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Public Works
Engineering
March 28, 2014
Code Enforcement
Public Works
The Parks Crew did daily trash pickup and daily check of the aerator at
Rogers Lake. They transported the reel and rotary mower from Par 3 to
public works for servicing. The trucks were washed. Truck 501 was taken
in for some repairs. The snow plow was repaired on truck 503.
The Streets Crew filled potholes. Mailboxes repair work is starting. Salt
was pushed up in the storage bin.
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. 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
is reviewing an 80% complete plan set and will provide comments and
revisions to the consultant. 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.
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 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
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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 arrow for the left turn lanes on Lexington.
I 35E & Marie Avenue Drainage and Erosion Control Improvements (2014)
Storm Water Runoff at the northeast corner of I-35E and Marie Avenue has
caused erosion that has exposed utility pipes and conduits. Since a portion
of the runoff comes from the Interstate right-of-way, MnDOT has taken the
lead in designing a solution. MnDOT has asked that the City administer the
construction contract for the improvement, and a Cooperative Construction
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Agreement will be presented to City Council for approval at their April 1
meeting. The City and MnDOT completed a similar project in 1994, and the
terms of the agreement are proposed to mimic the original agreement.
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.
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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
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DWI Friday 0052 hours
While on routine patrol, Officer Urmann observed a vehicle in front of her going at a slow rate of speed and
then drift over the fog line. She stopped the vehicle and as the window rolled down, a strong smell of
alcoholic beverage emanated from the vehicle. The male driverÓs speech was slurred and he had bloodshot,
watery eyes. He stated he was on his way home from Treasure Island Casino (clearly not his lucky day). The
male was asked to step out of the vehicle to perform SFSTÓs which he was unable to complete. His vehicle
was towed and he was transported to Dakota County Jail.
Accident Saturday 0931 hours
While entering a parking lot, a driver hit a patch of ice and became stuck in the snow. The vehicle was left
there and soon after, another driver hit the same patch of ice, and headed into the same snowbank, striking
the other car and pushing it in farther. The second driver left a note on the car and left the scene; soon all
parties were reunited and information was exchanged.
Missing Person/Runaway Saturday 1626 hours
Officer Scott Patrick was dispatched to a home on a report of a runaway. Upon arrival he met with the
juvenileÓs mother who stated that her son had run away, again. The juvenile has a history of disciplinary
problems and chooses to run away from confrontation versus deal with consequences. As of this date, the
juvenile is still missing. For crisis resources and assistance, both parents & youth can visit:
http://www.1800runaway.org/parents/tips/
Medical/Intoxicated Sunday 1850 hours
Officer Peyton Fleming and Officer Michael Shepard responded to a home on a 9-1-1 hang up. Per dispatch,
the husband stated his wife was having an out of body experience. Upon arrival, Officers were met by the
intoxicated pair, him waiting at the door while she was laying on the kitchen floor. The two didn't seem to
make much sense when asked basic questions and it was clear that the wife had some medical issues. The
wife was transported on a hold to the hospital.
Traffic Stop/Theft/False Name Monday 0135 hours
Officer Denise Urmann and Officer Peyton Fleming were inside a local gas station when they heard a loud
intoxicated male come into the store talking about ham and cheese. The male, who was with a female, locat-
ed the sandwiches, heated two of them up and then proceeded to shove the sandwiches down his pants.
However, when he went to pay, he only offered to pay for a rib sandwich. Officer Fleming asked the man if
he had stuck anything down his pants; he stated no and gave the go ahead to check. Fleming was able to
find one sandwich, but where in the world did the other one go?! The male paid for the sandwiches and was
issued a citation for theft and transported to detox. In the meantime, an off-duty St Paul officer informed
MHPD officers that a domestic was in progress in a vehicle outside. Urmann made contact with the driver
of the vehicle who clearly smelt of alcoholic beverage and stated they were all just joking around. The name
the driver gave came back not on file. He then gave another name and again, that name came back not on
file. After several attempts in getting his real name, a live scan using his fingerprints was obtained and his
real name was discovered. He was issued a citation for false information, arrested and transported to Dakota
County Jail. Oh and the second sandwich was later found in the gas station bathroom.
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Burglary Monday 2037 hours
Officer Shepard responded to a report of a residential burglary. He soon learned from the homeowner that
she had returned home, found the alarm panel was activated and scanned the exterior of the home before
entering. She found the rear glass door broken and immediately called 911. Tracks leading from the front
door to the rear were found, but it appeared the alarm scared the would-be thieves away and no entry had
been made; all inside was intact. Neighbors were contacted to see if anyone saw or heard anything and to
determine time of day. Extra patrols initiated.
OFP Violation Tuesday 1519 hours
A resident came into the lobby to report an OFP violation where the respondent had contacted family
members. Officer Todd Rosse listened to the details of the incident and learned the contact, which did not
occur in our city, was likely an accidental call and the respondent has simply dialed the wrong number.
Report only.
Found Property Thursday 0205 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer responded to an address to pick up a found purse, but no ID was found, just a flip
phone. Luckily the phone was active and owner information was located. The Richfield police were contact-
ed to help make contact with the owner. Purse is in evidence for safekeeping.
Civil Matter Wednesday 1352 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert received a call from a business regarding a transaction that had occurred in our
jurisdiction. Someone had ordered a product online, received the product, but did not pay for the product.
Officer Lambert made contact with the buyer who informed him he had just mailed the items back, so no
payment should be due. Follow-up pending.
Civil Matter Thursday 0747 hours
Officer Larrive was called to a local business to take an after-the-fact report of a female who attempted to use
an un-activated credit card. The card was seized and the plate number was taken; the registered owner did
match the name on the card. The party left to go get cash, but never returned. The manager did not wish to
charge the incident as a theft, so the report will be considered civil. The credit card was put into evidence.
DWI Thursday 1545 hours
While participating in a Dakota County Traffic Safety Project in the city of Hastings, Sergeant Eric Petersen
ran the plate of a vehicle in the lane next to him and hit on a vehicle whose plates should have been
impounded. The picture of the revoked registered owner matched the current driver and a traffic stop was
initiated. The driver pulled into a liquor store parking lot, blocking the entrance for patrons. Upon ap-
proaching the driver, he could smell alcohol; when asked if he had been drinking, the driver stated, ÐNoÑ (of
course). After agreeing to sobriety tests, which he failed, he submitted to a PBT, which gave a reading of .134
BAC. He agreed to a blood test for the implied consent portion. The suspect had a prior DWI already in
2014 so he was arrested for Gross Misdemeanor/3rd Degree DWI, his plates were impounded, and he was
booked into the Dakota County Jail.
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