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2015-04 Heights Highlights Proper Sump Pump Discharge sewer system in 2014. In fact, due to our record setting wet spring, the City’s sanitary over a decade and was largely responsible for City sewer rate increases for 2015. A large number of basements in Mendota Heights had water seepage during the spring of 2014. Many of these basements have sump pumps or foundation drains that are improperly and illegally connected to the sanitary sewer system. Mendota Heights City Code and the Minnesota State Plumbing Code both intentionally discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Connecting sump pumps and foundation drains was a common practice until 1999, so it is reasonable to think there are many properties in Mendota Heights with these types of connections. Beginning in 2016, the City of Mendota Heights intends to begin inspecting properties for sump pump connections and advising property owners if an of this program is to have all sump pumps and foundation drains disconnected from the sanitary sewer system by the end of 2016. Sump pumps and foundation drains can be discharged over land or into the pump/foundation drain system and modify it, if necessary, to comply with Plumbing Code. To ensure compliance, properties may be inspected in 2016. MENDOTA HEIGHTS more information, please call the Engineering Department at 651.452.1850. Summer Concerts at APRIL 2 0 1 5 Mayor’s Message page 2 The Village New City Administrator 2 J Steve Clarke & the 05 6:00 pm Open to Business 3 Working Stiffs U Tornado Warnings 3 Jazz On The Prairie 17 6:30 pm N Big Band Parks Celebration 4 24 E 6:30 pm Connie Evingson 5K Run / Walk 4 Citizen Police Academy 4 1 6:30 pmEchos of Elvis J Spring Clean Up Day 5 85 6:30 pmRetro Swing Sisters6:30 pmTreVeld A U Protect our Lakes & Ponds 5 1512 6:30 pmSplatter Sisters6:30 pmCathy -n- Abel U L Parks and Recreation 6 - 7 2219 Kids Dance Back 6:30 pm Pat Donohue6:30 pm Programs G Y Petting Zoo 29 Youth Tennis Back cover 6:30 pmShoop! Face Painting A SMALL TOWN FEEL IN AN URBAN SETTING Mayor’s Message the highway will continue to be Dodd Road for addresses Mendota Heights, and with it and legal purposes. However, once the bill is signed into comes new opportunities for law, it would allow for blue and white honorary street signs enjoying our City!to be placed beneath the regular street signs to note the designation. One good way to keep up with spring cleaning is to take advantage Congratulations are in order for the Friendly Hills Middle of Spring Clean Up Day, which will School “Future Cities” Competition teams, which entered be held Saturday, May 2nd. For three teams in this annual competition. Out of 44 teams a very reasonable fee, residents can bring unwanted household trash to Mendakota Park, from 8 AM until noon that day. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your personal vehicle or small trailer, for disposal or recycling purposes.the future is in good hands. Mendota Heights activities. On June 5th (Friday), live music Environmental Science class for its consistent interest in the water quality of Rogers Lake. Several members of another season of outdoor concerts—those concerts are held the class reported at a recent City Council meeting on every Wednesday night, and will run from June 17th through the several measures of water quality for the lake—it has seen end of August. part in helping to keep the lake clean. On Saturday, June 6th, the annual Mendota Heights 5K Run/ Finally, spring is graduation time. Congratulations to all! Following the race, residents are invited to attend the annual Parks Celebration in Mendakota Park from 11:00 am until 2:00 Mark McNeill pm. While there, be sure to register for the City’s summer recreation programs. Other opportunities are available for Chosen as Mendota the Mendota Heights Athletic Association. Visit their website at for more information. www.mendotaheightsathletics.com Heights City And, golfers check out the 2015 season at the City’s Par 3 golf Administrator course. All residents will want to stop in the newly remodeled club house. While there, why not purchase a few refreshments? In February, the Mendota From a governance standpoint, the City Council has been busy Heights City Council as well. We met in a goal setting workshop on February 3rd and unanimously selected Mark McNeill to become the new City Administrator. He succeeds Justin Miller, who left city. Working with newly appointed City Administrator Mark in December to take the same position with Lakeville. McNeill, the City Council will hold a follow-up workshop on He was hired from amongst the 27 candidates who May 12th to check the status of those goals and identify new ones sought the job. to pursue for the remainder of 2015. Mr. McNeill’s experience is a great asset for the city. He has worked with other cities with many of the areas in which we want to move forward. I know amount of experience leading municipal organizations. that he and his wife Sheila enjoy Mendota Heights--especially the Immediately before coming to Mendota Heights, restaurants! McNeill had served as City Administrator for Shakopee for more than 18 years. Prior to that, he was City A legislative bill was introduced to re-designate Dodd Road Administrator for Mason City, Iowa, and for Savage, in Mendota Heights and northeast to Smith Avenue in West Minnesota. Highway”. In March, the City Council unanimously voted for He earned a BA from the University of Northern Governor Dayton will sign it into law. It should be noted that 2 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS : Open to Business County Community Development Agency (CDA) and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers program, or to schedule an appointment contact Laurie Crow, Business Advisor, at 952.484.3107 or. You can lcrow@mccdmn.org also visit their website at . www.opentobusinessmn.org plan and work through small business challenges such as: Accounting and record keeping Business acquisition Business start-up Business plan development Loan packaging Networking Operations Strategic planning Commercial real estate analysis provided by the MCCD. Contact City of Mendota Heights Planner Nolan Wall at 651.255.1142 for more information. Outdoor Warning Sirens to be University of Iowa. He has Credential Manager status from the International Sounded Less Often City/County Management Association, and has previously served as President of the Minnesota City/County Management Between 2003 and 2014 outdoor sirens were activated on of President of the Metropolitan Area Management Association. on the former policy where Dakota County and city emergency When asked what impressed him about the thunderstorm warnings. City of Mendota Heights, he replied that community, which places a high emphasis on providing good customer service. policy continues to activate the outdoor warning sirens during tornado warnings weeks on the job is trying to meet with but changes to the sustained wind each of the approximately 45 full time and speed criteria will reduce the number contract employees to get to know them as of siren activations during a severe thunderstorm. certainly one of the City’s strongest assets.” He went on to say that he’s found the across Dakota County would have been reduced by 75 residents to be open and welcoming as well. percent. He said, “I feel fortunate and honored to be serving here.” For more information please check the Dakota County or Mendota Heights websites. 3 HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : CELEBRATION PARKS CELEBRATION & 5K RUN/WALK 5K RUN/WALK JUNE 5 – 6, 2015 FRIDAYSATURDAY EVENT Schedule Friday June 5 6:00 pmMarket Square – Music in event the Park Parks Celebration 5K Run/Walk for Saturday June 6 Don’t miss the annual Mendota Heights Special Olympics Parks Celebration on June 5 and June 9:00 am . Bring your family, friends and 6, 2015 Heights – 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Gateway Bank, will take our beautiful Mendota Heights parks. 11:00– place on , starting Mendakota Park – Parks Saturday, June 6, 2015 2:00 pm Celebration together to re-connect with neighbors Heights. Proceeds are donated to Special and to celebrate the natural beauty of our Olympics. demonstrations, pony rides, Registration is $25 before 6:00 pm on at Market Square Park at 6:00 pm Friday, wall, tennis party, soccer June 5, 2015, or $30 on the day of the June 5, 2015. race. Registration forms may be found at painting, hockey shoot, Saturday is packed with activity, starting or at Mendota www.mendota-heights.com prizes and much more! at Market Square Park with the 5K Walk/ Heights City Hall. Registration includes a race t-shirt and race day refreshments. All Door prizes will be given away. Awards weekend Mendota Heights Athletic Celebration from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at will be presented to the top three males Association baseball and the top three females in the following tournament categories: ages 19 and under, ages 20 to 49, and ages 50 and over. For more on the Parks Celebration or the prizes and more! Enjoy the DJ and live 5K Run/Walk, visit the City’s webpage at music playing family friendly favorites. . www.mendota-heights.com 8th Annual Citizens Police Academy Thursdays from September 17 - November 19, 2015: 6:00–9:30 pm knowledge of the operations and responsibilities of the Mendota Heights and West St. Paul Police Departments. Students will be given hands on instruction in aspects of criminal domestic violence. For more information, call the Mendota Heights Police Department at 651.255.1191 or go to . www.mendota-heights.com 4 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS : SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 8:00 am to 12:00 pm8:00 am to 12:00 pm NEW! Shredding Event Flat $ 5.00 fee per vehicle residents with a current ID, driving personal vehicles and small trailers. What TO ShredWhat NOT to Shred We will accept the following items:Car tires, furniture ($5 each) Credit Card Offers Cardboard Mattresses/box springs ($10 each)Home remodeling debris/misc. Medical Records Books junk (Volume-based fee)Bicycles (Free)Scrap metals – remove all Loan & banking informationMetals Plastics Hardware Receipts & old bills non-metal (Free)Electronics with cords (Volume-based fee)We do Check Stubs not accept:Yard waste, business waste or contractor debris, household Tax & Investment records hazardous waste, or items which can be recycled at the curb . Please remove: 3-ring binders, binder clips, We discourage bringing items that could be donated for reuse. RESIDENTIAL MATERIAL ONLY! For more information contact Nolan Wall at 651.255.1142 or Business material nolanw@mendota-heights.com. will not be accepted. Help Protect our Lakes, Streams, & Ponds 6. REPLACE TURF WITH NATIVE PLANTS: Every year, the water bodies around Mendota Heights become a Replace high- maintenance lawn for low-maintenance plants and nuisance to residents due to algae and weed growth. Additionally, Native plants develop deeper root structures, reduce grasses. treatment capability, making them less of an aesthetic amenity for 7. neighborhoods. Here are some steps to help protect our water: VEGETATIVE BUFFER: If you own shore land on a pond 1. or lake. FERTILIZE SMART: Use a phosphorus-free fertilizer and sweep up fertilizer spills on hard surfaces. Heights recommends the following: prevent fertilizer from getting into the storm drain. 2. GRASS - DON’T BLOW IT OFF: Remove grass clippings and leaves from the street, sidewalks, trails, and driveways. Existing trees (even dead ones) cannot be removed from a Grass clippings and leaves in the street end up in the storm wetland without a permit. sewer, and are carried to ponds and lakes. 3. SCOOP THE POOP: Rainwater Pick up after your pets. Landscaping plants, mulch, rock or other material is not washes pet waste into lakes and streams. Pet waste contains bacteria that can cause illness. Herbicides may only be used to remove noxious and 4. KEEP A HEALTHY LAWN: Aerate your lawn, seed bare invasive, non-native plants. A healthy, vigorous patches and mow at a higher setting. Composting or disposing of leaves and grass is not allowed lawn needs less water, fertilizer, and maintenance. 5. ADOPT A STORM DRAIN: Keep storm drains free of leaves, For more information, contact the city Engineering Department Storm drains are directly trash, seeds, and grass clippings. at 651.452.1850. connected to the nearest pond or lake. 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : Parks and Recreation Plan for Summer! for information or to register online go to www.mendota-heights.com or stop in at City Hall. SUMMER 2015 Eagan Puppet Wagon Location: Market Square Park Date: Mondays, June 15 – August 10 Time: Skyhawks Sports Camps 11:45 am to 12:45 pm South St. Paul Summer Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and skill based programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports Playhouse and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Location: Mendakota Park Date: Tuesdays, June 16 – August 4 Time: 11:00 to 11:30 am Ages 4-7Kensington Park June 15-18MINI HAWK Ages 6-12St. Thomas June 22-25BASKETBALL Academy Gym Ages 6-12Kensington Park July 27-30FLAG FOOTBALL SOCCERAges 6-12Kensington Park July 27-30 Skate Board Camp Have you ever dreamed of on a ramp, or just cruising down the street? If so, this Playground Program from 3rd Lair has been teaching the Twin Cities how to *NEW: Camps run Monday – Friday Join us at Mendakota Park for a week of summer fun! board or you’re an experienced rider looking to take it to Morning session:Ages:Fee:Time: the next level, you are covered. Highly trained instructors 4 - 7 $49 9:30 to 11:30 am Afternoon session:Ages:Fee:Time: teach proven techniques in a fun and supportive setting. 7 - 10 $69 12:30 to 3:30 pm Necessary equipment provided. Week One: Gameshow Week June 15-19 Location: Rogers Lake Skate Park, 1000 Wagon Wheel Trl Week Two: Olympics Week June 22-26 Days: Week Three: Water Works 1 July 6-10 Time: 10:00 to 12:00 noon Week Four: Super Hero Week July 13-17 Cost:Camp #1: $99 per camp June 16-18 Week Five: Camp #2: Sports, Sports & more Sports July 20-24 July 7-9 Camp #3: Week Six: August 4-6 Disney Week July 27-31 Week Seven: Water Works 2 August 3-7 Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby June 25, 2015 Prizes and goodie bags will be provided to all participants. Parents and grandparents are welcome to watch. We will be providing hotdogs, beverages and a cold treat. One lucky boy or girl will win a Minnesota Lifetime Fishing License. Ages: 14 & under (parent/guardian must accompany participants) Fee:Time: $10 5:30 pm - check-in 7:00 pm - awards and prizes 6 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS : Parks and Recreation Plan for Summer! for information or to register online go to www.mendota-heights.com or stop in at City Hall. Traveling Parks Program2015 Bike Rodeo Grab a friend and join us for some fun games at Come join us for the annual Bike Rodeo. Cub Scouts will be serving a pancake breakfast inside no charge to participate in this program, just come to have be on hand to help kids navigate the bike safety course. One Ten Cycles will be on site to check out your bike and answer questions about bike maintenance you may have. Also, Master Boltz from Boltz Family Taekwondo will be there kids to use. Mondays: Date: 10:30 to 11:30 am Saturday May 30, 2015 Marie Park Place: 12:30 to 1:30 pm Mendota Elementary Friendly Hills Park Wednesdays:Time: 10:30 to 11:30 am 9:00 to 11:00 am KensingtonPark 12:30 to 1:30 pm (Breakfast served from 8:30 to 9:30 am) WentworthPark Fridays: 10:30 to 1:30 pm Rogers Lake Park Par 3 Youth Golf Junior Golf League: Fee: ages 6-15 $99 for 11 weeks Tee times are available Mon, Tues, Wed, or Friday mornings, from 8:30 - 10:30 am (Monday evening league tee times are also available from 6:00 to 6:30 pm). Youth golf camps:Fee: ages 7-12 $89 improve golf skills, in a fun environment. Camps run every week starting June 8. Morning camp: 9:00 to 11:30 am. Afternoon camp: 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm. Tiger Tots Golf Lessons:Fee: ages 5-7 $39 Four lessons, one per week. round of golf and a tee shirt. Maximum 6. 7 HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 www.mendota-heights.com HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS April 2015 Issue: 101 City Directory Council Members: Sandra Krebsbach, Mayor 651.454.5696 Ultan Duggan 651.452.5179 Steve Norton 651.269.2004 Liz Petschel 651.454.3256 Mike Povolny 651.454.0926 City Hall 651.452.1850 Mark McNeill, City Administrator Tamara Schutta, Assistant to the Administrator John Maczko, Fire Chief Mendota Heights Youth Tennis John Mazzitello, Public Works Director Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director Our tennis programs are for learning and enjoying the game. Programs run from June 15- Lorri Smith, City Clerk July 30 at Visitation School Tennis Courts and Ivy Hills Park. ( No tennis the week of June Nolan Wall, Planner Check our website for class times. 29 - July 2) Littles Tennis:ages 4-7 One time a week Fee: $39 6 sessions Police Department An introduction using mini nets and junior tennis balls. Parents/chaperones are Emergency 911 encouraged to stay. Police Administration 651.452.1366 Mike Aschenbrener, Chief of Police Tennis Lessons:ages 7-12 Three times a week Fee: $85 18 sessions 651.454.4059 Public Works Facility Beginner, intermediate, and advanced play. Sign up all of your children for one session. Terry Blum, Public Works Superintendent In House League: ages 10 and up Three times a week Fee: $90 18 sessions Instructors will divide participants into singles or doubles play each day and will be on © Copyright 2015 hand to keep the matches moving. Coaching on serving, strokes, footwork and scoring. City of Mendota Heights Matches are Mon, Tue, Wed, 12:00 to 12:55 pm. 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Recreation Travel League: ages 10 and up Fee: $90 Follow Us matches in July. (Transportation is not provided) Learn more about the City of USTA Junior TEAM Tennis:ages 12 - 18 Fee: $125 Mendota Heights and keep updated with happenings by following the city online. Facebook.com/MendotaHeightsMN or 3 away matches. Instructors will provide coaching and supervision. Twitter.com/@mendota_heights