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Document - Historical information/data - Mayor Bea Blomquist Misc. -Bea Blomquist I I� 4111110. 41111. 41•101- 41110. 41111.. 4111110. 4.101. 41.10. inlow 4011. _411111. - 410110. 4110110. a...aciali.,n, 4 mizunmed., tr,,2„cf"?in, &lificca,,, aprzciai. ,*att'titt,.3$lamquist aQ,card.„ 4 atstanAing, &itA2ico to. tgA2, imp.Q.,t, 4 Lcd QA/c,E in/ tfu2, sANxv eilikArietwfafilku-v Ctwa, Executive Director I 1 1 I I 1 1 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 resident .41101, AIM 4111110 -41610 .41110110 AMP .41111110 41111. .0110 AIM .010 Augeo 440110 4/01 .46110 IMP AiMIP ASP AiNlo 1111111 . _ _ 'limit sem est 11111 IIIIaII 1111 • BEA BLOMQUIST EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EXPERIENCED • CONCERNED • LEADERSHIP Dear friend: The election is over and it's time for work, but first 1 want thank you for all your support on my return to City Council. It took a lot of team work and dedication to our belief in good governing that will now allow me to work diligently toward the goals we desire for our city. Without your help my campaign would have never turned out so successful. It's people like you who make a difference. Again, many thanks! Sincerely, Bea Blomquist Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Prepared and paid for by the Blomquist for City Council Campaign Vince Kennedy. 1-115 Lone Oak Rd. Eagan MN 55121 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP • Eagan Resident - 26 years • Former Mayor of Eagan - 8 years • Eagan Planning Commission - 7 years • District 196 School Site Committee • Member Easter Lut1060n Church, Eagan • Member Life in Christ Circus Bea Blomquist knows the people she intends to serve. With her experience and longevity within the community she shares the same background and the same concerns as the people of the City. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP • Chemist Northwest Airlines • B.A. Degree Chemistry & Natural Science • MN Land Planning Act Committee 1996 • Board Fairview Ridges Hospital BEA CARES Bea Blomquist knows how to listen. She understands the hopes and problems of you, the people. She has the courage to speak out on the issues you care about. Bea has the experience to help make your City work for you! Vote for Effective Proven Leadership! FAMILY MATTERS Bea Blomquist knows the importance of a strong family relationship. Bea raised her family in Eagan and stays focused on the values and issues faced by Eagan's young families by participating in the activities of her children and grandchildren. Her love for the young is illustrated through her "clowning around" with the children. Bea volunteers her talent through the Christ Clown Ministry. GROWTH AND RETENTION Eagan continues to grow and Bea Blomquist proactively participates in our city's current development trends by voicing her knowledge to our local and state governing bodies. Bea has worked closely with legislators at both state and federal levels. Bea's clear understanding is respected and has earned her an invitation to sit on the MN Land Planning Act Committee enacted this BEA DELIVERS Bea Blomquist worked hard to bring commercial and industrial businesses to Eagan to provide employment opportunities as well as establish a strong tax foundation. Bea established the Economic Development Commission, representative of the retail and industrial business and local residents to create a healthy business climate. This was part of the initiation shown by Bea Blomquist in her pursuit to establish Eagan as a STAR CITY. BEA ON TAX REFORM Home and business owners property taxes have risen 27% in the last five years! Bea Blomquist knows it's time to work on lowering these taxes so we can afford to stay in our homes and businesses. Bea will be your watchdog over wasteful government spending and intends on cutting out the waste and use your tax dollars efficiently. She believes no one should feel the threat of being driven out by taxes. TOUGH ON LAW & ORDER Bea Blomquist firmly believes that Eagan needs to stay strong on providing the safest environment possible for our citizens. Bea will take every possible measure to ensure that we are safe in our homes, RE-ELECT A CITY LEADER! BEA'S CIVIC BACKGROUND • Eagan Mayor 8 years • Eagan Planning Commissioner 7 years BEA HAS ALSO SERVED ON • Governor's Task Force on Airport Noise • Eagan Assessment Committee • Eagan Cable Commission • Board of Directors Association Metropolitan Municipalities • Founded the Board of Directors Municipal Legislative Committee • Board of Directors N.O.I.S.E. • Chaired Advisory Committee Metropolitan Council • ByLaws Committee A.M.M. • Water & Wastewater Certification Council • Member Metro Agencies Committee A.M.M. • Liaison to Economic Development Commission • Dakota County Library Board Vote for Citizen Participation VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE NOVEMBER 5th co 00 z a w m i� it ID Experienced Concerned Caring for the Citizens BEA BLOMQUIST for COUNCIL City of Eagan Prepared and paid for by the Blomyuist for City Council Campaign., Vince Kennedy, 1415 Lunc Oak Rd. Eagan MN 55121 BEA BLOMQUIST EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EXPERIENCED • CONCERNED • LEADERSHIP Dear friend: The election is over and it's time for work, but first I want thank you for all your support on my return to City Council. It took a lot of team work and dedication to our belief in good governing that will now allow me to work diligently toward the goals we desire for our city. Without your help my campaign would have never turned out so successful. It's people like you who make a difference. Again, many thanks'. Sincerely, Bea Blomquist Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret .kad Prepared and paid for by the Blomquist for City Council Campaign Vince Kennedy. 1115 Lone Oak Rd. Eagan MN 55121 6)a NA-ti,&45?166eAL 0 fi MI' (.c)✓t..- `-it 1 mac. z Vbf . t ''• �fi�rc � > 61) a 6 - ( e,1 (1 ci(,`c. L 'f/a/ e *zLI- ' (2 t `^ice /r Yj £, . ,4cd.c.c a it %(- 7it ��74) ,44 a;/,,k May 4, 1998 City Council Member Bea Blomquist City Administration Center 3830 Pilot Knob Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear City Council Member Blomquist: Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and decision not to connect the two sections of Wescott Hills Drive. The residents of the Sunrise Hills and Woodland developments are thankful that you decided to keep our street as it currently is; our children can continue to walk safely to school and to the park. My family appreciates the time you spent in making this decision. Sincerely, Renee Farlee APR 21'98 09:46 FR IBM CREDIT—MPLS 612 397 2477 TO 96814612 P.01 April21, 1998 Mayor Tom Egan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122-1897 Dear Tom Egan, James A. Bertelsen 3713 Wescott Hills Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Home Phone 812-688-8922 Email jaberteamsn.com I am writing this letter to let you know how concerned I am about the possibility of Wescott Hills Drive becoming a through street between Wescott and Yankee Doodle. We live on this street and from our own experience, I am convinced that the traffic level on this street is already beyond safe limits and putting this street through wi11 only increase the traffic levels. I am not opposed to development of Royal Oaks, but I do not think it would be wise to make Wescott Hills Drive a through street. The neighborhood surrounding Wescott Hills Drive has in the past made several attempts to control the speed of traffic on Wescott Hills Drive. We have petitioned the City of Eagan to put a stop sign at the school cross walls and have held discussions with the Police Department to find ways to control the speed of the traffic using Wescott Hills Drive. This young neighborhood is full of children, all of who walk to school using Wescott Hills Drive as their path. All of these attempts with the City have failed to control the speed of the traffic on Wescott Hills Drive. Allowing Wescott Hills Drive to become a through street between Yankee Doodle and Wescott will only exasperate this problem. Please do not make this situation any worse than it already is. Thank you for your careful consideration of this very important matter. The safety and lives of many children living on this street depend on your careful decision. Sincerely, Jim Bertelsen R=94% ** TOTAL PAGE .001k 612 397 2477 04-21-98 09:37AM P001 #17 3:46AM FROM MORELAND 612 405 2508 P. 1 April 21, 1998 To: Mayor Tom Egan and City Council Memebers Re: Proposed connection of Wescott Hills Dr. FAX: 681-4612 From: Marilyn Ness, Eagan Resident 612 405 2508 04-21-98 10:53AM P001 #20 4-2111998 9:47AM FROM MORELAND 612 405 2508 P. 2 April 20,1998 To: Mayor Tom Egan and Eagan City Council Members RE: The safety of the residents and especially the large population of elementary and younger children in the area of the proposed connection of Wescott Hills Dr,. I am writing to respectfully voice my concerns regarding the proposed connection of Wescott Hills Dr.. This connection could turn the drive into a major through street which many elementary students populate every day during the school year. It also serves as an access to the Woodland Elementary playground for many children during the school year. This is a narrow street that would not be suited to through traffic at speeds that would most likely exceed 30 miles an hour. Also, if the golf coarse users accessed the coarse from this connection many children would be at risk due to schedules the golfers could try to keep. I ask that you consider the minor inconvenience some residents would encounter (probably no more than five minutes) compared to the highrisk of possible injury to the large population of children and adults in this highly populated area that is also a major access to and from Woodland Elementary School. Thank you for your consideration in this matter! Marilyn Ness 3614 Wescott Hills Dr. R`97% 612 405 2508 04-21-98 10:53AM P002 #20 WOODLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION April 17, 1998 The Honorable Tom Egan Mayor of Eagan City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Mayor Egan: We, the Executive Committee of the Woodlands Homeowners Association, on behalf of the 160 families living in the Woodlands neighborhood, are unanimously opposed to Wescott Hills Drive becoming a through street from Yankee Doodle Road to Wescott Road. We believe connecting Wescott Hills Drive will significantly increase traffic and create a safety hazard for all of our neighbors, especially children who walk, play, bike and cross Woodland Trail and Wescott Hills Drive enroute to school. At the annual Woodlands Homeowners Association meeting held in January 1998, our members expressed concern to Russ Matthys, Eagan's City Engineer regarding vehicles exceeding the 30 mph speed limit along Woodland Trail. To deal with this problem, we will be adding a Children at Play sign, working with the Eagan Police Department to monitor vehicle speeds and, as recommended by Mr. Matthys, will be using peer pressure. Mr.Matthys heard strong opposition from our members to connecting Wescott Hills Drive as a way to reduce traffic volume on Woodland Trail. The increase in traffic volume that will result from connecting Wescott Hills Drive will only exacerbate these safety concerns. We understand that the city believes connecting this road will benefit the neighborhoods it effects. We disagree with this justification and do not believe that neighborhoods are drawn together solely by automobile travel. We join our Sunrise Hills and North Ridge neighbors in opposing the connection of Wescott Hills Drive and making it a through street from Yankee Doodle Road to Wescott Road. Members of the Woodlands Homeowners Association and its Executive Committee will be present at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday April 21, 1998 to demonstrate our opposition regarding this issue. Thank you for your attention regarding this important safety issue. John Fredericksen, President tAt Thomas Murray, Vice Pr sident 3783 � v La v -Q 5Sl z 3 Chri Schreier, Treasurer athy P flock, Secretary ilie Kees, Member -at -Large City Council Members City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 4-19-98 Dear Bea Bloomquist, Our letter is in regard to the Royal Oaks Reality / Thorpe Preliminary Plat proposal that you will consider on Tuesday. We have attended both the neighborhood meeting and the Planning Commission meeting where we learned that "the city" has proposed the connection of the dead-end road - Wescott Hills Dr. (to the north) and the cul-du-sac - Wescott Hills Dr. (to the south) as a condition of plat approval. We feel the connection would had a significant negative impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. We live on the north end of Wescott Hills Dr. and strongly object to the connection of Wescott Hills Dr. as a through street. The effect would be disastrous for both neighborhoods. Before we get into the issues of why...., first we feel ifs important to note that the debate about whether Wescott Hills Dr. should be a through street should not be a condition of this plat. It is a separate issue that involves far more citizens than the few who were notified of or would be concerned about this development. We concede that Wescott Hills Dr. (north) will need to be upgraded to serve the families of this new development, but the connection is irrelevant to this proposal. Mike Ridley stated at the Planning Commission meeting that the proposed connection would be dealt with as a separate issue, however, not details were given. At the council meeting on Tuesday you will hear compelling arguments from the majority of neighborhood residents and business owners against the connection. Hopefully you will gain enough information to make a decision on this issue in favor of the area residents. If you are unable to make a decision, please respect the developers by not holding their development hostage to the formidable debate that has ensued regarding "the city's" proposed connection of these streets. Now... moving on to the issues of why the connection of Wescott Hills Dr. north and south would have a devastating effect on both neighborhoods. To serve the surrounding neighborhoods, Hwy 149, Elrene Dr., Lexington Ave., and Pilot Knob Rd. were designed as through streets. They are 4 lane roads that handle higher traffic levels, they have higher speed limits for people in transit, they have appropriate traffic signals, and they have sidewalks for the safety of pedestrians. Wescott Hills Dr. does not have any of these necessary elements of a through street, nor do the other affected residential streets. If Wescott Hills Drives were connected, it would serve as a short cut funnel from Lexington Ave. (at Wescott Rd.) to the west and other roads to the east (such as those serving West Publishing traffic.) Even more traffic would come from the neighborhood to the south which is already having congestion and speed problems from Eagan High School traffic. These neighborhoods are not prepared for increased traffic!! There is no place to walk but on the street! We would no longer feel safe taking a walk as vehicles speed by, and we hate to imagine the threat to children playing or walking to school!! Perhaps some of this isn't our argument, but speaking from the experience of living with golf course traffic on the north end of Wescott Hills Dr., we can't imagine the you would expose other neighborhoods to golfers racing to make their tee times or going home after a few too many. Why would you needlessly subject these young families to unnecessary safety risks? According to the engineer who spoke at the neighborhood meeting, "the city" wants the streets to be connected for "neighborhood continuity", we say neighborhood disintegration would describe it better. At the Planning Commission meeting there was also discussion about the length of the cul-du-sacs and fire safety. As you know there are several other long cul-du-sacs and circles in the city. We can not see how a slight improvement in fire response time could out- weigh the increased traffic safety risks to children and pedestrians. We honestly don't see any reasonable arguments for the connection of these streets. We ask you to listen to those of us who live in these neighborhoods! We don't want the streets connected!! Moving to another topic, "the city" requested some changes in the developer drainage plan which could have a significant affect on our pond and area topography. Please read the attached letter to city staff in regard to our drainage concerns. One final point... We believe that Eagan is already over developed and would prefer to see the remaining land be left in a natural state. I (Rachael) have lived in Eagan since 1961 and have seen the city change in many ways. Most developers are only motivated by profit, but the developers of this proposal are being responsible! They are putting trees and terrain before profit. Please help them be responsible by approving their plat as submitted. SincerLi kPti e Rachael Thorpe Newman Claus Newman Annie Newman 3450 Wescott Hills Dr. Eagan, MN 55123-1236 454-4424 Daniel J. & Martha (Marti) A. Guetzlaff 3737 Wescott Hills Drive Eagan, MN 55123-2291 (612) 452-5633 April 18, 1998 Patricia Awada Eagan City Hall 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55123-1897 Dear Council Member Awada, We are writing to you to express our objection to the possibility of Wescott Hills Drive becoming a through street. We feel this would greatly increase the traffic on an already busy and often times dangerous street. We object for many reasons, the main ones being: 1. Safety of our children. As parents of 4 children, ages 13 and under, we are extremely concerned about the effect of increased traffic on their safety. Our children deserve the right to play outside without the constant threat of cars speeding (and speed they do --- often well above the posted limit) down a through street. 2. Golf course traffic. Who doesn't look for the shortest and fastest route to a golf course, especially if one is running late for a tee time? We do not want commercial golf course traffic to threaten our safety as well. 3. Woodland Elementary School walkers. Our younger 3 children currently attend or will be attending Woodland. They, and most of our neighbors' children, walk to school. It is already a precarious situation for most of these children, especially if they must cross the street. Any increase in traffic would make it an extremely dangerous situation for these youngsters. Again, cars travel well above the speed limit and often have very little concern for the students crossing at the cross -walk. Remember, these children are often as young as only 5 years old! Their young lives need to be protected! 4. Through street traffic. Again, we all know everyone is always looking for a short cut. We do not want to be the newest short cut between the main thoroughfares of Eagan. 5. Property value loss. We also know that property values are higher for those homes that are NOT on through streets. Higher property values mean higher tax revenues for the city. Please do not allow the value of our beautiful homes to diminish. Please help us retain the existing character of our lovely and desirable neighborhood by NOT making Wescott Hills Drive a through street. Respectfully yours, /7. ip aniel J. Guetzlaff G/t/t.. (Marti) A. Gue 3562 Woodland Trail Eagan, MN 55123 April 20, 1998 The Honorable Tom Egan Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Mayor Egan: At the April 21, 1998 City Council meeting, Royal Oaks Realty, Inc. will be requesting approval for preliminary subdivision and rezoning of approximately 18 acres for the proposed Royal Oaks development (case 14-PS-02-02-08 and 14-RZ-02-02-98). We are supportive of the proposed development and recommend the City Council approve the rezoning and preliminary subdivision request. We concur with the conditions as presented by City of Eagan staff except for condition 7 and 8. We would encourage the City Council to remove these conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission at their March 24,1998 meeting. The proposed development is a high quality development consistent with the surrounding neighbors (the Woodlands and Great Oaks) and will provide as much tree preservation as possible. On a related subject, we would like to go on record that we strongly oppose any connection of Wescott Hills Drive. We are opposed to this staff proposal primarily to due to the potential for increased traffic in our neighborhood which could be dangerous to our children. There are no off -road trails. We realize that this would not be in compliance with City Code, but it is strongly opposed by the people affected. There are other exceptions to the code - Murphy Parkway, Deerwood Trail and Autumn Oaks/Lantern Lane /Prairie Ridge Road. A possible alternative to provide for emergency access would be the construction of a bicycle path to connect the two roads. Thank you for consideration of our comments. If you have any questions, please contact us at 405-0193. Sincerely, Holly L. Nelson Richard L. Nelson cc: Patricia Awada Bea Blomquist Sandra Masin Ted Wachter April 30, 1998 Bea Blomquist 4504 Oak Chase Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 454-5445 Re: Eagan Aquatic Park Dear Ms Blomquist, We are residents of 3887 Denmark Ave. and are very concerned about the planned Aquatic Park. We have signed petitions, attended the gathering at Perkins, attended the City Council meeting in April and have written letters to the mayor and other council members. We would like to let you know that we truly appreciate your efforts to bring the Aquatic Park into perspective.The time you took to attend the meeting at Perkins and speaking at the City Council meeting were very important to our cause. Whether the Aquatic Park is constructed or not we will remember your support in the next election and will show you our gratitude with our votes. Sincer ly, Paul Burrows Julie Burrows 3887 Denmark Ave. Eagan, MN 55123 688-3010 April 20, 1998 John Motzko 3847 Windcrest Court Eagan, MN 55123 Ph: 683-1042 Bea Blomquist 4504 Oak Chase Road Eagan. MN 55123 Subject: Proposed 7- acre water park Dear Bea: You don't realize what you have until it's gone. I was sitting on my deck enjoying the sunshine, listening to the birds, and relaxing in the quiet Windcrest neighborhood on this pleasant Monday eve. Then, an uneasy feeling hit me, that all this would be gone. Instead of looking over acres of woods surrounding a natural pond, I would be greeted by a couple of thousand screaming kids going up and down huge water slides throughout the summer. It's ironic that Earth Day is this Wednesday, representing an effort to preserve the beauty of nature and then we have a local government wanting to replace it with more concrete and asphalt. I am not sure running a multi -million dollar water park is the best use of our government's time and money, but I am sure it doesn't belong in our residential backyards. Thank you for a chance to voice my opinion. Kirk Reilly • 1834 Mallard Dr "man, MN 55122-2558 • (YttrAAJ____L-17 / a44 . U) (41 14441b-4 66-111-k_ d v- ki ff-k /U,u eyl _/"esi eOA, s/3 98 Kirk Reilly heetA,� pewa February, 6th, 1998 1042 Wedgwood Lane North Eagan, MN 55123 Phone: 454-9317 E-Mail: brehm@usintemet.com City of Eagan, City Council Members: Sandra Masin, Pat Awada, Bea Blomquist and Ted Wachter 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 551220 Re: Municipal Swimming Pool Dear Eagan City Council Members: I have resided in Eagan with my family for the past 12 years and am rather proud of the progress we have made as a city. The swimming pool issue is of strong interest to me because I have an extensive background in aquatics. I believe a swimming pool is long overdue and am encouraged that this time it will be built. The reason that I am writing is tlrat I would like to volunteer time and information pertaining to the layout and use of a new facility. My main concerns are that the layout is "intelligent" and holds the capability for future add-ons. Also that it addresses all aspects of the community (recreational and competitive swimmers) and lastly, that it can be utilized for the majority of each day it is open. For example: 6am -10am: lap swim, water exercise & swim teams. 10am- 12:30pm: swim lessons (ex: Swim America Program), 12:30pm - 8pm Open swim and 8pm- 10pm, competitive and adult use only. Obviously, the design is crucial to this sample plan. I am enclosing a brochure of a facility that would address all aspects of the community. I look forward to being included in this process. Sincerely, Corinne Brehm Enc. EL0046Lu t sT The Aquatic Center FEATURES: 208 Foot Water Slide Olympic Sized Swimming Pool • Large Zero Depth Area* • 12 Foot Mushroom Waterfall & Spray Fountain * Two Diving Boards • Lap Swimming we Two Playground Areas Sand Volleyball Court - Spacious Deck Concession Stand & Large Grass Areas . This area of the pool is ideal for children because the depth of the water starts at Zero and very gradually gets deeper for easier water entry. — j ol,_,. , MO i..,..,11911r•...4 .,_..„..‘, ,e . " , ...• ' 1 t '41 *- • '''' ; ' ,:t. ` ' , 11,1•`:, 424%., ' • ' ' , ' • • I'''' 1" , . . ! 14 • I` ,14 ...., .. A , • ' ,i 41 •• , ^ • 7 •L • , , 4 1 q , :0' i. -..- . . I. Put ciS of Pln you; at the Winona Aquatic Center! Hours Every Day The End of May through Labor Day Weekend 12-8PM Daily Rates* Youth (Under 18) $2.00 Adult $3.00 *Rate includes unlimited use of water slide Resident Season Membership Rates Family Adult Youth (Under 18) Senior Citizen (Over 65) $63.00 $48.00 $37.00 $37.00 Non -Resident Season Membership Rates Family Adult Youth (Under 18) Senior Citizen (Over 65) Prices subject to change $85.00 $74.00 $53.03 $37.00 IN YOUR AT THE WINONA MINNESOTA The Winona Aquatic Center, opened in the summer of 1990, is a state of the art, outdoor water fun center. This municipal pool offers a fun -filled day of refreshing activities for the whole family! From its 208 foot water slide to its 12 foot high mushroom water fall, you and your family will enjoy this outstanding aquatic playground. HWY 61 From The Twin Cities HWY 14 From Rochester MN WINONA Minnesota HWY 61 HWY 43 From WI HWY61 From Lacrosse WI Huff St. / Information Center HWY 43 From 1.90 Directions Take highway 61 to Huff St,(between the lakes), Then Huff to 5Th St., turn left on 5Th St., go to High St., then turn right and you're there! oF 780 West 4th Street Winona MN,55987 507 457 8210 For Additional Information Contact: Winona Park & Recreation Dept. 507 457 8258 PUT A OF city of eagan 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 PHONE: (612) 454-8100 June 27, 1985 MR DON KLOBER SOUTH COUNTRY REALTY 3938 BEAU D RUE DR EAGAN MN 55122 Re: Car Wash Proposal at Century Addition Dear Don: BEA BLOMQUIST Mayor THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk I received your letter dated June 24, 1985, concerning my recent vote to deny a proposed car wash that was planned as a part of the Century Addition development. Whenever I consider a rezoning or any land use issue I am very careful to consult my Comprehensive Guide Plan and zoning map and give a great deal of thought and study to the issue before my decision is made regarding a pending application. I regard my vote and decision of the City Council as representative of the community in which I have been entrusted to make the best planning decisions. My personal appreciation for your involvement as a Lion and businessman in the community is one of high gratitude and respect, however, a land use/zoning decision must be based on its own merits and I cannot let a personal relationship affect my voting conscience. The reason I voted in opposition to the proposed car wash at the Century Addition is due to my following concerns: 1. A car wash located as a part of or adjacent to the Century Addition is not consistent with the proposed land use and existing zoning and would need a variance if the business were allowed. 2. I do not feel a car wash is desirable next to multiple - family residential dwelling units and a mortuary due to the heavy traffic such a use would generate. 3. The type of activity and hours of operation of a car wash is not desirable adjacent to a high density residential dwelling unit. THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY 4. I support and feel the need for a car wash is desirable within the community, however, other areas of the City may be more desirable where proper zoning permits such a use. Don, I would be more than happy to further discuss the matter at any time with you and appreciate the opportunity to express my reasons for voting in opposition to the car wash. Sincerely, Bea Blomquist Mayor cc: Eagan City Councilmembers BB/kf SOUTH COUNTRY REALTY 3938 Beau D' Rue Dr. Eagan, Minnesota 55122 (612) 454-3410 June 24, 1985 Mayor Bea Blomquist Your Honor: This letter is an attempt at giving reasons for reconsidering your negative stand on the car wash proposal at Century Addition. I, as I'm sure you feel, the quality of Mr. Fulmers presentation was not of the caliber you see from some of the large developers. I believe the small business person should have a chance at ownership of his own land and business. This is not easy to be able to afford any- more in Eagan. Our area in Century Addition makes this possible. Again, reasoning for gi'anting approval: 1. A somewhat different piece of developable land 2. A tax paying enterprise 3. No geogLaphic opposition 4. Real need and use by area citizens 5. Assurance, with building permit of an attractive well designed building 6. Landscaping and berming as required by city staff 7. Land use consistent with need (unlike more office buildings) I have been a resident and business man in Eagan for almost 30 years and have had Eagans interest in mind on many things including Lions for 17 years, every 4th of July celebration for 15 years. (Long before I was in Real Estate business.) I would appreciate reasonable consideration of those things in this matter as we want to bring this up again. Thank You, Don Klober Each Office !s Independently Owned And Operated IT1ETROPOLITAf1 WAITE COf1TROL COMMIllion Twin Cities Rrea June 27, 1985 The Honorable Bea Blomquist, Mayor City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road P.O. Box 21199 Eagan, MN 55122 Re: Odor Complaint Morning of June 27, 1985 Thank you for contacting Mr. Harry Grounds of my staff regarding the odor problem on Thursday, June 27, 1985. This type of direct and timely contact with our staff allows us the opportunity to take immediate action at the time an odor problem is occurring. Immediately following your call, Mr. Grounds contacted the plant and discussed the problem with John Murphy, shift manager. Mr. Murphy indicated he would determine if certain process adjustments could be made to alleviate the problem. Please continue to contact Mr. Grounds (222-8423) or Mr. Jim Corcoran (772-7110) each time you have a problem with odors from the Seneca Plant. This gives us the opportunity to react in a timely manner. Sincerely, Ns" ,z�z Louis J. BreimKurst Chief Administrator LJB:HCG:hw cc: 350 METRO /OURRE BLDG. 7TH & ROBERT/TREET/ /l II1T PRUL mn 55101 612 222.8423 0 recycled ..a.?.4,04c,1447.140g-1/ Bruce W. Baumann, Commissioner W. A. Blain, Director of Operations W. K. Johnson, Director of Quality Control James Corcoran, Manager of Laboratory Services Harry C. Grounds, Process Engineer James Wawra, Seneca Plant Manager John Murphy, Shift Manager DECEMBER 23, 2000 http:www.thisweek-online.com VOLUME 22, NO. 43 Blomquist and Masin depart Eagan City Council by Dan Gearino Staff Writer Bea Blomquist and Sandy Masin said farewell to the Eagan City Council Tuesday at their last meeting as council members. The two each have nearly 20 years of official service to the city. Both Blomquist and Masin promise to continue to be involved in community issues in the future. Blomquist began her service to the city in 1974 when she joined the Advisory Planning Commission; she served as mayor from 1980 to 1987 and Bea Blomquist on the council from 1997 to 2000. She decided not to run for re-election this year. Masin served on the Advisory Planning Commission from 1981 to 1989 and on the council from 1993 to 2000. She ran for re - Met Council still wants more multifamily housing in Eagan, but accepts city plan by Dan Gearino Staff Writer Eagan's fight with the Metropolitan Council over the city's Comprehensive Guide Plan has reached an ambigu- ous conclusion. The Met Council voted Dec. 13 to adopt a version of Eagan's comprehensive plan that does not include as much land zoned for multifamily housing as the council would like. The Met Council has the authority, under the Land Planning Act, to require com- munities to change compre- hensive plans to fit into metrowide systems such as transportation. The council responded to previous drafts of Eagan's plan by suggesting that the plan might not be accepted unless more land was devoted to multifamily hous- ing. The Dec. 13 decision seems to be a retreat from this posi- tion. Eagan city officials have long held that the Met Council does not have the authority to regulate housing and therefore must approve the comprehen- sive plan. Eagan Mayor Pat Awada, an outspoken critic of the Met Council, threatened to sue the Met Council if the plan wasn't accepted. While the city's compre- hensive plan fight may be over, Met Council officials said that Eagan's refusal to make changes to the plan along with an unwillingness to participate in the Livable Communities Program, will result in the city losing out on Met Council funding for vari- ous projects. City officials familiar with past Met Council conduct related to approving compre- hensive plans called the Dec. 13 action unprecedented and are unsure to what extent the council can continue to pres- sure Eagan to zone for more multifamily housing. INSIDE Sports 25A Opinion 4A Education 11A Seniors 16A Business 22A Legal Notices 24A Sandy Masin election this year but was defeated in the primary. Blomquist and Masin were often on the minority side of 3- 2 votes on the council, with Mayor Pat Awada and council members Paul Bakken and Peggy Carlson in the majority. The debate between the two voting blocs often included personal attacks. Blomquist and Masin were honored before the meeting Tuesday with a reception attended by the council, city staff, friends and family. At the meeting, Awada presented Blomquist and Masin with plaques honoring them for their service to the city. "I don't think of this as the end of something; I think of it as the beginning," Blomquist said several days after her final meeting. She said she is proud of her service to the city, particularly the park and trail system that was implemented while she was mayor. She said she joined the Planning Commission in 1974 because of, among other things, concern for water qual- ity. She said she has focused on water quality and the drainage infrastructure throughout her time serving the city, which is both a proud accomplishment and a continuing concern. Blomquist said she feels as though city staff and outside consultants provided her with incomplete or inaccurate infor- mation about new develop- ments' impact on drainage, something that she feels con - See Farewell, 21A Honoring number 20 Natalie Darwitz's number 20 was retired before the Eagan High School girls' hockey game Tuesday. Darwitz, a junior, finished her Wildcat career last season with 316 goals and 468 points. She currently is playing with the U.S. Women's National Team and completing her schoolwork through correspondence. Photo by Rick Orndorf Study shows hotel market in Eagan is not saturated by Dan Gearino Staff Writer In recent years, the number of hotels in Eagan has increased dramatically, prompting city officials and hotel owners to ask whether the market has become saturat- ed. A recently completed study directed by the Eagan Economic Development Commission determined that the demand for hotel rooms is still growing. The current hotel capacity in Eagan is 1,482 rooms in 14 hotels, compared to 925 rooms in nine hotels in 1999. The study concluded that most Eagan hotel visitors are in town for business with local corporations. The number of these types of visits is expected to increase in the next five years, the study stated. The study was conducted by outside analyst Compass International. The City Council is particu- larly interested in market demand for a hotel in the Cedarvale area, which is the subject of a redevelopment plan. A hotel had been consid- ered for the area, but such plans may be shelved after the study, which determined that corporate demand for a hotel in the location must exist there before a hotel will be viable. A more viable location for a new hotel would be the area around the intersection of Highway 55 and Highway 149, the study said, which is near several large corporate facili- ties. The rapid growth in the number of hotel rooms has led to lower occupancy rates. 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According to city offi- cials, Blomquist objected to the amount that is being assessed against her property. According to news reports, Blomquist filed the appeal be- causd she claims the city is charging an assessment for work on Oak Chase Road. The city received 48 written objections to the proposed final assessments. During the Oct. 25 council meeting, council members discussed the assessment with resi- dents. They agreed later to reduce the assessments from $2,886.80 per household to $1,906.80. According to media reports, Blomquist said she considers the appeal as her last chance to voice her opinion, but she does not consider the action to be a lawsuit. Wisconsin man dies after rear-endingtruck in Eagan A Hager City, Wis., man was killed in the early morning hours of Nov. 25 in Eagan when his vehicle struck the rear of a truck. According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, Keith Ander- son, 61, was driving north on Dodd Road near the eastbound entrance ramp of I-494 when the accident occurred. The driver of the truck was not injured. The report noted that Anderson was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The cause of death, and the accident, remain under investi- gation. — Sara Thomalla-Blood Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retire Atek political ymou n cartoons draw scorn from Eagan an official By SARA THOMALLA-BLOOD A series of political cartoons sent anonymously to Eagan's political leaders and to some it businesses has led Council investigated the cartoons at the request of City Attorney Jim Sheldon, who declined to re- view the issue because of po- tential conflict of interest. Blomquist pushed for the in- c y vesti ation. Member Bea Blomquist to bet In a letter to Eagan Police officials the criticism of pa Chief Patrick Geagan, Assis- Ul m has gone too far. Ultimately, the Dakota tant County Attorney Phillip D. ofiy cttorneal charges inwillce of public officialswicz such is protected not file criminal gFirst Amendment case involving two unsigned by, the he While the publication of cartoons circulated in May de- - such material certainly picting the Eagan City Coun ex- cil. The cartoons satirize coup- poses various council members cil members and the opening to contempt or ridd cu ey be , the of the Cascade Bay aquatic cartoons The county attorney's office facility.((See Cartoons, p.37A) w w i - wf\ (Continued from front page) construed as comment on the workiwelationship of the Ea - gam City Council as a public body, which could be argued to be 'fair comment made in good faith with respect to persons participating in matters of pub- lic concern,' " Prokopowicz wrote. As a result, both the county attorney's office and Eagan police have concluded their investigation of the origin of the cartoons. "It isn't criminal. Conse- quently, we can't do anything with it," said Geagan. Blomquist said she pushed for the investigation because violent acts mentioned in the cartoon are directed toward her. "They're sick. There is noth- ing humorous or funny about them," she said. Blomquist also said she had a handwriting expert examine the handwriting on the enve- lopes in which the cartoons were sent. She has accused Council Member Paul Bakken of playing a role in at least disseminating them. Although Bakken has denied involvement in creating and mailing the cartoons, he said he couldn't comment on whether the handwriting is his because he hasn't seen the en velopes. Bakken said he ad- dressed numerous envelopes while running for state repre- sentative and City Council, and thought the envelopes could be leftover campaign envelopes. "It's the only way it would make sense," said Bakken. "There is certainly no short- age; there are plenty of (such) envelopes out there addressed to all sorts of places." While the case doesn't war- rant criminal charges, Blomquist said she's consider- ing civil action over the car- toons pending the outcome of a U.S. Postal Service investiga- tion into them. "I can file a civil suit. It's an excellent case with all the evidence we have. I could also file a restraining order against Paul Bakken," she said. Blomquist said she consulted private attorneys who advised her she could possibly pursue cases in character assassina- tion or intent to inflict harm. She wouldn't name the attor- neys who offered the advice. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said he did not give Blomquist advice on the case, but did tell her she had the option to consult a pri- vate attorney on possible civil actions. Meanwhile, Bakken, an at- torney, said he isn't concerned about Blomquist taking civil action against him. "She has threatened a lot of people and nothing ever hap- pens," said Bakken. "Apparently, I have the dubi- ous honor of being Bea Blomquist's scratching post of the week." Interest Rates Have Risen NOW'STHE 7' *on a 30 yr. adjustable rate 1st mortgage, purchase or refinanc- ing, with zero points, & 20% equity, APR 6232. Rates subject to change. 7.8% cap. Where your home loan is our #1 PRIORITY nmurn In-hos dui , .41, kal'v,.rawd; i9py artoonist who upset Eagan leaders didn't break the law By Mike Kaszuba Star Tribune Staff Writer The case of Eagan's anonymous cartoonist is over — at least for now. The Dakota County Attorney's Of- fice has declined to file criminal charges over two cartoons by an anonymous artist featuring the Eagan City Council. The cartoons, mailed to political leaders, lampooned the coun- cil and in particular drew the ire of Council Member Bea Blomquist. The attorney's office said the artist or artists have a constitutional right to make critical comments about public officials. Charles Diemer, an assistant coun- ty attorney, said investigators were unable to determine who drew the cartoons. Because prosecution in the case isn't warranted, the office will not continue to investigate their source. Blomquist had consulted a hand- writing expert, pushed for the investi- gation and accused Council Member Paul Bakken of at least participating in the mailing of the cartoons. He said he wasn't involved. "It's very vicious," Blomquist said. "It's very angry toward me." The two cartoons, distributed last month, depict the five -person council during a meeting. One panel, with the heading "What the Public Sees . .," has Blomquist talking under the words "Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah ... . In a second panel, under the head- ing "What's Actually Going On ..., Blomquist is again talldng, saying " .. . and City Hall and the Aliens are team- ing up against me to assess my friends' streets, fluoridate the new pool, and STEAL MY BRAIN!!" Bakken, seated next to Blomquist, is portrayed as thinking, "I wonder if she would shut up if I stabbed her in the head with a pencil ...." Mayor Patricia Awada is portrayed as think- ing, "Only 11/2 more years and she's OUTTA HERE!" Blomquist said she may file a civil suit over the cartoons. Anonymous Eagan cartoonist didn't break law, county attorney says Page 1 of 2 070 startribune,com fej Metro Published Tuesday, June 15, 1999 Anonymous Eagan cartoonist didn't break law, county attorney says The case of Eagan's anonymous cartoonist is over -- at least for now. The Dakota County Attorney's Office has declined to file criminal charges over two cartoons by an anonymous artist featuring the Eagan City Council. The cartoons, mailed to political leaders, lampooned the council and in particular drew the ire of Council Member Bea Blomquist. The attorney's office said the artist or artists have a constitutional right to make critical comments about public officials. Charles Diemer, an assistant county attorney, said investigators were unable to determine who drew the cartoons. Because prosecution in the case isn't warranted, the office will not continue to investigate their source. Blomquist had consulted a handwriting expert, pushed for the investigation and accused Council Member Paul Bakken of at least participating in the mailing of the cartoons. He said he wasn't involved. "It's very vicious," Blomquist said. "It's very angry toward me." The two cartoons, distributed last month, depict the five -person council during a meeting. One panel, with the heading "What the Public Sees ...," has Blomquist talking under the words "Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah ...." In a second panel, under the heading "What's Actually Going On ...," Blomquist is again talking, saying " ... and City Hall and the Aliens are teaming up against me to assess my friends' streets, fluoridate the new pool, and STEAL MY BRAIN!!" Bakken, seated next to Blomquist, is portrayed as thinking, "I wonder if she would shut up if I stabbed her in the head with a pencil ...." Mayor Patricia Awada is portrayed as thinking, "Only 1'A more years and she's ()TTTTA HFRF1" http://www2.startribune.com/stOnL.../article?thisSlug=EAGN15&date=15-Jun-99&word=eaga 6/15/99 ► Anonymous Eagan cartoonist didn't break law, county attorney says Page 2 of 2 startribune,com Metro Blomquist said she may file a civil suit over the cartoons. -- Mike Kaszuba © Copyright 1999 Star Tribune. Ail rights reserved. http://www2.startribune.com/stOnL.../article?thisSlug=EAGN15&date=15-Jun-99&word=eaga 6/15/99 Re-elect DEA To the editor: Experience counts — let's keep it working for us. Join me -in supporting Margaret Schre- iner, Ray Nicolai, Janet Lek - son and Ron Swagger for re- election to Dakota Electric's Board of Directors. If you have not yet requested a ballot, please do so. You can use the ballot request card in the March "Circuits" newslet- ter or send your name, address and signature on a piece of pa- per that says, "send me a DEA ballot," and mail it to Surve and Ballots, P.O. Box 46430 Eden Prairie, 55344. A ballo will be mailed in about fiv days. I tlave over 17 years of public servce and I call upon my ex- s Ancu bi /s,/ref periences often to help me work for the community. I be- lieve the same is true with other organizations, Dakota Electric has worked with the city on many occasions., We need to ensure that this contin- ues. I know from experience these individuals are accessible, rea- sonable, committed and help- ful to community interests. We need to retain leadership that works for, and with, the com- munity. Return them to y bdard. t BEA BLOMQUIST e Eagan (EDITOR'S NOTE: Blomquist is an Eagan City Council mem- ber.) the BLOMQUIST CONTINUFD FROM 18 Blomquist's decision to contact authorities. "Frankly, the last two times I've tried to talk to her she's filed complaints against me. She's filed complaints against numerous people," Awada said. "I should probably stick to my policy of not speaking to her." Blomquist has called for investi- gations or said she has felt threat- ened numerous times in the past. Some of those incidents included: • In June, Blomquist told police that a telephone pollster was EAPOLIS r charged in Sealy's death 4 dergo psychological exam: —,nan accused of criminal .lar homicide in the death of t., .sota Timberwolves player o Sealy must undergo a psy- ' ical evaluation to see if he ipetent to stand trial. tsangouane Phengsene, 43, of James Ave. N., appeared Jay before Hennepin County ct Judge Lucy Wieland. He n d with a crutch and several y members accompanied 1 trial date was set for Sept. fore Judge Andrew Daniel- AMY MAYRON, STAFF WRITER D spreading false information about her. The case was forwarded to the county sheriff and has not been resolved yet. • In December 1999, Blomquist reported that the mayor threat- ened her after a council meeting, according to police reports. During the spat, Awada accused her of being involved with a highly publi- cized forgery case. Police said the comments did not appear to be criminal in nature. • In June 1999, the Dakota County Attorney's Office dropped a case regarding a political car- toon about the City Council. In the cartoon, Blomquist is thinking ". . . and City Hall and the Aliens are teaming up against me to assess my friends' streets fluoridate the new pool, and STEAL MY BRAIN!!!" Mean% hile, Council Member Paul Bakken is contem- plating stabbing Blomquist in the head with a pencil. Blomquist accused Bakken of being involved, but at the time he said that he only wished he could draw that well. • In November 1998, a newspa- per clipping about an anger thera- py group for women was sent to Blomquist at city offices. Deroga- tory language was written next to the brief. • In September 1997, Blomquist reported -that a flowerpot and a basket were placed in front of her door, according to a police report. She also reported that the door handle to her residence appeared to have been scratched. She told police that the incident might have been in retaliation for her position on a proposed cellular antenna. Blomquist was Eagan's mayor from 1980 to 1987 and became a council member in 1997. Awada said the conflict between her and Blomquist started in 1998 over a dispute about Blomquist, a North- west Airlines employee, allegedly giving an airline pass to a city staff member to attend a confer- ence. Some members of the coun- cil felt that was an ethics viola- tion, and the city reimbursed the airline for the ticket. Blomquist did not feel she had done anything wrong. Blomquist has also had conflicts with other council mem- bers. Anry Sherman, who covers Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount, can be reached at asbennan@pioneerpress.com or (651) 228-2174. HOME SHARE v CONTINUED FROM 1B last year, then decided to maintain it until 2001, but significantly reduced_ At one time, the state contributed $400,000. This year, 1200,000 and next year, it drops to $175,000. Duluth and Pnrhastar have already closed parent family. The program some- times prevents people from being placed in nursing homes and pro- vides intergenerational experi- ences. Arrangements are screened, and the homeowner and home seeker sign an agreement. In some i stances, the renter may have a mily or be required to care for t to homeowner or do housework. inspectiot hour. 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Briefings .'..28, Capitol report ; � Obituaries 7 Weather 8 SOUTH SUBURBAN DAKOTA COUNTY WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2000 B Blomquist not running for council re-election • She'll opt instead for activist groups AMY SHERMAN STAFFwRITER Bea Blomquist will not run for re- election to the Eagan City Council because she wants to become more active in government watchdog groups instead. Blomquist said she is organizing an Eagan chapter of Common Cause, a national organization committed to ethical government. Blomquist is also active with Eagan Organization for Process Enlightenment, a local watchdog group that is pushing for a charter commission thatwould rec- ommend changes within city govern- ment. "It is embarrassing to serve with the present council," Blomquist wrote in a prepared statement. "The council is floundering because of lack of leadership." Blomquist rejoined the council in 1997 after a hiatus and after serving as mayor for most of the 1980s. She has had a particularly bitter relation- ship with Mayor Pat Awada, whom she accused of threatening her earlier this month. That matter still is under investigation. Expect some of the council candi- dates running this fall to call for an end to the bitter infighting and end- less string of spats among council members. Other election issues — including storm recovery, • Cedarvale redevelopment and airplane noise — will strike a chord with certain neigh- borhoods, but not necessarily the whole city. Three of the seven candidates will be eliminated in the Sept. 12 primary while the remainder will compete in the November election. Filings closed Tuesday for all fed- eral, state and county offices. Some cities and school districts will also have elections this fall, but filings will open in August. Other Dakota County filings are listed below. Incumbents are noted with (i). LEGISLATURE House District 25A Heather Robins, DFL, Northfield John Tuma, R, Northfield (i) House District 29A George Bateman, DFL, Hastings FILINGS CONTINUED ON 4B ► WEST ST. PAUL INSIDE Ramsey County Board Member .. • Dino Guerin filed: for reelection ' Tuesday, Just 10 days before a Judge decides whether he can retain the office. On June 19, Guerin pleaded guilty to a felony. Page 4B Blom trial expert: Bones are woman's Prosecution witnPcc cavc • • nmissloner, D imbent Jan Wiessner, unopposed nmiss;oner, -vtstrlct 6 - imbent Dino Guerin, independent; ve Trimble, DFL; Jim McDonough, all it. Paul nmissloner, District 7 Jmbent Victoria Reinhardt, DFL; :heel Pitzel, North St. Paul, Republi r; Jan Steiner, Maplewood, Republi- r-endorsed I and Water Conservation Supervisor tract 2: Incumbent Ingrid Bjorklund, ;eville, Thomas Lageson, Falcon ghts trict 3: Incumbent Robert E. Johnson, ve Peterson, George Johnson, Mar- Ebensteiner, all of St. Paul. tract 5: Joe Fox, Maplewood, unop- ;ed. Incumbent Glen Olson is not run- g ,tract Court Judges iry Hall, Shoreview, files against imbent Gary Bastian; Maplewood re judges unopposed: Louise Bfork- n, James Clark Jr., John Connolly, hies Flinn Jr., Gregg Johnson, Dale iman, John Van de North Jr., Teresa Tier, Edward Wilson for seat ce. If Spicer imposes the lesser laity, Guerin will stand convict - of a gross misdemeanor and t stay in office. If the judge es him a stiffer sentence for a ony, the county's charter [uires that he resign immediate - He also will not be able to run another term because the trter requires that candidates eligible voters; felons lose their ing privileges and other civil its. 'wo other candidates filed for erin's seat — DFL-endorsed to Rep. Steve Trimble, 57, and i McDonough, 45, an East Side ghborhood activist who works a glazier (individual who fits ss in windows) for the St. Paul Loo! District. na•am ..,IAft vim. I V CONTINUED FROM 1B Jerry Dempsey, R, Hastings (i) Don May, DFL, Hastings • House District 36A Gerrie Boice, DFL, Apple Valley Chris Gerlach, R, Apple Valley (i) House District 36B Dan McElroy, R, Burnsville (1) House District 37A Dennis Ozment, R, Rosemount (i) Lax Sundae, DFL, Rosemount House District 376 • Mary Liz Holberg, R, Lakeville (i) Lauri Traub, DFL, Lakeville House District 38A Tom Weisbecker, DFL, Mendota Heights :1W ;-X.Eagan (i) 'House District 386 Gary P. Moore, DFL, Eagan Tim Pawlenty, R, Eagan (i) House District 39A Thomas W. Pugh, DFL, South St. Paul (i) Larry Sachi, R, West St. Paul House District 39B Ronald Clark, Constitution Part West St. Paul Mark Engdahl, R, I Heights y, nver Grove • Joseph L. Jestus, Constitution Party, Inver Grove Heights House District`418 Charles Van Guilder, DFL, no address listed Ken Wolf, R, Burnsville (i) Senate District 25 Jim Mladek, DFL, Montgomery Tom Neuville, R, Northfield (i) Senate District 29 Steven L. Murphy, DFL, Red Wing (i) Peter T. Poncelet, R, Goodhue Senate District 36 :, David L. Knutson, :R, Burnsville (i) Dean Mitchell, DFL, Burnsville Senate District 37 Bruce Endler, DFL, Rosemount Patricia "Pat" Pariseau, R, Farm- ington (i) 14icG' hIn;, R:1 gan • Deanna Wiener, DFL, Eagan (i) Senate District 39 Jerry McQuillan, R, West St. Paul 'James P. Metzen, DFL, South St. Paul (i) Senate District 41 Bill Belanger, R, Bloomington (i) Cheryl Lewis, DFL, Bloomington JUDICIAL DISTRICT ONE Court 2: Robert F. Carolan, Hast- ings Court 4: Jean A. Davies, Chaska Court 18: William E. Macklin, Lakeville Sout*SLePauiti0Court 19: -Leads= Metzen Hastings!:: Y Court 29: Terrence E. Conkel, address not provided COUNTY OFFICES Commissioner District 1: Joe Harris, Hastings (i), Keith Chamberlain, Hastings District 3: Patrice Bataglia, Men- dota Heights (i) District 5: Mike Turner, Burnsville (i) District 7: Will Branning, Apple Valley (i), Konrad Stroh, Apple Valley Soli and Water Conservation Super- visor District 2: Suzanne Savanick, Apple Valley (i) District 4: Dwain Otte, Northfield (i) District 5: Joe Meyers, Hampton C[ TlES E City Council, two four-year seats Gale Anderson, Trygve Behny, Duane "Duey" Bendt, Cyndee Fields, Shawn Hunter, Sandy Masin (i), Meg Tilley Hastings City Council, four-year Ward 1: Janette Yandrasits (i) Ward 2: Mike Simacek (i), Pat Handlson, Turney Hazlet Ward 3: Ed Riveness (i) Ward 4: Danna Schultz, Douglas Riles, Dick Bond . • Inver Grove Heights Mayor Joe Atkins (i), Becky Austing ' City Council, two four-year seats Vance "Chip" Grannis, Greg Grover, Bill Klein (i), Dennis Mad- den, Lawrence Martin, Dian Piekarski, Tricia Rettler, John Sturner South St. Paul Mayor Tom Seaberg, Kathleen A. Gaylord (i) City Council, four-year Darrell Paulsen, Bess A. Bali--; mann, Ronald W. Wiltfang, Lori. Hansen, Norman Nistler (i), Jerry Reynolds, Jane Rund (i) City Council, two-year David Vujovich School Board At -Large' Debra -M. Clarke Ward ' 1: Maggie Doody Ward 2: Wendy C. Felton, Todd Podgorski Ward 3: LaVonne M. Francis West St. Paul Mayor Michael Bisanz Meisinger, Noelski City Council Ward 1: John Zanmiller Ward 2: Ray Michelsen, John Rhea Jr., Mark Tessmer Ward 3: Timothy Haubrich, David Jackson +-1 (i), David ': WASHINGTON COUNTY t'" �4 e Gary Laidig jojoins a full ticket In District 56!1 MARY DIVINE STAFF WRITER Now that he's decided to run for re-election, longtime state Sen. Gary Laidig, R-Stillwater, is fac- ing a full field of candidates in Senate District 56. Laidig, a 28-year incumbent leg- islator, filed Tuesday as a Repub- lican. He will face Stillwater tax attorney Michele Bachmann, the nnrinrcori Pnn,thlinnn nanrlirinio in of Learning have contrasted with some in the Republican Party. The winner of the Republican primary, will face Ted Thompson, former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Bill Luther, DFL-Minn., the DFL- endorsed candidate, and Lyno Sul- livan, who is running as an ..Inde- pendence Party candidate. Thompson, of Bayport, is vice president of external affairs for the Minnesota Children's Museum indicated with (i). LEGISLATURE House District 51B Joel Holstad, DFL, Forest Lake Ray Vandeveer, R, Forest Lake (i) House District 55A Harry Mares, R, White Bear Lake Joshua Irish, DFL, White Bear Township House District 56A Mark Holsten, R, Stillwater (i) Joan Beaver, DFL, Stillwater Senate District 51 Howard Juni, R, Lino Lakes " .;; Jane Krentz, DFL, Marine on St 4 Croix (i) Senate District 55 Dennis Newinski, R, Maplewood Charles "Chuck" Wiger, North St. Paul (i) Senate District 66 Michele Bachmann, R, Stillwater Gary Laidig, R, Stillwater (i) Jul 25 2000 8:34AM THE WALLACE GROUP Court backs city's right to assess ...ark; official to appeal (7/25/2000) No 2489 P. 5/6 http:/,www.pioneerplanet.com'news/mtc_docs,'021875.h <ADVERT'SEMENT> Find a Home A. Vat's You! "" a ltP ' ;! Illiilill ! illl,i,r, : i?IiliMN„9 "' 1$111140111111111 JOV, M J K ? IPO Published: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 1rn6ii A1A Print tMt#; art a PioneerPlanet. front News m Business Sports Entertainment/Just Go uvIng Tech Water Cooler Special Reports Class'fed Ada Site Index EAGAN Court backs city's right to assess for roadwork; official to appeal AMY SHER1\'TAN STAFF WRITER Eagan had the right to assess Council Member Bea Blomquist for roadwork, a court has ruled. Blomquist, who lost her assessment appeal in Dakota County District Court last week, said she'll now take the city to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Blomquist was one of about 50 landowners in the Oak Chase neighborhood who were assessed for a road reconstruction project cot pleted in 1998. Blomquist had to pay the city about +$1,900. During a one -day trial in June, Blomquist argued that her home did not increase in value due to the project. Judge Harvey Holtan disagreed, concurring with one of the city's appraisers that Biomquist's property increased in value $3,300as a result of the road improvement, according to the judge's conclusion July 11. The City Council discussed changing the assessment policy last year -- an idea Blomquist strongly backed -- but the majority decided against it. Under the city's policy, homeowners are assessed for 75 percent of the cost to reconstruct a road, while the city picks up the remainder. The city will spend about $17,000 in legal, appraiser and other fees for the case; but expects the court to order Blomquist to reimburse the city about $5,000. The city felt it was worth spending the money to defend its assessment policy because if the city reduced or dropped every assessment that is taken to court, it would give other citizens the green light to challenge assessments, costing the city more money in 1 of 2 6514523504 _> CITY OF EAGAN ,TEL=6516814612 07/25/2000 9:17 AM 07/25'00 09:25 Jul:25. 2000 8:34AM THE WALLACE GROUP Court backs City's right to assess .,.ork; official to appeal (7/25/2000) No,2489 P, 6/6 http://www.pioneerplanet. convnews/mtc_docs/021475,h1 • Help News Archives Feedback the future, Colbert said. Since 1988, about l percent of landowners who had road assessments challenged them in court. Amy Sherman, who covers Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount, can be reached atashermancpioneerpress • Back to Top .com or (651) 228-2174, ® 2000 PioneerPlanet / St, Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press • Ail Rights Reserved copyright Information 2 of 2 07/25/2000 9:17 AM 6514523504 => CITY OF EAGAN ,TEL=6516814612 07/25'00 09:25 LOC iSAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS EAGAN EAGAN Teen at large Police seek a boy suspected of signing for a package of marijuana who lost them on a high-speed chase. PAGE 28 'SOUTH SUBURBAN CAPITOL REPORT Coleman excited about Bush St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman says Minnesota delegates to the GOP national convention strongly favor George W. Bush's candidacy. PAQE 48 INSIDE Brlefings 2B Obltuarla* 3B Capitol report 3B Weather 48 TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2000 City prevails in roadwork dispute Council member assessed for work plans to appeal AMY SHERMAN STAFF WRITER The city of Eagan had the right to assess Council Member Bea Blomquist for roadwork, a court has ruled. Blomquist, who lost her assessment .appeal in Dakota County District Court last week, said she'll now take the city to the Minnesota, Court of Appeals. Blomquist was one of about 50 landowners in the Oak Chase neighbor- hood who were assessed for a road reconstruction project completed in 1998. Blomquist had to pay the city about $1,900. During a one -day trial in June, Blomquist argued that her home did not increase in value because of the project. Judge Harvey Holtan dis- agreed, concurring with one of the city's appraisers that Blomquist's property increased in value by $3,300 as a result of the road improvement, according to the judge's written con- clusion July 11. The council member also has said the city was lax in maintaining the road. But the road, which was built In the 1970s, was old enough to warrant reconstruction, said Tom Colbert, the city's public works director. Eagan had provided standard maintenance RLOMQUIST CONTINUED ON 2 ► Out of the Blue DETAILS The city will spend about $17,000 In legal, appraiser and other fees for the case, but expects the court to order Council Member Bea Blomqulst to reimburse the city about $5,000. Wesses take stand, recall trudc Lice Blom's Dark pickup was observed night of Poirier abduction LUCY QUINUVAN STAFF WRITER VIROINIA, MINN. Testimony In Donald Blom's kid- napping and murder. trial focused sion, did not set out to assault the Vandals damara school: vandals officers. caused several thousand dollars of A West St. Paul police officer damage to Kenwood Trail Junior M.LU t,yalV 8.4..6eJU Ut bUJhJVCIS. — DOUG PETERS, STAFF WRITER BLOMQUIST • CONTINUED FROM 16 • for Oak Chase Road, which even- tually required work because it was full of potholes, structurally unsound and expensive to main- tain, he said. The City Council discussed changing the assessment policy last year — an idea Blomquist strongly backed — but the majori- ty decided against it., Under the city's pobey, homeowners are assesses for 75 percent of the cost to reconstruct a road while the city picks up, the remainder. The city spent $20,000 to hire an inde- pendent attorney and appraiser to evaluate its policy. The attorney, Bruce Malkerson, concluded earli- er this year that the policy was well thought out and in compli- ance with the law. The city will spend about 317,000 in legal, appraiser and other fees for the case, but expects the court to ordbr Blomquist to reimburse the city about $5,000. The city felt it was worth spending the money to defend its assessment policy because if the city Deduced or dropped every assessment that is taken to court, it would give other citizens the green light to challenge assess- ments, costing the city more money in the future, Colbert said. 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When police arrived at the West Side apartment at 204 E. Sidney Street, they saw Vazquez in front of the home waving Vazquez then went back i house and officers beard gu Moments later, Vazquei out of the house and was on the grosu d by officers. two gunskat wounds 1 abdomen bat was not se — FROM STAFF Ihrestigatlon continues 1 ear's'hooey& of nun: A man slot by police in a vt gapfrontatiun at an East S station suffered gunshot wo the leg and back authoriti Monday: Police say Officer Brady son, who has been with the ment for nearly three year: in self-defeose. METEORITE • CONTINUED FROM 1B from Clayton, Wis. (about 60 miles northeast of the Twin Cities), who took the day off Monday to travel to the University of Minnesota with his son Rick Jr. to meet with Weiblen at the school's geology laboratory. "But I was pretty sure it was a meteorite." Such finds are rare. The Earth's atmosphere is bom- barded with thousands of mete- oroids each year. But most burn up as they hit the atmosphere at speeds of 7 miles a second, pro- ducing a streak of light in the sky known as a meteor. Scientists classify meteorites in two broad categories: the finds, where the specimens' entry were Aot Oland. and . Gills, >tpecizoomi. like Wirth's whose descen the sky was either witne. can be documented someho' as through'a hole in a windshield. Probably only 1,000 or sd orites can be classified a. Weiblen said. Of the seven ticated meteors found in M ta, only one is classified as It was found more than 10i ago in Polk County. Wirth has been in contact Colorado dealer and is int in possibly selling his me The two pieces, which fit ii another, weigh about 3 ow book of Weiblen's sugges such a specimen could fetct al thousand dollars — meteorite market is rapidly ing, and several Internet si devoted to selling them. W ill's iptffest in sell:. That prompted City councilwoman again alleges the mayor threatened her (7/07/2000) Page 1 of 3 ttPIONTERPLANET STORY OPTIONS ■ E-mail to a friend ■ Print this article PioneerPlanet: front News • Business • Sports • Entertainment/Just Go Tech Water Cooler • Special Reports Classified Ads i Site index <ADVERTISEMENT> YELLOW PAGES 1 ■ FIND A CAR ' • FIND A CAREER ' ■ FIND A HOME Published: Friday, July 7, 2000 Details Council Member Bea Blomquist has twice accused Mayor Pat Awada of making threats against her. In the most recent episode, Blomquist said she felt she was going to be shot or raped. EAGAN City councilwoman again alleges the mayor threatened her AMY SHERMAN STAFF WRITER The long-standing conflict between Eagan City Council Member Bea Blomquist and Mayor Pat Awada sank to new depths this week when Blomquist told authorities that the mayor had threatened her. When asked to be more specific, Blomquist said she felt she was going to be shot or raped, said Dakota County Sheriff Don Gudmundson. Blomquist made that statement in a taped conversation with a detective. The council member called police -to report the allegations, but the case has been forwarded to the sheriffs office. Asked about the situation by a reporter, Blomquist initially denied knowledge of the incident and then said that the matter was under investigation and declined to discuss it. When asked about her fear of being shot or raped, she said, "That's not quite what I said." Blomquist's allegations stem from a Wednesday telephone conversation with Awada. The mayor said she called Blomquist to discuss a matter involving council minutes and suggested creating peace on the council. The conversation led to the upcoming election and the mayor said she told Blomquist that a group of citizens plans to publicize legal and ethical issues involving her past. The mayor said she is not a member of the group. Blomquist has not announced whether she is running for http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/037626.htm 7/7/00 City councilwoman again alleges the mayor threatened her (7/07/2000) Page 2 of 3 re-election; the mayor's seat is not up this year. Awada said she wasn't surprised by Blomquist's decision to contact authorities. "Frankly, the last two times I've tried to talk to her she's filed complaints against me. She's filed complaints against numerous people," Awada said. "I should probably stick to my policy of not speaking to her." Blomquist has called for investigations or said she has felt threatened numerous times in the past. Some of those incidents included: • In June, Blomquist told police that a telephone pollster was spreading false information about her. The case was forwarded to the county sheriff and has not been resolved yet. • In December 1999, Blomquist reported that the mayor threatened her after a council meeting, according to police reports. During the spat, Awada accused her of being involved with a highly publicized forgery case. Police said the comments did not appear to be criminal in nature. • In June 1999, the Dakota County attorney's office dropped a case regarding a political cartoon about the City Council. In the cartoon, Blomquist is thinking " ... and City Hall and the Aliens are teaming up against me to assess my friends' streets, fluoridate the new pool, and STEAL MY BRAIN!!!" while Council Member Paul Bakken contemplates stabbing Blomquist in the head with a pencil. Blomquist accused Bakken of being involved, but at the time he said that he only wished he could draw that well. • In November 1998, a newspaper clipping about an anger therapy group for women was sent to Blomquist at city offices. Derogatory language was written next to the brief. • In September •1997, Blomquist reported that a flowerpot and a basket were placed in front of her door, according to a police report. She also reported that the door handle to her residence appeared to have been scratched. She told police that the incident might have been in retaliation for her position on a proposed cellular antenna. Blomquist was Eagan's mayor from 1980 to 1987 and became a council member in 1997. Awada said the conflict between her and Blomquist started in 1998 over a dispute about Blomquist, a Northwest Airlines employee, allegedly giving an airline pass to a city staff member to attend a conference. Some members of the http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/037626.htm 7/7/00 City councilwoman again alleges the mayor threatened her (7/07/2000) Page 3 of 3 Help News Archives Feedback council felt that was an ethics violation, and the city reimbursed the airline for the ticket. Blomquist did not feel she had done anything wrong. Blomquist has also had conflicts with other council members. Despite the negative politics, Awada said, "I want the citizens to know that we're holding the city together." Amy Sherman, who covers Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount, can be reached at asherman@pioneerpress Back to Top .com or (651) 228-2174. 2000 PioneerPlanet / St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press - All Rights Reserved copyright information http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/037626.htm 7/7/00 http:www.thisweek-online. Blomquist loses assessment appeal by Dan Gearino Staff Writer Eagan City Council Member Bea Blomquist has lost her appeal of the city's assessment for road work in her neighbor- hood. On July 13, Dakota County District Court Judge Harvey A. Holtan rejected Blomquist's argument that her property gained little or no value as a result of the 1998 road work on Oak Chase Road. Blomquist's home is on the 4500 block of Oak Chase Road. According to the city's assessment policy, properties that benefit from public works projects pay 75 percent of the cost and the city pays 25 per- cent. An Eagan city official said that the rationale behind charg- ing property owners for road and sewer work is that these projects add to the value of the property. Blomquist paid $1,906 in additional property taxes for the 1998 road work. A city -hired appraiser determined that her property gained $3,300 in value as a result of the work. In the one day pf testimony June 8, three appraisers testi- fied, two in favor of the city and one in favor of Blomquist. In his decision, Holtan stat- ed, "The appraisers for the city were more credible than the appraiser for the appellant because of their superior train- ing and experience. They articu- lated the proper procedures for an appraiser, considered the proper evidence and applied the proper law." Jack Clinton, who represent- ed the city in the case, said that the city's appraisers used accepted methods while Blomquist's did not. Blomquist said she believes her appraiser wasn't taken seri- ously because he is younger than the city's two appraisers. She said she ch4lenged the assessment in order to "test the See Blomquist, 8A Blomquist/Continued city's policy in court. She has long been a vocal opponent of the assessment policy and has often been the sole vote on the council against projects involv- ing assessments. "This has nothing to do with BeaBlomquist's house," she said. "This is about a faulty pol- icy in the whole city." The court may yet order Blomquist to pay a portion of the city's legal fees. Blomquist- saidshe has not. decided whether to take her case to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. eilAC- n — C3 6 - -7,bo' Eagan must get along with the To the editor: The front-page coverage about the city of Eagan and the Met Council was interesting to some who understand that while the two sides agree to agree, nothing really changed. No, the Met Council cannot regulate housing, and for that matter never has. What they do regulate, as our Met Council representative explained, are regional areas. The mayor incites fear of the Met Council, insinuating pow- ers, some of which are real and some of which are not. The Met Council serves by statue under the Legislature and governor and as a statutory city, so does Eagan. When the city of Eagan has letters sent requesting our Legislature and governor to help with the cost of flood relief and when our plans for Cedarvale renovation include the thought about a transit hub, Met Council all of these things have some measure of control and imprint of the Met Council. There is no victory in a draw. We must get along together to ensure future success in key development and infrastructure improvements. BEA BLOMQUIST Eagan • (Editor's note: Blomquist is a former City Council member and mayor of Eagan.) 7ow ._ 1iitact°4/ 4' •w. ,......:.4.:,,,,„ .,, ... ..:. ,.,... -b• r# CITY OF EAGAN Bea Blomquist, Mayor The Lone Oak "free ... 'file Symbol Of Strength And Growth In Our Community. Eagan ■ Continued from Page 1 S "There's a trend of older people going to college and I think that's great," she said. "When I walked into a class, I would always look around to see if I was the oldest one there." Though busy, Blomquist doesn't appear rushed. "I keep lists," she said. "That's the only way I get things done." Neighborhoods/south The Dispatch • Apple Valley • Eagan • Hastings • Inver Grove Hts. • Lakeville ■ Mendota Heights • Rosemount • South St. Paul • West St. Paul Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1983 / 1 S Eagan Mayor Bea Blomquist stands before the $835,000 expansion of city offices at Mike Barrett the Police Department building at Pilot Knob and Wescott Roads. Laundry woes put Eagan's mayor on political trajectory "I started in government by bringing my laun- dry to City Hall," says Eagan Mayor Bea Blom- quist. In the early 1970s, citizen Blomquist and a neighbor grew tired of complaining to officials about iron and manganese in the water staining their laundry so they carried their stained clothes to a town board meeting to show the city fathers. "The water was drinkable but it was terrible for clothes," Blomquist said at City Hall last week. Eventually, officials treated the water with chemicals to reduce the staining somewhat, and Blomquist continued attending board meetings as an observer for the League of Women Voters. Then she joined the city Planning Commission and served six years, learning about housing de- velopments and zoning from commissioners John Marble, Joseph Harrison, John Roszak and Charles Hall. She took college classes on plan- ning and zoning, too. Blomquist's knowledge of government in- creased as Eagan grew from a township to a village in 1972 and to a city in 1974. In 1979, she ran against the incumbent mayor, Leo Murphy. To learn more, she attended City Council budget sessions and received tutoring from her husband, Ed, who is business manager for Mah- tomedi School District 832. "Ed didn't want me to run but he became my best supporter," she said. "He would walk down one side of the street distributing pamphlets and I'd walk down the other side." Their adult children, Brent, Linda and Dawn, and friends also helped in the campaign, and Blomquist won. She adjusted her glasses and noted that work- ers today are building a $5.5 million treatment plant to improve the water quality, including eliminating the rust that stains laundry. Plant operations will begin in the fall of 1984. With her colleagues, she developed the zoning ordinance and land use guide. She works about 15 hours a week on city business, including an- swering citizen phone calls at home about as- sessments and airplane noise. As mayor, she is responsible for helping direct South wind by Mike Barrett keep lists. That's the only way I get things done. —Bea Blomquist. an annual budget of $3.7 million, 77 full-time employees and numerous part-time employees to serve a population of 25,000. She also repre- sents Eagan on the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. "In dealing with issues, you try to be objective and look at the advice of city staff members," she said. "If there's a favorable result on an is- sue, that's your reward for working all those hours." Last fall, she lost an election for state repre- sentative in the new District 38B, which includes Eagan, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale and part of Burnsville. "But I didn't lose my enthusiasm for govern- ment," she said. Now she is working with the Minnesota League of Municipalities, the Eagan Committee of the Dakota County Chamber of Commerce and the state Department of Economic Develop- ment on a plan to assist existing Eagan business- es and attract new ones. A proposed pari-mutuel horse racing track is another issue she and council members are con- sidering. When not involved in city business, Blomquist works as a chemist for Finishing Equipment Inc. in Eagan. She graduated from North High School in Min- neapolis and attended the University of Minneso- ta. As she worked and brought up her family, she studied at the university, at Inver Hills Commu- nity College and at Metropolitan State Universi- ty in St. Paul where she received her bachelor's degree in 1979. Please see Eagan / 2S By Mike Barrett Staff Writer A public meeting will take place tonight on the proposed master plan for expanding and developing Spring Lake Park Reserve in Nin- inger Township and Rosemount on the south shore of the Mississippi River. Dakota County commissioners will preside at the 7:30 p.m. meet- ing in the county Government Cen- ter at Hastings. On Sept. 27, the commissioners will decide on whether to approve the plan and send it to the Metropolitan Council for review and possible funding. Three township homes along the river may be acquired, according to the plan. "We're concerned that we may not have any input in how the park is developed," Michael Sarafolean, of 13499 Hilary Path, Nininger, told the commissioners last week. "We're talking about removing land from the tax rolls." In an interview, Robert Rotty, the Nininger Town Board chair- man, said county park officials lacked current maps when they be- gan a recent series of discussions on the plan with township officials. "A lot of people don't want to lose their land," Richard Podgor- ski, a town board member, said. "There's been a lack of communi- cation on everybody's part." Nininger officials received an eight -page summary of the plan a few weeks ago but received a 106- page planning book only last week. "Many people who live along Hi - Subsidy Rotty Sarafolean lary Path are opposed to our plan because they fear we will be flood- ing their area with unwelcome park users," Charles Lowery, the county park director, told the com- missioners. Several public meetings took place over years as park plans de- veloped but few people attended the meetings, Lowery said. "Most plans aren't cast in stone — they can be changed," he said in an interview. "We welcome people's com- ments on the development of the park," Barbara Schmidt, the assist- ant county park director, said. According to the plan, county of- ficials would buy 425 acres to in- crease the 775-acre park to a total of 1,200 acres. Acquisition costs could total $1.5 million. A park reserve designation means that 20 percent of the park could be developed for recreation with 80 percent left in a natural state. When completed, the park with a bluff jutting about 100 feet above the river and lowlands, stands of ■ Continued from Page 1S said. "Of course it will be used to expand SHARE's profitability." SHARE President James Wiechers said SHARE did plan to market itself in West St. Paul. According to Webber, the firm expects its membership to grow to 110,000 next year. "One of the reasons we're here is because of our phenomenal growth," Webber said. "We're opening a clinic in Energy Park, planning one in St. Louis Park, and we're building one in Maplewood. When you have that type of growth, you don't have ordinary financing needs." Maplewood provided SHARE with $3.4 million in tax-exempt bonds and St. Paul provided $8.2 million in bonds for the Energy Park clinic, he said. Alderman Lee Walker said he had received about 25 calls in favor of the clinic from constituents, and asked if SHARE would build in West St. Paul without the bonds. But the answer proved elusive. "We'd have to put a pencil to it," said Jeff Molde of Miller and Schroeder Municipals. "But similar facili- ties were built at a lower interest rate. The compara- ble advantage lies probably with the facilities built 10 years ago." Alderman Larry Josephs abstained from voting, he said, because he is a consultant to health-care organi- zations and has a client who would be hurt if SHARE were to build. But he said he was worried that SHARE would siphon patients from nearby Divine Redeemer !! oax, urac., and cedar trees, would vary from 200 feet to i/a mile wide and run four miles along the river. The park's eastern border would be three miles west of Hastings and the park's western border would be two miles east of the Rosemount Pine Bend industrial area. Minne- sota 55 and County Road 42 run east and west near the park's southern border. The free park has picnic grounds, hiking, archery and ski trails, a tree nursery, garden plots, the county park office and mainte- nance shop, a county sawmill, a parking area and a boat launching site on the river. The first phase of the plan, to be- gin this year, calls for more picnic areas and trails, boat launching sites and camp grounds. The second phase, to begin in 1988, calls for connecting nearby islands in the river, perhaps with soil dredged from the channel, to form a 1,400-acre lake for swim- ming and other water sports. Lake development costs could reach nearly $7.4 million. The county could apply to the Metropolitan Council, state and federal agencies for acquisition and development funds. But the county would pay annual mainte- nance and operating costs estimat- ed at $80,000 a year without the lake and $160,000 with the lake. Since 1972, the county spent $1 million to acquire the park re- serve. I think such a facility is needed in West St. Paul, but I don't believe in subsidizing anything. I'm espe- cially opposed because it would compete with local physicians. — John Jakway ii Memorial Hospital to another hospital and that the city would be helping SHARE build a monopoly. "I don't want it to get to the point where people can't afford not to belong and local doctors have to close their doors," he said. "Then what's to stop them (SHARE) from raising their rates later on?" Jakway said he largely agreed with Josephs, but thought the city should concentrate on whether it should subsidize a private business that would com- pete with local physicians. Other private firms, such as the Southview Rac- quetball & Health Club, have been issued the bonds. Among other buildings that have been or will be built with the aid of the bonds are the K Mart store, Apple- baum's and City Center Business Park professional office condominium complex. SHARE orginally requested $3.4 million, which would have included acquisition of land and the pur- chase and installation of equipment. QCARAflCC C •1••1 • •�jii��, li iY sionygider Get friendly, country -style treatment at your community dealer '81 DODGE ARIES 4 DR. 4 cyl., AT, PS, PB, AC, AM/FM, just 34,000 $5 9 9 9 on this very, very clean 1 owner vehicle - LUST '78 CHRY. LEBARON sA'mn io vo AT 09 OD Ar 9. n,nru I nw USED CAR SPECIALS '81 PONT. GRAND LEMANS 4 DR. V6, AT, PS, PB, air, power seats, 81 power windows, power door locks, AM -FM stereo, eautif vinyl roof a more. MI done ins �� n n beautiful dark cranberry color. This one has `h,/ }V( ux never been smoked in. A real buy at Eagan council membe'iP"' declines re-election bid By Joshua Nichols Sun Newspapers Eagan will be getting at least one new City Council member following the Novem- ber election as Councilmember Bea Blomquist announced last week she would not seek re- election to the council. Blomquist, who joined the council in 1997 after serving as Eagan mayor during the 1980s, said her decision not to run came because of her desire to be more involved in local govern- ment watchdog groups. It is embarrassing to serve with the present council.' — Bea Blomquist "It is embarrassing to serve with the present council," Blomquist wrote in a prepared statement. CANDIDATE: To Page 11A Candidate: Bloomquist was mayor during 1980s, will not seek seat From Page 1A "The council is floundering because of lack of leadership. The widespread knowledge of Eagan's dysfunction is noted by citizens who find the process is flawed.i Incumbent Councilmember Sandy Masin's seat on the council is also up for election in November. She has decided to run for re-election and will be joined by six other candidates. The seven -candidate field will be nar- rowed down to four with Eagan's first primary, set for Sept. 12. Already active with the community watchdog group Eagan Organization for Process Enlightenment (Eagan OPEn), Blomquist has set her sights on organiz- ing another group dedicated to ethical government. A state board member for Common Cause Minnesota, she is help- ing organize a local chapter of the group. "I will work with others in the com- munity of Eagan to educated the public to improve our city's government," she said. "I am a very busy lady, but I will find time to work with my city in other ways." Because of the "dysfunction" she claims exists in the city's government, Blomquist said she supports Eagan OPEn's efforts toward establishing a charter commission. Such a commission would make recommendations on possi- ble changes to Eagan's government. Eagan OPEn is currently seeking 3,000 signatures to petition First Judi- cial District Judge Leslie Metzen to ap- point the council. The state of Eagan's city government as well as the charter commission could prove to be topics for the seven council candidates to debate during the cam- paign. Besides Masin, the other candidates who have filed for election to the four- year seats are Gale Anderson, Trygve Behny, Duane "Duey" Bendt, Cyndee Fields, Shawn Hunter and Meg Tilley. Blomquist has had a tumultuous rela- tionship with some of the other council members, especially Mayor Pat Awada. She accused Awada of making threats against her late last year during a meet- ing and again filed a complaint against Awada earlier this month, claiming the mayor had threatened her over the tele- phone. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office decided that no criminal law had been broken in the first complaint and has not finished its investigation of the latest complaint. Blomquist also accused Councilmem- ber Paul Bakken of being involved with a cartoon circulated in 1999 that was crit- ical of her. Filings closed July 18 for all federal, state and county offices. Those cities and school districts without primaries have filings open until August. Other candi- dates who have filed for public office to represent Eagan on a federal and state level are: • State Senate District 38 — Incum- bent Deanna Wiener, DFL-Eagan, and Eagan resident Mike McGinn, a Repub- lican. • State House District 38A — Incum- bent Tim Wilkin, R-Eagan, will be op- posed by former School District 197 board member and DFLer Tom Weis- becker. • State House District 38B — Incum- bent Tim Pawlenty, R-Eagan, will receive competition from DFLer Gary P. Moore will run against Pawlenty. • U.S. House District 6 — Incumbent Bill Luther, DFL, will face off against Constitution Party candidate Ralph A. Hubbard and Republican candidate John Kline. RE•ELECTMpVOa BEA BLOMQUIST MAYOR OF EAGAN Choose your mayor with the care that you choose your doctor! Experience Does Court MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST'S IP" RECORD AP"OPPONENTS RECORD Mayor of Eagan 4 terms (8 years) Eagan Resident 18 years Eagan Planning Commission 7 years District 196 School Site Committee Board of Directors Association Metropolitan Municipalities 6 years Board of Directors Municipal Legislative Commii:tee Board of Directors N.O.I.S.E. Chairperson Advisory Committee Metropolitan Council Member Metro Agencies Committee A.M.M. ByLaws Committee A.M.M. Board of Directors Water & Wastewater Certification Council State of Minnesota Eagan Assessment Committee Liaison to Economic Development Commission Eagan Cable Commission Governor's Task Force on Airport Noise Board of Directors for MLC (Municipal League of Cities) Member Chamber of Commerce Council Member 21 months Resident of Eagan 4 years Eagan Assessment Committee Public Works Committee Re -Elect Mayor Bea Blomquist VOTE NOVEMBER 3 PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared and paid for at regular advertising rates by The Blomquist for Mayor Campaign, Cathy Starin, Treasurer, 4061 Cinnabar Dr., Eagan, MN 55122. Re -Elect Mayor Bea Blomquist VOTE NOVEMBER 3 co LONE OAK ROAD c 4 0 cc YANKEE DOODLE 8LACKHAw'K CLIFF ROAD PILOT KNOB JOHNNr' CAKE O ESCOTT ;LOAD s m DIFFLEY COUNTY FAR* PRECINCTS & POLLING PLACES 1. City of Eagan Fire Station 2, 2980 Lone Oak Circle 2. Pilot Knob Elementary School, 1436 Lone Oak Rd. 3. Highsite Manor Recreation Bldg., 1364 Highsite Dr. 4. Cedar Elementary School, 2140 Diffley Rd. 5. City of Eagan Fire Station 1, 3940 Rahn Rd. 6. Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 4200 Rahn Rd. 7. Fire Administration Bldg., 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. 8. Eagan Municipal -Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. 9. Rahn Elementary School, 4424 Sandstone Dr. 10. Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Rd. 11. Thomas Lake Elem. School, 4350 Thomas Lake. Rd. 12. Easter Lutheran Church, 4200 Pilot Knob Rd. 13. Northview Elementary School, 965 Diffley Rd. 14. Dakota Co. Western Court Facility, 2030 Cliff Rd. level of law enforcement must be assured to continue. The Communication System for Police and Fire (as well as for Public Works and Parks) must be closely watched, in case it needs upgrading in the future. Also, the bond obliga- tion for Fire Stations 4 & 5 must definitely be fulfilled. And fire volunteers must be encouraged -yes, even compensated -for we don't want to lose their important services. BUILDING CODES. As your mayor, I will work to ensure strict compli- ance with existing building codes. But even more important, I seems that we just begin to put together a project, and then we find ourselves right in the middle of another election. Two-year terms are just plain short. So here I come to you with a new list of goals. Should you grant me the opportunity (and privilege) to serve as your mayor again, these will be given top priority. Your concerns are my concerns. I welcome your thoughts, your questions, your criticisms. And my door is always open. Give me a call at 454-2308. Or call City Hall at 454-8100, and they'll pass along your message. Thank you very much. FORSALE PHONE WAYNE AT 555-3694 OR 555-2837 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. I support all businesses -small and large - who want to come to Eagan. And I'll continue to work fair -and -square with the Eagan Chamber of Commerce and our Economic Development Commission, actively encouraging all developments that help our tax base and provide us with more jobs. starFOR ECONOMIC C DEVELOPMENT Eagan A MINNESOTA STAR CITY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN. Keeping your neighborhood a neighborhood is most impor- tant to me. When we put together the City Plan in 1980, we had you, the citizen, in mind. It called for a balanced community, achieving respon- sible relationships between residential, industrial and commercial/retail areas. Today, Eagan is only 50% developed. So it's very impor- tant we stick to that plan. FOUNDA- TION FOR ARTS PARK. A little-known project to many of you. But we're working to put togethe, Park and Outdoor Art Gallery on Diffle It could be something very special to Ec And I will continue working to make ii someday, a place for all to enjoy. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS JV CIVIDEA J rship and professional leader- e musts, when it comes to the our mayor. ate to serve as your mayor for Previous to that, I served on the )n for seven years. as your mayor, I have served for the Association of icipalities for six years. mission Committee ,1 Site Committee. for MLC (Municipal League of NOISE ommittee (AMM) comic Development lent of Eagan for 18 years and a utheran Church in Eagan. I am a g Equipment, Inc. And I have a I Science from Metropolitan It currently serving on the board Iospital, and the Water and ation Board, State of Minnesota. ily not least, I am a member of nmerce. rship has always been a tradition 'ith myself. But what it really is, Wing well. nd understanding your problems, courage to speak out on the If is a mnet THERE AREOVER 42,000 REASONS WHYI WANTTO BEMAYOR OF EAGAN. Bea Blomquist, Mayor of Eagan et7-) Once again with CONFIDENCE! we'll re-elect MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST Please join us for a RECEPTION at • (COMPRI) HOTEL Pilot Knob Road & 494 • Thursday, September 17th 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm • hors d'oeuvre' A donation would be appreciated at the door or sent to: Blomquist Volunteer Committee 4225 Pilot Knob Rd. Eagan, MN 55122 -ZZISS NW `ue5e3 -pH gou}i;opd Sllii 'suifl!M suod aaniwwoD iaa;unjon Isinbwo1g tq Jo; pled pue pa.zedaid �3 PAGAN September 22, 1987 Dear Ms. Blomquist, The following attached information has come to my attention. I have released this to various members of the news media and city officials. Vic Ellison is a candidate for Mayor in the City of Eagan. He currently serves on the City Council in Eagan. The candidate failed to bring this information out while he has been in office for the past year and half. He claims in his literature that he can be trusted and has publicly stated that candidates should not ever give an appearance of impropriety. Anonymous cc Tom Hedges - City Administrator, Eagan Bea Blomquist - Mayor, Eagan Jim Smith - Council member, Eagan Ted Wachter - Council member, Eagan Tom Egan - Council member, Eagan H. Knutson - State Senate, Minnesota A. Seaberg - State Representative, Minnesota Press • • 41 Dance workshops by Acme Dance Company. For details, contact the Major Events Council in Room 219A, Atwood Center, or call 255-2044. Through the 18th. Thursday, March 17 Wowen's gymnastics —Region 6 A1AW Meet at University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Through the 19th. Coffeehouse performance by Glenn Ohrlin, "The Last of the Cowboy Singers." 8 p.m., Coffeehouse Apocalypse. Atwood Center, free. J% LIIWIj ndll. During their absence. some- one enters the room and takes money or other personal items. One of the ways Borash uses to remind residents to lock their doors is a note. If she finds a room open, she will enter and leave the student a short note telling_ her that while she was away, Borash Graham censures Chronicle editor by GALL HOWELL The censure of Vic Ellison. Chronicle Editor -in -Chief, was put into effect Monday by SCS Pres. Charles Graham. Graham said Ellison will be permitted to continue as editor -in -chief in a probation- ary status. I Last quarter, the Mass w Media Commit -tee ""round r LSBStn „.�Rands. The committee voted to recommfr end to Graham that Ellison be censured, an action more severe than a reprimand, but less severe than suspension. wrote: -,111111ribe tbibinifr71 Graham Ellison is x t t l aglat you (Efison) found responsible for any ▪ did,oilte tiimproper and, further actions such as the 40ofrouglekttr by the allocation misuse of funds, forgery or the lbeistitigininooshOids in t,-:Yiolatioaaltaitadent activity • polkies; : sy iiocgery 'of the `zgnature ihlf'ianottter .person ; f. sad . by krUishing •uf _false infocmat On' to 'university;•offidttj�i';bt ' t,'f state u� .. �•� ." Graham wrote in the censure. Ellison allotted ad salesper- son Carol Brooks Ellison honoraria funds for production work she did for the Chronicle. Salespersons collect commiss- ion and are therefore ineligible to collect honoraria funds. Brooks Ellison received the funds through the name of Nancy West, a former Chronicle worker. Said if U KANSAS 1 Halenbeck Hall Sunday, March 27 8 p.m. Tickets On Sale Atwood Sunken Lounge m furnishing of false informa- tion, Ellison will be removed immediately from his position and may have further disciplinary action brought against him. , wiinnesota -Still- Down To Earth Prices at HISTORIC CORNER BAR Help us celebrate our GRAr\D OPENING March 14-19 Mon -Fri 10-9, Sat 10-5 Fantastic Bargains on Selected Instruments Huge Savings on All Amps FREE COFFEE Daily Prizes - T-shirts & Record Albums GRAND PRIZES ALVAREZ FOLK GUITAR & CASE ($160.50 Value) FREE BAND ACCESSORIES FOR 1 YEAR ($12 VALI 10 FREE GUITAR, BANJO, PIANO OR DRUM LESSONS ($35 VALUE) 516 MALL GERMAIN 2 5 3 -11' Central Minn. Exclusive Alvarez, Kustom, Musicman, Maya Artist Dealer slators advise :hwest remain open legislators have enrollment remains within the atement concerning range of 900-1,500 HE t; is of Southwest students. in Marshall, Minn - December Governor pich requested the take action to ie continuance of State and reaffirm n as a liberal arts with such technical ational programs for ed can be demon- erpich also asked the to consider wheth- vest State ought to the State University become a part of the of Minnesota. ?ht legislators, four and four representa- sidered the decreas- ilment and staffing and came up with a nt recommendation: our conviction that t State University emain open as a institution under the versity Board with a Mediation session proves fruitless By JACK BIERNAT Faculty and state g tors met Thursday for a turbulent twelve -and -one-half hour (roughly 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.) mediation session that proved almost as fruitless as those that preceded it. Of the 26 issues involved only one, that of paid leaves of absence for faculty members, was settled. As the date for the arbitration hearing draws closer the chances for a pre -arbitration settlement ap- pear slim. "Although the faculty team is preparing for the arbitration hearing, attempts to achieve a Minnesota negotiated settlement will continue," stated a memo distributed among the facutly ^al arts curriculum by the IFO Negotiations Team occupational pro- headed by Harold Lieberman. rich need can be Both sides have submitted is our view, their final positions to the • is unrealistic Bureau of Mediation Services 'west State (BMS), which in turn has have large given them to the Public technical Employment Relations Board xistence (PERB) which has compiled a .ediate list of three arbitrators. After the selection, the Mate arbitration panel will hold a to hearing at which each side will be able to elaborate on their negotia- tors The Vol. 54, No. 35 (March 11, 1977 Chronicle of St. Cloud State University Administrators reach accord with State Board on contract The 200 members of the State University System ad- ministrative bargaining unit will receive salary increases averaging six percent for fiscal 1977-78 and an additional six percent for 1978-79 under a two-year tentative agreement reached February, 28. Completion of the negotia- tions was announced jointly by the negotiating teams for the State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) and the State University Board. Under the agreement, the across-the-board increases will average 4.5 percent effective July 1, 1977, and five percent the second year of the agreement. The balance of the increase monies will be distributed by the university presidents for Fund raising drive in progress SCS Foundation Inc. could be increased by 350,000 in cash and pledges by Sunday, according to Darryl Ahnemann, director of development. The first personal fund raising campaign for SCS kicked off March 3 and will continue through Sunday. Through the efforts of St. Cloud Businessman John V. Smith and 48 other volunteers,'about 3,000 community businesses and individuals will be asked to give their financial support. "I'm resonably optimistic that we'll obtain $50,000," Ahnemann said. "The business community seems quite receptive towards us." All pledges must be paid by Dec. 31, 1977. The funds ...;11 t.,. ♦4.o C.,....A........ .,...i ..411 1.e „e..i C".• equity adjustments and for performance awards. The MSUAASF represents administrative and service personnel at Bemidji, Mank- ato, Metropolitan, Moorhead, St. Cloud, Southwest and Winona State Universities. The agreement must be ratified by the MSUAASF membership and approved by the State University Board, the State Commissioner of Personnel and the Legislature before it becomes effective. The contract -- the second to be negotiated for state university administrators -- covers all terms and condi- tions of employment. Chancellor Garry Hays commended both teams for "their ability to reach a voluntary agreement" and expressed his appreciation "for the constructive manner with which MSUAASF contin- ues to approach the collective bargaining process." "The successful effort of ni,r npantiatino teams to AN OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST Dear Mayor Bea Blomquist. We are pleased that you have decided to run again for Mayor of Eagan. Eagan needs to have an experi- enced, strong mayor. Your performance over the past 15 years has led the way for Eagan to become one of the states outstanding cities. Eagan has become a desirable place to live and we owe you much credit for guiding us. Your efforts in attracting new employment to Eagan has helped keep our taxes as low as possible. Your voting record reflects consistency and conformance to city goals and policies. An effective mayor must have these qualities. The city council needs a mayor that they respect and rely on. Your experience in guiding Eagan Is needed now more than ever. Again, we are pleased and grateful that you have decided to listen to our needs and run again for mayor. We support you. Neighbors for Mayor Bea Blomquist Joel Pearson. Chairman ) A PROFILE: MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST • Eagan Mayor 8 Years. • Eagan Planning Commission 7 Years. • Board of Directors Association Metropolitan Municipalities. • Chairperson Adivsory Committee Metropolitan Council • Governor's Task Force on Airport Noise • Liason to Economic Development Committee • Chemist, Finishing Equipment, Inc. • Eagan Resident 18 Years • Member Easter Lutheran Church, Eagan NEW EMPLOYMENT IN EAGAN: Mayor Bea Blomquist has helped attract many new businesses to Eagan. These businesses provide a strong tax base for a growing city. Businesses have come to Eagan and are pleased with the comprehensive planning that has established commercial areas for these businesses to locate and contribute to the tax base. Some of these fine developments and companies that have expanded or en- tered Eagan during Mayor Blomquist's terms are: ■Unisys •Cray Research ■Northwest Airline National Headquarters ■Opus Corporation ■Trammel Crow •Town Centre Retail & Office A growing city needs to attract and keep businesses to provide the proper balance of services and employment for its residents. Businesses contribute substantial taxes which fund services provided by the city. Eagan needs a mayor who understands business and has a proven track record. Bea Blomquist is that mayor. TAXES: EAGAN'S LOWEST IN SOUTH METRO AREA Recent Survey s show Eagan's taxes In rela- tion to house value are lower than all the surrounding communities. Thanks to Mayor Bea Blomquist, her hard work has kept Eagan taxes low. She has analyzed the annual budget and fought to keep taxes reasonable. She has encouraged new business to come to Eagan and help ease the tax burden for our families. In a time where everything costs more, an ex- perienced mayor can direct the city to give you the best services for the money. Taxes are a fact that can not be avoided. With an experienced mayor we can work to mini- mize them. We need Mayor Blomquist's guidance during our continued growth now more than ever. 2I3113'7SM3N UOOH2IOgHDI3N S.NVJV3 ih • FOR ECONOMIC ILW) DEVELOPMENT IZISS NW `u?SY3 anlia a8Pl11 auld 9POE aivgD 'uosJrad laol asinbwolg vag ioi(v Jo) siogy$laN Pa4sllglnd 1131131 SM3N aOOH11O9HDI3N S.Nb'DN3 MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST was instrumental in the City of Eagan receiving the STAR CITY designation. WHAT IS A STAR CITY: A Star City receives this designation from the State of Minnesota upon demonstration that this city meets certain stringent criteria, including: ► AMPLE QUALIFIED WORKFORCE ► PROPER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ► FIRE & SAFETY REVIEW ► ADMINSTRATIVE & CITY APPROVED SYSTEMS ► FINANCIAL STRENTH LET'S MAINTAIN EAGAN'S STAR CITY WITH MAYOR BLOMQUIST'S STRONG EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIPI /2/30/77 4DW WE Blomquist, Smith plan special report Eagan Mayor Bea Blomquist and city council member James Smith, defeated incumbents in last November's elections who have just two days left in office, haven't seen their last city council meeting yet. The Eagan council will hold a special meeting tonight to give the outgoing city officials a chance to recount their recent city -paid trips to Las Vegas for a National League of Cities con- vention. Both were criticized by city council member and Mayor -elect Vic Ellison for accept- ing the trips when they were due to leave office. Ellison, though, said he won't be able to make it to the special meeting because of a previous conflict. "He shouldn't be that way about it," Blom- quist said of Ellison. "It's a very important meeting ... I would hope that everybody would be there." Reader supports Wilkin in primary To the editor: There are several areas of state spending that need to be addressed. We, the taxpayer, spend $21 million for full-time staff in the Legislature. I recognize that we do need staff to help our legisla- tors but our Legislature is not a full-time organization. I do not believe we need as many full- time staffers as we currently have. Staffers also outnumber legislators 3 to 1. When we are overstaffed, we will continue to have problems. We, the taxpayer, spend $38 million for implementing the state controlled "graduation rule." We do need to improve schools. We all want our chil- dren to be able to read, write, add and subtract, and be useful and productive members ofsoci- ety. We all want our children to have good opportunities and a good job. However, throwing money at a problem is not the solution. If it were, Minneapolis students would produce the best students in the state instead of those with the lowest test scores in the Twin Cities. We need tough, common sense legislators who will ad- dress these problems and the myriad of other wasteful, non - LETTERS: To Page 5A Couna: 72 percent turned out From Page 1A dentials in her brochure," he said. Blomquist said it's her stance on is- sues that voters liked. "I hope to take the lead on the com- prehensive guide issue," she said. Cities are being required by the Met- ropolitan Council to update the guides so that they match current zoning. Taxes were the second campaign issue for Blomquist. She doesn't believe the city should spend the windfall earned through higher property evaluation. Rather, the city should lower the mill levy, she said. Blomquist also said the mayor has not always been receptive to hearing public comments. "I want to see him open up the meet- ings and not be so conservative with the meetings," she said. Blomquist opposed a recent parks ref- erendum because the council was vague on which parcels it wanted to purchase. W "I also want to get my arms around this park issue. People want a say in it," she said. Much has been said on the council about developing the remaining portions of Eagan so that the city has an identity. Eagan Promenade was viewed as one of the parcels which was supposed to help define Eagan. Blomquist said Eagan already has an identity, with its open green spaces, trails and good schools. As second -place finisher, Masin said vot- ers put their trust in her because she has demonstrated that she cares about Eagan and about what happens to residents. Masin said she didn't believe that is- sues were a major factor during this elec- tion. "There's the ongoing issues over de- velopment and taxes in general. I didn't get the feeling those were serious issues," Masin said. Eagan voter turnout was 72 percent, higher than the state average of 65 per- cent. "That was encouraging. People got out to vote. As a community we're really very conscientious," Masin said. ,Je& /3? ram( Su.•��y,�,.,f.�:. *' More election i esults oil pages 5A-6A Voters chose incumbents for the majority of open positions in Dakota County govemmental bodies. This election also brought out a high number of voters in Dakota County, with many cities reporting turnout well above the 65 percent statewide level. Blomquist, Masin emerge victorious Female majority elected to City Council By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer Experience and name recog- nition accounted for something among Eagan voters last week. Bea Blomquist, a former mayor and council member, fin- ished with 9,601 votes in last week's City Council election. She was followed by incumbent San- dra Masin, who had 8,015 votes. The other incumbent, Shawn Hunter, trailed with a tally of 7,310. He was followed by Paul Bakken, Mark Miller and Ron Hanson respectively. When Blomquist and Masin are sworn in as council members in January, the makeup of the board will change from predomi- nately male to a female majority. Masin said she saw a concert- ed effort to draw women out to vote and that may have had some influence in the outcome. Both Hunter and Blomquist said name recognition helped Blomquist win re-election after a 10-year hiatus. "I've always been active in the Blomquist Masan community. I never left," Blomquist said. Before filing for election, she tested the waters with a survey. When her supporters emerged, Blomquist said she ran a cam- paign that worked like "clock- work." "We had a plan. It ticked very well," she said. All three top vote -getters have served on the council, which was an indication that people are generally happy with how things are going, Hunter said. What moved Blomquist to the top of the pack was her name recognition, he said. "She also had a long list of cre- COUNCIL: To Page 5A DAKOTA COUNTY METRO. :H c WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1987 No words describe feud in Eagan Bitter mayor, successor just giving each other the silent treatment By Bruce Orwell Staff Writer Every other Tuesday night for the past six weeks, the incoming and outgoing mayors of Eagan have sat next to each other on the city council dais, staring off into different directions to avoid meet- ing eyes. They haven't spoken to each other for five months, since well before the election in which city council member Vic Ellison wrest- ed the mayor's job away from four -term incumbent Bea Blom - Quist. Away from the council Blomquist Ellison chambers, the political opponents describe each other with frank dis- dain. "I've offered some olive branch- es to Blomquist and haven't gotten any reciprocation," Ellison says. "She hasn't said a word. She's been as cold as ice." "What would I have to say to him after all the bad things he's had to say about me?" Blomquist said in reply. "I think he's really given Eagan the black eye. People are now referring to us as 'Little Chicago.' They say they thought things like this only went on in Chi- cago." The four -term mayor was refer- ring to Ellison's campaign, which she charged was "bought" by an Edina development firm that made several contributions. Ellison says the contributions were just a small part of the more than $11,000 he raised. Running the city of Eagan has not been simple during the period between Blomquist's defeat and Ellison's oath of office, which he will take Tuesday. Observers say the open hostility has affected the way the city does business. It is es- pecially troublesome since the city council has been hashing out one of the city's most important issues — a proposed shopping mall near Cliff Lake — during that time. "City councils seem to draw strong personalities in any commu- nity," said council member Thom- as Egan. "But never have we had two council members who simply wouldn't talk to each other like that." Not everyone agrees that there has been a serious disruption. "Perhaps it was true that after the election there was some side -swip- ing and face -slapping," council member Ted Wachter said. "But the votes were cast in good faith Please see Eagan/4C Eagan Continued from Page 1C and good judgment." The versions of what has tran- spired are as different as night and day. Ellison says Blomquist and her supporters, including council mem- bers James Smith, who also was defeated in November, and Egan, have voted in ways that will make life difficult for the new mayor come January. The three have ap- proved plans for the controversial Cliff Lake Galleria shopping com- plex, decided not to require an en- vironmental impact statement for the project, and blocked Ellison's schedule for filling a council va- cancy that will occur in January. "They're the last gasps of a dy- ing administration," Ellison said of the votes. "I don't take personal of- fense." Meanwhile, Blomquist has been peeved that Ellison has criticized a city -paid trip to Las Vegas she and Smith made for an early December convention of city officials. When Smith and Blomquist scheduled a special city council meeting to re- port what they learned from the trip, Ellison said he couldn't at- tend. And Blomquist also is angered by Ellison's statement that the new city council will automatically re- consider the environmental ques- tions concerning the Cliff Lake Galleria in January. "He's not cooperating," Blom- quist said. "He should try to make the transition as smooth as it can be, and he's not doing it." "It's been tough to work with Mr. Ellison for two years," she said. "He is just very difficult. When you look at the history, Mr. Ellison is always at people's throats, and most of the time he's out in left field." Ellison agrees that it has be- come impossible for the two of them to work together. "There is no transition," he said. "I'm getting my ducks in a row by dealing with city staff." • • • • • •• • • • • • • . • • Ironically, Egan said, be isn't even certain the changeover from Blomquist to Ellison will be dra- matic, and it will probably only be obvious on a handful of key issues. "Part of the problem might be that some of the participants have overdramatized the changes com- ing in January," Egan said. "Eagan's never gone through an in- voluntary change of guard the way we did in November, and some people are still shocked and confused by it. They don't know the cause or the effects of it." One major difference 'between the mayors is their site preference for a Target store in Eagan, a still - unresolved drama that has in- volved several developers and tak- en more than two years. Ellison also said during the campaign that he wants to encourage more "qual- ity" homes in Eagan by not allow- ing variances for smaller lot Sizes and cheaper homes. Another Ellison contention is that the city will be a more equita- ble place under his leadership. Blomquist was dogged for years by allegations that she favored the Federal Land Company, an Eagan developer, and Ellison says that all comers now will be treated "fairly and equally." Even Egan, who supports Blom- quist politically, said he is ready for her term to end so normalcy can be restored: "I think a lot of us are anxiously waiting for Jan. 1 if for no other reason than it's going to mean a termination of a lot of this acrimony." But it's possible that the battle will only change form. Blomquist says she feels honor bound to de- fend her point of view in the future, whether she's in office or not. "My interest in Eagan will not disappear the day I am not may- or," she said. "You can bet your bottom dollar I will monitor every- thing that Vic Ellison does ... I don't know how I'll do it. I can't do it alone. But there are many, many people that want me to." AN OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST Dear Mayor Bea Blomquist. Please, please run again for Mayor of Eagan. We desperately need your help. Eagan's Comprehensive Plan protects our neighborhoods, homes and commer- cial areas from unneeded large rezonings. You have strongly supported the Comprehensive Plan. Now It is under attack by some developers. Mayor Blomquist, we need your experience and leadership. We cannot afford to let someone who does not un- derstand the basics of Comprehensive Planning sit in the Mayor's seat for even one day. The results would be extremely detrimental to the City. Please run again for Mayor. It is a tough job but the City of Eagan's neighborhoods need you. Neighbors for Mayor Bea Blomquist Joel Pearson, Chair J J A PROFILE: MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST • Eagan Mayor 8 Years. • Eagan Planning Commission 7 Years. • District 196 School Site Committee • Chemist, Finishing Equipment, Inc. • B.A. Degree In Natural Science - Metropolitan State University • Eagan Resident 18 Years • Member Easter Lutheran Church, Eagan WHAT 1S IT ANYWAY? Just what is the "Comprehensive Guide Plan"? The Guide Plan was adopted In 1980 after nearly two years of research and evalua- tion of city services and facilities. The Guide plan is the city's blueprint for the future. It Is a statement to the public of how the City of Eagan envisions present and future development In the city. It specifically plans for the type and amount of residential development. the level and location of re- tail services and the provision of public services such as parks, schools and utilities. You rely on this Plan when choosing which neighborhood to build your home In. Careful planning has made Eagan a better place to live and work. PROTECT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Eagan's Comprehesive Plan protects your neighborhood from unneeded major changes. Only when overall city need for change is proven should a large rezoning occur. To help my neighborhood: 11 I'll talk to my neighbors. Please send me more information. I'II contribute $100 or more to this neighborhood newsletter. I'll help re-elect Mayor Blomquist and council members who support Eagan's Comprehensive Plan. J 1I31131SM3N UOOHNOGHDI3N S,NVDV3 [Z[SS NW 'u?S ?3 anpa aSlmj auk] 9VOE alpy' 'uosivad lao( }slnbwolg eag ao/j Jo; saoggSiaN :iCq paysilgnd 2131131 SM3N GOOH)J09H'Jl3N S.N` OY] Pushy developers, who paid only peanuts in property taxes, wanted elephant size profits at neighborhood expense! Developers put pressure on the city to rezone 90 acres of resi- dentially designated land to heavy commercial zoning. Studies show that Eagan already has enough existing commercial land. Over 600 residents petitioned against the commercial rezoning. MAYOR BEA BLOMQIIIST and 3 of the 4 council members stood firm and voted NO to this rezoning. Thanks to Mayor Blomquist and the 3 council members Eagan will get commercial development on commercial land and will have protected residential neighbor- hoods! - VOTE SCORECARD - A) Diffley Road Rezoning - Residential land to heavy commercial zoning: Mayor Blomquist Councilman Smith Councilman Wachter Councilman Egan Councilman Ellison YES NO X x X X x B) Blackhawk Road - Permit gas pumps in a neighborhood area: Mayor Blomquist YES NO Councilman Smith X Councilman Wachter X Councilman Egan x Councilman Ellison X NOTICE CLIFF LAKE AND 35E PROPOSAL TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE MEADOWLAND AND CEDAR GROVE NEIGHBORHOODS Bea 'Holmquist, Mayor of Eagan I REALIZE MANY OF YOU ARE GREATLY CONCERNED IN REGARDS TO THE PROPOSED CLIFF LAKE AND 35E DEVELOPMENT. I AM ALSO VERY CONCERNED AND WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY MY POSITION TO YOU. I HAVE ALWAYS PROTECTED THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. ALL EAGAN RESIDENTS ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY PRIME CONCERN. I MUST ALSO BE GUIDED BY THE LEGAL FINDINGS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. YOUR CONCERNS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY CONCERNS. I WELCOME YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR QUESTIONS, YOUR CRITICISMS. MY DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. Re -Elect Mayor Bea Blomquist VOTE NOVEMBER 3 PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid for at regular advertising rates by The Blomqui t for Mayor Cam- paign. Cathy Storin, Treasurer, 4061 Cinnabar Drive, Eagan, MN 55122. THISWEEK NC` L11BER 2. 1987 11A Eagan mayor says she'll run for fifth term By Conrad deFiebre 7-Z Y41 Staff Writer /"�+ Eagan Mayor Bea Blomquist said Tuesday that she will seek a fifth term as head of Minnesota's fastest - growing city, despite controversy over her dealings with developers and opposition from a City Council member with strong political connec- tions. Vic Ellison, an Independent -Republi- can who was press secretary to for- mer Minnesota House Speaker Da- vid Jennings, said he will mount the first well -organized challenge to DFLer Blomquist since she was first elected in 1979. The two are expected to face off in' a vigorous campaign with high stakes in an outer -ring suburb whose pope- lation has more than doubled tb 43,000 during Blomquist's tenure. Early this year, Ellison was the onty council member to back a zoning change that would have brought a $50 million shopping center to Ea- gan. Blomquist and other counoil members voted it down, sparking"a suit by the center's developer against ' the city and claims that the mayor should not have participated in the decision because of her business ties to a rival developer. Blomquist, who had received free rent for her video stores from the rival developer, denied any wrongd6- ing. She argued that the city was only following its long-range guide plan in denying rezoning for the center, which would have generated $1.5 million in taxes annually. "The guide has that land destined to be duplexes," Ellison said. "But the shopping center was too good to pass up as far as I was concerned. We need forward -looking leadership, not looking to the past to justify deci- sions made 10 or 15 years ago." Ellison acknowledged that many of the retailers slated for the aborteFd center will locate in a nearby site. But, he added, Blomquist should have been more careful to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Blomquist said the controversy has strengthened her support for the Nov. 3 election. "People have been angered by the harassment," she said. "It was hyped up just to make the council and my- self look bad. Citizens realize that and have been extremely support- ive."