2017-03-03 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update
Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
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(651) 452.1850
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, March 7
City Council
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8
Airport Relations Commission
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14
Parks & Rec Commission
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21
City Council
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m.
Attachments:
Just the Facts-Police Dept.
Mar 3, 2017
Annual Tree Sale
Friends of the Parks-Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County is delighted to offer thirteen fine selec-
tions of trees, shrubs, roses, and vines. For the first time ever, we’ve got a columnar birch, a tree-
form hydrangea, and a tasty red currant so you can REALLY eat locally—from your own yard!
Order for yourself, give a living gift to someone else, or donate to a park. Over twenty cities in the
metropolitan area accept donations through our tree sale. With the devastating effects of emerald
ash borer taking a toll on our urban forest, your donation is incredibly important to help municipali-
ties replace dead and dying ash trees.
Order deadline is April 21st. Pickup is May 6th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in either Maplewood or St.
Paul. You choose the location when placing your order. Orders can be placed and donations to
parks can be made online at http://friendsoftheparks.org/annual-tree-sale.
For additional information, contact Shirley Erstad at 612.703.9044.
Adult Programs
Book Club
Book discussion groups are a fun way to share interesting books and meet new people!
Third Wednesday of the Month at Mendota Elementary School from 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.
When: Thursdays, through May 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: Mendota Elementary School, 1979 Summit Lane (in the Library)
Cribbage
Join us for a casual game of cribbage.
When: Tuesdays, through May 23, 10:00 am -12:00 noon
Where: Mendota Elementary School, 1979 Summit Lane (in the Library)
Nominate a Volunteer
1st Annual Garold ‘Jerry’ Murphy
Community Service Award
Deadline is March 17, 2017
Consider nominating someone who volunteers, has a can -do spirit, is
a good role model, exudes compassion, has a positive attitude, and is
well respected.
Nomination forms are available on the City’s website or at City Hall
and are due by March 17, 2017. The recipient will be recognized at
the April 18, 2017 City Council meeting.
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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
CHIEF
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
INVESTIGATIONS
Chad Willson
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Jennifer Fordham
COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICER
Eric Hagelee
SUPPORT STAFF
Kim Henning
Trista Miller
Shayna Hoechst
Becky Pentel
RESERVES
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
Jon Clayton
Dan Iverson
CHAPLAINS
Butch Millett
John Snider
Alberto Vargas
Lynn Liberman
Sue Plucker
Joel Detlefsen
Lenny Andrie
MARCH 03 2017
Slang “words” your child may be texting that you should know:
TURNT Horny or drunk or partying hard
YOLO You only live once
NORMCORE In a fashion sense means a combo of normal and hardcore
RACHET Rude or grossly obnoxious
CATFISH Someone who pretends to be someone else on social media
FUNGRY Beyond hungry or in other words f#cking hungry
MIRIN Short for “admiring”
WCW Woman Crush Wednesday
# Hashtag used to group items together on social media
MOS An alert to whoever their typing that Mom is watching Over Shoulder
PAW An alert to whoever their typing that Parents Are Watching
PRON Porn
CD9 Means parents are around
NIFOC Naked In Front Of Computer
BF / GF Boyfriend / Girlfriend
GNOC Get Naked On Cam
IDK I Don’t Know
LOL Laugh Out Loud
TDTM Talk Dirty To Me
WTF What The F#ck
NOOB Insult referencing someone who doesn't know much
ASL(R/P) Age Sex LocaƟon (Race/Picture)
(L)MIRL (Lets) Meet In Real Life
NUDES Naked pictures of someone stored on phone
March 14, 2017
Tuesday 6:30‐8:00pm
Henry Sibley High School—Warrior Hall
1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights
Spanish TranslaƟon Available
RSVP to ann.lindberg@isd197.org
By March 9, 2017
Technology is evolving more rapidly than our ability to understand it’s long term impact on
our society and our kids. Join us for this presentaƟon that will walk us through trends,
applicaƟons, social/emoƟonal/developmental impacts, and how to set healthy
and producƟve boundaries.
Brought to you by ISD #197 Chemical Health
Presenter: Jessica Wong, Regional Business Development Director, Central & Eastern Regions at Hazelton BeƩy Ford FoundaƟon
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POSSESS PORN MATERIAL—18XX Delaware Ave MONDAY, 2/27/2017, 1300 HOURS
On 02/27/2017, while on duty at school, I took a report alleging that an adult female was in
possession of child pornography. Suspect was identified and taken into custody for questioning.
Suspect admitted to exchanging images via text message with a minor child known to her. The
victim and parents were also identified and are cooperating with the investigation. Suspect was
transported to the Dakota County Jail for booking; formal charges pending investigation.
BURGLARY — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy TUESDAY, 2/28, 0419 HOURS
Officers responded to a forced entry burglary to a commercial building. Victim will be taking
inventory on any loss and video surveillance will be reviewed. Under investigation.
TRAFFIC STOP/WARRANT — Hwy 110/35E TUESDAY, 2/28, 1031 HOURS
Officers conducted a random license plate query and the registered owner came back to have a
misdemeanor warrant. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was in fact the registered owner.
The driver was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail.
THEFT — 8XX Sibley Memorial TUESDAY, 2/28, 1702 HOURS
Victim discovered she left her credit card at a business the previous day. She checked her bank
statement and found five unauthorized transactions in other cities. Victim cancelled the credit
card. Case pending review of video surveillance.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA — 9XX Sibley Memorial WEDNESDAY, 3/1, 0209 HOURS
An unoccupied vehicle was seen in the parking lot of a closed business. A suspicion stop was
conducted and what was believed to be the smell of marijuana was made by the officer. After a
search of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia was located and seized. The driver was cited for
possession of drug paraphernalia.
ROBBERY — 9XX Chippewa Ave THURSDAY, 3/2, 2131 HOURS
Officers responded to a residential home on a robbery in progress. Suspect had fled by the time
officers arrived. Area was checked and no signs of the suspect. Photos and statements were taken.
Case under investigation.
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2/24– 3/02 2017 YTD
Calls for Service 117 1,503
Citations 19 235
Warnings 19 118
Police Reports 17 209
Response Time Average 4.86 5.64
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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!
Use a working alarm system
Lock all doors & windows
Leave lights on when you
leave
Build trust with neighbors
Close garage
Keep valuables out of sight
Use a double dead bolt
Eliminate hiding places, such
as tall shrubs, by entrances
Secure garage windows and
all windows
Add exterior lights to your
home
Park car in a well lit area
Do not hide a house key
outside
Use a smart code w/ garage
keypads
Be cauƟous w/contractors
Hide garbage showing valua-
bles