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2016-10-14 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452.1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, October 17 Parks and Rec Commission 5:30 p.m. Open House- Dodd Road Corridor Study 6:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 18 City Council 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. October 26– 31 Brush drop off Mendota Plaza Monday, October 31 Halloween Bonfire Mendota Plaza 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 City Council 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 General Election Oct 14, 2016 Fire Prevention Open House October 15, 2016 This year’s Fire Prevention theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” Please join us for a fun-filled Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the fire station, 2121 Dodd Road, from 10 am to 3 pm. We will have a memorial service at 10 am and a live burn/sprinkler demonstration at 2:30 pm. There will also be bingo, fire truck rides, free hot dogs, and other exhibits. Dodd Road Corridor Study Open House—October 17th The City received a grant from Dakota County as part of the Statewide Health Initiative Program to study the possibilities of constructing an off-street trail along Dodd Road from Mendota Heights Road north to Delaware Avenue. An open house will be held on Monday, October 17th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Mendota Heights City Hall. This is a chance for all residents to ask questions and voice their support and concerns about a future trail along Dodd Road. Following the open house, Stantec will provide the Parks & Recreation Commission with a presentation of their work. Email Sloan Wallgren at sloanw@mendota-heights.com for more information. Are you registered to vote? The deadline for pre-registration for voting is October 18, 2016. After that date, you must register at the polls or at the time you absentee vote. Visit www.MNVotes.org for more information. Brush Drop Off for Halloween Bonfire Beginning Wednesday, October 26th, residents can deposit brush in the designated area between Mendota Plaza Shopping Mall and South Plaza Drive for the annual Halloween Bonfire. The collection of brush will stop at 12 noon on Oct 31st. Brush must be less than 4 inches in diameter. No grass clippings, leaves, or construction debris, are allowed. Winter Parking Rules Beginning November 1st, parking is not allowed on any Mendota Heights street between the hours of 2 am and 6 am. This will be in effect through March 31, 2017. Halloween Bonfire Join us at the Mendota Plaza for the annual Halloween Bonfire on Octo- ber 31, 2016, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Firefighters will be handing out free hot dogs and pop for the little ghosts and goblins (and adults) to enjoy. Public Works The Parks Crew cut grass in the city. New roofs were installed on the pavilions at Mendakota Park, Kensington Park, Friendly Hills Park, and Wentworth Park. The soccer fields were striped. Trash was picked up in the parks. The sprinkler systems were winterized. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. The hour meter for pump 1 at the Northland lift station was replaced. He is doing ongoing storm sewer inspections at the Northland Drive development. He assisted the Parks Crew with lawn mowing. He attended the APWA Minnesota pipe inspector’s class. New signs were put up on the north end of the city. High irons were looked for and marked. Potholes were filled on South Plaza Drive and Winston Court. The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works Engineering Code Enforcement October 13, 2016 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 Weston Raberge 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 OCTOBER 14 2016 IS IT A BADGE OR A SHIELD? Deer-vehicle crashes peak in the autumn months, but Minnesota’s large deer population makes them a safety hazard on the road all year long. Deer crashes are especially dangerous for motorcyclists — a group which accounted for 16 of the 19 vehicle-deer related deaths over the last three years. An important safety tip for drivers is to never veer for deer — swerving can take a motorist into oncoming traffic or off the road. Why do some officers call the symbol that is worn on the leŌ side of their chest a shield, and some call it a badge? This goes back to the Crusades, when the original guards of the people, the Knights Templar, escorted the innocent, to visit the Holy Land and kept them safe from the bandits who tried to steel and rape the travelers. The Knights carried a sword and shield to protect them, and the travelers from harm if aƩacked. The symbol of the shield carried over to the later years, as law enforcement was created. The shield symbol is placed on the leŌ side of the uniform, or over their heart, to symbolize it protecƟng the officers while they ﬁght the more modern criminals. The Patron Saint Michael also carries a sword and shield and is known to be the Saint that is the protector of Law Enforcement. In the days of the cowboys, the symbol was also called a badge, or badge of honor, for the person who wore it, was to be an honorable person. These two names for the symbol have conƟnued to be used today and vary from locaƟon to locaƟon throughout the country. Motorist Safety Tips to Avoid Deer Crashes Drive at safe speeds and always be buckled up! Slow down in areas known to have a large deer population. Be cautious while driving during dusk or dawn. Deer are most active during sunrise and sunset, especially during mating season which is in full swing from Oct through Dec. Pay attention to deer crossing signs. Deer may wander into suburban areas in search of food, so it’s important to drive cautiously even if your not in a deer-crossing zone. Use high beams as much as possible at night, especially in deer-active areas. Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads. If a deer is struck but not killed by a vehicle, keep a distance as deer may recover and move on. If a deer does not move on, or poses a public safety risk, report the incident to a DNR conservation officer or other local law enforcement agency. 2 an entire week filled with… ACCIDENTS! Two ‐Vehicle Accidents, Rear‐Ending, Hit & Run’s Drivers, please, be aware of your surroundings. Never leave the scene of an accident. Always stop immediately following the accident. If someone has been injured, call 9‐1‐1. Always pass your informaƟon onto the other party. 3 4 A MN campaigner asked us to remind people to not to open the door for strangers. You aren’t being rude, just safe! Don’t be a VicƟm of a Door Step Crime! Do not inform people you are or will be home alone! When you are home alone, ensure windows and entrances throughout are secure. If you arrive home and it appears your home was entered, do not invesƟ- gate alone! Call 911 for police response to ensure your home is safe. Don’t “hide” spare keys in the “usual” places. Be cre- aƟve and keep track of who knows the locaƟon. Consider using a lockbox. Consider using a code word your children can memorize, given only to those people who need to help you in an urgent situaƟon. 10/7‐ 10/13 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!