2017-03-17 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, March 21
City Council
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11
Parks & Rec Commission
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12
Airport Relations Commission
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18
City Council
7:00 p.m.
March 17, 2017
Registration for Summer Programs Opens Monday
Registration for the 2017 summer programs opens on Monday, March 20th.
Residents can register online or in person at City Hall.
Go to mendota-heights.com for more information.
Summer Recreation Hiring Underway
The City of Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department is seeking
fun and energetic individuals to lead summer programs for youth. Check
out the web page to learn more about positions in recreation and the Par 3
golf course.
SPRING ADULT FIRE SAFETY CLASS-APRIL 27th
The Mendota Heights Fire Department invites you to our Spring Adult Fire Safety
class on Thursday, April 27, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at the 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 emer-
gencies; Grill safety; Kitchen Fires.
To register, please email or call Nancy Bauer at nancyb@mendota-heights.com or
651.452.1850. Please register by April 14.
Joint Mendota Heights / West St. Paul / South St. Paul Shredding Event
On Saturday, April 22nd, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, residents can
shred their confidential papers. The event will be held at the West St.
Paul City Hall, Municipal Parking Lot, 1616 Humboldt Avenue. Pioneer
SecureShred staff will collect and secure the material into a locking
security container and will transport it directly to the mobile shredding
vehicle. The material is deposited directly into the shredding chamber
without being touched by human hands. The shredded material is
then sent to a recycler.
Please remove 3-ring binders, paper clips, or metal tabs on file folders.
Save the Date….April 29th
Spring Clean-Up Day
8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Mendakota Park
(see attached flyer for more information)
SPRING CLEAN-UP 2017
Saturday, April 29 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Road
For more information:
Ryan Ruzek
Public Works Director
651.255.1152
ryanr@mendota-heights.com
Sponsored by the City of Mendota Heights, funded in part by Dakota County Board of
Commissioners and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Every year Mendota Heights residents divert
tons of trash from going to the landfill
thorough the spring clean up. Don’t miss this
opportunity to clean up your home/yard and
ensure that materials are disposed of properly.
Follow the signs on Mendakota Drive and
enter from the west side of the park.
ID with Mendota Heights address required.
Limited to Mendota Heights residents with
passenger vehicles and small trailers only.
We will accept:
Misc. junk
Car Load $10
SUV Load $15
Pickup Load $20
Trailer (4x4x8) $30
Mattresses/box springs $15
Appliances $10
Appliances w/Freon $10
Tires with/without rim $5
Scrap metals (remove all non-metal) Free
Bicycles Free
Electronics
Small Appliance $2
Microwave $10
Lamps/Fans $5
Scanner/Fax $5
VCR/DVD $2
Land Phone $2
Inkjet Printer $5
All in one printer $10
LCD/Plasma TV* $5
Flat Screen Monitor* $5
Add $20 if broken screen
Paper Shredding Event held at West St. Paul City Hall, 1616 Hum-
boldt Ave on April 22nd (9:00-noon)
We will not accept:
Yard waste, items that can be recycled at your curb, household
hazardous waste, business waste, or contractor or home remodel-
ing debris
Dakota County Residents can bring hazard-
ous materials, including electronics,
to The Recycling Zone located at
3365 Dodd Road in Eagan - (651) 905-4520.
For a complete list of accepted items, visit
www.co.dakota.mn.us and search
The Recycling Zone
Hours:
Wednesday: 9:00 am—8:00 pm
Thursday: noon—8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am—5:00 pm
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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 17 2017
The great debate. Is buzzed driving really drunk driving?
Buzzed driving is defined as driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01
to .07, and although you’re technically under the legal limit for driving, driving while
buzzed can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Buzzed is the initial feeling of the
effects of alcohol. One or two drinks usually makes you feel “good” but not yet
tipsy. You may notice a loss of motor and mouth skills at this point. But to some, if
you are not throwing up or hungover the next day, buzzed is OK. Everyone ’s
metabolism is different but initial alcohol effects typically occurs about 30 minutes
after initial onset. But wait, if you wait a little bit or eat something, you ’re OK to
drive right? On average, it takes the liver one hour to metabolize one ounce of
alcohol. Eating will absorb some of the alcohol but does in no way make you
un-buzzed.
So, did you find an answer to the question? You can determine your own answer
but we will leave you with:
Driving even slightly impaired, decreases your driving skills and awareness.
More than 10,000 people die in the U.S. every year due to alcohol related crashes;
buzzed drivers are part of this statistic.
MN TZD (Toward Zero Deaths)
focusing on Impaired Driving
March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day
12:00PM—12:00AM
What is MN TZD?
Created in 2003, Minnesota TZD is the state’s
cornerstone traffic safety program, employing
an interdisciplinary approach to reducing
traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on
Minnesota roads.
Minnesota Traffic Fatalities
TZD Goal: 300 by 2020
2017 YTD: 56
2016 YTD: 63
2016 Total: 387*
*preliminary
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ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — Hwy 110 & I-35E SUNDAY, 3/12/2017, 0709 HOURS
MHPD Officers assisted IGH PD Officers with a pursuit. The pursuit started in IGH and eventually
entered Mendota Heights. MHPD Officers followed IGH squads. Suspect vehicle was disabled
after running over a tire deflating device. Male driver fled on foot and was taken into custody after
a short foot chase.
DOG BITE — 2XXX Pilot Knob Rd MONDAY, 3/13/2017, 1833 HOURS
Officer responded to location on an animal bite report. Initially both parties wanted to handle it
themselves, but then the next day, one of the parties wanted further action taken. More
information, photographs and proper paperwork were then completed.
STOLEN LICENSE PLATES — 2XXX Nashua Ln MONDAY, 3/13/2017, 1838 HOURS
A vehicle owner received a mailed citation from Ramsey County reference a vehicle with his license
plates had been illegally parked for two days. The vehicle owner then realized that the license
plates currently on his vehicle were not his and his originals had been stolen. The victim was
advised on how to clear up the situation.
PURSUIT — Hwy 13 & I-35E MONDAY, 3/13/2017, 2146 HOURS
Officer ran a license plate query and it came back to the registered owner with a suspended drivers
license. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made. Officer went back to his squad to
gather name information and at that time, the driver pulled away and did not stop when
emergency lights were activated. MN State Patrol came to assist and together, they were able to
stop the vehicle. Ultimately, there was a language barrier that led to a miscommunication as to
why the driver drove away. The driver was issued a citation for No Proof of Insurance and Driving
with a Suspended License.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT — 1XXX Mendota Heights Rd TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 0044 HOURS
Officers responded to a vehicle theft from location that had just occurred. MN State Patrol assisted
and located the vehicle a short time later in Hennepin County. The occupants were arrested and
the vehicle was returned to the owner.
WARRANT ARREST — Annapolis St & Manomin Ave TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 1017 HOURS
Officer ran a license plate query and the registered owner came back as revoked. He made contact
with the female driver and male passenger. After looking into the driver ’s DL, he noticed an
unserved OFP had been put in place with her as the petitioner. He then looked into the
passenger’s DL and it came back as him being the respondent of the OFP as well as an active
Felony warrant. The driver was issued a citation for Driving after Revocation and the passenger
was arrested.
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DISTURBANCE — 2XXX Lockwood Dr TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 1158 HOURS
Officers responded to location on a domestic dispute involving ex -spouses arguing. Officers were
able to gather statements from both parties and the situation was mediated. The reporting did not
wish to proceed with any further police action.
DISTURBANCE — 2XXX Lockwood Dr TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 1158 HOURS
Officer conducted a license plate query. The vehicles registration came back as expired since
October 2016 yet the current tabs displayed 2017 tabs. A traffic stop was conducted and contact
made with the owner. The owner admitted to knowing he was suspended and having no
insurance. When asked why he was displaying 2017 tabs, he stated his cousin borrowed his car
earlier in the day and probably swapped them out. The case has been sent for formal charges.
DOMESTIC — 2XXX Hwy 13 THURSDAY, 3/16/2017, 1909 HOURS
Officers responded to location on a domestic dispute. Both parties involved had significantly
different stories. Officers were unable to determine who the primary aggressor was in the
situation. The parties were separated for the night.
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3/10– 3/16 2017 YTD
Calls for Service 120 1,794
Citations 29 289
Warnings 14 150
Police Reports 20 245
Response Time Average 5.87 5.58
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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 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.
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!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
responsibly and get a
FREE ride!
On Friday, March 17
customers can ride free
from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. on
all Metro Transit routes
– buses, METRO lines
and Northstar.
No fare, no coupons –
simply hop on and take a
seat for free.
Whether you’ll be out
celebrating or you’re not
interested in driving
alongside those who are,
riding Metro Transit is an
easy, safe alternative.
Free rides will also be
available on Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority,
SouthWest Transit
and Anoka Transit
routes.