2015-01-09 Friday News
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Remember to keep fire
hydrants clear of snow.
This will help the
firefighters save time
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in the event of a fire.
The Pipeline
N E W S
L E T T E R
Public Works
Engineering
January 9, 2015
Code Enforcement
Public Works
The Parks Crew plowed the cul-de-sacs, pedways, parking lots and ice rinks.
Flooding of the ice rinks continues. Additional aerator signs were installed
around the open water on Rogers Lake. Maintenance and repairs were done
on truck 500, 501 and the Kubota.
The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. Lift stations were plowed
and shoveled. Housekeeping of the chemical products at Public Works
continues. Cul-de-sacs in the middle area of the City were plowed. Staff
attended the APWA leadership class.
Salt was delivered and it was stored and loaded onto the trucks. A couple
of plow trucks were fixed that had broken down.
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 as soon as weather
and road restriction limits permit.
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. The curb line at the northeast corner of Douglas Road and
Victoria will be adjusted in conjunction with the next phase of construction.
County Projects
Highway 110 Trail Underpass (2017) This project proposes to 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 late January. If approved
for construction, the
rehabilitation project for Highway 110. That project is scheduled for 2017
construction. 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).
Other Activities
Future Cities Competition Staff met with the Friendly Hills Middle School
Future Cities teams on Wednesday. Teams are putting the finishing touches
on their scale models and practicing their presentations. Friendly Hills will
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be sending three teams to the State competition on January 17 at the
University of Minnesota.
Emerald Ash Borer The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected in
Dakota County. An infested tree was discovered in Lebanon Hills Regional
Park in Eagan. As a result of this discovery, Dakota County will be placed in
(MDA). Staff attended
an informational meeting about the quarantine status hosted by the MDA on
Thursday. There are three easy steps Minnesotans can take to keep EAB
from spreading:
Buy firewood locally from approved vendors,
and burn it where you buy it;
Be aware of the quarantine restrictions. If you live in a quarantined
county, be aware of the restrictions on movement of products such as
ash trees, wood chips, and firewood. Details can be found online at
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/plants/pestmanagement/eab/regulatoryi
nfo.aspx; and,
Watch your ash trees for infestation. If you think your ash tree is
infested, go to www.mda.state.mn.us
at 888-
545-6684 or emailing Arrest.The.Pest@state.mn.us to report concerns.
CONTACT: Margaret Hart, MDA Communications
651-201-6131 / margaret.hart@state.mn.us