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2014-07-18 Friday News The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works Engineering July 18, 2014 Code Enforcement Public Works The Parks Crew dug and installed a drainage ditch at the Kensington soccer fields. The tennis courts were cleaned. Soccer fields were fertilized. The Valley Park trail repair was paved. Downed brush was hauled out of the parks. The Marie Park hockey rink removal was finished. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. The transducer went bad at the Centre Pointe lift station and a new one was installed. The high water alarm went off at the St. Thomas lift station because rags were stuck in pump. Two rags were removed. Sanitary sewer lines were cleaned along High Point Road, Field Stone Drive, Copperfield Drive, Watersedge Terrace, Pond View Drive and Court, Stone Road, and High Point Court. Weeds were pulled at the Culligan and Lilydale lift stations. The Streets Crew did sign work. The dump gate was fixed. Mowing of weeds was finished. Some of the barricades were removed from Jacks Manufacturing. Centre Point Drive was blacktopped. Concrete was broken up at the storage site so it could be hauled away. Engineering City Projects (construction year) Hunter Lane/Orchard Place Neighborhood Improvements (2013) The project is considered substantially complete and minor repairs have been made to the base course of asphalt. The wear course (final lift) is scheduled for installation by the end of July, depending on weather. Highway 13 Trail Connection (2014) Construction is anticipated to begin shortly. A water main will need to be lowered in conjunction with this project. Saint Paul Regional Water Service will lower the main as soon as they have a crew free to do the work. The contractor is ready to start immediately after the water main correction. Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) The first (2014) phase of the project will reconstruct Victoria Road from Highway 13 in Lilydale to Marie Avenue and rehabilitate the Stratford/Walsh/ Rolling Green neighborhood. Construction is underway. Temporary water main has been installed, and removal of the old roadway along with water main replacement has begun. Reclaimed pavement material is being temporarily stored at Marie Park. Substantial completion th date for the project is September 27. Wentworth Avenue & Pilot Knob Road Trail Rehabilitation Projects (2014) The trails on Wentworth (Wachtler to Dodd) and Pilot Knob Road (I-494 to Highway 13) are scheduled for rehabilitation this summer. Tree trimming and removal along the trails has begun, and construction is anticipated in late July or early August. Preventative Maintenance (Crack Sealing & Sealcoating) Contract (2014) Crack sealing is complete, and sealcoating will follow later this month for designated neighborhoods. Those scheduled to receive a chip seal coat on their streets are Park Place, Highland Heights including Mayfield Heights Road, Copperfield, and North Ivy Falls. Additional neighborhoods are receiving crack sealing only. Homeowners are not assessed for this work, and will have access to their properties during construction. Temporary (hourly) no parking areas will be posted on streets being seal coated. Marie Avenue/I-35E Erosion Repairs (2014) Staff has been working with MnDOT on a project to repair erosion that has taken place in the northeast quadrant of the Marie Avenue and I-35E intersection. The project is being advertised. Bid opening is scheduled for July 30th. Kensington Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2015) City Council authorized staff to produce a Feasibility Report for the project. Once complete, the Feasibility Report will be presented to City Council (anticipated for the th August 19 meeting), and they will decide whether or not to proceed with the project design. The project is being developed at the request of the Kensington Homeowners Association. County Projects Delaware Avenue Resurfacing (2014) Dakota County will be resurfacing Delaware Avenue from Highway 110 south to I-494. This project will not widen or alter the lane alignment of Delaware, but will provide a new asphalt driving surface and new striping. The 2-3 week construction project is expected to begin the first week in August. Lexington Crosswalk at Victoria (2014) This project will install a center median in Lexington on the north side of the Victoria intersection and provide for a crosswalk to connect the trails on the east and west of Lexington. The left turn lane from southbound Lexington to eastbound Victoria will be removed. Construction is expected to begin during the first half of August. Lexington Avenue Sealcoating (2014) Dakota County will be seal coating (chip seal) Lexington Avenue from Vail Drive to Mendota Heights Road in July. This is a preventative maintenance measure to increase the life of the pavement that was put down in 2012 as part of the mill and overlay project. State Projects Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Reconstruction (I-494 to Highway 55 Eagan) This project is underway, and will reconstruct Dodd Road from the I-494 Interchange to Highway 55 in Eagan. Construction is expected to be substantially complete this summer. Detours will be posted as needed. I-35E Guardrail Installation (2014) MnDOT will be installing new guardrails along I-35E between Highway 13 and the Marie Avenue bridge. Staff attended the pre-construction meeting on Tuesday morning. The work is part of a metro-wide project, and the Highway 13 portion could happen anytime between August and September of next year. Notice will be given to the City prior to work beginning. Lane closures and traffic delays should be expected during off-peak travel times. Installation work is expected to last less than 2 weeks. Other Activities MN2050 Staff attended the quarterly meeting of the MN2050 group on Monday. MN2050 is producing a series of documentaries on the current state of our infrastructure and the importance infrastructure has on our daily lives. The documentaries are being produced in conjunction with TPT. The first documentary about water suppl group is starting work on the third episode which will focus on rails, ports, and airports. J 18, 2014 ULY The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department Traffic Tickets and Auto Insurance Rates CHIEF When car insurance companies determine your premiums, one of the biggest factors they look at is your history of traffic tickets. Statistically, having more traffic tickets and moving violations (i.e. an SERGEANT infraction you make when driving rather than parked) means that you are more likely to get into an accident and cost the car insurance company money. POLICEOFFICERS Every company has a different policy when it comes to traffic tickets. For example, one company may raise your rates for 3 years, and another may apply a surcharge, which can be removed after one year if you have no more speeding tickets or other traffic infractions on your driving record. Typically, insurance companies tend to Ðlook backÑ on your driving record 3, 5, or 7 years. While the adjustments to premiums for moving violations will vary among insurance companies and Steven the driverÓs record, you can expect to see larger rate increases for more serious infractions. If you are speeding, how much you were exceeding the speed limit matters as well. If you are issued a ticket while driving outside of your home state, you could still face a rise in the INVESTIGATIONS your car insurance. Most states participate in a program that allows the sharing of cost of information between states regarding traffic tickets/moving violations. SCHOOLRESOURCE Of course, the best way to avoid expensive premiums is to obey all traffic laws and drive safely to OFFICER avoid moving violations and accidents all together. Having a clean driving record is the best way to get the best car insurance rates. SUPPORTSTAFF S u b m i t t e d B y : RESERVES How do I get a ticket off my driving record? OfcoursetheanswerźƭƓ͸ƷeasybutingeneralifyouhaveaclassDķƩźǝĻƩ͸ƭlicense,which isthemostcommontypeoflicenseandallowsyoutodrivepersonalcarsandtrucks, mostmovingviolaons(speed,stopsigns,HOV,etc.)thatare5yearsoldareeligibleto CHAPLAINS beremoveduponrequest.AlcoholviolaonsthatareusedtoenhanceDrivingUnder theIn Ť uencearrestsarepermanent.Also,federalregulaonsprohibitanythingbeing removedfromacommercialķƩźǝĻƩ͸ƭlicenserecord. YoumaycalltheMinnesotaDepartmentofMotorVehiclesat6512966911oremail thematdvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us.Bepreparedtofullyidenfyyourself.Theywill reviewyourrequestandgetbacktoyouinamelymanner. 1 REWARD $1000 T M H C C HEENDOTAEIGHTSOMMUNITYRIMINAL A F (MHCCAF) $1000 PPREHENSIONUNDISOFFERINGA REWARDTOANYONEWITHINFORMATIONLEADINGTOTHE & () ARRESTCHARGINGOFASUSPECTSFORTHE : FOLLOWINGCRIME I M H, NTHECITYOFENDOTAEIGHTSDURINGTHEEVENINGHOURSBETWEEN T, 06/26ÐF, 06/27, & HURSDAYRIDAY M, 06/30Ð T, 07/01, ONDAYUESDAY & . 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Medical Friday 20:43 hours Officer Michael Shepard was dispatched to a report of a female who had called 911 asking for an ambulance because she was very intoxicated. Officer Shepard arrived at the front door which was standing open and announced himself. He heard a womanÓs voice say to come inside the home. He walked in and found the female resident sitting on a chair completely naked in front of her sliding glass door with the curtains open. When Officer Shepard asked why she didnÓt have any clothes on she stated, ÐI couldnÓt get them to work.Ñ A PBT indicated a BAC of .18. Paramedics were called per the femaleÓs request. Theft Saturday 16:10 hours Officer Peyton Fleming met with a Mendota Heights resident who stated that upon returning home after being out of town she discovered several pieces of jewelry valued at $11,150 missing. The victim states she did lock her doors before she left. There were no signs of forced entry and no suspects. At this time it is unknown if the items were stolen or misplaced. This case remains under investigation. Child Endangerment/AOA Saturday 18:47 hours Officer Michael Shepard assisted the MN State Patrol with a three vehicle crash. Officer Shepard found the occupants of the third car which had rear ended the middle car which pushed into the lead vehicle. The male driver was extremely intoxicated and ultimately arrested by the MN State Patrol for DWI. Officer Shepard observed a female passenger holding an infant. After speaking with the female passenger Officer Shepard observed that she smelled strongly of alcohol. A PBT administered by a state trooper gave a result of .18 BAC. It was determined by Officer Shepard and the other state troopers that the female passenger was not sober enough to care for her child. Dakota County Crisis was consulted and emergency foster care was found for the baby. The two dogs found in the vehicle were taken to Four Paws and the female passenger was sent to Ramsey County Detox. The drivers of the other two vehicles declined ambulance service. Dog Bite Monday 08:24 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a report of a dog bite. The mother of the victim stated that on Friday evening her son was riding his bike when the neighborÓs dog ran off of the neighborÓs property and bit him on the back of his leg. On Saturday the mother reported the incident to the neighbor. The veterinarian told the mother that the dogÓs rabies vaccination had expired in 2013 and the victim was sent to the hospital to receive his first round of shots. Officer Lambert notified the dogÓs owner of the 10 day quarantine period. The dogÓs owner complied and was also issued a citation for not registering his dog with the city of Mendota Heights per city ordinance 5.3.2. 3 Fraud Monday 11:24 hours Officer Bobby Lambert took a report from a resident who reported four fraudulent charges on their company credit card. The card was closed and she issued a new card by her credit card company. At this time it is unknown how the card was compromised. There are no known suspects and this case remains under investigation. OFP Violation Monday 20:50 hours Officer Michael Shepard and Officer Steve Meyer were dispatched to an Order For Protection (OFP) violation in progress. The caller indicated that the suspect was intoxicated and that part of his conditions for release were to abstain from alcohol. When officers arrived the caller acknowledged that she was allowing the suspect to stay with her in spite of the court ordered active OFP she had against him stated the suspect had left on foot. Officer Meyer and Officer Todd Rosse attempted to locate the suspect. The suspect was located and taken into custody by Officer Shepard. He was transported to Dakota County Jail and booked for violation of an order for protection. Charges against the female victim are under consideration for aiding and abetting a violation of order for protection. Fraud Thursday 09:24 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a report of fraudulent credit card charges made to a victimÓs account. The bank informed the victim the charges were made internationally and totaled $400. The victim stated she does not make on-line purchases and has no idea how her account information was compromised. This case is under investigation. Fire Thursday 22:54 hours Officer Todd Rosse, Officer Peyton Fleming, and Reserve Officer Randy Pentel responded to a residential garage fire. No one was inside the garage at the time. Mendota Heights Fire Department arrived on scene and officers assisted in the control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The fire department extinguished the fire and contained it to the detached garage before the fire spread further. Officers spoke with parties present at the fire and no one reported any suspicious activity or persons around the property. The Fire Marshal will conduct a complete fire investigation. One person was transported to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation. 4 ΏΖȝΐΐȡΏΖȝΐΖ2014YTD CallsforService1524479 ÑI Got CaughtÒ Campaign Citations27907 The ÑI Got CaughtÒ campaign rewards Warnings18555 kids ÑcaughtÒ wearing a helmet PoliceReports12536 while biking, scooter riding, skateboarding or in ResponseTimeAverage5.605.71 -line skating. 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