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FRIDAY NEWS | February 28, 2020
THE LATEST
Do you know where to vote this Tuesday?
The Presidential Primary is taking place this Tuesday, March 3. Polling sites will be open
7:00am to 8:00pm. Locate your polling place on the map. If you are located in Precinct 1 or
Precinct 3, please note that your polling location has changed. Voters who are not
preregistered may register at their polling place on Election Day. Voters will need proof-of-
residence to register. For more information visit www.MnVotes.org.
City Hall will be open extended hours for absentee voting on:
Friday, February 28 Until 4:30pm
Saturday, February 29 10:00am-3:00pm
Monday, March 2 Until 5:00pm
Student representative needed for the Parks &
Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting applications for a student
representative to serve in an advisory capacity. A student representative must be a
Mendota Heights resident attending one of the three high schools located in the city, and
preferably be a sophomore or junior. The student representative will serve as a
communication link for ideas, observations, concerns, satisfactions and questions to the
commission. This one year term begins on June 1, 2020 and ends May 31, 2021.
If you, or someone you know is interested in serving, feel free to contact Assistant City
Administrator Cheryl Jacobson by calling 651-452-1850. Interested parties should submit a
letter of interest and a current resume to Cheryl Jacobson no later than 4:00 pm on March
18, 2020.
Now hiring for summer seasonal positions
The City of Mendota Heights is accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
Public Works seasonal maintenance workers
Par 3 golf course clubhouse workers, golf maintenance workers, and golf assistants
Tennis program instructor and assistants
Visit https://www.mendota-heights.com/employment for complete details and application
instructions.
Don't miss the Fire Sale
this Saturday, February 29
The City is hosting an indoor garage sale
featuring surplus office furnishings, equipment,
miscellaneous tools, and more from the Fire
Station and other city departments this
Saturday, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the
Mendota Heights Fire Station, 2121 Dodd
Road. Shopper parking will be available off of
Mendakota Drive; do not park in the Fire Station lot (unless directed for loading). LEARN
MORE.
Recent news highlights
Registration is open for the Officer Scott Patrick 5K Walk/Run
Jerry Murphy Community Service Award nominations due March 13
Minnesota needs census workers - pay starts at $22/hour in Dakota County
NATURAL RESOURCES
Remember to prune trees BEFORE spring arrives
Late winter is the best time for pruning of most trees. Pruning at this time leaves wounds
exposed for only a short time before new growth beings in the spring. However, one of the
greatest advantages of pruning during this time is to avoid tree diseases. LEARN MORE
Recent highlights:
Purchase up to two trees for $45 each during the resident Tree Sale.
Register for a free Lanscaping for Clean Water design or maintenance workshop.
MnDOT stormwater repairs at Valley Park
Aeration underway at Rogers Lake - exercise caution on the ice
RECYCLING
When in doubt, throw it out
Be on the lookout for items that cannot be recycled:
Black plastic
Plastic silverware
Disposable coffee cups
Drink pouches
March is Minnesota FoodShare Month
The largest collection drive in the state - help us stock the shelves in our community! Let's
fill the donation barrel in the front entryway of City Hall for the food shelf at Neighbors.
Donations can be dropped off during City Hall business hours.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Week-in-Review
Incident reports 2/21/20 - 2/27/20
PARKS & RECREATION
Summer program registration opens Monday,
March 2 at 8:00am
Preview the summer program catalog for tons of classes, camps and events to keep
everyone enriched, engaged and energized this summer! When open, register
at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog or at City Hall.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Public Meetings
Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting changes or cancellations
are noted on the City's website https://www.mendota-heights.com/calendar. Please confirm
meeting dates & times prior to attending.
City Council March 4 (Wednesday), 7:00pm
Parks & Recreation Commission March 10, 6:30pm
City Council March 17, 7:00pm
Airport Relations Commission March 18, 6:00pm
Planning Commission March 24, 7:00pm
Events
Surplus Items Fire Sale Feb 29, 1:00-4:00pm @ Mendota Heights Fire Station
Extended absentee voting hours at City Hall
Feb 28: Until 4:30pm, Feb 29: 10:00am-3:00pm, March 2: Until 5:00pm
Election Day polling locations open March 3, 7:00am-8:00pm
Summer recreation program registration opens March 2, 8:00am
Resident Tree Sale March 11-May 8
Dakota County Fix-it Clinics March 21 & April 19
Spring Paper Shred Event (Free) April 18 @ West St. Paul Sports Complex
Earth & Arbor Day Event (Free) April 25 @ City Hall | Tree planting @ Hagstrom
King Park
Visit the Community Calendar: https://www.mendota-heights.com/calendar
Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota
1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850
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