2021 MH State of the City-- FinalMendota HeightsState of the City
presented by Mayor Stephanie Levine
May 18, 2021
Mendota HeightsState of the City
City Vision
Mendota Heights will be recognized as a high
quality, family oriented residential community,
with a spacious, natural feel and the amenities
of a city.
City Mission
To preserve and enhance the quality of life in
Mendota Heights by providing quality public
safety, infrastructure, and planning for orderly
and sustainable growth.
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population 11,289
# of households 4,764
20% <18 years old 26% 65+ years old
median age: 51 years
median income $121,214
average household size: 2.35
(median)taxable market value $438,000
2021 city budget $10.5 million maintained AAA bond rating
# of employees 49 Full-Time
thank you!
NEIL GARLOCK
thank you!
LIZ PETSCHEL
CITY COUNCIL
Ultan Duggan
Jay Miller
John Mazzitello
Joel Paper
ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Airport Relations Commission
👪👪
Jeff
Hamiel
Sally
LorberbaumCindy
Johnson
Jaffrey
Blanks
ELECTIONS
Administered 3 elections
•Presidential Primary State Primary General Election
Record Turnout in General Election Voting
•95.7% voter turnout rate
•75% of voters voted early/absentee
EMPLOYEES
New Additions
•Sheila Robertson, Administrative Support
•Eric Wagman, Police Officer
Retirements (Announced)
•Pam Deeb, Administrative Support
•Mark McNeill, City Administrator
COVID -19
Impact & City Response
COVID-19 IMPACT & CITY RESPONSE
We Worked Differently
COVID -19 IMPACT & CITY RESPONSE
Par 3 Community Golf Course
•Over 14,000 rounds played
•Rebranded the course
COVID -19 IMPACT & CITY RESPONSE
Fire Department
•Fire Station renovation
Police Department
•Space needs assessment underway
COVID -19 IMPACT & CITY RESPONSE
CARES Act Funding
•$858,276 in federal assistance
•Business Support Loans in partnership with
Dakota County CDA
•8 business = $10,000 each
City Waivers
•Alcohol license fees (4 months waived)
The American Rescue Plan
•$2.1 million anticipated
PROGRESS
PROGRESS
The Linden
•Developed by Grand Real Estate Advisors
•Mixed -use apartment building
•48 Luxury rental units for 55+
•Family friendly restaurant
Pilot Knob Business Center
•Developed by Endeavor Development
•Office/Warehouse (75,000sq.ft.)
•Tax Increment Financing Assistance
PROGRESS
ISD 197 –Building Improvements
•Henry Sibley High School Somerset Elementary Friendly Hills Middle School
2021-22
Strategic Priorities
2021-22 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Enhance City Governance and Services
Create a Vision for City Development and Redevelopment Areas
Conserve, Protect and Enhance Natural Resources
Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure and Assets
Encourage and Support Park Opportunities and Improvement
Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY
•Pollinator Friendly City
•Natural Resource Management Plan
•Phase 1 Complete Phase 2 Underway
•Minnesota GreenStep City
•Organics Collection Site
SUSTAINABILITY
Seasonal Maintenance Strategies
•Employee Training (Smart Salting)
•New Equipment with new technology
•Reduced salt usage on city roads
SUSTAINABILITY
Oheyawahe/Historic Pilot Knob
•Task Force created in 2020
•Grant Funding
•Minnesota Historical Society/Heritage Partnership Program
•Minnesota Natural and Scenic Grants Program
Mendota HeightsState of the City
THANK YOU!