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Thursday, August 7, 2008 — Eden Prairie News — Page 17
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Deli Express, the nation’s largest supplier of hot and cold sandwiches sold through convenience stores, was recognized with the 2007 Vendor Partnership Award from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). The award recognizes Deli Express for its outstanding service to AAFES through continued sales growth and effective promotions and programs, according to a news release. “AAFES provides products and services to military families worldwide, generating funds that supplement military morale, welfare and recreation programs. Deli Express hot and cold sandwiches, bakery items and other food goods are sold at AAFES Shoppettes (on-base convenience stores) both domestically and overseas.” AAFES sales of Deli Express food items were up 44 percent in 2007 over 2006. Today AAFES is Deli Express’ third largest retail customer. Founded in 1955, Deli Express sandwiches can be found in more than 26,000 convenience stores, drug stores, vending machines, and other grocery outlets across the country. The company sells 75 million sandwiches every year. For more information about Deli Express, visit www. deliexpress.com.
Minnesota Bank & Trust adds personnel Minnesota Bank & Trust, which recently opened in Suite 110 at Centennial Lakes Park, 7701 France Ave. S., in Edina, has added several professionals to its banking team. The bank, located in a 6,000-square-foot suite designed to meet the needs of its clients, has no traditional teller windows, nearly a dozen private offices, conference rooms and daily business publications. Minnesota Bank & Trust provides an array of financial services for businesses, individuals and families. The recent appointments include: Natalia Armitage of Eden Prairie, senior vice president of business banking. She has 23
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Pictured at the award presentation are (left to right) Michael Howard, COO of AAFES; Paul Stagner, president, Global Military Marketing; Michelle Nurse, buyer, retail foods, AAFES; Ron Brockwell, division manager of Deli Express; Tom H. Sween, president of Deli Express; Brigadier General Francis Hendricks, deputy commander/director EEO, AAFES.
years of banking experience with M&I Bank, Excel Bank Minnesota and U.S. Bank in the areas of commercial real estate, commercial banking and finance. Armitage earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. Deb Nilson of Eden Prairie is vice president and portfolio manager. She has more than 25 years of banking experience as a credit analyst and commercial banker. Prior to joining Minnesota Bank and Trust, Nilson was a credit analyst in the commercial real estate group with M&I Bank. Prior to M&I, she worked for Excel Bank and U.S. Bank. She has bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota. Visit www.mnbankandtrust.com or call 888512-6268 to learn more about Minnesota Bank & Trust. The bank is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
EDUCATION NOTES New president appointed to HTC According to a news release from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Web site, “Cecilia Y.M. Cervantes was appointed president of Hennepin Technical College today by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. Cervantes, 59, is president of the College of Alameda in Alameda, Calif. Previously, she served as associate vice president for lifelong learning and career-technical education at El Paso Community College District in Texas; provost of the Transmountain campus of El Paso Community College District; associate campus director for instruction and associate professor of reading at Doña Ana Community College in New Mexico and vice president of academic affairs at Western New Mexico University. Cervantes also serves on the board and executive committee of the American Association of Community Colleges. ‘I am pleased that we attracted such a talented leader to our system, said Chancellor James H. McCormick. ‘Hennepin Technical College has many outstanding programs, and under Dr. Cervantes’ leadership, I am confident that the college
will expand its innovative approaches to benefit students and the community.’ Ruth Grendahl, vice chair of the Board of Trustees, who participated in candidate interviews, said, ‘I believe Dr. Cervantes will lead the college in developing more partnerships with business and industry to ensure graduates receive a well-rounded education, one that equips them to be highly qualified workers and engaged citizens.’ ‘I am excited to be part of the next successful chapter of Hennepin Technical College,’ Cervantes said. ‘I will work diligently with my Hennepin Technical team to ensure that the college remains as the top provider of technical education in this area and beyond. And I will make sure that Hennepin Technical College partners with our communities of color to attract more first-generation college students and students of color.’ Cervantes’ other experiences include being dean of continuing education, dean of arts and humanities and director of federal projects at Community College of Denver; reading coordinator of the Right to Read project at the Denver Public Library and an elementary teacher in the Ysleta Public Schools in Texas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish,
a master’s degree in education from the University of Texas, El Paso, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Colorado. Cervantes’ appointment becomes effective Oct. 1. She will replace Marvin Patterson, who has been serving as interim president since former president Kathryn Jeffery resigned. Hennepin Technical College serves more than 8,200 students in credit courses annually and provides a wide array of diplomas, certificates and associate degree programs. The search committee was headed by Keith Stover, president of South Central College.”
the spring semester dean’s list at Northwestern University.
Jennie Hedberg, David Dassenko and Paul Bennett.
The following students from Eden Prairie participated in the May 3 commencement at Augsburg College: Daniel Forseth, Brett Johnson, Allison Matts, Brett Nelson and Kim Nguyen. Marit Sletten participated in the June 29 commencement ceremonies.
Graduate from UW-River Falls
Graduate from Luther
The following students from Eden Prairie were awarded their bachelor’s degrees this spring from UW-River Falls: Kelly Soon Ae Harri, Robin Joy Jeon Mobarry and Jason David Usher.
The following students from Eden Prairie earned their degree from Luther College this spring: Dawndra Thompson, Jace Senske, Cathy Gilroy and Jordan Jensen.
On Carlson dean’s list
Nicholas Peters, son of Jackie and Gerry Peters of Eden Prairie, has been named to the spring dean’s list at University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management
Named to Northwestern dean’s list Allyson M. Westling, of Eden Prairie, has been named to
Named to dean’s list Thomas Matthew Walz of Eden Prairie was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at DePauw University.
Eden Prairie schools will host Susan Patrick, president and chief executive officer of the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) for an event at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Eden Prairie High School Auditorium. Community members are welcome to attend the talk in which she will speak about skills children will need to be successful in future job markets along with “how learning environments and delivery models are changing.”
Graduate from Drake The following students from Eden Prairie recently graduated from Drake University: Alexander Bulochnik, Frederick Ebinger, Rachel England, Rachael Giertz, Tracy Lossing and Stephanie Wagner.
Named to dean’s list at St. Olaf The following Eden Prairie Study abroad students were named to the dean’s list at St. Olaf College this spring: Sarah Wallis, David Swanson, Jeffrey Schneider,
Mackenzie Pearson of Eden Prairie spent her spring semester at St. Olaf College studying abroad in Costa Rica.
SCOUTING NEWS Earns Eagle Scout Calvin Patrick Peters, 18, of Eden Prairie, has earned the Eagle Scout Award, the “highest rank advancement award the Boys Scouts of America offers to Scouts.” Calvin will be recognized for the award this Thursday, at 7 p.m., at the Eden Prairie United Methodist Church. According to a news release, “each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community project to
earn his Eagle. Calvin planned, coordinated and executed a blood drive through Memorial Blood Centers. This event was held on March 8, 2008, at Victory Lutheran Church. Calvin had a personal goal of 56 units and a total of 57 were collected.” Additionally, Calvin, son of Tim and Kay Peters has served as Asst. Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Librarian, Asst. Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He will attend Bethel University this fall.
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(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3667) NOTICE Crown Castle USA (Crown) is proposing to modify the towers at the following sites: 1) NA Trailer #878435 - 7649 East Concord Blvd., Inver Grove Heights, Dakota Co.; 2) Lynwood #878540 - 5600 Lynwood Blvd., Mound, Hennepin Co.: and 3) Hampton Hills #878481 - 5313 Juneau Lane, Plymouth, Hennepin Co. Crown invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed towers on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Specific information regarding the project is available for viewing and comments should be sent to Julia Weigel at 2000 Corporate Drive in Canonsburg, PA 15317 or by calling 724-416-2000 during normal business hours. Comments must be received by August 16, 2008. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, July 31 and August 7, 2008; No. 3660) PUBLIC NOTICE CANDIDATE FILING DATES FOR EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL Filing for the office of City Council (two four-year terms) will open August 26, 2008 and close September 9, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Filings may be withdrawn no later than Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5 p.m. City elections will be held November 4, 2008. Kathleen Porta City Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3663) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKS & RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Eden Prairie will hold a Public Hearing on August 19, 2008 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, for the purpose of approving fees pertaining to 2009 Parks and Recreation fees and charges. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3664) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, August 11, 2008 - 7:00 PM City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Project: SuperValu Conference Center Addition Location: 11840 Valley View Road Developer: SuperValu, Inc. NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a
public hearing about a proposal for a 15,000 square foot conference center addition to the existing office building. This is the first of at least two public hearings on this project. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the following actions by the City: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 135 acres Planned Unit Development District Review on 37 acres Zoning District Amendment in the Office District on 37 acres Site Plan Review on 37 acres QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Michael Franzen, the project planner, at 952-949-8487. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Commission packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3665) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 7:00 PM City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Project: Super Valu Conference Center Addition Location: 11840 Valley View Road Developer: Super Valu, Inc. NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for a 15,000 square foot conference center addition to the existing office building. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the following actions by the City: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 135 acres Planned Unit Development District Review on 37 acres Zoning District Amendment in the Office District on 37 acres Site Plan Review on 37 acres QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact , the project planner, at 952-949-84 . Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Council packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3666)
“Interested persons are invited to comment on the wireless telecommunications facility proposed to be constructed at 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with respect to impacts on historic properties located at or near this facility, if any. The facility will consist of 120-foot light monopole tower. Comments regarding potential effects to historic properties should be submitted by mail to Regulatory Compliance Manager at 2001 Butterfield Rd, Ste. 1900, Downers Grove, IL 60515, or by calling (630)960-8400. Questions about this facility or this notice may also be directed to that address or phone number. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart I and Appendices B and C.” (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3668) City of Eden Prairie Request for Bid Sealed bids for the furnishing of one four wheel drive, pump and roll fire apparatus for use in accordance with the specifications as prepared by the City of Eden Prairie (City) will be received at the offices of the City at the address above until 2:00 PM on the 21st day of August 2008, then publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Chambers of the City of Eden Prairie, MN. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond in the amount equal to five (5%) percent of the bid and made payable to the City. Copies of the Bid Documents, including the specifications, may be obtained at the Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie Minnesota 55344-2230. All proposals shall be made a part of the proposed contract documents and shall be addressed to: George Esbensen Fire Chief, City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230 The outside of the sealed envelope must be marked “BID FOR FIRE ENGINE”. The right is reserved to accept or reject any and all bids. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 7, 2008; No. 3669)
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