2023-10-06 Friday NewsCITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Friday News, Oct. 6
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CITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Barktober
Oct 14; 10 a.m.-Noon
MenaINa Heights Dog Part
Join us for a free event reatunng plenly o, acti mes to keep
you and your pup entedained'
Fire Department Open House
Oct 14; 10 Heights
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MenUINa HeightFires rive Station
Bring the whale family lorsome IDn and fire safety
education'
Please note: Me even times printed In the Sept.-0U Issue Of Heights Hghlghls are
mooned the Open House takes place from 10 a in 1pm.
Toy Swap
Oct 14; 10 a.m.-Noon
MenUINa Heights City Hall
Bring your gentry used toys to swap with others in the area.
You 11 support reuse and find something fun that's new to
you' Free event, no registration required.
Coffee with the Council
Oct 15; 9-10 a.m.
Par a Community Clubhouse
Slop by for a cup of coffee and visit with council members in
a casual settling.
LATEST NEWS
Ladder 11 Called into Service
During the Fire Department Open House, visitors to the Fire
Station will get an extra -special treat' With the recent delivery Or
the City's new fire engine, the Department s hosting a housing
ceremony to officially add Ladder 11 into the City's feet.
The new ladder truck is equipped with several features including
an emergency notification system to alert nearby rimers of an
approaching emergency vehicle, through the use of mapping �Fb
amps.
Join us in welcoming ladder 11 at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct 14
at the Mendota Heights Fire station (2121 Dodd Rd.).
Infrastructure Projects Update
vmwna cure and orcnam Hill Street Improvements -
Victoria Curve (from Highway 13 to Hunter Lane) and
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Orchard Hill were leaved with the first 10 of bituminous this
week. The concrete cirmaclor Began Installing cum on
Friday Before min moved in and the wan had to Be delayed.
Fine concrete vmrk is expected t0 continue the week of
Octobers. Pmject updates are available at MendoEhenghUmn.govlProiects.
Highway 62-Mni completed me Highway 62 Concrete Repair Project and me
Highway opened on October 5. Thapmlect lsnowcomplete.
Weed of the Month: Non -Native
Maples
While most maple species are native t0 Minnesna or
ham'ess cuMvars, some species of maples hate Become
approve
Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
What would our cities look like 0 kids were in charge2 The O
Mayor for Day Essay Contest s back to find pup
To enter, MurM, fifth, andsurs ca th faces; answer the
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Governor Walz Orders Special Election
vacancy in the off Of State Representative for oisNct 52B'4:I�' �=
of the State of Minnesota, caused by the resgneion of vL1
Representative Run Richardson effective Sept 1, 2023,
requires a specel election t0 ensure representation for me
citizens Up thin district. `OTc
A special primary election for nomination of candidates is Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. A
special election to fill the wharry B Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023.
Learn More
Volunteer Opportunities
The City or Mendota Heights offers a variety of opWrtumbes
for residents to volunteer, get involved and contribute to the
communryl
Barttober:5 volunteers needed
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m: Noon. ' E
Trickor-Teeing: T volunteers needed
Saturday, Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m.
Weekly Crime Report f I
The Mendota Helghis Police Department provides a weekly list of
incidents taking place In our community
Previous crime reports are available in the laserfiche archive
system on the City webste.
Compost Fall Yard Waste
Justintimefor Pellyar KtheSMSL Paul Compost
site n now open for the season.
Yard waste including gross clippings and leaves can be
dropped off for $1 per bag.
SAVE THE DATE
Reuse Series 1: Make the Most of Your
Food - Cooking with Leftovers
Oct 19; 5:30-7 p.m.
Wes19t Paul CM Hall
Did you know that the average American thmws out more
than 303rorthe ford they buyt That's bad for the wallet and
the emkOnmerM1 Combat waited fora at your home by Reaming to carnival leffcvers from
Chef William Niemer afThat Cooking School. This event s fee, bop registafi0n is requirM.
Register Now
Trick -or -Teeing
Oct 21; 54 p.m.
Par a Community cod course
Celebrate the season by taking your IMe ghosts or goblins
for a sacoMacular trekarJeei g experience' Get in
costume and visit six golf course holes fora Beat and enjoy
the festive games and activities'
Paper Shredding Event
October 21; 9 a.m: Neon
Mendakota Part
Shred and recycle c rnfidenfial material. Pioneer Secure
Shred staff collects and secures maenal Into a yoking
cunty container and tansporis it directry to the mobile
shredding vehicle
Dakota County Fix it Clinic
October 21; Noona p.m.
Pleasant Hill Lmmry, Hastings
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repah
skills' Volunteers help you figure on whars wrong and fix
your Broken items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount or shut thrown In the
trash.
NOW HIRING
Assistant City engineer
Full Time Exempt-$102,758.00-$113,930 CO Annually
Commonly Development Manager WEARE
FullTime,Exempt -$102,75000-$11393000 Annually HIRINGI
Seasonal Ice Sub Assistant JOIN OUR Tears
Part Time Non -Exempt -$1375-$165o Houdy �J
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Seasonal ice Exemp ln$1625
Part Tme Nan -Exempt -$its 25 - $17Oo Hourly
Seasonal Rink Fboder
Part Time Non -Exempt -$16 25 - $170o Houry
Seasonal warming House Attendant
Part Tme Nan-Exempt-$1150 - $13 0o Houry
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
Schedule
NaW col Resources Commission Meeting
Oct. 11;6pm.
City Council wort session
Oct. 17;5pm.
City Council Meeting
Oct. i];]pm.
Planning Commission McMinn
Oct. 24; ] p m.
Meetings take place at City Hall; changes Orcancellations are Hoped
at mendolaneigMsmn.glawb alendar.
How to Watch
Watch online or On demand at mwnsquare.tvlwebstreaming: or on cable television:
• City Council& Planning Commission: Ch.MIAS9 HD
• Asset Relations (seledmeetings televlsW), Natural Remumes is Par'¢ and
Recreation Commissar: Ch. 151859 HD
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