2013-08-23 Friday NewsFriday News
Mendota Heights Weekly Report on City Activities
City Employees
The City Council approved the promotion of Sue
Donovan to IT Manager. Sue's 18 years of IT
experience along with her thorough
understanding of the technical infrastructure of
the Police department as well as other
departments will be beneficial for the
organization. Congratulations Sue!
The city would like to extend a warm welcome to
Nolan Wall. Nolan will be joining the city on
Monday as our Planner. Nolan's six years of
experience, background and accomplishments
are a good match for our city. Welcome Nolan!
Mendota Heights' Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program
During this past week, the City Council presided
over the annual public meeting for the Mendota
Heights' Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Program (SWPPP). Developed in 2003, this
federally mandated program incorporates best
management practices that reduce pollutant
discharges into the storm water system. Ryan
Ruzek, Assistant City Engineer reported on the
progress made in meeting the program's goals.
One simple step residents can consider is
planting a rain garden. Rain gardens are planted
depressions designed to store rainwater and
allow it to soak in the soil. To find out more about
rain gardens visit www.bluethumb.org.
A brochure listing eleven simple steps residents
can take to improve our ponds, wetlands, lakes,
streams and rivers is attached to this week's
Friday News.
Dates to Remember:
August 27, 2013
Planning Commission 7:00 p.m.
September 2, 2013
Labor Day - City Offices Closed
September 3, 2013
City Council 7:00 p.m.
Attachments:
Pipeline, Just the Facts
City Council agenda packets and
Planning Commission agenda packets
are available online by visiting
www.mendota - heights.com and
clicking on the agenda /minutes link.
Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
www.mendota- heights.com
(651) 452 -1850
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NEWS
LETTER
Public Works
Engineering
Code Enforcement
Public Works
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August 23, 2013
The Parks Crew set up the soccer field at Menda kota Park and striped it. Newly
planted seed that was put down around the water tower was watered. Trees were
trimmed along the pedways in Kensington Park South and Hagstrom King Park. A
broken sprinkler head was repaired on the Menda kota ball fields. Repairs were
made to the xma rk mower. They attended a safety meeting.
The Utilities Crew cut tree roots in the sanitary sewer lines along Keokuk Lane,
Pontiac Place, and Ocala Lane. The force main on Mendota Heights Road had a
leak inside and was repaired. He attended the safety meeting.
The Streets Crew attended the safety training meeting in South Saint Paul.
Blacktop patching continued on Marie Avenue from Lexington Avenue to
Victoria Road. They continued filling potholes on Victoria Road and stopped
at Stratford Road. The generator was lifted onto the concrete pad. Potholes
were filled on Mendota Heights Road by Patterson Dental.
Engineering
City Projects (construction year)
Dodd Road /Highway 110 Intersection Pedestrian Improvements (2013) -
Utilities have been located and marked. Construction began Wednesday
and is scheduled for completion by September 3rd. A portion of Interstate
Valley Creek Trail northwest of the intersection will be relocated as part of
the contract. Temporary access agreements have been executed with the
private property owners for the removal of the existing trail.
Hunter Lane /Orchard Place Neighborhood Improvements (2013) -Storm
sewer installation along Hunter and east Culligan has begun and is
scheduled to be completed by Wednesday August 28t ", a road closure on
Lexington Avenue is scheduled for Wednesday to install a culvert. The
contractor will also begin grading Hunter Lane. Substantial completion is
expected by the end of September with the assessment hearing in October.
For more information, please go to the project page on the city web page:
www.mendota- heights.com. Project information is updated weekly.
Crown Point &Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitations (2013) -This project
is substantially complete. Staff has been preparing the project punch -list,
and the contractor will be repairing the punch list items in August. An
assessment hearing is scheduled for October.
Lexington Avenue Pedestrian Trail, Hwy 110 to Douglas Road (2013) -The
trail has been re- paved, and pedestrian ramps installed. Punch -list items
remain along with minor landscape restoration. The trail is open for use.
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising (2013) -This project is underway.
The contractor will be working in the area of the city west of I -35E and
north of Highway 110. Center Pointe Business Park is also included in the
project. Minor traffic impacts should be anticipated. An item of jewelry was
found in the sanitary sewer in this area and is being held at City Hall. Call
the Engineering Department at 651 - 452 -1850 if you are missing an item
and can describe what was found.
Mendota Heights Road Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement (2013) -
Design of the replacement force main is anticipated to be complete and
ready for bid by October/ November. This force main has broken 5 times in
the past 6 years and is in need of replacement. Construction of the
replacement could begin as early as this fall.
Highway 13 Trail Connection (2013) - Council approved final plans and
authorized advertisement for bids at their August 6t" meeting. City Staff is
working with adjacent property owners on acquiring the necessary
easements for the project. Bid opening is scheduled for August 28t" at
10:00am. Construction is expected in late September /early October.
County Projects (Construction Year)
Delaware Avenue Guardrails (2013) - Installation of guardrails on Delaware
Avenue in selected locations between Highway 110 and I -494 will begin
later this month. Plans have been completed and are under inter - agency
review. Construction is expected within the coming weeks.
North Urban Regional Trail (NURT) Realignment & Greenway Plan (2014) -
County staff is working on completing the design of the NURT to meet their
Greenway Plan for the area. The trail will be re- routed north along Warrior
Drive to Marie within the Henry Sibley High School property. In West Saint
Paul, the newly aligned trail will be routed through the Dodge Nature Center
on the north side of Marie Avenue, and a tunnel will be installed under
Charlton Avenue at Garlough Elementary School. Construction is expected
during the summer of 2014.
SUPPORT STAFF
Kim Henning
Trista Miller
Becky Pentel
POLICE OFFICERS
Jerry Murphy
Scott Patrick
John Larrive
Bobby Lambert
Tanner Spicer
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
Jeff Vonfeldt I
Steven Meyer I
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Peyton Fleming
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFC.
Jennifer Fordham
INVESTIGATIONS
Mario Reyes
Chad Willson
SERGEANTS
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery .
Eric Petersen
RESERVES '
Randy Pentel
Jarrod Spicer I
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
CHAPLAINS
Frances Cuenca I
Joel Detlefsen
Lynn Liberman - I
Butch Millett
Sue Plucker
John Snider
David Wick ' I
CHIEF I
Mike Aschenbrener
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Not every case gets solved but our chances get better when the public helps.
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Northern Dakota County agencies have teamed up to create a crime blog to - I
get seek assistance in identifying suspects for crimes in our area.
Please take a moment from time to time to check out the photos, you never know when you might
recognizes an individual in the photos or video surveillance. You can post your comments or notify
your local police department. You can also remain anonymous. Your comments are reviewed rou-
tinely by the police departments and, depending on the content and if you provided contact infor-
mation, an investigator may be in touch with you.
Any and all information you provide is helpful! Tooether we opvu sDLve cr'vms! e,
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Please keep this link handy to better serve your community:
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It sure has been a HOT week which can mean danger! Heat stroke is the most serious of heat relat-
ed illnesses and is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY, e.g. 911! Heat stroke can cause damage to the brain
and other internal organs and is caused from prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Meat Stroke occurs when your core body temperature reaches 105 degrees.
O THER SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR: I
- Throbbing headache - Rapid heartbeat; strong or weak I
- Dizziness or light - headedness - Rapid, shallow breathing
- Lack of sweating despite the heat - Behavioral changes: confused, disoriented, staggering I
- Red, hot, and dry skin - Seizures
- Muscle weakness or cramps - Unconsciousness I
- Nausea and vomiting
Who is most at risk in relation to a heat - related illness?
Age - Infants and children up to age 4, and adults over the age of 65, are particularly vulnerable because they I
adjust to heat more slowly than other people.
Health Conditions - Heart, Lung or kidney disease, obesity, underweight, high blood pressure, diabetes,
mental illness, sickle cell trait, alcoholism, sunburn or any condition that causes fever.
Medications - Check with your doctor.
How to prevent Heat Stroke.
- Wear lightweight, light - colored, loose- fitting clothing, and a wide brimmed hat I
- Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
- Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration, drinks with electrolytes may help I
- Use caution when working or exercising outdoors
- Monitor the color of your urine, darker urine is a sign of dehydration I
- Measure your weight before and after physical activity, this helps determine how much fluid to drink
Finally, NEVER leave our child alone in a car, not even for a minute! Heat stroke is the leading
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cause of non - crash, vehicle - related deaths for children. On average, every 10 days a child dies from
heat stroke in a vehicle.
Sources: www.webmd.com & www.safel<ids.or I
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Police Support
Specialist Sue Donovan
has been upgraded to the
new IT position for the
City of Mendota Heights!
Sue has been with the
Police Dept. for 5 years
and has done an amazing
job. She has extensive IT
experience and will be a
great asset to the city.
Luckily, she isn't going too
far and we will still get to
see her and call upon her
to resolve our IT issues.
Kudos to JTF Team!
Police Support
Specialists Trista Miller
& Kim Henning, along
with the Chief and the
contributing officers,
received a
complimentary email
from a fellow MH
resident /former City
Council Member and a
current council member,
thanking them for the
outstanding job with the
new format and content of
Just The Facts. "Did You
Know" was specifically
applauded.
We appreciate the
kind words.
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Please send us your
positive feedback
on our staff to:
pdrecords@
mendota- heights.com
Your feedback is greatly
appreciated and helps boost
the morale of our staff.
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Traffic Stop
Thursday 2437 hours
Officer Denise Urmann conducted a traffic stop to find 6 children, ages 11, 8, 8, 6, 6
and 1 unrestrained. NO, NO! Vehicle driver was cited and a relative purchased car
seats and provided seatbelts for the children.
Intoxicated
Thursday 0247 hours
Officer Steve Meyer received a call on a woman hanging out of a cab window. Meyer
assisted the cab driver with two females who were extremely intoxicated and getting sick
at the side of the road.
Check Goose Welfare Thursday 1245 hours
Officer Scott Patrick was dispatched to an animal call on Northland Drive. He discov-
ered an injured goose between buildings. The goose was limping yet was still able to eat
and get around. We wish the best for goose ::
Domestic Thursday 2155 hours
Officer Denise Urmann was called to a home on a report of a domestic between a
popular duo. The RP thought it sounded physical but for sure heard verbal fighting
again. Officer Urmann made contact with the female who stated she was arguing with
her boyfriend and that there were no injuries on either party. The male had called his
grandma to pick him up so he was gone on arrival.
Vehicle "Activity" Friday 1702 hours
RP called in with a complaint of a vehicle parked in front of a business. RP states she
saw a male and female come back from the bar and then engage in sexual relations. RP
was concerned they were intoxicated and would drive away when they were finished
with their activity. Officer Peyton Fleming spoke with the couple, Who showed no signs
of impairment, and warned them of the complaint.
Disturbing Peace Saturday 0126 hours
Officer Denise Urmann was dispatched to a local bar on a complaint of a mentally ill
female throwing beer bottles, harassing patrons and jumping on the hood of a cab. The
female was now threatening patrons that she would get her pit -bull out of her car. Of-
ficer Urmann contained the female and soon deliver her to White Castle where her
mom took responsibility for her. No damage to property and no assaults were made.
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Officer Scott Patrick
was dispatched to
an alarm; however,
it was updated to a
false alarm when
the RP informed
dispatch that the
men in the 3rd attic
were threatening to
take her dog away.
Ahhh!
The RP told Officer
Patrick that men
are after her "code"
and enter through
the cracks in the
soffit and she can-
not get to them.
Before he left, she
made sure Officer
Patrick was aware
she is NOT crazy.
AOA- Robbery
Saturday 1753 hours
Officer Todd Rosse assisted SPPD with a robbery at gunpoint at Cherokee Park. Three
juvenile black males, approximately 17 years of age, fled on foot. Unknown if suspects
were apprehended.
Suspicious Activity
Saturday 2034 hours
RP called in stating there were shots fired behind their home and believes it is a gun,
not fireworks. RP can hear voices and thinks it was a handgun. Officer Todd Rosse
arrived on scene and made contact with several adults who stated it was more of a boom
like fireworks and not like a gun. Area was checked extensively but only animals were
observed.
Reckless Driving
Sunday
1641 hours
A concerned RP called to report 3 juvenile females driving recklessly and tailgating the
RP. The teenagers then parked and the RP approached them to talk to them about it.
The teenagers replied, "Just because we're young, you can't talk to us like that." Officer
Todd Rosse located the teenage driver who was very cooperative with him and said she
didn't think she was doing anything wrong. They were warned, but no citations.
Drunk n' Depressed Sunday 2211 hours
Reporting party called with concern Over her intoxicated neighbor who had gotten
kicked out of several bars that evening and may need to go to detox. Officer Steve
Meyer met RP and soon found and made contact with the intoxicated male. The male
said he was depressed over the death of his best friend who was RP's son. The RP was
willing to stay with him to ensure he would not hurt himself and the male advised he
will get in touch with a psychologist the following day.
Nap Time
Monday 0747 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert approached vehicle, left on and running while the driver/
woman slept in the back of the car. It turns out the woman had just dropped her son
off at the ice arena for hockey practice and wanted to get some zzzz's. She was advised of
the many safety concerns in doing this.
Suspicious Person Monday 0957 hours
Complainant called in afraid after she saw a strange, young looking man in front of her
home carrying a white garbage bag. The man walked right up to the house but did not
ring the doorbell; he just looked around. She claimed he looked as if he was under the
influence of something. Officer Scott Patrick arrived to the area and after locating the
man, it turns out he was delivering advertisement flyers and was advised he must obtain
3 a solicitors permit to do so.
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Don't
FORGET!
If you are a Mendota
Heights resident and
you are going out of
town /vacation, you
can notify MHPD of
your outing and we
will be more than
happy to keep a
watchful eye on your
home while you are
away. The House
Check Request online
form is available on
our website; we
have similar forms in
the MHPD lobby and
we will take your info
over the phone.
MHPD offers monthly
car seat safety checks.
To schedule an
appointment, call
651.452.1366 to
contact Officer
Jennifer Fordham.
C0111t11111e 1,,,
Candy Thieves
Monday 2012 hours
Officer Todd Rosse was dispatched to a local gas station on a report of a theft. The
cashier stated a male and female approximately 20 years of age had just left the store 5
minutes ago after stealing some candy. The cashier was able to get a vehicle description
and Officer Rosse located the vehicle in front of a Subway. He made contact with the
female sitting in the vehicle. When asked where the male was, she stated he was in the
bathroom. She admitted she had stolen 2 bags of candy, a 7oz bag of Gummi Peaches
and a 7oz bag of Tootsie Roll Midgees, a grand total of $3. She said, "I can go pay for
them now." She was advised it was much too late for that now. The female stated the
boyfriend knew nothing about it; however, he had fled on foot and was not found in the
area. The female was cited and released for misdemeanor theft.
Theft Wednesday 1453 hours
A local alcoholic beverage business owner called in stating he was robbed about 30
minutes ago. The deposit money envelope had been left sitting on the desk in the office
and was now missing. Two suspicious black males had come into the store and while
one was distracting the owner asking random questions, the other was wandering
around. The owner had also been busy talking with a sales rep, so he had a hard time
keeping track of all three individuals in the store. After the males had left, he discov-
ered the money missing and realized he may have left the back door open. The accused
males were not located and security was discussed with the business owner.
Vehicle Theft Wednesday 0341 hours
Officers John Larrive and Jennifer Fordham were dispatched to the Pool and Yacht
Club on a vehicle theft report. There were cars broken into and it was believed that the
possible suspects were still in a car in the parking lot. The real suspects were gone on
arrival and the "culprit" found in the car was just an employee taking a break.
Unconscious Bicyclist Wednesday 1608 hours
Officers John Larrive and Jennifer Fordham responded to an intersection on a "man
MHPD has a down" welfare check. The male was found to be sleeping at the side of the road with his
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In Minnesota, individuals who are seeking employment in law enforcement must pass a physical fitness test
when they are applying for entry into the "skills" program. This program must be completed in order to be
licensed. It consists of the following tests: cardiovascular (such as running), upper body strength (push -ups or
bench presses), flexibility and lower body strength (typically like standard gym class challenges like long or
vertical jump). Once this hurdle is passed (no pun intended), your next "fitness" test, is an actual physical
examination done by a doctor. The medical experts do a full screening, including, but not limited to the following
screenings: drug, stress, hearing, vision, and other common screenings to make sure your body is healthy and
able to handle the rigors of the job. In addition to being "physically" fit, a full mental health evaluation is done
prior to being hired by an agency to make sure officers are also "emotionally" fit to handle the unseen, non-
physical stressors of the job.
After this phase there is some variation, even right here within Dakota County. Some agencies have officer
candidates undergo another fitness test during the hiring process. Many of these "rookies" are fresh out of
college and skills, so this test may not be a challenge. But for other applicants, who are changing departments or
have been out looking for a job for some time, it is possible that many years have passed since the "gym class"
style fitness test they completed when they were in school for law enforcement.
Currently, at the MHPD, we do not have a physical fitness test requirement prior to getting hired but many other
agencies do. In addition, we do not have an annual fitness test or a "Fit for Duty" program like some of our
neighboring departments do. Even though we do not have these requirements, physical fitness is still a very
important component of our job and the department. Remaining physically fit is in the best interest for our job
performance, officer safety, and public image of the department as well as to our overall well - being.
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