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2020-04-24 Friday News0 Receive Updates Enter Email Address Go Friday News 4/24/20 City of Mendota Heights sent this bulletin at 04/24/2020 03:25 PM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FRIDAY NEWS | April 24, 2020 THE LATEST Par 3 Golf Course opens Monday, April 27 Reservations are required – call 651-454-9822 and leave a message to reserve a tee time. Players will enjoy healthy exercise as the course is walking only (electric cart, pull cart, and club rentals are not available). The Clubhouse will be staffed but closed to the public. Rates are the same as last season. To provide a safe environment for all, there are additional rules for play. Please review these prior to arriving. We look forward to the start of another fun (though unusual) season! Continue to stay at home Minnesota’s stay-at-home order currently runs through May 4. For questions on what's open and closed, what you can and shouldn't do, and more visit https://mn.gov/covid19/. Update on City Events & Summer Programs In response to COVID-19 and in order to keep residents and staff safe, at its April 21 meeting the City Council announced a policy related to City-sponsored events and recreation. Unless otherwise specified, all city events and recreation programs are cancelled until July 6. This includes summer recreation programs (field trips, camps, classes, leagues), the June Concert Series at Mendakota Park, and the annual Parks Celebration and July 4 fireworks display. The Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Minnesota Special Olympics has been rescheduled for July 11. The City has received several inquiries into use of recreational fields for this summer. At this point, the City is not accepting any field reservations. Pending any announcements by Governor Walz that would modify the ability to safely offer youth or adult sports leagues, it will take 2 weeks from that point to properly prepare fields for use. Link to the full announcement: City Event and Recreation Announcement From the Mayor and City Council of Mendota Heights Dakota County accepting personal protective equipment donations Dakota County residents and businesses can continue helping first responders and medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating personal protection equipment including: Protective face wear (N95, ear loop, surgical and cloth masks) Gowns (isolation and protective) Gloves (nitrile, sterile and surgical) Eye protection (face shields and goggles) Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes (any size) Materials for masks: Cotton or flannel (cut into 7-by-9 inch pieces, if possible) Elastic — 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch All items should be in their original boxes and packaging. Materials in open containers cannot be accepted due to sanitary purposes. Homemade cloth masks are accepted and do not need to be individually wrapped. Donations will be accepted: Thursdays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Dropoff location will be in the rear of the building. Help will be available to unload donations if assistance is needed. Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. near the entrance at all Dakota County Library locations. Place items in the bin labeled PPE Donations. There will be drop-off bins available for the public to load their items without any direct contact with others. Specific donation offers for items not listed can be emailed to dceoclogs@co.dakota.mn.us Homemade Mask Drive this Saturday As part of a statewide drive, homemade masks will be collected at the Mendota Heights Fire Station on Saturday, April 25. Masks can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2121 Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. The masks will be distributed to local group living facilities for their employees and residents to wear. More information, guidelines, and patterns for making masks can be found at https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/volunteer/masks.jsp. Answers to frequently asked questions Pay sewer/water bills using the outdoor drop box Sewer/water payments can be put in the secured brown utility drop box in the circular driveway at City Hall. The box will be checked daily during the week. Apply for permits via email, mail or vestibule drop box Building, HVAC and plumbing permits are being processed once a week on Tuesdays. Permit applications are available on the City website. If a sewer permit is required, please call City Hall and leave a message, and a permit application will be emailed to you as soon as possible. Two or three-page plumbing, building, sewer, and heating permit applications can be emailed to permits@mendota-heights.com or mailed to City Hall at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118. Permit applications can also be left in the plastic drop box located inside of the front entryway. This vestibule drop box is available during normal City Hall hours—7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, M-Th, and 7:00 to 11:30 AM on Fridays. Please anticipate some delay in response as staff is working from home and in-reserve, and thank you for your patience. To reach the Building Official or schedule a building inspection Contact: Mike Andrejka, Building Official, 612-597-9667 Small business and nonprofit resources U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resources: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options Open to Business is ready to help The Open to Business (OTB) team is ready to discuss your business concerns from COVID-19 related to funding needs, cash flow, and next steps for keeping your business open. OTB is a partnership between the City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD). For more information, please contact MCCD Business Advisor Karen Schaffhausen, at 612-706-3926 or kschaffhausen@mccdmn.org or visit www.opentobusinessmn.org. Free meals for children With school closings, several local restaurants and school districts have offered to provide free lunches for children and students in need. Use this interactive map to locate a provider near you. The 2020 Census is waiting for your response Phone: 844-330-2020 | Online: https://my2020census.gov/ Census job applications are still being accepted although field operations are temporarily suspended. Pay starts at $22/hour in Dakota County NATURAL RESOURCES Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day while staying safe at home April 22 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and today is Arbor Day! The City’s Earth and Arbor Day event has been cancelled, as many celebrations and events surrounding these days have. However, there are still plenty of things you can do to celebrate, while staying home and maintaining social distancing. Here are a few ideas: Take the entire family on a walk around your neighborhood or favorite park, picking up trash and recyclables along the way. Pick a location near or around water bodies for an extra bonus! Plant a native garden filled with native plants and flowers. Pick pollinator-favorites such as asters, coneflower, and milkweed species. You can even apply for a Lawns to Legumes grant to help pay for the cost of installation. Visit https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l for more information. Apply by June 2. Adopt a Drain! Adopt-a-Drain is an easy and simple program to become a part of, and it only requires 15 minutes, twice a month, to help keep trash, sediment, leaves and other pollutants out of our surface waters. For more information, visit: https://adopt-a-drain.org/ Make native ‘seed bombs’ using soil and native plant and wildflower seeds. Then plant them in your yard. This is a great project for kids, and you can order kits online or DIY. Click on this link to see how 18 of your fellow tree-huggers are embracing the day and making Minnesota a bit more green, a bit more Minnesota. And then, go out and plant prune protect or preserve a tree plant, prune, protect, or preserve a tree. And of course, plant a tree! Remember to pick the right tree for the right place, considering light and moisture needs, and follow proper tree planting guidelines: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/ Happy Arbor Day! Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops go virtual Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Landscaping for Clean Water program has made the decision to cancel all in-person classes in 2020 due to Covid-19. Instead, all programming will be offered using pre-recorded presentations, using Google Drive. SWCD staff will still be available via phone and email to answer any questions participants may have. Design workshop participants will also have the option to sign up for a one-on-one virtual garden consultation with SWCD staff via Zoom. Learn more & reigster: http://www.dakotaswcd.org/cleanwater_form.html Recent highlights Emerald Ash Borer discount treatment program available for Mendota Heights residents Apply for a grant to create pollinator-friendly landscaping features through the Lawns to Legumes Program Spring guide to native plant sales and landscaping information Prune trees BEFORE spring arrives to prevent disease MnDOT stormwater repairs at Valley Park RECYCLING Recycle appliances with ease - call for a reservation today Accepted: air conditioners, dishwashers, dryers, dehumidifiers, disposals, furnaces, humidifiers, microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, trash compactors, washers, water heaters, and water softeners. Appliances must be in a square (non-compacted) condition and free of food, debris or other foreign material. J.R. Advanced Recyclers has the right to refuse any appliance. For unusual appliances inquire with the recycler regarding acceptance. Appliances will be picked up on Monday, May 11 between 8am and noon. Cost: $25 first appliance, $10 each additional appliance. Reservation required by May 8: J.R.'s Advanced Recyclers 651-454-9215. Compost Site opens Saturday, April 25 South St. Paul's Compost Site will be opening Saturday and accepting leaves/garden waste for FREE through May 31: https://www.southstpaul.org/208/Yard-Waste-Compost-Site. The Site will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Purchase a compost bin or rain barrel at a discounted rate while supplies last Help your yard and save money through the annual Recycling Association of Minnesota compost bin and rain barrel sale. While supplies last, Dakota County residents get 30 percent off when they order online at www.recycleminnesota.org by applying the promo code Dakota. Pre-ordered bins and barrels can be picked up at any of the distribution events in the metro area. Free online class through Dakota County Lazy Guide to Composting Thursday, April 30, 7–8 p.m. Register now. POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Just the Facts Incident reports 4/17/20 - 4/23/20 Sign up for emergency notifications The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) at https://www.mn- dcc.org/community-notification/. For immediate public safety response and non- emergency police assistance call 9-1-1 The Police Department will also continue to process requests for police reports, gun permits, etc. Link to the forms under Public Resources at https://www.mendota- heights.com/police. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to pdrecords@mendota-heights.com. PARKS & RECREATION Stay active at home through fitness & fun Enjoy a new experience in recreation called Rec-at-Home! Watch for daily activities posted on Park & Rec's Facebook page and the City's website. Check out activities from this past week: Learn to juggle Happiness "rocks" Learn how to recycle with a fun online game Mendota Heights street name word search challenge COMMUNITY CALENDAR Public Meetings Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website https://www.mendota- heights.com/calendar. Planning Commission Meeting April 28, 7:00pm This meeting will be conducted by teleconference. Visit the City website for details on how to provide public comment or monitor this meeting. City Council Meeting May 5, 5:00pm This meeting will be conducted by teleconference. Visit the City website for details on how to provide public comment or monitor this meeting. City Business Hours All city facilities are currently closed to the public, including City Hall, the Police Department lobby, the Public Works Maintenance Facility, and the Par 3 golf course (through April 26). Essential city business can still be conducted via phone or email during regular business hours. A brown drop box in the main level driveway “island” is available for sewer/water utility payments, and that is checked regularly, M-F. For other city business, including the dropping off of building permit applications, there is a plastic drop box located inside of the front entryway. This vestibule drop box is available during normal City Hall hours—7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, M-Th, and 7:00 to 11:30 AM on Fridays. Please anticipate there may be a delay in response as staff is working from home or in-reserve. City Hall Business Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-4:30pm | Friday 7:00-11:30am Police Department Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm City Hall Contact Information Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Phone: 651-452-1850 Stay Connected with the City of Mendota Heights: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions | Help | Unsubscribe from all Topics Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help