2023-03-10 Friday NewsCITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
March 10 Friday News
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MENDOTA HEIGHTS
March 10 Friday News
LATEST NEWS
Become a Firefighterl
Few professions enrichment
provide the sense Mavnmvr¢nmenjoy
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controlled a slmtlme fire, dalMorteO an becoming c victim, or
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freighter may be one of most personally rewaming things you coup ever do
The Mend= Heights Fire Dep =eM annually hires new firefighters to begin the
Depa tments baming pragram N the tall. If you are IMeres ed in leaming more aMMwlat II
takes to become a firefighter complete a Firefighter Interest Form today and consider
attending an Infomlafion session on March 28 M 6 p.m. or May 13 M 9 a.m., al the
Mendota Heights Fire Station (2121 Dodd Road).
Applic cans will Be accepted March 13-May 13. The nest Fire Academy class begins
Thursday Aug. 3.
Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal
Positions:
• Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Woker
• InsWclors for Gore and Tennis
• Asseral for Golf and Tennis
If you or someone you know (ages 16 and up) Is Interested, apply today'
Replace Batteries in Smoke and
fin�oxiFORWARD
Carbon Dioxide Alarms
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As we spring ahead each year, Jr. a good Idea toeI
replace the Mne'es In smoke alarms and cadwn
dioxide detectors throughout your home. Keeping these alarms In
good working condMon
protectr your properly and your family
Coffee with the Council
Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Teresa's Mexican Restaurant
Drop by and grab a cup M!oe -or have some Mips and
Bass-wllh members of the Mendota Heigh6 CO Council M Ter s Mexkan Res umn
Coffee with the Council is an opportunlly to conmml and share your thoughts with Council
members in an informal selling.
Cant rreke it this month? Watch for upcoming oppodumbest
Community Foundation Accepting Grant
Applications
The Mendota Heights Community Foundation is now accepting
appacamirs for its first community grant, ofiedng up W $$000 fro
'The Best Idea' to enhance Ile in our City
Individuals or groups of readerds are encouraged to apply and use
grant funds to Wm their Idea into really'
Applications must Be received by May 1, and will be evaluMod for peas that improve
quality of Ile, strengthen community connemons, use innovation, leave a lasing impact and
build community pride.
To apply, pick up an application M City Hall. Which for "fhe Best Ideal winners to M
announced June f.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Weekly Crime Report r I
The Mendota Heights Polkz Department provides a weekly III of
modems taking place In our community
Previous crime reports are available in the laserfiche archive
system on the city websrte.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Dakota County Soil and Water DAKOTA (301UtI7y
Conservation District Tree Sale —yolk & WATER —
The Daffota SWCD Tree Sage mcandes, the ofiffiverainfly for CONSERVATION DISTRICT
landowners to purchase high quality Mre root seedlings at a IT cost for urban and and
conservation purposes, such as windbreaks, reforesddm on, eson conlmi, and food and
coveeforwi le.
The trees for sale are naive to Mdnnesora and hound in Dakota County, mtludbg conlers,
ha demds, small trees, and shrots.
orders days
Stormwater Pond Maintenance AAAAAdol
The City n adding wish Barr Engineering and Vel 8
Company, Inc. to pertorm maintenance on two Stormwater
ponds; Rogers lake slormwater pond located within
Rogers lake Park, and. Place stormweter pond,
6cated southeast Wthe mlersection of Park Place Dmre �
and FanMale Roo].
Rain Barrels and Compost Bins
P
Rain Moral A
compost Mn sale
Mendota Heights residents can now purchase alscouMM
min Mrreb or compost bins hi the annual Recycling
Assodaiun of Minnesota sale.
Preordered items can be picked up at Me Mendota Heightswig
Public Works Facility on Shiurday, May Lombardia 12
To
If these Hems sell orb in Mendota Heights, residents arewelcome
to use the discount code
(Dakota) and pick up at another local
Order Information
Earth and Arbor Day Event
Saturday, April 29
9 a.m.iMban
WnY miss this opportunay for the Smoke family to cedeMatec
• Parlanamemacityvndecleanupday,
• Be the first to pick upfree giveaways
• Entertowinpnzes
• Wlunteerto help plain a garden
PARKS AND RECREATION
Park Shelter Rentals
Fine Citys park shelters offer a unique and hifoNable
outdoor selling for reunions paNes, gahedngs and more -
rent a park shelter for your summer event Total Discounted
rates are available to Mendota Heights reamers,
businesses and organvations.
Yew rental bat¢, park kxatlons and amenities, and make reservaMns online.
Canoe Rack Rentals
The City awns and operates Iwo canoe backs For rental hi
Rogers Lake Pads Each canoe baIX has mom For so
canoes. CcotfirC noe Rack ReM lis$751year.
Permkre uestsfarusefiom ApniMNovember2023are
due thefiM business day oFAMI: and Boreal rented on a
first come, first serve basis.
Kids Garage Sale
Saturday, April 29
10 a.m. - Noon
Register now for this fun and rewarding
opportunity, for kids to do some spring cleaning, and earn a profit
from selling items they no longer use!
Cost: $8/resident; $13/non-resident.
And, mark your calendar to stop by the sale, Saturday, April 29.
You're sure to find a few treasures, and you'll be supporting young
entrepreneurs in our community!
Science Museum Field Trip
Friday, March 31
8 a.m.d:30 P.M.
Youth ages 6-11 years are InNRd to join in this no school
day Fun' They'll start at Doug Work; Arena for games, Ice
skating and craft, then tea] m the Science Museum for an
affemoon of eaming and exp'oba on.
Sign Up
Spring Break Camp
March 2TJo
8 a.m.-0:30 P.M.
Register kids ages 6-11 years Forth6 no school week filled `
with games, craft, cooing and free play' Make it a NII
week of Mn by adding the Science Museum Field Trip on
Friday
Register Today
Tour de Rec
Join us Far this free, monthly rerreabon pmgnm aimed hi
bringing tun to neighborhoods throughout the community
Upcoming Dates:
April
6-] p.m.
Marie Park 17W Lilac Ln.
Mendota Heights
Mal
6-] p.m.
Mendota Elementary
1979 Summit Lane, SAL Paul
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Schedule
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Macon ia; 6:30 p in
Airport Relations Commission Meeting
March 15, 6 p or
City Council work Session
March 21, 5 p or
City Council Meeting
March 21, 7 F or
Planning Commission Meeting
March 28, ] p or
Meetings fake place hi City Hall changes or cancellhiions are noted
at mendotaheightsmn.gavlcalendar.
How to Watch
Which online or on demand hi townsquare.Wv bstreaming: or on cable television:
• City Council A Planning Commission: Ch. 19799 HD
• Aryort Relatlons(select meetings televised), Batumi Resoun:es& Paris and
Recreation Commisspn: Ch. 151859 HD
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