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2017-02-24 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452.1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, February 28 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 City Council 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 Airport Relations Commission 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 Parks & Rec Commission 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 City Council 7:00 p.m. Attachments: Just the Facts-Police Dept. Feb 24, 2017 Exercise Equipment Being Given Away The City of Mendota Heights has surplus exercise equipment that is being offered—for free—to interested takers. Previously used by the Police Department for fitness training, the equipment consists of an exercise bike, a motorized treadmill, stairstepper, elliptical machine, and (disassembled) Nautilus weight ma- chines. The equipment is being offered AS IS, and the taker assumes all risks and liabilities. The equipment has been heavily used and is worn, but might be of use to the proper party. Inspection of the equipment is available at the City’s Public Works garage (2431 Lexington Avenue South), from 7:15 AM to 9:15 AM on Wednesday March 1st. Interested parties may indicate their interest; if multiple parties are interested in the same piece of equipment, the “winner” will be deter- mined by a draw. The equipment must be removed within 3 working days of notification. For more information, contact Public Works Supervisor Terry Blum at 651.454.4059. Pictures of the equipment are attached. Annual Tree Sale Friends of the Parks-Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County is delighted to offer thirteen fine selec- tions of trees, shrubs, roses, and vines. For the first time ever, we’ve got a columnar birch, a tree- form hydrangea, and a tasty red currant so you can REALLY eat locally—from your own yard! Order for yourself, give a living gift to someone else, or donate to a park. Over twenty cities in the metropolitan area accept donations through our tree sale. With the devastating effects of emerald ash borer taking a toll on our urban forest, your donation is incredibly important to help municipali- ties replace dead and dying ash trees. Order deadline is April 21st. Pickup is May 6, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in either Maplewood or St. Paul. You choose the location when placing your order. Orders can be placed and donations to parks can be made online at http://friendsoftheparks.org/annual-tree-sale. For additional information, contact Shirley Erstad at 612.703.9044. 1st Annual Garold ‘Jerry’ Murphy Community Service Award Nominations Deadline Extended to March 17, 2017 Consider nominating someone who volunteers, has a can -do spirit, is a good role model, exudes compassion, has a positive attitude, and is well respected. Nomination forms are available on the City’s website or at City Hall and are due by March 17, 2017. The recipient will be recognized at the April 18, 2017 City Council meeting. Weight Bench StairMaster StepMill PreCor Treadmill LifeCycle 9500HR LifeFitness Cross-Trainer 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Kelly McCarthy 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 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Jim Knox Jeff Parker Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie FEBRUARY 24 2017 2 PUBLIC ASSIST — 2XXX Bridgeview Court FRIDAY, 2/17, 0151 HOURS Officer spoke with comp over the phone about an issue she was having with a friend's boyfriend who was asking her for money. Comp only wanted advice at this time and did not want P.D. to get involved. WARARNT/FALSE INFO — 1XXX Mendota Heights Road FRIDAY, 2/17, 1631 HOURS Officer doing a random license plate check at a convenience store on Mendota Heights Rd re- vealed the owner of the vehicle had a felony warrant for her arrest. The female was observed walk- ing from the vehicle and was arrested without incident after she provided a false name to the ar- resting officer. Female transported to the Dakota County Jail for the warrant. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA — 7XX Wentworth Avenue FRIDAY, 2/17, 2210 HOURS Officers stopped a vehicle for being in a park after hours. During a vehicle search, marijuana was located. The vehicle occupants were juveniles so their parents were contacted to bring them home. Citations were mailed for the possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. THEFT — 8XX Hwy 13 FRIDAY, 2/17, 2300 HOURS Complainant reported her cell phone stolen by an acquaintance while at a bar in the 800 block of Hwy 13 in Lilydale. Attempted follow-up with the suspect with negative results. Case status pend- ing contact with suspect at a later date. THEFT — 2XXX Pueblo Lane SATURDAY, 2/18, 1120 HOURS Officers responded to a local park for a theft of a garage door opener from a baby stroller. The al- leged suspects left in a vehicle at a high rate of speed, but the reporting party was able to take a picture of the license plate. The officer was able to find the garage door opener in the middle of the street where the suspects fled and return it to the reporting party. This matter is under investi- gation. NEGLIGENT STORAGE OF A FIREARM — 1XXX Delaware Ave SATURDAY, 2/18, 2330 HOURS Officers located a suspicious vehicle in a school parking lot and two juveniles and one adult were identified. A consent search was conducted and a loaded handgun was found. The firearm was the property of the drivers father who has a concealed carry permit and later claimed to have forgotten the gun in the vehicle. The gun was taken for evidence. FOUND PROPERTY — Dodd Road MONDAY, 2/20, 0836 HOURS While on patrol, an officer found two blue tarps blowing around on Dodd Rd, north of Bachelor. They were folded up and appeared as if they fell off or out of a vehicle. The officer did not think they came from the house under construction on the corner of Dodd and Evergreen Knolls. The of- ficer drove by there, no workers were present. Officer placed them both in evidence 3 THREATS/STALKING — 2XXX Pilot Knob Road MONDAY, 2/20, 1047 HOURS Branch manager of a local company called to report threats made by a clients employee. Threats were made three days before being reported. Manager was advised to send a trespass letter to the person who made the threats and to call 911 if the suspect returns. THEFT — 2XXX Lexington Avenue MONDAY, 2/20, 1718 HOURS Officer Dispatched to theft report in the 2400 block of Lexington Ave. Victim reports that her child father stole her laptop computer and flat screen TV. Suspect sent a text that he regrets what he did and that the items have been pawned. Victim is working with the suspects father to retrieve items. Case Status: Pending PD ACCIDENT HIT & RUN — Pilot Knob Road TUESDAY, 2/21, 1234 HOURS Officer responded to the area of Pilot Knob Rd/Northland Dr. concerning a property damage acci- dent involving two vehicles. No injuries confirmed, both vehicles towed privately. No citations. One driver given a ride to a nearby hotel. FRAUD — 7XX Plaza Drive WEDNESDAY, 2/22, 0949 HOURS Officer called to an attempted fraud case in the 700 block of South Plaza Dr. The reporting party provided a letter from an international lottery informing him he had won money as well as a fraud- ulent check said to be a portion of his winnings to help pay for taxes. Officer called the number on the letter, informed the party who answered it was the police and the party hung up. Case status inactive, no loss suffered. THEFT — 2XXX Lexington Avenue WEDNESDAY, 2/22, 1018 HOURS Officer took in a walk in theft report. Complainant reporting a Grecian brass floral vase stolen from a cemetery plot. No suspects. PD ACCIDENT — 9XX Hwy 13 WEDNESDAY, 2/22, 1830 HOURS Officer took report of a two vehicle accident in the parking lot of a business on the 900 block of Highway 13. Information was obtained from both parties involved and a business card was provid- ed. PUBLIC ASSIST– 1XXX Crown Point Drive WEDNESDAY, 2/22, 2015 HOURS Officer responded to the 1900 block of Crown Point Dr on a threat report. Officers subsequently assisted in successfully mediating a dispute between two brothers 4 REMINDER! MHPD has a Medication Disposal box in the vestibule of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely and anonymously drop off and dispose of both prescription and over the counter medication. We cannot accept any hypodermic needle medication or needles. The vestibule is open 24/7. 2/17– 2/23 2017 YTD Calls for Service 157 1362 Citations 21 216 Warnings 18 100 Police Reports 19 192 Response Time Average 5.50 5.71 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 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. Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. HAVE A SAFE WEEK!