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2019-02-22 Friday NewsPublic Meeting Announcements There will be a City Council Work Session to review Village lots RFP, 2019-20 City Goals and Objectives, and Fire Station bid updates on Tuesday, February 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 26 FEB Winter — Home Safety Reminders Due to our generous snow events, now is the perfect time to check the following:  Clear ice and snow from natural gas meters to avoid the potential for dangerous indoor natural gas buildup. Learn more: https://www.xcelenergy.com/ energy_portfolio/natural_gas/natural_gas_safety/gas_meter_safety  Clear ice and snow from your home’s exterior furnace vent pipes 28 FEB Blood Drive Feb. 28 Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can donate at City Hall on Thursday, February 28, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “Mendota Heights” to schedule an appointment. February 22, 2019 from the City of Mendota Heights Upcoming Public Meeting Dates Feb 26 City Council Work Session 12:30-2:30 pm Planning Comm Mtg | 7:00 pm 2040 Comp Plan Public Hearing March 5 City Council Mtg | 7:00 pm March 12 Parks & Rec Comm Mtg | 6:30 pm March 19 City Council Meeting | 7:00 pm March 20 Airport Rel Comm Mtg | 7:00 pm Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com 651.452.1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Stay Connected: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com/ @mendota_heights Twitter.com/ @mheightsPD FRIDAY NEWS Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal Positions The City is currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions: Public Works: maintenance workers Par 3 Golf Course: clubhouse workers, golf assistants, golf instructors Recreation: recreation leads, playground assistants, Tennis Program: tennis instructors, tennis assistants Visit https://www.mendota-heights.com/employment for more information, application materials and instructions. Positions are open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 4:00 pm on March 1. Nominations Accepted Through March 15 for the Garold “Jerry” Murphy Community Service Award Nominations are being accepted through March 15 for the 3rd annual Garold "Jerry" Murphy Community Service Award. This award is presented in April to an individual who exemplifies outstanding volunteer service to the cities of Mendota Heights, Mendota or Lilydale. Candidate eligibility information and a nomination form is available here, or may be picked up at City Hall, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Holiday Lights Recycling a Success Thanks to the community 578 pounds of holiday lights were collected at City Hall and recycled courtesy of ProAct. 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 provides a general future plan or guide for the community from 2020 to 2040. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan update is now underway. To learn more visit: https:// www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp? SEC=320D5DB8-C925-4819-9DF2- BE3231E48499 Upcoming Meetings: Please note the February 20 Planning Commission Workshop was cancelled due to weather conditions. Stay tuned for rescheduling information. The public hearing will be reopened February 26 | Planning Comm Mtg | 7pm If you have any questions on the proposed comprehensive plan update or meetings, please call Community Development Director Tim Benetti at 651.255.1142 or email timb@mendota-heights.com. FREE Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops Would you like to learn how to design a native garden, create a raingarden, or stabilize shorelines? The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering FREE introductory workshops on creating beautiful gardens to keep our waters clean. Workshops begin in March and run through June. Click on the attached documents for more information. Online registration is available at www.DakotaSWCD.org/ CleanWater_Form.html. Already have a raingarden, native pollinator garden, or shoreline planting? Attend a free maintenance workshop: March 6 | 6-7:30pm | MH City Hall This workshop is designed for people who have and maintain a raingarden, native pollinator garden, or shoreline planting. Learn what to do in every season to keep your garden healthy and looking its best through presentations, discussions, and hands- on activities. Information/registration: http:// www.dakotaswcd.org/cleanwater_form.html Smart Salting Tip You can help to reduce over-salting and protect our surface waters by doing the following:  Do not over-apply! Use only 4 lbs. per 1,000 square feet. For more information on how you can help: Use de-icing salt sparingly to protect Minnesota waters Reporting Mailbox Damage from Snowplows The City will repair or replace any properly installed mailboxes, which are hit by a city plow, up to a $75 value for the post and $75 for the mailbox itself. If you experience damage, an online Report a Mailbox form is available to submit or call City Hall at 651.452.1850. Repairs will be completed as quickly as possible. If the post has been broken and the ground is frozen, city crews will do a temporary repair and install a new post when the ground is thawed. The city is not obligated to repair or replace mailboxes which are damaged by the weight of the snow, or damage resulting from improperly installed mailboxes. Review the Mailbox Installation Guide for details. Parks & Recreation Warming House Information Check Rink Conditions/Warming House Hours Hotline: 651.255.1174 Outdoor Skating Rinks (Each includes one hockey rink and one pleasure rink) Friendly Hills, 2360 Pueblo Lane Marie Park, 1780 Lilac Lane Wentworth Park, 739 Wentworth Ave. Warming House Hours M-F | 4:00 pm-9:00 pm Sat | 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sun | 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Non-school days | 12:00 pm-9:00 pm From the Archives Dreaming of a dip? 1977—Rogers Lake Park Save-the-Date for Recycling Events: April 20 | Community Paper Shred Event April 20-28 | Shoe & Clothing Dropoff LMRWMO Board of Managers Seeking Applicants Several local cities are seeking member and/or alternate representatives to serve on the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) Board of Managers. As of February 12, cities seeking a member and/ or alternate are Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, West St. Paul, and St. Paul. Each City member may have one citizen member and one alternate member. Please note that Mendota Heights is NOT seeking to fill any of its member positions at this time. If you know of any qualified person residing in a neighboring city, encourage them to apply. The Board plays a crucial role in decision making for water and stormwater related issues in the watershed. A background in water resources is not necessary to participate. The Board of Managers meets monthly (except for January and July) on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Interested residents should contact LMRWMO Administrator Joe Barten, joe.barten@co.dakota.mn.us, 651.480.7784, or their respective cities’ contact. Spread the Word—Subscribe to Weekly City News Online Visit www.mendota-heights.com. Go to Our City/City Publications/Subscribe to Friday News For subscription removals or other questions, please email Communications Coordinator Sharon Deziel at sharond@mendota-heights.com. Recycling Guide at your Fingertips Not sure how to dispose of carpet, refrigerators, confidential materials, microwaves, mattresses, or medications? Simply ask the Dakota County Green Guide. You’ll discover how to environmentally dispose of, recycle, or donate items, and the local resources that will accept them. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department FEBRUARY 22 2019 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 Eric Hagelee Leif Vandersteen INVESTIGATIONS Nick Gorgos SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Coming soon! 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 Mike VerWay PARKING OVERVIEW • From Nov. 1 to March 31, no vehicles may park on the street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (Ordinance 6-2-2 -H) Violators will be cited. • When it snows more than two inches, Mendota Heights will issue a Snow Emergency and vehicles need to be off the street until your street is plowed full-width (does not matter if it is day or night). (Ordinance 6-2-4) Violators will be cited and towed. • From April 1 to Oct. 31, you may park as many cars as you like on the street as long as they move once every 24 hours. Violators will be cited. 2 THEFT — 1XXX Lilac Lane 02/14/19, 1321 HOURS Officer contacted reporting party in the 1600 block of Lilac Ln who wished to report a theft of package from her front porch. Information gathered and a case number provided to victim. There is nothing of evidentiary value or traceable identifiers on the stolen item available, case inactive. THEFT — 1XXX Ester Lane 02/15/19, 0122 HOURS On the morning of 2/14/19, officers found and arrested a suspect of mail theft. Several pieces of mail were found. One victim was from the 1000 block of Esther Lane. Attempting to return the mail to owners. ACCIDENT/HIT & RUN — 1XXX Glenhill Road 02/15/19, 0919 HOURS A driver backed into a parked car near the 1900 block of Glenhill Road then left the scene of the accident. The company owner has been contacted and requests have been made in an attempt to gain the identity of the vehicle driver at the time of the accident. The investigation is ongoing. DUI — 1XXX Lexington Ave 02/15/19, 1351 HOURS A traffic stop was conducted on a speeding vehicle that was swerving into oncoming traffic near the 1800 block of Lexington Avenue. The driver was displaying mannerisms consistent with an individual utilizing narcotics. The driver was arrested and a blood draw search warrant was completed. The driver was then released pending the results of the blood draw. DWI — Emerson Ave 02/15/19, 2239 HOURS Officer initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation near the intersection of Emerson Avenue and Knollwood Lane. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverages coming from inside the vehicle. Officer conducted a roadside field sobriety test and the driver was ultimately arrested for 4th Degree Misdemeanor DWI. A passenger was also arrested for Obstructing the Legal Process. Both driver and passenger were booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for their respective charges. DWI — 62 WB 02/16/19, 0305 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area Highway 62 and I-35E. Driver ultimately arrested for DWI. Case pending results of blood test. FRAUD — 5XX Winston Court 02/16/19, 1704 HOURS A woman living near the 500 block of Winston Court called to report that someone withdrew $4000 from her father’s bank account. The information was gathered and a report was made. Forward to investigations. 3 DWI – 1XXX Northland Drive 02/17/19, 0201 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on vehicle; the officer knew the driver to be impaired from earlier interactions on the 1300 block of Northland Drive. Officer conducted field sobriety tests and ultimately arrested the driver for 3rd Degree DWI. The driver was booked into the Dakota County Jail. Vehicle was impounded to Southeast Towing. DWI — 35E NB 02/17/19, 0434 HOURS Officer arrived on a single vehicle crash on the ramp of I-35E and Hwy 62 and could smell the odor of alcohol coming from the driver. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and ultimately arrested the driver for DWI. Officer transported the driver to Dakota County Jail and the vehicle was impounded. TERRORISTIC THREATS — 1XXX Centre Pointe Curve 02/18/19, 1008 HOURS On the 1200 block of Centre Pointe an officer took the report of threats made to a business employee. The incident is under investigation. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 2XXX Aztec Lane 02/18/19, 1123 HOURS On the 2100 block of Aztec Lane an officer took a report of damage to a garage door. The reporting party believed that the damage had been caused by an ex-spouse. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 7XX Manomin Ave 02/19/19, 0140 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for a broken tail light and illegal left turn. After running the license plate, the vehicle came up as stolen out of Minneapolis. Driver of the vehicle was taken into custody. Driver taken to Dakota County Jail. THEFT — 1X Hingham Circle 02/19/19, 0740 HOURS On the 10 block of Hingham Circle a resident reported that a package was stolen out of their mail box over night. There is no suspect information at this time. MUTUAL AID/ASSIST — 7XX Main Street 02/19/19, 1145 HOURS Officer's were called to the 700 block of Main Street to serve an Order for Protection. The Order for Protection was served. Case status report 4 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES — 6XX Brookside Lane 02/19/19, 1549 HOURS On the 600 block of Brookside Lane a resident reported their W-2 tax form that arrived in the mail appeared to have been opened. A report was taken. FRAUD — 1XXX Victoria Curve 02/20/19, 1200 HOURS Responded to PD lobby on report of fraud. Complainant learned a business partner had intercepted payments from customers and was defrauding his company. Complainant was missing about $18,000 from work done on a home in Mendota Heights. Further investigation revealed there was no crime or victim in Mendota Heights. Complainant was notified by phone. Case closed. VEHICLE TAX EVASION — Dodd Road 02/20/19, 2119 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration of June 2018. Driver stated he was aware they were expired and was issued a citation a month prior. Officer informed the driver he could be taken to jail for being over six months expired but instead, will forward the case to the City Attorney for formal charging. DISTURBING THE PEACE — 1XXX Bwana Court 02/20/19, 2323 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Bwana Court for a report of male breaking things inside the residence. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the male. The male has been living at the residence and was upset with another adult who was living in the residence. The male agreed to find other living arrangements and was transported to a shelter to stay the night. Have a Safe Week! 5 2/15 - 2/21 2019 YTD Calls for Service 181 1610 Police Reports 20 176 Citations 19 195 Warnings 40 369 Response Time Average 6.23 6.79 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 Vacation/House Check Request online form is available on our website; you can also complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call! MHPD offers a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely & anonymously dispose of their prescription drug medication. This program is mainly meant to keep narcotics off the streets and dispose of medications in environmentally sound ways. ** No needles/sharps. Visit the Green Guide for tips. ** Please visit the Dakota County Recycling Zone for helpful resources for all safe disposal solutions. Car Seat Checks—TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE Please visit the MN DPS for more information. Questions/Comments? Email us at: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Questions? Call our Non-Emergency Line @ 651.452.1366. Need Public Safety Response? Call 911 VEHICLE LIGHTS AND SNOW 169.48 VEHICLE LIGHTING. Subdivision 1. Lights to be displayed. (a) Every vehicle upon a highway within this state: (1) at any time from sunset to sunrise; (2) at any time when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing; and (3) at any other time when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions or there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead ***If your wipers are on, then your headlights should be too!