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FRIDAY NEWS | March 12, 2021
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It's a great weekend to get out and golf
The Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course is opening this weekend for the
season! Get back into the swing of things and enjoy an Early Birdie Special. The course is
currently walking-only, and the Clubhouse will be open with masks required. Concessions
are not yet available, so bring your own beverages and snacks if desired.
While the City hopes to keep the course open this spring, it depends on weather conditions.
Call to schedule a tee time and check for the most current information at 651-454-9822.
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Spring Tree Sale underway
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 supply and several varieties
are already sold out.
While supplies last, limited inventory remains of:
Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladu dioicus)
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
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 at: treetrust.org/get-a-tree/mendotaheights
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.
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 Instructor | Must be 18 years of age or older
mendota-heights.com/employment
Recent highlights
The City Council recently approved moving forward with participation in the
Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. This award-winning program supports and
enables communities to move at their own pace towards sustainability best practices
and quality-of-life improvements.
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.
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.
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
Do you know where to recycle plastic bags?
Plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes yet they may live forever in a landfill.
Give them a second life by dropping them off at one of the 28 grocery stores and retailers
that accept them. Find a free drop-off location by typing plastic bags & stretchy film in the
search box of Dakota County's Recycling Guide.
Become a Dakota County Master Recycler/Composter
Class begins Thursday, April 15
Meet others who are excited about waste reduction and have the chance to inspire others to
help reduce waste in Dakota County. Over a six-week period with one class each week,
participants hear presentations from local and regional experts on waste reduction,
recycling, composting and solid waste and go on field trips to relevant sites (field trips to be
scheduled when safe to do so). The class will be in person with a class size up to 15, with
safety protocols in place.
Thursdays, April 15–May 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Cost: $30 fee covers course materials and field trip transportation.
Learn more & register
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.
Upcoming recycling education & events
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
South St. Paul Compost Site
Plans to open for the season Friday, April 9
Paper Shred Event (Free)
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.–noon | West St. Paul Sports Complex
Curbside Appliance Pickup Event (Fee)
Monday, May 3 | Reservations open in April and are required
Recent highlights
The City will not be hosting a Spring Clean-Up event this year; learn ways that you
can conduct your own environmentally-friendly spring cleaning.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Photo by Josef Gorres, University of Vermont
Help prevent the spread of jumping worms
Jumping worms (Amynthas species), are non-native species of earthworms that live and
feed in the leaf litter layer just above the soil surface and within the top few inches. They are
called jumping worms, because they move like a snake and sometimes appear to be
jumping. Jumping worms dramatically damage soils by feeding on and stripping vital
nutrients from the topsoil. This in turn kills plants and increases erosion. Garden, landscape,
and native vegetation may be killed or have difficulty growing. Their feeding techniques
leave a unique texture behind similar to coffee grounds. Jumping worms can survive in a
variety of conditions, including cold climates.
What you can do:
Don’t buy worms advertised as jumping worms, snake worms, Alabama jumpers or
crazy worms.
Dispose of unwanted bait worms in the trash. Never release any bait into the
environment.
Be on the lookout for jumping worms in soil, potted plants, mulch, or compost.
Do not transport soil, including transplanted or ‘plant swap’ plants.
If you purchase worms for composting, know how to identify the species you are
buying. Follow Great Lakes Worm Watch’s ABC’s of composting with earthworms
safely.
Remove and clean soil and vegetation from gear, tools, animals, boots, pets, and
vehicles, before entering and after leaving parks and recreation sites. Stay on
designated trails and roads.
View the video Invasive jumping worms: Impacts and prevention
If you are unable to do the work of removal yourself, there are native restoration companies
that perform removal and treatment as well.
For more information: MN DNR: Invasive Terrestrial Animals or Contact: Krista Spreiter,
Natural Resources Technician at: 651-255-1123 or by Email: kristas@mendota-
heights.com.
LMRWMO seeking public input
The Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization is updating its
Watershed Management Plan and needs your help! Complete the survey by clicking the
image above, or visit dakotacountyswcd.org/watersheds/lowermisswmo/index.html to learn
more.
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.
Blue Thumb workshops for your yard
Registration open
Do you like spending time in your yard? Learn how to make your outdoors more beautiful
and more environmentally friendly. Come to a Blue Thumb workshop to learn DIY ideas for
projects that strengthen your yard, help protect nearby lakes and streams and create habitat
for bees and butterflies.
The actions you take in your yard can make it more resilient to extreme weather events like
severe heat and heavy downpours. What you plant and where you plant can provide shade
and cool things off around your home. Raingardens and other green stormwater practices
will soak in rainwater, reducing runoff into storm sewers that empty polluted water into our
lakes and streams. Your planting choices can also make a big difference for the creatures
who live there. A resilient yard is full of life, providing habitat for pollinators and other
wildlife. Learn more by attending a virtual workshop! And if you can’t attend your workshop,
it will be recorded so that you can watch later at your convenience.
Planting for Pollinators Workshop
Thursday, April 22, 6-7:30 p.m. | $15
This workshop includes information from the
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’
Lawns to Legumes program, which helps residents
create pollinator-friendly landscapes in their yard.
Learn about pollinator health, and how you can help
bees and butterflies by installing pocket plantings,
trees and shrubs, bee lawns, pollinator meadows,
and more.
Register at bluethumb.org/events
Bee Lawn Workshop
Thursday, May 6, 6-7:30 p.m. | $15
Learn how to create a bee lawn! Bee expert and
Metro Blooms landcare professional James Wolfin
explains the steps for turning your turfgrass lawn into
a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. Flowering bee lawns
protect bees and butterflies, improve water quality,
and create a healthier environment.
Register at bluethumb.org/events
Compost bins & rain barrels sold out
The Recycling Association of Minnesota’s annual spring sale for the City of Mendota
Heights location sold out of both rain barrels and compost bins quickly. Due to high
demand, the City and Dakota County are checking into offering another promotion in early
summer.
Recent highlights
Restoration is underway at two of the City's stormwater ponds; steps you can take to
improve surface water quality.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Spring ahead on safety and change
batteries this weekend
A reminder that as you change clocks this weekend, change the
batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and be
sure to test them on a monthly basis.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 3/5/21 - 3/11/21 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
Programs are filling fast
Browse the 2021 Summer Recreation Catalog available through the Parks & Recreation
webpage. You can also filter programs online and register now
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
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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.
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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 Special Meeting (Closed Session) | March 16, 5:00 p.m.
City Council | March 16, 6:00 p.m.
Airport Relations Commission | March 17, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission | March 23, 7:00 p.m.
City Council | April 6, 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
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