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November 21, 2014
Code Enforcement
Public Works
The Parks Crew plowed snow and flooded the ice rinks. Hydrant repairs
were done at Ivy Hill Park. Trash was picked up in the parks.
The Utilities Crew plowed the pedways and lift stations. Pump 1 at the
Northland lift station was cleaned of rags stuck inside the pump.
The Streets Crew plowed snow and salted the streets. Signs were replaced
where needed. Equipment repairs were done on the trucks.
Engineering
City Projects (construction year)
Highway 13 Trail Connection (2014) Saint Paul Regional Water Service has
completed lowering a water main and the trail construction is underway.
The new trail segment will connect The Summit to Lilydale Road along
Highway 13. Early winter may delay completion of the project in 2014.
Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation
(2014/2015) The first phase of construction is complete. A neighborhood
meeting was held Wednesday night with residents who live along the second
phase of the Victoria Project (Marie to Lexington). A public listening session
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was held at the November 18 City Council meeting. Staff will begin
designing the project for 2015 construction.
Wentworth Avenue & Pilot Knob Road Trail Rehabilitation Projects (2014)
This project is complete. Touch-up landscaping will take place in the spring.
Kensington Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2015) City Council authorized
staff to produce a Feasibility Report for the project. This Feasibility Report
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meeting. City Council decided in a
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workshop on November 10 that construction of this project will be put off
until 2019. The project is being developed at the request of Kensington
Homeowners Associations.
Storm Drainage System Repairs (2014) Both storm damage repair
projects are complete. Staff is seeking partial reimbursement through State
emergency funds.
County Projects
Highway 110 Trail Underpass (2017) The project will construct an
underpass (tunnel) under Highway 110 for the future construction of the
Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Trail. Dakota County is planning on
presenting the project to City Council in February.
State Projects
Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Reconstruction (I-494 to Highway 55 Eagan)
This project is substantially complete. Modifications are underway at the
exit/entrance ramps from Dodd Road to I-494. Construction is expected to
be complete by the end of November. Contact the City of Eagan for more
information.
Other Activities
Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO)
Staff attended the monthly meeting of the LMRWMO Board of Managers on
Wednesday. An update on the Cherokee Heights Drainage Improvements
project was provided and a summary of the Citizen Assisted Monitoring
Program (CAMP) utilized by member cities for assessing and tracking water
quality in area lakes. Mendota Heights utilizes the CAMP program for
Rogers and LeMay Lakes.
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) 2015 Sanitary Sewer
Rate and Surcharge Staff has been working with representatives from
MCES for the past several weeks on resolving issues surrounding the
proposed rates for sanitary sewer service for 2015. The proposed rate
increase for 2015 is 12%, and there is a proposed surcharge over and
above the rate increase due to the City exceeding our allowed daily
discharge amount on June 19, 2014 (the day of the big rain storm). The
City is negotiating to reduce or eliminate the surcharge. Once resolved, we
can begin to negotiate the rate increase. Sanitary Sewer Rates for 2015 will
be set at a City Council meeting in December.
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N 21, 2014
OVEMBER
The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
: A special part of the holiday season is the wonderful family tradions we share
with our family and friends. During this me of year we come together to share and re Ť ect.
CHIEF
Sharing tradions is the best way to make memories with my kids. #2234
: So oen, people take their homes for granted; it is easy to forget that many people
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house to come home to. It is so comforng to know I have a roof over my head and a place to raise
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my children and spend me with friends and family. #2212
F: MHPD has been blessed with many yummy meals and treats. Thanks!
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do beer, to makes things right, to give and forgive, to learn something new. A new day
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brings with it untold adventures and limitless possibilies. #2263
ind Words and Deeds: We are thankful for all the kindness we have received from the
community. Your support is second to none.
acri ŋ ce: We saw one of our own make the ulmate sacri ŋ ce this year. As a result we have
come together personally and professionally to support our police family. We recognized
INVESTIGATIONS
what we and our families sacri ŋ ce for this job. Our children learn to understand plans have to be
ƒğķĻ ğƩƚǒƓķ aƚƒ ƚƩ 5ğķƭ ǞƚƩƉ schedule. Behind every police professional, there is a strong
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family, willing and able to handle everyday life without a key member and sll provide the support
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we crave once we return home. #2238
iving: This year we suered the loss of a partner, we will never forget you. Being in this job
we oen give much more than we receive for the great pleasure of helping others in need.
SUPPORTSTAFF
Thank you to the public, friends, and family who gave everything to help us through this tragic
me. I am truly grateful for all your support and generous hearts. Now, it is me for us to give
back. #2237
ndulgence: My wonderful wife has tolerated and indulged me and allowed me to do some
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thing as rewarding as being a police ocer. I have four wonderful kids and 3.3 grandkids. I am
very grateful for all the wonderful opportunies that have enriched my life. #2201
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family and friends, including those found at work, church, school, and even strangers.
Through the love and support of others, I am a beer person. #2262
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nspire: We are thankful for those who have inspired us to make our world a beer place.
ew Friends: I am very thankful to have been blessed with a great group of new friends at
Mendota Heights. Working in a new environment can be very stressful, but with constant
support and encouragement the transion has been wonderful. Their demonstrated dedicaon
during a me when emoons were taxed can never be equaled. #2217
i of Health: I am thankful for the health of my children, my wife, and myself and for the
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me I get to spend with my family and close friends. #2233
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giving this opportunity to parcipate in the coloring contest again next year for a
chance to win Juice & Donuts with an Ocer!
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Health & Welfare Hold Thursday 0822 hours
Officers Larrive & Lambert responded to a care facility where a resident was reported to have assaulted a staff
member. Upon arrival, they found the caregiver had indeed been punched by the special needs resident who
was refusing to take his medication and was refusing care. It was agreed that he would be transported on a
hold for further caregiving.
Impound Thursday 1233 hours
Officers were notified of a vehicle that had been plowed around and was stills sitting in the street two days
later. The car was checked for a 24-hour Parking violation and was impounded the next day.
DWI Friday 23:57 hours
Officers Nelson and Spicer observed a vehicle driving on the highway that had crossed over the center line
and fog line multiple times. Officer Spicer initiated a stop and spoke with the driver who was driving home
from a fundraising event. When asked if she had been drinking she admitted to drinking one glass of wine
early in the evening. Officer Nelson performed field sobriety tests which she failed. A preliminary breath test
resulted in a .095. The driver was transported to Mendota Height Police Department and issued a citation
for 4th Degree Driving While Intoxicated. She was booked and released at the Dakota County Jail.
Property Damage Accident Saturday 10:47 hours
Officer Lambert responded to a two car property damage accident. The first driver was stopped at a stop sign
when another vehicle accidentally rear ended the stopped car. The vehicle also struck a stop sign. The
Mendota Heights Public Works Department was notified and the driver who damaged the stop sign was sent
an invoice for the damage to city owned property.
CSC Monday 09:52 hours
Officers Larrive, Petersen, and Investigator Willson took a Criminal Sexual Conduct report at a hotel in
Mendota Heights. The victim told dispatch that she had been held at the hotel against her will for several
days and had been sexually assaulted. When officers arrived the victim was not there, but when contacted,
she stated she was with a friend. Officers were unable to make contact with the victim. No one was in the
hotel room. The suspect was the registered guest of the hotel. This case is under investigation; charges
pending
Attempted Burglary Tuesday 15:35 hours
Officers Nelson, Fleming, and Gorgos responded to a residential attempted burglary report. The resident
stated that she left for work in the morning and when she returned to her residence there was a large hole in
her front door that had not been there when she left in the morning. The homeÓs exterior and interior were
checked and the resident stated nothing appeared to be missing. Officers spoke with neighbors who reported
seeing nothing suspicious that day. This case remains under investigation.
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