Issue 77 - Heights Highlights Fall 2007PAGE 1 NOVEMBER 2007 ISSUE 77
Mayor's Message
Earlier this year the residents approved a referendum to purchase the Par 3 Golf Course. We
commenced our operations on July 1, and the financial results were consistent with our expecta-
tions. The course revenues exceeded expenses by a comfortable margin. As the rains fell and
Mother Nature followed its march towards winter, revenues have dwindled since mid-September,-�
but that was to be expected. We look forward to a full year's operation in 2008. We benefited
from generally good weather this year, and with the Par 3 in the news a lot, perhaps more folks
were enticed to come out and play a round or two. As we go forward we will work hard to retain
our league players and the more occasional golfers to continue to make this acquisition a long
term success. If that same Mother Nature cooperates, perhaps we will see some cross country
skiing at the Par 3 this winter?f
We also recently learned that the Trust for Public Land (TPL) is nearing completion of fund raising to purchase the
remaining Pilot Knob land. Similar to the first phase that was completed in 2005, Mendota Heights is contributing
$400,000 in land acquisition costs towards a total purchase price of roughly $2 million. The remaining funds are
being provided by state, county and private fund raising. We expect to close on this purchase in December. Kudos
to TPL and all who have made this a success.
While the Par 3 and Pilot Knob I and II acquisitions have a very different land use purpose, they both contribute to
the spacious feel of Mendota Heights. One provides an opportunity to have active recreation with family and friends,
the other preserving a culturally significant landmark and a place for quiet reflection. Combined they represent the
retention of over 40 acres of land for future generations to enjoy and experience.
Sincerely,
Mayor John Huber
Mendota Heights Seeks Applicants for
Commissions
Openings will exist on the Mendota Heights Parks and
Recreation and Airport Relations Commissions (ARC) in 2008.
The Mayor and City Council are accepting applications from
members of the public who would like to be considered for
these openings. The Commissions are voluntary, citizen advi-
sory boards that act on related issues and make recommenda-
tions to City Council. Members must be of voting age and
reside within Mendota Heights.
The Commissions are voluntary citizen boards with three-year
overlapping terms. The Parks and Recreation Commission
advises the City Council on matters pertaining to park use and
meets at City Hall the second Tuesday evening of each month
at 6:30 p.m. and the Airport Relations Commission advises the
City Council on matters pertaining to airport noise and opera-
tions at Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport and meets at
City Hall on the second Wednesday evening of each month at 7
0.m.
Interested citizens are encouraged to apply by submitting a
letter of interest to City Administrator, Jim Danielson, 1101
Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118. Application letters
will be accepted through Friday, December 28, 2007.
Change Your Clock -Change Your
Battery
The Mendota Heights Fire Department encourages
everyone to participate in the annual "Change Your Clock -
Change Your Battery" campaign.
When you changed your clock one hour back to standard
time, did you remember to replace the batteries in your
smoke alarms. If your detector is dirty, vacuum it out. It is
also a good idea to test your detectors once a month and
replace them every ten years.
Why is this so important? It's because smoke detectors
save lives. A lot of fire fatalities could have been prevent-
ed had there been a working smoke alarm in the home.
National statistics show an average of 3 kids die everyday
in home fires, and 82% of those occurred in homes with-
out working smoke detectors. The most commonly cited
cause of non -working smoke alarms is due to discharged
or missing batteries.
If you have questions
regarding smoke alarms, i
call 651-452-1850.
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Dakota Communications Center Start-up Fast Approaching
After nearly two years of planning and 14 months of construction, the state-of-the-art
Dakota Communications Center (DCC), serving all Dakota County cities and townships, is
preparing to open its doors in November. At the same time, the lights will go out in the
five existing centers located in law enforcement facilities throughout the County. When
operational, the DCC will provide 9-1-1 answering and public safety dispatch services for
all residents, businesses and public safety agencies in Dakota County.
DCC Executive Director Kent Therkelsen expects that residents will experience the same
high level of public safety service that they currently receive after the new center opens.
"Because the DCC is owned and governed by our local members, we are very sensitive to
their service needs" said Therkelsen. "The involvement of public safety officials from all
cities and the county has helped us design our service to be very focused on local public
safety services."
The DCC is a joint powers agency, meaning that the City of Mendota Heights, along with the other members (all cities along with
Dakota County Government) maintain local control over DCC operations through representation on the Board of Directors and various
committees that provide policy direction, as well as operational input and advice to DCC staff. This unique, highly collaborative model
of inter -governmental cooperation was recently recognized with the Humphrey Institutes Local Government Innovations Award.
The DCC is staffed by 64 employees, mostly hired from the existing dispatch centers. With 58 dispatch staff and a small administra-
tive and technical support staff, the DCC provides critical communications services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The DCC will
operate on the newly constructed Dakota County 800 MHz radio subsystem, which is part of the metropolitan regional and statewide
public safety radio system. When the Dakota County subsystem goes live this fall it will join Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Carver
Counties on the system, which will soon include Washington and Scott County as well. Largely because of this system, the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area was one of the very few U.S. metropolitan areas that received a perfect score from the Department of
Homeland Security for our ability to work across jurisdictional lines in times of public safety emergencies.
Major benefits of the consolidated dispatch center include:
• Improved communications between police, fire, emergency medical responders as well as other units of government in times of
emergency, not only within Dakota County, but within the metropolitan region and beyond.
• Cost effective transition to the regional 800 MHz network. $3.8 million in avoided costs by building 800 MHz into one dispatch cen-
ter instead of five.
• Service enhancements including: County -Wide fire paging system, Emergency Medical Dispatch to customize responses and pro-
vide pre -arrival instructions to callers, Seamless communications with surrounding jurisdictions and Hardened dispatch facility with
multiple layers of back-up and redundancy.
• Improved management of surge activity periods or intense activity in local jurisdiction
• Operational cost savings through staffing and equipment efficiencies estimated at $6-$8 million over first five years.
The public should notice little change in how they are served after the consolidation is completed. 9-1-1 calls will be answered
quickly by experienced dispatchers who will dispatch the same police, fire and emergency medical responders who serve the commu-
nity today. Informational or follow-up calls from the public should be directed to the Mendota Heights Police Department at 651-452-
1366.
The Mendota Heights Police and Fire Departments have been actively involved in the development and planning for the new com-
munications center. We believe that the new communications center along with the 800 MHz trunked radio system will improve public
safety response now and into the future. We anticipate improved service delivery with the additional resources we will have access to
with the new DCC. We will continue to work to ensure a seamless transition from the current operation to the new center.
For additional information, please go to http://www.mn-dcc.org
Using 9-1-1
The Dakota Communications Center (DCC) encourages the use of 9-1-1 for any situation requiring the response of police, fire or
emergency medical personnel. This includes non -emergency situations such as reporting a crime, a traffic situation or suspicious
activity. The dispatcher will ask questions to determine the proper level of response and assure that emergencies receive the high-
est response priority. 9-1-1 should not be used for information -only purposes.
The dispatcher will ask questions to verify your location and learn more about the situation requiring a response. Stay on the line
until the dispatcher tells you to hang up.
Call the Mendota Heights Police Department at 651-452-1366 to:
-Ask for information regarding the status of a report or investigation.
-Ask for information regarding a city ordinance.
-Talk with a specific officer or employee of the department.
-Request information regarding persons under arrest.
-Inquire about impounded vehicles or animals.
-Request a copy of a police report.
For more information on 9-1-1 usage, please visit the DCC web site at http://www.mn-dcc.org or call the DCC at 651-322-
1900 during business hours.
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Winter and Spring Gardening
Workshops
If you are looking to get a head start on planning your
spring gardening projects and are concerned about the qual-
ity of local water resources, we have workshops just for you.
Dakota County and Dakota County Soil and Water
Conservation District will be offering Blue ThumbTM work-
shops in conjunction with Dakota County Cities throughout
the winter and spring months. It is a unique opportunity to
learn about gardening projects that beautify your yard and
improve water quality of our ponds, lakes, river and streams.
Workshops offered will include an Introduction to Planting
for Clean Water, Raingarden Design, Native Plant Shoreline
Stabilization Design, and demonstrations of how to install
various practices. Many workshops are free and include
information on grant opportunities available to Dakota
County residents. The City of Mendota Heights will host an
Introduction to Planting for Clean Water on January 16th
and follow up with Raingarden Design on February 6th and
7th. Classes will also be available at other locations in
Dakota County. Workshop schedules will be posted on the -
City website at www.mendota-heights.com and on the
Dakota County Soil and
Water Conservation
District website at
www.dakotacountysw-
cd.org. Contact the
Engineering Department T6
at 651-452-1850 with 00
any questions. I Llim r: ICP, cwi!A% WAI( .
2007 Annual Fire Department Open
House - A Success
The 2007 Annual Fire Department Open House was anoth-
er huge success this year. Some of the attendees came
from Woodbury, Roseville and St.
Paul. Attendees got to see the
new fire prevention trailer,
"Snuffer" the fire dog and his fire
house, use fire extinguishers, see
two car fires, play bingo, enjoy a
hot dog and pop, go through the
smoke house, and have their pic-
tures taken with "Pluggie." If you
had your picture taken with
"Pluggie" and couldn't stay while it
was being printed the pictures are
available for pick up at the City
Hall front desk from 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Thanks to Fire Prevention
:,hairperson Ron Katzenmaier and
the Fire Prevention Committee for all of their hard work. We
look forward to seeing you at next year's Open House.
2 a.m. - 6 a.m.
"No Parking" Ordinance and
Snow Removal Reminders
With winter approaching, please remember
the following regarding snow removal and
resident responsibilities:
* Residents cannot park their vehicles on a city street
when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches or more until
all streets are plowed.
* Night Time Parking Prohibited: No vehicles shall be
parked on any public street between the hours of 2:00
a.m. and 6:00 a.m. between November 1 st and March
31 St.
* Residents are responsible for clearing their own drive-
ways, and around mailboxes, newspaper tubes and fire
hydrants adjacent to their property.
*Areas for trash cans should be established at least 8
feet from the curb line.
* State law advises that pushing/blowing snow from
driveways and sidewalks onto public roads may be pun-
ishable as a misdemeanor.
* Mailboxes should be secure enough to withstand the
snow coming off of the plow and wing.
For more information, please visit the City website at
www.mendota-heights.com or contact Public Works at
651-454-4059.
Always wanted to be a Volunteer
Firefighter?
Now is your chance to become a Volunteer Firefighter
for the City of Mendota Heights. This position will be
filled by a person with the desire to do something impor-
tant for the community; a person with courage, dedica-
tion, a person who is not afraid of hard work. If you are
this kind of person and want to feel good at the end of
the day, the Mendota Heights Fire Department is looking
for you to join their team.
Persons interested must live or work within a six
minute legal driving time of the fire station, be in good
physical health and not be afraid of confined spaces or
heights. For more information, call Nancy at 651-452-
1850 for an application and orientation packet.
visit our website at:
www.mendota-beights.com
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Local Company Cuts Costs and the Environment Benefits!
Minnesota Knitting Mills has been located at 1450 Mendota Heights Road since 1974. The business originally started
Lip in St. Paul in 1908 and will celebrate 100 years of business next year. In a highly competitive industry, Minnesota
Knitting Mills is always looking for ways to reduce costs. This summer they found a way to cut their manufacturing
costs by improving the way they handle production waste materials.
Most discarded material was going into a garbage dumpster which was collected daily. President Stuart Marofsky and
Wade Kytola, Plant Coordinator & Purchasing Manager, examined the materials going to the landfill and found it consist-
ed mainly of cardboard spools, fabric scraps, and plastic bags. They wondered if there was a better way to handle
these materials. Kytola suspected that there were recycling outlets for these materials and began making inquiries of
local waste and recycling haulers. He also began making calls to Dakota County Environmental Management and other
In less than a month Kytola found the following recycling opportunities (quantities are approximate per week):
* 3000-4000 cardboard yarn cones and tubes are processed into wafer board for packaging
* 800 lbs of nylon scrap is put into pellet form for use in injection molding
* 150 lbs of polyester scrap is made into pads for automobile insulation
* Plastic bags are processed for a variety of plastic products
* Cardboard cartons are either reused or recycled again for use as carton material
In a remarkably short period of time, Minnesota Knitting Mills has cut its
,aste generation by 80% and reduced its waste hauling bill by nearly $600
ach month. This is a great example of how recycling can positively impact
ie bottom line, while benefiting the environment.
Information courtesy of MN Knitting Mills and Dakota County
Environmental Management.
Free Electronics Recycling -
N�+�ESOTA
IWITTfVG MILLS
County accepts electronics free of charge at Eco -Site
On May 8, 2007, Governor Pawlenty signed a new law for the collection and recycling of video display devices sold to
households/consumers: televisions, computer monitors, and laptop computers.
Proper recycling of electronics is crucial to maintaining a healthy environment. Many electronics contain cathode ray
tubes or circuit boards, which contain toxic materials such as lead or mercury. While these toxins are not a problem
when using the devices, they can create environmental problems if they are thrown in with regular garbage. Free elec-
tronics recycling helps ensure the proper disposal of harmful materials.
Since the passage of this law, several options have become available for citizens to properly dispose of electronic
devices. The Dakota County Eco -Site in Eagan began offering free recycling of household electronics on Sept. 19.
business electronics are also accepted for a fee.
The Dakota County Eco -Site is located at 3365 S. Highway 149 (Dodd Road) in Eagan. For more details, visit
www.dakotacounty.us and search for Eco -Site, or call 651-905-4520.
Recycling Area Hours:
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. o
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Area Hours:
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Several private businesses are also collecting household electronics for no charge — an updated list can be found on
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) website at www.pca.state.mn.us.
Information from Dakota County Environmental Management and MPCA.
PAGE 5 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2007
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WiDtor Activities
Youth Tennis Update
The Mendota Heights youth tennis program has been
successfully running in Mendota Heights for the past five
years (2003-2007). Since the
inception of the youth tennis
program, the City of Mendota
Heights has provided youth ZLnB
tennis activities to nearly 800
kids. The dedication of the
USTA/Northern Section along
with our Tennis Instructor Tim
Garvey, his staff and volun-
teer Bob Lawler has allowed
"tennis to grow" in our com-
munity.
om-
si .
Residents
Residents interested in ten-
nis this winter, after school
and indoor programs, may contact Tim Garvey (Teaching
Professional, Member USTA & USPTA/Certified
Instructor/Coach) at (651) 453-0470 or e-mail inquiries to
garvey2@att.net
Our 2008 summer tennis program will be advertised in
the next issue of the Heights Highlites newsletter.
mnastics
For boys & girls ages 3 and older. Check below for
class level. Classes include: bal-
ance beam, uneven bars, floor exer-
cise, tumbling & more. All classes
held at Sibley High School Gym
(use Delaware entrance). Girls
must wear leotards; boys may wear
shorts & t -shirts. Classes size limit-
ed, so please register early.
Cost per child: Tumbling, Tykes, Tots, Kinder $50.00
Beginner/Adv. Beginner $75.00
Non-residents (outside MH or WSP) please add
$5.00 fee.
SESSION II - (6 weeks) Saturdays. Jn. 12 to Feb. 16
Times: Tumbling Tykes, Ages 3 & 4 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Tumbling Tots, Ages 4 & 5 9:30-10:10 a.m.
Kinder Tumbling, Ages 5 & 6 10:15-10:55 a.m.
Beginner (Age 7 and up) 11:00 -Noon
Adv. Beginner (Ages 7 and up) 11:00 -Noon
Please register early as classes fill quickly.
rWinter Break Field TriF.J
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Join us on your school days off. The trips listed below
offer the perfect opportunities for kids with their friends,
classmates and siblings to participate in FUN chaperoned
activities. The trips are co-sponsored with WSP and SSP
Park and Rec. Bus departs from MH City Hall parking lot.
Please register in person at City Hall -1101 Victoria Curve,
MH, 55118. Space for the trips is limited and fill up fast.
Mark you calendars now and plan ahead. Registration
will close the Monday prior to
trip.
Thursday. December 27th
Bowling () Drakula's. Lunch
& Movie.
First we start the day with 2 N;i
games of bowling (includes
shoes & you can use bumper lanes if needed) at
Drakula's in IGH with a pizza & pop lunch included. Next
we are off to Showplace 16 in IGH for a G or PG rated
movie -you will have 2-3 movies you can choose from.
Bring extra money for snacks if you would like.
Bus departs/returns at: 9:10/3:30 (approx. movie end
time -you will get exact return time when you drop off
your child.)
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $24.00
New Program - Jingle Bells with Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus will lead merry activities including songs with
bells & a felt board "decorate a holiday tree" activity! Kids
will enjoy a holiday book & observe 'Twas The Night
Before Christmas' on a felt story board. Parents - bring
your cameras for an awesome photo opportunity! Capture
the moment with Mrs. Claus for your
holiday greeting cards.'
Date: Monday, Dec. 14th
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. c
Ages: 3 - 6 yrs of age -
Cost: $12.00 for child/parent pair
Location: So. St. Paul Central Square - 100 - 7th Ave. N
Please register at Mendota Heights City Hall.
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HEERLEADING CLASSES
Cheer America -This program teaches youth a wide
range of cheerleading, dance & performance skills. It
also promotes personal esteem, respect for authority &
physical fitness. A group recital is performed the last
day of class and each student
receives participation medals and
awards. Class size is limited so
please register early.
Cost: $66.00 per student
Class runs 12 Weeks
When: Feb. 4 – May 5
(no classes Feb. 18 and March 17
Where: Mendota Elementary - 1979 Summit Lane, MH
Time: 4-7 year olds, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
8 & older 7:30-8:15 p.m.
WARMING HOUSE/RINK HOURS
The City of Mendota Heights outdoor hockey and
pleasure rinks will be open (weather permitting) from
December 15th until early March. A rink attendant will
be on duty during the regular warming house hours list-
ed below. The outdoor rinks and warming houses will
be CLOSED and outdoor programs will be canceled
when the air temperature is below zero. Please keep
children home on these days. For information concern-
ing ice rinks call the ice rink/warming house hotline at
255-1174 or for skating lesson hotline call 255-1173.
Rink Locations:
* Friendly Hills Park – 2360 Pueblo Lane – East of
Pueblo Lane & South of Decorah Lane.
* Marie Park – 1780 Lilac Lane – North side of Marie
Ave/mile west of Victoria.
* Wentworth Park – 739 Wentworth Park – North side
of Wentworth & fi Mile West of Dodd Road.
Warming House Hours:
Weekdays 4 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9 am – 8:30 p.m.
Sundays 12 – 6 p.m.
School Vacation Days 12 – 8:30 p.m.
Christmas/New Year's Eve 12 – 4 p.m.
Christmas Closed
New Years Day 12 – 6 p.m.
ADULT BROOMBALL IN MENDOTA
HEIGHTSMEST ST. PAUL
If you have a team or would like to play on a team or
referee in a broomball league in MH/WSP please con-
tact Teresa at Mendota Heights Park and Recreation at
651-452-1850. If we get enough interest we would like
to form a league this winter.
OUTDOOR SKATING LESSONS
This is a great opportu-
nity to improve your skat-
ing skills. Lessons taught
by Rebecca, a local pro-
fessional skater. Classes
are limited to 5-7 particle
.�.. pants, so register early as
they fill quickly. (If your
class is full please regis-
ter on our waiting list as
we will add more classes if needed.) Please indicate the
level, name and session number. Lessons held at Friendly
Hills Rink (716 Navajo Lane)
FEE: $32.00 for 5 weeks- Saturdays Jan. 5—Feb. 2
Please note: *Feb. 9 will be used for make -ups due to
weather cancellations. The instructor will set times for that
day.
Please call the skating lesson hotline before each les-
son at 255-1173 for rink conditions/weather
cancellations/make up information.
Smalls & Tails - Ages 3-5 years old
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
Parents participate w/1st time skater. Learn tips to teach
your child.
Beginners -Ages 6 and older
Time: 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
For skaters with no previous experience, learn basic skills.
Advanced Beginners -Ages 6 and older
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
For skaters who can skate forward or have completed the
Beginners class.
Intermediate – Ages 6 and older
Time:.11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
For skaters that have completed Advanced Beginners
Class.
Funstyle/Freestyle- Ages: 6 and older
Time: 11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
For advanced skaters who can do forward/backward
crossovers & turns or who have already taken the
Intermediate Class.
For residents outside of MH or WSP please add $5.00
resident fee.
Adult Softball Leagues will be forming soon. If you have
a team that would like to play in our league, please contact
the Park and Rec office at 651-452-1850 and we will send
you out a registration packet in January.
Our leagues (Late April to early
August) are as follows:
Tuesday Nights
Men's D (Most are double headers.)
Women's D
Thursday Nights
Men's Over 30 D (Double Header
Games)
PAGE 7 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES NOVEMBER 2007
mportant Phone Numbers &
(Recreation Information - 1
You may register for programs or > l
lobtain park permits at the recep-
Itionist desk in City Hall during normal l l
8business hours (Monday through l
IFriday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
Park & Recreation Programmer, Teresa Gangelhoff, 651-452-
11850. Hours are 10:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday &
(Thursday.
1* MH Adult Softball League : Teresa @ 651-452-1850
I* Skating Lesson Hot Line: 651-255-1173 1
I* Ice Rink Hotline: 651-255-1174
I* Sibley Sting Youth Soccer: 651-457-1426
1* Thompson Park Activity Center: 651-450-8291 1
1* DARTS: 651-455-1560 1
1* Font Snelling State Park -612-725-2389 1
I* Special Olympics: 651-452-1850 1
I* DNR information Center: 651-296-6157 1
1* Mendota Heights Garden Club: 651-454-3337 1
I* Dakota County Parks: 651-438-4671 1
I* St. Thomas Ice Arena: 651-209-6020
I* Mendota Heights MOMS Club: 651-554-0572 (Darcy)
,* District 197 Community Education: 651-681-2389 ,
,* Mendota Heights Athletic Association (MHAA) - All youth ,
,sports (excluding tennis & golf): Please call MHAA @ 651- ,
454-0433 or sign up at: www.mendotaheightsathietics.com
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South Region Stars
The Area 12 Special Olympics "STARS" are "in training"
and participating in a wide variety of sports and activities.
New athletes can be registered at any time during the
year. Call Teresa at 651-452-1850 for more information.
For Mendota Heights 55+ Adults
If you are looking for activities and fun, check out
Thompson Park Activity Center located at 1200 Stassen
Lane (off Butler & Highway 52) in West St. Paul. This is
our area (District 197 Community Education) 55+ center
and Mendota Heights residents are welcome to join class-
es or take part in any of the activities.
If you would like to get on the TPAC mailing list for the
Thompson Times listing all upcoming activities and classes
or need more information on what is offered, please call the
TPAC at 651-450-8291 or stop in for a visit.
DISTRICT 197 -
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Our school district offers enrichment classes for all ages.
For program information
please call 651-681-2396
or visit the District 197
Community Education
website to view the most04?e current Communitywmw.iEducation brochure and"rOVI&-
class offerings at:
http://www.isdl97.org/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS & REC REGISTRATION FORM
You may register in person or by mail (Unless Noted) for all activites at: Mendota Heights City Hall, Parks and Rec, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN
55118.(Make checks payable to City of Mendota Heights) By signing below you agree that the City of Mendota Heights shall not be liable for any claims, demands,
injuries, damages, actions or causes of action whatsoever to you or your property due to the passive or active negligence of the City of Mendota Heights, it's agents or
employees. I have read and understand this agreement by signing below. We reserve the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment with a complete
refund. No refunds after start of activity. A $5 service fee will be charged for cancellations made prior to the start of a program or it's registration deadline. $5 non-resi-
dential fee for all programs EXCEPT where noted. PHOTO/MEDIA LIABILITY RELEASE - by signing below you grant the City of Mendota Heights unconditional
City of Mendota Heights
Parks & Recreation
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights,
MN 55118
651-452-1850
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE RECD
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Receipt #
Activity Name Activity Date Fee
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Please fill in this section for Youth Programs Only:
School Grade _ Child's Age
Male Female _
_ Birth date _/_/_
Participants Name (Print) Home Phone
Parents cell or work phone
Address City
Zip
Parent Name (Please Print) Parent Signature
Date
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City Directory
Council Members:
John Huber, Mayor 450-0729
Ultan Duggan 452-5179
Sandra Krebsbach 454-5696
Mary Jeanne Schneeman 457-4337
Jack Vitelli 455-5625
Staff Members:
Jim Danielson, City Administrator
452-1850
Kathleen Swanson, City Clerk
452-1850
Mike Aschenbrener, Police Chief
452-1366
John Maczko, Fire Chief
255-1371
Sue McDermott, Public Work Dir.
452-1850
Jake Sedlacek, Asst. to Admin.
452-1850
Tom Olund, Public Works Supvr.
454-4059
Kristen Schabacker, Finance Dir.
452-1850
Teresa Gangelhoff, Rec, Prgmr.
452-1850
Paul Berg & Dick Gill,
Code Enforcement Officers
452-1850
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City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Adopt -A -Hydrant Program
Have you adopted a fire
hydrant yet? If you attended the =
Fire Prevention Open House in
October you could have become
a proud guardian of your own .11]I
hydrant. If you did not sign up to
Adopt -A -Hydrant, please don't
miss the chance to do so now.
The program was initiated out of
concern that hydrants might be buried under the snow
and have restricted access in an emergency.
The lost time digging out a hydrant could seriously
impact the ability to fight a fire in your neighborhood.
Please help the Fire Department and do your part to
make your neighborhood safer. Sign up to Adopt -A -
Hydrant by calling Nancy at City Hall, 651-452-1850.
Call the Air Noise Line
Are you bothered by air noise? When air noise becomes
unbearable and disrupts your family's lifestyle, the
Metropolitan Airports Commission wants to know. Call the
MAC air noise complaint line at (612) 726-9411. If possible,
be prepared to provide the MAC with information on time,
location, direction and air-
craft type.
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Notice to Residents
Mendota Heights City Hall will
be closed on the day after Thanksgiving,
Friday November 23 & Christmas Eve,
Monday, December 24th.
Prsrt Std
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 6166
St. Paul, MN 55118
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