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FRIDAY NEWS | October 29, 2021
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Get ready for fall street sweeping
Keeping our ponds, wetlands, lakes and streams healthy is a high priority for the City.
Maintaining clean streets through spring and fall street sweeping, as well as homeowners
keeping curbs and stormwater drains swept throughout the year, is key to keeping our
waters healthy.
Weather permitting, street sweeping is scheduled November 1 through November 5.
The fall sweep is intended to remove leaves and debris that that can clog sewers and add
excess nutrients to ponds. If not cleaned, sediment and leaves will inhibit storm water
facilities, and anything that goes down a storm drain flows directly to the nearest waterbody.
Decomposing plant material in the water encourages the growth of harmful aquatic plants
and algae. Street sweeping collects debris before it enters the storm water system, and the
debris is hauled to an approved landfill.
Mendota Heights contracts out its street sweeping. The contractor uses multiple sweepers
(typically four to six) to clear the streets in a short period of time. Due to the quick operation
and multitude of sweepers, detailed schedules are unable to be determined.
When sweepers are in the neighborhood, residents can help by doing the following:
Keep all vehicles off of the street until sweepers have cleaned both sides of the street
Remind neighbors to keep vehicles off of the street until sweepers are finished
Keep trash cans behind the curb on collection day
Do not push/rake leaves, grass, or other debris into the street – from your yard or
from adjacent yards. This is illegal and prohibited by City Code.
The City removes what falls or is blown naturally on the hard surfaces before they can clog
both storm grates and pipes, which can contribute to back-ups and/or flooding. With the
help of residents who clean up yards and open areas, in conjunction with the fall sweep, our
community will be set for spring runoff and be a cleaner, safer place to live. Additionally,
throughout the year residents can help by cleaning and sweeping out catch basins on their
streets, and sweeping grass clippings back into their yards after mowing.
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For questions please contact Public Works at 651-454-4059.
Winter Parking Restrictions begin
Overnight parking is prohibited on any public street, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., between
November 1 and March 31. Additionally, as snow season approaches a reminder that
parking is prohibited during any snowfall of two inches or more, until the street is plowed
curb-to-curb. Please remind young drivers and any overnight guests and avoid a citation.
Bring the family and celebrate with neighbors!
Sunday, Oct 31 | 7-9pm
Enjoy a gigantic bonfire to celebrate the season! Please park on surrounding streets and
not in the Mendota Plaza parking lot. The City will be supplying oak pallets for the bonfire so
residents are not allowed to bring brush to the site. Be sure to visit the Fire Prevention
booth while you're there. Hot dogs/pop will not be served at the event. Thank you Paster
Properties for the use of the bonfire site again this year!
Location: Lot behind Mendota Plaza
Attend an open house for the Regional
Roadway System Visioning Study Update
Dakota County is hosting an open house to kick-off the Regional Roadway System
Visioning Study (RRSVS) Update. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about
the RRSVS Update study, share their transportation concerns and needs in the study area,
and ask project staff questions about the study. The open house will be held on Tuesday,
November 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Friendly Hills Middle School Gym.
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For those unable to attend, all open house materials will also be available on the project
website at dakotacounty.us, search Roadway Vision Update. Questions and comments
can be submitted to the project team through an online comment form. The open house
materials will be available for comments November 4-24.
More about this project
Dakota County, with MnDOT and the cities of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights
and Sunfish Lake, is updating the long-term vision for the transportation system in northeast
Eagan and northwest Inver Grove Heights. Significant development and transportation
improvements have occurred since the Regional Roadway System Visioning Study was
completed in 2010. This updated study will assess the current and anticipated future
conditions including safety, traffic congestion, land use, development, connectivity and cost
effectiveness to refine the roadway system vision.
Dakota County RRSVS Open House Flier
Extended nighttime lights at Marie Park coming to
an end
The trial program at Marie Park for extended nighttime lighting of the basketball and
pickleball courts ends this week, with lights remaining on until 8 p.m. through Sunday,
October 31. The City welcomes any comments related to this trial. Please direct questions
or comments regarding the program to Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence
at mlawrence@mendotaheightsmn.gov. As part of the trial program, the City Council will be
evaluating the benefits and feedback received on this change.
COVID-19 information
Kids deserve a shot:
Minnesota has launched ‘Kids Deserve a Shot,’ a vaccine incentives program
rewarding Minnesotans 12-17 years old for completing their COVID-19 vaccine
series.
Vaccination locations:
Walk-ins for Minnesotans are available at any state community vaccination sites;
vaccinations are available for ages twelve to seventeen at sites administering the
Pfizer vaccine.
Booster shots:
Providers can now offer booster shots to Minnesotans who are eligible, and who
previously received any of the three authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines
(Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson). Learn more.
COVID-19 testing:
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 of Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for
seasonal Warming House/Rink Attendants and a Skating Instructor. You must be 16
years or older to apply.
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Yard waste – branches, leaves and grass clippings – are not allowed in your trash;
find a yard waste collection site.
Join close to 16% of Mendota Heights households that are participating in the Dakota
County organics drop-off program; learn more and sign up today!
Small businesses can register for a free virtual Business Law Group Q&A Session
hosted by the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers and Open to
Business, in partnership with the University of MN Law School. The event will be held
on November 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Register and send your questions in advance
by emailing events@mccdmn.org.
RECYCLING
Get free materials and support for recycling at
multifamily properties
Mendota Heights and Dakota County invite multifamily properties to apply for free recycling
resources. Properties are eligible to receive recycling bins, labels, tote bags, education, and
more on a first-come first-served basis, through the Dakota County Multifamily Recycling
Program! The program is open to apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and independent
senior living.
Managers and residents can contact Cassandra Johnson at
cjohnson@mendotaheightsmn.gov or 651-255-1347 to sign up or get more info.
Record number of participants for Paper Shred
event
The last Paper Shred event of the year was held at Mendakota Park last Saturday, and it
was a huge success! There were 421 vehicles in attendance -- a record high for the fall
event. We collected 15,580 pounds of paper -- the second most of any fall shred event.
Watch for the next free Paper Shred event in late April of 2022, to be held in West St. Paul.
Upcoming events
Dakota County Outdoor Gear Swap
Oct 31 | Dakota Lodge, WSP
Decluttering Class (Free)
Nov 4 | Mendota Heights City Hall, 7-8pm
Pumpkin Recycling (Free)
Nov 6 & 7 | Mendota Heights City Hall Parking Lot
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Food & Leftovers Repurposing Class (Free)
Nov 8 | Mendota Heights City Hall, 6-8pm
Basic Sewing Skills Class (Free)
Nov 18 | Mendota Heights City Hall, 7-8:30pm
Dakota County: Tour a Recycling Center
Celebrate America Recycles Day by seeing what happens to your recycling! Join the free
virtual tour of a recycling sorting facility.
Nov 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Register
Dakota County Fix-It Clinic
Nov 20 | Heritage Library, Lakeville
NATURAL RESOURCES
Photo courtesy of Peggy Kipp.
Cleaning up at Rogers Lake
Thank you to the Rogers Lake Association members who helped clean up Rogers Lake
Park and the area surrounding the lake on Saturday, October 23. About ten volunteers
collected various garbage and recycling, including some car parts.
Recent highlights
The Minnesota Water Steward program is accepting applications for its 2022
Program Year; training begins in January and runs through the spring. Learn more
and register to attend a virtual information session.
Several diseased ash trees, as well as some diseased and invasive, non-native trees
will be removed from the Par 3 Community Golf Course this fall, and replaced by 14
trees of diverse varieties.
Infestations of Bohemian Knotweed have recently been found in Mendota Heights
near Rogers Lake; learn how to identify and control this invasive species.
What can I do to rid my pond or lake of green algae?
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 10/22/21 - 10/29/21 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.
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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@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
PARKS & RECREATION
Free program for youth and families
Thursday, Nov 4 | 6-7pm
Join us for games, sports, crafts, and more at this month's Tour de Rec! This is a drop-in
program -- no registration required. If weather is questionable, please call 651-259-2671 to
hear the status of the program by 5 p.m.
Location: Thompson County Park - Thompson Activity Center (1200 Stassen Lane, WSP)
Calling all superheroes!
Sunday, Nov 14 | 2-4pm
Action, adventure and fun awaits! Come dressed as your favorite superhero and enjoy
crafts, games, and activities, a dance party, and refreshments. Register early – space is
limited. An adult must be present during the event; for ages 12 and under.
Cost: $15 per participant (resident)
Location: Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul
REGISTER
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
City Hall and Public Works will be closed on Thursday, November 11, in recognition
of Veterans Day.
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.
Watch regular meetings online at townsquare.tv/webstreaming (available live or for replay)
or on cable television:
City Council: Channel 18/798 HD
Planning Commission: Channel 18/798 HD
Parks and Recreation Commission: Channel 15/859 HD
Airport Relations Commission (select meetings are broadcast): Channel 15/859 HD
Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings
for updates.
Upcoming Schedule
City Council | Wednesday, Nov 3, 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission | Nov 9, 6:30 p.m.
City Council | Nov 16, 6:00 p.m.
Airport Relations Commission | Nov 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
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