2011-04-01 Friday News
April 1, 2011
April 1, 2011
Recreation Registration
While the weather may not show it, Mendota
Heights parents certainly know that spring is in
the air. Registrations for summer recreation
programs opened up late last week and staff
have already received over 500 registrations.
In the first week of registrations, the City has
taken in $19,600 for all recreation programs.
Nearly all of these registrations are taken via
the internet, as more and more residents sign
up online rather than in-person.
While many popular programs filled right
away, there are still spots available for some
of the summer playground programs, golf
camps, tennis and field trips. As expected, the
field trip to watch the Twins play at Target
Field filled almost immediately. Sorry, we
have all the chaperone’s we need!!
Russ Wahl
Russ Wahl passed away last week at the age
of 82. Russ served Mendota Heights and our
surrounding communities in many capacities
over the years. From council work to building
inspections to work with the annual Halloween
bonfire, Russ’s commitment to the community
was clear. Russ is survived by his wife Marilyn,
and their children, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. Thank you Russ for all that you
have done for your family and the communities
you have served throughout your lifetime. The
legacy you leave behind will last forever and be
enjoyed by your family and friends in many
ways. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the
Wahl family during their time of grieving and
loss.
Safe Routes to Schools
Jake Sedlacek attended a meeting at Friendly
Hills Middle School with Principal Joni
Hagebock and staff from Dakota County
Public Health Department on Thursday to
discuss opportunities and barriers to
increasing the number of youth who walk or
bike to school. The group reviewed a map of
the area, discussing where kids are coming
from and how they typical get to school today.
Dakota County has hired a consultant that will
conduct research in the school and review
Dakota County and school district data. The
end result will include recommendations for
improvements to the school grounds,
crosswalks and/or trail connections in the
area. This is an important step in seeking
grants for Safe Routes to Schools funding.
Friday News
Mendota Heights Weekly Report on City Activities
Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
www.mendota-heights.com
(651) 452-1850
April 1, 2011
Attachments
The Pipeline, Just the Facts
April 1, 2011
Dates to Remember
April 5, 2011 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
April 6, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Airport Relations Commission
Meeting (This is a change from the
normal schedule)
April 12, 2011 6:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting
April 19, 2011 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
April 26, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
Page Two
Welcome Charlotte
Charlotte Stockstead joined the Mendota
Heights staff in March as the Accounting
Clerk in the Finance Department.
Charlotte comes to the city after receiving
her degree in business from the Carlson
School of Management and serving as an
intern for the City of Falcon Heights. Her
duties include many different tasks in the
finance and payroll area for the city. If you
have not welcomed Charlotte to Mendota
Heights yet please stop by her work area
and say hello. Congratulations on your
new position and welcome to Mendota
Heights Charlotte. We are happy to have
you.
Farewell Lambert
After over 40 years of service to the city at
both the Fire Department and at city hall,
Lambert Derks last day of work was
Thursday of this week. City staff, council
members and friends gathered for a lunch
celebration and thank you program at city
hall. Besides the friendly conversation and
meal, a special slide show and book were
presented to Lambert so he will remember
his days here at city hall. After so many
years of serving the residents and staff of
the city for so long, a simple thank you does
not seem adequate, but we say it from the
bottom of hearts. Lambert we will miss
your daily visits, greetings and stories about
the past. Enjoy your retirement and new
found free time as you venture into the next
journey in your life. From current and
former city staff members and city councils,
thank you for your work over the past 40+
years and congratulations on a job well
done.