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FRIDAY NEWS | June 10, 2022
THE LATEST
Mendota Heights recognized for its Par 3
Community Golf Course rebranding
Pictured Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director for Recreation and Facilities for the City of Edina, representing the Minnesota
Recreation and Park Association, Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence, Mendota
Heights Mayor Stephanie Levine.
At the Mendota Heights City Council meeting on June 7, the
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association presented the
City with its 2021 Award of Excellence for the rebranding of
the Par 3 Community Golf Course. This award is presented
annually to communities that demonstrate excellence in
marketing and communications. If you haven't experienced
the rebranding, stop by the golf course to see it in person!
Hats and balls sporting the logo are also available to
purchase at the clubhouse during course hours.
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Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K a success
Thank you to all who participated in and supported the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K
Run/Walk that was held on June 4. Donations raised will benefit Northern Dakota County
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and Special Olympics Minnesota. Congratulations to the 2022
Race Winners!
Connect and chat
Sat, June 11 | 9-10am | Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course
The public is invited to stop by for casual conversation and open discussion hosted by
Mayor Stephanie Levine and Councilor Ultan Duggan.
Free for residents
Sat, June 11 | 9am-Noon | WSP Public Works Facility
Drop off up to eight car or light truck tires per household, without rims, for free. This event is
for residents of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, and Lilydale
only. Rims or tires from businesses are not accepted.
This event is in partnership with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.
Free music in the park
Wed, June 15 | 6:30-8pm | Market Square Park
Join us for free Music in the Parks! Enjoy dynamic music and recreations of the best tunes
from the last 70+ years.
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Seeking high school student representatives for
two commissions
Last day to apply
The City's Parks and Recreation Commission and Natural Resources Commission are each
seeking a high school student representative to serve for the 2022-2023 school year.
Student representatives serve on the advisory commission as a non-voting member, and
provide a communications link for ideas, observations, concerns, and questions. Students
must be able to attend monthly commission meetings from September 2022 to May 2023,
and must be a Mendota Heights resident attending any high school (grades 9-12).
Interested students must apply by Friday, June 10, 2022, for consideration.
Learn More/Application Materials
We are Hiring! Join the City of Mendota Heights
team and apply now for these positions:
Communications Coordinator: Part-Time
Police Officer
Summer Seasonal Recreation
Tennis Instructors
Fall Seasonal Recreation
Clubhouse Workers
Visit job postings at mendotaheightsmn.gov/employment.
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Bringing fun to the community
The Dakota County Library On the Go van is coming to a neighborhood near you. This
summer be on the lookout for its On the Go van that will bring library programs and services
to the community — enjoy a performance, get creative at a mobile workshop, or sign up for
a library card.
The van will out and about in Dakota County at local parks, community events and
celebrations, and more.
Join the Dakota County Library at events throughout the summer.
BUSINESS NEWS
RECYCLING
Clear out mattresses at a discount
Certified Recycling is offering a special pickup rate for Dakota County residents through
Labor Day (Sept. 5) on mattresses or box springs. Certified Recycling disassembles items
and sends the metal, wood and cloth to businesses that can make new products. Even
better, quality mattresses are donated to Bridging and given to people pursuing housing
stability.
Cost – recycling is $45 for the first item and $25 for each additional item; use the code
DC2022 to waive the pickup fee, too.
Accepted – any size mattress or box spring, no limit.
Not accepted – items with a history of bedbugs or contaminated with blood or hazardous
waste.
Get information and schedule a pick up at certifiedrecycling.org or call 952-894-1448.
Upcoming recycling events
Free Tire Collection
June 11 | 9 a.m.-noon West St. Paul Public Works, 403 Marie Ave. E., WSP
Dakota County Fix-It Clinics
June 18 | Noon–3 p.m. Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley
Shoe & Clothing Recycling Drop Off (Good Condition Items)
Aug 1-12 Mendota Heights City Hall Parking Lot & Other Locations
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Recent highlights:
Join 17% of Mendota Heights households participating in Dakota County's Organics
Drop-Off Program; learn more and sign up.
The South St. Paul Compost Site is open and accepts grass clippings, sod, leaves
and other yard waste. Visit their website for information on hours of operation, type of
yard waste accepted, and costs. Note that hours/days of operation may change
based on weather conditions.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Mature garlic mustard plant in its second year. Photo courtesy of MN Department of Agriculture.
Weed of the Month
Garlic Mustard (Alliarai petiolata)
Garlic mustard is an invasive species native to Europe, and first brought to the US in the
1800s for medicinal purposes. Garlic mustard is an early season biennial herb that forms a
rosette in the first year, and a seed head in the second year, growing up to four feet tall. It
gets its name from a strong garlic odor when the plant is crushed. Garlic mustard has
toothed alternate leaves and small, white clusters of four-petaled flowers that form at the top
of its stem. Garlic mustard blooms in May through June.
Garlic mustard reproduces by producing a large number of seeds. It has spread throughout
Minnesota and is prevalent in woodland habitats.
Control methods for Garlic Mustard:
Garlic mustard can be easily hand-pulled when the ground is moist.
Removal should focus on plants that have not yet flowered.
Pulled plants that have already flowered should be bagged to prevent spread.
For more information contact Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator at 651-255-
1123 or email Kspreiter@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
Recent highlights
Spring is a great time for citizens to pitch in and clean up a shoreline! Learn more
about the Adopt a River program and access planning tools for your cleanup event
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through the Freshwater Society.
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) is seeking volunteers to
serve on its Citizen Advisory Committee.
Create a beautiful garden to benefit pollinators, improve water quality, or stabilize
your shoreline with the Landscaping for Clean Water program. Learn more about
their Introductory, Design, and Maintenance classes -- get started today.
I'm planning a project near a surface water. Do I need a permit?
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Weekly Crime Report
Incident reports 6/3/2022 - 06/9/2022 Previous Weekly Crime Report/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
Gearing up for summer fun
Tune up your bike, grab your helmet, and join community members on a monthly summer
bike ride. Folks on Spokes rides are casual with an emphasis on social. Routes are
between 7-15 miles, with stopes every 3-4 miles, at an average pace of 8-10 MPH. Rides
will start and finish at the same location, and take place in Mendota Heights or neighboring
cities. This a free event, however registration is required to be on the email list that
announces routes. Route information is sent via email about one week prior to ride dates.
This program is in partnership with the Cities of WSP and SSP.
Upcoming ride dates (routes to-be-announced)
June 17, 9 a.m.
July 26, 6 p.m.
Aug 19, 9 a.m.
Register to Join
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Save the dates!
Mark your calendars and head out to the parks for live music and entertainment this
summer. The concerts are free to attend!
June 15: Skippin Stones @ Market Square Park (6:30-8:00pm)
June 29: DJ Party Unit @ Mendakota Park (6:00-6:45pm) Great for KIDS!
July 13: Up South @ Market Square Park (6:00-7:30pm)
July 27: Sons of Groove @ Mendakota Park (6:30-8:00pm)
August 12: Funktion Junction @ Mendakota Park (6:30-8:00pm)
August 24: Rockin' Hollywoods @ Mendakota Park (6:00-7:30pm)
Free drop-in program - no registration required
Join us on Tuesdays this summer for the City's traveling program that brings recreation to
local neighborhood spots. Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth to enjoy:
games, sports, arts, crafts, and more! Supervision is provided during the listed event time
only; for ages 6-12. This program is in partnership with West St. Paul.
June 14: 1:30-2:30pm at Mendakota Park
June 21: 12:30-1:30pm at Southview Park, WSP
June 28: 1:30-2:30pm at Mendakota Park
View the Tour de Rec summer schedule.
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.
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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
Natural Resources Commission: Not yet televised
Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings
for updates.
Upcoming Schedule
Parks & Recreation Commission | June 14, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Work Session | June 21, 4:00 p.m.
City Council | June 21, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission | June 28, 7:00 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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