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Issue 38 - Heights Highlights Winter 1996PAGE 1 February, 1996 ISSUE 38 CITY SUPPORTS DUAL -TRACK STUDY COMPLETION On February 6, the City Council took official action to fully support the completion of the Dual Track Airport Planning Study (DEIS). Council disagrees with efforts to end the study prematurely. In particular, the City Council feels that efforts by Governor Carlson and State Senator Ted Mondale to end the study before it is completed are shortsighted due to the enormous implications the future of the airport will have on the metropolitan region and the state. The City Council is extremely concerned that the process is being accelerated right at the time that the Metropolitan Airports Commission is receiving comments on the Draft Envi- ronmental Impact Study. The intent of the study is to fully analyze and understand all the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of both airport options. The Environ- mental Impact Study (EIS) process should be used to allow the Metropolitan Airports ,emission and our legislators to fully understand each and every proposal in their entirety. .ne EIS process is truncated, it will not be possible for the Airports Commission to respond to all comments or to address any of the areas in which the DEIS may be deficient. This is of particular concern to the City Council because all of the impacted communities which surround both the existing airport and the proposed airport site, are currently reviewing and commenting on the adequacy of the EIS. If these comments are to be properly considered and addressed, the EIS process must be allowed to proceed, as originally proposed in state law. The City Council, with the assistance of the Airport Relations Commission and staff, has been closely monitoring the progress of the Dual Track Airport Planning Study. In particular, the City has participated in the development of the Long Term Comprehensive Plan for the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This long term comprehensive plan would guide the expansion of the existing airport, should that be the option eventually chosen by the Legislature for our future airport. Specifically, Mendota Heights is concerned about potential future runways that could be added to the existing MSP, if expansion of this airport becomes reality. Mendota Heights already suffers from a disproportionate share of the distribution of airport operations. In a typical month, the Mendota Heights -Eagan Corridor may receive upwards of sixty to seventy percent (60% - 70 %) oftotal aircraft operations. We want to make sure future runway layouts, under the long term comprehensive plan, do not add to this already disproportionate share of airport operations noise. Of particular concern to City Council is the recent introduction of a Long Term Compre- hensive Plan for a future MSP that includes a third parallel runway to the north of the existing parallel runways, to be built in the year 2020. This plan, known as Concept 6A, was introduced by Northwest Airlines as a less costly alternative to the Long Term Comprehensive Plan developed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission during the dual track study. The Metropolitan Airports Commission's long term comprehensive plan, known as Concept 6, does not include a north parallel runway. ' e City Council, and the Airport Relations Commission, have identified a north parallel unway as the single most important concern for the City of Mendota Heights. A north parallel runway would bring aircraft operations over residential neighborhoods throughout the entire city and would cause severe community disruption and, very possibly, market value reduc- tions. Dates to Remember Precinct Caucuses The political party precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. Contact the City Offices at 452-1850 for information on locations. March 5 Council Meeting Because the Precinct Caucuses are being conducted on March 5, the regular Council meeting which would ordinarily be held on that day has been rescheduled. The meeting will instead be held on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Board of Review The City Council will conduct the Annual Board of Review in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. Repre- sentatives of the Dakota County Assessor's Office will be present to review overall city property valuation information. They will then meet individually with property owners who have questions about their property valuations for 1996. Spaghetti Dinner The Mendota Heights Fire Auxiliary will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The dinner will be held at the fire station, locted at 2121 Dodd Road. The cost: adults - $5.00; chil- dren aged five through twelve, $3.00. Chil- dren under five years old can eat for free. Please come and enjoy an authentic Italian style spaghetti and meatball meal. PAGE 2 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES February, 1996 UPCOMING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Thompson Avenue Storm Water Diversion Communities within the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) have been initiating storm water and erosion control improvement projects over a number of years to address specific storm water problems within the member communities. Examples of these past improvement projects include Ivy Falls Creek, Mayfield Heights Diversion, Riverrain Apartment Storm Water Project, and the Colony Townhome Storm Water Project. The last major storm water improvement project identified by the LMRWMO which remains to be constructed in Mendota Heights is referred to as the Thompson Avenue Diversion. This project is a storm sewer improvement which would reduce the flow rate in the upper reaches of Ivy Falls Creek by diverting existing runoff, originating primarily within West St. Paul, away from the Ivy Falls Creek drainage basin to the Interstate Valley Creek drainage basin. Storm water runoff diverted by the project will be detained within existing ponds on the Somerset Country Club golf course. The ponds will be re -engineered to detain larger runoff volumes for critical design rainfalls. This project will also serve to protect existing trees at the outlet of the existing Thompson Avenue storm sewer system, as well as help maintain water levels in this area of Somerset Country Club during dry periods. Construction activities under this improvement project will be confined to the area near the intersection of Thompson Avenue at Delaware Avenue, or entirely on Somerset Country Club property. This improvement project is planned for construction in November. In accordance with established LMRWMO cost apportionment criteria, approximately 90% of this improvement cost would be funded by the City of West St. Paul. Mendota Heights is responsible for the remaining ten percent (10%) share of this project, approximately $10,000, which will be entirely funded by the city's Storm Water Utility Fund. CURLEY'S ADDITION STREET RECONSTRUCTION The City's Engineering Department is in the process of finalizing plans and specifica- tions for storm sewer and street reconstruc- tion improvements in the neighborhood. The project will be bid this winter followed by construction starting late spring. This street reconstruction project provides Northern State Power Company (gas divi- sion) an ideal opportunity to update and re- place the existing residential gas distribution system with one that meets current stand- ards. This new gas distribution system will be constructed approximately 3 feet behind the proposed curb on each side of the street. Gas pipe will be trenched in grassed areas only, and will be "Pneuma Gophered" under driveways and landscaping to avoid disturb- ing them. This gas distribution system work will be performed for Northern States Power under their supervision at no additional cost to the Curley residents. This gas distribution sys- tem work will occur prior to, or concurrently with construction of the City improvement project. Future Street Improvement Projects There has been some limited interest ex- pressed by residents in the Tilsen's Highland Heights and Bunker Hills neighborhoods about the possibility of the streets in their neighborhood becoming the next priority for a street reconstruction project in the City. If you would like to express your opinion or want more information, contact Marc Mogan or Jim Danielson at 452-1850. CITY DIRECTORY Council Members: Charles Mertensotto, Mayor 454-3394 John Huber 450-0729 Christine Koch 451-9508 Sandra Krebsbach 454-5696 Jill Smith 688-7444 Staff Members: Kevin Batchelder, Interim 452-1850 City Administrator Kathleen Swanson, City Clerk 452-1850 James Danielson, 452-1850 Public Works Director Dennis Delmont, Police Chief 452-1366 John Maczko, Fire Chief 454-3266 Code Enforcement Officers: Paul Berg & Dick Gill 452-1850 Wentworth Avenue Watermain This summer, a 30 inch diameter trunk watermain will be installed along Wentworth Avenue, from Charlton Avenue in West St. Paul to Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. This project is part of a plan to increase the City's water supply for current peak periods and projected future demand. The trunk watermain will originate at the six million gallon reservoir in West St. Paul and may eventually be constructed to the City's water tower in the industrial park. Mendota Heights is coordinating its work with West St. Paul, and St. Paul Water Util- ity, who both will install the watermain to the City's border at Delaware and Wentworth. Mendota Heights will hire a contractor to continue with the installation along Wentworth to the intersection ofDodd Road. Installation of the trunk watermain should improve the ability of the water distribution system to maintain the water level in the city's water tower. This should reduce the likelihood that the city will need to im• significant lawn sprinkling restrictions. ter the trunk watermain is put into service, the city's water system will be monitored and analyzed to determine how much im- provement it has on the system and under what circumstances lawn sprinkling restric- tions might be necessary. During installation of the watermain there will be a traffic detour away from Wentworth Avenue for all vehicular traffic except for those property owners living along the construction route. Any questions concerning the project may be directed to the Engineering Department at 452-1850. Heights Highlites is a government news- letter distributed to residents to inform them on events and activities that affect Mendota Heights. All articles, layout and production are done by city staff members. If you know any residents who are not receiving the Heights Highlites, please in- vite them to contact City Hall, 452-1850, to be placed on the newsletter mailing PAGE 3 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES February, 1996 Household Hazardous Waste An ordinary household substance that is not considered a problem when used correctly can become hazardous waste if it is not stored or disposed of properly. Please do not dispose of hazardous household products with the trash. Instead, take them to the Dakota County Household Hazardous Waste site, located in Eagan, behind the Gopher Resources Corpora- tion at 3385 South Highway 149 (Dodd Boulevard). The facility can be entered from Highway 149. The site is open on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on holidays. Wastes that will be accepted at the Househould Hazardous Waste site are: -A Flourescent lights and ballasts w Household batteries Aerosol cans w/product a Oven and drain cleaner Lighter fluid Mothballs �� �o`f Concrete cleaner Wood preservative Oil based paint � Latex paint (if cannot dry out) Roofing tar Paint stripper . Stain Paint thinner - = Varnish -A, Silver polish - Poisons ♦ Motor oil and filters ♦ Gasoline, fuels w Degreaser -k Auto batteries Insect killer w Weed killer w Photographic chemicals � Pool chemicals w Tires ($2.00 to $20.00 each depending on size) Most products labeled as dangerous, flammable, com- bustible, or corrosive. NOTE: This waste site is for hazardous wastes from households only. WASTES FROM BUSINESSES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. Please call the Dakota County Department of Environmental Management at 891-7011 for more information on business hazardous waste management. Questions and Answers About Household Hazardous Waste Q: Why is proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste important? A: • To prevent pollution of our environ- ment. • To avoid poisoning our children and pets. • To minimize the health risks to our waste haulers. Q: What do I do with old gasoline and other hazardous wastes in my home? A: • Try to use it up. • Store properly so you can use it up at a later date. • Give leftovers away to someone who can use them. • Bring it to the Eagan Household Hazardous Waste Site. If you have any questions about hazardous waste, please call Dakota County Environmental Management at 891-7011. Please do not call the household hazardous waste site. What's in Your Trash Can? Post -Recycling Trash Composition in Minnesota, 1994 Other 24% Paper 40% Metal 5% .:ys_ Wood Mete 7X Plastic 11X F -.t Waste 13% Are you recycling everything you "can"? The graph above shows what Minnesotans threw away in 1994. Much of what once was trash can now be recycled, incuding the larg- est portion of the 1994 waste stream - paper. Do you get too much junk mail (such as advertisements, credit card offers, sweep- stakes, etc.)? Recycle it through your Curb- side Recycling Program! Here's how: Preparation • Place mail in a paper bag separate from newspapers and magazines and catalogs. • Place catalogs and magazines to- gether in a separate paper bag. • Place newspapers, including inserts, in a separate paper bag. Acceptable Paper Types Envelopes (Windows and Labels O.K.) Letters/Stationery Bills and Receipts Greeting Cards Glossy/Advertising Mail Brochures/Pamphlets Office Papers, Computer Paper Post -it Notes Unacceptable Materials Foil Lined Envelopes Construction Paper Gift Wrap Tissue, Napkins, Paper Towels Plastic Items such as credit cards, plastic wrap, bubble packing Product Samples such as shampoo pack- ets, coins. As of December 1, 1995, office paper is recyclable! Call your hauler for de- tails. Questions? Call your garbage/recycling hauler or the City of Mendota Heights at 452-1850. PAGE 6 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES February, 1996 GOLF LEAGUES The city will be offering golf leagues again this summer at the Par 3 Golf Course. A league membership fee, which also covers weekly prizes, is payable to the city at the time of registration. The fee is non-refund- able after the start of league play. Green fees must be paid directly to Par 3 each day of play. Leagues being offered are as follows: Senior Citizens Golf League Session I: Mondays, May 6 - July 15 (No play May 27) Session II: Mondays July 22 - September 30 (No play September 2) This league is for anyone 60 years of age or older. Tee times will start at 7:00 a.m. and approximately every seven minutes thereafter. League fee: $8.00. Green fees: $6.75 each day of play. Women's Golf League Session I: Tuesday mornings 7:00 a.m. Session II: Tuesday evenings 6:00 p.m. May 28 - August 27 Tee times run approximately seven min- utes apart. League fee: $10.00. Green fees: $7.25 each day of play. After the first 3 weeks of play, you will establish a handicap and compete against women on the same level as you. Junior Golf League Session I: Wednesdays June 12 - August 21 This league is for boys and girls ages 10 thru 17. You must have some golfing ability to join. Tee times: 11:00 a.m. and approximately every seven minutes thereafter. League fee: $10.00. Green fees: $6.75 each day of play. On the first day of play, participants are requested to arrive at Par 3 at 10:00 a.m. as there will be a Golf Pro present to discuss golf rules and etiquette. This league is also looking for adult volunteers (two each day of play) to share chaperon duties. Volun- teers play free on their volunteer day, compliments of Par 3. Adult Mixed League Session I: Fridays, June 7 - September 27 Tee times: 5:00 p.m. and approximately every seven minutes thereafter. League fee: $10.00. Green fees $7.25. This league is open to men and women of all ages. Singles and couples are welcome. Registration dates for all of the leagues are March 4 - March 29. More information on each of the leagues will be available after registration. There is a $5.00 non-resident fee if you live outside of Mendota Heights. Priority will be given to Mendota Heights residents. League availability based on de- mand. For more information, please call 452-1850. ADULT SOFTBALL Registration information is now avail- able for a variety of Mendota Heights Adult slow -pitch softball leagues. The information can be obtained in person at the City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mon- day through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by calling 452-1850. Leagues being offered include: Mondays: Men's "C" Tuesdays: Men's "D," Women's "D" Thursdays: Men's Over 30 "D" Fridays: Co-Rec "D" All games will be played at Mendakota Park. Mendota Heights teams may register from February 26 to March 1. Returning non-resident teams may register March 4 to March 8. All other teams may register between March 11 and March 15. All teams must be registered by March 15, 1996. Registration must be made in person at City Hall. League availability will be based on demand. VOLLEYBALL Three adult recreational Co-Rec sand vol leyball leagues will be offered this summe. These recreational leagues will play in the evening at Rogers Lake Park. Games will not be officiated. Leagues being offered are: Advanced: Mondays Beginners: Tuesdays Intermediates: Wednesdays Games will start the week of June 3 and will continue through mid-August. The maximum number of teams is 6 per league. Priority registration for Mendota Heights residents will be April 29 to May 3 on a first come, first served basis. All other teams may register between May 6-10. You may register in person at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. or call 452-1850 for more information. BUILD A BIRD HOUSE Spring is near and the birds will soon be back! Many birds are already building their nests and preparing to lay eggs. A naturalist will give you a few tips on how you can attract birds to your backyard, and then ye- can rcan build a bird house perfect for blac. capped chickadees and house wrens. BYOH Bring Your Own Hammer! When: Saturday, March 30 9:30 A.M. To 11:00 A.M. Where: Mendota Heights City Hall Fee: $8.00 per parent-child pair, $5.00 per additional bird house kit. Fee includes one bird house kit (precut wood pieces, nails, sandpaper, etc.) 90 minute program length Maximum: 20 parent-child pairs Minimum: 8 parent-child pairs Register in person at City Hall, March 4 through March 13. rom: Bulk Rate City of Mendota Heights U.S. Postage 1101 Victoria Curve PAID Mendota Heights, Mn. 55118 Permit No. 6166 St. Paul, Mn. 55118 CARRIER ROUTE POSTAL PATRON PRESORT MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55120 PAGE 4 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips There has been a great deal of media coverage recently regarding carbon monoxide detectors. Just go to a store and try to purchase one - they are almost impossible to find. Fire departments across the nation have been responding to carbon monoxide alarms. In most cases response is not necessary. Prevention of carbon monoxide is your best defense. Do not neglect maintenance of your gas appliances, just like you would not neglect the maintenance of your vehicle. • Have your gas appliances serviced on a regular basis to assure that they are working properly. • On a monthly basis, check fresh air intakes to furnaces and dryer vents to make sure they are not plugged by bird nests, leaves, and snow etc. • Have a qualified service person perform annual maintenance on your furnace and gas appliances to make sure heat exchangers are not cracked, burners are burning properly, and flue pipes (vents) are functioning. We offer the following recommendations to assist you in purchasing a carbon monoxide detector. Purchase a detector that was manufactured after October 1995. Detectors manfac- tured after that date meet new standards that are much more accurate and help reduce false alarm activations. Purchase a carbon monoxide detector that plugs into the wall (not battery operated) and has a digital display for carbon monoxide readings. After you have purchased a detector, install it outside a bedroom. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, so when a detector activates there is no way to tell whether a non -digital detector is malfunctioning. The digital display detectors, which are a little more expensive, can tell exactly how many parts per million of carbon monoxide are in your home at the time of activation. With this information you can take the proper steps to protect your family. What should you do if your carbon monoxide detector activates? • If your carbon monoxide detector does not have a digital display, check individuals in the home for flu-like (nausea, headache, dizziness, etc.) symptoms. If there are no symptoms, call your repairman. If there are symptoms call 911. • If the parts per million reading on your digital detector is less than 9 your detector should not activate. This is considered normal carbon monoxide in any typical home. • If the reading is between 10 and 100, open your windows and contact NSP or a furnace repair person to inspect all of your gas appliances. If no one is complaining of flu like symptoms, there is no need to call the fire department. • If the parts per million is 100 or greater, you should leave the home. This level of carbon monoxide is considered dangerous. Contact NSP or your furnace repair person. If anyone is exhibiting symptoms, call 911. Following the suggestions in this article should keep you and your family safe. Have a happy and safe winter season! WILL YOU HELP CLEAR HYDRANTS? During the Fire Department Open House in October, 42 individuals/families volun- teered to "Adopt a Hydrant." These indi- viduals have donated their time and effort to keep the hydrants near their homes Qclear of snow in the winter and weeds in go, tQ the summer. As you drive down some streets in Mendota Heights it is very apparent which hy- drants have been adopted. There are 880 hydrants in Mendota Heights, so there are many hydrants that still need adoption. Should you not wish to for- mally adopt a hydrant, any assistance you can give to the fire department by keeping hydrants clear will be appreciated. Keeping hydrants clear provides quick and efficient response to a fire in any neighborhood. Thank you to all who have braved the cold and snow to "dig out" the hydrants. If you would like to adopt a hydrant, please call City Hall at 452-1850 and ask for Diane Ward. 1996 Avoid False Alarms, Please! Each year, false fire alarms make up a high percentage of the calls to which the fire de- partment responds. Every time an alarm ac- tivates, the firefighters are paged and go into an emergency response action. To a fire- fighter, an alarm must be considered an ac- tual fire until someone on site actually con- firms that there is no problem. In 1986 the City Council adopted an ordi- nance to help reduce repetitive false fire and burglar alarm calls to the same address. Un- der the ordinance, each address is allowed three false alarms in a year. After three false alarms, a fine is imposed. This helped to significantly reduce the number of repetitive false alarms the fire department was re- sponding to. Since residents are encouraged to have alarms for early detection and pre- vention, and it is not our desire to fine you, we have developed the following sugges- tions to help minimize false fire alarms. Notify your alarm company If you have a centrally monitored alarm system, please contact your alarm company before you test your detectors or have any work done in your home. This is important, as 90% of past false alarms could have been prevented if the alarm company had known that someone was working on the alarm sys- tems or that work such as carpet laying or carpet cleaning etc., was being done in the homes. Be sure to call the alarm company back when you are done with the work. Detectors should be properly placed There should be one detector on every level of your home, placed outside the sleeping areas or in the areas that are inhabited most, such as recreation rooms etc. They should not be installed in mechanical room areas, kitchens, directly outside of bathrooms or laundry rooms as moisture or overdone din- ners can create problems for the detectors. Detectors should be properly cleaned Clean your detectors annually by using a vacuum cleaner and vacuuming out the de- tectors through their screens. This assures that dust accumulation will not occur in front of the sensors. Detectors should be tested annually The fire department promotes "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" in the fall of the year. We encourage you to test your detectors when you set your clocks back from daylight time to standard time. PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES February. 1996 Buy a Tree for Yourself or the City! Last year the organization known as The Friends of Parks and Trails in St. Paul and Ramsey County provided an opportunity for residents of Ramsey County to purchase trees at low cost for their own yards or city parks. This year the Friends of the Parks has extended the program to allow Mendota Heights to participate as well. You can get a great deal on trees either for your own yard or as a donation to a City park from the Friends of the Parks. To donate, just call Friends of the Parks or fill out a brochure at City Hall and mail it in with your check. Be sure to specify in which park you would like to see the tree planted. City park staff will pick up the tree and plant it. (Persons ordering trees for themselves will have to pick them up from the Friends of the Parks office in St. Paul.) It's a great way to benefit the environment and beautify your surroundings. Trees Available This Year Size at Purchase/Comments Cost Large Trees (at Maturity) Sugar Maple 1 inch in diameter, bare root $35 Norlin Linden 5 feet, bare root $25 Heritage Birch #5 container, clump $30 Bicolor White Oak #2 container, 4 feet $18 Bicolor White Oak #5 container, 5-6 feet $30 Black Hills Spruce 2 feet, potted $28 Austrian Pine 2 feet, potted $25 Small Trees (at Maturity) Crimson Sentry Maple 1 inch in diameter $35 Flowering Trees Ormiston Roy Crab 6 feet, bare root $18 Red Splendor Crab 6 feet, bare root $20 Shrubs* Compact European Cranberry 12 inch, bare root $8 Miss Kim Lilac 2 feet, bare root $10 Roses* Cuthbert Grant Rose 1 gallon container $8 *Sorry, these items cannot be donated to City parks. Interested persons can call or write to Friends of the Parks 1621 Beechwood Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 Phone: 698-4543 Brochures are available at City Hall. Place your orders early. Quantities are limited! Free Products Available! Come to the Dakota County Product Exchange! The Product Exchange is an area at the Household Hazardous Waste Site in Eagan where residents and businesses can pick up household chemical products FREE! These are products that are brought in by residents and are still usable. It's Snowing Cats and Dogs! At least it seems that way at City Hall. Several residents have called to complain or ask for help about wandering or ill-behaved pets. The calls have ranged from dogs bark- ing incessantly to cats running loose and killing or chasing birds. One caller raised particular concern over abandoned pets which were dropped off in her neighborhood to fend for themselves or die during the coldest and nastiest part of winter. This kindly resident has cared for and paid for veterinary care for animals dis- carded by uncaring owners. Please, if the novelty of a pet has worn off or for some reason you no longer want the responsibility of caring for an animal, take it to the humane society. Someone else will give it the love and care it deserves. There are city ordinances which place cer- tain responsibilities on pet owners. More importantly, owners should take personal responsibility. Please do not allow your pet to become a burden to your neighbors. Con- trol your barking dogs and don't let your cats or dogs wander out of your yard. If they are allowed to run loose they could be picked up by animal control and taken to a shelter. This would result in considerable cost to their owners. Even worse, your pet could wander off and never return to you. It is much easier to keep your animal from wandering than it is to lose a beloved pet forever. In -Line Skating Do you know how to in-line skate, but have trouble with hills, cracks and bumps? Try the "Smart Street Skating" clinic. This clinic deals with going up and down hills, over curbs and bumps, traffic, skating with a group, and the rules of the road. The clinic is open to all ages, but you must know how to inline skate. Wrist guards and helmets are required. Knee and elbow pads are recommended. Dynamic Skating School will offer equipment to rent for $1. When: Saturday, April 27, 1996 Time: 10:30 A.M. To Noon Where: Mendakota Park Cost: $7.00 Maximum Class Size: 20 You may register in person at Mendota Heights City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call 452-1850 for more information. Class will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to Mendota Heights residents.