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2018-02-09 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452-1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/@Mendota_heights PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, February 13 Parks and Rec Comm —6:30 pm Tuesday, February 20 City Council —7:00 pm Tuesday, February 27 Planning Commission—7:00 pm Tuesday, March 6 City Council—7:00 pm Feb 9, 2018 Learn How to Identify Invasive Plants Invasive Plants have become quite a problem throughout the United States. In order to help reduce those invasive species in our city, residents are invited to learn more by attending a free workshop about the invasive plants that we have in Mendota Heights. Master Gardeners will show you how to identify, remove, and find alternatives to invasive plants at the workshop. Invasive Plant Species in Your Neighborhood: Identification, Management, & Beautiful Alternatives Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:00—8:30 pm Mendota Heights City Hall No registration is necessary to attend. Nominate A Volunteer 2nd Annual Garold ‘Jerry’ Murphy Community Service Award The City of Mendota Heights is accepting nominations for the 2nd Annual Garold M. “Jerry” Murphy Community Service Award. Jerry started his volunteer service to the community on an August evening in 1967 when he as- sisted at a neighbor’s house fire. From that day on, Jerry made himself available to the police department on a moment’s notice. He had a gift for making those in his presence feel comfortable and included. Ted Kronschnabel was our first recipient of the award in 2016. Please take the time to think about those in your life who selflessly volunteer their time to make our community a better place to live. We are looking for nominations to recognize the wonderful ambassadors to the City of Mendota Heights and the 2nd Annual Community Service Award winner who will uphold Jerry’s legacy. Please consider nominating someone who volunteers, has a can-do spirit, is a good role model, exudes compassion, has a positive attitude, and is well re- spected. Nomination forms are on the City’s website or available at City Hall and are due by March 16, 2018. The recipient will be recognized at the April 17th City Coun- cil meeting. News Release Jan. 19, 2018 Contact: Nick Carpenter Office: 651-234-7860 nick.carpenter@state.mn.us Public open house for Highway 149 tree replanting set for Feb. 15 ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The public is invited to learn about upcoming landscaping work along Highway 149 between St. Paul and Mendota Heights at an open house scheduled for Feb. 15. The event will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Somerset Elementary School, 1355 Dodd Rd. in Mendota Heights, Minn. There will be a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. The landscaping and replanting project includes replacing 115 boulevard trees along Smith Avenue and Dodd Road—also known as Highway 149—as well as Annapolis Street. Open House attendees will have the opportunity to provide input on trees that may be planted as part of the project and learn more about why some trees are schedule to be replaced. Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and project staff will be on hand to answer questions. The replanting project is part of a larger construction effort on Highway 149 that includes: • Reconstructing the deck of the Smith Avenue High Bridge. • Resurfacing Smith Avenue and Dodd Road—Highway 149—between West 7th Street in St. Paul and I-494 in Mendota Heights. • Improving drainage, sidewalks and pedestrian accessibility. • Replacing signals at five Highway 149 intersections. • Constructing an additional left turn lane from westbound I-494 to southbound Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. The project will extend the lifespan of Highway 149 and the High Bridge, provide a smoother road surface and improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on the bridge. For more information on the Highway 149 tree replanting, or Highway 149 road construction project, please visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy149highbridge. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, call 651-366-4720. To request other reasonable accommodations, call 651-366-4718; the Minnesota Relay service toll-free at 1-800-627-3529) TTY, Voice or ASCII) or 711, or email your request to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us. # # # 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department FEBRUARY 9 2018 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan Tony Patton Ryan Yauch Tommy Albindia INVESTIGATIONS Nick Gorgos SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Richter 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 We have sure had our fair share of snow this winter, and its not over yet! While shoveling snow can be good exercise, it can also be deadly for optimistic shovelers who take on more than they can handle. The Minnesota Safety Council offers the following tips to help you get a handle on safe shoveling. • Individuals over the age of 40, or those who are relatively inactive, should be especially careful. If you have a history of heart trouble, check with your doctor before shoveling. • Avoid shoveling after eating or while smoking. • Take it easy. Snow shoveling is a weight-lifting exercise that raises your heart rate and blood pressure. Warm up before starting the job and stretch both before and after shoveling. • If possible, shovel only fresh snow — it is easier to shovel than wet, packed-down snow. • Push the snow forward rather than lifting it out of the way; pick up only small amounts when needed. Your back will thank you. • As with any lifting activity, use your legs, not your back. Legs should be bent and back straight. Bend and "sit" into the movement, allowing large muscle groups to do most of the work. • Never work to the point of exhaustion. Take frequent breaks. If your chest feels tight, stop immediately. • Dress as you would for any outdoor activity. Dressing in layers is best. Take extra precautions to keep hands and feet warm. 2 2nd DEGREE DUI — 7XX Main Street 02/02/2018, 0219 HOURS Officer observed individual stumbling away from a vehicle parked in an underground parking garage on the 700 block of Main Street. Male admitted to driving after consuming alcohol and was arrested for 2nd degree DWI and driving after revocation. THEFT — 2XXX Dodd Road 02/02/2018, 0651 HOURS Responded to the 2000 block of Dodd Rd concerning an after the fact theft from construction site. Suspect/ s entered an unoccupied, unsecure building and forced entry into a tool box. Several tools were taken from the homemade box. I checked with several others and no one else had their boxes broken into. No suspects at this time. RECOVERED PROPERTY — Dodd Road 02/02/2018, 1100 HOURS Ran a vehicle license plate query near the intersection of Dodd Rd and Delaware Ave. The vehicle came back as a stolen. High risk traffic stop was made, juvenile driver and juvenile passenger were taken into custody. Passenger was released to his step mother. Driver was transported to the Dakota County JDC. Charges Pending. PD ACCIDENT — 1XXX Eagle Ridge Drive 02/03/2018, 1454 HOURS Responded to a two car, property damage accident. Passenger car backed into the SUV. Driver / owner of the passenger car did not have insurance. Citation issued. THEFT — 1XXX Northland Drive 02/03/2018, 2310 HOURS Responded to the 1300 block of Northland Drive concerning a theft from a bus. Suspect/s forced entry into a locked bus and stole several electronic items of value. Pending further investigations. No witnesses at this time. PD ACCIDENT — 7XX Mohican Lane 02/04/2018, 1910 HOURS Dispatched to a two vehicle accident at the 700 block of Mohican Ln. The reporting parties vehicle was struck by a delivery person's vehicle; information was exchanged. The reporting party wanted a report written. Report written. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 7XX Hwy 110 02/04/2018, 1920 HOURS Officer responded to the 700 block of Highway 110 on the report of a vehicle being damaged by a person with a baseball bat. Through the investigation the officer found that the suspect was known to the victim and they had prior encounters. The victim did not know any specific information about the suspect. The incident is under investigation. THEFT — 1XXX Windy Ridge Place 02/05/2018, 0752 HOURS Responded to a theft report from the new construction site at 1XXX Windy Ridge Place. Numerous items taken from construction site. Photos downloaded and report made. PD ACCIDENT — Pilot Knob Road 02/05/2018, 1008 HOURS Dispatched around 1010 hours to the intersection of Pilot Knob Rd and Enterprise Dr. to a two vehicle property damage crash. State accident form completed. 3 DISTURBING THE PEACE — 1XXX Lakeview Ave 02/06/2018, 1135 HOURS Dispatched to the 2400 block of Medallion Dr. to take a report of a man who struck a city plow truck in the area of 1200 Lakeview Ave. PI ACCIDENT — Sibley Memorial Hwy 02/06/2018, 1442 HOURS Responded to a one vehicle accident involving a power pole. Single occupant complained of neck pain and transported to the Hospital. Driver received citation for no MN DL. State crash filled out. TRAFFIC STOP — 494 Ramp 02/06/2018, 1959 HOURS While running traffic enforcement at Pilot Knob Road and Northland Drive, officer observed a driver make an illegal left turn. After stopping the vehicle and finding that the driver was not the registered owner, a query showed that the license plates should have been impounded but had not been. License plates removed from the vehicle and temporary tag issued. Plates entered for destruction, driver warned for illegal turn. THEFT — 1XXX Mendota Heights Road 02/06/2018, 2049 HOURS Responded to the 1200 block of Mendota Heights Road for a theft in progress the suspects left in a white vehicle. While enroute to the address, an Officer conducted a traffic stop on the suspects vehicle. One of the suspects admitted to the theft. One individual was cited for theft and the other was cited for driving after revocation. The stolen items were returned. 4th DEGREE DUI — Sibley Memorial Hwy 02/08/2018, 0111 HOURS A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle that failed to use its blinker or stop completely at a stop sign in front of a business on Sibley Memorial Highway near Lexington Avenue. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for a 4th degree DWI. MISCELLANEOUS — 35E NB 02/08/2018, 0831 HOURS Assisted State Patrol with an accident NB35E/Hwy13. Identified driver and passenger. Passenger had confirmed misdemeanor warrant. Taken to jail. PD ACCIDENT HIT & RUN 02/08/2018, 1218 HOURS Responded to a property damage accident on Mendota Heights Road at Hwy 55. Van was driving West- bound on Mendota Heights Road, passenger car was driving Eastbound Mendota Heights Road and failed to yield on the left turn. Driver of passenger car was given citation for failure to yield. State accident report completed. 4 CHILD’S NAME AGE (0-3): ADDRESS PHONE: SCHOOL TEACHER’S NAME GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM MON, FEB 12TH 5 CHILD’S NAME AGE (4-6): ADDRESS PHONE: SCHOOL TEACHER’S NAME GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM MON, FEB 12TH 6 CHILD’S NAME AGE (7-10): ADDRESS PHONE: SCHOOL TEACHER’S NAME GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM MON, FEB 12TH 7 02/02 – 02/08 2018 YTD Calls for Service 155 1158 Citations 23 168 Warnings 25 133 Police Reports 21 108 Response Time Average 6.84 6.98 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! COLORING CONTEST Winter Wonderland HAVE FUN! Help us decorate our lobby! MHPD is hosting our annual Winter Wonderland Coloring Contest for children ages 0 - 10 who reside in or go to school in our city! We are offering three different coloring pages, based on your child’s age: 0—3 4—6 7—10 TO ENTER: Find the coloring pages in JTF, MHPD website or, MHPD Facebook page. Print the coloring page for your child’s age. Color your best! Complete the entry form at the bottom of the coloring page. Return the page to MHPD no later than Monday, February 12th at 4:30 p.m. All entries will be displayed in our PD lobby. Winners will be chosen and notified on Fri, Feb. 16th. Winners will receive Juice & Donuts with an Officer for up to 7 guests!