Friday News 04 13 2012
April 13, 2012
Dates to Remember:
April 17, 2012:
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 24, 2012:
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 28, 2012:
Spring Clean Up, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
May 1, 2012:
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
Attachments: Pipeline, Just the
Facts, BWW Event Flyer, Spring
Clean Up Flyer, Community Shred
Event Flyer,
Friday News
Mendota Heights Weekly Report on City Activities
Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
www.mendota-heights.com
(651) 452-1850
Heights Highlights
Staff is putting the finishing touches on the
spring/summer edition of the Heights High-
lights. Check your mailboxes the week of April
23, 2012 for the latest edition!
April Showers Bring...
This coming week is Se-
vere Weather Awareness
Week. Check out
www.dps.mn.gov for more
information and helpful
hints to keep your family safe no matter what
Mother Nature throws our way.
Earth Day is April 22, 2012
You don’t have to go out of your way to cele-
brate Earth Day. It is easier to recycle your
waste today that it has ever been. Most, if not
all, refuse haulers in Mendota Heights collect
single-sort recyclables—this means you can
put all of your paper, metals, glass and plastic
into one bin. Many recycling facilities are get-
ting more efficient at sorting materials, and may
soon be able to collect a wider range of plastic
materials. The Recycling Zone is a one-stop-
shop for your household hazardous wastes,
large quantities of cardboard, electronics and
more. Schools (and some businesses) are
now composting organic materials—not to di-
vert materials from landfills, but as a means to
lower their waste service bills.
Events such as our Spring Clean Up and the
American Bank Community Shred Event on
April 28, 2012 are more than a good time to
clean up your home, but are an opportunity to
recycle materials which would otherwise end
up in a landfill.
Public Works
The Parks Crew applied crabgrass preventative in the parks. Trash was
picked up along Wagon Wheel Trail at the “S” curve and along the shoreline
at Rogers Lake. Hockey boards were pushed down at Wentworth Park
where the frost pushed them up. Netting was hung at Mendakota Park and
at the Civic Center Park. Rain sensors were installed at Mendakota Park for
the irrigation system.
The Streets Crew finished up pothole patching on Victory Curve, Veronica
Lane, Rolling Green Curve, Dodd Road at Marie Avenue, the entrance to the
Plaza at Dodd Road, and Overlook Road on Marie Avenue to Lexington
Avenue. They attended a class for storm water runoff.
Rich checked lift stations daily and fixed hinges on the sump manhole hatch
cover on Swan Drive. While in the area he also cleaned the storm pipe
outlet on Swan Drive. Storm sewer sump manholes were cleaned and
vaccumed. Found trash, leaves, grass clippings, gravel and 1 smelly dead
raccoon in the sumps. Root killing chemicals were applied on Dodd Road
and Wentworth Ave. Attended emergency prepardedness class for Public
Works, Fire Department and Police Department responders.
Engineering
Lemay Lake Road Reconstruction – Final plans are being completed. We are
proposing a narrower than normal cul-de-sac design to address some
resident concerns and to accommodate the existing right-of-way limits. A
second informational meeting for residents and property owners is
scheduled for April 18th at City Hall. Final plans are anticipated in May.
Marie Avenue Rehabilitation – Final plans were approved along with
authorization to bid the project at the April 3rd Council meeting. Bid opening
will be April 25th at 10:00am. Bid award will be on the May 1st Council
agenda. The striping plan has been posted on the project page at the City’s
web site and notification has been sent to the Marie Avenue residents with
the web link included.
The Pipeline N E W S
L E T T E R
Public Works
Engineering
Code Enforcement
April 13, 2012
Diane Road Neighborhood/Mendota Heights Road Rehabilitation – Bids were
opened on April 11th. McNamara Contracting submitted the low bid of
$1,073,851.80. Bid award will be on the April 17th City Council agenda.
Staff is excited to work with McNamara again this summer.
White Pine Senior Living PUD Amendment Application – The applicant
submitted the necessary storm water modeling calculations and the PUD
Plan Set Amendment was granted. The next step will be for Mendota Mall
Associates to apply for consent to transfer ownership of Lot 6, and then
apply for Building Permit for the new facility. Both the consent to transfer
and the Building Permit will require Council approval.
Dodd Road/Highway 110 Intersection Pedestrian Improvements – Staff
received three proposals for the design and construction administration
work to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Dodd Road and
Highway 110. Staff and the MnDOT Metro South Area Engineer have
reviewed the proposals and a recommendation for consultant selection and
contract approval is scheduled for the April 17th Council agenda.
Construction of the improvements is scheduled for the summer of 2013.
Joint Right-of-Way Permitting – Dakota County has set up a right-of-way
permitting web site and database for cities willing to participate. Staff has
been involved in the preliminary discussions about the programs setup, but
Mendota Heights has not yet agreed to be a participant in the program. It is
likely that a formal request from the County for Mendota Heights to join the
joint program will be coming before Council in the near future.
Dakota County Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) – Dakota County is
reviewing their 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program. The current
2012-2016 CIP is available through the County web page for review. Any
requests for County projects to be included in the new CIP can be made
through City Staff by June 13th so Council can review and formally submit
requests to the County by the June 25th deadline.
MnDOT & Dakota County Projects
The following projects are under the direction of MnDOT and Dakota County.
They are presented as information only. For more information on MnDOT
projects contact J.P. Gillach (651-234-7503, james.gillach@state.mn.us).
Highway 13 Resurfacing (MnDOT) – The Resurfacing of Highway 13, along
with drainage improvements and ADA upgrades between I-35W and
Annapolis Street (Burnsville to West St. Paul) is scheduled for the summer
of 2012. The portion of Highway 13 from 2nd Street in Mendota to I-35E in
Lilydale will be exempted from this project and reconstructed in 2015 under
a separate MnDOT project. An article posted at mendotaheights.patch.com
originally displayed an incorrect map that was supplied by MnDOT. MnDOT
has corrected the map and the mendotaheights.patch.com article has been
modified.
Highway 110 Resurfacing (MnDOT) - A small portion of Highway 110 from
Lexington Avenue east to the I-35E Bridge, along with spot repairs between
Lexington and Highway 13 will be resurfaced during the summer of 2012. .
MnDOT is working with Dakota County to minimize conflicts with their
Lexington Avenue project (see below), also scheduled for 2012.
Turnback of Old Sibley Memorial Highway (MnDOT) – MnDOT intends to
vacate the Right-of-Way for the Old Sibley Memorial Highway. Concept
plans are being developed for the land use once it is vacated. The next
meeting is scheduled for April 20th at Camp Sacagawea in Apple Valley. City
Council did approve a letter to be sent to our State legislative delegation
outlining concerns about the proposal form a City perspective. MnDOT will
be contacting the two Mendota Heights businesses impacted by the proposal
prior to the April meeting.
Lexington Avenue Resurfacing (County) - Dakota County will be resurfacing
Lexington Avenue from just north of Highway 110 (Vail Drive) south to
Mendota Heights Road in 2012. Dakota County is working with MnDOT to
minimize conflicts with their Highway 110 project, also scheduled for the
summer of 2012. For more information contact the Dakota County
Transportation Department at 952-891-7100.
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The Mendota
Heights Police
Department
Support Staff
Kim Henning
Sandie Ristine
Susan Donovan
Becky Pentel
Police Officers
Jerry Murphy
Scott Patrick
John Larrive
Bobby Lambert
Tanner Spicer
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
Jeff VonFeldt
Steven Meyer
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Peyton Fleming
School Resource Officer
Jennifer Fordham
Investigations
Mario Reyes
Tanner Spicer
Sergeants
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery
Eric Petersen
Reserves
Randy Pentel
Jesse Mettner
Jarrod Spicer
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
Chaplains
John Snider
Lynn Liberman
Frances Colon
Alberto Vargas
Butch Millett
David Wick
Chief
Mike Aschenbrener
Theft
Spring is in the air! Since February 1st, MHPD officers have
handled 49 various theft reports. Of these, 20 have been gas drive
offs and 11 have been theft from vehicles. If you want to be the
victim of a theft or damage to property, leave something in a bag in
your vehicle. To a thief, a bag is an opportunity to get something of
value quickly; they can’t tell if the bag contains your un-eaten lunch,
your laptop or yesterday’s workout clothes. A few simple steps can
help you reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Leave nothing
in your car and park in well-lit spots that are close to lots of activity
or traffic. Most thieves are opportunists who are taking advantage
of the situation. Simple situational awareness will keep you and
your stuff safe. Have a safe summer!
OFP Violation Thursday 1012 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert spoke with a resident who had an order for
protection against her ex-boyfriend, stating he violated the order
the day before. She informed Officer Lambert the ex-beau drove
slowly past her as she walked her dog down the street, made eye
contact with her and proceeded on. Officer Lambert forwarded the
report to the city attorney for potential charges.
Possession of Marijuana Friday 0244 hours
While on patrol in the business park, Officer Peyton Fleming
spotted a vehicle pulling out from a business area normally empty
at this time of night. The area has been especially hard-hit with
theft from vehicles and theft of auto parts in the overnight hours.
Officer Fleming stopped the vehicle and made contact with the
driver; as she rolled down the window, the smell of marijuana
wafted out. Officer Fleming first inquired as to where she was
coming from; the driver stated she was lost and trying to get to her
mother's house. At this point, Officer Fleming asked where the
marijuana was; the driver replied there was no marijuana, while
glancing furtively toward the glove box, then the floor, then the
center counsel. Officer Fleming asked one more time where the
marijuana was; the driver retrieved a very small amount of
marijuana and handed it over to Officer Fleming. She was
removed from the car, patted down and placed in the squad.
Officer Fleming made contact with the passenger and asked for her
marijuana; she handed over her sister’s purse containing a small
amount of marijuana. Suspect driver was read Miranda and
“Just the Facts”
The latest news from the Mendota Heights Police Department
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confessed to owning all the marijuana and paraphernalia in the car. She was cited and
released.
Damage to Property Friday 1240 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert received a phone call from the victim of the OFP violation from
Thursday who reported her car was in the garage with two flat tires. Officer Lambert
responded to the auto shop and West St. Paul, photographed the damaged tires and
retrieved two screws for evidence. At speaking with the victim and a friend he cleared.
The victim and her friend called back and advised they retrieved a copy of a tweet sent
by the ex-boyfriend in the wee hours of the night before. She also reported seeing his
car in an area where she had been but did not have contact with him. With the help of
her cell phone provider the victim was able to provide the necessary data. A short time
later, Officer Lambert arrested a party at a residence in St. Paul, brought to MHPD, read
his Miranda rights and given an opportunity to provide his side of the story. The young
man denied all involvement, knowledge of or participation in anything illegal. A bit later,
he offered to pay for the tires and any damage. After a few more minutes of questioning,
he confessed to the crime and to sending the tweet announcing the damage he did to
her vehicle. The young man was transported to jail by Reserve Officer Jim Knox where
he was held pending formal charging.
Theft Monday 1300 hours
Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to a residence about the theft of some jewelry. Upon
arrival he learned the parties had been on vacation and the jewelry was last seen before
they left. Unfortunately the homeowner was uncertain as to whether or not they had
locked the safe before they left on vacation. The case has been assigned to
investigations; suspect information was provided, an alert has been sent out and the
pawn shop registers in the area have been checked.
Disturbance Monday 1754 hours
Officers Willson and Rosse responded to an out-of-control 23-year-old male at his
parent’s home. Upon arrival the young man was taking a shower. The parents were
interviewed and an overview of what happened was obtained. The young man was
gone all day, doing drugs at his cousin's home. When he returned home, he
immediately became upset and agitated with his father and started screaming at him,
then pushed him and headed to the shower. Parents called 911; officers responded. As
soon as the young man stepped out of the shower (still smelling like marijuana) he was
placed under arrest and removed from the residence. Once in the squad, the suspect
was read Miranda and upon being given an opportunity to provide his version of the
story, he immediately went on a rant about how his parents disrespected him tortured
him and treated him like a dog. Unfortunately, his story only confirmed the one his
parents had given. He was transported to jail and released to their custody.
Crisis Intervention Tuesday 1156 hours
The school called about an out of control 7th grader. The child’s parents were already
on scene; unfortunately, they were unable to mitigate the problems. Mom was
distraught after her attempts to deal with the youth failed. After some time the youth
was convinced that they should go home with mom; however, as they walked out, the
youth started screaming obscenities and ran. Officer Larrive and Sergeant Garlock
quickly ended the run for freedom. After consultation with mom, the youth was
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transported by HealthEast medics to Fairview Hospital.
Juvenile Complaint Tuesday 1631 hours
Caller who wished to remain anonymous called about 3 teenagers walking through
Friendly Hills Park tipping over trash cans. Sgt Convery arrived at the park to find
teenage girls and a bunch of tipped over trash cans. All trash cans tipped up right
before clearing the park.
SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Let Buffalo Wild Wings in Eagan do the cooking for you on Monday, April 16th, 5 to 9 pm to help raise
funds for Special Olympics. Officer Jennifer Fordham has organized a “wing night” fundraiser in
conjunction with other local law enforcement officers for this first annual event! The goal is to pack the
Eagan BWW with supporters of Special Olympics!
10% of all food sales will go directly to Special Olympics MN. Officers will be on hand to assist the servers
and help make it a fun night for all who come out. (Flyer and event coupon is attached) Questions?
Contact Officer Fordham or a fellow MHPD department member.
APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
April is a time to shine a light on sexual assault in our communities and show our support for survivors. In
2010, the Centers for Disease Control reported that more than 1/3 of women and more than a ¼ of men in
the U.S. experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Sexual
assault affects all of us – you personally may know someone who is or has been a victim of sexual
violence. Also, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, sexual violence costs Minnesota 3.3
times as much as drunk driving does.
Support this worthy cause on April 25th for the Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk at 360 Communities Lewis House in Eagan. You can also show your support for sexual assault survivors by
painting your nails teal during April.
Read more about 360 Communities Lewis House http://www.360communities.org
Have a great weekend! Mike& Kim
Please join us for the 1st Annual
Law Enforcement Torch Run
“Wing Night” to benefit
Special Olympics Minnesota
DATE: Monday April 16th, 2012
TIME: 5:00 PM—9:00 PM
LOCATION: Eagan Buffalo Wild Wings
1280 Promenade Place - Eagan MN
EAT WINGS. RAISE FUNDS. IT PAYS.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Apr 16, 2012 • 5-9 PM
1280 Promenade Place • Eagan , MN
On the day of your event, Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate of all pre-taxed food sales
(less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents this fundraising ticket.
We look forward to helping your organization meet its financial goals. Together, we can
make a positive impact and help keep our community working and playing together.
(Present this ticket to your server on the date & time listed below)
10%
EAT WINGS. RAISE FUNDS. IT PAYS.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Apr 16, 2012 • 5-9 PM
1280 Promenade Place • Eagan , MN
On the day of your event, Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate of all pre-taxed food sales
(less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents this fundraising ticket.
We look forward to helping your organization meet its financial goals. Together, we can
make a positive impact and help keep our community working and playing together.
(Present this ticket to your server on the date & time listed below)
10%
EAT WINGS. RAISE FUNDS. IT PAYS.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Apr 16, 2012 • 5-9 PM
1280 Promenade Place • Eagan , MN
On the day of your event, Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate of all pre-taxed food sales
(less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents this fundraising ticket.
We look forward to helping your organization meet its financial goals. Together, we can
make a positive impact and help keep our community working and playing together.
(Present this ticket to your server on the date & time listed below)
10%
Spring Clean Up 2012
Saturday, April 28 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Road
For more information:
Jake Sedlacek
Asst. to the City Admin.
651.255.1142
jakes@mendota-heights.com
Don’t forget to bring your old documents to be
shredded and recycled at American Bank from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1060 Dakota Drive
Sponsored by the City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County Board of Commissioners
and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Every year Mendota
Heights residents divert
tons of trash from going to
the landfill. Make sure to
take this opportunity to
clean up your home/yard
and ensure that materials
are disposed of properly.
- Follow the signs on
Mendakota Drive and enter
from the west side of the
park.
- Identification required
- Limited to residents—
passenger vehicles and
small trailers only.
We will accept:
Car tires, furniture $5 each
Mattresses/boxspring $10 each
Home remodeling debris/misc. junk Volume-based fee
Dehumidifiers $5 each
Scrap metals (remove all non-metal) Free
Bicycles Free
*NEW* Household electrical items* Free
*NEW* Household hazardous waste* Free
*see list of accepted items on back of flyer
We will not accept:
Yard waste, items that can be recycled at your curb,
business waste or contractor debris
Spring Clean Up 2012
Saturday, April 28 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Road
Household hazardous
waste - Free
Aerosol cans (w/product remaining)
Antifreeze
Auto batteries
Batteries (rechargeable)
Driveway sealer
Fluorescent lights, ballasts
Gasoline, fuels
Herbicides
Household cleaners
Lawn and garden products
Lighter fluid
Nail polish remover
Oil and oil filters
Paint (latex and oil)
Paint strippers and thinners
Pesticides
Photographic chemicals
Poisons
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks
Roofing tar
Stain leftovers
Varnish
Weed and insect killers
Wood preservatives
And most products labeled danger-
ous, flammable, combustible, poi-
sonous or corrosive
Electronics - Free
Cable boxes
Computers and parts
Copiers
DVD players
Keyboards and mice
Laptops
Monitors
MP3/iPods, etc.
Networking equipment
PDA/cell phones
Peripherals
Phones
Printer/fax/scanner
Satellite dishes
Servers
Stereos
TVs
Typewriters
VCRs
Video game consoles
Household electrical items -
Free
Answering machines
Blenders (no glass)
Bread makers
Cameras
Carpet sweepers
Cell phones
Clocks
Coffee makers
Electric knives
Electric toothbrushes
Electronic gaming systems
Fans
Food sealing equipment
Fryers
Hair dryers
Heaters
Holiday lights
Irons
Massagers
Metal tools: drills, screwdrivers,
small saws, sanders, etc.
Microwaves
Mixers
Remotes
Shaving equipment
Telephones
Toaster ovens
Vacuum cleaners (no bags)
VHS tapes
Household hazardous waste and electronics and electrical items which will
be collected Please remove all batteries (including rechargeable products)
Not accepted:
Curling irons
Appliances
Pharmaceuticals
Sharps (syringes, needles,
lancets)
COMMUNITYFREE
Drop off up to 10 standard size boxes or grocery
bags of paper documents to be shredded onsite by
Shred Right on
SHRED EVENT
SATURDAYApRIl 28TH
9 am - Noon
1060 Dakota Drive • Mendota Heights • 651.634.6402
just west of 35E off Hwy 110 & Lexington
Member FDIC