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2014-07-03 Friday News - - - - Have a fun & safe 4th of July weekend! The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works Engineering July 3, 2014 Code Enforcement Public Works The Parks Crew cut grass and dragged fields. They did repairs on sprinkler heads and did bleacher repairs. Shrubs were trimmed and weeds were pulled around park signs. Also, congratulations to John Boland on being appointed as the new Parks Maintenance Lead-Person. John replaces Terry Blum who was recently promoted to Public Works Superintendent. The Utilities Crew checked the lift station daily. There was a power outage on Monday at the Centre Point lift station. Utilities Crew also assisted Streets Crew on Sunday with pumping of water over the levy Manufacturing. Sanitary sewer lines were cleaned along Keokuk Lane, Navajo Lane, Pontiac Place, Apache, Cheyenne Lane, Decorah Lane and Ocala. The Streets Crew continues to cut road side weeds on city property. Storm sewer grates were cleaned out. They attended the lock out/tag out training. Barricades were dropped off at Mendakota Park for the fireworks. They were called in on Sunday to Jac the dike to help relieve flooding. 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, originally scheduled for installation in June, is now scheduled for th the week of July 7. Highway 13 Trail Connection (2014) Construction is anticipated to begin in July. A water main will need to be lowered in conjunction with this project. Saint Paul Regional Water Service will lower the main as soon as they have a crew free to do the work. The contractor is ready to start immediately after the water main correction. Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) The first (2014) phase of the project will reconstruct Victoria Road from Highway 13 in Lilydale to Marie Avenue and rehabilitate the Stratford/Walsh/ Rolling Green neighborhood. A pre-construction meeting th was held June 26, and construction is expected to begin July 21st. Utilities will be located and temporary water main will be installed over the next two weeks. The remainder of Victoria is anticipated for construction in 2015. Wentworth Avenue & Pilot Knob Road Trail Rehabilitation Projects (2014) The trails on Wentworth (Wachtler to Dodd) and Pilot Knob Road (I-494 to Highway 13) are scheduled for rehabilitation this summer. The project was awarded with the Victoria Road/ Rolling Green Neighborhood project, and construction is expected to begin in July. Limited Use Permits for portions of the trails in MnDOT right-of-way will need to be approved, and will be brought to City Council at a future meeting. Preventative Maintenance (Crack Sealing & Sealcoating) Contract (2014) Crack sealing is complete, and sealcoating will follow in July for designated neighborhoods. Those scheduled to receive a chip seal coat on their streets are Park Place, Highland Heights including Mayfield Heights Road, Copperfield, and North Ivy Falls. Additional neighborhoods are receiving crack sealing only. Homeowners are not assessed or billed for this work, and will have access to their properties during construction. Temporary (hourly) no parking areas will be posted on streets being seal coated. Marie Avenue/I-35E Erosion Repairs (2014) Staff has been working with MnDOT on a project to repair erosion that has taken place in the northeast quadrant of the Marie Avenue and I-35E intersection. Authorization to bid the project has already been granted by City Council, and as soon as staff receives the final pieces of information from MnDOT the project will be advertised. Bid opening is expected 3 weeks after advertisement. Kensington Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2015) City Council authorized staff to produce a Feasibility Report for the project. Once complete, Council will decide whether or not to proceed with the project design. The project is being developed at the request of the Kensington Homeowners Association. County Projects Delaware Avenue Resurfacing (2014) Dakota County will be 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. The 2-3 week construction project is expected to begin in late July. Lexington Crosswalk at Victoria (2014) 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. Construction is expected to begin during the first week of August. Lexington Avenue Sealcoating (2014) Dakota County will be seal coating (chip seal) Lexington Avenue from Vail Drive to Mendota Heights Road in July. This is a preventative maintenance measure to increase the life of the pavement that was put down in 2012 as part of the mill and overlay project. State Projects Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Sealcoating (2014) The State has completed th the chip seal treatment this past week. Originally scheduled for June 10 & th 11, the schedule slipped due to weather. Some pavement repairs were completed at the Wentworth intersection prior to the chip seal. This is a pavement life extension project until Dodd Road is resurfaced in 2017. nd Highway 13 Landslide (Lexington to 2 Street Mendota) Earlier in June, the slope below Highway 13 in Mendota failed, blocking the Big Rivers Regional Trail. The Highway is now re-opened, but the trail remains closed reconstruction project of Highway 13 from Mendota to I-35E. Highway 13 Landslide (Sylvandale to Wachtler) The landslide from the th June 19 rain storm has been largely cleaned up. MnDOT is working on a slope repair for the landslide area and has committed to working with adjoining property owners on coordinating slope repair and restoration. Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Reconstruction (I-494 to Highway 55 Eagan) This project is underway, and will reconstruct Dodd Road from the I-494 Interchange to Highway 55 in Eagan. Construction is expected to be substantially complete this summer. Detours will be posted as needed. I-35E Drainage Washout MnDOT will be repairing a storm drain culvert on the east side of I-35E between Marie Avenue and Highway 13. The recent storms have caused a downstream washout of soil. MnDOT will be repairing the erosion, and adjusting the drainage culvert. This work is estimated to th be complete by July 11. Brief lane closures on northbound I-35E should be expected between 9:00am and 4:00pm throughout the project. J 04, 2014 ULY The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF SERGEANT POLICEOFFICERS 1200 °F SPARKLERS! 1100 °F 1000 °F 900 °F Glass melts at 900 F Steven 800 °F 700 °F 600 °F 500 °F Wood burns at 575 F INVESTIGATIONS 400 °F 300 °F Cakes bake at 350 F 200 °F Water boils at 212 F 100 °F SCHOOLRESOURCE 0 °F OFFICER SUPPORTSTAFF Why Fireworks Represent the 4th of July RESERVES Doyoueverwonderwhyireworksrepresentthe4thofJuly? CHAPLAINS 1 REWARD $500 MENDOTA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS OFFERING A $500REWARD TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST &CHARGING OF A SUSPECT(S) FOR THE FOLLOWING CRIME: DURING THE EVENING HOURS BETWEEN THURSDAY, 06/26 & FRIDAY, 06/27, AND MONDAY, 6/30 AND TUESDAY, 07/01, SEVERAL HOMES & VEHICLES WERE VANDALIZED. THE VANDALISM INCLUDED SPRAY-PAINTED RACIAL SLURS AND SEXUAL CONTENT AND KEYEDVEHICLES. Please call our 24hour Tip Line at 6512551170 or simply call MHPD at 6514521366 with any informaon regarding this or any criminal acvity in the city . PLEASE BE ADVISED: Tip Line is checked Monday—Friday, 8 am—4 pm. Please leave as much information as possible so that we may pass on any reward opportunity available 2 Formoreinformation:CLICKHERE: 3 Damage to Property Friday 05:43 hours Officer Tanner Spicer, and Officer John Larrive responded to six residents who experienced criminal property damage to their homes and cars overnight. Victims woke up to spray painted and keyed vehicles and garage doors. The police department is currently investigating these cases and would like anyone who has information to please contact them. Traffic Stop Friday 17:04 hours Officer Bobby Lambert conducted a traffic stop on driver whoÓs license was currently revoked as well as the vehicleÓs plates. Prior to conducting an inventory search of the vehicle Officer Lambert asked the suspect if there was anything illegal inside the vehicle. The driver advised Officer Lambert that there was marijuana inside his backpack. Officer Lambert located the backpack and found a pot pipe with marijuana packed inside as well as black metal ÐSanta Cruz ShredderÑ with marijuana residue inside. The pipe and shredder were seized and place into evidence to be destroyed. The driver was issued a citation and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Underage drinking Saturday 01:09 hours Officer Peyton Fleming and Officer Tanner Spicer were dispatched to a loud party report. Upon arrival they located four underage persons in the backyard who were under the influence of alcohol including one who had a marijuana pipe. Three were cited for minor consumption and one was cited for minor consumption and possession of drug paraphernalia. The adult son of the homeowner was cited for violation of the city social host ordinance. Civil Issue Saturday 13:34 hours Officer John Larrive was dispatched to the Mendota Heights Par 3 golf course on a civil issue. A resident was inside their home when a golf ball stuck and broke the window. An attempt was made by Officer Larrive, Par 3 employees and the resident to locate the golfer who made the errant shot at the window, but proved unsuccessful. The homeowner was provided with the name and business phone number for the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Director. Detox Sunday 01:06 hours Officers Petyon Fleming, Tanner Spicer, and Michael Shepard all responded to a report at local bar where a man was lying in the parking lot with one man standing over him. Upon arrival they found three men trying to get across the street to catch a cab. The two men were carrying and dragging their friend who was extremely intoxicated and now lying on the ground moaning. A weak PBT sample revealed a BAC of .220. He was transported to the hospital and the two other friends arranged for a ride home. 4 Theft Monday 10:23 hours Officer John Larrive took a report from a victim who stated that her wrought iron planter was stolen over night. There were no witnesses and no suspects to the crime. 5th degree Assault/Drugs Tuesday 04:00 hours Officer Peyton Fleming and Officer Steven Meyer responded to a call on an individual who was injured due to an assault. Officers learned that the victim was in a car with his father when they began to argue and then began striking his son with a closed fist. After returning to their home the victimÓs roommate called 911. The victim appeared under the influence of methamphetamine and admitted to recently smoking it. The suspect was located in his vehicle parked in front of the residence. A search of the suspectÓs vehicle revealed a glass pipe with a residue suspected to be methamphetamine. A small bag of what appeared to be methamphetamine was also found. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Dakota County Jail. Damage to Property Tuesday/Wednesday 07:00 hours Officer Eric Petersen responded to eight more residences who were the victims of criminal damage to property in the overnight hours. Vandals armed with red and green spray paint caused damage to cars, homes, and garages. Please see page two of the this weekÓs Just The Facts to learn how you can help the Mendota Heights Police Department put an end to this criminal activity. ͻL DƚƷ /ğǒŭŷƷͼ /ğƒƦğźŭƓ ŷĻ ͻL DƚƷ /ğǒŭŷƷͼ ĭğƒƦğźŭƓ ƩĻǞğƩķƭ Ɖźķƭ ͻĭğǒŭŷƷͼ ǞĻğƩźƓŭ a helmet while biking, scooter riding, skateboarding or inline skang. Starng Friday, July 4, Ocers will be on the lookout and when local children are caught praccing safe habits, they will receive a gi cer ŋ cate for a free small ice cream cone at Dairy Queen. This program is sponsored by: 5ğźƩǤ vǒĻĻƓͲ !!!Ͳ aźƓƓĻƭƚƷğ /ŷźĻŅ͸ƭ ƚŅ tƚƌźĭĻ !ƭƭƚĭźğon, Minnesota Sheri͸ƭ !ƭƭƚĭźğon, North Memorial and SAFE KIDS (MN Safety Council). 5 ΏΕȝΑΖȡΏΖȝΏΑ2014YTD CallsforService1274152 Officer Mike Shepard Citations24856 was recognized this week by Warnings16526 Councilmember Petschel who thanked PoliceReports30504 Officer Shepard for his assistance in moving a ResponseTimeAverage5.985.73 large snapping turtle in her neighborhood. 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