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Public Works
Engineering
December 12, 2014
Code Enforcement
Public Works
The Parks Crew trimmed trees along the pedways. New cabinets were
installed in the maintenance rooms at Mendakota Park and Kensington Park.
Maintenance was done on the hockey rinks.
The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. Brush was chipped from
the tree trimmings at the Northland lift station. Assisted the Parks Crew
with tree trimming along the pedways. Grease was cleaned off the floats at
the Lilydale lift station.
The Streets Crew excavated a trench for the roof gutter drains at City Hall
and took the excess Sign work was done on
Mendota Heights Rod. They worked on welding plow shoes for truck 312.
Engineering
City Projects (construction year)
Highway 13 Trail Connection (2014/2015) This project is buttoned up for
the winter. Saint Paul Regional Water Service has completed the lowering
of the water main, and cover has been established over the pipe. The
reminder of the project will be completed in the spring.
Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation
(2014/2015) The first phase of the project is complete. Design of the
second phase (Marie to Lexington) is underway. A neighborhood meeting is
anticipated in late January/early February to discuss site specific design
requirements.
Storm Drainage System Repairs (2014) Staff has submitted project data
to the State for reimbursement. A decision on reimbursement is anticipated
by February.
County Projects
Highway 110 Trail Underpass (2017) This project will construct an
underpass (tunnel) under Highway 110 for the future construction of the
Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Trail. Dakota County has received a
$1,000,000 grant from the Metropolitan Council for construction. County
staff has issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to consulting firms for design
services. Proposals received will be reviewed in January. Dakota County is
planning on presenting the project to City Council in February.
State Projects
2015 State Project List The list of metro projects for 2015 has been
released. Projects that will have an impact on Mendota Heights include:
-A sealcoat will be applied to Dodd Road (Highway 149) from The
Village south to Lake Drive.
-Highway 110 between Highway 13 to I-35E will receive surface
pavement rehabilitation (overlay).
I-94 Weekend Closure Eastbound I-94 between I-35E and Mounds
Boulevard will be closed this weekend from 10:00pm Friday (12/12)
through 5:00am Monday (12/15). This closure is for work on the
Highway 52 Bridge.
Other Activities
Future Cities Competition Staff met with Future Cities team members at
urban and suburban agricultural services for city population. Although all
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6, 7, and 8 grade students are completing the program, only three
teams can advance to the State competition, which is held on the University
of Minnesota campus in January. Competing teams are constructing their
scale models and developing their presentations for competition. Non-
competing teams are completing the program with smaller scaled models
and will present their cities within their classes.
2015 Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services (MCES) has provided the amount that they will charge to Mendota
Heights for 2015. This fee is charged to municipal governments to treat
sanitary sewage sent to the MCES treatment plants. The Mendota Heights
fee increased 12.3% for 2015. Most of this increase can be attributed to
the extremely wet spring we experienced; specifically, the number of sump
pumps that discharge to the sanitary sewer system. As a result, the City
needs to increase the amount billed to property owners. The City Council
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approved a 5% rate increase that will take effect for the 1 quarter of 2015
(April billing cycle). The City is able to reconcile the differences in rate
increases by postponing some capital improvement projects until future
years. This rate increase remains consistent with increases from previous
years. The City has successfully negotiated the elimination of the penalty
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surcharge due to increased flow from the June 19 storm.
River to River Greenway (R2RG) Master Plan Meeting Staff attended a
meeting with Dakota County engineering staff and their consultant on
Thursday to discuss progress on the development of the trail Master Plan.
The R2RG was formerly known as the North Urban Regional Trail (NURT).
The County is developing this Master Plan as a mechanism to scope and
schedule improvement for the trail to become completely compliant with
regional trail and greenway standards. City Planner, Nolan Wall, will
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present a Master Plan update at the December 16 City Council Meeting. A
Public Open House meeting is anticipated in early February.
Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)
Staff attended the monthly meeting of the LMRWMO Board of Directors on
Wednesday. The amendment to the Watershed Management Plan that adds
in the portion of Mendota Heights formerly part of the Gun Club Lake WMO
is nearing completion.Final approval should be received by February. The
Joint Powers Agreement that governs the LMRWMO has also been amended
to reflect the additional area. The drainage and erosion project in Cherokee
Heights Regional Park was also discussed.
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D 12, 2014
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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
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damage they can do to themselves, to others and to property. It can be scary for caring loved ones.
POLICEOFFICERS
Luckily, the state will evaluate atrisk drivers, based on the following criteria:
Seizure or loss of consciousness.
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to focus on ŋ ne details, reduced peripheral vision, poor night vision, sensivity to glare, weakened
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INVESTIGATIONS
poorly maintained or incorrectly worn hearing aids.
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If you are concerned that a relave, friend, or acquaintance is an atrisk driver, you may request a
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Driver Evaluaon through DVS. If you are a relave, your statement will remain con ŋ denal and your
identy will not get revealed unless you are courtordered to do so. Your request must be in wring
and include:
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Descripon of the condion and explain why you believe the person to be an atrisk driver.
Your name, address and phone number.
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Driver and Vehicle Services
An: Medical Unit
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 170
St. Paul, MN 551015170
CHAPLAINS
DVS will schedule an appointment for the atrisk driver with a driver evaluator. The atrisk driver will
receive a leer with the date and me of the appointment. If the driver fails to respond to the leer or
keep the appointment, his or her driving privileges may be canceled.
Aer the interview the evaluator may require the atrisk driver to submit a wrien statement by a phy
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Drug Activity Friday 16:10 hours
Officer Robin Nelson responded to a call at home in regards to someone leaving a money bag with marijuana
inside on the homeownerÓs front steps. The homeowner did not know have any idea who would leave such a
package at her home. Homeowner was advised to report any other suspicious activity. This case is currently
under investigation.
Theft Friday 14:23 hours
Officers John Larrive, Bobby Lambert, and Sgt. Eric Petersen responded to a theft at a local bar. A heavy set
man who had been sitting in the bar area stole money from an unlocked cash drawer. The bar owners saw
the man run out of the building and were able to recover $35.00 in cash found along the sidewalk outside of
the bar. This case is under investigation.
Domestic Saturday 19:08 hours
Officers Robin Nelson, Peyton Fleming and Nick Gorgos were dispatched to a home regarding a woman who
had been locked out of her house by her father. Upon arriving at the home, officers were met by the
daughter who stated her father had locked her out of the house and then drove away. The daughter
mentioned that the previous night, her parents had took her car keys and house keys away from her during an
argument and that just maybe her father did not see her return home when he drove away. A short time
later, the father arrived home and officers spoke with him about the situation. He claimed his daughter was
not allowed back in the home as he allowed her boyfriend to stay at their home due to his home issues and
caught the two having sexual relations so took the keys away from her. The father eventually agreed to letting
her stay but that her boyfriend was never allowed back, so she declined his offer and left the home.
Ding Dong Disturbance Saturday 23:06 hours
Officers Denise Urmann and Robin Nelson were called to an area by a park on ding dong ditch complaints.
Two unoccupied vehicles were noticed parked at the park and an official stop sign was spotted in it with fresh
snow as well as a rusty rifle next to it. The rifle was removed and a short time later, a group of juvenile males
were walking toward the squad. One male admitted to driving the vehicle containing the stop sign and rifle.
He stated that the stop sign was just laying there so he took it and the rifle was his fathers. He was very
cooperative and apologetic. His parents were made aware of the situation and he was advised to go directly
home. The rifle was returned by Urmann to his father.
DWI Sunday 01:20 hours
While on routine patrol, Officer Denise Urmann noticed a vehicle tailgating the vehicle in front of it and
then quickly switched lanes to cut in front of the vehicle. Urmann initiated a traffic stop and came in contact
with the driver. The driver provided a passport from El Salvador and stated he had got a DWI when he was
15 so did not have a license nor did he have proof of insurance. He admitted to having drinks, stating he was
just trying to get home to his pregnant girlfriend because the baby was kicking. In checking the status of his
DL, it came back as revoked. He was escorted out of the vehicle to conduct field sobriety tests in which he
failed. The male was handcuffed and transported to Dakota County Jail.
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DWI Sunday 03:35 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer was dispatched to home on a one vehicle crash report. Upon arriving Spicer noticed a
vehicle parked with the front end up against a snow plow and garage door with severe damage on all sides.
Several people were standing around and Spicer asked if everyone was alright and if the driver was present. A
male stepped forward and had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath along with red,
watery eyes. In observing the scene, it was clear the vehicle crossed over the snowbank, hit a tree in one yard,
then a fence, then onto a second tree finally hitting the snowplow and driving it though the overhead garage
door. The driver was then given field sobriety tests which he failed, was arrested and transported to Dakota
County Jail.
Damage to Property Sunday 13:06 hours
Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a local business on a past action damage to property report. Gorgos met
with the complainant and a witness who observed a black SUV pull up extremely close to the complainants
vehicle and open and close his door a few times making sure he left a mark. The complainant said she had
been texting back and forth with her ex-boyfriend who said, Ðhave fun trying to fix your car.Ñ She said he is
angry because they are not together anymore. She did not want any further action taken but mentioned she
would look into getting an Order For Protection.
Assault Sunday 14:18 hours
Officer John Larrive took an after the fact assault report from a complainant who came into the PD. RP said
he went to a manÓs home to talk about a truck he took from him when the suspect got upset and punched
him two or three times in the face then threw him to the floor. When asked why he waited to report it until
the next day, he said he just wanted to get away from the house. Larrive attempted to make contact with the
suspect with no success. Case pending.
Drunkeness Sunday 19:33 hours
Officer Robin Nelson along with Officers Peyton Fleming and Nick Gorgos responded to a local bar in a
report of a drunk belligerent guest. In meeting with the bartender, she stated that he was cut off from drinks,
left, then came back in demanding drinks and calling profound names to her. Officers found the drunk male
outside urinating by the patio. He was questioned by police at that time in which he could barely walk or talk
and began to resist them. He was then placed in handcuffs and placed in the squad where he was transported
to Ramsey County Detox and issued a citation for Indecent Exposure.
Burglary Tuesday 07:21 hours
Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a vacant warehouse where he was met by the complainant. The RP stated
that a Coleman Powermate 3250 Generator worth approximately $399 was stolen from the warehouse. The
warehouse is just a storage facility used to store some of his equipment. He mentioned the door was not
locked at the time and there are no surveillance cameras. Some measures were taken to locate the generator
with no success. Case inactive.
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12/512/112014YTD
CallsforService1117,537
Citations131,019
Warnings12882
National Medal
Of Merit
PoliceReports18913
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