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Friday News 6/17/2022
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FRIDAY NEWS | June 17, 2022
THE LATEST
City proposes sanitary sewer rate changes
The City of Mendota Heights is proposing to adjust the rate structure on how residents and
commercial customers are billed for sanitary sewer services in order to charge more
equitably for usage, simplify the billing system, promote water conservation and keep pace
with expenses.
As proposed, the quarterly base fee for metered residential and commercial service will
decrease and no longer include discharge, while the usage rate will increase from $3.50 to
$4.67 per 100 cubic feet. Based on this structure, over 40% of residential customer should
see a decrease in their sanitary sewer bill, while the average consumer will see an increase
of less than $10 per quarter.
The late fee will change from a flat fee of $4.00 to 5% of the total bill and the grace period
for late payments will increase from 21 to 30 days.
This initiative will be presented by City staff at the July 19 regular City Council meeting
scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
LEARN MORE
Free music in the park
Wed, June 29 | 6-6:45pm | Mendakota Park
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Enjoy live Music in the Parks with the little ones! Get out and dance to popular tunes by this
kid-friendly, fun, and energizing DJ.
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.
BUSINESS NEWS
Did you start a business during COVID-19?
Employers who started businesses after February 15, 2020, may be eligible for the
Employee Retention Credit consisting of a refund of 50% of qualified wages or up to
$10,000 per employee per year. This credit has been extended specifically for these
employers with payroll in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. Employers can learn more
at irs.gov/newsroom/employee-retention-credit-2020-vs-2021-comparison-chart and can
speak with their tax professional about this credit to help determine their eligibility.
RECYCLING
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Thank you for keeping the community clean and
green!
The Tire Collection event was a success this past Saturday with 167 tires collected from
residents! Thank you to all who participated. If you missed the event, tires can be dropped
off at The Recycling Zone in Eagan for a small fee.
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.
Reminder: Plant pots don’t go in the recycling cart
Recyclers don't like plant pots or plant tags. The Home Depot garden centers in Apple
Valley and Burnsville are accepting pots (max five at a time) as well as Lowe’s in West St.
Paul. Or, offer yours up to Dakota County Master Gardeners or other local organizations for
their annual plant sales.
Upcoming recycling events
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
Recent highlights:
Join 18% 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.
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NATURAL RESOURCES
Why is My Pond Green?
As temperatures rise, you may start to notice a green mat of algae covering our ponds and
wetlands. Algae growth is caused by warmer water temperatures along with excessive
nutrients in our surface waters. These nutrients enter our surface waters via stormwater,
that carries with it leaves, grass clippings, fertilizers, and animal waste. We can all do our
part to help reduce the amount of nutrients and subsequent algae growth in our ponds,
wetlands, lakes, rivers, and other surface waters. Here are some ideas:
Adopt a Storm Drain! Find the storm drain nearest to your home along the curb, and sweep and collect
leaves, grass clipping, garbage, and other debris that has settled around it, to keep it
from entering our storm sewer system. The water that enters our stormwater system
is not always treated by a storm pond or other means of treatment. It often goes
straight to our surface waters! You can sign up to officially adopt a storm drain, collect
and track how much is removed, and help monitor the impact, through the website:
adopt-a-drain.org
Keep leaves and grass clippings off of paved surfaces. Direct your mower away from your driveway, sidewalk, and street, so that grass
clippings end up in your yard, and not in the storm sewer system. Leaves and grass
clippings add excess nutrients to our surface waters, which in turn causes algal
growth, which affects water quality and can harm fish and other aquatic life. Mulch or
compost grass clippings, leaves, and other yard waste instead.
Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces. Allow stormwater runoff from roofs and other impervious surfaces to soak into the
ground instead of running onto paved surfaces, into the storm sewer system, and
eventually our surface waters, carrying nutrients and pollutants with it.
Plant a vegetative buffer. If you live on a pond, lake, wetland, or other surface water, plant a buffer of native
plants at the water’s edge of at least 10 feet in width. This not only prevents shoreline
erosion, it helps filter the nutrients and other pollutants that are being carried with
stormwater via overland flow. For more information on shoreline buffers, visit: Restore
Your Shore.
Install a raingarden. Raingardens are planted depressions designed to store and infiltrate stormwater
runoff, while filtering pollutants that would otherwise enter our surface waters. For
more information on raingardens, click Here.
To learn how to learn more about how to install shoreline buffers, raingardens, and other
landscape features to improve water quality, visit: Landscaping for Clean Water.
Recent highlights
Learn how to identify, control, and prevent the spread of the invasive species garlic
mustard.
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
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 6/10/2022 - 06/17/2022 Previous Weekly Crime Report/Just the Facts publications are
available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City's website.
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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)
July 26, 6 p.m.
Aug 19, 9 a.m.
Register to Join
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!
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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 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.
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
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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