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Issue 70 - Heights Highlights Fall 2005PAGE 1 NOVEMBER 2005 ISSUE 70 Mayor's Message Every year we do a street reconstruction project which is preceded by a public hearing to _ receive citizen input. Not surprisingly questions are raised about cost, impact on trees near the streets and so on. Over the last few years an increasing number of concerns have been raised regarding the change of traffic speeds after projects are completed. Some residents prefer the deteriorating road condition to persist in the belief it helps slow down traffic. Other residents ask for speed bumps or to turn "through streets" into cul-de-sacs. While all these requests are well intentioned, it seems to be unwise public policy to use poor road conditions as a means to slow down traffic and we have consistently declined to embrace speed bumps or change traffic pat- terns through the use of cul-de-sacs. While the residents generally understand we need to f► refrain from these alternatives to control speed, they are understandably concerned about safety.ii It occurred to me one place to look to is our own driving habits. It is my belief that some of the worst offenders, and I count myself in that group, are the people driving in their own immediate neighborhood. We are so familiar with the turns and curves near our home we occasionally zip around thinking more about where we are headed than perhaps about moving through the neighborhood safely. Other times we cut through a neighborhood, for the sake of saving a couple blocks of driving, as opposed to using the main arterial roads designed to handle the longer destination through traffic. We are at that time of year that we begin thinking about setting traditional goals to improve our health such as exercising more, losing some weight and the like. I would like to have you consider a new one. Let's all, myself included, practice slowing down as we drive through our neighborhood streets and avoid those "cut throughs" that really do not save much time. It is a New Years resolution we can all live with. I join the entire City Council in wishing you and yours the best this holiday season. - Sincerely, Mayor John Huber Mendota Heights Seeks Applicants for Commissions Openings will exist on the Mendota Heights Planning, Parks and Recreation and Airport Relations Commissions (ARC) in 2006. The Mayor and City Council are accepting applications from members of the public who would like to be considered for these openings. The Commissions are voluntary, citizen advisory boards that act on relat- ed issues and make recommendations to City Council. Members must be of voting age and reside within Mendota Heights. The Commissions are voluntary citizen boards with three-year overlapping terms. The Planning Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to land use and meets at City Hall the fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on matters pertain- ing to Park use and meets at City Hall the second Tuesday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. and the Airport Relations Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to airport noise and operations at Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport and meets at 3ity Hall on the second Wednesday evening of each month at 7 p.m Interested citizens are encouraged to apply by submitting a letter of interest to City Administrator, Jim Danielson, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118. Application letters will be accepted through Friday, December 31, 2005. Snow Removal Reminders With winter approaching, please remember the follow- ing regarding snow removal *66�v and resident responsibilities: * Residents cannot park their vehicles on a city street when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches or more until all streets are plowed. * Residents are responsible for clearing their own driveways, and around mailboxes, newspaper tubes and fire hydrants adjacent to their property. * Areas for trash cans should be established at least 8 feet from the curb line. * State law advises that pushing/blowing snow from driveways and sidewalks onto public roads may be punishable as a misde- meanor. * Mailboxes should be secure enough to withstand the snow coming off of the plow and wing. For more information, please visit the City website or contact Public Works at 454-4059. PAGE 2 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2005 Recycle Your Household Electronics! The Dakota County Eco -site is accepting electronic items from households for recycling. Business electronics are not accepted. Items not accepted: Appliances. air conditioners, and small appliances such as: Toasters, Coffee Pots, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Blenders, Waffle irons, etc. (These items are accepted only if they have circuit boards.) Accepted Items: Answering machines, cell -phones (free of charge), copiers (personal only), electronic games, facsimile equipment (personal only), microwaves, radios, stereo equipment, televisions, telephones, typewriters, VCR's, any electronic household item that has a circuit board, CPU's (computer towers, hard drives), keyboards, lap- tops, modems, monitors/terminals, printers, and scanners. The Eco -Site, located at 3365 Hwy. 149 in Eagan, also accepts recyclables and household hazardous waste drop-offs at no charge. For more info, call the Dakota County Environmental Management Department at 952-891-7020. www.co.dakota.mn.us/environ When? Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost? Electronic items cost $0.60/pre pound. Cash or check made payable to HHW. Visa and MasterCard also accepted. Cellular telephones are free of charge. This information was paid for in part by a grant from the Q: What does a typical item weigh and cost? Dakota County Board of Commissioners and the OEA. A: Examples of items average weights and costs at $0.60/lb.: — - - --- - Monitor 14" - 15" at 27 lbs. would cost $16.20 PC at 25 lbs. would cost $15.00 Keyboard at 2 lbs. would cost $1.20 13" TV at 20 lbs. would cost $12.00 25" TV without wood console at 75 lbs. would cost $45.00 25" TV with wood console at 171 lbs. would cost $102.60 VCR at 14 lbs. would cost $8.40 CD Player at 12 lbs. wouild cost $7.20 Q: What happens to the collected electronics? A: Items go to an approved recycler that will disassemble them & send the components to a reuse or recycling manufacturer. Q: Who are other electronics recyclers? A: Companies include: Asset Recovery Corp. (ARC) www.assetrecoverycorp.com 651.602.0789 (Accepts computers, Copiers, TVs, & others for a fee.) Materials Processing Corp. www.materialsprocessing.com 651.681.8099 (Accepts most PC components & home electronics for a fee.) Electronics Recovery 612-338-2466 (Accepts most PC components & home electronics for a fee.) Burnsville Sanitary Landfill www.wm.com 952-890-3248 (Accepts computers/components & TVs for a fee, items are transferred to a recycling facility.) Q: What are other alternatives? A: Resale (Several businesses buy and sell used electronics. Please check the Yellow Pages under "Computers -Dealers") and Lease Equipment (Users do not assume ownership of a product in a lease arrangement. In a lease, when the time is up the old unit is returned to the vender.) DAKOTA COUNTY ECO -SITE ECO -SITE HOURS: Recycling Area Household Hazardous Waste Area Wednesdays 9 am — 8 pm 3 pm- 8 pm www.co.dakota.mn.us/environ Thursdays 9 am — 5 pm 9 am — 2 pm Fridays 9 am — 5 pm Closed Saturdays 8 am — 5 pm 9 am — 2 pm Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Area: Materials listed are accepted from households only. Driver's License is required. No business hazardous waste is accepted. Please put HHW products in a box when transporting. Product contents should be labeled and in the original package. Never mix or pour household hazardous wastes together! Product reuse area: Usable household chemical products and paint are free for the taking. Recycling area: The recyclable materials listed below are accepted from both households and businesses and should be separated by type. Please call 651-905-4520 to arrange for loads larger than a pick-up truck. Eco -Yard Area: Environmentally friendly design sites illustrate home landscaping using plants that thrive in Minnesota with fewer pesticides, less fertilizing, less watering and less time. Household Hazardous Waste Accepted: Aerosols Antifreeze Auto Batteries Fire Extinguishers Fluorescent lights Gasoline Household cleaners Latex/oil paint Lawn and Garden Products Weed Killer Propane Tanks/Gas Cylinders Tires (fee) Pesticides Used oil/filters Mercury Thermometers/Thermostats And most products labeled dangerous, flammable, poison, combustible, and corrosive. Recyclables Accepted: Aluminum foil- clean Newspaper Cans — aluminum and steel Magazines and catalogs Corrugated cardboard Glass bottles & jars Mixed mail Office paper Packing peanuts Plastic bottles with a neck Phone Books Scrap metal Gopher resources buys aluminum cans from the public and businesses. Call 651-905-4520 for redemption prices. Compost bin sales: 13 cubic feet (36"L x 32"W x 327), backyard compost bins are offered for sale by Gopher Resource Corporation. Fits in any car. Call 651-9054520 for compost bin price. Thank you for protecting our public health and the environment. For more information call the Dakota County Environmental Management Department at 952-891-7020. PAGE 3 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2005 Change Your Clock -Change Your Battery Mendota Heights Firefighters encourage everyone to par- ticipate in the annual "Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery" campaign. When you changed your clocks back, did you remember to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms? Why is this so important? A lot of fire fatalities could have been prevented had there been a working smoke alarm in the home. National statistics show an average of 3 kids die everyday in home fires, and 82% of those occurred in homes without working smoke detectors. The most commonly citied cause of non- working smoke alarms is due to discharged or missing bat- teries. So, if you didn't change your batteries, please do so now - while you're thinking about it. Firefighters Dance The Mendota Heights Fire Department would like to thank everyone who attended the 57th Annual Firefighters Dance at the Prom Expo on October 28th. It was great to see all the people who showed up to help support our volunteer department. A great time was had by all who attended. There were a lot of good door prizes given out. Excellent music was played by the band Jonah and the Whales. We hope to see everybody at next year's dance! CITY LOOKING AT RENTAL PROPERTY Recently more people are purchasing single family hous- ing for investment purposes and are renting the homes out. Cities do not have the ability to prevent this from occurring, however City ordinances can be changed to tighten up restrictions against rental housing. Several other suburbs within the metro area have already amended their ordi- nances or are looking at amending them to better address rental housing. The Mendota Heights City Council has directed their City Planner to investigate the possibility of making changes to the City's ordinances to address such things as: on street parking, definition of family size, limita- tions on occupancy, controlling noise and outdoor activity and the possibility for licensing or otherwise regulating resi- dent's rental property. The Planner has tentatively set the January 17, 2006 City Council meeting as the date that he would get back to the City Council with his findings and rec- ommendations. If you have some suggestions on this sub- ject please either call or email Jim Danielson, City Administrator at 452-1850 or jimd@mendota-heights.com as soon as possible so that he can transmit your comments to the City's Planner for consideration in his report. Thank You! Mendota Heights wishes to thank the Dakota County Board of Commissioners for assisting with the City's recy- cling activities this year, including Spring Clean Up. r----•—•-------• —• --- Lw � • visit our website at wwmendota-heights.com ------.----------------- Firefighter Personnel Changes The Mendota Heights Fire Department had four long time volunteers retire recently. The four retirees are Ed Adrian (20 year veteran), Aaron Coates (18 year veter- an), Tim Oster (16 year veteran), and Mark Kaufmann (15 year veteran). The City wishes to thank each of them for their many years of dedication and service. On November 15, 2005, our City Council approved the hiring of four probationary firefighters; Vince Belmares, Hayley Heidelberg, John Mendez and Dale Stein. The new firefighters have expressed a strong desire to help the department con- tinue to provide excellent service to Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale and Sunfish Lake. During their first year the probationary firefighters will undergo inten- sive training within the department and at school. Welcome aboard!! Halloween Bonfire Thank you to all the residents who donated their brush to this year's Halloween Bonfire. There was plenty of fuel for the bonfire that was hosted by the Mendota Heights Fire Department. A lot of "ghosts and goblins" attended this year's bonfire. Park Bench Donation Program The City of Mendota Heights is accepting donations to install park benches in city parks or along city trails. The minimum donation required for bench installation is $750. The required donation may be higher depend- ing on the bench design. The benches can be per- sonalized with a plaque commemorating a loved one or friend. The design, location, and plaque message must be reviewed by the Parks Commission Commission and approved by the City Council prior to installation. For. more information, please contact Guy Kullander at City Hall at (651)452-1850. Adopt -A -Hydrant Program Have you adopted a fire hydrant yet? If you attend- ed the Fire Prevention Open House in October you could have become a proud guardian of your own hydrant. If you did not sign up to Adopt -A -Hydrant, please don't miss the chance to do so now. The pro- gram was initiated out of concern that hydrants might be buried under the snow and have restricted access in an emergency. The lost time digging out a hydrant could seriously impact the ability to fight a fire in your neighborhood. Please help the Fire Department and do your part to make your neighborhood safer. Sign up to Adopt -A - Hydrant by calling Nancy at City Hall, 651-452-1850. PAGE 4 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2005 CELE LET'Son Sa ! - tur,dayJuneE 03E�THER Mendota Heights will be 50 in 2006! Mendota Heights Commemorative Historical Planning Team led by Ultan Duggan and Richard Spicer is planning a fun -filled active day Saturday, June 3rd, 2006 at Mendakota Park,Mendota Plaza and the Village at Mendota Heights. A parade of "1950's" cars, a pride of CEO's and City dignitaries, a 5K walk/run,"lite sports" events for all involving teams from every corner of Mendota Heights. Light hearted competition, bands, music and dance for your pleasure and entertainment. What are the "Lite" Sports? They include: Airplane Toss, Water Balloon Toss, Wheelbarrow/3 Legged Race, Firefighter's Hat and Boots Race, Golf Chipping Contest, Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Ball, Balloon Race, and Greenland Golf. Mendota Heights residents of all ages can participate. Our goal is to have 8 teams for each race from our 24 designated areas. Remember it's about building neighborhood as well as winning. There will be exciting prizes. Each winning team member will receive a "Mendota Heights Champion" shirt. A $5 entry fee per person is required for all sports events/contests. "Building Neighborhoods ... Building our City" - The theme for our golden anniversary NOT INTO SPORTS... Then Sharpen Your Quills! We proudly announce our 1st ever Mendota Heights Writing and Art Contests. The subject: Mendota Heights. Write a haiku, epic, sonnet, other poem or essay about Mendota Heights. (Limericks also accepted!) With crayon, pencil, watercolor, oils or camera, create a still life or landscape or other image of Mendota Heights. Entries accepted until April 30th, 2006. Winners will be announced at the June 3rd Celebration. Judged by faculty representatives of Mendota Heights schools in art, english, and composition. Want to volunteer or need info? Please call Judy at City Hall at 651-452-1850. The first 500 people to register for walk/run, sports, or other activities and contests will receive our limited edition wrist band free. Mendota Heights by the Numbers 1. Name Mendota Heights' six Mayors. 2. Name seven of our earliest settlers. 13. Who has two streets named for him? What nationality comprises the majority of Mendota Heights residents today? Answers to August 2006 Heights Highlites Mendota Heights by the Numbers: 1. 84 years. 2. 84 years. 3. 22 miles. 4. 2 million gallons. 5. 118 years (built in 1887). *Answers are subject to change by more authoritative verification. Everyone can be a Mendota Heights champion especially on.... Saturday, June 3, 2006 See you there then! PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2005 Mendota Heights 1:)arKs 4, 1�c Parks Celebration 50th Anniversary Celebration Children's Events Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 3, 2006 as we Celebrate Mendota Heights 50th Anniversary at Mendakota Park. Events Planned: Teddy Bear Band performance, Alpha Bits Band performance, Walton's Hollow Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, MHFD Fire Truck Rides, MHAA Ball Tournament , Vulcan Truck Rides, Soccer Shoot -Out, Hockey Shoot -Out, Face Painting, Clowns, Moon Walk, Free Throw Contest, USTA Tennis "Free for All", Putting Contest, Caricatures, and Joe Joe the Balloon Guy. Bike Rodeo: As a part of our celebration, a Bike Rodeo will be put on by our Police Department Bike Patrol. This event is for younger riders that would like to have their bike inspected and then ride on a short bike safety course. Please remember to bring your own bike and helmet - you will receive an extra drawing ticket for a new bike that we will be giving away that day. We will also learn about bike safety on our trail system. This is a great activity to promote safe biking in our community. Tennis Tournament (all age categories): Plans are being made to run a tennis tournament on June 3rd. Please watch the next Heights Highlites for more info. If you are interested in making a donation, volunteer- ing, or are a business or community group interested in participating, contact Teresa at 452-1850. Gymnastics For boys & girls for ages 3 and older. Check below for class level. Classes include: balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise, tumbling & more. All classes held at Sibley High School Gym (use Delaware entrance). Girls must wear leotards; boys may wear shorts & t -shirts. Classes size limited, so please register early. Classes will continue for 6 weeks. Cost per child: Pre -School $55.00 Beginner/Adv. Beginner $80.00 SESSION II - Jan 7, 14, 21, 27 & Feb 4, 11 Times: Dad, Mom & Me, Ages 3 & 4 8:30 - 9:00 AM Tumbling Tykes, Ages 3 & 4 9:05 - 9:35 AM Tumbling Tots, Ages 4 & 5 9:40 - 10:10 AM Kinder Tots, Ages 5 & 6 10:15 -10:55 AM Beginner 11:00 - Noon Adv. Beginner (Ages 5 and up) 11:00 - Noon interested in Tennis This Winter? After school programs? Winter/Indoor? Contact Tim Garvey (Teaching Professional, Member/USTA & USPTA/Certified Instructor/Coach)at (651) 453-0470 or e-mail inquiries to: garvey2@att.net r N Winter Bre k Field Tmr7psm , L■ � ■ � ■ � ■ � ■ � ■ J Join us on your school days off. The trips listed below offer the perfect opportunities for kids with their friends, classmates and siblings to participate in FUN chaperoned activities. The trips are co-sponsored with WSP and SSP Park and Rec. Bus departs from MH City Hall parking lot. Please register in person at City Hall -1101 Victoria Curve, MH, 55118. Space for the trips is limited and fill up fast. Mark you calendars now and plan ahead. Registration will close the Monday prior to each trip. Tuesday. 12-27-05 - Bowling. Lunch & Rollerskating First we start the day with 1 '/ hours of bowling (includes shoes & you can use bumper lanes if needed) at Wells Lanes in SSP. After bowling we are off to Wooddale Roller Skating Center in Woodbury. Pizza & pop is included for lunch. Bring extra money for snacks and the arcade if you like. Bus departs/returns at 9:25/3:45 Ages: 6 and up , Cost: $17.00 0 Thursday. 12-29-05 - Maple Grove Indoor Water Park & Maple Maze Indoor Playground This trip provides fun in and out of the water. First we will have fun in the MAZE featuring slides, climbing levels, ball pits & playhouse. Bring a bag lunch (and money for snacks). After lunch we are off to the pool with a 130 foot waterslide, sprays, geysers, & a rope swing. Bus departs/returns at 9:50/3:55 Ages: 6 and up Cost: $12.00 LOATS AND FL Please note that there is no registration for this event & no transportation is provided. This is an activity that you can bring your kids to and you pay at the door. Where: Central Square Community Center in So. St. Paul When: Monday, Dec. 27 & Wednesday, Dec. 29 Cost: $3:00 Time: 12:30 — 2:30 Take in a movie or two while you swim!!! Stretch out on one of our fun floats or grab a noodle and enjoy the show. Kids may bring extra spending money for popcorn & snacks. Movie title will be rated G or PG (titles available one week prior). Call SSP for more info at 651-306-3690. SKI TRIPS Youth Ski Trips will be offered with Community Education and Mendota Heights Parks & Rec. For more info on dates & cost, call 452-1850. Also, more info will be avail- able in the December Parks & Rec flyer that will be sent home from school. PAGE 6 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES Mendota Heights ParKs 4,Ric For Mendota Heights 55+ Adults If you are looking for activities and fun, check out Thompson Park Activity Center located at 1200 Stassen Lane (off Butler & Highway 52) in West St. Paul. This is our area (District 197 Community Education) 55+ center and Mendota Heights residents are welcome to join'I classes or take part in any of the activities. If you would like to get on the TPAC mailing list for the Thompson Times listing all upcoming activities and classes or need more information on what is offered, please call the TPAC at 450-8291 or stop in for a visit. ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Adult Softball Leagues will be forming soon. If you have a team that would like to play in our league, please contact the Park and Rec office at 651-452-1850 and we will send you out a registration packet for the 2005 sea- son. *Includes end of season tournament. Our leagues (Late April to early August) are as follows: Tuesday Nights Men's D (Most are double headers.) \_ Women's D Thursday Nights Men's Over 30 D (Double Header Games) WARMING HOUSE/RINK HOURS The City of Mendota Heights has 3 outdoor hockey and pleasure rinks will be open (weather permitting) from December 17th until Early March. A rink attendant will be on duty during the regular warming house hours listed below. The outdoor rinks and warming houses will be CLOSED and outdoor programs will be canceled when the air temperature is below zero. Please keep children home on these days. For information concern- ing ice rinks call the ice rink/warming house hotline at 255-1174 or for skating lesson info call 255-1173. Rink Locations: * Friendly Hills Park — 2360 Pueblo Lane — East of Pueblo Lane & South of Decorah Lane. * Marie Park — 1780 Lilac Lane — North side of Marie Ave. '/ mile west of Victoria. * Wentworth Park — 739 Wentworth Park — North side of Wentworth &'/ Mile West of Dodd Road. Warming House Hours: Weekdays 4 — 8:30 pm Saturdays 9 am — 8:30 pm Sundays 12 — 6 pm School Vacation Days 12 — 8:30 pm Christmas/New Year's Eve 12 — 4 pm Christmas Closed New Years Day 12 — 6 pm NOVEMBER 2005 OUTDOOR SKATING LESSONS This is a good opportunity to improve your skating skills. Lessons are taught by a local professional skater. Classes are limited to 5-7 participants, so regis- �� ter early. Indicate the level name and session number when registering. Please note: *Feb. 11 will be used for make -ups due to weather cancellations -if needed. The instructor will set times for that day if needed. Please call the skating lesson hotline before each lesson at 255-1173 for rink conditions/weather cancellations and make up times. (If your class is full, please register/pay and be put on the wait- ing list as we will add more classes if needed.) Where: Friendly Hills Park/Rink at Pueblo and Decorah Lane in Mendota Heights. Cost: $30.00 for 5 Weeks starting January 7th. Smalls and Talls - Ages 3-5 years old Parents participate with first time skater. Learn tips to teach your child to skate. Ages: 3-5 years old When: Saturdays, Jan. 7- Feb. 4 Time: 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Beginners - Ages 6 and older For skaters with no previous experience. Learn basic skills. Ages: 6 & older When: Saturdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4 Time: 9:35 to 10:05 a.m. Advanced Beginners -Ages 6 and older Skaters who can skate forward or who have completed the Beginners class. Ages: 6 & older When: Saturday's, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4 Time: 10:10 to 10:40 a.m. Intermediate - Ages 6 and older For skaters that have completed Advanced Beginners Class. Ages: 6 & older When: Saturday's, Jan.7 — Feb. 4 Time: 11:20 to 11:50 (Note: time follows funstyle freestyle) Funstyle/Freestyle - For advanced skaters who can do forward/backward crossovers & turns or who have already took the Intermediate Class. Ages: 6 & older When: Saturdays, Jan. 7 - Feb 4 Time: 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Adults - Ages 17 and older Perfect for adults who want to begin skating for the first time or improve skating skills. It's never to late to learn!!! When: Saturdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4 Time: 11:55 to 12:25 pm PAGE 7 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2005 Parks & Rec Registration Info Deadlines. Most activities have limited enroll- ment, registration deadlines, and fill quickly. Please register as soon as possible. Registrations will NOT be taken over the phone. Non-resident Fee. Non-residents are welcomed 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. Exception: youth trip participants will not be charged a non-resident fee. Please include the non-resident fee with regii- lar registration costs when enrolling. Refund Policy. A $2 service fee will be charged for individual cancellations made prior to the start of a program or its registration 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 activ- ity. Registration fees for programs canceled by the City will be fuilly refunded. Confirmation. There will be no fun•ther confir- mation after registration. It is your responsibility to be present on the date and time youir program begins. You will receive notification if a program is filled, canceled, or changed. Participants With Disabilities. Participants with disabilities who are in need of any special assis- tance or auxiliary aids should notify the Parks and Rec Department at the time of registration to ensure that any need can be met tofully participate and enjoy a program or service. Mendota Heights Athletic Association MHAA will be holding registration for summer sports in February. We offer in house baseball for ages 6-12 and trav- eling baseball for ages 10-15. We also offer t -ball for 4-5 year Olds and girls softball for grades 1-6. Check our website for more information. www.mhaaonline.org. or call the MHAA Office at 454-0433. Important Phone Numbers & Rec Info You may register for programs or take out park permits at the receptionist desk in City Hall during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Park & Recreation Programmer, Teresa Gangelhoff, 651-452-1850. Hours are 9:30 am -3:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. * MH Softball League Director: Teresa 651-452-1850 * Skating Lesson Hotline: 651-255-1173 * Ice Rink Hotline: 651-255-1174 * Mendota Heights Athletic Association (MHAA) - All youth sports (excluding tennis & golf): 651-454-0433 or online at: www.mhaaonline.org * Sibley Sting Youth Soccer: 651-457-1426 * Thompson Park Activity Center: 651-453-0025 * DARTS: 651-455-1560 * Fort Snelling State Park -612-725-2389 * Special Olympics: 612-452-1850 * DNR information Center: 651-296-6157 * Mendota Heights Garden Club: 651-454-3337 * Dakota County Parks: 651-438-4671 * St. Thomas Ice Arena: 651-209-6020 * Mendota Heights Mom's Club: 651-452-0483 (Sue) * Youth Programs -Community Ed: 651-681-2397 (Sandy) MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS & REC REGISTRATION FORM You may register in person or by mail for all activites EXCEPT Floats & Flicks at: Mendota Heights City Hall, Parks and Rec, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118.(Make checks payable to City of Mendota Heights) By signing below you agree that the City of Mendota Heights shall not be liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions or causes of action whatsoever to you or your property due to the passive or active negligence of the City of Mendota Heights, it's agents or employees. I have read and understand this agreement by signing below. We reserve the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment with a complete refund. No refunds after start of activity. A $2 service fee will be charged for cancellations made prior to the start of a program or it's registration deadline. $5 non-residential fee for all progarms EXCEPT youth trips. ota Heights Parks & Recreation 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 MAAAA,,ij 1651-452-1850 DATE REC'D CHECK # AMOUNT Activity Name Activity Date Fee 1. _/_/_ $ 2. 3. Please fill in this section for Youth Programs Only: Male Female _ School Grade Child's Age _ Birth date —/—/— Participants Name Home Phone Parents cell or work phone Address City Zip Participant signature (or Parent signature if participant is under 18) Date PAGE 8 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2005 EMERGENCY // NON -EMERGENCY SERVICES If you need emergency response from POLICE, FIRE or AMBULANCE you should dial 911. • Calls that should be on 911 would include: medicals of all types, fires that endanger people or property, any police activity that is in progress or an emergency. 1 — Calls that should not be on 911 would include: questions about what is going on, seeking ' information on city services, follow-up calls on investigations. ••• J If you are not certain if you have a call that should be a 911 emergency or non -emergency, call 911 and let the dispatcher decide. Mendota Heights —AMBULANCE — FIRE — POLICE are dispatched by the Dakota County Sheriff's Communications Center. 911 EMERGENCY 651-438-4700 NON -EMERGENCY 651-452-1366 POLICE OFFICES 651-452-1850 FIRE ADMINISTRATION The Dakota County Communications Center handles approximately 80,000 calls annually. They strive to answer all calls within 3 rings and all 911 calls within 2 rings. When you call for service you need to know several things. The first is that while you are answering questions police, fire or ambulance are already receiving the information by way of the Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD). Stay calm, answer all the dispatcher's questions and stay on the line until you are told you can hang up. What if you call 911 from a cell phone? You will need to know where you are! In October of 2005, 87% of the State Cell Phone providers have met the phase II requirements enabling the positioning of your cell phone. The technology is not completely in place (many phones allow you to block the positioning of your phone) and you need to be of assis- tance. Currently your call will route to the Communications Center nearest the cell tower you are accessing. What if I have VOIP (voice over internet protocol) phone service? You will need to be an informed consumer if you have purchased a VOIP phone service. You will need to check with the service provider to determine your status on 911 usage, some providers have made arrangements similar to "On Star" where they contact the communications center 10 digit operator numbers. Remember the following when using VOIP phone service to place an emergency call: your call could be dropped during peak internet usage times; and you need to know your street address, city, county and state. The City and County strive to provide the best service possible at the lowest cost. Remember to never use 911 to look for information! We have had several experiences where the people used the Communications Center as an infor- mation source during an emergency situation and the dispatchers were overwhelmed by the volume of calls. The same dispatchers that answer the phones direct the Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics. If they are busy telling peo- ple why the sirens are going off, they cannot direct the emergency responders. ............................... South Region Stars The Area 12 Special Olympics "STARS" are "in training" and partic- ipating in a wide variety of sports and activities which include soccer, floor hockey, swimming and basketball. New athletes can be registered at any time during the year. Call Teresa at 452-1850 for more info. .......................................................................... 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 Sue McDermott, City Engineer 452-1850 Patrick Hollister, Admin. Asst. 452-1850 Tom Olund, Public Works Supvr. 454-4059 Kristen Schabacker, Finance Dir. 452-1850 Emmy Foster, HR/Communic. 452-1850 Teresa Gangelhoff, Rec. Prgmr. 452-1850 Paul Berg & Dick Gill, Code Enforcement Officers 452-1850 From: City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Air Noise Line When air noise becomes unbearable and disrupts your family's lifestyle, the Metropolitan Airports Commission wants to know. Call their noise complaint line at (612) 726-9411. If possible, be prepared to provide the MAC with infor- mation on time, location, direction and aircraft type. Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 6166 St. Paul, MN 55118 CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT