Denmark Township
County adds land to St. Croix Bluffs park
The Washington County Board has authorized the purchase of 102 acres to add to the St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park in Denmark Township.
The nearly $3 million price tag will be paid with proceeds from the county's Land and Water Legacy Program. Washington County officials will request reimbursement from the Metropolitan Council for 75% of the cost.
The property owner, Rowe Trust, alerted the county about its interest in selling a portion of the property. After an appraisal, the County Board determined that the property, located on the park's northern boundary, was appropriate for inclusion with the park.
Mara Klecker
BLAINE
Five finalists chosen for city manager post
Blaine officials have selected five candidates to compete for the job of city manager, which will open when Clark Arneson retires later this summer.
The finalists are Nathan Burkett, Shakopee assistant city administrator; Bruce Messelt, Chisago County administrator; Barbara Sporlein, who recently served as deputy commissioner for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency; Michelle Wolfe, deputy city manager for Aurora, Colo.; and Jason Ziemer, Rogers city planner and community development coordinator.
The finalists were selected, with the help of a Texas-based recruitment firm, from a field of 38 applicants from 12 states and two countries. They will participate in a two-day interview process next week, including a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 24 at Blaine City Hall, 10801 NE. Town Square Drive.
Kevin Duchschere