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2016-12-16 Friday NewsDec 16 2016 71 ihril DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, December 20 City Council 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. ***Note change of date*** Dec 23rd and 26th City Offices Closed for the Holiday Monday, January 2 City Offices Closed for the Holiday Tuesday, January 3 City Council 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5 City Council Workshop Tuesday, January 9 Parks and Rec Commission 6:30 p.m. 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 YNH:1 S City of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Farewell Reception for Mayor Sandra Krebsbach and Councilmembers Mike Povolny and Steve Norton Join us in honoring Mendota Heights Mayor Krebsbach and Councilmembers Povolny and Norton on their years of service to the city and wishing them well as they complete their ser- vice on the City Council. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 5:30-7:00 pm Mendota Heights City Hall Parks and Rec Commission Openings—Applications Due December 30 The City is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion. The terms will start in February 2017. One opening is for a three year term; the other is for a two year term. The Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to parks and recreation programs. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month beginning at 6:30 pm. If you or someone you know is interested in serving, contact City Administrator Mark McNeill or City Clerk Lorri Smith by calling 651.452.1850. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to City Hall no later than Friday, December 30, 2016. Nominations Open 1st Annual Garold `Jerry' Murphy Community Service Award The City of Mendota Heights is proud to announce the 1st An- nual Garold M. "Jerry" Murphy Community Service Award. Jer- ry started his volunteer service to the community in 1967 when he assisted at a neighbor's house fire. From that day on, Jerry made himself available to the police department on a moment's notice. He generously gave his time to community, church and family, and always did so with a smile, a kind word and a story. Please take the time to think about those people in your life who selflessly volunteer their time to make our community a better place. Consider nominating someone who volunteers, has a can -do spirit, is a good role model, exudes compassion, has a positive attitude, is well respected. Nomination forms are on the City's website or at City Hall and are due by January 31, 2017. The recipient will be recognized at the April 18, 2017 City Council meeting. 1 DECEMBER 16 2016 1 CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener CAPTAIN Kelly McCarthy 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 Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Frank LaNasa INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee 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 1 1 1 wixter w0Koleyiciosj,, coloring contesi' Get out the crayons and help us decorate our lobby! MHPD is hosting our annual Winter Wonderland Coloring Contest for children ages 0 - 10 who live in or go to 1 school in our city! We are offering three different coloring pages, based on your 1 child's age, which are: 1 O to 3 4 to 6 7 to 10 1 1 1 1 To enter, print out the appropriate coloring page from the selections attached for 1 your child's age. The forms are included in this newsletter and can also be found on the Mendota Heights Police Department Facebook page and on the police page of our 1 city website. Show us your best coloring on the page, complete the entry form at the bottom and return the page to MHPD no later than Friday, January 27th at 4:30 p.m. 1 Winners will be chosen and notified on Monday, January 30th. The winning artwork will be posted in the 2/03/16 JTF as well as on the city website and MHPD Facebook 1 page. The winners will receive Juice & Donuts with an Officer for up to 7 guests! Plus, 1 every entry we receive will be displayed in our police lobby. HAVE Ft-t.N ! 2 Ages 0-3 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P 1 CHILD'S NAME 1 ADDRESS SCHOOL 1 TEACHER'S NAME AGE (0-3): PHONE: GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 27TH 3 Ages 4-6 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CHILD'S NAME 1 ADDRESS 1 SCHOOL 1 TEACHER'S NAME AGE (4-6): PHONE: GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND r 4 4 Ages 7-10 1 CHILD'S NAME 1 ADDRESS SCHOOL 1 TEACHER'S NAME AGE (7-10): PHONE: GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 27TH 5 1 1 1 1 lem000 DISTURBING PEACE — 5XX Miriam St 1 FRI, 12/09, 0129 HOURS 1 violence or injuries were 1 1 1 FRI, 12/09, 0724 HOURS 1 1 1 1 FRI, 12/09, 0926 HOURS 1 1 1 1 1 FRI, 12/09, 1009 HOURS 1 1 1 1 1 1 FRI, 12/09, 1749 HOURS 1 1 1 1 SAT, 12/10, 1647 HOURS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J Officers responded to a call for a father and daughter arguing in their front yard. No 1 present. Both parties agreed to stop arguing and go to sleep. Case Closed. 1 THEFT OF FUEL— 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy Officer responded to business on a theft of fuel report. The suspect pumped gas and left without paying. The 1 store employee was able to obtain plate information that listed back to a dealership. No video surveillance 1 available. Case Inactive. 1 1 FRAUD — 8XX Park Place 1 Officer took a credit card fraud report regarding multiple purchases made on the victims card while the victim 1 still had the card in her possession. The reporting party requesting case number for credit card company who 1 is now the victim. Case Inactive. 1 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT— Lexington Ave An Officer responded to location for a property damage only crash. Vehicle one crossing traffic, failed to yield 1 for vehicle two, which had right of way. Very minor damage to left front bumpers of both vehicles; damage 1 does not meet state minimums for reporting. Drivers exchanged information and were provided a business 1 card and case number. Driver One cited for failure to yield right of way. 1 I WARRANT ARREST/AOA— 2XXX Hwy 13 1 Officer requested to do a pick up and hold for Ramsey County on a Kops alert. Female arrested on Dakota 1 County warrant. Case closed. 1 1 THEFT— 9XX Mendota Hts Rd 1 Officer spoke to complainant by phone who wished to report a theft from his son's vehicle parked at school two days prior. Complainant also reported ongoing suspicious activity and persons have been around the home since the theft. Case number provided to complainant and extra patrol requested for his residence. Investigation inactive. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 6 ri ibe_M000 DOMESTIC — 2XXX Hwy 13 Officer responded to a local motel to check the welfare of an adult female. Investigation revealed there had been an argument between husband and wife and the husband had left the scene. A relative came and picked up the female. No assault, no crime, no injuries. Report made. N SUN. 12/11, 1356 HOURS 1 1 1 1 SUN, 12/11, 1344 HOURS 1 1 1 1 1 SUN, 12/11, 1620 HOURS 1 1 1 1 MON, 12/12, 1114 HOURS 1 1 1 1 1 1 MON, 12/12, 1234 HOURS I 1 1 1 MON, 12/12, 1433 HOURS I 1 1 1 1 MON. 12/12, 1605 HOURS I 1 J HARRASING COMMUNICATION— 2XXX Lockwood Dr Officer spoke to complainant by phone who wished to report harassing communications from an acquaintance. The communication came in the form of a voicemail and the complainant wished to make a report for documentation purposes only in case things escalate at a later time. Report made, Case inactivated FRAUD— 2XXX Claremont Drive Officer requested to call a victim of credit card fraud. The victim reported unauthorized use of credit card. The victim did not have much information. Follow up pending additional information. THEFT— 1XXX Sylvandale Rd Officer responded to a report of theft. Victim placed mail to be picked up in her mailbox. Victim discovered the check she placed in her mailbox was used at a different business. Victim called the business to whom the check was written; they had not received her payment. Victim discovered four other unauthorized transactions. Victim has notified her bank. Possible suspect information associated with victim's account. Case pending. FOUND PROPERTY — Wentworth Ave/Delaware Ave Officer responded to the MHPD lobby concerning a found purse. The reporting party observed a purse fly off a vehicle, she attempted to flag the driver down but was unable too. Purse and contents turned over. Owner contacted via family. IDENTITY THEFT— 7XX Decorah Lane Officer responded to a call regarding identity theft. Victim discovered three fraudulent transactions on his debit card. Victim reported the fraud to his bank. Victim was provided with a case number. FRUAD — 2XXX Claremont Drive Officer responded to MHPD lobby concerning a fraud report. Victim had fraud on her checking account. Pending investigation. 1 1 7 1,1igigil 1 %egu000 THEFT OF FUEL— 9XX Hwy 13 TUES, 12/13, 1137 HOURS I Officer responded to an after the fact theft of fuel. Area was checked for the suspect vehicle described by the 1 employee but the vehicle was not located. Case is Inactive. 1 THEFT BY SWINDLE— 1XXX Ivy Hill Dr TUES, 12/13, 1342 HOURS Officer responded to a call regarding a theft by swindle. The victim reported being contacted by phone earlier I in the day to send money for her grandson who was in jail. The victim believed the story, obtained the money 1 requested and sent it with a courier. The victim called police after the courier left to report the theft . The I courier was located in another jurisdiction. The courier was legitimate, money was taken as evidence and the I courier was released after a statement was provided. Arrangements for the victim to pick up the money was ' made. The suspects used a mailing address from out of the country. 1 1 I FRAUD— 1XXX Delaware Ave TUES, 12/13, 1759 HOURS I Officer responded to a call regarding an individual who received notifications from her credit card company I about recent charges. Having never made the charges, the victim contacted the police for financial transaction card fraud. This matter is under investigation. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J 8 �11DB�Ts, 6-2-4: PARKING DURING SNOWFALL A. Parking Time Re- stricted: No person shall allow any vehicle to park or stand upon any street or road in the city for more than thirty (30) minutes during the time intervening between a snowfall of two inches (2") or more Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Tour,feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. 1• M@XI�[LEO Calls for Service Citations Warnings Police Reports Response Time Average 12/09- 12/15 193 15 10 31 5.64 2016 YTD 8330 749 730 1012 5.68 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Take it to THE BOX 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 Officer 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. HAVE A SAFE WEEK