2017-12-21 Friday NewsPUBLIC MEETING
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, December 26
Planning Commission-CanCelled
Tuesday, January 2
City Council —7:00 pm
Tuesday January 9
Parks-Rec Commission-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 16
City Council —7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 23
Planning Commission-7:00 pm
Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
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(651) 452-1850
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City of Mendota Heights Weekly Update
Warning—Aeration System at
Rogers Lake
An aeration system creating open water
and thin ice will begin operating on
Rogers Lake on January 2, 2018. To en-
sure your safety, stay clear of the marked
area.
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City Seeks Applicants for the Planning Commission
The City of Mendota Heights is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Plan-
ning Commission. This is a three year term starting in February 2018. Applicants
must be residents of Mendota Heights.
The Planning Commission reviews studies and applications on matters of planning,
including zoning, transportation, and platting. The commission holds public hearings
and makes recommendations to the city council. They meet on the fourth Tuesday of
every month at 7:00 p.m.
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to City
Administrator Mark McNeill no later than Friday, January 5, 2018.
Ice Rinks Opening Soon
The ice rinks and warming houses will be opening soon. A rink attendant will be on
duty during the warming house hours. The rinks are closed when the air temperature
is below zero.
Call the Ice Rink Hotline at 651.255. I 174 for updates and to receive more information.
Warmin� House Locations:
Friendly Hills Park Marie Park
2360 Pueblo Lane I 780 Lilac Lane
Warming House Hours:
Weekdays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Christmas Eve:
Saturdays:
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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@Mendota_heights Sundays: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Non-School Days: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wentworth Park
739 Wentworth Ave
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year's Eve: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
New Year's Day: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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CHIEF
Kelly McCarthy
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
POLICE OFFICERS
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Jeff VonFeldt
Denise Urmann
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
SUPPORTSTAFF
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
DECEMBER 22, 2017
YOCIR fRIENDS AT MHPn WISIT YOCI, OCIR VAL(JED CITIZENS,
ALL THE BEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON HAS TO OffER.
WE APPRECIATE EACH Of YOCI AND YOClR SUPPORT.
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BURGLARY — 2XXX Whitfield Dr 12/15/2017, 0351 HOURS
OfFicers received a few reports from homeowners who found four males on or in their property. The
vehicle was located, occupants identified and two male adults and two male juveniles were arrested for 1st
Degree Burglary charges.
MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING — 2XXX Stockbridge Rd 12/15/2017, 0832 HOURS
Resident reported that individual (s) entered his unlocked vehicle sometime overnight and rummaged
through it. Nothing taken. Case under investigation.
MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING — 2XXX Stockbridge Rd 12/15/2017, 0858 HOURS
Resident reported that individual (s) entered his unlocked vehicle sometime overnight and rummaged
through it. Nothing taken. Case under investigation.
MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING/THEFT — 2XXX Stockbridge Rd 12/15/2017, 1000 HOURS
Resident reported that individual (s) entered his unlocked vehicle sometime overnight, rummaged through
it, stole items. The stolen property was recovered on earlier burglary suspects and returned to the owner.
Case under investigation.
MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING — 2XXX Stockbridge Rd 12/15/2017, 1029 HOURS
Resident reported that individual (s) entered her unlocked vehicle sometime overnight and rummaged
through it. Nothing taken. Case under investigation.
MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING/THEFT — 2XXX Bedford Ct 12/15/2017, 1115 HOURS
Resident reported that individual (s) entered his unlocked vehicle sometime overnight, rummaged through
it, stole items. The stolen property was recovered on earlier burglary suspects and returned to the owner.
Case under investigation.
CIVIL — 6XX Freeway Rd 12/16/2017, 0946 HOURS
OfFicers responded to location on a civil dispute between ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend. There were no
threats made and only the male was there upon arrival. The male gathered his things and left the home.
PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — Hwy 55/Hwy 13 12/16/2017, 1030 HOURS
OfFicers were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash with air bag deployment. Driver stated he was
an employee of a car rental agency and was ferrying vehicles to a different location when he hit a patch of
ice, lost control of the vehicle and hit a fence barrier. Vehicle sustained minor damage and there was no
damage to the fence.
PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — 7XX 1st Ave 12/16/2017, 1711 HOURS
Complainant reported that an unknown vehicle struck a residence. The vehicle appeared to have been
going at a high rate of speed, failed to make the turn in the roadway and went straight into the driveway of
the residence sliding into the garage. The vehicle made several movements to turn around and struck a
tree in the process and left the scene.
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DOMESTIC — 1XXX 3rd St 12/18/2017, 0017 HOURS
OfFicers were dispatched to location for a domestic assault. The suspect was gone on arrival. Attempts
were made to locate the suspect and a KOPS alert was sent out for domestic assault. Pending formal
charges.
MAIL THEFT — 6XX Pond View Dr 12/18/2017, 1315 HOURS
OfFicers returned mail turned into the PD which was stolen from location. Victim reported a package also
missing.
MAIL THEFT — 8XX Hilltop Rd 12/18/2017, 1401 HOURS
Homeowner wanted to report mail theft. Victim had ordered an item on Dec 3rd, it was shipped to the
residence on Dec 7th but the homeowner never received it. Tracking information showed that the package
was delivered, not signed for, and placed into the mailbox.
TRAILER THEFT — 9XX Hwy 13 12/18/2017, 1548 HOURS
Business had a trailer stolen from their parking lot sometime the night of 12/14. There are no known
suspects.
FOUND MAIL — 1XXX Victoria Rd 12/18/2017, 1909 HOURS
Reporting party found opened packages on her front step that did not belong to her. The address was torn
off. OfFicer made contact with UPS and learned that the packages were originally delivered to St. Paul. UPS
advised they will pick up the packages and return to the owner.
DOMESTIC — 7XX Pontiac PI 12/19/2017, 1926 HOURS
OfFicers were called to location on a domestic. Parties involved were separated before ofFicers arrived.
Information was gathered.
WARRANT ARREST — I-35E/I-494E 12/19/2017, 2307 HOURS
A trafFic stop was conducted on a speeding vehicle. The driver was found to have an active warrant for his
arrest. The driver was taken into custody and transferred to the custody of the Washington County
Sheriff's Department.
THEFT-6XX Wentworth Ave 12/20/2017, 2014 HOURS
OfFicers responded to the 600 block of Wentworth Avenue to take a report of a theft that occurred inside
the home. Reporting party found some valuables missing, but were unsure of when they were taken.
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EXTRA CARS AT
YOUR HOME
OVER THE
HOLIDAYS?
Don't forget to warn
them about having
their cars off the street!
SNOWFALL
Cars must be off the
street until the street is
plowed curb to curb.
6-2-2-A =
24 HOUR PARKING
Vehicles must move w/
in 24 hour period.
6-2-2-H =
NIGHTIME PARKING
From November 1 thru
March 31 vehicles must
be off the street
between 2 am & 6 am.
Questions/Comments?
Email us at:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
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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
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' our website; you can complete a form found in our
lobby, or simply give us a call and we'll help you out.
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;�, �/ we're here to help! Please contact MHPD CSO,
Eric Hagelee to schedule an appointment.
- y 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
rake �� c� rHe Box over-the-counter medication.
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