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2017-09-08 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452-1850 Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, September 12 Parks-Rec Commission—6:30 pm Tuesday, September 19 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Tuesday, September 26 Planning Commission-7:00 pm Tuesday, October 2 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Attachments: Just the Facts-Police Dept. Sept 8, 2017 ****************************************************************************** Construction Update Mendota Heights Road sanitary sewer extension is proposed to be completed by Septem- ber 12th. The street contractor will then start preparing the road between Lake Drive & Visitation Drive for paving the week of September 17th. Stockbridge Road, Whitfield Drive, and Condon Court were paved on September 8th. Re- maining streets in the Kensington neighborhood are scheduled for paving on Sept 15 th. Links to MnDOT Project Updates Highway 110 - http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy110mendotaheights/index.html Highway 149 (High Bridge Closure) - http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy149highbridge/index.html Links to Dakota County Project Updates Pilot Knob Road - https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/CurrentConstruction/CR31MendotaHeights/ Pages/default.aspx ****************************************************************************** Sibley Memorial Highway Closed 9/13/2017 MnDOT will be closing Sibley Memorial Highway from Highway 13, near St. Peters Church to the south, near Hudson Trucking, for drainage repairs. The closure will be on Wednes- day, September 13th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ****************************************************************************** Parks and Recreation Commission Vacancy The City Council is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The term starts in October 2017 and expires January 31, 2019. The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the Council on matters pertaining to city parks and recreational programs. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month beginning at 6:30 pm. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to City Adminis- trator Mark McNeill no later than September 22, 2017. Call 651 -452-1850 with questions. *************************************************************************** Help Protect Our Water --Keep Leaves Out of the Street Never, ever rake or blow leaves into the street. Leaves may seem natural and harmless but they clog our storm drains, cause flood- ing, and run directly into our lakes and rivers. The nutrients from leaves feed algae and can affect our drinking water. Do your part:  Rake and bag up leaves rather than sweeping them into the street.  Compost leaves to create a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden  Mow leaves into mulch and leave on the grass which will create a fertilizer your lawn will love.  Drop off bagged leaves at your local compost site. 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 Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan Tony Patton INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Jim Knox Jeff Parker CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie SEPTEMBER 08, 2017 Listen to Your Body: Aches and pains can impair your driving ability, but sometimes you can mitigate them with simple adjustments. Do your hands ache from gripping the steering wheel? Try a padded steering wheel cover. Does your back hurt during longer trips? Get an orthopedic seat cushion. Test Your Eyes and Ears: Today, 6.5 Million Americans over age 65 suffer from severe vision loss, according to the CDC. Any changes to vision and hearing can make driving dangerous. Visit your doctor for regular check-ups to make sure your eyes and ears are in tip-top shape. Consider a New Car: Many older adults find that a vehicle with large mirrors and dashboard gauges, and that is easy to get in and out of, makes driving a lot more comfortable. Stay Physically Active: Regular exercise can help keep your body performing well behind the wheel. Try yoga to improve your flexibility and strengthen your core for comfortable long drives, and light weight lifting to keep your arms from getting tired. Drive Only in Good Weather: 17 percent of car crash fatalities occur during bad weather, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Road Weather Management Program. Stay off the road when the weather is inclement, and you’ll lower your chances of getting in a car crash. Limit Distractions: It is estimated that 25 to 30 percent of all accidents are caused by a distracted driver. To keep from being one of them, get settled before you press the gas pedal.: choose your radio station, and adjust your mirrors and seat. If you’re using directions, make sure you’ve printed out and reviewed them beforehand, or if you have GPS, enter your destination before you start driving. Put your cell phone in the back seat to keep yourself from answering calls or texts. Know Your Medications: Some medications can cause drowsiness, which can lead to accidents. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects. If you’re not supposed to operate a vehicle while taking your medication, don’t. Take a Refresher Course: If you had to take a high-school biology test now, how well would you do? It’s been that long since you’ve learned the rules of the road, so consider updating your driving skills in a local or online class. Some insurance companies will even lower their premiums if you do. For most Americans, driving is such a regular part of everyday life that we don’t think twice about slipping behind the wheel. Years in the driver’s seat give us a lot of valuable experience, but there's a down- side, too: as we age, our risk of getting in car accidents goes up. 2 FOUND PROPERTY — Emerson Avenue 9/1/2017, 1513 HOURS Reporting party was out walking found an ID card from Venezuela. The item was on the street in the 500 block of Emerson Ave. It has been placed in evidence. Case Status: Inactive FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Lilac Lane 9/1/2017, 1554 HOURS Reporting party found an external cell phone battery / charger at Marie Park. A friend of the reporting party put the information on the People of Mendota Heights Facebook page. The item has ben placed in evidence. WARRANT ARREST — 8XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 9/2/2017, 1348 HOURS Officer was on routine patrol at the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. Officer ran a license plate of vehicle and that vehicle's owner came back with a warrant. Officer confirmed with a photo ID the driver was the owner. Officer arrested driver/owner for DUI warrant; transported to Dakota County Jail. THEFT — 7XX Hwy 110 9/2/2017, 1934 HOURS Officer's responded to the 700 block of Highway 110 to the report of a theft that was occurring. The suspect was located near the area and it was determined that the party was attempting suicide. The suspect was transported to the hospital by an ambulance and a citation for theft was mailed to the parties residence. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 6XX Marie Avenue 9/3/2017, 0045 HOURS Dispatched to damage to property at the 600 block of Marie Ave. The reporting party stated that his garage had been shot multiple times by a paintball gun. Gathered information. Report. DOMESTIC—2XXX Lexington Ave 9/4/2017, 1027 HOURS At 1030 hours on September 4, 2017, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 24XX block of Lexington Avenue South between mother and her daughter. Juvenile female was transported to her father's residence in Minneapolis. FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Victoria Curve 9/5/2017, 1002 HOURS On September 5, 2017, officers met with a woman in the police department lobby who had found a credit card. Officers were able to locate the owner's address and return the card to his mother, who said she would give it to him. DOMESTIC/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 9XX Adeline Court 9/5/2017, 1630 HOURS On September 5, 2017 at 1631 hours, officers responded to a domestic assault in the 9XX block of Adeline Court between two parents and their son. The son was taken into custody for domestic assault and criminal damage to property. PD ACCIDENT — Sibley Memorial Hwy 9/5/2017, 1741 HOURS Responded to a two car crash on the 8xx block of Highway 13. Minor injuries were treated on scene by Healtheast. One car was towed. DOMESTIC — 8XX Douglas Road 9/5/2017 2028 HOURS Officers responded to the 8xx block of Douglas for a domestic assault. After speaking with both parties, Officers were unable to determine who was the primary aggressor. One of the parties agreed to leave the residence for the night. TRAFFIC STOP — 7XX Main Street 9/6/2017, 0757 HOURS While on routine patrol my attention was drawn to a vehicle. The registered owner had a warrant. Confirmed that driver was the registered owner. Registered owner/driver was arrested for warrant and transported to Dakota County Jail. 3 THEFT— 1XXX Northland Drive 9/7/2017, 1728 HOURS Victim parked her vehicle at work in the 1100 block of Northland Dr. When she went to leave for the day, she discov- ered several items were missing. There are no known suspects. Case Status: Inactive DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX Kingsley Court 9/7/2017, 1726 HOURS I responded to the 11xx block of Kingsley Ct to speak with the complainant regarding damage to his vehicle. The complainant showed me where both front fenders had long scratches that appeared to have been caused by keys. The complainant stated the damage happened one week prior while the vehicle was parked outside his home. He explained his insurance company required him to make a police report. Case number provided. No further police action needed. 4 9/1 – 9/7 2017 YTD Calls for Service 136 6663 Citations 15 658 Warnings 26 627 Police Reports 17 768 Response Time Average 5.34 5.43 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 Car Seat Safety Checks. If you or someone you know is in need of some assistance in installing a car seat the proper way or just simply need advice, we’re here to help! Please contact MHPD CSO, Eric Hagelee to schedule an appointment. 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. Questions/Comments? Email us at: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com HAVE A SAFE WEEK! Need a driving refresher? The Minnesota Safety Council has some great driv- ing programs for seasoned drivers that feel they may need a driving refresher course. There is no behind-the- wheel driving and there are no tests but people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, 3 year dis- count on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certification of completion to give to your insurance com- pany but you can contact your insurance company for more details. Click here for more information on classes available.