02 18 2025 City Council MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Levine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilors Lorberbaum, Mazzitello, and Maczko,
were also present. Councilor Paper was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Levine presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Mazzitello moved adoption of the agenda.
Councilor Maczko seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public wished to be heard.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Levine presented the consent agenda and explained the procedure for discussion and approval.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved approval of the consent agenda as presented.
a. Approval of February 4, 2025, City Council Minutes
b. Approve Massage Therapist License Pending a Successful Background Check
c. Resolution 2025-11 Accepting Donation to the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course
d. Authorize Great River Greening Cooperative Agreement
e. Approval of Claims List
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PRESENTATIONS
A) POLICE OFFICER OATH OF OFFICE/SWEARING IN
Police Chief Kelly McCarthy introduced Emmah Thompson, Maddy Spencer, and David Perrault,
Mayor Levine administered the Oath of Office to Officers Thompson, Spencer, and Perrault.
B) MENDOTA HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson reviewed the volunteer contributions to the Mendota
Heights Volunteer Program and recognized the contributions made by volunteers to the City of Mendota
Heights,
Councilor Lorberbaum thanked staff and the volunteers for the wonderful program.
Councilor Mazzitello asked how staff recmits volunteers for the program.
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson explained how staff has reached out to existing groups and
through existing programming to gain volunteers. She stated that volunteer opportunities are also
promoted through multiple City platforms to build awareness of the volunteer program.
Councilor Maczko commented that word of mouth is often the best method to grow a volunteer program.
Mayor Levine asked how residents can join the program.
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson stated that all volunteer opportunities are posted on the City
website and, if interested, people can join the program, and the volunteer opportunities will be emailed to
them directly.
Councilor Maczko also commented on the community emergency response team (CERT), as that is often
a time when you need trained volunteers to assist.
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson provided additional details on CERT, a joint program
between the Police and Fire Departments where residents are trained to support emergency responders in
times of need. She stated that there is not currently an opening for the CERT program, but more
information can be found on the City website.
No items scheduled.
No items scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Maczko stated that today is a day of remembrance as multiple first responders from another
community lost their lives. He stated that is an example of what first responders are willing to do, putting
their lives on the line to protect others. He commented that the Two Rivers dance team recently
participated in the state championship.
Councilor Lorberbaum echoed the words of remembrance of those who were killed one year ago. She
also thanked the new Officers who were sworn in today. She shared two quotes for Black History Month.
She stated that the Mendota Heights Community Foundation is looking for new Board members and
encouraged those interested to reach out to her.
Councilor Mazzitello echoed the excellent comments made by Councilor Maczko related to first
responders. He welcomed the new Police Officers to Mendota Heights, recognizing the service they
provide to the community. He stated that this week is National Engineers Week and provided examples
of the work that engineers do to make people's lives better.
Mayor Levine echoed the comments welcoming the new Officers to the Police Department, noting that
the Police force is full, which is not something many cities can boast at this time. She commented that
Frozen Fun Fest took place last week, and there were great events and participation. She thanked all the
people who volunteered and attended to make it a success.
Councilor Mazzitello moved to adjourn.
Councilor Maczko seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
St.5haniefB. Levine
Mayor
ATTEST:
Nbicy Bauer
City Clerk
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