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LINO LAKES: Preliminary tax levy shows increase PAGE 9
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under investigation. the dogs, who did not appear to be in distress. The • Officers responded Sept. 11 to a repo owner was informed of the complaint. female juvenile in the 100 block of M • An officer took a report of theft from motor vehicle The juvenile was later located by law Sept. 8 that occurred in the 7500 block of Norway • Officers took a walk-in report Sept. 10 regarding and provided a courtesy transport h Lane. The officer investigated and found there was property found near the intersection of Lake Drive • Officers responded Sept. 11 to a traff no suspect information available. and Firebarn Road in Circle Pines. involving a business in a residential • An officer responded Sept. 8 to a phone call fraud • Officers were dispatched Sept. 11 to a property damnear the intersection of Highland Dr report in the 1500 block of Holly Drive. The officer age accident that occurred in the 7000 block of 20th Lane. Officers made contact with th investigated and determined the reporting party Avenue in Centerville. Officers arrived, took inforadvised them of the complaint. was not out any money. No suspects were identified. mation and facilitated the exchange of information • An dispatched Sept. 12 to • Officers responded to Quad a delayed report of asked local between drivers. There were no injuries reported In honor of National NewspaperSept. Week,8the Community Press cityofficer officials,was community leaders and in business owners, wayDrive does the localanewspaper provide to theblock commuinvalue the 7500 of Lake Drive to ch theft the 700 block“In ofwhat Apollo from local and damage to both vehicles was minor. year, National Week falls Sunday,was Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 11. who was acting strangely. The fema business. AfterNewspaper investigating, the on suspect • Officers received a report of school bus stop arm vi-nity?” This prior to the officer’s arrival. The off mailed a citation for theft. olation Sept. 12 in the 0 block of Village Parkway in gated and determined no apparent c • Officers responded Sept. 8 to a report of a disorderCircle Pines. Officers investigated and determined committed. ly male in a parking lot in the 700 block of Apollo there was no evidence of a violation. “People know what’s happening in their town because of our weekly Quad • An officer are investigating a delaye Drive. Officers made contact with the male and • Officers responded Sept. 12 to the 0 block of West Community Press newspaper. The Quad keeps an eye on city councils, updates us BY LORETTA HARDING Sept. 12 in the 6800 block of Sunrise issued him a citation for disorderly conduct. Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines for a noise comCONTRIBUTING WRITER local activities most importantly, helps of community. Local Sept. 13 to a repo • Officers responded • While onon patrol Sept. 9, and, an officer conducted a build a sense plaint. newspapers are absolutely critical to building a better quality of life for residents.” cious group of people who were eggi traffic stop in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road and • Police CENTERVILLE —were Everydispatched year at thisSept. time, 13 to a property 7700mayor block Meadow cited the driver for littering. damage accident that occurred in the 9000 block of — Dave Bartholomay, ofof Circle Pines View Trail. Th cities throughout Minnesota set their preliminary not identified, and the vehicle owner • While on patrol Sept. 9, an officer conducted a trafGriggs Avenue in Lexington. Police spoke with a budget and tax levies to fund the upcoming year. with a case number. fic stop in the 7400 block of 20th Avenue. The male female and gathered her information for a report. Centerville is no exception. newspaper provideson tremendous value by warrant celebrating the successes of and the fire department res • Officers driver was arrested an outstanding • A Community was dispatched Sept.“Our local The Centerville City CouncilService adoptedOfficer a resolution fromstudents, another connecting agency. The was transported to a walking path in thebudget, 0 block of West Golden Centennial ourmale five communities, and building pride13into oura report of a possible explosion to approve the15 proposed 2026 preliminary in the 6500 block of Hokah Drive. Th and By booked jail. stories, the newspaper strengthens our connections Lake Road Circle Pines on a report of an abanset the maximum tax levyin and cancel the debt schools. sharingatthese service tax levies. checked, and no problems were foun • An to a trafficSchools complaint doned blue bike near the path exit. andofficer affirmsresponded the pride weSept. have in9 Centennial and our community.” The 2026 general fund levy has been set at • Officers responded Sept. 14 to a repo involving a school bus in the 7700 block of Lake $3,298,918, anThe increase of 288,697, or 9.6% over 2025’s dispute in the 200 block of Stallion L Drive. The bus company was contacted and notified Lino Lakes Police Department reported the follow— Jeff Holmberg, superintendent of Centennial Schools levy. spoke with parties involved and arr of the complaint. ing selected incidents: The 2026 total proposed tax levy has been set at male for DWI. The male was booked • Officers responded Sept. 11 to a report of a suspi$3,527,728, an• increase of $262,657, or 8% over “Our local newspapers connect usstreet to community not everyone ond-degree DWI and alcohol content cious vehicle parked on a residential in the information; An officer responded Sept. 8 the to a report of illegal 2025 total tax levy. The proposed 2026 budget will Center Parkway. hasofinternet or Drive. wants toOfficers receive their news digitally. It iswithin important we twothat hours. 6500 block Lacasse made contact dumping in the 700 block of Town increase revenues and expenditures by 4.8%. • and An facts officer responded Sept. 14 to a re with thehave owners offor the vehicleto and determined there The owner of the trash was contacted and advised a way everyone get the stories, information important Major expenditure increases of $166,297 are by an newspapers animal in the 7300 block of Le was no crime. to remove the increase items. of $109,459, as to them. Remember, you can find most of the local community driven by the police contract The victim did not need ambulance • Officers were advised Sept. 11 by another law enWhile on patrol Sept. 8, officer responded to a reswell as wage•and benefit hikes and fund transfers. available to read at your nearest library branch.” owner of the animal was issued a cit forcement agency that a Lino Lakes resident made a a male inbythe 800 block of Orange Street Meanwhile, idence revenueofdecreased $122,400, — Mary Healy, branch manager of Centennial Library Sept. 14 to a re • An officer responded threat of violence toward a school. The incident was who had a felony warrant. The suspect was arrested mostly due to the loss of $65,000 in transfers and a gle-vehicle motor crash that occurre investigated, and a juvenile was arrested in the 400 and booked at jail. building permit reduction of $60,000 in anticipated intersection of 20th Avenue and 80th blocknewspapers of Andall Street. revenues. • An officer responded Sept. 8 to a report of two “Local are a valuable source for local news. Local papers provide injuries • An officer responded Sept. 11 to a report ofand harassdogs leftthe inside a hot vehicle into the 2300 block of The bad news is that city has little ability coverage of local city government, schools, sports that would be were noted, and the vehicle offset these decreases in anticipated revenuearrived with and checked ment in the 7900 block of Henry Lane. The case is Rosemary Way. The officer The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
Centerville sets 2026 preliminary budget, general fund levy
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anything other than the property tax levy, Finance highlight individuals doing interesting things. Local papers serve an important Director Bruce DeJohng said. The good news is PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF that the debt service levy decreased by 10.2%, which communication tool for citizens wishing to remain informed and connected.” saves the city $26,040. For the past few years, the the Fridley Police Depar uals traveled to Centennial a designated intersection of Lexington Avenue and Koch, — Michelle president of the Areameeting Chamber Blaine Police city has planned for debt serviceDepartment decreases in its ington Police Departmen location with the intent to pay for sex Main Street that resulted in 22 arrests. future budgets by paying for projects from the city’s PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED operation results inthe 22debt Bureau of Criminal App acts with a juvenile. According to the Blaine Police Defunds, rather than issuing bonds. When U.S. Secret Service, Coon According to the police department, partment, the operation focused on service levyarrests is combined with the general fund levy, Department, Anoka Cou all 22 individuals were arrested and identifying and arresting individuals the total levy increase for 2026 is 8%, or $262,657. Communications, the A charged with solicitation of a child to attempting to engage in sexual activity DeJong saidThe thatBlaine 8% is aPolice reasonable increase Department, with Narcotics and Violent Cr engage in sexual conduct — a felony. with a minor in exchange for payment. given the city’s decreases in revenue, and it is the assistance of multiple partner Each was booked and later released with Force and the Anoka Co Officers posed as an underage female similar to the 7.7% increase levied by Centerville agencies, conducted a two-day juvenile Office. a future court date. and communicated via text message last year. suppression operation Wednesday, The impact of the upcoming year’son taxes on This operation was led by the Blaine with more than 460 individuals. During Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, near the a median-value home won’t be known until Police Department and supported by the course of the operation, 22 individDecember, DeJong said. Figures are not available right school year at Centennial High about the individuals filling these School resource officers, often now, because Anoka County won’t be sending this School in Blaine. I have been an roles in our local school districts. referred to as SROs, are trained, information out until November, he noted. This officer since 2007. sworn law enforcement officers data will be known in time for the truth in taxation BLAINE assigned to work collaboratively unless a written objection signed by the affected p public hearing scheduled 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Q. What does your typical Jackie Wagner is the school with schools to provideCITY safetyOF CIRCLE CITY at OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA PINES, MINNESOTA with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hear NOTICE PROPOSED PUBLIC NOTICE Dec. 11. The city will thenOF setHEARING the finalON 2026 budget REASSESSMENT day look like? resources officer for Blaine High and security. In addition to presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may upo FOR PID 25-31-23-11-0085 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system is in use on Golden and total proposed levy. A.objection Every today School. keeping schools safe, they work to any thebrings amount something of a proposed individ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Lake in the City of Circle Pines. By state statute, the tax levy set in the different, but an average provide a positive and visible law adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the aff NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. The possibility of open water or thin ice exists on Golden Lake throughout as it deems advisable. preliminaryonbudget September is Hall, not allowed is mostly spent building Q. At what school are you an day Octoberin14, 2025, at City 200 Civic to Heights Circle,enforcement Circle Pines, presence the winter.in students’ Under Minn. Stat. §§ 435.193 to 435.195 Minnesota, to pass uponand the proposed reassessment for PID 25-31-23-11Chandra Peterson, AssistantSRO, City Administrator Operations increase when the final budget levy is set in relationships with students and and City and howforlong have you lives. the Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of t 0085. Dated: September 10, 2025 December. However, the levy amount may decrease. staff. been there? Now that school is back in for any homestead property owned by a person 65 y The proposed reassessment is on file for public inspection at the City Published two times in the Quad Community Press on September 16 and A. I am beginning my fourth session, Press set out to learn more SEE SRO PAGE 2and total disability fo retired by virtue of aQ&A, permanent Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed reassessment is $1,155.38. 23, 2025.
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Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of a reassessment unless a signed, written objection is CITY OF LINO LAKES filed with the Clerk prior to the hearing, or presented to the presiding officer at NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING the hearing. The Council may, upon such notice, consider any objection to the WEED ABATEMENT amount of a proposed individual reassessment at any adjourned meeting upon Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, such further notice to the affected property owners, as it deems advisable. Minnesota (the “City”) will meet at the City Council chambers of City Hall, If a reassessment is contested or there is an adjourned hearing, the located at 600 Town Center Parkway in the City, at or after 6:30 p.m. on following procedure will be followed: Monday, October 13, 2025, to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed 1. The City will present its case first by calling witnesses who may testify assessments against the following described properties: by narrative or by examination, and by the introduction of exhibits. PIN Legal Description/Property Address After each witness has testified, the contesting party will be allowed to 08-31-22-12-0038 LOT 19 BLOCK 1 HIGHLAND MEADOWS WEST ask questions. This procedure will be repeated with each witness until 3RD ADD; 634 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 neither side has further questions. 31-31-22-42-0018 ROHAVIC OAKS LOT 2 ROHAVIC OAKS 2. After the City has presented all its evidence, the objector may call (SUBJ TO EASE AS SHOWN ON PLAT) witnesses or present such testimony as the objector desires. The same 288 Rohavic Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 procedure for questioning of the City’s witnesses will be followed with the for expenses incurred by the City to abate weed and grass nuisances found on objector’s witnesses. the property. The total amount proposed to be assessed is $360.00. Adoption 3. Counsel may represent the objector. by the Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. 4. Minnesota rules of evidence will not be strictly applied; however, they Such assessment is proposed to be payable in a single installment to be may be considered and argued to the Council as to the weight of items payable on or before the first Monday in January 2026, and will bear interest of evidence or testimony presented to the Council. at the rate of 5 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the CIRCULATION NEWS ADVERTISING CLASSIFIED 5. The entire proceedings will be digitally recorded. assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the 651-407-1234 651-407-1226 651-407-1200 651-407-1250 6. At the close of presentation of evidence, the objector may make a final entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December circ@presspubs.com classified@presspubs.com presentation to the Council based on the evidencequadnews@presspubs.com and the law. No new 31, 2026. marketing@presspubs.com evidence may be presented at this point. The property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment 7. The Council may adopt the proposed reassessment at the hearing. to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with An owner may appeal reassessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City. No interest shall be Statues Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption
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hardship to make the payments. When deferment of t has been granted and is terminated for any reason p City Code all amounts accumulated plus applicable Any assessed property owner meeting the requireme Code may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the as City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of assessment on his/her property. An owner may appeal an assessment to district c Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon th City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessmen with the district court within ten days after service upon Dated: September 30, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA 2022 2022 Roberta Colotti, City Clerk, City of Lino Lakes, Minn Published one time in the Quad Community Press o
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