Issue 73 - Heights Highlights Fall 2006PAGE 1 OCTOBER 2006 ISSUE 73
Vote on
November 7th
The State General and City Election will be held on
Tuesday, November 7. Polling places will be open for voting
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The 5 precinct polling places
are: Somerset Elementary School north gymnasium
(Precinct 1), located at 1355 Dodd Road; Mendota
Heights City Hall Council Chambers (Precinct 2), 1101
Victoria Curve; Mendota Elementary School (Precinct 3),
1979 Summit Lane; St. Paul's United Methodist Church
(Precinct 4), 700 Wesley Lane; and Friendly Hills Middle
School Gymnasium (Precinct 5), 701 Mendota Heights
Road. If you are not sure which precinct you reside in, call
City Hall at 452-1850 or log onto the Secretary of State's
website, http://polIfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. Enter your zip
code, your house number, and select your street from the
drop down list.
When you arrive at the polls, an election judge will ask
your name and address. The judge will then look for your
name on the polling place registration list, which is provided
by the state. If your name is not on the list, because you are
not registered or are at the wrong polling place, the judge
will direct you to the correct polling place or will ask you to
complete a voter registration form. If your name is on the
list, the judge will ask you to read the oath and sign the ros-
ter. The judge will then give you a voter's receipt. You will
be directed to the next judge, who will offer you a demon-
stration on how to properly mark a vote for an office.
Although you have probably received a similar demonstra-
tion in past elections, please listen carefully to the judge's
instructions. Many ballots are rejected by the optical scan
vote readers in every election because they are not proper-
ly marked. When the demonstration has been completed,
you will be directed to the ballot judge. The judge will ask for
your voter's receipt and will give you a ballot pen, ballot
sleeve and a ballot as soon as a voting booth is available.
When you receive your ballot, take it to the first available
voting booth. Mark the candidate you wish to vote for in
each office by filling in an oval next to the candidate's name.
After you have finished voting, please take a moment to
look at your ballot. If you find that you have made a mistake
in any way, you may return it to the ballot judge who will give
,iou another. If you find no errors, place your ballot in the
oallot sleeve, take your voted ballot to the optical scan
machine and insert it in the slot at the front of the machine.
Your votes will immediately be recorded within the internal
memory of the machine. If your ballot has been improperly
marked, it will be rejected by the machine. A message will
be printed on a read-out screen. You should read the mes-
sage to see why your ballot was rejected, and, if there is an
error, return to the ballot judge and ask for a new ballot.
Election Day Registration: Residents who are not cur-
rently registered to vote in Mendota Heights can register at
their precinct polling places on election day. You must pro-
vide proper proof of residency. This proof can be a valid
Minnesota Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or Minnesota
Identification Card, showing your current address, or a
receipt for any of these types of identification. If the
Minnesota ID or license has a former address, you may
bring a recent utility bill to use with your license or ID card.
The utility bill must have your name and current address
and be due within 30 days of the election. Utility bills may be
for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellu-
lar phone or cable tv. You can also use a "Notice of Late
Registration" postcard mailed to you by the County Auditor
or a U.S. Passport or military photo ID card with a utility bill.
Students can use a student ID card plus a dorm list with
present address (certified by the school) or a student fee
statement with an address in the precinct plus a photo ID. If
you do not have the proper identification, a person who
knows you and is a registered voter in your precinct may
vouch for your residency. Precinct election judges may not,
under penalty prescribed by state law, accept any other
proof of residency. The responsibility to provide the required
proof is yours. If you are a new resident, why not take the
time between now and November 7 to change your driver's
license or Minnesota ID card. Bringing the proper identifica-
tion to the polling place will save you and the election judges
time and frustration on election day.
Absentee Ballots: If you know that you will be unable to
vote in person on election day because of illness, disability,
or religious discipline or because you will be absent from the
precinct, you may apply for an absentee ballot. You can
request an application form by mail, phone, or in person at
City Hall during office hours. If you are unable to visit City
Hall during regular office hours, the City Offices will be open
for absentee voting on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and on Monday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More Questions? This information has been provided to
make the election process easier for you. You are encour-
aged to contact City Clerk Kathleen Swanson at 452-1850,
if you have any additional election questions.
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New Voting Equipment in 2006
An AutoMARK voter assist terminal will be available at every polling place in Mendota Heights for the November 7 gen-
eral election. Federal legislation passed by Congress in 2002, known as the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), requires
that each polling place be equipped with a voter assist terminal to allow voters with disabilities and other special needs
to mark their ballot privately and independently. Funding for the purchase of this equipment was provided by the federal
government for each state. Minnesota selected the ES & S AutoMARK assist terminals to meet the HAVA requirements.
The AutoMARK is a ballot -marking system designed to provide accessibility to voters who are blind, vision impaired, or
have a disability or condition that makes it difficult to mark a ballot in the usual manner. All voters will receive the same
optical scan paper ballot. When a voter chooses to use the assist terminal, the paper ballot is inserted into the
AutoMARK and an electronic version of the ballot appears on the screen. The screen provides visual options such as
reverse contrast and enlargement. A voter may also choose to access the ballot by using earphones and a keypad. A
voter can make a selection by using a touch screen, the keypad, or alternative adaptive method. Voters will have the
opportunity to review and verify their selections on the AutoMARK ballot. When the voter gives direction, the AutoMARK
will mark the ovals on the optical scan paper ballot. The voter then inserts the ballot into the AccuVote counter and the
ballot will be tallied by the AccuVote in the same manner as all other ballots in the precinct. An AutoMARK terminal is
available for demonstration at City Hall.
City Mayoral and City Council Candidates
juiiiI a. nuoer - iwayorai Candidate
John J. Huber was elected Mayor in November 2002 and prior to that served on the City Council for 8 years, from 1993 through 2000.
He was a member of the Northern Dakota County Community Cable Commission for six years and served as Treasurer for much of that
time. He was Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission from 1990 through 1992 and served on that commission for a total of five
years.
Huber was born and raised in Mendota Heights and has spent nearly all his life in the city, including the last 23 years at his current
address. He is Assistant Controller for Canadian Pacific Railway. He has a Masters in Business Administration and a B.A. in account-
ing, both from the University of St. Thomas.
Previous civic involvement includes volunteering for various church, school and athletic organizations and he is currently on the
University of Saint Thomas Alumni Board of Directors. He and his wife Jean have 3 daughters, Becky, Molly and Allison.
Mary Jeanne Schneeman
Mary Jeanne Schneeman has been a Mendota Heights City
Council member since 1998. Currently Schneeman has been
elected to the Board of U -Care Minnesota, a health care plan of
one hundred thirty thousand enrollees. In addition, she was
recently appointed to the senior advisory board for U -Care. For
ten years Schneeman served as a board member for the
Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, the largest health
risk pool in the nation with thirty five thousand members.
Schneeman is also active in the Coalition of Lakes Association
(COLA), a lobbying group that supports non-metal interests in
Minnesota lakes and surroundings.
Schneeman began her foray into public service as a member
of the Mendota Heights Parks Commission. She served for six
years and began the park bench donation program after she was
elected to the City Council. Schneeman is presently serving her
second four year term as a commissioner of the Gun Club Lake
Watershed Organization, which controls water run off, seeks to
protect ground water supply and improve the quality of our water
resources. Schneeman spent six years on the Catholic Charities
Executive Board. She chaired the Nominating Board and the
Women and Children in Poverty Board in Minneapolis.
Schneeman received WCCO TV's Volunteer of the Month in
addition to numerous other awards recognizing her commitment
to helping the community.
Schneeman is a graduate of the College of St. Catherine
School of Nursing. She and her husband Don have been resi-
dents of Mendota Heights for forty-two years. Four of the
Schneeman's seven children still live in Mendota Heights. More
than twenty of the Scneeman's grandchildren attend or have
attended local schools including Friendly Hills, Mendota, St.
Joseph's, St. Thomas Academy and Visitation.
Ultan Duggan
Ultan Duggan served on the Mendota Heights Planning
Commission for 15 years, six of those as Chair and Vice -Chair.
He co-chaired "Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks during four of
its first five years and he served on the Highway 110/Dodd Road
Task Force and was an alternate on the Parks Referendum
Committee.
Ultan was elected to the Mendota Heights City Council in 2002
and has enjoyed his three years and nine months of service
there. Saving the water tower, Par 3 and Pilot Knob number
among his prouder achievements as a City Council member. His
proudest moment(s) were coordinating and running the city's
50th Anniversary Celebration.
Ultan has immersed himself in civic, church and school activities
for most of his 30 years in Mendota Heights. He sponsors chil-
dren's games and coordinated Archbishop Harry Flynn's Irish
masses.
Ultan is proudest of the financial support he raised for church
and school, especially the University of Minnesota's Humphrey
Institute's Public Achievement program and his campaign to fight
world hunger in memory of the Irish Famine.
Ultan and his wife Terry have raised three children in Mendota
Heights. A retired business owner, Ultan operated his Dr.
Scholl's Shoe Store for 25 years. He enjoys dancing, reading,
bocce ball and walks through the city's beautiful streets and
trails.
Ultan also has four years of volunteer teaching in Africa and
five in Arizona, followed by eight years of corporate management
experience with McDonald's and Pillsbury.
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2 A.M. - 6 A.M. - "No Parking" Ordinance
In the May edition of the Heights Highlites there was a
motion published regarding the City implementing a new
year round 2 A.M. — 6 A.M. on street "No Parking" ban.
The article generated numerous inquires from the resi-
dents, so the Mendota Heights City Council put the ban
on hold and established a committee comprised of two
City Council members a Planning Commissioner, a Police
Officer and the City Engineer to further study the issue.
At the October 3rd City Council meeting this committee
reported their findings to the City Council. As a result of
this report the City Council approved the following ordi-
nance:
Night Time Parking Prohibited: No vehicle
shall be parked on any public street between the
hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00)
A.M., between November 1st and March 31st. The
property located at 528 Fremont Avenue shall be
exempt from this ordinance.
This ordinance will be published in the Sunday, October
8, 2006 edition of the South West Review, the City's official
publication and signs will be posted at major roads enter-
ing the City, all in time for this ordinance to take affect by
November 1, 2006.
The City will be actively enforcing the "Snow fall parking
regulations" beginning with the first snowfall. Mendota
Heights Title 6 Chapter 2 Section 4 prohibits parking on
City streets during snowfall until the streets are cleared.
The City ordinance can be found at the following web
address:
http://66.113.195.234/MN/Mendota%2OHeights/index.htm
Mendota Heights Seeks Applicants for
Commissions
Openings will exist on the Mendota Heights Planning
and Parks and Recreation Commissions in 2007. 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
advisory boards that act on related issues and make rec-
ommendations to City Council. Members must be of voting
age and reside within Mendota Heights.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on
matters pertaining to land use and meets at City Hall the
fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. 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.
Interested citizens are encouraged to apply by submit-
ting a letter of interest to City Administrator, Jim Danielson,
1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118.
Application letters will be accepted through Friday,
December 29, 2006.
With the arrival of fall, many residents in Mendota
Heights and surrounding communities begin to make
plans to head south for the winter. It is important to make
your home's security a priority to ensure your home will
be safe and secure while your gone.
There are several simple things you can do to minimize
your chances of becoming a victim of burglary. The most
important thing to do is keep a "lived-in" look in your
house by doing the following:
1. Utilize timer lights inside your home.
2. Install outdoor lights with photo cells (they will come on
at dusk .& go off at dawn) or motion activated lighting.
3. Stop mail and papers so they do not pile up outside of
your residence.
4. Make arrangements to have snow cleared from your
driveway & walkway.
5. Ask a neighbor, family member or friend to periodically
stop by your residence, especially during the winter
months, to make tracks on your walkway and driveway
between snow removals.
6. If you have a security system, remember to use it.
Security systems are a great tool for notifying the police,
and you, if someone attempts to break into your home.
Furthermore, make sure you advertise the fact that you
have an alarm system. This is a good deterrent for bur-
glars who may be cruising your area looking for an easy
You should also remember to do the following:
1. Make sure all windows are secured and locked.
2. Place a board or stick in all sliding glass doors to fur-
ther secure them.
3. Use all locks on doors, including deadbolts.
4. Disconnect or unplug your overhead garage doors and
utilize the locks that most overhead garage doors are
equipped with.
5. Notify neighbors you trust that you are leaving. Request
that they watch for any suspicious persons or activities at
or around your home and to immediately report them to the
police department.
You may also come to the Mendota Heights Police
Department and notify us of your vacation time frame or
call us at 651-452-1366. Officers will then periodically
check your residence during your absence.
If you have never been the victim of a burglary or any
type of theft, it is easy to think it will never happen to you.
Remember that burglars look for easy targets and homes
where they can get in and out quickly and can take items
of value without getting caught. Follow these basic crime
prevention tips to avoid indirectly inviting thieves into your
If you have any additional questions about how to make
your home safe prior to leaving for extended periods of
time, please do not hesitate to contact the Mendota
Heights Police Department at 651-452-1366.
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Mendota Heights ParKs c� 1�,ec
OCTOBER 2006
*4 Fill & wft)ter Field irips4
Join us on fun, chaperoned school's out youth trips during MEA and Winter Breaks. Bring your
friends, siblings & classmates. Bus departs/returns at Mendota Heights City Hall.
Pre -register at City Hall at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 - (651) 452-1850
Space is limited and trips fill quickly.
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Thursday, October 19th
Horsebackriding and Hayride
Join us at beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park as we ride
through guided trails on your very own horse. Next you
will ride with your group on a hay ride. Then after you fin-
ish your lunch (bring bag lunch and your own beverage) by
the campfire, the chaperones will assist in roasting marsh-
mallows. Please register in person at MH City Hall for this
trip as each participant will need a special form signed by
parent for Bunker Stables. No mail registrations for this trip
please!
Cost: $32.00
Bus Depart/return: 9:50 am/3:10pm
Ages: 8 & up. You MUST be 8 years old & 52 "to ride.
Friday, October 20th
The Park at Mall Of America (formerly CAMP
SNOOPY) - We are off for a fun filled day at the Mall of
America. We will have 5 hours of unlimited rides & your
choice of hamburger, hot dog or chicken strips for lunch
with french fries & a drink. Bring extra spending money for
snacks, game tokens if you want.
Cost: $24.00 per person.
Bus Departs/returns: 8:45 AM/3:15 PM.
Ages: YOU MUST BE 8 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO
ATTEND THIS TRIP.
Wednesday, December 27th
Bowling, Swimming, Movie & Lunch
First we will start the day with 1 1/2 hours of bowling
(includes shoes & bumper lanes if needed) at Wells Fargo
Lanes in SSP. After Bowling we head to Central Square in
SSP for pizza, pop, floats and flicks (swimming while
watching a movie!) Bring extra money
for snacks if you like.
Cost: $16.00
Bus DepartmentReturn: 9:20/3:20
Age: 6 and up _
Thursday, December 28th
Grand Slam & Rollerskating
Start the fun at Grand Slam. With your package you get a
bumper car ride, batting cage round, mini golf round, 4
arcade tokens, pizza/pop. Next we head to Skateville.
Rental is included or bring your own rollerblades. Bring
extra money for concessions/arcade if you like.
Cost: $20.00
Bus Departs/Returns: 9:35/3:20 •
Ages: 6 and up IffiNal
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Mendota Heights 3rd Lair Skateboard Camp @ Rogers Lake
Thursday, October 19 (MEA -Schools Out)
Camp Instruction: 9:00 am - 12:00
Cost: $44.00
Ages: All ages
For the expert to beginner and everyone in between. The basics are taught: balance, pushing, dropping in,
skatepark safety and etiquette. Our instructors are very experienced in the sport and have years of teaching
knowledge. Equipment needed for camp: skateboard, and helmet. (Knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards
are recommended.)
Participants WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
Free 3 -month subscription to: the Skateboard Magazine
Most Improved Rider will receive a Special Prize
Certificates of Completion for Every Rider
Promotional Products from Our Sponsors.
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Mendota Heights ParKS � T�,ec
Learn To Skate Outdoor Ice Skating
Program
Lessons taught by Rebecca, a local professional skater.
Classes are limited to 5-7 participants, so register early
as they fill quickly. (If your class is full, please register 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
Please note: *Feb. 10 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 lesson
at 255-1173 for rink conditions/weather cancellations
& make up times.
Parents participate w/1st time skater.
Learn tips to teach your child to skate.
Ages: 3-5 years old
When: Saturdays, Jan. 6- Feb. 3
Time: 9:30 — 10:05
Beginners - Ages 6 and older
For skaters with no previous experience. Learn basic
skills.
jes: 6 & older
hen: Saturdays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 3
me: 10:10 to 10:40 a.m.
Skaters who can skate forward or who have
Completed the Beginners class.
Aqes: 6 & older
When: Saturday's, Jan. 6 - Feb. 3
Time: 10:45 — 11:15 a.m.
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For skaters that have completed Advanced Beginners
3es: 6 & older
hen: Saturday's, Jan.6 — Feb
me: 11:20 — 11:50
Funstyle/Freestyle - For advanced skaters who can do
forward/backward crossovers & turns or who have
already took the Intermediate Class.
Ages: 6 & older
When: Saturdays, Jan. 6 - Feb 3
Time: 11:55 a.m. — 12:25 pm
is class is perfect for adults who want to begin skating
the first time or improve skating skills. It's never to
late to learn!!!
When: Saturdays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 3
Time: 12:30 — 1:00 pm
Gymnastics
OCTOBER 2006
Winter Session II - Saturdays, January 13 - Feb. 17th.
Saturday Mornings - For boys & girls ages 3 and older.
Classes include: Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Floor
Exercise, Tumbling & more. All classes held at Sibley
High School Gymnastics Gym (use Delaware Entrance)
Girls must wear leotards; boys may wear shorts & t -shirts.
Tumbler Tykes: Ages 3 & 4 — 9:00-9:35 a.m.
Tumbling Tots: Ages 4 & 5 - 9:40 — 10:20 a.m.
Kinder Tumbling: Ages 5 & 6 — 10:20 -11:00 a.m.
Beginner: (Age 7 and up) 11:00 - Noon
Advanced Beginner: (Age 7 and up) 11:00 - Noon
Cost Per child: (per session) Tykes, Tots and Kinder:
Resident $50 Non -Resident $55
Beginner/Adv. Beg: Resident $75 Non -Resident $80
Thompson Park Activities for 55+
Adults in Mendota Heights!
If you are looking for activities and fun check out
Thompson Park Activity Center located at 1200 Stassen
Lane (off Butler and 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 class-
es or need more information on what is offered, please
call the Thompson Park Activity Center at 651-450-8291 or
stop in for a visit.
South Region Stars
The Area 12 Special Olympics "STARS" are "in training"
and participating in a wide variety of sports and activities
which include: soccer, floor hockey, swimming and basket-
ball. New athletes can be registered at any time during
the year. Call Teresa at 651-452-1850 for more informa-
tion.
Men's And Women's Softball Leagues
2007
If you have a team interested in joining our Tuesday
(Men's D or Women's D) or Thursday (Men's Over 30)
adult leagues next spring please call Teresa at City Hall
651-452-1850. Registrations start January 9th.
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Registration Form on page 6
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Parks & Rec Registration Info
Deadlines. Most activities have limited enrollment, reg-
istration deadlines, and fill quickly. Please register as soon
as possible. Registrations will NOT be taken over the
phone.
Non-resident Fee. Non-residents are welcomed to par-
ticipate in our programs; however, residents will receive pri-
ority registration. There is a $5.00 non-resident fee per par-
ticipant per activity if you live outside Mendota Heights.
Exception: youth trip participants will not be charged a non-
resident fee. Please include the non-resident fee with regu-
lar registration costs when enrolling.
Refund Policy. A $5 service fee will be charged for indi-
vidual cancellations made prior to the start of a program or
its registration deadline date, if enrollment allows, with the
exception of being on a participant waiting list. No refunds
will be given after registration deadlines or the start of an
activity. Registration fees for programs canceled by the
City will be fully refunded.
Confirmation. There will be no further confirmation after
registration. It is your responsibility to be present on the
date and time your program begins. You will receive notifi-
cation if a program is filled, canceled, or changed.
Participants With Disabilities. Participants with dis-
abilities who are in need of any special assistance or auxil-
iary aids should notify the Parks and Rec Department at the
time of registration to ensure that any need can be met to
fully participate and enjoy a program or service.
Important Phone Numbers &
Recreation Information
You may register for programs or
take out park permits at the recep-
tionist desk in City Hall during normal
business hours (Monday through 1 `
Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
Park & Recreation Programmer,
Teresa Gangelhoff, 651-452-1850.
Hours are 9:30 am -3:30 pm Tuesday,
Wednesday & Thursday.
* MH Adult Softball League : Teresa @ 651-452-1850
* Skating Lesson Hot Line: 651-255-1173
* Ice Rink Hotline: 651-255-1174
* Mendota Heights Athletic Association (MHAA) - All
youth sports (excluding tennis & golf): See Below
* Sibley Sting Youth Soccer: 651-457-1426
* Thompson Park Activity Center: 651-453-0025
* DARTS: 651-455-1560
* Fort Snelling State Park -612-725-2389
* Special Olympics: 612-333-0999
* DNR information Center: 651-296-6157
* Mendota Heights Garden Club: 651-454-3337
* Dakota County Parks: 651-438-4671
* St. Thomas Ice Arena: 651-209-6020
* Mendota Heights Mom's Club: 651-452-0483 (Sue)
Mendota Heights Athletic Association
Please contact MHAA @ 651-454-0433 for the following
youth sports; baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball,
tee -ball, traveling baseball and volleyball. Or sign up on
line at: www. eteamz.active.com/mhaaonIine/
MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS & REC REGISTRATION FORM
You may register in person or by mail 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 $5.00 service fee will be charged for cancellations made prior to the start of a program or it's registration deadline.
City of Mendota Heights Activity Name Activity Date Fee
Parks & Recreation 1 —/—/— $
1101 Victoria Curve 2' —/—/— $
Mendota Heights,
MN 55118 � Please fill in this section for Youth Programs Only: Male Female
651-452-1850 —
School Grade Child's Age Birth date
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY [Participants Name Home Phone (Youth Only) Parents cell or work phone
DATE REC'D
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RECEIPT# Address City zip
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Rink Attendant/Warming House & Rink
Flooder Positions
These are part-time, paid seasonal positions and are ideal for
students, adults or seniors. Must be responsible & reliable. Stop
by City Hall for an application or call Teresa at 651-452-1850 for
more information. A background check is required with any
position that involves working with children.
Valley Park Tennis Courts
The Mendota Heights Parks & Recreation Commission will
hold an Open House on Tuesday, November 14th in the
Mendota Heights City Hall Council Chambers at 6:30 pm.
Discussion will be held on whether or not the Valley Park
Tennis Courts, asphalt and fencing should be taken out of
service and if another facility or activity should be consid-
ered for this site. Residents interested in this issue are
urged to attend the Open House on November 14th or con-
tact city staff at (651)452-1850 or e-mail comments
to:guyk@mendota-heights.com.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING OPTIONS
Electronics don't belong in the garbage. Find electronics recy-
cling options at www.greenguardian.com. Effective July 1,
2006, electronic products containing a cathode ray tube (CRT),
such as TVs and computer monitors, may not be placed in the
garbage. TVs and computer monitors contain 2 to 8 pounds of
lead and, if disposed of improperly, can harm the environment.
The solution is to recycle your electronics.
GreenGuardian.com lists several options for recycling electron-
ics, including
• Take -Back Programs: Some manufacturers and retailers will
take back your old electronics for recycling.
• Garbage Haulers: Some haulers pick up electronics for recy-
cling.
• Recycling Companies: You can drop off your old electronics
for recycling.
Visit www.greenguardian.com for electronics recycling options.
2006 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirement
Legislation Passed
Approved and fully operational Carbon Monoxide alarms will
soon be required in all single-family homes and multifamily apart-
ment units. Minnesota Statute §299F.50 requires CO alarms in
all single-family homes and multifamily apartment units.
Effective Dates:
Effective January 1, 2007, all newly constructed single
family homes and multifamily dwelling units for which building
permits were issued on or after January 1, 2007, shall be provid-
ed with an approved carbon monoxide alarm.
Effective August 1, 2008, all existing single-family homes
shall be equipped with an approved carbon monoxide alarm
meeting U/L specifications.
Effective August 1, 2009, all other multifamily or apart-
ment -dwelling units shall be provided with approved CO alarm.
General Requirements:
Alarms must be located within ten (10) feet of each room law-
fully used for sleeping purposes. All CO alarms must be certified
)y a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform to the
latest Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Standards.
If you have additional questions or need further information,
please call the state Fire Marshal's office at 651-201-7200 or visit
their Website at www.fire.state.mn.us
Fall Composting
Although autumn is a beautiful time of year, it is also a critical
season for protecting our environment. As leaves fall and accu-
mulate they begin to decompose and release phosphorous, a
common ingredient in fertilizers. Rainwater washes leaves and
the resulting phosphorous off hard impervious surfaces, such as
streets and driveways, into storm sewers and eventually into
ponds, lakes, and rivers. Leaves and yard waste are the primary
sources of phosphorous in surface waters and contribute to
algae blooms. Algae deplete oxygen levels during decomposi-
tion, impairing native aquatic plants, animals, and water quality.
This is why it is important to remove and compost leaves from
driveways, parking lots, gutters, catch basins, and streets.
Remember — It is illegal to mix leaves with your garbage!!! For
more information regarding composting and compost drop-off
sites please contact www.co.dakota.mn.us/environ/greenguide
or residents can also call UMN Extension Services, Dakota
County at 651-480-7700.
Snow Removal Reminders
With winter approaching, please
remember the following regarding
snow removal and resident responsi-
bilities:
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* On street parking prohibited on any
public street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
between Nov. 1st and March 31st.
(Effective November 1st, 2006)
* Residents cannot park their vehicles on a city street
when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches or more, or
until their streets are plowed.
* 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 drive-
ways and sidewalks onto public roads may be punishable
as a misdemeanor.
* Mailboxes should be secure enough to withstand the
snow coming off of the plow and wing. For more informa-
tion, please visit the City website or contact Public Works
at 454-4059.
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 com-
plaint line at (612) 726-9411. If possible, be prepared to provide
the MAC with information on time, location, direction and aircraft
type.
PAGE 8 HEIGHTS HIGHLITES OCTOBER 2006
Halloween Bonfire New Faces In Mendota Heights
Join us for a ghostly good time at the annual City spon-
sored Halloween Bonfire on Tuesday, October 31 from 7-9
p.m. located on the undeveloped portion of land behind the
Mendota Plaza Shopping Center Property. The Volunteer
Fire Department has offered to carry on the tradition and
will again coordinate and run this year's event. The bonfire
is conducted to provide a safe and enjoyable family alter-
native to trick or treating. Costumes are not necessary.
Hot dogs, soda and other goodies are free. Join us for a
fun time at the bonfire!
Residents of Mendota Heights are allowed to deposit
brush no larger than 4" in diameter as fuel for the fire. In
the past, the City has had problems with illegal dumping at
the site which causes the City a great deal of money to
clean-up. In order to prevent illegal dumping, the City will
be limiting th hours of operation from 8 AM - 7 PM from
October 19th - 30th. Once the area is filled, it will be
fenced in and no further dumping will be allowed. Please
remember that unauthorized dumping is a misdemeanor
with a fine of up to $1,000.
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City Hall
Here at city hall we have welcomed many new staff
members. The city hall front desk is now staffed by two
part-time receptionists: Pam Deeb and Sharon Hinze.
Sandie Thone has moved upstairs into the position of
Utility Billing Clerk/Secretary. With the retirement of
Cathy Ransom, Kim Henning has accepted the full time
police secretary position. Two part-time police secretaries
were hired: Christina Hoss and Sandie Ristine. Jake
Sedlacek has been appointed to the new position of
Assistant to the City Administrator. We look forward to
them providing great service to the residents of Mendota
Heights.
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THE 2007 PARK CELEBRATION
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,The Mendota Heights Park Celebration will be held the first
1weekend of June. If interested in volunteering please contact
ITeresa at 651-452-1850. Please watch for the January and 1
(March 2007 editions of the Heights Highlights for furtherl
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Mendota Heights Fire Department Events/News
Change Your Clock — Change Your Battery
When you change your clock on October 29th, the Fire Department encourages you to test your smoke detectors and
change the batteries. Many lives have been saved by properly operating smoke detectors.
58th Annual Firefighters Dance
Friday, October 20th at 8:00 P.M. at the Royal Cliff of Eagan, 2280 Cliff Road, Eagan. Music will be by the Rocking'
Hollywoods. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. Call Nancy at 651-452-1850 to get your tickets in
advance.
Adopt -A -Hydrant
The inability of Firefighters to quickly find and hook up to a hydrant could seriously impact their ability to fight a fire in your
neighborhood. Residents are invited to "adopt -a -hydrant" by keeping it clear of snow in the winter and weeds in the sum-
mer. To adopt -a -hydrant, please sign up at the Fire Department Open House or call Nancy at 452-1850. There are 900
hydrants in our service area, so please consider adopting one.
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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