9.h. DRAFT Spring 2016 NewsletterVOLUME 10, ISSUE 1 APRIL 2016
A twice -yearly publication for residents of the City of Scandia, Minnesota
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FRONTIER TO EXPAND AND SUPPORT
BROADBAND SERVICES
Frontier has accepted $27,551,363 to expand and support broadband services throughout our Minnesota service
area from the CAF II program.
Like the communities that will benefit from this program, Frontier is excited about getting started with the CAF II
program. Frontier was the first company in the nation that has agreed to accept the funds and partner with the FCC
to reach these locations. The FCC has provided a model that has more than 46,910 homes and businesses that are
eligible throughout the Minnesota serving area. Right now, we are reviewing that model and planning our strate-
gy, and the entire Scandia. exchange is scheduled to be completed in 2016. These projects will result in upgrad-
ing 4 existing remote serving offices and adding 10 new serving offices to reach our existing customers.
Once completed, customers served out of these new devices will receive the minimum internet service of 10/1
Mbps with faster speeds available if a customer chooses. Under the current FCC guidelines, we have until the end
of 2017 to complete the first 40 percent of the States build out. The FCC considers this a six -year project, and it will
likely take every bit of that to complete all the projects scheduled for the Northern Minnesota district. So, while we
know everyone wants to know where and when we will be starting, there's still a lot of work to be done before we
get to the point of releasing the remaining project list.
Here is a link to the FCC's map for eligible areas. Upon viewing this map, please note that the FCC has explained
there is some flexibility to shift deployment among the eligible areas per state.
https://www.fcc. gov/maps/fcc-connect-america-phase-ii-final-eligible-areas-map.
Frontier
Kirk Lehman, General Manager Northern Minnesota
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY
Every year there are thousands of fraudulently filed taxes just
in MN that the IRS deals with. The sooner that your taxes are r,
filed, the less of a chance criminals have to file under your
name. With that, there are thousands of fraudulent phone calls T 9-1-1
claiming to be the IRS. The phone call is automated and states
the IRS is filing suit against you if you don't pay a certain amount of back taxes.
If the money is not paid, there will be a warrant out for your arrest. The IRS will
never call anyone. If payment, or further information is needed, the IRS will
only contact you through a letter. If there are any questions, call the Washing-
ton County Sheriff's Office at 651.439.9381 to report the incident or your tax
service for further information.
Always remember to keep your houses and vehicles locked when not home.
Try not to have important information or money mailed or sent to your house.
Be sure to always report suspicious people, vehicles and activity by calling
911 immediately. For further information or questions, email me,
Deputy Brandon Yetter, at Brandon.Yetter@co.washington.mn.us.
Inside this issue:
Filings Open for
City Offices
2
Election Judges Needed
2
Clip and Save Elections
Calendar
2
Recycling
3
Spring Cleanup Week
3
Hazardous Materials and
Electronics
3
Short Takes
3
Community Calendar
4
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Filings Open for City Offices August 2, 2016
Scandia will elect a Mayor and two Candidates may withdraw from the election by filing
City Council Members at the November 8 general an Affidavit of Withdrawal with the City Clerk not later
election. The Mayor serves a two-year term, and than 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Filing fees
Council Members serve four-year terms. The terms of are not refundable.
Mayor Simonson and Council Members Lee and Ness
end in 2016. Qualifications for candidates are:
Filing opens Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and ends on
Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Office hours for filing are
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and will be
open until 5 p.m. on the last day of the filing period.
Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the
City Clerk, signed in the presence of a notary, and pay
a $2.00 filing fee. The filing fee is waived if a petition
is submitted containing 500 signatures of eligible vot-
ers, or 2% of the number of persons who voted in the
last election for that office, whichever is less. Candi-
dates are placed on the ballot without party designa-
tion.
Election Judges Needed
• Eligible voter
• At least 21 years of age when assuming office
• Resident of the City for thirty days preceding the
General Election (November 8, 2016)
• Has not filed for another office in the same
election
Compensation for Scandia. City Council Members is
currently (2016):
• Mayor: $3,882.96 annually
• Council Member: $3,148.38 annually
During the Primary and General Elections, Scandia will need election judges to staff the local polling place, adminis-
ter election procedures, and ensure that the rights of voters are protected on Election Day. Serving as an election
judge provides an opportunity to learn more about the election process and serve the community.
With advance notice, employers must allow workers time off to serve as election judges. Qualifica-
tions for serving include being eligible to vote in Minnesota, being fluent in English, and completing
a two-hour training session (scheduled for July 12, 2016). Election judges need to be able to com-
municate clearly with voters, pay attention to detail, and enjoy helping others. Election judges are
paid an hourly wage of $9.00. Would you like to serve? Call the City office at 651.433.2274 no later
than Thursday, June 9. 1 7
CLIP AND SAVE — 2016 Elections Calendar
Friday, June 24— Absentee voting begins for Thursday, August 18, 5 p.m. --Deadline to with- ;
• Primary Election through Monday, August 8 draw filings for Mayor and Council
Tuesday, July 19, 5 p.m.— Last day to pre- Friday, September 23— Absentee voting begins
register for Primary Election. After this date, for General Election, through Monday,
register at the polls on Election Day November 7
Tuesday, August 2— Filings for Mayor and City Tuesday, October 18, 5 p.m.— Last date to pre -
Council races open through Tuesday, August 16 register for General Election. After this date, reg- •
at 5 p.m. ister at the polls on Election Day ;
Monday, August 8, 5 p.m. —Absentee voting for Monday, November 7, 5 p.m. —Absentee voting •
Primary Election closes for General Election closes
Tuesday, August 9, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.— Primary Tuesday, November 8, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.— General ;
Election Day Election Day
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Recycling: Make a Difference
Minnesotans are among the best recyclers in the country, and our region strongly believes in recycling. But, there
are still people who don't recycle. Scandia has contracted with SRC to provide residents with a single -sort recy-
cling cart, at no charge, even if regular trash service is with another company. Most plastics, paper, glass bottles,
and metal food and beverage cans can be recycled through the curbside recycling program. Call SRC at
651.464.2321 for more details. Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees! Some items can't be recycled
at home, but they are accepted at other programs, such as batteries, electronics and propane tanks. RethinkRecy-
cling.com has an easy -to -use guide to help citizens recycle more at home, at work or on the go. Download the
"Know What to Throw Guide" and recycle with confidence!
Spring Cleanup Week
City -Wide Cleanup Week is scheduled for Saturday,
tion prices. Be prepared to show proof of residency such
April 30, through Saturday, May 7, at the SRC/Forest Lake
as a driver's license. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to
Sanitation site in Wyoming, MN. Residents may drop off
noon on Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
rubbish items not taken by their regular trash hauler such
through Friday. Please call SRC at 651.464.2321 for more
as appliances, tires, furniture, mattresses, scrap metal
information. A pricing schedule is posted on the City's
and wood at the SRC facility located at 6320 East Viking
website.
Boulevard, Wyoming, MN. During this week, Scandia
residents will receive a 20% discount off regular collec-I
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Hazardous Materials and Electronics
Washington County will sponsor special one -day household hazardous waste collections throughout the county at no
cost throughout the year. Nearby collections are scheduled at the Hugo Public Works Building on April 30"' from 8
a.m. to noon, and at the Forest Lake Transit Center (enter at Headwaters Parkway) on June 41h from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. See
the County website for more information. For details go to https://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1942
Short Takes
CONSTRUCTION
Scandia will have a busy summer of
road construction.
Reconstruction - Scheduled for recon-
struction during the summer will be
236 Street, 237"' Street, Novak Ave-
nue and portions of Oldfield Avenue
from 240th and south.
Sealcoating and crack -filling - Sched-
uled for this summer are Parrish
Road, Pomroy Road, Penfield Avenue,
Peabody Trail, and 215" Street.
Washington County will be adding a
left turn lane on southbound Manning
Trail into the Big Marine Park
Reserve. Construction is expected
to start in early May with completion
within 4 to 5 weeks.
MN DOT will be working on Hwy 8
from TH 95 to Taylors Falls starting
this spring and lasting into the fall.
While TH 97 is not on the car or truck
traffic detour, increased traffic on
TH 97 should be expected.
LOG HOUSE LANDING
IMPROVEMENTS
The City, the Carnelian -Marine -St.
Washington County will be adding a Croix Watershed District, the DNR,
turning lane at the intersection of and the National Park Service are
Lofton Avenue and Scandia Trail (Hwy working together on the reconstruc-
97). Construction is expected to start tion of the boat landing at Log House
in early May with completion within 5 Landing. Construction is anticipated
to 6 weeks. to begin in early fall.
SCANDLti ON THE "GROW"
Building activity was on the grow in
2015. A total of 197 permits were
issued for an increase in valuation of
$8,600,000. This is an increase from
2014 when 147 permits were issued
with a value of $5,200,000.
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Scandia, MN 55073
Phone: 651.433.2274
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City Council:
Randall Simonson, Mayor
651.538.4320
Dan Lee
651.433.4309
Chris Ness
651.707.5689
Jim Schneider
651.433.3692
Bob Hegland
651.538.2129
Regular Council Meeting:
Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Council Work Session:
First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission:
First Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
City Staff:
Neil Soltis, Administrator
Brenda Eklund,
Deputy Clerk
Colleen Firkus, Treasurer
Dave Williams, Public Works
Director
Mike Hinz, Fire Chief
Andy Pratt, Attorney
Eckberg Lammers
Ryan Goodman, Engineer
Bolton & Menk
Sherri Buss, Planner, TKDA
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PERMIT #6
Community Calendar, April 2016—September, 2016
April
• April 11, 5 p.m. Board of Appeal
and Equalization, Community
Center Board Room.
• April 24, Minnesota Ironman
Bicycle Ride
• April 29-30, May 1: Gammelgar-
den Opening Weekend; Celebra-
tion of Hemslojden: Blade and
Hammer
• April 30-May 7, Spring Cleanup
Collection Week, SRC, Wyoming
May
• May 7, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lions
Chicken Dinner Benefit,
Community Center
• May 29, Immigrant for a Day;
Gammelgarden
• May 30, Memorial Day, Office
Closed
June
• June 8, Opening Day-Scandia
Farmers Market (3:30-6:30 pm);
Runs June 8-September 28
• June 21, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bloodmobile at Community
Center
• June 25, Midsommar Dag,
Gammelgarden
July
• July 4, Independence Day,
Office Closed
• July 9, St. Croix Fat Cat Triathlon
August
• August 2, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. National
Night Out, Community Center
• August 20, Spelmanstamma,
Gammelgarden
September
• September 5, Labor Day, Office
Closed
• September 10, Taco Daze Festival
• September 17-18, Marine Art Fair
SUMMER RECREATION
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For more information and a City meeting cal-
endar. see the website www.ci.scandia.mn.us.
For Gammelgarden events, see:
h ttp://Www.gammelgardenmuseum. org.