Issue 58 - Heights Highlights Summer 2002PAGE 1 JULY, 2002 ISSUE 58
What's New in Mendota Heights?
The Town Center Project. In May, the City Council approved a bid from Precision
Landscape and Tree for tree removal on the Town Center property. The tree removal
was completed in June, making way for the grading process to begin. The grading
bid for the site will be awarded at the first City Council meeting in July. Barring poor
weather conditions, grading should be complete by the middle of August.
Development agreements with from RMF Entities and the Dakota County CDA are
currently being negotiated. Please see the City website for future updates to the
project. (www.mendota-heights.com)
City Council Reviews Plans for Acacia Site. In June, a representative from
Tollefson Development presented a concept plan to the City Council for development
of the Acacia site (17 acres east of the Cemetery). Tollefson is working with Hoffman
Homes to build owner occupied town homes on the site. No vote was taken as this
was merely a concept plan review. We anticipate that Tollefson will submit a formal
application to the Planning Commission for review in July or August.
Council Approves Parking Restrictions on Northland Drive and Mendota
Heights Road. In June, the Council approved an ordinance prohibiting parking on
Northland Drive and Mendota Heights Road surrounding the SuperAmerica gas sta-
tion. Nearby property owners petitioned for the restriction as they were bothered by
a proliferation of large trucks parking there for extended periods of time. The trucks
were causing a safety problem by limiting sight distances for cars trying to exit their
parking lots.
Ridder Estate Development. The City Council, at their regular meeting on May 7,
2002, approved the subdivision of the Ridder estate at 1744 Dodd Road into nine-
teen lots. The approval was based on numerous conditions, including execution of
a Developers Agreement between the City and the Developer. This development
agreement has yet to be executed. The development will be known as Hidden Creek
Estates. For more information, visit www.hiddencreekestates.com.
Freeway Road Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project Approved. This
March the City Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report to analyze the
possibility of reconstructing the streets in the Freeway Road neighborhood. This
neighborhood is adjacent to the Town Center Redevelopment Project. The impacts
anticipated with construction of the connections between the utility and street
improvements planned for Town Center, and those that exist in the Freeway Road
neighborhood, would make it desirable to complete the Freeway Road neighborhood
street improvements at the same time. The Council conducted a public hearing with
the homeowners in May, approved the project, and ordered preparation of the plans
and specs for the work. There is approximately one mile of existing streets in the
Freeway Road neighborhood that will be reconstructed to include storm sewer and
concrete curb and gutter. The streets proposed for total reconstruction in the
Freeway Road area neighborhood include North and South Freeway Roads, South
Lane and Knob Road. Residential property owners whose parcels have driveway
access abutting an upgraded street will be assessed up to 50% of the street project
cost on a per lot basis. The property owner's 50% share is approximately $3,700.
The plans and specs are being developed for Council approval in July.
1-35E Bridge Update. MnDOT reports that work on their 1-35E Lexington Bridge
replacement project is proceeding well and the new north bound bridge is on sched-
ule to be completed and open for traffic in early October 2003. They are currently
constructing piers and decking. The south bound bridge is scheduled to be opened
in August of 2004 when the entire project is expected to be completed.
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National Night Out
The City of Mendota Heights
Police Department will be host-
ing the annual National Night Out
Event again this year on
Tuesday, August 6th. The event
will be held at the Mendakota
Park pavilion between 7:00 PM
and 9:00 PM. National Night Out
is an event where citizens can
meet with Police Officers from
the community to discuss public
safety and crime prevention
issues. Citizens will also get an
opportunity to meet some local
fire fighters and will learn about
fire prevention. The Police
Department and the Fire
Department will have their vehi-
cles and equipment available for
the community to look at.
The Mendota Heights Police
Department will be fingerprinting
children as a part of Operation
Kid Print. Refreshments and
face painting will be available.
Please come out and meet some
of your local public safety per-
sonnel and neighbors for an
evening of information and fun.
In conjunction with the National
Night Out activities, the Parks
and Recreation Department will
end its "Performance in the
Parks" series with Imagination
Station performing at Mendakota
Park Pavilion at 8 p.m.
PAGE 2 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES JULY, 2002
endota Heights Students Learn Environmental Lessons
In May, Mayor Mertensotto received a letter from Friendly
Hills Middle School fifth grade student Ryan Schaefer
addressing his concerns about the environment. The letter
was the result of a class assignment from Ryan's teacher,
Mr. Paul Bragelman. The assignment addressed current
environmental issues and what students could personally
do to make the world a better place. The assignment
began when the 5th & 6th graders decided to do something
proactive to clean up the environment. The students
called themselves the "Planet Defenders" and those who
completed their assignment and put in 700 minutes within
a 5 -week period were rewarded.
The assignment began with a kickoff
is project of collecting trash around
Friendly Hills Middle School. (To
everyone's surprise, the 2nd & 4th
,n 1
hour classes each filled 8 - 9 bags
1with trash of all forms!) The kids dis-
covered that the garbage around the
school and in their own community is
most likely indicative of a problem
throughout the nation.
The students had the option to write to someone in
power, such as the Mayor, who could encourage citizens to
help protect our environment as well. In Ryan's letter to
Mayor Mertensotto, he stated that his class picked up eight
bags of garbage around the school: "We found all of this
in the span of forty-five minutes - right in the vicinity of our
Noise and Property Maintenance
Ordinances Under Consideration
City staff is currently in the process of recodifying the city's
ordinances. This means that all of the ordinances and ordi-
nance amendments that have been adopted since the last
codification process was done twenty years ago will be
incorporated into a complete, logically organized book. As
part of the process, existing ordinances are being reviewed
for consistency with state law, consistency with each other,
adequacy and current relevance.
City Council is currently considering two recommenda-
tions from staff regarding inadequate provisions in the nui-
sance ordinance relating to noise and property mainte-
nance. Although the city staff receives numerous calls
throughout the year about noise, the code gives little or no
authority to issue citations. The code is relatively silent
with regard to limiting significant noise producing activities.
A proposal before Council would prohibit construction
or demolition on weekends and holidays and between
6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays. The use of noisy yard
maintenance equipment like lawn mowers would not
be allowed before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. The ordinance
amendment also addresses noise emanating from musical
instruments, stereos, etc. if the noise is audible at the prop-
erty line after 10 p.m.
school! Then I started thinking about all of the garbage that
could be in other places around our parks, schools, cities,
ponds, streams, rivers, and lakes ... I know that you cannot
solve a problem as big as this, but anything would be a
step forward in the right direction."
The Mayor wrote back to Ryan and thanked him for
expressing his concerns. He explained some of the things
that the City does to help protect the environment (recy-
cling program, spring clean-up, street sweeping, ball field
clean-up, etc) and added that in addition to these things "it
is up to the City's residents to put forth their best effort to
protect the surroundings in which we live."
Mr. Bragelman's class provided us with some great sug-
gestions on how to clean up Mendota Heights. Some ways
all of us can help are to:
-start a recycling program at home
-use products made from recycled materials
-make environmentally friendly foods, i.e. use
vegetables and natural products
•put garbage in appropriate receptacles
-help keep our parks clean so that future
generations can enjoy them also
Mr. Bragelman is extremely proud of Ryan, and all of the
students, in his class for the projects they completed.
Regretfully, Mr. Bragelman will not be teaching at Friendly
Hills next year, however, he cares a great deal about the
community and encourages everyone to help take care of
their neighborhood and the environment.
The overwhelming majority of properties in Mendota
Heights show the pride their owners take in their homes
and their community. Although most communities have
regulations that incorporate property maintenance provi-
sions into their codes, Mendota Heights does not. A new
provision in the code would require property owners to
keep their properties free of health hazards and main-
tain them in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, which
includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks
and the cutting of noxious weeds. It would require that
chimneys, roofs, exterior surfaces, windows, exterior stair-
ways, decks, porches, handrails and guardrails be main-
tained, structurally sound and in good repair. It would also
allow authorized agents of the city to declare a building or
structure to be dangerous to public health and safety if cer-
tain significant defects or unsafe conditions exist. If a haz-
ardous situation were determined to exist, the city is given
specific authority under state statute and the proposed nui-
sance ordinance revisions to take measures to abate haz-
ardous situations if the property owner refuses to do so
after notice from the City.
The Council would like to hear from you about the pro-
posed new regulations. For a copy of the proposed ordi-
nance provisions, call or stop by City Hall. Contact
Kathleen Swanson at 452-1850 or send your written com-
ments to City Hall or email info@mendota-heights.com.
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Enjoy Our City Parks and Trails
We invite all residents to enjoy the parks and trails in Mendota
Heights. Explore the amenities your city has to offer while enjoying
the great outdoors!
City parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In order to allow
everyone the most enjoyable experience without conflicting with the
rights of fellow park users and neighboring residents, we ask every-
one's cooperation in abiding by the posted park rules.
Park shelters and facilities are available for reservation on a first
come, first-served basis. For information, call Teresa at 452-1850.
When walking, rollerblading or bicycling along the city's trails,
please remember that the trails were designed for mixed use. When
you ride your bike or rollerblade, please be cautious and considerate,
keeping your speed at a level that is safe for both you and pedestri-
ans. If you are about to pass a pedestrian on a trail, please announce
to that person that you will be passing them on their right or on their
left in a loud, clear voice with enough advance time for them to
respond. Keep in mind that some people walking on the trails may be
either hearing impaired or unable to resond quickly because of limit-
ed mobility. Walkers, please be alert for bicyles or rollerbladers that
may be rounding a bend or coming over a hill.
City ordinances require all dogs in the city to be leashed. Pet own-
ers are permitted to have their leashed pets in city parks and on city
trails but are required to clean up any droppings left by their animals.
Finally, to assist the city in the maintenance and appearance of our
parks and trails, we ask for everyone's cooperation in using the trash
and recycling receptacles provided.
Fertilizing Information
Lawn owners can help local water quality this fall by using low phos-
phorus fertilizer, keeping leaves and grass clippings off driveways
and streets, and keeping your nearby storm drains cleaned out. If
you employ a lawn care service, ask that they only use zero or low
phosphorus fertilizers.
Fertilizing lawns in the fall helps make healthier turf going into win-
ter and improves green -up in the spring. Depending on the type of
grass, most established lawns benefit from fertilization in September
to mid-October. Since most established lawns in Dakota County
have more than enough phosphorus, choose fertilizer with the middle
number (meaning phosphorus) of three or less. Many nurseries and
lawn care companies sell zero phosphorus fertilizer. Newly estab-
lished lawns may still need additional phosphorus in fertilizer. Before
fertilizing, residents are encouraged to test their soils to see what
nutrients their soils need. For more information on soil tests and fer-
tilizing, contact the University of Minnesota Extension Service,
Dakota County at (651) 480-7734. Basic soil tests cost $7. The
University of MN INFO -U provides recorded messages on lawn care
topics too. Call (612) 624-2200 for a catalog list of topics.
Phosphorus is the nutrient that can degrade water quality in local
ponds and lakes. It can cause significant algae blooms and promotes
excess weed growth. One common source of phosphorus in ponds
and lakes is runoff entering city storm sewer systems. It is important
to keep fertilizer, leaves, and grass clippings off driveways and streets
so that they will not be carried through storm drains. Water entering
storm drains is not treated and drains directly to local water bodies.
Help protect water quality in local ponds and lakes, by removing any
grass, twigs, and trash, from the storm drains on your street.
JULY, 2002
Recreational Fires
In 1998, the City Council passed
an ordinance change regarding
recreational fire permits. You may
have a recreational fire without obtaining a per-
mit from the city. You must, however, comply
with the following regulations:
*Fires must be extinguished within 3 hours
after they are started, but not later than 11 PM.
*Use clean and dry wood only (no refuse,
grass, leaves, logs over 3 in diameter, paper,
garbage or other combustibles.)
*The size of the fire cannot be more than 3 feet
in diameter, and flames must not reach a height
in excess of 3 feet.
*No fire shall be within 20 feet of any building
or structure
*A means of extinguishment must be in the
immediate area of the fire.
*No fire shall be started or maintained in dry
conditions or winds over 15 MPH.
*Prior notice must be given to the public safe-
ty dispatcher, at 450-1111, one hour before the
fire is ignited.
*Recreational fires must be constantly attend-
ed by a competent person until the fire has been
completely extinguished.
The Fire Chief or his representative is author-
ized to prohibit, suspend, or further restrict all
fires should atmospheric, drought, wind, state or
local circumstance or conditions warrant or dic-
tate such action. Violation of any of these regu-
lations may result in the issuance of a citation. If
you have questions regarding these regulations,
call Fire Marshal Paul Kaiser at 452-1850.
Dog Gone?
Is your dog allowed outside of your yard with-
out supervision? City staff routinely receive com-
plaints about wandering dogs. Your pet is very
special to you, but unsupervised dogs can be
very intimidating to others.
City ordinances are specific about the respon-
sibilities of dog owners. Your dog must be con-
trolled by a leash not exceeding six feet in length
unless it is within a vehicle being driven or
parked on the public streets or if it is within the
property limits of your premises. Dogs must also
be licensed annually. The license year runs from
June through May, and the $6.00 annual fee is
reduced to $3.00 for
spayed/neutered dogs.
Please protect your dog by
licensing it and recognize your
neighbors' rights by keeping
your dog on a leash or confined
to your property.
PAGE 4 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES JULY, 2002
Storage in Yards
Mendota Heights is a
community to be proud
of and that pride showsY `"^^
in every neighborhood.
Once again, it is time to
take a closer look at what's being
stored in our yards. City Ordinances
set guidelines for what is permissible.
Compliance with the guidelines
ensures attractive neighborhood envi-
ronments. Non-compliance often
attracts the attention of the City's
code enforcement staff.
Unlicensed cars and car parts,
including tires, are not allowed in your
yard unless they are screened from
public view. Recreational vehicles
(i.e.campers boats, snowmobiles and
trailers) may only be placed in the
rear yard or on one side of your lot.
They may not be stored in any portion
of the yard adjacent to a street.
A recurring source of complaints is
woodpiles. You may legally store one
cord of wood (4' by 4' by 8') in your
yard. Obviously, an accumulation of
garbage is not permissible, but some-
times other objectionable items are
overlooked, such as left over con-
struction materials, brush, appliances,
etc. Please take a look at your yard
through your neighbors' eyes and
remove any unsightly debris.
Fences are often taken for granted.
When they are not maintained, the
whole neighborhood can look neglect-
ed. A new coat of paint and some
minor repairs could make a big differ-
ence in your property's appearance.
Trees, shrubs and bushes are also
taken for granted. If allowed to grow
out of control, they can become a real
hazard. Sometimes they grow to a
point where they block the view of
intersections, endangering both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Owners of corner lots should regular-
ly check and trim any overgrowth that
obstructs the view of signs or street
intersections.
These guidelines were adopted
years ago to ensure the enhanced
appearance and safety of our com-
munity. Adherence to the guidelines
will be appreciated by the City, and,
more importantly, by your neighbors.
Election Judges Needed
City staff is looking for residents to
serve as election judges for the state
and city elections that will be held this
fall. Election judges are responsible
for administering election processes in
the polling places on election day.
Would you like to join the team? For
more information, call Kathleen
Swanson, City Clerk or Nancy Bauer,
Deputy City Clerk at 452-1850.
Park Bench Donation
Program
The City of Mendota Heights is now
accepting donations to install park
benches in City parks or along City
trails. The benches can be personal-
ized with a plaque commemorating a
loved one. The minimum donation
required for bench installation is
$750. The required donation may be
higher depending on the bench
design. The design, location, and
plaque message must be reviewed
by the Parks Commission and
approved by the City Council prior to
installation.
For more information, contact Guy
Kullander at 452-1850.
Building Permits
Required
Are you planning any remodeling or
additions to you home, or thinking
about fencing your yard or installing a
swimming pool? If so, please contact
City Hall before you begin. Building
permits are required for most types of
construction.
Permit applications for new struc-
tures or additions that may require
variances because they are too close
to a lot line, or those that may require
wetlands or conditional use permits
must be reviewed by the City Planner.
If the Planner determines that require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance cannot
be met, a planning application must be
submitted for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council. In order
to avoid delays, submit your building
plans to the code enforcement depart-
ment well in advance of the date you
plan to begin construction.
Risk Watch School
Program
Once again this fall, kids grades K
through 4 will be taught the curriculum
called "Risk Watch". This program
was created by the National Protection
Agency in partnership with Lowe's
Home Safety Council and sponsored
by the Mendota Heights, West St. Paul
and Eagan Fire Departments and the
Dakota County Educators.
Risk Watch is a comprehensive
injury prevention program for students
designed to promote good safety
choices for kids and their families.
Among the subjects covered: motor
vehicle safety, fire and burn preven-
tion, choking prevention, firearms
injury prevention, bicycle and pedestri-
an safety, poison safety, falls preven-
tion and water safety. Risk Watch is
designed to be integrated in regular
classroom lessons or used as a stand-
alone teaching unit. It encourages the
participation of teachers, nurses,
police and anyone committed to teach-
ing children simple precautions that
could save their lives.
Thank you to the Mendota VFW Post
6690 for its support and assistance in
purchasing supplies for the schools
and also to ISD 197 and teachers who
help make this program a success.
If you have questions, contact Fire
Captain Roy Kingsley at 255-1374.
Bothered by Air Noise?
When air noise becomes unbearable
and disrupts your family's lifestyle,
the Metropolitan Airports Commission
wants to know. Call the MAC air
noise complaint line at (612)726-
9411. If possible, be prepared to pro-
vide the MAC with information on
time, location,
direction and
aircraft type.
PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES JULY, 2002
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARKS �RECRFATION
FAMILY PUFORMANCES IN THE PARKS
The Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department sponsors free per-
formances in the parks! Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Children must be
accompanied by an adult throughout the entire performance. In the case of
'inclement weather, all shows will move to the Henry Sibley High School. Mark
your calendars!
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. - Rogers Lake Pavilion
"The Paul Heffron Music" - This trio performs a variety of old time hits and
some modern music with a "Big Band" sound. This performance is bound to
bring back many musical memories. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy
an evening of beautiful music at the lake.
Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m. - Friendly Hills Park Shelter
"Imagination Station" - Story, songs and dancing will entertain families with
young children. If you have been unable to make it to the afternoon Imagination
Station shows, don't miss this opportunity.
Tuesday, August 6, 8:00 p.m. - Mendakota Park Pavilion
"Imagination Station" - Join us for an added performance in conjunction with
the National Night Out activities (see the article on page 1 for more details).
Imagination Station
The Imagination Station traveling variety show will be making appearances at
both Wentworth & Friendly Hills parks this summer. The free performances last
approximately 30 minutes. Feel free to bring lawn chairs &/or blankets to sit on.
Performances will not be held if it is raining. Mondays: 6/24/02 - 8/5/02
1:30-2:00 Wentworth Park (Wentworth Avenue)
3:00-3:30 Friendly Hills Park (Pueblo Lane & Apache)
Mens and Womens Fall ' SOUTH REGION
League Softball Teams
The Mendota Heights Parks and Rec
Department has the following openings for
Adult Softball teams:
* Tuesday Night Fall League Women's D
* Tuesday Night Fall League Men's D
* Tuesday Night Co-Rec D
The season will begin on August 20th
and will conclude on September 17th (5
weeks of double-headers).
Contact Teresa Gangelhoff,
Recreation Programmer, at
452-1850 if you are inter
ested in any of these
leagues.
55+ Card Club
"STARS"
The Area 12 Special
Olympics "Stars" are in training
and participating in a wide vari-
ety of Spring -Summer -Fall -
Winter Sports & activities
(bowling, floor hockey, tennis,
basketball, swimming, table
tennis, softball, track & field).
New athletes can register at
any time. Interested athletes,
volunteer coaches or assistants
should call Teresa at 452-1850
or Marcie Padgett at (952)953-
2312 for more information.
A room is available at the Mendota Heights City Hall for individuals 55 years of
age or older that are interested in starting a card club. Group members will be
responsible to organize a play schedule and choice of game(s). Any individual
interested in organizing a card club should contact Teresa at the Parks & Rec
Department at (651)452-1850 for assistance and additional information.
••Check•
our website at
•www.mendota-heights.com':
for Parks & Recreation
•. information, activities,
and photos!
SAFETY CAMP
Don't miss this camp! Kids entering
the 3rd and 4th grades in the fall of
2002 can sign up now for Safety
Camp 2002. Instructors of the camp
are volunteers from local police & fire
departments, utility companies, para-
medics as well as other professionals
whose jobs deal with personal and
public safety. Each camper will
receive a camp t -shirt.
Topics will include stranger safety,
weather safety, drug awareness, ani-
mal safety, home safety and first aid.
At the conclusion of the camp on
Thursday, campers can return that
evening with their families for a family
picnic with hot-dogs, ice cream and
beverages. The camp is sponsored
by the VFW Gallagher Hanson Post
295 of So. St. Paul.
AGES: Children entering the 3rd &
4th grades in the fall of 2002.
DATES: August 13th, 14th, 15th
LOCATION: Kaposia Park (Located
at Wilde and Butler Avenues in
South St. Paul).
TIME: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm (Parents
need to pick up and drop off their
children at Kaposia Park.)
FEE: $15.00 (all lunches and
snacks are provided!)
Enrollment is limited! You must pre -
register at City Hall for this camp.
Please arrive at Kaposia Park in So.
St. Paul 15 minutes early on the first
day of camp only (7:45 AM) to check-
in. Remember to dress for the weath-
er (enclosed pavilion available in case
of rain) and remember to wear sun-
screen and bug spray!
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All trips depart & return at the front entrance of Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. You may regis-
ter by mail using the form on page 7 of this newsletter or register in person at City Hall. Payment must be sub-
mitted with the registration form. Deadline for registration is one week prior to trip. Register early since each
trip has a limited number of spots available. All trips include chaperones, transportation & activity fee.
Thursday, July 11 - Three Billy Goats Gruff Performance at the Stages Theater Co. & Shady Oak Beach
Live performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff at the Stages Theater Company in Hopkins and then off to the beach for
the afternoon. Bring money for snacks or bag lunch. Bus departs at 8:55 AM & returns at 3:25 PM. Ages 6-12. Cost
is $12.50/person.
Thursday, July 18 - Wave Pool (Coon Rapids) & Box Lunch
Bring your swimsuit, towel, change of clothes & if you want to rent an inner tube, bring an extra $2.00 (for a two-hour
session). We will be at the wave pool from 10 AM to 2 PM. Fee includes lunch, small pop, hot dog, chips & cookie;
however, you can bring extra money for additional snacks. Bus departs at 9:10 AM & returns at 3:05 PM. Ages 10 &
over. Cost is $14.00/person.
Thursday, August 1 - Old Log Theater (Prince Horace, the Horrible) & Cliff French Park (Plymouth)
Enjoy the story of Prince Horace, the Horrible. Following the play, we will swim at the beach & creative playground.
Bring your swimsuit, towel & bag lunch or money for snacks. Bus departs at 9:10 AM & returns at 3:10 PM. Ages 6-12.
Cost is $12.00/person.
Thursday, August 8 - Richardson Nature Center & Swimming
Explore ponds, view wildlife & diverse habitats. Please bring a bag lunch, tennis shoes, swimsuit, towel & extra money
for concessions. Bus departs at 8:25 AM & returns at 3:45 PM. Ages 6-12 Cost is $10.00/person.
Thursday, August 15 - No trip this week due to Safety Camp.
Thursday, August 22 - Valleyfair (in Shakopee)
Bring a bag lunch or money to purchase lunch/snacks there. Bus departs at 9:10 AM & returns at 6:25 PM. Ages 10
& older. Cost is $24.00/person.
New Fall Trips!
Space for these trips is limited and will fill up fast. Mark your calendars now and plan ahead for fall. Join us for the
following "MEA School's Out" field trips:
Thursday, Oct 17, 2002 - Shrine Circus at the Target Center, followed by a visit to the Planetarium.
Please watch for brochures coming home from school or call the Parks and Rec office at 452-1850 for further
information on time and cost.
Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 - Horseback riding at Diamond T Ranch, followed by skating at Skateville in Burnsville
Bring a bag lunch. Bus departs at 8:45AM & returns at 2:40 PM. Ages 7-12. Cost is $28.00/person.
Fishing Derby Highlites
The 2nd Annual Fishing Derby was held on Wednesday, June 19th on Roger's Lake. Once again, the kids
(& adults) had a wonderful evening of fishing, entertainment and fun. Special thanks go out to Clifford Timm, I
Ira Kipp, Jim Fisher, Northland Tackle, WalMart (Eagan), Ace Hardware (IGH), and Kathleen Swanson for
their contributions and help in making the event a success.
Congratulations to the winners of the derby:
Trevor Stockton - Biggest Fish (19 inches, 1.5 Ib Northern)
Nick Hadler - Most Fish Caught (8) '
* Allison Matykiewicz - Casting Contest Winner (Ages 11 & up)
* Sydney Shapiro - Casting Contest Winner (Ages 10 & under) I
!Be sure to look on our website (www.mendota-heights.com) for pictures of the Fishing Derby!
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