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2014-03-21 Friday News ............... .......... ............................ - ............. - ....................... - ............................. - - - N E W S The Pipeline L E T T E R Public Works Engineering March 21, 2014 Code Enforcement Public Works The Parks Crew did their daily trash pickup. They cleaned all trails and parking lots of snow. The zero turn mowers were cleaned up to get ready for service. The tandem trailer was cleaned up, serviced, the tires replaced and the brakes adjusted. The Groundsmaster mower from the Par 3 storage garage was brought to the shop and prepared for service. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. The HVAC filters at the main lift station were changed and the fan belts inspected. The shop floor drain was cleaned. Manholes along the trunk line were marked. Roots were cut in the lines on Walsh Lane, Kay Avenue, and Victoria Road. Storm sewers that had ice buildup were jetted on Wesley Lane and in Town Center. Trucks 309, 409 and 500 were waxed. The Streets Crew cleaned snow and ice from catch basins and fire hydrants. The streets were plowed and salted on Monday and Wednesday. Pot holes were filled. Bridge decks were cleared of snow. 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. 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. Staff will hold a coordination meeting with Saint Paul Regional Water Service and the contractor in the coming weeks. Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) The consultant is working on the design plans and specifications for the first phase of construction, and the City anticipates bidding the project in the April/May timeframe. The first phase 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 Lilydale portion of Victoria from Caren Road to Highway 13 is included. Staff date. A neighborhood meeting will be held in early April to go over specific issues and concerns with individual property owners. A notice letter will go out 1-2 weeks ahead of the meeting. Wentworth Avenue & Pilot Knob Road Trail Rehabilitation Projects (2014) The trails on Wentworth (Wachtler to Dodd) and Pilot Knob Road (Mendota Heights Road to Highway 13) are scheduled for rehabilitation in the coming year. Projects will reclaim the existing pavement and install ADA compliant ramps along each trail. Construction is anticipated in June/July. Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the County for the projects th at the March 18 City Council meeting. County Projects Delaware Avenue Resurfacing (2014) Dakota County is planning on resurfacing Delaware Avenue from Highway 110 south to I-494. This project will not widen or otherwise alter the lane alignment of Delaware, but will provide a new asphalt driving surface and new striping. Construction is anticipated to begin in late June. Lexington Crosswalk at Victoria (2014) The median and crosswalk are scheduled for installation this summer. This project will install a center median in Lexington on the north side of the Victoria intersection and provide for a crosswalk to connect the trails on the east and west of Lexington. The left turn lane from southbound Lexington to eastbound Victoria will be removed as part of this project. A JPA with Dakota County st for the project will be presented to City Council at their April 1 meeting. State Projects Highway 110 & Lexington Avenue Signal Replacement (2014) The existing signal will be replaced this summer with a new LED signal with flashing yellow arrows for the left turn lanes on Lexington. 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 (2017) Dodd Road is scheduled to be resurfaced from Highway 55 in Eagan to Annapolis Street in 2017. At this time, there are no plans to widen the State Highway, but some alterations for drainage and public safety are possible. Originally scheduled for 2015, the project was delayed to coincide with the Highway 110 rehabilitation project. Due to the project delay, Dodd Road will receive another sealcoat (chip seal) in 2014. 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. 21, 2014 MARCH The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SUPPORTSTAFF POLICEOFFICERS ElectronicAggression/Cyberbullying Harassment/Bullying: ğƓ ź¬¡ « ­¢¤®¥¯®¶¤±Ǿ  ­ ¨­³¤­³³®¢ ´²¤§ ±¬±¤¯¤³¨³¨®­ Steven SCHOOLRESOURCE OFFICER INVESTIGATIONS SERGEANTS RESERVES ÑDog WatchÒ Shift CHAPLAINS CHIEF Њ Warrant Wednesday 2249 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Peyton Fleming observed a vehicle at a local gas station and after running the plate, the registered owners status came back as a felony drug warrant. The vehicle was unoccupied and a man matching the owners description was standing at the counter in the gas station. Fleming then approached the man to identify him and the man told Fleming that he is not the registered owner but does have an outstanding warrant that is traffic related. The man was placed under arrest. Theft from Auto Thursday 1730 hours Officer Scott Patrick was dispatched to call a theft from auto victim. In speaking with the woman, she stated she returned home to find her front passenger side door glass shattered and her Pioneer stereo system removed from her dash. The woman was able to obtain the parking garageÓs video surveillance for that timeframe. Under investigation. Domestic Friday 2225 hours Officer Steve Meyer was dispatched to a home on a domestic. Upon arrival, Meyer learned from the father that his son had just fled after striking him in the face which was clear due to his face being red, swollen and a small cut by the eye. The fight ensued because of a TV dispute which lead to a loud argument. The younger sister then got involved causing the son to get more agitating and started throwing and breaking things. The son then swung several times at the father striking him in the face and head and then fled the home. Meyer made contact with the son a short time later who then came to the PD and was placed under arrest. Theft from Auto #2 Monday 0918 hours Officer John Larrive responded to a home on a theft from auto call. In meeting with the victim, she stated her vehicle that has been parked and not used in quite some time was parked in the underground garage and was damaged overnight. The drivers side window was smashed and the after market stereo system was stole from inside her dash. She mentioned that there were cameras in the garage and she would work on obtaining video footage. Property Damage Accident Monday 1413 hours Officer John Larrive was dispatched to a one vehicle accident. A witness stated that the driver was driving at the wrong side of the highway. Larrive gave the driver a PBT test which was .00 and he showed no signs of impairment. Driver stated that he was lost and was using his GPS to get around town. Road signs were damaged from the accident and driver was issued a citation for no proof of insurance and careless driving. St PatrickÓs Day Revelry + Dakota County Traffic Safety Grant = Action! No DL/No Insurance/Impounds Monday 1524 & 1616 hours Officer Urmann cited one driver who did not have a DL nor insurance on the car; the vehicle was towed. She then stopped another car with an equipment violation and found not only another uninsured motorist, but as suspended one! Another impound and citation. Accident/DWI/AOA Monday 1729 hours Officer Michael Shepard came upon skid marks which led to a broken fence; a vehicle had attempted to brake on a sharp curve, slid sideways and went thru the fence, down the hill and ultimately stopped in the ditch at I35E. The driver was found to be intoxicated; since a DWI enforcement was in progress, the arrest Ћ was handed over to the St Paul PD officer working in our jurisdiction; Officer Shepard assisted with writing Check Welfare/DWI/AOA Monday 1830 hours Officer Michael Shepard responded to a check the welfare of a possible intoxicated party having trouble entering her home. The female was found being helped into the residence by another female. The woman was muddy, wet exhibiting signs of too much partying, even informing Officer Shepard she had Ðcelebrated St. PattyÓs Day a little too much.Ñ He observed the fresh, wet mud tracks in the driveway and asked if she had driven herself home; she confirmed she had and was relieved she made it home alright. A traffic safety detail officer was called to respond to handle the arrest, and a WSPPD officer arrived and took over the DWI. Domestic Tuesday 0755 hours Officer John Larrive, along with Investigators Mario Reyes and Chad Willson, responded a domestic in progress where a female reported threats made by her husband against both her and her children. Upon arrival, he learned the husband (not the father), had been verbally abusive toward the children and to her over the past week and the father had already taken custody of the children. However, the behavior was ongoing and things continued to get heated and remained unresolved. The husband also kept a large store of guns at the neighbors and based on his behavior, wanted them removed for safekeeping. Parties were advised on next steps to ensure peace and safety and officers cleared. Stolen Plates Wednesday 1321 hours Officer Todd Rosse was called to meet with a party in the lobby who wanted to report a theft of a plate. The owner of the vehicle stated that an employee, who witnessed an accident in December, was told by an officer that his plates didnÓt match each other and was advised to look into it. The employee went to the DMV the next day to correct the issue and they decided to pull off both plates and issue new ones; the DMV then destroyed the plates. Then, last week, Ramsey County notified the owner that a vehicle registering to them was cited for wrong plates/tabs, bearing the previous plate number and realized one of the plates had been actually been stolen/swapped. The owner filed this complicated report with us in order to bring it to the hearing and clear up the citation. The original license plate was then entered as stolen into NCIC. Officer cleared. Stolen Vehicle/Plates & Drugs Wednesday 0057 hours Officer Spicer was patrolling a retail area when he spied a vehicle entering the area and approaching a business that was obviously closed. Upon running the plate, he found they were stolen and executed a stop; the parties within the vehicleÏfour of themÏwere held until assisting officers arrived. They soon found the plates and vehicle were stolen, and they found drug paraphernalia and forged checks. Evidently they all hooked up thru their drug activity; even though two of them were pregnant, they decided to make the event more fun by doing some meth together. Two parties admitted to stealing the car, one of whom also had a no bail warrant. One lied about his identity and was found to be in possession of forged checks. All admitted to their charges and all were taken to jail with felony charges. Case pending formal complaint. TheftÏTires Thursday 1053 hours An employee came out to his work vehicle to find four tires and rims had been stolen right off the vehicle! The vehicle had been last attended to on Monday. The thief was nice enough to prop it up with one block. No surveillance of the area is available; no suspect. Case inactive. Ќ ΒȝΐΓȡΒȝΑΏ2014YTD CallsforService1311,776 Citations38470 Everyone here at MHPD does such a Warnings25206 great job that we canÔt just point out a PoliceReports14192 few individuals, ResponseTimeAverage6.895.86 TEAMWORK! IfyouareaMendotaHeightsresidentandyouaregoingoutoftownoron vacation (®´²¤ #§¤¢ª2¤°´¤²³ CarSeatSafetyChecks Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com MedicationDisposalBox Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. Ѝ Have a Safe Week! The Front Row Dave Bellows, Sheriff Volume 9, Week 42 March 10, through Tim Leslie, Chief Deputy March 16, 2014 For a Good Causeƒ Featuring Sheriffs Members of the jail Inmates Motivated to Sworn Operations and Detention Change Unit (IMC) held a fundraiser Services Deputies: earlier this month. Staff and inmates had the opportunity to order ice cream, with Commanders all proceeds going to the Hastings Food John Grant Shelf. Approximately $1,000 was raised. Dan Scheuermann We thank Correctional Deputies Captains Thomas Schneider and Franz Moise Brad Jeska for all their work with this project. Joe Leko Jim Rogers A Better Lifeƒ Sergeants The jail offers a wide variety of programing to assist Dan Bianconi inmates in remaining jail free after they are Jennifer Cho released. Reformers Unanimous is one such Scott Durdall opportunity that helps inmates with their chemical Pat Enderlein Jim Gabriel dependency and addictions to drugs. Austen Booker Hodges IV Taylor, a group leader with RU, is a frequent Jim Iliff speaker at the jail, working closely with our inmates Bruce Kammen and telling them his personal story. Thanks to Chris Melton Tim Samuelson Austen and Recreational Coordinator Loren Rick Schroeder Hanson for all their work. Rob Shingledecker A Boat Ride in March? Special Duty The DCSO has responsibility for all waterways in Deputies the county, regardless of the season. Even the Brad Billmeyer Terry Ecker winter months can leave wide areas of open water, Mike Fendrick so members of our Parks, Lakes, and Trails (PLT) Rob Hosking Division trainfor handling Thomas Jacobson rescues underall conditions. Coreen Kulvich Ryan Olson Last year theSheriffs Office Blake Pederson acquired anairboat, allowing Matt Regis deputies torespond quickly to Matt Schepers emergencysituations. Dave Sjogren Matt Wayne Recently,members of the Dawanna Witt PLT Divisionparticipated in a joint trainingexercise with Deputy Sheriffs several SheriffsOffices on airboat Mark Albrecht rescues andoperations. Scott Bensen Sergeant JimIliff and Deputy Ryan Brown Matt Regis demonstrated Rhonda Doheny Sandy Dose their ability inhandling it on both Brian Eells ice and watersurfaces. Joshua Fahey Ryan Fitzgerald All in a Days Workƒ Tim Fletcher Dan Forrey A recent traffic stop by Deputy Ryan Brown resulted in the driver, a 25-year-old Steve Forrey female, being arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. While he was dealing with the drug violations in plain view, Ryan was advised by Deputy Brian The Front Row Dave Bellows, Sheriff Volume 9, Week 42 March 10, through Tim Leslie, Chief Deputy March 16, 2014 Smidt that this individual has a history of hiding drugs in, well, lets just say personal Tim Gonder places. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the jail, where female Ryan Googins detention staff could conduct a search. Once the suspect realized her situation, she Christopher Hamblin voluntarily handed over 14 grams of methamphetamine she had hidden in, lets just Kevin Henriksen Adam Henry say a personal place. Nice work by Deputies Ryan Brown and Brian Smidt, Amber Hentges Correctional Sergeant Virginia Jones, and Correctional Corporals Lisa Bryan Hermerding Peterson and Julienne Oppong for their work on this case. Ryan Holmquist Tom Hooper A Change for the Betterƒ Dan Hoover Krystal Johnson Signs our country is recovering from a deep recession can be found in a variety of John Kane indicators. One that we track at the DCSO is with Sheriffs sales, more commonly Bruce Kleeberger referred to as foreclosures. In the year 2000 we handled 159, but as the financial Jeff Leopold Jen Lenarz crisis worsened foreclosures grew exponentially by 2007, when we handled 1,536 Brent Lohmann Sheriffs sales. The crisis hit a high water mark in 2010, with 2,147 foreclosures. Bruce Lohmann Now for the good news; since that time we have seen a steady drop in home Matt Lohmann foreclosures here in Dakota County and across the United States. Last year DCSO Kim Mays Mark McKnight staff handled 925, bringing us back to near 2006 levels. While we do not know what Lester Mitchell the future holds as we continue with recovery, we want to thank our staff in the Civil Jon Napper Division for all their work over the past several years including Sergeant Rob Sean Qualy Shingledecker, who heads the unit,Special Duty Deputies Brad Billmeyer, Jon Reiners Matt Schuster Terry Ecker, Dave Sjogren, Kevin Henriksen(retired), and Program Services Dan Siebenaler Assistants Shona Murphy and Jess Monahan. Brian Smidt Phouthaivanh Sourignavong Gordy Steffel Steve Theriault Michael Vai Dmitriy Vecherkov Mike Vikesland Dan Vujovich Bryan Wagner Bob Wegner Tony Welin Questions? Comments? Please contact the Dakota County Sheriffs Office at 651.438.4700 or any of the following by email: dave.bellows@ co.dakota.mn.us julie.ecker@ co.dakota.mn.us Click here to subscribe to this newsletter electronically.Page 2