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2014-05-09 Friday News - - - - The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works May 9, 2014 Engineering Code Enforcement Public Works The Parks Crew did their daily trash pickup. They started cutting the grass. All ball fields were dragged and chalked. Trees were planted in the parks. The soccer fields were set up and the fields striped at Kensington Park. The Utilities Crew checked the lift station daily. They assisted the Street Crew with road patching. The portable generator was exercised. The old water box cover was removed and replaced with a new one on Cullen. A sanitary sewer pipe was inspected on Sylvandale where a sink hole formed weeds next week at the parks and golf course. The Streets Crew started working on sod damage complaints. Trash and garbage was picked up from the street right-of-ways. Truck 303 was prepared for making blacktop repairs. Pothole repairs were made on Mendota Heights Road. 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 is anticipated to begin in May. A watermain will need to be lowered in conjunction with this project. Staff is coordinating this issue between Saint Paul Regional Water Service and the trail contractor to work the repair into the schedule. Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) The first (2014) phase of the project will reconstruct Victoria from Lilydale to Marie Avenue and rehabilitate the Stratford/Walsh/ Rolling Green neighborhood. The Lilydale portion of Victoria from Caren Road to Highway 13 is included in the 2014 construction phase, and staff is drafting a Joint Powers Agreement with Lilydale for this work. The remainder of Victoria was put off to a future date, but it is anticipated for construction in 2015. A request to authorize advertisement of the project was approved by th City Council at their May 6 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 this summer. Projects will reclaim the existing pavement and install ADA compliant ramps and a new paved surface along each trail. Dakota County is participating in cost sharing since these trails are in County right-of-way. The project will be bid with the Victoria Road/Rolling Green Neighborhood project, and construction is expected to begin in 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 widen or alter the lane alignment of Delaware, but will provide a new asphalt driving surface and new striping. A pre-construction th meeting was held on April 30. The 2-3 week construction project is expected to begin in late July. 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. Construction is expected to begin in July. State Projects State Published Construction Schedule (2014) The State Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has published their construction project list for 2014. The online list of projects with contacts, schedules, and updated information can be accessed at the State project web page at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/current.html#four. Highway 110 & Lexington Avenue Signal Replacement (2014) Construction is underway. The existing signal will be replaced with a new LED signal with a flashing yellow arrow for the Lexington left turn lanes. Also included in the project are new ADA compliant pedestrian ramps and signals, and new th crosswalk striping. The contractor has until May 20 to complete the project. 9, 2014 MAY The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SUPPORTSTAFF Whatwouldyoudoifyourchildsuddenlydisappears? &2%% POLICEOFFICERS Steven HERE SCHOOLRESOURCE OFFICER INVESTIGATIONS Note: SERGEANTS RESERVES HOME ALONE GUIDELINES We often receive calls from parents about the best age to leave a child home alone, unsupervised. Dakota County Child Protection is required by law to ensure all children have adequate and appropriate supervision and has therefore developed guidelines to determine if an investigation should occur. The guidelines are CHAPLAINS based on several some general supervision criteria, including the child’s maturity, physical and mental health, and living conditions, among several more, as well as their age. With all factors in mind, here are instances when investigations may be assessed or investigated: Reports of children age 7 and younger left alone for any period of time. Reports of children age 8– 9 who are alone for more than 2 hours. Reports of children age 10– 13 alone for more than 12 hours. Reports indicating that children age 14– 17 are unsupervised while parents are absent for more than 24 CHIEF hours will be screened, considering adequate adult back-up supervision. Babysitter guidelines It is acceptable for children age 11–14 to babysit with the expectation that the parent, guardian or caretaker will be returning to supervise the children later that same day. It is acceptable for ages 15 and older to babysit younger children for more than 24 hours. For more information and other relevant subjects, visit: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/healthfamily/parenting/ Њ supervision/pages/default.aspx MayΐΐȡΐΖǾ2014 MHPDO : WeÔve set a $500 fund-raising goal to benefit the organizations below. Please help us achieve it by making a tax-deductible contribution. Make checks payable to: Minnesota Law Enforcement National Law Enforcement Memorial Association OfficersÔ Memorial Fund L.E.M.A. Division of Development 4335 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE 901 E Street NW, Suite 100 Suite #224-105 Washington, DC 20004-2025 Blaine, MN 55449 Click HERE for Website Click HERE for Website Ћ Theft Friday 1148 hours Sgt. Neil Garlock was dispatched to Gateway Bank on a fraudulent check report. The reporting party stated that a check was cashed on 04-03-2014 at the bank. The real owner of the check stated the check was stolen from her mailbox at her residence in St. Paul and endorsed by the suspect. The victim reported the theft to the St. Paul Police Department where she resides and the theft of mail occurred. Case is under investigation. TrafficÏDWI Friday 2254 hours Officer Denise Urmann was on routine patrol traveling southbound on Sibley Memorial Highway when she noticed the vehicle in front of her drift to the right. As Officer Urmann continued to follow the vehicle its right side tires crossed over the right fog line two more times. Officer Urmann stopped the vehicle asked the driver to step outside the vehicle to determine that he was okay to drive. Office Urmann then conducted field sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test. The test results indicated that the driverÓs blood alcohol level was above the legal limit to drive and he was transported to the Mendota Heights Police Department. The driver was booked and released with a citation for 4th degree DUI and Driving While Impaired. Warrant Saturday 1956 hours Officer Steve Meyer was on routine patrol when a routine license plate check showed the registered owner had an active arrest warrant. Officer Meyer recognized the driver due to several past contacts. Officer Meyer located the vehicle and driver in a nearby parking lot. The warrant was confirmed and the driver was placed under arrest without incident. The driver was transported and booked to Dakota County Jail. The vehicle remained with the his passenger and arrangements were made for the driverÓs parents to pick up the vehicle. Possession of a weapon Sunday 1729 hours Officer Steven Meyer was working Sunday afternoon when he spotted a woman carrying a bow and arrow on the Dakota County park trail. He followed the woman who then walked off the paved trail, into the woods and found her in an open green space where he observed the woman using the bow and arrow. Officer Meyer announced himself and requested the woman drop what was in her hands. He then ordered her out of the woods. The adult female had a large quiver of arrows attached to her belt and thigh as well as a large hunting knife on her person. Once these items had been removed from the woman she was escorted back to the paved bike trail where Officer Meyer questioned her activity. She stated that she was using dead trees for target practice and did not believe she was doing anything wrong. While the woman denied she was hunt- ing, the DNR Conservation Officer assisting Officer Meyer in the identification of the arrows said that this type of arrow was typically used to take birds while hunting. Coincidentally, visible on the hillside near where the woman was spotted target shooting were several wild turkeys. When asked again what her intentions were she repeated she was only there to target practice. Officer Meyer explained to her that she was not allowed to discharge or carry a bow and arrow in the Dakota County park system or in the City of Mendota Heights. She was issued a citation and released. Ќ Detox Monday 2240 hours Officer Steven Meyer was dispatched to a local restaurant in reference to a man sleeping in a vehicle in the park- ing lot. Officer Meyer located the male sleeping in the back part of an SUV covered with blankets and a sleep- ing bag. After several loud knocks on the car window the male emerged from the blankets. The male was par- tially clothed from the waist down and was the only occupant in the vehicle. When Officer Meyer asked the male why he was sleeping in his vehicle in the parking lot the male seemed very intoxicated and had difficulty speaking. Officer Meyer asked him for identification which he was unable to locate after several attempts. The male was asked to exit his vehicle at which time Officer Meyer noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage. The man, who admitted to drinking brandy in his vehicle in the parking lot, provided a Preliminary Breath Test of .278. Officer Meyer determined that based on the maleÓs actions and statements he was unable to care for himself and he was transported to the Ramsey County Detox Center and left in their custody. Theft Tuesday 0825 hours Officer Bobby Lambert took a theft from vehicle report from a male who stated that items from his vehicle had been stolen while his car was parked outside his condo. The vehicle had been left unsecure overnight. Miscellaneous papers and a garage door opener had been stolen. Officer Lambert advised the victim to notify the building manager of the stolen garage door opener. There is no suspect information at this time. Theft Tuesday 1349 hours Officer John Larrive was dispatched to a theft from vehicle report at a different apartment complex but the victim reported a very similar story as our other victim. He left his unlocked vehicle parked outside overnight and when he returned the vehicle was there but his belongings inside were not. There are no suspects and this case is currently under investigation. Traffic Wednesday 0425 hours Officer Steven Meyer was on routine patrol when he observed a vehicle with its headlight out. Upon checking the license plate on the vehicle it came back as belonging to another vehicle. Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle said that the vehicle belonged to his boss who owns a used auto dealership. The vehicle was purchased at an auction and the driver was going to fix the headlight as well as some additional body work on the vehicle. Officer Meyer informed the driver that the license plate on this vehicle was not the correct plate and actually belonged to a different vehicle. The driver denied knowing anything about that saying that he picked the vehicle up from the dealer and the dealer was the one who put the plate on the vehicle. Officer Meyer asked if the vehicle was insured and the driver was unable to show proof of insurance. Officer Meyer then asked the driver if he knew his license had been revoked in the state of Minnesota. The driver said he did not know that as he did have a valid driverÓs license in the state of Indiana. Unfortunately, all this lack of knowledge on the driverÓs part resulted in Officer Meyer issuing him a citation for no proof of insurance, driving after revocation in the state of Minnesota, and transferring motor vehicle registration plates, tabs or stickers to another vehicle. The vehicle was towed. Ѝ ΏΔȝΏΑȡΏΔȝΏΗ2014YTD CallsforService1182789 The Annual Citations29636 Spring Clean- Up ÑDump DayÒ Warnings20365 held on Sat, PoliceReports15330 May 3rd was a huge success! ResponseTimeAverage5.325.76 WeÔd like to Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: give a special http://mendota.prophoenix.com/CS/CrimeMapping.aspx thank you to Chief Mike Aschenbrener, Investigator Mario Reyes & Police Reserve Admin Becky IfyouareaMendotaHeightsresidentandyouaregoingoutoftownoron Pentel who vacation volunteered on behalf of the Police Department. 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. Ў