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2025 April - Spring NewsletterDedicated to Rural Community Values City of Scandia Scandia Community/ Senior Center 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: 651.433.2274 Fax: 651.433.5112 E-mail: mail@ci.scandi&mn.us Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Like uRn k I.,the most Up -to -Date Infomsation City Council. St- Kronmiller Mayor 651.53&0094 Mike Lubke 715.429.0786 Jerry Cusick 651.433.5865 Jim G ibble 651.303.8306 Kinten Libby 651.470.5644 Regular Council Meeting: Third Tuesday. 7:00 1!— Council Work Session: First Wednesday. 6:30 P.m. Planning commission: First Tuesday. 7:00 P.m. 01K St We MorelL City Administrator Brenda Eklund. City Clerk Veronica Korby. Treasurer Bee Stignani, Office Assistant Chad- Fischer. Director of Public Works Mike Hinz. Fire Chief Amanda Johnson, Attorney Eckberg Lammers Ryan Goodman, Engineer Bolton & Menk TI Hofer, Planner. Bolton & Menk PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Scandia, MN 55073 EDDM Household Scandia, MN 55073 Community Calendar, April 2025 - September, 2025 April • April 9, 7:30 a.m. Scandia Business Breakfast, Community Center • April 10, 6:30 p.m., Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails event, Expansion of Big Marine Park Reserve, Community Center • April 12, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny& Toy Swap, 8-11 a.m., Community Center • April 14, 5 p.m., Board of Appeal and Equalization, Community Center • April 22, 11 a.m., Third Anniversary Celebration with Mellerud, Sweden, Community Center • April 27, 1 pm., Earth Day shrub give-a- way and information, Friends of Scandia Parks & Trails, Hay Lake Park Pavillion May • May 3, Opening Weekend, Gammelgarden • May 7 and 14 3-6 p.m., Farmers Market Plant Sale, Community Center Parking Lot • May 26, Memorial Day, Office Closed • May 29-31, Community Wide Garage Sale For more information and a City meeting calendar, see the Website www.citvofscandia.com See Community Calendar online for Foot Care Nurse Services available in the Community Center June •June 2, 1-7 p.m. Blood Drive, Scandia Marine Lions, Community Center • June 4, 3-6 p.m., Scandia Farmers Market Opens, Community Center • June 19, Juneteenth, Office Closed • June 28, Midsommer Day, Gammelgarden July • July 4, Independence Day, Office Closed August August 5, 6-8 p.m., National Night Out, Community Center August 13, 3 p.m. Scandia Family Fun Day, Community Center— 6p.m. Lilleskogen Park • August 16, Spelmanstamma, Gammelgarden September September 1, Labor Day, Office Closed • September 6, Taco Daze Festival For Gammelgarden events, see: cvcvw. gamm elgardenm use um.or For Scandia Marine Lions events, see: www.scandiam arine/ions.oro VOLUME 19, ISSUE 1 APRIL 2025 A twice -yearly publication forresidents of the City of Scandia, Minnesota Message from the Mayor g Y G'' hk�� As we look forward to spring and summer, please join me in recognizing several �� - 'AV LTT� notable staffing milestones. Mayor Christine Maefsky retired after 8 years, and two fresh faces joined the City Council: James Gribble and Kirsten Libby. The City of Scandia also welcomes new Treasurer, Veronica Korby, bidding farewell to Colleen Firkus, after 29 years of faithful service. Scandia is a great place to live and work as evidenced by the longevity of other staff members celebrating significant anniversaries this year: Brenda Eklund-21 years, Jeff Anderson-15 years, and Brenda "Bee" Stignani- 5 years. Some of the recent business comings and goings in Scandia include: The Har Salon closed after 8 years in the community. Scandia Tobacco is moving into a new location in the Scandia Plaza II building. The Osceola Medical Center begins construction on a new Scandia Clinic soon. The Scandia Mercantile closed after 12 years. Washington County opened a new North Environmental Center and moved their North Yard Waste Site. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is going to study what Scandia business owners would like the City to do to help drive revenue to them and make them more sustainable. If you own a small business in Scandia, we want to hear from you! Please send us an email at mail(a),ci.scandia.mn.us with your contact information and thoughts. Also, consider attending the next business breakfast on April 9th to network with other business owners and learn things we already have in place to help you. The EDA and Tourism Committee sponsor these breakfasts several times a year. Please check out the calendar at the back of this newsletter for upcoming events. Other ways to see what's happening in Scandia are found at www.cityofscandia.com, as well as "City of Scandia, Minnesota" Facebook and NextDoor accounts. 4th Annual Steve Kronmiller, Mayor, All • City -Wide Garage Sale s.kronmiller(a�ci.scandia.mn.us ��` ` `� The 4"' Annual City -Wide Garage sale aeia CITIES be Thursdaydentsa r�SISTER May31l dbusi uses May 316'. All residents and businesses Scandia 41 r Mellerud are encouraged to register their Three Cheers for Three Years: garage sale to be included in the digital map. Registration is free at Third Anniversary Celebration — citvofs candia. com/G araoe Sale, or contact staff during regular business Get ready for an unforgettable as our Swedish friends share an energetic hours for assistance (651) 433-2274. celebration of friendship and music as we recap of their recent trip to Scandia Please register by Friday, May 2"d and mark our third anniversary of connection during the 2024 Taco Daze celebration. mark your calendars to both sell and between Scandia and our sister city, Plus, enjoy an entertaining look back at shop! Mellerud, Sweden! our own Swedish escapades from 2024, Inside this issue: Join us at the Scandia Community Center making this event a true fusion of cultural on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. for a exchange and fun. Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 2 lively 45-minute celebration full of music After the ceremony, the celebration Watershed News 2 and dynamic performances. "rolls" on with a traditional Swedish Fika. The celebration starts with enchanting Enjoy a spread of delightful Swedish Parks & Recreation News 2 performances from the renowned pastries and the famed Smorgastarta Unexpected Company Chorale and from (sandwich cake), thanks to the generous Website Announcement 2 Sweden, celebrated folk musicians, sponsorship of Security State Bank, and Public Works News 2 whose melodies promise to sweep you on the Scandia-Marine Lions. It's the perfect a cross -continental musical adventure. opportunity to relax, mingle, and toast to Scandia Fire 3 Adding an extra dose of charm, our very many more years of shared joy and Waste & Recycle 3 own 3rd-grade stars from Scandia cultural exchange. 2025 Assessments 3 Elementary will dazzle you with their Mark your calendars and join us for an sweet, spirited renditions —proving that unforgettable, fun -filled celebration of Spring Burning Restrictions 3 sometimes the best surprises come in friendship and togetherness. small packages! We can't wait to see you there! Scandia Maine Lions & 2025 Taco Daze 3 Experience a burst of excitement Community Calendar 4 Page 2 1 Gammelgarden Established in 1972, Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia fiber arts Museum of Scandia honors the and NAMI Swedish immigrants who founded the Mindful Creations support group listings. community and celebrates the story of all The museum has also expanded its resource immigrants to their new land. With eight library to include board & card games, and open-air museums throughout Minnesota, books in English and Swedish for use on- Gammelgarden Museum is the only one of site. A free Little Library has been installed this type in Washington County. Focusing on in the parking lot. Opening weekend is history, art, culture, and agriculture, May 3, 2025. Gammelgarden is the singular open-air museum devoted to preserving, presenting, https://crammelcrardenmuseum.orcr/ and promoting Swedish immigrant heritage in the United States. The museum has new Ti free programs including clubs for books, (_jOoA, �� Parks & Recreation News SpThe 0 City of Scandia will - Warming House at the Community Center opens launch an updated website for the cycling season on April 11'—water-bottle on Monday, April 7, 2025. filling fountain available inside and Bike Fix -It Consider sleuthing around Station outside. the new site, and give - Earth Day —TOY SWAP during the Lion's feedback — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, on Saturdil mail ay, Apr(aDci.scandia.mn.us 12", 8-11 a.m., bring gently used, still working, all pieces included toys appropriate for ages 1-5. Wood, silicone, metal, plastic and other toys including large -motor -development items like trikes welcome. Please only new'labels-on' stuffed toys. All toys must be small enough for one person to carry. Leftover toys will be donated to Family Pathways. Help us reduce waste AND give a kid a fun, new toy! - Scandia Family Fun Day start at the Scandia Farmers Market for a famous Midco market bag and stroll over to Lilleskogen Park to vote on creative stories written by Scandia Elementary School students. Enjoy a free dinner in the park, complements of Midco. Join your friends and neighbors on Wednesday, August 13th, 3-7p.m. -Community Center Tennis/Pickleball Court Look for information on the Grand Reopening of the Community Center tennis /pickleball courts coming in the summer of 2025. Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed Are you dealing with ice heave damage on your lakeshore propertyP We want to help and give you peace -of-mind that your restoration efforts will comply with state and local requirements and can be completed in a timely manner to enjoy the open water season! Most restoration can occur with simple notification and without fees or permits. To simplify notification requirements, we are encouraging everyone to enter basic information about the property and ownership via this easy online form: tinvurl.com/2025IceHeave Submittal of this form will be considered the notification/ application to all entities (DNB, City, Watershed, and WCD). Thank you for your partnership in protecting the shoreline and water quality of yourlake. 1 Public Works • Road Maintenance: Public Works request through our online submission staffwill be working this spring portal (aD www.cityofscandia.com/ patching potholes and prepping RoadReoort , We encourage you to use it alcoming Spring is usually long awaited areas for larger patch work this as it helps us to serve residents of Scandia d comes and goes too fast. Public summer to assist areas of roadway last more efficiently and effectively. )rks is eager to start or continue until a full reconstruction can take Djects in 2025 this Spring and through place. If you missed any information about a construction season. upcoming projects, please contact City • Tennis/Pickleball Courts: The Hall or Public Works with questions. we move into the Spring season, we project will resume this spring . uld like to share some updates with you Public Works has two open Summer out upcoming plans for the year. Although there maybe some delays or Seasonal positions available for the obstacles during the construction season, 2025 season. A full job description Road Construction: Shorter road remember to give a friendlywave to the and application is available at sections this year have been crews working in your area serving you. proposed to be reconstructed west of www.citvofscandia.com/lobs Manning Trail: Manning Tr. Ct. Cr., If you notice any area of concern and We hope you all have a safe and 215"' St N, and 202itl St N. would like to report a pothole, tree down, Wonderful Spring and Summer this year. %I— or other issue; please submit a resident Waste & Recycle -Waste & Recycling Services —Scan is s singe Fauler, as e Management provides waste and recycling services for all Scandia residents. For information about 2025 rates and additional services available, go to www.citvofscandia.com/ WMContract. WM does accept clean plastic bottles and tubs with the symbols #1, #2, and #5. You CAN also recycle empty tin, aluminum and steel cans, glass food and beverage containers (clear, brown, or green,) paper, newspaper and magazines as well as flattened, uncoated cardboard and paperboard. - Film Plastic Recycling - Bring clean and dry plastic film products to the collection bin in the Community Center. Accepting grocery bags, produce bags, newspaper sleeves, bread bags, bubble wrap and other soft film plastics ( recycling numbers 2 and 4). A collection bin is also located in the Cenex Federated Coop store in town. -Volunteers! Additional support volunteers are needed to fill in occasionally in the Film Plastic Recycling program with NextTrex. Scandia has kept an average of 1,000# of film plastic out of landfills each year for the last three years. Please call city staff for more information on how you could contribute to keep this program running, (651) 433-2274. -The North Environmental Center in Forest Lake is open! Located at 6065 Headwaters Pkwy, residents can drive through and drop off items that don't belong in the trash. Items like household chemicals, batteries, electronics, recycling, food scraps, and more are accepted. There is a Free Product Room located inside the Environmental Center where residents may browse the shelves and bring home products such as paints, stains, automotive fluids, and household cleaners. Learn more and view hours at www. WashCORecycles. com/EnviroC enter -Scrap Metal is a recycling superstar - it can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality. Pipes, auto parts and other large metal items should NOT go in standard recycling bins, as they can damage processing equipment. Instead, take these to dedicated scrap metal facilities. We are hiring THREE new members! If you or someone - More Recycling News—www.cityofscandia.com/Recycle you know lives or works within 8 minutes the Scandia Fire Hall, and might be interested or want to i 2025 Assessments learn more, go to � Washington County has released the 2025 assessment www.ScandiaFire.com �� information for the City of Scandia. The Market value of all ... illli or call us at 651-433- - taxable properties in Scandia increased by 3.8% from the 43831 Assessor 2024 assessment. The breakdown of Market Value change is Applications are due Patrick Pushek as follows: 232 parcels decreased 25-1%, 1110 parcels April 11"'. '; 'i i '0 decreased 1-0%, 1058 parcels increased 1-10%, and 181 parcels increased 10-25%. If you have questions, you are Spring Burning Restrictions encouraged to contact Patrick Poshek, the City's Assessor, at 651.430.0360 or attend the Local Board of The DNR has announced spring burning restrictions are in effect Review & Equalization meeting on Monday April 141h 2025 at until further notice. Burning permits for brush or yard waste are restricted. 3'x 3' recreational campfires are allowed. For more 5-6:00 pm at Scandia Community Center,14727 209th St N information, go to www.citvofscandia.com/BurnPermit (listed on your valuation notice) Scandia Marine Lions & 2025 Taco Daze hiss are still being served. In honor of this (milestone) anniversary, the Scandia The Scandia-Marine Lions Club is made volunteer ophthalmic personnel. A drop- Marine Lions are requesting submissions up of members from, in, and around the box is located in the Scandia Plaza of fond memories of Taco Daze which can communities of Scandia and Marine on St. parking lot. Aluminum cans are also be sent to prezesmlions.com. Croix. We work together on numerous collected at the local Cenex gas station. events to serve and donate back to the The Lions also sponsor community events, If you are interested in joining a club local community. such as Taco Daze and breakfast events. whose motto is We Serve, please check out our website, come to a meeting, or In 2024 the Scandia Marine Lions This year is the 50'h anniversary of Taco talk to one of us when you see us around ollected 3,500 pairs of glasses which will Daze. From a tennis court fundraiser in town. / be distributed worldwide by 1975 to the present-day extravaganza, httos://www.scandiamarinelions.org/ Apply today! _ Scandia Fire and Rescue }� Scandia Fire and Rescue responds to all Medical, Auto, and Fire -related calls in our service area. 0 We pay for each member to become a Nationally Registered EMT and complete the Fire 1 and 2 courses 0 There are no shifts or members living at the hall. We respond from our homes to calls we are available for. }� Regular training occurs three evenings per month. }� We are paid for calls we respond to and attended trainings. An additional firefighter pension is provided upon vestment/retirement. }� Access to additional benefits/perks. }� All firefighters have separate 'full-time' careers/lives, this commitment is in addition and upon availability. If you call 911 in our response service area, we will be there, often beating the Sheriff or Paramedic to your call. We have: • a boat for water rescues • a dive team for dive rescues • an inflatable raft for ice rescues • a UTV for farm/woods rescues • a brush truck for grass fires • water tenders for water supply • engines for large fires • jaws of life for auto calls • a rescue truck for medical calls • LOADS of hand tools and small engine tools for everything from downed tree removal, to confined space entry, to vehicle stabilization, to wedding ring removal. No matter the call, we have the tools and the PEOPLE to respond quickly and effectively!