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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING broadstreet.zone(48036);
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Forest Lake in the Council Chambers of the Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, Minnesota on March 22, 2017 at 7:00 oclock p.m. The hearing will be to consider the request of the applicant, Gaughan Companies, for Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval and a Conditional Use Permit at 220 Lake Street North in the City of Forest Lake, Washington County, Minnesota. All persons who wish to be heard thereon will be heard at that time and place.
Dated this 6th of March, 2017
Donovan Hart
Zoning Administratorbroadstreet.zone(50962);
Published in the
Forest Lake Times
March 9, 2017
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING broadstreet.zone(48036);
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Forest Lake in the Council Chambers of the Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, Minnesota on March 22, 2017 at 7:00 oclock p.m. The hearing will be to consider the request of applicant, Ben Winnick of Winnick Supply, for a Conditional Use Permit amendment at 92 11th Avenue SW in the City of Forest Lake. The applicant has requested to amend the current CUP to remove the requirement for landscape screening of the property. This application was previously tabled at the December 28, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. All persons who wish to be heard thereon will be heard at that time and place.
Dated this 6th day of March, 2017
Donovan Hart
Zoning Administratorbroadstreet.zone(50962);
Published in the
Forest Lake Times
March 9, 2017
661362

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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING broadstreet.zone(48036);
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Forest Lake in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, Minnesota on March 22, 2017 at 7:00 oclock p.m. The hearing will be conducted to hear all persons present upon the Conditional Use Permit Amendment application to reconstruct the parking lot at the ISD 831 District Offices at 6100 210th Street North in the City of Forest Lake, Washington County, Minnesota. A Conditional Use Permit Amendment is required because the District Office is located in a residential zoning district. The applicant is Forest Lake Area Schools. All persons who wish to be heard thereon will be heard at that time and place
Dated this 6th of March, 2017
Donovan Hart
Zoning Administratorbroadstreet.zone(50962);
Published in the
Forest Lake Times
March 9, 2017
661355

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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING broadstreet.zone(48036);
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Forest Lake in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, Minnesota on March 22, 2017 at 7:00 oclock p.m. The hearing will be conducted to hear all persons present upon the land use application for a variance at 18917 Everton Avenue to allow construction of an accessory structure within the side-street setback. The applicant is Jeff Larson who resides in the City of Forest Lake, Washington County, Minnesota, at the property legally described as: Fairview Farms 2nd Addition, Lot 5, Block 1. All persons who wish to be heard thereon will be heard at that time and place.
Dated this 6th of March, 2017
Donovan Hart
Zoning Administratorbroadstreet.zone(50962);
Published in the
Forest Lake Times
March 9, 2017
661353

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All night senior party volunteers
The Forest Lake all night senior party committee is seeking volunteers to help plan the 2017 party. If interested, email flseniorparty@gmail.com. The all night party will be held June 9 after graduation. Visit goo.gl/5eRyVF to sign up for a volunteer spot.
Hockey bus
Miller and Stevens will be hosting Coach bus transportation to the boys state hockey tournament March 10 with the bus departing at 4 p.m. from 92 S. Lake St. The game ticket is not included. Please RSVP to amber@millerstevens.com or call 651-462-0206.
Family history day
The Hardwood Creek Library will host a family history day March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring photo and memorabilia scanning, free family portraits, a seminar on preserving your digital memories (11 a.m.), local stories told by Brent Peterson of the Washington County Historical Society (1 p.m.), and a seminar on geneaology basics (2 p.m.). Pre-register at the library or

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Beloved Father, Brother, Husband, SonGerald Brott, age 73, of Burleson, TX, formerly of Scandia, MN passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in South Padre Island, TX on February 27, 2017.
Jerry enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, motorcycling, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survived by wife, Laverne; children, David Brott (Tammy), Kelly Garbe (Randy), Lisa Brott, Laura Martinson (Bill); step-children in Texas, Steven (Joselyn), Sherry (Chris); grandchildren, Christopher, Gus, Katelyn, Arriana, Talia, and Gavin; brother, Bruce (Eileen); sister, Karen (Ray); nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends.
Visitation 10:30 a.m., Mass 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., burial after Mass, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St. Mary’s, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Luncheon will follow burial.

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Photo by Jason DeMoeEric Ernst opened the doors to his Ernie’s Eatery on Feb. 28.
After years working in restaurants and around food in a variety of ways, Eric Ernst knew it was time to settle in to a place of his own where the creativity could be all his own. Through a somewhat odd series of events, downtown Forest Lake became home to his Ernie’s Eatery.
“I came and ate at what used to be Cilantro’s, and although I wasn’t a big fan of the food, I was curious about the space,” Ernst said. “Two months later, I saw that it was available on Craigslist, and I couldn’t believe my eyes.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
Ernst contacted the landlords of the space at 143 Lake St. N. and learned that they had no idea that a business was being sold out of their space on Craigslist. After a short discussion, a proper price was agreed upon,

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters will be accepted for the Open Forum for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Letters may be sent to Forest Lake Times, 146 N. Lake St., Suite 125, Forest Lake, or by e-mail to ryan.howard@ecm-inc.com. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed with the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Deadline is noon Monday. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters and assure that rules of libel and good taste are not violated. Letters by the same writer will not be published more than once per calendar month.
My president, and yoursbroadstreet.zone(48036);
There are a lot of “He’s not my president” protests going on around the country. I think this is a disservice to our democracy.
I didn’t vote for Trump and I don’t much care for his policies, but he is my president, and I have to live with that.
Whether someone likes Trump

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Young girls between the ages of 9 and 12 years are invited to apply for the title of 2017 Miss Pre-Teen Washington County. Miss Pre-Teen Washington County will represent her county at the Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota pageant, held at the Wellstone Center April 29.
The young lady chosen as Miss Pre-Teen Washington County will become an ambassador from the Washington County area and will receive an official title and sash. She will also receive a prize package and chance to represent Minnesota in hometown events, parades, and state events.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Pre-teens will compete in personal interview, on-stage interview, fun fashion wear, and evening wear. Pre-teen ladies living in Washington County who are interested in applying should visit www.misspreteenminnesota.com, write for a bio-form to Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota International Pageant, P.O. Box 240537, Apple Valley, Mn, 55124-0537, call 952-432-6758, or email pagunltd@frontiernet.net.

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This year, the American Legion Post 225, Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion will again sponsor 11th grade students from the Forest Lake area to attend the Legion Boys and Girls state events. The boys attend MN Boys State for a week in June (11 to 17) at St John’s in Collegeville. The MN Girls State candidates attend the same week, but at Bethel University and at the Capitol in St Paul. Students learn about local and state government in a practical experiential training program.
Qualified junior boys and girls will exhibit the qualities of leadership, good character, scholarship, citizenship, and interest in Americanism.
The point of contact for Forest Lake High School is Mr. Stang, North Lakes Academy is Mr. Stewart, LILA is Mrs. Peterson, and ALC, homeschool and CLBS is Ron Miller (651-464-5549).broadstreet.zone(48036);
Each candidate should write a page or two highlighting their qualifications and interest due the morning of

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