2008-05-09 Friday NewsSpring Clean-Up a Success
The Mendota Heights Spring Clean-Up was held on Saturday at Mendota
Plaza. 270 residents registered - if you figure in 15-30 folks who dropped
off electronics without checking in, it was the best turnout we have ever
had. Just under $1,500 was collected, which will go to defray the costs of
disposal. We had a fantastic crew of volunteers, many of whom worked
the whole event. The weather also cooperated after a chilly start. Special
thanks to Donn Anderson and Sam Kuchinka, for assisting a resident from
Fieldstone Dr, whose “one item” ended up being two trailers full of
miscellaneous stuff!
Here are some rough estimates on what was brought in:
One full packer truck (81 mattresses and 60+ sofas)
Four full 20 yard dumpsters of miscellaneous rubbish
Two full 30 yard dumpsters of scrap metal (roughly 10,000 lbs)
One full cage of tire
One SEMI load of electronics – 48 pallets of them.
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May 9, 2008
Pandemic Flu – Mass Casualties Meeting
Jake attended a meeting on ongoing plans for Mass Casualties in the event of a Pandemic
Flu Outbreak. Representatives from five local funeral homes attended the meeting along
with officials from local, county and state government. Minnesota currently averages 103
deaths each day. In a Pandemic, the number would likely rise by 536 each day, creating
tremendous burden on funeral homes. The County and State have been working to develop
plans for removing bodies from homes, temporary morgues, and what Funeral Homes can
do today to be better prepared. It was a very interesting session; it was good to see that
plans are underway.
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Celebration
Minnesota achieved statehood on May 11, 1858 so there are a number of events celebrating
that occasion beginning this week. One of the events, Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentenni-
al Wagon Train travels through Mendota Heights on Saturday May 10th (itinerary attached).
The wagon train will make a stop at Friendly Hills Middle School about 10:45 a.m. for any-
Annual Plant Sale – MH Garden Club
Mendota Heights Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, at 1422 Delaware Avenue. Perennials, herbs, house plants and
more will be sold. Call 651. 450-9779.
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Dates to Remember in May
City Council Meeting 5/6/08 7:30
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 5/13/08 6:30
Airport Relations Commission Meeting 5/19/08 4:30 (MAC Tower Tour)
City Council Meeting 5/20/08 7:30
NOC Meeting 5/21/08 1:30
Planning Commission Meeting 5/27/08 7:30
Attachments
Just the Facts, Pipeline, Park and Recreation Meeting Agenda, Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Wagon
Train Schedule, Notice of I-35E Closed and LMNC Friday Fax.
Have a great weekend!
Happy Mothers Day
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