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2014-01-10 Friday NewsFriday News Mendota Heights Weekly Report on City Activities Mendota Heights 5K Run/Walk Event Is it your New Year's resolution to run or walk a 5K? We have the perfect race for you! It's time to start training for the Mendota Heights 9th Annual 5K Run /Walk. This year's event will take place on Saturday, June 7th. Early registration fee is $25 and all race proceeds go directly to Special Olympics. So save the date and start your training program for the 9th Annual 5k Run /Walk! NCD4 to host Planning Workshops January 14 - 16, 2014 Got Two Hours for Better Cable? NDC4 Cable Commission WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! CABLE TV & COMMUNITY MEDIA PLANNING WORKSHOPS January 14- 15 -16, 2014. Please join NDC4 at an upcoming focus group session. What are the biggest issues fac- ing this community? What is your vision for lo- cal media in Northern Dakota County, now, and for the next 10 -15 years? Bring your ideas and learn about the opportunities we have now for new technology and improved cable services. For additional information and to register for a workshop, visit www.townsquare.tv/franchise- renewal.cfm or call 651.450.9891. m Dates to Remember: January 14, 2014 Parks & Recreation 6:30 p.m. Commission January 20, 2014 City Hall Closed January 21, 2014 City Council 7:00 p.m. Attachments: Pipeline, Just the Facts 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk Registration Form Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota- heights.com (651) 452 -1850 Facebook.com /MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com / @mendota_ heights M NEW Th m m j L E T T E R Public Works ' Engineering i - January 10, 2014 Code Enforcement Public Works The Parks Crew repaired a door knob on the warming house door at Marie Park. They checked the warming houses daily and did daily trash pickup in the parks. They plowed the cul -de -sacs, parking lots, bike trails and cleaned the rinks of snow. They attended the Northern Green Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. He was called to Swan Court at 2:00 pm on Thursday for a possible sanitary sewer line blockage. The problem was in the homeowner's service. There was another possible blockage at 4:30 pm Friday on Mendota Heights Road. Again, the problem was in the owner's service. The cul -de -sacs were plowed on Saturday morning. There was an alarm at the main lift station for a pump over heat. Pump two needed new seals and bearings. The bad pump floats were taken to the recycling center because the floats have a mercury switch inside. The Streets Crew came in on Saturday to plow and salt all streets. There was a heavy coating of sleet with snow on top of the sleet. All plow trucks were washed. The wings and sanders were greased on the plow trucks. More salt was delivered and the existing salt was pushed up in the salt bin. New curb rubbers were welded onto the plows. The new cat loader was steam cleaned, greased and washed. Engineering City Projects (construction year) Hunter Lane /Orchard Place Neighborhood Improvements (2013) -The project is considered substantially complete and the final lift of wear course asphalt will be placed in the spring. Crown Point &Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitations (2013) -The contractor will need to finish the final punch -list items in the spring. Highway 13 Trail Connection (2014) - Construction will not begin until the spring. A utility conflict with Saint Paul Regional Water Service needs to be resolved prior to construction. Victoria Road Reconstruction &Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) - An RFP for consultant services to design the project has been issued. Proposals are due back to the City on January 15t ". Staff anticipates awarding the design at the January 21St Council Meeting. The project will be constructed in phases. The first phase, scheduled for 2014, will reconstruct Victoria from Lilydale to Marie Avenue and rehabilitate the Stratford /Walsh /Rolling Green neighborhood. The remainder of Victoria was put off to a future date, but it is anticipated for construction in 2015. The City of Lilydale has asked that the portion of Victoria from Caren Road to Highway 13 be included at Lilydale's expense. State Proiects Highway 13 Reconstruction (2015) -The section of Highway 13 that was not rehabilitated in 2012 is scheduled for reconstruction in 2015. This section is from I -35E south and west to 2nd Street in Mendota. This section will receive a widened shoulder, curb, gutter, and storm sewer to help alleviate drainage and erosion problems in Lilydale. Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Resurfacing (2015 or 2017 -Dodd Road is scheduled to be resurfaced from Highway 55 in Eagan north to Annapolis Street in 2015. At this time, there are no plans to widen the State Highway, but some alterations for drainage and public safety are possible. The project may be delayed until 2017 to be constructed in conjunction with the Highway 110 resurfacing project. Highway 110 Resurfacing (2017) - Preliminary project scoping has begun. This project will not reconstruct or alter the alignment of the state highway, but modifications to access points, traffic signals, shoulders, drainage, and pedestrian facilities are likely. Other Activities Municipal Separated Sanitary and Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit -Staff has submitted the City's permit application to the MPCA. The City will be continuing under the rules of the 2006 permit until MPCA has reviewed the new application. The new MS4 permit adds requirements for storm water treatment and system maintenance. Staff anticipates the permit will be reviewed and approved by June. SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Becky Pentel POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy Scott Patrick John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham INVESTIGATIONS Mario Reyes Chad Willson SERGEANTS Neil Garlock Brian Convery Eric Petersen RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker George Castillo CHAPLAINS Frances Cuenca Joel Detlefsen Lynn Liberman Butch Millett Sue Plucker John Snider David Wick Lenny Andrie CHIEF IANUARV 10, 2014 V a� pad o� ����g� The e- cigarette was introduced in 2007 and is meant to be an alternative to smoking tobacco. While E- cigarettes do not contain tobacco, there is a mechanism that heats up liquid nicotine, turning it into a vapor to inhale. Some users claim that since they are reusable, they e- cigarette makes the nicotine habit cheaper. There has been a lot of controversy over the risks of the e- cigarette, especially since they are not regulated by the FDA and since they don't contain tobacco, they are not subject to U.S. tobacco laws. Also, there are no age restrictions on purchasing e- cigarettes which makes appealing to young children leaving them at risk for future addiction. Add in the funky, techy designs and flavors and you have a creative method for a nicotine buzz. E- cigarette manufacturers claim that it is "the cigarette that you can smoke anywhere," yet regulatory agencies around the world are taking a closer look at this trend and applying restrictions toward their use. The City of Mendota Heights has just passed an amended tobacco ordinance and among the changes is a restriction for e- cigarettes. The City of Mendota Heights Ordinance 3 -2 -3 states: L. Smoking of e- cigarettes is prohibited in any area that Minnesota State Statute restricts the smoking of tobacco products with the exception of businesses licensed to sell alcohol (or licensed to allow e- cigarettes). The controversy on the e- cigarette is only the beginning. State lawmakers are planning on introducing e- cigarettes bans and further research has yet to be conducted to prove the risks of the e- cigarette. Su�m l�ed B y : Did Yoe KEW? Nice Officer doh n L�� arrive In MN, a vehicle is stolen every hour of every day, every month, all year. Think about it... while you were sleeping, 8 vehicles were stolen; over the weekend, 72 vehicles were stolen; while on a 2 -week vacation, 336 vehicles vanish. The numbers are staggering! A thief is a lazy entrepreneur who will move onto the next victim if they have to work too hard to get the job done. We need to eliminate the opportunity for a theft to take place. If you would like your vehicle stolen, here are a few tips to make sure it happens: Mike Aschenbrener * Warm your cars up unattended during those cold MN Winters. * Leave your vehicle unlocked and unattended. * Leave your vehicle parked outside... thieves scope out neighborhoods looking for unattended vehicles whether locked or unlocked. Please use garages if possible, lock doors and we encourage anti -theft devices. The City of Mendota Heights Ordinance 6 -2 -2b is in place to help prevent such theft. f 1 — I D 0 n. 0 0 m n. U�5@ L-J-L Crisis /Mental Health Thursday 1912 hours Officers Eric Petersen and Peyton Fleming responded to a crisis call where the RP reported her daughter had a knife but mom was able to retrieve it from her before the daughter fled. The daughter was upset because her mom and boyfriend had returned $300 worth of Christmas gifts due to her unacceptable behavior. The irate daughter grabbed a kitchen knife in anger, stabbed it into a plastic Christmas ornament box, returned it to the kitchen and fled the home. She was unable to be located. Investigator Willson issued a citation for Disorderly Conduct to the young woman; cleared by arrest. Suicide Attempt Thursday 1913 hours Officer Michael Shepard was called to a home on a suicide attempt. Upon arrival he met with a husband whose wife had attempted to overdose on prescription pills. In speaking with the woman, she said she had confessed an affair to her husband earlier in the day and he wanted nothing more to do with her. That upset her so she proceeded to take extra prescription pills. She was voluntarily transported to the hospital to speak with someone who could help her. Crash Friday 2349 hours Officer Jeff VonFeldt responded to a location on a 2 vehicle accident. In arriving at the scene, it turns out the 2nd vehicle had fled the scene. Vehicle 2 had rear ended vehicle 1. After investigating vehicle 2's license plate further, a phone number was found for the registered owner. The male stated his daughter was driving the vehicle and was unable to stop due to freezing rain and slid into vehicle 1. The male of vehicle 1 jumped out of the car and was a "big guy" who scared her so she fled the scene. There were no injuries, no charges. Found Property Friday 2306 hours Officer Michael Shepard had found a functional, portable speaker in the roadway. It was a HMDX Jam Wireless Speaker, red in color. No owner has come forward as of this time. No DL Saturday 2218 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Michael Shepard witnessed a vehicle driving without headlights on and snow covering the rear windows. The driver was stopped and it was discovered that the driver did not have a valid drivers license. The driver was cited and car was towed. Burglary Sunday 0022 hours Officer Denise Urmann was dispatched to a home on an after the fact burglary. In meeting with the complainant, she stated that she and her friends were in the home about 20 minutes prior while there were some cars outside in the opened garage, warming up. They then heard a horn and went out to find their cars had been rifled through. The doors had been left open and the center consoles were ajar. Approximately $20 in change, a phone charger and a pair of sunglasses were taken. There are no suspects. W LW Detox Tuesday 2110 hours Officers Michael Shepard and Todd Rosse were dispatched to a home on a report of a drunk male who was out of control and throwing things. Upon arriving at the home, it appeared the male had been intoxicated and stated that his girlfriend and son were mocking him so he got angry. The girlfriend said he then began throwing things and attempted to light a fortune cookie bag on fire. The man thought leaving on foot in -9 weather would be OK because he was ex- military. He was advised this was not a good idea and was transported to detox. Damage to Property Wednesday 1320 hours Officer Bobby Lambert reported to a residence on a property damage report. In meeting with the homeowner, she stated that someone had damaged her large 8 -foot fish slide statue that was located outside her front doors. The "bug eyes" on the fish statue were damaged and it appeared as if the suspect (s) had also gone down the slide. There were footprints in the snow; however, no suspects at this time. Fraud Wednesday 1555 hours Officer Bobby Lambert spoke with a complainant via telephone in regard to a fraudulent charge on her Wells Fargo checking account. A charge had been made at the Fireside Bar & Grill. In recapping her day, she remembered she had eaten at a local restaurant and forgot her credit card there but soon came back to retrieve it. The card had only been out of her possession for 10 minutes so she assumed someone decided to get some quick take -out at the Fireside. Domestic Thursday 1110 hours Officer Bobby Lambert and Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to a home on a husband /wife domestic. The wife was found to be yelling at her husband and told officers that she had just found out her husband had been cheating on her through evidence on his phone. The wife admitted to striking her husband in the face several times. The husband was concerned about the firearms in the home so officers let him safeguard them for safety reasons. The husband had left the home for the night. �' J ✓ , L-? ' �, �, ✓ [,VV1 Be sure to check out the attached flyer announcing the first ever MHPD vs MHFD Wing- Eating Contest, 02/01/14 at The Moose Country! MHPD is an enthusiastic supporter of Special Olympics and in an effort to continue this tradition, we are seeking raffle prize donations. We will accept cash donations to purchase raffle items, or if you'd rather contribute a prize, we would gladly accept those too. Prize Ideas: Goody baskets (coffee, beer, spa, wine, chocolate), event tickets or packages, kid - friendly prizes, sporting goods, or collectibles. Contact MHPD at 651.452.1366 to learn more about making a tax- deductible prize donation. V "WINe FATING CNAL NGEI'" THE MOOSE COUNTRY 857 HIGHWAY 13,, LILYDALE, MN ssiie SA TURDA Y, FEBRUA IGHTS MIN N Is PRIZE RAFFLE proceeds & a percentage of all FOOD SALES during the event will benefit their chosen charities: Special Olympics MN &the MHFD Fire Relief Fund PRIZE DONATIONS STILL NEEDED! Mae f7-4! MWITIpf IR 0 =m 1 Mot In the spirit of competition, we at MHPD would like to inform you that in the summer, 2014 MHPD vs MHFD Kickball Competition, MHPD was the clear winner in that challenge. We are just as confident that we will maintain our champion status in this event. Come & cheer us ALL on! min 111� 5 _LF o 0 0 RAff I 1/03-1/10 2014 YTD I I Calls for Service 159 195 Our very own Police I Officer Jennifer I Citations 29 30 Fordham was featured in an article Warnings 13 16 in the January Reports 17 21 Police Re edition of the p St. Paul Voice I newspaper! I Response Time Average 5.12 6.49 I I The article is titled Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: "Women in Action." I http://mendota.j2roj2hocnix.com/CS/CrimeMapping.aspx The article introduces a few select female officers around the community to get to know and recognize them for their accomplishments. If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to Way to go Jenny! keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. The House Check Request uest We appreciate your online form is available on our website; we have similar forms in the MHPD lobby extra effort! and we will take your info over the phone. 4 MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment, call 6 S 1.4S 2.13 66 to contact Officer Jennifer Fordham. Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: iL I � .. pdrecords@ fake it to THE BOX mendota- heights.com 2''our feedback is greatly MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota appreciated and helps boost County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs them °raze of our staff. and over - the - counter medication. t-f2ve a safe vve6z! City of Mendota Heights n 1 th �A,,, 9 Annual 5K Run/Walk TORCH t(RUN. Saturday, June 79 2014 at 9:00 a. m. Sponsored by Gateway Bank Awards: Awards to the first three male and female winners in each age category * 19 &under * (Open Division) 20 -49 * (Master Division) 50 &over Fees: $25.00 - Pre - registration Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2014. Must register by 6:00 p.m. $30.00 - Day of race registration - 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Village at Mendota Heights * Registration includes: 5K t -shirt and race day refreshments. Register by Mail or In Person: City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 (Please mark your envelope 5K race) Friday Race Packet Pick -Up Pick Up Your Race Packet Early Avoid the Race Day Rush! 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday June 6, 2014 MH City Hall Number /Shirt Pick -up: Friday, June 6, 2014 - City Hall at 1101 Victoria Curve 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 Race Day - Village At Mendota Heights - 7:00 a.m.to 8:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to make a donation to Special Olympics may do so at the time they pick up their packet or donations may be mailed ahead of time with your race entry form. Separate checks must be written for the race entrance fee and Special Olympics donations. Checks for race entrance fee should be made out to The City of Mendota Heights. Donation checks for Special Olympics should be made out directly to Special Olympics. I ALL RACE PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS I DIRECTIONS: The Village at Mendota Heights, NE of Highway 110 & Dodd Road RACE BEGINS at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street AWARDS CEREMONY & PRIZE DRAWING will take place upon conclusion of the race at the Village at Mendota Heights near the race finish line. In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself in addition to executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights I may have against the City of Mendota Heights, all sponsors and assigned officials for this road race. For information or additional registration forms, please contact City Hall at 651.452.1850 or visit our website at www.mendota - heights.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please Print clearly: NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: Street City State Zip DATE OF BIRTH: AGE ON RACE DAY Wheelchair: Physically Challenged- Signature- Parent's Signature (if under 18): T -Shirt size (please circle): M L XL XXL Male: Female: