Heights Highlights Fall 2025CITY BUDGET BRIEFINSIDE
HEIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS
Fall 2025
Oicial City of Mendota Heights Publication
MendotaHeightsMN.gov
City Council
Mayor Stephanie Levine
SLevine@MendotaHeightsMN.gov
651-686-0340
Councilor Sally Lorberbaum
SLorberbaum@MendotaHeightsMN.gov
651-503-5564
Councilor John Maczko
JMaczko@MendotaHeightsMN.gov
651-454-5961
Councilor John Mazzitello
JMazzitello@MendotaHeightsMN.gov
651-249-7306
Councilor Joel Paper
JPaper@MendotaHeightsMN.gov
612-237-1133
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Get outside and enjoy winter!
•Sign up for winter programs at
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•Skate at outdoor rinks (open late December):
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
As we sele into new routines and enjoy the cool weather that fall brings,
it’s the perfect time to reconnect with all that makes Mendota Heights
such a vibrant and welcoming community. This month’s newsleer is full
of updates, opportunities to give back, and ways to stay connected.
Have you noticed the additional composting bin at Mendakota Park?
Thanks to your eorts, Mendota Heights has the highest participation in
the Dakota County Compost Program! This growing initiative has room
for more – consider joining if you haven’t already. With winter around the
corner, please review the Winter Parking Restrictions taking eect Nov. 1.
These rules help ensure safe and eicient snow removal. As the season
of giving approaches, I invite you to support our Toys for Teens drive. A
small gi can make a big dierence in the life of a local teen.
Looking ahead, our outdoor ice rinks will soon be prepped for another season of skating, and hiring is
underway. These part-time positions are a great way to get involved – and a memorable first job for
many of our residents. Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to make a dierence in
our environment? A wonderful way to recognize these leaders is to nominate them for an Oak Award.
Mark your calendar for a full lineup of community favorites this fall, including Tour de Rec, Barktober,
Trick or Teeing, and the Makers Market, showcasing local talent.
Whether you’re volunteering, aending an event or enjoying a walk through one of our beautiful parks, I
hope you feel proud of the city we share.
Warm Regards,
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
A Message
from the Mayor
The Police Department
is collecting new,
unwrapped gis for kids
ages 10–18. Donations
will help local teens and
families in need through
a holiday shopping
event by the
Community Action
Partnership. Drop o
gis at the Mendota
Heights Police
Department (1101
Victoria Curve) from
Nov. 3 to Dec. 11.
CAPAgency.org
Toys
for Teens
From Nov. 1 to March 31, the
City prohibits parking on public
streets from 2–6 a.m. and aer
any snowfall of 2 inches or
more until crews plow the
streets curb to curb.
When it snows, City crews
clear over 140 lane miles of
streets, along with sidewalks
and trails, while state and
county crews handle highways.
Residents must clear
driveways and adjacent
sidewalks within 24 hours and
avoid placing snow in the
street. To help, shovel around
hydrants and mailboxes, and
place trash bins behind the
curb.
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Streets
Winter
Reminders
Learn to Fix and Mend at a Free
Fix-It Clinic
Instead of trashing broken household
items, bring them to a Dakota County
Fix-It Clinic for free fixing or mending.
Last year, Fix-It Clinics helped Dakota
County residents save nearly 4,000
pounds of items from the landfill.
These clinics are held monthly at
rotating locations and are run by
skilled volunteers who love to lend a
hand. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot
and tinker, and hopefully fix your items
onsite or at home.
In addition to keeping useful items out
of the landfill, these events bring
people together and empower you to
fix things on your own.
Show up to the upcoming Fix-It Clinic
on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. at Dakota Lodge in West St. Paul.
The event is free, and you do not need
to register to participate.
Bring up to three items that need
fixing or mending. The most common
items people bring are lamps,
vacuums and clothes for mending.
You must be able to carry items into
the clinic, so no overly large items.
DakotaCounty.US
Search: Fix-it Clinic
Partially funded by Dakota County and
the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency.
Oak
Awards
The Mendota Heights
Oak Awards honor those
who protect our natural
resources. Awards
include youth leadership,
strong environmental
eort, and lifetime
achievement.
Nominations are due Jan.
31. Winners are chosen
for their impact, and
announced in the spring.
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OakAwards
Cybersecurity is very important, especially for cities. Local governments
work with private information like home addresses, money records, and
emergency plans. If a hacker breaks in, they can stop important services and
put people in danger.
Mendota Heights works hard to stay safe. Sta update computer systems, take cybersecurity
training, and use tools like firewalls and two-step logins. The City follows state and federal rules,
works with security experts, and checks systems oen. These steps help keep your information
safe and make sure services keep running.
The U.S. government shares easy ways for you to protect yourself online:
•Use strong passwords that are dierent for each account.
•Turn on two-step login when you can.
•Keep your phone, computer, and apps up to date.
•Don’t click on links or open files from people you don’t know.
•Back up your files oen, and be careful about what you post online.
These small steps can help protect your information and keep you safe from scams.
Ready.gov/
Cybersecurity
Staying
Cybersecure
Fire Prevention Week:
Charge into Fire Safety
From October 5–11, Fire Prevention Week highlights the
importance of lithium-ion baery safety. These baeries power
many everyday items, but if misused or improperly disposed of,
they can cause fires. By following these simple steps, you can
help keep your home and community safe:
•Buy only products with safety-tested certification marks,
such as UL, ETL, or CSA.
•Charge devices using the proper cords and follow
charging instructions.
•Recycle baeries at approved drop-o sites.
NFPA.org
Fire Department Open House
Oct. 11
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mendota Heights Fire Station
The Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped gis for kids ages 10–18. Donations will help local teens and families in need through a holiday shopping event by the Community Action Partnership. Drop o gis at the Mendota Heights Police Department (1101 Victoria Curve) from Nov. 3 to Dec. 11.CAPAgency.org