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2016-06-24 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452.1850 Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, June 28 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 4 Independence Day City Offices closed Independence Day Mendakota County Club Fire Works Display Dusk Wednesday, July 6 City Council 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Parks Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 Airport Commission 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 City Council 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Attachments: Pipeline, Just the Facts June 24, 2016 Henry Sibley Baseball Recognition The City’s recognition of the 3A State Baseball Tournament Champion Henry Sibley Warri- ors will be at 6:30 PM on June 29th, just ahead of the Wednesday evening concert at the Village. The scheduled musical event that night is the Mendota and Somerset Elementary Schools’ Talent Show, which will begin immediately following the recognition. Four Mendota Heights fire trucks will transport the baseball players from the High School, to the Village. The ceremony will include comments from the Mayor Sandra Krebsbach and School Board Chair Joanne Mansur, introduction of the players and comments by Coach Greg Fehring, and presentation of a proclamation from the City. Please plan to attend, and show your support and appreciation of the State Champion War- riors! Mendota Heights MOMS Club Day! On July 1, 1999, MOMS Club of Mendota Heights was founded by two local moms, Mona Friedman and April Moody. For almost 17 years, MOMS Club of Mendota Heights has been bringing together moms from our community, providing fun activities and growing friendships between moms and children. Last fall the City Council of Mendota Heights declared Friday, July 1, 2016 (our 17th Anni- versary ) Mendota Heights MOMS Club Day - to recognize all the ways MOMS Club has sup- ported moms and helped our community to be a great place to live and raise a family. This will be a great opportunity for MOMS Club members - past and present - to come to- gether and to thank the larger community. The community is invited to celebrate with us with a Free Pizza Lunch at Mendakota Park with visits from a MH Fire Truck and a Police car and more. Bring your own beverages and picnic blankets. 10:00 AM -1:00 PM Free Massage Chair sponsored by Lifestyle Chiropractic Children’s West St. Paul Clinic will be handing out lip balm and band aid packs 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Explore the inside of a Fire Truck and Police Car Face Painting 11:30 AM -12:30 PM Free Pizza Lunch (1 slice per person) Free samples of Banana Bread generously donated by Breadsmith on Grand Ave in St. Paul Questions: call Paula Kraus (651) 454-6757 Report potholes, request that the police check your house while you are on vaca- City Council agenda packets and agenda packets for the Airports Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission are heights.com and clicking on the agenda/ Public Works The Parks Crew dragged, chalked, and striped the soccer and ball fields. Grass was cut. Trash was cleaned up. A bbq grill was installed at Rogers Lake Park. Trees were trimmed in the parks. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. The Northland lift station pump one was plugged with wipes. The sanitary sewer lines were cleaned on Winston Court, Winston Circle, and London Road. Bacteria bugs “yeast” was applied to the storm sewer on Sylvandale and Decorah trunk line to combat hydrogen sulfide corrosion to the concrete pipes. A sanitary sewer inspection was done on Willow Lane. Fire hydrant painting continues. The Streets Crew picked up no parking signs from Advantage Sign and installed them on Enterprise Drive. Broken glass was cleaned up on Victoria and Caren Road. Blacktop repairs were done to Pagel Road, Haverton Court, Pueblo Drive, Mohican Court and Marie Avenue. Trees were trimmed back on Carmen Lane. Engineering – Project descriptions simplified for easier reading. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at (651) 452 -1850. City Projects (construction year) Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) – Landscape restoration and catch basin installation at the corner of Stratford and Victoria is scheduled for the coming weeks. A new retaining wall was installed at the corner of Victoria and Walsh to protect an Xcel Energy pipeline. Sidewalk installation is scheduled for next week. Remaining punch-list items are being completed. Mendota Road Neighborhood Improvements (2016) – Contractor has started the project. Substantial completion for Mendota Road (frontage road) is estimated for early September; substantial completion for Warrior Drive, High Ridge Circle, and Sibley Court is expected in early August. Update of Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) – The consultant needs to see the City’s previous model (cir. 1993). City Staff will provide this model so the consultant can complete the draft plan. Watershed Management Organization approval is expected in August with final City adoption in January 2017. Lake Augusta Alum Treatment (2016) –The Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRMWO) will be managing the project that will apply The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works Engineering June 24, 2016 alum to the lake to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the water. Treatment is expected in September/October. County Projects Highway 110 Greenway Trail Crossing (2017) – County staff is coordinating the trail alignment with representatives from MnDOT, Mendota Plaza, and Dodge Nature Center. Design is anticipated to be complete in time to bid with the MnDOT Highway 110 Rehabilitation project (see below). For more information contact Jacob Rezak, Project Manager, at 952-891-7981 or jacob.rezak@co.dakota.mn.us Traffic Signal Improvements: I-494 & Pilot Knob Road (2016) – Signal installation is complete. For more information, or if timing of the signal appears off, contact Stacy Reilly, Project Coordinator at stacy.reilly@co.dakota.mn.us or at 952-891- 7935. East-West Transit Study – There will be a Policy Maker Workshop on July 13th at Eagan City Hall. City Council appointed Mayor Krebsbach as the primary representative to this workshop at their June 21st Council meeting. Council Member Norton was appointed as the alternate. There are two open houses scheduled for July 19 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Apple Valley Transit Station and July 20th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Wentworth Library. The study group will have a web page going live soon. The web site will included an interactive map where the public can mark and comment on their transit preferences. For more information, contact Joe Morneau, Dakota County Project Manager, at 952- 891-7986 or joe.morneau@co.dakota.mn.us. State Projects Highway 13 Slope Repair (2015-2016) – Staff attended a pre-construction meeting on Thursday. Highway 13 will close mid-morning on July 5th. The highway will reopen on September 2nd, according to the contractor’s schedule and the MnDOT permit issued for the closure. The City has asked for weekly updates that will be posted on the City web page. The City’s Facebook site will also be used to communicate updates. The City will be sending a letter to area residents next week outlining these details. Highway 110 Rehabilitation (2017) – MnDOT presented a project update to City Council at their June 21st meeting. MnDOT has already began to act on issues raised by area residents during a neighborhood meeting on June 15th. For more information contact Molly Cline, MnDOT Project Manager, at 651-234-7723 or molly.cline@state.mn.us. Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Rehabilitation (2018) – Staff is assisting the MnDOT project team in producing the Environmental Document for the project, and is coordinating the incorporation of the trail gap segment between Maple Street and Marie Avenue. Contact Tara McBride, MnDOT Project Manager at 651-234-7506, or tara.mcbride@state.mn.us for more project information. Pilot Knob Bridge over I-494 Expansion Joint Repair (2016) – Work is underway and should take approximately two weeks. Other Activities Engineering Consultant Services Pool – City Council approved a slate of consultants at their June 21st meeting. Contract documents will be issued for review next week. By establishing a pre-approved consultant pool, the City will be able to more quickly and efficiently bring in consultant assistance on projects and other necessary tasks. Please contact the Engineering Department for questions or further information. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Peer review – Staff met with the consultant hired by the City to review the CIP on Wednesday. The consultant is focusing on methodology in prioritizing CIP projects (focusing on street improvements) and how cost estimates are derived for inclusion in the CIP. The Consultant is scheduled to present their findings to City Council in a workshop on July 6 th (Wednesday) at 5:30pm. Highway 149 Trail Corridor Plan & SHIP Grant – Staff met with the county’s consultant on Thursday to go over the Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation Grant Application. Staff is expecting some preliminary cost estimates and recommended trail alignments by July 6th for inclusion in the grant application. The grant application will be a joint application with Dakota County and would be for funding to construct a separated trail facility between Marie Avenue and Delaware Avenue along Dodd Road, as well as part of the Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Trail from Decorah Lane/Wagon Wheel Trail south to Mendota Heights Road. Grant applications are due July 15th. City Hall Water Damage Repair – Staff is coordinating a multi-phase project that will alleviate water intrusion issues at City hall. Contractors will be brought on board to provide drainage improvements outside City Hall as well as to repair water damage to the building. Work should be completed later this summer.   1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson Steve Hilyar Phillip McCarty INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie JUNE 24, 2016  HOT CARS AND KIDS! Heatstroke deaths that were a result of kids being left in cars began being tracked in 1998 in the United States. Since 1998, 663 children have died from heatstroke in this manner. In 2016, there were 24 reported deaths, which is the lowest annual number since 1998. Prevention efforts are proving to be successful, but those 24 deaths are still 100% preventable! To send the correct message to parents and caregivers, Safe Kids USA has developed the acronym ACT : Avoid heatstroke related injury and death by NEVER leaving children alone in a car. Create reminders by securing something you will need, like a briefcase or cell phone in the back seat with the children. Take action if you see a problem situation. *Remember to leave parked cars LOCKED with the keys inaccessible to children. When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, in just 20 minutes time, the inside temperature will already be at 109 degrees!! Also remember to call 9-1-1 if you see animals in vehicles—to many people, their pets are their children! There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: fun, freedom, exercise, and environmen- tally friendly! Here are a few tips so that you’ll be safe while you do so. Top Tips: Wear a properly-fitted helmet. IT is the best way to prevent head injuries and death. Ride on the trail or sidewalk whenever possible, otherwise, ride on the same side and in the same direction as traffic, as far on the right-hand side as safely possible. Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road. Be predictable by making sure you ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between cars. Wear bright , reflective colors and use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning. Wearing reflectors on your clothes and bike will help you be seen. Ride with your children. Stick together until you are comfortable that your kids are ready to ride on their own. The Hard Facts: Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent— yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet.   2   JUVENILE ISSUE SATURDAY 1648 HOURS Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a call regarding an auto theft. After speaking with the reporting party, Officer Gorgos was told that a juvenile female had permission to use a vehicle, but did not come home and refused to do so after telephone contact was made. A KOPS alert was placed for the vehicle and the juvenile. Fortunately the next day both the vehicle and juvenile were located and the alert was cancelled. DRUGS SUNDAY 2055 HOURS Multiple officers responded to the report of a disturbance in the lobby of a local motel. Upon arrival, officers found and spoke to the involved suspect. The suspect was acting as though she was under the influence of something. After some investigation, a small amount of controlled substance was found, as well as drug paraphernalia and hypodermic needles. The party was released; case pending formal charges. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE MONDAY 0216 HOURS While on routine patrol Sergeant Peyton Fleming observed a vehicle in a park after hours. The vehicle appeared to be abandoned or an unreported stolen. Sergeant Fleming located a phone number for the registered owner but it was not in service. He also had SPPD check the address of the registered owner but was not located. The park and surrounding area was checked by officers with negative results. The vehicle was towed and entered as impounded. FOUND PROPERTY MONDAY 1216 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse responded to a residence concerning a found vehicle license plate. The reporting party had found the license plate laying in the grass while out on a walk. Officer Rosse ran the plate, located the plate’s owner and verified the plate had been stolen. The owner of the plate has since been issued new license plates; therefore, Officer Rosse sent the plate to the property room to be destroyed per the owner. IDENTITY THEFT THURSDAY 1136 HOURS Officer Jennifer Fordham responded to a call for a report of an attempted identity theft. The victim reported that he received notification from two different credit card companies that his personal information was used to apply for lines of credit. Neither company authorized the applications and there was no loss. Report was done for documentation only. THEFT THURSDAY 1336 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to the PD lobby regarding a report of theft. The victim reported that she discovered two rings missing approximately one year earlier and needed a report for documentation purposes.   3        2016 YTD Calls for Service Citations Warnings Police Reports Response Time Average Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. The House Check Request online form is available on our website; you can complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call and we’ll help you out. MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment, call 651.452.1366 or email jennyf@mendota‐heights.com to contact Ofϐicer Jennifer Fordham. MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs and over‐the‐counter medication. Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. HAVE A SAFE WEEK! Kids, be on the lookout! You could get caught... practicing good safety be- haviors! MHPD is partnering with AAA, Safe Kids Minnesota, the MN Chiefs of Police Association, MN Sheriff’s Association and Dairy Queen (DQ) to encour- age our youth to practice lifelong safety. MHPD Officer’s have their eyes peeled for children wearing their safety hel- mets and other safe prac- tices while riding their: Bike Scooter Skateboard In-line Skates Kids, if you are “caught,” your “citation” could be a coupon for a free DQ!