Issue 57 - Heights Highlights Spring 2002PAGE 1 MAY, 2002 ISSUE 57
Town Center
Becomes a Reality
On Tuesday, April 16, 2002, the City
Council passed a resolution approving the
Preliminary Development Plan for a
Planned Unit Development, a Preliminary
Plat, and a Wetlands Permit for the Town
Center Redevelopment Project. This is the
second step in a three-step approval
process for the Mixed Use PUD, which
requires the City to review the MU -PUD
Concept Plan, the Preliminary Plan and the
Final Plan. The completion of this second
step is a significant milestone in the project
and allows us to begin plans for grading,
utilities and streets.
We have acquired the entire 23 -acre
development site and successfully relocat-
ed the two businesses formerly located in
the project area. The Annex Cleaners, for-
merly located at 1946 Dodd Road relocat-
;d to the Diamond Jim's Shopping Center
in Lilydale. Mendota Heights Athletic
Association relocated to 1408 Northland
Drive, Suite 105A in Mendota Heights. All
of the existing buildings on the site will be
demolished by May.
The City is currently negotiating with the
two developers involved with the Town
Center project: RMF Entities and the
Dakota County Community Development
Agency. Ross Fefercorn of RMF Entities
has been working with the City since the
first discussions of the Town Center project
in 1999.
The second developer, the Dakota
County Community Development Agency
(CDA), recently signed a development
agreement with the City formalizing their
commitment to construct a sixty unit afford-
able senior facility in the project, similar in
size and design to their existing building on
South Plaza Drive. The CDA plans to
begin construction of the facility in the fall.
The Final Development Plans of the proj-
ect will be submitted by the developer, Mr.
Fefercorn. He will bring the final phases of
the project forward in separate phases
(residential, commercial, etc.) The City
nticipates the first phases of the final
applications to be submitted to the City
Council in early summer.
At this time, the PUD proposes a mixed-
use development with approximately 136
new housing units and approximately
90,000 sf. of commercial space. A mix of
housing types will be provided, including
for sale townhomes, townhome offices, and
condominium flats. In addition, the sixty
unit affordable CDA senior housing facility
will be located close to the central shop-
ping area.
Two townhome neighborhoods are
planned: the East and West neighborhood
will offer two story units with underground
parking. Five of the townhomes facing the
central commercial area may offer a
live/work option (Hoffice) with a street level
office space and additional front door. The
North neighborhood includes two -mansion
style, two story condominium buildings with
36 units total. At this time, we anticipate
the townhomes to be 2,400 sf. and to sell
for approximately $400,000. The condo-
miniums will range in size from 1200-1800
sf. and cost in the area of $350,000.
The proposed retail and office compo-
nent will be centered around a traditional
"town square" with amenities such as a
fountain, flagpole and park benches. The
City plans for the retail to include a mix of
neighborhood convenience (e.g. bakery,
grocery, bank, dry cleaners, pet grooming)
specialty (floral, art gallery) and destination
uses such as a restaurant, deli, or coffee
house.
It is also proposed that the Freeway
Road neighborhood, which is located
immediately east of Town Center will have
their streets reconstructed this summer
along with the Town Center improvements.
This will allow the neighborhood to take
advantage of the economies of scale (com-
bining the two projects into one larger proj-
ect). Given the fact that the residential
streets are near the end of their useful
service life, and would need replacement
soon anyway, reconstructing them in con-
junction with the Town Center redevelop-
ment improvements will hopefully reduce
the amount of time that the neighborhood
is disrupted. Public hearings to discuss
this project with the neighborhood will be
scheduled for late May or early June.
We are hopeful that the groundbreaking
for grading the project will be in June, fol-
lowed by construction of the public infra-
structure (roads, utilities, ponding and civic
elements) and the Dakota County senior
housing facility. Watch your local newspa-
pers for the latest news.
PAGE 2 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY, 2002
The Future of MASAC
For more than 30 years at the
Minneapolis St. Paul International
Airport (MSP) the Metropolitan Aircraft
Sound Abatement Council (MASAC)
provided an airport noise forum com-
prised of an equal number of commu-
nity and airport user representatives.
On October 31, 2000, the airline
members resigned from the Council
citing concerns that the organization
had become an unbalanced communi-
ty advocacy group. Concerns focused
on the Council's ability to address air-
port noise issues in a manner that
considered all interests and applicable
Federal policies. Due to the resigna-
tion of the airlines from the Council,
the organization was disbanded.
A Blue Ribbon Panel was estab-
lished to develop a new MSP noise
committee framework. Three commu-
nity and three airport user representa-
tives were appointed by their respec-
tive constituencies to serve on the
panel. The community members on
the panel are Barret Lane, Minne-
apolis City Council member, Jamie
Verbrugge, Eagan's Assistant City
Administrator, and Jill Smith, former
member of the Mendota Heights City
Council. The airport users on the
panel are John DeCoster, Northwest
Airlines Regional Director of Airport
Affairs, Bob Johnson, member of the
Minnesota Business Aviation
Association and Pete Levermore, UPS
Airport Properties Representative.
The panel discussed several topics
related to the specific elements asso-
ciated with a new organizational
framework that addresses both airport
user and community concerns. The
topics discussed focused on organiza-
tional mission, procedural/rules of
order, the Metropolitan Airport
Commission (MAC) role, staffing roles
and responsibilities and the reporting
relationship and responsibilities in the
MAC's process.
The panel is still developing a rec-
ommended framework for the new
MSP Airport Noise Oversight
Committee that can be summarized
as follows:
The mission of the organization will
be to provide a balanced forum for the
discussion and evaluation of noise
impacts around MSP International air-
port through a variety of functions
including: Identifying, studying and
analyzing airport noise issues, provid-
ing policy recommendations to the
MAC Planning and Environmental
Committee and the full Commission
regarding airport noise issues, moni-
toring compliance with the established
noise policy at MSP.
The membership of the proposed
Committee represents the biggest
change. The Committee would have
ten to twelve members with five to six
airport user representatives and five
to six community representatives.
The community representation will be
defined as those communities within
or touched by the most recently devel-
oped and submitted Part 150 65 DNL
Contour (Eagan, Mendota Heights,
Minneapolis, Richfield and
Bloomington). There is also discus-
sion of one ad hoc member that would
represent the other communities (St.
Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville,
Apple Valley, Sunfish Lake and St.
Louis Park.) The airport user airline
and pilot members will be determined
by the MSP Airport Airlines Affairs
Committee (AAAC), with one vote to
each of the following: a scheduled
airline representative, cargo carrier
representative, charter operator repre-
sentative, Chief pilot representative
and Minnesota Business Aviation
Association (MBAR) representative.
The role of the Metropolitan Airport
Commission will remain much the
same. MAC staff will act as technical
advisor to the Committee. The MAC
staff will receive direction from the
Committee with regard to staff devel-
opment of technical documents,
analyses and information requests.
MAC staff will also sponsor quarterly
information and comment meetings for
the general public.
Although this new organization may
be a markedly different format from
the former MASAC, the extended
functions of the former organization
will still be addressed. This structure
could foster a new era of cooperation
between the airline users and the
communities. If the Blue Ribbon
Panel members agree on the recom-
mendations, they will be presented to
the MAC Planning and Environmental
Committee (P&E). If the Report is
approved by the P&E committee, it
will move on to the full MAC
Commission.
Please watch for more details on
the new noise oversight committee in
future editions of the Heights
Highlites.
Can't Anyone Do Something
About the Noise?
The Mendota Heights Airport
Relations Commission (ARC) and
NDCTV have finished the production
of the airport noise information video
entitled "Can't Anyone Do Something
About the Noise?"
The Airport Relations Commission
worked hard throughout 2001 to cre-
ate this educational piece. The pur-
pose of the video is to help residents
of Mendota Heights and neighboring
communities better understand the
current causes of air noise and what
is being done about them. The mem-
bers of ARC are very pleased with the
video and hope that it serves as an
informational tool for the community.
The 16 minute program can be
seen on NDC Channel 18 following all
Mendota Heights government meet-
ings and will also replay on NDC
Channel 14 Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
The Mendota Heights Airport
Relations Commission meets at City
Hall on the second Wednesday of
every month at 7:00 PM. These are
open meetings and the public is
encouraged to attend.
Check
oe out the City's new
website at
www.mendota4ieights.com
PAGE 3 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY, 2002
Protect Your Valuables
While At Our Parks
With the return of nice weather we
are again experiencing large numbers
of visitors in our city parks as well as
on the Big Rivers Trail. This increase
in park population also increases the
opportunities for thieves to break into
vehicles. Thieves are active in parks
and recreational areas because visk
tors often leave purses and wallets
behind in their vehicles. In most
cases thieves will look in vehicles and
grab the valuables that they see.
When visiting our parks: NEVER
leave valuables in your vehicle.
NEVER place wallets, purses, brief-
cases or bags in glove boxes, under
seats, or in the trunk. Bring your valu-
ables with you or leave them in a
secure place at home. When going to
a park or ball game bring only the
items you will need for your outing
(i.e.. your driver's license, a credit
card and a small amount of cash.)
Keep these items with you at all
`imes! The best way to insure you will
.ot become a victim of a theft from
auto is to leave NOTHING of value in
your car.
Remember, if you do become a vic-
tim of auto theft, the inconvenience
does not end with a broken window,
some missing credit cards and cash.
Many victims may also become vic-
tims of credit card fraud, check forger-
ies and even identity theft. Help
reduce these crimes by reporting any
suspicious activity immediately to our
Police Department by dialing 911.
Relay the license plate number and
descriptions of any suspicious per-
sons to the Police dispatcher. Help
reduce thefts from auto and related
crimes by taking the opportunity away
from the thief!
Mendakota Country Club, in coopera-
tion with the City, plans to host the
6th annual fireworks display at the
Mendakota Country Club on the 4th
of July. Watch your local
2} newspapers for further
or �utiy information on park-
ing &other details.
Fireworks
Did You Know?
You can get Basic 1
cable TV from AT&T
Broadband for under $14 i—►
per month and see Mendota Heights
local government in action!
That price includes 28 channels,
including your local NDCTV commu-
nity and access channels where city
government, community news, public
and multi -faith access, educational
and bulletin board programming are
found, Twin Cities broadcast stations,
CSPAN and CSPAN Il, The Weather
Channel, TV Food, and a handful of
other national cable channels. That
price also includes one "Basic 1 only"
receiver (optional -Basic 1 CAN be
received on your cable ready TV set
without a receiver, saving $1.85) and
one remote control, plus fees and
taxes. (There may be a one-time
installation fee). (Prices are subject
to change.)
Call AT&T Broadband at 651-222-
3333 for more information. The cable
company is required to provide you
with pricing for all available levels of
service. Call the NDC4 Cable
Commission at 651-450-9891 with
questions or unresolved concerns
about the cable company.
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SOUTH REGION "STARS"
The Area 12 Special Olympics
: 'Stars" are "In training" & participat-
ing in a wide variety of Spring -
Summer -Fall -Winter Sports & activi-
: ties (bowling, floor hockey, tennis,
:basketball, swimming, table tennis,
: softball, track & field). New athletes
:can register at anytime. Interested
: athletes, volunteer coaches or
:assistants should call Teresa at the
Parks & Rec office at 452-1850.
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Cable TV Questionnaire
The NDC4 Cable Commission has
developed a questionnaire for cable
TV subscribers & residents of the
seven cities of Inver Grove Heights,
Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights,
South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake and West
St. Paul. Questions address AT&T
Broadband's rates, services, technical
standards, and customer service per-
formance for cable TV and high speed
data services.
The information obtained from the
questionnaire will be used by the cable
commission in determining whether
AT&T Broadband is complying with
FCC standards and the cable televi-
sion franchise.
Residents and cable subscribers
who wish to receive a questionnaire
may call NDC4 at 651/450-9891 or e-
mail: ndc4commission@ndctv.org.
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
deceased 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 additional infor-
mation, contact Guy
Kullander at City Hall IF
(452-1850).
+ Become an Election Judge
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? Anyone who is eligible to vote and who can read, write and speak
English can be an election judge. You cannot be a judge if you are a candidate in the
election or if you are closely related to a candidate. If you are working, you can take
time off from work to be an election judge. You must give your employer at least 20
days written notice. The City Clerk will provide a form that shows the hours election
judges will work and the hourly pay rate. This form should be attached to the written
notice you give your employer. Your employer can reduce your salary by the amount of
the compensation paid for being a judge during your hours away from work. For more
information, please call Kathleen Swanson or Nancy Bauer at 452-1850.
Wednesday, June 12, 6;30 p.m. - Mendakota Park Shelter
(Dodd Rd. & Mendakota'Dr)
"The Teddy Bear and"
The Teddy Bear Band inspires movement, imagination and fun for children,
families and your bear. This upbeat musical show is targeted to a young audi-
ence, with opportunities for adults to join the fun. (BYOTB Bring Your Own
Teddy Bear!)
Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. - Rogers Lake Pavilion (Wagon Wheel Tr.)
"The 1=isin'Magician"
The'Fishin' Magician will entertain all ages with magic, mime, and comedy.
This event will coincide with the Fishing Derby that will start at 6:00 p.m. at
Rogers Lake (see information in the Heights Highlights on the Fishing Derby)
You don't have to be part of the Fishing Derby to watch "The Fishin' Magician".
Wednesday, July, 10, 6:30 p.m - Rogers Lake Pavilion (Wagon Wheel Tr.)
"The Paul Heffr uric"
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 Bills Park Shelter
(Pueblo Ln & Apache Ln.)
"ImaginationStation"
The Imagination Station will be making a special evening appearance at
Friendly Hills Park. 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.
PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY, 2002
YOGTH DAY TRIPS
All youth trips depart & return at the front entrance of Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. You may
register by mail using the form located on page 7 of this newsletter or you can register in person at City Hall.
Payment must be submitted with the registration form. Deadline for registration is one week prior to trip. Each
trip has a limited number of participants so register early to avoid missing the fun. All trips include chaperons,
transportation & activity fee.
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, July 25 - Hyland Park CHUTES AND LADDERS &
Swimming at Bush Lake
You won't want to miss out on this trip where you can climb up
and slide down the many exciting slides and chutes in this excit-
ing play area. Next, we will head to nearby Bush Lake in
Bloomington where we will eat lunch, play in the sand, take a
swim or just relax in the sun. Remember your swimsuit (chang-
ing area provided), towel, sunscreen, bag lunch, tennis shoes &
spending money. Bus departs at 9:30 AM & returns at 2:55 PM.
Ages 6-12 years. Cost is $7.00/person.
Thursday, August 1 - Youth Performance Center (Jack & The
Bean Stalk) & Cliff French Park (Plymouth)
Enjoy Jack's magical quest into a frame that becomes an out-
sized adventure high in the clouds. 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
Come along with us as we explore ponds, view wildlife &
diverse habitats. We will watch wildlife projects, bird watch & a
large array of other outdoor recreation & natural world happen-
ings. 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.
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Welcome to Parks & Recreation Commissioner Missie Hickey!
I is our pleasure to introduce Missie Hickey as the newest Parks and Recreation Commissioner for the City of Mendota Heights.
Wissie's appointment was made official by the City Council on February 5, 2002. Missie has extensive experience with youth sports ;
!in Mendota Heights through the participation of her own children. Missie also served on the Hockey Arena Task Force last summer.
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Thursday, June 13 - Apple Valley Family
Aquatic Center
Come and have a ton of water fun! The center
includes drop slides, flume slide, diving board,
zero -depth entry & much more. A hot dog, chips
and pop are included. Please bring spending
money for snacks & remember your towel and
sunscreen. Bus departs at 10:10 AM & returns at
2:55 PM. Ages 7-12 years. Cost $14.00/person.
Thursday, June 20 - St. Louis Park Outdoor
Aquatic Center
Let's spend our time in the water. This aquatic
center has a water playground, 0 depth entry, 2
drop slides, 2 winding waterslides (nearly 4 sto-
ries high) & a wet sand playground. Lunch will be
provided - hot dog, chips & drink. You may bring
extra money for additional snacks. Bus departs
at 9:40 AM & returns at 4:05 PM. Remember to
bring your swimsuit & towel. Ages 7-12 Cost is
$13.00/person.
Thursday, June 27 - MN Twins vs. Chicago
White Sox
We will spend an exciting afternoon at the
Metrodome. Gametime is 12:15 PM. Fee
includes upper deck general admission, a hot dog
or popcorn & pop. You may want to bring extra
money for snacks. Bus departs at 9:40 AM &
returns after the game, approximately 3:25 PM.
Ages 6-12. Cost is $13.00/person.
Thursday, July 11 - Three Billy Goats Gruff
Performance at the Stages Theater Co. &
Minnetonka Regional Park
We will start our day with a live performance of
Three Billy Goats Gruff at the Stages Theater
Company in Hopkins. With warmth & humor, this
far out musical tale welcomes a whole new gener-
ation of children to the wonderful & enchanting
world of folktales. Bring money for snacks or bag
lunch. Then we're off to the beach for the after-
noon. Bus departs at 8:55 AM & returns at 3:25
PM. Ages 6-12. Cost is $12.50/person.
PAGE 6 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY, 2002
* * * GOLF LEAGUES/LESSONS/CAMPS
Thinking Spring? Get ready to spend some time on the golf course. The city will be offering golf leagues, lessons and camps this spring
& summer at the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course. REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL GOLF PROGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED
ONLY AT THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS OFFICES (1101 VICTORIA CURVE) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Registrations for all leagues, lessons and camps begin Monday, April 8. Registration closes for all leagues, lessons and camps
one week prior to start date.
The women's, junior and parent/child league fees & green fees cover weekly prizes and the end of the season banquet. Payment of
fees is required at the time of registration. League and green fees are non-refundable after the start of league play. Rain checks will
be given for missed days of play. More information on all of the leagues will be available after registration. League, lessons, and camp
availability will be based on demand. Please sign groups of friends up together if you would like to try and get the same tee times.
You may request a tee time, but it is not guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
GOLF LEAGUES
55 + GOLF LEAGUE - PAY AS YOU
PLAY
Thursdays, May 9 — Sept. 26 (no play
on July 4.)
*Registrations for this league are
accepted at the Mendota Heights Par 3
Golf Course 1695 Dodd Road.
This league is for anyone 55 years of age
or older. Tee times will start at 7:00 a.m.
and approximately every seven minutes
thereafter. Prizes Awarded.
Green Fee: $7.00 each day of play (pay
as you play).
Women's Golf League
Ladies, sign up with your friends or sign
up individually for a summer of fun and
relaxation on the golf course.
Prizes will be awarded.
Tuesday mornings: May 21 to Aug. 20
Tee Times start at 8:30 a.m. and approx-
imately every seven minutes thereafter.
Morning League Fee: $10.00
Green Fee: $122.50 (14 weeks at $8.75
each round).
Total Cost: $132.50 (must pre -pay for
all 14 weeks.)
Wednesday Evenings: May 22 — August
21
Tee times start at 4:00 p.m. and approxi-
mately every seven minutes thereafter.
Women's Evening League fee: $10.00
Green Fee: $122.50 14 weeks at $8.75
each round).
Total Cost: $132.50 (must pre -pay for
all 14 weeks.)
Junior Golf League
The junior golf league is for boys and
girls ages 8 — 16 years of age. Junior
golfers are expected to acknowledge golf
course rules and etiquette at all times.
Prizes are awarded. This league is looking
for volunteers to share chaperone duties (2
per each day of play). Volunteers will play
for free on their volunteer day, compli-
ments of the golf course.
Monday mornings: June 10 —Aug. 26
Tee times start at 9:30 a.m. and run
approximately every seven minutes there-
after.
Junior Monday League Fee: $10.00
Green Fee: $105.00 (12 weeks at
$ 8.75/round).
Total Cost: $115.00 (Must pre -pay for
all 12 weeks.)
Wednesday afternoons: June 12 —
August 28
Tee times start at 1:00 p.m. and run
approximately every seven minutes there-
after.
Junior League Fee: $10.00.
Green Fee: $105.00 (12 weeks at
$8.75/round)
Total Cost: $115.00
PARENT/CHILD SUNDAY
AFTERNOON GOLF LEAGUE
The Parent/Child Sunday Afternoon
Golf League is a great way for families to
spend tune together and an even better
way to improve your golf game. Two par-
ent child pairs are allowed each tee time.
Prizes are awarded.
Sunday Afternoons: June 16 —
September 1 (no play on July 7)
Tee times start at 4:00 p.m. and run
approximately every seven minutes there-
after.
League Fee: $10.00 (covers both play-
ers)
Green Fee: $181.50 (for both players =
11 weeks at $16.50/pair)
Total Cost: $191.50 (for both) Must
pre -pay for all 11 weeks.
If you have any questions or need any
further information on the golf programs
please contact Mendota Heights Park and
Recreation Department at 651-452-1850.
GOLF LESSONS
You will receive three one-hour lessons
covering golf course etiquette, golf club
grip, stance and swing and correct putting
techniques. There will be one teaching
professional to every eight golfers, giving
personalized on -course instruction. You
will receive two free rounds of golf. Cost:
$65.00. These classes are especially bene-
ficial to the beginning golfer.
Thursday evening classes offer:
Junior Lesson offered at 5:00 pm
Parent/Child Lesson offered at 6:00 p.m.
Adult Lesson offered at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday morning classes offer:
Junior Lesson offered at 11:30 a.m.
Adult Lesson offered at 12:30 (noon)
Session I: FULL
Session H: Thursdays — May 9, 16, 23
Saturdays — May 11, 18, 25
Session III: Thursdays — June 6,13, 20
Saturdays — June 8, 15, 22
Session IV: Thursdays — June 27, July
11&18
Session V: Thursdays — July 25, August
1&7
Fall Golf Lessons:
Thursdays — September 12, 19, 26
5:00 p.m. -Youth Lesson
6:00 p.m. -Adult Lesson
PAGE 7 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY, 2002
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION
Registration for programs may be made in person or by mail at the Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, 55118
All registrations must be accompanied by program fee (checks made payable to the City of Mendota Heights).
Deadlines
Most activities have limited enrollment and registration deadlines, so please register
as soon as possible. Registrations will NOT be taken over the phone
Non-resident Fee
Non-residents are 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. Please include the non-resident fee with
regular registration costs when enrolling.
Refund Policy
A $2.00 service fee will be charged for individual cancellations made prior to the start
of a program or its registration deadline date, if enrollment allows, with the exception
of being on a participant waiting list. No refunds will be given after registration dead-
lines or the start of an activity. Registration fees for programs canceled by the City will
be fully refunded.
Confirmation
There will be no further confirmation
after registration. It is your responsi-
bility to be present on the date and
time your 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 assistance or
auxiliary aids should notify the Parks
and Recreation Department at the
time of registration to ensure that any
need can be met to fully participate
and enjoy a program or service.
REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE PRINT
Mendota Heights Parks & Recreation
1101 Victoria Curve Office Use Only:
Mendota Heights MN 55118 Date Received: Receipt#
Phone: 651-452-1850 Check #: Cash: By:
nji
Parent/Guardian Name: Home Phone: (_)
Address: Work Phone: (_)
City: Zip: Please check for $5.00 Non -Resident Fee:
Participant Name Gender Age Activity Name Start Time Fee:
(Circle) Date
1. M F 1. /_/ 1. $
2. M F 2. _/_/ 2. $
3. M F 3. _/ / 3. $
Liability
I agree that all activities undertaken by me or my child as part of the program are undertaken by me or my child at my or his/her
own risk and that the City of Mendota Heights shall not be liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes
of action whatsoever to myself or my child or my property or my child's property due to the passive or active negligence of the
City of Mendota Heights, it's agents, or employees arising out of or connected with my or my agents, or employees from all
such claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions or causes of action whatsoever.
I understand that my signature is required before my or my child's participation in this program is allowed.
I have read this Agreement carefully and know and understand its contents.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:
PAGE 8 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES MAY, 2002
CELEBRATE MENDOTA
HEIGHTS PARKS!
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 1, 2002 as we
Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! The celebration will be
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Activities will include:
10:15 Kit and Kaboodle
11:15 Boltz's Tae Kwon Do Demo
11:45 Turner's Gymnastics Center Demo
12:15 Alpha Bits Band
The following events will run from 10 am to 1 pm:
Walton's Hollow Petting Zoo/Pony Ride
Fire Truck Rides
Mendota Heights Athletic Association Ball Tournament
Sibley Area Sting Soccer Shoot -Out
Mendakota Animal Hospital
Face Painting by PROTEC Environmental Consultants
Caricatures
Inver Grove Heights Clown Club
Concessions by Ziggy's Deli & Ice Cream
Super Jump -Moon Walk
Free Throw Contest 'I
Bike Rodeo
A bike Rodeo will be put on by Mendota tv
Heights Police Department Bike Patrol from 10:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. as part of our celebration. This event is for
younger riders that would like to have their bike inspected
and then ride on a short bike safety course. Please bring
your own bike and helmet. We will also learn about bike
safety on our trail system. This is a great activity to pro-
mote safe biking in our community.
Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks is made possible by the gen-
erous support of residents, community groups and community
businesses. Please remember to sponsor your local business-
es and community groups. If you are interested 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 452-1850.
City Directory
Council Members:
Charles Mertensotto, Mayor 454-3394
Michael Dwyer 452-7872
Sandra Krebsbach 454-5696
Mary Jeanne Schneeman 457-4337
Jack Vitelli 455-5625
Staff Members:
Prsrt Std
Carl Lindberg, City Administrator
452-1850
Kathleen Swanson, City Clerk
452-1850
Jim Danielson, Public Works Dir.
452-1850
Jeff Piotraschke, Police Chief
452-1366
John Maczko, Fire Chief
255-1371
Patrick Hollister, Admin. Asst.
452-1850
Tom Olund, Public Works Supvr.
454-4059
Kristen Schabacker, Finance Ofr.
452-1850
Emmy Foster, HR/Communic.
452-1850
Teresa Gangelhoff, Rec. Prgmr.
452-1850
Paul Berg & Dick Gill,
Code Enforcement Officers
452-1850
ROOM'S LAKE FMMf MARY
Bring your fishin' pole and come on down to the
Roger's Lake Fishing Pier to try to catch the "BIG ONE"!
Prizes will be awarded in different categories! Each par-
ticipant will also receive a tackle box (donated by Mr.
Clifford Timm) and other goodies provided by Hooked on
Fishing International and Wal-Mart. Entertainment will
be provided by the Fishin'
Magician at 7:30 p.m. as part
of "Performances in the Park" •�!!!�••..
(you do not have to be regis-
tered in the fishing derby to =
enjoy the free entertainment.)
Please note: All participants must pre -register at
City Hall (1101 Victoria Curve). SPACE IS LIMITED.
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 (participants must
bring their own pole/ bait/tackle.)
Where: Roger's Lake Fishing Dock & lake area
(Wagon Wheel Trail)
Ages: Youth 16 & under (Parent/guardian must
accompany participants.)
Fee: $3.00
Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.: Derby Registration - Park Shelter
6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fishing on your own
6 - 7:30 p.m.: Largest Fish & Casting Contests
7:45 pm.: Fish -Weigh -ins End
8:00 p.m.: Awards (following entertainment)
Casting Contest: A fun program that helps kids learn
how to cast, & rewards the best in two age groups:
Under 11 & 11-16. Rods & Reels will be awarded to the
winners with an opportunity to enter a drawing (national-
ly) for a Stock -Car Style Go -Kart from Frito-Lay/Pepsi.
National Big Fish Contest: We could have the state or
even the national contest winner at our derby! Pictures
will be taken of the winners in each category, to be sent
to "Hooked on Fishing International!"
Come visit with Tournament Walleye Pro Jim Fischer
Jim will be on hand during the derby for expert advice on
fishing and will give each registered participant tackle
donated by Jim's sponsor Northland Fishing Tackle.
From:
Prsrt Std
City of Mendota Heights
U.S. Posta
1101 Victoria Curve
9 e
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
PAID
Permit No. 6166
St. Paul, MN 55118
CARRIER ROUTE
PRESORT
POSTAL PATRON
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN
ECR WSS
55118