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FRIDAY NEWS | July 16, 2021
THE LATEST
Take the Mayor's Challenge to participate in
organics drop-off recycling!
New site now open at Mendakota Park
Residents can now bring organics collected at home, such as food scraps and paper
towels, to Mendakota Park's drop-off for free. With the addition of this convenient location, if
you haven't yet signed up for the Dakota County Organics Drop-off Program now is the
perfect time! Take part in the Mayor's Challenge and sign up by July 31. Join 547 other
Mendota Heights households that are already participating, with the goal of expanding to
750 households by July 31!
All registered participants receive free compostable bags to use at home and helpful tips. To
sign up, visit dakotacounty.us and search organics, call 952-891-7557, or
email organics@co.dakota.mn.us. You can also stop by the Open House at Mendakota
Park on Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see the new drop-off site, learn about the
program, and sign up in person.
Unlike backyard composting, all food scraps, including meat, bones and dairy products, are
accepted. The Mulch Store, a commercial compost facility, processes the materials at
higher temperatures to kill bacteria and turn them into nutrient-rich compost.
Since opening the first organic drop-off site in 2016, more than 6,000 Dakota County
households have registered for the program. Across the five current locations, more than
10,000 pounds of food scraps are kept out of the landfill each week.
Reducing water use can help with dry conditions
Mendota Heights customers buy their water from St. Paul Regional Water Services
(SPRWS). The City was made aware this week that SPRWS is monitoring Mississippi River
volume to determine if further conservation actions are needed to maintain a necessary
level. The vast majority of SPRWS water comes from the Mississippi River rather than
wells. While there is no immediate issue with water supply, residents should consider
proactively reducing lawn sprinkling and consider other measures to conserve household
water use.
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Partial closure on Dodd Road
As part of an Xcel Energy gas project, a portion of Dodd Road, between Highway 62 and
Ridge Place, was closed on July 12. This closure is expected to last from four to six weeks.
Please use the designated detours during this time. The through-traffic detour will be
Wentworth Avenue, and local-traffic detour Marie Avenue.
Seeking sponsors for Parks Celebration
The City is seeking business and organization sponsors for the 34th annual Mendota
Heights Parks Celebration. The celebration returns August 13-15 and will be an extra
special one, with more events for the community to reconnect after having to cancel last
year's event.
Donations help provide live entertainment; festival activities such as a petting zoo,
inflatables, a rock climbing wall; and new this year a pickleball tournament, a morning coffee
connection, and community bike ride.
Sponsors donating $500 or more can host a booth with an activity at the traditional Parks
Celebration event at Mendakota Park on Saturday. Note that sponsorship for the
Community Coffee Connection taking place at City Hall on Saturday morning is now
full.
A variety of sponsorship levels are available to select from. See the sponsorship kit for more
information. The deadline to sponsor is July 30. Thank you for your consideration!
Register to host by July 30
Night to Unite will take place on Tuesday, August 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event brings
together neighbors and local public safety to help prevent crime. Neighborhoods are invited
to host parties such as potlucks, cookouts, and ice cream socials to help build community
and meet new friends. Mendota Heights Public Safety will stop by registered parties with
their emergency vehicles to check out, visit with neighbors, and answer any questions you
may have. Those interested in hosting a party must register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 30.
Night to Unite 2021 Registration Form
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COVID-19 information
Walk-ins for Minnesotans age 12 to 17 are possible at any state community
vaccination sites that are administering the Pfizer vaccine.
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.
Recent highlights
The City Council approved an Ordinance updating the City Code to allow peddlers
and solicitors to go door to door, and to allow transient merchants in our city.
Residents not wanting this activity must print and display a "No Solicitors" sign
available on the City website, or pick one up at City Hall during business hours.
RECYCLING
Tire recycling "recap"
The tire recycling event on July 11 was a success! Thank you to residents who participated
and to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District for assisting with this event. There were
170 tires collected for recycling.
If you missed this event, The Recycling Zone in Eagan accepts tires for a fee.
Plastic Free July
Have you heard of Plastic Free July? It is a global initiative during the month of July to stop
using disposable plastic, and to start making healthier, more sustainable choices in your life.
More than a million people took place in last year’s challenge! If you are interested in
making some healthier swaps this July, view this short list to get your feet wet. For more
information or to sign up for the full challenge, visit plasticfreejuly.org.
Upcoming events
Organics Drop-Off Program Open House
July 17 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mendakota Park
Dakota County Curbside Mattress & Box Spring Recycling
Through Sept 6 | Special rate for Dakota County residents
City of Mendota Heights Mattress & Box Spring Collection
Sept 11 | Mendakota Park
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South St. Paul Compost Site is open
Take home FREE compost for your garden.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Recent highlights
Learn how to identify and control poison hemlock, a non-native, invasive plant.
Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) volunteer needed for Lemay Lake.
What can I do to rid my pond or lake of green algae?
A citywide discount is available for Mendota Heights homeowners to treat ash trees
infected with the Emerald Ash Borer. Visit Rainbow Treecare for information.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 7/9/21 - 7/15/21 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 mendotaheightsmn.gov/police.
Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to
pdrecords@mendota-heights.com.
PARKS & RECREATION
Upcoming events
The Goombas Band (Free)
Fri, July 23 | 6:30pm at Mendakota Park
Dance to rock and roll tunes and enjoy the blues
performed by this popular local band.
Teddy Bear Band Rescheduled (Free)
Thurs, July 29 | 6pm at Mendakota Park
Enjoy a family-friendly band whose mission is to
help children gain and maintain a positive sense of
self, and develop an appreciation of their own
abilities. Participants are encouraged to bring their
own teddy bear or stuffed friend.
Drop-in Program (Free)
Join us on Tuesdays for the City's traveling program
that brings recreation to local neighborhood spots.
Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth
ages six to twelve to enjoy. There will be games,
sports, arts, crafts, and more. No registration
required.
July 20 | 12:30-1:30pm at Covington Court Apartments Greenspace
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July 27 | 1:30-2:30pm at Mendakota Park
August 3 | 12:30-1:30pm at Harmon Park
Pickleball Tournament (Free)
Sun, August 15 | 8-11am at Marie Park
This year during the Parks Celebration the City is
hosting its first ever Pickleball Tournament. The
tournament will be open to pairs of any age. One
team member must be a resident of Mendota
Heights. There is a limit of thirty-two teams.
Register Now
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Public Meetings
Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website
mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar. Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise
noted. Meeting attendees should adhere to the posted City Hall safety guidelines. 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 | July 20, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission | July 27, 7:00 p.m.
City Council | Wednesday, Aug 4, 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission | Aug 10, 6:30pm
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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