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Issue 39 - Heights Highlights Summer 1996PAGE 1 June,1996 ISSUE 39 COMMUNITY AIR NOISE UPDATE The City Council formed the Airport Relations Commission on April 20, 1993 in order to better impact the decisions made by the Metropolitan Airports Commission , the Federal Aviation Admini- stration and the State with respect to operations at the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The creation of this citizen's advi- sory body was primarily to assist City Council on matters pertaining to airport noise and operations at MSP, to monitor rules, procedures and programs which impact the air noise situations in Mendota Heights and to make recommendations to City Council to mitigate the City's air noise. The Airport Relations Commission prepared and proposed an Air- port Noise Plan of Action which was presented to City Council in 1994. The Airport Noise Plan of Action was intended to guide the efforts of the City as we address various airport related issues on an on-going basis. The Airport Noise Plan of Action included six broad "focus" issues, as follows: 1. Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Heightened Awareness of Mendota Heights Noise Concerns Monitor MSP Long Term Comprehensive Planning Process 4. Assure Rapid Conversion to Stage III Quieter Aircraft 5. Feasibility of Achieving Noise Reduction Through Litigation 6. Air Noise Mitigation Through Sound Insulation The Plan of Action is now almost two years old and the Airport Relations Commission has spent the last several months updating the Plan of Action for recommendation to the City Council. As part of this updating process, the Commission reviewed their strategic goals and accomplishments over the last two years and would like to report their progress to the community. The Commission has been very active in their efforts to reduce noise through Modified TakeoffProcedures, especially in their research and advocacy on three issues - Non -Simultaneous Takeoff Procedures, Adoption of Mandatory Nighttime Takeoff Procedures and Adoption of "Close In" vs. Distant Departure Procedures. For the last two years, the Commission has been advising Council and staff to advocate for a change in the takeoff procedures at MSP during "non -simultaneous" departure procedures, or non -peak hours, especially night time. The Commission has worked to review FAA tower orders and advise Council and staff on requesting a revision to current operating procedures that would ensure aircraft stay in the center of air noise corridor during non -simultaneous departures. This will keep aircraft out of residential neighborhoods, especially at night during non -peak operations. The City of Mendota Heights is currently awaiting a ruling on a new tower order for non -simultaneous departures that would direct aircraft se a runway centerline heading during non -simultaneous depar- �s that would keep aircraft in the center of the corridor. The Commission has also worked on requesting Mandatory Night- time Takeoff Regulations in order to reduce noise generation over Mendota Heights. Often referred to as "Shoulder Hours", this request would limit departures at MSP to Stage III type aircraft only, between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Stage III type aircraft are the newer and quieter models of jet aircraft. Currently, only Northwest Airlines voluntarily agrees to fly Stage III only between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The Commission is assisting the City Council in attempting to expand this restriction. The Commission has also been hard at work in reviewing the Metropolitan Airports Commission's work on "Close In" vs. "Distant Departure Procedures." Basically, Close In departures work to get an aircraft higher, faster as soon as it leaves the airport. In a Distant Procedure departure, aircraft level off at 1,000 feet so that the engines are not so loud, however, they then "power up" for a second climb some distance from the airport. The current procedure that is used is the Distant Procedure. In the near future, the Metropolitan Airports Commission will be considering a recommendation on utilizing Close In procedures. The Commission is closely monitoring this proposed change in operations. The Airport Relations Commission has also worked hard to heighten the awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns, including the completion of a refrigerator magnet distribution cam- paign, work on newsletter articles and newspaper editorials, commu- nications with regional and legislative contacts, and participation on the Northern Dakota County Airport Relations Commission. The Airport Relations Commission continues to advocate for more representation on the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Coun- cil (MASAC) and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). The Commission was also actively involved in the recently completed Dual Track Airports Study, which recommended against relocating the airport to the Hastings site and promoted the expansion of the existing MSP Airport. Their advocacy included efforts to prevent a Third Parallel Runway, conversion to all Stage III aircraft and in- creased air noise mitigation efforts for MSP communities. The Airports Relations Commission is a seven member, volunteer citizens advisory commission that meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Large Conference Room. Their meetings are open to the public who are encouraged to attend or to contact City Hall at 452-1850. The Commission looks forward to your input as they continue their efforts in noise reduction, noise mitigation and awareness of airport operations and their impact on Mendota Heights. Air Noise a Problem? When air noise becomes unbearable and disrupts your family's lifestyle, the Met- ropolitan Airports Commission wants to '- hear from you. call the MAC air noise complaint line at 726-9411. If possible, .y% when you call MAC please be prepared to provide information on time, location, di- rection and aircraft type. PAGE 2 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES June,1996 Dual Track Bill May Prohibit Third Parallel Runway! During the most recent legislative session, the Legislature acted on a bill for the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP) that determined the airport would not move to Dakota County, that it would be expanded in its current location. The Mendota Heights City Council and Airport Relations Commission closely monitored this legislation while taking the position that the Dual Track Study should have been completed, as scheduled, in 1997 in order that all pertinent facts could be analyzed and that the Environmental Impact Statement could be completed properly. Of importance to Mendota Heights, language was included in the bill to prohibit a third parallel runway, which would have been aimed at Mendota Heights. Key provisions of the bill include: + The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is prohibited from building or ac- quiring land for a major new airport to replace MSP. Long range planning to make recommendations to the Legislature on the need for a new airport is permitted. + Requires AMC to prohibit the use of non -Stage III aircraft at MSP after December 31, 1999. + Requires MAC to develop a plan to direct general aviation traffic to reliever airports. + Prohibits MAC from building a replacement passenger terminal on the west side of the present airport without legislative approval. + Requires MAC to enter into a contract with affected cities providing that the MAC will not build a third parallel runway. (Mendota Heights is considered an affected city.) + Requires a report on the environmental effects of expanding the airport to accommo- date 600,000 to 750,000 operations per year. + Requires MAC to report annually on the operations, equipment, delay times and technological advancements that affect aviation. + Requires MAC to spend no less than $185 million form 1996 to 2002 for noise miti- gation and property acquisition. + Requires MAC to develop a noise mitigation plan as a result of the new North/South runway construction. + Establishes an urban revitalization and stabilization zone and authorizes cities to es- tablish housing replacement districts. MSP Mitigation Committee As part of the Airport Bill of 1996, the Metropolitan Airports Commission was in- structed to develop a Noise Mitigation Plan for the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport, including sound insulation and noise mitigation efforts. To address this leg- islative directive, the Metropolitan Airports Commission has formed the MSP Mitiga- tion Committee to develop this plan prior to September 15, 1996. Mr. Steve Cramer, MAC Commissioner and former Minneapolis Council Member, will chair this MSP Mitigation Committee and each of the neighboring communities will have their Mayor on this committee. Mayor Charles E. Mertensotto attended the opening, introductory meeting of the MSP Mitigation Committee on May 16, 1996 and will be attending all meetings of this com- mittee on behalf of Mendota Heights. Mayor Mertensotto will be supported by the City Council, the Airport Relations Commission and city staff throughout this process to ad- dress increased levels of sound insulation, noise mitigation efforts and operational changes at an expanded MSP. Your thoughts on the mitigation of air noise in Mendota Heights are welcome. The Airports Relations Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Large Conference Room, or you may contact City Hall 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. 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 list. co>yGRAT� olV YoyR GREAT FEAT! os �S Spring Clean Up a "Smashing" Success On May 18, the city held its Second An- nual Spring Clean Up Day behind Mendota Plaza. Trucks and dumpsters from various local garbage haulers accepted everything from tires to sheet rock to TVs to broken bicycles. City staff estimate that over 200 car and truck loads of junk were brought by our residents to Mendota Plaza. The furniture truck alone crushed over 5,000 pounds of broken or worn-out furniture! A one-person camera crew from NDC4 Cable filmed much of the event. With a clear sky and a high temperature in the 80s, the weather could not have been better for this event. Also, as an integral part of our Annual Spring Clean i T-- JR's Appliances picked up "curbside" in, old appliances from our residents on the morning of May 20. The city would like to thank the following people and organizations for making our Second Annual Spring Clean Up a huge success: Paster Enterprises, owner and operator of Mendota Plaza Subway at Mendota Plaza The Southwest Review NDC4 Cable First Impression Eagan Sanitation Aagard Mendota Heights Rubbish Service Midway Electronics Scrapbusters BFI Tire Recyclers JR's Appliance Disposal Dakota County Environmental Management City staff (especially our sun -burned volunteers!) Thanks also goes to our Mayor who spent several hours on Saturday helping residents put their junk in the appropriate dumpsters. Most of all, thanks to the city's reside whose enthusiastic response to this event,. already established the Annual Spring Clean Up as a City tradition! PAGE 3 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES Senior Housing Approved The City Council has approved a 65 -unit Senior Housing Facility to be constructed, owned, and operated by the Dakota County HRA. The facility will be located south of Highway 110 and east of Mendota Plaza at the end of South Plaza Drive. The Dakota County HRA has been working with the city staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council for several years on this housing development. The project is in the final design stage at this time. The HRA hopes to begin construction by July of this year and complete construction by June of 1997. The building will be three stories high with a total of 65 housing units. The attractive design of this building will include brick exterior finish and gables, giving it a collegiate, residential look. Landscape screening will be incorporated throughout the design, and there will be connections to the Mendota Heights pedestrian/bicycle trail system. There will be forty subsidized units that will be available to persons with an annual income of less than $29,100 for a single person and $33,300 for a two -person household. An additional 25 units will be available for persons with a higher annual income, although the HRA has not yet determined what the income limit will be. The Dakota County HRA will begin taking applications from interested seniors after construction begins. Those applications which the County receives on or before a predeter- mined deadline will be prioritized by a random drawing. Applicants whose names are drawn first will be contacted first to see if they are still interested in living in the facility. Applications received after the initial deadline will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. To apply, or for more information, please contact the Dakota County HRA at 423-4800. A Life Saving Gift A very special thank you to Larry and Mary Culligan. Mr. & Mrs. Culligan made a significant donation to the city to fully fund the cost of two Life Link Heart Start devices. These devices, which are portable defibrilla- tors, will be carried in the police squad cars for use in life-threatening emergencies. The Culligans are long-time residents who wanted to give something back to the community. They felt that giving the city a gift that might save a life would be well worth the donation. Their generosity is very much appreciated by the City Council and will be even more appreciated by those whose lives may one day be saved by the Heart Start devices. Resident Donates Tree Mr. Robert O. Lange of 2573 Lockwood Drive has donated a Sugar Maple to Kensington Park in honor of the birth of his ^randson, Bobby L. Garagiola. The tree was :chased through the Friends of the Parks program. The city would like to thank Mr. Lange for this generous donation. Licenses Are Due If you own a dog and keep it within the city limits, it must be licensed. Annual licenses, effective from June through May, are avail- able at City Hall for a modest fee. Please bring your dog's rabies certificate along when you apply for the license. City ordinances place specific responsi- bilities on the owners of dogs. Owners may not permit their dogs to be at large in the city and must keep them under restraint at all times. "Restraint" means control by a leash no more than six feet long or control by a competent person and immediately obedient to that person's command. Please do not allow your dog to go outside your yard without supervision. Although your dog is undoubtedly special to you, it can be very intimidating to others if it is allowed to roam unsupervised. 1996 Thank You, Garden Club In honor of Arbor Month, the Mendota Heights Garden Club donated a Red Splen- dor Crab tree to the Mendota Heights Civic Center. The City Council accepted this do- nation at their May 7, 1996 meeting. This marks the sixth year that the Garden Club has donated a Red Splendor Crab Tree to the City Hall site. A row of these trees has been established along the front yard of the City Hall. Mayor Charles E. Mertensotto sent a letter to the Mendota Heights Garden Club on behalf of the City Council to thank the club members for their generous donation. "Red Splendor Crabs are beautiful when they blossom in the Spring and they hold fruit through the winter for the birds. You can already see the growth in the original trees that were donated and it won't be many years before these trees are mature and will provide a high degree of scenic beauty for the residents to enjoy," stated Mayor Mer- tensotto. The Mendota Heights Garden Club holds monthly meetings and seminars at City Hall and conducts plant sales to raise funds for their club. Anyone interested in joining the Garden Club or interested in the events they hold is encouraged to contact City Hall at 452-1850 for further information. Need a Tree? The City Council has budgeted funds to continue the boulevard tree program again for 1996. The program provides trees to resi- dents interested in dressing up their boule- vards. For a pre -payment of $50 per tree, home- owners may select from several varieties of trees approximately 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter, depending on the variety selected. The trees will be planted in the fall by a landscape contractor hired by the city. Each tree will be guaranteed for one year. If you are interested in participating, contact Diane at City Hall, 452- 1850, to place your name on a priority list. The limited quantity of trees are available on a first- come, fust -served basis. PAGE 4 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES Why Compost? Composting is microbial process that converts plant materials, such as leaves and grass clippings, to a usable soil amendment or mulch. With the ban on outdoor burning and with laws which prohibit the disposal of leaves and grass clippings in landfills and resource recovery facilities, composting has become an attractive alternative for managing yard waste and recycling natural materials. Another alternative is not bagging your grass clippings. These waste -reduction methods, along with the composting programs in Dakota County, should move us towards the goal of eliminating 100 percent of our yard wastes from the waste system. Homeowners may find it convenient and economical to compost grass clippings, leaves and other organic materials in their own backyards. Doing so will provide an inexpensive and readily available product that can be used beneficially in the home, yard and garden. Finished compost can be applied as a mulch to the soil surface. It helps to modify soil temperature and moisture, control weeds and reduce soil erosion. Compost also can be mixed into the soil as an amendment. This practice improves that physical properties of most garden soils and supplies some of the nutrients needed for plant growth. What can be composted? The dominant organic wastes in most backyard compost piles are leaves and grass clip- pings.Kitchen wastes such as vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and egg shells also may be added. The following should NOT go into a compost pile: meat scraps, bones, grease, whole eggs and dairy products. What else is needed? A composting container or structure will save space, hasten decomposition and keep your yard looking neat. There are many options that can easily be tailored to individual needs. Examples include barrels and bins enclosed with fencing or wood. Good management will result in rapid and thorough decomposition. Shredding bulky materials, supplying adequate moisture and aeration, and adding nitrogen are all practices that will improve the efficiency of the composting process. Summertime Tips Now that the weather is warmer, many of us are planning summer projects, working on home and yard maintenance, and, hopefully, getting out to enjoy the city's many parks and trails. Here are a few seasonal suggestions. • If you plan to landscape your yard, do not plant bushes or place landscape material within boulevard areas. • Call or stop in at City Hall before beginning a home improvement project. Building permits are required for many projects, including decks, porches, swimming pools and fences. Handout materials are available at City Hall which describe the requirements for projects such as these. If you have any questions about home building projects, please feel free to call Paul Berg or Dick Gill, the city's Code Enforcement Oficers. • The City Code Enforcement staff is actively enforcing ordinances regulating weeds. Noxious weeds, grasses, and weeds exceeding 12 inches in height must be cut unless an exemption has been issued by the city. Between May 15 and September 15, the inspector will send notices to people whose properties don't comply with the ordi- nances. Violators will be given a reasonable time to correct the problem. If notices are ignored, the city will contract to have the property mowed and then bill the property owner. • The city's trails were built for mixed use, to be enjoyed be everyone choosing to use them. When you ride your bike on the trails, please be cautious and considerate, keeping your speed to a reasonable level. Walkers, please be alert for bicycles that may be rounding a bend or coming over a hill. • If you walk your dog on city trails or other public property, carry along a proper receptacle for removing your pet's waste. Signs are posted in the city's parks to remind us of this obligation. June,1996 Compost Sites There are three compost/yard waste sites within a short driving distance of Mendota Heights. Two sites are located on 117th Street in Inver Grove Heights. The closest site is located in Eagan. Here is a summary of information about the Eagan site. The SMC Compost Services site is located in Eagan, on Yankee Doodle Road one-half mile west of Highway 149. The facility is open Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Leaves and grass are accepted, however the material must be un -bagged at the facil- ity. The charge is $0.50 per bag or $3.75 per cubic yard. Sod is also accepted, at a charge of $5.00 per cubic yard. Brush, logs and stumps are also accepted at the SMC site. The facility charges r; ranging from $3.75 per cubic yard for br, one inch or less in diameter to $15 per cubic yard for stumps. Landscape mulch, wood chips and com- post materials are available for sale at the SMC facility. For more information, call the Dakota County Environmental Management Department at 891-7020 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, City Administrator 452-1850 Kathleen Swanson, City Clerk 452-1850 James Danielson, 452-1850 Public Works Director Dennis Delmont, Police Chief 452-13t John Maczko, Fire Chief 454-3266 Code Enforcement Officers: Paul Berg & Dick Gill 452-1850 PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES June, 1996 MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION 1996 SUMMER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES JULY IS RECREATION & PARKS MONTH! Parks, recreation, play, open space, and positive leisure experiences are... fundamental to the quality of life for people, communities, and our society as a whole. Parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences... • create connections between people and communities. • promote harmony and sense of belonging. • generate opportunities for people to come together. Recreation and physical activity provide... outlets for stress. options for leisure -time physical activity. preventative health insurance for all. fun, enjoyable, good time, physical activity. Parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open space, community, Ind cultural centers... * make a community an attractive and desirable place to live, work, play, and visit. contribute to the ongoing economic vitality. provide an integral role in providing opportunities for people, families, neighbors, and communities to interact with one another. are an investment for our future. Parks and recreation... touches the lives of individuals, families, groups, and the entire community. positively impacts the social, economic, health, and envi- ronmental well-being of our community. OFFICE INFORMATION: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve Phone: 452-1850 After Hours Update: 220-2156 PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF: Chris Esser, Recreation Programmer Terry Blum, Parks Leadperson John Boland, Parks Crew Mike Maczko, Parks Crew SUMMER ADVENTURES NATURAL WONDERS Nature Explorations for Preschoolers and their Parents Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Explore nature with your preschooler! This four part series is designed to introduce chil- dren aged 3-5 with the delights of nature, hands-on and face-to-face. Together, adults and children share stories, songs, simple crafts, and trail walks. Be sure to dress for the weather, rain or shine! Too— Age: 3-5 years old Location: Valley Park Picnic Shelter Deadline: Registration due by Friday, June 28 Fee: $25.00 per Adult/Child pair/session Please add $12.50 for additional children *When registering, please indicate the name of the child and adult who will be attending. Minimum enrollment: 6 pairs Maximum enrollment: 12 pairs SAFETY CAMP AUGUST 13, 14, 15 Do you know what to do in case of an emergency? Join us and learn in a fun environment. At camp, children will learn safety skills that deal with stranger danger, drug awareness, weather, fire, animals, and first aid. This 3 -day program is designed for children who are presently in 2nd and 3rd grades. The camp will be held at Kaposia Park, located at Wilde and Butler Avenues in South St. Paul. On the last day of camp, there will be a family picnic at the park, with hot dogs, ice cream, and beverages for all. The camp is sponsored by the VFW Gallagher Hanson Post 295. This camp is guaranteed to teach safety skills that will last a lifetime. Ages: 2nd and 3rd grade Dates: August 13, 14, 15 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *There is a limited enrollment for each community participating. To enroll, please contact Chris at 452-1850 to be placed on the preliminary camp roster. Placement on the preliminary roster does not guarantee final enrollment. Further details and scheduling will be mailed to registered participants in late July. PAGE 6 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES June, 1996 SUMMER ADVENTURE YOUTH TRIPS All youth trips will depart from the Mendakota Park Pavilion, located at Dodd Road and Mendakota Drive. Registration deadline is one w prior to the trip. If you register after the deadline date, you must add a $2.00 late fee to the price of the event. Each trip does have limited enrollment, so register as soon as possible. All trip fees include transportation, supervision, and activity fee. Volunteer chaperones are needed! If you would like to chaperone for any trip, please contact Chris at 452-1850. MINNESOTA ZOO MONDAY, JUNE 24 Join us for an adventuresome day at the zoo! We will visit the animals, walk along the trails, take a monorail ride, and see the bird show. Bring a bag lunch. Get ready to meet the animals on this wildly -fun trip! Ages: 7-12 years old Date: Monday, June 24 Bus Pick Up: Mendakota Park Pavilion Departs 9:30 a.m. Returns: 1:30 p.m. Deadline: Registration due by Thursday, June 20 Fee:$9.00 per participant, includes monorail ride What To Bring: Bag lunch MINNESOTA TWINS VS. CHICAGO WHITE SOX WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Join us to watch our Twins in action. Game time is 12:15 p.m. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. and return at approximately 4:00 p.m. The trip fee includes a game ticket, a hot dog or popcorn, and pop. Come along to cheer the Twins on to victory! Ages: 7-12 years old Date: Wednesday, July 17 Bus Pick Up: Mendakota Park Pavilion Departs:9:45 a.m Returns: 4:00 p.m. (Approx.) Deadline: Registration due by Wednesday, July 10 Fee: $9.00 per participant, includes ticket, hot dog or popcorn, and pop BUNKER HILLS WAVE POOL a TUESDAY, JULY 9 n_ ° Cowabunga! Get ready to ride a wave as we venture off to the wave pool. Waves are generated up to 4 feet high. We ad- vise a tube rental for $2.00, but it is not required. Don't forget your swim suit and towel. You can also bring a bag lunch (no glass containers) or purchase lunch at the concessions stand. Surf's up! Ages: 7-12 years old Date:Tuesday, July 9 Bus Pick Up: Mendakota Park Pavilion Departs 9:30 a.m. Returns: 12:30 p.m. Deadline: Registration due by Tuesday, July 2 Fee: $9.00 per participant What To Bring: Swim suit, towel, bag lunch or money for concessions, $2.00 for tube rental (not required) BEAVER MOUNTAIN WATER SLIDES/MINI-GOLF THURSDAY, JULY 25 Get wet this summer with a trip to Beaver Mountain. This trir will include unlimited water slides and a round of mini-gol Remember to bring your swim suit and towel. You can also bring a bag lunch, or purchase lunch at the concession stand. Join us for a fun -filled day of sliding down the mountain! Ages:7-12 years old Date: Thursday, July 25 Bus Pick Up: Mendakota Park Pavilion Departs: 9:15 a.m. Returns: 1:15 p.m. Deadline: Registration due by Thursday, July 18 Fee: $13.00 per participant What To Bring: Swim suit, towel, and a bag lunch or money for concessions FAMILY PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK The City of Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a series of *FREE* Performances in the Park! Mendakota Park will be the place for fun and entertainment with your family and friends. These special performances are scheduled for children and adults to enjoy together. Check it out! Wednesday, June 19 7:00 p.m. "Best Buddies Band" Mendakota Park Pavilion The Best Buddies Band is a musical duo that specializes in songs and entertainment to make everyone feel good. Their stories and songs address friendship, violence pre- vention, diversity, safety, and self-esteem. Wednesday, July 24 7:00 p.m. "Tune Into Kids" Mendakota Park Pavilion Tune Into Kids is a musical duo dedicated to providing the best in family entertain- ment. Their songs and merriment are de- signed to stimulate learning and imagina- tion. Wednesday, August 14 7:00 p.m. "The Splatter Sisters" Mendakota Park Pavilion The Splatter Sisters are a wild and crazy group that promises a delightful, high energy and interactive show full of music, come(' - and fun! *For all performances, we request that all children be accompanied by an adult. Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy the shows! REGISTRATION INFORMATION CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION Registration for programs may be made in person or by mail at the Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. All registrations must be accompanied by program fee (checks made payable to the City of Mendota Heights). Deadlines Most activities have limited enrollment and registration deadlines, so please register as soon as possible. Registrations will NOT be taken over the phone. Non-resident Fee Non-residents are welcome to participate in our programs, however, residents will receive priority registration. There is a $5.00 non-resident fee per participant, per activity if you live outside Mendota Heights. Please include the non-resident fee with regular registration costs when enrolling. Refund Policy A $2.00 service fee will be charged for individual cancellations made prior to the start of a program or its registration deadline. This service fee will also apply to registrations taken after the deadline date, if enrollment allows, with the exception of being on a participant waiting list. No refunds will be given after registration deadlines or the start of an activity. Registration fees for programs canceled by the City will be fully refunded. Confirmation There will be no further confirmation after registration. It is your responsibility to be present on the date and time your program begins. You will receive notifi- cation if a program is filled, canceled, or changed. Participants With Disabilities Participants with disabilities who are in need of any special assistance or auxil- iary aids should notify the Parks and Recreation Department at the time of registration to ensure that any need can be met to fully participate and enjoy a program or service.. REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE PRINT Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Office Use Only: 1101 Victoria Curve lendota Heights MN 55118 DateReceived: Receipt #: Phone:452-1850 Check#: Cash:_ By: 1.#rrs Parent/Guardian Name: Home Phone: Work Phone: Address: City: Zip Code: Please check for $5.00 Non -Resident Fee Participant Name Gender Birthdate Activity Name Start Time FEE (Circle) Date 1. M F M F M F / / / / / / / / / / / / $ $ $ 2. 3. Liability of Accidents I agree that all activities undertaken by me or my child as part of the program are undertaken by me or my child at my or his/her own risk and that the City of Mendota Heights shall not be liable for any claim, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of action whatsoever to myself or my child or my property or my child's property due to the passive or active negligence of the City of Mendota Heights, it's agents, or employees arising out of or connected with my or my child's participation in or the use of operation of equipment in this program and that I expressly forever release and discharge the City of Mendota Heights, its agents, or employees from all such claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions or causes of action whatsoever. I understand that my signature is required before my or my child's participation in this program is allowed. I have read this Agreement carefully and know and understand its contents. Signature Date PAGE 8 Wentworth Avenue Detour In the last issue of the Heights Highlights there was an article which reported details of the proposed Wentworth Avenue Trunk Wa- termain Construction Project. This project was bid in mid-April and was awarded to Crown and Cris, Inc. of Lakeville, MN. This construction project will not begin in all likelihood until the week following July 4, 1996 due to the fabrication and delivery lead time constraints of the trunk watermain pipe materials. During construction, traffic will be de- toured away from Wentworth Avenue for all vehicular traffic except for the residents who live on Wentworth Avenue between Dela- ware Avenue and Dodd Road. The official posted detour for traffic around this con- struction zone will be to route traffic onto Dodd Road, or Delaware Avenue, south to Marie Venue and then back. Any questions concerning this detour or project may be directed to the Engineering Department at 452-1850. Service Awards On March 23, the Fire Department cele- brated accomplishments it achieved during 1995 with its Annual Awards Banquet. Many great things happened in 1995 includ- ing the distinct honor of being named "1995 Minnesota State Fire Department of the Year." The thrill and pride ofreceiving such an honor was gratifying to the 35 active firefighters, the retired firefighters and all spouses. The following firefighters were awarded years of service pins: Jeff Stenhaug, Mike Coonan, Gordy Skjerven and Dick Zwirn for 15 years, Roy Kingsley, Mark Kaufmann, Walt Klarkowski, Dave Dreelan and Ken Wiesenburger for 5 years. Firefighters Jerry Nelson, Dave Dreelan and Bret Blaeser, and Captain Roy Kingsley were recognized for special accomplishments during the year. Ed Adrian was named Firefighter of the Year. Ed has been a consistent performer on the department during his twelve years as a firefighter. Over his years of service, despite working full-time, Ed has consistently re- sponded to over 50% of all calls. He attends all cleanups and drills required, and partici- pates in many special activities. Ed has an attitude of full commitment to whatever he is involved in and is truly a participator. Ed chairs the Fire Department Review Board, serves as a member of the policy and 50 Year committees and is a trustee of the Relief Association. HEIGHTS HIGHLITES May.1996 Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! Saturday, August 24 I = The fun and festivities will begin at 11:00 am at Mendakota Park and last until 5:00 pm.(Mendakota Park is at the comer of Dodd Road and Mendakota Drive.) Activities include: "Moonwalk" for kids to jump around in "In -Line" Skating Demonstrations Field Events and Games Musical Entertainment Lots of Food and Beverages! and MORE! To volunteer or make a donation, call Chris Esser at City Hall, 452-1850. Backyard Fires The blue skies and sunshine of spring and summer may bring thoughts of backyard bonfires and wiener roasts. Before you gather branches and light that match, please call city hall. Recreational fires, fires of a size no greater than three feet by three feet and intended for social or ceremonial purposes, are allowed in the city, but only after a permit has been issued. This permit is not to be used for the burning of brush, stumps, branches, trade waste, or the general cleanup of your prop- erty. First time permits require an on-site inspection. First time permits should be re- quested by contacting Fire Marshal Paul Kaiser at 452-1850 a week in advance of the date of the planned recreational bonfire. In- spections are then required every two years. Fire Marshal Kaiser is available Monday through Wednesday, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to conduct the first-time inspec- tions. Fireworks!! A fireworks display will light the sky on the Fourth of July in Mendota Heights. The display will begin at about 10:00 p.m. and should last for approximately one-half hour. The city is co -sponsoring the event with Mendakota Country Club. Mendakota ' contracted with Northern Lighters Pyrott nics, Inc. to do the setup and firing of the fireworks. The city will provide traffic con- trol and police and fire protection, and Men- dakota Country Club will support all of the other costs related to the event. Please watch for articles in the local news- papers for details on parking and recom- mended viewing sites. Remember, fireworks other than public displays are illegal in Minnesota. Over the years the fire department has responded to many injury and grass fires resulting from illegal fireworks. Don't risk injury to your- self or someone you love. Attend the Men- dakota Country Club display instead. 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