2016-10-20 Friday NewsDATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, October 25
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m.
October 26– 31
Brush drop off
Mendota Plaza
Monday, October 31
Halloween Bonfire
Mendota Plaza
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 1
City Council
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8
General Election
Attachments:
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Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
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(651) 452.1850
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City of Mendota Heights Weekly Update
Interim Planner Available
Mendota Heights residents and businesses who have questions relating to property is-
sues or building modifications are reminded that planning services are always available
from City Hall. Since former Planner Nolan Wall left on October 6th to take a position
with another city, Mendota Heights has been ably served by Phil Carlson of Stantec
Consulting Services. Mr. Carlson has a long history with Mendota Heights, and is well -
versed in local issues.
He is available for face to face meetings in City Hall on Wednesday mornings, or by tele-
phone for consultation at other times. Please call City Hall at 651-452-1850 to set up an
appointment.
Carlson will be available until, and after the new planner (Community Development Di-
rector) is hired. That process is currently taking place.
Brush Drop Off for Halloween Bonfire
Beginning Wednesday, October 26th, residents can deposit brush in the designated area
between Mendota Plaza Shopping Mall and South Plaza Drive for the annual Halloween
Bonfire. The collection of brush will stop at 12 noon on Oct 31st. Brush must be less than
4 inches in diameter. No grass clippings, leaves, or construction debris, are allowed.
Fire Department Annual Dance
The 69th annual Firefighter's Dance will be Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Hilton
Mpls/St. Paul Airport Mall of America (3800 American Blvd E., Bloomington) from 8:00
pm to midnight. Music this year will be by "The Covers" - a premier band in the Twin
Cities, which brings vibrant energy to the dance floor. Tickets are $12.00 each or 2 for
$20.00 in advance. Tickets will be $15.00 at the door.
Halloween
Bonfire
Join us at the Mendota Plaza for the
annual Halloween Bonfire on Octo-
ber 31, 2016, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Firefighters will be handing out free
hot dogs and pop for the little ghosts
and goblins (and adults) to enjoy.
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Beginning November 1st, parking is not al-
lowed on any Mendota Heights street be-
tween the hours of 2 am and 6 am. This will
be in effect through March 31, 2017.
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CHIEF
Mike Aschenbrener
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
POLICE OFFICERS
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Jeff VonFeldt
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Nick Gorgos
Robin Nelson
Steve Hilyar
Philip McCarty
Weston Raberge
INVESTIGATIONS
Chad Willson
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Jennifer Fordham
SUPPORT STAFF
Kim Henning
Trista Miller
Shayna Hoechst
Becky Pentel
RESERVES
Randy Pentel
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
Jon Clayton
Dan Iverson
CHAPLAINS
Butch Millett
John Snider
Alberto Vargas
Lynn Liberman
Sue Plucker
Joel Detlefsen
Lenny Andrie
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To remind motorists that seat belts save lives, more than 300 law enforcement
agencies across the state will be participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket
campaign Oct. 14 - Oct. 30. The extra enforcement and education effort is co-
ordinated by the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. i
In 2015, 91 unbelted motorists lost their lives on Minnesota roads.
In a five year period (2011 - 2015), 38 percent of the 1,379 people
killed while riding in motor vehicles were not wearing seat belts.
Minnesota law requires all motorists to
buckle up or be seated in the correct
child restraint. Officers will stop and ticket
unbelted drivers or passengers. Seat belts
must be worn correctly — low and snug
across the hips or thighs, and shoulder
straps should never be tucked under an
arm or behind the back. Buckle up every
seat, every time.
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Penon Fleming
Fall is officially here and Halloween is only a couple of days away. Here are ten safety tips to
help make sure that you and your trick -or -treaters have a fun, safe night.
• Stick to trick -or -treating in well -lit homes in familiar neighborhoods. Avoid homes that do 1
not have any lights on. Never enter a stranger's house.
• Tell children never to accept anything that is not commercially wrapped. Always have an
adult inspect candy and throw away anything that is not properly wrapped.
• Keep candles and jack -o -lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes
could brush against a flame. Choose costumes made of flame retardant material.
• Always accompany children under 12 when they are trick -or -treating. Never trick -or -treat
alone, always go in groups. Make sure that kids and adults can see each other at all times.
Use flashlights or other light up accessories to add visibility. Walk, don't run.
As always police officers will be out and about making sure everyone has a safe Halloween,
stay alert and dial 911 in case of an emergency.
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Penon Fleming
Fall is officially here and Halloween is only a couple of days away. Here are ten safety tips to
help make sure that you and your trick -or -treaters have a fun, safe night.
• Stick to trick -or -treating in well -lit homes in familiar neighborhoods. Avoid homes that do 1
not have any lights on. Never enter a stranger's house.
• Tell children never to accept anything that is not commercially wrapped. Always have an
adult inspect candy and throw away anything that is not properly wrapped.
• Keep candles and jack -o -lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes
could brush against a flame. Choose costumes made of flame retardant material.
• Always accompany children under 12 when they are trick -or -treating. Never trick -or -treat
alone, always go in groups. Make sure that kids and adults can see each other at all times.
Use flashlights or other light up accessories to add visibility. Walk, don't run.
As always police officers will be out and about making sure everyone has a safe Halloween,
stay alert and dial 911 in case of an emergency.
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I Sergeant Eric Petersen responded to the PD lobby on a stalking report. The reporting party stated that her
1 ex-boyfriend from 1978 showed up her residence and wanted to have coffee. The man was told to leave and was
1 confronted by the reporting parties husband in the parking lot, when the male heft in a vehicle. Informational
1 report only.
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I Officer John Larrive responded to the PD lobby on a report of a stolen necklace. The reporting party believed that
I it was stolen from her mothers apartment. The reporting party searched the apartment, but did not locate the item.
The victim had been transported to the hospital during the time frame that the necklace was found to be missing.
1 The reporting party checked with the ambulance staff and was not able to locate the necklace with her mother at
1 the hospital. Officer Larrive spoke with the staff and obtained a list of employees who worked during the time
1 frame. Officer Larrive ended up making contact with a suspect, obtained a statement and recovered the necklace.
I The report was sent to the county attorney for charging.
CHILD ENDANGERMENT/DOMESTIC WEDNESDAY 10/19
I Officer Denise Urmann, Sergeant Tanner Spicer and Sergeant Eric Petersen were called to residence on a
belligerent intoxicated female. The suspect was very intoxicated and fighting with family members with her 3 year
1 old child in her arms. The female had locked herself in a room with the child although family members were able
I to get door open. Female was arrested and the child went with the father. The female stated she had not been
I drinking and agreed to a PBT that showed positive. Female was transported to Dakota County Jail on Child Endan-
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Officer Denise Urmann responded to the MHPD lobby regarding a report of theft. A man had reported that while
staying at a local motel, he forgot some of his personal property in one room when he had moved into a different
room. When he went to the front desk asking to retrieve it, the room had already been rented. The clerk went to
the room but only retrieved one of the items missing. Case pending.
OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS?POSESS MJ FRIDAY 10/14
While on duty as a school resource officer, Officer Jenny Fordham was requested to assist with removing a student
from school property. In doing so, the juvenile female became combative and obstructed arrest. The subject was
arrested and released to a parent. Charges pending for obstruct legal process/resist arrest.
TRESSPASSING
FRIDAY 10/14
Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to a call regarding former employees of a local business
causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. After arriving on scene and identifying the former employees, the
officers explained that they were no longer allowed to be on the property and future violations may result in them
being arrested. The former employees left with out incident.
TERRORISTIC THREATS
SUNDAY 10/16
1729 HOURS
Multiple MHPD Officers responded to a call regarding a neighbor dispute. After investigation, one half was arrest-
ed for probable cause terroristic threats. The suspect was transported to the Dakota County Jail.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON MONDAY 10/17
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SIATIILT HISOIY
In 1959, Volvo introduced
the 3 -point seat belt thanks
to the Swedish engineer
Nils Bohlin. Before 1959,
only 2 -point lap belts were
available in cars and race
car drivers were mostly
who used them.
The new 3 -point belts
secured both the upper and
lower body in comparison
to the 2 -point that only
secured at the waist.
Volvo made the new
3 -point seatbelt design
available to other car
manufactures for free in the
interest of safety.
According to the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, in the
United States alone, seat
belts save more than 11,000
lives each year!
Please send us your positive
feedback on our staff to:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
Tour,feedback is greatly appreciated and
helps boost the morale of our staff.
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Calls for Service
Citations
Warnings
Police Reports
Response Time Average
10/14- 10/20
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2016 YTD
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1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Medication Disposal
Take it to THE BOX
If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are
going out of town or on vacation, you can notify
MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to
keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away.
The House Check Request online form is available on
our website; you can complete a form found in our
lobby, or simply give us a call and we'll help you out.
MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks.
To schedule an appointment, call 651.452.1366 or email
jennyf@mendota-heights.com to contact Officer Jennifer
Fordham.
MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the
PD where Dakota County residents can safely and
anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs and
over-the-counter medication.
HAVE A SAFE WEEK