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2017-02 Spring Heights Highlightst 1 . tEIL New Members on the City Council The Mendota Heights City Council is comprised of five at -large members who all represent the entire city. The Mayor is elected for a two year term. Councilmembers are elected to four year terms on an alternating basis. This year, the City Council has three new members. r . R , I r MENDOTA H E I G H T S FEBRUARY 2017 Neil's News page 2 New Faces 3 Citizen Police Academy 4 'Alice Chief Aschenbrener 4 Adult Fire Safety Class 4 Fire Chief Retires 5 Fire Safety Tips 5 Salt Pollution 6 Sump Pump Update 6 Winter Pollinators 7 Master Recycling 7 Clean Water Landscaping 7 Parks and Recreation 8 Adult Programs 11 Spring into Composting Back • Neil Garlock, Mayor Neil Garlock retired from the Mendota Heights Police Department in 2014 after serving for 24 years. He worked as a patrol officer, investigator, and sergeant for the department. Neil has also served as the director of the Mendota Heights 5K Race for 11 years. Neil stated he is truly excited for the next couple of years and is looking forward to the positive changes to be made as a team. Joel Paper, Councilmember Joel Paper graduated from Henry Sibley High School, and the University of St. Thomas. In the past, he has owned a lawn and landscape service, and was partner in Paper Brothers Construction. Joel's current job is being a stay at home dad to his two young sons. Joel Paper has been involved in City government since 2012, serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He stated he is looking forward to working with our leadership as a team to accomplish great things that will continue to maintain and improve our community. Jay Miller, Councilmember Jay Miller graduated from Henry Sibley High School, the University of Minnesota -Duluth, and Bethel University. He is a special education teacher at Henry Sibley High School. Since 2008, Jay has served as a volunteer firefighter and is also a member of their Board of Trustees. Previously, Jay served on the City's Parks and Recreation Commission. Jay says he is honored and blessed to be given the great responsibility of helping to govern this fine city. He stated further that with diligence, honesty, and stewardship, he will work to provide all residents with quality leadership and a positive experience. Other returning Councilmembers include Ultan Duggan and Liz Petschel. J Nominations are due March 17 for the 1st Annual Community Service Award, an award memorializing the generous spirit of Garold `Jerry" Murphy. See page 2. A SMALL TOWN FEEL IN AN URBAN SETTING Mayor Neil Garlock I am pleased to be writing this as my first column as your new mayor. On January 3rd, two new Councilmembers—Jay Miller and Joel Paper—and I were sworn into office. We are honored to have been chosen to lead the great City of Mendota Heights. Let me first express my gratitude to our predecessors—former Mayor Sandra Krebsbach, and Mike Povolny and Steve Norton on the City Council. They each served for many years, and had to make many choices which made Mendota Heights the wonderful place that it is. We are very thankful to each of them. I would also be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the contributions of two of Mendota Heights' Public Safety professionals—Police Chief Michael Aschenbrener, and Fire Chief John Maczko—who have retired this winter. They served for more than 12 and 31 years respectively, which were significant commitments to our community. I wish each of them well in their future endeavors. This is truly an exciting time to be involved with Mendota Heights. In addition to the new faces as Mayor and City Councilors, over the past few months a new management team has been assembled. We now have a new Assistant City Administrator, Public Works Director, Community Development Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief. With them, I am looking forward to new ideas and ways to make our high standard of providing City services even better. I also want to assure you as a resident that if you have ideas or concerns, contact us, and you will be heard. As I write this, the new City Council has already met several times, and has tackled several issues. The learning curve is steep, and I will appreciate everyone's support, and suggestions for improvements. A couple of things of which to be aware as you plan your summer in our City— construction will be very present. You will see a new 139 unit apartment building being built southeast of the intersection of Dodd Road and TH 110, and was recently named The Reserve at Mendota Village. It will be opening in mid -summer, 2018. It will be a nice addition to the community. You will also experience quite a bit of road and highway construction this summer— starting approximately June 1 st, TH 110 will be closed for six weeks in each direction from its intersection with I-494, to Lexington Avenue. This will be for a MNDOT reconstruction project. In addition to new and safer driving surfaces, a pedestrian underpass will be built beneath TH 110 east of Dodd Road, which will connect the Village at Mendota development with Mendota Plaza. In addition, streets in the Kensington neighborhood, and Mendota Heights Road will be resurfaced. When you are in construction zones, please be patient and drive safely, and be especially watchful for the workers. As you may know, I served on the Mendota Heights Police Department for many years. One of the things in which I became involved during that time, and for which I still carry a passion, is the 5K run which is held the first Saturday in June. I am looking forward to it having a new name this year— The Scott Patrick Memorial 5K—which honors a fallen Mendota Heights Police Officer, and which gives a renewed sense of purpose to the race. I look forward to seeing you there. In closing, I want to say thank you once again for the chance to serve you. I am honored to be your Mayor! Community Service Award Applications Due March 17 Nominations are due March 17 for the 1st Annual Community Service Award, an award memorializing the generous spirit of Garold "Jerry" Murphy. Jerry selflessly volunteered his time to Mendota Heights and the surrounding cities for over 48 years. Submit an application today to nominate volunteers who serve the Mendota Heights, Lilydale and Mendota communities with enthusiasm, compassion and leadership. The recipient will be honored on April 18, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Volunteer Recognition Night during the Mendota Heights City Council meeting. Community service is an important key to a thriving community. There are many individuals who give their time and gifts to help make this a wonderful place to live and work. Take the time to honor a local volunteer today. Pick up an application at the Mendota Heights City Hall or find the electronic form at www.mendota-heights.com. View the City's Facebook page for more. 2 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS New Faces Join the City's Senior Management Team Kelly McCarthy, Police Chief Kelly McCarthy was officially appointed Mendota Heights new Police Chief, after be- ing initially hired as a Captain on November 1st. Chief McCarthy brings a wealth of experi- ence to the position, having worked in all areas of law enforcement including patrol, investigations, special unit coordination, and administration over the past 17 years. Kelly was previously with the City of Lino Lakes Police Department, starting out as a Com- munity Service Officer and working her way up to Deputy Director of Public Safety. Her approach to work focuses on hiring good people, creating accountability systems to minimize stress and trusting people to do their job. Kelly holds a Master's Degree in Police Leadership and Education from the University of St. Thomas and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 235. She is also a certified firefighter and emergency manager. In her spare time, Kelly likes to fish, read, cross stitch and is an avid Winter Carnival Medallion hunter. Kelly is also on the board of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute. Dave Dreelan, Fire Chief Dave Dreelan has been named the City's new Fire Chief. Dave is a long-time member of the Mendota Heights Fire Department and has served in all officer capacities includ- ing Captain and Training Officer and in 2009 was appointed Assistant Fire Chief. He is also Deputy Fire Chief of the Plymouth Fire Department. Chief Dreelan is an experienced officer and has dedicated more than 26 years of his career to fire service. Dave holds a degree in Political Science from the University of North Dakota and over the course of his career, has continued to train extensively and achieve multiple certifications in all areas of fire service. Kelly McCarthy Dave Dreelan Ilk 1 vor Cheryl Jacobson Ryan Ruzek Dave was raised in Mendota Heights and he and his wife Stacy call the city home. They have two very active teenage daughters. Both girls are members of the Sibley Dance Team and Dave proudly wears the title of "Dance Dad". Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson joined the City this past December as the Assistant City Administrator. Cheryl is a dedicated public -administrator. With 20 years of experience working in local government she brings a strong background in multiple aspects of government administra- tion to Mendota Heights. Cheryl has a Bachelor of Science from Winona State University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Hamline University. Cheryl most recently served as the Director of Housing and Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Olmsted County. Prior to that she was the Director of Administration and Intergovernmental Relations for Dakota County Community Development Agency. Cheryl grew up in Rosemount. She and her family call Farmington home. Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek has been with the City of Mendota Heights since 2004. Last September he was promoted to Public Works Director. Prior to his current role, he was a project manager for the City and worked on capital improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance. Ryan received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota and has worked in both the public and private sector. Ryan has been a registered professional engineer since 2004. As Public Works Director, Ryan is responsible for maintain- ing and providing public services including streets, parks, trails, sewers, storm water management, and development reviews. In his free time he enjoys playing recreational sports (broom - ball & softball) and boating on Prior Lake. In the fall you can usually find him rooting for the Vikings. Tim Benetti, Community Development Director Tim Benetti is the newest addition to the senior manage- ment team and joins the group as the City's Community Development Director. Tim holds a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Geography from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master's of Public Administra- tion from the University of Nebraska. He previously worked for the City of Brooklyn Center and has a broad level of experience in municipal planning. As the Community Development Director, Tim will be responsible for planning, zoning, and economic development activities for the City. HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 3 Citizens Police Academy Sign up now for Police Chief Aschenbrener Retires the Mendota Heights Citizens Police Academy 2.0. Residents and business owners are encouraged to register for this exciting 10 week program. Classes begin September 14 and run through November 16, Thursday nights from 6:00 — 9:30 pm. The Citizens Police Academy is designed to give citizens a working knowledge of the operations and responsibilities of the Police department, Fire department and the Sheriff's office. Students will get hands on instruction from officers in the areas of criminal investigations, traffic stops, use of force, firearms, and DWI sobriety testing. There are also field trips to our training facilities, the Dakota County Jail, and the Mendota Heights Fire Department. This course is meant to challenge your view of police and our hope is that residents and business owners will want to get more involved in their community and county. For more information, stop by the Mendota Heights Police Department, or go to www. mendota-heights. corn for an application. Those interested can also call Becky at 651.255.1191 or send an e-mail to beckyp@amendota-heights. corn. Brochures will be available in March. The deadline for applications is August 11. Students are encouraged to apply early because the class is usually full before the application deadline. Police Chief Michael Aschenbrener announced his retirement on December 20. He started his law enforcement career in 1982 as a volunteer Water Patrol Deputy; in 1983 he was hired on as a police officer for the City of Forest Lake. He was later promoted to Sergeant. In 2003, he was appointed the Chief of Police for the City of Mendota Heights. Mike Aschenbrener came to the City of Mendota Heights with one goal for the police department — to meet or exceed all best practices standards. He worked tirelessly to lead the department through numerous IT and infrastructure upgrades over his 13 years with the department. Technology in law enforcement evolved at a fast pace, yet Mike always seemed to stay on top of the changes. He researched and found affordable and successful ways for the Mendota Heights police department to stay current with the latest trends. Mike was an active volunteer prior to, and throughout his law enforcement career. He remains active with the Youth Service Bureau, Police Explorers, and the Northern Star Council. He also teaches college -level courses in law enforcement. For Mike Aschenbrener, going into a law enforcement career was about helping young people find a more positive direction in life. Mike always took the time to meet with high school and college students who were considering a career in law enforcement. He encouraged all of the Mendota Heights city staff to increase their own education and personal growth. Throughout his career, Mike's family always came first. He is now happy to spend time focusing on the other things he loves, like hunting, fishing, volunteering, and more time with family. CPR Spring Adult Fire Safety Class The Mendota Heights Fire Department would like to invite you to our Spring Adult Fire Safety class on Thursday, April 27 from 7:00 — 9:00 pm, at the Mendota Heights Fire Hall, 2121 Dodd Road. Topics will include a fire prevention presentation followed by some hands on demonstrations including: • Hands only CPR/ First Aid • Fire extinguishers • Gas emergencies • Grill safety • Kitchen Fires • and more This is an opportunity to meet some of the firefighters and see if you have an interest in fire service. To register, please email or call Nancy Bauer at nancyb@amendota-heights.com or 651.452.1850. Please register by April 14. Registration is limited to 20 people. 4 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Thank you Chief Maczko Fire Chief Retires with over 39 Years of Service to Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, Mendota and Lilydale Fire Chief John Maczko has been the Fire Chief of the Mendota Heights Fire Department for over 31 years. John started his career as a Mendota Heights Firefighter on March 1, 1978, when he was appointed by the City Council as a probationary firefighter. Before becoming the Fire Chief, he had been the Assistant Training Officer, Captain and Assistant Fire Chief. Some of Chief Maczko's certifications are Firefighter II, BCA Arson Investigation, Haz-Mat Technician, Haz-Mat Operational, Fire Instructor IV, and First Responder. John was the fifth Fire Chief of the Mendota Heights Fire Department in its 70 years. During his time as the Fire Chief, John has recruited, trained, and commanded dozens of firefighters. Under his leadership, the Fire Department has been recognized as Minnesota "Fire Department of the Year" twice (1995 and 2015). The Fire Department also purchased six major fire trucks while he was the Fire Chief. The fire department has been part of John's life for 53 years, dating back to when his father became a firefighter in 1964 (having served 20 years). His mother was on the Fire Auxiliary from 1965 until 2004. His brother, Mike, also served as a Mendota Heights Firefighter for 20 years. Besides being a Mendota Heights Firefighter, John has a full-time job with the City of St. Paul. John's focus as Fire Chief has been reducing the risk to firefighters and civilians through fire prevention and public education. John looks forwarding to spending time with his family, grandchildren and time at the cabin upon his retirement from the Mendota Heights Fire Department. John's last day at the Fire Department will be February 28, 2017. Fire Safety Tips With spring just around the corner, we look forward to blue skies, green grass, and the absence of snow. Spring is also a time for spring cleaning. This is the perfect time for a refresher on fire safety tips that should be followed year-round. Keeping fire safety in mind when doing things around the house can help prevent a catastrophe. FACT: The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them. • Clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum. • Keep the area around your dryer clear of things that can burn, like boxes, cleaning supplies and clothing. FACT: Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. • Ensure smoke alarms are installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. • Test them at least once a month by pushing the test button. ■ Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least twice a year. If an alarm "chirps," warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away. FACT: Most fires in the home start in the kitchen. One third of these fires is a result of unattended cooking and almost two thirds involve the stove top. • Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop. ■ Always stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop. FACT: Extension cord fires outnumbered fires beginning with permanent or detachable power cords by two -to -one. • Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets. Extension cords are intended for temporary use. • Have a qualified electrician add more receptacle outlets so you don't have to use extension cords. HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 5 SALT Pollution Lasts Forever Water that goes down the stormwater drain outside your home is funneled to the nearest waterbody. That could be the pond in your backyard, the lake down the road, or even the Mississippi River. One of the biggest stressors to our local waters is salt (de-icer). Melting ice and snow runs off our roofs, sidewalks, and driveways and flows down our stormdrains. Any salt picked up on this journey makes its way to our local waterbodies. While salt dissolves in water, it does not break down. It remains a permanent pollutant that accumulates over time. The only known method of removing salt from water is through reverse osmosis, which isn't an option for cleaning up our waterbodies. The best solution is prevention. Individuals' actions make a big impact. All salt de-icing products pollute, no matter what packaging may claim. One teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water. Used over the course of a winter, the contents of a 50 -pound bag of salt will permanently pollute 10,000 gallons. Ar • Only use salt when you think it is necessary for your safety. Always remove as much snow as possible before applying it. • In extreme cold, use sand or a de-icer that is labeled for use in those temperatures. Most salts stop working when the temperature drops below 15°F, so check the label before applying. While sand doesn't melt snow and poses environmental problems in our waterbodies, it can offer surface traction. ■ More salt doesn't mean ice will melt faster. If you spread salt, do not use more than four pounds of salt per 1,000 square feet. More salt isn't more effective. One pound of salt is the equivalent of a heaping 12 -ounce coffee mug. When applied, salt granules should be spaced no closer than three inches apart. ■ Once salt or sand has done its job, sweep it up and put in the trash. It won't serve as a preventive measure for the next snowfall. If the salt or sand has dried, store it in a tightly covered container to use again. Help even more by sweeping up salt and sand that has accumulated around the stormwater drain. • If you use a snow removal service, hire one that's certified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Smart Salting Snow and Ice Level 1 Best Practices. Or, ask your service how it applies salt and observe their practices. An excellent video Improved Winter Maintenance: Good Choices for Clean Water is available online through the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. SUMP PUMP INSPECTION UPDATE ©Leslie Pilgrim, 2016 The City has randomly selected approximately 50% of the residential homes in three different areas of the city for mandatory sump pump inspections. These inspections will determine if there are any illegal discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Foth Infrastructure & Environment has been selected by the City to conduct these in-home inspections. The first batch of 250 homes were mailed postcards the first week in February. Subsequent mailings to approximately 250 additional residences at a time will be made every 3-4 weeks, until all 2000 homeowners have been contacted. The postcard will provide information about available inspection times and contact information to schedule your inspection. Additional information about sump pumps, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), a city map with the three inspection areas identified, and a list of licensed plumbers have been posted to the City's website at www.mendota-heights.com. You may also call City Hall at 651-452-1850 for additional information. 6 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Where are Pollinators in the Winter? Pollinators like Monarchs travel to warmer climates but many other pollinators stay here for the winter. There are about 350 species of native bees and 18 species of wild bumblebees in Minnesota. Minnesota's native bees, often called "solitary bees" or "wild bees", overwinter in a variety of ways. Just as there are many different species there are different habitat needs too. Our native bees are mostly solitary nesters and do not have a hive or colony. So where do they live? Some of our wild bees overwinter in the soil or leaf litter, in undisturbed areas, and others in the dead stems of plants. The native planting along Victoria Road has stems rising above the snow giving shelter for native bees and forage (food) for birds. Below the snow other pollinators are overwintering in the soil. It is important that our native pollinators have an undisturbed habitat even in the winter. In the spring when the weather warms up and plants have begun their growth, the native bees and other pollinators will begin to emerge from the old stems and the soil. If you have left some of your perennials and grasses up for winter interest you will be helping to provide much needed habitat for our native pollinators. One pollinator that is in need of our help is the Rusty Patch Bumblebee which was once a commonly found wild bumblebee in Minnesota. It is a great pollinator of wildflowers, cranberries, apples, plums, and more. It has been recently added to the endangered species list. When spring arrives, wait to cut back stems & grasses until it has warmed up enough to allow the pollinators to emerge. By doing so, you just may be helping out a Rusty Patch Bumblebee! Master the art of RECYCLING Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops Create an addition to your home landscaping that is not only attractive, but will benefit our lakes, streams and wetlands! Landscaping for Clean Water workshops will help you beautify your landscape and provide cleaner water. Ten Landscaping for Clean Water workshops are being hosted in conjunction with Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District. The workshops provide an overview of water quality challenges in Dakota County and provide beautiful and practical ways of reducing runoff pollutants that are causing issues. The Landscaping for Clean Water program makes it easy to realize the positive impacts raingardens, native gardens, and shoreline stabilizations can have on your aesthetic and environmental surroundings. Attendance at the introductory course is free, but registration is required. After attending an introductory workshop, sign up to attend a $25 raingarden design course where you will receive design assistance to create a functioning raingarden specific to your own yard. Visit www.dakotaswcd.org or call 651.480.7777 for more details. LANDSCAPING FOR CLEAN WATER Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Become a recycling leader in Dakota County! The Master Recycler and Composter program provides training on waste reduction, recycling, composting and solid waste. The six-week course includes a training handbook, hands-on demonstrations, presentations from local and regional experts and field trips. Share your time, knowledge and skills, and help reduce waste in Dakota County. Visit www.dakotacounty.us and search Master Recycler for more details and to register. Tuesdays March 14 -April 18 6:00-8:30 pm Dakota County Northern Service Center 1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul Fee: $30 covers course materials and field trip transportation Partially funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Dakota County. HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 7 Parks and Recreation SPRING 2017! Registration Begins March 20 for information or to register online go to www.mendota-heights.com or stop in at City Hall. Safety Camp This experience will last a lifetime. Camp leaders include volunteers from local police and fire departments. Safety Camp participants will learn about stranger safety, first-aid and more. On Thursday we will all take a field trip to a water park to practice some of the water safety skills we learned. Date: July 11, 12, 13 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Ages: Youth entering grades 3 and 4 in the fall Fee: $30 includes lunch, snack and field trip Thursday Location: Kaposia Park, South St. Paul Skateboard Camps Have you ever dreamed of doing a kickflip, dropping in on a ramp, or just cruising down the street? If so then this is the camp for you. Staff from 3rd Lair has been teaching the Twin Cities how to skateboard since 1997, and now it's your turn to learn from the best. Whether it's your first day on a board, or you're an experienced rider looking to take it to the next level, we have you covered. Highly trained instructors teach proven techniques in a fun and supportive setting. All necessary equipment will be provided. Camps are held at Rogers Lake Skate Park, 1000 Wagon Wheel Trail, Mendota Heights Camps are held Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Cost: $99 per camp Skate Camp #1: June 13, 14, 15 Skate Camp #2: June 27, 28, 29 Skate Camp #3: July 18, 19, 20 Skate Camp #4: August 22, 23, 24 1 FIELD TRIPS (Youth ages 7-13) Thursday, June 15 Minnesota Zoo & 'max Theatre $25 Thursday, June 22 Minnesota Twins Game $25 Thursday, June 29 Edina Water Park $25 Thursday, July 20 Old Log Theatre & Air Max Park $30 Thursday, July 27 Valleyfair $35 r _ TEEN FIELD TRIPS (Youth ages 12-15) Tuesday, June 13 Valleyfair - $35 Tuesday, June 20 Bunker Beach - $25 Tuesday, June 27 Log Rolling/Paddle Board/Disc Golf & Fishing - $25 Wednesday, July 19 WNBA Lynx Game - $25 Tuesday, July 25 Parkur Training & Water Park - $30 8 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 444.:111Wriiiir Summer Playground Program Join us at Mendakota Park (rainy -days at Mendota Heights Fire Hall) for a week of summer fun! Please bring sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, daily snack, hat, change of clothes, and a towel each day. Sign up for all the weeks or just the ones that you can make. These camps are guaranteed to make the summer a blast! MORNING SESSION: Ages 4 to 7 years 9:30 to 11:30 am - Fee $39 AFTERNOON SESSION: Ages 7 to 10 years 12:30 to 3:30 pm - Fee $49 Week of June 12-16: Game Show Mania Camp We'll enjoy Minute to Win It games, Campers dress up their counselor for America's Next Top Model, Fear Factor Challenges, Name that Tune, Survivor food eating challenges, create tribal flags, and compete in Survivor Games. Week of June 19-23: Ninja Warrior Camp Come find your secret hidden ninja warrior skills this week. We will make our very own Ultimate Ninja Warrior Course. We will train like ninjas, play games to develop our skills, and learn all about ninjas. Week of June 26-30: Water Works I Camp This week is packed full of water, so bring your swimsuit each day. We will have buckets of water fun, crafts and games. Week of July 10-14: Secret Spy Camp (no pm session this week due to Safety Camp) Children go undercover to master the skills of a real secret agent! As a Secret Spy, they will learn the art of espionage, develop disguises, make and break codes, create and use spy gadgets, go on scavenger hunts, and more. Week of July 17-21: Treasure Island Camp Argh Mendota mateys! Come walk the plank onto me pirate ship! Have some swashbuckling pirate fun with a cannon ball toss, stranded island obstacle course, crocodile hunt and more. Send a message in a bottle, try your hand (or hook) at sand art, and become a Captain Hook look alike. Week of July 24-28: OOPY GOOPY Camp Join the fun as we plan to get messy with pie roulette/whipped cream pie fun, egg toss, belly slide, jello drop, cheeto face, head dunk, shaving cream hairstyles, and team painting. Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby Wednesday June 21, 2017 Bring your fishing pole and come on down to Roger's Lake fishing pier to catch "the big e!" Prizes and goodie bags will be provided to all participants. Parents and grandparents are welcome to watch. We will be providing hotdogs, beverages, and a cold treat. One lucky boy i= F.— or girl will win a Minnesota Lifetime Fishing License. Ages: 14 & under (parent/ guardian must accompany participants) Fee: $10 Time: 5:30 pm - check-in; 6:00 pm - fishing begins; 7:00 pm - awards and prizes - . Week of July 31- August 4: Water Works II Camp Get ready for another fun filled week packed with water. Remember to bring your swimsuit each day because we will be having more buckets of water fun, crafts and games. Mendota Heights Athletic Association Registration is now open for the Mendota Heights Athletic Association - softball, baseball, t -ball, volleyball and lacrosse. Please visit our website for more information and to register - www.mendotaheightsathletics. corn. J HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 9 1 Parks and Recreation SPRING 2017! Registration Begins March 20 for information or to register online go to www.mendota-heights.com or stop in at City Hall. Mendota Heights Youth Tennis Our tennis programs are for learning and enjoying the game. Programs run from June 12 through July 27. (No tennis the week of July 3-7) QUEMEEDI Ages 4-7 One time a week Fee: $40 6 sessions This is an introduction to tennis using mini nets and junior tennis balls. Parents/chaperones are encouraged to stay. #Littles 01 #Littles 02 #Littles 03 #Littles 04 #Littles 05 #Littles 06 #Littles 07 #Littles 08 #Littles 09 #Littles 10 #Littles 11 #Littles 12 8:00 - 8:45 am Thursdays 8:50 - 9:35 am 9:40 - 10:25 am 10:30 - 11:15 am 11:20 am - 12:15 pm 5:30 - 6:15 pm 6:30 - 7:15 pm 5:30 - 6:15 pm 6:30 - 7:15 pm 8:30 - 9:15 am 9:20 - 10:05 am 10:10 - 10:55 am Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Mondays Mondays Wednesdays Wednesdays Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays Visitation School Court Visitation School Courts Visitation School Courts Visitation School Courts Visitation School Courts Ivy Hills Park Ivy Hills Park Ivy Hills Park Ivy Hills Park Ivy Hills Park Ivy Hills Park Ivy Hills Park imml.l11,1111. Wdml1�.f Ages 7-12 Three times a week Fee: $85 18 sessions Beginner, intermediate, and advanced play. Sign up all of your children for one session. #Lessons 01 8:00 - 8:55 am M, T & W #Lessons 02 9:00 - 9:55 am M, T & W #Lessons 03 10:00 - 10:55 am M, T & W #Lessons 04 11:00 - 11:55 am M, T & W Visitation School Courts Visitation School Courts Visitation School Courts Visitation School Courts Ages 7-12 One time a week Fee: $40 6 sessions #Lessons 05 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturdays 1N HOUSE LEAGU Ivy Hills Park Ages 10 + Three times a week Fee: $90 18 sessions Instructors will divide participants into singles or doubles play each day and will be on hand to keep the matches moving. Instructors will provide coaching on serving, strokes, footwork and scoring. In House 12:00 - 12:55 pm M, T & W Visitation School Courts 1:1j11:ijrrrI1aw1 1111:1':111d�1�:IH I Ages 10 + Fee: $90 This program is for players that are looking to play matches. Instructors will provide coaching and supervision of matches. The team will practice the first two weeks and play matches the last four weeks. Matches are held on Mondays & Wednesdays. There will be 3 home matches and 3 away matches. (Transportation is not provided.) Rec Travel 1:00 - 2:30 pm M & W Visitation School Courts 10 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Junior Golf Leagues Ages: 6 -15 years old League Fee: $110 for 11 weeks of golf Tee times: from 8:30 to 10:30 am Add: $39 for a season pass and play all summer long. Grow your game and play in a league this summer. Missed dates can be made up at any time. If you have a group and would like to play regularly at a time that is not listed, please contact us at 651.255.1354. Monday League: June 12 - August 28 Monday Evening League: June 12 - August 28 Tuesday League: June 13 - August 29 Wednesday League: June 14 - August 30 Friday League: June 16 - September 1 Monday evening league tee times from 6:00 to 6:30 pm Ages 12 -18 Fee: $125 This program is for youth looking to play at the highest level. Players should be on or intend to be on their schools tennis team. There will be a 14 & Under team and an 18 & Under team. Matches will begin in June with the 14U team playing on Tuesdays and the 18U team playing matches on Thursdays. There will be 2 or 3 home matches and 2 or 3 away matches. Instructors will provide coaching and supervision for the matches. USTA 1:00 - 2:30 pm Visitation School Courts Golf Camps Youth golf camps feature exercises and games to help improve golf skills, in a fun environment. Ages: Fee: 7-12 years old $89, includes a free round of golf and a t -shirt Days: Monday through Thursday (Friday may be used as a rain makeup day) Morning Camps: 9:00 to 11:30 am Afternoon Camps: 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm Camp #1 Camp #2 Camp #3 Camp #4 Camp #5 Camp #6 Camp #7 Camp #8 Camp #9 Camp #10 Camp #11 Camp #12 Camp #13 Camp #14 Camp #15 Camp #16 Camp #17 Camp #18 June 12-15 June 12-15 June 19-22 June 19-22 June 26-29 Ju ly 10-13 July 17-20 July 17-20 July 24-27 July 31 -Aug 3 July 31 -Aug 3 Aug 7-10 Aug 14-17 Aug 14-17 Aug 21-24 Aug 21-24 Aug 28-31 Aug 28-31 Tiger Tots Golf AM session PM session AM session PM session AM session AM session AM session PM session AM session AM session PM session AM session AM session PM session AM session PM session AM session PM session This camp will include the basics of golf, while focusing on having a great time. Ages: 5 — 7 years old Fee: $39 includes a free round of golf and a t -shirt. Max: 6 participants per class Dates: June 3,10,17, 24 Tiger Tots #1 Tiger Tots #2 9:00 - 9:45 am 11:00-11:45 am Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29 Tiger Tots #3 Tiger Tots #4 9:00 - 9:45 am 11:00-11:45 am Wednesday Night Women's Golf League 11 Dates: June 7 - Aug 23 Fee: $110 Take some "me time" and stay fit at the Par 3. Sign up on your own or with your foursome for League Play. Fee includes green fees and weekly prizes. All experience levels welcome. Missed weeks of golf can be made up. You will have a standing tee time weekly between 4:00 - 6:45 pm. Available league times can be seen on our website. Book Club Book discussion groups are a fun way to share interesting books and meet people! The group reads and discusses books chosen by group members. Titles will be fiction or nonfiction that appeal to adults. Bring your thoughts to share, and a favorite title or author that others might like to read. Third Wednesday of the Month at Mendota Elementary 10:00-11:00 am Upcoming book schedule March 15 - Title and Author: Me Before You, by Jo Moyes April 19 - Title and Author: Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman Scrabble Do you enjoy playing scrabble and chatting about current events? Come join us and play a game of scrabble and chat. We will provide the supplies for playing. Thursdays, March 2 - May 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Mendota Elementary School, 1979 Summit Lane (in the Library) RSVP: Call or email Sloan - 651.454.9822, sloamp@mendota-heights.com Cribbage Join us for a casual game of cribbage. When: Tuesdays, February 28 through May 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Mendota Elementary 1979 Summit Lane (Library) RSVP: Call or email Sloan: 651.454.9822, sloantv@mendota-heights.com Crafting for a Cause Help Meals on Wheels by decorating special occasion paper bags. Join us and bring any supplies you wish to donate (ink, paint, stamps, stickers, ribbons, buttons, markers, and glue). We will start with plain white paper bags and turn them into warm wishes for neighbors receiving their "Meals on Wheels". All are welcome! FREE Mendota Elementary School 1979 Summit Lane March 20 & April 17, 11:00 am — 12:00 noon For more information, call Lisa Grathen at 651.403.8302 Adult Tennis Lessons Have fun, stay in shape and meet new friends while playing tennis! Beginner classes are for those who have little or no tennis experience. Learn basic strokes and begin to play. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate players continue developing their stroke while learning net play, court coverage and strategy. 6 classes taught by USTA- trained instructors. Session 1: Thursday evenings, May 25 —June 29 Session 2: Thursday evenings, July 13 —August 17 Times: Beginners 6:15 — 7:15 pm Adv Beg/Intermediate: 7:30 — 8:30 pm Friendly Hills Park Tennis Courts $50 per session HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 11 HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 2017 Issue: 108 City Directory Council Members: Neil Garlock, Mayor Ultan Duggan Joel Paper Liz Petschel Jay Miller 651.775.3850 651.452.5179 612.237.1133 651.454.3256 651.994.0482 Staff Members: City Hall 651.452.1850 Mark McNeill, City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator Mike Andrejka, Building Official Dave Dreelan, Fire Chief Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director Lorri Smith, City Clerk Police Department Emergency 911 Police Administration 651.452.1366 Kelly McCarthy, Chief of Police Public Works Facility 651.454.4059 Terry Blum, Public Works Superintendent © Copyright 2017 City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 am – 4:30 pm www.mendota-heights.com Follow Us Learn more about the City of Mendota Heights and keep updated with happenings by following the city online. 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