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2015-08-21 Friday News August 21, 2015 City of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Recreation Fires DATES TO REMEMBER: August 24 City Council Workshop 4:30 p.m. August 25 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. August 26 Music in the Park Market Square Kids Dance Petting Zoo Face Painting 6:30 p.m. September 1 Budget Workshop 5:00 p.m. City Council 7:00 p.m. September 2 Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers September 7 Labor Day Holiday City Offices Closed Pipeline, Just the Facts Community Event - - -- The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works August 21, 2015 Engineering Public Works The Parks Crew cut grass and collected trash and recycling from the parks. The bathrooms were cleaned daily in the parks. Trees were trimmed along the Valley Park trail. All soccer fields were striped. The fields at Mendakota were dragged and chalked. All concrete surfaces at Kensington Park were edged. Gravel was taken to the Pilot Knob site for an Eagle Scout project. All lawn mowers were serviced and cleaned. They met with contractors for Marie and Wentworth Parks. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. New flags were put on fire hydrants along Lexington Avenue. They attended the city safety meeting. They met with Capital Safety about confined space safety devices that need to be installed. Both generators were exercised. Cleaned shop floor drain. The Streets Crew continued road side mowing. They worked on the site of the future off-leach dog area. Weed whipping was completed in the Lake LeMay area, Wagon Wheel Trail, Mendota Heights Road, Emerson Avenue and around signs. Rings were picked up from Eulls for the storm grates. Broken willow tree branches were picked up at Marie and Wachtler and taken to S & S Tree Services. Sign repair work is ongoing. Engineering City Projects (construction year) New Information in Italics Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) Weather slowed construction this week. The first portion of the project has the street completed through base course installation. Paved access to Mendota Elementary is open from Lexington Avenue. Trail construction and landscaping on the first portion are nearly complete. Pavement removal on the second phase has begun, as has storm sewer installation. Once the second portion is complete, the surface layer of asphalt will be placed over the entire roadway. Substantial completion is expected by late September with an Assessment Hearing in early October. Annual Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (2015) Areas to be lined under this contract is Huber Drive from Bent Tree to Cheyenne, Mendota Heights Road from Pilot Knob Road to the lift station, and Rogers Lake Park area. The first 2000 feet of the interceptor line, from Highway 55 to Lexington, will also be lined. Project Completion is expected by the end of November. Mendota Road Neighborhood Improvements (2016) Project will consist of reconstructing Mendota Road (Hwy 110 Frontage Road) from Delaware Avenue to Oak Street, and rehabilitating Warrior Drive, High Ridge Circle, and Sibley Court. ISD197 will be a financial contributor to the project. Staff has compiled results from surveys sent to property owners along the reconstruction portion of the project (Mendota Road). Results of the survey will be presented as part of the Feasibility Report, which is expected to be Presented to Council in September. If the project advances, a neighborhood meeting and a Public Hearing before City Council would be held this fall (October/November). At that time, staff will present design alternatives for both Mendota Road and Warrior Drive. County Projects New Information in Italics Highway 110 Greenway Trail Crossing (2017) Staff will be meeting with Paster Properties and tenants of the Mendota Plaza in September to discuss the option of the trail being routed through the Plaza property. An update th will be presented to City Council at their September 15 meeting. If project for Highway 110 in 2017. State Projects New Information in Italics Maps of 2015 MnDOT projects can be found at: ŷƷƷƦƭʹΉΉǞǞǞ͵ŭƚƚŭƌĻ͵ĭƚƒΉƒğƦƭΉķΉĻķźƷͪŷƌўĻƓεğǒƷŷǒƭĻƩўЉεƒźķўǩĻЎΗАķǞW…ǒЉБ͵ƉWtbВ5—ЏĬЉƒv ΛĭƚƓƭƷƩǒĭƷźƚƓΜ ŷƷƷƦƭʹΉΉǞǞǞ͵ŭƚƚŭƌĻ͵ĭƚƒΉƒğƦƭΉķΉĻķźƷͪƒźķўǩwǒŅƉb9bCВА—͵ƉtБЋ—a\[ΏƆta ΛƒğźƓƷĻƓğƓĭĻΜ nd Highway 13 Reconstruction (I-35E to 2 Street) (2015) The project replace a deteriorated sanitary line. Access to residents and businesses between I- 35E and Lexington is being maintained, but the highway is still closed to all nd through traffic between Lexington and 2 Street. The City of Lilydale sponsored drainage improvement project is also underway. Intermittent single-lane traffic should be anticipated between Lexington and I-35E. A temporary signal has been installed to control single lane traffic through this area. Work in this area includes the installation of concrete curb and gutter in some locations along the route. Traffic is detoured down 1-35E to Highway 110 and back to Highway 13. The public is being asked to utilize the detours as much as possible to help ensure the safety of construction workers. For more information, contact Kirsten Klein, Public Affairs Metro District at: kirsten.klein@state.mn.us, or 651-234- 7506, or Kiet Ly, Project Engineer at . The project kiet.t.ly@state.mn.us website is: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy13mendota/. Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Rehabilitation (2018) MnDot is planning on doing soil borings in the coming weeks that will include taking samples in private driveway aprons that are within the MnDOT right-of-way. City staff will be sending out notifications to residents along Dodd Road that will be affected by these samples. There will be a series of open houses hosted by MnDOT beginning this Monday August 24, 2015. The first open house will be held at Bad Weather Brewery, 414 West Seventh Street in St. Paul, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Additional dates and times will be announced later this summer. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The project will replace the pavement surface of Highway 149 from th I-494 north to West 7 Street in Saint Paul. Also included will be drainage improvement, curb replacement in specified areas, trail rehabilitation from Highway 110 south to Mendakota Park, and new trail construction from Maple Street north to Marie Avenue. The project also included a complete re-decking of the High Bridge in Saint Paul. The City will be contributing costs to the trail improvements, but the rest of the project is funded by MnDOT. For more information, please contact Kirsten Kline, Public Affairs Metro District at 651-234-7506. Other Activities New Information in Italics City-Wide Tree Survey The City tree inventory of all City owned trees in boulevards and in developed portions of City Parks is complete. Staff will analyze the data collected form the survey next week and begin development of a policy recommendation to the City Council. The survey was in response to the confirmation that the Emerald Ash Borer has arrived in Mendota Heights. Minnesota 2050 The MN2050 sponsored documentary, State of Repair: th Roads & Bridges will air again on Tuesday, August 25 at 2:30am, 8:30am, 2:30pm, and 10:30pm. The three-part documentary series, State of Repair, all three documentaries have been nominated for Emmy Awards! 1 A 21, 2015 UGUST The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF SERGEANTS LDD:75 9/11 related illness: 3 Accidental: 2 Aircra accident: 1 Assault: 3 POLICEOFFICERS Automobile accident: 18 Fall: 1 Gun ŋ re: 20 Steven Gun ŋ re (Accidental): 2 Heart aack: 12 Motorcycle accident: 2 Struck by vehicle: 4 Vehicle pursuit: 4 Vehicular assault: 3 INVESTIGATIONS Read more: www.odmp.org/ SCHOOLRESOURCE OFFICER SUPPORTSTAFF NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Today, August 21st, is Naonal Senior Cizens Day! On August 19th, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamaon 5847 declaring August 21st as Naonal Senior CiǩĻƓ͸ƭ 5ğǤ͵ ŷĻ ƭĻƓźƚƩ ĭźzens in RESERVES our community and country achieved so much for our families. Our senior community serves as leaders and role models for our youth with their examples of responsibility, resourcefulness and determinaon. We want to connue this tradion of service to our community, ensuring it is a safe and familyfriendly community to grow old in for decades to come. CHAPLAINS Take some me today and everyday to spend me with your senior loved ones, neighbors, or visit a senior home. Lend an ear to hear some classic stories, share a meal, play a game or just be good company. Today we should appreciate and honor the sacri ŋ ces and achievements they have made in before we are unable to do it tomorrow. Senior cizens, take advantage of the special discounts you may receive at a local restaurant or store. You deserve it! 1 2 UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION Friday 06:55 hours Officer Mike Shepard was dispatched to an area of Sibley Memorial Hwy on a report of an intoxicated male who was walking through a construction area, appeared disoriented and had no shoes on. Shepard arrived in the area and was met by construction workers who said the male had been spitting on them and was in the car that just pulled out. Shepard initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the passenger in the vehicle. The male was underage and stated he knew he shouldn't have been drinking and walking around and that he was probably in trouble. Shepard issued him a citation for Under 21 Consumption of Alcohol and released him to his sober friends. CAR VS. PEDESTRIAN Friday 10:45 hours Officer Phil McCarty responded to a local gas station on a car vs pedestrian accident. As McCarty arrived, he observed a woman lying on the pavement next to a vehicle. She was complaining of neck and back pain and had several scrapes. The vehicle driver was sweating, breathing heavily was unable to communicate. A witness stated that the car hit the woman going about 10 mph and she hit the hood, windshield and then landed on the pavement. Both parties were transported to the hospital. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE Saturday 09:06 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to Big Rivers Trail parking lot on a theft from vehicle report. Upon arrival, he was met by a woman who stated that when she returned back to her locked and parked vehicle, her front passenger side window was shattered and her purse was stolen. The woman stated she did not see anyone or anything that looked suspicious before she left her vehicle. She was advised to call all her financial institutions as soon as possible to avoid fraudulent charges. A few hours later, she notified Rosse that her credit and debit cards had been used at a few different places in St. Paul. Under investigation. ILLEGAL DUMPING/LITTERING Saturday 11:02 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to location on an illegal dumping complaint. Upon arrival, he made contact with the male who had its entire U-Haul rental truckÓs contents dumped out onto city property. He was advised that the location he dumped is not a legal dump site and he was cited for Illegal Dumping. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE Sunday 14:46 hours Officer Steve Hilyar responded to the country club on a theft from vehicle report. Upon arrival he was met by the victim who stated that he returned to his vehicle after golfing and received a phone call from his wife who stated that the bank called and there was suspicious activity on their account. He then looked down to find credit cards and cash missing from his money clip that was in the front cup holder where he had left it, yet, three $20 bills and his drivers license were still there. In looking further into the credit card use, video footage was captured of the suspects at a retail store. The victim has since closed his accounts. Under investigation. THEFT Monday 09:08 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to a home on a theft report. Upon arrival, he was met by the homeowner who stated that someone stole her wall hanging that contained birds on a wire in the design; however, the screws were still in place. The fixture was valued at $80. No suspects. 2 3 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT Monday 23:51 hours Officer Nick Gorgos responded to Lilydale Road and Hwy 13 for a single vehicle accident report. Upon arrival, he made contact with the driver and sole occupant who stated he was unfamiliar with the stretch of road and took the curve too fast and hit the guard rail. The male was not injured, yet the vehicle was damaged so a tow came to the scene. AOA Tuesday 12:15 hours While on routine patrol, Sergeant Eric Petersen overheard Eagan PD request that MHPD and State Patrol respond to a pursuit of a stolen vehicle headed our way. Petersen followed the pursuit along with several other squads from neighboring communities. The suspect vehicle headed toward Robert Street in WSP where it was blocked in at a gas station and the suspect was taken into custody. FRAUD Tuesday 16:40 hours Officer Robin Nelson met with complainant in the PD lobby. Complainant stated that she was notified by US Bank that a $67,000 check was written out and signed by her deceased father in-law. The bank did cash the check then quickly realized that the signature on the check was from a party that was deceased so redacted the funds back into the account. No monetary loss and no suspects at this time. DISTURBING THE PEACE Wednesday 13:00 hours Officer Tanner Spicer took a walk-in report from a male who stated that his neighbor has recently been screaming at him and threatening him. He said he thinks it is because the neighbor accuses him of having relations with a young woman next door. Spicer advised the man to call when the incidents are taking place then went to speak with the neighbor. The neighbor denied threatening or yelling profanities but did state that he was tired of his neighbor hanging with the young ladies and staying up late partying. Spicer advised him not to be concerned over his neighbors relations unless there is signs of violence or trouble and to refrain from speaking or yelling at his neighbor and should instead call if he feels he is being disturbed by parties. THEFT OF GAS Wednesday 18:11 hours Officer Robin Nelson responded to a local gas station on a double theft of gas report. Upon arrival, she was met by store employee who stated that a blue Sedan pulled up to the pump and the suspect described as an African American male, 6Ó1Ñ, 140 pounds, approximately age 25 and wearing jeans and a flannel shirt pumped $35.91 worth of gas and left without paying. At the same time, a blue Crown Victoria pulled up and the suspect described as an African American male, pumped $43.75 worth of gas and left without paying. The employee was able to get a license plate number however, it came back not on file. Nelson reviewed the video surveillance but it was too blurry to make out a plate number or view the suspects clearly. Case inactive. 3 4 08/1408/202015YTD MENTAL HEALTH CallsforService1094,610 Frequently, in our calls Citations4360 for service, we respond to situaons involving Warnings2473 mental health. PoliceReports26719 Mental health is becom- ing more understood as ResponseTimeAverage5.135.39 it becomes more addressed and talked Check out the MH Crime Map! about and is seen less Click below to search your neighborhood: ğƭ ğ ͻŅğǒƌƷͼ ĬǒƷ ƒƚƩĻ ğƭ https://www.raidsonline.com a result of many factors. 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Mental illness is de ŋ ned as a condion impacng ğ ƦĻƩƭƚƓ͸ƭ ƷŷźƓƉźƓŭͲ feeling or mood, and may also aect their ability to relate to IfyouareaMendotaHeightsresidentandyouare others and funcon on goingoutoftownoronvacation a daily basis. Genecs, environment and lifestyle, including trauma, can be causes and truly anyone, at any age, can be suscepble. The important thing is to seek help and resources for your child or family member if you CarSeatSafetyChecks suspect anything. Check out: www.nami.org Please send us your positive MedicationDisposalBox feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. 4 HAVE A SAFE WEEK!