be paid. General – Fund 1 $251,214.17 Food Service – Fund 2 $302.91 Transportation – Fund 3 $340.00 Community Service – Fund 4 $37,016.59 Capital Outlay – Fund 5 $158,059.11 Building Fund – Fund 6 $491,735.37 Debt Service Fund – Fund 7 $ Total $938,668.15 Approved the following certified contracts for the 2007-08 School Year. Streif Justin – Special Services Teacher, Senior High School, BA +10 Step 7, 1.00 FTE, $39,795.00 Schmit Monica – ECFE Teacher, Central Family Center, BA Step 5, 1.00 FTE, $22.08/hr Approved the following noncertified contracts for the 2007-08 School Year. Prusinski Norman – PARA, Sweeney Elementary School, 13.17/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Burnes Stephanie – PARA, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Anglin Heidi – PARA, Red Oak Elementary School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Anderson Becky – PARA, Sun Path Elementary School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Kumar Monisha – PARA, Sr. High School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Holzer Laurie – PARA, Central Family Center, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Koomen Juliana – PARA, Sr. High School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Quern Francie – PARA, Central Family Center, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/ 5/2007 Kubista Mary – PARA, Central Family Center, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Wypiszynski Rebecca – PARA, Jr. High School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/ 2007 Hachey Valera – PARA, Sun Path Elementary, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/ 2007 Harriman Heather – PARA, Jr. High School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Baas Karen – Media Assistant, Middle School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Hagen Brian – PARA, Sr. High School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Approved the following cocurricular assignments. Name Assignment Group Experience Coaching in Assignment Type Salary 2007/08 Barb Olszewski – 8 Volleyball, VI, 3, $1600.00 Kelli Hofstad – 7 Volleyball, VI, 4, $1794.00 Andrea Virgin – Assist Girls Soccer, III, 2, $2941.00 Mary Andrews – Assist Girls Soccer,
can get warmer and warmer. Clouds, dust, and air pollution all affect how much energy from the sun gets through to Earth’s surface and how much heat escapes back into space. Because humans make most of the pollution, we need to understand the effects of our actions. How much pollution is too much? How “clean and green” must we be to keep our planet a nice place to live? To help find out, NASA has placed satellites such as Terra into Earth orbit. Terra carries several instruments. Some measure pollution. Some measure the energy absorbed and reflected by Earth’s surface and clouds. Information from Terra and other satellites will help us to understand how to keep our air “blanket” in balance. Celebrate Earth Week (Oct. 14-20) by playing Earthy games at spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/
One of the Terra satellite instruments (MODIS) made these four images of the Larsen B Ice Shelf in Antarctica over just two months in 2002. The ice grows smaller every year because the climate is warming up. cs_earth.shtml. This article was written by Diane K. Fisher and provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
California Institute of Technology, under a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
until the final plat is recorded. Discussion followed. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Clay/Menden offered Resolution No. 6648, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Maple Ridge Estates, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Menden offered Resolution No. 6654, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Accepting the Donation of an Irrigation System and Installation from Al King, and moved its adoption. Discussion followed. Cncl. Clay does not feel the maintenance cost of $3,200 a year is worth the donation of the irrigation system. Cncl. Lehman is concerned that if the park is irrigated then the city is setting a precedence of irrigating all future parks. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilor’s Lehman and Clay dissenting. Lehman/Menden moved to table the ordinance updating the City Code regarding building and fire codes. Motion carried 5-0. Menden/Joos offered Resolution No. 6652; A Resolution Authorizing Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Prior Lake and Scott County to Set Out the Terms, Conditions and Cost Sharing Associated With the Ongoing Operation and Maintenance of the Southbridge Crossing Transit Station, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Menden authorized the appropriate City officials to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between Scott County and the City of Shakopee for highway jurisdictional exchange of County Highway 16 & 77, and 17th Avenue in the City of Shakopee and other documents necessary to implement the jurisdictional transfer. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Joos moved to set the public hearing date for the 2008 budget on December 3rd with a continuation date of December 10th; and offered Resolution Number 6644, A Resolution Setting Proposed Maximum 2007 Tax Levy, Collectable In 2008, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Menden/Clay offered Resolution Number 6653, A Resolution Accepting Bids for City Hall Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Unit Replacement, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Joos moved to direct staff to draft a letter to the County regarding the two parking lots that have not been utilized to ease parking on the neighborhood streets surrounding the Courthouse. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Clay moved to adjourn to Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. at the Shakopee Public Utilities office on Sarazin Street. Motion carried 5-0. The Council meeting ended at 9:40 p.m. on September 4, 2007. Judith S. Cox City Clerk Kim Weckman Recording Secretary (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5823)
Large Customer, Franchise Fee Discussion and Infrastructure Financing Needs. Mr. Van Hout discussed several joint cooperative projects with the City of Shakopee. Mr. Van Hout talked about SPUC’s Energy Efficiency Audits at eight city buildings. Mr. McNeill stated that $50,000 was in the City’s preliminary budget for energy conservation efforts in 2008. Mr. Joe Adams also highlighted other joint projects between SPUC and the City. Mr. Van Hout then discussed the Electrical Rate Update Report. Mr. Van Hout stated that the overall revenues from the Residential rate class have been kept the same but the monthly customer charge was increased to better reflect unbundled costs. The energy rate was adjusted to account for the increased customer charge. The Senior Citizen rate class has been kept the same too. Menden/Lehman moved for a recess. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Schmitt re-convened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Lehman/Menden offered Resolution No. 6655, A Resolution Requesting Funding from Mn/DOT through the “Metro Municipal Agreement Program 2009”, and moved its adoption. Discussion followed. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Van Hout discussed the charges for trunk water and connection fees in rural residential settings such as Beckrich Park Estates which will be connecting to City sewer and water. Mr. Adams explained the 1980 Trunk Water Policy which calculates rates which include right of way, out lot areas and park areas. In contrast, Mr. Loney explained how rates for trunk sanitary sewer are calculated. Mr. McNeill then discussed franchise fees. Mr. McNeill stated that in 2000 the City of Shakopee held a public information meeting regarding the possible implementation of a franchise fee which would be applied to all utilities operating within the City. Mr. McNeill stated that if a franchise fee had been enacted, SPUC would have had to reduce their rates so that there would be no net change on SPUC users. SPUC was not able to make that commitment at that time. Mr. McNeill explained that the Council chose not to enact franchise fees. Mr. McNeill stated that it is seven years later and questioned if it is time to relook at franchise fees. He noted that there would be two ways to enact a franchise fee; a meter fee which is a fixed charge per residential customer, and a higher flat rate fee for commercial industrial users. The other option is a percent of gross revenue, typically 1% or 2%. Commission Miller stated that he was in favor of further pursuing the concept of franchise fees. Commission Mars stated he would like more information regarding franchise fees before committing to it. Councilor Menden stated that he would be able to consider franchise fees with additional information. Mayor Schmitt stated that franchise fees are worth looking at and that an organization needs to be formed to look at it. Mr. McNeill stated that he will get information from other cities and then there can be further discussion. Menden/Lehman moved to adjourn to Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 3-0. The Council meeting ended at 10:15 p.m. on September 10, 2007. Judith S. Cox City Clerk Kim Weckman Recording Secretary (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5824)
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III, 2, $2941.00 Michele Monroe – 7/8 Soccer, VI, 2, $1600.00 Jennifer Watts – 7/8 Soccer, VI, 2, $1600.00 Rebekah Colbeth – Assist Girls Soccer, III, 2, $2941.00 Andrew Brown – Assist Boys Soccer, III, 2, $2941.00 Jason Trelstad – Assistant Football – III, 4, $3308.00 Accepted the following resignations. Griese Judy – Head Cook, Pearson Elementary School, Effective 9/04/ 2007 Menne Lisa – Stepping Stones Teacher, Central Family Center, Effective 8/ 20/2007 The Board reviewed a draft of policy 902-Use of School District Facililties and Equipment. Action will be taken regarding this policy at a future meeting. The Goals Committee reported to the Board on a timetable for a long range planning effort for the District. Chris Correa, Curriculum and Instruction Director, provided information to the Board on District testing results. Superintendent McBroom and the Board reviewed a capital outlay projects’ list that is being formalized for future activity. Superintendent McBroom reported to the Board on the start of the 2007-08 School Year. Mike Burlager, Finance Manager, reported on the timetable for district levy certification for the 2008-09 School Year. The Board reviewed district comparison information regarding 2007-08 pay rates for substitute teachers. The Board may take action on this item at a future meeting. Berg/Romasky moved to set a Board Work Session for September 24, 2007 at 6:00PM for discussion of school district planning; motion passed unanimously. September 18, 2007 AMSD Regional Meeting, Shakopee High School Lecture Room, 4:00-5:30PM September 21, 2007 Alliance for Student Achievement Education Summit, Minneapolis Convention Center, 8:002:30PM September 22, 2007 MSBA Fall Legislative Meeting, Burnsville, Diamondhead Education Center, 8:3011:00AM September 24, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:30PM October 8, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:30PM November 6, 2007 General Election, Including School Board Election 7:00AM – 8:00PM November 12, 2007 – Regular Meeting 7:30PM November 26, 2007 - Regular Meeting 7:30PM At 9:41PM, Schneider/Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting; motion passed unanimously. STEVEN SCHNEIDER, CLERK (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5819) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is also hereby given that the Shakopee Planning Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 129 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, on October 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or thereafter to consider an application by South Valley Venture LLC, for an Amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD). This Planned Unit Development is located north and south of St. Francis Avenue, east of Marschall Road, south of 17th Avenue East and west of Sarazin Street in the Office Business District (B2) Zone. The amendment proposes additional monument signage and reduced design standards to accommodate a potential lot split. Comments from interested citizens concerning this matter will be taken at this public hearing. Any questions concerning this application may be addressed by calling the Planner listed below at the Community Development Department (952) 2333800 prior to the October 18, 2007 meeting. Dated this 28th Day of September, 2007. Julie Klima Planner II (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5820) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, located at 129 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, on October 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or thereafter to consider an application by Cargo Van-Go, for an Amendment to the Existing Conditional Use Permit to allow an extension of time to complete the remaining requirements of the original Condition Use Permit. The property is located at 7380 Highway 101 East in the Highway Business (B1) Zone. Comments from interested citizens concerning this matter will be taken at this public hearing. Any questions concerning this application may be addressed by calling the Planner listed below at the Community Development Department (952) 2339300 prior to the October 18, 2007 meeting. Dated this 28th day of September, 2007. Kyle Sobota Planner I (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5821) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to provision of the Shakopee City Code, Section 11.91, the Planning Commission of the City of Shakopee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or thereafter, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 129 South Holmes Street, Shakopee, to consider an amendment to the City Code Chapter 4, regarding fence height. Comments from interested citizens concerning this matter will be taken at this public hearing. Any questions concerning this application may be addressed by calling the Planner listed below at the Community Development Department (952) 2339300 prior to the October 18, 2007 meeting. Dated this 28th day of September, 2007. R. Michael Leek Community Development Director (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5822) OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Steve Clay, Steve Menden, Matt Lehman and Terry Joos present. Also present were Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/ City Engineer; Gregg Voxland, Finance Director and Andrea Weber, Park and Recreation Landscape Designer (7:17 p.m.). Joos/Menden moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Lehman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. McNeill read the consent business. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6647, A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing Date to Consider the Vacation of a Portion of Drainage and Utility Easement on Lot 2, Block 1, Evergreen Heights, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman 1. Offered Resolution No. 6646, A Resolution Accepting Bids on the City Hall Parking Lot, Project No. 2007-8, and moved its adoption. 2. Approved a 5% contingency amount on this project for use by the City Engineer in authorizing change orders or quantity adjustments on this project. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6643, A Resolution Accepting Work on the 2006 CIPP (Cured in Place Pipe), Project No. 2006-8, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman authorized the appropriate City Officials to sign the 50-year license agreement with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – 2007 River District Trunk Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to restrict parking on both sides of Marschall Road, from C.R. 101 to Bluff Avenue and the north side only of Bluff Avenue, 300 feet west of Marschall Road, and direct staff to implement the necessary
signage to restrict parking. Also, approve the removal of the “No Parking this Block” signs along the south side of Bluff Avenue by Super America. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to authorize the appropriate City officials to execture an extension agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Phase II of the GIS/CMMS implementation. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman authorized the Prairie Planting Project around the storm pond at the soccer complex along 17th Avenue with funding from the Natural Resources budget and the Ridge View Estates escrow for unmet tree planting. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to affirm the termination of Steven Rivera as Shakopee Fire Fighter effective August 23, 2007. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to accept the resignation of Paul Dressen from the Shakopee Fire Department. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to authorize the hiring of probationary Records Technician Michelle Herrera at Step E of Grade 3 ($16.732/hour) of the City’s Non-Union Pay Plan subject to the satisfactory completion of preemployment physical and psychological examinations. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to approve the bills in the amount of $991,073.97. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to approve the minutes of August 8, 2007 and August 14, 2007. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution Number 6642, A Resolution Amending resolution No. 6538 A Resolution Adopting the 2007 Budget, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6649, Changing the November 6, 2007 Council Meeting Date, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution Number 6650, A Resolution Accepting a Donation of $10,000 From the Huber Park Playground Committee, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman approved the applications and grant on sale and Sunday on sale intoxicating liquor licenses to ERJ Dining IV, LLC, 8098 Old Carriage Court, conditioned upon receiving evidence of liquor liability insurance and upon surrender of the current liquor licenses issued to Chili’s of Minnesota, Inc. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6645 A Resolution Canceling Debt Service Levy For 2007/08, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to endorse the candidacy of Jon Brekke for appointment to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Spaces Commission and that a letter be sent by Mayor Schmitt to Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell endorsing his candidacy. (Motion carried under the Consent A g e n d a ) Joos/Clay moved to uphold the Board of Adjustment and Appeals’ determination not to allow a fence to be constructed within the easement located along Mr. Schoening’s north property line at 1824 Westchester Lane. Discussion followed. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Menden/Joos offered Resolution No. 6651, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Naming the “Ambassador Neighborhood Park”, and moved its adoption and directed staff to work with the Miss Shakopee Ambassadors Program to identify how the park name shall be documented in the park site with use of signage and other means. Discussion followed. Menden/Clay moved to table the motion allowing staff the opportunity to come back and provide Council with additional information as to what involvement the Miss Shakopee Ambassador’s program will have in maintaining the park. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Clay offered Ordinance No. 785, Fourth Series, An Ordinance of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending the Zoning Map Adopted in City Code Sec. 11.03 by Rezoning Land Located within Maple Ridge Estates, and moved its adoption; and that the ordinance not be published
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJ. REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. with Council members Steve Menden and Matt Lehman present. Absent were Cncl. Terry Joos and Steve Clay. Also present were Mark McNeill, City Administrator; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/ City Engineer; Gregg Voxland, Finance Director; and Judith S. Cox, City Clerk. The meeting was held at the Shakopee Public Utilities office, 255 Sarazin St., Shakopee. Present from Shakopee Public Utilities were Lou Van Hout, Utilities Manager; Joe Adams, Planning and Engineering Director; Marv Athmann, Line Superintendent; John Crooks, Water Superintendent; Shakopee Public Utility Members Bryan McGowan, Eric Braun, Bill Mars, and Mark Miller. John Engler was absent. Mr. McNeill began the meeting stating that the Shakopee City Council asked for a joint meeting with the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC). Mr. McNeill stated that the agenda items to be discussed were SPUC-City Partnership, Energy Cost and Pricing,
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Shakopee Valley News
October 4, 2007
For kids: The (almost) just-right planet
The Chamber Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce
Carol Schultz President
Meet the Ambassador Team of the Shakopee Chamber You see these people quite often in the newspaper and we list their name, but not their business background. Let’s take time this week to associate them with a membership business. Yes, the business they represent shall be a member of the Chamber and since these people are the public relations arm of the Chamber, preferably they need to be a member for at least one year. They are given an orientation about the Chamber operations, placing them in a better position to answer questions. They are: Paul Achman, M & I Bank (also chairman of the board this year); Daryl Brengman, Riverfront Press; Brad Flaagan, Casualty Assurance; Mary Fleming, Canterbury Park (and Ambassador chair this year);
Editor’s note: This is the first in a monthly column provided by NASA for young people Earth is the perfect home. It may not always seems perfect. Often it’s either too wet or too dry. Too warm or too chilly. But, unlike Earth’s nearest neighbors, the weather here probably won’t kill you. Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is so hot you would fry instantly. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is so cold you would freeze in a snap. It’s not just that hot Venus is too near the Sun and cold Mars too far. Their atmospheres are all wrong. The atmosphere on Venus is too thick. On Mars it’s too thin. And their air is made of the “wrong” stuff. On Earth, the atmosphere is just about right — for now. When energy from the sun reaches Earth’s atmosphere, some bounces off into space and some shines through to warm the land and seas. The land and seas, in turn, warm the atmosphere. Some of the heat from the atmosphere leaks back out into space at night. When all is well, the outgoing heat balances the incoming heat. But, like a toothick blanket, the atmosphere may hold in too much of the heat. If this happens, over time Earth
Lorri Helkamp; Kubes Realty; Dan Hughes, Shakopee Police Department; Mary Monnens, Klein Bank; Jacki Schwartz, Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative; Mark Spanton, CenterPoint Energy; and myself, Carol Schultz, president, Shakopee Chamber and Visitor Bureau. The Ambassadors’ primary function is to recognize new businesses once they have joined the Chamber, recognize members who complete substantial business improvements, and they deliver an informational packet to new members and when members renew their dues. They also attend numerous Chamber events as greeters and hosts. This volunteer group of the Chamber represents the members and organization very well. Hats off to each and every one of them. Welcome to a New Member The Chamber extends a welcome to the following business that has invested in the Shakopee area through Chamber membership: Petland Shakopee, Heather Latko, owner. Grand opening is in November in the Southbridge Shopping Center. Information about new members is available on the Chamber’s online business directory at www.shakopee.org/chamber.
Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce 1801 East County Road 101 — PO Box 717 Shakopee, MN 55379-0717 (952) 445-1660 e-mail: [email protected] www.shakopee.org
3XEOLF1RWLFHV Copies of the proposed Ordinances, a map of the properties in the Township designated by the County’s Zoning Ordinance for commecial and industrial development, and other materials are available for review at the Scott County Library, 235 S. Lewis Street, Shakopee, Minnesota and also available on the Town’s website www.louisvilletownship.com. These materials and other information can also be obtained by calling the Town Planner, Michael Cronin, at (952)9417487. Dated this 21st day of September, 2007. LuAnne Lemke, Township Clerk (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5817) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 720 SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DATE: September 10, 2007 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: District Office Board Room PRESENT: Anderson, Berg, Romansky, Schneider, and Busch ABSENT: Loonan and Unseth -----------------------------------------------------------------------At 7:30 p.m., Chair Busch called the meeting to order. Roll was taken as noted above. Also present were District administrators, staff, community members, and representatives of the press. Members of the audience who wished to address the Board about an item not on the agenda were recognized at this time. Romansky/Schneider moved to approve the agenda as presented; motion passed unanimously. Romansky/Berg moved to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion passed unanimously. The following bills as presented and ordered to be paid. General – Fund 1 $251,214.17 Food Service – Fund 2 $302.91 Transportation – Fund 3 $340.00 Community Service – Fund 4 $37,016.59 Capital Outlay – Fund 5 $158,059.11 Building Fund – Fund 6 $491,735.37 Debt Service Fund – Fund 7 $ Total $938,668.15 Approved the following certified contracts for the 2007-08 School Year. Streif Justin – Special Services Teacher, Senior High School, BA +10 Step 7, 1.00 FTE, $39,795.00 Schmit Monica – ECFE Teacher, Central Family Center, BA Step 5, 1.00 FTE, $22.08/hr Approved the following noncertified contracts for the 2007-08 School Year. Prusinski Norman – PARA, Sweeney Elementary School, 13.17/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Burnes Stephanie – PARA, Eagle Creek Elementary School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Anglin Heidi – PARA, Red Oak Elementary School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Anderson Becky – PARA, Sun Path Elementary School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Kumar Monisha – PARA, Sr. High School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Holzer Laurie – PARA, Central Family Center, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Koomen Juliana – PARA, Sr. High School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Quern Francie – PARA, Central Family Center, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/ 5/2007 Kubista Mary – PARA, Central Family Center, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Wypiszynski Rebecca – PARA, Jr. High School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/ 2007 Hachey Valera – PARA, Sun Path Elementary, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/ 2007 Harriman Heather – PARA, Jr. High School, 12.90/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Baas Karen – Media Assistant, Middle School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Hagen Brian – PARA, Sr. High School, 12.61/hr, Effective 9/5/2007 Approved the following cocurricular assignments. Name Assignment Group Experience Coaching in Assignment Type Salary 2007/08 Barb Olszewski – 8 Volleyball, VI, 3, $1600.00 Kelli Hofstad – 7 Volleyball, VI, 4, $1794.00 Andrea Virgin – Assist Girls Soccer, III, 2, $2941.00 Mary Andrews – Assist Girls Soccer,
can get warmer and warmer. Clouds, dust, and air pollution all affect how much energy from the sun gets through to Earth’s surface and how much heat escapes back into space. Because humans make most of the pollution, we need to understand the effects of our actions. How much pollution is too much? How “clean and green” must we be to keep our planet a nice place to live? To help find out, NASA has placed satellites such as Terra into Earth orbit. Terra carries several instruments. Some measure pollution. Some measure the energy absorbed and reflected by Earth’s surface and clouds. Information from Terra and other satellites will help us to understand how to keep our air “blanket” in balance. Celebrate Earth Week (Oct. 14-20) by playing Earthy games at spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/
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until the final plat is recorded. Discussion followed. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Clay/Menden offered Resolution No. 6648, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Maple Ridge Estates, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Menden offered Resolution No. 6654, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Accepting the Donation of an Irrigation System and Installation from Al King, and moved its adoption. Discussion followed. Cncl. Clay does not feel the maintenance cost of $3,200 a year is worth the donation of the irrigation system. Cncl. Lehman is concerned that if the park is irrigated then the city is setting a precedence of irrigating all future parks. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilor’s Lehman and Clay dissenting. Lehman/Menden moved to table the ordinance updating the City Code regarding building and fire codes. Motion carried 5-0. Menden/Joos offered Resolution No. 6652; A Resolution Authorizing Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Prior Lake and Scott County to Set Out the Terms, Conditions and Cost Sharing Associated With the Ongoing Operation and Maintenance of the Southbridge Crossing Transit Station, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Menden authorized the appropriate City officials to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between Scott County and the City of Shakopee for highway jurisdictional exchange of County Highway 16 & 77, and 17th Avenue in the City of Shakopee and other documents necessary to implement the jurisdictional transfer. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Joos moved to set the public hearing date for the 2008 budget on December 3rd with a continuation date of December 10th; and offered Resolution Number 6644, A Resolution Setting Proposed Maximum 2007 Tax Levy, Collectable In 2008, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Menden/Clay offered Resolution Number 6653, A Resolution Accepting Bids for City Hall Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Unit Replacement, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Joos moved to direct staff to draft a letter to the County regarding the two parking lots that have not been utilized to ease parking on the neighborhood streets surrounding the Courthouse. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Clay moved to adjourn to Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. at the Shakopee Public Utilities office on Sarazin Street. Motion carried 5-0. The Council meeting ended at 9:40 p.m. on September 4, 2007. Judith S. Cox City Clerk Kim Weckman Recording Secretary (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5823)
Large Customer, Franchise Fee Discussion and Infrastructure Financing Needs. Mr. Van Hout discussed several joint cooperative projects with the City of Shakopee. Mr. Van Hout talked about SPUC’s Energy Efficiency Audits at eight city buildings. Mr. McNeill stated that $50,000 was in the City’s preliminary budget for energy conservation efforts in 2008. Mr. Joe Adams also highlighted other joint projects between SPUC and the City. Mr. Van Hout then discussed the Electrical Rate Update Report. Mr. Van Hout stated that the overall revenues from the Residential rate class have been kept the same but the monthly customer charge was increased to better reflect unbundled costs. The energy rate was adjusted to account for the increased customer charge. The Senior Citizen rate class has been kept the same too. Menden/Lehman moved for a recess. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Schmitt re-convened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Lehman/Menden offered Resolution No. 6655, A Resolution Requesting Funding from Mn/DOT through the “Metro Municipal Agreement Program 2009”, and moved its adoption. Discussion followed. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Van Hout discussed the charges for trunk water and connection fees in rural residential settings such as Beckrich Park Estates which will be connecting to City sewer and water. Mr. Adams explained the 1980 Trunk Water Policy which calculates rates which include right of way, out lot areas and park areas. In contrast, Mr. Loney explained how rates for trunk sanitary sewer are calculated. Mr. McNeill then discussed franchise fees. Mr. McNeill stated that in 2000 the City of Shakopee held a public information meeting regarding the possible implementation of a franchise fee which would be applied to all utilities operating within the City. Mr. McNeill stated that if a franchise fee had been enacted, SPUC would have had to reduce their rates so that there would be no net change on SPUC users. SPUC was not able to make that commitment at that time. Mr. McNeill explained that the Council chose not to enact franchise fees. Mr. McNeill stated that it is seven years later and questioned if it is time to relook at franchise fees. He noted that there would be two ways to enact a franchise fee; a meter fee which is a fixed charge per residential customer, and a higher flat rate fee for commercial industrial users. The other option is a percent of gross revenue, typically 1% or 2%. Commission Miller stated that he was in favor of further pursuing the concept of franchise fees. Commission Mars stated he would like more information regarding franchise fees before committing to it. Councilor Menden stated that he would be able to consider franchise fees with additional information. Mayor Schmitt stated that franchise fees are worth looking at and that an organization needs to be formed to look at it. Mr. McNeill stated that he will get information from other cities and then there can be further discussion. Menden/Lehman moved to adjourn to Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 3-0. The Council meeting ended at 10:15 p.m. on September 10, 2007. Judith S. Cox City Clerk Kim Weckman Recording Secretary (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5824)
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III, 2, $2941.00 Michele Monroe – 7/8 Soccer, VI, 2, $1600.00 Jennifer Watts – 7/8 Soccer, VI, 2, $1600.00 Rebekah Colbeth – Assist Girls Soccer, III, 2, $2941.00 Andrew Brown – Assist Boys Soccer, III, 2, $2941.00 Jason Trelstad – Assistant Football – III, 4, $3308.00 Accepted the following resignations. Griese Judy – Head Cook, Pearson Elementary School, Effective 9/04/ 2007 Menne Lisa – Stepping Stones Teacher, Central Family Center, Effective 8/ 20/2007 The Board reviewed a draft of policy 902-Use of School District Facililties and Equipment. Action will be taken regarding this policy at a future meeting. The Goals Committee reported to the Board on a timetable for a long range planning effort for the District. Chris Correa, Curriculum and Instruction Director, provided information to the Board on District testing results. Superintendent McBroom and the Board reviewed a capital outlay projects’ list that is being formalized for future activity. Superintendent McBroom reported to the Board on the start of the 2007-08 School Year. Mike Burlager, Finance Manager, reported on the timetable for district levy certification for the 2008-09 School Year. The Board reviewed district comparison information regarding 2007-08 pay rates for substitute teachers. The Board may take action on this item at a future meeting. Berg/Romasky moved to set a Board Work Session for September 24, 2007 at 6:00PM for discussion of school district planning; motion passed unanimously. September 18, 2007 AMSD Regional Meeting, Shakopee High School Lecture Room, 4:00-5:30PM September 21, 2007 Alliance for Student Achievement Education Summit, Minneapolis Convention Center, 8:002:30PM September 22, 2007 MSBA Fall Legislative Meeting, Burnsville, Diamondhead Education Center, 8:3011:00AM September 24, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:30PM October 8, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:30PM November 6, 2007 General Election, Including School Board Election 7:00AM – 8:00PM November 12, 2007 – Regular Meeting 7:30PM November 26, 2007 - Regular Meeting 7:30PM At 9:41PM, Schneider/Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting; motion passed unanimously. STEVEN SCHNEIDER, CLERK (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5819) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is also hereby given that the Shakopee Planning Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 129 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, on October 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or thereafter to consider an application by South Valley Venture LLC, for an Amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD). This Planned Unit Development is located north and south of St. Francis Avenue, east of Marschall Road, south of 17th Avenue East and west of Sarazin Street in the Office Business District (B2) Zone. The amendment proposes additional monument signage and reduced design standards to accommodate a potential lot split. Comments from interested citizens concerning this matter will be taken at this public hearing. Any questions concerning this application may be addressed by calling the Planner listed below at the Community Development Department (952) 2333800 prior to the October 18, 2007 meeting. Dated this 28th Day of September, 2007. Julie Klima Planner II (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5820) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, located at 129 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, on October 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or thereafter to consider an application by Cargo Van-Go, for an Amendment to the Existing Conditional Use Permit to allow an extension of time to complete the remaining requirements of the original Condition Use Permit. The property is located at 7380 Highway 101 East in the Highway Business (B1) Zone. Comments from interested citizens concerning this matter will be taken at this public hearing. Any questions concerning this application may be addressed by calling the Planner listed below at the Community Development Department (952) 2339300 prior to the October 18, 2007 meeting. Dated this 28th day of September, 2007. Kyle Sobota Planner I (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5821) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to provision of the Shakopee City Code, Section 11.91, the Planning Commission of the City of Shakopee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or thereafter, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 129 South Holmes Street, Shakopee, to consider an amendment to the City Code Chapter 4, regarding fence height. Comments from interested citizens concerning this matter will be taken at this public hearing. Any questions concerning this application may be addressed by calling the Planner listed below at the Community Development Department (952) 2339300 prior to the October 18, 2007 meeting. Dated this 28th day of September, 2007. R. Michael Leek Community Development Director (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, October 4, 2007; No. 5822) OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Steve Clay, Steve Menden, Matt Lehman and Terry Joos present. Also present were Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/ City Engineer; Gregg Voxland, Finance Director and Andrea Weber, Park and Recreation Landscape Designer (7:17 p.m.). Joos/Menden moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Lehman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. McNeill read the consent business. Motion carried 5-0. Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6647, A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing Date to Consider the Vacation of a Portion of Drainage and Utility Easement on Lot 2, Block 1, Evergreen Heights, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman 1. Offered Resolution No. 6646, A Resolution Accepting Bids on the City Hall Parking Lot, Project No. 2007-8, and moved its adoption. 2. Approved a 5% contingency amount on this project for use by the City Engineer in authorizing change orders or quantity adjustments on this project. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6643, A Resolution Accepting Work on the 2006 CIPP (Cured in Place Pipe), Project No. 2006-8, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman authorized the appropriate City Officials to sign the 50-year license agreement with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – 2007 River District Trunk Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to restrict parking on both sides of Marschall Road, from C.R. 101 to Bluff Avenue and the north side only of Bluff Avenue, 300 feet west of Marschall Road, and direct staff to implement the necessary
signage to restrict parking. Also, approve the removal of the “No Parking this Block” signs along the south side of Bluff Avenue by Super America. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to authorize the appropriate City officials to execture an extension agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Phase II of the GIS/CMMS implementation. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman authorized the Prairie Planting Project around the storm pond at the soccer complex along 17th Avenue with funding from the Natural Resources budget and the Ridge View Estates escrow for unmet tree planting. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to affirm the termination of Steven Rivera as Shakopee Fire Fighter effective August 23, 2007. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to accept the resignation of Paul Dressen from the Shakopee Fire Department. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to authorize the hiring of probationary Records Technician Michelle Herrera at Step E of Grade 3 ($16.732/hour) of the City’s Non-Union Pay Plan subject to the satisfactory completion of preemployment physical and psychological examinations. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to approve the bills in the amount of $991,073.97. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to approve the minutes of August 8, 2007 and August 14, 2007. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution Number 6642, A Resolution Amending resolution No. 6538 A Resolution Adopting the 2007 Budget, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6649, Changing the November 6, 2007 Council Meeting Date, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution Number 6650, A Resolution Accepting a Donation of $10,000 From the Huber Park Playground Committee, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman approved the applications and grant on sale and Sunday on sale intoxicating liquor licenses to ERJ Dining IV, LLC, 8098 Old Carriage Court, conditioned upon receiving evidence of liquor liability insurance and upon surrender of the current liquor licenses issued to Chili’s of Minnesota, Inc. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6645 A Resolution Canceling Debt Service Levy For 2007/08, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda) Joos/Lehman moved to endorse the candidacy of Jon Brekke for appointment to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Spaces Commission and that a letter be sent by Mayor Schmitt to Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell endorsing his candidacy. (Motion carried under the Consent A g e n d a ) Joos/Clay moved to uphold the Board of Adjustment and Appeals’ determination not to allow a fence to be constructed within the easement located along Mr. Schoening’s north property line at 1824 Westchester Lane. Discussion followed. Mayor Schmitt asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Menden/Joos offered Resolution No. 6651, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Naming the “Ambassador Neighborhood Park”, and moved its adoption and directed staff to work with the Miss Shakopee Ambassadors Program to identify how the park name shall be documented in the park site with use of signage and other means. Discussion followed. Menden/Clay moved to table the motion allowing staff the opportunity to come back and provide Council with additional information as to what involvement the Miss Shakopee Ambassador’s program will have in maintaining the park. Motion carried 5-0. Lehman/Clay offered Ordinance No. 785, Fourth Series, An Ordinance of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending the Zoning Map Adopted in City Code Sec. 11.03 by Rezoning Land Located within Maple Ridge Estates, and moved its adoption; and that the ordinance not be published
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJ. REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. with Council members Steve Menden and Matt Lehman present. Absent were Cncl. Terry Joos and Steve Clay. Also present were Mark McNeill, City Administrator; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/ City Engineer; Gregg Voxland, Finance Director; and Judith S. Cox, City Clerk. The meeting was held at the Shakopee Public Utilities office, 255 Sarazin St., Shakopee. Present from Shakopee Public Utilities were Lou Van Hout, Utilities Manager; Joe Adams, Planning and Engineering Director; Marv Athmann, Line Superintendent; John Crooks, Water Superintendent; Shakopee Public Utility Members Bryan McGowan, Eric Braun, Bill Mars, and Mark Miller. John Engler was absent. Mr. McNeill began the meeting stating that the Shakopee City Council asked for a joint meeting with the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC). Mr. McNeill stated that the agenda items to be discussed were SPUC-City Partnership, Energy Cost and Pricing,
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