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2017-10-27 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 PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, October 30 Special Council Meeting—7:00 pm *Assessment Hearing Tuesday, November 7 Council Meeting—*8:00 pm *Later start time due to School Election Tuesday, November 14 Parks-Rec Commission—6:30 pm Tuesday, November 21 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Tuesday, November 28 Planning Commission-7:00 pm Attachments: Just the Facts-Police Dept. Oct 27, 2017 ****************************************************************************** Highway 110 Name to Change in 2018 The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has decided to change the name of Highway 110 to Highway 62, effective summer 2018. The reason for this change is to provide clarity to motorists by having one route, one number on this east/west road. MnDOT has received numerous complaints from motorists not knowing which road they are on in this area, specifically on Highway 55 between Highway 62 and Highway 110 near the MSP airport. This change will also allow all exits along this corridor to have a consistent numbering convention, to ease driver confusion. For more information about this change visit mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy110renamingtohwy62/. ***************************************************************************** 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Open Houses - Community Engagement Meetings The Comprehensive Plan is a formally adopted document stating the City’s goals and policies as they relate to land use, housing, parks & open space, transportation, utilities, and other issues. The Comp Plan is updated every 10 years; and provides a future plan or “blueprint” for the community from 2020 to 2040. The City invites all residents, business owners and stakeholders to attend one of three (or all three!) Open Houses - Community Engagement Meetings to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan, provide input and suggestions, and participate in activities with city staff and other residents in formulating the new plan. The meetings will be held on the following dates: Thursday, Nov 2nd - 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Mendota Heights City Hall Wednesday, Nov 8th - 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Somerset Elementary School Wednesday, Nov 15th - 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Friendly Hills Middle School If you have questions on the proposed comprehensive plan update or the open house meetings, please call Tim Benetti, Community Development Director at (651) 255 -1142 or email: timb@mendota-heights.com. ***************************************************************************** New Name Selected for the Highway 110 Pedestrian Underpass The City received over 200 entries for the “Name the Tunnel” contest. Councilmember Ultan Duggan’s committee, comprised of local residents, reviewed all of the entries. There were many clever names submitted, which made the decision a difficult one. The name that the committee chose is “The Hole in 110“ submitted by David Peterson. This unofficial name will be used locally when referring to the tunnel. *************************************************************************** Brush Drop Off for the Halloween Bonfire Beginning Thursday, October 26th, residents can deposit their brush in the designated area between Mendota Plaza and South Plaza Drive. The collection of brush will end at 12:00 noon on October 31st. Brush must be less than 4 inches in diameter. No grass clippings, leaves, or construction debris are allowed. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department OCTOBER 27 2017 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan Tony Patton 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 CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie Here in Mendota Heights we have our fair share of wild animals. Recently we have had an increase in calls regarding the coyotes in our city. Here are a few tips and tricks to dealing with our resident coyotes. DO:  secure all garbage containers, wildlife feeders, and other food sources to prevent coyote access  confine small dogs and cats in kennels, or supervise them when outside  vaccinate all pets for rabies, distemper, parvo, and other diseases, as recommended by a veterinarian  consider installing coyote-proof fencing  harass (by chasing, shouting, etc.) any coyotes that do not immediately run from people DON’T:  do not feed coyotes  do not leave pet food outside  do not allow cats and small dogs outside, unattended Hazing Hazing is a method that makes use of deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourage an undesirable behavior or activity. Hazing can help maintain a coyote’s fear of humans and deter them from backyards and play spaces.  Yelling and waving your arms while approaching the coyote  Noisemakers: Voice, whistles, air horns, bells, “shaker” cans full of marbles or pennies, pots, lid or pie pans banged together  Projectiles: sticks, small rocks, cans, tennis balls or rubber balls  Other: hoses, water guns with vinegar water, spray bottles with vinegar water, pepper spray or bear repellent. Important things to remember  Never run away from a coyote!  The coyote may not leave at first, but if you approach them closer and/or increase the intensity of your hazing, they will run away.  If the coyote runs away a short distance and then stops and looks at you, continue hazing until he leaves the area entirely. After you have successfully hazed a coyote, they may return. Continue to haze the coyote as you did before; it usually takes only one or two times to haze a coyote away for good. 2 CHILD PROTECTION — 6XX 3rd Ave 10/20/2017, 1719 HOURS Officers were called to location to assist Dakota County Social Services. Officers were requested to ensure the mother does not show up while the children were being placed into protective custody. A hold was placed and the children wee placed with family. SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 1XXX Lexington Ave 10/21/2017, 1436 HOURS Reporting party came to PD to report possible mail theft from her neighbors mailbox. She followed a vehicle believed to be the culprits. She was unknown if mail was taken. A suspect vehicle description was made. Pending information as to weather or not mail was actually stolen. THEFT — 7XX S Plaza Dr 10/21/2017, 1534 HOURS Officers responded to location on a theft/shortage report of their narcotics inventory. An internal investigation at the residence will be done and police will be contacted if there are possible suspects. FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Highway 110 10/21/2017, 1915 HOURS MHPD Officer was dispatched to location on a found out of state drivers license. After attempts were made to locate the owner, it was discovered the drivers license was fake. DISTURBING THE PEACE — 8XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 10/21/2017, 2332 HOURS Officers responded to location on a report of a man who had possibly broken his leg after being involved in a fight. The male was transported to the hospital. PROTECTION ORDER — 1XXX Hwy 110 10/23/2017, 0835 HOURS MHPD Officer responded to location on a possible violation of an order for protection. After reviewing the situation, officer was unable to confirm that the order had been violated. THEFT — 2XXX Swan Dr 10/23/2017, 2251 HOURS MHPD Officer met with victim who had his front license plate stolen off his vehicle. The victim wasn't quite sure when the plate was stolen. The plate was entered into NCIC as stolen and the rear plate was removed. THEFT — 2XXX Swan Dr 10/23/2017, 2251 HOURS MHPD Officer responded to location on an accident involving a delivery van and an unoccupied vehicle. The owner of the unoccupied vehicle was not present so a note was left to contact police. No injuries reported. MISSING PERSON — 1XXX Delaware Ave 10/24/2017, 1449 HOURS MHPD Officer met with a male who wanted to report his daughter missing. He stated his daughter was missing from class and could not be located. Officers entered the juvenile as a missing person. The next day, the father called to report his daughter had been found and was ok. 3 FOUND PROPERTY — Acacia Blvd/Valencour Ci 10/25/2017, 0140 HOURS While on routine patrol, MHPD Officer noticed a brown cardboard box approximately 50 feet into the woods near the intersection. Officer went to check it out and found a box containing a damaged safe that appears to have been broken into. The safe was brought in for safekeeping. TRAFFIC/OFP — Sibley Memorial Hwy/Lilydale Rd 10/25/2017, 1816 HOURS While conducting a traffic stop for a speed violation, officers discovered the driver of the vehicle had an OFP against him that had not been served. A OFP Short Form was completed and the driver was made aware of the OFP conditions. MENTAL HEALTH — 6XXX River Rd 10/25/2017, 1951 HOURS IGH PD transferred a crisis call to MHPD in reference to a family who was worried about a male party due to his mental illness. A KOPS alert was issued for the male. DWI — 2XX Stonebridge Rd 10/25/2017, 2112 HOURS A citizen observed a vehicle strike another vehicle in St. Paul and followed the suspect to Mendota Heights. MHPD Officers were notified and the driver was ultimately arrested for DWI. BURGLARY — 1XXX Cherry Hill 10/26/2017, 2030 HOURS Officers responded to location on a burglary report. The resident came home and went inside while leaving the garage door open. After about 20 minutes, the resident went back to the garage to notice some tools had been missing. The resident did notice a white “sprint van” in the area prior to the burglary. Case inactive due to solvability factors. 4 10/20 – 10/26 2017 YTD Calls for Service 145 7,992 Citations 16 770 Warnings 26 785 Police Reports 23 938 Response Time Average 4.72 5.49 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! Make sure you property is well lit. Replace burned-out exterior lightbulbs. If you wont be home, turn off your lights. All lighting should be grounded. Do not overload electrical outlets or moveable decorative objects. All outdoor lighting should be grounded. Only use covered outlets with GFCI’s. Keep walkways clear. Make sure walkways and front yard are clean and clutter-free. Put cars in garage and lock garage doors. Jack-O-Lanterns, safety first. If you use candles, keep them far from walkways. A battery powered light is a good source. Test smoke alarms. Make sure your trick or treaters are visible to drivers. Add reflector strips to costumes or carry a flashlight or glow stick. Keep your pets inside. Pets are easily frightened. Keeping them inside will prevent them from biting trick- or-treaters or running away.