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2017-06-30 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452-1850 Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, July 5 *Rescheduled from July 4 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 Parks-Recreation Commission 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m. Attachments: Just the Facts-Police Dept. June 30, 2017 Pollinator Friendly Garden at City Hall Thank you to the U of MN Master Gardeners and the volunteers who came out to plant the pollinator friendly garden in front of City Hall. It is a nice example of how to plant a pollinator friend- ly garden, which includes a rain garden. Stop by to check it out. Carmen Hauck, from Insight 7, did a story on the planting of the garden. Click here to view the story: https:// vimeo.com/223661579. Lake Augusta - Notice of Blue-Green Algae The City has been notified that a blue green algal bloom is present in Lake Augusta. People and pets are advised to stay out of contact with the water. The blooms are not uncommon in Minnesota lakes during the summer. Click on this link https:// content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNPCA/bulletins/1a57c4e to find a recent news release from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding blue-green algae, with a link to a fact sheet. Highway 110 Eastbound Closure The work continues on Highway 110 through Mendota Heights. Motorists traveling eastbound on Highway 110 will encounter a closure and a detour. The north and south movements will remain open at the intersections of Dodd Road, Delaware Avenue and Highway 110. Motorists traveling westbound on Highway 110 will use their usual lanes. For up to date information, visit mndot.gov/ metro/projets/hwy110mendotaheights ********************************************************************************** Summer Concerts In The Park Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Market Square Park at The Village July 12th…..Echos of Elvis July 19th…..Pat Donohue & the Prairie All-Stars July 26th…..Retro Swing Sister Mendota Heights Fire Department is Hiring The Mendota Heights Fire Department is now accepting applications for availa- ble Firefighter positions. The Mendota Heights Fire Department is a paid-on- call department serving the communities of Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights and Sunfish Lake. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm July 6, 2017. For more information CLICK HERE. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Jim Knox Jeff Parker Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie JUNE 30, 2017 2 VEHICLE THEFT — 1XXX Summit Ave 06/23/2017, 0707 HOURS Comp in the 1800 block of Summit Lane wanted to report his vehicle stolen. When the comp described the vehicle, officer realized that he had seen the vehicle parked approximately one block away. Vehicle had been moved, utilizing a spare key that was mistakenly left in the vehicle. Case is inactive. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 6XX Spring Street 06/23/2017, 2327 HOURS Officers responded to the 600 block of Spring Street reference a house that had just been egged. I license plate was recorded off of the suspects vehicle and Officers were able to make contact with the mother of the suspect. A formal interview and citation will follow once the out -of-town mother is able to speak to her son. FRUAD — 9XX Adeline Court 06/24/2017, 2049 HOURS Officer Responded to the 900 block of Adeline Court to the report of fraudulent activity that had taken place with the residents information. After speaking with the resident it was discovered that a person had opened a credit card in their name and charged a large sum of money to it. The money was refunded and the card was deactivated. There was no monetary loss by the victim. THEFT — 1XXX Victoria Court 06/24/2017, 2107 HOURS A local resident called to report that he had dropped his wallet earlier in the day and when he later found it, he found that he was missing three credit cards, a debit card, his drivers license and $30 cash. A theft report was filed. DISTURBING THE PEACE — 2XXX Mendakota Drive 06/24/2017, 2126 HOURS Report of a possible assault that took place on the 2000 block of Mendakota Drive. After speaking with the parties involved it was determined that one party was being aggressive with staff. Staff wanted the party to leave but did not want the situation to escalate. Officer's asked the party to leave for the staff to avoid fur- ther conflict. After the party was asked to leave accusations of assaults began. The party left. THEFT — 7XX Hwy 110 06/25/2017, 1739 HOURS Officer responded to the report of a theft that occurred on the 700 block of Highway 110. The suspects took approximately $500.00 worth of merchandise and fled the scene. The identification of the suspects is not known at this time. PD ACCIDENT — 2XXX Kressin Ave 06/26/2017, 1153 HOURS Report of a two car, property damage accident. The accident took place on a private driveway. Driver of one vehicle backed into the other unoccupied vehicle. Minor damage. VANDALISM — 2XXX Concord Way 06/26/2017, 2100 HOURS Responded to the 2500 block of Concord Way concerning a vandalism. The reporting parties porch patio was egged sometime throughout the night. No suspects or witnesses. IDENTITY THEFT — 1XXX Lexington Ave 06/27/2017, 0853 HOURS Victim reports unknown person attempting to open several credit cards in their name. One card was opened, the charge never made it out of pending. Victim was able to cancel all cards. There are no known suspects. 3 MENTAL HEALTH — 8XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 06/27/2017, 1402 HOURS Suspicious male in a vehicle outside a business in the 800 block of Hwy 13. Male was playing loud music, had a knife and told employee to call police. Male was placed on a transport hold. PD ACCIDENT — Lexington Avenue/Dakota Drive 06/28/2017, 1641 HOURS Called to a property damage accident at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Dakota Drive in Mendota Heights. No citations issued. Private tow for one vehicle. Parties exchanged information. Case inactive. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 2XXX Dodd Road 06/28/2017, 1900 HOURS Responded to a theft from motor vehicle report in the 2100 block of Dodd Road. Unknown suspect/s broke a vehicle window and took a purse that was sitting on the front seat in plain view. No suspects/evidence. Crime/loss prevention discussed. Case is closed with a report. THEFT FROM MOTO VEHICLE — 6XX 3rd Avenue 06/29/2017, 0100 HOURS Requested to call resident from 600 block of 3rd Avenue. Caller reporting that both of his unlocked vehicles had been rifled through and contents had been strewn about the neighborhood. Nothing of value taken, no suspects at this time. Case status inactive. STOLEN VEHICLE — 1XXX Dodd Road 06/29/2017, 0657 HOURS Called to an address on the 1500 block of Dodd Road to Assist the Inver Grove Heights Police Department. Officer stated that his agency had recovered an unreported stolen vehicle and he needed me to enter the vehicle as a stolen. Suspects are in custody. Resident was unaware his vehicle had been stolen. Resident was transported to Inver Grove Heights Police Department and his vehicle was returned to him. PD ACCIDENT — 8XX Hwy 13 06/29/2017, 2250 HOURS Officers responded to the report of a hit and run that occurred in the parking lot of a business on the 800 block of Highway 13. The vehicle was located and it was determined the driver was unaware the parked vehicle had been hit. There was minor damage to both vehicles. The drivers of both vehicles provided their information and a report was completed. 4 6/23– 6/29 2017 YTD Calls for Service 203 4766 Citations 20 536 Warnings 35 446 Police Reports 19 572 Response Time Average 6.04 5.37 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. The House Check Request online form is available on our website; you can complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call and we’ll help you out. MHPD offers Car Seat Safety Checks. If you or someone you know is in need of some assistance in installing a car seat the proper way or just simply need advice, we’re here to help! Please contact MHPD CSO, Eric Hagelee to schedule an appointment. MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication. Questions/Comments? Email us at: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com HAVE A SAFE WEEK!  73% of car seats are installed incorrectly.  Keep your child rear facing as long as possible, 2 is recommended.  Can you move your car seat more than one inch side to side at the point where the belt goes through? If yes then it’s installed too loose.  Mirrors to see your rear facing child and anything else in the vehicle can become projectiles in a crash.  Check the car seat label to see if the seat is still appropriate for their height and weight.  Never place a rear facing car seat in front of a airbag.  When possible keep those under 12 in the back seat.