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2021-03-05 Friday NewsFriday News 3/5/21 City of Mendota Heights sent this bulletin at 03/05/2021 01:37 PM CST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FRIDAY NEWS | March 5, 2021 THE LATEST Spring Tree Sale to begin Order online beginning next Friday, March 12 Mendota Heights is again offering its annual Spring Tree Sale. Residents can purchase shade trees at a discounted cost to plant on their property. Limit two trees per address available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a limited amount of tree species and inventory. Choices for this year include: Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana) Dakota Pinnacle Birch (Betula platyphylla 'Fargo') Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladu dioicus) Prairie Fire Crabapple (Malus 'Prairie Fire') Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) Residents can order trees online beginning Friday, March 12. Trees need to be picked up Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mendota Heights Public Works Facility, 2431 Lexington Avenue South. Cost: $50/Tree Order beginning March 12: treetrust.org/get-a-tree/mendotaheights Mendota Heights to become a Minnesota GreenStep City At its meeting on March 2, the City Council unanimously approved moving forward with participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. GreenStep Cities is an award- winning, free, and voluntary program in existence for over ten years that supports and enables communities to move at their own pace towards sustainability best practices and quality-of-life improvements. Mendota Heights will be joining 141 other participating Minnesota cities. The program offers 29 optional best practices, each of which break down into specific action steps, in five key areas of: Buildings and lighting Land use Transportation E i t l t Subscribe to updates from City of Mendota Heights Email Address Subscribe Share Bulletin Environmental management Economic and community development As a Minnesota GreenStep City, Mendota Heights will be recognized for best-practice actions previously completed, it may be eligible for financial support to create and strengthen green initiatives within the city, and it will be able to select its own pathway and pace for continuous improvement. Watch for developments related to the program and learn more about GreenStep Cities at greenstep.pca.state.mn.us. COVID-19 vaccine information Sign up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector to help find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. By completing a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine, connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment; and notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area. Links to additional vaccine information: State of Minnesota COVID-19 Response vaccination webpage. Minnesota Department of Health vaccination webpage. Find a free COVID-19 community testing event The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting both saliva and nasal swab testing events throughout Minnesota. Tests are free and insurance is not required. Visit mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/index.jsp for more information. Learn more about the COVIDaware MN app You can help protect your community and add your phone to the fight against COVID-19 today! It’s free. It’s anonymous. It helps slow the spread of the coronavirus in our communities. Visit covidawaremn.com for more information. Canoe rack permit applications The City of Mendota Heights offers rack rental at Rogers Lake to store canoes and kayaks from April through November; the permit cost is $75. Those interested must complete and submit a yearly Canoe Rack Permit Request Application. There are only two racks remaining at this writing, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Canoe Rack Rental Policy Canoe Rack Permit Request Application Ca oe ac e t equest pp cat o Accepting applications for Police Officer position The City of Mendota Heights is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Successful candidates must have an Associate's degree in law enforcement or related field, and be licensed by the P.O.S.T. Board or eligible for licensing by April 1, 2021. Candidates must be committed to community policing and be team oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Other requirements include a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, and a physical examination including drug testing. Starting salary is $5,538-$6,335 per month (DOQ), plus excellent benefits including educational incentives. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, city employment application and application supplement by 4:30 pm on March 23, 2021. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline for consideration. Link to application materials here. The City of Mendota Heights is accepting applications for the following summer seasonal positions: Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Workers | Must be 18 years of age or older Tennis Instructor | Must be 18 years of age or older Tennis Assistant | Must be 16 years of age or older Golf Assistant | Must be 16 years of age or older Golf Instructor | Must be 18 years of age or older Golf Course Maintenance Worker | Must be 18 years of age or older mendota-heights.com/employment Recent highlights At its meeting on Feb 16 the City Council outlined its goals and objectives for the next two years; view the five priority areas and draft of action items as proposed to Council. Action items will be brought back to Council at a later date for review and approval. Town Square TV/NDC4 are currently seeking Independent Contractor camera operators to produce live coverage. Learn more at townsquare.tv/producer-search. The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking input on the results of a national Neighborhood Environmental Survey showing an increase in airplane noise annoyance at lower noise levels; link here to the survey and comment by March 15, 2021. BUSINESS RESOURCES Small business opportunities Apply for Business Boot Camp (Free) Business Boot Camp is a new program of Open to Business designed to provide support and in-depth assistance specifically for existing businesses. Over the course of four weeks, participants will engage in a multi-session curriculum tailored to their business needs and goals. Working with a team of advisors, participants will dedicate focused time to set strategic objectives, think critically, and develop strategies relevant to their unique situation. Boot Camp graduates will finish the program with a custom work plan and actionable steps to take to reach their goals. Interested businesses can apply at surveymonkey.com/r/2PBB8ZB. Funding Your Business Webinar (Free) | March 9, 2-3:30 p.m. In partnership with the Dakota County Library System, Open to Business is offering a free webinar on Funding Your Business that covers an overview of funding support for small businesses including grants, loans, and COVID-specific relief. Direct Registration Link: dakotacountylibrary.libcal.com/event/7356509 Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/247719586902637 New to Open to Business? Open to Business is a program of the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers which provides free and confidential business advice, resources, and access to capital for startup and existing businesses in the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Contact info@mccdmn.org or visit opentobusinessmn.org to connect with a Business Advisor and learn more. RECYCLING No Spring Clean-Up event this year The City will not be offering a clean-up event for residents this spring. With this in mind, below are tips for residents on how to conduct your own spring cleaning in an environmentally-friendly way: Use the Dakota County's Recycling Guide to search by the item you would like to dispose of. The Recycling Guide will help you find resources to sell, donate, or throw away an item. Take advantage of free Dakota County Fix-It Clinics to repair, rather than throw away, items. Use The Recycling Zone in Eagan to dispose of items such as household chemicals and hazardous waste, electronics, small household appliances, and recyclables. Many items are accepted for free. They also accept TVs and monitors for a $10 recycling fee, and tires vary by size starting at $5. Recycle confidential papers for free at the Paper Shred event on April 10. Save the date for a Curbside Appliance Pickup event on May 3. Reservations for this event will open in April. Save the date for a free Tire Collection event to take place on July 11. Call your household waste management provider if you have a specific/large trash item that you would like to dispose of. March Food Campaign Neighbors, Inc.'s March FoodShare Campaign will run from March 1 through April 11 this year. Some requested items are: soup, canned fruit, canned meat and canned vegetables. Items may be conveniently donated in the collection barrel at City Hall during business hours, and monetary donations are accepted at www.neighborsmn.org. Food shelves from across the state engage in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign friendly competition to see who can raise the most pounds of food and/or monetary donations. Donations can go even further in March thanks to additional grant money allocated based on competition ranking. The March Campaign helps stock food shelves statewide. Mark your calendars The South Saint Paul compost site is scheduled to open for the season on April 9. p p p Upcoming recycling education & events Dakota County Living Green: Vermiculture (via Zoom - fee) Wednesday, Mar. 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m., registration required Dakota County Virtual Fix-It Clinic (Free) Sunday, Mar. 21, 10 a.m.–noon Year Round Composting (online through Community Education - fee) Thursday, Mar. 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m., registration required Paper Shred Event (Free) Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.–noon | West St. Paul Sports Complex NATURAL RESOURCES Landscaping for Clean Water Program Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District will again be offering their Landscaping for Clean Water Program, through their partnership with the City of Mendota Heights and other partners. The program offers three classes: Introduction to Clean Water, Design Course, and Maintenance Workshop. Through these classes and workshops, you’ll learn about Minnesota’s natural resources and how what we do in our yards can improve our surface water, ground water, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources. Residents can also apply for a $250 cost share grant to help with project installation expenses. Learn more and register: dakotaswcd.org/services/landscaping-for-clean-water. Compost bins still available for City of Mendota Heights location The Recycling Association of Minnesota’s annual spring sale is underway, and rain barrels for the City of Mendota Heights have already sold out. There is still a limited supply of City of Mendota Heights compost bins available while supplies last. Dakota County residents receive a 30-percent discount when ordering a compost bin using the promo code Dakota. Find product details and place orders at recycleminnesota.org/work/compost-bins-rain- barrels. Proof of residency is required at time of pickup for all promo code orders. Home Composter Compost Bin: $66 + tax ($46.20 + tax with discount code) Pre-ordered bins and barrels can be picked up at the City of Mendota Heights Public Works on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m.to noon or at any one of other distribution events in the metro area. Due to a high demand for rain barrels, the City is checking into offering another promotion later this spring. Learn how to compost at home and the advantages of rain barrels. Recent highlights The City is currently updating its Natural Resources Management Plan with a Phase 1 Draft available to review. The plan will serve as a tool to help guide the City in making decisions and taking actions to conserve and manage its natural resources. Restoration is underway at two of the City's stormwater ponds; steps you can take to improve surface water quality. Smart salting to protect our surface waters. POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Just the Facts Incident reports 2/26/21 - 3/4/21 Previous Just the Facts publications are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City's website. Sign up for emergency alerts The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) at mn-dcc.org/community-notification/. Stay in touch through Nextdoor The MHPD has expanded their social media channels to include Nextdoor. Learn more and sign up at nextdoor.com. 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 mendota-heights.com/police. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to pdrecords@mendota-heights.com. PARKS & RECREATION Browse the summer recreation catalog Registration opens Tuesday, March 9 See what's coming up for spring and summer fun by browsing the 2021 Summer Recreation Catalog available through the Parks & Recreation webpage. You can also filter programs online and register (when open) at secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights- mn/catalog. Please note that programs may change at any time in response to public health guidance and regulations. Adult Softball League registration open Registration is now open for the Mendota Heights Adult Softball League. There are open spots for the Women's Tuesday Night League and Tuesday and Thursday Men's League. All leagues play "D Level" softball. If you are interested in registering a team, please contact Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence, meredithl@mendota-heights.com. NEW - Subscribe to Par 3 golf news Stay in touch with the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf and Footgolf Course by subscribing to News from the Nine, conveniently delivered to your email inbox. Stay connected with course opening and closing notifications; course conditions; registration information for lessons, leagues, tournaments; special event information; playing tips; promotions; and more. Subscribe at mendota-heights.com/par3 or click on Manage Subscriptions under Subscriber Services below. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Public Meetings Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website mendota- heights.com/calendar. Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting attendees should adhere to the posted City Hall safety guidelines and be aware that capacity in the City Council Chambers will be limited. As much as possible, the community is encouraged to watch City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission meetings live on Cable Channel 18, online at townsquare.tv/webstreaming (available live or for replay), or through dial-in when offered. Select Airport Relations Commission meetings are broadcast on Cable Channel 19. Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings for updates. City Council Work Session | March 8, 6:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission | March 9, 6:30 p.m. City Council | March 16, 6:00 p.m. Airport Relations Commission | March 17, 6:00 p.m. City Business Hours City Hall: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Friday 7-11:30 a.m. Police Department: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Public Works Building: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 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