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2015-08-28 Friday News August 28, 2015 City of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Community Event DATES TO REMEMBER: September 1 Budget Workshop 5:00 p.m. City Council 7:00 p.m. September 2 Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers September 7 Labor Day Holiday --- City Offices Closed September 8 Parks Commission 6:30 p.m. September 9 - Airport Commission 7:00 p.m. -- September 15 - City Council 7:00 p.m. Mendota Heights Police Reserve Program Pipeline, Just the Facts - - The Pipeline N E W S L E T T E R Public Works August 28, 2015 Engineering Public Works Parks Crew cut grass and picked up trash daily throughout the parks. Gravel was brought to the Pilot Knob site for an Eagle Scout project. Marie hockey rink blacktop was painted. Parking lots at City Hall and Kensington Park were painted. A berm was constructed at Hagstrom-King Park for erosion control. Purple loosestrife was pulled from the Rogers Lake pond. The Utilities Crew checked the lift stations daily. The main lift station wet well was cleaned. Sanitary sewer lines were cleaned along Hingham Court, Callahan Place, Warrior Drive easement, Knob Road, and the Mendota Road easement. Three fire hydrant flags were replaced. The trails on the south end were sprayed for brush control. The Streets Crew worked all week long on cutting roadside weeds. They also weed whipped around fire hydrants. The James and Douglas Streets signs were replaced. They cle helped the mechanic changes tires on the bobcat and ran for parts. Engineering City Projects (construction year) New Information in Italics Victoria Road Reconstruction & Rolling Green Neighborhood Rehabilitation (2014/2015) The first portion of the project has the street completed through base course installation. Paved access to Mendota Elementary is open from Lexington Avenue. Trail construction and landscaping on the first portion are nearly complete. Pavement removal on the second phase has begun, as has storm sewer installation. Once the second portion is complete, the surface layer of asphalt will be placed over the entire roadway. Substantial completion is expected by late September with an Assessment Hearing in early October. Annual Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (2015) Areas to be lined under this contract is Huber Drive from Bent Tree to Cheyenne, Mendota Heights Road from Pilot Knob Road to the lift station, and Rogers Lake Park area. The first 2000 feet of the interceptor line, from Highway 55 to Lexington, will also be lined. Project Completion is expected by the end of November. Mendota Road Neighborhood Improvements (2016) Project will consist of reconstructing Mendota Road (Hwy 110 Frontage Road) from Delaware Avenue to Oak Street, and rehabilitating Warrior Drive, High Ridge Circle, and Sibley Court. ISD197 will be a financial contributor to the project. The Feasibility Report is complete and will be presented to City Council for st approval at their September 1 meeting. If approved and the project advances, a neighborhood meeting would be held in late October, and a th Public Hearing would be held before City Council at their November 17 meeting. At that time, staff will present design alternatives for both Mendota Road and the Warrior Drive subdivision. County Projects New Information in Italics Highway 110 Greenway Trail Crossing (2017) Staff will be meeting with Paster Properties and tenants of the Mendota Plaza on September 9th to discuss the option of the trail being routed through the Plaza property. Staff also met with Dakota County and their Consultant on Wednesday to discuss project updates and schedule. An update will be presented to City Council th at their September 15 meeting. If approved, the project would be State Projects New Information in Italics Maps of 2015 MnDOT projects can be found at: ŷƷƷƦƭʹΉΉǞǞǞ͵ŭƚƚŭƌĻ͵ĭƚƒΉƒğƦƭΉķΉĻķźƷͪŷƌўĻƓεğǒƷŷǒƭĻƩўЉεƒźķўǩĻЎΗАķǞW…ǒЉБ͵ƉWtbВ5—ЏĬЉƒv ΛĭƚƓƭƷƩǒĭƷźƚƓΜ ŷƷƷƦƭʹΉΉǞǞǞ͵ŭƚƚŭƌĻ͵ĭƚƒΉƒğƦƭΉķΉĻķźƷͪƒźķўǩwǒŅƉb9bCВА—͵ƉtБЋ—a\[ΏƆta ΛƒğźƓƷĻƓğƓĭĻΜ nd Highway 13 Reconstruction (I-35E to 2 Street) (2015) MnDOT passed along the following information about the project this weekA few weeks ago, crews working near the torn open road discovered that the old force main was in worse condition than anticipated and would need to be fixed or replaced. Met Council determined that a new force main would indeed need to be installed. The good news is that because we already have the road under construction the work can begin right away. By replacing the force main now, we can save both time and money. The completion window for the work is now late September instead of August.Beginning Monday, August 31, you may encounter people directing traffic (flaggers) on Hwy 13 between I-35E and Lexington Avenue. One direction of traffic will be able to pass through at a time as crews begin to pave the road. The flaggers will be in place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the next few weeks as Hwy 13 is still closed between 2nd Street and Lexington Avenue. Please make sure to follow the signed detour using Hwy 110 and I-35E to bypass the closure.Access to residents and businesses between I-35E and Lexington is being maintained. The City of Lilydale sponsored drainage improvement project is also underway. For more information, contact Kirsten Klein, Public Affairs Metro District at: kirsten.klein@state.mn.us, or 651-234-7506, or Kiet Ly, Project Engineer at . The kiet.t.ly@state.mn.us project website is: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy13mendota/. Highway 149 (Dodd Road) Rehabilitation (2018) MnDot is planning on thth doing soil borings between September 8 and September 18 that will include taking samples in private driveway aprons that are within the MnDOT right-of-way. City staff sent out notifications to residents along Dodd Road that will be affected by these samples. Staff attended the first in a series of open houses hosted by MnDOT on Monday in Saint Paul. These open houses are designed to provide the public with the opportunity to comment BEFORE the project is designed. MnDOT would like to know about issues with the corridor so they can try to design solutions into the project. Additional dates and times will be announced later this fall. The project will th replace the pavement surface of Highway 149 from I-494 north to West 7 Street in Saint Paul. Also included will be drainage improvement, curb replacement in specified areas, trail rehabilitation from Highway 110 south to Mendakota Park, and new trail construction from Maple Street north to Marie Avenue. The project also included a complete re-decking of the High Bridge in Saint Paul. The City will be contributing costs to the trail improvements, but the rest of the project is funded by MnDOT. For more information, please contact Kirsten Kline, Public Affairs Metro District at 651-234-7506. Other Activities New Information in Italics City-Wide Tree Survey The City tree inventory of all City owned trees in boulevards and in developed portions of City Parks is complete. Staff will be analyzing the data collected from the survey and begin development of a policy recommendation to the City Council. The survey was in response to the confirmation that the Emerald Ash Borer has arrived in Mendota Heights. Minnesota 2050 The MN2050 sponsored documentary, State of Repair: Industries of Constant Motion (Rail, Airport, & Seaport) will air again on the following dates and times: Sunday (9/6) at 7:30pm; Sunday (9/13) at 1:30am, 7:30am, & 1:30pm; Tuesday (9/29) at 5:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm, & 11:00pm. The three-part documentary series, State of Repair, structure, and all three documentaries have been nominated for Emmy Awards! Њ A 28, 2015 UGUST The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department Highway 13 is closed between 2nd Street and Lexington Avenue CHIEF now through the end of September due to road construcon so please use alternave routes. Parking Complaint FYI SERGEANTS Homeowners can legally park up to four cars in the driveway (not park on your lawn). The cars must be in running condion and cur rently licensed. Leaving construcon supplies or dumpsters in the street fall under the same regulaons as vehicles. POLICEOFFICERS It is illegal to block mailboxes. . MHPD oers ŋ ngerprinng to residents or employees of Mendota Heights. The fee is $10.00 per card, maximum of $20.00. Appointments are necessary and take place on Steven Tuesdays between 1:30PM3:30PM. If there is a dead animal on your property, it is your responsibility to remove it. If the animal is on the street, please contact Mendota Heights Public Works at 651.454.4059. INVESTIGATIONS CRIME IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLRESOURCE One of the most frequently asked quesons of any police oĭĻƩ źƭͲ ͻLƭ ƷŷĻƩĻ ğ ĭƩźƒĻ OFFICER ǞğǝĻ źƓ ƒǤ ƓĻźŭŷĬƚƩŷƚƚķͪͼ CƚƩƷǒƓğƷĻƌǤͲ ƷŷĻ ğƓƭǞĻƩ źƭ ŅƩĻƨǒĻƓƷƌǤ ͻbƚ͵ͼ IƚǞĻǝĻƩͲ we do have crime, more speci ŋ ĭğƌƌǤ ķĻƭĭƩźĬĻķ ğƭ ͻĭƩźƒĻƭ ƚŅ ƚƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷǤ͵ͼ L Ǟğƭ approached Night to Unite (a.k.a. the best way to learn about crime in our city or your SUPPORTSTAFF ƓĻźŭŷĬƚƩŷƚƚķΜ ğĬƚǒƷ ͻğƌƌ ƷŷĻ ĬƩĻğƉźƓƭͼ źƓ ğ ƦğƩcular neighborhood. I knew the answer, but I did my due diligence, and as expected, found nearly every incident involved unlocked cars or trucks. If you visit our Police page on the city website, www.mendotaheights.com, you will RESERVES see a link to the Crime Map on the right hand side. Keep your search simple to start by using a selecve date range to see what has been going on. You will see that you can compare our crime to other cies using the same public reporƓŭ Ʒƚƚƌ͵ LƷ͸ƭ ğ great way to view general crime informaon. CHAPLAINS We also parcipate in the Dakota CommunicaƚƓƭ ͻ9ƒĻƩŭĻƓĭǤ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ No ŋ caƚƓƭͼ ƦƩƚŭƩğƒ Ǟŷźĭŷ źƭ ǞŷĻƩĻ ğƌƌ ƌğƓķ ƌźƓes will receive updates in certain types of emergencies. To register other devices like VOIP or cell phones, please visit: www.mndcc.org. We really try hard to limit the no ŋ caons to real emergencies. If you want to know what the latest is in your neighborhood, set up a neighborhood meeng and invite an ocer to join to ŋ ll you in! Њ Ћ MISSING CHILD Thursday 11:29 hours Officer Phil McCarty was dispatched to a home on a missing child report. McCarty met with the parents who stated their child left the home angry at a sibling and were unsure where they went. The parents stated it wasn't normal to leave on their own but in some cases, a friendÓs house would be where the child would go. Officer Nelson and Willson assisted McCarty in the search for the child. McCarty went back to the home where the child had returned. McCarty explained to the child why getting a parents permission to leave is important. THEFT OF GAS Thursday 13:33 hours Officer Phil McCarty responded to a local gas station on a theft of gas report. Upon arrival, he was met by store employee who stated that a tan SUV occupied by two black males pumped $41.67 worth of gas and then slammed their doors and drove off without paying. The employee was able to obtain a license plate however, it came back as not on file. Case inactive. HARASSING COMMUNICATION Friday 16:36 hours Officer Steve Hilyar was dispatched to a home on a threat complaint. Hilyar met with the complainant who stated that he received several threatening text messages from a contractor who he gave notice to for various reasons. In response to his services no longer needed, he threatened, ÐIf you mess with the bull, youÓll get the horns.Ñ The complainant just wanted to give an informational report only at this point in the event the party shows up at his house to cause problems. Hilyar advised to call 911 if the party causes any more problems. MEDICAL Saturday 21:09 hours Officer Steve Hilyar, Robin Nelson and Sergeant Bobby Lambert were called to a home on a medical heart alarm that was detecting no heartbeat. Upon arrival, officers were unable to gain access to the home so forced entry was necessary. No one was found inside of the home. After further investigation, it was revealed that the homeowner had removed her heart monitor at a wedding because she was getting hot while dancing. The homeowner completely understood why officers forced entry into her home causing door damage. DRUNKENNESS Sunday 02:18 hours Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Bobby Lambert was dispatched to Hwy 13 on a male who was lying on the ground. Upon arrival, officers were met by four individuals trying to assist an extremely intoxicated male on the side of the highway who was covered in dirt, sand and thistles. Officers transported the intoxicated male and a friend back to the bar they came from where they apparently had a sober ride home. The ride was not there so they said they will call a cab. A short while later, another call came in on a suspicious male stumbling, being disruptive and going in and out of the gas station. He agreed to a PBT which revealed a .248 which consequently resulted in him being transported to MHPD. Detox was called but was full so he was then transported to his home. 5TH DEGREE DRUGS Sunday 10:59 hours Officer Phil McCarty responded to the area of 35E and Hwy 110 on a report of a female walking on highway. McCarty located the female and activated his lights. The female attempted to just walk around the patrol car. McCarty began to question her whereabouts and she stated she was walking home from Maplewood and was in an accident. She stated she died in the accident so is unsure why she is still here and that she is losing her mind and wants to die. During the conversation, she was very animated and couldn't not stay on subject. She began to tell and raise her hands to McCarty and traffic so she was detained. In searching her person and purse, a clear glass pipe with marijuana residue was found as well as a clear glass pipe with methamphetamine residue. A mental health hold was placed and HealthEast responded to transport her to the hospital. Case Ћ referred to DTF for drug charges. Ќ SUICIDE ATTEMPT MONDAY 1724 HOURS A resident was texting that she was attempting suicide and the recipient of the message contacted police for help. Officer McCarty responded and was let in the house by the crying 4 year old and led to the crying mother. The callers reported she had post-partum depression. The mother was taken to the hospital and a mental-health hold was placed on her. The father soon responded to the home to care for the children. FOUND PROPERTY MONDAY 2314 HOURS Officer Hilyar responded to a report of a bike that was left at a park. The bike was not reported as stolen and it was held for safekeeping. On Tuesday, Officer Hilyar returned to work and contacted a local bike shop who was able to find an owner. The happy owner responded to pick it up. Her son had ridden it to a game, but then rode home with mom and forgot it was still at the field. Closed! PROPERTY DAMAGE Wednesday 0739hours A resident reported that her vehicle that had been parked in the street had sustained damage. Upon arrival, he found the driverÓs side door window and windshield shattered. It did not appear that the locked vehicle had been entered. No other vehicles parked on the street were damaged in a similar fashion. The owner had no idea who would want to damage her vehicle and had no suspect information. Inactive case. TRESPASS Wednesday 1801 hours Officer Hilyar responded to a report of several people trespassing at the bottom of Ivy Falls. He found an unoccupied vehicle parked in the area that was not known to area residents and minutes later, three persons came out of the trail where there is a posted No Trespassing sign. Two of the individuals, who were adults, were cited. The juvenile was taken home and handed over to his father, who was informed of the situation. BURGLARY Wednesday 1803 hours Sergeant Bobby Lambert responded to a report of a burglary that occurred during the day. Access was gained thru an unlocked sliding window and change jar and a charger were stolen. The reporting party was a caretaker for a Dodge Nature Center building. Sergeant Lambert advised the homeowner on security steps. Inactive. ACCIDENT Thursday 1805 hours A homeowner called to report damage to their parked vehicle. Sergeant Lambert learned that while an inoper- able UPS truck was being towed, the trailer fishtailed and sideswiped their vehicle and caused significant dam- age. A UPS supervisor also responded to the sceneÏphotos were taken by all present and information was exchanged. No citations were issued; case closed. THEFTÏGAS Thursday 1758 hours A local gas station reported that the driver of a silver Chevy Impala drove away without paying for gas. The suspect was described a 20 year old black male with black hair (striped on the side) and a black shirt. 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