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2008-08-15 Friday News August 15, 2008 River Bluffs Project Mark Hoiser and Jessica Haglmann of Darts met with Jake and me on Tuesday this week to introduce us to the River Bluffs Project. Darts has received grant funding for a three year project to be called River Bluffs. The project is to help older adults stay in their home longer. This first trial will involve Seniors from Lilydale, Sun Fish Lake and Mendota Heights. There will be a fee for membership ranging from $40-90/month depending on the assistance desired. Membership is hoped to grow to 300 by the end of the trial period. Members will be assisted in any ways they need but it is expected to range from homemaking to transportation to shopping to handyman chores etc. The kickoff for the project is expected to be later this fall. F R I D A Y N E W S August 15, 2008 Mosquito Update I received a call from a resident that lives near Wentworth Park who told me that she had two Mosquito Control employees in her yard and wondered why. I called Mos- quito Control and they told me that this is the time of the year that disease bearing mosquito’s arrive, in spite of the fact that it has been very dry, those type mosquito’s are still out there. Mosquito Control found an elevated number of Lacross Encephali- tis bearing mosquito’s in Wentworth Park (does not mean they are infected) so they are looking for habitat around the neighborhood and will be treating the area for adult mosquito’s to try and reduce the risk. When on the phone, Mosquito Control also told me hat they are also looking for West Nile bearing mosquito’s, some cases are showing up in animals and 9 in humans. (Only 2 in the metro and non in Dakota County Safety Camp Jake was able to swing by Kaposia Park in South St. Paul to participate in our annu- al Youth Safety Camp. Safety Camp is put on cooperatively with the Cities of West St. Paul and South St Paul. A variety of topics are covered to help kids be safe eve- ryday. Usually the camp has around 150 participants, which Jake thinks they were close to again this year. Mendota Heights had around 50 kids participating this year. Teresa Gangelhoff plays a significant role in putting on the camp, with assis- tance from PD, FD and other community volunteers. Dakota County Broadband On Friday morning, Jake attended a subcommittee of the Dakota County Managers’ Group on broadband technology. This group has been working to identify and ad- dress gaps in technology services available to both residents and businesses in Dako- ta County. The group discussed whether broadband access should be considered a part of our community’s “infrastructure” or if it is a luxury item. The group also dis- cussed how we might be able to collect information on what type of broadband ca- pacity already exists throughout the County. While the group’s preference is to have existing communications companies provide this service, each community experi- ences areas where the service does not meet up with the demand. Jake will continue to sit in on this committee and make sure that Mendota Heights does not miss out on an opportunity to serve our residents. August 15, 2008 Attachments Just the facts, Pipeline, City Council Meeting Agenda, Pre-Application Meeting Synopsis, MNSUN Article “Mendota Heights hires new public works director”, Mendota Heights City Council remains wary of Mendota Plaza redevelopment plans, Southwest Review Article “Council wants new plans for Mendota Plaza, “WSP, MH hold citizens’ police training”, Villager Article “City-owned Mendota Heights Par 3 sees upswing in play, improvements”, Startribune.com Article “Lilydale gets clearance to sell land left to city as open space”. Email “Great River Greening Fall 2008 Restoration Events” and Email “August 2008 Greening E-Postcard”. Dates to Remember in August MAC Commission Meeting 8/18/08 1:00 Planning Commission Meeting 8/26/08 7:00 HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Five-day forecast (Details) Tomorrow Aug 16 Cloudy Sunday Aug 17 Cloudy / PM Sun Monday Aug 18 Fair Tuesday Aug 19 Partly Cloudy Wednesday Aug 20 Clear Hi: 84° Lo: 62° Hi: 86° Lo: 62 Hi: 86° Lo: 65° Hi: 85° Lo: 64° Hi: 83° Lo: 64°