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2018-08-10 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 PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, August 14 State Primary Wednesday, August 15 Parks-Rec Commission —6:30 pm Airport Relations Comm–7:00 pm Thursday, August 16 Comp Plan Natural Resources Discussion —7:00 pm Tuesday, August 21 City Council —7:00 pm Wednesday, August 22 Planning Commission Workshop 2040 Comp Plan Disc. —3:30 pm Tuesday, August 28 Planning Commission —7:00 pm Tuesday, September 4 City Council —7:00 pm Aug 10, 2018 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update The Comprehensive Plan is an official and formal document adopted by the City every 10 years, and contains the City’s goals and policies as they relate to land use, housing, parks and open space, transportation, utilities, and other issues. The Comprehensive Plan pro- vides a general future plan or guide for the community from 2020 to 2040. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan update is now underway. The upcoming meetings are scheduled as follows: August 16 | 7:00 p.m. | Comp Plan Natural Resources Discussion August 22 | 3:30 p.m. | Planning Comm Workshop/2040 Comp Plan Discussion Week of September 10 | 2040 Comp Plan Workshop (tentative) September 25 | 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Open House September 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Public Hearing If you have any questions on the proposed comprehensive plan update or these future meetings, please call Community Development Director Tim Benetti at 651.255.1142 or email timb@mendota-heights.com. Filing for City Offices The filing period for Mayor and two City Councilmember positions will end at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Candidates need to file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the city clerk at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. Office hours for City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, office hours will be extended until 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2018, to accept filings. State Primary August 14 Voting hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Questions? Visit http://www.mnvotes.org for answers to:  Where do I go to vote?  Am I registered to vote?  How do I to register to vote?  Review a sample of your ballot. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com @Mendota_heights Clubhouse Worker Position Open The City of Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course is seeking fun and energetic individuals for the position of Par 3 Clubhouse Work- er. The Par 3 Clubhouse Worker is responsible for clubhouse operations in- cluding collecting green fees, answering the phone, taking reservations, selling concessions, and renting equipment. The position is also responsible for opening and closing the golf course club- house and for performing daily light maintenance of the clubhouse grounds. You must be 16 years of age or older to apply. Application instructions and additional details can be found at https://www.mendota- heights.com/index.asp?SEC=31D7D14B-BF08-490F-BE7A- F0E8BB9277D5&DE=D5063403-0B6C-4B4D-ADF4-8773F26024D6. This position is open until filled. Tire Collection Success The community collection event on August 5 was a success! 194 tires were col- lected from 37 residents. If you missed the event please contact the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District to see if they will collect your tires for free, at 651.645.9149. Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events & Activities Kidsdance Music in the Park August 22 | Family Event | 6:30 p.m. Mendakota Park Soccer Field | Free Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and groove to the music of Kidsdance — an interactive DJ experience just for kids. Vote Now for Movie in the Park September 22 | Family Event Mendakota Park | Free Will it be Moana, Sing, or Coco? Cast your vote by visiting Parks & Recrea- tion’s Facebook page, or cast your vote using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLScocFhu9FvkSGxssV8WzgqT Ld--N-WAQcDbfJRwKr1iy11LVw/ alreadyresponded?c=0&w=1 Movie voting closes August 24. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department AUGUST 10, 2018 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy CAPTAIN Wayne Wegener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt 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 Thousands of dogs die each year inside parked cars. It only takes 10 minutes for the inside temperature of your vehicle to raise almost 20 degrees. Although many people believe leaving the windows open or parking in the shade can delay the temperature rise, it is not enough. With the seemingly hot temperatures we have had this summer, please do not EVER leave your animals in your car. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A DOG IN A HOT CAR:  RECORD INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE (Make, Model, Color, and License Plate Number)  ALERT THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS AND TRY TO QUICKLY FIND THE OWNER  CALL 911  STAY WITH THE DOG UNTIL HELP ARRIVES 2 DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 1XXX Orchard Lane 08/02/18, 0309 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Orchard Lane on a report of a noise complaint around 3 A.M. The caller reported loud construction noise coming from the new development across the street. Officer arrived and observed a worker loading a large construction excavator onto a flatbed trailer. Officer spoke with the worker who could not provide a reasonable purpose for loading the excavator at this time of night. Worker finished loading the tractor and was advised of laws and ordinances for noise during the night hours. Officer issued the worker a citation for Disorderly Conduct. THEFT — 7XX Hwy 110 08/02/18, 1439 HOURS Officers responded to a theft at the 700 block of highway 110. Suspects took various items and left without paying. Area was checked. Surveillance footage was received. Tri County alert will be sent out. Case inactive pending the identification of the suspects. DANCO VIOLATION — 1XXX Victoria Curve 08/02/18, 1730 HOURS Officers observed three adults having an argument outside in the 1100 block of Victoria Curve. After speaking to them, it was believed that there was a protective order in place that barred their contact. It was later found that the order had been lifted. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 2XXX Dodd Road 08/03/18, 0700 HOURS Responded to the 2400 block of Dodd Road on a report of a theft from an unlocked car. No suspects or evidence developed. Report filed MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING — 1XXX Somerset Court 08/03/18, 2121 HOURS Officer spoke with a party on the 1500 block of Somerset Court. The party stated that someone in the overnight hours their vehicle had been gone through. No items were missing. There is no suspect information in this case. ASSAULT — 2XXX Pilot Knob Road 08/04/18, 1140 HOURS Responded to the 2300 block of Pilot Knob Rd concerning an after the fact assault report. Employee was assaulted by another employee a few hours prior. Very minor injury sustained , medical attention refused. Statements from all the parties involved or witnessed the incident. Suspect cited by mail. THEFT — 2XXX Lexington Ave 08/04/18, 2348 HOURS Officer spoke to a party on the 2400 block of Lexington Avenue in regards to a known person removing personal documents from their home and then leaving the state. The Officer attempted to contact the party by phone to no avail. This case in under investigation. TRAFFIC STOP — 1XXX Lilydale Road 08/04/18, 1830 HOURS While directing traffic on an overtime detail in the 1600 block of Lilydale Road, an officer stopped a vehicle to investigate and explain a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle attempted to drive away from the officer twice. Citation mailed. 3 ANIMAL CALL — 1XXX Delaware Ave 08/05/18, 1218 HOURS Responded to the 1800 Delaware Ave concerning a found dog near the running track. Dog was a brown labradoodle type breed approximately 40lbs with a blue collar and no tags. A picture of the dog was posted on the next door app and given the number for dispatch. A photo is attached with this report. Dog was turned over to animal control. Owner called MHPD a short time later and was directed to animal control. ARSON — 2XXX Swan Drive 08/05/18, 1929 HOURS Officers responded to a structure fire on the 2300 block of Swan Drive. The fire was determined to be started in the dwelling on purpose. An adult female was taken into custody and ultimately transported to he Dakota County Jail. TAMPER WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE — 6XX Huber Drive 08/07/18, 1140 HOURS Officer contacted a resident in the 600 block of Huber Drive to speak about their motor vehicle being tam- pered with. Nothing taken, no suspects at this time. RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY — Ellen Street 08/08/18, 0831 HOURS Found abandoned, unlocked vehicle on Ellen at Chippewa. Looked inside the vehicle, noticed a set of li- cense plates inside the vehicle. One plate was confirmed stolen out of Hastings. Spoke with owner, vehicle broke down two days ago. Did not know the plates were in the vehicle. Owner will be moving, plate dis- posed of, miscellaneous prescription drugs removed and entered in evidence. THEFT — 8XX Monet Court 08/08/18, 1009 HOURS Received phone call from an out state police agency. The department made an arrest and when searching the vehicle, found a license plate in the trunk. The plate registered to a vehicle in Mendota Heights. I checked with the owner and the plate was in fact missing. The owner was advised to get new license plates because the stolen one was potentially being held as evidence. Case Status: Inactive THREATS — 2XXX Kressin Ave 08/08/18, 1951 HOURS Responded to the 2300 block of Kressin Ave concerning an after the fact threats report. A resident said that a staff member had made threats towards her. The staff had left for the evening. A witness employee veri- fied no threats were made. Report made information only. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 1XXX Northland Drive 08/08/18, 2330 HOURS Reponded to the 2400 block of Haverton Road on a report of a theft from motor vehicle that occurred within the past 24 hours. No suspects or evidence. Report filed. THEFT — 5XX Abbey Way 08/08/18, 2200 HOURS Responded to a report of a theft from motor vehicle in the 500 block of Abbey Way that occurred within the past 24 hours. No suspects or evidence. Report filed. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 1XXX Northland Drive 08/09/18, 1800 HOURS Responded to the 1300 block of Northland Drive on a report of a theft from motor vehicle that occurred within the past 10 days. No suspects or evidence. Report filed. 4 BURGLARY — 1XXX South Lane 08/09/18, 0704 HOURS Responded to residence in the 1800 block of South Lane on a report of an after the fact residential burglary. Home owner discovered her purse missing. Suspect entered the rear, deck door some time after 2300 hours on 08-08-2018. The victims credit card was used at two locations in St Paul. The bank has been notified. Case Status: Pending THEFT — 6XX Mulberry Lane 08/09/18, 1218 HOURS Home owner in the 600 block of Mulberry Lane reported that her vehicle was gone through over night. Suspect stole the overhead garage door opener. Suspect left a black, fleece winter glove on top of the victims vehicle. It has been entered as evidence. Case Status: Pending THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 7XX Main Street 08/09/18, 0830 HOURS Responded to the 700 block of main Street on a report of a theft from motor vehicle that had occurred within the past three hours. No suspect/evidence. Report filed. PUBLIC ASSIST — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 08/09/18, 1446 HOURS Victim reported losing a debit card and an unknown person using it at a business in the 900 block of Hwy 13. I checked the establishment, no transaction was found with the reporting parties name or last four numbers on the debit card. THEFT — 2XXX Haverton Road 08/09/18, 0030 HOURS Responded to the 2500 block of Haverton Rd concerning an after the fact theft from vehicle. On scene, I spoke with two parties from the same residence that had their unlocked vehicles rummaged through sometime between 1230-1245 am. Stolen was $15 cash from one vehicle. Its believed the suspect opened their screen door to the residence also since it was heard. No force. No one observed. 5 08/03 – 08/09 2018 YTD Calls for Service 226 7298 Citations 36 1230 Warnings 44 1310 Police Reports 24 674 Response Time Average 6.33 6.81 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. SERVICE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE Please visit the MN DPS for more information on child passenger safety and for a list of locations to get a car seat safety check. 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! Thank you to our entire community for another fantastic Night to Unite Event! We visited 29 parties and had a great time meeting all of you! As always if you ever have q u e s t i o n s comments or concerns please stop by or give us a call!