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2017-10-06 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, October 10 Parks-Rec Commission—6:30 pm Wednesday, October 11 Planning Commission—7:00 pm *Special Meeting Tuesday, October 17 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Tuesday, October 24 Planning Commission-7:00 pm Tuesday, Nov 7 Council Meeting—*8:00 pm *Start time later due to School Election Attachments: Just the Facts-Police Dept. Oct 6, 2017 ****************************************************************************** Planning Commission Special Meeting to Discuss the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update ***************************************************** Get Your Tickets for the Firefighters Dance Get your tickets for the 69th annual Firefighters Dance to be held on Sat, Nov 4th at the Eagan Community Center. The dance starts at 8:00 pm. Advance tickets can be purchased at City Hall or email to MHFD.dance@gmail.com. The cost is 2 tickets for $20. Music provided by The Covers. Proceeds go to support fire prevention education. **************************************************** Fire Department Open House Mark your calendars for the Fire Department Open House being held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be fire truck rides, fire prevention bingo, free hot dogs and more. Plan to attend and support our fire department. ***************************************************** Name the New Pedestrian Tunnel The City is looking for a fun, creative label for the tunnel—to be referred to informally by our community. Please, no names that are memorial, political, or “in honor of…” Submit your entry at City Hall, or Email it to: namethetunnel@mendota-heights.com The deadline is 4:30 pm October 23rd. Include your name and telephone. The winner will be announced at the Grand Opening on Oct 27, 2017, at 11:30 am. ***************************************************** Wed, October 18 Crayola Experience/Swimming Cost: $25 Ages: 7 and up Bus: Departs 9:15am, returns 4:00pm Click Here to register online. Thurs, October 19 Horseback Riding and Hayride Cost: $45 Ages: 8 and up (must be 52 inches to ride) Bus: Departs 8:30 am and returns 3:00 pm Click Here to register online. Registration is Open for Youth Field Trips Register at www.mendota-heights.com or stop in at City Hall A special meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission has been sched- uled for Wed, Oct 11, 2017, starting at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2040 Comprehen- sive Plan Update - Issues, Visions, and Goals. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. new tunnel FOR PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS OF A – Attend a concert – – Grab dinner – – Bike or hike home – You’re invited to the opening… Walk, bike, skate, roll or jog the new trail. Come and celebrate October 27 11:30 am: Ribbon Cutting Trail on the north side of Hwy 110, near The Village at Mendota Heights MendotaHeights   1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department OCTOBER 6, 2017            CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos 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 Fall Season Safety Tips Fall Fire Safety Tips: Service your furnace: Before the winter weather sets in, it’s a good idea to call your heating and cooling company to inspect your furnace to make sure everything is working properly. Use Fireplaces Safely: Be sure to use a fireplace screen to keep sparks from flying out of your fireplace. Never leave a burning fire unattended, and make sure a fire in your fireplace is completely out before going to bed. Use Caution with Space Heaters: Always read the instructions on the unit before use. Never use your stove or oven to heat your home. Always allow at least three feet of open space around heaters. Exercise Candle Caution: Candles are a great way to give a room a warm glow, but they also can cause fires. Never leave candles burning if you go out or go to sleep, and keep your candles away from pets and kids. Change Smoke Alarm Batteries: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you turn back your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Check and replace any home fire extinguishers that have expired. Safety tips for Fall Driving Be aware of Poor Visibility: Falling leaves, rain and fog can all obscure your vision. Shorter days are also part of the fall season making it more difficult to see children playing or people walking and riding bicycles. Be aware of limitations in your visibility and slow down if you cant see well. Slow Down on Wet Pavement: Rain is common in the autumn. Wet roads make it more difficult to stop. When wet leaves are on the roadway, they make the pavement slippery and hard for cars to get good traction. Watch Out for Ice: As the temperatures drop further at night, a driver will need to spend some ex- tra time in the morning scraping frost off his or her vehicle. Shady spots in the roadway may be home to black ice, which a driver may not be aware of until his or her car starts to skid on it.   2             DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — Bachelor Avenue      9/30/2017, 1453 HOURS  Dispatched to the area of Dodd/Bachelor concerning a vehicle damage by a golf ball. ReporƟng party’s     vehicle was struck by a golf ball as he drove down the street. Golfer was contacted but refused to provide  informaƟon to the vehicle owner. The golfer leŌ the area. Referred to golf course manager.    RECOVERED PROPERTY — Beebe Avenue      10/1/2017, 0402 HOURS  While on rouƟne patrol, officers found an unoccupied stolen vehicle. The originaƟng agency was contacted  and they took possession of the vehicle. Officer cleared.    THEFT — Sibley Memorial Hwy        10/2/2017, 1100 HOURS  Officers contacted a female to take a report of a theŌ that occurred near the intersecƟon of Highway 13  and Downing Street. She had leŌ her backpack unaƩended and it was taken. No leads at this Ɵme.                 ROAD RAGE — 6XX Maple Park Drive       10/2/2017, 1843 HOURS  Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident that occurred at I35E/Hwy 13 where the other driver  brandished a firearm. Made contact with both parƟes. To be forwarded to City AƩorney for charging.    FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Riverside Lane      10/3/2017, 1207 HOURS  Officers recovered a motorcycle license plate which was found in the area of Riverside Ln.    WARRANT ARREST — 2XXX Lexington Ave S      10/3/2017, 1358 HOURS  Officers responded to a disturbance at the 2200 Block of Lexington Avenue South. AŌer speaking to the  suspect and idenƟfying him, he was found to have a misdemeanor warrant. He was placed under arrest and  transported to the Dakota County Jail.    THREATS/STALKING — 2XXX Heritage Drive      10/3/2017, 1737 HOURS   Responded to the 2xxx block of Heritage Drive for a report of harassing messages. RP believed the          messages were a violaƟon of an OFP. It was determined that the OFP was never served and a report was  taken.    AOA/WELFARE CHECK — 5XX Abbey Way      10/4/2017, 1405 HOURS  MHPD Officers were requested by Eagan PD to check an address in the 500 block of Abbey Way for a       suspect in a terrorist threats incident. Suspect was located and was ulƟmately placed on a transport hold  for psych evaluaƟon.    PD ACCIDENT — 9XX Mendota Heights Road      10/4/2017, 1514 HOURS  Officers responded to St. Thomas Academy for a report of a property damage accident. One vehicle struck  a parked car while trying to maneuver the parking lot. Both parƟes exchanged informaƟon and a report  was taken.    CHECK WELFARE — 1XXX Lexington Avenue      10/5/2017, 0750 HOURS  Responded to locaƟon on an elderly male who had fallen and could not get up. Had to break door open and  assisted male. HealthEast evaluated and advised we could clear.        3     9/29 – 10/5 2017 YTD Calls for Service 147 7420 Citations 4 715 Warnings 15 713 Police Reports 14 868 Response Time Average 6.43 5.49 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! A‘‘Êٗ®Ä¦ ãʠ㫛 NHTSA,  70% Ö›Ù‘›Äã Ê¥ Ö›—›ÝãÙ®ƒÄ  —›ƒã«Ý Ê‘‘çÙ ›ãó››Ä 6 Öà ƒÄ— 6 ƒÃ.      When you walk your dog,  head out on your bike or take  off on a run while it dusk or  dark out, think safety first!    REFLECTION:  Wear reflecƟve,  neon or white clothing.      KEEP IT LOW: LighƟng of the  legs and feet is most            important, since headlights  are angled downward.    KEEP IT MOVING: Your moving  parts should be the most    reflecƟve. This includes your  pet also.    BE FLASHY!  Carry a flashlight  or headlamp to signal your    presence.