Issue 82 - Heights Highlights Spring 2009PAGE 1 MAY 2009 ISSUE 82
mayors message
In March I had the oppor-
tunity to give a "State of the _
City" speech to the Dakota
County Regional Chamber
of Commerce. The mes-
sage to the Chamber was `_ r
that city government of
Mendota Heights is in good
shape, but as you can
imagine, a number of atten-
dees are looking at a diffi-
cult business climate. Clearly, there are a number
of our residents who are concerned about the
near term economic prospects and their personal
financial well being. Understandably, many of us
have adjusted our spending habits. I would like to
take a minute to point out ways to still get out
and about in Mendota Heights without "breaking
the bank."
Hopefully as you read this column the long win-
ter will have finally left us. This provides an
opportunity to use our parks and trails as inex-
pensive family outings. Perhaps gather up the
family for a bike ride to Mendota Plaza and/or the
Village at Mendota Heights. You can take a break
there and enjoy a treat at a number of restau-
rants and shops. Many of the shops have nearby
outdoor seating to take in a beautiful spring or
summer day. Another idea may be to take your
family or meet some friends at the Par 3 for a
casual round of golf and then on to one of the
parks for a picnic. Of course, you will want to pick
up a few supplies at a local store to make it a
memorable day. Even if outdoor activity is not
your thing, or the weather is threatening, we have
several businesses that would love to have you
stop by for lunch, dinner or even just a refreshing
beverage and snack. Other shops offer a range
of reasonably priced shopping options that cater
to doing things on a budget.
We all are hoping as 2009 unfolds, we will see
our economy turn for the better. In the meantime,
let's help bring that day closer by supporting our
local businesses and enjoying all Mendota
Heights has to offer.
I- Mayor John Huber
Celebrate
Mendota Heights Parks!
Friday, June 5th & Saturday, June 6th
June 5th - Friday Night "Kick Off"
Market Square Park - Village at Mendota Heights
Come listen to a free concert featuring the band
"6 Below" - 6:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Then stick around for the big game & a visit from TC Bear.
Twins vs. Seattle
The game will be broadcasted on a jumbo outdoor screen at 9:10 p.m.
Saturday - June 6th
5K Run/Walk •
9:00 a.m. - Race starts at Market Square o O
Day In The Park "Celebration" O
Mendakota Park - Noon - 3:00 p.m
Free games and events including: '
MHPD Bike Rodeo,
Music by "The Teddy Bear Band",
petting zoo, pony rides & much more.
See pages 4 & 5 for a complete list of events & sponsors.
Celebrate Schools in ISD 197
150 Years of Excellence
On June 6th, 2009, the ISD 197 community is invited to honor
150 years of education at the schools within the district, including
the old one -room rural schools in Mendota and Eagan Townships
and the brick schools in West St. Paul. The opening of the commu-
nity supported events will be held in conjunction with Mendota
Heights Park Celebration at Mendakota Park. Displays will show
schools "then and now". Activities will amuse the kids, musical per-
formers will entertain, and free cake will be served. The celebration
will continue in the late afternoon to dusk at Henry Sibley High
School. The descendants from all schools,
including former and current students and staff,
along with community residents, and area busi-
nesses are encouraged to join us in watching a le 103 P"
vintage baseball game and marching in our
parade. Bring your own picnic basket to a
"Picnic on the Grounds", mingle at the social �"`1501
gathering that follows and witness the conclud- Years of Excellence
ing fireworks display. The committee invites
everyone to attend and is seeking families with
multiple generations of students at these schools to contact us.
Anyone wishing to participate, volunteer or donate, please call
Ralph Dumond (651-456-0986) or Ultan Duggan (651-452-5179).
PAGE 2 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY 2009
2009 Road Projects Update
The city is planning a city-wide
pavement rehabilitation project for
the Cherry Hills Subdivision and
other roads during the summer of
2009. This project is proposed to
include Cherry Hill Road, Farmdale
Road, Park Place Drive, Boardwalk,
and Bluff Circle. In addition,
Summit Lane, Victoria Court, Mayfield Heights Road, and
Mayfield Heights Lane are scheduled for rehabilitation.
Pavement rehabilitation is often referred to as a "mill &
overlay" project where the pavement surface is removed
and a new driving surface is put down in its place. In
some instances, the entire pavement is removed and new
pavement is put in place, but no utility replacement or
road bed reconstruction is accomplished.
Public hearings for affected property owners are antici-
pated for May with construction beginning in the June/July
time frame. Anyone with questions concerning the upcom-
ing City Street Rehabilitation Project can call City
Engineering Staff at 651-452-1850.
Maintaining Sanitary Sewer Lines
Sanitary sewer is an unseen necessity carrying waste-
water from our homes and businesses. The City's sanitary
sewer mains are located in the street or in utility ease-
ments, and each homeowner is responsible for the serv-
ice line from the home to the City's main. Property owners
are responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and repairing
their own service lines.
Sanitary sewer line blockages can be caused by grease,
improper disposal of items, and tree roots. Sanitary sewer
lines can be televised with equipment designed specifical-
ly for this purpose. Televising can identify potential block-
ages before they become a full fledged backup. Contact a
local plumbing professional to ask about having your serv-
ice line televised.
If you clear a blockage from your sanitary sewer service
line, please contact the City Public Works Department at
651-454-4059 to report it. City staff can then make sure
debris does not clog the sewer main.
If water is slow to go down your drain, you may have a
blockage building in your service line. A qualified plumb-
ing contractor should be called to service the line. If
wastewater is backing up and no water is being used in
your home or business, the City sewer line may be
plugged. Call Public Works to report this problem.
The City is not automatically liable for a sewer backup
that occurs in your home or business. If you have a
sewer backup and do not know where the blockage is,
you may want to call the City of Mendota Heights before
you call a drain cleaning company. A Public Works
employee can determine if the problem is in the City's
line. Please call 651-454-4059 (Public Works) Monday
through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or 651-322-2323 after
hours, weekend or holidays.
Protecting Storm Water Quality
Every resident's yard is very important for protecting storm
water quality, locally and downstream. Foreign materials
(soil particles, fertilizer, cigarette butts, motor oils, etc.) lying
on streets, sidewalks, and driveways are carried away by
rain water that flows into catch basins and drains directly
into a local pond, wetland, or lake. The City has over 100
lakes, ponds, and wetlands that are designed to store, treat,
and/or infiltrate storm water, control the rate storage leaves
the City, and provide essential wildlife habitat.
As spring yard work begins, please be aware of how work
practices can prevent materials from leaving your yard and
getting into the storm sewer system. Some suggestions
include:
• While mowing your yard, use a mulching mower whenever
possible to leave grass clippings on the yard. Grass clip-
pings contain high amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous.
Removing them after each mowing will deplete the available
nutrients, thus requiring additional fertilizer to maintain your
lawn. At a minimum, bag and compost your grass clippings.
• Keep leaves and grass clippings off the street and curb.
These not only convey nitrogen
and phosphorous to the lakes,
wetlands, ponds, but they can
also contribute to clogging the
storm sewer system. Leaves and
grass clippings can be compost-
ed for use in gardens or around
trees. Keep compost sites away
from adjacent ponds and wet-
lands to prevent runoff from these sites from getting into
these systems.
• Use fertilizer without phosphorous. Phosphorous is the
main cause of excessive algae in lakes and ponds. Since
January 1, 2004, State Statute has prohibited the application
of fertilizer containing phosphorous to lawns in the Twin
Cities Metro area unless establishing a new lawn or a soil
test indicates the need for phosphorous. Also, cleaning up
all fertilizer applied or spilled on an impervious surface
(street, sidewalk, driveway) is required by law.
• Reduce the total amounts of fertilizer being applied to your
yard. Fertilizer increases turf growth, requiring more frequent
watering and mowing, and creates extra grass clippings.
Your lawn may grow just fine with reduced fertilizer.
Experiment and see.
Any questions concerning storm water management and
runoff control can be directed to City Engineering Staff by
calling City Hall at 651-452-1850.
Visit our website at
www.mendota-heights.com
PAGE 3 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY 2009
My Child is so Excited to
Ride His New Motor Scooter!
Hold On! Before you and your child get too excited, you
need to ask the following question:
- Are any of the following legal any-
where in MH: Golf cart, ATV, mini
bike, pocket rocket, motorized skate
board, moped, scooter or Segway?
- Answer:
• In order to operate a powered vehi-
cle on public property, a State issued
license is required on the vehicle.
Public property includes: trails, city
streets, county roads, state highways and the
interstate/freeway.
• Nothing with a motor, other than a Segway (which is the
only vehicle that is exempt from the license requirement)
may operate on the trail systems.
• The operator must also be a valid, licensed operator.
Reminder: if a vehicle requires a license, then the opera-
tor also requires one.
• When caught violating the law, the offender can expect:
o A ticket with a court appearance
o An impounded vehicle
o Juvenile violations will disqualify them from
obtaining a driver's license until they
reach age 18.
o If the minor and/or parent still doesn't learn the
lesson and violators are caught again, the
parent/guardian could be cited for
allowing the activity.
Need more information?
More rules specific to the City of Mendota Heights can
be found at:
http:l/www.sterlingcodifiers.com/MN/Mendota%20Hei
ghtslindex.htm
In October of 2008 the MN House of Representatives
published an informational brief on "Low -Power Vehicles"
that can be found at:
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/lowpow-
er.pdf
In 2008 American Academy of Pediatrics testified to a
US Senate committee on the dangers of ATV operation.
They testified that between 1982 and 2006 over 2,300
children were killed in crashes and that annually, opera-
tion results in 39,300 emergency room visits. A copy of
the report which provides an overview of the dangers of
children operating motorized vehicles can be found at:
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/washing/Testimonies-
Statements-Petitions/06-05-08-ENR-ATV-
Testimony.pdf
Call The Air Noise Line
Bothered by air noise? Call the Metropolitan Airport
Commission, Air Noise Line at 612-726-9411.
Red Flags
Have Homeowners Seeing Red
The red flag on mailboxes once had the friendly intention of
signaling the neighborhood mailman that we had outgoing
mail to pick up. Now, it signals a vagrant thief that an easy
source of income and a brand new identity is now available!
It now means, STEAL ME!
Raising the flag on your mailbox is pretty much the same as
handing out copies of your bank accounts, tax returns and
benefit information to anyone on the street. DO NOT put any-
thing of value into your mailbox, and
DO NOT raise the flag on it to inform
people it's there! It is too easy to grab,
too easy to make money, and often, too
difficult to receive justice for the crime.
Contrary to popular belief, even if we
catch the thief in the act, it typically
results in a misdemeanor theft citation,
similar to shoplifting, even if that stolen check was made out
for $10,000. In sharp contrast, visualize the extent of your
losses....
Thieves work surprisingly fast and they are good at spotting
victims. Being the victim of check fraud, forgery or identity
theft, is quite painful and time-consuming, it can be highly
preventable! Taking the time to keep your valuables secure is
worth every moment! Buy a locking mailbox, send outgoing
mail from work or drop it in a secured mailbox — just do not
become a voluntary victim.
For more information to both protect yourself and to assist if
you have been the victim of identity theft, go to the Federal
Trade Commission's site: Deter, Detect and Defend:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/con-
sumers/defend.html
river bluffs village
a partnership of community residents and DARTS
River Bluffs Village: An independent -living
choice aimed at convenience... peace of
mind ... and fun!
River Bluffs Village (RBV), a partnership of community resi-
dents and DARTS, is a new independent -living project avail-
able to adults 55 and older in the communities of Mendota,
Lilydale, Sunfish Lake, and northern Mendota Heights. RBV
coordinates household resources and social activities that
allow Village members to live a healthy, meaningful life in
their own home and neighborhood. Two membership options
are available to fit different needs and lifestyle.
To learn more about becoming a member, or providing a
membership to a loved one, contact Jessica Hagemann,
River Bluffs Village Director, 651-234-2241 or
RBVinfo@darts1.org.
PAGE 4 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY 2009
PARK CELEBRATION
FRIDAY JUNE 5TH & SATURDAY 1LINE 6TH
"Free" Park Celebration Kick Off Event
Friday - June 5th
Market Square Park
Village at Mendota Heights
(Hwy 110 and Dodd Road)
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to
Market Square Park at the Village at Mendota Heights
6:45 — 9:00 p.m. — Enjoy our local Band "6 Below" playing
your favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's
9:10 p.m. — MN Twins vs Seattle -
broadcast on our Jumbo Outdoor Screen
(sponsored by Schaffer Financial &
Tommy Chicago's Pizza). Gather your
family and friends and take in the Twins
Game here in MH! Food vendors and
specials from The Village businesses will
be available. i
Don't miss TC BEAR appearance starting at 8:30 p.m.!
Simple Steps
Enjoy Walking in Dakota County
Join "Simple Steps," the new walking program in Dakota
County! It's FREE, easy, and T
energizing. All you need to do c�IMPI,}�
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is find at least one friend, rela-
tive, neighbor or coworker to (STE��
walk with at least once each
week. If you want, you can
add others to your walking
group. To register, go to
www.dakotacounty.us and search for "Simple Steps".
You'll receive a guide full of tips to get you started and
keep you motivated. You'll also get maps of interesting
places to walk in the county, notices of special events, and
special rewards for participating. This program will run
from April 1st - July 31st. There is no charge for this pro-
gram. Stop by our booth at the Park Celebration on June
6th. The first 50 participants to register will receive a free
Simple Steps t -shirt.
Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks is made possible by the
generous support of residents, community groups and
community businesses. Please remember to sponsor your
local businesses and community groups. If you are inter-
ested in making a donation, volunteering for this year's
event or are a business or community group interested in
participating, please contact Teresa at the Parks &
Recreation Department at 651-452-1850.
"Day In The Park"
Saturday - June 6th
Noon - 3 p.m. - Mendakota Park
The City of Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department
would like to invite you, your family, friends and neighbors to a day
in the park to celebrate our parks and bring our community togeth-
er along with some of our area merchants and residents who
through their donations, have made this day in the park possible.
The day will feature a youth baseball tournament, musical perform-
ances and youth & family activities. This year's celebration
includes the following FREE events:
• Teddy Bear Band music performance sponsored by City &
County Credit Union
• MH Police Dept. Bike Rodeo sponsored by MHPD,
Boehm's Bike Shop & McDonald's
• Petting Zoo sponsored by Mendakota Animal Hospital
• Pony Rides sponsored by Gabriel Financial Group &
Children's Country Day School
• Fire Truck Rides- Mendota Heights Fire Department
• Mendota Heights Athletic Association - Ball Tournament
• Soccer Shoot -Out -Sponsored by Sound and
Fury Men's Soccer Team and Anytime Fitness
• Hockey Shoot -Out Sponsored by Gateway Bank
• Face Painting sponsored by Alegra Print & Imaging
• Pre -School & Elementary Moon Walks
sponsored by Funtastic Party Rentals, St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, and Mendakota Pediatrics
• "Free Throw" contest sponsored by American Bank
• Football Toss sponsored by Beverly Cory with Edward Jones
• USTA Tennis "Block Party"
sponsored by Lapp, Libra Law Firm
• Putting Contest sponsored
by Paster Enterprises & Mendota Heights
Par 3
• Caricatures sponsored by Hoffmann
Development Inc.
• Joe the Balloon Guy sponsored by TAJ
Technologies
• Duggan's Dashes sponsored by
Ultan Duggan
• Martial Arts Academy Demonstration
• Baseball Throw sponsored by
Lexington Heights Apartments
• Rain Gutter Regatta sponsored by MH
Cub Scout Pack #39
• Lacrosse Toss sponsored by
MHAA Lacrosse
• Underwater World MOA Adventures -
Sponsored by United Properties
• Wheel of Fortune Sponsored by
Liberty
Mutual Insurance/Jim Sirek
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SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bike Rodeo 2009
USTA- Tennis Block Party
Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Mendakota Park
"Causin' a Racquet"
Sponsored by
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Police Department,
Noon — 3:00 p.m.
Boehm's Cycling &6"-
Open to all ages. Try our Tennis Obstacle Course,
Fitness and
Tennis 101, and Beat the Pro. Participants will receive
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MH McDonald's
the chance to win a Park
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bicycle obstacle course.
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Each participant who brings a bike & rides through the
and league! Don't miss the fun, games and PRIZES!
obstacle course will get an extra drawing ticket for a chance
Sponsored by Lapp, Libra Law Firm
to win one of two new bikes.
Mendota Heights
5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by
Gateway Bank
Saturday, June 6th
9:00 a.m. start time
Entry Fee: Pre -registration $15.00/Day of Race $20.00
Begins at "Village at Mendota Heights"
(Hwy. 110 & Dodd Rd.)
For information or a registration form,
please call
City Hall at 651-452-1850
or go to: www. mendota-heights.coin
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Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Program
Registration closes for all leagues and lessons one week prior
to start date. Please add $5.00 for non-resident fee. The non-
resident fee is waived for students attending MH schools or St.
Joe's, Visitation or St. Thomas. Participants may register for
tee -times online at www.mendota-heights.com or stop in at
City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve.
Junior golfers are expected to acknowledge golf course rules.
Fee: $100.00 - Must pre -pay for all 11 weeks. No play June 29
and July 1. Add $5.00 for non-resident fee.
Monday morning league: Boys Wor Girls
June 8th - August 24th
Wednesday morning league: Boys Wor Girls
June 10 -August 26th
Friday morning league: Boys Wor Girls
June 12th - August 28th
Women's Wednesday Evening League
Get your neighbors, friends and co-workers to play!
Wednesday's June 3 to August 19th - (no golf on July 1st)
Fee: $100.00
Must pre pay for 11 weeks.
Golf Lessons- Tuesday Evening Classes
Three 1 -hour lessons covering golf course etiquette, golf
club grip, stance, swing and correct putting techniques.
There will be one teaching professional to every 6 golfers,
giving personalized instruction. Each participant will
receive 2 free rounds of golf.
Rainouts will be rescheduled.
Classs Times and Fees:
Juniors - 5:00 p.m. - $53.00 (Ages 6 and up)
Parent/Child - 6:10 pm. - $96.00 (one fee for both;
Adult lessons - 7:20 p.m. - $53.00
sion I: Tuesday, May 5th, 12th, 19th
sion II: Tuesday, June 2nd, 9th, 16th
sion III: Tuesdays, June 23rd, 30th & July 7th
sion IV: Tuesdays, July 14th, 21st, 28th
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
-Par 3-
1 * Register online at 1
1 www.mendota-heights.com 1
Mendota Heights Par 3
Youth Golf Camps
Golf camp participants will learn putting, chipping, full
swing techniques, and receive on -course instruction during
four fun -filled days. Each golfer will need a golf bag, put-
ter, and at least three size appropriate clubs. Each golfer
will receive a pass for one free round of golf at the end of
the program. Camps run from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. for morning
sessions or from Noon — 3 p.m. for afternoon sessions.
Ages: 6 - 13. All Skill Levels (you will be put with your
level)
Fee: $107.00
Week of June 8- 11
Session I — 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session II - Noon - 3:00 p.m
Week of June 15-18
Session III- 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session IV — Noon - 3:00 p.m
Week of June 22 - 25
Session V - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session VI - Noon - 3:00 p.m
Week of July 6 - 9
Session VII - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Week of July 13 - 16
Session VIII - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Week of July 20 - 23
Session IX — 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Week of July 27 - 30
Session X - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Week of Aug. 3 - 6
Session XI - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Week of Aug. 10 - 13
Session XII - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Mendota Heights Par 3
1695 Dodd Road
Staff at the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course are mak-
ing preparations for the 2009 golf season. The MHP3 is a
short par three course, with large greens and a forgiving
layout. The course offers an affordable and enjoyable golf
experience for the whole family, including beginners, sen-
iors and everyone in-between. The Course is open sun -up
to sun -down. Leagues, lessons, camps and events are
available, including night golf events.
Green Fees:
Weekdays: $10.00 Adults - $9.00 Youth & Seniors
Weekends & Holidays: $12.00 Adults
$11.00 Youth & Seniors
Business and/or social groups interested in organizing
golf leagues, tournaments, outings (including moonlight
golf), and/or parties (including birthday party packages),
please call 651-454-9822.
PAGE 7 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY 2009
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARKS & RECREATION
Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Geocaching in
Derby at Roger's Lake Mendota Heights Parks
This event is in memory of Cliff Timm who passed away in
Dec. 05. Mr. Timm started our fishing derby. He provided
funds to help build our pier and aerate the lake. We hope his
love and passion for fishing continues in M.H. and we proudly
renamed our fishing derby after him. Prizes and goodie
bags will be provided thanks to Cliff Timm's Trust, Ace
Hardware of IGH, local resident
Ira Kipp and Gander Mountain.
A container of worms will be
provided for each contestant by
Ace Hardware of IGH. Local 1
fishing pros will also be on hand
to help with our casting contest `
and answer your fishing ques-
tions.
When: Wednesday, July 8 -
Where: Roger's Lake Fishing
Pier & lake area (Wagon Wheel
Trail)
Ages: Youth 14 & under (Parent/guardian must accompany
child)
Fee: $8.00 per child. Add $5.00 if non-resident
*MUST PRE REGISTER ONLINE OR AT CITY HALL -NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!
*Participants must bring their own pole and tackle.
Bait will be provided.
Time: Check-in will be from 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Fishing pier/land/casting (20 min. each section):
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Prizes awarded for: Largest, smallest, most fish & casting
contests.
7:15 p.m.- Fish weigh-in ends,
7:15 p.m. - Entertainment
7:45 p.m. - Awards/prize drawing - following entertainment
3rd Lair Skateboard Camp at
Roger's Lake Skate Park
For the expert to beginner and everyone in between. The
3rd Lair instructors are very experienced in the sport and
have years of teaching knowledge.
Equipment needed for camp: skateboard,
helmet, (knee pads, elbow pads and wrist F
guards are recommended). If raining
please meet under the pavilion.
Date: One week camp,
Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Ages: All ages (grouped by ability)
Cost: $166.00
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game
played throughout the world by adventure seekers
equipped with GPS
devices. The basic idea
is to locate hidden con-
tainers, called geo-
caches, outdoors and
then share your experi-
ences online.
Geocaching is enjoyed
by people from all age
groups, with a strong
sense of community and
support for the environment. There are 772,065 active
geocaches around the world. Enter your postal code at
www.geocaching.com and get started on finding geo-
caches right here in Mendota Heights. We will be
introducing Geocaching this summer to children regis-
tered in our Summer Playgrounds program. We are
looking for volunteers to help out our summer program
by hiding a "cache" for us each week (we can provide
the "treasure"). Please call and give the coordinates to
our Parks and Rec programmer Teresa Gangelhoff. Or
if you would like to hide your own treasure in one of our
parks or on our trails please call City Hall at 651-452-
1850 for permission and reference guidelines & rules
found at www.geocaching.com.
Love Your Parks!
Would you like to share your opinions about the
Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation system? Are
you willing to be contact-
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to complete an online �(.�\
survey, or to hear about
opportunities to volunteer ,
for parks events? If so,
please send an e-mail to: 1
lovetheparks@mendo-
ta-heights.com. Your e-
mail address will be
added to a database for
potential future contact. You will always have the
option to remove your e-mail address from this list at
any time in the future, and your contact information will
remain strictly confidential.
Thank you for your support of Mendota Heights parks!
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Summer 2009 Youth Trips
PLEASE NOTE - Trips depart & return from CITY HALL , 1101 Victoria Curve in MH.Trips are for students ages 7 or
older unless specified. Deadline to register is Tuesday prior to trip. Each trip has a limited number of space, so register
early. Online registration is now available at www.mendota-heights.com.
Trips are co-sponsored with WSP and SSP. All trips include chaperones, bus (except WSP Pool day) & activity fee.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th — MN TWINS vs. PITTSBURGH PIRATES
We have reserved "Home Run Porch" seats. Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates. The trip includes a ticket, a hot dog & pop
Ages: 6 and older Cost: $19.00/person. Pickup/Return: 10:05 a.m./3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25th — Edina Aquatic Center
Come join us for a day of pool fun. Choose from the twisting body or inner tube flume; glide over the water on a high -fly-
ing cable ride; plunge from a three meter diving board; splash and play in a zero -depth children's pool. Bring a bag
lunch, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and extra money for concessions.
Ages: 7 and older Cost: $15.00/person Pickup/Return: 10:05 a.m./4:25 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 9th — MN Zoo, Imax 3D and Monorail Ride
It will be a fun filled day that will start out at the IMAX Theater viewing the new release of Under the Sea 3D then we are
off to explore everything at the zoo. Bring your own bag lunch/drink or money for concessions. We end the day with a
Monorail ride to view the animals from above.
Ages: 6 and older Cost: $23.00/person Pickup/Return: 8:55 a.m./3:55 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 16th —Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
Cool off in this huge pool full of activities from thrilling waterslides to a sand and water play area. Bring a bag lunch, your
swimsuit, towel and sunscreen! You may bring extra money for concessions if you like.
Ages: 7 and older Cost: $15.00/person Pickup/Return: 10:20 a.m./3:25 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 —Valley Fair (In Shakopee)
Enjoy a fun day at Minnesota's biggest and best amusement park. Bring your swim suit/towel for the water park. Bring
bag lunch or money to buy lunch/snacks.
Ages: 10 and older Cost: $29.00 /person. Pickup/Return: 9:00 a.m./6:10 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 30th —Cascade Bay
Come experience Typhoon & Hurricane waterslides, the drop slide or just hang out in the 700 foot long lazy river. Bring
a bag lunch or money for concessions.
Ages: 8 and older Cost: $16.00/person Pickup/Return: 10:20 a.m./4:15 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th — Mendota Heights & W St Paul Park & Rec Day at the WSP Pool
Have your parents drop you off at the WSP pool @ 92 West Orme at 10am and we start the day with fun and games,
activities and prizes outside of the pool in the morning. We will provide a picnic lunch. Then we're in the pool from noon
to 3:00 p.m. We will also provide an afternoon snack during one of the pool breaks.
Remember your towel, change of clothes, sunscreen and extra money if you want to purchase concessions.
Ages: 6 and older Cost: $8.00/person PLEASE DROP YOUR CHILD OFF AT WSP POOL - NO BUS!
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Chaperones will be provided until 3:00 p.m. so please pick up your child by this time)
NIGHTtoUNITEI
Mark your calendars!
Tuesday, August 4th 2009.
Come join your friends, neighbors and representatives
from the Mendota Heights Police Department
for this informational and fun event!
Mendota Heights Night to Unite
will be replacing National Night Out.
Watch the City website for updates as summer
approaches and get ready to join the fun!
Due to the overwhelming
popularity of this
program many of the
sessions have
already filled.
Residents interested in this
program may go to
www.mendota-heights.com to
check for any
available openings.
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Mendota Heights Summer Tennis Program
at Visitation High School - Tennis Courts
Join your FRIENDS, join the FUN, get and stay FIT. 'Play and Learn' via a proven national pro-
gram, `Quick Start' tennis. Our tennis programs are 'Games Based' in '09! We will institute
'Quick Start' which was rolled out in Nov. '07 by the major, national tennis organizations, USIA, w TT cK <
USPTA and PTR. Terry Olson a local area, Tennis TeachingProfessional & Coach will run our Bennis
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program. Program Schedule: (6) Weeks June 8- July 22, (No classes/team play June 29, 30
- July 1, 2nd Holiday Break) T -Shirt included in all programs. Cancellations/Bad Weather:
Call the Tennis Hotline (651) 255-1174 1/2 hour before your session. Rainouts: None *For
8 yrs. & up -we added a fun & games/picnic day — Wed, July 22 from 12 noon -1:30 p.m. to cover
any rainouts. Location For All Tennis Sessions: Visitation School Tennis Courts
"Little's Tennis" for outh ages 4-7 years old -T-shirt included (40 minute lessons once a
week) Cost: $45.00 This program will introduce tennis to your child in a fun and safe environ-
ment. Mini nets & other teaching aids will be used to gear this program to your child's age level. ,
Register early -program fills quickly. (The instructor would like a parent/chaperone to stay with
child during lesson. You may coordinate with another parent to help with your child if you are _.4
unable to stay.) Dates: Thursdays, June 11 -July 23 (no lesson 7/ 2) Times: Little's 1- 8:30-
9:10 a.m., Little's II - 9:15-9:55 a.m., Little's III - 10-10:40 a.m. Little's IV - 10:45 - 11:20 a.m.
Beginner Tennis Lessons for Youth Ages 8-10 years old. Cost: 75
With the new Quick Start program beginners will have fun and learn how to play tennis. They will
learn sportsmanship, general etiquette and develop strokes through this program. Participants will need tennis shoes
and a tennis racquet. Dates: M, T, W, from June 8 to July 22 Times: Session I - 8:30 — 9:25 a.m. Session II - 9:30-
10:25 a.m.
Intermediate Lessons for Youth ages 10 — 14 years old. Cost: $75 For youth that have had some tennis experi-
ence. Terry & his assistants will take them to the next level of training. You will work with the instructors at your level of
play, not age. Dates: M, T, W, from June 8 to July 22 Times: Session III - 9:30-10:25 a.m. Session IV -10:30 —
11:25 a.m. Session V - 11:30-12:25 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced Lessons for Youth ages 12 — 14 years old. Cost: $75 This program is for youth with previ-
ous tennis experience or participated in our tennis program last year. These lessons will take the player to the next level
of training. You will work with the instructors at your level of play, not age.
Dates: M, T, W, from June 8 to July 22. Times: Session VI -11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
IN HOUSE LEAGUE PLAY FOR AGES 12-14 Cost: $75 You will need to qualify for this program and will be evaluated
your first day. This program is great for kids that have been through our lessons but are not ready or wanting to join the
travel team. If Terry feels you are not ready for this program your money will be refunded or you can be moved into
Session VI lessons @ 11:30 a.m. Time: 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Dates: M, T, W, June 8 to July 22.
Traveling Tennis Team
New For 2009
A competitive program for ages 10-16 years.
This program will be held on
Monday & Wednesday afternoons
We are joining with the communities of Farmington, Inver Grove
Heights, Woodbury, South St. Paul, and Eagan for our traveling tennis
program. Games will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at one of the
above listed cities, or on our home court at Visitation. *Note: Parent
car pooling to the matches required-Instructor/Coach
is not allowed to drive players .
Fee will include Team T -Shirt
Cost: $80.00
Dates: Monday & Wednesday, June 8 — July 22.
Time: 1:30 game start times — each match lasts approx. 2 hours.
*Coach may add some Tuesday practices.
End of Season picnic/games July 22 - Noon to 1:30 pm.
Martial Arts
Summer Camp
In Mendota Heights
Martial Arts Summer Camps will be
held at The Martial Arts Academy.
Call Master Boltz at 651-683-0355
or
go to www.boltzstkd.com
for program and registration
information.
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Summer Playhouse
Presents "Eloise"
Free weekly entertainment for kids!
HEIGHTS HIGHLITES
Summer Playhouse is a traveling variety show which will
be making appearances at both Marie and Mendakota
Parks this summer. The Summer Playhouse group will
provide creative, quality performances free of charge.
The shows will include: choreographed performances,
puppet shows, songs and dances. Performances last
approximately thirty minutes and are designed to entertain
families with young children.
Performances will not be held if it is raining.
Feel free to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on.
Mondays starting June 15th.
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Marie Park -
(Marie Ave. between Victoria & Lexington)
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Mendakota Park
(Mendakota Drive and Dodd Road).
"Free" Outdoor Concert Series
Music at Market Square Park
Village at Mendota Heights
(intersection of Hwy 110 & Dodd Road)
Friday, June 5th
Come listen to a free concert featuring
the band "6 Below"
6:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Then stick around for the big game.
Twins vs. Seattle
to be broadcasted on a jumbo outdoor
screen at 9:10 p.m.
Thursday, June 18
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
"The Mayflies"
Thursday, July 16
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
Connie Evingson with
Clearwater Hot Club
Thursday, August 20
6:30 — 8:30 p..m
Andra Suchy Band
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Please visit http://Www.villagemh.com for more up to date
information about outdoor concerts and other activities at
Market Square Park.
MAY 2009
"Summer Performances In The Park"
Free Family Entertainment
Enjoy "FREE" Performances In The Park! Bring a blan-
ket or lawn chair. Children must be accompanied by an
adult throughout the entire performance. (Market Square
is our newest park located at The Village at Mendota
Heights -Hwy 110 and Dodd)
Friday, June 5, 6:45 — 9:00 p.m. — Market Square Park
Enjoy our local Band "6 Below"
playing your favorites from the
60's, 70's, 80's
Friday, June 5, 9:10 p.m. —
Market Square Park
MN Twins vs. Seattle, broad-
cast on our Jumbo Outdoor
Screen. Gather your family
and friends and take in the
Twins Game here in MH!
Food vendors will be available
and don't miss TC BEAR appearance starting at 8:45 p.m.!
Saturday, June 6, Noon — 2:00 p.m. - Mendakota Park
Celebrate 150 Years of Education - Showcasing student and
alumni music performances including the band "Century Brass".
Saturday, June 6, 2:00 — 2:45 p.m. — Mendakota Park
"Teddy Bear Band" This Band inspires movement, imagination
and fun for children. This upbeat musical show is targeted to a
younger audience, with opportunities for adults to join in the fun.
BYOB - Bring Your Own Teddy Bear.
Wednesday, June 10, 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Henry Sibley High
School parking lot - "The Alphabits Band". This musical
group is back again playing your favorite children's songs. Kids
can sing, dance, laugh and shout. In conjunction with ECFE
Trucks and Travel event which begins at 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. — Market Square Park.
"The Mayflies". Pushing the limit of jam rock and bluegrass, the
"Mayflies" are known for their inexhaustible energy!
Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 p.m. Rogers Lake Park - "Halls of
Magic" - Come and enjoy this "Magical" show. Tons of fun for
the entire family.
Thursday, July 16, 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. — Market Square Park -
"Connie Evingson with Clearwater Hot Club" - Twin Cities
jazz vocalist Connie Evingson will appear with Clearwater Hot
Club and sing selections from her CD Gypsy in My Soul.
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. - Mendakota Park -
"Leroy's River Minstrels" - Your favorite old time and Dixieland
Music and Free Lemonade! (Follows the Senior Softball Game
on Mendakota Park Field #1 at 5:30 p.m.).
Thursday, August 20, 6:30 — 8:30 — Market Square Park —
"Andra Suchy Band" - Andra has been a guest on A Prairie
Home Companion 4 times and has the honors of singing with
such legends as Garrison Keillor, Emmylou Harris & Renee
Fleming.
Visit our website at:
www.mendota-heights.com
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mportant Phone Numbers & i
West St. Paul -Mendota Heights -Eagan,
(Recreation Information I
Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul
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You may register for programs or
Public Schools Community Education
(take out ark ermits at the rece Itionist desk in City Hall during normal I
City
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Do you want a safe and engaging environment for your child?
Do want to learn a new skill or brush up on an old one. If so,
business hours through
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y from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.). I
Community Education is right for you. The combined Community
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Education program for the school districts of West St. Paul -
Park &Recreation Programmer, Teresa
Park
65 Recreation
1850. I
Mendota Heights -Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul
* MH Adult Softball League : Teresa @ 651-452-1850 I
offers a wide range of opportunities for all ages and abilities,
I* Softball rainout (adult leagues) Hot Line: 651-255-1173 I
including:
i* Tennis Hotline: 651-255-1174
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Early Learning Programs
* Sibley Sting Youth Soccer: 651-457-1426
i* Thompson Park Activity Center: 651-450-8291 I
•Youth Enrichment
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* DARTS: 651-455-1560 I
School -Age Care
Adult Enrichment
I* Fort Snelling State Park - 612-725-2389 I
• Adult Basic Education
15(i
i* Special Olympics: 651-452-1850 I
Adults with Disabilities
* DNR information Center: 651-296-6157 I
I* Mendota Heights Garden Club: 651-454-3337
Older Adult Programs Years of Excellencc.
I* Dakota County Parks: 651-438-4671 I
PWUD PAST 90,.D RMAE.
I* St. Thomas Ice Arena: 651-209-6020
I* Mendota Heights Mom's Club: I
To view our current catalog, please visit www.isdl97.org and
www.mendotaheightsmomsclub.me I
click on 'Community Education.' For more information or to reg-
* Mendota Heights Athletic Association (MHAA) - All i
ister, please visit www.celearn4ever.org or call 651-403-8313
youth sports (excluding tennis & golf): Please call MHAA
@ 651-263-3760 or sign up on line at: www.mendotaheight-
Isathletics.com
South Region Stars
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The Area 12 Special Olympics "STARS" are "in training"
City of Mendota Heights
Parks & Recreation
Ways to Register for Programs
1. Register online at:
http://www.mendota-heights.com
2. Mail in or drop off registration forms at City Hall,
(forms available at http://www.mendota-heights.com)
Mail completed forms along with payment to the
City of Mendota Heights Parks & Recreation,
1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118.
City Hall Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday — Friday
Please call MH City Hall at 651-452-1850
if you have any questions.
and participating in a wide variety of sports and activities
which include: soccer, floor hockey, swimming and basket-
ball. New athletes can be registered at any time during the
year. Call Teresa at 651-452-1850 for more information.
Thompson Park Activity Center (TPAC)
for 55 + Adults
If you are looking for activities and fun check out THOMPSON
PARK ACTIVITY CENTER located at 1200 Stassen Lane (off
Butler and Highway 52) in WSP. This is our area (ISD 197
Community Education) 55+ center. Mendota Heights residents
are welcome to join classes or take part in any of the activities.
If you would like to get on the TPAC mailing list for the
"Thompson Times" which lists all upcoming activities and classes,
or need more information on what is offered, please call the
Thompson Park Activity Center at 651-450-8291 or stop in for a
visit.
Older Adult Programs
Dog Days of Summer August 17 - 21
Join your Northern Dakota County Cities of West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights for an end of
the summer get-together with food, fun and games just like the good of days.
If you would like to sign up to be part of the Flea Market, Golf Tournament or join one of the softball teams please call the appropriate
number for further information about the events below.
Monday August 17 —Noon start
Flea Market, Entertainment and Hot Dogs at TPAC (Call 651-450-8291)
Tuesday August 18 — Morning tee times TBD
Golf Tournament at Thompson Oaks Golf Course (Call 651-552-4150)
Wednesday August 19 - 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Old Time Softball Game, Music & Dance in the Park (free lemonade) at MH (Mendakota Park) (Call 651-452-1850)
Thursday, August 20 - Time TBD
"Flicks and Float" at SSP Central Square (Call SSP 651-306-3690)
Friday August 21 3:00 — 5:00 p.m.
Car Show & Ice Cream Social in IGH (Call IGH 651-450-2469)
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Mendota Heights Spring Clean -Up
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mendota Plaza, Highway 110 and Dodd Road
(Enter & exit from South Plaza Drive).
Mendota Heights Residents Only (ID Required)
Only cars, pick-ups and small trailers are allowed.
WE WILL ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
* Car Tires, Furniture, and Mattresses, $3.00 each
* Scrap Metals (remove all non-metal components),
Volume -Based Fee
* Home Remodeling Debris and Miscellaneous Junk,
Volume -Based Fee
• Home Electronics - Fee Based Upon Weight - $.25/lb
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
* Household Hazardous Waste (Motor Oil, Batteries,
Paint, Household Chemicals, etc).
Yard Waste
Items that can be recycled at your curb
* Commercial or Contractor Debris
"Appliances: you can call JR's Appliances at
651.454.9215 at any time to recycle your appliances!
Spring Clean -Up is made
possible by a grant from Dakota
County Environmental
Management and the Minnesota
Office of Environmental
Assistance (OEA).
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convenience. One is for utility bills and the other is
for US Mail. Just drive up and drop it off!
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City Directory
Council Members:
John Huber, Mayor
450-0729
Ultan Duggan
452-5179
Sandra Krebsbach
454-5696
Mary Jeanne Schneeman
457-4337
Jack Vitelli
455-5625
Staff Members:
Jim Danielson, City Administrator
452-1850
Kathleen Swanson, City Clerk
452-1850
Mike Aschenbrener, Police Chief
452-1366
John Maczko, Fire Chief
255-1371
John Mazzitello, Public Work Dir.
452-1850
Jake Sedlacek, Asst. to the City Admin.
452-1850
Tom Olund, Public Works Supvr.
454-4059
Kristen Schabacker, Finance Dir.
452-1850
Teresa Gangelhoff, Rec. Prgmr.
452-1850
Paul Berg & Dick Gill,
Code Enforcement Officers
452-1850
Severe Weather Awareness
The outdoor sirens in our city are activated on the first
Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m; if this scenario
doesn't fit when you are hearing the sirens, seek shelter!
In 2008, our OUTDOOR WARNING
SIRENS were activated a total of 8
times for severe weather. The
County Emergency Manager has
worked diligently with the National CP
Weather Service (NWS) to help
reduce the number of activations in
areas that are not a part of the
severe weather. The NWS and Dakota County Emergency
Management continues to work on making sure every acti-
vation is relevant so we do not have any unnecessary
deaths like Hennepin and Washington Counties have expe-
rienced in the very recent past. Our goal is to keep you
safe!
The National Weather Service will call the 911 center for
activation of the Mendota Heights sirens if the City is in or
about to be in a storm that meets the following criteria:
• Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ MPH).
• Tornado Warning (a tornado has been sighted in or on a
path toward our city).
Additionally, a police officer or trained NWS spotter can
call for activation of the system. All City sirens will be acti-
vated for every event that calls for the public to be alerted.
Be very aware that tornados usually form on the backside
of a severe weather system as it travels through your area.
Also, the sirens in Mendota Heights do not have battery
back up systems; if there is no power, the sirens will not
sound.
HOW DO I KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE?
Purchase a public alert device or a Weather Alert Radio
with an alarm. This type of clock radio has "SAME" technol-
ogy which allows you to set the clock radio to sound an
alarm/alert when the NWS has issued a warning for your
area. We have provided two links below: the first will direct
you to the NWS website for a quick overview of these
emergency radios; the second will help you make decisions
on which radio might work best for you. For more informa-
tion please go to: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm
or http://www.ce.org/Standards/2946.asp