Friday News 06 08 2012
Friday News
Mendota Heights Weekly Report on City Activities
What a Weekend!
This past weekend was packed full of fun
community events. Starting with Live Mu-
sic on Friday evening, right through the
dedication of Mertensotto Field on Sunday
afternoon, we had great participation from
citizens. Some of the highlights of the
weekend were the record-breaking turnout
at the 5K run/walk, the huge crowd at the
Dates to Remember:
Parks Celebration, and a great turnout at
the Police Department Open House. Many
thanks go out to the staff, volunteers and
June 13, 2012
sponsors that made the weekend such a
Airport Relations Comm., 7:00 p.m.
success.
June 19, 2012
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
Webpage Goes Mobile
The City of Mendota Heights Web Page is
June 26, 2012
now available to view on smartphones
check it out today!Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
July 3, 2012
Recreation Programs Next Week
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
With the end of the school year for ISD
197 on Wednesday of this week, all of our
Attachments:
Pipeline, Just the
local schools are out for summer break.
Into Summer Flyer
There is little downtime for local youth, as
recreation programs gear up right away on
Monday morning. We have playground,
tennis and golf programming occurring
each week (excluding the Fourth of July)
Mendota Heights City Hall
go online to www.mendota-heights.com to
1101 Victoria Curve
see what programs still have openings.
www.mendota-heights.com
(651) 452-1850
June 8, 2012
N E W S The Pipeline
L E T T E R
Public Works
Engineering
June 8, 2012
Code Enforcement
Public Works
The Parks Crew applied grub worm preventative at Mendakota Park and at
Mertensotto Field. Worn out spots and washouts were filled with dirt on the
soccer fields at Kensington Park. Fence lines, batting cages and backstops
were sprayed with total weed kill.
The Utilities Crew added wood mulch to trees at the Veronica lift station. A
sanitary sewer inspection was done at St. Thomas Academy. The Lilydale
lift panels were painted again to cover up graffiti. Fire hydrants were
painted on Delaware Avenue. Shrubs were trimmed and weeds pulled at
the Culligan lift station.
The Streets Crew did blacktop patching around manholes, water boxes, and
potholes on the north end streets and Ivy Falls area. Patching was also
done on the Hidden Creek Path.
Engineering
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Lemay Lake Road Reconstruction Bid opening is scheduled for June 13 at
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10:00 am. Contract award is scheduled for the June 19 City Council
meeting. Construction is anticipated to begin in early July.
Marie Avenue Rehabilitation Temporary water service has been installed,
clearing for stormwater pond construction at the NE corner of Dodd and
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Marie has begun, and road closure is scheduled for June 13. Construction
is anticipated to last through mid-July. Resident access will be maintained.
Diane Road Neighborhood A final inspection and punch-list completion is
expected for next week. Project is otherwise complete. An assessment
hearing is scheduled for October.
Mendota Heights Road Rehabilitation The final lift of asphalt was installed
and striping completed. A final inspection and punch-list completion will be
completed next week. An assessment hearing is scheduled for October.
Wagon Wheel Trail Bicycle/Pedestrian Connection McNamara Construction
has begun placing the final lift of asphalt on Wagon Wheel Trail. They are
also installing the remaining section of trail form I-35E to Lexington Avenue.
Work should be complete next week.
Dodd Road/Highway 110 Intersection Pedestrian Improvements A kick-off
meeting with MnDOT is scheduled for next week where specific work items
associated with the project will be discussed. Consultant will be surveying
on-site over the next several weeks, and will be scheduling a mid-summer
update before City Council.
Dakota County One-Stop Right-of-Way Permitting Program Council
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declined financial participation in the program at their June 5 meeting.
Council did state a willingness to participate in the program, but cited no
direct benefit to the residents as reason for declining financial participation.
Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)
Staff attended the monthly LMRWMO board meeting in Inver Grove Heights
on Thursday. LMRWMO is partnering with MPCA to complete management
plans for selected water bodies in the watershed. Rogers Lake has been
included in the program from its inception, and at the Thursday meeting the
LMRWMO board agreed to add Lake Augusta to the program as well.
MnDOT & Dakota County Projects
The following projects are under the direction of MnDOT and Dakota County.
They are presented as information only. For more information on MnDOT
projects contact J.P. Gillach (651-234-7503, james.gillach@state.mn.us).
Highway 13 Resurfacing (MnDOT) The Resurfacing of Highway 13, along
with drainage improvements and ADA upgrades between I-35W and
Annapolis Street (Burnsville to St. Paul) has been underway for a month.
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The portion of Highway 13 from 2 Street in Mendota to I-35E in Lilydale
will be exempted from this project and reconstructed in 2015 under a
separate MnDOT project. The Highway 55 to Highway 110 portion of the
project is paved and striping is expected next week. Construction in
Mendota is expected throughout June and July. Highway 13 north of
Wachtler Avenue to Sylvandale Avenue is closed to through traffic
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through June 26. A signed detour for traffic is provided.
Highway 110 Resurfacing (MnDOT) - A small portion of Highway 110 from
Lexington Avenue east to the I-35E Bridge, along with spot repairs between
Lexington and Highway 13 is being resurfaced. Construction is underway
and is anticipated to continue through June. Ramps to and from
northbound I-35E remain closed but are anticipated to re-open over
the weekend.
Old Sibley Memorial Highway (MnDOT) MnDOT has informed affected local
communities of their need to vacate the Right-of-Way for the Old Sibley
Memorial Highway from Highway 13 near Saint Peters Church to Highway 13
at Mendota Heights Road due to a redundant route requirement. Concept
plans and alternatives are being developed for the land use once it is
vacated. MnDOT will be presenting potential alternatives to local City
Councils and holding public open houses later this summer and fall.
Lexington Avenue Resurfacing (County) The project is essentially
complete.Only minor punch-list items remain. For questions about the
project, contact the Dakota County Transportation Department at 952-891-
7100.
5/27/2011
The Mendota 50 th Anniversary Weekend
Heights Police
Last Friday the Mendota Heights Police Department turned 50 years
Department
old. To honor the service of everyone who has worked at Mendota
Heights Police Department we celebrated with a get together of all
Support Staff
former employees who worked at the department. The turnout was
Kim Henning
great with over ahundred people showing up for the event.
Sandie Ristine
Susan Donovan
Becky Pentel
Police Officers
Jerry Murphy
Scott Patrick
John Larrive
Bobby Lambert
Tanner Spicer
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
Jeff VonFeldt
Steven Meyer
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Peyton Fleming
School Resource Officer
Jennifer Fordham
The evening was highlighted with sharing about how things used to
be in the old days and the not so old days.
Investigations
Mario Reyes
Tanner Spicer
MHPD will continue to celebrate the past for the remainder of 2012
with a commemorative badge.
Sergeants
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery
Eric Petersen
Reserves
Randy Pentel
Jesse Mettner
Jarrod Spicer
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
Chaplains
John Snider
Lynn Liberman
The department will operate a commemorative squad for the next
Frances Colon
Alberto Vargas
year.
Butch Millett
Heights,before that time the officers drove their personal cars
David Wick
moving the red lights back and forth. The first car was a Chevrolet
Chief
Mike Aschenbrener
5/27/2011
station wagon ordered from Southview Chevrolet for $2600. The car was a wagon
because at that time there was no ambulance service in northern Dakota County. It
would be a few years until Devine Redeemer in South St. Paul would have an
ambulance service. The new squad looks a lot like a station wagon.
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Since June 1, 1962,forty-sixsworn Officers have served the City of Mendota Heights.
Four former Officers passed away but were represented at the open house event.
Officers:Don Lesher, Charlotte Gabroik, Marty Baldwin, Jeff Menden and Ed Valencourt.
On Sunday from noon until 4:00 the PD hosted an open house.The event was very well
attendedand the call has gone out to do this on an annual basis. A very special thanks
to everyone who worked hard to ensure the event was a success.
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SWING INTO
SUMMER
Start out your 2012 golf season with some excellent pointers to
improve your golf game. Several instructors will be present to
work with each golfer on golf course etiquette, golf club grip,
stance, swing, pitching and putting techniques.
íI9b Saturday, June 9, 2012
ÇLa9 9:00am-12:00pm
íIh All ages welcome, each golfer must have
his/her own golf clubs and golf bag.
C99 Cw99ﱡ Includes free hot dogs for all golfers!
íI9w9 Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course
1695 Dodd Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55118