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FRIDAY NEWS | April 1, 2022
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Residents can take action to conserve water in
Mendota Heights
The City of Mendota Heights is participating again in the Wyland National Mayor's
Challenge to see which cities can conserve the most water. During the month of April,
residents can take a pledge to help conserve water and improve the environment by
selecting simple actions to take within their household and community. Mendota Heights will
be competing against other cities of similar population. Residents have an opportunity to
win prizes for themselves and a local charity. Learn more and take the pledge!
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Are you thinking about serving your community as
a firefighter?
Join the Mendota Heights Fire Department for an informal Hiring Open House to learn
more. Get firsthand knowledge on what it takes to become one, learn about the training
you’ll receive, ask questions, tour the station, and meet members of the team!
Mendota Heights firefighters are paid-on-call volunteers who respond to both fire and
medical emergencies, serving Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake. The
department operates out of a newly built and remodeled state-of-the-art fire station. Many
on the team will tell you that joining the “Fire Family” has been one of the most rewarding
experiences of their lives. Our firefighters come from a wide range of backgrounds, most
serving while managing diverse careers. Learn more about becoming a firefighter.
The City of Mendota Heights will be accepting applications to become a firefighter
April 5 through May 18. Application information and materials will be available on the City's
website when the application period opens. We look forward to connecting with you!
Mendota Heights Fire Station, 2121 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Are you ready for severe weather? Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency
Management in collaboration with the National Weather Service sponsors Severe Weather
Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate
everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It's also a
great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build or refresh your emergency
preparedness kit.
Each day of the week highlights an important seasonal weather safety topic.
Monday: Alerts and Warnings
Tuesday: Severe Weather, Lightning and Hail
Wednesday: Floods
Thursday: Tornadoes (Tornado Drill Day is April 7)
Friday: Extreme Heat
In Minnesota, the 2022 statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 7 . Outdoor
warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for
institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers
and families. This is an opportunity to practice severe weather preparedness in your home,
school, and workplace.
Tee it up this weekend!
The Par 3 Community Golf Course is open for the 2022 golfing season, weather
permitting. Players can enjoy the same affordable rates as last year, with special rates for
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senior and junior players. The course is currently walking only; pull carts are available to
rent.
Players can also take advantage of specials available at the course (restrictions apply):
Senior Golf Pass (65+): $200
10-Round Punch Card: $100
Five-Hole Weekday Play Special: $5
Note that the Senior Golf Pass must be purchased at Mendota Heights City Hall during
business hours; it is not available to purchase at the course.
Visit mendotaheightsmn.gov/par3_community_golf_course for rates and information, and
call 651-454-9822 to reserve a tee time. We look forward to welcoming you back!
You're invited
Learn more about the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and how the Metropolitan
Airports Commission is planning for its future. The public can view pre-recorded
informational videos and attend a virtual open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on April 12. View
videos, learn more, and join the open house at mspairport.com/experience-msp.
Experience MSP Event Flier
Apply now for these positions:
Summer Seasonal Public Works
The City is accepting applications for seasonal Public Works Maintenance. Positions are
open until filled; first consideration will be given to applications that were received by 11:30
a.m. on April 1, 2022. Learn more and link to application materials.
Summer Seasonal Recreation
The City is accepting applications for these fun part-time positions:
Pickleball Instructors | Pickleball Assistants
Tennis Instructors | Tennis Assistants
Golf Instructors | Golf Assistants
Clubhouse Workers
You must be 18 years of age or older to be an instructor, and 16 years of age or older to be
an assistant or clubhouse worker. Click on links above for more information and application
materials, or visit job postings at mendotaheightsmn.gov/employment.
BUSINESS NEWS
Participate in the Employers of Excellence program
The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board (WDB) invites area businesses and
nonprofit organizations to participate in the 2022 "Employers of Excellence" program. All
employers in Dakota and Scott counties are encouraged to participate. Contact WDB
Director Mark Jacobs at 651-554-5622 for more information or go
to personneldynamics.net/survey.asp to start the survey. The deadline for survey completion
is now extended to April 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on May 25.
Learn more and get answers to questions about the WDB Employers of Excellence
program.
RECYCLING
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Did you know?
The Dakota County Multifamily Recycling Program works with apartments, condos,
townhomes and senior living centers to improve recycling with free recycling bins and
tenant resources like tote bags and labels.
Learn more by visiting Dakota County's Multifamily Property Recycling webpage.
Upcoming events
Dakota County Fix-It Clinics
April 16, Noon–3pm Inver Glen Library, 8098 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove Heights
Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) Compost Bin & Rain Barrel
Sale
While supplies last | Residents get 30 percent off when they order online using the promo
code Dakota. Rain barrels and compost bins are sold-out for pickup at Mendota Heights,
but can be ordered to be picked up from another location as available.
Spring Paper Shred Event
April 23, 9am-Noon WSP Sports Complex, 1650 Oakdale Ave, WSP (Please note this date was incorrectly shown as April 30 in the City's March/April Heights
Highlights printed newsletter - the correct date is April 23.)
School District 197 LiveGreen Clothing Swap
April 23, 10am-2pm Two Rivers High School, 1897 Delaware Ave, MH
Curbside Appliance Pickup
Reservation required April 1 - April 29 for May 2 pickup date
Dakota County Outdoor Gear Swap
April 30, Noon–3pm Dakota Lodge in Thompson Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, WSP
Quick Links:
Join 17% of Mendota Heights households that are participating in the Dakota County
organics drop-off program; learn more and sign up today!
NATURAL RESOURCES
Weed of the Month
Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) (Potamogeton crispus)
Curly Leaf Pondweed is an aquatic invasive plant,
with green to reddish-brown wavy leaves that grows
in lakes, wetlands, and other surface waters,
usually in shallow water up to depths of
approximately 15 feet, and growing up to 15 feet
long. It can often be seen just below the surface of
the water and forms large, dense populations,
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outcompeting native aquatic vegetation. Curly Leaf
Pondweed begins to grow very early in the spring,
as soon as ice-out or just before, outcompeting native aquatic vegetation that requires
warmer temperatures. It produces turions, or seed heads that begin to sprout in the fall.
CLP is native to Eurasia, Africa and Australia, and was likely introduced when common carp
were introduced to the Midwest in the 1880s. It is spread through the movement of water
craft and water equipment. To prevent the spread of CLP, and other aquatic invasive
species, follow these important steps:
If you own a watercraft:
Carefully and thoroughly clean your watercraft every time you exit a
waterbody. Some AIS are small and difficult to see, such as Zebra Mussels. To
remove or kill them, spray with high-pressure water, and dry for at least 5 days.
Drain all water-related equipment, including boat, ballast tanks, portable bait
containers, as well as bilge, livewell, and baitwell. Remove and keep drain
plugs out and draining devices open while transporting.
Always dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. It is illegal to release bait into a
waterbody or move aquatic animals from one waterbody to another. If you want to
keep your bait, you must refill the bait container with bottled or tap water.
Learn to identify CLP, and report and new infestations to a local DNR invasive species
contact. AIS identification guides are available at City Hall, or online at the Minnesota
Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.
For more information contact: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator at 651-255-
1123 or email Kspreiter@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
Image above courtesy of the University of MN Extension.
LMRWD is seeking volunteers to serve on its
Citizen Advisory Committee
By joining the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) Citizen Advisory
Committee (CAC), you will be working with other energized volunteers to effect change in
your community. The CAC is working to engage residents through education on actions that
protect, improve, and restore water resources in the watershed. Use its interactive map to
determine if you live within the LMRWD, and learn more and access application materials at
lowermnriverwd.org/about/citizen-advisory-committee.
The LMRWD is a local, special-purpose governmental unit that works to solve and prevent
water-related issues. The LMRWD spans five counties and 14 communities within its 80-
square-mile boundary.
Spring is a great time for residents to pitch in and
clean up a shoreline!
ANYONE can mobilize a group and plan a cleanup event! Participating in Freshwater's
Adopt a River program will support you with the planning tools you need.
When and where should you plan a cleanup? Who should you invite, and how can you get
started? Freshwater has all the answers for you at freshwater.org/adopt-a-river.
What if I want to clean up, but not a shoreline? That's great, too! Our streets are an
extension of our shorelines. Most storm drains flow directly into lakes and rivers. That
means everything we do on land affects our water. Check out Freshwater's community
cleanup page for info on other cleanups.
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Stop by City Hall for free giveaways and learn
simple ways you can protect our surface waters
Sat, April 23 | 9am-Noon
Enter the drawing to WIN a free 10-gallon container tree or a gift certificate to Prairie
Moon Nursery.
Pick up your free pollinator seed packet, and plant a pocket prairie for pollinators!
Join us in spring cleaning our parks
Sat, April 23 | Supply pickup 9am-Noon
Spend the day at a local Mendota Heights park assisting with waste removal. Garbage,
recycling, and organics bags will be available for pick up at City Hall from 9 a.m. to
Noon on Saturday, April 23. Collected materials can be left in or near garbage receptacles
at each City park. Volunteers should wear appropriate attire, including protective gloves,
closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Safety vests are also available for loan if
desired.
Attend the virtual ‘Resilient Yards’ workshop
Thurs, April 28 | Noon-2pm
Home gardeners, take climate action in your yard! The City of Mendota Heights is
sponsoring a Blue Thumb workshop offering ways you can make your landscape more
resilient to excessive heat, drought, flooding rains and other weather-related challenges that
we are experiencing more frequently.
This workshop is great for do-it-yourselfers. It offers an overview of resiliency and
information on redirecting runoff, assessing your site, designing with native plants, using
trees and shrubs, turf alternatives, protecting pollinators and more. There are two parts to
this workshop. After registering, you’ll receive an online presentation with a series of videos
to watch at your convenience. The presentation will include prompts to help you get started
on plans to incorporate some of these tactics in your yard. At the workshop, offered virtually,
you’ll meet in small breakout groups for assistance from landscape designers and other
experts such as Master Gardeners. Bring your ideas and your questions!
The virtual workshop will be held from Noon to 2 p.m. on April 28. The cost is $15. For
more information and to register, check the Blue Thumb website at bluethumb.org/events/,
or call Metro Blooms at 651-699-2426.
Blue Thumb is coordinated by Metro Blooms, a nonprofit that partners with communities to
create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and
inclusion to solve environmental challenges.
Landscaping for Clean Water Classes
Create an addition to your home landscaping that is not
only attractive, but will benefit our lakes, streams and
wetlands! Landscaping for Clean Water classes will help
you beautify your landscape and provide cleaner water.
Three LIVE virtual Landscaping for Clean Water
introduction classes are being hosted in partnership with
the watershed organizations here in Dakota County. The
classes provide an overview of local water quality challenges and provide beautiful and
practical ways of reducing runoff pollutants that are causing issues. The Landscaping for
Clean Water program makes it easy to realize the positive impacts raingardens, native
gardens, and shoreline stabilizations can have on your aesthetic and environmental
surroundings.
Want to participate but can’t make the live event?The introduction class will also be offered
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Want to participate, but can t make the live event? The introduction class will also be offered
as a pre-recorded option, so you won’t miss a beat in learning how you can plant for clean
water this year. After attending an introductory class, sign up for the $25 raingarden design
workshop where you will receive design assistance to create a functioning raingarden
specific to your own yard.
Participation in the introductory classes is free, but registration is required.
Visit dakotaswcd.org/services/landscaping-for-clean-water or call 651-480-7777 for more
details.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 3/25/2022 - 03/31/2022 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 dakota911mn.gov.
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@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
PARKS & RECREATION
Upcoming events
Tour de Rec
Date: Thurs, April 7
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Rd
Youth and families are invited to participate in
recreational activities: games, sports, crafts, and more! This is a free 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.
Junior/Adult Golf Championship
Date: Sat, April 9
Time: 9 a.m. shotgun start
Location: Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course, 1695 Dodd Road
Cost: $20 per team (resident) | $25 per team (non-resident)
Join us for a recreational two-person scramble tournament just like the pro's do in Orlando.
All participants must have their own golf clubs. Registration required.
Register for this event.
Pickleball with Public Safety & Ribbon Cutting
Date: Thurs, April 21
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Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Friendly Hills Park, 2360 Pueblo Lane
Play recreational pickleball with Mendota Heights Public Safety personnel as we celebrate
the opening of the new courts. All ages are welcome at this free community event. No
registration required.
Get started planning your summer of fun!
Registration is open for summer recreation programs and programs are filling quickly. There
are tons of activities for all ages to enjoy! Visit the Summer Fun webpage for details.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
For information on COVID-19 and to connect to resources for vaccinations, boosters,
testing, and more, visit mendotaheightsmn.gov/covid19.
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.
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 | April 5, 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission | April 12, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Work Session | April 19, 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting | April 19, 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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