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NEWS BRIEFS EP resident appointed judge Gov. Tim Pawlenty has appointed four Minnesotans to Fourth Judicial District Judgeships, including Tamara G. Garcia of Eden Prairie. Pawlenty announced the appointment of Garcia, Fred Karasov, Anne K. McKeig and Laurie J. Miller to the trail court bench vacancies in Hennepin County. Three vacancies occurred with the resignations of the Honorable Heidi S. Schellhas and the Honorable Francis J. Connolly, who were sworn in as Court of Appeals judges on Jan. 1, 2008; and the retirement of the Honorable Harry Seymour Crump. The effective date of Judges Schellhas and Connolly’s resignations and Judge Crump’s retirement was Dec. 31, 2007. The fourth vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Allen Oleisky on March 31, 2008. “Tami, Fred, Anne and Laurie bring a wealth of professional experience and have the skills and demeanor for the position,” Pawlenty said in a news release. “Their commitment to public service, strong work ethic, and diverse backgrounds will be an asset to the Hennepin County bench.” “Garcia has been a self-employed attorney in private practice since 2000; a judicial hearing examiner with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Shakopee since 1995; a judicial hearing examiner with AMERIND Risk Management Corporation in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico since 2007; and a director with the State Fund Mutual Insurance Company in Bloomington since 2000,” the release said. “Previously, she was an associate attorney and partner with the Pustorino, Pederson, Tilton and Parrington law firm in Edina from 1989 to 2000, and a staff attorney with the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals in St. Paul from 1987 to 1989. Garcia earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1986, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1983.” Garcia is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, where she served on the Board of Governors; Hennepin County Bar Association, where she serves on the Workers’ Compensation Section, and was a founding member of the Diversity Law Section; Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association; and Minnesota Women Lawyers. She is a member of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, has been a
mentor with the University of Minnesota Law School Mentor Program, volunteers in a reading program for elementary and preschool students, has been a volunteer moot court judge with the National Hispanic Bar Association, volunteers at her children’s schools, and is a participant in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Garcia, 46, was bor n in Tampa, Fla., and lives in Eden Prairie with her husband, Steven.
Seeking Human Rights Award nominations Eden Prairie’s Human Rights and Diversity Commission is accepting applications for this year’s Human Rights Award, “recognizing an Eden Prairie individual, nonprofit organization, business or youth that has worked to create an inclusive community spirit through actions, activities or programs,” according to a news release from the city. The deadline for nominations for accomplishments from 2007 is Feb. 29. Recipients will be chosen by the commission at its March meeting and recognized at a May City Council meeting. Visit the city Web site at www.edenprairie.org for a nomination form. For more infor mation, contact Molly Koivumaki, staff liaison for the Eden Prairie Human Rights & Diversity Commission, at 952949-8439 or mkoivumaki@ede nprairie.org.
Twins president to visit Lions Club Dave St. Peter, the Twins president, will be the guest speaker at the Eden Prairie Lions Club on Monday, Feb. 18. The event is a joint meeting with the Chanhassen Lions Club. St. Peter begins his 19th year with the Twins in 2008, after being named the fourth president in Minnesota Twins history in November 2002, according to a news release. Topics at the meeting will cover a variety of job aspects and an update on recent trades and the new stadium construction. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period. St. Peter has a wide job spectrum overseeing the team’s strategic planning process and the club’s business departments including ticket sales and service, corporate partnerships, marketing, community affairs, communications, broadcasting,
stadium operations, human resources and finance. He is also involved in businessrelated baseball decisions as well as the development, design and construction of the new TwinsHennepin County ballpark to be built in Minneapolis’ historic warehouse district. In the community, St. Peter serves on the board of the Twins Community Fund, the Minneapolis Downtown Council, the Greater Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Bob Allison Ataxia Research Center and the Park Nicollet Foundation. St. Peter was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and graduated from the University of North Dakota. Dave, his wife, Joanie, son Jack, and twin sons, Eric and Ben, make their home in Eden Prairie. The program portion of the regular Lions Club meeting with Dave St. Peter will begin at 7:15 p.m. If you are interested in attending, call Mike Gust at 952-937-2625 or George Schell at 952-944-3722 for more information and directions.
3rd District debate set DFL Senate District 42 is hosting a Third Congressional District DFL debate with State Sen. Terri Bonoff; Edina Mayor Jim Hovland and Iraq war vetern and attorney Ashwin Madia. The three are vying for the DFL endorsement. Republican candidate Erik Paulsen has also announced his intention to run for the seat. “Join us as our candidates for endorsement debate how to defend and build America in the 21st Century,” the group stated in a news release. The debate is set for 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Heritage Rooms at Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie. Topics are set to include, the economy, healthcare, education, building a green economy, transportation and infrastructure, Iraq and Afghanistan, antiterrorism/emergency management, dependence on foreign oil and securing our borders, according to the release. To submit a question for the candidates, send them to [email protected] by Feb. 25. For more infor mation, visit www.dflsd42.org or e-mail [email protected].
Optimists plan Oratorical Contest The Optimist Club of Eden Prairie is encouraging area
BUSINESS NEWS Eaton donates $15,000 Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has donated $15,000 to Cass Lake Bena Family Council (CLBFC). Funds will be used to provide gifts, food and basic needs for agency clients. CLBFC has been serving at-risk families and children in the rural town of Cass Lake and the surrounding area since 1994. Eaton employees have supported CLBFC for more than 10 years by purchasing holiday gifts for foster children. Approximately 30 percent of the employees participate in this project each year by donating gifts of about $50 to each child. “Ensuring that Cass Lake continues to provide assistance to people in need is very important,” said Lee Marske, plant manager, Eaton’s Eden Prairie facility, in a news release. “Giving something back to the community is a hallmark of Eaton’s culture.” Eaton’s facility in Eden Prairie, part of the company’s Hydraulics Operations, employs approximately 260 people who manufacture hydraulic steering units and motors. Eaton Corp. is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion.
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(Front row) Carla Erickson, Liz Li, Connie Lobitz, Sharon Lussier (Cass Lake), Tom Blackbird (director, Cass Lake), Cheryl Bergmann and Harland Strube; (back row) Mike Buresh, Melissa Akre, Ken Knaack, Steve Zumbusch, Lee Marske, Rick Lobitz, Jim Langner, Alejandro Garrido.
Beacon announces promotions Beacon Bank’s board of directors approved the promotion of David Krause to business banking metro market manager, effective January 2008. David also was appointed as a member of the bank’s board of directors. With his new responsibilities, David will oversee all Business Banking sales activities in Beacon Bank offices within the Minneapolis Metropolitan area. Currently, Beacon offers Business Banking services in Shorewood and Eden Prairie under his direction. David joined Beacon Bank in February, 2006 and also serves as the
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president of Beacon’s Eden Prairie Market. Amy Kotula was promoted to assistant vice president, customer service manager. Amy’s new role expands her management of teller and customer service to all Beacon Bank offices within the Minneapolis metro market. Currently, Shorewood, Excelsior and Eden Prairie fall under her direction. Amy joined Beacon Bank in September 2006 with nearly 20 years of retail bank management experience. Katie McGinn was recently promoted to personal banking officer. Katie joined Beacon Bank in 1998 as a teller while still in high school. Katie currently works out of the Eden Prairie office.
students to speak their minds about the topic of “Why Me? Why Not?” for the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for 2008. The competition will be held at Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie, on Saturday, April 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to the public. Contestants will prepare and deliver a four- to five-minute speech before a panel of judges. The students’ speeches will be evaluated based on content and presentation to determine the top winners. First place and runners up will receive medallions. The top winning
speeches will be sent to the zone level where the winning speeches will advance to the district level for an opportunity to win a $1,500 college scholarship awarded by the Optimist International Foundation. Students under the age of 16 as of Dec. 31, 2007, are eligible to participate. Entrants need not be accomplished speakers. Advance registration is required. The deadline to hand in applications is April 1, 2008. Students wishing to participate in the oratorical contest can learn more about the contest and obtain an application form online at www.edenprairieop
timists.org, or by contacting Wallin at 612-588-1655 evenings or by e-mail at optimistclubofe [email protected]. The Eden Prairie Optimists have conducted the Optimist Oratorical Contest since the 1990s and have been active in the community since 1978. The Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6: 30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Public Notices Notice of Public Hearing Nine Mile Creek Watershed District AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT RULES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Managers of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at the NMCWD offices, 7710 Computer, Suite 135, Edina, MN 55435, to receive comments on the proposed amendments to the NMCWD Rules. The hearing is held pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103D.341. Amendments are proposed to the Rules to implement the policies and goals articulated in the NMCWD’s updated Watershed Management Plan, adopted in March 2007. The proposed Rules incorporate substantial revisions from the NMCWD’s existing Rules, which were adopted in 1973. The amended NMCWD Rules regulate floodplain management and surface drainage alterations, wetlands management, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. In addition, the proposed revisions formalize the NMCWD’s project-review process, and implement permit fee and surety requirements, pursuant to watershed district authority under Minnesota Statutes Section 103D.345. Copies of the proposed Rules amendments revisions can be obtained by calling 952-835-2078. Send written comments to Kevin Bigalke, NMCWD, 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135, Edina, MN 55435. Dated: January 31, 2008 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS /S/Robert Kojetin Robert Kojetin, Secretary (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 7 and 14, 2008; No. 3348) DOCUMENT 00101 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids due: March 10, 2008 Project: ASC Classroom Remodel and Mechanical Replacement Eden Prairie Public Schools ISD#272 8100 School Road Eden Prairie MN 55344 Commission No. 07-151 A Date February 5, 2008 ARCHITECT DeVetter Design Group 430 Oak Grove Street Minneapolis, Minnesota (612) 871-2188 Eden Prairie Schools will receive sealed bids on a General Contract, including mechanical and electrical work, for the ASC Classroom Remodel and Mechanical Replacement. Bids shall be on a stipulated sum basis; segregated bids will not be accepted. Contract time shall be 100 calendar days to Substantial Completion from the date of commencement. Project is to be ready for occupancy by August 22, 2008. Eden Prairie Schools ISD #272 will receive bids until 10:00 A.M., Central Standard Time on Monday, March 10, 2008, at 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (1000 ASC Room 282). Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Architect and at: Engineering Repro Systems 2007 East 24th Street Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 722-2303 Minneapolis Builders Exchange 1123 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 (612) 381-2620 Builders Exchange of St. Paul 445 Farrington Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 (651) 224-7545 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Architect’s office in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders upon depositing the sum of $50.00 for each set of documents. Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid Security may be in the form of a certified check payable to ISD #272. Owner will base contract award on Cost, Schedule, and Project Management personnel provided by the bidder. Owner/Contractor contract shall be a standard agreement between Owner and Contractor (AIA A101). Alternates may be selectively accepted or rejected in any order at the Owner’s discretion. Contractor shall hold bids valid for 30 days. Any bidder upon returning the documents in good condition within 10 days following the public opening of the bids, shall be returned the deposit in full. Any non-bidder returning the documents in good condition will be returned the sum of $50.00. Contracts for work under this bid will obligate the Contractor and subcontractors not to discriminate in employment practices. Bidders shall submit a compliance report in conformity with Executive Order
No. 11246. This contract is Federally assisted. The Contractor must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, The Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours Standard, etc. Prebid meeting will be held at the time and location stated in Document 00210 - Supplementary Instructions To Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject bids, and to re-advertise. Bids should be addressed to: Bev Matheson Purchasing Coordinator Eden Prairie Schools – ISD #272 8100 School Road Eden Prairie MN 55344 Eden Prairie Schools, Jill Scholtz, Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14 and 21, 2008, No. 3349) EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS 8100 SCHOOL ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The School Board of Independent School District 272 of Minnesota will receive sealed bids for the 2008 Summer Project: “Replacement of Existing Roof Systems on Roof Areas: “A, B, C, G, H & K at Prairie View Elementary School” in accordance with the Documents that have been prepared, until 1:00 PM, March 3, 2008. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be upon the form provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing the bids and document submittals must be sealed, marked “Replacement of Existing Roof Systems on Roof Areas: “ A, B, C, G, H & K at Prairie View Elementary School”, with the name and address of bidder, along with date and time of bid opening. Sealed Bid Envelops shall be delivered to: Bev Matheson, Eden Prairie Schools, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Copies of the Bidding Documents will be on file and available for review at Dodge Scan, Construction Market Date, and the Builders Exchange of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Office of the “Director of Facilities & Safety” for the Eden Prairie School District (Address: Eden Prairie Schools, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.), upon payment of $105.00 fee for each set. Checks are to be made out to “Skyline Building Envelope Consultants” (No Cash, please). The checks ARE NOT refundable. SPECIAL NOTE: NO BID PACKAGES WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT JOBWALK WITHOUT THE $105.00 CHECK BEING GIVEN TO SKYLINE BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE JOBWALK. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form and submittals requested with bid security as described in the “Instructions to Bidders” section of the Project Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a one hundred percent (100 %) Performance Bond and Material Payment Bond. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Prairie View Elementary School to walk Roof Areas ‘A, B, C, G, H & K ’ at 1PM on February 22, 2008. Failure to attend these pre-bid conferences will result in rejection of the Contractor’ s Bid and it shall be returned unopened. The School Board of Eden Prairie School District 272 of Minnesota reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in bidding. No bid maybe withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening without the written consent of the School Board. EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 272 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA Jill Scholtz, Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14 and 21, 2008; No. 3350) 07-43335 5303546344 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 13, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $208,560.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kimberly Anderson and John Anderson, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed January 11, 2007, Hennepin County Registrar of Titles, Document No. 4347009 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 1209 and Garage No. G12, Common Interest Community No. 1430, The Chicago Condominium COUNTY IN WHICH
PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hennepin THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $215,807.87 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 22, 2008, 11:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, Civil Division, Room 30, Courthouse, 350 South Fifth St., Minneapolis, MN 55487 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 5, 2007 Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. Mortgagee SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Kristine M. Spiegelberg - 308845 Melissa L. Baldridge-0337778 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14, 21, 28 and March 6, 13, 20, 2008; No. 3351) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, February 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Project: UnitedHealth Group AUAR Update & PUD Amendment Location: SE quadrant of Shady Oak Rd & TH 62 Developer: United Health Care Services, Inc NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for an amendment to the PUD Concept and AUAR document for 1,584,000 sq ft of development including 1,140,000 sq ft of office, 25,000 sq ft of retail, 63,000 sq ft of hotel with restaurant and 324 multi-family housing units . This is the first of at least two public hearings on this project. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the following actions by the City: Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 71 acres Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Update on 71 acres QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Scott Kipp, the project planner, at 952-949-8489. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Commission packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14, 2008; No. 3352)
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NEWS BRIEFS EP resident appointed judge Gov. Tim Pawlenty has appointed four Minnesotans to Fourth Judicial District Judgeships, including Tamara G. Garcia of Eden Prairie. Pawlenty announced the appointment of Garcia, Fred Karasov, Anne K. McKeig and Laurie J. Miller to the trail court bench vacancies in Hennepin County. Three vacancies occurred with the resignations of the Honorable Heidi S. Schellhas and the Honorable Francis J. Connolly, who were sworn in as Court of Appeals judges on Jan. 1, 2008; and the retirement of the Honorable Harry Seymour Crump. The effective date of Judges Schellhas and Connolly’s resignations and Judge Crump’s retirement was Dec. 31, 2007. The fourth vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Allen Oleisky on March 31, 2008. “Tami, Fred, Anne and Laurie bring a wealth of professional experience and have the skills and demeanor for the position,” Pawlenty said in a news release. “Their commitment to public service, strong work ethic, and diverse backgrounds will be an asset to the Hennepin County bench.” “Garcia has been a self-employed attorney in private practice since 2000; a judicial hearing examiner with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Shakopee since 1995; a judicial hearing examiner with AMERIND Risk Management Corporation in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico since 2007; and a director with the State Fund Mutual Insurance Company in Bloomington since 2000,” the release said. “Previously, she was an associate attorney and partner with the Pustorino, Pederson, Tilton and Parrington law firm in Edina from 1989 to 2000, and a staff attorney with the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals in St. Paul from 1987 to 1989. Garcia earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1986, and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1983.” Garcia is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, where she served on the Board of Governors; Hennepin County Bar Association, where she serves on the Workers’ Compensation Section, and was a founding member of the Diversity Law Section; Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association; and Minnesota Women Lawyers. She is a member of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, has been a
mentor with the University of Minnesota Law School Mentor Program, volunteers in a reading program for elementary and preschool students, has been a volunteer moot court judge with the National Hispanic Bar Association, volunteers at her children’s schools, and is a participant in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Garcia, 46, was bor n in Tampa, Fla., and lives in Eden Prairie with her husband, Steven.
Seeking Human Rights Award nominations Eden Prairie’s Human Rights and Diversity Commission is accepting applications for this year’s Human Rights Award, “recognizing an Eden Prairie individual, nonprofit organization, business or youth that has worked to create an inclusive community spirit through actions, activities or programs,” according to a news release from the city. The deadline for nominations for accomplishments from 2007 is Feb. 29. Recipients will be chosen by the commission at its March meeting and recognized at a May City Council meeting. Visit the city Web site at www.edenprairie.org for a nomination form. For more infor mation, contact Molly Koivumaki, staff liaison for the Eden Prairie Human Rights & Diversity Commission, at 952949-8439 or mkoivumaki@ede nprairie.org.
Twins president to visit Lions Club Dave St. Peter, the Twins president, will be the guest speaker at the Eden Prairie Lions Club on Monday, Feb. 18. The event is a joint meeting with the Chanhassen Lions Club. St. Peter begins his 19th year with the Twins in 2008, after being named the fourth president in Minnesota Twins history in November 2002, according to a news release. Topics at the meeting will cover a variety of job aspects and an update on recent trades and the new stadium construction. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period. St. Peter has a wide job spectrum overseeing the team’s strategic planning process and the club’s business departments including ticket sales and service, corporate partnerships, marketing, community affairs, communications, broadcasting,
stadium operations, human resources and finance. He is also involved in businessrelated baseball decisions as well as the development, design and construction of the new TwinsHennepin County ballpark to be built in Minneapolis’ historic warehouse district. In the community, St. Peter serves on the board of the Twins Community Fund, the Minneapolis Downtown Council, the Greater Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Bob Allison Ataxia Research Center and the Park Nicollet Foundation. St. Peter was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and graduated from the University of North Dakota. Dave, his wife, Joanie, son Jack, and twin sons, Eric and Ben, make their home in Eden Prairie. The program portion of the regular Lions Club meeting with Dave St. Peter will begin at 7:15 p.m. If you are interested in attending, call Mike Gust at 952-937-2625 or George Schell at 952-944-3722 for more information and directions.
3rd District debate set DFL Senate District 42 is hosting a Third Congressional District DFL debate with State Sen. Terri Bonoff; Edina Mayor Jim Hovland and Iraq war vetern and attorney Ashwin Madia. The three are vying for the DFL endorsement. Republican candidate Erik Paulsen has also announced his intention to run for the seat. “Join us as our candidates for endorsement debate how to defend and build America in the 21st Century,” the group stated in a news release. The debate is set for 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Heritage Rooms at Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie. Topics are set to include, the economy, healthcare, education, building a green economy, transportation and infrastructure, Iraq and Afghanistan, antiterrorism/emergency management, dependence on foreign oil and securing our borders, according to the release. To submit a question for the candidates, send them to [email protected] by Feb. 25. For more infor mation, visit www.dflsd42.org or e-mail [email protected].
Optimists plan Oratorical Contest The Optimist Club of Eden Prairie is encouraging area
BUSINESS NEWS Eaton donates $15,000 Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has donated $15,000 to Cass Lake Bena Family Council (CLBFC). Funds will be used to provide gifts, food and basic needs for agency clients. CLBFC has been serving at-risk families and children in the rural town of Cass Lake and the surrounding area since 1994. Eaton employees have supported CLBFC for more than 10 years by purchasing holiday gifts for foster children. Approximately 30 percent of the employees participate in this project each year by donating gifts of about $50 to each child. “Ensuring that Cass Lake continues to provide assistance to people in need is very important,” said Lee Marske, plant manager, Eaton’s Eden Prairie facility, in a news release. “Giving something back to the community is a hallmark of Eaton’s culture.” Eaton’s facility in Eden Prairie, part of the company’s Hydraulics Operations, employs approximately 260 people who manufacture hydraulic steering units and motors. Eaton Corp. is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion.
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(Front row) Carla Erickson, Liz Li, Connie Lobitz, Sharon Lussier (Cass Lake), Tom Blackbird (director, Cass Lake), Cheryl Bergmann and Harland Strube; (back row) Mike Buresh, Melissa Akre, Ken Knaack, Steve Zumbusch, Lee Marske, Rick Lobitz, Jim Langner, Alejandro Garrido.
Beacon announces promotions Beacon Bank’s board of directors approved the promotion of David Krause to business banking metro market manager, effective January 2008. David also was appointed as a member of the bank’s board of directors. With his new responsibilities, David will oversee all Business Banking sales activities in Beacon Bank offices within the Minneapolis Metropolitan area. Currently, Beacon offers Business Banking services in Shorewood and Eden Prairie under his direction. David joined Beacon Bank in February, 2006 and also serves as the
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president of Beacon’s Eden Prairie Market. Amy Kotula was promoted to assistant vice president, customer service manager. Amy’s new role expands her management of teller and customer service to all Beacon Bank offices within the Minneapolis metro market. Currently, Shorewood, Excelsior and Eden Prairie fall under her direction. Amy joined Beacon Bank in September 2006 with nearly 20 years of retail bank management experience. Katie McGinn was recently promoted to personal banking officer. Katie joined Beacon Bank in 1998 as a teller while still in high school. Katie currently works out of the Eden Prairie office.
students to speak their minds about the topic of “Why Me? Why Not?” for the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for 2008. The competition will be held at Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie, on Saturday, April 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to the public. Contestants will prepare and deliver a four- to five-minute speech before a panel of judges. The students’ speeches will be evaluated based on content and presentation to determine the top winners. First place and runners up will receive medallions. The top winning
speeches will be sent to the zone level where the winning speeches will advance to the district level for an opportunity to win a $1,500 college scholarship awarded by the Optimist International Foundation. Students under the age of 16 as of Dec. 31, 2007, are eligible to participate. Entrants need not be accomplished speakers. Advance registration is required. The deadline to hand in applications is April 1, 2008. Students wishing to participate in the oratorical contest can learn more about the contest and obtain an application form online at www.edenprairieop
timists.org, or by contacting Wallin at 612-588-1655 evenings or by e-mail at optimistclubofe [email protected]. The Eden Prairie Optimists have conducted the Optimist Oratorical Contest since the 1990s and have been active in the community since 1978. The Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6: 30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Public Notices Notice of Public Hearing Nine Mile Creek Watershed District AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT RULES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Managers of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at the NMCWD offices, 7710 Computer, Suite 135, Edina, MN 55435, to receive comments on the proposed amendments to the NMCWD Rules. The hearing is held pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103D.341. Amendments are proposed to the Rules to implement the policies and goals articulated in the NMCWD’s updated Watershed Management Plan, adopted in March 2007. The proposed Rules incorporate substantial revisions from the NMCWD’s existing Rules, which were adopted in 1973. The amended NMCWD Rules regulate floodplain management and surface drainage alterations, wetlands management, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. In addition, the proposed revisions formalize the NMCWD’s project-review process, and implement permit fee and surety requirements, pursuant to watershed district authority under Minnesota Statutes Section 103D.345. Copies of the proposed Rules amendments revisions can be obtained by calling 952-835-2078. Send written comments to Kevin Bigalke, NMCWD, 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135, Edina, MN 55435. Dated: January 31, 2008 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS /S/Robert Kojetin Robert Kojetin, Secretary (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 7 and 14, 2008; No. 3348) DOCUMENT 00101 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids due: March 10, 2008 Project: ASC Classroom Remodel and Mechanical Replacement Eden Prairie Public Schools ISD#272 8100 School Road Eden Prairie MN 55344 Commission No. 07-151 A Date February 5, 2008 ARCHITECT DeVetter Design Group 430 Oak Grove Street Minneapolis, Minnesota (612) 871-2188 Eden Prairie Schools will receive sealed bids on a General Contract, including mechanical and electrical work, for the ASC Classroom Remodel and Mechanical Replacement. Bids shall be on a stipulated sum basis; segregated bids will not be accepted. Contract time shall be 100 calendar days to Substantial Completion from the date of commencement. Project is to be ready for occupancy by August 22, 2008. Eden Prairie Schools ISD #272 will receive bids until 10:00 A.M., Central Standard Time on Monday, March 10, 2008, at 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (1000 ASC Room 282). Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Architect and at: Engineering Repro Systems 2007 East 24th Street Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 722-2303 Minneapolis Builders Exchange 1123 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 (612) 381-2620 Builders Exchange of St. Paul 445 Farrington Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 (651) 224-7545 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Architect’s office in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders upon depositing the sum of $50.00 for each set of documents. Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid Security may be in the form of a certified check payable to ISD #272. Owner will base contract award on Cost, Schedule, and Project Management personnel provided by the bidder. Owner/Contractor contract shall be a standard agreement between Owner and Contractor (AIA A101). Alternates may be selectively accepted or rejected in any order at the Owner’s discretion. Contractor shall hold bids valid for 30 days. Any bidder upon returning the documents in good condition within 10 days following the public opening of the bids, shall be returned the deposit in full. Any non-bidder returning the documents in good condition will be returned the sum of $50.00. Contracts for work under this bid will obligate the Contractor and subcontractors not to discriminate in employment practices. Bidders shall submit a compliance report in conformity with Executive Order
No. 11246. This contract is Federally assisted. The Contractor must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, The Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours Standard, etc. Prebid meeting will be held at the time and location stated in Document 00210 - Supplementary Instructions To Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject bids, and to re-advertise. Bids should be addressed to: Bev Matheson Purchasing Coordinator Eden Prairie Schools – ISD #272 8100 School Road Eden Prairie MN 55344 Eden Prairie Schools, Jill Scholtz, Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14 and 21, 2008, No. 3349) EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS 8100 SCHOOL ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The School Board of Independent School District 272 of Minnesota will receive sealed bids for the 2008 Summer Project: “Replacement of Existing Roof Systems on Roof Areas: “A, B, C, G, H & K at Prairie View Elementary School” in accordance with the Documents that have been prepared, until 1:00 PM, March 3, 2008. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be upon the form provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing the bids and document submittals must be sealed, marked “Replacement of Existing Roof Systems on Roof Areas: “ A, B, C, G, H & K at Prairie View Elementary School”, with the name and address of bidder, along with date and time of bid opening. Sealed Bid Envelops shall be delivered to: Bev Matheson, Eden Prairie Schools, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Copies of the Bidding Documents will be on file and available for review at Dodge Scan, Construction Market Date, and the Builders Exchange of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Office of the “Director of Facilities & Safety” for the Eden Prairie School District (Address: Eden Prairie Schools, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.), upon payment of $105.00 fee for each set. Checks are to be made out to “Skyline Building Envelope Consultants” (No Cash, please). The checks ARE NOT refundable. SPECIAL NOTE: NO BID PACKAGES WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT JOBWALK WITHOUT THE $105.00 CHECK BEING GIVEN TO SKYLINE BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE JOBWALK. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form and submittals requested with bid security as described in the “Instructions to Bidders” section of the Project Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a one hundred percent (100 %) Performance Bond and Material Payment Bond. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Prairie View Elementary School to walk Roof Areas ‘A, B, C, G, H & K ’ at 1PM on February 22, 2008. Failure to attend these pre-bid conferences will result in rejection of the Contractor’ s Bid and it shall be returned unopened. The School Board of Eden Prairie School District 272 of Minnesota reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in bidding. No bid maybe withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening without the written consent of the School Board. EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 272 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA Jill Scholtz, Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14 and 21, 2008; No. 3350) 07-43335 5303546344 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 13, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $208,560.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kimberly Anderson and John Anderson, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed January 11, 2007, Hennepin County Registrar of Titles, Document No. 4347009 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 1209 and Garage No. G12, Common Interest Community No. 1430, The Chicago Condominium COUNTY IN WHICH
PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hennepin THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $215,807.87 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 22, 2008, 11:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, Civil Division, Room 30, Courthouse, 350 South Fifth St., Minneapolis, MN 55487 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 5, 2007 Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc. Mortgagee SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Kristine M. Spiegelberg - 308845 Melissa L. Baldridge-0337778 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14, 21, 28 and March 6, 13, 20, 2008; No. 3351) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, February 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Project: UnitedHealth Group AUAR Update & PUD Amendment Location: SE quadrant of Shady Oak Rd & TH 62 Developer: United Health Care Services, Inc NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for an amendment to the PUD Concept and AUAR document for 1,584,000 sq ft of development including 1,140,000 sq ft of office, 25,000 sq ft of retail, 63,000 sq ft of hotel with restaurant and 324 multi-family housing units . This is the first of at least two public hearings on this project. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the following actions by the City: Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 71 acres Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Update on 71 acres QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Scott Kipp, the project planner, at 952-949-8489. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Commission packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, February 14, 2008; No. 3352)
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