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2010-09-10 Friday NewsHalloween Bonfire The annual Halloween bonfire will be held again this year at the Mendota Plaza. Residents will be allowed to drop off brush between Monday, October 25, 2010 and Friday, October 29, 2010. With the A rt • ♦ A ♦ construction and work taking place at the Plaza all parties thought a reduced drop off time period was in everyone's best interest. Most of the details for the event are similar to previous years. Refreshments September 10, 2010 will be served and the entire community is invited to attend this annual event. Thank you to Paster Enterprises for working with the city on this event. In addition, thank you in advance to the Fire, Police and Public Works departments for your work on the bonfire. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area F The process to update rules for development within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area has seen significant progress this summer. Minnesota DNR has planned two formal open houses to discuss the rulemaking process so far, including Rdistricts, allowed development and a preliminary map of river bluffs: Wednesday 9115, 4-7 PM Bunker Hills Activity Center I 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304 Wednesday, 9/29, 4-7 PM Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center (in Spring Lake Park Reserve) 8395 127th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 DThe entire stretch of our northern border is within the MRCCA, which means that this process directly impacts our community. To learn more about the process, visit the ADNR web page at www.dnr.state.mn.us and search "MRCCA." yFire Department Events The Fire Department has a number of upcoming events we wanted everyone to be aware of. The annual open house is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to come and check out the fire equipment and meet the firefighters who volunteer so much time for our city. The N annual firefighters dance is scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Royal Cliff in Eagan. If you would like to purchase tickets for the dance please contact Nancy at City Hall. Finally please take the time to say thank you to our volunteer firefighters during E National Fire Prevention Week which runs October 3, 2010 through October 9, 2010. Your time, dedication and efforts are appreciated by all of us!! W Council Meeting Update Some of the highlights of this week's City Council meeting included adoption of the preliminary 2011 budget and tax levy, approval of an additional $1,000 contribution to the July 4th fireworks show next year, discussion about the move of the 24 hour gym from the Village to the Plaza and the sale of just over $1,000,000 in bonds to pay for the city's 2010 street projects. In addition the council approved a commercial building permit for Restaurant Technologies (a new business that will be moving to Mendota Heights in December), changed the November 2, 2010 meeting start time to 3:30 p.m. and set the meeting date to canvass election results for Friday, November 5, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. If you have questions on the meeting please contact David McKnight. September 10, 2010 Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum NDC4 and Town Square Television are presenting a candidate forum for the Mendota Heights mayor and city council elections. The forum will be hosted by WCCO radio anchor/report Adam Carter and will be broadcast live on TST channel 14 and also on the internet at www.townsquare.tv on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mendota Heights mayoral candidates Sandra Krebsbach and Jill Smith and city council candidates Ultan Duggan, Liz Petschel and Sally Lorberbaum will all be participating in this forum. The forum can also be viewed online after the event is aired on the TST website. Congratulations go out to Bobby Crane and his wife Jenifer on the birth of their twin daughters last weekend. Chloe Rene and Lilly Marie were welcomed into their family last Saturday night. The babies, along with mom, dad and older sister Taylar, are all doing well. Congratulations Bobby and good luck with your now much larger family! Dates To Remember Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting 9-14-2010 6:30 p.m. Airport Relations Commission Meeting 9-15-2010 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting 9-21-2010 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting 9-28-2010 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting 10-5-2010 7:00 p.m. Attachments Just The Facts, The Pipeline, ARC Meeting Agenda, NDC4 Media Release, StarTribune Article "Lilydale club considered for senior living, other apartments" September 10, 2010 T6ie tateft sieu�s/r,-/n tAie /Ife.,Z&ac eiylit��ali�e �eyart�ce�ct f 9/10/2010 mi The AOA — MNDNR Friday 1718 hours Mendota Officer Todd Rosse located a party attempting to take the horns Heights off a dead deer (probably easier than off a live on). Party was advised that is illegal to remove the horns without a permit. Police Department AOA / DAC Friday 1628 hours Support Caller reported to the WSPPD that they were watching a couple Staff change license plates on a car. Officer Scott Patrick located the Kim Henning suspect vehicle at the Henry Sibley High School loading dock. Sandie Ristine The plates belonged to the car; unfortunately, the driver did not Susan Donovan Cathy Ransom have a valid license. Becky Pentel Police Officers Drunkenness Friday 1325 hours Jerry Murphy 911 call reporting a drunk and out of control female. Upon arrival Scott Patrick John Larrive Officer Lambert learned the female was not the only drunk on Bobby Lambert scene. The caller reported to Officer Lambert that the female Tanner Spicer needed detox because she was breaking stuff. After learning Todd Rosse more, both were advised that if he returned they would both end Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt up in detox. The source of the argument: the two career Denise Urmann criminals were taken advantage of financially and were now Michael Shepard upset. Karma? Peyton Fleming Jenny Fordham Neighbor Dispute Saturday 1126 hours School Resource Neighbor called to report the man next door routinely wrecks her Officer Steven Meyer stuff and is not nice. Officer Bobby Lambert responded and Investigations spoke with the victim. The victim told him about an ongoing Mario Reyes pattern of harassment including; running over landscaping edging Tanner Spicer and fences with a lawn mower. Officer Lambert spoke with the Sergeants Neil Garlock suspect; it is very likely the behavior will cease. Brian Convery Eric Petersen Burglary Saturday 1525 hours Reserves Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a local business that had Randy Pentel the front door smashed in and items stolen. The scene was Gino Messina Jesse Meaner carefully checked for evidence. Employees eventually arrived on Andrew Quinlan scene and assisted the Officers in checking for missing items. Chief Mike Burglary Saturday 1532 hours Aschenbrener Thieves used the same M/O (modus operandi) moments after -1- 9/10/2010 receiving the first call. Sergeant Garlock arrived on scene and cleared the building. It was clear that several items were missing; unfortunately, it was a holiday weekend and no employees could be located to come into work. Eventually United Properties sent out a maintenance person to handle the problem. Both burglaries were assigned to Investigator Spicer who was busy locating other areas in the metro area the thieves were operating. Under investigation. Recreational Fire Sunday 1235 hours Sgt Neil Garlock received a call of a person burning household waste. Upon arrival he was met by the homeowner who walked him over and showed him what he was burning; the fire was a legal recreational fire. Homeowner offered to put out the fire, knowing the neighborhood has a frequent anonymous caller, but was simply advised to keep it legal and put it out when done. Emergency Message Monday 0337 hours Officer Peyton Fleming assisted the Scottsdale AZ Police Department in delivering a death notification. Suspicious Activity Tuesday 0454 hours Caller reported a vehicle that was pulling in and out of driveways. Officer Peyton Fleming began checking the area and after a second call, located the paper delivery person pulling in and out of driveways. The caller advised they were aware of car break ins and thought it was unusual behavior. In nearly all other cases it would have been a great tip. Both advised. Theft Tuesday 1103 hours Caller reported to Officer John Larrive that some time in the past two weeks someone stole two large copper stone caps and the copper banding from the sign for the subdivision. Estimated value in excess of $1000. Domestic Tuesday 1305 hours Received a call of a domestic in progress in the parking lot of one of the local schools. When Officer Larrive arrived on scene he located only the female half of the disturbance. She advised that it was her ex-boyfriend and he had driven off with all of her cooking utensils. At this point she was fairly certain that she could handle the situation, but will call if there are further problems. Harassment Wednesday 2309 hours Daughter called because her father who had just completed a 28 day rehab stint was drunk. The caller reported that she had received multiple calls from him and he wouldn't stop calling. Officer Peyton Fleming stopped to visit the father and found he was drinking (evidently that program wasn't the best choice for him.) The man insisted on proving his innocence. An open case with corrections didn't show any restrictions, but once his most recent DUI clears the courts, "no alcohol" will be may be one of his release conditions. Dad promised to go to bed for the evening; clear. Ila w, a t a'/ AM, —2— '— Help MHPD Kick MS Butt! MHPD is raising money MIU� �I�U�I�IJ TWIN CITIES UrcanMs nE wneiw Mnnt scURNs spam join /Help us for Mud Run Twins Cities A muddy, 10k race through a "boot -camp" style obstacle course. It' the fastestgrowinsg adventure race in the country. MUD RuN IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU CANT MISS! For more information, registration, or donations visit MSsociety.org 1-800-582-5296 Contact: Mendota Heights Police Dept. 651-452-1366 Kim Henning or Chad Willson "w [LODONATE GO TO: • www.MSsociety.org • Choose Fundraising Events • Click on Mud Run Twin Cities, • On right go to Quick Links • Donate to a Participant or Register to join the Fun • Search for team "Dirty Pigs" and select a team member Pledge money to fight MS Each Team Member has different fundraising goals; EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! NEWS LETTER The Pipeline Public Works Engineering Code Enforcement September 10, 2010 Public Works The Parks Crew took down cotton wood trees in Ivy Falls Park by the playground equipment. All mowers were serviced. Rich did service check ups at all lift stations. The pumps were pulled and checked. Pump two at the Mendota Heights Road lift station had a lower seal out. He also fixed two water boxes. The Streets Crew blacktopped around the manhole on Chippewa Avenue at Annapolis Street. A contractor had fixed the manhole. On Walsh Lane old cement was removed from the storm basin and curb installed. A hole behind a storm grate was checked on Annapolis Street, the grate was pulled and it will need repair. A large tree was cut up on Cygnet Lane. Trees were trimmed on Delaware Avenue. They also helped the Parks Crew with the cotton wood trees in Ivy Falls Park. Engineering Visitation Drive/Mendota Heights Road Roundabout - Installation of the permanent street lights at the intersection is anticipated for next week. Landscaping at the former site of the temporary access road is complete and Lake Drive is once again closed off from access to Visitation. Highway 55/Mendota Heights Road Intersection - The contract was awarded at last Tuesday's Council meeting and a pre -construction meeting is scheduled for Tuesday of next week (Sep 14). Bituminous Roadways of Mendota Heights was the successful bidder. The project should begin shortly after the pre -construction meeting. Residents should be aware of traffic revisions at this intersection beginning on or about September 15th and lasting for approximately 3 months. The project is scheduled for completion by mid-December. 2010 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Project - All streets have been paved and sod and concrete work completed. The contractor will be raising the remaining manholes early next week and is anticipating placing the final wear course Friday or early the following week. This work should bring the project close to substantial completion with only minor punch list items and work in the park to be completed in 2010. Final paving on Spring St., John St. and Simard will occur in 2011. Dodd Road Utility and Storm Drainage Work (MnDOT Project) - The original completion date for this MnDOT project was August 27th. Due to weather and unforeseen utility conflicts, completion of the project was delayed by 2 weeks, and is anticipated to be complete today (Sept 10). Pavement has been placed and MnDOT is anticipating opening Dodd Road late today. If any problems are encountered, Dodd Road opening should only be delayed by a few more days. ro : D�,-5 NORTNEI7N DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 5545 Blaine Avenue Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076-1401 651/450-9591 Fax 651/450-9429 e-rnail; NDC4@inwnsquare,ly [Media Release Contact: Dennis Rafftery, Government Coordinator 6511450-9391 Date: September 3, 2010 LIVE CANDIDATE FORUMS ON COMMUNITY CHANNEL 14 AND ON THE INTERNET NDC4 and TOunn Square Television are presenting Candidate Forums for MN Senate Districts 39 and 57, MN House Districts 39A, 3913, and 57A, and the cities of Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul. The forums will be hosted by WCCO Radio Anchor/Reporter Adam. Carter. All forums will be televised LIVE on Town Square Television's Community Channel 14 and also on the internet at www.townsquare.ty on the following dates and times: MN Senate District 57 and Douse of Representatives District 57A Date & Time: Monday, September 13, 7 — 3 PM Inver Grove heights Mayor & City Council Date & Time: Tuesday, September 14, 7 — 3 PM South St. Paul City Council Date a& Time: Tuesday, September 14, 3:30 — 9:30 PM Mendota Heights Mayor do City Council Date & Time: 'Thursday, September 16, 7 — 3 PM Nest St. haul Mayor 4& City Council Date & Time: Thursday, September 16, 3:30 — 9:30 PM Sunfish bake Mayor & City Council Date & Time: Thursday, September 23, 7 — 7:30 PM Mendota Mayor & City Council Date & Time: Thursday, September 23, 8 — 3:30 PM MN Senate District 39 and MN Howse of Representatives Districts 39A & 39D Date & Time: Monday, September 27, 7 — 8 PM Candidates will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves, state why they are running for office and answer questions. Viewers will have the opportunity to call in. questions during the live show. The forums are produced by NDC4 Cable Commission, Town Square Television, the River Heights Chamber of Commerce, and the Dakota Co-unty Regional Chamber of Commerce. NDC4 is a joint powers cooperative formed by its seven member cities to administer and enforce the cable television franchise ordinance for each of the seven cities. NDC4 is the local franchise authority representing cable subscribers' consumer interests, and also oversees seven local community access channels on the Comcast cable system. Town Square Television is a non-profit organization producing local television programs and providing access to video production equipment, studios, training, and cable TV channel time for community members who wish to televise their own programs. For more information, call 651-451-7834, or go to www.townsquare.ty. Lilydale club considered for senior living, other apartments I StarTribune.com Lilydale club considered for senior living, other apartments Drivers on Sibley Memorial Highway can easily spot a huge warehouse -like building with a "For Sale" sign when approaching Lilydale. The vacant 100,000 -square -foot facility surrounded by weeds and a metal fence is the former site of the Lilydale Tennis and Fitness Club -- and a recurring headache for the city. Now, developers have submitted concept plans to turn the site into a senior living complex and luxury apartments, and the Lilydale planning commission should review the preliminary plans and request for a planned unit development at a meeting Thursday. If approved by the city, Lilydale Senior Living would have a mix of memory care, assisted living and independent living units. There are plans for the building to have a beauty salon and therapeutic tub room, among other amenities. Lilydale Apartments is designed to be a three-story apartment building that would provide luxury one -bedroom, one -level Advertisement residences as well as two-story, two- bedroom units. The buildings would total about 170 units and share a parking lot and underground garage. Designs have not been finalized. Page 1 of 3 Russell Wahl, a building official for the city, said that it was too early to make a decision about the project, but he said he is excited to see something happening. "I want to see the project go and move ahead," he said. The club has been closed since 2006. That year, the city approved initial plans by developer Mendota Homes to turn it into a condo development, but financing for the project reportedly fell through. The site is now in foreclosure. Mendota Homes head John Mathern, who met with architects and city staff members last week, declined to comment on the concept plans until after the planning commission meeting. According to Minnesota secretary of state files, Mathern is listed as the manager of Lilydale Commons LLC, the property owner and developer that submitted the concept Print Powered vorod Byyll i- -Dynamics"! http://www.startribune.coin/local/south/102262489.html?page=2&c=y 9/8/2010 Lilydale club considered for senior living, other apartments I StarTribune.com plans. "It's been vacant for four and half years," said Lilydale Mayor Tom Swain. "That's regrettable. The tennis club served the residents well. Now, it's showing some promise again, and I hope that this development can be worked out. We'll have to wait and see." Swain said he was pleased that family-owned Southview Senior Living is the proposed o perator of the senior facility. The West St. Paul business and Highland Bank paid the down payment required for the city review of the redevelopment, said city clerk Teish Stafne. Developers are asking the city to establish a tax increment financing (TIF) district to help w ith the project. In requests submitted on Aug. 27, they asked for about $1.6 million in TIF fielding for the project that would be allocated for water main construction, park dedication fees and demolition of the tennis club building, along with financial assistance to further prepare the site. TIF districts allow cities to funnel money back to the developer from the expected increase in property taxes on a site. That means the developer gets money for up- Advertisement front construction costs while the city neither gains nor loses tax revenue compared to what it's already getting. The most expensive TIF -sponsored project would be eliminating a Clear Channel billboard located on the river bluff on the site. Last month, the City Council agreed to decertify what was then its only TIF district, which it created in 1999 to replace a gravel pit. The site is now the 28 -acre commercial and residential Stonebridge development. Page 2 of 3 "My personal opinion is in order to ultimately get the tennis club development accomplished, some TIF assistance will be in order," Swain said. Chris Harich, one of the owners of the Lilydale Garden Center, which is next to the tennis club, said he thinks his neighbor is well overdue for a facelift. "It's been pretty sloppy the last couple of years, because nobody has really taken care of it," he said. "It's been an eyesore." Harich said he was happy to see plans for something new. "We're going to try to be excited and hope RiM SATURDAY, OCTOBER LAKE'ON SALE N0WTicKETmAsTrP.ca1 mysticlake,com .. Forint Powered By WA n a- rr ic http://www.startribune.conr/local/south/I 02262489.html?page=2&c=y 9/8/2010 Lilydale club considered for senior living, other apartments ( StarTribune.com everything goes according to plan this time." 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