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FRIDAY NEWS | May 28, 2021
THE LATEST
Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Packet Pickup
June 3 & 4 | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall
Register in person for the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Special Olympics
Minnesota. Those who are preregistered may also pick up their race packet and T-shirt.
Walk/Run
June 5 | 9 a.m. at Market Square Park
Participate in the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run to benefit Special Olympics of
Minnesota. Registration is $25 before June 5 or $30 on the day of the event. Register online
under Special Events or use the registration form. Registration forms are also available at
City Hall during business hours. View the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for this event.
Movie Night
June 4 | 8:30 p.m. at Mendakota Park
Bring a blanket, chairs, and your favorite snacks, and
watch Tom and Jerry under the stars (rated PG). This is a
free community event - no registration required.
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Mosquito Control in Mendota Heights
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) trucks, helicopters, and staff will be out in
neighborhoods and parks this summer working to reduce mosquito-borne disease and
annoyance in an environmentally-sensitive manner. MMCD field staff will be monitoring and
treating wetlands that breed mosquitoes. With many people still working from home during
the weekday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents may notice MMCD activities in
local neighborhoods and parks.
At times MMCD employees may need to cross private property for access to check and
treat areas for mosquito larvae. MMCD management asks the community to please stay
several feet away from field staff and ensure children and pets are kept at a distance. If you
have questions about mosquito control activities or concerns about an employee, please
call MMCD at 651-645-9149 or visit MMCD.org.
LEARN MORE.
COVID-19 information
Get your shot and claim a prize!
The first 100,000 Minnesotans, ages 12 and older, who get their first COVID-19 vaccine
between May 27 through June 30 will be eligible for a special reward.
Find a vaccination location
All Minnesotans 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive a free vaccination. Walk-
ins for Minnesotans age 12 to 17 are possible at any state community vaccination sites that
are administering the Pfizer vaccine.
State of Minnesota COVID-19 vaccination webpage.
Minnesota Department of Health vaccination webpage.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds offering Johnson and Johnson, single-dose walk-ups
through June 8
Find a free community testing event
The Minnesota Department of Health continues to host both saliva and nasal swab testing
events throughout Minnesota. Tests are free and insurance is not required.
Speed limit change on section of Dodd Road
Effective May 25, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has changed the
speed limit for a section of Dodd Road, from Smith to Ivy Hill Drive, from a 30 MPH zone to
a 35 MPH zone. The speed limit in front of Somerset Elementary remains at 35 MPH, with a
school zone speed limit of 25 MPH when children are present.
Recent highlights
The annual Parks Celebration community event scheduled to take place on June 5
has been moved to the weekend of August 13 through August 15. Planning is
currently underway with details to-be-announced.
Watch a replay of the Mendota Heights 2020 State of the City Address presented by
Mayor Levine.
If you're having difficulty affording Internet service, the Emergency Broadband Benefit
program may be able to help.
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Has COVID-19 made it hard to you to pay your rent? Visit RentHelpMN to see if you
are eligible for emergency rental assistance.
RECYCLING
Upcoming recycling events
Boat Wrap Recycling
Through June 15
Drop off boat wrap at Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine in
Rosemount during regular business hours. Call 651-322-
4420 before dropping off. The type of plastic used to wrap
boats requires special handling and cannot be placed with
regular home recycling. Remove all straps, cords, rocks and
gravel. Transhield covers and fabric liners, including plastic
wrap with fabric, are not accepted.
Community Paper Shred Event
June 26 | 10am - 1pm at Wakota Federal Credit Union, South St. Paul
South St. Paul Compost Site is open
Take home FREE compost for your garden.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Planting trees and learning about recycling to help
our community
On Wednesday, May 26, members of Girl Scout Troop #57885 planted four new trees in
Wentworth Park while earning their Outdoor Journey Badge. They also made their own non-
toxic multipurpose cleaners with items provided by Dakota County. The Girl Scouts also
learned about recycling, participated in a recycling sorting game, and took home a non-toxic
cleaner recipe guide. The trees planted in the park will help replace trees removed due to
Emerald Ash Borer.
Attend the Lower Mississippi River Watershed
Management Organization's virtual kickoff meeting
Wednesday, June 9 | 6-7 p.m. via Zoom
The public is invited to the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization
(LMRWMO) Watershed Management Plan kickoff meeting. The LMRWMO is a public
organization with a City appointed Board of Managers, tasked with protecting and managing
local water resources within portions of the Cities of Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota
Heights, St. Paul, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul. The LMRWMO Board of Managers is
in the process of updating its Watershed Management Plan, which will guide LMRWMO
activities for the next 10-years.
Consistent with Minnesota Rules 8410.0045, the LMRWMO Managers are hosting a virtual
initial planning (public kickoff) meeting to receive, review, and discuss input on watershed
issues that should be addressed in the Plan update process.
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At the kickoff meeting, the LMRWMO administrator and engineer will present information
about the organization, the Plan update process, and the results of stakeholder
engagement activities performed to date. The presentation will be followed by a discussion
period during which attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts on water and natural
resource management priorities.
A brief online survey is currently available to gather additional public input. Please consider
attending the public kickoff meeting and sharing your thoughts with the LMRWMO
Managers.
Link to join the meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 985 5309 2996, Passcode: 235014
Call-in Number: +1 651 372 8299
Pollinator plugs and shrubs planted
On May 22, Great River Greening hosted a native pollinator shrub and native plug planting
event at Valley Park. The planting project continues the restoration work being done to
create nine acres of pollinator resources and habitat throughout the Xcel Energy corridor in
Valley Park. The project is part of the larger Metro Big Rivers Phase 8 plan, which focuses
on protecting and improving habitats that are needed by wildlife Species in Greatest
Conservation Need (SGCN). The project is a partnership between the City, Great River
Greening, and Xcel Energy, and is funded through the Clean Water Land and Legacy
Amendment. Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated in the planting!
Recent highlights
Treatment of Curly Leaf Pondweed, an invasive aquatic plant, at Rogers Lake.
Blooming now is Garlic Mustard; learn how to identify and control this highly invasive
plant.
Learn how you can create beautiful raingardens, native gardens, and shoreline
stabilizations and receive grant assistance for your project through the Landscaping
for Clean Water Program.
Dakota County is looking for volunteers for the Wetland Health Evaluation Program.
Learn more and sign up at mnwhep.org.
Dakota County is seeking volunteers to become aquatic invasive species (AIS)
detectors; course registration is open and scholarships may be available.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 5/21/21 - 5/27/21 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
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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
Permit requests open for field and facility rentals
Due June 1 for first consideration on events August through November
Permit requests for field and facility reservations at Mendota Heights parks, for events
taking place August through November of this year, are due on June 1, 2021, for first
consideration. Reservations received after the deadline will be handled on a first-come, first
serve basis. For more information and to download forms visit mendota-
heights.com/parksrecreation.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
City Hall and Public Works will be closed on Monday, May 31 in honor of Memorial
Day.
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. City Council, Planning Commission,
and Parks & Recreation Commission meetings are broadcasted 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 | June 1, 6:00 p.m.
City Council & Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Work Session | June 2,
3:15 p.m. at the Mendota Heights Fire Station
Airport Relations Commission Work Session | June 3, 6:00 p.m.
City Council & Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Work Session | June 8,
3:15 p.m. at the Mendota Heights Fire Station
City Council Work Session | June 9, 1:30 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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