2024-04-12 Friday NewsCITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Friday News, April 12
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CITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Prescribed Burn at Oheyawahe Site
On April J, the Cry Happened Burn Great River (entering 10
pemorm a prescrced (controlled) bum on approximately 10
acres of prairie restoration area at the site As part of the
comprehensive vegetation management plan for
Obeyawabe controlled
olleo bums are Scheduled on afour -m
rive -year mpunon.
Because the plant communities in the native Stare ecosystem evolve in Conjunction wiN
fire on the landscape from noth natural Causes and intentionally ptmiced management by
indigenous cultures —burning is one of the best waysm maintain the health of Stole and
several systems, as fire removes dense thatch, reduces undesirable non-native species,
and provides opportunfiies for sled to germinate. This rejuvenates the pore and wildlife
mat benefit from this Important habitat, which once covered much of our state.
Prescription Drug Takeback Day 9ddyMdypNkL
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The drug overdose epidemic in the untied scores is a clear
and presentpublicTh hearth, public meat am national
conamresc The Drug Take Back ay reflects;
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National Preent to Americans
Dump Take Back Day health, enc a
mmfimeto remove unns sa@ryand ions encouraging the public to remove unneeded forting Ions fiom Neo homes to prevent medication misuse
and opiold addiction from ever starting
Drop your unused and unneeded presentation medications Drat He disposal during this event,
at the mundabout In hold of City Hall.
Street Sweeping
To prevent sediment tram entering the Cllys storm d21ns,
street sweeping is conducted each year In the spring. This
year, street sweeping will begin Wednesday Apnl 17 and
should map up within a Week. You can help by moving
vehicles from the sheet and keeping fresh Cans behind the
coin line. Remember, it Is FINAL to pace yard waste and
debris onto City Streets.
Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Garlic unusual Is an invasive species native to Europe and
first brought to the us in the 1880s He medidnal purpose.
Game unusual Is an early season bi ar r of hero that farms a
rosette in the first year, and a seed head In the second year,
growing up four feel pull.
Learn More
Tree of the Month i
Fine annwnucall (AmenCan Iwphornbeam) is a native
descral s tree scecies in the birch family It gets the
Common me wmvaod (which it shares with blue beech)
tram its extremely tough wood, ant the name Hophombeam
tram its hop like Hall
Read More
Apply to Be a Firefighter
The Mendota Heights Fire Department Is now recmfiing
paid, oniall firefighters. Applications are due May 3, ant
the most Fire Academy begins in August.
Stop by the Fire station to cam more at an upcoming
information session:
Saturday, April 27; 9 aun
Weekly Crime Report 1 I
The Mendota Heights Polkz Department Connotes a weekly hestof
indents taking place In our community Historical crime reports are
postal in me Laserficne archive system.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Spring Shred Event
Apn113; 9 a.m-Noon
W. St. Paul Sports Complex
Free for residents; no limit Bring materials In paper bags.
Coffee, Cribbage and Cards
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May 6-10 a.m. Co -±♦'
Par 3 ay 1;ry Clubhouse JrL,
Ages Sss, join in the con - no excenence required' The
event is free but registration Is required, crick here to
register.
Athletic Gear Donation Drive
Apnl 15-26
City Han
Accepting all reusable all gear for families in nteQ
Donations are needed tar baseball, baskemall, hockey,
football, acrosse, soccer, tennis, and mom Donations will
To dislnoNed by the united Heroes League.
Coffee with the Council
Apn120; 9 a.m.
2e's Diner
Jam council members tar a casual conversation over coffee'
Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day!
Find 22- 6 Frog
AP1 a Fni
Roy thech d will ri placed In Week' Ifyo Mendota rid ans
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parked in day during o Win anEar If You find Lily and answer her ndme of the day, you'll To
entered In a drawing to win an Earth Bay gilt basket Lily the Frog Contest Details
Picnic In the Park
Apnl 26; 44:30 p.m.
Market Square Park
Celebrate Earth and Alor Day with Picnic in the ParM You'll cam mom about the Clty5
Natural Re rcumes and Recycling efforts, as well as the Fresh Air Fridays inNallve. White
there, you can pick up supplies to facilitate your own pant cleanup project.
Trial and the Toonies Enviro Show
Apn120; 5 p.m.
City Han Council Chambers
Children (and adults) are invited to Latin and sing along white teaming more about
resources, recycling and Caring for the environment This event is tree, but space ¢ limited,
Soregstrallon is required. Register todayl
Pickleball with Public Safety
Apnl 25; 5:3i p.m.
Friendly HMIs Pad[ 7W
Jain us tar an evening of Plckeball With our local pudic
safety folksl The Mendota Heights Police Department ant
Mendota Heights Fire Department will be spring out on the courts to practice their
Pickleball skills and all are invited. Grab your Pickleball gear and join us'
Kids Garage Sale
APn128; 10 a.m.-Noon '
Veterans Memorial Community Center
Children ages Fib are invited to participate In this
entrepreneurial adventure) mexstermday forlust $10 pertable.
Mend=HeighfsMN.govlRegister.
Save the Date: Touch a Truck
May 11; to a.m.-Noon
Mendakota Pam
Checkout Pre Rocks, policeCars, mowers, plow Vucks and
more' Plus- enjoy games and refreshments
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NOW HIRING
Administrative Support Assistant
Full Time, Nan Exempt -$55,]56.OD-$68,539 CC Annually
Firefighter
Pan Time, NonExempt$1137 Hourly
Apply Today
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Schedule
City Council mom Session
April 16, Rpm
City Council Meeting
April 16, Rpm.
Planning Commission Meeting
April 30, Rpm.
Meetings coke place al City Hall, changes or Cancellations are noted
at mendolaheigM mn.govlCalendar.
How to Watch
watch online or on demand at mwnsquare.tvlwebstreaming; or on cable television:
City Council & Planning Commission: Ch. 191199 No
Airyolt Relations (select meetings televised), Natural
Recreation Commission: Ch. 151859 No
Find meeting agendas and minutes at MendotaHeight MN.govlAgendaCenter.
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